TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

TonyTidbit ™
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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. 3d ago

    Mixed, Black, and Done Explaining

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/mixed-black-and-done-explaining- Episode Video Link: Grace Fooden-Correy has heard two seemingly opposite judgments throughout her life: “She thinks she’s white” and “You don’t have to tell people you’re mixed. You look Black.” In this episode of A Mixed Executive Perspective, Grace explains how both comments placed the same burden on her: making her identity easier for other people to categorize. She explores mixed identity, Black identity, belonging, code-switching, and the pressure to manage other people’s comfort in predominantly Black and white spaces. Grace also discusses how identifying herself as mixed became a workplace and social survival strategy, and why she ultimately stopped performing her identity for acceptance. For parents raising mixed children, this episode offers an important reminder: children need honest conversations and practical language to understand how race, culture, and identity may be interpreted by others. You do not have to pick a side. You have the right to own your complete identity. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:45 Two Comments, One Message 01:32 “She Thinks She’s White” 02:28 “You Look Black” 03:12 Identity as a Safety Strategy 04:22 Preparing Mixed Children 05:24 The Pressure to Pick a Side 07:08 Owning Your Full Identity 08:34 Closing Thoughts 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  2. 4d ago

    Black Lives Lost: Who Owns the Solution? | Part 2

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/black-lives-lost-who-owns-the-solution-part-2- Episode Video Link: In Part 2 of Black Lives Lost, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed II move beyond identifying the causes of community violence and confront the question that matters most: Who owns the solution? Using Baltimore’s historic decline in homicides as a case study, they examine how focused deterrence, credible messengers, community violence intervention, targeted enforcement, trauma care, jobs, mentoring, business investment, and measurable public accountability can work together. Tony and Chris challenge elected officials, law enforcement, educators, clergy, business leaders, families, and community members to stop relying on speeches, outrage, and blame. If Black lives truly matter, the commitment must be visible in our strategies, budgets, leadership, and daily choices before another family is forced to plan a funeral. This is an honest conversation about Black lives, responsible representation, systemic barriers, personal responsibility, community accountability, and the collective action required to reduce violence. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Baltimore’s Historic Homicide Decline 01:07 Black Lives Lost, Part 2 03:00 What Part 1 Left Unresolved 05:00 Why We Avoid This Conversation 12:52 Baltimore’s Violence-Reduction Blueprint 20:00 Strategy, Transparency, and Accountability 27:18 Why Policing Alone Is Not the Solution 36:42 Crime Data and Political Narratives 41:40 What Real Leadership Requires 45:00 Families, Schools, and Community Responsibility 52:00 Business Investment and Youth Opportunity 59:45 Judge Leaders by Fewer Funerals 61:42 Moving From Awareness to Ownership 63:18 Tony’s Tidbit: Hope Is Not a Strategy 64:14 Closing Thoughts and the LESS Pledge 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  3. Aug 21

    Only One Black Seat?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/only-one-black-seat- Episode Video Link: Is there only room for one Black leader at the table? In this episode of BEP Live, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed challenge the scarcity mindset that turns another Black professional’s promotion into evidence that fewer opportunities remain for everyone else. Through real conversations and lived executive experience, they examine tokenism, corporate politics, workplace competition, leadership insecurity, loyalty, and the expectation that Black executives must compete for opportunities that are never treated as scarce for white leaders. Tony and Chris also debate Queen Bee Syndrome, the “crabs in a barrel” metaphor, DEI rollbacks, representation versus allocation, and whether Black professionals can confront systemic barriers without letting those barriers undermine their confidence or relationships. This is an honest conversation about competing without undermining one another, controlling your attitude and work ethic, and recognizing that someone else’s success is not your failure. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 The Scarcity Mindset: There Can Only Be One 07:20 The Myth of One Black Seat 13:35 Performance, Relationships and Corporate Politics 18:00 Loyalty, Fear and Threatened Leaders 23:35 Competing Without Sabotaging Each Other 31:10 Queen Bee Syndrome and Corporate Hazing 35:25 Who Built the “Crabs in a Barrel” Bucket? 41:45 Career Options and Escaping Scarcity 43:10 Representation, Allocation and DEI Rollbacks 45:20 Attitude, Work Ethic and an Abundance Mindset 52:00 Corporate Cliques, Loyalty and Insecurity 55:25 Someone Else’s Success Is Not Your Failure 57:00 The BEP Network, LESS Pledge and Closing 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  4. Aug 20

    Black Girls Are Not Grown Women

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Black Girls Are Not Grown Women Episode Video Link: Why do we continue blaming Black girls for the choices and misconduct of grown men? In this episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, presented by A Black Executive Perspective, Dr. Burton uses the public conversation surrounding Brandy’s teenage relationship with Wanya Morris as the starting point for a larger discussion about adultification bias, victim blaming, and the sexual exploitation of Black girls. She challenges the “fast girl” stereotype, the glorification of abuse involving young boys, and the cultural hypocrisy that demands accountability in some cases while making excuses in others. Dr. Burton also connects today’s attitudes to the historical exploitation of Black girls and the policing of Black women’s bodies. This is a direct call to stop judging children through an adult lens, hold grown people accountable, and give Black children the protection, empathy, and humanity they deserve. Content Warning: This episode contains direct discussion of sexual abuse, exploitation, and the mistreatment of minors. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Brandy’s Story and the Public Reaction 01:35 The Double Standard Around Adults and Minors 03:18 The “Fast” Black Girl Stereotype 05:05 Adultification and Cultural Hypocrisy 06:38 Why Black Girls Deserve Protection 07:52 The Historical Exploitation of Black Girls 09:10 Boundaries and Adult Accountability 11:48 Stop Blaming Exploited Black Girls 12:30 Final Takeaway 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  5. Aug 19

    Why I Chose Not to Have Children

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Why I Chose Not to Have Children Episode Video Link: Grace Fooden-Correy always knew she did not want children, but the real reason had little to do with career, freedom, or ambition. In this deeply personal episode of A Mixed Executive Perspective, Grace reveals how growing up biracial shaped her decision not to become a parent. She reflects on learning how race, whiteness, wealth, and social status affected power and belonging, navigating dating across racial and cultural lines, and questioning whether she could bring a mixed child into a world that had made her feel like an outsider. Mentoring eventually forced Grace to revisit the decision and confront the truth she had allowed others to misunderstand for years. This is a raw and honest conversation about mixed identity, biracial experiences, motherhood, colorism, cultural belonging, and the deeply personal choices people often carry in silence. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Mixed Identity and Motherhood 01:00 Learning How Whiteness Shaped Power 02:00 Dating Across Racial and Cultural Lines 03:00 Why Career Was the Easier Explanation 04:00 Revisiting the Decision Through Mentoring 05:00 You Belong 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  6. Aug 18

    Black Lives Lost: Who’s Failing Black Men? | Part 1

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Black Lives Lost: Who’s Failing Black Men? Part 1 Episode Video Link: Black men are dying at a rate America cannot explain away. Although America’s national murder rate is declining, Black men and Black youth continue to experience a devastatingly disproportionate share of homicide. Why does this crisis remain so concentrated, and who must be held responsible? In Part One of Black Lives Lost, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed have an unfiltered conversation about community violence, systemic racism, economic inequality, access to guns, family responsibility, personal choices, policing, opportunity, and community accountability. They challenge the politically weaponized phrase “Black-on-Black crime” and examine evidence from predominantly Black communities where higher incomes, lower poverty, and greater homeownership correspond with dramatically lower homicide rates. But they do not use systemic barriers to erase individual responsibility. Tony and Chris confront the difficult question of whether families, churches, schools, elected officials, business leaders, and community members are doing enough to protect Black lives before another family is forced to plan a funeral. This is the kind of real conversation that defines A Black Executive Perspective: honest, grounded, and unwilling to trade truth for comfort. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Black men and America’s homicide crisis 01:10 The conversation America keeps avoiding 07:05 Mothers confront the human cost of violence 11:05 Murder is falling, but the danger remains concentrated 15:15 Economics versus personal responsibility 20:55 Debunking the myth that Blackness produces violence 29:50 How “Black-on-Black crime” becomes a political weapon 38:15 When one person’s actions stain an entire community 41:45 Family responsibility, environment, and gun access 57:00 Barack Obama’s message about accountability 01:01:10 Loving Black people enough to tell the whole truth Subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit https://ablackexec.com for more real conversations about race, culture, leadership, power, politics, and community accountability. 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  7. Aug 14

    Did Tuskegee’s Dress Code Go Too Far?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/did-tuskegees-dress-code-go-too-far- Episode Video Link: Tuskegee University’s decision to prohibit bonnets, durags, bedroom shoes, and other casual attire in classrooms and professional campus settings has ignited a larger conversation about Black culture, career preparation, and respectability politics. In this episode of BEP Live, Chris P. Reed and Tony Tidbit are joined by Felicia Smith and Sina Banks to examine whether the policy prepares Black students for Corporate America or reinforces the unequal standards Black professionals already face. The panel discusses workplace bias, self-expression, first impressions, professional expectations, first-generation college students, and HBCUs' responsibility to prepare graduates for the realities of the workplace. Is learning how to navigate the system surrendering to it, or is it giving Black students another tool for success? ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Welcome to BEP Live and Meet the Guests 05:43 Tuskegee’s New Dress Code Sparks Debate 09:12 Professional Preparation or University Overreach? 17:03 The Double Standard Facing Black Professionals 25:25 Who Gets to Define Professionalism? 31:10 First-Generation Students and Career Readiness 38:15 Respectability Politics and Workplace Reality 40:00 Why the Bonnet and Durag Backlash Exploded 48:02 Will More Colleges Adopt Dress Codes? 51:45 Black Fashion, Cultural Expression, and Dressing for the Occasion 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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 .

  8. Aug 13

    Why Are Black Women Still Fighting to Survive?

    Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Why Are Black Women Still Fighting to Survive? Episode Video Link: Black women are confronting serious threats to their health, reproductive freedom, employment, and economic security. In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton examines the case of Adriana Smith and what it reveals about Black maternal mortality, bodily autonomy, government intervention, healthcare costs, and the burdens placed on Black families. Dr. Burton also addresses unemployment among Black women, political rollbacks, meaningful self-care, strategic voting, economic boycotts, and the importance of supporting Black-owned and women-owned businesses. This is a direct call for Black families and communities to establish their own priorities, protect their resources, and pay attention to the stories mainstream media leaves behind. ▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Why 2026 Demands Our Attention 01:03 The Adriana Smith Case 02:08 Black Maternal Mortality and Healthcare Costs 03:03 Reproductive Rights and Government Control 04:56 Black Women, Unemployment, and Real Self-Care 06:04 Setting Priorities for Black Families and Communities 07:51 Economic Power, Boycotts, and Real Allyship 08:39 Black Women Deserve Better 🔗 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 @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . 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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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
    300
  • 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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    TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective