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
20 episodes since 2024
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...
September 09, 2024
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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...
August 26, 2024
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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...
August 11, 2024
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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-...
July 29, 2024
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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 ...
July 15, 2024
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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...
June 30, 2024
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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 ...
June 17, 2024
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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...
June 02, 2024
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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...
May 20, 2024
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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...
May 05, 2024
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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 (
April 21, 2024
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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...
April 07, 2024
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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...
March 24, 2024
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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...
March 10, 2024
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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...
February 25, 2024
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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...
February 11, 2024
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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 ...
January 29, 2024
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Season 1
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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...
January 06, 2024
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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...
January 06, 2024
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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...
January 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:36