Podcast appearances and mentions of keshawn dodds

MHD Family, welcome to episode 5 of the “Share Your Story” podcast series. Today we are exploring the journey that has created the executive director, education advocate, and author Keshawn Dodds. Tune in as we take a first hand look at his journey with mental health, especially as a black man and trauma survivor. We are truly appreciative of Keshawn's vulnerability knowing he is sharing his story for the first time with MHD. Make sure you check out Mr. Dodd's socials: https://www.newageofheroes.com/about.html  https://www.linkedin.com/in/keshawn-dodds-8a42a25/A few reminders: -Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok & LinkedIn for more MHD content and events! -Looking to collaborate with MHD, check out our website mentalhealthdeclasified.orgInstagram: @mentalhealthdeclassifiedWebsite: mentalhealthdeclassified.orghttps://linktr.ee/MentalHealthDeclassifiedMission:Safe space for individuals who struggle with their mental health or know of others who do. A home for learning new coping mechanisms and listening to real life stories. We are not experts on the topic, but we ourselves struggle with our mental health everyday and through this podcast we hope to inspire those who struggle to find purpose. Supporting this could mean more than just supporting us, it could mean supporting a family member, friend, and ultimately anyone who may struggle in the dark and feel as if they are alone. Support the show

The Boys and Girls Club Family Center in the Mason Square and Bay Street neighborhoods of Springfield have long been a hive of activity. After school programs, sports teams, weekend trips, pre-school and teen events, you name it. But when COVID-19 hit, like so many other community centers, they had to shut their doors. Keshawn Dodds soon reemerged as a key resource for parents and families as the pandemic wore on. Now they’re looking forward to summer camps and resuming normal operations. Eric spoke with Keshawn about the Boys and Girls Clubs, COVID-19, and how he’s talking with young people about the Derek Chauvin trial and the fights for social justice and civil rights. We also caught up about his best-selling book series for young adults. This is that conversation.

Whitney Houston reminded us that 'the CHILDREN are our FUTURE". That is why it is vitally important that we impact young lives. Listen in as we pick the mind of the "G.O.A.T. of Giving Back", Keshawn Dodds. You will be touched by his personal story of struggles and challenges and how he persevered through the trials and still manages to put COMMUNITY over SELF. || True leaders don't create followers... they create more leaders! ||

Keshawn Dodds is an author, actor, motivational speaker and advocate for education. Inspired by the death of his best friend, Marcus McDowell, Mr. Keshawn Dodds is on a mission to help all youth enjoy the love of reading and education. Mr. Dodds’ eight book series will inspire people to not only read his books, but to continue to grow their love of reading with other books. The Book: Menzuo: The Calling of the Sun Prince A Science-Ficition Novel An 11-year old who finds something out before his 12th birthday A new Superhero Writen for all ages April 16th was the day he was found The Author: Grew up in Springfield Massachusetts Wanted to be a fireman and athlete The Boys and Girls Club was a big help growing up Both his father and best friend passed away from Cancer Excelled in Football and Writing Book he admires: Makes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall The Mindset: English professor motivated him to do something with the idea Says “Your Can’t is My Can” Wrote late nights after family is in bed sleeping Acquired a Lexile score to make book readily available in the schools “Just Write! Because if you don’t write your story, it will never be told” Thank You for finishing your book Keshawn and for sharing your message with the world! Listen to the episode to hear the Tip he provides for the soon-to-be published authors. Learn alot more about Keshawn Dodds at www.keshawndodds.com Other books by Keshawn:

Writers Nation Radio with Hosts Kaneen Morgan and Shalanda Norman with guest Brian Hillard and Keshawn Dodds: Brian Hilliard is a popular speaker and author of the best-selling book Networking Like a Pro! As creator of the popular program “How to Grow & Monetize Your Reputation as an Expert” Brian specializes in showing busy entrepreneurs how to market and monetize their reputation as an author. Over the past 15 years Brian has authored 5 books, created 3 blogs and published over 200 videos/podcasts, and he can tell you from first hand experience what busy entrepreneurs need to do – and stop doing – to best monetize their reputation as an author! Some of Brian’s work has appeared nationally in Black Enterprise and the Martha Zoller Morning Show – where his interview was broadcast to over 2 million listeners.  Keshawn Dodds was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 24, 1978. He still resides there with his wife, Tamara Dodds and daughter, Sydney Sharee Dodds. Becoming known as a well-established football player in Springfield, he was awarded a football scholarship to American International College in 1997. Mr. Dodds played football all four years at A.I.C., and later graduated with a B.S. in Education in 2001 and a Master of Education in 2009. After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree, Keshawn went on to become a fourth and fifth grade elementary school teacher within the Springfield Public Schools. During his tenure, Mr. Dodds taught at the Homer and Washington Elementary Schools from 2001 - 2005. He later took a job under Springfield's Mayor, Charles V. Ryan, as a Mayoral Aide. 

We interview authors Braxton A. Cosby and Keshawn Dodds about their upcoming books and the multi-book spanning universe they are creating in the process. We also talk about the Suicide Squad reshoots and Power Rangers on Netflix.