Podcasts about Invisible Men

I’m reposting an episode of the Invisible Men podcast, hosted by Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors. They had me on to talk about Late Admissions, the bias and development narratives, and a lot more. Ian and Nique have a stellar lineup of guests who are having the important conversations about race in America, so check […]

As the race for the White House remains deadlocked, there have been growing Democratic concerns about whether Black male voters are solid in their support for Kamala Harris. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News. They dissect the truths and myths surrounding Black male voters and the upcoming election.  Guest: Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the race for the White House remains deadlocked, there have been growing Democratic concerns about whether Black male voters are solid in their support for Kamala Harris. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News. They dissect the truths and myths surrounding Black male voters and the upcoming election.  Guest: Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the race for the White House remains deadlocked, there have been growing Democratic concerns about whether Black male voters are solid in their support for Kamala Harris. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News. They dissect the truths and myths surrounding Black male voters and the upcoming election.  Guest: Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the race for the White House remains deadlocked, there have been growing Democratic concerns about whether Black male voters are solid in their support for Kamala Harris. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News. They dissect the truths and myths surrounding Black male voters and the upcoming election.  Guest: Brandon Tensley, national political reporter for Capital B News Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul – not his real name – is in his thirties, and he has never had a sexual or romantic relationship. He goes to work and gets on with his colleagues but nobody knows the life of quiet despair that he lives. Nobody knows that he is an ‘incel'. Incels – or involuntary celibates - are men who define themselves as people who cannot find anybody to have a romantic or sexual relationship with, despite wanting one. Incels hang out on the darker fringes of the Internet, commiserating with each other and venting about women and society. It is a deeply misogynistic space, filled with hate speech. It is also filled with loneliness and sadness. Incels, especially in Ireland, rarely speak to the media but we delve into the world of inceldom and discover what the world looks like through their eyes.Warning: This documentary contains adult themes, discusses offensive themes, violence and suicide that could be upsetting or triggering for some people, so please take care. Narrated by Alan Bradley. Produced by Alan Bradley and Nicoline Greer (2024) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camping with Cats. Morons in the News. Botched Anthem.   Things Bob Didn't Know. Everyone Needs a Laugh. Invisible Men.   Talkback Callers. Sketchers. Can You Believe This S***?   A Murder in Hollywood. From the Vault.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puberty is a right of passage that most of us experience as teenagers. But for some trans folks, big hormonal changes happen again in adulthood. Anita meets three transmasculine people who started taking testosterone as adults...and experienced everything from emotional fluctuations and voice changes to acne and new body hair in a period of second puberty.Meet the guests:- Julian Socha, actor, shares his experience of second puberty after being on T for eight years and how the physical changes have influenced his acting and how he's read in social situations- Gibby Armijo, a chef, has been on testosterone for just about three years and talks about his journey of taking the hormone more intermittently and how it's influenced his ideas about masculinity and adulthood- Luckie Alexander Fuller, the founder and CEO of "Invisible Men," spells out how his medical transition at age 30 influenced his relationships with his kids and helped his outer appearance align with the way he sees himselfRead the transcript | Review the podcast on your preferred platformFollow Embodied on X and Instagram Leave a message for Embodied

Guest: Jon Shave (Xenomania, The Invisible Men) Honors: Iggy Azelea, Britney Spears Songs: The New Classic, Reclassified, Pretty Girls Host: Music Historian James Rodriguez  Iconography is a show that celebrates music and the impact it has on people around the world. The show features artists, songwriters, and producers who have made a lasting impact on the music industry and helps to raise awareness for important causes.  One unique aspect of the show is the reading of "letters of love" from fans to the guests, which serves to highlight the emotional connection that fans have with their favorite music. The show also delves into the creative process behind making music, from worldwide smash hits to more obscure album tracks and B-sides. In addition to celebrating music and the people behind it, Iconography takes a strong stance against audio ripping, stealing, and leaking, emphasizing the importance of respecting the work of artists and creators. By promoting ethical practices and supporting those in need, Iconography showcases the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. http://www.instagram.com/The.Original.Doll  ⁠⁠http://www.theoriginaldoll.com⁠⁠ Chapters: 0:00 - 13:00 the beginning 13:01 - 13:45 working on the debut album  13:46 - 15:40 Making of Work 15:41 -  27:34 Making of Fancy/ Leave It 27:35 -  29:42 Walk The Line  29:43 - 29:55 Don't Need Y'all 29:56 - 30:23 New B (almost the single instead Fancy)  30:24 - 31:20 Impossible Is Nothing  31:21 - 31:35 Goddess  31:36 - 32:09 Lady Patra  32:10 - 32:28 F Love 32:29 - 32:51 Rolex  32:52 - 33:25 Just Askin  33:26 - 35:16 We in this B 35:17 - 35:54 Reclassified 35:55 - 39:00 Trouble   39:01 - 46:58 Pretty Girls

First podcast of 2024! Iraq is pissed the US laughed a drone strike in Baghdad, and Bangladesh heads to the polls. Plus the Japan air disaster and earthquake, Russia looks for foreign fighters, Israel takes out Hamas leader in Beirut, Florida homeless man pleasures self in laundromat, and a Pennsylvania man is caught banging a miniature pony. Music: Weary Smiles/"Invisible Men"

Step into the captivating world of comic book history in this insightful interview hosted by Father.Son.Galaxy at FANEXPO Chicago. Join us as we dive into the remarkable stories brought to light by historian Ken Quattro in "Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books," and gain insights from renowned Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Stanford Carpenter.Explore the untold narratives of 18 trailblazing black artists who played pivotal roles in the comic book industry. Quattro's research uncovers the challenges these artists faced, leading "double lives" during a complex era of racial dynamics.Dr. Stanford Carpenter introduces the concept of "double consciousness," shedding light on the intricate balance between creative passion and societal norms that these artists navigated.Delve into the lives of Elmer Cecil Stoner and Clarence Matthew Baker. Stoner's creation, the superhero Phantasmo, offers a fascinating parallel to the emergence of Superman. Dr. Carpenter highlights Baker's artistic struggles, crafting stunning white female characters against a backdrop of racial complexities.Discover the groundbreaking character Voodah, the first black hero in his own comic book, and its transformation—a pivotal moment in comic history.As the interview concludes, Ken Quattro and Dr. Stanford Carpenter share their vision for preserving these legacies, promising continued efforts to amplify the stories of these unsung heroes.Join us for an eye-opening conversation that uncovers hidden narratives that have shaped the comic book landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate the unsung heroes who deserve their place in history. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content!OUR SOCIALS:We are featured on STARWARS.com! Check out our Fan Spotlight here: https://www.starwars.com/news/fan-spo...Twitter: https://twitter.com/FatherSonGalaxyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathersonga...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatherSonGalaxyWebsite: https://fathersongalaxy.com/Media Kit: https://fathersongalaxy.com/media-kit-2/Spreadshop (Merchandise) https://fathersongalaxy.myspreadshop.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fathersongalaxy

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world. Like any crazed experiment, the topic of mad scientists and their creations grew beyond the control of Erin and Gary, causing them to continue their discussion into this second episode. So dear Connoisseurs, please rejoin them in the catacombs as they discuss those who dare to push the limits of man's knowledge into forbidden areas, despite the ethics or rules of their peers, their desire to prove others wrong, understanding their motivations, the need for HPL cross stitch, mad scientist ethics, their belief in their control, Erin & Gary's Tusk agreement, why we keep coming back to these stories, Gary's AMC rant, who sets the standards, why you need an ethics committee, and Twizzlers. Herbert West: Re-Animator movie trailer & the original story. The Delta Green RPG. Frankenhooker trailer. The Skin I Live In trailer. Dr. Shrinker, a Mad Man With An Evil Mind! Dr. Logan from Day of the Dead demonstrating typical mad scientist behavior (NSFW for Gore) Deep Blue Sea trailer. The Invisible Men: 1933 details his plans, Hollow Man trailer, 2020 trailer. The Surgon General of Beverly Hills from Escape from LA. Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe. Please follow us on TikTok, Twitter, and on Facebook! Contact us at apodcaskofamontillado@gmail.com! A Vino, Atrocitas.

As always I love chatting to producers and Jon Shave has made some of my absolute favourite records including "The Show" by "Girls Aloud" and "On A Mission" by Gabriella Cilmi. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter and producer who started out as part of the hugely successful Xenomania team working with artists including Girls Aloud and The Sugababes before joining with George Astasio and Jason Pebworth to form the production team The Invisible Men working with everyone from Little Mix and Jessie J to Britney Spears , Ellie Goulding and many more including current singles for Rita Ora and Becky Hill. More on Jon here https://www.redlightmanagement.com/artists/jon-shave/

After successfully infiltrating Snakebite Manor by turning invisible (and naked), Dr Epic and 1102 must find a way to stop EB3's Shrink-A-Dink machine from detonating.

This week on the show, we welcome Luckie Alexander. The child of a military officer living on base, his early years were that of comfort and privilege. This all changed drastically when his family moved to Compton and his life instantly became one of constant fear and bullying. The struggles of his life as a trans man gave him the drive to start Invisible Men, an organization that helps trans men find their place in the world by helping create visibility and providing resources.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's not often that a self-described radical feminist joins forces with a Christian conservative on the same side of the cultural battlefield but that's exactly what happened on this week's episode. Elly Arrow is an important voice and advocate that's speaking out against prostitution, sex trafficking and the dangers of pornography, from a radical feminist perspective. Elly blogs extensively on the subject of sex buyers on The Invisible Men blog where you can find quotes, analysis, statistics and more on the men who create the demand for the sex trade. Please help us raise awareness of this issue by sharing this episode with your network. You can learn more about Elly here: https://linktr.ee/ellyarrow Visit neilgetzlow.com to learn more about Neil's journey and his book, "UNMASKED: Conquering Sexual Sin and Walking in Victory."

How Rodney King led to Ian's podcast, Invisible Men ... Blaming the system and blaming the victim ... Ian: I run schools to show my students they can do hard things ... What's so special about marriage? ... Glenn: Right living is its own reward ... The problem of success and “blackness” ... Ian's experience running Vertex ... How Ian funds his schools ... The bureaucratic opposition to charter schools ... What comes after the Old Parkland Conference? ...

How Rodney King led to Ian's podcast, Invisible Men … Blaming the system and blaming the victim … Ian: I run schools to show my students they can do hard things … What's so special about marriage? … Glenn: Right living is its own reward … The problem of success and “blackness” … Ian's experience […]

How Rodney King led to Ian's podcast, Invisible Men ... Blaming the system and blaming the victim ... Ian: I run schools to show my students they can do hard things ... What's so special about marriage? ... Glenn: Right living is its own reward ... The problem of success and “blackness” ... Ian's experience running Vertex ... How Ian funds his schools ... The bureaucratic opposition to charter schools ... What comes after the Old Parkland Conference? ...

Luckie Alexander is a trans advocate, father, grandfather, husband, and he is my brother from another mother. He is the founder of Invisible Men, a platform “created for Transmen and Transmasculine folks to share their own narratives in their own words…to explore Transmasculine visibility and how we are seen or not, within the community and the world.” And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, we talk about what it's like being a father, advocating for trans youth, and giving grace to your loved ones transitioning with you.We talk about:Luckie's transition journey - 3:56How we met and solidified our relationship as brothers - 8:07Invisible Men and what the organization is doing now - 10:01Extending grace to your loved ones transitioning with you - 17:40Being a father with a Transmasculine identity - 27:03Advice for Transmasculine parents when talking to their child(ren) - 34:42Advocating for HIV safety and research and reproductive rights - 40:49Click here for the transcript!Read more about Luckie in his bio below:Luckie Alexander, the founder of Invisible Men, is a Transman who is an advocate, exacting change that builds bridges within the LGBTQI community and creates resources and support around transmasculine folks and trans parents. He is a member of Los Angeles County Transgender Advisory Council (TAC), CHIPTS CAB Member, HIV Commissioner and a proud member & Historian of the Brown Boi Project and was the Director of Workforce Development at Trans Can Work.  He received the title of Mr. Quest 2018, a community advocacy award with APAIT. He was the Assistant Strategy Director for the historic 2019 National Trans Visibility March and has received the Lou Sullivan Award for the work he does centered around transmasculine individuals in the HIV/AIDS arena. Currently Luckie is a Prevention Training Specialist for the Trans Wellness Program @ APLA.Luckie has a passion for Gender and Social Justice and is very committed to giving back to the community through education, training, and awareness. He also provides healing by creating fun wherever he goes and teaching mixed media art & computer technology. His experience spans 18 years in capacities such as SGA Leadership in Utah, a homeless shelter program manager, Peer Mentor for homeless LGBTQI youth in Las Vegas Nv. and L. A. Ca. He has also done speaking engagements expressing his story of transmasculine experience and facilitated cultural humility training for LA homeless housing facilities. He also holds degrees in Computer Science, Math, and Culinary Arts and is currently working towards a BA in Psychology. Luckie is a dedicated member of the community and a father raising 4 children to be open minded free thinkers and lovers of gummy bears.IG: @InvisibleTransMen FB: Invisible MenIG: @luckiealexanderFB: Luckie FullerTwitter: @luckiealexanderTikTok: @luckietransguyInvisibletmen.orgFilm Short: Invisible MenEpisode References:Brown Boi Project Chaz Bono Are you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here!

Brad covers a range of issues including the men involved in derailing the 2020 Presidential Election

In this episode, Lindsey Deaton sits down with the founder of the Invisible Men, Luckie Alexander. He shares his experiences living as a trans man of color navigating his hometown of Compton, as well as the healthcare industry. He also discusses what it's like to be a father who has given birth, his dedication to LGBTQ+ advocacy and awareness, and the lack of emotional space available for trans men to share their feelings. Show links: Trans Can Work Organization Invisible Men St. John's Transgender Health Program This show is hosted by Lindsey Deaton. This show was engineered and edited by Meika Grimm. Logo created by Jack Grimm. This show is produced by Katherine Spiers. Sponsorship information and guest info can be found at transdialogues.com. This is a TableCakes podcast. To support this podcast, and others on their network, check out their Patreon page.

This week, Ian and Nique are joined by Dr. Irvin Scott – director of the Leadership Institute for Faith and Education at Harvard University and former deputy director for K-12 education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with over twenty years of experience working as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and chief academic officer. Dr. Scott describes the core elements of what it means to raise three African-American boys: Bibles, books, and balls – all of which transcend race and help affirm one's place in the world. Dr. Scott believes fatherhood is critical to human flourishing and explains that policymakers need to address what is causing the absences of fathers, particularly in African-American communities. Watch the full episode to hear the impact that a ninth-grade English assignment had on his academic development and to hear his words of advice to “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: www.invisible.men

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.brennancenter.org/experts/theodore-r-johnson (Theodore (Ted) Johnson) — director of the fellows program at the Brennan Center for Justice, White House Fellow, and author of “https://www.amazon.com/When-Stars-Begin-Fall/dp/0802157858 (When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America).” Ted's upbringing mirrored the duality that animates the discussion in his new book: Ted was raised in a majority-White neighborhood but attended a majority-Black school, his father modeled a desire to “wrestle” with injustice in the world but his mother emphasized individual kindness and intellect, and his grandparents were sharecroppers in “Jim Crow” era South Carolina and yet they fiercely believed in the promise of the American Dream. This duality inspired Ted to advocate a love for America that, in his words, “chastises and then goes off and dies in wars for her.” Later, Ted shares his concern that, today, terms like “structural racism” and “critical race theory,” which originated in the academy and have very specific meanings, have been weaponized by both sides of the political aisle and used to divide Americans. He also explores why institutions like faith, family, and education have lost the trust of so many vulnerable Americans and how we can restore strong institutions that propel the uplift of a new generation. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Ted's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

From L.A. to Tel Aviv with love…it's the multi-talented singer/songwriter Talia Londoner with her latest release “Get It Out” (available on all streaming platforms) plus talks about her amazing career including her work in Tel Aviv as a songwriter with UK's Invisible Men, Cutfather, etc. , made the Top 10 on “The Voice”, numerous hits with Let's Mars from Israel and the story of her Dad as head photographer for Penthouse Magazine and her Mom as a Prima Ballerina! Check out all her amazing works on all platforms today! #talialondoner #telaviv #israel #beverlyhills #greenwich #conneticut #singer #getitout #UK #invisible #thevoice #mars #penthouse #magazine #ballerina #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnertalialondoner #themikewagnershowtalialondoner --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://twitter.com/tobeequal?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Ward Connerly) — a former member of the Board of Regents at the University of California, owner of a family business, and a self-described “child of the color-blind God.” Ward began his work in the public square early as the student body president of California State University in Sacramento, where he fought against housing discrimination and contributed toward the passing of the Rumford Fair Housing Act. From there, a career of accomplishment in the private sector, and periodic work with former California Governor Pete Wilson, paved the way for Ward's appointment to the University of California Board of Regents. It was here that Ward first learned about affirmative action, which he quickly recognized as a violation of the civil rights movement and the constitution. Ward was instrumental in banning several forms of race-based discrimination across the state of California in the 1990s, and he continues to fight for equality under the law today. Ward shares the core principles that led him to fight for equal rights for all Americans, and he shares why he is deeply concerned that affirmative action policies have reinforced the wrongful belief that black Americans' accomplishments could not have existed outside of preferential treatment under the law. Later, Ward argues that growing conversations centered on “equity” are undermining our nation's commitment to “equality” as the founders understood it. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Ward's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined for a second time by https://twitter.com/BobWoodson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Bob Woodson) — president of the Woodson Center and most recently, founder of 1776 Unites — to discuss his new, best-selling volume of essays “https://www.amazon.com/Red-White-Black-Rescuing-Revisionists/dp/1642937789 (Red, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers).” Bob shares how his involvement early in the civil rights movement caused him to realize that many of the policies the left has proposed in response to the civil rights movement actually harm low-income black Americans while benefitting elites. Today, Bob sees the same trend playing out before his eyes — with the message of what “race hustlers” taking the reins of culture and funneling resources toward elites at the expense of the most disadvantaged. Bob's inspiration for assembling a coalition of black leaders to write essays for “Red, White, and Black” was to restore the promise of the American dream in the public eye and advocate for an approach to American history and contemporary policy that truly uplifts the cause of the most vulnerable.  Later, Bob unravels how the G.I. Bill is an example of a successful government effort to empower vulnerable Americans to pursue a better life. The G.I. Bill helped millions of Americans who had failed to access quality education in their youth access much-needed support to build a new, successful life through military service. It offered service men and women a chance to pursue higher education without restrictions on universities or areas of study, which helped usher in a burgeoning black middle class. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Bob's journey toward founding 1776 Unites. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

This week, the AEI Podcast Channel presents the latest episode of "The Invisible Men," hosted by Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors. In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://thefederalist.com/author/delanosquires/ (Delano Squires) — an Author at the Federalist and a long-time public servant. Delano shares how his growing faith journey and upbringing in an interconnected family from the West Indies have been center points of his journey as a writer. A computer engineering major in college, Delano was inspired to begin his writing career as the tragic murder of MVF NFL quarterback Steve McNair prompted him to reflect on how deeply the decisions of fathers affect their families. Since then, Delano has become increasingly convinced that human flourishing in America hinges on the revitalization of strong families and faith communities. Of increasing concern to Delano is the tendency of elites today to “raise the ceiling while giving lip service to the floor.” Specifically, Delano laments how many elites project language of oppression and avoid discussing central challenges like fraying families and communities, even as they build strong and stable families in their own lives. Delano responds to this challenge by calling on men who care more about their communities than their public reputation to speak publicly about the importance of fatherhood. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Delano's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” You can find "The Invisible Men" on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-men/id1554488061 (Apple), https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCFvA04ks7KFh0mzIe0mt?si=771a70349089433c (Spotify), https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL377GieLGvXQZnyX3jnxdWd1w4SvSjUte (YouTube) or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://seekingeducationalexcellence.org/charleslove/ (Charles Love) — Assistant Executive Director of Seeking Educational Excellence and author of the forthcoming book, https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1642938416?tag=simonsayscom (Race Crazy). Charles discusses how his upbringing and adult life in Gary, Indiana shaped his view of the greatest challenges facing black Americans. Charles did not pay much attention to politics as a young adult. But he became concerned during the Obama presidency as a rift grew between the real-life experiences of middle-class black Americans and the rhetoric of race-based victimhood that seemed to prevail. Today, Charles believes the greatest need in impoverished minority communities is not more government programs, but more entrepreneurship and a renaissance in private giving toward mission-based nonprofits. Most importantly, Charles advocates for more successful black men to demystify success for the next generation in vulnerable communities by preaching what they practice in mentor relationships. Later, Charles discusses how his work with Seeking Educational Excellence (SEE) is paving pathways to power for black boys and girls by advocating for quality STEM education in schools. In the words of Charles, “how you see a problem will dictate the methods you use to fix it.” SEE believes the core problem of poverty in minority communities is an insufficient pipeline funneling black men and women into great jobs — so they help more black boys and girls access a quality STEM education. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Charles's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by http://davidmahan.com/ (David Mahan) — Policy Director at the Center for Christian Virtue and founder of Frontline Youth Communications. David shares how “God's people, God's power, and God's principles” helped him and his wife build a life of success and community impact after a difficult start as teenage parents living in poverty. As David and his wife connected with a strong church community, they found the moral compass and support network they needed to place their family on a path of restoration — a path that took David from cleaning people's homes to testifying before U.S. Congress on pressing policy issues. Today, David's career is dedicated to helping more young men and women who find themselves walking down a perilous path become connected with strong faith communities and begin to rebuild their lives. Later, David discusses how to restore a culture of strong and involved fatherhood in America — especially within impoverished communities. David laments the dearth of adults who have built strong families that are willing to invest in young men and women in impoverished communities. He calls on more role models to build ministries and community outreach programs to speak truth to kids who are struggling to identify the best path for their lives. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about David's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://thefederalist.com/author/delanosquires/ (Delano Squires) — an Author at the Federalist and a long-time public servant. Delano shares how his growing faith journey and upbringing in an interconnected family from the West Indies have been center points of his journey as a writer. A computer engineering major in college, Delano was inspired to begin his writing career as the tragic murder of MVF NFL quarterback Steve McNair prompted him to reflect on how deeply the decisions of fathers affect their families. Since then, Delano has become increasingly convinced that human flourishing in America hinges on the revitalization of strong families and faith communities. Of increasing concern to Delano is the tendency of elites today to “raise the ceiling while giving lip service to the floor.” Specifically, Delano laments how many elites project language of oppression and avoid discussing central challenges like fraying families and communities, even as they build strong and stable families in their own lives. Delano responds to this challenge by calling on men who care more about their communities than their public reputation to speak publicly about the importance of fatherhood. Tune in to the full episode to learn more about Delano's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men).

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://twitter.com/JohnHMcWhorter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (John McWhorter) — public intellectual, Professor of Linguistics at Columbia University, and author of two forthcoming books, https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Nasty-Words-English-Forever/dp/0593188799 (9 Nasty Words) and The Elect. Much like Ian and Nique, John was a graduate student at Stanford University as news of the Rodney King assault swept the nation in the early 1990s. John shares how he grew to feel alone in this time — becoming deeply impacted by the disjunction between a culture that was telling him he should feel just as much of a victim as Rodney King and a personal life experience that spoke to a much different reality. This dichotomy shaped John's intellectual journey as he, a Ph.D student in Linguistics, began to explore the long-term negative effects of movements seeking to associate “real blackness” with a posture of victimhood. Later, John discusses prevailing expectations for black scholars and leaders to speak primarily about issues of race, despite their other interests and expertise. As an academic at heart, John finds great joy in growing and deepening his work in Linguistics apart from conversations on race. Yet, he continues to weigh in as an authority on such issues out of a sense of duty — because the challenges facing Americans today are serious and American children need to be taught to develop a sense of purpose, identity, and agency rooted in their own personhood, even in the midst of any barriers they might face. Tune in to the full episode to learn more of John's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.knox.edu/news/knox-names-20th-president (Andy McGadney) — the newly announced President of Knox College and a long-time leader in higher education. Andy speaks of the critical role of education in the paving pathways to opportunity for black Americans today. As a child, Andy was raised in Connecticut but his family had deep roots in the south. Andy's parents — both graduates of HBCUs — moved from Mobile, Alabama to Connecticut in search of better job opportunities than black college graduates could find in the south in the 1960s. It was witnessing the tremendous impact his mother, a first grade school teacher, had on her students that first sparked Andy's passion for education. This passion ultimately led Andy to pursue two graduate degrees and build a career in higher education administration. Later, Andy discusses the role colleges should have in facilitating free and civil discourse across the ideological spectrum today. Contrary to the strict enforcement of intellectual orthodoxy happening on some campuses, Andy believes liberal arts colleges should be the best places in America to engage in respectful dialogue on the most difficult and contentious questions of the day. Colleges should cultivate an environment where differences of opinion are the starting point of conversations, not the endpoint. And students should feel free to share their true viewpoints while also carrying an open-minded spirit and a willingness to have their minds changed. Tune in to the full episode to learn more of Andy's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/myron-white-50281827/ (Myron White) — an original member of the cast for “The Invisible Men” who has built a distinguished career in finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership while serving in the Army Reserves for more than two and a half decades. Myron shares how one third-grade teacher at his Catholic school in New Orleans played an especially important role in his early development — imparting in him a sense of confidence even as he wrestled with the challenge of being the only African American child in his class. This self-confidence led Myron to chase after goals that others told him were out of his reach, ultimately landing him at Harvard Business School and in a successful corporate career. Later, Myron brings a surprise guest on the show: A young man named Cory who Myron has been mentoring for several years after first meeting in church choir. Cory shares with Ian and Nique how Myron's mentorship helped him identify a passion for business, architecture, and design and pursue a college degree that would open doors for him to build a career in those fields. When asked about how he reconciles narratives of black victimhood with the examples of successful black Americans, Cory offers the following words of wisdom: “If God is with us, then who is against us? So what are we settling for?” Watch the full episode here to hear more about Myron and Cory's stories. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, https://www.ozy.com/ozy-tribe/eugene-s-robinson/1318/ (Eugene S. Robinson) joins Ian and Nique to discuss his multifaceted career as a journalist, author, musician, editor of OZY Media, and MMA Connoisseur. As a child, Eugene was driven by the New York “hustle” culture to pave a path to a better life for himself and his family. From Brooklyn to Stanford University, Eugene's intellect and zeal propelled him into a plethora of exciting jobs and opportunities. Eugene shares pivotal moments — from starting a snow shoveling business as a young boy to discovering his knack for music and writing at Stanford — that laid the groundwork for his career. Later, Eugene discusses how mastering martial arts prepared him to respond to adversity from a place of strength rather than fear. Watch the full episode to hear Eugene's advice for “Darryl” and his unorthodox “speed round” answer, where he compares MMA Fighter Jon Jones to Abel in the Old Testament narrative of Cain and Abel. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesstovall/ (James Stovall), the co-founder and former CEO of Little Bird HR. James founded Little Bird in 2016 to provide software, employee benefits, and HR support to New York City charter schools. After five years of empowering charter schools in the city, Little Bird was bought in 2020 by one of the largest firms in the industry. Essential to James Stovall's decision to found Little Bird: a desire to leverage his experience working in the charter school sector to pursue his long-term dream of building a company that could address root problems he had observed in education. One crucial part of James' early story: witnessing his mother exemplify a remarkable spirit of grit and resiliency as she rejected welfare benefits available to a single mother like her and got a job as an insurance agent to build a better future for her children. Later, James discusses the importance of overcoming prevalent racial narratives that instill feelings of helplessness and undermine personal agency. James has done so by fixing his mind on the open doors in front of him, and not the closed doors — keeping a steady focus on his own goals and the opportunities within his reach rather than ruminating over the barriers that stand in his way. Tune into the full episode to hear more about James' story and his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.tysonmendes.com/attorneys/christopher-l-campbell/ (Chris Campbell) — world champion wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist, and a practicing attorney. Chris shares how a deeply-engrained sense of intestinal fortitude empowered him to push through academic and athletic barriers and carve a pathway to success in wrestling and law. For example, Chris was unable to compete in high-school wrestling his junior year after his mother declined to sign a permission slip, so he travelled 45 minutes every day to a local junior college to train with men. In his senior year of high school wrestling he won a state championship and was recruited by Olympic champion Dan Gable. Later, Chris persevered through academic challenges and doubt to earn an amazing score on the LSAT and gain admissions to law school even as several people told him he wasn't cut out to be an attorney. Chris also shares how his school's emphasis on providing all students with exposure to holistic opportunities in academic, athletics, and music at a young age opened the door for Chris to identify his passion for athletics. In particular, it was one little league football coach who shaped Chris's love for sports through his quiet, character-based approach to coaching. Tune in to the full episode to learn more of Chris's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by one of America's greatest wrestlers — https://www.leekemp.com/ (Lee Kemp) — who reflects on a life of challenges and achievement both inside and outside wrestling. According to Lee, “I was given up for adoption at birth and was institutionalized until the age of five,” when he was adopted. Lee shares that his adopted father, who left the south for Cleveland in search of a better life, taught him the values of hard work and respect from an early age. Amid the racial unrest of the 1960s, Lee's family moved from Cleveland to a rural Ohio farming community. There, Lee watched his father build a thriving farm while also holding a full-time job. It was at this time in his life that Lee was introduced to the sport of wrestling. Wrestling has informed one of Lee's core beliefs: the reward of winning one battle is earning the privilege to fight another battle. Later, Lee discusses his experience in 1980 when President Jimmy Carter decided to boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow — dashing Lee's hopes of becoming both a multi-time world champion and an Olympic champion. Tune in to the full episode to learn more of Lee's story and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/cliff-barber-b33a5765?challengeId=AQF7EX9vlq0HAwAAAXerlNdKX0g8BnqvbjJzfo068-V9GfisizxpLnEFEvTutFZmevOhAieJGARh8G3vpuTR9rjKw3vQdMMRNA&submissionId=1b1a5bbf-df45-6416-1bcd-7bc6c555ee0f (Cliff Barber) — Chief Strategy Officer of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a former investment fund manager. Combining knowledge from his impressive corporate background and extensive experience in ministry, Cliff discusses the centrality of faith in shaping his upbringing, and he shares his passion for addressing “spiritual poverty” in vulnerable communities. Cliff's upbringing in a deeply faithful family and his experience in prison ministry cause him to reflect on how black Americans for generations have leaned on faith to knock through the barriers standing in front of them. Cliff believes this history informs the great potential for faith to be the nexus of revitalization in black communities around the country today. Later, Cliff shares one pivotal moment in his life: Stepping away from his home in the south side of Chicago to attend a science fair downstate where he was inspired by many high achieving students. This set him down a path of constant self-improvement and dedication. Watch the full episode to discover the advice Cliff has for “Darryl” in 2020. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://barrylawsonwilliams.com/about-barry (Barry Lawson Williams) to discuss the importance of building black representation on corporate boards across the United States. When it comes to corporate America, Barry's life exemplifies the vision, character, and insight worthy of a career business executive who has served on 14 public company boards. A few years ago, Barry conducted a https://barrylawsonwilliams.com/bcd-time-capsule (study) with 50 top black executives in the United States and found five common themes with timely insights into how we can pave the way for a new generation of black corporate leaders. Consistent with his own experience, all of the directors Barry interviewed shared that they had gained their prominent positions through a rich network of relationships — highlighting the need for current leaders to leverage their social capital to recruit and place more black men and women in positions of corporate leadership. Barry also shares the unique challenges he faced as a black student at Harvard in the 1960s — and the power he experienced by embracing his race in the predominately white arena of Harvard. Watch the full episode to discover the advice Barry has for “Darryl” in 2020, and to learn why Barry has adopted the habit of writing a letter to his children each year. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of “The Invisible Men,” please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

Many scholars, public figures, and activists have noted the striking divide between the economic outcomes of black and white Americans. But what lies at the root of these differences is a difficult question. In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://twitter.com/wil_da_beast630?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Dr. Wilfred Reilly), an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, to discuss how ideological uniformity in academia has influenced the public debate on race in America. Reilly notes that two problematic narratives have dominated the debate over what accounts for racial differences in recent years—one attributing different outcomes to structural racism and the other pointing to genetics. Contrary to these ideologies, Reilly has been inspired by economist and public intellectual Thomas Sowell to focus on social and behavioral characteristics that can engender the uplift of a new generation. He highlights a striking diversity of outcomes between ethnic groups within the same race that suggests a more complicated picture. In other words, careful analysis reveals that family, faith, free enterprise, and hard work do still matter. Why is this viewpoint scarcely acknowledged in the public narrative? Reilly suggests that political and ideological uniformity in academia has caused a stagnation of ideas and resistance against non-traditional theories. Tune into the full episode to learn more about Reilly's book, https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783 (Hate Crime Hoax), and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men).

Are business leaders in today's climate naturally drawn to a “cutthroat” approach to management and growth, or do the concerning behaviors often seen in large corporations stem from a misunderstanding about what is necessary to survive in the business world? In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Gervase Warner, the President and CEO of the Massy Group — one of the largest conglomerates in the Caribbean which now holds nearly 60 companies and employs more than 12,000 people. Gervase shares how he grew to understand that businesses do not need to embrace a “mean and nasty” approach to thrive — that a company can deliver strong financial results while holding firm to its core principles and seeking to become a “force for good” in the world. Later, Gervase shares a deeply personal and powerful story about how he found freedom by embracing forgiveness in the wake of a deeply traumatic experience. Gervase now believes widespread forgiveness is the key to generating cultural and political renewal — especially in countries with a long history of injustice like Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. Gervase holds this belief so firmly that he advocated for forgiveness on the TEDx stage just few years ago. Watch the full podcast to hear Gervase's story and what advice he has for “Darryl” in 2020. Please find Gervase's TEDx talk at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-NkuFlibI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-NkuFlibI) Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: https://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by someone who is actively modelling a path of excellence for young men in the 21st century. https://twitter.com/ravarora1?lang=en (Rav Arora) — a current student at University of the Fraser Valley and an up and coming writer whose work has been published in leading outlets such as City Journal and the New York Post — joins the show to discuss his intellectual development and path to prominence amid the current culture of identity politics. Rav shares how a high school teacher helped channel his passion for thinking about social problems by introducing him to the work of Thomas Sowell. Rav had experienced discrimination and prejudice during his youth. But public intellectuals like Thomas Sowell and Coleman Hughes helped him think more deeply about the root of social challenges in western nations, and the opportunities for minorities to pursue lives of excellence in spite of these challenges. Inspired by these figures — Rav's worked has now reached hundreds of thousands of people.  Later, Rav discusses instances of racism he has experienced in recent months from progressive actors who claim that Rav is pushing an “alt right” agenda by challenging prevailing ideologies on white privilege and racism. Some people have gone so far as to label Rav “self-hating” for adhering to his beliefs. Watch the full episode to learn more about Rav's story and hear his advice for “Darryl” in 2021. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

With the job market fundamentally changing, how can we build pathways for a new generation of black men and women to unleash their passion and build a successful career? In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://www.tedcomd.com/about-tedco/staff/troy-lemaile-stovall (Troy Stovall), the CEO of Maryland TEDCO — an organization founded by the state of Maryland in 1998 to fund early stage tech companies. They discuss the evolving skills marketplace and the role of four-year college degrees. Troy firmly believes that education is an essential component of empowerment, but he also argues that we have become too rigid in our thinking about education. Rather than seeing the bachelor's degree as the only path to success, Troy believes we should first help more “Darryls” identify their passion before thinking about the skill-based or academic pathway to achieve their goals. Later, Troy discusses his upbringing and shares how a deep faith commitment helped him find a moral rooting in something much larger than himself and taught him that, while he cannot control how other people view him, he does have control over how he carries himself. Troy notes the importance of teaching black children these principles as they face acts of discrimination that may feel paralyzing. Further, Troy argues that we must help children connect with examples of successful men and women who can broaden their understanding of what is possible for them to achieve. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

Early https://www.vox.com/2020/8/3/21334149/murders-crime-shootings-protests-riots-trump-biden (data) suggest the US is on track to see the highest year-to-year murder increase in history this year, reminding us that a majority of gun violence goes unreported and unaddressed. While reasons for this vary, the result is that a very small number of “bad actors” can cause devastating harm to underserved communities. In this episode, https://twitter.com/ralphaclark?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Ralph Clark), the CEO of ShotSpotter, joins Ian and Nique. Ralph discusses how he combined his path of serial entrepreneurship with groundbreaking technology to equip police with the tools they need to improve the safety of underserved communities while building trust through a “guardian” model of policing. One crucial element to Ralph's journey: having a person outside of his family—in this case, a nun teaching at a Catholic school Ralph attended—show genuine interest and investment in his success. Ralph also shares how one lunch he had in high school with a successful black executive demystified success and helped him internalize the possibility of upward mobility in his own life. Tune in to hear Ralph's words of wisdom for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: https://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In the aftermath of Rodney King's assault by police officers in the 90s and his attackers' subsequent acquittal, Ian Rowe and Nique Fajors grew weary of a public narrative proclaiming that black men in America were doomed to failure under an oppressive system. A feeling of invisibleness struck both Ian and Nique who were then Harvard Business School classmates as the stories of men like them became increasingly ignored in the public eye. So they launched “The Invisible Men,” a documentary telling the stories of amazing black men at Harvard University who achieved success by leaning on the core principles of family, faith, free enterprise, and entrepreneurship. Today, Ian and Nique have resurrected “The Invisible Men” as a video podcast. In their inaugural episode, Ian and Nique share their inspiration behind launching “The Invisible Men” documentary in the 90s and discuss why — 30 years later — their message of agency and empowerment is needed more than ever. Integral to the story of “The Invisible Men” is “Darryl,” a 16 year-old black teenager Ian and Nique imagined in the original documentary, who lives in the urban city of Forgotten, USA and desires to build a better life for himself but sometimes feels that success is out of his reach. Ian and Nique asked each of the men in their original documentary to advise “Darryl” on how he can forge a path to excellence and empowerment. Join Ian and Nique today for episodes of “The Invisible Men” every week as they hear the stories of incredible men and learn what advice they have for “Darryl” in 2020! Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: https://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

Many scholars, public figures, and activists have noted the striking divide between the economic outcomes of black and white Americans. But what lies at the root of these differences is a difficult question. In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://twitter.com/wil_da_beast630?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Dr. Wilfred Reilly), an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, to discuss how ideological uniformity in academia has influenced the public debate on race in America. Reilly notes that two problematic narratives have dominated the debate over what accounts for racial differences in recent years—one attributing different outcomes to structural racism and the other pointing to genetics. Contrary to these ideologies, Reilly has been inspired by economist and public intellectual Thomas Sowell to focus on social and behavioral characteristics that can engender the uplift of a new generation. He highlights a striking diversity of outcomes between ethnic groups within the same race that suggests a more complicated picture. In other words, careful analysis reveals that family, faith, free enterprise, and hard work do still matter. Why is this viewpoint scarcely acknowledged in the public narrative? Reilly suggests that political and ideological uniformity in academia has caused a stagnation of ideas and resistance against non-traditional theories. Tune into the full episode to learn more about Reilly's book, https://www.amazon.com/Hate-Crime-Hoax-Lefts-Campaign/dp/1621577783 (Hate Crime Hoax), and hear his words of advice for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: http://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by https://twitter.com/vlee21?lang=en (Vernon Lee) to discuss the role of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for the uplift of black Americans. Vernon is a partner at the https://themarathonfund.com/ (Marathon Fund), an organization dedicated to supporting a new generation of underrepresented entrepreneurs with high potential for growth. Vernon argues that we need stronger institutions to act as a “pipeline” for minority Americans, teaching them the skills they need to be successful in their ventures. Most importantly, Vernon contends that black entrepreneurs need more opportunities to fail. Black men and women are much less likely than their white peers to be given a second chance by investors when one of their businesses fails. But any well-seasoned entrepreneur knows that a failed business can be an incredibly valuable asset in building a successful enterprise in the future. Later, Vernon shares how he grew into an entrepreneurial mindset in his own life. From running a paper route in middle school to being inspired by “Puppy Combs” to start a successful party-promotion venture in college, a few early touchpoints inspired Vernon to pursue entrepreneurship as a long-term career. Importantly, Vernon's life journey has closely mirrored the characteristics of successful black men outlined in Brad Wilcox and Ronald Mincy's “Black men making it in America” https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/black-men-making-it-in-america-the-engines-of-economic-success-for-black-men-in-america/ (report)—from following the success sequence closely to participating in a faith community and serving in the military. Watch the full episode to hear more of Vernon's story and find out what his advice to “Darryl” is. Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: https://www.invisible.men/ (www.invisible.men)

Are business leaders in today's climate naturally drawn to a “cutthroat” approach to management and growth, or do the concerning behaviors often seen in large corporations stem from a misunderstanding about what is necessary to survive in the business world? In this episode, Ian and Nique are joined by Gervase Warner, the President and CEO of the Massy Group—one of the largest conglomerates in the Caribbean which now holds nearly 60 companies and employs more than 12,000 people. Gervase shares how he grew to understand that businesses do not need to embrace a “mean and nasty” approach to thrive—that a company can deliver strong financial results while holding firm to its core principles and seeking to become a “force for good” in the world. Later, Gervase shares a deeply personal and powerful story about how he found freedom by embracing forgiveness in the wake of a deeply traumatic experience. Gervase now believes widespread forgiveness is the key to generating cultural and political renewal—especially in countries with a long history of injustice like Trinidad and Tobago and the United States. Gervase holds this belief so firmly that he advocated for forgiveness on the TEDx stage just few years ago. Watch the full podcast to hear Gervase's story and what advice he has for “Darryl” in 2020. Please find Gervase's TEDx talk at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-NkuFlibI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ-Nk...) Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: www.invisible.men

Early data suggests the US is on track to see the highest year-to-year murder increase in history this year, reminding us that a majority of gun violence goes unreported and unaddressed. While reasons for this vary, the result is that a very small number of “bad actors” can cause devastating harm to underserved communities. In this episode, Ralph Clark, the CEO of ShotSpotter, joins Ian and Nique. Ralph discusses how he fused his path of serial entrepreneurship with groundbreaking technology to equip police with the tools they need to improve the safety of underserved communities while building trust through a “guardian” model of policing. One crucial element to Ralph's journey: having a person outside of his family—in this case, a nun teaching at a Catholic school Ralph attended—show genuine interest and investment in his success. Ralph also shares how one lunch he had in high school with a successful black executive demystified success and helped him internalize the possibility of upward mobility in his own life. Tune in to hear Ralph's words of wisdom for “Darryl.” Note: If you would like to see all episodes of The Invisible Men, please go to: www.invisible.men