Courtney "CJ" Jacobs is a passionate sports fan who turned his passion into a writing career. He discusses his teacher who convinced him to pursue writing (3:06) which lead to him covering his high school sports team. He discusses attending Morgan State University and seeing its transformation over the year. (6:56). Later, we discuss the importance of attending the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalist) convention) and share stories from our first one in 2013 (15:58). He also discusses ...
Jan 16, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 96
The Black Podfather "Fam" comes through and discusses how he got started in the podcast game. From starting out rapping (4:24) to using Ustream to do a talk show (5:20). He also shares creating the Where's Buffy Podcast to discuss music (8:32). Later he discusses the creation of The Black Rasslin' Podcast (21:29) and The Somethin' Else Podcast which a podcast with people in wrestling about things outside of wrestling (45:42). Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTG...
Jan 10, 2023•53 min•Season 5Ep. 95
New Year, New Season! I got more friends that need to come through & share their stories plus I’m adding a new segment for previous guest who have shattered more ceilings to come through and give us an update! Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts YouTube: https://bit.ly/BTGCYT 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...
Jan 09, 2023•5 min
2022 was filled with highs and lows, trials and tribulations. In what was a very theraputic episode, Brian H. Waters reflects on a year that changed his life and set him up for what he calls the next half of it. Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts 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 Symphony of Balloons ht...
Dec 31, 2022•51 min
Terrell Talbert has been inspiring his clients through his fitness journey. We were on hand for the soft opening of his brand new studio and here he shares what it means for his clients to join him on the journey and trust him as well as what it means to have a supportive partner in his wife, Meagan. Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BW...
Dec 10, 2022•4 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Brian H. Waters gives his reactions to Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime leaving Jackson State University for the University of Colorado and what this means for HBCUs. Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1
Dec 05, 2022•12 min
Brian H. Waters discusses the recent controversy about Twitter after a new regime took over. With Twitter almost in jeopardy, Brian H. Waters asks the question, can we live without Twitter? Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts YouTube: https://bit.ly/BTGCYT Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1A P Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP 1 Music by Hypno_Beatz (IG)...
Nov 28, 2022•15 min
Maurice Carroll is a musician, producer, engineer and more. He discusses falling in love with music at the age of 4 (2:53), how he received a full scholarship to Morgan State University (9:53), traveling overseas to perform and produce (23:50), the feeling of hearing his own music on the radio (31:15) becoming a member of the Recording Academy aka The Grammys (37:50) why he still plays in church (41:52) and more! Follow Maurice by visiting his website https://www.mauricecarroll.net/ Purchase a B...
Nov 21, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Krishana Davis is an expert in all things media. She joins me this week and discusses attending Morgan State University and majoring in Political Science while minoring in Print Journalism (3:22). After college landing jobs in hometown of Baltimore at The Afro and The Baltimore Sun (10:48) and transitioning to Communications Director for a mayoral candidate (18:55). Later she shares how that propelled her career to communications management and why it is important to learn paid media (28:00). Sh...
Oct 24, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 92
Luis Sanchez has always been an advocate for Women's sports. He shares kicking off his broadcast career in college (7:29), graduating and working at ESPN in highlights and in the talent office (12:09), covering women's sports for his own brand "MyW Sports" (36:16) and more! Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirts 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/B...
Oct 17, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Lucas Haskins is an example of someone who found his niche sport and use it to help him propel in his career. He comes on to share his story which began working at ESPN in their Content Associate Program and working on X-Games and Nascar (8:04)! Then moving on to working in college sports (32:50) and ultimately ending up where he is now as a Production Manager for Flo Sports (36:55). This show is presented by For Ur Wear www.forurwear.com Visit BrianHWaters.com Subscribe to my podcast, Breaking ...
Oct 10, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 90
This week on Wrestling for the Culture, NWA's own, The Church's Money Blk Jeez Brian H. Waters. He discusses his career which includes an incredible Summer of 2012, wrestling in WWE, ROH and Impact in a manner of 6 weeks (19:30), joining NWA (31:16), his latest project, Church's Tax, a short film he created with Amber Rodriguez (36:54) and of course had to talk the hit TV series, 'Power' (46:40)! YouTube: https://bit.ly/BTGCYT Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1A P Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP 1 Anchor h...
Oct 02, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 89
Sometimes in life you have everything lined up and you take all the correct steps but you just need one opportunity. Shelbey Roberts is an award-winning journalist, but prior to winning she encountered a lot of nos before landing her first job (12:10). She shares her journey which includes starting from behind the scenes all the way to Evening Anchor (15:20). Plus she shares highlights of the story that led to her adding "award-winning journalist" on her resume (31:25). YouTube: https://bit.ly/B...
Sep 26, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 88
Ronnell Hunt does it all. He is multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast journalist and producer, church drummer and professional wrestler. He shares his journey which includes working on a story with Tyra Banks (12:38), covering the protests after George Floyd's death (13:50), growing up and playing drums in church (20:33) and his professional wrestling career (29:44). This show is brought to you by ForUrWear! Visit www.forurwear.com Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly...
Sep 19, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 87
Melea VanOstrand is the true definition of a all around superstar! As a mother and reporter, she has found ways to maintain a healthy balance in both. She discusses how she got started in broadcasting and storytelling (04:58), becoming both a commercial real estate reporter and residential realtor in South Florida (22:23) and more! Visit her website Visit BrianHWaters.com Subscribe Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 iHeart Radio http://bit.ly/BWPIHR Google http://bit.ly/B...
Sep 12, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 86
Mike Curtis is entering his first season as the beat reporter for the Detroit Pistons for the Detroit News. He joins me to share his journey in sports and Journalism (04:10), how SJI (18:40) and NABJ (28:47) changed his life what he is looking forward to when it comes to covering the Pistons (38:07) and more! Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram 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...
Sep 05, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 85
Seindole Mawolo is the creator of the Well Minority, a brand that focuses on the mental wellness in the Black and Brown communities. She shares the moment she knew it was time and her personal testimony that led her to this point. This show is brought to you by ForUrWear.c om Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt : https://bit.ly/BTGCShir ts Follow The Well Minority on: https://www.instagram.com/thewellminority/ Visit BrianHWaters.com Subscribe to my podcast Breaking Through Glass C...
Aug 31, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 84
Krista Bryant known as Krista B is a woman who wears many hats! She is a Multimedia Content Producer, Journalist, Event Host, and the Co-Founder of Those Wrestling Girls. She turns her passion for writing, wrestling, music and entertainment into a career. From writing wrestling articles on Hot 97's website to co-creating Those Wrestling Girls, she has became an authoritative voice in the community. Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt : https://bit.ly/BTGCShir ts YouTube https://bi...
Aug 19, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 83
This week, I am headed to the National Association of Black Journalist/ National Association of Hispanic Journalist Conference in Las Vegas. I will be back with guest in a couple of weeks, but on this episode, I reflect on what this conference has met to me starting with Orlando in 2013 which lead me to getting my job at ESPN. Then going to New Orleans and Miami in 2017 and 2019 to expand my network, my net-worth and increasing the awareness of the work I was producing at Johns Hopkins and more....
Aug 02, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 82
Mark Viviano is one of the most beloved sports reporter in the city of Baltimore. With over 30 years experience, he has spent 20 of them at CBS's WJZ13. He comes on this week to share his career journey which includes breaking the news that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore, eventually becoming the Ravens. And with all of that, he explains the importance of living a full life. This show is brought to you by ForUrWear.c om Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt : https://b...
Jul 24, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Mike Patton is a sports writer who has been on the freelance grind for years. Recently he created the show, Touring the AFC South where he puts a focus on the Colts, Jaguars, Titans and Texans. He joins me to discuss his career and even shares a fun Super Bowl story. This Show is brought to you by ForUrWear.co m Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirt s Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio htt...
Jul 17, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 80
Shayla is a Boudoir Model and Pro Wrestling Valet! She started modeling during the pandemic after a birthday shoot and fell in love with the art of it. She comes on and shares her story and provides advice to those starting out. Show is brought to you by ForUrWear.co m Purchase a Breaking Through Glass Ceilings T-Shirt: https://bit.ly/BTGCShirt s 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/BGBWG...
Jul 10, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 79
In life, if you find a good friend, you hold on to them forever. on this episode, one of my best friends, Hugh Scott joins the podcast to discuss his career as marketing manager and photographer. Hugh currently serves as the marketing manager for the Wrestling Wrealm and the team photographer for the Baltimore Nighthawks, a women's professional football team. This show is brought to you by www.forurwear.com Follow Hugh on Social at @HasThe3rd and HasMat3Photos Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotif...
Jul 03, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Today, I use the podcast as therapy to reflect on the life of my grandmother who went Home 21 years ago.
Jul 02, 2022•16 min
My mentee beat death! Jazmine Bunch, a multimedia personality and editor has always been driven to create content. After suffering a brain aneurysm, Jazz is more motivated than other. She has since created the podcast, The Heat Sheet where shares her poetry, think pieces and more! Subscribe her podcast, The Heat Sheet Purchase a Breaking Through the Glass Ceilings T-Shirt at www.forurwear.com Apple: http://bit.ly/BGBW1AP Spotify http://bit.ly/BGBWSP1 Anchor http://bit.ly/BGBWAnchor iHeart Radio ...
Jun 28, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 76
I have been gone a while, but there is a reason for that. Here I explain everything and prepare you for Season 4! 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 12, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 75
She is the Queen of Twitter. Jasmine L Watkins is without a doubt one of the funniest people on social media. She discusses her love for sports and how she used that to get her career started in the industry. She shares her ups and downs at ESPN which includes volunteering to shadow the social media team after he overnight shifts and eventually leaving to take a few brands' social channels to a new level with viral tweets including the infamous Hail Mary tweet after a last-minute college footbal...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 74
Amber Rodriguez joined the wrestling business as a teenager. After winning a few championships she decided to step away and join the miltary. After 4 years, she returned to the ring. She comes on this week to discuss how she created her business and took her real-life persona as an Esthetician and incorporated that into her wrestling character. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram and follow her business Ashley Renee Beauty on Twitter and Instagram . Buy a t-shirt here This podcast is sponsored b...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 73
From the business side, to behind the camera to on-air talent, Mark Webster does it all. He comes on this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings to share what he has learned throughout his journey and why it is important to be versatile. This episode is brought to you by Symphony of Balloons and Hope Again Counseling Services 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://...
Oct 23, 2021•28 min•Season 4Ep. 72
Blue has been on the grind since college! From Hot 97 where he worked with world-famous DJs to creating his lane with the Mixed Tag Show. Tune in as he shares a few stories throughout his career including being side by side with his favorite artist during some big moments in his life. 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...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 71
