The Quiet Truth

Martin & Enitan
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The Quiet Truth is where business, culture, and identity collide. Hosted by two Black entrepreneurs who’ve built brands and companies from the ground up, this podcast goes beyond the highlight reels to unpack the real stories behind success. From boardrooms to fatherhood, from culture-shaping moves to hard-won lessons, we bring you the conversations no one else is having. Honest. Bold. Unfiltered. The Quiet Truth is the playbook for building brands—and building yourself.

Episodes

  1. 11/05/2025

    How to Launch a Podcast from Scratch: The Quiet Truth About Our Process

    Send us a text In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola pull back the curtain on how they built The Quiet Truth podcast — no big team, no gatekeeping, just real transparency. From booking a studio and setting up the right gear to editing, color grading, and using AI tools like ChatGPT, Opus Clips, and Buzzsprout — they reveal every step of their process. If you’ve ever wondered how to launch your own podcast or level up your content game using AI and minimal resources, this episode is your playbook. 👉 Topics covered: Choosing the right podcast studio and setup Editing workflows with Premiere Pro and Final Cut ProUsing ChatGPT and Opus Clips for speed and creativityFinding your niche and building authentic contentThe power of consistency and cultural storytelling💡 The inevitability of consistency is success. Subscribe, share, and drop your questions below — we’ll cover YouTube strategy in Part 2. 📺 Watch the full episode: [link] 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: [link] 🌐 More at: https://quiettruthpodcast.com Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    38 min
  2. The Quiet Truth about Power, Partnership & The Gender Divide

    10/29/2025

    The Quiet Truth about Power, Partnership & The Gender Divide

    Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of The Quiet Truth, hosts Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan O. Bereola II sit down with Tamara Spinner—executive, entrepreneur, and wife to Martin—to explore the complex intersections of gender, power, and partnership. Tamara opens up about her experiences navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color, balancing leadership with marriage, and redefining what equality looks like both at home and in the boardroom. Together, they dive deep into conversations on unconscious bias, the evolution of feminism, communication between men and women, and what true respect in partnership really means. From navigating love and leadership to confronting societal double standards, this episode is an honest, humorous, and deeply insightful look at the modern dynamics between men and women in power. 👉 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with cultural architects, creatives, and thought leaders. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #TheQuietTruth #Podcast #TamaraSpinner #MartinEkechukwu #EnitanBereola #WomenInLeadership #Relationships #Equality #Culture #BlackExcellence #PowerDynamics #LoveAndBusiness #GenderConversations #Communication #PartnershipGoals Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    40 min
  3. The Quiet Truth: The Truth About the Business of Music

    10/22/2025

    The Quiet Truth: The Truth About the Business of Music

    Send us a text In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Grammy-nominated artist Ro James to unpack the truth behind the business of music. From broken promises to lessons in ownership and authenticity, Ro opens up about what it really takes to survive—and evolve—in an industry that can easily swallow your art for profit. Hosts Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola II dive deep into: The biggest lies artists are told about successHow to protect your artistry while building a brandThe tension between creativity, commerce, and authenticityRebuilding trust, rediscovering purpose, and healing through the workWhy endurance and integrity still matter in an algorithm-driven worldThis is a masterclass in navigating the business without losing your soul. Tune in for honesty, laughter, and the quiet truths that every creative needs to hear. 🎧 The Quiet Truth — hosted by Enitan Bereola II and Martin Ekechukwu — brings together cultural architects and creators to reveal the real stories behind success, purpose, and creative legacy. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    1h 5m
  4. The Quiet Truth: The Only One in the Room

    10/08/2025

    The Quiet Truth: The Only One in the Room

    Send us a text What does it really feel like to be the only one in the room? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola sit down with marketing veteran and cultural leader Vince Hudson—a man who’s occupied some of the highest corporate tables at P&G, Paramount, and beyond. Together, they unpack the unspoken realities of being the one everyone looks to, yet few truly understand. This conversation goes beneath the surface of diversity and into the human cost of representation—where ambition meets exhaustion, and purpose meets politics. They explore: What it costs to be “the one” chosen to represent change Why corporate America still struggles to love the people it depends onThe difference between leading by fear and leading through loveHow legacy, fatherhood, and faith redefine what success looks likeAnd why showing love win might be the ultimate act of rebellionRaw, grounded, and deeply human—this is the conversation every boardroom, parent, and leader needs to hear. 🎧 The Quiet Truth: The Only One in the Room — because sometimes being chosen means carrying more than your own dream. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    57 min
  5. The Quiet Truth: The Cost of Loyalty

    10/01/2025

    The Quiet Truth: The Cost of Loyalty

    Send us a text Loyalty is often celebrated as the highest virtue—but what happens when it comes at the expense of self, growth, or even truth? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin and Enitan sit down with cultural architect and REVOLT CEO, Detavio Samuels, to examine the price we pay for loyalty in friendships, business, and community. Together, they wrestle with questions that cut deep: When does loyalty stop being love and start being a burden?How do we navigate friendships and brotherhood when seasons change?Why is reciprocity essential for loyalty to be real?What does it mean to stay loyal to a mission, even when people don’t return it?This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and necessary—an honest look at how loyalty shapes our lives, our leadership, and our legacies. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    44 min
  6. The Quiet Truth: Healing Hurts

    09/26/2025

    The Quiet Truth: Healing Hurts

    Send us a text What if one conversation could feel like thousands of dollars of therapy in just one hour? 🤯 In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Dr. Dkua Boateng a brilliant psychotherapist to unpack the power of names, the weight of identity, and the wisdom that can only be found on the other side of pain. From learning why “we don’t move on, we move in” to redefining what healing really looks like, this dialogue is raw, emotional, and unforgettable. 💡 Highlights you’ll hear:  • The deeper meaning behind our names and how they shape identity  • Why assimilation often overshadows authenticity  • A powerful reframe of grief and healing: “we don’t move on, we move in”  • How pain can be the doorway to wisdom  • Why this conversation felt like a full therapy session for us (without the price tag) If you’ve ever questioned who you are, how to heal, or how to carry both pain and joy, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this with someone who could use a little healing today. 🎙️ The Quiet Truth — Episode 4. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    56 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    The Quiet Truth: The Burden of Black Business

    Send us a text What does it really take to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, to unpack the price of chasing purpose. From one hour of sleep during Fashion Week to the duality of joy and pain in entrepreneurship, Lanny shares why staying in a “delusion” isn’t madness—it’s survival. This conversation dives into the hidden costs of building a Black-owned movement, the weight of identity, and the resilience it demands. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream is worth the sacrifice, this is the truth you need to hear. 🔥 Subscribe to The Quiet Truth for more unfiltered conversations on success, identity, and the real cost of ambition. Don’t just listen—join the movement. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    54 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    The Quiet Truth: Wrestling With Identity

    Send us a text In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin and his co-host dive deep into the layered question of identity. From growing up between Nigeria, Europe, and the U.S., to reconciling African heritage with Black American culture, they explore how lineage, history, and personal experiences shape who we believe we are. The conversation uncovers the sacrifices of immigrant parents—like leaving home to secure a future in America—and how those choices impact generations. They reflect on the tension between perception and reality, the struggles of imposter syndrome, and the grounding power of faith and family. This is a raw, vulnerable dialogue about what it means to belong, how culture and history both empower and complicate identity, and why finding peace in who you are is the ultimate superpower. Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    1h 13m

  9. 09/05/2025

    The Cost of Success

    Send us a text In the debut of The Quiet Truth, Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola dig into the hidden price tags behind achievement. From broken marriages to missed childhood moments, from cultural sacrifices to questions of integrity, they explore what we give up in pursuit of greatness. The conversation moves between deeply personal stories, hard lessons, and provocative truths: What are you really willing to pay for success—and is it worth it? Support the show Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.

    1h 4m
  • 9 Episodes

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The Quiet Truth is where business, culture, and identity collide. Hosted by two Black entrepreneurs who’ve built brands and companies from the ground up, this podcast goes beyond the highlight reels to unpack the real stories behind success. From boardrooms to fatherhood, from culture-shaping moves to hard-won lessons, we bring you the conversations no one else is having. Honest. Bold. Unfiltered. The Quiet Truth is the playbook for building brands—and building yourself.

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  • Creator
    Martin & Enitan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Quiet Truth
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