Podcasts about Paul Quinn College

About the Guest(s):Anthony Anderson is an assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Houston, known for his valuable insights into the college recruitment process. With experience in both men's and women's basketball, Anthony has a rich history working with student-athletes to help them find the right fit and maximize their potential in the competitive world of college sports. He started on the boys' side at Paul Quinn College and then moved to the women's side at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley under coach Larry Tidwell. Eventually, he joined the University of Houston, where he continues to support and develop talented players.Episode Summary: In this episode of "It's Just Different," hosted by Ashley Roberts, listeners gain insider knowledge into the college basketball recruitment process from Anthony Anderson, assistant women's basketball coach at the University of Houston. The conversation starts with three critical factors parents should consider during recruitment: finding the right school fit, conducting thorough research, and establishing a relationship with the head coach. Anderson stresses the importance of aligning a student's skills and goals with a prospective school's environment to ensure a successful college experience.The dialogue delves into the transformative effects of the transfer portal and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals on college sports. Highlighting changes in recruitment, Anthony elaborates on how monetary influences have shifted the focus from traditional player development to financial negotiations. The episode also touches on how these dynamics affect aspiring high school athletes, the role of JUCO pathways, and the significance of choosing between D2 and JUCO offers. The host and guest reiterate the value of building genuine relationships within the sports community, ensuring young athletes receive sound guidance and opportunities to fulfill their potential.Key Takeaways: Parents should prioritize finding a suitable college environment that matches their child's academic and athletic aspirations.The college recruitment landscape has been significantly influenced by the NIL and transfer portal, shifting the focus towards financial aspects.JUCO programs still hold substantial value for athletes, offering a viable path to higher-level competitions.Establishing strong, long-lasting relationships with college coaches is essential for athletes to navigate the recruitment process successfully.High school athletes should focus on personal development and seizing opportunities to showcase their skills.

In this special FOLC Fest 2025 episode of the Learning Futures podcast, host Sean Leahy sits down with Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, who delivered the conference's opening keynote, “From Chaos to Clarity: Innovation Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty.” Dr. Sorrell recounts his early challenges at Paul Quinn when the institution had only 30 days of cash on hand and highlights the pivotal mindset shifts and empathy-driven leadership decisions that helped transform the college into a model for academic excellence and innovation. He stresses the importance of listening, transparency, and authentic connection with those you serve, while noting that resilience is cultivated by recognizing adversity as an opportunity for growth and solidarity. Drawing from personal experiences—such as pursuing a doctoral degree while working full-time and raising a young family—Dr. Sorrell underscores the necessity of understanding the complex realities students face and shaping institutions to meet their needs. His reflections on humility, empathy, and the vital role of embracing community stories offer profound insights for current and future leaders seeking to navigate turbulent times in education.FOLC Fest 2025 [Website]Michael J Sorrell Profile [Paul Quinn College] 

It's that time again and with the election around the corner and a Divine 9 Candidate on the ballot to be the next President of the United States of America, we couldn't wait to hear from college students on campuses across the nation! To commemorate our 4th Annual Divine 9 Series, we begin with Ajalon Washington, President of the Iota Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This upcoming graduate joins us to discuss the importance of voting based on our history, and why he plans to become a Middle School History Educator in the Dallas Independent School District. Find out how he overcame personal learning differences and how he has been able to maintain his mental health while in college.⁠ ⁠ Ajalon is from Cedar Hill, Texas and he will soon complete his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts: History with a Path to Teacher Certification at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. He is currently interning at United2Learn, a Paul Quinn College work program and he plans to teach History at the high school or college level. He also plans to be an accredited author and publish a book series. Ajalon received his high school diploma from Woodrow Wilson High School, and achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout enrolled in 470 Circle 10. His goals in life are to provide and sustain a lifestyle, both in faith and effort, and provide for those under his care or those in need of his help. To learn more about Ajalon, connect with him on IG @b_t_jay or visit him on LinkedIn. ⁠

Paul Quinn College received a $20 million gift, the largest in the school's 152-year history, officials announced Thursday; an upcoming hearing could decide whether a Dallas County jury's award of nearly $4 million for the family of a motorist killed after hitting a 18-wheeler stopped on an interstate will be upheld; First Baptist Dallas gets approval to try and save walls of historic sanctuary; Texas has once again sent a strong contingent across the globe to compete in the Olympics, this time to Paris for the 2024 Games. To check out the Olympic athletes with Texas connections to watch, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet 2024 Part 1 Part 1 Crista Williams is an American, former collegiate three-time All-American, two-time Gold Medal winning Olympian, retired three-time pro All-Star, right-handed hitting softball pitcher originally from Houston, Texas. Bob Kendrick Negro League Baseball Museum for Andy Cooper. Bob Kendrick (born 1962) is the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri. Andrew Cooper nicknamed "Lefty", was an American left-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. An alumnus of Paul Quinn College, Cooper played nine seasons for the Detroit Stars and ten seasons for the Kansas City Monarchs, and briefly played for the Chicago American Giants.  Jamaal Charles is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. Cody Leach for former Head Coach of Texas Tech Mike Leach. Mike Leach was an American college football coach who primarily coached at the NCAA Division I FBS level. Nicknamed "The Pirate," he was a two-time national coach of the year, three-time conference coach of the year and the mastermind behind the NCAA record-setting air raid offense. He was the head coach at Texas Tech University from 2000 to 2009, where he became the winningest coach in school history.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Michael Sorrell, the longest serving President of Paul Quinn College.  Dr Sorrell tells his story of transforming the college from a failing institution into one of the most successful black colleges in the country by leading with love.

In this episode Shannan interviews Rhonda as she talks about her moment of stillness during the onset of COVID-19. This screeching halt in her life is when she realize just how much of a people pleaser she really was. It was during this time she was faced with a situation that let her to stand her ground and finally put herself first. It was at that moment that she realized just how good it felt to say "no" and was the onset of her setting healthy boundaries. Through this self discovery Rhonda was able to lead her life into expansion and she is here to tell you just how!! Rhonda J. Hughes Information: Roles/Titles:   Mother, Wife, Graduate, Entrepreneur, Certified Master Life Coach, Public Servant & Author   Queen of Light- Keeping myself L.I.T. (Living Intentionally Today) and others by assisting them in recognizing the power they possess within.  Rhonda  teaches manifestation,  meditation practices, inspires others through creativity and by helping them to refine their intentions by living in the present moment optimistically.   Rhonda hailed from humble beginnings by the parents of Ronald G. Murphy & Eva Winell Tate-Murphy. She is Texas born and raised with a total of 5 siblings. She is a wife and the mother of two.  Rhonda serves as a member of Friendship West Baptist Church led by Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III.  Rhonda received her B.S. in Organizational Management from Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas.  During her time at PQC she played on the women's basketball team, pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and earned the distinguished title of MS. Paul Quinn College.  She earned her Executive Master's of Business Administration from Texas Woman's University-graduate with honors in 2008.   Rhonda is a successful business woman and leader with careers that have included; Practice Management for a privately-owned Cosmetic Dermatology practice, she has served as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative,  and currently serving as a Public Servant  & Regional Program Manager for the United States federal government.  Rhonda is an entrepreneur. She is the Owner, Founder,  Master Chandler and Creative Energy Optimizer (C.E.O.) of Too Lit Candles and More, LLC as well as Visionary, Ownerfounder, Founder and Co-Host of the podcast Absolutely Positively Sis podcast.  Rhonda is also a Certified Master Life Coach and will be soon launching her coaching platform.   Rhonda'a hobbies include spending quality time with family, outdoors adventures, socializing with other queens, thrifting,  writing and affirming positive intent. Rhonda has a true love for her culture and uplifting the heritage among her community.  She does this by being true and intune to her intentions daily.  She has coined the phrase Nama Stay L.I.T. to remind others to live in the NOW by Living Intentionally Today. and to help others refine their intentions positively.   Active Social Media Links   Too Lit Candles and More, LLC Website under progress Instagram: https://instagram.com/2litcandles?igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079784737567&mibextid=ZbWKwL Absolutely Positively Sis the Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/absolutelypositivelysis?igshid=MzNlNGNkZWQ4Mg== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082978652469&mibextid=ZbWKwL   CONNECT WITH ME: Website Facebook IG Email- info@shannanmondor.com   When you have faith in yourself you will have fulfilment in all areas of your life! See you next week and blessing to all!!!     

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 151 - year history of Paul Quinn College. During his 15 years of leadership, Paul Quinn has become nationally celebrated for its ability to expand the boundaries of higher education to better serve the needs of under-resourced communities and their students. Included among Paul Quinn's numerous accomplishments during President Sorrell's tenure — improving graduation rates by more than 25%; reducing student loan debt by $30,0000; building the first new buildings on campus in 50 years; renovating every building on campus; creating the Urban Work College Model; winning the HBCU of the Year, HBCU Student Government Association of the Year, and HBCU Business Program of the Year awards; partnering with PepsiCo to transform the football field into the WE over Me Farm; and establishing all institutional fundraising records. Dr. Sorrell is one of the most celebrated college presidents in America.  Among the honors that he has received are the following: the President George W. Bush Institute's Trailblazer Citation; being named him one of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine; winning Education Dive's Higher Education's President of the Year award; being the only three-time recipient of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award; and having been listed by Time Magazine as one of the “31 People Changing the South”. However, his most prized honor is having been named Father of the Year in the City of Dallas.https://paulquinn.edu/Host, Earlina Green Hamilton

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Kelsel Thompson, who formerly served as Paul Quinn College's AD, joined Bob to talk about their athletics and the event we have the pleasure of attending this afternoon.

Piercing The Heavens  With Lady Carmen! 7pm-9pm cst  Pre- Valentine's Day Show Featuring: Elder Pearl Marable! Topics Include:  Is It Really Love? Or Is It His Mantle? Maturity In Relationships & More! Special Guest: Actress Elder Ann Taplin! We will discuss her movie projects & we will talk about PREVAIL! Our upcoming City-Wide Prayer Meeting in Dallas, TX! Special Guest: Actor, & Comedian Barry Brewer! Seen on Tyler Perry's "Bruh" & BET's "Games People Play" Special Guest: President Michael Sorrell! Paul Quinn College! Special Guest: Dr. Angela S. King D. Div. CLC Author of "Not No, WAIT" We will be discussing Dr. Angela's  new book! & we're also going to give away a FREE Copy during the show!

This is Living Stories, featuring voices from the collections of the Baylor University Institute for Oral History. I'm Kim Patterson. Dr. Stanley E. Rutland served as president of Paul Quinn College from 1969 through 1976. Under his leadership the college enjoyed many improvements, among them accreditation for the first time with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972. Dr. Norman G. Ashford describes the climate of Paul Quinn in 1971, when he came on board as a biology professor: "I remember well one time where we had a meeting in the evening where we were going over the accreditation procedures and the required reports, et cetera. Well, we started meeting, I believe it was at seven o'clock in the evening, and that meeting lasted till two o'clock in the morning. So it gives you an idea of the events taking place." Dr. Rowena Keatts explains she was working as a cataloger in the Paul Quinn library when Rutland enlisted her help in getting the college accredited: "He walked down there and walked in that back door and says, ‘Mrs. Keatts, I am making you head librarian. I've checked your transcript, and what I want you to do is go back'—I didn't have my master's degree then. I think I lacked nine hours of having it. He said, ‘I'm making you head librarian here.' And I said, ‘No, you didn't either.' I got my things and went home. "When I got home my husband said to me, said, ‘What are you doing? What have you been doing all day?' And I said, ‘Shoot. I've had twenty-five years of teaching. That man come telling me he's making me head librarian, and I'm not going to do it.' He didn't say a word. But he looked at me, and he continued—we were having dinner—and he said, ‘Well, can you do it?' I said, ‘Yes, I can do it, but I'm not going to. I'm going to sit down and draw my teacher's retirement when I get older.' He said, ‘I believe if I were you, and those old people paid ten cents a brick to build some of those buildings there when they were built, and you can do just that little bitty thing, and you don't want to do it? I believe if I were you, I believe I'd go do it.' I didn't do a thing but get all my things, put them back in my car and brought them—come back over to Paul Quinn and sit down." Although reluctant at first, Keatts took over the task at hand with gusto: "When the team came in they had no problem whatever with the library. That library was in tip-top shape. " Interviewer: "I see." "But I tell you, Dr. Rutland was a man that if you would work with him—he was a learned man. I dare say he is one of the best presidents I've ever seen because he went to each department to find out what was needed, what was lacking. And if they had to have money, he went somewhere and got it. The people here in Waco didn't like him too much because—at first, because they said he stayed on the plane too much going places. But when he went someplace, went those places, he brought something back with him." Interviewer: "I see." "And he was able to see and he knew how to meet the needs of Paul Quinn College. And he did it." Paul Quinn College left Waco in 1990 and moved into the former Bishop College campus in Dallas. In 2009, SACS revoked Paul Quinn's accreditation, but two years later the college attained membership with another accrediting agency, Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional play watcher and play producer Christy Dean drops by the Theories & Thoughts Podcast to discuss her latest play, How Many Frogs Do I Have to F*ck with the Arnya and Fancy. Arnya also plays the role of Carmen in the play, so guys, check it out! This Caught Our Attention: The performance of R&B singer Chris Brown is pulled from the American Music Awards. While there are several reasons floating around, do you think the performance should have been pulled, and most importantly, is it time to forgive Chris Brown? About Christy Dean Christy Dean has a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication from Paul Quinn College where she got to be the Queen of her college, and she was in the Ebony Magazine! She is a proud mother of a 16-year-old son Jayden! Her hobbies are going to the movies and Plays and traveling the world! Christy has deemed herself a Professional Play Watcher who, in 24 years, has seen over 200 plays, some of which she traveled out of state to see! Christy Dean has a passion for acting she has been an Actress for over 11 years now! She has been in over 19 plays, including To Kill A Mocking Bird! She has five films under her belt now in which she played very small parts as an Extra! Christy's long-term goals is to get an Agent and start doing more film and break out into doing Commercials eventually! Marrying For The Wrong Reason was the 1st play Christy produced in May 2018 now she is producing her 2nd play, How Many Frogs..... on Sunday, December 4th at 5 pm! Theories and Thoughts Podcast airs EVERY Tuesday on SwagHer's FB Live at 7 pm CST. Don't forget to follow on Instagram at @theoriesandthoughtsbrand. Healing issue with Arnya and Fancy as the cover. https://swagheronline.com/product/healing-issue Connect w/ the Hostesses: Arnya T.M. Davis IG: @ladi.ceo FB: @LadiCEO Twitter: @Im_a_ladiceo YouTube: LadiCEO Media Website: www.ladiceo.com IG: @mzthangzboutique Francheska “Fancy” Felder IG: @fancyswagher FB: @fancythegogetta Twitter: @FancySwagHer SwagHer Magazine Website: http://swagher.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sports Open Line is abridged tonight due to KMOX's broadcast of the Billikens basketball game. Matt Pauley is live from Chaifetz Arena where he previews SLU's matchup vs Paul Quinn College and the Blues' battle against Buffalo. Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, then joins the show to explain why the Cardinals should be hesitant about pursuing shortstop free agent Dansby Swanson, the dangers of anti-Semitism in sports, and the Blues' touching ceremony honoring those who lost their lives at the CVPA school shooting. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

This is a segment from the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. Stu Durando, St. Louis University sports reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins the show to discuss all things Billikens basketball- their game tomorrow vs Paul Quinn College, Yuri Collins being named A10 Player of the Week, how the team may fare in non-conference matchups, and more! Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley speculates whether the Cardinals should pursue a top tier free agent shortstop like Dansby Swanson or Xander Bogaerts. Matt is then joined by Police Sergeant Ed Fingers of the St. Louis County Police Department to preview the annual charity boxing match between police officers and fire fighters, Guns ‘N Hoses which takes place Wednesday night at 5pm at Enterprise Center. Matt is also joined by Stu Durando, SLU sports writer at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to discuss all things Billikens basketball- their game tomorrow vs Paul Quinn College, Yuri Collins being named A10 Player of the Week, and how the team may fare in non-conference matchups. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

On this edition of the On The Pony Express Podcast, Billy Embody breaks down SMU Football's road test at Tulsa, what the Mustangs are facing, and SMU Basketball opens its season Saturday against Paul Quinn College. Want more coverage of SMU Football and Basketball, including the inside scoop on the team and recruiting? Subscribe to On The Pony Express by going here for a 7-day trial: https://www.on3.com/teams/smu-mustangs/join/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Pittman is in his second season at Northwestern State after making his way to the Lady Demons from Alcorn State. Pittman served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Lady Braves. He served in the same role the season prior at Paul Quinn College in Dallas after two years as the head coach at Kimball High School, also in the Dallas area. "I am excited to have coach Pittman join the Demon family," Nimz said. "He brings a lot of experience to the court both at the college and high school levels. "He was part of turning around a college program and was a big help in signing very talented young student-athletes. I believe his dynamic personality will be a big asset in recruiting and fundraising. On top of that, he is from Louisiana and has established relationships with the coaches in the area." With Alcorn, Pittman helped the Lady Braves lead the nation in three defensive categories -- steals per game, forced turnovers per game and total steals, a trio of categories in which the Lady Demons have excelled over the years. Alcorn also saw marked offensive improvement following Pittman's arrival, boosting its scoring margin by more than 10 points per game while committing an average of nine fewer turnovers per contest than the previous season. The improved offensive production led to a six-point jump in free throw percentage and a drop in opponent field goal percentage. Before moving to Alcorn, Pittman saw similar improvements in his season at Paul Quinn College, ranking in the top 20 nationally in points per game, field goal percentage, rebounds per game and steals per game during the 2018-19 season. A team that advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association semi-finals. Pittman served as the offensive coordinator of a team that saw an 11 percent increase in scoring. The jump to 76.0 point per game ranked 13th in the NAIA at the end of the season coinciding with a 42.5 percent effort from the field, a 3.6 percent increase under the direction of Pittman. Not just an offensive mind, Pittman oversaw a defensive unit that averaged 13.0 steals and 43.0 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 14th nationally respectively. A New Orleans native, Pittman began his coaching career in the Louisiana prep scene getting his start at North DeSoto High School before his first head coaching job at Grambling Lab a year later. After a handful of years at Minden High School, Pittman made the move to Texas spending 12 years at Ryan High School in Denton before taking the position at Kimball. Along the way Pittman has been closely tied to the collegiate game serving as a camp instructor at Louisiana Tech, North Texas and the University of Texas from 2000 through 2011. Pittman's investment in his players, others, and the game of basketball extends off the court spearheading multiple community service activities during his career. He co-founded an after-school tutorial program at Ryan HS, provided skills training for low-income kids through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and oversaw over 200 youth statewide in partnership with religious organizations in sports initiatives among many other activities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chefranjohn/support

Carl Brown is joined by a producer, guitarist and a radio DJ, Gregory Goodloe. Gregory is a self taught musician, Denver native and U.S. Army Veteran. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he received a music scholarship to Paul Quinn College in Dallas Texas. Gregory has also opened for and played with gospel greats such as Shirley Caesar, Angela Spivey, The Gospel Keynotes and the Rance Allen Group. Gregory discusses a variety of topics, including his life experiences, musical influences, the creative process he uses, working with other artists, and much more. In the “Bout it or Doubt it” segment, Gregory shares his opinions on Self Help Books and Newspapers. Highlights: 06:56 I'm trying to create my own element. I love Wes Montgomery. I try to have an influence of the style of where he's playing octaves when I can.08:06 I might start off with me tapping on the table. I used to do that when I was a kid and it drove my sister mad. And then I used to drag out the pots and pans at my mom's house and just beat on them finally.09:00 Hit jazz records is also another dream. I've always believed that if you wait, you wait too late.16:20 I wanted to go into the army and serve my country. It's influenced me a lot because those are the kind of important things that I believe that we need to have the support there for our troops and be supportive to our nation.21:45 He gives the music into the atmosphere and we have to reach and grab it. ContactFresh Coast Jazz FestivalGregory GoodloeWebsite

Noodle was lucky enough to have the President of Paul Quinn College, Michael Sorrell as a guest speaker. President Sorrell discusses the ethos and vision of PQC, and their mission to eradicate intergenerational poverty. He explains the difficult backgrounds of a majority of his students, coming in with the trauma of growing up in poverty, lack of proper healthcare including basic needs like glasses, and how PQC has evolved to help them succeed. President Sorrell then explains their new The Village Program which allows students to bring up to two family members or friends with them to college. He talks about the reception, how it should work, and the goals of the program. President Sorrell then answers a few questions from Noodlers.

Vicki Meek, born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a nationally recognized artist who has exhibited widely. Meek is in the permanent collections of the African American Museum in Dallas, The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Indiana, Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Serie Art Project in Austin and Norwalk Community College in Norwalk, Connecticut. She was awarded three public arts commissions with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Art Program and was co-artist on the largest public art project in Dallas, the Dallas Convention Center Public Art Project. Vicki Meek has been awarded a number of grants and honors including National Endowment for the Arts NFRIG Grant, Dallas Observer MasterMind Award, Dallas Museum of Art Otis and Velma Davis Dozier Travel Grant, Texas Black Filmmakers Mission Award, Women of Visionary Influence Mentor Award, Dallas Women's Foundation Maura Award, nominated for the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award, the African American Museum at Dallas A. Maceo Smith Award for Cultural Achievement and was selected as the 2021 Texas Artist of the Year by Art League of Houston. Meek was an adjunct faculty member for UMass Arts Extension Program in Amherst, Massachusetts where she taught a course in Cultural Equity in the Arts. With over 40+ years of arts administrative experience that includes working as a senior program administrator for a state arts agency, a local arts agency and running a non-profit visual arts center, after 20 years, Vicki Meek retired in March 2016 as the Manager of the South Dallas Cultural Center in Dallas. Vicki Meek currently spends time as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of USEKRA: Center for Creative Investigation, a non-profit retreat for creatives in Costa Rica founded by internationally acclaimed performance artist Elia Arce. She is also Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's at-large appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission and the Public Art Committee. Meek is represented by Talley Dunn Gallery in Dallas, Texas.

Reported by Higher Ed Dive, Lowe's employees can now pursue more than 50 degrees and certificate programs from 23 institutions, including University of Arizona, Morehouse College, Paul Quinn College, and North Carolina A&T State University. Lowes will also cover all textbook and course fees for employee participants.

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, and Jeff Selingo, author, columnist, and special advisor at Arizona State University, are inviting insight and experiences from presidents and chancellors of universities navigating the challenge in real-time. Today's guest is Michael Sorrell, who is the president of Paul Quinn College. President Sorrell is one of the 10 most innovative college presidents in the country and one of the world's top 50 leaders. How is He Holding Up, and What is Keeping Him Positive? President Sorrell stays positive because of the gratitude for the amount of family time he gets to have; the sight of his family sharing his office and going in-and-out of it makes him happy. Part of his career involves being a crisis manager, so he feels like he is at an advantage and could plan to send students home on time. What Kind of Leadership Principle is Serving Him? President Sorrell`s leadership principle is on the base of love, and he is more concerned about the wellbeing of his staff and students. He has created a safe space in staff meetings to encourage staff members to open up to boost their productivity. How Does He Separate and Manage the Day's Work, Today's Chaos, and Plans? President Sorrell said the best course of action is to be honest about being overwhelmed because nobody has ever lived through a pandemic. Accepting his vulnerability and acting to minimize regrets, being cautious, and analyzing the situation carefully. How is He Still Optimistic About the Future of His School? President Sorrell shares his story about how his school was at a rough patch when he took over, and they came out and kept going irrespective of the sad odds. He likened the experience of Paul Quinn at that point to the current pandemic and said the difficulties would provide room for growth. Sorrell quotes lessons from his faith, saying, “without the test, you will never get a testimony” and says this is the time to be resilient as leaders to raise resilient students. He advises: if you pray, pray, then get up and believe in the inevitability of your success. Is there any book he has read in the past that is helpful now? He said there is a need for a message of hope, and focusing on other people helps him. He is reading Just Mercy by Stevenson, On Duties, and Building an International University. Family time, exercising, and a positive mindset have kept him going so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

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In this episode of COSIGN Conversations we sat down with Marian Mekhail, an Egyptian artist based in Dallas, TX to discuss all things art and entrepreneurship. We cover what it looks like to be an ARTrepreneur. What more goes into being a successful artist besides just painting something and selling it. Art knowledge (or lack thereof) amongst people of color? How do we learn more? Why do men tend to invest in original art more than women? The challenges a woman faces in growing a business. To take it a step further, challenges an attractive woman faces when growing a business in a male dominated industry. How to market yourself as an artist and more. Marian Mekhail is an Egyptian contemporary artist whose signature works explore topics surrounding womanhood, as well as, the unique experiences of black and brown people. In 2019, Mekhail held her first solo exhibition “Queendom”, which boasted over 350 attendees and raised over $2,000 for the Women's Center of Ft. Worth. In 2021, she hosted her second solo exhibition titled, "Maktub: It Is Written", a collection of works inspired by her Egyptian heritage, which boasted over 450 attendees, 12 pieces sold. She made her mark as a highly- regarded artist amongst athletes and celebrities, as she brings legends to life with her unique crushed glass paintings. One of the rising star artists in her community, she has created for athletes and celebrities such as: Ryan Clark- Pittsburg Steelers & ESPN Analyst Derrick Henry- Tennessee Titans Trent Williams - San Francisco 49ers Andre Johnson- Houston Texans Perrish Cox- San Francisco 49ers Marcus Martin - New England Patriots Ian Mahinmi- Washington Wizards Royce O'Neal- Utah Jazz American actor, author, and stand-up comedian, D.L. Hughley. Record executive, producer, and director, Damon Dash. She was also commissioned by Dallas Theater Center to create an interactive mural for its Public Works Theater at the Wyly Theater production of "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare. In 2021, she was commissioned by President Michael Sorrell of Paul Quinn College to create a custom crushed glass portrait of prominent Dallas businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Trammell S. Crow. If you like videos like this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel, like, comment, and share with your friends. Want to support our platform? Donate via cash app: $cosignmag Marian Mekhail on Instagram: @OfficialMareBear COSIGN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosignmag/ COSIGN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosignMagazine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosignmag/support

“Transformation” is a buzzword in today's world, and it's easy to talk about why it's necessary. But how do you actually do the hard work of bringing about change within a college or university? This week's episode of The Key features highlights from a panel session at this month's SXSWedu conference in Austin, Tex. The discussion, heavy on practical advice for leading change within and across institutions, includes Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College; Michelle Weise, vice chancellor for strategy and innovation at the National University System; and Bridget Burns, executive director of the University Innovation Alliance. Inside Higher Ed's editor and host of The Key, Doug Lederman, moderated the discussion. This episode is sponsored by Pearson Inclusive Access. 

In this episode I am speaking with Dr. Stephanie Boyce of The FRESH Classroom. She explains how she built her education consulting business and how she strategically balances being a wife, mother and entrepreneur. Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce is an edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life. For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized people with a focus on educational spaces. She currently serves as the Chief Education Officer of Stephanie Boyce & Associates, LLC., the parent company of The FRESH Classroom, Professor & Director of the Writing Program at Paul Quinn College, and Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston.Connect with Dr. Stephanie Boyce at: https://thefreshclassroom.com/ Follow us on all social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachHustleInspire/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShaunWoodly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachhustleinspire/

Our guest this week is Jomayra Herrera - Partner @ Reach Capital, talking about Web3.Higher Ed BeatA pathway out of intergenerational poverty - Paul Quinn College offers admission to students and family membersU.S. House expands Pell Grants but excludes online edMobile EducationState of the mobile education market 2021Byju's Becoming an Edtech FlagshipByju's acquires Austrian math app GeoGebra in €100M DealByju's broadens play from edtech with brick-and-mortar tuition centersCan the EdTech Boom last? (Economist)RobogradersPROOF POINTS: a smarter robo-graderM&A RoundupVeritas Capital to acquire Houghton Mifflin HarcourtMediahuis Ventures leads €3.4m investment round in edtech company Tomorrow's EducationWorkwhile raises $13m series A led by Reach CapitalPost-recording Update: How the tech industry is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine | TechCrunchA podpourri of learning options: pods, hubs, and microschools in the wake of the PandemicWill edtech investments reach $10b in 2022?EdTech startup Tutored by Teachers raises over $10M 

“Where does hope come from?” Paul Quinn College President, Michael Sorrell pondered in today's interview. President Sorrell unpacked his optimistic and honest message in the midst of extended COVID-19 variants affecting higher education. “We don't know when it's going to be over. What I can tell you is if this is our new reality, we will create a way to fly.” We were told the pandemic might be a sprint. Then it might be a middle distance race. “Then it became apparent this might be a marathon,” President Sorrell shared, as he compared the pandemic to a race. He continued, “Folks are now beginning to ask, “Is this now my life? If this is my life, I don't like it.” “Americans don't like being told, “No,” or “to sacrifice.” We have to make peace with the fact that we have to be vaccinated. None of us have lived through a sustained national crisis. Pandemics evolve. We had no context for that. The CDC has been overwhelmed. Just when we think we can breathe, here comes Delta. We are going to function to preserve health and safety, and that's going to make some people uncomfortable. We are going to delay the in-person meetings and make some compromises, but we will not compromise on tough decisions.” Bridget asked President Sorrell, “Over the past two years as a leader, what strikes you the most in terms of change?” He responded, “My background was in crisis management. Crisis management is a very lonely place. What this sustained crisis has allowed me to do is to invest in my cabinet differently. For example, I created a chief administrative officer. She's been with us for over a decade. I moved a significant segment of things under her authority. She is our “COVID-19 Czar.” According to President Sorrell, COVID-19 has even changed the reasons people go to college. “There are many reasons people come to college. I can provide for my family better than if I don't go.” Another reason why people used to go to college was for the “huge social dynamic with parties, fraternities, clubs, etc. but we can't do that the same way now. This changes how people look at going to college. A different set of decision-making parameters. How do we, as institutions, respond to that? This is the third year that has been impacted by COVID-19. We are looking at a class of Seniors that COVID-19 is all they know. How you communicate why you should come is very different now.” President Sorrell went into great detail with examples of the political upheaval in a divided America. He encouraged even small colleges to speak up to our legislatures regarding “fights that matter.” He summed it up by saying, “Given the pandemic, people don't have the emotional bandwidth to manage. That's where you need your leaders to provide the emotional bandwidth. I don't think we've seen that at a level that would bring many people comfort.” Bridget asked, “How do you stay optimistic and focused as a leader with all of this noise?” President Sorrell responded, “We are going to win. Together we can create a plan to win. You don't have to have a five point plan. I'm sitting on ideas that acknowledge the landscape has changed. Things aren't coming back any time soon the way they were. By the time they do come back, students won't remember. Staff will remember how it used to be. You build it, so people feel they can still win. ” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

Guest: Michael Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College   Todd Zipper, President of Wiley Education Services, welcomes Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College. Todd and Michael discuss the unique ideas that revived Paul Quinn College and why it was important to transform the school into a work college.     Topics Discussed:  The need for higher ed to advocate for students in underserved communities   The innovations and successes of Paul Quinn College, including reducing student debt from $40,000 to $12,000  Why we should take an open-minded and no-fear of failure approach to drive innovation   How to build a brand through strategic partnerships     Guest Bio  Michael Sorrell is the longest serving President in the 148-year history of Paul Quinn College and is one of the most decorated college presidents in America. Under his leadership, Paul Quinn has become a national movement for its efforts to remake higher education to serve the needs of under-resourced students and communities.     Michael was named Higher Education's President of the Year by Education Dive and one of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine. He is the only three-time recipient of the HBCU Male President of the Year Award (2018, 2016 and 2012). Michael received his J.D. and M.A. in Public Policy from Duke University and his Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We will have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration. This week T'Edra Z. Knox dropped SEVERAL gems. Get your journal and pen ready! T'Edra is a wife, visionary, speaker, coach, and author. She operates in her purpose by guiding individuals to live a CROWNED life through spiritual, personal, and professional development. Her training, facilitation, and execution methodologies have helped individuals, from entry-level to mid-level employees, as well as local ministries and organizations. She provides engaging methods with a motivational and transformative message. Her ultimate goal is to move you to do the work that will allow you to align with the assignment in your life. If you catch her with a Bible in her hand, jewels in her heart, and her message in her mind, you will understand why people seek her to drop jewels of wisdom and knowledge. T'Edra is a conference speaker, training and seminar facilitator, panel moderator and panelist, and thought leader on personal, professional, and spiritual development topics. Whether she is speaking to a business crowd on professional growth or discussing personal development at a women's event, she effectively breaks down complex problems into bite-sized information that the audience can understand and implement. T'Edra is a Baton Rouge, LA native who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management from Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX, and a Master of Science in Human Resources from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Her desire to teach others how to live a CROWNED life without competing, comparing, or compromising their calling prompted her to start KingssKid. This organization offers blogs, training, coaching, and events. Her favorite saying is, “Dr. Dre drops beats. I drop jewels (of knowledge and wisdom).” Where to find T'Edra https://www.kingsskid.com/ IG & Facebook: @kingsskid Are you connecting with us on IG @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast and our host @biancancotton Thanks for tuning in! And share with a friend!

In this episode, I had the honor of welcoming Dr. Stephanie Boyce to the podcast to share her personal journey in education, the founding of The FRESH Classroom, the release of her new book, "The FRESH Classroom: Why Culturally Responsive Education Can't Wait", the evolution of scholarship around culturally responsive teaching, and so much more! To learn more about Dr. Boyce's work, you can visit The FRESH Classroom website at thefreshclassroom.com or follow her on Instagram (@freshclassroom and @dr.srboyce) and Twitter (@Fresh_Classroom). BIO: Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce is an edupreneur driven by her passion to reshape the educational landscape by making culturally responsive teaching a way of life. For the last decade, Boyce has focused her studies and work on matters of racial justice and equity for historically marginalized people with a focus on educational spaces. She currently serves as the Chief Education Officer of Stephanie Boyce & Associates, LLC., the parent company of The FRESH Classroom, Professor & Director of the Writing Program at Paul Quinn College, and Lecturer of African American Studies at the University of Houston. Dr. Stephanie Boyce's ironic journey along the path of academia was anything but typical, having taken her from being a rebellious student in at-risk schools to teaching and leading in at-risk schools, and eventually serving as a researcher and advocate in the same schools. By the time her journey is half complete, she will be added to a list of phenomenal innovators who advocate tirelessly for the millions of students who may otherwise be left voiceless in classrooms across America. In addition to her work within educational institutions, Dr. Boyce works as an educational advocate partnering with allies in the fight for equitable policies and legislative priorities for ALL. In a world where the complicated processes and verbose industrious jargon cause many citizens, especially those in marginalized groups, to disengage with the legislative entities that govern them, Dr. Boyce's goal is to demystify complicated systems and show ALL people entry points into engaging with the political processes and collaborating with elected officials to ensure equitable outcomes for students and distribution of resources and opportunities.n addition to her work within educational institutions, Dr. Boyce works as an educational advocate partnering with allies in the fight for equitable policies and legislative priorities for ALL. In a world where the complicated processes and verbose industrious jargon cause many citizens, especially those in marginalized groups, to disengage with the legislative entities that govern them, Dr. Boyce's goal is to demystify complicated systems and show ALL people entry points into engaging with the political processes and collaborating with elected officials to ensure equitable outcomes for students and distribution of resources and opportunities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

HBCU SPOTLIGHT - Brandon Espinosa - Paul Quinn College Head MBB Coach - w/ Coach Cam Dailey & Brian Burton

Mizzou gets a BIG dub over Paul Quinn College. The dais is fired up about it. Why are coaches so mean? Coaches act weird, often. Coaches making you call them 'coach'. Biff as a 'man on the street' on Doug's big channel. Brian Kelly heading to LSU, but he broke up with the Irish over text. How can coaches do it the right way? Is Brian Kelly the right fit for LSU. Coaching in the NFL vs. College. 

Mizzou gets a BIG dub over Paul Quinn College. The dais is fired up about it. Why are coaches so mean? Coaches act weird, often. Coaches making you call them 'coach'. Biff as a 'man on the street' on Doug's big channel. Brian Kelly heading to LSU, but he broke up with the Irish over text. How can coaches do it the right way? Is Brian Kelly the right fit for LSU. Coaching in the NFL vs. College. 

Ralph Douglas West is the Pastor and Founder of The Church Without Walls (Brookhollow Baptist Church, Houston, Texas). He first preached as a sixteen year old in his native Houston. ... Worth, TX; and a Bachelor's Degree in Religion and Philosophy from Bishop College, Dallas, TX.  The Church Without Walls began with 32 members and now embraces thousands of families meeting each Sunday. Pastor West is affectionately known as Pas. Pastor West holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Samford University's Beeson Divinity School, Birmingham, AL; a Master of Divinity degree with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX; and a Bachelor's Degree in Religion and Philosophy from Bishop College, Dallas, TX.  Pastor West has also completed advanced studies at Cambridge and Oxford Universities and received an Honorary D.Div. degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center at Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta, Georgia and Paul Quinn College, Dallas, Texas. Although Pas can boast of a number of degrees, honors and associations, those who sit under his preaching would most aptly describe his attitude using Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 2:1:

During this walk, Dr. Shirley discusses how his letterman jacket influenced his career decision making. A Texas native, Dr. Shirley stayed in-state and earned his Bachelor's degree the one and only Paul Quinn College. While at Paul Quinn, he became highly engaged in student affairs work - having served the Vice President of SGA, Homecoming King, and Orientation Team leader. However, Dr. Shirley's most influential experience came as a proud initiate of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. After earning his master's and doctorate degrees, he spent more than 15 years working as a student affairs professional - most notably in the Fraternity and Sorority Life functional area. But in May 2021 - he pivoted out of higher education into Ed Tech where he now serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader. In addition to his work experiences, Dr. Shirley is also a founding member of The BlaQBerry View. The BlaQBerry View is a platform with 5 vastly different queer men who gather for discussions centered on array of topics including but not limited to racism, colorism, sex, and dating. I met this dude almost when I was in graduate school by divine intervention. Over the last 5 years, we have MANY unfiltered conversations but this time we get to record it and share it with the world. Dr. Shirley IG: @dr.z.__ The BlaQBerry View IG: @theblaqberryview The BlaQBerry View YouTube Channel Podcast IG: @WalkWithTFB Podcast Twitter: @WalkWithTFB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/walkwithtfb/support

Sommerville. What will Doug and John Vaughn dance to tomorrow? Mizzou Hoops. Paul Quinn College. Drops of the Week. College coaches salary. Restoring STL City school systems. Local leadership. 

Sommerville. What will Doug and John Vaughn dance to tomorrow? Mizzou Hoops. Paul Quinn College. Drops of the Week. College coaches salary. Restoring STL City school systems. Local leadership. 

Dr. Stacia' Alexander is a therapist, strategy coach, corporate trainer, author, talk show host, consultant, and sought-after speaker. As a success strategist, she focuses on mental health, human development, and corporate wellness. For nearly a quarter of a century, Dr. Stacia' has owned Positive Influences, a privately held counseling agency in Dallas. She is also the Mental Health Director of the on-campus counseling center providing services to the Paul Quinn College student body. A licensed professional counselor, certified by the Texas Board of Professional Counselors, she received a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Amberton University and a Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology from Walden University. A wife and mother, she is a Dallas native. She exudes a spirit of self-actualization and authenticity. She's engaging and concerned; devoting her many talents, which also include home improvement, gardening and graphic designing. She's a real jewel and spreads love, joy, and healthy living wherever she goes.

This Episode of the Food Institute Podcast is Sponsored by: Mazars How is Blue Apron addressing packaging and food waste in the meal kit vertical? Hannah Koski, head of sustainability and social impact at Blue Apron, joins The Food Institute Podcast to discuss different programs the company is leveraging, its ESG principles, and how the New York-based meal kit maker balances the fine line between providing convenient food offerings and reducing waste. Hosted By: Chris Campbell More About Hannah Koski: Hannah Koski is Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at Blue Apron, where she strives to evaluate and account for the environmental and social impacts of the company's sourcing and business practices. She has dedicated her 10+ years in the food industry to developing sustainable supply chains. Her experience spans the value chain, from producer on a diversified organic farm to Director of Procurement. She holds a master's degree in horticulture from Cornell University with a focus on urban agriculture and extension programs, and directed the nationally-recognized football-field-turned-farm at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, which aims to address food insecurity via student-led social entrepreneurship. In Dallas, she has also provided consulting and educational services to promote urban farming and community gardening in North Texas. She serves on The Common Market Texas Board of Directors and as a member of ReFED's Expert Network, working to significantly reduce US food waste. More About Blue Apron: Our food system—the way in which food is grown and distributed—is complicated, and making good choices for your family can be difficult. We are changing that: By partnering with farmers to raise the highest-quality ingredients, by creating a distribution system that delivers ingredients at a better value and by investing in the things that matter most—our environment and our communities. This will be a decades-long effort, but with each Blue Apron home chef, together we can build a better food system. To learn more about Blue Apron, please visit: Homepage: https://www.blueapron.com/ Blog: https://blog.blueapron.com/ Blog Post on Sustainable Packaging Goals: https://blog.blueapron.com/sustainable-packaging-goals/ For More in the Mazars ESG Podcast Series, Please Listen To: How Fair Trade USA Connects Consumers and Producers Thanks to Our Sponsor: Mazars Mazars in the US provides food and beverage companies with the specialized expertise required to venture further in this dynamic industry environment. The more than 200 leading food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, restaurants, and importers who call us their trusted advisors are a testament to our deep market knowledge and global capabilities. In recent years, sustainability has evolved substantially in the food and beverage marketplace. Good corporate governance and social responsibility are not simply rooted in doing the right thing, they also bring with them performance benefits. We help companies address their sustainability strategies from design and embedding to reporting and assurance. We give you a competitive edge to maximize results. For more information, please visit https://www.mazars.us/Home/Services/Sustainability.

What is on your radar right now? As you look the future, what keeps you awake at night? At the end of each interview, we ask our guests to respond to these same questions, to tell us what is top of mind as they contemplate the post-pandemic future. We are pleased to share a compilation of the wisdom and insights that these extraordinary thought leaders shared with us during Season 2. In order of appearance: Sandra Doran, President at Bay Path University; David Horner, President at The American College in Greece; Yves Solomon-Fernandez, President at Greenfield Community College; Donna Carroll, President at Dominican University (IL); Michael Sorrell, President at Paul Quinn College; Elsa Nunez, President at Eastern Connecticut State University; Paul LeBlanc, President at Southern New Hampshire University; Nathan Grawe, Professor of Economics at Carleton College, and Adrianna Kezar, Wilbur-Kieffer Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Pulias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California.

Hosted by: I. D. III for Isaiah Drone III Panelist: Christopher J. Barksdale, Ed.D. Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College Dallas Independent School District Dr. Christopher J. Barksdale is the Founding Principal at Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College Dallas Independent School District. A new partnership between the Dallas Independent School District and Paul Quinn College located in Southern Dallas. In addition, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College is an International Baccalaureate and is the only Historically Black College and University in Dallas. Paul Quinn College is a private historically black Methodist college in Dallas, Texas. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River and its first urban work college. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/isaiah-drone-iii/support

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. Under Dr. Sorrell's 13-year tenure as president, Paul Quinn has become a national movement for its efforts to remake higher education in order to serve the needs of under-resourced students and communities. Join us to learn more about President Sorrell's unconventional pathway to the presidency and the highly inventive route that he and PQC have pursued to design a new kind of university for today's students. For more information about President Sorrell and this remarkable institution, see here: https://www.pqc.edu/about-the-president/

Lee and Paul Quinn College's President Dr. Michael Sorrell discuss what great leadership looks like and why Paul Quinn College was the perfect place for Dr. Sorrell to thrive. Dr. Sorrell tells Lee about the first time he wanted to be a college president and the series of events leading up to his decision, 14 years ago, to lead an institution in need. Dr. Sorrell discusses his family and what he learned from different role models in his life. Lee and Dr. Sorrell touch on some systemic problems in society that affect HBCUs, and finish up by talking about the future and what comes next. At the end of the episode, we learn something unexpected about Dr. Sorrell that may surprise our listeners.

Today on Start The Week With Wisdom, we're talking to Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell. Having spoken to Mr. Sorrell last Spring, we're checking in to see what has gone right and what has gone wrong during the course of this pandemic. Mr. Sorrell says that no matter how well prepared anyone thought they were, no one was fully ready to understand the emotional toll of leading in a pandemic. Mr. Sorrell doesn't know that the pandemic has necessarily made him a stronger leader, but it's made him a more honest leader. He stressed being candid with staff about being exhausted and at your wit's end. It gave others permission to be human in a season that may just be about getting through. Having the strength to sustain a high level of performance for an extended amount of time comes down to why are you here? If you're just here to check a box, you won't have as strong a drive as someone that is there for a cause, for something bigger than themselves. Mr. Sorrell says we don't have the luxury of not performing for underprivileged students, and it should be an honor to serve. Last semester 90% of Paul Quinn students were working 40+ hours a week in addition to their studies. Among that 90%, only 42% came back this semester. Mr. Sorrell says it has nothing to do with no longer being interested or not capable, it's simply not sustainable with everything going on. One thing Mr. Sorrell thinks is important is to not give students a false sense of hope, don't make promises you can't keep. He refers to the book ‘From Good To Great' about General Stockdale that was a POW, and how he persevered. Other prisoners were holding on to hope for release by a specific time, and each time that date came and went, it cost them emotionally. The emotional toll affected their health and led to death. General Stockdale never questioned that he would be free at some point, but he also was realistic about his lack of control over when. Much like this pandemic, having false hope for an end will just defeat you each time that finish line moves. We need to hold on to the fact that it will in fact end at some point, but we have no control over when. -- Welcome to innovating together, a podcast produced by the University Innovation Alliance. This is a podcast for busy people in higher education who are looking for the “aha moments” that can propel their work forward. Innovating Together curates the best insights, research, and experts. To connect with us further, visit www.theuia.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

Join Vince and Ed as they interview this amazing Latina. Hear about her journey from the Valley of Texas, to two Ivy Leagues, and back to Texas. Dorothy Villarreal has a powerful story from being an academic, activist, artist, and advocate. Ed and Dorothy met when she was a freshman at university, and have been friends ever since. Hailing from the border between the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and Tamaulipas, Mexico, Dorothy Villarreal currently works at Paul Quinn College as an adjunct professor and Special Assistant to the Vice President. The daughter of immigrants and a product of her community, Dorothy strongly believes in the importance of public education and civic engagement to bring about positive change. Her research interests include college access, first-generation students, and faculty development. In her spare time, Dorothy enjoys trying to nail her abuelita's salsa recipe, painting, and watching her cat (Luna) tolerate her two puppies (Stella and Nebula). -Vince becomes a Spanish language translator. -Art, creativity and Etsy. -Historically Black Colleges and Universities. -Buying her first home and setting roots. -Importance of public education and civic engagement to bring about positive change. -Leave places behind better than you found them. -Breaking up with your biases and prejudices. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Many colleges and universities wrapped up their fall terms before Thanksgiving. We spoke with officials from two institutions -- Paul Quinn College and the University of Notre Dame -- about their efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of students this fall. Michael Sorrell, Paul Quinn's president, talked about how the work college sought to stay connected with students during an online term. He also described his take on how college leaders should look out for students' best interests. Christine Gebhardt, the University of Notre Dame's assistant vice president for student services, talked with us about how the university expanded the reach of its counseling and health services this fall. It was all hands on deck, she said. This episode is sponsored by TimelyMD, a telehealth provider whose mission is to improve the well-being of college students by making virtual medical and mental health care accessible anytime, anywhere. With immediate medical care, scheduled and on-demand counseling, psychiatry and health coaching services, TimelyMD partners with institutions to empower students to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Learn more at timely.md.

Today, another in our occasional series, Midday on Higher Education in which we sit down with the presidents of colleges and universities throughout the state. Tom's guest is Dr. Debra McCurdy, president of Baltimore City Community College, a State-sponsored community college located in Baltimore's Park Heights neighborhood. Dr. McCurdy took the reigns at Baltimore Community College in May of 2019. Before coming to BCCC, she served for 11 years as the Rhodes Stage College president in Lima, Ohio. During her more than 30 years in higher education, Dr. McCurdy has held administrative posts at Georgia Perimeter College, Clark Atlanta University, Paul Quinn College in Texas, and Brandeis University in Massachusetts.

Derick Monroe’s a New York based stylist that has been in the hair industry for 24 years professionally! He has been a Salon Owner, worked in the fashion industry and television on shows like Project Runway to talk shows like “The View”. He has worked with countless celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg, Kenya Moore, Angela Rye, Sanaa Lathan, Gayle king, Samira Wiley, Iman and Tyra Banks. He has had a long-standing working relationship with Dark and Lovely where he started out with the style squad in 2012! He now is a professional spokesman for the brand! He has lead New York fashion shows for the brand as well as television appearances on Steve Harvey Show giving deserving mothers color makeovers! He now is also the Creator, producer and host of his own web series on YouTube called “Behind the Scenes Beauty “where he sits down and talk to Beauty professionals and Celebrities on their career and the beauty! Also, this week HBCU of the week- Paul Quinn College- Dallas, Tx. We had the pleasure of having Dr. Zachery Shirley on with us to talk about his experience at Paul Quinn College. Thank you for listening! 

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, and Paul Fain from Inside Higher Ed are inviting insight and experiences from presidents and chancellors of universities navigating the challenge in real-time. Today's guests are Michael Sorrell and Ben Nelson. Michael Sorrell is the president of Paul Quinn College, and Ben Nelson is the CEO and founder of Minerva Schools. "Sponsored in partnership with Inside Higher Ed. " Welcome to innovating together, a podcast produced by the University Innovation Alliance. This is a podcast for busy people in higher education who are looking for the “aha moments” that can propel their work forward. Innovating Together curates the best insights, research, and experts. To connect with us further, visit www.theuia.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

Michael Sorrell is in a constant process of evolution - and he’s doing it before our eyes, on social media, and on campus. He leads the impressively innovative Paul Quinn College, a once-struggling school that is now a model of urban revival. Michael is so optimistic about the future – despite the pandemic – that he expects Paul Quinn College will be even better off on the other side of the crisis. During this episode, Michael reminds us to confidently chart our own path, be willing to make mistakes and keep going when we stumble, and tell our own story. That’s how we learn. That’s how we evolve. For all notes to the show head to https://www.josieahlquist.com/podcast/michael-sorrell/ Connect with Michael Twitter https://twitter.com/michaelsorrell  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelsorrell/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsorrell/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michael.j.sorrell.7 Connect with Josie Twitter: https://twitter.com/josieahlquist Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosieATPodcast LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josieahlquist/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/josieahlquist/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrJosieAhlquist/ Email: josie@josieahlquist.com Website: www.josieahlquist.com

Bridget Burns, Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance, and Jeff Selingo, author, columnist, and special advisor at Arizona State University, are inviting insight and experiences from presidents and chancellors of universities navigating the challenge in real-time. The second guest is Michael Sorrell, who is the president of Paul Quinn College. Sorrell is one of the 10 most innovative college presidents in the country and one of the world's top 50 leaders. -- "This episode was sponsored in part by Next and the Academy for Innovation in Higher Education". Welcome to innovating together, a podcast produced by the University Innovation Alliance. This is a podcast for busy people in higher education who are looking for the “aha moments” that can propel their work forward. Innovating Together curates the best insights, research, and experts. To connect with us further, visit www.theuia.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovationalliance/message

T’Edra Jackson is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native who is passionate about equipping others to live a CROWNED life personally and professionally. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management from Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX, and her Master's of Science in Human Resources from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. She is the visionary and creator of KingssKid, an Amazon Best Selling Author, and she loves journaling, traveling and creating meaningful relationships. T’Edra often says, “Dr. drop beats...I drop jewels". Jewels of knowledge and wisdom. Today on the podcast she shares with us the inspiration behind launching a month-long initiative as a part of Self-Improvement Month and ways you can get plugged in. Show Notes: Follow T'Edra on Instagram @kingsskid Like KingssKid on Facebook Visit kingsskid.com to download the Self-Improvement Month calendar. Join the ACTIVATE community waitlist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlswithpurpose/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackgirlswithpurpose/support

In this episode you will hear: (06:13) In this week’s news segment, an article from The Atlantic, “Colleges Are Deluding Themselves”, by Michael Sorrell.  The President of Paul Quinn College, Sorrell, makes the case on why colleges should not cloud their judgement on reopening this fall, based on financial and reputational worries.   (34:33) We are in Chapter 126 of 171 Answers and Mark discusses the repayment options for federal loans and why it is important to communicate with your loan service provider.   (49:08) This week’s question is from Larissa in Colorado. How important should the salary data for graduates be, when I am evaluating colleges?   (01:00:46) Mark continues his interview with Vanessa Didyk, CEO of Zeemee, a company that let’s students share their stories and connect with college communities. This is part 3 of 4   (01:06:50) Recommended resource:  The website: This website lets you know what the fall re-opening plans are for almost 300 colleges. It is updated multiple times in one day   (01:17:13) College spotlight:  Virginia Tech University ()   Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! To access and best utilize the transcripts of each podcast, please do the following:   Go to  Click the Transcripts tab, which is on the left side, by the Episodes Tab Click on the transcript for the specific episode you are interested in, just click on the image or by the word “Transcript” You will see a Share icon, a download option, a link to Apple podcast and you will see a magnifying glass Use the magnifying glass to search for any word. If that word was used in the episode, it will show up, highlighted in yellow. You will also see a timestamp so you can see the exact minute and second this word was spoken. If you click the word highlighted in yellow, the podcast player will start playing right at that word. You can stop it from playing by clicking the pause button.  Note: The transcription accuracy is about 90%, so you will see some spelling errors and errors in translation going from voice to print. We are excited to give our listeners a chance to play a role in shaping what topics we discuss, so please send us your ideas for college spotlights, articles for discussion and recommended resources. You can let your voice be heard by completing this survey. Just put the following link in your browser and give us your honest feedback. We thank you in advance. Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy go to Amazon and click:   If you want to place a bulk order, you will save money by purchasing this book at 171answers.com. Every penny goes to The Atlanta Mission, a Christian organization that helps over 1000 homeless residents every day.  If you want to see what future episodes will discuss in the book chapter section,  just go to 171answers.com and then click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers"

Dr. Michael Sorrell has been hailed by Forbes Magazine as one of the World's 50 Greatest Leaders, and when you meet him, you instantly understand why. With a commanding yet approachable presence, it seems as if nuggets of wisdom just live in every sentence he speaks. Dr. Sorrell began his tenure as the President of Paul Quinn College, a historically black university in Dallas, 13 years ago when it was in dire straits. Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and with 3 months until they had to close their doors for good, Paul Quinn's Tigers needed a new vision for and of themselves, and Dr. Sorrell brought exactly that. Within 90 days of taking office, he made sweeping changes that many questioned- from eliminating majors, to ending a decades-long football program and replacing it with, of all things, a farm where the football field had once been. His biggest change, however, was to get the Paul Quinn community to see itself as what it could be and to believe in a future where it stood as an example for colleges around the world. Now with international acclaim, the Paul Quinn Quinnites do stand as shining examples of what a committed community of administrators and educators can do when faced with seemingly impossible odds. We sat down with Dr. Sorrell to discuss how his experience in sports, law, and entertainment (including a bid to buy the Memphis Grizzlies) prepared him for a career in higher education, and how creativity is found oftentimes when all other opportunities are exhausted. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casuallycrtve/message

Football games, sorority parties, dorm life – not to mention classes – aren’t advisable, even if you’re standing six-feet away wearing a mask. So college administrators are left to rethink what higher education looks like going forward. Paul Quinn College president Michael J. Sorrell joins host Krys Boyd to talk about how COVID-19 complicates the way institutions of higher learning welcome back their students and staff.

Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, thinks the higher education model needs a reboot, and now may be the time to do it.

In Episode 19, Dr. Michael Sorrell, named by Fortune as one of the top 50 leaders in the world and the President of Paul Quinn College, talks about how discomfort unlocks gifts, why he turned down the opportunity to run for Governor, how the loss of his hair helped him conquer all insecurities, what he does to unburden his mind, and how past criticism from a high school basketball coach continues to shape him today.

Host Name: Vincent A. LanciGuest Name: Dr. Stacia Alexander, Speaker & Counselorhttps://www.instagram.com/amentalhealthbreakhttps://www.facebook.com/amentalhealthbreak https://www.vincentlanci.com/podcastsWould it benefit you to hear from Mental Health Professionals and Influencers? Would it add value to your life to also hear authentic stories from people talking about their mental health, the issues they face, and how they actively combat them? Congratulations, this is the perfect podcast for you!Ever since my accident, and into recovery, I learned that I needed to prioritize my mental health. And my goal for this podcast is to help you do so, too!For the twenty second episode of Season 1, Vincent A. Lanci brings on Stacia Alexander. Dr. Alexander has been in private practice since 1999 and worked in the mental health field in a private practice setting. The focus of her private practice work has been with a variety of ages including: children in play therapy, activity therapy, adolescents, pre-marital, couples, and individual counseling. She is the Clinic Director at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. In counseling, she practices a model that has a foundation of a systems perspective with cognitive- behavioral techniques. In addition to traveling as a professional speaker, she has supervised bachelor, master, and doctorate level mental health programs since 2010; counseling, psychology, and nurse practitioners.Take a Deep Breath! It's time to make your day a better one.Host Name: Vincent A. Lanci (PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQWebsite: https://www.vincentlanci.com/podcastsInstagram (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/amentalhealthbreak/Facebook (Podcast): https://www.facebook.com/amentalhealthbreak/Twitter (Podcast): https://twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn (Podcast): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/a-mental-health-break-with-vincent-a-lanciGuest Name: Guest Name: Dr. Stacia Alexander, Speaker & CounselorEmail: staciaalexanderlpc@gmail.comWebsite: https://staciaalexander.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyc8vidh0D4TeeGnIAy83AADigital Editing Name: Vincent A. Lanci (PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.com)Adventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0

Host Ken FinesseMedia & Cohost Triceamillionaire bring you another episode of FinesseMedia Podcast Season 2 Episode 8: “The JOY of HBCU” with special guest The HBCU Kid,CEO, Joy Matthews. This week we put the spotlight on our HBCU of the week-Paul Quinn College (@paulquinncollege) Paul Quinn College is a private historically black Methodist college in Dallas, Texas. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River and the nation's first urban work college. ️ FinesseMedia Podcast bring listeners the hottest topics in Entertainment, Media, Sports, HBCU news including special guest celebrity interviews. When we are on air you are in tune with what’s brand new!

Anthony Ray, Dr. Michael Sorrell and Dr. Walker Kimbrough discuss Mike Bloomberg's bold plan to ensure college affordability and career success for all Americans and his pledge to make Federal funding for HBCUs more equitable and Trump's FY2021 proposed budget and the impact it would have on HBCUs. Dr. Michael J. Sorrell is the longest-serving President in the 147-year history of Paul Quinn College. During his 12 years of leadership, Paul Quinn has become a national movement for its efforts to remake all of higher education to become more responsive to student and societal needs. Included among Paul Quinn's numerous accomplishments during President Sorrell's tenure are the following: winning the HBCU of the Year, the HBCU Student Government Association of the Year, and the HBCU Business Program of the Year awards; achieving recognition as a member of the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll; creating the New Urban College Model; demolishing 15 abandoned campus buildings; partnering with PepsiCo to transform the football field into the WE over Me Farm; achieving full-accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS); creating the College's first faculty-led study abroad program; and rewriting all institutional fundraising records. Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough A native of Atlanta, Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough was his high school salutatorian and student body president in 1985, and went on to earn degrees from the University of Georgia, Miami University in Ohio, and a doctorate in higher education from Georgia State University. He has enjoyed a fulfilling career in student affairs, serving at Emory University, Georgia State University, Old Dominion University, and finally Albany State University in 2000 where he became the Vice President for Student Affairs at the age of 32. In October of 2004, at the age of 37, he was named the 12th president of Philander Smith College. In 2012 he became the 7th president of Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. About The HBCU Nation Radio Show Anthony Ray is the Creator / Producer / Host of The HBCU Nation Radio Show and a staunch advocate of our nation's HBCUs. He is a transformational servant-leader and social entrepreneur who specializes in transforming broken and underperforming teams, departments and organizations. Anthony is a Lifetime member of the Elizabeth City State University Alumni Association and a Lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated – Eastern Province. Anthony is the Founding Pastor of World Missions Church and the author of the forthcoming book, Racial Reconciliation Matters: Come on America, We Can Do This. http://www.twitter.com/aeray_sr Established September 2013, The HBCU Nation Radio Show airs on HBCU Sirius XM Channel 142, HBCUiRadio and HBCU Smart TV. The HBCU Nation Radio Show is the only Nationally Syndicated broadcast that exclusively promotes HBCU Excellence, HBCU Innovation and HBCU Sustainability. You can learn more about the organization at hbcunation.org and media properties at hbcunationradio.com.

Come along with us and listen in to our visit to HBCU Paul Quinn College. We had a blast! Listen carefully to the genuises living among us! We began by naming, facing, owning, then conquering our fears. It's all perspective, it's all fuel. By the time we finished, our young men and women learned that Fear and God CANNOT occupy the same space. Get comfortable, this one is a classic....

President of Paul Quinn College, Dr. Michael Sorrell, stopped by the show and talked about growing up as a hooper from south side Chicago, 5 star athletes visiting Historically Black Colleges, and being a basketball parent. 

Zach speaks with Tamara Fields, the Austin Office Managing Director at Accenture. She details her career journey to this point and offers her perspective on how organizations can make conversations and examinations around gender more intersectional and inclusive.Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn and Twitter!Search open positions at Accenture.com.Check out Accenture's Inclusion and Diversity Index!Connect with Accenture on the following platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, IG, Facebook, YouTubeTRANSCRIPTZach: What's up, y'all? It's Zach with Living Corporate. Now, look, I've got some good news, I've got some great news, then I've got some sad news, okay? So if you didn't know, Living Corporate has been partnering with Accenture to present to y'all a leadership series, okay? These are the most experienced North American black and brown managing directors, okay? This is what I'm saying. If you look at North America for Accenture, and you were to say "Hm, where are all the executive leaders who are black and brown and, like, who is the most senior in that group, and what are their stories?" Living Corporate would be able to say, "Oh, you mean these people right here? We got 'em." So that's the good news. That's the great news. The sad news is this is the last entry for now of this leadership series, okay? And my hope is that you--first of all of course you listen to this one, but [that] you'll listen to all of them, because we've been honored to have some amazing guests, and our last guest is no less amazing - Tamara Fields. Tamara Fields is the Austin Office Managing Director at Accenture, where she is responsible for bringing innovation to clients, recruiting and retaining top talent, and strengthening Accenture’s relationship with the community. She has over 20 years of experience in the health and public service sector, driving creative, strategic, and transformative solutions for federal and state government clients via multilateral project management, contract management and HR and financial transformation. My goodness, gracious. Sound Man, give me the Flex bomb. Just give it to me right here. [Flex bomb gets dropped] My goodness, gracious. An advocate for inclusion and diversity, Tamara serves as the U.S. co-lead for Accenture’s women’s employee resource group and the inclusion and diversity lead for the Accenture office in Austin. Tamara also serves as a coach and mentor in and outside of Accenture, helping people find their voice and preparing them for career advancement. She speaks at conferences and summits, like Culturati and Texas Conference for Women, and was recognized with the 2018 Central Texas DiversityFIRST award for her commitment to I&D. She is Accenture’s executive recruiting sponsor for her alma mater, the University of Texas, and sits on the Red McCombs School of Business Advisory Council as well as the boards for the Texas Conference for Women and Paul Quinn College, a historically black college in Dallas. So shout-out to our historically black colleges in Dallas. So I'ma go ahead and put the air horns right here [they drop], and I'ma give you that Cardi B "ow" right here as well [Cardi B “ow”], because shout-out to y'all. Love y'all. Now, look, with that being said, the next thing you're gonna be hearing is the interview that I had with Tamara Fields.[pause]Zach: Tamara, welcome to the show. How are you doing?Tamara: I'm doing great. Thanks very much. I appreciate being on.Zach: Oh, yeah. No, no problem. Look, for those of us who don't know you, would you mind sharing a little bit about yourself?Tamara: Of course. I'm just a Texas girl. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, which I feel like [?] is a unicorn--[both laugh]--with how Austin has grown, but yeah, I'm from Austin, Texas, and I currently work for Accenture. I am our Austin office managing director, so I'm responsible for our Austin office, and I'm also a key executive and managing director in our health and public service practice. So that means I spend quite a lot of work working with non-profits and higher education and with states. I went to the University of Texas at Austin, so I am a Longhorn - to all those proud Longhorns out there. And I think that's probably my quick summary on myself.Zach: Well, you know I gotta go ahead and give you some air horns for all of that, 'cause that's an amazing profile. [I drop 'em]Tamara: Ooh, I like the air horns. Can we have more?Zach: Oh, yeah.Tamara: [?]Zach: Oh, I got way more sound effects. I was trying to say--'cause this is what I'm trying to do. So as a side-note, Tamara--so, you know, Living Corporate has been around for a little over a year, and we add sound effects on the backend, but what I'm trying to do--we've got a soundboard now, so I'm over here trying to, you know, mix it up, add a little pizzazz. I was telling Rah that the last interview [that I was], you know, just trying a few different things out. So, you know, you may hear a few different things as they are appropriate in this conversation, okay?Tamara: Well, appropriate is always very important, so I appreciate that.Zach: Timing is everything.Tamara: And I will not be alarmed by your sounds, all right? Because I believe in disruptive innovation, so let's see what we can do.Zach: Oh, look at you. Look at you flexing. I see you now. Okay, all right. All right, now I'm activated. I appreciate that. [both laugh] So you've been with Accenture for over 20 years. Two sets of 10. Two.Tamara: Yeah. Are you trying to make me feel old? What exactly--[laughs] Yes, yes. Two sets of 10. Thank you, Zach. [both laugh]Zach: No. Well, the reason I bring it up--not to make you feel old. Can we talk a little bit about your journey and what it's looked like for you not just to survive but thrive in consulting, right? Because I've seen--in my experience in consulting and outside of consulting, black professionals--black and brown professionals, a lot of times they will get right up to either that manager or senior manager level and just kind of stay there for a while, and so it's rare--that I've seen, in my experience--many of us break into, like, the true executive-level leadership, and so--you know, it just seems like such a hyper-political space. I'd love just to hear about what your path has been.Tamara: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I think it's very interesting. I mean, I think one of the very first reasons why I came to work for Accenture, which at the time was interested in consulting when I graduated, was because I saw people who looked like me. It's really that simple. I initially had a marketing background, so I wasn't even in the technology space at all, or the consulting space. I wasn't focused on that. And one of my friends signed me up, and I went to an interview, and as I was going through the interview process, I started to run into individuals and greeters that they had there, and a couple of people who were friends of mine, who had graduated a couple of years before, were like, "Come on, Tamara. Come try this out." So I did, and it's been interesting to me, because I think that that aspect is what's really helped my career. I think that consulting can be intimidating. There's a lot of work associated with it. You're always having to spend time to stay up on trends and skills and capabilities and technology, and you're always in learning mode at the same time as you're guiding your clients, but what I found most intriguing about it is the fact that it's not a product, it's about people, and it's a team-based activity, and I think, for me, that was important, because I like connection with people. And so I think what's really helped me navigate my career, to be honest with you, has been relationships, right? It's a diverse world, and I think you have a lot of opportunity to own your path and own your career, but you have to do that with having the right people with the right opportunities with your right skill set, and those three things have to match up, and early in my career I didn't really understand that. I thought if you just worked hard, surely you're gonna get patted on the back and get promoted. [laughs] So very quickly you realize that's not the case, and so I really had to learn a couple of key points that I'll share. One is advocacy. It is important, right? And understanding your contribution and what you bring to the table and being able to articulate that, not in a boastful way, but in a way that helps everybody understand the work that you're performing and how you're contributing. That's important, and that was [anti?] to my culture and my world, right? I was raised in a very--in a background that believed in servant leadership. You know, if you do a good job, that's good enough, right? And so it was really hard for me to advocate and really to tell my story and be able to represent my story. And the second thing that was important is you need relationships at all levels - those that work for you and above you, and understanding the ecosystem that you work in, the organization structure that you work in and understanding the key players in that are important, and you need to take the time to understand where you work, how you work, who you're working with. You need to understand how they contribute and leverage that network, and I know people utilize "network" very freely, but it's exceptionally important. Like, you have to have sponsors or a key sponsor, and that sponsor is only a sponsor if they are well-positioned in the company to be able to advocate on your behalf. So that goes back to that first statement of advocacy, and so I had to learn how to navigate that, and I had to learn how to navigate that with individuals who didn't look like me, right? Because when I first came into the company there were a lot of African-American females, and even now, right, that's something that we're committed to, and I'm really thankful to work for a company that's committed to inclusion and diversity, but overall in the technology space, the percentages of African-Americans or Hispanics or women, right, that's still a number that has to grow, right? And so the reality of that means I have to have mentors and sponsors who may not be my makeup, but they're still committed to my success, and I had to learn how to get past my own unconscious bias to reach out and to leverage them and leverage those relationships in telling my story to navigate my career to success. And that was hard for me on multiple levels, one because we all suffer from impostor syndrome at some time. We all doubt ourselves. I wasn't used to talking about myself in that way. Learning how to establish relationships differently, at different levels and in different ways, and so I really had to embrace that in order for me to see, you know, my career path grow.Zach: Wow. So look, you know, it's been a theme, right? I've been talking to y'all, and when I say y'all I'm talking about y'all Accenture MDs. And so I keep on dropping this Flex bomb, but I gotta do it again. [Flex bomb sfx] You know what I'm saying? 'Cause golly. You're dropping real stuff. But, you know, jokes aside, it all boils down to vulnerability, and that's hard, right?Tamara: So hard. [both laugh]Zach: It's hard to practice vulnerability with folks that look like you, let alone folks that don't look like you, especially if you've been burned a couple times by some of those folks who don't look like you. Then it's like, "Well, dang, okay. Not only are my feelings kind of hurt, I also need to figure out a way to preserve myself. So what does it look like for me to just exist here," you know what I mean? So I definitely understand, 100% agree, with every point you made, and I just--[coin sfx]--you know, I just want to--I really do appreciate you sharing those points, because it is true that a lot of times, like, we--I'll speak for myself, 'cause your point around servant leadership resonated with me. That's definitely, like, my background as well. It's, like, the whole just "Okay, look, lead with humility. Look out for those before you look out for yourself," and that framework, while I'm not saying it isn't--I still believe in it, but it creates challenges in spaces where everyone is so very much so looking out for themselves. So what does it look like to practice servant leadership, but at the same time tactfully, professionally, honestly advocate for yourself? Like, those are--that's a hard balance to find, you know what I mean?Tamara: It is, and I think what we think is sometimes they have to be mutually exclusive, and that's not the case, right? What I had to learn was--and I was actually coached on this. And this was hard, right? I was very used to always saying "we did this," and "we did this," and "we did that." What they really want to understand [is] "What did you do, Tamara, as part of this collective," you know, success or project that you're talking about. Because they understand that you didn't deliver the project by yourself. [both laugh] [?] leadership, right? What they're trying to understand is what piece of the pie did you have, and how did you influence that? What ingredients did you add into that pay to help that pie taste wonderful, right? And so I had to learn how to use the word "I," which was hard, and at the same time use the word "team." So I would have to say things like, you know, "I directed the team to do this, and this is how the team executed this." You know, "We set up this collaboration method or this design session," you know, and "I facilitated that, and the team came up with some really innovative ideas. I helped the team work through how to deliver that." You know, "I delivered these pieces of the effort, and I honed this client relationship, and I helped the client interact with these team members in this way." But it was really about making sure that we clarified how I personally contribute, and then at the same time also talk to the team objective. So you can do both, and I don't--and I think that's where people miss, right? It's not to negate what the team does, but that team is working for you. [coin sfx] They're helping you be high-performing. Absolutely give them credit for that, and you need to definitely talk about that, but you're a part of that team. You're directing that team. You're providing leadership to that team. Those aspects of what you're doing shouldn't be ignored, and you can share that and still share in that team's success, because your success is the team's success and vice versa. And so recognizing that fact I think was key in my ability to start understanding how to speak to how I contributed and how the team contributed and how we did it together.Zach: Amen. Come on, now. You know what? And something else can we talk about for a second is--'cause you talked about using the word "I" and, like, what it is you did. Can we talk a little bit about--in terms of looking to progress and thrive in these corporate spaces as a leader, as a person of color, as a--let me be more specific, because sidenote--and we're gonna get to this later in the questions--Tamara, does it ever annoy you when people use, like, the term "person of color," like, as a catch-all as opposed to being more explicit and saying, like, "black and brown?" And it's okay if--I'm just curious.Tamara: That doesn't bother me so much. I just think that what--what probably bothers me even more than that is I think that people should not be afraid to use terms, right? I am an African-American, and if you're concerned about what to ask, then ask me what my preferred term is and I'll share it, right? Because I think it's important to put out. It's just in the same way that when people say "I don't see color." I don't understand what that means, right? Because the reality is I am a person of color. I am an African-American, I am a woman, and I don't want to ignore these facts. They bring uniqueness to my personality, being a female, being an African-American, being a Texan, being a UT grad. They're all just aspects and characteristics that I bring to the table that I think is unique, and that's what brings that innovation to the conversation. So you don't need to ignore it, and a lot of times, if I'm presenting at an I&D conference or any type of meeting, I will say that just right off the bat, because sometimes you just need to take out the concern, the tension, the fear around these conversation points. I think it goes back to being authentic. You know, early in my career, it was hard for me to fully embrace some of these topics courageously, right? And I had to come to my own place of "This is who I am at 100%," and I had to represent me, and if I'm going to be an authentic leader--and I really think when I made that shift is when I actually started to see a lot more success a lot faster in my career, because I fully embraced who I was. And that doesn't mean everybody has to like it, but they need to respect it and understand what I bring to the table. And so I thin kit's really about the fact that you need to know who you are, fully accept who you are, bring that fully all-in from an authentic point of view, and you're gonna have success when you do that.Zach: I love it. So I paused and asked you a side question before I got to my real question. So my real question is can we talk a little bit about, as a leader, why it's important to make sure you're doing the right kind of work, and I share that because for me--I'm a newer manager. I've been a manager, like, maybe two years or so. I think this will be my second year just being a manager. I was coming from another firm. Now I'm at a new firm as a manager, and coming into this new firm, I've been--I've got the feedback that, like, "Look, Zach, as a manager--as a leader, your job is not to quote-unquote get things done. Your job is to actually lead the team." And so I know for me, I think just the way that I--maybe just my background, how I've been coached, I've felt like there's always been a pressure to prove myself and show that I'm actually doing something, as opposed to what does it look like to actually facilitate the team and drive results through the team that I'm leading. Can you talk a little bit about, like, your journey in pivoting from being, like, a person who just got a lot of tasks done very well to really influencing and driving results for a group of people?Tamara: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I think I've had-- I think I've had two major what I would call crossroad points where that occurred, right? So just like you, when you, you know, made that point, from consultant to manager, you're--you know, and those are terms we utilize in my Accenture consulting world. It's that difference of you're part of the team and you're doing the work to you need to direct what the work and strategic vision needs to be, and you need to own that and direct the team and manage that, and manage the deadlines, the deliverables, et cetera. And I think really what that is about is understanding that you can't do all things and you need to prioritize your time and be effective, and it's hard for you to provide proper oversight to the team and manage the quality deliverables they're generating if you don't do that. What really helped me is, you know, we have various trainings, right? And we talk about what it really means--what are the expectations of a manager versus a team member, right? And I think that a lot of times we get these promotions, we don't always spend the time to understand what are the requirements and the new expectations for that new role. And so the first thing I would tell people is you need to just be straight up with your boss. "Help me understand what you expect." [laughs] "What do you expect me to do?" And when you start to write that down, then you've got to th ink about how you're gonna deliver that, and if you start to deliver that and you're at 80 hours a week, then you know somewhere there's a problem.Zach: You're absolutely right.Tamara: It's that practical at times, right? The other thing I would say is you--I believe in this mentorship concept and having people above you who can see how you're working and what you're doing, because sometimes we don't see, and you need to constantly be getting the 360 feedback, right? I believe in the 30/30, right? 30 days and 30 minutes, right? And you need to ask your leadership, right, "Am I operating at the level you expect? Where do you see those changes? What do you want me to do less of and more of," right? And you need to be asking those questions on a regular basis so that you're learning through that, and then you need to observe those above you, what they're doing, how they're doing it, and how they're working, right? It's a natural inflection point that when you switch to leadership you've got to delegate more. You've got to trust your team, and you've got to be able to balance when you dig in and when you don't, and you need to have the time available to dig in on the real issues and ignore the rest, and you can't do that if you're not at that right level of ownership, oversight, and digging in, right? But if you're always in the weeds you can never see--you know, if you're always in the trees you can never see the forest, right? And so you have to work on that strategic view. The second inflection point, which was really a bigger one for me, was really when I switched to becoming a managing director, and what was interesting about that was not so much about the work, because as a senior manager at Accenture, you're already managing pretty large teams and pretty large efforts, and they did a good job in giving us trainings. We even have special inclusion and diversity trainings for African-Americans and Hispanics. You know, we're very committed to that, and so, you know, I felt like I had plenty of exposure and understanding and coaching and development and leadership training, right? What I hadn't always understood is that [soft?] skill change that has to happen as you move up that ladder, right? [laughs] By nature I'm very direct, and, you know, how you have conversations at one level versus how you have to the conversation when you are truly in charge, leading an entire portfolio or a set of work or a set of people's shifts, and sometimes you do need to be more sensitive about how you share and communicate information and how you interact with individuals, because there's an expectation there of leadership that comes with that. And so, you know, when I first kind of made that transition, I was still somewhat operating in my previous, you know, method of operation. And I had a sponsor come set up a meeting with me, and I didn't know what--I thought we were gonna talk about this one thing and he was like, "Hey, Tamara, I've noticed something," and what was good about that is we already had the relationship. We already had the relationship, so he already knew he could setup the meeting. And because we had the relationship and because he was one of my sponsors, he just really wants me to be successful, and he knew--and because we had that established relationship, he knew he could have a direct conversation and say, "Hey, I don't think you handled this meeting correctly. You're now X. This is how I would expect you to handle the meeting. You need to think about that." And it was really hard, it was really impacting, but it was right, and so it really helped me to make that soft skill adjustment that I didn't even realize needed to happen. And when you have the right people in your world, and the right relationship with them, they're gonna help you be successful in that way.Zach: No, I love it. And it goes right back to what you were saying at the top, right, about relationships and trust and vulnerability, right? Like, if there wasn't a focus--if there wasn't that time spent in the beginning building those and practicing vulnerability and building those relationships, then you may not have had that conversation.Tamara: That's exactly right, and I think that hurts a lot of people because vulnerability is important, and you have to be willing to be humble. You have to be willing to be [?], to receive constructive feedback, and you have to have the kind of relationships where you are allowed and able to do that exchange. You know, I think that what people would say about me is honesty and authenticity matters to me 100%, and I tell them from the get-go, like, "I want to know. I can take it. I want to hear. Help me to understand, help me to grow, help me to be better," because the reality is I don't know all the answers. I don't know how to execute always and always in all positions, and I don't [?]. I need to still--you should always be in learning mode, and you should always recognize there's someone to learn from and something to learn about.Zach: Absolutely. So I think this is actually a really good transition point to my next question. You know, in your Essence Magazine feature--[Cardi B "ow" sfx]--you share a bit about how you've made it a part of your role to champion diversity.Tamara: Oh, yeah.Zach: Okay. So now, Tamara, so--you know, you don't know me, I don't really know you like that, but I'ma tell you - I'm a pretty gregarious person, and in a part of that gregariousness comes an ability to build relationships and have a lot of real talk sessions with black and brown senior leaders, right? So I've spoken to quite a few of them, and they're nervous about championing diversity because they don't want to be pegged as the "black person whisperer," or pigeon-holed in a space that is like, you know, away from business. So what are your thoughts on that, and how do you combat that perception?Tamara: Yeah. I mean, I think it's a fair concern, and I think you always have to [?] for the company you're in. You know, for myself--let me just tell you straight up that I am passionate about inclusion and diversity period, and it doesn't matter what everybody thinks about it or how they--you know, if there's gonna be a negative or positive perception. I think that you have to do what is right for you and what is your moral code, and I believe that I have that responsibility, right? I was the, you know, first African-American female to be an OMD, right? The first female to be an OMD in the Austin office, right? I was one of the first black females to be promoted in Texas even, into a managing director role. I absolutely have a responsibility to represent and push I&D so that other people can see me, and if I'm not out there, you know, present for them to see, then they may not believe that that's an opportunity in this company, and I want them to know that it is, right? Because if I can get there, so can you. And so I just feel like--I feel very passionate about that. I'm not blind to that concern, right? And so I think the difference for me is I am in the business, right? I'm still managing a large portion of our business. I have a responsibility for a large, you know, P&L revenue responsibility, profitability responsibility, and I feel like I can do that job and still manage my career success and be committed to inclusion and diversity. Now, I will say that it's easier for me because I work at a company that is committed to I&D period, right? We were the first company to publish our numbers out there in the market in our space, and that was a pretty big deal. So we believe in it. We have accountability around it. You know, I have a CEO for North America who is female who has made a commitment to, you know, gender parity across our industry groups, right? I work in an industry group where we've already hit gender parity, in health and public service within the U.S., and that's a big deal. So this is not something they shy away from. It's a part of our responsibilities as managing directors, right? We have accountability for it, and so I feel that. So I feel like I am in a position to champion something that's important to me and at the same time deliver on the business, but I think you've got to do both. In the same token, right, I have an I&D role in my public service entity group, because I want people to know that this is important to me and I feel I need to represent that conversation. Equally however, I have just as many conversations about the business, my skill areas, around my clients, around technology trends. So people know me for an expert in so many different ways that I'm not just I&D. That's never going to be the conversation for Tamara, because Tamara has put herself out there around innovation and back office and front office and public service and--do you know what I mean? So my thing is you need to have more than just that dialogue. You need to have multiple dialogues absolutely, but you can do that. Incidentally though, there was a role that was offered to me that I chose to not take that was a +1 role in I&D, because I said, "You know what? We need to give back to someone else, 'cause I'm going to be doing I&D no matter what," right? I'm going [?]--I used to be the [?] sponsor of special, you know, trainings and learnings. I'm gonna show up at the conferences I think I need to show up. I will do that. I will make the extra time in my schedule to do that 'cause I'm passionate about it. Let's make sure other people are going down that path. I wasn't interested in being an I&D practitioner, 'cause that's not that I believe my role was. I wanted to be a managing director in the business, and I did that. [laughs] And so now that I've done that, I see it as an opportunity to be a strong influencer about where we move in that space, how we move in that space, how we're successful in that space, and I can influence that on my teams and in every way and be courageous enough to have those conversations. And I believe we have to be courageous about what's important, because the reality is we don't have enough brown and black people, so to speak, in this space, in technology. I want to change that, right? And so, you know, that's a decision I made. I think you have to make personal decisions. But what I would challenge people is, you know, "Why would you want someone else's path to be harder or more difficult than your own path? You should want it to be better and easier."Zach: Right. No, you're absolutely right, and, you know, I love your point around the fact that having multiple specialties--you know, not that you're gonna be a jack of all trades and a master of nothing, but if you have a handful of things that you're very, very skilled at--because let's say if you are passionate about I&D, and then you also have these other specialties, well, then you can then weave I&D into your domain, because I&D is ultimately focused on making sure that everyone feels involved, included, and empowered, and whatever you're talking about, especially in the tech space, is gonna involve people. So it's--I&D really isn't, like, sequestered over to something on the side. If you have a specialty, some type of depth of knowledge in something else, it's easy to then infuse that with I&D.Tamara: That's correct. I think that's right, and I think that you can have a huge impact on this space by just getting to a place of leadership, right? You can have a huge impact on the conversations that are being had and making sure that, you know, the right decisions are being made and the right opportunities are being offered for all people. At the end of the day, what we believe in is inclusion, right? We have this "Inclusion Starts With I" video that I absolutely love, 'cause it's not just about gender and ethnicity. It's about so many different aspects. It's about everyone having a voice at the table, and I think that's what's most important.Zach: Absolutely, and that's, again, a really good segue. So last year you were featured on The Daily Texan, where you gave your perspective on gender equality. Now, taking a step back, what I often see is when we look at--we really do look at gender in, like, binary terms, right? We don't really consider race as an intersect between gender, and we don't often include trans identities in these discussions. What is your perspective on how organizations can make conversations and examinations around gender more intersectional and inclusive?Tamara: Oh, absolutely. So I'm a huge fan of employee resource groups. [laughs] So we have a--so it's interesting that you say that, right? So again, it's about your personal choice to get involved, but I'm the co-lead for our United States Women employee resource group for all of the United States, and it's an awesome opportunity, right? 'Cause it really gives me a landscape to do so many different, interesting things, and I have a full team underneath me as the executive sponsor. And it's so interesting that you bring this up, because this year we talked about "What are the topics out there that we want to have," right? And one of them was around this concept of intersectionality with various groups and topics that don't come up, and interestingly, like, we just scheduled a Women of Color Voices of Leadership call in July, right? And I'm gonna sit down with our North American inclusion and diversity lead, and we're gonna talk about some of the metrics that we see women of color in corporate America and what does that mean. What does that mean, and how do we address some of the gaps that we see in corporate America? What are the key concerns that are impacting them that might be different from other groups? And what can we do about it? How do we help everybody be successful? And so I think it's really about leveraging your employee resource groups to bring the conversation to the table, whether you're doing that through a national kind of Voices of Leadership call or whether you're doing that individually in your cities, 'cause we're fortunate in that we also have employee resource groups at every city location. And so we have them dial into the sessions. Sometimes they host their own sessions. We do leadership panels around these topics, and we've done them around all of these dimensions that you're talking about. And, you know, we have LGBTQ employee resource groups. We have men's. We have military. And people are really active in them, and they're very important. We do cross-pollination across our employee resource groups, with our African-American one and our Women one, because we think that's important, to have this dialogue and talk about what it means. You know, there was some really interesting national-scale stories going on last year that were impacting people, and we will do calls on them. And they're voluntary. People don't have to join in. And we can talk about "How are people feeling about that? What did it mean to come to work when that news story broke last night? How are you feeling?" Right? We think it's important to have courageous conversations and put that dialogue out there, and we do that through the employee resource groups so that 1. you recognize there's legal and HR concerns and you want to do that appropriately--excuse me--but it's the right forum, because that's where the people are and that's where the conversation should occur.Zach: No, 100%. And to your point around--I believe you're talking about some stories--you're alluding to death by police of black people and other, like, stories around--just tragedy and loss regarding black and brown folk in the media?Tamara: Yeah. Like Black Lives Matter or things around immigration, right? These are things that impact certain cultures in a very strong way and impact, you know, how they feel about--because we can act like we can completely ignore that, but we bring our whole selves to work, right? And we don't know what people are dealing with in relation to that, no different than when we talk about those who are having to provide elderly care, right? Or they're the main provider for their children, or, you know, they're dealing with sickness or illness, right? All of these matter--all of these things matter, and so we think it's important that those conversations be out there to deal with, because that helps people cope, and that's important.Zach: It is. It's really important, and I think one thing I'm really curious about--I'm certain that some organization is going to do some research and make it, like, a formal report, but there's a certain level of just emotional labor that goes into being a non--a member of the non-majority, right, in the workplace. Like, there's--you know, we've [seen], you know, on The Root and other articles in the past. We've called it, like, "Calling In Black," and we've kind it made it, like, a joke, but also there's a lot of realness behind that in that just existing in some of these spaces, existing as you are, seeing some of the things on the news, interacting in these spaces where you're one of few can be exhausting. And so I 100% agree that ERGs are a really strong help, and then also having leadership that looks like you is a help, but I'm also really just--I'm personally curious, like, just from a health perspective, what the mental toll is for black and brown folks in the workplace, because it's a--when you see some of these things in the media, folks that look like you or that remind you of a family member or remind you of yourself, that has to have some type of impact on you, you know what I mean?Tamara: Yeah. I mean, I think that all of us have these additional +1 emotional labor situations, emotional things, but I think that for myself, right--I feel like this has been our world before I even came into corporate America. So I feel like, right or wrong, people can think what they think about it. I believe this additional layer that you're speaking to, this additional burden, however you want to call it--that extra understanding that comes when you are the non-majority in a world. And I especially feel that in Austin, because--you know, African-Americans in Austin right now is, like, 6%, right? [laughs] So it's a very small percentage, and so, you know, I always went to, you know, schools that did not look like me, and I was the only one. And so, you know, and then the conflicts of that versus my weekend world with my family and my church that might be all-majority African-American, for example. I think that we always have that emotional toll, and, you know, just like anything, I leverage my family and my friends to manage against that, right? And what I have to be careful with is to make sure I'm reading situations correctly and not putting something in there that isn't, and then sometimes it really is what I think it is and how to best navigate that with either courageous conversations or raising it up through the chain, right? And we have to do that, and we can't be afraid to do that.Zach: 100%. No, 100%. Okay, so I've got a couple more questions for you. This has actually gone really well. I appreciate you. This is one of our longer conversations in this series, and this has been great. A large part of your role involves talent recruitment. Can you share your predictions about what organizations will need to do to attract talent in the next 10 to 15 years?Tamara: Oh, my goodness. Absolutely. I mean, I think--for one thing, if they haven't already, they should be spending time--there's a lot of new companies out there that consult around the new generations and what's important to them, so the millennial generation, Generation Z, Generation Y, and what's important to them and how they operate and how they make decisions around company culture, and we've already done a lot of adjustments, and we're still doing that. I mean, we're pretty fortunate in that we're a consulting firm, so it's our nature to disrupt and understand trends for the future, right? We do that with [?] trends and our technology vision, but what we have found--and we've already gotten--I've gotten a lot of training around this already, but some of the ideologies, for example, for the millennial generation is very different than a baby boomer generation or even a Generation X, and so people need to spend time in understanding that. So for example, millennials are very civic-oriented, right? The percentage that they give, whether in time or money, is a lot higher, right? Sometimes they're more concerned with short-term versus long-term benefits. So example, in the past, right, if you were talking to a baby boomer generation, you would have spent a lot of time talking about pensions or talking about retirement and profit sharing or matching and all those things. Those same type of conversations don't immediately appeal to millennials. They really want to understand how they're gonna be valued, how they're going to move through the organization. They also want to know how the organization is giving back. They want to understand the corporate culture of the organization. And that's new, right? In the past, you didn't really spend so much time talking about corporate culture, culture fit or culture add, right, but these are terminologies that are gonna be utilized today, and so, you know, that organization has to spend time figuring out what is their culture, and what is the key messaging that they're presenting in that, so that people can make an interpretation of whether or not that's a good fit for them. You know, they're gonna want to see that that company is moving and changing with the world, you know? I think--when we presented as part of--a couple of years back, our technology vision that every company was a digital company, people were like, "What? What are you talking about?" Right? But the reality of today, I think everybody understands every company--it doesn't matter who you are or what you're doing, from oil and gas to higher education, you're digital, right? Because people interact today from a digital point of view in every regard, from payroll to, you know, those who are in the service industry to those who are not, right? And so you have to have a presence socially. You have to have a presence from a web perspective. You have to have an internal presence for how you communicate, chat, with individuals. So every aspect matters, so companies have to understand that. They're gonna have to take a strong perspective on their work schedule and their flex schedules, you know? We have fully embraced truly human at Accenture, and I think that that's important, right? It's important for us to have flex schedules. It's important for us to have paternity leave. It's important that we have, you know, extended [?] maternity leave considerations. These things matter to the millennial generation, and they ask. They want to know, as a company, what are we sponsoring at a national level from a corporate perspective? What are we doing on the local level from a corporate perspective? They want to understand how you're going to train them and keep them up to date on skills, and so what are you offering around that? So I think, like, companies today have to be exceptionally dynamic. They're gonna have to spend time leveraging profiles, and again, what's gonna be a good profile that would fit and learn and do well in their environment. You're already seeing that with artificial intelligence. You're already seeing people trying to leverage AI as a way to do screenings initially on what is the right candidate pool for a company. So they have to adapt digitally, right? Because it's already starting, and that's going to be the path longer-term, right? So just--and having a really strong, you know, recruitment cycle from where they're pulling in and how it goes through that automated process. The time frames by which people get through the cycle has to be faster, because people aren't gonna wait, and the market is really demanding right now. What are they gonna concentrate on from a higher institution? What's the type of profile? So, you know, I think today companies really have to be on it. It's really competitive, and it's really hard, but my recommendation is they need to spend some time at first just studying who it is they're hiring. The largest work generation today is the millennial generation already, right? And so they need to understand that profile.Zach: All right, now, companies. Y'all hearing Tamara talking to y'all, okay? And we gave this to y'all for free. Y'all gonna be over there trying to get everything--y'all gonna be out here thinking y'all's company is all set up, you know, that y'all got everything going on, y'all got the latest and greatest, you know, DOS computer, and us millennials, we're looking at you like [haha sfx]. You know, you need to pay attention. That's all I'm trying to say. Tamara, this has been great. This has been great. My heartfelt thanks goes to you for just being here.Tamara: Oh, thank you. Thank you for allowing me to have my voice out there on stuff that I'm really passionate about. I really appreciate that.Zach: Oh, no, no. This is dope, and I know the people, they're gonna love this. Before we go--and you've been dropping jewels this entire conversation, but I want to just give you one more spot to wax poetic if you need to. Any parting words or shout-outs?Tamara: Yeah. You know, what I would tell y'all out there is to be you and fully accept who you are, and spend some time knowing who you are. You know, early in my career I spent so much time on my insecurities, and I allowed that to direct my actions, my communication, my lack of communication with people. If people didn't invite me to lunch, I just sat there being depressed versus being like, "Hey, do you want to go to lunch with me?" Right? And a lot of that centered around impostor syndrome and being uncomfortable in a space because it didn't look like me and with people who didn't look like me. When I really embraced who I was and that I was proud of who I am and what I represent and really understood what I brought to the table, then I recognized I can control that dialogue. I can control the stories that are out there about me, and I want to own those stories, and that, you know, fully embrace you. Be your authentic self and be all of you, from your hair to your clothes into the environment into the story, into the conversation, and do that unapologetically, at the same time with a spirit of humility and respect.Zach: [straight up sfx] Tamara, this has been incredible. We consider you a friend of the show. Again, we thank you for your time, and we hope to have you back.Tamara: I would love to come back, absolutely.Zach: All right, we'll talk soon.Tamara: Thank you.Zach: Peace.

In recognition of Minority Mental Health Month, we continue examining issues affecting African Americans and their mental well-being – or the lack thereof. In February 2016, 23-year-old Black Lives Matter activist MarShawn McCarrel took his own life on the step of the Columbus, Ohio courthouse steps. This March, the body of another social activist, 29-year-old Amber Evans, was found in a Columbus river, and her death was also ruled a suicide. JoAnne Viviano, Health Reporter for The Columbus Dispatch joins us this week to discuss the toll that fighting for social justice can take on the mental health of activists like McCarrel and Evans. The activists she interviewed for her piece in the Dispatch cited long workweeks, encountering widespread racism, vicariously transferring traumas, and unrealistic expectations of fellow activists as some of the factors that adversely affect their mental health – and have necessitated a shift in how their community looks after one another in a commitment to a healing process. Then, we shine the spotlight on a small Texas college named Paul Quinn College that is so committed to the mental well-being of its students that it offers and encourages every incoming student to meet with a counselor to have their needs assessed, at a free on-site mental health clinic. Eva-Marie Ayala, staff reporter for The Dallas News, tells us how this tiny HBCU, which prides itself on recruiting at-risk students, promotes health and wellness throughout its campus. Support the work we do at Strange Fruit! Click here to make a one-time donation: donate.strangefruitpod.org

I have a passion for holistic health & wellness, family empowerment, nutrition, farming, horticulture therapy and permaculture. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Paul Quinn College. My area of focus was health and wellness with an emphasis on nutrition. I have certifications in conversation coaching, horticulture, food handlers and international resilience training for permaculture. While in undergrad, I participated in a few notable progress programs like the DukeImmerse at Duke University, Nicholas School of Environment and the Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program. Additionally, I was nominated and won the 2014 National Black Caucus Regis Groff Award for leading social entrepreneurship. As a result, I am a motivational speaker, panelist, farmer, teacher and manager of a few local farm-to-table markets. My mission is to holistically empower individuals, encourage neighborhoods as they transform into communities." DarcieaHouston.com 469-506-2687 ​

  Today’s guest is Ebony Smith aka The Ghetto Guru, world renowned yoga and mindfulness instructor and founder of Yoga N Da Hood (YNDH), a non profit organization dedicated to making wellness accessible to everyone. (in short they teach yoga in the hood) YNDH is one of the fastest growing non profits in Dallas, translating how wellness is implemented across cultural and social economic barriers. Growing up in inner city Dallas, she knew first hand what it means to be at a disadvantage. She then learned the power of thought, and that what you think will truly cultivate the life you live. Ebony is an inspiring example of how yoga can heal and transform your life. She went from getting fired from every job she’d ever had, an alcoholic, misfit;  to traveling the world teaching yoga and mindfulness and inspiring others to be the greatest versions of themselves. From college drop out and pill popper to speaking and teaching at Harvard Medical School, Essence Festival, SXSW, Bali, Canada, Jamaica, and all over the USA. Contracted by Wanderlust, United Way Dallas, Texas Women College, Paul Quinn College, City of Dallas, DISD and other major corporation and institutions to motivate and inspire students, staff, human beings to be the greatest version of themselves. ​From her website Ebony says: I am a soul that continues to flourish through all, I am the flower in the concrete, the bloom in the dead of winter. I am truly your reflection. Changing my thoughts changed my life and continues to everyday in every moment in and out of time. It is a powerful tool for living the greatest version of your life. These tools and strategies are taught, not birth given, allow me the honor of creating a space for growth and well being for you and yours. I hope you enjoy this interview and getting a taste of the enthusism for yoga that turned Ebony’s life around, and continues to be the gift that keeps on giving as her business is growing quickly, meeting the needs of s sorely underserved community. I was honored to meet her and spend this time with her at the Bali SPirit Festival. Take a listen and be ready to be inspired. Enjoy and namaste   Ebony Smith Yoga in da hood   https://www.yogandahood.com/ instagram.com/yoganddahood #theghettoguru

We welcome DeVon Franklin into the studio for a discussion about his path to ministry, his work in the entertainment business and his new book The Truth About Men.DeVon Franklin is an award-winning film and TV producer, New York Times best-selling author, international speaker, and spiritual success coach. A recognized authority on spirituality, faith, and the entertainment business, DeVon is one of the youngest executives in Hollywood history. BeliefNet named DeVon one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40.” Variety Magazine called him one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch.” Ebony Magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America.” He’s been interviewed by Oprah, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, Dr. Phil, CNN, and featured in numerous radio, print, and online appearances.You can join in on the discussion tonight as Good Culture’s Kenny Reeves sits down with Devon and CNN’s Yodit Tewolde to dicuss The Truth About Men. The event will take place at Paul Quinn College and will begin promptly at 7 PM. Early arrival is strongly suggested.

Michael Sorrell is president of Paul Quinn College, and he has turned the historically black institution in Dallas into what he calls “an engine of social mobility.” He became president of Paul Quinn in 2007. At the time there were more than a dozen abandoned buildings on campus. Michael Sorrell has since been named HBCU President of the Year three times for his contributions to higher education, and this year he was named to Fortune’s List of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.

Tonya Veasey is President and CEO of OCG+, a Texas based marketing and communications agency that she started in 2005. Before founding OCG PR, Tonya spent more than 10 years in the public affairs industry, were she led local, state and national public policy efforts for elected officials, large nonprofit organizations and Fortune 500 companies.  Under Tonya’s leadership her agency has led successful public relations campaigns throughout the U.S., in markets such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Dallas. Veasey holds an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University and a Bachelor's degree from Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas. A native of Fort Worth, she is married to U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey and has a son, Adam Clayton. http://ocgpr.com/ 

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie serves as the 117th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Her historic election in the year 2000 represents the first time in the over 213-year history of the A.M.E. Church, a woman had obtained the level of Episcopal office.   The firsts continued, as she is the first woman to serve as President of the Council of Bishops; Chair, General Conference Commission; host bishop to the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the President of the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Currently, she is honored to serve as the presiding prelate of the 10th Episcopal District, which encompasses the great state of Texas. She previously served as the presiding bishop of the Thirteenth Episcopal District, Tennessee and Kentucky and the Eighteenth Episcopal District in Southern Africa. In each district she initiated innovative ministry from building three group homes for children orphaned by AIDS in Swaziland to establishing Believe, Inc.,  a faith-based non-profit to help resource local congregations and provide theological scholarships.   Bishop McKenzie was appointed to serve on the Advisory Council of the White House Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is a member of the Board of Trustee of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas and is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Interdenominational Center in Atlanta, Georgia   Bishop McKenzie is the National Chaplain for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. the largest predominantly African American sorority of college-trained women. She has served for more than 30 years as the spiritual guide for over 250,000 women. She was recently appointed the National Chaplain for The Links, Inc. another exceptional organization of powerful and upwardly mobile women.   She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, earned a Master of Divinity from Howard University, School of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. She has been honored with several Honorary Degrees and prestigious awards from diverse educational institutions including Morehouse, Union Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, Goucher College, Howard University, Wilberforce University, Central State University, Virginia Union University, North Carolina Central University, Bethune-Cookman University and Morgan State University. She has also been honored for her leadership, community service, and outstanding achievements by a number of diverse civic, educational, business, and governmental leaders.   Bishop McKenzie has been named by Huffington Post as one of 50 Powerful Women Religious Leaders. She has also been honored at the top of the list of Great African American Female Preachers on the Honor Roll of Great African American Preachers and by Ebony Magazine.   Bishop McKenzie is the author of six books.  The first two books, Not Without a Struggle and Strength in the Struggle address leadership and professional growth for women. She revised Not Without A Struggle in 2012, as it remains a staple at seminaries and schools of religion.  Journey to the Well helps women seek new directions for personal growth and transformation following the footsteps of the Biblical Samaritan woman.  Swapping Housewives tells the stories of Rachel, Jacob and Leah and shares the 21st century implications for married and unmarried love. Those Sisters Can Preach is an edited anthology of sermons from twenty-two outstanding preachers.  Her latest work, The Big Deal of Taking Small Steps to Move Closer to God, shows how to develop a stronger relationship with God and more effective spiritual lifestyle by taking small steps that lead to big changes Bishop McKenzie, described, as an “electrifying preacher” is a much sought after workshop and seminar presenter on women, transformation and leadership. She has a global preaching ministry and has preached extensively in the United States including the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.; the Congressional Black Caucus Prayer Breakfast, The Hampton Minister’s Conference, Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Pastor’s and Leaders Conference, Harvard School of Divinity and Princeton School of Divinity just to name a few.   She is founder and CEO of Kerygma, LLC, a literary content provider. She produced a television documentary after the devastation of hurricane Katrina entitled Survivor Stories, which aired on cable and PBS Stations. She also produced the documentary Echoes From the General Conference in 2012. She edits and publishes annually The Anvil, a resource guide of the Council of Bishops of the AME Church and is currently working on The Spirit of African Methodism.   Bishop McKenzie is the wife of former NBA player, Dr. Stan McKenzie. They are the parents of three adult children and one grandchild.   For more info, visit www.vashtimckenzie.com  Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://www.drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review

Josiah Caleb, Tiffany Smith, Cesar, and Andre Hudson Interview at KE 2018 SXSW in Austin, TX!Exclusive interview with your hosts Dre Coop!!! and Shemaiah Reedhttps://www.instagram.com/yungovaseer/https://www.instagram.com/shemaiahreed/Josiah Caleb BioJosiah Caleb also known as Josiah Harris was born January 14, 1990 in Plano, Texas. Father: J.C. Harris, Mother: Dortheria Harris. He is the youngest of three siblings having one sister, Tiffaney and brother, Jeremiah. When he was about 5 his dad was sentenced to 75 years in prison leaving his mom to take care of him and his brother. His mother being a single mother, struggled paying the mortgage at her home in Plano, TX and they ultimately became homeless, moving from place to place .In 1998 he moved to Dallas with his mother and brother where he completed high school at A. Maceo Smith in 2008. Growing up in the Highland Hills community was not easy. Experiencing a life of gangs, poverty, and violence, Josiah always strived to be different. He found a strong liking in music which bloomed and grew over time, since he was a little child. He started his first music lessons playing the trombone in the 4th grade. He began to develop a great sound on his instrument winning awards and placing in city wide competitions. Josiah also enjoyed sports, especially p basketball and enjoyed playing the sport for recreation. Some of his likes include playing pool, swimming, watching movies, dining and meeting people. When he got to high school he joined the choir for the first time under the direction of the great Raymond Greer. His first year in the choir was tough but discipline in the art and interpersonal discipline was developed. His voice began to mature year after year. As graduation time came he had lots of scholarships to different HBCU’s but he chose to go to Langston University where he was in the marching band and the choir. Ultimately, Paul Quinn College is where he graduated from college and earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Josiah felt that he wanted to finally take out time to focus on his music career. Through all the ups and downs in life Josiah always knew that God had a calling on his life. So, he submitted his will and talent to God and began a music career in Gospel music. His unique sound is unparalleled, and he brings a fresh new perspective to the Christian musical world and too this day God has used him to touch the lives of many people all over the world. Josiah has traveled to countries such as Haiti using his ministry not just song but outreach to help rebuild communities and teach about the love of God. His love for the youth has sparked his “Saving Souls Like This Movement”. Which he uses to spread the truth to not just the youth of this generation but to all ages. Through his ministry he prays that people will see the truth and know that through the blood shed of Jesus Christ they can have eternal Lifehttp://josiahcaleb.org/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

Josiah Caleb, Tiffany Smith, Cesar, and Andre Hudson Interview at KE 2018 SXSW in Austin, TX!Exclusive interview with your hosts Dre Coop!!! and Shemaiah Reedhttps://www.instagram.com/yungovaseer/https://www.instagram.com/shemaiahreed/Josiah Caleb BioJosiah Caleb also known as Josiah Harris was born January 14, 1990 in Plano, Texas. Father: J.C. Harris, Mother: Dortheria Harris. He is the youngest of three siblings having one sister, Tiffaney and brother, Jeremiah. When he was about 5 his dad was sentenced to 75 years in prison leaving his mom to take care of him and his brother. His mother being a single mother, struggled paying the mortgage at her home in Plano, TX and they ultimately became homeless, moving from place to place .In 1998 he moved to Dallas with his mother and brother where he completed high school at A. Maceo Smith in 2008. Growing up in the Highland Hills community was not easy. Experiencing a life of gangs, poverty, and violence, Josiah always strived to be different. He found a strong liking in music which bloomed and grew over time, since he was a little child. He started his first music lessons playing the trombone in the 4th grade. He began to develop a great sound on his instrument winning awards and placing in city wide competitions. Josiah also enjoyed sports, especially p basketball and enjoyed playing the sport for recreation. Some of his likes include playing pool, swimming, watching movies, dining and meeting people. When he got to high school he joined the choir for the first time under the direction of the great Raymond Greer. His first year in the choir was tough but discipline in the art and interpersonal discipline was developed. His voice began to mature year after year. As graduation time came he had lots of scholarships to different HBCU’s but he chose to go to Langston University where he was in the marching band and the choir. Ultimately, Paul Quinn College is where he graduated from college and earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Josiah felt that he wanted to finally take out time to focus on his music career. Through all the ups and downs in life Josiah always knew that God had a calling on his life. So, he submitted his will and talent to God and began a music career in Gospel music. His unique sound is unparalleled, and he brings a fresh new perspective to the Christian musical world and too this day God has used him to touch the lives of many people all over the world. Josiah has traveled to countries such as Haiti using his ministry not just song but outreach to help rebuild communities and teach about the love of God. His love for the youth has sparked his “Saving Souls Like This Movement”. Which he uses to spread the truth to not just the youth of this generation but to all ages. Through his ministry he prays that people will see the truth and know that through the blood shed of Jesus Christ they can have eternal Lifehttp://josiahcaleb.org/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

We dive into this year's gathering at SXSWEdu in Austin, Texas. Brandon, Mike and Dan break down two of the keynotes and some high level takeaways. The first topic is Michael Sorrell's keynote, discussing Paul Quinn College's focus on real-world problems in the classroom and experiential education on urban campuses. Next, they discuss Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos' panel discussion focused on innovation in education and learning. Finally, we hear from Mari Kent and Walker Williams on their time in Austin, their favorite sessions, and how likely they are to attend again.

Michael Sorrell, Paul Quinn College: Community Leadership by Dave Monaco

Michael Sorrell, Paul Quinn College: Innovator's Disposition by Dave Monaco

Michael Sorrell, Paul Quinn College - Landscape of Education Part 2 by Dave Monaco

Michael Sorrell, Paul Quinn College - Landscape of Education Part 1 by Dave Monaco

When Michael Sorrell took over as president of Paul Quinn College in 2007, the place was nearly broke and faced a possible loss of accreditation. Sorrell wasn’t interested in following the usual playbook for running a college, so he took unusual steps right from the start. He cut the football program, for instance, and turned the playing field into an urban farm. It's part of a model of a "modern work college," which mixes work-readiness with expanding minds, and at a price that more students could afford. EdSurge recently talked with Sorrell his model, and he shared the roundabout way that this college got into farming.

Jasmin Brand is President of DARBY JAMES, an experiential marketing agency and digital publisher dedicated to American cities and the people and brands that make them great. DARBY JAMES specializes in building continuous online and offline engagement using strategy, creative content, influencer management and strategic events. Jasmin's diverse clients have included: Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Dallas, YMCA, Mockingbird Station, Watters Creek , Elfa, Greek Food Festival of Dallas, US Conference of Mayors, Paul Quinn College, UNT Dallas, and Austin College to name a few.  A former marketing executive with an extensive background in large scale campaigns, sales, strategy and consumer engagement, Jasmin is also passionate about creating and growing online communities. She also serves as a digital media consultant, collaborating with for profit and not profit companies around the country. Jasmin graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Southern Methodist University. She completed her Master's Degree in Education in 2011. She is a 2011 graduate of the Dallas Regional Chamber's program, Leadership Dallas. In November 2011, Jasmin became the first ever recipient of the Young Professional Leadership ATHENA Award presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and KPMG.  Her reputation as a city-wide influencer was further solidified when she created Beats By Her, an innovative branding and performance initiative for female independent artists in the summer of 2016. Since its inception, Beats By Her has provided extensive access and opportunities for Dallas' talented female artists and has plans to expand to other cities in 2018. With a goal to further expand and diversify DFW's entrepreneurial landscape, Jasmin accepted an invitation in 2017 to serve as CEO for Launch DFW, an interactive digital media company on a mission to create, inspire, and support the future of startups, technology and business in North Texas.  Her duties include leading the digital media company's marketing, editorial and outreach efforts. Topics:  How entrepreneurs can build engaged communities that thrive online and offline Why businesses should also be publishers Innovation, startup success and diversity    Connect with Jasmin:  Website: http://launchdfw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasminbrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminbrands/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasminBrand?lang=en

From the ASU+GSV Summit, this special edition of To A Degree explores the challenge of getting all students to graduation. Guests include Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College; Susana Rivera-Mills; vice provost and dean at Oregon State University; Joel Hartman, vice president and CIO at the University of Central Florida; and Eric Frank, CEO of Acrobatiq.

Paul Quinn College alumna and Science and Engineering Magnet High School Principal Tiffany Huitt talks about the value of the HBCU experience in helping her school become one of the top scoring secondary schools in the world.

Taking the “grow your own” ethic seriously, at Paul Quinn College’s African American Leadership Institute

12:00 Noon Worship Service President of Paul Quinn College

7:15 AM Worship Service President of Paul Quinn College

10:00 AM Worship Service President of Paul Quinn College