Global I AM Conversations

TaylorMade Entertainment and Victory & Noble Storytellers
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Global I AM is a new age podcast by diasporic global culturalists, financiers and creators exploring the forces that shape identity, culture, power, and capital in a rapidly evolving world. Positioned "at the nexus of the culture and our capital", the show convenes visionary creators, financiers, thought leaders, and institution builders whose work and spirit has defined what it means to evolve, lead and live in the 21st century. Through thoughtful dialogue and expert inquiry with academy award winners, New York Times bestsellers or emerging global leaders, Global I AM examines how story has become strategy, how culture informs markets, and how global communities transform ideas into enduring institutions and spirit into "energy currency".  At what frequency do we align?   How much higher can we go?   Each episode invites listeners into conversations that are both intellectually rigorous and deeply human - connecting heritage to ambition, creativity to enterprise, and personal conviction to collective progress. The philosophical foundation of the program draws from Patrick A. Howell’s literary anthology work, Dispatches from the Vanguard (The Global International African Arts Movement v. Donald J. Trump, Penguin/Random House, 2020), which reflects on leadership, cultural stewardship, and the responsibility of shaping the future. The show also builds upon the legacy of Getting Deals Done from Victory & Noble - extending a long-standing commitment to bridging relationships, opportunity, and global influence. So much more than a podcast, Global IAM is a megaphone and it is the voice of new system builders.  The Global I AM podcast is a mastermind for those building what comes next.  NOW.

  1. Aug 23

    Powering Africa's Next Century: Energy, Enterprise & the New — GLOBAL I AM ARCHIVES

    Send us Fan Mail Archive Episode | Solomon Tedla For decades, investors looked to Brazil, Russia, India, and China as the world's next great growth story. Today, many of those economies have matured into global economic powers. Increasingly, the world's attention is turning toward a new frontier—Africa. In this compelling archival conversation, Global I AM welcomes Solomon Tedla—impact investor, entrepreneur, technology executive, and renewable energy pioneer—whose work is helping redefine Africa's future through innovation, manufacturing, and sustainable enterprise. From Southern California's technology ecosystem to the emerging industrial centers of Ethiopia, Solomon shares his vision for ending energy poverty while creating jobs, expanding access to clean power, and building businesses that improve lives. Host Patrick A. Howell sits down with his longtime family friend to explore the intersection of culture, capital, technology, and purpose, revealing why Africa may represent one of the greatest investment opportunities of the twenty-first century. Together, they discuss leadership, patient capital, manufacturing, governance, and the entrepreneurial mindset required to transform vision into lasting impact. This episode is more than a conversation about energy. It is an invitation to see Africa not through the lens of need, but through the lens of possibility—a continent rich in talent, innovation, natural resources, and human potential, poised to become one of the defining economic stories of our generation. Because the future doesn't simply happen. It is built—one entrepreneur, one community, and one bold idea at a time. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    Powering Africa's Next Century: Energy, Enterprise & the New — GLOBAL I AM ARCHIVES

  2. Aug 16

    South Africa and Global Remittances - The Manifestor Series PART II - Episode 10

    Send us Fan Mail History is rarely made in public. Before the headlines, before the announcements, before the deals are signed, there are conversations—quiet exchanges between people who see the future before the rest of the world does. These are the conversations where ideas become movements, relationships become institutions, and vision becomes reality. Welcome to The Manifestors, a new series from the Global I Am podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes with the builders, power brokers, entrepreneurs, investors, artists, and visionaries who are quietly shaping the next era of global prosperity. We are living through one of history's great transitions. Old systems are giving way to new ones. New centers of influence are emerging. Technology is redefining economies, while culture, capital, and human relationships are being rewoven across continents. In many ways, we are all pioneers. We are all descendants of those who imagined a better future, and we are all ancestors to generations yet to come. In this inaugural conversation, Patrick A. Howell sits down with Batho B. Motubudi, strategic leader, entrepreneur, and healthcare-financing executive from Botswana. As Head of Business Development at BPOMAS and founder of ventures dedicated to inclusive finance, SME capital formation, and agricultural development, Batho represents a new generation of African leadership focused on building institutions rather than merely participating in them. Together they explore one of the most underappreciated forces shaping the continent's future: remittances. Africans living abroad send home more than $100 billion each year, providing a flow of private capital that, in many countries, exceeds both foreign direct investment and official development assistance. Those funds already sustain families, finance education, improve healthcare, support entrepreneurship, and strengthen local communities. The next question is even more compelling: How can this extraordinary financial current be transformed into long-term investment capital capable of accelerating Africa's economic future? This is not simply a conversation about finance. It is a conversation about possibility, stewardship, leadership, and the people choosing to build tomorrow—today. Because the future isn't waiting to happen. It's being negotiated.   The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    South Africa and Global Remittances - The Manifestor Series PART II - Episode 10

  3. Jul 29

    South Africa and Global Remittances - Amongst Ourselves

    Send us Fan Mail This Week on Global I AM Conversations  Why Africa's greatest investment opportunity may already exist in its global diaspora  Understanding the $100+ billion remittance economy  Building financial systems that empower entrepreneurs instead of excluding them  Healthcare finance, venture capital, and economic diversification in Botswana  Why SMEs remain the engine of Africa's future prosperity  Connecting institutional investors with community-led innovation  Becoming pioneers of tomorrow while honoring those who built yesterday Buzzsprout Summary Financial strategist and entrepreneur Batho Mophuting joins Global I AM Conversations for an insightful discussion on Africa's evolving financial landscape, diaspora investment, healthcare finance, entrepreneurship, and the transformative potential of remittances. From Botswana to the broader African continent, Batho shares how innovative financial systems can unlock inclusive economic growth while empowering communities, entrepreneurs, and future generations. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    South Africa and Global Remittances - Amongst Ourselves

  4. Jul 17

    BLACK WALL STREET - The Commodity of Personal Resolve — GLOBAL I AM ARCHIVES

    Send us Fan Mail GLOBAL I AM CONVERSATIONS (ARCHIVE SERIES) Clifton L. Taulbert From the Mississippi Delta to Black Wall Street: Building Communities That Endure Long before "purpose-driven leadership" became fashionable, Clifton L. Taulbert was living it. Born in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation, Taulbert transformed the lessons of a small rural community into a global philosophy of leadership, entrepreneurship, and human dignity. His Pulitzer Prize-nominated memoir, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored, introduced millions to a world where character, resilience, and community were the greatest forms of wealth. In this timeless Global I AM Conversation, Taulbert reflects on the values that built not only families, but businesses, neighborhoods, and nations. Drawing from his celebrated work Eight Habits of the Heart, he reminds us that trust, generosity, accountability, and service remain the true currencies of lasting success. Today, as President and CEO of Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Taulbert continues to demonstrate that commerce and conscience can walk together—connecting African coffee growers to global markets while helping organizations cultivate stronger leaders and stronger communities. His journey—from the Mississippi Delta to Tulsa's historic Black Wall Street—offers an enduring blueprint for entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and anyone seeking to build a life of significance rather than mere success. "Being a good person is the best gift you can give your children... Being principled really speaks to your better self." — Clifton L. TaulbertThis archival conversation is more than an interview—it is a masterclass on resilience, values, and the quiet power of principled leadership. The Culture. Our Capital. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    BLACK WALL STREET - The Commodity of Personal Resolve — GLOBAL I AM ARCHIVES

  5. Jul 9

    Roots and Vine, Ms. Jones Plants the Soulution to Food Deserts... Just like Her Ancestors Before Her — Episode 8

    Send us Fan Mail Roots & Vines: Growing Beauty, Business & Belonging Some businesses sell products. Others cultivate experiences. For entrepreneur Ena Jones, founder of Roots & Vines, every bouquet tells a story, every customer interaction is an opportunity to serve, and every business is ultimately about nurturing people. In this heartfelt archival Global I AM Conversations, Ms. Jones shares the remarkable journey of building a purpose-driven business rooted in beauty, wellness, hospitality, and authentic human connection. Drawing upon more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience spanning food service, retail, client care, health and wellness, and nonprofit leadership, she demonstrates that success is not simply measured by revenue, but by the relationships we cultivate along the way. A natural leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence, Jones reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the discipline required to build lasting organizations, and the emotional intelligence necessary to lead both teams and customers with compassion and integrity. As founder of Roots & Vines, she has transformed floral design into something far greater than decoration. Flowers become symbols of celebration, healing, remembrance, reconciliation, and hope—reminding us that beauty itself has the power to strengthen communities and enrich everyday life. Host Patrick A. Howell explores how entrepreneurship is often an act of faith, requiring resilience, creativity, and the courage to build something meaningful from the ground up. Together they discuss leadership, customer care, innovation, technology, and why the businesses that endure are those that never lose sight of the people they serve. "The most meaningful businesses don't simply create transactions—they cultivate relationships, trust, and moments people remember." Whether managing complex logistics, leading teams, or designing unforgettable experiences, Ena Jones reminds us that true success begins with service and flourishes through authenticity. The Culture. Our Capital. This Week on Global I AM Conversations  Building a purpose-driven business through beauty and service  The entrepreneurial journey behind Roots & Vines  Why emotional intelligence is one of today's greatest leadership skills  Creating memorable customer experiences that become lasting relationships  Lessons from more than twenty years in business, wellness, nonprofit leadership, and hospitality  Leadership, resilience, and growing a company rooted in community  How beauty, creativity, and entrepreneurship can become acts of healing  The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    Roots and Vine, Ms. Jones Plants the Soulution to Food Deserts... Just like Her Ancestors Before Her — Episode 8

  6. Jun 29

    Chester Higgins Jr. and Our Sacred Moments (Part II) — Episode 7

    Send us Fan Mail What makes a moment sacred? How do memory, ancestry, and spirit converge in a single image? In Part II of our extraordinary conversation with acclaimed photographer and visual historian Chester Higgins Jr., we journey deeper into the spiritual and emotional dimensions of photography and human experience. A longtime photographer for The New York Times and one of the most important chroniclers of the African diaspora, Higgins has spent more than five decades documenting the beauty, dignity, and sacredness of Black life around the world. Joined by host Patrick A. Howell, Higgins reflects on the moments that transcend journalism and become acts of witness—capturing not simply what people looked like, but who they were, what they believed, and the unseen forces that connected them to their ancestors and to one another. Together, they explore the meaning of sacred memory, the responsibility of artists as cultural stewards, the enduring influence of Gordon Parks, and the profound idea that every human being carries within them a divine story waiting to be seen. This is not merely a conversation about photography. It is a meditation on spirit, purpose, remembrance, and the timeless power of seeing ourselves—and each other—with grace. Global I Am. Wisdom & Grace. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    Chester Higgins Jr. and Our Sacred Moments (Part II) — Episode 7

  7. Jun 12

    Chester Higgins, Global Photography and the Spirit of Our Worlds — Episode 6

    Send us Fan Mail Chester Higgins Jr. is not simply a photographer. He is one of the great visual historians of the Black world — a man whose lens transformed memory into sacred text. A longtime staff photographer for The New York Times for nearly four decades, Higgins captured the spiritual architecture of Black life with extraordinary dignity and force. His photographs of Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, and Amiri Baraka at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture remain among the most powerful visual records of Black intellect, movement, artistry and spirit. His work lives in museums, archives, history — and in the consciousness of a people still learning to see themselves whole. () The Chester Higgins episode of Global I Am is now produced. It still needs a touch more work on the production end — but already it breathes. Soulful. Profound. Brilliant. What began as one conversation became two episodes — a rare gift unfolding at the intersection of storytelling, photography, revolt, memory, and the apex of a master’s eye. In this conversation, the lineage becomes clear. Gordon Parks became more than photographer; he became witness. Oracle. The Eye of Horus. The ancient Kemetic symbol of protection, healing, restoration — the eye wounded, then restored. Sun and moon. Spirit and return. Through that tradition, Chester Higgins does not merely photograph people. He illuminates them. His lens is not mechanical. It is spiritual architecture. Spirit. Soul. Excellence. He has become that rare artist who transforms as he reveals — reminding us not only how we looked, but how we loved, endured, struggled, prayed, created, resisted, and remembered. His presence itself becomes an archive of grace. Through Chester Higgins, we remember how to see one another again. Sacred. In the Spirit. Renewed. Global I Am. Wisdom & Grace. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    Chester Higgins, Global Photography and the Spirit of Our Worlds — Episode 6

  8. May 30

    The Black Legacy of Laughter with PBS's Geoff Bennett — Episode 5

    Send us Fan Mail The Global I Am's Max Rodriguez welcomes PBS NewsHour anchor and acclaimed author Geoff Bennett for a candid conversation about his memoir Black Out Loud, the power of storytelling, and the role of journalism in strengthening democracy. Bennett reflects on the mentors, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his remarkable journey, offering insights on leadership, representation, and the importance of finding—and using—your voice. Topics Include: • The inspiration behind Black Out Loud • Journalism, democracy, and public trust • Mentorship and the power of representation • Leadership through storytelling • Race, identity, and the American experience • Building bridges across communities and perspectives • Finding your voice and using it with purpose A thoughtful and timely discussion with one of America's most respected journalists on truth, leadership, and the stories that shape our lives. The Culture. Our Capital. Global I AM Conversations is an ongoing and archived podcasts of the world's builders, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, innovators, public servants, and cultural architects whose lives remind us that people—not capital—remain our greatest investment.    Hosted by Patrick A. Howell, Founder & CEO of Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ).  Co-hosts include Max Rodriguez of the Harlem Book Fair, Bill Huston of Crowd Max and Tara Frater, a wealth advisor and attorney in Barbados.  Discover more conversations, articles, podcasts and global stories at GMIQ. "The future belongs to those who invest in humanity." Global I AM Conversations The Culture. Our Capital. © Global Market Intelligence & Media (GMIQ). All Rights Reserved.

    The Black Legacy of Laughter with PBS's Geoff Bennett — Episode 5
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Global I AM is a new age podcast by diasporic global culturalists, financiers and creators exploring the forces that shape identity, culture, power, and capital in a rapidly evolving world. Positioned "at the nexus of the culture and our capital", the show convenes visionary creators, financiers, thought leaders, and institution builders whose work and spirit has defined what it means to evolve, lead and live in the 21st century. Through thoughtful dialogue and expert inquiry with academy award winners, New York Times bestsellers or emerging global leaders, Global I AM examines how story has become strategy, how culture informs markets, and how global communities transform ideas into enduring institutions and spirit into "energy currency".  At what frequency do we align?   How much higher can we go?   Each episode invites listeners into conversations that are both intellectually rigorous and deeply human - connecting heritage to ambition, creativity to enterprise, and personal conviction to collective progress. The philosophical foundation of the program draws from Patrick A. Howell’s literary anthology work, Dispatches from the Vanguard (The Global International African Arts Movement v. Donald J. Trump, Penguin/Random House, 2020), which reflects on leadership, cultural stewardship, and the responsibility of shaping the future. The show also builds upon the legacy of Getting Deals Done from Victory & Noble - extending a long-standing commitment to bridging relationships, opportunity, and global influence. So much more than a podcast, Global IAM is a megaphone and it is the voice of new system builders.  The Global I AM podcast is a mastermind for those building what comes next.  NOW.

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  • Creator
    TaylorMade Entertainment and Victory & Noble Storytellers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Global I AM Conversations
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