Changing The Narrative Podcast
The purpose of this podcast is to change the narrative and perception about being a black man in America. The media and our society in America has portrayed black men as persons to be feared, thugs, rappers, just athletes, deadbeat fathers, cheaters, and much more negative adjectives. However, there are many more black men who are good husbands, leaders, fathers, coaches, mentors, business owners, brothers, sons, and so much more. In each episode, you will be introduced to a black man who is changing the narrative in their community. Our goal is to celebrate these men who are truly making a positive impact in their everyday lives.
Episodes
24 episodes
Thomas Jackson – EP. 24 – President & Co-Founder of PAR365
Thomas Jackson has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has a career background in research and development in the food industry. Previous to opening PAR3565 LLC, with his wife and co-founder Mercedes,...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:19
Todd Western III - EP. 23 - Black Farmer & Senior Donor Advisor
Todd Western III servers as the Senior Donor Advisor for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Todd's family owns one of the last 10 black farms in the state of Iowa, with over 150+ years of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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26:56
Marvis Kilgore - EP. 22 - Educator & Program Director
Marvis Kilgore is affectionately known as a Champion of Black Male Educators and Visionary Leader, born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Marvis Kilgore is a passionate advocate for diversity in education and a driving force behind the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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26:09
Kentale Morris Sr. EP. 21 - Dir. of Commercial Sales & President of 100 Black Men Twin Cities
Kentalé Morris Sr. resides in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, 4 children and is a two-time University of MN graduate, earning his BS in Agricultural and Food Business Management & Master of Business Administration degrees. Kentalé has nearly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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23:46
Tionne Reese - EP. 20 - Sales Professional in the Car Business
Tionne Reese is a husband, father, and sales professional in the car business. Tionne has had the opportunity to work alongside his uncle and two cousins to purchase a car dealership in Bourbonnais, IL. Tionne talks about some of the sacrifices...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:29
Clifton Lovaloy - EP. 19 - Graduate Student & Aspiring Architect
In this episode, we talk with Clifton Lovaloy who is a devoted husband, father and graduate student. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with two bachelor's degrees, he continues his educational and professional journey in pursuit...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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22:06
Josh Cobb - EP. 18 - 2X Regional Emmy Winning Producer & Writer
Josh Cobb is a multi-time Upper Midwest Emmy-award winning multi-disciplinary producer and writer with a demonstrated history in news and creative storytelling. Cobb blends his detail oriented lens into celebrating and amplifying often overlook...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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31:06
Michael D. Watson II - EP. 17 - Wealth Management Advisor
Michael Watson, born in Ypsilanti, MI, is a proud graduate of Grambling State University. He began his financial role as a personal banker with one of the world's leading financial institutions. Along the way, Michael enhanced his relationship-...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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24:23
Chris V. Rey, J.D. - EP. 16 - College President & Int'l President PhiBetaSigma Fraternity
In this episode, we talk with Chris V. Rey, J.D., who is the International President for the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College. Barber-Scotia College is the second oldest historically black college ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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34:32
Milton Dodd - EP. 15 - New Business, Health & Benefits Sales Director
Milton has 20+ years of experience in strategic B2B sales and client acquisition, He helps clients develop and implement innovative health and benefit plans that align with their business objectives and maximize their ROI.Milton’s core c...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:03
Sam Jasper EP. 14 - Aerospace Flight Systems Engineer at NASA
Samuel Jasper is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and currently holds the position of Materials Engineer at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) George C Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He obtained a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:32
Xavier Reed - Ep. 13 - Middle School Principal
Xavier Reed is a husband, father, mentor, role model, and Principal of Wayzata Central Middle School, located in Wayzata, MN and serves almost 1600 students from the community. In addition to his work as an administrator, Xavier gives back to h...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:24
Larry Walker Ep. 12 - Sales Representative
Larry Walker is a Sales Representative at Andersen Corporation, where he is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing accounts in the residential window and door market. Walker has over 8 years of Andersen sales and servi...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:48
Galvin Billups - EP. 11 - Executive Director in City Government
Galvin Billups is a husband, father, volunteer and community leader. He brings extensive executive expertise to the realms of youth and family services, workforce development, and affordable housing within Birmingham, AL. Committed to the bette...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:32
Thomas E. McKinney II - EP. 10 - President of TYTUS Grills
In this episode, we interview Thomas E. McKinney II, a professional in the outdoor cooking industry. Thomas is the President of TYTUS Grills, LLC, where he is responsible for leading the sales and strategy efforts (
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:37
Joshua Warren - EP. 9 - Development Manager
Joshua Warren is a husband, father, mentor, coach, and Development Manager for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). In his role, Joshua is responsible to build strategic partnerships with individuals and organizations to further the missi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:55
Kheph Rahku - EP. 8 - Colleg Professor, Investor, & Entrepreneur
Kheph Rahku is a husband, father, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and Assistant Professor of Marketing and Digital Communications at North Central University, located in downtown Minneapolis. Kheph spends most of his time focusing on ways to ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:49
Dr. Brandon Spradley - EP. 7 - Pastor & Assistant VP of Academic Affairs
Dr. Brandon Spradley is a husband, father, Pastor at New Life Restoration Church, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the School of Sports Business at United States Sports Academy. Brandon was recently named to the 2024 cla...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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21:29
Tim Harris - EP. 6 - Mortgage Banker
Tim Harris Jr. is an experienced Mortgage Banker for FirstBank Mortgage, located in Birmingham, AL. Some of his skills include, negotiation, sales, FHA, VA, USDA, conventional loans, business relationship management, and community lending (CR...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:03
Nate Carter - EP. 5 - Author, Entrepreneur, & Creative Brand Strategist
Nate Carter runs a couple of organizations in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area centered around reducing gun violence and restorative justice. In his daily work, Nate gets to combine his love for tech and data to support black led nonprofit...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:55
Adrian Davis - EP. 4 - Corporate Trainer & Founder of Momemtum University
In this episode, we introduce you to Adrian Davis, who is a corporate leadership and career trainer, speaker, and coach who believes everyone can be happy in their place of work, and that starts with developing good leadership. This belief has ...
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Episode 4
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31:31
Reggie Torbor - EP. 3 - Superbowl Champion & President of Pylon Building Group
In this episode, we get to talk with Reggie Torbor, the President of Pylon Building Group, a full-service commercial general contractor located in Birmingham, AL. Reggie is also a husband, father, son, brother, mentor, and an eight year NFL vet...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:20
Carl Anthony Floyd Jr. - EP 2 - English as a Second Language HS Teacher & PhD Student
In this Episode, we interview Carl Anthony Floyd Fr. who is making an impact in the Birmingham, AL and surrounding area. Carl is a husband, father, high school teacher, coach, fluent in Spanish, and a PhD student. Carl teaches English as a Seco...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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40:35
The Purpose of This Podcast - EP. 1 - Dr. Gabriel Warren & Karl Benson
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Warren and Karl Benson, co-hosts of the Changing the Narrative Podcast, talk about why they started the podcast and what they are hoping to accomplish with this work. Listen, download, subscribe, and share this podc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:36