This is it! The time has come to bring the Sox and Sandals Podcast to a close. With mixed emotions, I elaborate on the six-year journey of personal, spiritual, and entrepreneurial growth. To all my guests and listeners that have turned into friends and family, I am eternally grateful for your many contributions that have inspired me to keep going and keep creating. Huge shout out to my key collaborators/influencers -- Jesse Brown, Maundo, Tevin, Oba, Paul Henry Grice III, and Devon. We did some ...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Ep. 189 - Anti-Black Hate Crime Cover-up by Emmanuel Williams
Feb 28, 2023•43 min
On this episode I cover the backlash that Coach Deion Sanders is receiving from the Black Community for taking a job with The University of Colorado after winning back to back conference championships with Jackson State
Dec 05, 2022•43 min
It's election season! It's time to vote for the people that tell us what we want to hear! It's time to put our trust in new people because the people we trusted 4 years ago, well... They're just like everyone else that let us down in the past, right? Oh yeah, and Ye is in his rant bag once again, so there's that too.
Oct 17, 2022•16 min
On this episode I discuss the conundrum of the "White Lives Matter" fiasco of Candace Owens and Kanye West while contrasting it with what has happened with the Black Lives Matter foundation.
Oct 04, 2022•29 min
On this episode I sit down and discuss all things crypto with crypto educator and Algorand Ambassador, Sea Will. He graciously explains the world of crypto, blockchain technology, the reasons why many exchanges went bankrupt in 2022, & more. Follow Sea Will
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min
On this episode I am joined by Niyi Sobomehein. He is the creator of the Sports Motivation podcast, Get ya Mind Right podcast, Imnotyou.com, etc... When I say World-Class?! I kid you not! Niyi has been a Mindset coach for athletes and entrepreneurs for quite some time. He shares is "I'm not You" philosophy on the Sports Motivation podcast and offers intense, hi-level mindset coaching through his Killer Instinct program. Do yourself a favor and subscribe to the Sports Motivation podcast and follo...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 5 - Fanaticism: At this level... "My knowledge controls my every action." Fanaticism: a rigid attachment to knowledge with an obsessive intolerance of opposing views. It is driven by the need to believe in something 100% even though that so...
Jul 27, 2022•35 min
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 4 - Internalization: At this stage... "my identity in the form of my knowledge gives me the rules and guidelines by which I live my life." Internalization describes a degree of attachment to knowledge where our identity becomes the model in...
Jul 26, 2022•35 min
Are you using knowledge or is knowledge using you? Using the Five Levels of Attachment for the backdrop of this series, I discuss how these attachments distort our reality. 1. The Authentic Self 2. Preference 3. Identity 4. Internalization 5. Fanaticism Level 3 - Identity I identify myself with my knowledge although I use it to see and understand the world. When it comes to understanding ourselves our identity is a symbol that can be wrapped up in an expression of our knowledge.. From the stance...
Jul 25, 2022•27 min
On this episode I speak with Emanuel Solomon. Founder of Black Flame Yoga. Author of Navigating Whiteness. Creator of Cultural Emotional Intelligence. Go to www.emanuelsolomon.com and check out his work.
Jun 28, 2022•57 min
On this episode I speak with Tyler Monk of the Underdog Mentality. The Underdog Mentality uses inspirational story-telling and practical strategies to accomplish the goal of breaking people’s mindset bondage---releasing them to tap into the power of their potential so they can accomplish their goals. TUM delivers high energy and engaging workshops on a host of topics including but not limited to---How to persist in challenging times, The power of purpose, leadership development and cutting edge ...
May 31, 2022•58 min
On this episode I am joined by David Barron, Owner of Cross-eyed Cricket Farms. He shares his journey of being a part-time firefighter and a part-time farmer. Show notes: (3:30) Introducing David Barron, Owner of Cross-Eyed Cricket Farms (8:11) Day in the life of a part-time farmer, part-time firefighter, full-time Dad (10:15) Transitioning from city life to rural life (17:40) The satisfaction one gets from growing their own food (28:00) I’d rather show my kids than tell em (33:35) Peace, quiet ...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
On this episode I am joined by Shalimar Williams, owner of Holy Beanz Coffee, located in Portland, Oregon. From childhood to present day, Shalimar gives us the raw and uncut truth of her journey and all the experiences that led her into entrepreneurship. In this episode you will truly understand the meaning of "Purpose in a Cup" Show notes: - 3:53 | Shalimar introduces herself - 5:43 | Shalimar's formative years - 11:50 | Car accident that changed everything - 15:25 | Incarceration saved my life...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Replay of Ep. 150 - Off White | Jane Elliott interview Co-host | William Johnson
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr 24 min
On this episode I have my personal dream-team of guests, my guys Maundo and Oba. Two gentlemen who have crossed the SXSNDLS path many times, but have not been on the show at the same time! Furthermore, we dedicated our time together to review the part 2 of Ye's Drink Champs interview. His interview will be watched and studied for years and its impact on Black culture will be undeniable. Timestamps: 5:57 - Is Kanye West still canceled? 10:00 - Drink champs review transition 11:11 - Inmates in con...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 50 min
On this episode Trenelle Doyle and I discuss navigating the low-points of entrepreneurship. Trenelle is the founder of Go Girl Ride; a Womxn, Femme, Non-binary ride service. Show notes 4:50 - Trenelle shares about the past 4 years of establishing Go Girl Ride 10:20 - The request for proposal letdown 19:00 - Navigating the highs and lows; the growth curve 22:30 - Managing time with family while building a business 30:49 - Emotional toll of relationships lost on your entrepreneurial journey 37:40 ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min
On this episode I discuss the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion activities of former Las Vegas Raiders Coach Jon Gruden and a few of his contemporaries in the NFL. We must realize that this type of behind the scenes rhetoric from upper management folks who are seemingly "cool bosses."
Oct 19, 2021•35 min
On this episode I react to Dave Chappelle latest Netflix comes special "The Closer." Beyond my initial reaction, I attempt to breakdown the rationale of Dave's set. I have never experienced such an emotional roller coaster during a comedy special. Join me as I put on my tinfoil psychiatrist and dive into the psyche of Dave Chappelle.
Oct 12, 2021•48 min
Podcasting has transformed my life. I recently started a new chapter in life as I have accepted the position of Community Justice & Equity Coordinator with the Black United Fund of Oregon. I share a common story that many of you have heard, but also add on to the significance this position in the way that it checks all the boxes of narrow criteria I've set for myself as it pertains to working for someone else. Something that I've vowed not to do since I quit my job in 2018... unless, once ag...
Sep 30, 2021•35 min
On this episode Oba and I discuss the Kanye West interview from the Joe Rogan podcast. We also have a special appearance by our brother Tevin Tavares. Timestamps 20:05 - Teaching my kids about marriage 30:02 - Family-Friend dichotomy 34:15 - Family + Generational Wealth 1:00:20 - Black history months affect on the Black psyche. 1:12:34 - Tevin Tavares has entered the chat
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Oba and I continue the conversation about family, investing/divesting from the system, the hero's journey, the passive aggressive racism of white progressives, integration vs. segregation, etc.
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min
On this episode my brother Emanuel Solomon and I bounce ideas in response to an amazing lecture by Professor Bayyinah Bello. Check out Emanuel Solomon at www.Emanuelsolomon.com and download his free ebook at www.navigatingwhiteness.com Follow me on IG: @Emmanuelsince85 @Soxandsandalspodcast Tap in with the website www.Emmanuelwilliams.co Timestamps 10:38 - The white man is living in your mind 19:35 - Unlearn, detach, disassociate, disentangle from whiteness 27:45 - How to speak to the church fol...
Aug 11, 2021•2 hr 5 min
On this episode I review a recent Aljazeera article by a professor from Columbia University, that speaks on race, racism and critical race theory. There is much confusion going on pertaining to this topic and my goal is to help clear the confusion. Time stamps 3:30 - Achilles Story 12:27 - KYE 3.0 announcement 13:10 - Aljazeera article review https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/7/23/white-is-not-a-colour-white-is-an-ideology 15:51 - “White is not a color, white is an ideology” 21:20 - “Looki...
Jul 26, 2021•57 min
On this episode my brother Terrance Hayes and I discuss a rift that's is going on among two groups of black community advocates in Portland, Or. We are dealing with huge government contracts, real estate, non-profit vs for-profit, black representation in leadership but overall leadership is majority white, lack of trust among the groups, etc... All of these topics are all to common in this city... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened!
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 20 min
On this episode I discuss review the controversial Portland Billboard campaign from www.thenohatezone.com and their gun violence awareness campaign. The messaging of the billboards include these two phrases; "Gun violence is a sign of self hate. Destroy white supremacy, not each other." Also, "Racism + Self-hate = Gun violence." Listen and evaluate as I read and react the 'motivation behind the gun violence awareness campaign' according to their website... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empower...
May 25, 2021•38 min
On this episode I speak with one of Portland's most thorough activists, Mac Smiff. Mac has been fighting to defund the police years before it became a slogan. We discuss the current obstacles that Portland must overcome with a mayor and city council who can't seem to defund at the rate that Mac and many others would like to see. We discuss everything from freedom, to solidarity, to the US potentially being a 3rd world country, and much more... Be empowered, be inspired, be enlightened! Show note...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 37 min
On this episode my brother Oba and I react to the end of the Joe Budden Podcast we grew to love over the past 3+ years. The end of the Joe/Mal/Rory/Parks connection... Listen and enjoy! Oba: www.effabl.co @Obabalu (IG) @Effabl (TWITTER)
May 15, 2021•1 hr 20 min
On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with brother Hannibal Muhammad. We discussed his new book "In My Fathers' Steps," which share stories he's learned from his biological and spiritual fathers. He speaks candidly and clears up some misconceptions that surrounds the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan... Be enlightened, be inspired, be empowered! Time stamps: 5:02 - Why we both chose to attend Texas Southern University 11:56 - The Motivation for writing his book “In My Fathers’ Steps” ...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min
On this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Elle Ingalls. She is an author, speaker, and high performance coach. She is one of the world’s top experts on the fight-or-flight stress response and the creator of the Pressure-Free method. What started as a simple conversation about her journey into coaching turned into an impromptu Masterclass on stress response. This is one of the most important conversations I've been able to publish since I've started podcasting... Be enlightened, be inspi...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 42 min
