TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

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About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Tony Franklin has over three decades of corporate experience and provides transformative insights into diversity and inclusion, making each episode a journey of learning and empowerment. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addressing barriers, and delving into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform uniting diverse voices and making a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

  1. 7H AGO

    Is Black History Month Still Necessary in 2026?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/is-black-history-month-still-necessary-in-2026- Episode Video Link: In this BEP Live audio episode, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed examine a question that sits at the center of culture, leadership, and American identity: Is Black History Month still necessary? Originally launched in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week and later expanded under Gerald Ford, Black History Month was created to address the exclusion of Black contributions from mainstream education. But in 2026, something feels different. With DEI programs being rolled back, curriculum debates intensifying, and national conversations around race becoming more polarized, this year’s observance feels noticeably quieter. Is that progress? Fatigue? Complacency? Or something more deliberate? The episode also honors the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, reflecting on his impact as a civil rights leader, presidential candidate, and global advocate for marginalized communities. His passing raises a deeper leadership question. What happens when living history fades, and institutional memory weakens? Tony and Chris unpack: Whether Black History is fully integrated into year-round American educationThe difference between performative corporate celebration and structural inclusionHow ownership, credit, and empathy shape national identityWhy historical literacy directly impacts leadership, equity, and accountability This conversation goes beyond February. It addresses how nations construct memory, how power shapes narrative, and why structured remembrance still matters in a divided cultural climate. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 – Opening Question: Is Black History Month Still Necessary? 07:58 – Integration vs. Isolation in American Education 18:42 – The Legacy of Jesse Jackson and Living History 28:05 – Performative Celebration vs. Structural Change 41:12 – Fear, Complacency, and Cultural Silence 51:30 – Final Reflections on Accountability and American Memory If history were fully integrated, February would not need to stand alone. Until that happens, the debate remains relevant. Subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. Making uncomfortable conversations comfortable. 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=TonyTidbit" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    57 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Why Did Kid Rock Blame Jay-Z?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-did-kid-rock-blame-jay-z- Episode Video Link: In this audio episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton unpacks the controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, Kid Rock’s alternative performance, and the claim that Jay-Z is a “DEI hire.” This is not just pop culture commentary. It is a sharp analysis of leadership accountability, race politics, media influence, corporate power, and the weaponization of DEI in today’s cultural climate. Dr. Burton explores what happens when performance fails but blame gets redirected, how mediocrity gets protected by privilege, and why diversity in business consistently drives measurable innovation and profitability. If you care about cultural leadership, media literacy, corporate accountability, and the real data behind DEI, this conversation delivers clarity. What You Will Learn Why the term “DEI hire” is often misunderstood and strategically misused The measurable business impact of diversity and inclusive leadership How cultural backlash shapes public narratives in media and politics Why accountability matters more than ideology in performance and leadership ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Opening, What We Need to Know 01:05 Why Support for the NFL Changed 02:05 Super Bowl Context & Cultural Framing 03:15 Kid Rock’s Political Shift 04:05 Alternative Performance Analysis 05:05 The “DEI Hire” Narrative 06:10 Jay-Z, Business & Cultural Power 07:05 Who Actually Benefits from DEI 08:05 Mediocrity vs. Excellence 09:00 Black Excellence & Performance Standards 10:05 Veterans, Workforce Access & DEI Origins 11:05 Data on Diverse Workforces 12:00 Cultural Backlash & Responsibility 13:00 Blame Shifting & Privilege 14:00 Final Takeaways Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton Part of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, where we make uncomfortable conversations comfortable. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred audio platform for conversations on leadership, culture, business, and accountability in uncertain times. 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple...

    15 min

  3. 3D AGO

    The “Supermom” Lie: Why High-Achieving Women are Burning Out?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The “Supermom” Lie: Why High-Achieving Women are Burning Out? Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Raquel Cadourcy, Founder & CEO of AI Moms and former Chief Marketing Officer, to expose the hidden crisis impacting working mothers across corporate America. The “Supermom” expectation is not empowerment. It is cognitive overload. Millions of high-performing women are carrying two full-time jobs: executive leader at work and Chief Everything Officer at home. The invisible mental load, decision fatigue, and chronic stress are measurable neurological realities. But this conversation does not stop at burnout. Raquel introduces AI Moms, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered family management system designed to help working parents reduce cognitive load, automate invisible labor, and reclaim mental clarity. Through custom AI systems, automation, and AI literacy education, AI Moms teaches parents how to delegate mental tasks to technology without sacrificing leadership, identity, or control. This episode bridges leadership development, AI transformation, workplace equity, executive burnout, and the future of work. What You Will Learn Why burnout among working mothers is a measurable neurological overload How the “Chief Everything Officer” role creates systemic stress What AI Moms is and how it helps automate invisible labor How AI literacy protects careers in an evolving workforce Why organizations must support working parents beyond flexible policies ▶︎ In This Episode0:00: Introduction, The Supermom Crisis 2:05: Why This Conversation Matters Now 7:52: The Invisible Mental Load Explained 12:30: Neuroscience of Burnout and Decision Fatigue 17:00: Marriage, Responsibility, and Brain Activation 24:15: Social Pressure and Generational Expectations 27:40: Introducing AI Moms 31:00: Real-World Example of AI Automation at Home 35:10: AI Literacy and Workforce Survival 41:15: A Message to Working Mothers 43:50: A Message to Corporate Leaders 47:45: Tony’s Tidbit 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare a...

    52 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Why Bad Bunny Triggered Backlash and the Obama Video Didn’t

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-bad-bunny-triggered-backlash-and-the-obama-video-didnt Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed analyze the backlash to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and contrast it with the muted reaction to a racially dehumanizing video targeting Barack and Michelle Obama. What appears to be two separate controversies is actually one larger conversation about race, cultural power shifts, media hypocrisy, and leadership accountability. This discussion explores why minority visibility triggers fear, how dehumanization becomes normalized, and why civic engagement is the true lever of power in America. BEP does not chase outrage. We chase clarity. What You Will Learn Why cultural celebrations can trigger political backlash How do dehumanization narratives shape public perception The strategic connection between culture and political power Why voting and civic accountability matter more than outrage ▶︎ In This Episode0:00 – Moral Responsibility and Cultural Power 2:12 – Bad Bunny and Super Bowl Backlash 15:34 – Why It Was Never About Language 24:20 – The Obama Video and Racial Tropes 32:30 – Strategy, Power, and Political Influence 37:55 – The Real Path to Accountability 54:30 – L.E.S.S. Call to Action 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague 🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubea...

    58 min

  5. FEB 10

    What Is Corporate America Really Costing Black Men?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/what-is-corporate-america-really-costing-black-men Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, Tony Tidbit sits down with Justin Grant, author of Company Men: A Wellness Guide for Black Men in Corporate America, for a powerful conversation about the hidden costs of success, leadership pressure, and long-term sustainability for Black men navigating corporate America. Justin shares why Black men experience increased anxiety, depression, and health risks as they climb professionally, a trend that research shows does not exist for other demographic groups. Together, Tony and Justin unpack how performance alone no longer guarantees advancement, why sponsorship matters more than mentorship, and how power truly moves inside corporate systems. The conversation also explores networking versus transactional relationships, playing the long game in career planning, the rollback of DEI protections, and why financial literacy and generational wealth are essential tools for freedom, not just retirement. This episode is not about motivation. It is about strategy, clarity, and surviving corporate America without losing your health, identity, or future. What You Will Learn Why Black men face unique health and wellness challenges at higher levels of successThe difference between mentorship, sponsorship, and real power advocacyHow to build a strategic career roadmap instead of chasing titlesWhy financial planning is essential for long-term stability and generational wealth ▶︎ In This Episode0:00 Introduction, Why This Conversation Matters 3:05 Justin Grant’s Background and Corporate Journey 8:45 The Hidden Health Costs of Corporate Success 15:20 Anxiety, Depression, and Life Expectancy Data 22:40 Networking vs Transactional Relationships 30:10 Mentorship vs Sponsorship: Who Advocates for You 38:25 DEI Rollbacks and Shrinking Leadership Pipelines 46:00 Playing Chess, Not Chasing Titles 53:30 Money, Wealth Strategy, and Generational Planning 1:02:10 Final Reflections, Hope, and Long-Term Strategy If this conversation resonated with you, subscribe, share, and support the platform. These conversations move forward only when the community moves with them. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, follow, and share. These conversations grow only when the community moves with them. 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify Podcastsa...

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 6

    Is Black America Broken? Power, Policy, and Moral Narratives

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Is Black America Broken? Power, Policy, and Moral Narratives Episode Video Link: Hello and welcome to TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective ! Today, we're discussing .🎙️ Today on A Black Executive Perspective, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed confront a narrative that refuses to die, the claim that Black America is broken due to moral failure. Sparked by a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, this episode goes deeper than surface-level talking points and challenges viewers to examine accountability, policy, power, and perception simultaneously. This is not a reactionary debate. It is a fact-based, historically grounded, and culturally honest conversation about how Black communities are discussed, who controls the narrative, and why incomplete truths continue to shape public opinion, policy decisions, and lived experience. From redlining and the GI Bill to education data, labor participation, family structure, and media framing, this episode dismantles the idea that a single explanation can define an entire people. Tony and Chris make it clear that moral agency matters, but so does the machine that shapes opportunity. This is an uncomfortable conversation by design, because clarity lives on the other side of discomfort. What You Will Learn Why moral accountability alone cannot explain economic or social outcomesHow policy decisions before and after the Civil Rights Movement still shape opportunity todayThe truth about Black education, employment, and income data versus popular narrativesWhy Black America is not broken, but unevenly seen ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 – Welcome to BEP Live and the central question 04:00 – Moral narratives and the Wall Street Journal argument 10:30 – Policy, redlining, and the roots of the wealth gap 20:00 – Media framing and the myth of the inner-city monolith 30:45 – Education, work, and ignored data 43:30 – Family structure, fatherhood, and historical context 55:00 – Moral hypocrisy and unequal narratives across communities 01:08:30 – The invisibility of Black success 01:18:00 – The LESS framework: Learn, Empathy, Share, Stop 01:28:30 – Final takeaway, Black America is not broken 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "a...

    1h 1m

  7. FEB 5

    Media Literacy vs Propaganda: How Power Rewrites the Truth in Real Time

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/media-literacy-vs-propaganda-how-power-rewrites-the-truth-in-real-time Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, part of A Black Executive Perspective, Dr. Burton delivers a direct and unfiltered examination of why media literacy is essential in an era defined by propaganda, narrative control, and unchecked power. As political authority, media systems, and culture collide, false narratives are increasingly presented as fact without investigation, accountability, or evidence. This episode explores how propaganda operates, how media manipulation reshapes public understanding, and why the ability to critically analyze what we see and hear is fundamental to protecting democracy. Dr. Burton explains how media literacy empowers people to distinguish truth from disinformation, recognize gaslighting, and challenge official narratives that contradict video evidence, historical context, and lived experience. In a highly mediated society where surveillance, misinformation, and anti-intellectualism are normalized, trusting facts and understanding media systems becomes a civic responsibility. This conversation reinforces the importance of responsible representation, leadership accountability, and workplace and societal equity in shaping narratives that directly impact public trust and democratic participation. What You Will Learn How media literacy exposes propaganda and narrative manipulationWhy power depends on controlling public perceptionHow to critically analyze media content and video evidenceWhy democracy requires an informed and media-literate society ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 – Introduction: Why Media Literacy Matters 01:06 – Propaganda and Narrative Control 02:18 – Video Evidence vs Official Statements 03:41 – Citizen Journalism and Accountability 05:02 – Media Literacy as a Democratic Safeguard 06:34 – Anti-Intellectualism and Power 07:46 – Trusting Facts, History, and Your Judgment Episode Length: 8 minutes, 53 seconds Subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective on your favorite audio platform for real conversations at the intersection of media, power, politics, culture, and truth. 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what...

    9 min

  8. FEB 3

    Global Leadership Without Losing Yourself, Culture, Identity, and Power

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/global-leadership-without-losing-yourself-culture-identity-and-power Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed explore what it truly takes to lead across cultures without losing your identity. Joined by cross-cultural leadership coach Sandra Bonifacio, the conversation examines global leadership, cultural intelligence, identity, belonging, and the emotional realities of working across borders. Drawing from lived experiences across Latin America, Europe, and the United States, this episode breaks down why some global leaders succeed while others struggle, how communication styles differ across cultures, and what organizations often get wrong when supporting expatriate leaders and multicultural teams. This is an essential conversation for executives, managers, and professionals navigating leadership in a global workforce shaped by diversity, power dynamics, and cultural nuance. What you will learn How to lead across cultures without compromising your identityWhy communication failures derail global teamsThe emotional impact of expatriate leadership and relocationHow organizations can better support multicultural leadership ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Why global leadership requires cultural awareness 03:10 Expatriate leadership and cross-cultural identity 07:45 Why some global careers succeed, and others fail 12:30 Culture, dominance, and leadership mindset shifts 17:20 Managing global teams across time zones 22:40 Organizational culture vs national culture 27:55 Identity, belonging, and emotional resilience 33:10 Fear, courage, and relocating families 38:35 How companies fail global leaders 43:20 Growth through cultural immersion 48:10 Lessons from leading across cultures 53:15 Final leadership reflections 🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode: 🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive change subscribe to our a...

    58 min
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About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Tony Franklin has over three decades of corporate experience and provides transformative insights into diversity and inclusion, making each episode a journey of learning and empowerment. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addressing barriers, and delving into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform uniting diverse voices and making a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

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  • Creator
    TonyTidbit ™
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    249
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email podcast@ablackexec.com
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