Beyond the Culture Dr. David M. Walker

#082: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES. Darryl is a former college basketball head coach--making stops at Queens College, Virginia State, Clark Atlanta, Felician College, and Lehman College.
What you will learn in this episode:
Darryl discusses his journey as a college basketball coach: how he got into coaching, the rewards of being a coach, and the struggles that comes along with itDarryl shares how by chance he became a sports analyst/commentator and how that led to his current position as a Senior ESPN Networks analystDarryl explains his role as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Rising Coaches and the organizations mission of supporting initiatives for women, men, Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish communitiesSUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. 


Connect with Darryl Jacobs
Facebook: Darryl Jacobs ESPN College Basketball Analyst
YouTube: ESPN Darryl Jacobs College Basketball Networks Analysts
Twitter: DarrylJacobs04
LinkedIn: DarrylJacobs0713
Instagram: Darryl Jacobs ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst
Website: www.risingcoaches.com/dei-alliance


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#081: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.

Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some of the NBA’s greatest players, like Jordan, Magic, Duncan, Bryant, Iverson, and Shaq. Ronnie also shares how the NBA survived one of its darkest moments: the Tim Donaghy scandal.
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Connect with Ronnie Nunn
Website: www.nunnbetterrefs.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA
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#080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder
Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia
Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University
What you will learn in this episode:
 ·      Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team
 ·      She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.
 ·      Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program.


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Connect with Andrea Bolder
Website: www.andreabolder.com
LinkedIn: @andreabolder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER 
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#079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. 
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and  has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor. 
Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position)
She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA
What you will learn in this episode:
Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.SUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.
Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes
Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com
LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes
Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes
Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes
Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes
Girls Program: @SYWACIA
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#078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. 
JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete.
Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.
JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children.
What you will learn in this episode:
·      JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level
·      JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career
·      JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker

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Connect with JJ Birden
Website: www.JJBirden.com
LinkedIn: @JJBirden
Instagram: @ JJBirden
Facebook: @ JJBirden 
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#077: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith. 
Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and prepare for life after the game.
Author: Best Selling book Surviving the Lights.
Smith is a proud mother of two, Tyson and Tatum
What you will learn in this episode:
·      Tywanna talked about her vision to transform athlete development through programming that aids African American athletes in achieving success beyond sports
 ·      Tywanna shared her challenge of competing as a black woman in a white male dominated space
·      Tywanna offers advice and guidance to young athletes focused only on becoming a professional athlete
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Connect with Tywanna
Email: tsmith@theathletesnexus.com
Website: www.theathletesnexus.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywannadsmith/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TywannaDSmith/
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