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30 to Life is back for season 5. In this episode, Muki and Brown discuss all things politics and the history of the black vote with John Wood Jr. Tune in!
More about our guest: John Wood Jr. is a writer, podcaster and noted public speaker nationally recognized as a leading voice on issues of political and racial reconciliation. He is national ambassador for Braver Angels, America’s largest grassroots, bipartisan organization dedicated to political depolarization.
He has been a contributing writer for media outlets including USA Today, The Washington Examiner, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo News, and more. He believes in bridging the gap between progressive and conservative Americans through thoughtful dialogue and compassionate understanding rooted in our shared value for American Democracy. In 2021, he began hosting his own podcast, The John Wood Jr. Show, where he features conversations on restoring civic discourse with other political commentators and thought leaders.
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In this episode the guys chat with Nebraska-born NFL professional, Brandin Bryant, to discuss the adversity he had to overcome and his journey into the NFL. later we discuss his new children’s book and what inspired to write it. Tune in! Purchase So, You want to be an Athlete? Here: https://linktr.ee/brandinsbooksMore about Brandin: He is a Nebraska-born NFL professional and mental performance enthusiast, shares his wisdom and experience in his debut book. With an 8-year career in professional football and a belief in the power of a growth mindset, Brandin champions the integral role of education in an athlete's journey. He frequently addresses university audiences across the nation, inspiring the next generation of athletes. Connect with him at https://brandinsbooks.wordpress.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode the guys chat with actress Aba Arthur, who plays Abena, in the upcoming release of The Color Purple in theaters nationwide December 25th. In this episode, Aba talks about her career journey as an actor, the power of believing in yourself, honoring her ancestors, and her recent experience working with Oprah Winfrey. Tune in!More about our Aba:Aba can also tease her upcoming project Apple TV’s “Bad Monkey” where she stars opposite Vince Vaugh, in the long awaited comedy. The series is finally set to drop this Spring! Aba grew up in Washington D.C. alongside her sister and best friend Bozoma St. John (Netflix CMO turned Author). She then earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts, as well as Political Science, from the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she now sits on the Dean’s Advisory Board. She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career scoring roles on TV shows including: Netflix shows Cobra Kai and Legacies, NBC’s Southland, WB’s 'Boomerang, and ABC’s Queens. She also played Miss Gold in the feature film Respect, a biopic of Aretha Franklin, starring Jennifer Hudson. She is currently based in Atlanta, splitting her time between both cities for projects. In addition to her work on screen, Aba has performed in several stage plays and is also an avid writer of screenplays. She also produced/directed her first filmThe Womb in 2018 and has her own production company The Ohemaa Project.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the core values that hold the key to advancing Black families for the next century. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of heritage, resilience, and unity that has shaped our past and will steer our future. Together, we'll uncover the timeless principles and wisdom that empower us to thrive, overcome challenges, and build a brighter tomorrow. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that celebrates the strength and potential of Black families. Listen now and be part of the dialogue!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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30 to Life is back! After a long hiatus, Muki and Brown return to discuss what they been up to and difficulties of balancing it all. Later in the episode they discuss building the right habits for their kids and leading by example. Tune in! New episodes the first of every month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In the this episode, the guys chat with Cherie of the Little CPA. She answers all of the frequently asked questions about taxes and how the tax code works. Tune in.More about our guest: Chérie is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 10 years of Public Accounting Experience. She was recently named one of the AICPA’s 40 Under 40 Black CPAs, and she is 1 of 29 young CPAs accepted into the AICPA’s 2020 Leadership Academy.Outside of work, she serves on the Board of Directors for a local performing arts nonprofit and an economic development nonprofit . She is the founder of The Little CPA, an educational platform that helps thriving professionals make wise financial decisions.Learn more at www.thelittecpa.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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The guys are joined by 7 year old author Gabriella Zielinska. She is the author of My Crocodile Snappy. In this episode, Gabriella highlights her inspiration for writing the book and what keeps her motivated. Later we discuss with her parents the values that they are instilling in her, the importance of community support, and the process of writing a book. Tune in! Purchase a copy of My Crocodile Snappy here: https://www.gabbysnappy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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Cedric Nash, “Your Millionaire Mentor”, is an entrepreneur and investor who educates, inspires and motivates wealth building in the African American Community. He is founder of The Black Wealth Summit annual event. He is author of forthcoming book (select preview arriving October 2022) Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? How You Can Become a Millionaire Starting from the Bottom and The Millionaire Money Moves Supplemental Investment Guide.In this episode, we discuss:* Financial mistakes that will prevent you from building wealth* 4 Reasons why Black Americans should strive for high net worth and how to determine which of the 6 levels of wealth you are striving for* How Black families can save money for future generations and build generational wealth* Why Cedric started the Black Wealth Summit * Lessons he learned building a multi-million dollar business Tune in! More about Cedric:An entrepreneur and investor since 1995, Nash founded Oakland Consulting Group, Inc. (OCG), an information technology consulting, software and staffing firm that has over 150 employees. He has been the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year award, Inc Magazine 100 fastest growing inner city firms, listed in the Inc 500/5000 fastest growing firms in the nation (three times), listed as a Black Enterprise Industrial 100 largest black owned businesses (three times), Washington Technology Fast 50, and the recipient of the ITSMF prestigious Beacon Award for entrepreneurs. Nash has experience investing in residential, vacation, multi-family, mixed use and commercial real estate. He has also invested in securities and private equity deals for the past 25 years. Follow Cedric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MillionaireMoneyMoves/Learn more about the Wealth Summit:https://blackwealthsummit.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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The guys chat with David Ball. He hosts House Rich: The Real Estate Show on YouTube and all podcast platforms. There he breaks down a mortgage topic weekly and also interviews a subject matter expert in various aspects of real estate. In this episode, we discuss the current housing market, how real estate impacts the wealth gap, and tips when buying a home. Tune in! More about David:David is a Navy veteran and graduated from the US Naval Academy with a degree in Econ. He also has 7 years of experience in the mortgage industry as a loan officer and underwriter. He saw a lack of accurate and detailed home buyer education online and decided to fill the void through his platform @coinsnculture. His goal is to break down the sometimes-complicated mortgage process into layman terms and help people buy their 1st home strategically.Connect with David:Instagram: @Coinsnculture @houserichshow YouTube & Podcast House Rich: The Real Estate Show www.houserichshow.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this inspirational episode, the guys chat with Alexiou Gibson. Alexiou is the CEO and President of The Transformation Factory, and is a motivational speaker. He shares his journey to losing over 300 pounds and what led him to create his million dollar sea moss gel business. Later he breaks down his experience on Shark Tank and what he learned from it. Tune in! More about Alexiou:Alexiou Gibson wasn’t always passionate about his health. But at just 21 years old, his doctor told him he wouldn’t live to see 30 if he didn’t make some serious changes. He began to research ways to support his weight loss and was reintroduced to the sea moss he loved as a child. Incorporating this superfood into his plan for diet and exercise, he lost an incredible amount of weight from 500 pounds and became inspired to introduce everyone to the amazing health benefits this hidden gem can provide.Over the past 10 years, Alexiou has been recognized for his leadership, entrepreneurship, and community involvement and is the recipient of numerous awards and achievements.Alexiou’s business originated out of love for his eighty-year-old grandmother. He wanted his grandmother to stay healthy and strong during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. To help build her immunity system he would make her Sea Moss Gel lattes daily.Alexiou started sharing photos, and videos on his social media platforms on the benefits of Sea Moss Gel with his family and friends. Immediately thereafter, he started to receive Sea Moss Gel requests from friends who worked in the healthcare field. After such positive feedback, Alexiou decided to give healthcare workers and people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 free Sea Moss Gel.!He provided Sea Moss Gel to people in need all within the process of being evicted from his home with his family.Today, Alexiou has lost over 300 pounds, is the CEO and President of The Transformation Factory, and is a motivational speaker.On May 20, 2022, The Transformation Factory appeared on the season finale of ABC’s Shark Tank. This was the first and only Sea Moss Gel to be featured in Shark Tank history. Initial offers from Kevin O’Leary and Barbara Corcoran were turned down in favor of a dual offer from Kevin Hart and Mark Cuban for $600,000.Connect with Alex:LinkedIn: AlexiouGibsonWebsite: seamosstransformation.com Social Media: Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In the this episode the guys celebrate reaching 100 episodes! They discuss the genesis of the podcast and lessons they learned over the last 2 years. Later they discuss what’s next for the podcast and guests they would like on the show. Tune in! Be sure to check out our bonus episode this week as we continue our celebration of 100 episodes on YouTube featuring a very special guest. https://youtube.com/channel/UCQhmskTHdfYOFwJleMPdX8Q--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode, the guys chat about Brown’s new book Daddy’s Weekends. He breaks down his journey to create the book and what inspired him to write it. Tune in!Get a copy of Daddy’s Weekends on Amazonhttps://a.co/d/0eXUbKoDaddy's Weekends is a fun educational children's book that tells the story of a child's exciting and educational weekend with her father. Whether it is dancing, meditating, or learning together, this father-daughter duo makes the most of their short time together. With rhythmic text and engaging illustrations, the reader practices punctuation, vocabulary, and using their voices to convey meaning.Daddy's Weekends is great for dads who want their children to know how much they are loved, mothers who want their children to develop a bond with their dad, and grandparents who want their grandchildren to feel connected to their father.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this barbershop episode of 30 to Life, the guys discuss Lebron James officially becoming a billionaire. We discuss how he has redefined the black athlete and set a model of excellence on and off the court. Later we discuss black billionaires in the Us and what we learned from them. Tune in.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode the guys chat with Marcus Whitney, the founding partner of Jumpstart Health Investors. Marcus breaks down his journey from college dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur. Tune in! More about Marcus:Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 100 companies. He recently launched Jumpstart Nova, the first Black healthcare venture fund in America.Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.Marcus has been listed in the Power 100 by Nashville Business Journal, and has been featured by Inc., CNBC, Entrpereneur, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.Marcus is the author of the best selling book Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. Marcus is also the producer and host of The Creative Power Podcast, a podcast on all major platforms.Marcus is a member of the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners and Launch Tennessee.Connect with Marcus:Website: https://www.marcuswhitney.com Book: https://createandorchestrate.com/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode, the guys open up talking about the new Batman movie and how it compares to the Dark Knight. Later in the episode they discuss lessons that they are teaching their kids and reflect on things they learned growing up. Tune in!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode, the guys chat with Matthew Kincaid, a former social studies teacher, and school administrator is now the founder, CEO, and Chief Consulting officer of the non-profit, Overcoming Racism. Matthew breaks down critical race theory, anti-racism, and the challenges of the current education system. Later, he discusses his journey from teacher to full time entrepreneur. Tune in!More about our guest:Matthew Kincaid, a former social studies teacher, and school administrator is now the founder, CEO, and Chief Consulting officer of the non-profit, Overcoming Racism. Kincaid is currently the co-chair of the truth and reconciliation committee for the human relations commission serving the city of New Orleans and an Amaphiko Social Entrepreneurship Fellow. In 2018 he was recognized as one of “100 Visionary Leaders” for Real Leaders Magazine in addition to receiving the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award” for the state of Louisiana from the U.S Small Business Administration. In 2019, Kincaid was the recipient of Gambit’s 40 under 40 recognition. Matthew is a graduate of Tufts University and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Connect with Matthew:http://overcomingracism.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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In this episode, the guys if the government should forgive everyone’s student loans. They also discuss if it should be based on your income. Later, they discuss their journey of paying down their debts and what they would do differently if they could go back in time. Tune in for a great discussion on college and student loans! Follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30tolifepod/support
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