Join JD Fuller as she breaks down the social narrative through a mental health lens. As a licensed clinical, social worker, educator, activist and truth seeker, JD engages with Hollywood royalty to host deep conversations with a wide variety of people exploring and defining what it will take to change the narrative.
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Becoming UnDone: Where High Achievers Turn Setbacks into Comebacks. Join Dr. Toby Brooks as he guides you through the art of transforming unfinished goals into unstoppable growth, one inspiring story at a time. Achievers aim high, but to fall short is fundamentally human. Sometimes we fail. Sometimes we simply run out of time. Either way, it is what we do with the end of one chapter that can make all the difference in the next. Do we fall apart at the seams, coming undone to be forever brand ...
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EP96: THE MAKING (and re-making) of LARRY JOHNSON Part 5: Reliving UNLV's Glory Days with Equipment Manager Larry Chin
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Larry Chin is the long-serving Assistant Equipment Manager at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) athletics department, working with the institution for over four decades. Starting as a student manager in 1974, Chin became a pivotal part of the equipment staff, overseeing several prominent sports, incl…
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EP95: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 4 with Dennis Helms, Former Odessa College Head Coach and NJCAA Hall of Famer
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest Dennis Helms is a distinguished figure in the world of basketball coaching, having served as the head coach at Odessa College from 1986 to 1996. A member of both the NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame and the Upper Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, Helms has coached ten players who went on to play in the NBA. Among the…
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EP94: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 3 with Dr. Kwame M. Brown, Neuroscientist and Former Psychology Professor
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Dr. Kwame M. Brown is a neuroscientist holding a PhD from Georgetown University and a BA in Molecular Biology from Hampton University. With an eight-year tenure as a professor of psychology at Hampton, Dr. Brown is widely recognized for his work as the "Neighborhood Neuroscientist," where he combines science…
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EP93: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 2 with JD Mayo, LJ’s Former Head Basketball Coach, Dallas Skyline High School
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: JD Mayo: JD Mayo is a legendary Texas high school basketball coach with a remarkable career that spans decades. Having played a significant role in shaping the lives of many young athletes, Coach Mayo is best known for his mentorship of former NBA star Larry Johnson during Johnson's high school years at Skyl…
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EP92: THE MAKING (and re-making) OF LARRY JOHNSON PART 1 with Harold Kaufman
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Send us a Text Message. Harold Kaufman With over 35 years in sports, corporate, and business communications, Harold Kaufman is the founder of HK Communications, now part of Tony Fay Public Relations. He is a renowned media and communications specialist who served as the first PR representative for the Charlotte Hornets during their inaugural season…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this introspective episode of the "Becoming UnDone" podcast, host Toby Brooks reflects on the multitude of changes he has experienced in the past few months. Transitioning from a long-term position at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to a fresh start at Baylor University, Toby candidly discuss…
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EP90: CHAMPION with Neil Kennedy, Author, Speaker, and Founder of FivestarMan
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest Neil Kennedy: Neil Kennedy is an accomplished author, speaker, and founder of the FivestarMan movement. Over the years, he has authored 14 influential books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages and circulated globally. Intriguingly, despite grappling with a speech impediment and failing…
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EP89: NO BAD DAYS with Mikayla Moore, Minor League Athletic Trainer, Milwaukee Brewers
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Mikayla Moore is a dedicated and experienced athletic trainer with a rich background in sports medicine. She holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a master's degree in Athletic Training. Her career has spanned high school, collegiate levels, and now, professional sports with the Milwau…
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EP88: RESILIENT INNOVATION with Dr. Cara Wells, Entrepreneur and Founder of EmGenisys, Inc.
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Cara Wells is an accomplished entrepreneur and PhD holder in Animal Science from Texas Tech University. She is the founder of EmGenisys, a company committed to bringing innovative technologies to the animal science sector. Despite facing significant setbacks in her career, including the dissolution of her fi…
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EP87: GET UP EIGHT with Brad Brennan, Former Professional and D1 Football Player, Raken Sales Director
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Brad Brennan is a former collegiate and professional football player with a deeply rooted background in athletics. Hailing from California, Brad had a noteworthy career as a wide receiver at the University of Arizona and became one of the first Americans to play in Japan's X League of American football. Foll…
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EP86: L.U.C.K. with Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute and Artist-Performer
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Dr. Lisa Garner Santa is an esteemed flutist and professor with a trajectory that has brought her experiences both locally and globally. With a musical and teaching journey that began in the small town of Colorado City, Texas, Dr. Garner Santa evolved into a world-class musician whose career has quite litera…
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EP85: GRIT with F Scott Feil, Professor, Learning Scientist, and Entrepreneur
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Dr. F Scott Feil is a passionate physical therapist, educator, and entrepreneur with a profound journey of perseverance and self-discovery. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, he transitioned from clinical practice to academia and then into a novel role training other educators. Dr. Feil's tenacity thro…
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EP84: BIG FISH with Kent Hance, Chancellor Emeritus of Texas Tech University
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Kent Hance is an influential Texas figure known for his extensive career in politics and education. Hance's professional history includes serving as a state senator, US congressman, and the third chancellor of Texas Tech University. He played a pivotal role in the growth and development of Texas Tech, leadin…
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EP83: SWING the BAT with Jeff Horn, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Masked Rider Capital, and Former 2-Sport College Athlete
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest Jeff Horn is a former collegiate athlete who has leveraged his passion for sports and teamwork into a successful career in entrepreneurship. With a history in banking technology and business development, Jeff took the life lesson of "swinging the bat" from his sporting days to become a business leader. He co-…
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EP82: UNCOMMON with Isaac Lee, Marine Aviator (Ret.) and Author of Hangar 4
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Isaac Lee is a former United States Marine Corps officer and aviator who served with distinction and achieved the rank of Captain. His military career was notably marked by deployments and combat experience in the Pacific, as well as engagements in high-risk environments globally. As a testament to his leade…
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EP81: THE JOURNEY with Patrick Holcomb, Marine, Endurance Athlete, and Author of Where the Seams Meet
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Patrick Holcomb is a former member of the US Marine Corps with a distinguished 20-year career. After retiring in October 2021, Patrick embarked on a personal and ambitious challenge known as the "7 & 7" - running a marathon and climbing the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents. Despite fa…
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EP80: PRINCESS of POWER with Jodi Dolo, Fitness Influencer and Co-Host of Mindful Muscle Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. In this deeply moving episode of Becoming UnDone, we sit down with Jodi Dolo, whose personal battle with weight and health challenges led her to a life-altering revelation and a new trajectory towards fitness. Jodi's candid recount of the "wake-up call" from a routine health checkup that left her in tears sets the stage for …
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EP79: SOAR with Charles Austin, Olympic Gold Medalist, Entrepreneur, Author and Coach
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Charles Austin is an American high jump legend best remembered for his extraordinary athletic achievements. He won the gold medal in the high jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, setting an Olympic record and securing his place in sports history. Not only is he a world champion, but his jump is ranke…
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EP78: PARACLETE with Vineet Rajan, CEO & Co-Founder of Forte, Stanford MBA, and former US Marine Corps Major
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Vineet Rajan is a former United States Marine Corps major who has seamlessly transitioned into the role of a serial entrepreneur. Not only has Vineet served his country with distinction, but he has also pursued higher education with vigor, securing a Master's in International Relations from the University of…
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EP77: MISSION with Mark Greene, US Navy SEAL (ret.), Author, and Former D1 Athlete
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Mark Greene is a retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, and author. His remarkable journey of resilience began as a collegiate athlete at Miami University of Ohio, where an injury ended his football career. This setback paved the way for his obsession with becoming a Navy SEAL, a goal he achieved against t…
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EP76: GIVER with Jared Oluwek, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Kansas State University
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Jared Oluwek is an accomplished athletic trainer with a passion for sports and wellness. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Jared's journey has taken him through various states and academic institutions. He pursued an undergraduate degree in exercise science, followed by a stint in personal training, and…
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EP75: F. I. O. with Marshall Roberts, Assistant AD, Liberty University, Ultramarathoner and Former Pro and D1 Football Coach and Player
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest(s): Marshall Roberts is a former professional football player and coach, known for his electrifying performance as a punt returner and a four-year starter at Rutgers University, where he became the all-time leader in punt return yards. His professional career spanned several seasons, playing in both the Canad…
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EP74: FEARLESS with Ashley Adams, 60th Texas Tech Masked Rider and Marketing Coordinator, Masked Rider Capital
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest: Ashley Adams hails from Lubbock, Texas, and has built her identity around her passion for horses and her alma mater, Texas Tech University. As a child, she aspired to become the Texas Tech Masked Rider – a goal she realized when she was selected as the prestigious 60th Masked Rider. With a background in anim…
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Say The Quiet Part Out Loud with Fatimah Gilliam, Esq.
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Fatimah Gilliam, Esquire. is the Founder and CEO of The Azara Group. As a skilled strategist, business leader, negotiator, and trusted advisor, she has spent her career advancing her clients’ goals. She leverages her expertise to provide real-world guidance. Her mission is to empower her clients to be strong business leaders, drive results, have su…
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EP73: RENAISSANCE with Sandra Chu, Executive Search Consultant and former NCAA Rowing Coach and All-Ivy League Student Athlete
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Send us a Text Message. About the Guest(s): Sandra Chu is a former collegiate rowing coach turned higher education consultant with a storied and multi-faceted career trajectory. With over 22 years of coaching experience and notable achievements, including National, Regional, and League Coach of the Year honors, Sandra transitioned into her current …
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Portia Burch is a Black queer activist and Omaha native with a specific focus on anti-racism work and abolition. Portia was activated by the murder of Michael Brown Jr. and the subsequent protests and riots in Ferguson, MO. As consciousness shifts towards reckoning with racism and white supremacy in the world, Portia is working to create spaces tha…
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Portia Burch is an activist and educator, with a focus on deconstructing current societal norms and systems in power to create a more equitable and just world. She believes in creating change from the inside out which involves identifying the root cause, where change needs to begin, and encouraging growth beyond. Portia works with both nonprofit an…
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EP72: GENERATIONS (w3w) with Brynnan Brooks
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Becoming UnDone, Toby Brooks reflects on generational differences and stereotypes with his daughter, Brynnan Brooks. They discuss the characteristics and perceptions of their respective generations, Generation X and Generation Z. Toby shares his experience as a Gen Xer, feeling like the overlooked middle c…
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EP71: UnDONE and NEVERENDING (The Nothing Part 2)(w3w) with Toby Brooks
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Send us a Text Message. Summary: In this episode, Toby Brooks continues his reflections on the 1984 classic film "The NeverEnding Story." He explores the hidden meanings and personal growth he has experienced since first watching the movie as a child. Toby discusses the challenges faced by the main character, Atreyu, as he navigates through the Sph…
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EP70: RESET with Mark de Grasse, Entrepreneur and President of DigitalMarketer
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: Mark de Grasse is the President of DigitalMarketer, a skills and talent development firm that has served over 100,000 students in 174 countries. He has a diverse background in various industries, including fitness, educational tech, real estate, and marketing. Mark is known for his expertise in digital marke…
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Dismantling White Supremacy with Jill Nagle
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Jill Nagle is a published author, coach, facilitator, and founder of Evolutionary Workplace. She aims to help reduce harm to Black and Brown people, as well as support white people in liberating themselves from the effects of white supremacy’s toxic mythology. She uses somatic tools to help white anti-racist leaders dismantle white supremacy and li…
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EP69: THE NOTHING (Part 1) (w3w) With Toby Brooks
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Send us a Text Message. Summary: In this episode of "Word of the 3rd," Toby Brooks reflects on the movie "The Never Ending Story" and its deeper meaning. He explores the themes of success, significance, and the search for purpose. Toby shares his personal journey of navigating the space between success and significance and how his goals now revolve…
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EP68: ONE WORD at a TIME with John Miller, Author, Documentarian, and Former Correspondent of the Wall Street Journal
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: John Miller is a journalist, author, and baseball historian. He grew up in Belgium with American parents who were professional musicians. With a deep love for journalism and baseball, he pursued a career as a journalist and eventually landed a position with the Wall Street Journal. After leaving the Journal,…
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EP67: CONTROL with Kelli (Henderson) Chapman, Orthopedic Physician Assistant and Former Conference MVP D1 Athlete
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: Kelli Chapman is an orthopedic surgery physician assistant. She had a successful career as a softball player, earning accolades such as All-State and Conference Player of the Year. After her playing days, she pursued a career in athletic training and eventually became a physician assistant. Kelli is passiona…
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Coffee with a Black Guy guest James Joyce III
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James Joyce III is Founder and Chief Visionary Ocer of Coee With A Black Guy, an innovative movement in which he provides consultation and coaching that is rooted in facilitating conversations about race and perspective for community groups and organizations. Joyce is an educator, a former award-winning journalist, and runner up in the 2021 Santa B…
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EP66: THE BRAND with Vocalist Brynnan Brooks
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: Brynnan Brooks is a performer and artist who is passionate about using her talents to connect with people and show her authentic self. She believes in the power of deep conversations and wants to be known for who she truly is, rather than presenting a sanitized image to the world. Brynnan is currently studyi…
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EP65: ALL IN with Paul Fenner, Founder of TAMMA Capital, Father of Triplets Plus One, and Host of The Emotional Balance Sheet Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: Paul Fenner is the founder of TAMMA Capital and the host of the Emotional Balance Sheet podcast. He has a background in finance and accounting and has built a successful career as a financial planner. Paul is passionate about helping families navigate the emotional and financial challenges of life transition…
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EP64: BRILLIANCE in the BASICS with John Ballenger, Former Marine-One Pilot and Current Co-Host of The Second Act with Michael + John
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest John Ballenger is a former Marine Corps pilot who served as the pilot of Marine One, the helicopter that transports the President of the United States. He has a background in aviation and has overcome personal tragedies, including the loss of his daughter and multiple family suicides. John is now involved in …
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EP63: RISE of the READER with Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers, and Author of Rise of the Reader
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guest: Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers, a digital marketing agency that helps authors promote and market their books. He is also the author of Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You Learn. Nick is passionate about personal development and helping others …
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EP62: GRATITUDE with Jacob Slichter, Drummer of Semisonic, Author, and Professor
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Send us a Text Message. Summary: Jacob Slichter, drummer for Semisonic, shares his journey in the music industry and the lessons he has learned along the way. He discusses the band's rise to success, the challenges they faced, and the importance of gratitude and perseverance. Jacob also talks about the process of writing his book and the recent rel…
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The White Supremacy Playbook with KL Collins
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KL Collins is a Cornell University graduate who has worked for several large studios, including Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. After years of writing as hobby, he took a draft of his screenplay, Talk Show, and used it to gain entrance into the Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Fellowship Program at the University of South…
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EP61: LEADERSHIP Roundtable with Dr. Michael Galyean, Dr. Erin Justyna, Magie Lacambra, and John Okerson
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Send us a Text Message. About The Guests: Dr. Mike Galyean is a Professor and the Former Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Texas Tech University. Dr. Erin Justyna is the Associate Provost for Student Affairs at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Magie Lacambra was the Head Football Athletic Trainer at the University of Arizona an…
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Young, Black and Aware with Leteria Bailey
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Description Leteria Bailey is a motivated Jamaican-American professional with a passion for serving and advocating for youth and people of color (POC). Through her work serving 5 NGOs in Montgomery County, Maryland, Leteria has researched and developed digital platforms, coordinated public-facing organization events, and supported the distribution …
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