TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

TonyTidbit ™
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About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Tony Franklin has over three decades of corporate experience and provides transformative insights into diversity and inclusion, making each episode a journey of learning and empowerment. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addressing barriers, and delving into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform uniting diverse voices and making a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

  1. 3d ago

    Progressive Parents, Invisible Kids?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/progressive-parents-invisible-kids- Episode Video Link: Can parents act on their progressive beliefs while overlooking what their own children need? Grace Fooden-Correy reflects on Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay about her daughter’s education and connects it to her own childhood navigating a predominantly white private school and a Black public school. In this episode of A Mixed Executive Perspective, Grace explores mixed identity, race, class, school choice, and the emotional cost of appearing to be fine while feeling unheard. She challenges parents and allies to examine whether their actions match their ideals and whether children have a voice in decisions that shape their belonging. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to A Mixed Executive Perspective 01:00 School choice and progressive parenting 03:00 The conversation Grace never had 05:00 Mixed identity and progressive hypocrisy 06:00 Are we actually listening? 🔗 ResourcesFollow A Mixed Executive Perspective, part of the award-winning A Black Executive Perspective platform. Share this episode with someone raising mixed children or navigating life between cultures. Until next time, remember, you belong. 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  2. 4d ago

    Black Men Vote. Why Aren’t Politicians Listening?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/black-men-vote-why-arent-politicians-listening- Episode Video Link: Black men can influence election outcomes. Mike Bland wants candidates to understand that earning their votes means listening to their priorities and delivering results. In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Franklin speaks with the executive director of Black Men Vote about voter engagement, community organizing, and the issues campaigns too often overlook. They discuss Mike’s journey into politics, the power of a single vote, Malcolm X’s call for political maturity, and practical ways listeners can get involved. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Black Men Vote represents Black men 06:00 Why Black male voters matter 09:00 Mike’s path into politics 15:00 Serving the whole person 22:00 Campaigns and community leadership 32:00 Winning by one vote 36:00 The myth of disengagement 45:00 What candidates need to hear 52:00 Turning votes into results 1:04:00 Malcolm X on political power 1:09:00 Mike’s call to organize 1:13:00 Opportunity beyond Election Day 1:17:00 Tony’s Tidbit and closing 🔗 ResourcesVisit https://blackmenvote.org to learn more about Mike’s work. 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  3. Sep 23

    Blackfishing: They Want the Look, Not the Black Experience

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/blackfishing-they-want-the-look-not-the-black-experience- Episode Video Link: When does cultural appreciation cross the line into blackfishing? Grace Fooden-Correy explores how white influencers can profit from Black hairstyles, features, and beauty standards without experiencing the discrimination attached to Blackness. She also examines the unintended consequence of the backlash: real mixed women being questioned, accused, and forced to defend their identities. This direct conversation addresses blackfishing, mixed identity, colorism, cultural appropriation, beauty bias, and the psychological toll of watching your identity become someone else’s costume. The message is simple: mixed women do not owe anyone proof of who they are. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to A Mixed Executive Perspective 00:44 When Mixed Women Are Told They Are Not Black 01:20 What Is Blackfishing? 02:37 Profiting From Black Features 03:39 Colorism and Proximity to Whiteness 05:31 When Real Mixed Women Become Suspects 06:21 You Do Not Owe Anyone Proof 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  4. Sep 22

    How Not to Get Killed by the Police

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/How Not to Get Killed by the Police Episode Video Link: Former FBI agent, federal prosecutor, and Dedication to Community founder M. Quentin “Q” Williams joins Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed II for an unfiltered conversation about race, policing, justice, and survival. Q shares how growing up biracial and in poverty shaped his commitment to justice, why relationships were critical to his success, and how he moved from the FBI into leadership positions with the NFL and NBA. He also recounts being arrested while serving as an FBI agent because he fit a description. Drawing from his book, A Survival Guide: How Not to Get Killed by the Police, Q explains what drivers should do during a traffic stop and what police officers must do to build trust, acknowledge trauma, and serve communities better. This conversation refuses to place all the responsibility on one side. Civilians deserve dignity and accountability. Officers deserve to return safely to their families. The ultimate objective is simple: everyone gets home safely. Learn more about Dedication to Community and purchase Q’s book at https://dedicationtocommunity.org. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Arrested While Serving as an FBI Agent 01:00 Meet M. Quentin “Q” Williams 06:38 Growing Up Biracial and in Poverty 19:35 Hidden Because of His Race 25:35 From Yonkers to the FBI 35:35 The Mission Behind Dedication to Community 43:25 Racial Profiling and the Book That Followed 51:05 Tony’s Traumatic Police Encounter 59:30 What to Do During a Traffic Stop 01:06:25 Relationships, Justice, and Getting Home Safely #BlackExecutivePerspective #TrafficStopSafety #PoliceAccountability 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  5. Sep 18

    Is Social Media Killing American Culture?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/is-social-media-killing-american-culture- Episode Video Link: Has American culture evolved, or is it slowly unraveling? In Part Two of America on Trial, Tony Tidbit, Chris P. Reed, and MOB put American culture on the witness stand. They examine how social media, music, television, news, and online celebrities influence our children, relationships, values, and behavior. The discussion asks whether social media builds community or exploits our need for validation. The panel also tackles parental responsibility, explicit entertainment, online conflict, declining trust in journalism, manufactured fame, and the difference between genuine friendship and digital popularity. Is technology advancing society, or simply giving our worst instincts a larger platform? ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to BEP Live 03:55 America on Trial continues 06:00 Culture takes the stand 09:00 Music and cultural influence 16:00 The parental advisory effect 22:15 Art versus real life 27:10 Social media and connection 32:15 Online conflict gets real 40:00 The collapse of media trust 47:20 Evolution or degradation? 50:00 Influencers and manufactured fame 53:35 Social media’s positive side 55:15 The American family is next 57:05 The LESS call to action 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  6. Sep 16

    Belonging Shouldn’t Cost You a Parent

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/belonging-shouldnt-cost-you-a-parent- Episode Video Link: When people tell someone of mixed heritage to “pick a side,” what are they really asking that person to give up? Grace Fooden-Correy explores the emotional cost of having other people define your racial identity. Inspired by a young biracial woman who was told she was Black, not mixed, Grace examines how these labels can erase the love, culture, and influence of one parent. This episode challenges the belief that mixed people must reject part of themselves to be accepted. Your identity is yours to define, and genuine belonging should never require you to disown your family or your story. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to A Mixed Executive Perspective 00:39 When Others Define Your Identity 01:42 The Parent People Choose to Erase 03:11 The Price of Picking a Side 04:18 Belonging Without Disowning Your Story 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  7. Sep 15

    The NFL Wasn’t Built for Her

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The NFL Wasn’t Built for Her Episode Video Link: Dr. Jen Welter entered a world that was never designed to include her and became the first woman to coach in the NFL. Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with the professional football pioneer, psychologist, author, and founder of Gridiron Girls for an honest conversation about rejection, resilience, gender barriers, sponsorship, vulnerability, and the pressure of being first. Dr. Welter explains why breaking barriers requires more than individual determination. It also requires people willing to unlock doors, challenge harmful behavior, and stand beside those entering unfamiliar spaces. She also shares how a toxic relationship changed her understanding of strength, why mental resilience matters more than pretending to be fearless, and how football can teach girls that their bodies, voices, and differences are valuable. This is a powerful conversation about playing big, leading authentically, and refusing to let another person’s limited imagination determine the boundaries of your life. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Breaking Football’s Gender Barrier 01:10 Meet Dr. Jen Welter 07:18 Choosing to Play Big 17:15 Entering Football’s Final Frontier 34:35 Breaking Into a Room Built for Men 48:25 The Pressure of Being First 57:10 Empowering Girls Through Football 64:15 Vulnerability, Strength, and Resilience 70:35 Play Big and Gridiron Girls 76:20 Tony’s Tidbit and the LESS Pledge 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

  8. Sep 11

    America on Trial: Guilty of Broken Promises?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/america-on-trial-guilty-of-broken-promises- Episode Video Link: Is America living up to its promises, or is the American Dream collapsing under the weight of inequality, division, debt, and corporate greed? Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed put America on trial and invite the BEP Live audience to present the charges. The conversation examines political division, unaffordable healthcare, education debt, immigration, misinformation, declining values, and the undefined promise to “Make America Great Again.” This is not an anti-American conversation. It is an honest examination of whether the country still reflects the freedom, opportunity, equality, and shared humanity it claims to represent. Listen and decide: Is America guilty of breaking its promises, and what would you charge it with? ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to BEP Live 01:01 Is America Still the Greatest? 03:05 America on Trial 07:41 The Erosion of American Values 18:05 Facts Versus Lived Experience 22:03 The Charges Against America 31:16 Healthcare and Corporate Greed 41:39 What Does “Great Again” Mean? 50:38 Loving America While Demanding Better 53:02 Remembering America After 9/11 56:14 Accountability and the Path Forward 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com .

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About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Tony Franklin has over three decades of corporate experience and provides transformative insights into diversity and inclusion, making each episode a journey of learning and empowerment. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addressing barriers, and delving into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform uniting diverse voices and making a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

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  • Creator
    TonyTidbit ™
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com
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    TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective