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Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Is building a community-centric brand a marketing strategy or a business strategy? Well, as Dorian Bolden would say, “Without community, it’s just coffee.” Dorian is the founder and owner of Beyu Caffé as well as being the CEO and Chief Vision Officer of Beyu Group. Today, he joins host D-Rich to talk about what it means to build a community brand that matters.
Growing up as an only child and going from an all Black high school to a predominantly white college, Dorian wanted to grow a community where he could enjoy being around the people that he works with and enjoy the company of the clients. He was inspired to create Beyu Caffé as a place where a mix of people can be comfortable being themselves regardless of being from different races and backgrounds. The similarities to Atlanta and accessibility of nearby HBCUs made Durham, NC a perfect place for Dorian to set up his dream cafe.
Fostering a sense of community within your business can be a big draw for clients, especially with a business like a coffee shop. However, a community can be difficult to build, because it is not always profitable. It’s one thing to want to create a community, but another thing to have the business mindset to be able to pull it off.
Quotes
• “Seeing blackness in this cafe style environment was the inspiration, the origin of what I wanted to create. A place where you could just be you and Beyu Caffe.” (6:45-6:56 | Dorian)
• “Community has been difficult, because community and being profitable, having a business mindset, aren't always synonymous.” (16:32-16:43 | Dorian)
• “It was at that moment it hit me where it was no different than what we hear on the news with police officers shooting innocent Black people because they look threatening. It's the same thing with Black faces on the board. You're sadly going to look and appear not as smart.” (27:11-27:27 | Dorian)
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
“We certainly as Black women have to advocate for ourselves. Black women get breast cancer less, but we die more,” shares Dr. Kellie Kendred Goss, “breast cancer previvor” and advocate for genetic counseling and testing. Today, she joins host Calvin to spread awareness about Black women and breast cancer risks.
Dr. Kellie’s mother is a two time breast cancer survivor. Knowing this, her doctor recommended genetic testing. She and her sister underwent genetic testing at the same time, and her sister actually ended up being diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after. Dr. Kellie’s own results showed a 75% chance of breast cancer and an 80% chance of ovarian cancer. She decided to pursue a preventative full mastectomy and hysterectomy. Following her surgeries, she leaned on the support and sisterhood of the breast cancer community, because they better understand her experience.
Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with more advanced stages of breast cancer than white women. So even though they tend to get diagnosed less, they have higher risks of dying from the disease. Due to historical distrust of the medical community, it is also harder to get Black women involved in the clinical trials and studies being done. Knowing the risks is half the battle and genetic counseling can save lives.
Quotes
• "Black women are more likely to develop more aggressive, more advanced-stages of breast cancer" (Dr. Kellie)
• “That was my life. I was just waiting for breast cancer to find me, almost like a rite of passage.” (5:45-5:53 | Dr. Kellie)
• “We certainly as Black women have to advocate for ourselves. Black women get breast cancer less, but we die more.” (7:18-7:26 | Dr. Kellie)
• “Many times when Black women find out that they actually have breast cancer, it's not as treatable.” (8:02-8:10 | Dr. Kellie)
• “There's a gap between how Black people view medical professionals and where we need to go.” (22:11-22:18 | Dr. Kellie)
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Connect with Dr. Kellie Kendred Goss
Kellie's Website: https://www.browngirlandbrcaplus.com/
Kellie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-goss-42a95088
Breast Cancer Awareness Resources
Breast Cancer Statistics
Basic Information About Breast Cancer
Disparities in Cancer Screening For Early Detection
Health Equity Resources
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Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
“We are the only group of folks who didn't ask to come here. And so the fundamental existential question of Black politics, is now that we are here, what do we do about it?”, shares Dr. Albert Samuels. Dr. Samuels is a professor of Political Science at Southern University as well as the Chair of the Department of Political Science and History. Today, he joins host D-Rich to discuss the history of post-civil rights Black political science and symptoms of injustice in today’s society.
As a community, Black people have never been on the same page about how to deal with the fact that they are the only group that did not come to America by choice. The fundamental question at the root of Black politics is simply now that we are here, what do we do about it? Instead of one unifying theory of what to do, Black people have separated into several different groups including Black Traditionalists, Black Reformists, Critical Race Theorists, and Limited Separationists. Although these groups differ in what they ultimately believe to be the solution, all are seeking a way to uplift Black people from the systems of oppression that have existed in America since day one.
There are unique differences between all types of Black political theories, but all are simply a reaction to the fundamental issue of being the only group that was forcibly brought to America and oppressed. Young Black and Brown people deserve access to more nuanced history lessons and can handle learning the truth. Many white people are opposed to teaching Critical Race Theory, because they want to continue presenting racism as something only individual bad people do and not a systemic issue. If racism is an individual issue vs. a systemic issue, then it does not require affirmative action, Federal rights protections, or any sort of reparations.
Quotes
• “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” (1:11-1:19 | D-Rich sharing quote by Mahatma Gandhi)
• “As a Black female attorney, I am literally crying right now. #KetanjiBrownJackson” (13:22-13:32 | D-Rich sharing quote by a social media user)
• “As long as outward-facing Control is still allowed oxygen to breathe, people will continue their ‘love-hate’ relationship with Liberty. We will ‘love’ to Control the things around us, while we simultaneously ‘hate’ to be controlled by the things around us. If both definitions of Liberty are allowed to exist–as they do in Capitalism’s version of Democracy–Fairness is doomed to always skate somewhere between the two. In our current ‘environment’, Fairness is not even something anyone is looking for; if we do not constantly try to get more than we ‘deserve’, we will invariably end up getting less. If any one of us was to stumble or ‘let go of the rope’ in this tug-of-war we have mistaken for Liberty, they would automatically forfeit all their ‘Fairness’ to someone else.” (1:40-2:49 | D-Rich sharing quote from Toward a Unified Theory of Justice in America by Forebrain Underground )
• “Our young people are now asking for more nuance and things about history, and they can handle it.” (2:53-3:07 | D-Rich quoting Dr. Samuels)
• “We are the only group of folks who didn't ask to come here. And so the fundamental existential question of Black politics, African American politics, whichever term you prefer, is now that we are here, what do we do about it?” (14:39-15:03 | Dr. Samuels)
• “We have never been of the same mind as to how we deal with the fact that we were forcibly brought here and oppressed.” (16:50-17:08 | Dr. Samuels)
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Dr. Albert L. Samuels is a native of Shreveport, LA. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and a M.A. in Social Sciences (both from Southern University) and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Louisiana State University. He has taught political science at Southern University since 1999 and is the Chair of the Department of Political Science and History.
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Episode Reference: Toward a Unified Theory of Justice in America by Forebrain Underground
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Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
If you can identify a problem that people in your community have and are willing to pay for, you are on trD-Richack for starting a successful business. Use money that is closer to home by investing your own funds or seeking help from friends and family before reaching for outside investors.
“The first funding you should have and the best funding you can have is your own money. Because if you haven't put your own money in, you don't really believe in it,” shares Linsey Mills. Linsey is an author, entrepreneur and consultant whose goal is to give back to his community. Today, Linsey joins host D-Rich to talk about funding and launching your dream business. Later, they are joined by Joy B. Webb, the Collective Giving Evangelist, to talk about giving circles and the power of the collective.
Another really great way to fund your dream business is to seek help from the community through a giving circle. Giving circles bypass all the usual bureaucracy of philanthropy and allow typically unrestricted funds to be given directly to the person in need. Getting involved in these circles helps you keep your pulse on what the needs of the community actually are. When people come together and give as a collective, they can achieve incredible things for their communities without requiring any outside investments.
Black and brown people have always been strongly committed to their communities. We see philanthropy every week in church, so even if you do not think of yourself as a philanthropist, you likely are one. If you do not put in your own money at the start, investors won’t think you are serious or truly believe in your business. In order to fund your dreams, you will first need help from the community and your immediate circle of family and friends prior to finding investors.
Quotes
• “An entrepreneur sees opportunity in their mind long before others see opportunity with their eyes.” (12:25-12:31 | Linsey)
• “Most of the businesses that have been really successful have found opportunities in a need or a problem that people have had. And they are willing to pay whatever amount there is for it in order to have that problem solved. And if you can build a business around that, I think that's very important.” (13:48-14:07 | Linsey)
• “If we lose some dollars, or we lose some of these hours, it is not going to affect our lifestyle, we're looking for a return on the money rather than a return of the money.” (17:47-17:55 | Linsey)
• “The first funding you should have and the best funding you can have is your own money. Because if you haven't put your own money in, you don't really believe in it.” (19:19-19:28 | Linsey)
• “I don't consider myself a fundraiser. I consider myself a friend raiser.” (35:10-35:15 | Joy)
• “A giving circle actually is almost a disruptor of philanthropy and just gets down to the core of the why, and lets people actually get the funds.” (42:17-42:25 | Joy)
• “What I can do as an individual is great, but what I can do with the collective is just amazing, powerful, life changing, legacy building, and all of that stuff.” (42:27-47:36 | Joy)
Links
Connect with Linsey Mills:
Website: https://callinzgroup.com/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyoutrageous/
Book: Your Business Venture: The Prep. The Pitch. The Funding. - https://yourbizventure.com/
Connect with Joy B. Webb:
Website: https://joybwebb.com/about-joy/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-webb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyBWebbTheCollectiveGivingEvangelistATLGAFacebook
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Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
“The body needs to keep score of these traumatic events to protect itself. But unfortunately, this can cause anxiety. This can cause depression. This can cause substance abuse,” explains Dr. Jody Joshua Adewale. Dr. Jody is a clinical psychologist with his own practice and also a professor at East Los Angeles College. Today, Dr. Jody joins host D-Rich to talk about Black male mental health, depression, and toxic masculinity. Later, they are joined by Charles Couch and Corbin Coleman who are the creators of the documentary, I’m Good Bro: Unmasking Black Male Depression.
Historically organizations have used medical experimentation abuse in the Black community. This has caused an understandable distrust of authority figures and a tendency to shy away from seeking resources for mental health. Thankfully, things have begun to shift positively as more Black celebrities come forward about their own mental health struggles. Black men have started to be more in tune with their feelings and are beginning to seek support, however, there is still a stigma against vulnerability that needs to be addressed. It can be really helpful to come at mental health from a liberation framework because that takes into account the marginalization, structural discrimination, and other environmental factors that are ultimately the cause of the mental health issues.
It is important for Black men to be allowed to be vulnerable without judgment. They need to know it is safe to seek resources and to ask for help. Many of the mental health struggles that are faced by the Black community are caused by external factors, and that is a piece that unfortunately medicine tends to overlook. By learning how to be more in tune with their feelings and understanding that vulnerability can actually be a strength, Black men can heal from trauma and move on from toxic masculinity.
Quotes
• “I think there's becoming a wave or a shift in thinking where black men and black women are starting to see mental health as a resource as opposed to something to run away from.” (16:09-16:19 | Dr. Jody)
• “Individuals and organizations have used mental health as a way of exerting power and authority over the black community.” (16:47-16:54 | Dr. Jody)
• “With these celebrities coming out and speaking about their mental health challenges, it's giving some people permission to do the same.” (18:18-18:24 | Dr. Jody)
• “Mental health and medicine really fail to consider the social part of it, the environmental factors that are pulling this out.” (20:52-20:59 | Dr. Jody)
• “The body needs to keep score of these traumatic events to protect itself. But unfortunately, this can cause anxiety. This can cause depression. This can cause substance abuse.” (24:07-24:17 | Dr. Jody)
• “As soon as you say mental health, or mental illness, especially in the Black community, you’re labeled crazy. When everybody has mental health, just like everybody has digestive health, or respiratory health, your mind is a part of your being.” (52:17-52:38 | Charles)
• “Vulnerability has been stigmatized as a weakness in the black community when actually being vulnerable is a strength, because basically you're exposing yourself. And a lot of times, black men don't have that privilege just to be human and say, look, things are not good.” (59:26-59:47 | Charles)
Links
Connect with Dr. Jody Joshua Adewale, PsyD, MA:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_jodyadewale?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oluyumi/
Books
Absent Fathers: Understanding Perceptions Adult Males have of their Absent Fathers: https://www.amazon.com/Absent-Fathers-Understanding-Perceptions-Adult/dp/1499246277/
Children's Book: Who Can Curly Trust : https://www.amazon.com/Who-Curly-Trust-Jody-Adewale/dp/1507510462
Connect with Charles Crouch and Corbin Coleman of 4C Visuals Group:
Website: https://linktr.ee/4CVisualsGroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4cvisualsgroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4cvisualsgroup/
Documentary: "I'm Good Bro"
Part 1 - Unmasking Black Male Depression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_iCaM84HUg&t=32s
Part 2 - The Year 2020 & Mental Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYfa7D3415k&t=6s
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
“I'm a firm believer that your network is directly tied to your net worth. And so you really have to surround yourself with the right people,” shares April Pyatt, owner and lead event coordinator at Socialite Events. Today, April joins host D-Rich to talk about building a growth business on the side. Later in the episode D-Rich is joined by Lathay Pegues, Rodney Robinson, and Terrell Cooper of JohnTom’s Barbeque Sauce to talk about how they turned a BBQ sauce into a business.
It can be scary when starting out creating a business, especially if you do not already have a foundation in that industry. When Lathay, Rodney and Terrell began their barbeque sauce business, they did not have any experience in the food industry. However, they didn’t let that stop them from trying. Similarly, April explains that she was nervous about creating video reels for marketing and had to learn to just do things in spite of the fear. When you are not afraid to fail and you leverage the skills of your teammates, you can accomplish anything. It all comes down to not being afraid to try and putting yourself out there to the right people.
Even if you do not have a firm foundation in a specific industry, that doesn’t mean you won’t be successful. Part of creating a business is learning and growing along the way through making mistakes and not being afraid to fail. By reaching out to the right people, finding mentors within your community, and believing in yourself and your team, you can build a successful growth business that utilizes the skills you already have.
Quotes
• “We set ourselves apart a lot of times by just building the relationship with our clients and giving them the customer service that they may or may not be getting in other places.” (4:24-4:33 | April)
• “You really leverage what you already know, and just become a beast at it.” (7:19-7:25 | April)
• “I'm a firm believer that your network is directly tied to your net worth. And so you really have to surround yourself with the right people.” (11:02-11:13 | April)
• “Take baby steps, but definitely take those steps. Some things in life, I have learned through experience that you just have to be afraid.” (20:52-20:59 | April)
• “It didn't start to be something to make money. It was more of a legacy, and it was a dream to carry out.” (41:15-41:20 | Rodney)
• “Making those failures very early and not being afraid to fail and fail fast was vital to our success.” (57:00-57:08 | Terrell)
• “Persistence beats resistance. Tell your story. Understand your worth and your value. Make somebody listen to you and make them give you a chance.” (1:00:19-1:00:29 | Rodney)
Links
Connect with April Pyatt of Socialite Events:
Website - https://www.yoursocialiteevent.com/about
Complimentary Consult - https://calendly.com/socialiteevents/complimentary-consult?month=2022-06
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialiteeventsnc/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SocialiteEventsNC/
Connect with Lathay Pegues, Rodney Robinson, and Terrell Cooper of JohnTom's Barbecue Sauce:
Website - https://www.johntomsbbq.com/
BBQ Sauce Review - https://meatwave.com/reviews/johntoms-original-barbecue-sauce
Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/johntomsbbq/about/?ref=page_internal
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Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
“It benefits all of us if we come together and are vulnerable, express love, and support each other. We’ve got to figure this out because it's better for us to be together and to have love in our lives than it is for us to not,” shares Amesha. Today, Amesha, Dr. Kris Marsh, and LaToya Franklyn, Esq. talk with host D-Rich about dating in 2023 in the Black community.
The reality is that men and women have different ideas and expectations when it comes to dating. This can make dating more complicated than necessary for everyone and can cause men and women to have the wrong view of one another. Instead of coming into a relationship with preconceived expectations, it is best to keep an open mind and spend time learning about the person. Each person is different and the things that one woman likes are not going to necessarily be the same for the next woman. Black women nowadays are more financially independent and may not be looking to fill the old traditional relationship roles. This is an adjustment for men who are used to being needed in a very particular way and now are needed for different reasons.
No two men and women are exactly alike in what they want from a relationship. As Black women are becoming more and more successful and independent, they are dating and marrying for different reasons than prior generations of women. There is nothing wrong with being single and spending time working on yourself so that once you do enter a relationship, you are entering as the best version of yourself as possible. Take time to get to know the person you are dating and try not to assume their desires or expectations based on their gender.
Quotes
• “A lot of people are walking around out here broken and they don't want to do the healing because it hurts.” (12:00-12:04 | Amesha)
• “I do think it really is important for us to broaden our parameters of what dating is, and I think coffee shops and going to get tea is a really great way.” (17:22-17:31 | Dr. Kris)
• “We still have these kind of old school philosophies, even though we're modern women. And men, I think a lot of them want to be in 2050, and they don't want to take care of women in that way.” (25:18-25:32 | LaToya)
• “I've had men tell me that I make them feel not needed. And then I would always counter with, well, do you want to be needed or do you want to be wanted? I don't need you to pay my bills, I don't need you to come in and save me, but I do want partnership. I want a relationship. I want companionship. I want love.” (27:28-27:48 | Amesha)
• “Expectations have to be fluid. And what I mean by that is that they vary from relationship to relationship.” (30:15-30:24 | Dr. Kris)
• “People need to date on their level. And if you know you're not happy, you're not in a good place financially, mentally, spiritually, career wise, whatever. Just work on yourself before you bring other people into your mess.” (52:17-52:29 | Dr. Kris)
• “When something works for one person, it doesn't necessarily work for the next person. So you can't come with these cookie cutter ideas and think that they're going to work on every person. You have to take the time to learn the person.” (54:44-54:56 | Dr. Kris)
• “If we take the stigma out of singlehood, I think it could prevent a lot of people from being in toxic relationships, just for the sake of being in a relationship.” (58:20-58:30 | Dr. Kris)
Links
Connect with Dr Kris Marsh:
Website: https://drkrismarsh.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkrismarsh/
Shop Books: https://drkrismarsh.com/books
Connect with LaToya Franklyn, Esq.:
Website: https://www.latoyafranklyn.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatoya/
Buy Book: https://www.latoyafranklyn.com/collegebook/p/collegeasreality
Connect with Dr Darryl Jaye:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darryljaye1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/darryljaye
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darryl.jaye
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Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
“People have tried to put critical race theory above equity. And to say any word that has any sort of association with a diversity, equity, inclusion theme, that is critical race theory. And it's a bad thing and your kids are being indoctrinated. Your kids are being taught to hate America. And so it does make it challenging,” explains Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. Dr. Eakins is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. He has over 11 years of experience working in education and uses his background and lived experience to help other educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. Today, he talks with host D-Rich about how educators can build awareness and practical solutions to racism in schools.
Students of color are represented higher in special education classes and disciplined harsher than their white counterparts. White teachers who do not have a lot of experience with teaching Black and Brown children tend to struggle to relate or to know what to do to make these students more comfortable in school. This is especially true in rural communities and in states like Idaho, where Dr. Eakins resides, that are putting restrictions on what educators can teach their students and what books they can assign in the classroom. It is important for educators to check their biases and recognize the unique challenges that students of color face, so that they can teach content that is relevant and relatable to them.
Educators should take extra time to ensure that they are fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students regardless of what demographics they are. There is no quick and easy bullet point style solution, but Dr. Eakins has created a framework in his book that can be beneficial for educators to follow. In a time when education related to race and equity are being challenged by law, it is more important than ever to ensure that students of color have the support they need.
Quotes
• “Whoever's in your classroom, whatever demographics they are, what community they serve, especially in our black communities, we need to make sure that the content that we're providing is relevant and relatable to them.” (11:29-11:40 | Dr. Eakins)
• “White teachers will reach out to me and say, ‘Sheldon, I need a list of strategies in order to reach my Black and Brown kids in my classroom. I don't know how to relate.” (28:22-28:32 | Dr. Eakins)
• “The reality is a lot of our teachers aren't comfortable with talking about race.” (36:38-36:41 | Dr. Eakins)
• “People have tried to put critical race theory above equity. And to say any word that has any sort of association with a diversity, equity, inclusion theme, that is critical race theory. And it's considered a bad thing and your kids are being indoctrinated. Your kids are being taught to hate America. And so it does make it challenging.” (39:35-39:52 | Dr. Eakins)
Links
Connect with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D.:
Website :https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/
Podcast : https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/podcast
Book Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Equity-Becoming-Advocate-Students/dp/111984097X
K-12 Youth Episodes by Southern Soul Livestream:
https://www.southernsoulthursdays.com/category/k-12-youth/
20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities to Do with Your Team: https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/dei-activities-playbook
Dr. Eakins is passionate about helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He specializes in assisting educators in thinking through lesson plans and activities that consider their students' cultural identities. Dr. Eakins earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education.
Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education.
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Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
“When I talk about family history, I tell people to look at the people in their family. See what it is that bothers them. Why is that important? You contain somewhere between 40 to 70% of the genetic material of each of your parents. And it'll be in a different mixture based on the way the good Lord wanted it to come out. But if both of your parents have high blood pressure, and both of your parents have high cholesterol, and both of your parents have had strokes at an early age, and you do the same things that they did, such as eat lots of cholesterol, fried foods, smoke cigarettes, you're probably going to have a stroke as well,” explains Dr. David Chatman. Dr. David Chatman is currently the Medical Director of Focused Claims Review in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Optum Health Care following a successful career as vascular surgeon. He talks with host D-Rich about the importance of communicating and understanding your family medical history. They are joined by Dr. Allison Matthews, Executive Director and Research Fellow in Faith and Health, to discuss the stigma surrounding HIV in the Black community.
Historically, the Black community and Black churches have not been very accepting of the LGBTQ community and as such there is a large stigma surrounding HIV. People prefer to act like HIV does not exist and to stay silent. This leads to HIV-positive Black and Brown individuals being uncomfortable with seeking care or even just speaking with their families about their experiences. Talking about HIV status is not the only medical issue that the Black community struggles with. Many adults prefer not to talk about any of their health concerns or medical history with others, even their own children. It is vital that we normalize having these discussions in an understanding and compassionate way because knowing your family medical history could be the difference between life and death in many cases.
It can be difficult to have conversations about medical concerns. Many people delay going to the doctor because they would rather not know something is wrong. By working to remove the stigma surrounding medical conditions, we can make it easier for people to choose to seek out care.
Quotes
• “Nationally we don't really have a lot of faith based initiatives around HIV, because of the stigma. A lot of people don't agree with homosexuality in the Black community and in Black churches in particular. Unfortunately, churches have been one of the main sources of stigma around HIV. We were founded in 2021 to coordinate efforts to put money into faith based organizations that are committed to addressing HIV stigma in a responsible and compassionate way.” (5:21-6:02 | Dr. Allison)
• “The common thread through faith communities and our families is silence. I think a big reason why HIV has so much stigma is because we like to sweep things under the rug and act like things never happen. But our silence is what's killing us.” (18:44-19:08 | Dr. Allison)
• “The thing that I like to share with the community and people who tend to be in what I call pockets of ignorance is information that's readily available to people who are in higher socioeconomic status, etc. And I like to say that these are situations that we need to talk to each other about. We need to educate each other about in order to fill these gaps.” (37:05-37:39 | Dr. David)
• “When I talk about family history, I tell people, look at the people in your family. See what it is that bothers them. Why is that important? You contain somewhere between 40 to 70% of the genetic material of each of your parents. And it'll be in a different mixture based on the way the good Lord wanted it to come out. But if both of your parents have high blood pressure, and both of your parents have high cholesterol, and both of your parents have had strokes at an early age, and you do the same things that they did, such as eat lots of cholesterol, fried foods, smoke cigarettes, you're probably going to have a stroke as well.” (43:16-43:59 | Dr. David)
Links
Community Health Activation - Enabling Preventative and Restorative Health with Dr. Allison Mathews
Connect with Dr. Allison Mathews:
Website: https://drallisonmathews.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmathews/
Dr. Allison Mathews serves as Executive Director and Research Fellow in Faith and Health. She specializes in integrating technology, social marketing, community engagement, and social science to examine the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, and religiosity on HIV-related stigma and to innovate clinical research engagement and access to health care for underserved populations. Dr. Mathews has been invited to speak about HIV and COVID-19 on national and international platforms, including TEDxCaryWomen. Dr. Mathews is the founder of Community Expert Solutions (CES). CES innovates community engagement for clinical trial research and public health campaigns using qualitative research, social marketing, technology, and crowdsourcing expertise. CES aims to build our clients' capacity to serve their communities more effectively while promoting health equity.
Normalizing Family Medical History and Understanding - Enabling Preventative and Restorative Health via Community Activation with Dr. David Chatman
Connect with Dr. David Chatman:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chatman-md-facs-b4263535/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMCQuePsiPhi
Dr. Chatman graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1985, then completed medical school at the James Quillen College of Medicine. His General Surgery and Vascular Surgery training were accomplished at Howard University and the Ochsner Clinic, respectively. He practiced General Vascular Surgery in Murfreesboro, TN, for 26 years. He has held many leadership positions in his healthcare community, on the Vanderbilt University Alumni Board, and in the Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and recently retired from his practice of Vascular Surgery to accept a position at Optum Health Care as a Medical Director of Focused Claims Review in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. He also recently began an MBA program at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management.
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Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
“When I think about the impact that I can make in the community, there are very few things that have impacted me more than a little Black girl coming up to my counter and saying, ‘She's the owner? Mommy, Daddy, I want to own a business one day!’, That is what I do it for. It shows that representation is possible,” shares Brittany Willis, MBA. Brittany is an accomplished franchise entrepreneur and franchise owner of PJ’s Coffee in Dallas, TX with over a decade of business development experience. In the first half of today’s episode host D-Rich talks with Brittany Willis about franchising and the importance of being a Black entrepreneur in your community. Next, they are joined by Dr. Beverly A. Browning, known as The Grant Doctor, to talk about how to get started in grant writing. Dr. Beverly has authored 47 grant writing applications, including 7 editions of Grant Writing For Dummies and she has used her expertise to help clients win over 750 million dollars in grant awards.
It is so important to invest in yourself. If you have been considering starting a business whether that be something entirely new or buying into a franchise, don’t wait. In terms of franchising, be very thorough with your research and very particular about what industry you choose to go into. Brittany explains that even though she opened her franchise location right when Covid hit, she knew she could still be successful because the coffee industry is resilient and there was a need for a coffee shop in the location she chose. When it comes to needing money for your business, looking into grants could be the leg up you need. Be sure to consider your network and reach out to anyone you think could be interested in investing in your company.
Dr. Beverly did not have experience in grant writing when she was told to try to get a grant to help keep the suicide hotline open at her nonprofit. However, with a lot of determination and the courage to ask for help, she was able to succeed and go on to make grant writing a more accessible process for all.
It has been historically difficult for the Black community to create generational wealth. One way to not only create lasting wealth, but also impact local legislation is to become a small business owner. Being a Black business owner, especially a Black woman business owner, provides much needed representation and visibility within the community. Join Brittany Willis, Dr. Beverly A. Browning, and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about how to get started in grant writing and franchising.
Quotes
• “People are told to invest all the time, invest in yourself as well.” (8:41-8:45 | Brittany)
• “For anyone considering franchising, the industry matters. I think even outside of franchising, with a wave of macro events, inflation, recession, pandemics, the list goes on, there are going to be industries that succeed and those that don't. And one of the reasons I chose coffee was because of how resilient it was.” (17:03-17:23 | Brittany)
• “As a business person, especially as a business woman, and especially as a black business woman, you are going to have to be assertive and stand up for yourself.” (20:20-20:28 | Brittany)
• “My biggest advice is, you don't have to like it, you don't really have to know it. You should get to know the industry, but a business opportunity is a business opportunity.” (27:41-27:49 | Brittany)
• “Understand how much money you're going to be making. Just because the business is generating revenue and it's open does not mean that it's making enough profit for you to either quit your job or maybe to stop ingesting capital into it.” (28:53-29:04 | Brittany)
• “Lesson two: if you don't ask, you don't get.” (57:20-57:24 | Dr. Bev)
• “The trends that I see in the nonprofit community are more and more people are realizing after coming through COVID, even though now we have other things hitting us, that this is a time to realize their dream before their life is snuffed out by some next random, unknown, unreliable source, virus, or pandemic. Don't wait forever.” (1:03:09-1:03:31 | Dr. Bev)
Links
Understanding & Getting Started in Franchising
Connect with Brittany Willis, MBA, Franchise Entrepreneur:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanywillismba/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_brittanywillis/
Website: https://www.eight28enterprises.com/
Podcast: https://ebonypodcastnetwork.com/protege-to-pro/
Book Brittany: https://www.eight28enterprises.com/book-brittany
Getting Started in Franchising and Nonprofit Grant Writing
Connect with Dr. Beverly A. Browning, The Grant Doctor:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevbrowning/
Website: https://bevbrowning.com/
Grant Writing Suite Course: https://www.ed2go.com/courses/business/operations/ilc/how-to-write-a-grant
Grant Writing for Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Dummies-Business-Personal-Finance/dp/1119868076
Nonprofit Kit For Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/Nonprofit-Kit-Dummies-Beverly-Browning/dp/1119835720/
About Southern Soul Thursdays - @SoulThursdays
Witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting, Southern Soul Livestream - Podshow is the program that you’ll invite friends over to watch every week, where you’ll learn about fascinating speakers and get to share in exciting experiences. Tune in each Thursday at 8 pm eastern at SoulThursdays.com to connect with guests from across the generations and to laugh with our "cast of characters," hosts who are as charming as they are talented!
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