Getting Better with HBCUs with Dwayne Meekins, Bryndan Moore, Dr. Robert Russell, and Joy Stephens

This episode discusses the value, experiences, and legacy of HBCUs, including how they continue to influence the lives of our guests. This episode features a dynamic panel of HBCU graduates, Dwayne Meekins, Bryndan Moore, Dr. Robert Russell, and Joy Stephens. They are leaders, educators, changes agents, entrepreneurs, and people invested in community building.  It doesn’t matter if you went to a HBCU or not, this episode will help you reminisce, understand the HBCU culture, and have more information to discuss educational choices. Questions this episode will answer: -Why do HBCUs matter? -How do HBCUs prepare you for the “real” world? -What are surprise benefits of attending a HBCU? -What is special about these environments? Connect with the guests: Bryndan Moore www.instagram.com/coachbemoore www.twitter.com/coachbemoore www.instagram.com/bemor www.twitter.com/bemor Website: BryndanMoore.com http://seven.community Dwayne Meekins https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-meekins-20609815b/ Joy Stephens https://linkedin.com/in/joy-stephens-newheights www.newheightsawait.com Robert Russell https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-russell-md-b31b57206/ https://instagram.com/robruss02 Resources: “A Moment of Joy” : https://youtube.com/channel/UCI7znWEN-dqbyu9D2ZK6hHA The Black Futurist podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZMUc3SYtHYA2xfVKghBJp?si=1qPiAQsSSOadbDb8ytUvtg&nd=1 https://youtube.com/advisorymode About Joy Stephens Joy Stephens is a Corporate Culture Consultant and DE&I subject matter expert for New Heights Academic and Leadership Consulting. She is also the head of Learning and Development for Strategic Diversity Partners, a consulting firm that outsources DE&I for small to mid-size companies. About Dwayne Meekins Dwayne Meekins completed his studies at North Carolina A & T State University and went on to enjoy a 20 year Coast Guard career immediately afterwards.  Upon retirement, he became an entrepreneur starting a GameTruck franchise in Charlotte, NC.  His work and name in the community led to an opportunity to teach Gaming and Esports at Johnson C. Smith University.  Dwayne and his wife also own Ballantyne Booth, A Premier Photo Booth Company. About Bryndan Moore Bryndan D. Moore is an engineer, community builder, and an award winning entrepreneur. An engineering graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Moore is the creator of successful ventures in wellness, digital marketing, as well as the restaurant and consumer packaged goods categories through café and tea brand Brooklyn Tea. About Robert Russell, MD He is a graduate of Xavier University of LA in 1997. He is trained in internal medicine, geriatrics, and is a post acute care specialist. He is currently a Medical Director for CommuniCare Health Services and is the immediate past president for the Indiana Medical Directors Association. He is a loving husband and father of three.