Best Renzi Podcasts (2024)

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Religion and Politics in today's USA climate with Tina Jenkins 49:40

7h ago49:40

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Send us a text Here we talk about how politics and nationalism have played a role in dividing the country into separate factions of actual Christianity and Christianity based on a created American ideology national definition. Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Reach out to …

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Quantum Computing - Reshaping the Tech Landscape - Insights from Thomas Kramer 33:41

1d ago33:41

33:41

We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Join host Monica Enand and guest host Ned Renzi for an enlightening conversation with Thomas Kramer, a distinguished CFO known for steering companies like Cvent, Opower, and IonQ through the complex waters of public offerings and technological advancements. "If we do not figure out how quantum computi…

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Matt Cummings School Board Candidate 57:33

7d ago57:33

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Send us a text Here we discuss the importance of education. Education is the equalizer if your social economic level is less than. The focus in education should be geared towards more of the STEM subject programs Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Reach out to us on our soci…

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Unleashing a Limitless Mindset - Lessons from World Endurance Champion - Robyn Benincasa 41:28

15d ago41:28

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Robyn Benincasa, World Champion Adventure Racer, a CNN Hero, a Guinness World Record Endurance Kayaker, a best-selling author, founder of The Project Athena Foundation, and one of the Top 10 Speakers featured by Harvard Business Review shares her incredible story of resilience and triumph in the tough…

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Burk Stringfellow on running for congress 1:08:58

21d ago1:08:58

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Send us a text We talk about the beginnings and failures of running for congress. After failing to obtain enough signatures to get on the ballot, Burk decided to work on the Robert Kennedy campaign. We will learn about his inspiration and passion for people. Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't miss an…

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Ashley Bowman, BCBA/LBA, Behavior Analyst 53:34

28d ago53:34

53:34

Send us a text In this episode I sit down with Ashley Bowman of Behavior Analytic Minds. We talk about the controversial therapy of ABA treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders, but can be used for all people of all ages. Applied Behavioral Analysis which is a therapeutic approach for behavioral improvement. Support the show Do us a fa…

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Amy Jen Su - Mastering Leadership Evolution and Personal Growth 44:46

29d ago44:46

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Ever wonder how emotions can either boost or derail your leadership? Monica and Sejal sit down with their colleague and friend Amy Jen Su, co-founder and managing partner of Paravis Partners and author of the Harvard Business Review classics The Leader You Want to Be and Own the Room. Amy brings timel…

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Cash Green Campaigning for Virginia Beach City Council "People over Politics" 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

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Send us a text In this episode we sit down and learn what it's like to campaign for a city council seat in the city of Virginia Beach. Cash talks about his experiences of growing up in San Diego and inspiration for his journey to put people over politics in today's volatile political climate. We learn that he is willing to work with all other polit…

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Megan Stover finding yourself after 40 1:10:36

1M ago1:10:36

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of The Listen Up Podcast, Megan Stover, opens up about her personal experiences of navigating the complex aftermath of her church's impact on her life. TRIGGER WARNING: The following podcast episode contains content that may be triggering for some listeners. It includes discussions of abuse and related sensit…

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Exploring the Intersection of Innovation and Technology in Education with Dr. Monica Goldson 51:08

1M ago51:08

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In this compelling episode, Monica Enand and guest co-host Ned Renzi delve into the dynamic intersection of educational leadership and technology with Dr. Monica Goldson, the retired CEO of Prince George's County Public Schools. Dr. Goldson's journey to becoming one of the pioneering leaders in one of…

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The Wounded Black Man 51:01

2M ago51:01

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Send us a text In this episode we sit down with three of the six authors of their book, The Wounded Black Man The Journey to Our Healing. Each authors' traumatic story is not unlike most black men. Through their stories they are making the effort to help men with similar experiences to understand that they need to find others to share their own exp…

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The Realities of the U.S. Job Market - What You Need to Know 31:59

2M ago31:59

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In this episode, host Monica Enand and co-host Ned Renzi dive into how tech giants like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are shaking up Silicon Valley with aggressive cost-cutting moves. We discuss Musk's downsizing at Twitter and Meta's pivot, focusing on what these changes mean for the workforce—especi…

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Who is Dr. Manu Kumar - 0:46

2M ago0:46

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - EditorBy Georgianna Moreland

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Manu Kumar - The Visionary Behind Unicorn Ventures 45:39

2M ago45:39

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Get ready for an eye-opening episode as Monica teams up with guest host Ned Renzi to dive into the world of venture capital with Manu Kumar of K9 Ventures. Discover how Manu's unique philosophy of solving his own problems has led to an impressive track record, with seven unicorns emerging from just ov…

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Anti-Aging Medicine with Dr. Anique Bryan - A $600 Billion Industry 36:31

3M ago36:31

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In today's episode of Masterstroke, we dive into the troubling decline in U.S. life expectancy and how society's view of aging affects us all. Hosts Monica and Sejal, along with Dr. Anique Bryan, a leading expert in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, uncover secrets to boosting your longevity and q…

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Conversational Intelligence - Enhancing Leadership and Innovation 29:10

3M ago29:10

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Unlock the secrets of fostering trust and innovation through the power of Conversational Intelligence (CIQ) with our latest guest, workplace strategist and holistic executive coach, Marla Teyolia. In this episode of MasterStroke Monica and Sejal discuss with Marla the groundbreaking CIQ framework deve…

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Insights -with Advisor Ned Renzi 35:48

4M ago35:48

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! In this episode of Masterstroke, Monica and Sejal chat with Ned Renzi from Enjoy the Work, a seasoned venture capital advisor. They explore what it takes to go from a passionate founder to an effective CEO. Ned, a founding partner of Birchmere Ventures, shares traits that make entrepreneurs successful…

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Authenticity in Brand Marketing 30:56

4M ago30:56

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Get ready to be amazed by the brilliance of a marketing genius! Emma McIlroy, the founder of Wildfang, joins Monica and Sejal to share her incredible journey from Cambridge University to establishing Wildfang, a groundbreaking gender-fluid clothing brand. They discuss how her experiences at Nike and B…

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Leadership & Fatherhood - Insights from Nick Mehta CEO of Gainsight 43:00

5M ago43:00

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Ever wondered how the CEO of a major tech company balances the intense demands of running a business with the equally challenging task of parenting? On this episode of MasterStroke with Monica and Sejal, they sit down with Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, to explore his heartfelt journey of navigating bo…

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Personal Infrastructure - life hacks 27:02

5M ago27:02

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Infrastructure in business is very much like our ability to plan for expansion and the ability to properly scale. What about our personal infrastructure? Monica and Sejal share their practical life hacks and invaluable tips to balance demanding schedules both at home and work. We kick things off by di…

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Mold of A Leader 26:50

5M ago26:50

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Mold of A Leader What are your guiding principles, rally cry, north star? How do you show up as a leader? Are your leadership values authentic to who you are as a person? Join us as Monica and Sejal share their leadership values and principles and what they admire in a leader. They will break down the…

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How to Own Your Career - 18:07

6M ago18:07

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “I don't think that I have ever been given a promotion without asking for it…” Whether you're a seasoned professional or still rising through the ranks, this episode arms you with practical insight to steer your career toward success. Monica and Sejal discuss how to strategize and initiate asking for …

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Pitching - It's About Connection 25:53

6M ago25:53

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! It’s how you make them feel! Pitching isn't just about selling products; it's about selling ideas, visions, and, ultimately, yourself. People do business with other people. There is a personal element to everything that we do. Find the shared interest, capture attention! Join hosts Monica Enand and Se…

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Dear Mom -The Mother Daughter Episode 39:59

6M ago39:59

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! We are celebrating all things Mom on this special MasterStroke Mother’s Day episode, and ‘the daughters have taken the mic. Join Marisa Natarajan (Monica's daughter) and Raina Pietrzak (Sejal’s daughter) as they put their moms in the hot seat. This is an intimate and meaningful mother daughter convers…

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Tactics & Tools - Time Boxing 22:45

6M ago22:45

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Work can expand to fill the time… A critical management tool for every busy executive is the practice of Time Boxing. The act of compartmentalization or boxing out time in calendar to focus on a specific task is a survival tactic for everyone juggling the demands of work and family. Co-hosts Monica En…

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Building Teams- Dynamic Hiring Processes 26:47

7M ago26:47

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Culture add, not culture fit? Is your hiring process static or dynamic? Just as business continuously grows and evolves to meet changing industry and client needs, so should the process for hiring evolve and adapt for organizations to remain relevant. In this episode of MasterStroke, co-host Monica En…

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Building Legacy - K1 Investment Management, Hasan Askari 28:30

7M ago28:30

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “How does an investor evaluate a company?” Managing Partner of K1 Investment Management, Hasan Askari joins us to answer that question. In this episode of the MasterStroke podcast we share critical elements that investors like K1 look for in a company. “I love working with founders, they are looking t…

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Navigating Private Equity and the Art of Relationship Building with K1 Managing Partner Hasan Askari 33:18

7M ago33:18

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “ She had a small business, we had a small business. We were both founders trying to create something out of nothing with dreams to take over the world.” Dive into the world of private market investing with our special guest Hasan Askari, Managing Partner at K1 Investment Management. In this insightfu…

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Navigating Private Equity with Hasan Askari, K1 -Trailer 0:30

7M ago0:30

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - EditorBy Georgianna Moreland

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AI, Macro Trends, Innovation and Ethics 32:41

7M ago32:41

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! “There is no such thing as timing the market…no one can time the market” In this episode of MasterStroke, hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak discuss the unpredictability of market timing, trend creation and positioning oneself to capitalize on that. They will explore the benefits of first mover adv…

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AI -Intersection of Innovation and Ethics: Trailer 0:34

7M ago0:34

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - Editor

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Managing Up 22:00

8M ago22:00

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Everyone has to Manage Up! Discover the inner working of leadership transparency in this episode of the Masterstroke podcast. Hosts Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak dissect the vital role of communication in leadership and how to fine tune the flow of information between a CEO and their Board of Direct…

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Rethinking Failure: The Power of Resilience and Mentorship 29:24

8M ago29:24

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Have you ever stared failure in the face and wondered if it was the final chapter? Join us, Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak, as we take you through the winding path where stumbling blocks transform into stepping stones toward success. Our heartfelt conversation peels back the layers to show how resili…

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Rethinking Failure - Trailer 0:15

8M ago0:15

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - Editor

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Hard Choices: Leadership, Risk, and the Emotional Journey of Change 23:23

8M ago23:23

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Have you ever been gripped by the fear of the unknown when standing at the precipice of a major life change? Sejal Pietrzak and Monica Enand shares an intimate exploration of those transformative crossroads. From Sejal's plunge into the tech world to Monica's daring leaps from prestigious roles at Int…

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Managing Up trailer 0:34

8M ago0:34

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - Editor

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OnBoard-The Story of Black Women on Boards: A conversation with Founder Merline Saintil 36:35

8M ago36:35

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Prepare to be inspired by Merline Saintil, a tech industry vanguard, as host Monica Enand and Sejal Pietrzak honor International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Her remarkable ascent from Haiti to Silicon Valley COO is a testament to the power of diversity in transforming culture, innovation, a…

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A MasterStroke Move: Choose Brave 26:21

8M ago26:21

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Stepping into the tech arena, where the echo of male voices often drowns out the rest, Sejal Pietrzak and Monica Enand have carved out their own success stories that defy the status quo. Their conversation peels back the layers of their climb to the top in an industry where female CEOs are as rare as …

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MasterStroke with Monica Enand & Sejal Pietrzak trailer 0:45

8M ago0:45

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We would love to hear from you, send us a text! Georgianna Moreland - Executive Producer | Managing Editor; Matt Stoker - EditorBy Georgianna Moreland

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Ethan A. Poetic The Walking Miracle 1:03:33

12M ago1:03:33

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Send us a text Ethan was one passenger of five when a devastating car accident took the life of two of his family members and put him in a coma. When Ethan woke from his coma it would be two years to re-learn how to walk and talk again. Today, Ethan spreads his message through motivational speaking and being a life coach. Listen Up and hear why Eth…

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Israeli/Palestinian Conflict and Anti-Semitism 44:08

12M ago44:08

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Send us a text We dig deep into the origins of the why to the now. We delve into the heart of the historical propaganda that perpetuates the anti-culture of today and how one conflict that seems to be a world away locks onto those of the very same cultures in our own societies. The affects of the attacks and war on two cultures is the subject of to…

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Sarah Perotte & Renzi on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women 1:08:07

1y ago1:08:07

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Send us a text The history of events over the past several centuries have been embodied in and have emboldened the indigenous people of America to take a stand against the oppression they have suffered. In today's episode Sarah of the Potawatomi Tribe, Renzi of the Cherokee Nation, and I talk about the miss identification of many indigenous crimes,…

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Her Experience as a Foster Child with Carlina Shotwell Life Skills Educator 57:22

1y ago57:22

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the importance of foster parents with Carlina Shotwell. Carlina shares her experiences as a foster child and how it's motivated her to become a dynamic life skills educator and youth advocate. Carlina has written several books and created a study curriculum, she also been featured on Ted X in North Carol…

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The Dilemma in Dating For High Income Earning Black Women 30:32

1y ago30:32

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the thoughts of Tyler Perry believing that black men aren't keeping pace with highly educated, and higher earning black women. Therefore, black women should look at the value a lesser earning man may bring to a relationship. Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't…

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The Aftermath of Covid 19 with Janiya Phillips LPC and Audra Sweet 56:55

1y ago56:55

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about the profound effect of Covid-19 on society. Due to isolation, the lack of personal interaction caused a breakdown in the communication skills in society. Hopelessness, depression, and trauma has created a new normal which we are struggling to learn how to adjust to. We determine that it will be necessary…

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Millennial Entrepreneurs Morgan Chavis with Lusso Salon and Luv Hankins with CLTRE. Vegan Joint 45:25

1y ago45:25

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Send us a text One of the fastest growing segments in the country that accounts for 47% of the new start-up market share is woman owned businesses. These dynamic entrepreneurs talk about their inspirations as well as challenges as millennials in today's world. Listen Up! Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you …

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The Tulsa Race Massacre Part I with Carlos Moreno author of The Victory Of Greenwood 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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Send us a text In this episode we find ourselves transported back in time to a period of great turmoil and racial tension. The Tulsa Race Massacre, a dark chapter in American history that has long been overlooked, is about to be brought into the spotlight with intensity. Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't miss any fu…

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Season two programming and teaser for episode one, season two 4:33

1y ago4:33

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Send us a text We are in Season 2! Listen in on my plans and focus for the season as well as a little sample from Episode 1. I am excited to bring this topic to our listeners as I believe it will expose the hidden truth about one of the darkest events in the history of our country. Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscr…

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Season One Summary 5:25

1y ago5:25

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Send us a text Closing out my first season with some thoughts on the things that I learned. Support the show Do us a favor and like, comment, share, and subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. Reach out to us on our socials and hit us up with any questions! Email: Info@listenup.biz Instagram: ListenUp4U Facebook: Let's Talk About It - List…

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Interview with Dr. Wesley Proctor CEO of Wesley Proctor Ministries and Youth Pastor at Victory Christian Center in Philadelphia 26:53

1y ago26:53

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Send us a text In this episode we discuss Dr. Proctor's inspiration for founding the Wesley Proctor Ministries and his passion for teaching. He talks about how through the grace of God, the sacrifice of his mother, and the murder of his older brother, inspired him to help marginalized youth in the city of Philadelphia. Support the show Do us a favo…

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