December 26er Podcast

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode features Dr. Lena Green. A clinical social worker, psychotherapist and professor, Dr. Green discusses her journey into her chosen profession, founding the Akira Center, a free community-based social services program focusing on fatherhood, healthy relationships, and mental health, and promoting open dialogue around the destigmatization of father absence and mental health in men.

Former Obama Staffer and Co-Founder of The Hustlers Guild, Jason Spear discusses his journey from Piedmont, Alabama to the Nation’s Capital, and his work to help underserved youth pursue careers in STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Math)

Angel Investor and Global Head of Partnerships at SeatGeek.com, Lee Moulton, discusses his Liberian roots, integrating into prestigious educational institutions, and his professional journey from Goldman Sachs to the startup world.

December 26er's Producer, Damarcus, and Delisha discuss their new roles as nonprofit cofounders and how they navigated the difficult journey from inception to launch.

SB Nation reporter and writer, Kristian Winfield discusses starting his career in broadcast journalism, then losing TV work after a brutal attack left his face slashed, and eventually getting on the path to health and reconciliation.

Jason Rosario, founder of The Lives of Men and executive producer and host of original Yahoo series Dear Men, discusses life after a successful career in finance and working to inspire and nurture the development of well-rounded men.

On-air personality,video producer for Bleacher Report and co-host of the For All Nerds Podcast, Jeff J discusses his Haitian roots, starting his professional career at a Wall Street consulting firm while beefing up his media and writing skills, and eventually making the transition into full-time work that aligned with his passions.

Ramon Peralta, founder and creative director of Peralta Design, discusses founding his company after finding himself unemployed during the great recession, and building a million-dollar digital creative agency that has worked with Disney, the NFL and a number of startups and Fortune 500 brands.

Southern University alum and Vice President at Momentum Advisors, Chad Roberson discusses overcoming biases, championing diversity on Wall Street, and making the transition to a minority-owned financial planning and investment advisory firm.

Podcaster, venue owner and founder of Church of Laugh, J. Will discusses growing up as a pastor's kid, leaving a career at Vibe to venture into entrepreneurship, and building a brand out of clean comedy.

Author, speaker, and coach, Fila Antwine, discusses how she found love despite her history of personal trauma, evolved into being a wife, and transitioned from a toxic work environment to full-time entrepreneurship.

Author, speaker, and coach, Fila Antwine, shares her personal story of overcoming patterns of dysfunctional habits and behaviors and touches on her work helping professional women create a life of healthy relationships.

Entrepreneur and innovator, Yves Darbouze, discusses his Brooklyn roots, the origin of his interest in tech, how he built multiple companies, including an award-winning interactive agency that worked with such well-known brands as Bad Boy, Sean John, Jay-Z, and Pepsi, and how his new endeavor, Queue NYC, will remove barriers to growth for content creators.

Carlos Barksdale, CEO of LUYA, discusses his journey from Memphis to Columbia University, his drive to achieve no matter what, and his current efforts to make consuming healthy, high-quality personal care products a common practice.

Tiffany "Traye" Moore, CEO of Soul Thru Sole, discusses building a dance company that encourages sisterhood, freedom and empowerment through movement, and navigating the ups, downs and rebranding along the way.

Ilbert J. Sanchez, menswear designer and co-founder of Garçon Couture, discusses making the career switch from graphic designer to fashion entrepreneur and the pivots he's had to make along the way.

Asha Griffith, tap dancer, hip-hop artist and "artrepreneur", discusses how she came to her decision to work as a creative full time, why she placed her music career on hold, and the importance of the arts, especially tap.

Melissa Castro, Director of Professional Development at Momentum Education, discusses being raised by a single father, her personal journey to reconciliation, and living her life according to the same principles that Momentum promotes.

Dr. Tyrell Connor, co-host of the Black and Highly Dangerous Podcast and assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at State University of New York – New Paltz, discusses how he landed in Academia after originally having his sights set on business, his ongoing community activism and how his podcast is working to bridge the gap between Academia and the people.

Jamila McGill, who co-founded Brooklyn Tea along with her partner, Ali, discusses their journey into the tea business, making the leap from online retail to brick and mortar, and educating the community along the way.