Disrupt the political chatter surrounding Catholics during this election year and join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along with Father Angelbert Chikere, Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and Michael Shirley, Associate Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace as they discuss the teaching role of the C…

The Valley Catholic, the magazine for the Catholic diocese of San José, is now podcasting! This is the trailer for the pilot episode which focuses on advocacy and political love in an election year. Episode 1 description: Disrupt the political chatter surrounding Catholics during this election year and join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along w…

Tune into the last episode of season 2 with Cedric and Teah as they recap their year. They discuss highs and lows of 2021, new accomplishments and endeavors, and what they hope to accomplish in 2022. In this episode, you’ll also get some exclusive insight on additional Invited Podcast content and when you can expect to hear season 3!…

Derrion Henderson is the final guest of season 2 and we are so excited to wrap the season with such an interesting individual. Derrion is a two-time Emmy nominated morning news anchor in Myrtle Beach. In this episode, Derrion is transparent about his adversity along his career journey and story of success and accomplishment. Derrion’s big personali…

Meet @Kiaya.J a former Engineer turned personal trainer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete. Kiaya spends her time transforming others' lives through fitness, discipline, and nutrition. In this episode, hear about Kiaya’s first UFC fight, eclectic choice of musical artists, and get a few pieces of advice about living a meaningful life.…

Founder and CEO of @g.o.a.t_mentality, Bianca Latham, talks to us about life as a Mental Performance Consultant and how essential it is to focus on one’s mindset. Bianca has a passion for Sports Psychology, and has the education and background as an athlete and coach to prove it. Learn about how Bianca navigates life as an owner of a Consulting com…

Meet Coach Ryan Moore, a certified personal trainer and owner of Grindhard Elite Performance Gym. Ryan moved to Dallas, Texas in 2020 after an impressive career as a football player, coach, and teacher to follow his dreams of running his own fitness center. Ryan talks to us about the importance of faith, hard work, never giving up, and giving back …

Husband and wife, RaShaun and Logan, met in Harlem, NYC in 2017 and have been inseparable ever since. They work behind the scenes for MSNBC and NBC to make the TV shows we all watch possible. Tune in to journey through Rashaun and Logan’s story of love, career success, and parenting.

This week, we invite Amber Anderson of @authenticallyamberblog, a mother, marketer, blogger, and influencer. Amber breaks down the ins and outs of content creation, the power of prayer, family, and business. Through this conversation Amber gives the listener advice on how to win in Corporate America, relationships, parenting, and how to build and k…

This week, we invited J-Hop (@jdashhop), a lyricist recently featured in @Complex Magazine’s “Pigeons and Planes” monthly segment on top new artists. We pick his brain about his newest project, “Black Onyx”, life in Chicago, and play a few games to get to know him better. Tune in!

Meet Joe Copeland, the current Area Director of Student Services for Keller ISD. Joe has held several roles over his 20 years in education and in this episode he speaks to us about finding his purpose, career transitions and how access to resources is the key to providing a quality education for all, regardless of their background. In this conversa…

Devin Gillespie (@iraisedthebar) is a coach, educator, investor, and future real estate mogul. He educated himself on financial literacy during the pandemic shutdown, ultimately motivating himself to purchase a home and begin renting as an Airbnb host. We talk to Devin about life as a student athlete, Nipsey Hussle, and knowing when to leave a job …

Meet Steven Austin (@mister_stevenaustin), a jack of all trades who is currently the Social Creative Manager for @Wingstop and Co-Owner of @kcmacnco, a delicious new food concept based in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode we learn about his journey into the social media space, his encounters with Rick Ross, the importance of not being afraid t…

Meet JRod (@Jrodpionears), a producer, singer, and engineer from St. Louis, MO currently taking ATL by storm. He is the mixing and mastering genius for K Camp’s latest album, “Float” and platinum hit, “Lottery”. JRod knew early on that music was his calling and decided to put everything into pursuing his dream after graduating from high school. In …

Cedric and Teah bring season 1 to a close with an episode that you don’t want to miss! They discuss changes in their lives since starting the podcast, give updates on past guests, answer questions from listeners, and offer the listener a sneak peak on what to expect in season 2.

Episode 8 features Kieron Harrell (@ki_almighty), a stand up comedian, actor, model, and Communications student at DePaul University. Kieron is wise beyond his years and shares with us how he got his start in entertainment. Through our conversation, we learn what it truly means to be funny, and what drives his optimism and ambition. Tune in to this…

This interview is the motivation you need this week! Courtney Blacknall is a self-taught seamstress, model, and thrill seeker living in Washington D.C. Tune into this episode to hear how Courtney started a luxury swimwear line and navigated life in a new city during a pandemic. Courtney lives her life with a “just do it” attitude and her story will…

Meet Alicia Kemp, an entrepreneur, Business & Credit Consultant, and fashionista, who followed her cloud in 2017 and formed “Speak Prosperity LLC”. Speak Prosperity LLC is a brand that focuses on helping individuals achieve wellness and live with a 360 mindset. Along with total self-improvement, you can also purchase high quality, faith based appar…

Episode 5 welcomes Big Nardo, an artist and businessman from Vicksburg, MS. With two self-written musical projects under his belt entitled “It’s Never Too Late” and “Soulstice”, he is steadily growing an audience of loyal fans. Check out episode 5 to learn about Big Nardo’s journey from HBCU grad, to corporate employee, to CEO of 3In3Out Media and …

In today’s episode, we invite Whitney Thompson, founder of Whitney’s Kitchen Co. and The Cedar House, to share a piece of her journey. Whitney opens up about personal struggles, knowing when to “follow your cloud”, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Service is what drives Whitney’s life, and we want to connect our listeners with opportunities to serve …

Episode 3 features Dr. Demetrius Anderson, CEO and Co-owner of Cornerstone Chiropractic. We discuss the importance of following your own path, marriage and children, starting a business, and even share a few of our favorite Jay-Z songs and features. Give it a listen.

In this episode, meet Ola Akintola, founder of O's Kitchen Catering and our first podcast guest. Ola is a chef from St. Louis, MO by way of Nigeria, with a passion for Upscale cuisine. She invites us all into her life, sharing the story of how she took a leap of faith, quit her 9-5 job, and turned her passion into a career.…

In the pilot episode of "The Invited Podcast", learn more about your hosts, Cedric and Teah, as they share pieces of their journey with the listener and what to expect from future episodes.