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LeRon L. Barton is a TEDx speaker and author who stutters. What events in his life led him to becoming a confidence public speaker? They also talk about the importance of representation and share personal anecdotes about dating and disclosing their stutters in professional settings.We're grateful to LeRon for sharing his story with us.  Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Dustin Wells, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY - FIRST 20 PEOPLE TO REGISTER WILL GET TICKETS TO OUR INVITE ONLY EVENT IN LA. BUY THEM HERE.If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we'll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift at https://bit.ly/3xLezBk. Proud Stutter is proudly fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media.Want to lean more about what Proud Stutter has to offer? Sign up here to stay in the loop and take advantage of our upcoming events, actions, and educational materials.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content

One of the most rewarding aspects of hosting Untether Your Life is having conversations with folks who have attained great success by overcoming adversity, fighting the status quo / ripping up templates, and staying true to themselves. This week's guest, LeRon Barton, typifies these values. LeRon L. Barton is a a 3x TEDx speaker, writer, and information technology professional originally from Kansas City, Missouri. LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, and many other outlets. LeRon is an international speaker who has given three TEDx speeches and has appeared at Oxford University, University of San Francisco, Square, and Defy Ventures. In this week's episode, LeRon and host Nikhil touch on many topics, including the following: LeRon's youth in Kansas City, his days in California, and his multi-faceted career as a writer, speaker, information technology professional, and much more The silver lining in the storm clouds of COVID, in providing black workers with remote work opportunities that could benefit their mental health Code switching, and the compulsion for minorities to surrender parts of their identity in the workforce. How LeRon encourages these employees to stay true to themselves, and still achieve advancement in corporate America. The meaning of the Nelson Mandela quote "I never lose. I either win or I learn." How this mindset of perseverance and determination inspire LeRon - someone with a decades-long stutter, anxiety, and fear of public speaking - to become a 3-time TEDx speaker all the while prolifically writing thought-provoking articles in the most influential journals of our time Want to learn more about LeRon or work with him? Visit him at leronbarton.com, or reach out to him on LinkedIn or Instagram. Connect with Nikhil to learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Untether Your Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and other projects: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GIOSTAR Chicago⁠

LeRon L. Barton, a writer, author, and speaker who talks about race, mass incarceration, being Black in tech, politics, business, storytelling, and dating, shares his perspective on  Losing friends for speaking out about racism How Color Blindness leads to not seeing all of a person The disease that is poverty How systemic racism limits some people's outcomes, despite having grit If you want to connect more with LeRon, visit LeRon L. Barton – Writer. Speaker. Artist. (leronbarton.com) ========================================== Thank you to our generous sponsor, Munn Avenue Press. As an author myself, I've experienced firsthand their magic in empowering aspiring authors, giving voices like mine the platform they deserve. If you've got a story to tell and a dream, Munn Avenue Press is the ally you need to publish and market your book. They turn books into bestsellers. Visit them at MunnAvenuePress.com to start your publishing journey, just like I did. ========================================== Full bio: LeRon L Barton is a writer, author, and speaker that writes and talks about race, mass incarceration, being Black in tech, politics, business, storytelling, and dating. He has appeared in Black Enterprise, Newsweek, Salon, East Bay Express, and Harvard Business Review. LeRon is also a three-time TEDx speaker that has given talks at the Oxford Student Union, United Way, and Bitly. ================================================ Dr. Wong will be releasing her brand new book, "Cancel the Filter" with Munn Avenue Press. The first 50 reservations will receive a signed copy.  Hear real talk about being a working mother! Spoiler: It's a hot mess behind-the-scenes! There are limited copies left! Reserve TODAY!

Today's guest is a writer and speaker committed to fighting for social justice. He has written over one hundred essays and articles about racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, tech, and business.  His latest book, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture” explores why drugs are so entrenched in America's society. He is a three-time TEDx speaker, his first talk, “How I overcame my fear of stuttering,” has been viewed over 320,000 times. His work has been featured in Salon, Black Enterprise, Harvard Business Review, and Al Jazeera. Please join me in welcoming LeRon L. Barton.  In this episode, we discuss the following: His thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is being able to inspire, being able to listen, and being able to usher people towards a positive direction. It's being a model for people.” When he knew he was a leader. The people who influenced him at a very young age. His early dreams of being a stuntman, an astronaut, a race car driver, and a writer. Who inspires him in his career, mainly ballet dancers and race car drivers, and why that connection makes sense to him. “I am not envious of writers because I can do what they can do.” His journey into IT because his mom was worried about his future if he pursued writing. Studs Terkel has had an incredible impact on his life and how he shows up as a writer. His connection to Cheryl Crow and how his early journey could be described by her song “Every Day is a Winding Road.” His dream of wanting to do a TED talk. How delivering a TEDx led him to hire a coach and the effect of that decision. How he nurtures and sustains his network. “Relationships need to be nurtured.” Listen, subscribe, and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com.

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Diego, California. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, Slate, and MoAD. LeRon is an international speaker who has given multiple talks and appeared on TEDx, Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, University of Massachusetts-Amhurst, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, HCA, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, Lockton, United Way of Los Angeles, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth and backpacking around the world. Recently, LeRon was live on our show talking talking about the mass shootings happening in America and it's gun culture. During our conversation, LeRon talking about: – Mass shootings happening in America and gun culture – Are Americans desensitized to mass shootings? – The Second Amendment of the American Constitution – Why hasn't there been more done politically? – What has gun culture done to Black America? – What are Americans saying about gun culture? – Where can we go from here? – Do Americans feel safe? You can find more about LeRon via: Website Linkedin Instagram Facebook Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube Google+ The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

Check out my latest episode with my friend and little brother LeRon Barton. LeRon shares with us great tips and insights on Overcoming Through Your Personal Story. He shares with us these tips: It's one thing to memorize a speech but it is another thing to be able to deliver it. The story reaches more people than the data. It's easier to score when you start off from 2nd or 3rd base and so much more. LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Diego, CA. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look intoAmerican Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, Slate, andMoAD. LeRon is an international speaker who has given multiple talks and appeared on TEDx, Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, University of Massachusetts-Amhurst, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, HCA, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, Lockton, United Way of Los Angeles, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth and backpacking around the world. Contact Info: www.leronbarton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/ Facebook.com/LeRonLBarton --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/troy-holt/support

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LeRon L. Barton https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/ is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Francisco, California. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. LeRon is an international speaker (http://leronbarton.com) who has given three TEDx speeches and has appeared at Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth, teaching Creative Writing at the San Francisco County Jail, and backpacking around the world. By listening to this conversation with LeRon, you'll learn about:   - Speaking with a stutter – it's not the entirety of who you are - Supporting and including speakers who have a stutter - Ableism and destigmatizing stuttering - Setting expectations - Sharing stories over data - Preparing for public speaking success and falling into the next move - The power of representation - Having fun as a public speaker LeRon's TEDx Talks: https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_barton_how_i_overcame_my_fear_of_stuttering https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_l_barton_the_power_of_sharing_your_story https://www.ted.com/talks/leron_l_barton_the_vital_importance_of_documenting_the_moment  

LeRon Barton, author, speaker and social media influencer joins me in this conversation on race to talk about his perspective as a Black man in the US on the Capitol riots.   Topics include: White riot insanity at the Capitol How white people’s insurrection demonstrated the history and present state of racism in the US- it’s still here If the rioters had been Black most would be dead, but because they were almost all white they were allowed to take over the building, threaten lawmakers and physically attack cops and other people who tried to stop them The attack on the Capitol is treason, sedition and fascist Why participants need to be prosecuted to the extent of the law and not allowed to continue How some people in congress, law enforcement and other government employees aided and abetted the rioters Why some Black, Brown, Asian and Jewish people support the racist actions of Trump and the white racist insurrection How individualism and the mindset of not caring about anyone else but oneself permeates the US culture and perpetuates the spread of COVID The different experiences, opportunities and outlooks between ADOS (African Descendants of Slaves,) and Black people from Africa   About LeRon Barton LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. LeRon has also given talks and speeches at TedX Wilson Park, University of San Francisco, Glide Methodist Church, been a guest of Al Jazeera’s The Stream, Story Corp, Dr. Vibe’s Do You Know What Time It Is podcast, and has participated in panel discussions on race and prison recidivism. In his spare time, LeRon mentors young men in San Francisco and loves to backpack around the world.   www.leronbarton.com Facebook.com/LeRonLBarton Twitter.com/MainlineLeRon Instagram.com/leronlbarton

Shana Almeida is a Professor of Politics and Race at Ryerson University in Toronto. Before that, she spent just over six years as political staff in the municipal government of Toronto – first with former City Councillor Olivia Chow and then as Chief of Staff to City Councillor Gord Perks. During her time there, Shana spearheaded several City-wide policy initiatives in the areas of anti-racism, equity, immigration, employment, recreation, public health, poverty, and housing. Her forthcoming book Toronto the Good? Negotiating Race in the Diverse City discusses what the City of Toronto does with race and racism, to re-make itself as a beacon of democracy, racial inclusion, and progress. You can find out more about Ms. Almeida via: Ryerson University Linkedin Twitter Instagram LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Francisco, CA. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. LeRon is an international speaker who has given multiple talks and appeared on TEDx, Al Jazeera, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth, teaching Creative Writing at the San Francisco County Jail, and backpacking around the world. You can find out more about Mr. Barton via: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Recently, Ms. Almeida and Mr. Barton were on our show talking about White Supremacy And The Exception To the Rule During our conversation, they talked about: – How they meet and why did they want to talk about this subject – How embedded is white supremacy in our culture and the danger with people who think they are outside of it especially in academia – White liberals feeling that they are above white supremacy – BIPOC (Black Indigenous People Of Color) propping up white supremacy – A world without white supremacy Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at www.thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. Cava Menzies is a multidisciplinary musician, visual artist, and educator who resides in Oakland, Ca. She is a Bay Area native and hails from a long line of creators; her grandmother a pioneer in the New York Jazz scene as a dancer at the Cotton Club, her father, Eddie Henderson, an accomplished jazz trumpeter and early member of the Herbie Hancock sextet, and her mother a classically trained flautist and music enthusiast. Cava holds a BA from the Berklee College of Music in Boston where she studied jazz piano and music education. She received her MM from the University of Miami where she studied composition and music production and recording. Cava is a founding music faculty member at the Oakland School for the Arts and served as the Artistic Director of the school from 2015 – 2018. Her musical directing and arranging work have been featured in performances with Chris Martin, Coldplay, Daveed Diggs, Rafa Casal, Dave Grohl, Kehlani, and Adrian Marcel. Through her cumulative work at OSA, Cava has led four concert tours to Italy, Puerto Rico, and New Orleans and has taught over 2000 young musicians from Oakland. Cava is a 2014 National Artist Teaching Fellow. She has been a guest faculty member for Berklee College of Music's weeklong music intensives in LA and Puerto Rico. She serves on the board of the SF Chapter for the Recording Academy and was a quarterfinalist for the 2018 Grammy Music Educator Awards. Cava is the founder of the brand, COLORQUEEN, a multidisciplinary platform that highlights her integrated visual art, music, and travel work. Mr. Barton and Ms. Menzies were live on our show. They will be talked about Breonna Taylor, George Floyd And Raising Black Boys. During our conversation, they talked about: – Events in Oakland during this time during early June 2020 – Their thoughts on the fact the many of the protesters are White – Their thoughts on why they feel that the protests different this time and if the protests will be effective – If there is a civil war, class war in America – The George Floyd incident – Policing in America – The Breonna Taylor incident – Cava talks about raising a sixteen year old Black son as a single mother, her having a number of “talks” with her son, her biggest concern for her son – Cava provides some suggestions on what can be done to improve race relations in America – Cava shares why she became a teacher, why she loves being a teacher and what is like for her being a teacher at this time in America's history – Cava's message for non-melinated and melinated America You can find out more about LeRon via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram You can find more about Ms. Menzies via: Cava Menzies – Website Color Queen Color Queen – Instagram Cava Menzies – Facebook Cava Menzies – Instagram Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about Covid19 And Its Effect America And Black America. During the conversation, LeRon talked about: – What LeRon has been up to lately including getting ready to do another TEDx talk and how has COVID19 has effected him – COVID19 and its effect on Black America (eg. job loss) and the lack of Black leadership during this time – Black leadership and COVID19 – The need for many Blacks to pivot You can find out more about LeRon via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association Producer of Google+ Hangouts – The Good Men Project The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011 Twitter Twitter hashtag: #DrVibe The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Stitcher Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Play Music The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio The Dr. Vibe Show™ at Anchor Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page

What's the reason for your worldview, and what do you do when that worldview is challenged? Do you back away, or lean in to find what may be a stronger truth? LeRon L. Barton joins the podcast to talk on writing and race, and how his passion to be a voice as a cultural disruptor allowed him to overcome setbacks like a stutter. LeRon is meaningful thought leader both online and on stage, having presented at popular events like TedX. Follow LeRon on his website LeRonBarton.com or via his LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leron-barton-cwna-2b700b1/

LeRon L. Barton is a writer has lived through as stutter. At times it was debilitating and confidence hindering, but he has learned to manage the stutter and not let it stop him taking on another passion: public speaking. https://podcasts.heartatworkonline.org/leron-l-barton/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impactfullegacy/message

This week on  Everyday Conversations on Race, Simma is joined by Barbara Williams Hardy, former head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for a large tech firm, and LeRon Barton a well respected journalist and speaker on the experiences of being a Black man in America. The main theme is Culture Fit Hiring and it’s impact on diversity, equity and inclusion.  They offer their perspectives and answer the questions: Does hiring for “culture fit” promote racism and discrimination? Is it only the responsibility of white people to promote diversity, equity and inclusion? What is the role of Black people and other people of color in culture change and inclusion? Topics covered include: Culture Fit hiring- friend or foe of diversity, equity and inclusion How we’re all capable or making wrong assumptions Breaking up status-quo hiring and with inclusion Where to find Black computer engineers Asking the right questions to determine whether a statement has racist intent or meaning, and opportunities to educate What recruiters and leaders need to do ensure inclusive hiring, making people feel welcome across difference and supporting their success LeRon, Barb and Simma share songs that represent thoughts about race, racism and bringing people together Barb Williams Hardy and LeRon Barton Barbara Williams Hardy is a visionary, innovator, connector, catalyst for change and global citizen of the world. She is an award-winning thought leader with a global mindset and is known as a “Go To” leader who develops high-level relationship alliances that foster inclusion, belonging, collaboration and commitment to align diversity strategies with business objectives to accelerate employee engagement, experience, innovation and organizational success.   Barb grows leaders. She is the former Global Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at NetApp, Leadership speaker and the creator of the Barb List, Principles for Achieving Success and Living an Amazing Life.  Barb’s mission is to unlock the untapped brilliance in all of us. ------- LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon’s essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Eastbay Express, Those People, AlterNet, SF Bay view, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture” was released in Feb 2013. LeRon’s new book, “All We Really Need Is Love

The panelist for last Sunday's show was LeRon L. Barton. Mr. Barton commented on the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Do Black Women Want This Election Season? The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Black Voters Are Backing Two Old White Guys The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Athletes Have A Trump Card They Are Not Using Enough The Dr. Vibe Show™: Police Violence Isn't Fully Seen As A Public Health Issue. It Should Be. The Dr. Vibe Show™: Escaping The Stigma Of Seeking Mental Health As A Black Man Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. As a young man, LeRon has had to live with a stutter. At times it was debilitating and confidence hindering, but he has learned to manage the stutter and not let it stop him taking on another passion: public speaking. LeRon has also given talks and speeches at TEDx Wilson Park about overcoming the fear of stuttering, University of San Francisco on Black and Asian Solidarity, Glide Methodist Church on collective liberation, been a guest of Al Jazeera's The Stream, Story Corp, Dr. Vibe's Do You Know What Time It Is podcast, and has participated in panel discussions on race and prison recidivism. In his spare time LeRon mentors young men in San Francisco and loves to backpack around the world. Topics: - Race - Overcoming obstacles and personal struggles - Writing and encouraging people to write   Contact: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin

If tech companies are leading us to the future of work, why are they so bad at hiring minorities? LeRon Barton on being the only black man in the room See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LeRon L. Barton has been a life long stutterer who was teased, afraid to speak, and often stayed silent in social situations. Refusing to let his speech impediment stop him from living his life, LeRon turned it into energy that's allowed him to appear on over 50 podcasts, become a guest on Al Jazeera, and speak at TEDxWilsonPark. He is living proof that you can overcome obstacles and meet your goals. SHOW NOTES [2:20] Early years, communication, and confidence [6:55] Kobe Bryant and why you need to fail [10:30] Dating and why people don't care as much as you think they do [15:25] Advice for facing your fears Hustle & Motivate is brought to you by JokerMag.com, the home of the underdog. Subscribe to The Underdog Newsletter: https://jokermag.com/newsletter/ Music by TYSHii & A.N.T.

The panelist for last Sunday's show was LeRon L. Barton. Mr. Barton commented on the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: Is A College Degree Really Worth The Cost? The Dr. Vibe Show™: Not Enough Black Males Qualified To Work in Higher Education – Cliché? The Dr. Vibe Show™: Biden's Controversy Over His Comments On Working With Segregationists Could Threaten His Position With Black Voters The Dr. Vibe Show™: When Will A White Man Say What Ta-Nehisi Coates Said? The Dr. Vibe Show™: How Institutional, Systemic Racism & Wealth Inequality In America Keep Black People In Debt Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his recent article The Minimising Of The Sexual Assault Of Black Boys. During the conversation, LeRon talked about: – Why he wrote the article – The lack of attention about this subject – Why it is normal for a Black boy to have sex at a young age? Why is not a concern? – The assumption that Black men and boys cannot be raped – Black boys can never be innocent and often are viewed as a predator – The response to the article – The effect that this has on Black boys and men's emotions – The importance of therapy for Black men You can find out more about LeRon via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday's show were: LeRon L. Barton, Melvin Lars and Ikey Raw . The panelists discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: ‘Barely Above Water' – US Shutdown Hits Black Federal Workers Hardest The Dr. Vibe Show™: Jazmine Barnes Shooting Reveals Racial Tensions In United States The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Men Make Strides In Hollywood, But Women Still Struggle The Dr. Vibe Show™: The American Dream Isn't For Black Millennials The Dr. Vibe Show™: Living In America While Being Black Under The Trump Regime Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD. Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his article Why I don't code switch. During the conversation, Mr. Barton talked about: – Why he wrote the article – What is code switching and is code switching a good thing – If he have any challenges with the way he speaks – “The most popular Black people today are not know for their intellect.” LeRon – Code switching in the presence of Blacks – Code switching vs. having vocabulary – If Black have to make whites feel comfortable You can find out more about LeRon via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday's show were: LeRon L. Barton, Jim Kennedy and Melvin Lars. The panelists discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: Has Age Of Trump's Violent Rhetoric Brought ‘The Awful' Back To US Politics? The Dr. Vibe Show™: Roland Martin Talks Blackface, Race In America On Megyn Kelly's Today Show The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Unreality Of Racial Justice Cinema The Dr. Vibe Show™: If There Is A ‘Blue Wave,' Democrats Would Have Black Women To Thank The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Making Of A Black Man Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday's show were: Dr. Lawrence Rasheed and LeRon L. Barton . The panelists will be discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump ‘S***hole' Comments Doubted By Pastor On AM JOY The Dr. Vibe Show™: Oprah, Don't Do It The Dr. Vibe Show™: Mother Of H&M Hoodie Model Responds To Backlash, Tells Us To ‘Get Over It' The Dr. Vibe Show™: No One Is Talking About The Drug Crisis Killing Black People The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Voters Showed Up And Showed Out—Now We Want More Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Dr. Vibe hosts the conversation “Hip Hop vs. White Supremacy” with LeRon Barton and Alexander Williams. LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon's essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet, SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon's new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon. Alexander Williams is from Lancaster, California. That should tell you a lot. Nonetheless, he also feels it's necessary to state that he's a Boston Celtics fan, an avid thinker, and a sap for experience. He cares about his disadvantaged Afrikan and Native American communities and worries that tomorrow could very well be his last day here on Earth. He's a communist, an anarchist, and a pacifist. He was always the smart kid that you would tell your younger brothers about and the only guy you know with Dr. Seuss Chucks. He also raps, but then again he also writes, and then again he also acts, so he just does a lot of things. Mr. Barton and Mr. Williams were on our show talking about Hip-Hop vs. White Supremacy. During our conversation, they talked about: – The importance of hip hop in both of their lives – What does hip hop represent when it is at its best – Some of their thoughts are the current state of hip hop – If hip hop has lost some of its social conscious – “White supermacy and father time are undefeated.” Alexander Williams – How is hip hop dealing with the rise of white supremacy – How can hip hop win the war? – Them message for the hip hop family in dealing with white supremacy You can connect with Mr. Barton via: Website Twitter Facebook You can connect with Mr. Williams via: Twitter Soundcloud Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon's essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet,SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon's new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon. Recently, Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his article MEN AND THE NEED TO BE VULNERABLE. During our conversation, Mr. Barton talked about: – Why he wrote about the this subject – The importance of the question “What if we just let men be free from all the identity destroying expectations we have placed on manhood?” – Some his manhood journey – When he became vulnerable did he loss his male friends? – “Many men need to leave the garden of adolenscense (boyhood) and step into adulthood.” – The need for men to have fellowship with other men – Why he cannot stand the terms like “Man Up”, “Boys don't cry” – The first time he saw a man tell another man “I love you” – Some of the root causes of men not being vulnerable – Suggestion on how men can become vulnerable – What is society going to be like if men cannot be more vulnerable? What is society going to be like if men become more vulnerable? You can connect with Mr. Barton via: Website Twitter Facebook Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The scheduled panelists for last Sunday's show were Curtis Brooks and LeRon L. Barton. The panelists discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Political Rasputins Of Our Times The Dr. Vibe Show™: Meth Is The New Black – A Growing Epidemic In Communities Of Color The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Honest Reasons Why Nobody Wants To Get Married Anymore The Dr. Vibe Show™: Masculinity Is Toxic. Men Don't Have To Be The Dr. Vibe Show™: How Black Americans See Discrimination Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelist for last Sunday show was: LeRon L. Barton. The Mr. Barton discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: Trump Sent 18 Tweets On Puerto Rico On Saturday. And Made Things A Whole Lot Worse The Dr. Vibe Show™: Until The NCAA Solves The Money Problem And Pays Athletes Its Problems Will Continue The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Men Still Watching The NFL Are Running Out Of Excuses The Dr. Vibe Show™: Patriotism Is For Black People The Dr. Vibe Show™: What Is The Price Tag On A Black Life? Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for Sunday's show were: LeRon L. Barton and Curtis Brooks. The panelists discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Character Assassination Of Michael Bennett Continues – LVMPD Investigating Alleged ‘Altercation' That Happened Before His Encounter With Police The Dr. Vibe Show™: Will ‘BlackOut' Be The Movement To Shut Down The NFL? The Dr. Vibe Show™: Using Black Celebrities To Push Pop, Pudding And Politics The Dr. Vibe Show™: ‘Ban The Box' Laws May Be Harming Young Black Men Seeking Jobs The Dr. Vibe Show™: 5 Ways Black Men Can Succeed In Corporate America Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon's essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet, SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon's new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon. Mr. Barton was on our show talking about his article Should Black People Call the Police?. During our conversation Mr. Barton talked about: – The reason why he wrote the article – Some of his experiences with the police – What did his parents tell him about dealing with the police and “The Talk” – What does he feel the role of police is in today's society – Does he feel a good police officer exists? – The fact that 49% of the felony arrests are Black people when only 4% of the population of San Francisco is Black – Do older Blacks have a different opinion of the police than younger Blacks? – Does he believe in community policing in Black neighbourhoods You can connect with Mr. Barton via: Website Twitter Facebook Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, Mo that currently resides in San Francisco, Ca. He has been writing poetry, screenplays, and short stories since he was way young. LeRon's essays have appeared in Salon, The Good Men Project, Those People, Alternet,SF Bayview, Buzzfeed, Gorilla Convict, and Elephant Journal. His first book, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American drug culture was released in Feb 2013. LeRon's new book, All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of dating, relationships, heartbreak, and marriage is available at Amazon. Mr. Barton was live on our show talking about his article Stop Blaming Trump for Racism (It was Already Here). During our conversation, Mr. Barton talked about: – Short background including where the passion for writing came from – The story behind the article – America's history of racism – Why some people feel that the election of Donald Trump brought out racism – The story behind America's Greatest Racist Hits – Some of the racism directed to Barack and Michelle Obama – His thoughts on the Alt-Right, Jeff Sessions – Will African Americans be able to overcome racism on their own – The role of economics in overcoming raising in America – The future of racism in America – the significance of the Trayvon Martin incident in the history of racism in America – If he likes white people You can connect with Mr. Barton via: Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit our website at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday's show were: Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw, Jim Kennedy and Alexander Williams. The panelists discussed the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The AHCA Would Hurt Black People, In 11 Heartbreaking Charts The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Search For Black Red Sox Fans At Fenway Park The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Lives Matter Changes Tactics From Protests To Policy, Debunks Myths About Movement The Dr. Vibe Show™: The Black Middle Class Is Leaving Its Brothers And Sisters Behind The Dr. Vibe Show™: Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty – How To Help Black Businesses Thrive Visit our website at http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

The panelists for last Sunday's show wwere; Rodney Kellum and LeRon L. Barton. The panelists commentted on the following stories: The 2016 List Of People We Don't Mess With Anymore The 53 Percent Issue Why Diversity Programs Backfire And How To Fix Them Tavis Smiley – BFOTs (Black Friends of Trump) Are Normalizing Racism The Black Person's Burden Of Managing White Emotions In The Age Of Trump   God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Visit our website at http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/  

The scheduled panelists for the October 23, 2016 show were: LeRon L. Barton and Galen D.Bingham. The panelists commented on the following stories: The Dr. Vibe Show™: This Awful Campaign Has Given Us A Glimpse Into A Secret World Of Men The Dr. Vibe Show™: About Those 79 Cents The Dr. Vibe Show™: Former Black Panther Leader On How The Party's Enduring Spirit Started A Revolution The Dr. Vibe Show™: Head Of Nation's Largest Police Chief Group Issues Formal Apology For ‘Historical Mistreatment' Of Racial Minorities The Dr. Vibe Show™: To ‘Man Up' Also Means to Stand Against Domestic Violence Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Visit our website at http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe  

LeRon L. Barton is a writer, photographer, and all around artist. He started Mainline Publishing to produce works that will captivate and get people talking. After tons of rejections letters and crazy advice from agent, I decided to take my destiny into my own hands and go indie, and Mainline Publishing was born. The idea behind the company was to showcase works that maybe considered too controversial for other  houses to take on. The first project, Straight Dope: A 36o degree look into American Drug Culture delves into why drugs are so prevalent in America. With this edgy project, Straight Dope sets the precedent for other works to follow.