Uncovered Legacy

Get transported back in time to discover the untold stories and roots of a railroad town called Clinton, in South Carolina...as told by our guest in this episode, Albert "Vision" Williams. A passionate historian, ancestry hobbyist, and amazing artist, Albert brought Clinton to life in our imaginations, revealing the untold stories of its history through the lens of his family's legacy. A legacy that we share to an extent because he also happens to be a cousin that I discovered via ancestry.com. Through heart-warming memories of his childhood, poignantly painful stories of loss, and spine-tingling stories of new ancestral discoveries, Albert in his deeply informed and passionate style painted a beautiful tapestry of the stories of the African-American community whose roots can be traced all the way back to the start of the slave trade route in West Africa. Please be warned that some of the stories shared in this episode may be quite triggering for some listeners. Connect with Albert Williams: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012836891828 Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Born and raised in Memphis - Tennessee, Meridith Miller Rucker @meridithrucker is a true 3rd generation Memphian. Having had the career of her dreams as a magazine journalist with the likes of CosmoGirl, Glamour (as a freelancer) and teen magazine Pixie to mention a few, her life made a dramatic turn when the recession hit and many journalists, including her, were laid off. That was just the beginning for Meridith, though. Tune in to find out how this unexpected turn of events opened the scene for Meridith's heart calling and true legacy, helping teens and youth in Memphis. Connect with Meridith Miller Rucker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meridithrucker/ Email: meridithrucker@gmail.com Website: www.meridithrucker.com Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/contact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

From one decision made by a visionary grandfather - decades ahead of his time - generations of families and students are being nurtured. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Carlene Fider, comes from that very lineage of passionate educators and visionaries who, in one way or another, have always seen it as their life's calling to give back to the communities that nurtured them by offering safe refuge to those most in need of belonging. And with her passion for supporting socially disenfranchised & marginalized communities, Dr. Carlene is clearly continuing in these very noble footsteps. Tune in to hear her story about her life in Jamaica where she was born and raised, and the courageous choices her family made in order to open doors of opportunity for the generations that followed. Find out more about Dr. Carlene Fider: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlene-fider-phd-9666388 Bio: https://designmattersatartcenter.org/people/carlene-fider-phd/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have existed since before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but for many years, only a select few have been widely known. And to Nicole Ford-Miller, our guest in this episode, that was an unfortunate oversight that had to be corrected. Being an Altadena - California native, it was quite a shock when one of her friends discovered that Nicole had never stepped foot onto the University of Southern California campus. And no wonder. Nicole's passion for HBCUs was kindled by her family since childhood, both through her parents and her aunt. So there was never a question as to what kind of university she would attend. After her incredibly welcoming and amazing experience at an HBCU (Bethune-Cookman University), Nicole started an organization, Stepping in the Right Direction (STRD), to spread the word about these little-known options for the African-American community. Tune in to find out more about Nicole's outstanding work in creating awareness about these universities. Maybe you might be one of those people who needs her support in taking that first step in the right direction. Find out more about Nicole and her work: Website: https://steppingintherightdirection.com/mission/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steppingintherightdirection Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXmqkWHa5SBe1ntmkYR50Q

The inner drive to push forward in life is something that most of us learn over time, but not Erica Lockhart - she was born with it. Born and raised in Inglewood, Erica is a 3rd generation Californian whose grandparent's legacy had an impact on the history of Southern California. And just like her grandfather, Erica's strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit led to her great success, turning her into a household name in the real estate market. Erica shared about her family's fascinating history including seldom-mentioned issues like white flight and how "ghettos" are birthed. Tune in to find out more. And while you're here, we'd love your feedback. Leave us a review on Apple, and/or send us a DM on Instagram. Connect with Erica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericalockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericalockhart_la/ Profile: https://www.compass.com/agents/erica-lockhart/ Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/contact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

For Dr. Issac Hatley, seeing his vivacious, strong, and fiercely independent wife so weakened by chemo that she needed help for even the most basic self-care was utterly heart-breaking. But this brave and admirably loyal husband's attitude and approach to her suffering is a beacon of light and a beautiful example of what it looks like to truly love someone. In this follow-up episode to Kiana Hatley's last week, I had the privilege of interviewing her husband Issac, along with a brief interview of their 14-year-old daughter Reagan Hatley. Issac and Reaghan shared their insights into what it felt like to be a carer for someone you love, and also divulged some precious gems for anyone going through what they did as a family. Their perspectives of breast cancer's far-reaching effects will both warm your heart and reduce you to tears...in a good way! You'll definitely walk away with so much more hope in humanity. Connect with Dr. Issac Hatley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/issac.hatley Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

To a lot of people, breast cancer awareness month brings images of pink-clad ladies and children participating in marathons, with huge smiles on their faces. To our guest in this episode, breast cancer awareness month took on a whole new, not-so-glamorous meaning. "...you know, when you see breast cancer stuff, you see like October the month of pink and it's so girly and it's beautiful and it's such a positive thing, but breast cancer is ugly and it's harsh and it's brutal and it is painful. It robs people of their family members and it robs people of themselves." ~Kiana A mom, wife, and licensed marriage family therapist, Kiana shared her deeply moving story about her struggle with cancer not just once but two times. First with low-grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in her 20's, and then 10 years later with aggressive Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a direct result of her radiation therapy treatment for lymphoma 10 years prior. A strong, plain-spoken survivor with a big heart for people, Kiana had a lot of wisdom to share from her experience. From trusting your own instincts about your body to knowing how to be persistent in getting the help and treatment you need, you will walk away with a lot of food for thought...and encouragement. Tune in to get a candid but compassionate view of the reality of fighting breast cancer through the eyes of someone who has walked the journey. And look out for the sequel next week as I interview Kiana's husband, Isaac Hatley, along with a mini-interview of their daughter. Connect with Kiana Hatley: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiana.bobohatley Connect with me: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/contact/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

!Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide and abuse! The blows we're dealt in life have the capacity to make us or break us, and what we do with those agonizingly painful situations is what sets us apart. For Latisha Russell, pain and trauma have been a common thread since before the age of 6. Having been separated from her estranged biological dad at a very early age, her mom's new marriage landed them all in an even worse situation - with a verbally and physically abusive husband/stepdad - and he went as far as to sexually abuse Latisha for years. In a pivotal moment of despair, instead of letting the pain of these horrendous traumatic childhood experiences snuff her life out, Latisha chose to use her experience to help others. Tune in to listen to her as she composedly recounts her harrowing experience, and how she is helping other families going through the same navigate these very sensitive situations. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 0800 273 8255 or to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 0800 799 2733 To find out more about Latisha Russell, go to her: Website: https://www.latishabrussell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latishabrussell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latishabrussell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3cn7vNPyUGLlQDevnUCjw Let's keep the conversation going: Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

There's a lot that goes into launching and producing a podcast, and sometimes as listeners, we don't get to know about the Host's thoughts, doubts, fears, and moments of joy during that process. This episode is your chance to be that proverbial fly on the wall. Join me as I share some behind-the-scenes tidbits from Season 1 with special guest host, Erin Abelon. You will hear my thoughts on what went right, what didn't go exactly as planned, and those beautiful moments where the outcome far exceeded my expectations. And if you have some more feedback to add to what Erin and I discussed, I would really love to hear your thoughts. So please leave me a voice message in the link provided below. Don't forget to leave us a review while you're there. Your ratings are really crucial in helping new listeners find us on Apple, Spotify, and other platforms. Let's continue the conversation on: The Uncovered Legacy Website: https://www.podpage.com/uncovered-legacy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Meet Jeff and Jennifer Montgomery, an ordinary couple with an extraordinary tale. A tale of a heart-wrenchingly painful journey through hope, loss, pain, and despair. And a rocky path that leads them to the unexpectedly delightful destination that was uniquely theirs all along. Jeff and Jennifer shared their story about infertility, IVF, miscarriages, and ultimately, adoption. Tune in and listen to their story of ups, downs, and detours to the ultimate destination of meeting their beautiful daughter, Ella. Find out more about Jeff & Jennifer: Website: https://jandjhope4adoption.weebly.com/about.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.montgomery.5817 Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 Underscore music to letter: Dancing Trees by Gotama https://gotama-music.bandcamp.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

"Just do it afraid. Do it with the insecurities. Do it with all of the things that could be hindering you. Do it with your heart beating out of your chest." And that is exactly what our guest in this episode, Dr. DeVonna Gatlin, did with her career as a chemist. Now living her dream, with a Ph.D. acquired from the University of Cincinnati, Dr. DeVonna struggled, adapted, and survived through most of her education with an undiagnosed learning disability. She could have stopped at any time and thrown in the towel. Having a learning disability, growing up in south-central Los Angeles, and faced with family sickness and death. But when pushed to the limit, she excelled - making a path in life for the next generation of scientists to come. Every black girl who dreams of being a scientist will be inspired by her story. Connect with Dr. DeVonna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdevonnamgatlin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.monikemikael/?hl=en Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Andrea Polk is the founder of Solo Noir, a premium line of grooming products for men of color, and co-founder of Zen Soul Apothecary, her soon-to-be-released brand, which she co-created with her amazingly insightful 5-year-old daughter, Ava. In our interview, she shared the story of a young, shy, and introverted Andrea who went on to overcome various defeats and hurdles in life to achieve her ambitions. She also gave some candid and vulnerable insights into the history behind Zen Soul Apothecary's birth, and how her faith ties into her newfound awareness of her healing energies and chakras. Itching to support Andrea and Ava's campaign to raise funding for Zen Soul Apothecary? Follow this link: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/zen-soul-apothecary Connect with Andrea Polk: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solo.mom.preneur/ Solo Noir: http://www.solonoirformen.com Zen Soul: http://ww.zensoulapothecary.com Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Our guest in this episode, Dr. Harold Foley III, is an academic professor (with a Ph.D.) turned real estate developer. He has been in real estate since 1996, starting off as co-owner and Vice President of VOB development, and now President of HF3 Group LLC. Dr Hal and I talked about the Foley family's roots and foundations, and the important role they played in setting him up for where he's at right now. We also chatted about how he got started flipping/rehabbing homes in New Orleans, and how that turned into constructing affordable housing communities using affordable housing tax credits. The Dr Hal and the Foley family have a multitude of accomplishments to celebrate, and it was a privilege to uncover their story with him. Truly heart warming! Connect with Dr. Harold Foley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harold-foley-iii-4425b074/ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

"The Lyndon Technique...has given me an insane amount of confidence...gave me a confirmation and assurance that I chose the right profession...got me a lot centered...got me out of my head...I've got my game face on big time..." That's what her students had to say about their experience working with this episode's guest, Amy Lyndon. Considered to be Hollywood's premier celebrity booking coach, and a multi-award-winning actress, Amy is the creator of the internationally acclaimed revolutionary book, The Lyndon Technique: the 15 Guideline Map to Booking. Tune in to find out what inspired Amy to go down this incredibly life-altering path, and more about how her coaching has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives all around the world. Connect with Amy Lyndon: Website: https://www.thelyndontechnique.com/about-us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLyndonTechnique/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylyndon/ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Steve Ellis, a licensed cosmetologist & barber, educator, and Founder & Executive Director of the Untouchable Academy. Steve talked about the origins of his passion for the beauty industry, nurtured under the guidance of his father, Fredrick “Good Fred” Ellis. He also laid out some details about his mission to educate barbers about financial planning and retirement. Does your hairdresser play as key a role as Steve and I discuss in this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

From one desperate moment on a late-night car journey, René Peña - our guest in this episode, managed to turn the agonizingly painful loss of four of the most important people in her life into a masterpiece of a play that has touched, inspired, and entertained thousands of people across the country.⁣ René shared about her childhood and how it was influenced by her family's Mexican roots. She also poignantly recounted her journey through grief after the loss of 4 of the most important people in her life; her 2 grandmothers, her mom, and her beloved husband.⁣ René's story will take you through a rollercoaster of emotions; from awe, to amusement, to sadness, to respect and back. You're gonna love this!⁣

Our guest in this episode is a really good friend that I've had the privilege of knowing since middle school, through High School and College. A proud graduate of Tuskegee University in Veterinarian Medicine, Dr. Callie Harris currently works as Nestlé Purina's Veterinarian Communications Manager. Dr. Callie talks about how she stumbled onto Veterinarian Medicine as an undergrad biology student at Tennesse State University, and the journey that took her from that moment to where she is right now. She also tells us about her exciting TV role on ABC's Pooch Perfect, a creative grooming competition reality show where America's top groomers come together to compete for the first place trophy. You won't help but love her inspiring and hilariously funny stories. Connect with Dr. Callie Harris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.callieh/ ⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/callie.harris.752⁣ Connect with me:⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast/⁣  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

From adored husband and dad living the American dream to a broken-hearted widower and severely injured single dad, Tiran Jackson truly is the epitome of what can be overcome with the choice to persevere. A fellow Tennessee State University Alumnus, it was an absolute pleasure to welcome and have a deep conversation with Tiran in this inaugural episode of the Uncovered Legacy Podcast. I know that you will be as inspired and deeply moved by this soul-stirring tale of tragedy, forgiveness, and triumph over so many painful obstacles as I was. Connect with Tiran Jackson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebornresilient/  Website: https://rebornresilient.com/  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncovered_legacy_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Welcome to the Uncovered Legacy podcast. I am your host, Curtis Burke. In our first ever episode, I was pleased to have my cousin Erin Abelon introduce and interview me to give you an idea of what this podcast is. We talked about the general overview of what the podcast will be about, where the concept of the Uncovered Legacy came from, and my vision for it. We also talked about who I am and what kinds of stories you can expect to hear from me and my guests in the weeks and months to come. I'm so excited to embark on this storytelling journey with you! Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtdog33/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.burke.1088 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message

Welcome to the Uncovered Legacy Podcast! Where storytelling is not just left at the kitchen table. Many of us walk through life leaving a silent legacy. But I'm here to change that by keeping those stories alive. Each tale will allow us to learn, discover, listen, and remember. I am your host Curtis Burke — please join me for a trip around the world, through the smallest towns, biggest cities, oldest communities, and overlooked cultures. Because no matter where you're from, your part of history deserves to be heard. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curtis-burke/message