Breaking Barriers Podcast

Breaking Barriers Podcast
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The Breaking Barriers Podcast is a weekly conversation about changing the narrative for boys and young men of color in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Daniel Robertson of Say Yes Buffalo, the podcast will feature guests who are working to change how young men of color are viewed and shine a spotlight on a lot of the work being done around creating a new narrative.

  1. Breaking Barriers Podcast Season 6 Launch with Special Guest Donovan Armprester

    03/25/2024

    Breaking Barriers Podcast Season 6 Launch with Special Guest Donovan Armprester

    Welcome to the relaunch of Breaking Barriers Season 6! In this podcast episode, co-host Daniel Robertson interviews Donovan Armprester, a young entrepreneur and member of the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council, as they discuss Donovan's experiences and perspectives. In this episode, we'll cover: - Donovan's journey as an entrepreneur and the story behind his business, Munchies - How Donovan has been involved in breaking barriers and the impact it has had on him - Donovan's approach to stress and mental health as a young person - Balancing school, entrepreneurship, and various extracurricular activities - Donovan's take on what he aims to bring to the Breaking Barriers podcast as a new host

    19 min
  2. Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. LeAnthony Freeman

    11/07/2022

    Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. LeAnthony Freeman

    Check out the latest podcast featuring Founder and Executive Director of the  Y.A.L.E Academy, LeAnthony Freeman. LeAnthony talks about the challenges of his childhood growing up in Buffalo, his journey as a nontraditional student at Morehouse College, what led him to dedicate his life to youth development, and so much more.

    52 min
  3. Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Reggie Keith

    10/20/2022

    Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Reggie Keith

    On this episode, Dorian and new Breaking Barriers Podcast co-host Tyeler, sit down with Reggie Keith. Reggie is the Founder of Canna House, Western New York's premiere cannabis social club. The guys chop it up with Reggie about how he ventured into the cannabis space, the opportunities presented by the cannabis industry, now that it's legal in New York State, the challenges for young people in the space and so much more.

    33 min
  4. Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. O.J. Barker

    04/01/2022

    Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. O.J. Barker

    Check out the latest episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast. Joe, Xavier and Dorian sit down with Drumwork Music Group's O.J. Barker. They discuss the flourishing music scene in Buffalo, the ascension of Drumwork Music, keeping the legacy of O.J.'s brother Weeze alive and much more.

    58 min
  5. Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Byron Cogdell

    03/16/2022

    Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Byron Cogdell

    Xavier and Dorian sit down with Byron Cogdell, Owner of the Hoagie Stop in Buffalo. They discuss how he started his business from his backyard, how it's becoming one of Buffalo's fastest growing small businesses, his plan on growing and franchising the brand and much more. To see this interview, head over to YouTube or just CLICK HERE.

    40 min
  6. Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Yusef Burgos

    03/01/2022

    Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Yusef Burgos

    Xavier, Joseph and Dorian sits down with entrepreneur, accountant and owner of The Cellar, Yusef Burgos. The chop it up about how he balances working full time as an accountant with owning Buffalo's only luxury sneaker boutique, the importance of keeping your books together in business, the idea of the "Black Tax" and much more.

    50 min
  7. Season 5 - Episode 2 feat. Jerrell Mason

    11/15/2021

    Season 5 - Episode 2 feat. Jerrell Mason

    Check out the latest episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast featuring Jerrell Mason, Director of Community Engagement for Best Self. Daniel, Xavier and Dorian chop it up with Jerrell about how his troubled past helped direct his steps in becoming a mentor, community leader and advocate for those suffering from homelessness.

    58 min
  8. Season 5 - Episode 1 feat. Bruce Warrick

    10/01/2021

    Season 5 - Episode 1 feat. Bruce Warrick

    The Breaking Barriers Podcast is back for the launch of season 5. Daniel, Xavier and new co-host Dorian sit down with the Founder of Trust God Ministries and the Trust God clothing brand Bruce Warrick. Bruce gets personal about his tumultuous relationship with his parents coming up, his marriage and family, his commitment to the youth, how he came to God, how he built a wildly successful clothing brand and so much more.

    53 min
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The Breaking Barriers Podcast is a weekly conversation about changing the narrative for boys and young men of color in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Daniel Robertson of Say Yes Buffalo, the podcast will feature guests who are working to change how young men of color are viewed and shine a spotlight on a lot of the work being done around creating a new narrative.

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  • Creator
    Breaking Barriers Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Breaking Barriers Podcast
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