Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

Brian Waters
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Stories of those who have overcame adversity throughout their careers as well as uncomfortable conversations about trending topics. You can purchase shirts to support this podcast on www.forurwear.com!

  1. 1d ago

    Finding the Ability to Be Undeniable: Kiara Reynolds-Westry on Marketing, Main Event Mamas & more

    In this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, Brian H. Waters sits down with marketing strategist, media expert, and podcast creator Kiara Reynolds-Westry. Kiara shares her journey from writing fanfiction on typewriters as a kid to navigating corporate PR, and launching her own successful media platforms like Penned 2 Perfection and Main Event Mamas. She also discusses the importance of reverse mentorship, navigating pay transparency, utilizing AI for business pricing without cheating yourself, and why finding your authentic voice is the key to becoming undeniable in any industry. (0:00) Quick hitters to open the show (7:07) Welcome Kiara to the show (10:01) Getting into wrestling podcasting (17:15) Writing aspirations as a child (23:04) Advice to job seekers and hiring managers (31:22) Working with colleagues that you want to work with forever (38:11) Reminding people who you are (39:46) Creating Penned2Perfection (44:43) Understanding what to charge clients (54:38) Breaking Through the Glass Moment Connect with Kiara online Web: https://penned2perfection.com/ Social Media: @KiaraOnBrand (Instagram, Threads, TikTok) | @ContentVixen (X) Support our All Love Collection. A portion of the proceeds will go to Know Your Lemons https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/6heartmedia Become a 6HM Member to get exclusive content including instant reaction videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92shmhrWcDkwYlV-u6ukDQ/join

    Finding the Ability to Be Undeniable: Kiara Reynolds-Westry on Marketing, Main Event Mamas & more

  2. 3d ago

    Ravens Survive Lamar Injury, Raiders Drop Heartbreaker to the Chiefs / Aaron Hilton | For the Love of Sports

    It’s a stacked episode as host Brian H. Waters sits down with special guest Aaron Hilton of the No Rules Podcast to break down a wild weekend in sports!The guys kick things off with NFL Week 4 action, analyzing the Baltimore Ravens' hard-fought win over the Tennessee Titans, including the second-half shift after Lamar Jackson's early exit. Then, they cross over to Las Vegas to break down the Raiders' heartbreaking 30–27 loss to the undefeated Chiefs and what went wrong in the closing minutes. Finally, Brian and Aaron shift gears to baseball, bringing you the latest updates and hot takes as the MLB Postseason heats up.(5:34) Ravens win, but struggle (17:33) Can the Ravens beat the Falcons without Lamar Jackson (19:23) Raiders drop a heartbreaker to the Chiefs (21:45) Believing in Kirk Cousins on the Raiders (30:43) Maxx Crosby was almost a Raven, but now he is still a Raider (38:12) How Aaron became a Raiders fan (40:20) How Red Sox got fleeced by the Orioles Follow Aaron in Instagram @Way2tall401 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe!Today's show is brought to you by bookseats.com, where you wrap your event tickets, travel, and lodging all in one. Click the link to get started. https://bookseats.pxf.io/6HMSportsSupport the 6HM All Love Collectionhttps://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/6heartmedia

    Ravens Survive Lamar Injury, Raiders Drop Heartbreaker to the Chiefs / Aaron Hilton | For the Love of Sports

  3. Oct 2

    Ashley Erlanger on Starting Her Social Media Agency after Corporate Layoff | Breaking Through Glass Ceilings

    Ashley Erlanger returns to Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, this time a married woman, a mom, and a business owner. She, the founder of Main Street Social) sits down to discuss her decade-long journey through the evolving world of social media marketing. From her early days in PR and media relations at Johns Hopkins to navigating corporate layoffs, Ashley shares how she pivoted to entrepreneurship to bring big-brand marketing strategies to local small businesses. She also opens up about balancing full-time motherhood with running a growing agency, the true difference between a content creator and a strategist, and how AI tools helped her launch her business from scratch. Connect with Ashley Erlanger & Main Street Social: Website: mainstreetsocialagency.com 📸 Instagram: @mainstreetsocialagency (3:03) Quick hitters to open the show (3:16) Welcome back ashley (6:20) Ashley's time at Johns Hopkins Medicine (8:04) Teaching small businesses social media (11:49) Falling in love with social media (15:45;) Work ethic and mindset (19;20) Making a pivot after getting laid off (30:14) Keeping small business up to date (37:09) Breaking Through the Glass Moment (39:06) Balancing Being a Wife, Mother & Business Owner Support our All Love Collection. A portion of the proceeds will go to Know Your Lemons https://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/6heartmedia Become a 6HM Member to get exclusive content including instant reaction videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92shmhrWcDkwYlV-u6ukDQ/join

    Ashley Erlanger on Starting Her Social Media Agency after Corporate Layoff | Breaking Through Glass Ceilings

  4. Oct 2

    Ravens vs. Titans: A Legacy of Bad Blood f/ Mike Patton | For the Love of Sports

    On this special episode of For the Love of Sports and the Thrill of the Game, Mike Patton, the host of the Touring The AFC South joins to talk about the history of the Ravens and Titans rivalry. (5:32) Summary of the AFC South (12:27) Should Marlon Humphrey move to safety (16:10) Ray Lewis vs the Titans (29:00) Derrick Mason is the best receiver to play for the Titans (34:20) Is Eddie George a hall of famer (38:56) How much does the Titans miss Derrick Henry (41:00) DOes the Titans have an answer for Derrick Henry (43:34) What's the biggest thing for Titans fans to fear versus the Ravens (51:12) The 49ers right now (55:12) Week 4 Predictions (1:01:21) Mike Patton shares a story when he got a pick six in Alaska Today's show is brought to you by bookseats.com, where you wrap your event tickets, travel and lodging all in one. Click the link to get started. https://bookseats.pxf.io/6HMSportsSupport the 6HM All Love Collectionhttps://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/6heartmedia

    Ravens vs. Titans: A Legacy of Bad Blood f/ Mike Patton | For the Love of Sports

  5. Sep 29

    Tyler Loop Lifts Ravens past Cowboys with Game-Winning Kick f/ Kevin Gray Jr. | For the Love of Sports

    Brian H. Waters welcomes Dallas's own Kevin Gray Jr. to discuss the Ravens' thrilling win over the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plus, they discuss the WNBA Playoffs and who will be the last team standing at the end of the MLB Postseason. Watch live and join the chat to share your take!( 4:53) Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson's willingness to change play calls (14:03) Zay Flowers makes a splash in his comeback (20:00) Tyler Loop gets his redemption (23:02) Can Lamar Jackson put it together to win a Super Bowl?(27:23) Week 4 Preview (42:00) WNBA Playoffs Preview (49:12) MLB Postseason Follow Kevin Gray Jr on social media at @KevinGraySportsToday's show is brought to you by bookseats.com where you wrap your event tickets, travel and lodging all in one. Click the link to get started. https://bookseats.pxf.io/6HMSportsSupport the 6HM All Love Collectionhttps://app.amazecommerce.com/shop/6heartmedia

    Tyler Loop Lifts Ravens past Cowboys with Game-Winning Kick f/ Kevin Gray Jr. | For the Love of Sports

  6. Sep 25

    Jordan "Big Dreams" Taylor on Overcoming Burnout, Authentic Storytelling & The Power of Service | Breaking Through Glass Ceilings

    On this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings, Brian H. Waters sits down with Baltimore’s own media creator, podcaster, and MBA candidate Jordan "Big Dreams" Taylor. From his early days making newsletters for his youth football team to co-founding The Demo Tape and The Working Title, Jordan breaks down his journey in mass media and black liberation. He shares practical strategies for avoiding creator burnout, the creative power of video games, his unforgettable trip to Mexico City for TripleMania, and why pursuing higher education and business ownership is key to long-term creative freedom. In this episode: (03:19) – What’s been making you smile lately (03:54) – Childhood dreams of writing (08:48) – Early creative roots (14:50) Creating The Demo Tape & The Working Title podcasts (18:22) – Black liberation, community work, and the "Big Dreams" ethos (25:03) – Methods of organization (30:36) – Timers, brain dumps, and actionable tools to combat burnout (40:16) – How video games fuel storytelling (46:03) – Going to Mexico to attend TripleMania (51:07) – Breaking through the glass ceiling moment 🔗 Connect with Jordan "Big Dreams" Taylor on social mediaLinktr.ee/BigDreamsJordan 🔔 Subscribe to 6 Heart Media Productions for more inspiring conversations on sports, culture, and personal growth every week.

  7. Sep 22

    Saints March in to Baltimore and Stun the Ravens f/ Maya Jones | For the Love of Sports

    (3:53) Brian's prediction of the Ravens winning 41-3 was way off (10:52) Maya on not having expectations with the Saints this year (14:20) Maya reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the Saints returning to New Orleans after Katrina (18:21) Saints- Falcons rivalry (26:01) How Lamar Jackson will bounce back (34:12) Why Brian chose the Ravens over the Cowboys (47:12) Week 3 Picks You can check out Maya's work on on her website https://itslanyap.com/ and on Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/high-school/author/maya-jones

    Saints March in to Baltimore and Stun the Ravens f/ Maya Jones | For the Love of Sports

  8. Sep 18

    Kam Brice on building a career in journalism through social media | Breaking Through Glass Ceilings

    In this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings,Brian H. Waters sits down with sports journalist, broadcast personality, and content creator Kam Brice! Kam talks about growing up in Baltimore, his initial journey as a college baseball player, and how he transitioned into sports media. From grinding through small-market news stations to building his own platform. He also shares how mentorship the one and only Rob Parker helped shape his path as a life content creator with MLBBro. Growing up in a sports family (7:34) Original goals of being an MLB Player (14:32) Reliving the Ravens Super Bowl wins (18:05) Transitioning into sports journalism (23:01) Attending Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting (34:30) Getting the call from Rob Parker (55:20) Thoughts on Athlete-led platforms (1:06:22) Breaking through the glass moment (1:13:25) Become a 6HM Member to get exclusive content including instant reaction videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC92shmhrWcDkwYlV-u6ukDQ/join

    Kam Brice on building a career in journalism through social media | Breaking Through Glass Ceilings
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