30 episodes

The purpose of our show is to bring information and solutions to issues that impact the day-to-day lives of minorities. We can do this by leveraging the insight gained from more than 30 years working globally with some of the largerest financial service scorporations in the world and doing business in Africa.. We are confident that our knowledge base will bring value to today‘s issues and help our young people avoid the pitfalls we faced..

The Walt Weekly Podcast The Walt Weekly

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

The purpose of our show is to bring information and solutions to issues that impact the day-to-day lives of minorities. We can do this by leveraging the insight gained from more than 30 years working globally with some of the largerest financial service scorporations in the world and doing business in Africa.. We are confident that our knowledge base will bring value to today‘s issues and help our young people avoid the pitfalls we faced..

    Joann M. Satterwhite: North Carolina's First Female Bus Driver

    Joann M. Satterwhite: North Carolina's First Female Bus Driver

    In this episode of the Walt Weekly Podcast, Walter Latham Sr. and team interview Joanne McLeod Satterwhite, the first female transit bus operator in Raleigh, North Carolina. They discuss Joanne's upbringing, her career at Capital Area Transit, and her experiences as a trailblazer. They also touch on the importance of hospitality in the South and the impact of Rosa Parks on Joanne's journey. Throughout the conversation, Walter expresses admiration for Joanne's accomplishments and highlights her contributions to the community. They discuss Joanne's career as a bus driver, her experiences and challenges, and the impact she has made in her community. Joanne shares her passion for driving and her dedication to providing excellent service to her passengers. She also talks about the recognition she has received, including receiving the awards from the city of Raleigh. The conversation highlights the importance of making a difference and being a positive role model.
    Takeaways
    Joanne McLeod Satterwhite was the first female transit bus operator in Raleigh, North Carolina, and she worked for Capital Area Transit for 35 years.
    Joanne's upbringing on a farm taught her the values of hard work, endurance, and treating others with respect.
    She applied for the bus operator job without her husband's knowledge and was chosen from 110 applicants.
    Walter Latham Sr. compares Joanne to Rosa Parks, highlighting the progress made in terms of racial equality and opportunities for women. Joanne Satterwhite is the first female bus driver in North Carolina.
    She has had a successful career as a bus driver for 35 years.
    Joanne is dedicated to providing excellent service to her passengers.
    She has been recognized for her achievements, including receiving the key to the city of Raleigh.
    Joanne emphasizes the importance of making a difference and being a positive role model.
    Chapters
    00:00Introducing the Guests
    00:48Joanne's Background and Early Life
    03:00Joanne's Career as a Bus Driver
    07:09Joanne's Impact as a Bus Driver
    12:55The Challenges Joanne Faced
    18:52The Importance of Service to Others
    23:51Joanne's Childhood and Farming Experience
    28:02Joanne's Driving Experience and Training
    30:58Training and Preparation
    32:03Performance Evaluations
    33:14Awards and Recognition
    34:22Key to the City
    35:29Tree Planting
    35:59Current Work and Family
    37:13Legacy and Making a Difference
    41:15Opportunities for Women in Transit
    43:05Retirement and Transition to New Job
    44:13Writing a Book
    47:43Positive Attitude and Impact

    • 45 min
    Cohost Michelle Swiney McCombs Recognizes Women’s History Month

    Cohost Michelle Swiney McCombs Recognizes Women’s History Month

    In this episode of the Walt Weekly podcast, the Michelle discusses Women's History Month and its significance. She highlights the historical discrimination faced by women and the ongoing struggle for equality. she explores the origins of Women's History Month, its evolution, and the annual themes that are set to celebrate women's achievements. She concludes by expressing our appreciation for all women and encouraging listeners to join in celebrating Women's History Month.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Women's History Month
    01:26 The Origins of Women's History Month
    06:16 Annual Themes for Women's History Month
    07:15 Celebrating Women's History Month

    • 8 min
    Rebroadcast- In Recognition Of Women’s History Month We Interview Ms. A’Lelia Bundles

    Rebroadcast- In Recognition Of Women’s History Month We Interview Ms. A’Lelia Bundles

    A’Lelia Bundles , great-great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, sits down for an interview with The Walt Weekly.
    Ms. Bundles was a part of the recent launch of "Madam" by Madam CJ Walker Hair Care that pays homage to Madam Walker's original goal of fostering healthy scalps and healthy hair. Ms. Bundles, and a team led by Sundial Brands CEO Cara Sabin, and many others helped bring this project to life. 
    @sundialbrands @cara_sabin products available at  https://www.walmart.com/ip/MADAM-Madam-C-J-Walker-Wonderful-Hair-Scalp-Balm-to-Oil-Conditioner-For-curly-straight-protective-styles-Care-3-5-oz/709397757?athbdg=L1600
    About Ms. Bundles
    Author and journalist A’Lelia Bundles is at work on her fifth book, The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great-grandmother, whose parties, arts patronage and international travels helped define that era. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker – a New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother – is the inspiration for Self Made, the fictional four-part Netflix series starring Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer that premiered in March 2020.
    A’Lelia is a vice chair of Columbia University’s Board of Trustees and chair emerita of the board of the National Archives Foundation. She also is a member of the advisory boards of the March on Washington Film Festival, the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women at Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and the Smithsonian’s American Women’s History Initiative. She founded the Madam Walker Family Archives – the largest private collection of Walker photographs and memorabilia – and is brand historian for MCJW, a line of hair care products inspired by Madam Walker and manufactured by Sundial Brands.
    A’Lelia was a network television news executive and producer for thirty years at NBC News and then at ABC News, where she was Washington, DC deputy bureau chief and director of talent development.
    Her articles and essays have been published in the New York Times Book Review, Variety, TheUndefeated.com, Al Jazeera, Parade, Ms., O Magazine, Essence, several encyclopedias and books, and on her blog at www.aleliabundles.com. As a speaker and emcee, she has appeared at universities, corporations and book festivals, as well as on ABC, CBS, MSNBC, NBC, NPR, PBS and BBC. She has served as an advisor for numerous documentaries, museum exhibits, biographies, scholarly papers and history texts.
    A recipient of an Emmy and a du Pont Gold Baton, she has participated in writing residencies at Yaddo and the MacDowell Colony.She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and received a masters degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
    Social Media
    @aleliabundles on Twitter and Instagram

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Micro-Lending with Lyndsae' Peele, MBA, PMECTM

    Micro-Lending with Lyndsae' Peele, MBA, PMECTM

    In this episode, Walter Latham Sr and co-host Michelle Sweeney McCombs interview Lyndsae' Peel, a finance coach and advocate for black wealth. Lindsae' works for Kiva, an international micro-lending nonprofit organization. She explains how Kiva provides small business loans up to $15,000 with zero percent interest and no collateral or minimum credit score requirements. Lindsae' also discusses the application process, including the importance of storytelling and the private fundraising period. 
    About Lyndsae'
    Lyndsae' Peele, MBA, PMECTM is a results-driven finance coach, international speaker, author and black wealth advocate. She received her BA in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University, her MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and her certification in Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell University.
    Lyndsae’ serves as the Kiva US Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Manager. She supports a portfolio of 35+ community-based Kiva lending partners (called Hubs) and their 40+ staff members (called Capital Access Managers) across the US and Puerto Rico. They aim to expand access to capital and drive financial inclusion with non-traditional, no-fee, no-interest, crowdfunded financing in their communities.
    She is also the Chief Wealth Officer of the award-winning financial services company, Kingdom Vision Consulting. Lyndsae' combined her years of banking experience and her passion for economic development, to create a socially conscious organization specializing in personal and business finance for entrepreneurs of color. Kingdom Vision has been honored as the SBA’s 2022 Maryland Financial Services Champion of the Year.
    Contact Lyndsae’
    lpeele@kingdomvisionconsult.com
    www.kingdomvisionconsult.com
    FB: @mywealthconnector
    FB: @kingdomvisionconsulting
     

    • 45 min
    Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security Executive Jeffery Harris II: Part 2

    Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security Executive Jeffery Harris II: Part 2

    Is AI bias?  We continue our interview with Jeffery Harris II.
    The conversation explores various aspects of AI and its impact on different industries. It begins with a discussion on cloud computing and the limitations of quantum computing. The importance of speed in processing information and the challenges of data consolidation and indexing are also addressed. The conversation then delves into the biases in AI and the use of deepfake technology by scammers. The potential applications of AI in medical research and the concept of artificial general intelligence are explored. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI and the trustworthiness of self-driving cars.
    Takeaways
    AI and quantum computing are distinct technologies that serve different purposes.
    Efficiency and speed are crucial in processing large amounts of data.
    AI can be biased, but it is not intentional.
    Deepfake technology poses risks in terms of identity theft and scams.
    AI has the potential to revolutionize medical research and advancements.
    The concept of artificial general intelligence raises ethical and philosophical questions.
    The trustworthiness of self-driving cars and the integration of AI into daily life are ongoing concerns.
    Contact Us:
    Email: Thewaltweekly@gmail.com
    FB: @thewaltweekly
    Instagram: @thewaltweekly
    Website: www.Thewaltweekly.com

    • 34 min
    Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security Executive Jeffery Harris II: Part 1

    Artificial Intelligence with Cyber Security Executive Jeffery Harris II: Part 1

    What are the implications of AI to our Community? We interview Jeffery Harris II ,a cyber security expert , who has been in technology for more than 20 years. Among some of his clients were the Alphabets.
    The conversation explores the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for minority communities, particularly black and brown people. The guest, Jeffrey Harris, a cybersecurity expert, discusses the impact of AI on jobs and the need for individuals to adapt and acquire new skills. The definition of AI is explained as the ability to replicate tasks that humans can do. The conversation also touches on the use of AI in everyday life, concerns about the quality of AI-generated information, and the role of AI in education. The importance of preparing for a career in technology and the challenges of handling big data are also discussed. The conversation covers various topics related to AI, including processing and storing data, the relationship between AI and quantum computing, the challenges of processing and analyzing big data, feeding data into AI models, data consolidation and indexing, bias in AI, the use of AI in deepfake technology, AI in medical research, the difference between AI and AGI, the potential impact of self-driving cars, and the possibility of a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI.
    Takeaways
    AI has tremendous implications for minority communities, and it is important for individuals to adapt and acquire new skills to thrive in the changing job market.
    AI can replicate tasks that humans can do and is used in various industries, from customer service chatbots to security operations centers.
    The quality of AI-generated information should be critically evaluated, and humans should validate and verify the information provided by AI systems.
    AI can be an efficient tool for research and data analysis, but it should be used as a starting point and not a replacement for critical thinking and validation of sources.
    Preparing for a career in technology requires staying aware of industry trends, developing relevant skills, and seeking mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. Processing and analyzing large amounts of data is a complex task that requires efficient storage and intelligent processing.
    AI and quantum computing are different technologies that serve different purposes, with AI being more focused on replicating human behavior and activity.
    Data consolidation and indexing are important for ensuring that the right data is accessible to the right people for specific purposes.
    AI can be biased, but it is not intentional and is often a result of replicating human behavior and cultural aspects.
    AI has the potential to be used by scammers and hackers to exploit individuals, and precautions should be taken to protect personal information.
    Deepfake technology, driven by AI, can create realistic fake videos and poses a threat to individuals' privacy and security.
    AI is being used in medical research to assist in finding cures and making decisions related to infectious diseases and other health conditions.
    AGI (Autopsy General Intelligence) is a more advanced form of AI that can perform tasks as well as or close to human capabilities.
    The adoption of self-driving cars raises questions about trust and safety, as well as legal and ethical considerations.
    The idea of a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI, where they work together and rely on each other, is a topic of debate and speculation.
     

    • 34 min

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