Dale Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Magna Vista Partners, a leadership advisory firm helping leaders think through business strategy, board issues, corporate governance and human capital. He serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs and leaders. Formerly CEO of The Diversified Search Group and previously Vice Chair of Heidrick & Struggles, Jones…

Special Guest, the legendary, Mr. Herman Bulls, joins our Host, Mr. Gerald Hector on #ItsEasySon!"Herman Bulls is Vice Chairman, Americas, as well as an International Director and the founder of JLL’s highly acclaimed Public Institutions Division, which specializes in delivering comprehensive real estate solutions to federal, state and local govern…

Special Guest, the legendary, Dr. Johnetta Cole, joins our Host, Mr. Gerald Hector on #ItsEasySon!Dr. Cole's bio can be read here : https://www.neh.gov/award/johnnetta-b-coleBy TheHBCUNation

Gerald Hector welcomes the legendary, Mr. Lincoln Phillips to #ItsEasySonBio Credit: Walts Legacyhttps://waltslegacy.com/lifetime-achievement-award/lincoln-phillipsBy TheHBCUNation

Former Two Time Presidential AppointeeAuthor, Exceptional, Being the Exceptional to the RuleHead of Strategy & Managing Partner, Capital Global Leader GroupExecutive In ResidenceMercer UniversityStetson-Hatcher School of BusinessProfessor, Morehouse College"Professionally, I have either lead or worked for financial institutions and served or advise…

George Williams is one of the most iconic figures in the history of collegiate athletics. The legendary coach built a track and field powerhouse at Saint Augustine's University and kept it in the limelight during his illustrious 44-year coaching career.The Falcons and Lady Falcons captured an astounding 39 NCAA Division II national titles, which pl…

Coach Lorne Donaldson is currently the Head Coach of Jamaica's Reggae Girlz. The Girlz recently competed in the Women's World Cup and exceeded their expectations by making it to the Round of 16 for the first time. They did so by coming out of one of the toughest groupings in the first round. That accomplishment was the first not only for the island…

Janet L. Williams is the Vice President for Finance and Administration / CFO for Elon University. She has over thirty years of professional experience in higher education and industry. Williams is a strategic leader who has extensive experience as a chief financial officer and manager of complex operations.Prior to her leadership at Elon University…

HAROLD MILLS is the CEO of VMD Ventures focused on investing in entrepreneurs in a variety oftechnology and service industries. Mills is also former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroChaos,a leading global workforce management company. Mills is attributed with building ZeroChaos from inception to a multi-billion-dollar company with operat…

Jamaican, Alia Atkinson is a four {5} time Olympian and a myth buster. She is the first person of color to achieve a Swimming World Title!Alia’s indomitable spirit – After the 2012 Olympics Games, Alia felt that she had more to offer the sport of swimming and continued her training at the SOFLO Swim Club with Coach Christopher Anderson Jr. During t…

Mr. Gerald Hector talks with special guest, Coach Hue Menzies on #ItsEasySon. Mr. Hues has over 35+ Years Coaching Experience, has served as the Executive Director of Central Florida Kraze/Krush, 2012 - Present, and has over 600+ college player placements and pro leagues. His accolades also includes coaching the NY/NJ Gotham NWSL-Pro League, in 202…

Tony Jenkins is the Market President for the Central Florida region where he provides strategic oversight and leads a team in developing business plans to increase and retain membership, enhance brand visibility and coordinate employee engagement.Tony was instrumental in establishing Florida Blue’s diversity efforts in 2001. Prior to joining Florid…

The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Host, Anthony Ray and Special Guest, Kenneth Simpson by TheHBCUNationBy TheHBCUNation

Courtesy of NASAKelvin Manning has served as deputy director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida since July 2021. In this capacity, Manning shares responsibility with Kennedy Director Janet Petro in managing the Kennedy team of civil service and contractor employees, determining and implementing center policy, and managing and executi…

Dr. Brandy Williams is one of the youngest owners of a pharmacist in Houston. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University and has consistently provided support and scholarship efforts for Texas Southern Students. In 2022, Dr. Williams provided over $100,000 in scholarships to minorities that are interested in medicine. This April, she will open …

Travis L. Williams is the Founder & CEO of HBCU All-Stars LLC, a black-owned sports marketing, events, and media company in Atlanta, GA focused on “Advocating, Educating, Exposing, Mentoring, & Investing in Hard-working, Talented, Ambitious Student-Athletes & Brilliant Coaches at Distinguished Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)” from …

Our Host, Anthony Ray, talks with Mrs. Arnika Frazier-Jackson, Director of Panda Cares Student Professional Development Programs, about the upcoming leadership conference and all things Panda Cares!For the past two years, the Panda Cares Scholars Leadership Conference powered by UNCF, has been held virtually. This March, the interactive and innovat…

This week, Gerald Hector, Creator and Host of "It's Easy Son" talks with special guest, Ambassador Audrey Marks, Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States of America!By TheHBCUNation

Mr. Anthony Ray talks with Coach Eric Strothers, head basketball coach of the Tougaloo Bulldogs.Coach Strothers is no stranger to the basketball court or coaching. He spent three decades as an assistant coach at Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Universities.While currently holding the record for most wins at Tougaloo as a first time head …

Gerald Talks with Gary Harrell on #ItsEasySon!!!"Gary Harrell joined Jackson State in November of 2020, after serving as running backs coach for a season at Alabama State.In the Fall 2021, Santee Marshall and Peyton Pickett combined for nearly 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. Prior to joining ASU, he served a two-year stint under Lane Kiffin at Fl…

Mr. David Oliver is the former 110 meter hurdles champion winning the gold medal at the World Championships in Moscow in 2013 with a time of 13 seconds. He share his upbringing and lessons learned along the way with Author and Host, Mr. Gerald Hector.By TheHBCUNation

Ransom Miller, III is the founder and chairman of Project GiveBack, a community service organization based in Washington DC. Project GiveBack’s primary program is The Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution which has provided over 23,000 grocery baskets since 1995. Other programs coordinated by Project GiveBack include: The Children's Book + Toy Driv…

"Jay “Sky” Walker was born in Los Angeles, California on January 24th, 1972. He was drafted out of University High School to be a pitcher for the California Angels organization’s minor league team. Eventually, Jay realized that his passion was football, and was recruited to play for the Howard University Bison. ​As a quarterback, Jay led the Howard…

Eric Watson recently joined Southern California Edison asthe Director of Diversity & Inclusion within People, Culture,& Strategy in HR. Eric is both a visionary and business strategist, bringing tothe table nearly two decades of experience developing,implementing, leading, and supporting enterprise-widediversity and inclusion initiatives for large,…

This week, Gerald talks with Dr. Ford, the eighth president of Dillard University this week on #ItsEasySon. Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR is the eighth president of Dillard University. Prior to leading Dillard, she served as the dean of the School of Communications at Elon University, the second to serve in that position in the university’s history.…

Gerald Hector talks with Super Bowl Champion and his former teammate at Howard University, Mr. Billy Jenkins.By TheHBCUNation

Barbara L. Peacock, D. Min.Author: Award Winning - Soul Care in African American PracticeChair Biblical Studies at Chun University Founder Peacock Soul Care - Institute of Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation and Soul Care Leadership704-608-4803Book Info: https://www.ivpress.com/soul-care-in-african-american-practicePress Kit: https://www.ivpre…

Humanitarian, social-entrepreneur, activist, and concerned citizen of our global community. These are some of the descriptors most commonly used when referring to Ronnie Lott, a four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer.Lott’s accomplishments beyond the football field have exceeded his superb career as one of the most distinguish…

Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins is the Executive Program Director of the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI at CAU).By TheHBCUNation

Gerald Hector has a special segment where he is the guest on the show, FRIENDS TALKING with host, Chris Ashman!By TheHBCUNation

Mr. Laws is an accomplished corporate executive leader with over 25 years of extensive experience working within the top Fortune 20 companies. Prior to joining Nemours Children's Health, Mr. Laws held several C-Suite roles to include Global Sr. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager role with Amazon. Executive Leadership roles with Starbucks Coffe…

Jeffrey Graham is the Vice President, Deputy Head of IndependentDistribution Partners for Chubb Insurance Company’s International Division.With 34 years of Insurance Field Sales and Producer Developmentexperience, he has executive oversight for developing business in emerging international markets across enterprise divisions of Commercial, Personal…

James, originally from Long Island, NY, received his B.A. from the University of Virginia in May of 2000, after which he joined Bank of America as a Commercial Paper Trader. Due to his uncanny ability to identify properties and situations that are “ripe for development,” James founded J.S. & Associates, Inc. in 2002, which is also central to his vi…

Michael G. McPherson is the Chief Financial Officer for the National Education Association (NEA) in Washington, DC. He directs NEA’s financial and business operations while serving on several Boards, Trusts and Planning and Policy-making committees. He is the Chair of Education International’s Audit Committee (Brussels, Belgium) as well as the Chai…

Sam Johnson leads the EY Americas growth strategy by engaging and motivating 71,000 people to drive top-line growth and propel the EY brand in the market. With more than 25 years of experience, Sam has served in various positions, successfully growing and transforming the EY business.Most recently, Sam was Vice Chair and Southeast Region Managing P…

Dr. Vann R. Newkirk, Sr., a native of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, was named the 17th President of Fisk University by the Board of Trustees on February 15, 2021. He served as Fisk’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from 2018 until his Presidential appointment.Dr. Newkirk has an extensive leadership record with proven evidence of ef…

Dr. Lanze Thompson is a finance and strategic management executive and board member with over thirty-five years of experience at Fortune 100 companies consisting of Time Warner/CNN, Ford Motor Company, Alcoa, Con Edison, PSEG, Philip Morris/Kraft Foods, and the Georgia Lottery where he has held executive positions such as CFO, Executive Vice Presid…

On this week's episode of "it's Easy Son," host Gerald Hector speaks with institutional investment and economics expert Mr. Gerald Alain P. Chen-Young to the podcast. Born in the United States, but raised on the island of Jamaica, Mr. Chen-Young shares his journey from grade school all the way through to his attendance at some of the most reputable…

"This week on It's Easy Son, Gerald Hector welcomes to the podcast, Mr. Rohan Edwards, CPA. He is a Partner with Big Four Firm, Ernst and Young, in their Atlanta office.A native of Jamaica, Mr. Edwards speaks with us about his amazing journey from his early life in Kingston and then to Spanish Town, all the while remaining focused on a singular goa…

Rev. Nathaniel Wright was licensed to the ministry on December 8, 1996.Throughout the early portion of his religious career, Rev. Wright served on the Calvary Baptist Church Ministerial Staff as a youth minister. Reverend Wright was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on September 28, 2003 and in January 2004 he stepped into the role of Interim Pastor …

This week Gerald Hector welcomes to It's Easy Son, Dr. Richard Lapchick. He is an eminent scholar, an endowed chair & director of The Devos Sport Business Management, and also the Director for The Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport.He is a well known national and international figure as it pertains to the intersection of sports, social equit…

"This week Gerald Hector welcomes to It's Easy Son three former guests. Mr. Wolde Harris, Mr. Gregory Simmonds, and Mr. Andre Virtue return to speak about the sport of football/soccer. They share their love for the game, how it impacts and changes the lives of young people, and their thoughts on how to lift the sport further specifically on the isl…

Mr. Gerald Hector welcomes Nationally Recognized Leader in Higher Education, Dr. Charlie Nelms. Charlie’s eminent career includes serving as chancellor at Indiana University East, the Universityof Michigan-Flint, and North Carolina Central University (NCCU). During his tenure as chancellor of NCCU, U.S. News & World Report ranked it as one of the b…

Andre’ VirtueMan | Father | Mentor | Coach | EducatorWith a very calming a peaceful presence, Andre’ Virtue is a man of simplicity, vision and faith. He is a man who listens more than he speaks, except of course when it comes to those things he loves dearly; Football and faith. Before becoming husband and father to his two sons, he was and continue…

"This week Gerald Hector invites four guests to It's Easy Son. Now that Dr. Dorothy Cowser Yancy's documented success at Johnson C. Smith University is publicly available in electronic formats, co-authors Dr. Brian Johnson, Dr. Sharon Raynor and Mr. Benny Smith join the podcast to reflect upon the impact and inspiration Dr. Yancy has on the higher …

Before turning professional, Gregory Simmonds was his high school’s (Sherwood High School, Olney, Maryland) first ever All-American athlete. He also still holds the record for goals scored at his alma mater, Howard University. Simmonds began his professional soccer career with the Hershey Wildcats where he scored 35 goals, had 16 assists and was na…

André A. S. Dick, MD, MPH, FACSAssociate Professor of SurgeryASTS Transplant Fellowship Program Director | UWMCSurgical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant | SCHInterim Surgeon-in-Chief | SCHDivision of Transplantation, Department of Surgerywww.seattlechildrens.orgDr. André Dick is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington…

Coach Dez is a youth sports expert whose life story has empowered him to lead young people to a better life through coaching and mentorship."I'm Coach Desmond Dunham, a nationally acclaimed track and field and cross-country coach. I've been teaching, mentoring and coaching in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area for over two decades. In addition to…

Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools. Currently, Dr. Brown is serving as the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) in Ithaca, New York. During his tenure in Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District has experienced unp…

Philip L. McKenzie is an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Philip uses his quantitative background and Wall Street experience in combination with a qualitative understanding of social, economic and cultural movements to unmask comp…