The HBCU Audio Experience

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Welcome to The HBCU Audio Experience, hosted by entrepreneur Todd Finley. The HBCU Audio Experience podcast is produced and distributed by HBCU Grad. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews, strategy sessions, behind the scenes, news and fireside chats with HBCU Grads and students. You'll also hear current thoughts that the HBCU Grad staff records originally for this audio experience!

  1. 05/18/2023

    #61 John Crossman On HBCUS, Republicans, Christianity, Entrepreneurship and Real Estate

    In this wide ranging interview, Christian Conservative Republican HBCU supporter and real estate entrepreneur John Crossman talks about supporting HBCUS, Christianity, FAMU, good employees, being an author, public speaking, Republicans and so much more.

    1h 25m

  2. 04/19/2023

    #60 Dr John Gallagher's Juvenile Justice Class - School of Social Work - Morgan State University

    Dr John Gallagher’s Juvenile Justice Class at Morgan State University’s School of Social Work sat down with HBCU Grad’s Todd Finley for a comprehensive conversation about social work, careers, internships, juvenile Justice, therapy, HBCUS and so much more.

    1h 26m

  3. 02/07/2023

    #59 Award-Winning Author Sadeqa Johnson On Her Novel 'The House Of Eve,' Raising Readers, and How To Become A Published Author and Paid Speaker

    In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and The House of Eve author Sadeqa Johnson had a conversation ranging from her childhood to her children attending HBCUs. The conversation started with Sadeqa talking about how she discovered and developed her love of reading and writing. She then touched on her first few jobs as a publicist and working with luminaries including JK Rowling and TD Jakes. She then talked about how she instilled a love of reading and writing into her children. From there Sadeqa talked to us about the common traits that greats have. Sadeqa also shed light on her writing process. She was even nice enough to give us tactics and strategies that aspiring authors and speakers can use to attain their goals. In conclusion, Sadeqa gave us the advanced background and Cliff's Notes on her 5th novel, The House Of Eve. Sadeqa's 42 minute conversation was a memorable one that is sure to inspire and inform. - Follow Sadeqa on Instagram Visit Sadeqa's Website - Past guests on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Morgan State University Professor Dr John Gallagher, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.

    42 min

  4. 01/31/2023

    #58 Morgan State Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher on Working To Give African Americans A Voice In The Quality of Services They Receive In The Criminal Justice System

    In this episode, HBCU Grad (@hbcugrad) founder Todd Finley (@toddnfinley) and Morgan State University Professor of Social Work Dr John Gallagher come together to have a wide ranging conversation around Dr Gallagher's ten years of research around giving African Americans a voice in the quality of services they receive in the criminal justice system. Dr Gallagher is a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed clinical addictions counselor and a professor at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr Gallagher shares his career experiences in addiction and mental health counseling, criminal justice reform, drug and alcohol counseling, teaching at Morgan State University, research on racial disparities in drug courts and so much more. This wide ranging conversation is one that you won't regret taking the time to listen to. ---- Do you prefer to watch The Interview? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel. --- Past guest on The HBCU Audio Experience include Secretary of HUD Marcia Fudge, Dillard University President Dr Walter Kimbrough, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College Dr James Hildreth, Dr Tiffany Turner, President of Morris Brown College Dr Kevin James, Norfolk State Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones, President of Bethune Cookman University Dr Brent Chrite, Dr Rolundus Rice, Dr Sonya Okoli, Dr Kalisa Villafana, ESPN Commentator Tiffany Greene, Dr Amber Johnson, Melissa Mitchell, Atlanta Falcons receiver Khadarel Hodge, Pro Boxer Darius Fulghum, Mo'Ne Davis, Rock T Holla, Elijah Rutledge, Author Claudia Walker, Dr Hadiyah-Nicole Green, Terrance Lee, Executive Director of the NBA Foundation Greg Taylor, Rashan Ali, Super Producer Corey 'Mr Hanky' Dennard, Larry 'LA' Allen, HBCU Week Founder Ashley Christopher and Dr Kimberly Wise White.

    2h 15m

  5. 10/24/2022

    #57 - The Dr Kimberly Wise White Interview

    In this interview, Dr Kimberly Wise White, Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at the American Chemistry Council starts off talking about her upbringing and her love for science. Then she talks about how one can tell that they will be good in science. She goes on to talk about her experience earning three degrees from an HBCU. From there she talks about her hiring philosophy. After that, Dr White talked about humility and how doing the work is more important than accolades. Then she talks about her career path and how she's navigated in corporate America. She concluded by  talking about how businesses can benefit from scientists, why mentees and mentors are important and how they plan to award scholarships to 1000 students by 2025. --- This episode is brought to you by HBCUGo, the easiest way to watch HBCU sports. Tweet us @hbcugrad with any comments or feedback

    33 min

  6. 10/03/2022

    #56 Founder of HBCU Week Ashley Christopher on HBCUS, Delta Sigma Theta, Howard University and Partnering with Stephen A Smith

    On this podcast episode, the founder of HBCU Week, Ashley Christopher, sat down with Todd for her first ever HBCU Grad interview, and detailed being a double HBCU Grad, Proud Howard Grad, Lawyer and founder of HBCU Week. Ashley spoke on surviving a stroke and outlining what it showed her about herself. She spoke very highly of her HBCU journey with highlights of pledging The Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority while also detailing her process of initially being rejected from Howard University and how she earned admittance. Ashley went on to talk about how she started HBCU Week in 2017 with 500 students and now its two weeks long with one week being held at Disney with multiple HBCU Bands doing a parade at Magic Kingdom. She gave advice on starting a non-profit as well as speaking on her partnership with Stephen A Smith. Tweet us @hbcugrad and let us know what you thought of the episode.

    31 min

  7. 07/27/2022

    #55 Head Drum Major To Beyonce's Coachella Captain

    On this podcast episode, Larry "LA" Allen talks about his journey from the head drum major at Prairie View A&M University to the director of Beyonce"s drum line at Coachella. He talked about working on a Marvel project and working with Nickelodeon. He also chronicles his times working with artists such as Ciara, Missy Elliott, J Cole and Cardi B. LA speaks on when he fell in love with music and all the instruments he plays. He goes on to talk about his HBCU experience and doing an HBCU inspired theme song.

    17 min

  8. 07/26/2022

    #54 From Human Jukebox To Hitmaker Producer | The Mr Hanky Interview

    Today's episode is a conversation Todd Finley had with hit producer Corey "Mr Hanky" Dennard. They discussed going from The Human Jukebox to producing hits for Lil Duval, City Girls, Usher, Travis Porter, Usher and many more. They also discuss the new Drake album along with how he got his start as a producer and how he gets collaborations now. They also talk about if the Southern University Human Jukebox band is the best HBCU band?! Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. Tweet us @hbcugrad

    25 min
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Welcome to The HBCU Audio Experience, hosted by entrepreneur Todd Finley. The HBCU Audio Experience podcast is produced and distributed by HBCU Grad. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews, strategy sessions, behind the scenes, news and fireside chats with HBCU Grads and students. You'll also hear current thoughts that the HBCU Grad staff records originally for this audio experience!

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