Change Agents Podcast

HBUC Media

Change Agents is a podcast hosted by Travis Cochran and Caleb Seales, two change agents in their own right, who wants to have conversations with the most innovative people in the world. Learning about the various routes to success so many people have taken and how that shapes their perspectives on what's going on in culture, business, and entertainment all over the world.

  1. Jul 19

    We Stopped Playing It Safe | Change Agents | Episode 039

    This episode is a testament to growth and perseverance. Post covid, the creative community has seen drastic swings of high and lows, great creators and companies were born. Some stayed and weathered the storms, some came and went to go find greener pastures, through it all its been about learning, about passion, about community, and about creativity for The HBUC... and we're here to stay! In the Season Premiere of Change Agents, Trav and Caleb sit down to reflect on the journey, dissect some of the trends, speak to highs and lows of the production company and studio, and announce the new births that came from it all. Change starts with you first, so it's only right that this season of change starts with just them. Timestamps:01:00 - 06:55 Intro06:55 - 11:30 A.I. Replacing Creatives?11:35 - 20:30 HBUC Pilots20:35 - 28:45 Atlanta Run Club 28:50 - 35:28 Doers Aren't Talkers35:30 - 43:40 The Next 12 Months43:45 - Off The RecordThe Change Agents Podcast by @TheHBUC highlights the visionaries, innovators, and disruptors shaping culture, business, and community. Each episode dives deep into the minds of those creating real impact—turning ideas into movements and challenges into opportunities.Subscribe for more powerful conversations with today’s Change Agents in media, entertainment, sports, tech, activism, entrepreneurship, and beyond.Stay connected with The HBUC FamilyInstagram: @thehbuc  @DontHateTrav  @calebseales YouTube: youtube.com/@thehbucSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x99tpWy8HCfSkwbuPKjim?si=nXMOaCN8S7GU334Cn5sHOwWebsite: www.thehbuc.com

  2. 11/04/2025

    Change Agents Podcast | Don’t Weight For It feat. Robert “Red” Rushing | Episode 038

    Red opens up about the lessons that came with fame, redemption, and responsibility — and how his marriage to Toya Johnson-Rushing inspired him to redefine what family, faith, and success look like in the next chapter of his life.This episode is a testament to growth, grit, and grace — showing that even when life knocks you down, you can rise again and build something legendary.🎥 Watch now and join the movement of Change Agents transforming culture through conversation every Tuesday.Purchase Red's autobiography, "UnfilteRED: A Journey Through Life, Legacy, and Love" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/UnfilteRED-Journey-Through-Life-Legacy/dp/1949303802Timestamps:0:00 – Growing up in Ft. Gaines, GA7:15 – Friendship & mentorship with Donnell Harvey15:40 – Lessons from incarceration24:10 – Business moves with Dwight Howard33:50 – Marriage & partnership with Toya Johnson-Rushing42:00 – Legacy, faith & what’s nextThe Change Agents Podcast by @TheHBUC highlights the visionaries, innovators, and disruptors shaping culture, business, and community. Each episode dives deep into the minds of those creating real impact—turning ideas into movements and challenges into opportunities.🎙️ Subscribe for more powerful conversations with today’s changemakers in media, activism, entrepreneurship, and beyond.👇🏾 Stay connected with The HBUCInstagram: @thehbuc  @DontHateTrav  @calebseales YouTube: youtube.com/@thehbucSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x99tpWy8HCfSkwbuPKjim?si=nXMOaCN8S7GU334Cn5sHOw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-agents-podcast/id1641017477 Website: www.thehbuc.com#TheChangeAgentsPodcast #TheHBUC #BlackCreatives #Changemakers #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Culture #Leadership #HBCU #Community #Impact #TheChangeAgents #Podcast #Storytelling #Media #Inspiration#RobertRushing #ToyaJohnson #DwightHoward #DonnellHarvey #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndFocus #CultureConversation

  3. 10/26/2025

    Change Agents Podcast 037 | Fearless Dialogues feat. Dr. Greg Ellison & Charles Peterson

    We’re kicking off a brand-new season of The Change Agents Podcast with a powerful conversation featuring the leaders of Fearless Dialogues — Dr. Greg Ellison and Charles Peterson — the nationally recognized organization transforming how communities, corporations, and campuses engage in courageous conversations about race, equity, and leadership.In this episode, we dive deep into the story behind Fearless Dialogues and how it was born from the need for authentic community engagement, what it really takes to create spaces where uncomfortable conversations lead to transformation, the next chapter of their movement — and how young leaders can carry that mission forward. This episode sets the tone for a new season centered on action, authenticity, and change. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or community leader, this dialogue will challenge and inspire you to become a true change agent in your own space.The Change Agents Podcast by @TheHBUC highlights the visionaries, innovators, and disruptors shaping culture, business, and community. Each episode dives deep into the minds of those creating real impact—turning ideas into movements and challenges into opportunities.🎙️ Subscribe for more powerful conversations with today’s changemakers in media, activism, entrepreneurship, and beyond.👇🏾 Stay connected with The HBUCInstagram: @thehbuc  @DontHateTrav  @calebseales YouTube: youtube.com/@thehbucWebsite: www.thehbuc.com#TheChangeAgentsPodcast #TheHBUC #BlackCreatives #Changemakers #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Culture #Leadership #HBCU #Community #Impact #TheChangeAgents #Podcast #Storytelling #Media #Inspiration

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Change Agents is a podcast hosted by Travis Cochran and Caleb Seales, two change agents in their own right, who wants to have conversations with the most innovative people in the world. Learning about the various routes to success so many people have taken and how that shapes their perspectives on what's going on in culture, business, and entertainment all over the world.