Black Men Speak Podcast

Keith Dent
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Biweekly

It's a podcast that highlights ordinary Black Men doing extraordinary things.

  1. 7h ago

    Ep. 108 Brotherhood, War and Liberation! A conversations with Steven A. Holmes

    What does courage look like when the world refuses to see your humanity? In this powerful episode, Steven A. Holmes discusses Black masculinity, family, race, love, and liberation through the lens of World War II and his gripping novel Black Messiahs

    1h 3m
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    Introducing Coral Santoro: The #1 Reason Most People Never Reach Their Goals (Use THIS 1% Rule to Keep Making Progress When Motivation Disappears) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Many of us feel pressured to keep up with timelines, expectations, and the highlight reels we see online, but this conversation offers a different perspective. Coral Santoro shares how success is less about reaching a destination and more about who you become through resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating failure and uncertainty to building meaningful relationships and staying true to your vision, she reminds us that there is no universal timeline for achievement. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, courage, and the importance of continuing to build your life, even when progress is quiet, slow, and unseen. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Stop Comparing Your Timeline to Others How to Keep Going When It Stops Being Exciting How to Turn Failure Into Useful Data How to Stay Patient While Chasing Big Goals How to Find Success in the Boring Work How to Surround Yourself With Supportive People How to Communicate Better in Relationships and Business How to Keep Building Even When No One Believes in You Every challenge, setback, and uncertain moment is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building. The life you want is not created in a single breakthrough, it’s built through the small, consistent choices you make every day. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Why You’re Not Falling Behind 03:25 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 08:35 The 3 Traits That Drive Success 13:19 The Secret to Staying Patient 16:50 Focus on Your Own Path 26:37 Building the Right Circle Around You 29:32 Finding Beauty in Life’s Quiet Moments 36:59 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Success 42:41 Hearing More, Listening Less 45:22 This or That: Entrepreneurial Mindsets 50:59 How to Grow a Social Media Following 54:41 The Power of Choosing the Right Partner 01:03:36 Why Great Communication Changes Everything  01:07:57 Coral on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro  X | https://x.com/coralsantoroo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. May 11

    Ep. 107 Black Men Are Missing This 15 Minutes—And It's Costing Us

    In this powerful episode of Black Men Speak, we sit down with Aaron Johnson, founder of The Chronically Undertouched Project, to unpack a silent crisis affecting Black men—the lack of safe, intentional human touch. Drawing from his viral TED Talk and documentary Dark and Tender, Aaron shares how years without platonic connection can lead to isolation, depression, and emotional disconnection, and why something as simple as a hug can be life-changing. Together, we explore how cultural conditioning, trauma, and systemic oppression have shaped the way Black men experience touch—and how reclaiming connection through listening, presence, and brotherhood can become a pathway to healing. This conversation challenges everything we've been taught about masculinity and asks a bold question:  What would change if Black men got just 15 minutes of real connection each day?

    1h 17m

  4. Apr 15

    Ep. 106 From Hustle to Legacy: Shifting from Short-Term Grind to Long-Term Wealth

    Too many of us are grinding… but not building. On this Pinnacle of Color episode of Black Men Speak, we're talking about the shift from hustle to legacy — what it really takes to move from short-term money to long-term wealth. We sit down with Joe Coleman and Vernon Garret, founders of C&G Luxury Candles in Richmond, Virginia — breaking down how a vision becomes a brand, and how a brand becomes something that lasts. If you're tired of the grind and ready to build something meaningful… this episode is for you.

    1h 10m

  5. Apr 8

    Ep. 105 Raised Without a Village: Biracial Black Men, Identity and Isolation in the Pacific Northwest

    In this episode of Black Men Speak, we explore the lived experiences of biracial Black men raised in environments where Black culture, community, and mentorship were limited—or completely absent. From identity confusion to delayed self-discovery, we unpack how isolation impacts confidence, masculinity, and belonging. Dr. Corey Clay is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist based in West Seattle and founder of Puget I/O, an independent consulting practice that blends organizational development with diversity, equity, and inclusion to help organizations build more inclusive, effective, and resilient workplaces. With a career spanning Houston, Portland, Seattle, and London, he brings a global perspective to his work and has been committed since 2006 to mentoring young men and fostering meaningful cross-community relationships. He previously served as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Washington, where he led equity-focused initiatives before relocating to London, and after returning to the Pacific Northwest in February, he continues expanding his consulting and mentorship efforts. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Clay integrates leadership, service, and discipline into both his professional practice and community impact.

    53 min

  6. Mar 27

    Ep. 104 The Broken King - When Power Meets Pain

    In this episode, we sit down with Michael Thomas, the acclaimed novelist behind Man Gone Down and winner of the International Dublin Literary Award, to discuss his powerful memoir The Broken King. In a raw and deeply personal conversation, Thomas reflects on fatherhood without the polish often found in parenting narratives, confronting the trauma, racism, and family history that shaped his upbringing in 1970s Boston and resurfaced as he tried to become a different kind of father to his own sons. Drawing inspiration from a line in Little Gidding, The Broken King explores the lives of the men who shaped him—his absent father, his estranged brother, his children, and ultimately himself—while reckoning with generational trauma, artistic struggle, and the difficult journey toward healing and self-understanding. Michael Thomas is the author of the national bestseller Man Gone Down, winner of the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and a New York Times Top Ten Novel of the Year. His writing has appeared in A Public Space, the New Yorker, the New York Times, and in Ben George's anthology The Book of Dads. He is a professor of English at Hunter College. He lives in Brooklyn.

    1h 14m

  7. Mar 5

    Ep. 103 Do Black Men Have To Be Twice As Polished? - The Unspoken Rules of Power and Presentation

    With a recent tik-tok video about Black Men's appearance at a Ruth Chris Steakhouse going viral, it would be a perfect time to talk about Black Male etiquette. In a world where perception can open doors—or quietly close them—Black men often find themselves navigating an unspoken standard: be excellent, but also be exceptional. Be confident, but not intimidating. Be authentic, but not "too much." So the question becomes: Are we required to be twice as polished just to receive half the opportunity? We will discuss this important topic with James B Wingo, author of "The Manners Playbook: Essential Lessons for African-American Boys on Confidence, Self-Awareness and Etiquette". You can purchase The Manners Playbook: Essential Lessons for Young African-American Boys on Self-Awareness, Confidence and Etiquette here or email him at wingojam@sbcglobal.net for an autographed copy.

    56 min

  8. Feb 16

    Ep. 102 Grief Without A Roadmap_ When Strength is Expected But Support is Absent

    In this episode of Black Men Speak, we sit with Ryan K Brown Jr., who confronted loss head-on—and discovered how unprepared our systems are to care for grieving families once the hospital lights dim. What began as a medical crisis exposed deeper emotional and systemic gaps, where strength was assumed, silence followed, and support was scarce. Through his grief, Ryan Brown Co-Founded The Andreas Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and compassionate support for families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Ryan's work is deeply shaped by personal experience. After the loss of his son, Andreas Darius Brown, Ryan confronted firsthand the emotional, medical, and systemic gaps that too often leave grieving families unsupported. What began as a journey through profound grief became a commitment to transform pain into purpose—ensuring that families navigating loss are met with understanding, resources, and meaningful change rather than silence. Today's conversation is about fatherhood, grief, and the quiet burden Black men are often expected to carry alone. We talk about what happens after the doctors leave, how grief shows up in the body and mind, and why compassion can't end at discharge. This isn't about performing resilience. It's about telling the truth, naming the gaps, and creating space for Black men to be seen, supported, and heard.

    54 min
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