Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity

Smith Says International

Smith Says is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International. Each episode empowers entrepreneurs, community leaders, and believers to live with purpose, faith, and passion. From real stories to practical insights, Smith Says helps you build a purposeful life one Monday at a time.

  1. Jun 8

    From East Side Columbus to California Dreams Richard Lundy’s Story of Survival, Fatherhood & Legacy

    In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Richard Lundy educator, mentor, author, military veteran, and lifelong advocate for fathers and young men in the Black community.Raised on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, Richard shares stories about growing up during the era when Mount Vernon and Long Street were thriving centers of Black business, culture, and community. From surviving a difficult childhood to serving in the military, working across California, battling discrimination, navigating fatherhood, and mentoring young men for decades this interview is filled with wisdom, pain, history, and purpose.We also dive deep into:• The history of Black Columbus and the “Black Wall Street” of the East Side• Lessons from California and community networking• Fatherhood and reconciliation• Why mentorship matters• The education system and young Black men• Building legacy through purpose and storytellingRichard also discusses his book: Father Son Connection: From Abandonment to Reconciliation and his mission to continue helping fathers and sons reconnect and heal.This is more than an interview.This is a visual resume.This is history.This is purpose over popularity.📍 Columbus, Ohio🎙️ Smith Says International LLC#ColumbusOhio #BlackHistory #Fatherhood #Mentorship #RichardLundy #SmithSays #PurposeOverPopularity #Podcast #BlackCommunity #AfricanAmericanHistory #LongStreet #MountVernon #OhioPodcast #VisualResume #BlackExcellenceSMITH

    58 min
  2. Jun 7

    Mr. James A. White: The #1 Skill Holding You Back Isn't Talent, It's Self-Awareness

    DISCLAIMER: Dr. James White is a performance consultant, trainer, and leadership development professional. He is not presenting medical, psychological, or mental health treatment advice. The views expressed in this conversation are educational and based on personal and professional experience.In this powerful conversation, Mr. James A. White shares lessons on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, personal growth, leadership, colorism, feedback, and overcoming obstacles.Topics discussed include:• Why self-awareness is the foundation of success• The importance of emotional intelligence in leadership• How to seek and use 360-degree feedback• Personal responsibility vs. systemic challenges• Colorism and identity in the Black community• Building confidence and self-management skills• The power of empathy in relationships and business• Why feedback is essential for growth• How successful people continuously improve themselvesWhether you're an entrepreneur, leader, professional, student, or someone working on personal development, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.Subscribe for more conversations focused on Purpose Over Popularity.🌐 Website: smithsays.one📱 Follow: @smithsays1 👤 Connect with James A. White Sr.CEO of Performance Consulting Services📧 Email: jWhite2@columbus.rr.com📖 Author of A Better World: A Framework for Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement#EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #PurposeOverPopularity #SmithSays #JamesWhite

    1h 20m

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Smith Says is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International. Each episode empowers entrepreneurs, community leaders, and believers to live with purpose, faith, and passion. From real stories to practical insights, Smith Says helps you build a purposeful life one Monday at a time.