At 78 years old, Lorenzo Coleman has witnessed so many iconic moments in not only sports history, but U.S. history. My self-adopted grandfather joins me to discuss how the WNBA and NBA players decided to boycott their games after the recent shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha Wisconsin police and the death of two protestors by a white supremacist. He also shares where he was when found out about the deaths of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we discuss the legacy of the la...
Sep 01, 2020•49 min
I call her the GIF queen! Chanapa Tantibanchachai has found a niche that makes important science stories go viral. We worked together for three years on the Johns Hopkins Media Relations team. She comes on to share her story which includes packing up her things and leaving Arizona to come to Baltimore, leaving one office to another office and the challenges that included, and more. Follow her on Twitter @Chanapa_T Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BG...
Aug 30, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Being a Black Man in America is something that is a challenge every day. The latest incident included Jacob Blake being shot by the police seven times in the back. Not one police officer has been arrested. In 2020, racism is alive and well. Mike Patton joins as we discuss what is like Black in America and how we are dealing with the repercussions of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Aubrey, and so many more. #BlackLivesMatter #BlackMenInAmerica Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotif...
Aug 27, 2020•36 min
Erika Marmolejo is an athlete who traded in her gear to work in sports. Beginning her career on the production side, she worked at Fox Sports, ESPN, and for the Sacramento Kings in their Digital Media Department. She would then move into the administrative side working as the assistant to the Oakland Raiders general manager. Now she has moved to the midwest first working with the Chicago Bulls and now the Chicago Bears in the Player Development department. She comes on the podcast to discuss her...
Aug 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The University of North Carolina went viral when their student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel's headline read "UNC has A Clusterfuck on their Hands." The reason, more than 130 students tested positive for COVID-19 after students returned to campus for the Fall Semester. Jazmine Bunch, a journalism student entering her senior year joins this episode of Uncomfortable Conversations to discuss this and how she feels the University has yet again failed her as a Black student. Subscribe to her YouTube ...
Aug 18, 2020•32 min
Quincy Young grew up loving the game of basketball. While attending Morehouse College, he worked for Turner Sports as a logger for NBA TV. After graduation, he moved to Bristol, CT where he became a production assistant at ESPN. After leaving ESPN, he joined Bleacher followed by CNN Sports, MLB and now he is with USA Today Sports. He comes on to discuss strictly working from behind the scenes to now producing content and being on-air talent. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGB...
Aug 16, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 33
It's not a popular opinion but I believe college football needs to shut down this fall. Players are unpaid-student athletes, so how in the world can they be considered essential? Million of people make millions of dollars off of these players, but these players are risking their lives. On this episode I discuss this and why players should sit down this fall due to COVID-19. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIH...
Aug 13, 2020•27 min
Shanell Starling is a graduate of Morgan State University and now is a content associate producer at ESPN. In addition, she is the host of the podcast, From the Sidelines with Shanell Starling. She has also spearheaded a women's support group for other women in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @TheCocoShanell . Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPandora...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Happy Birthday to me! Hello, 34. As I get excited for my Shaq year, my year of domination, I look back at year 33. My Kareem year. From beginning the year at NABJ, returning to the sports sidelines, returning to my home church, Christian Memorial Church, winning another social media award, traveling, losing Kobe, COVID-19, the racial pandemic, being an ally in the speaking out movement and so much more!
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 52 min
Kenny Barrett is an entrepreneur whose focus is to build wealth. He comes on to discuss the transition from basketball to business and the BLUEShift Podcast. B.L.U.E (Believe Love Understand & Educate) Download the BLUE Shift Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/kendall-adams64/episodes/Conversations-With-Kenny-egftu 2 Follow him on Twitter @K3nny_barr3tt Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit....
Aug 02, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Breaking Through Glass Ceilings Returns for Season 2. As I continue to share the breakthrough stories of my friends, I will also add a few bonus episodes sharing my thoughts on trending topics and important issues as well as sports. 8/2: Kenny Barrett 8/9: Shanell Starling 8/16: Quincy Young 8/23: Erika Marmolejo Subscribe now and catch up! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1...
Jul 23, 2020•2 min
The 2019 NFL season was deemed the year of the Black Quarterback. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss Patrick Mahomes winning the Super Bowl, Lamar Jackson winning the unanimous MVP and the respect Black quarterbacks are now taking! Visit BrianHWaters.com Subscribe to my podcast, Breaking Through Glass Ceiling W/ Brian H. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/B...
Jul 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 30
January 26, 2020 day we will never forget. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) take time to reflect on the life of the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant and what he meant on and off the court. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPand...
Jul 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 30
COVID-19 has put the sports world on hold, and now as things star to open up, the NBA will look to resume their season in a bubble in Orlando Flordia. The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss whether or not this a good idea. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPand
Jul 04, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Black lives are constantly pushed to the back burner. If a Black man gets killed by the police, the police walk, and the family is left without justice. In May, the death of George Floyd sparked a global outrage that led to protests around the world. On this episode, The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson and Renee Washington) discuss these recent events and how to move forward as Blacks continue to fight for equality. Apple: http://bit.ly/B...
Jul 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In an industry we love, Black women continue to remain unprotected. Recently a few Black journalists who are women revealed that they have been sexually harassed throughout their career. As we look back at the first half of 2020 The Fab Five All-Stars (Ashley Baker, Brandon Williams, Brian H. Waters, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, and Renee Washington) discuss women speaking out and what can men do to help stop sexual harassment in the workplace. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1...
Jul 03, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Cassius Flemming is an associate producer for Spotify. Prior to Spotify, he worked as a Content Associate at ESPN and an Associate Producer at CBS. He comes on to discuss his career and the importance of staying true to yourself and listening to your mentors and why it is important to help the next one along the way. Visit BrianHWaters.com Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Pando...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Norman Locke is an on-air personality for ESPN 1420AM in Lafayette, Lousiana. He shares his experience including how he switched from being a Microbiology major to a broadcast journalism major, being on the field as LSU won the National Championship, and more! Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPandora...
Jun 21, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 28
DeVry Smothers is someone who I worked closely with during my time at ESPN. He is also the host of the Everything Real Podcast where he shares his opinion on sports, movies, technologies, and more. He discusses going from a small school, Northwestern State University in Lousiana to producing great content for the World Wide Leader in sports. You Can check out the Everything Real Podcast here Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio h...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Tony Betton Jr. is a journalist, but he is God's child first. Every day of the week he hosts a daily devotion on Instagram Live that allows viewers to start the day off with the word of God. He is an anchor, reporter, and producer at ABC21 WPTA News in Fort Wayne Indiana. Tony comes on to discuss his career, putting his alma mater, Georgia State University on the map, and most importantly how good God has been to him. Follow him on social media @TonyBettonJrTV Tune in to his daily devotions on h...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Carlos J. Avent holds many titles. Businessman, mentor, educator, but his most important one is dad. One of the reasons he is such a great dad is due to the fact that he had a great dad. Recently he wrote the book, 10 Extraordinary Lessons from an Ordinary Dad . He comes on this week to discuss the book, why it was important that he wrote it and so much more. Follow him on Twitter: @TheCarlosJames Purchase the Book on Amazon here Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor ...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Heather Harvin is an R&B singer who recently dropped a title, Dang Bae which can be found on all streaming platforms. She comes on to discuss her career as well as how she maintains her faith in God and remains a disciple even though she is not singing gospel music. Follow her on Instagram Download her music on Spotify Download her music on Apple Subscribe to the podcast Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP A...
May 24, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Kenya Hunter is the first-ever African American reporter at Rome News. I recently caught up with her as she just moved to Richmond, Virginia where she is now an education reporter at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She comes on to discuss the important roles education reporters play. Follow her on Twitter Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPandora...
May 17, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Joshua A. Vinson got his first taste of journalism as a writer for the youngest Derrick Rose's website. After Rose was traded from Josh's hometown of Chicago, he would make a name for himself as NBA and NFL reporter. He comes on to discuss this and eventually landed his job as a reporter and why it was important for him to take the job even though it was not a sports position. Follow Josh on Twitter
May 10, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Taylor Shaw is an adjunct professor at Shaw University and a Certified Social Media Specialist in the health care industry. She comes on to this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings to discuss her career and why it is important for her to give back. Follow her on Twitter. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BGBWGP Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor Pandora http://bit.ly/BGBWPandora...
May 03, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Brittany Leigh is no doubt one of the biggest inspirations in my career. She creating some game changing strategies for Sandler Training and Johns Hopkins Medicine. That has led her to her current role as the Brand Market Manager at Downtown Locker Room. In addition to these roles, she has created her brand, HipHopCleopatra. She discusses this as well as her free Instagram Live series, Digital Marketing Live and so much more! Follow her on Twitter Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit....
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Most journalism students want to pursue a career in sports, entertainment or news. However, Jourdan Kerl took a different route. Growing up as an avid gamer, she decided to pursue a career in e-sports journalism. She comes on to discuss what it is like covering video games tournaments and e-sports league and of course we talk Playstation and XBOX. Subscribe to her YouTube channel. Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/BG...
Apr 19, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ashley Mil is someone who helped me first hand achieve a healthier lifestyle. She comes on the show to discuss her love and passion for fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle balance while working a 9 to 5. She is also a public relations professional and she opens up about leaving her corporate job to work in the fitness world full time and going back to a 9-5 a year later. Follow her on Instagram Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR G...
Apr 12, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jhas Williams is a radio and television personality who is very vocal about her love and trust in Jesus Christ. She discusses the balance of being her self, even when someone is trying to destroy her. Also in a time where the media is not always trusted, or you unsure of what sources are accurate, Jhas explains how she relies on the ultimate source to do her job right. She discusses going to acting school and how that has helped her with her career and so much more! Follow Jhas on Twitter Apple:...
Apr 05, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Khaaliq Crowder comes to discuss his love for music and pop culture. Many people believe that in order to be in the music business, you have to be an artist, well Khaaliq is here to let you know that there are other ways to get involved. He also tells what it was like interning at Sway in the Morning, working with different artists and he provides some valuable advice for those attending NABJ/NAHJ. Follow him on Twitter Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http...
Mar 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
