#31 Tara Lynn Crawford - HBCUS, Music and Money
Tara Lynn Crawford is an Alabama A&M Grad with musical ambitions. We talk to her about her journey.
Sep 08, 2020•36 min•Ep. 31
The HBCU Audio Experience
Welcome to The HBCU Audio Experience, hosted by entrepreneur Todd Finley. The HBCU Audio Experience podcast is produced and distributed by HBCU Grad. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews, strategy sessions, behind the scenes, news and fireside chats with HBCU Grads and students. You'll also hear current thoughts that the HBCU Grad staff records originally for this audio experience!
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#30 A Conversation with NBA G League Player Terry Harris, Brother of Tobias Harris
Terry Harris is a NBA G League Player that played at North Carolina A&T. His brother is Philadelphia Sixers Tobias Harris. We had a good 30 minute conversation around HBCUS, basketball and culture
Sep 07, 2020•33 min•Ep. 30
#29 Khadarel Hodge of The Cleveland Browns Talks HBCUS, NFL and Life
Khadarel Hodge is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He went to Prairie View and entered the league in 2018 as an undrafted free agent. In our conversation he was on a boat in Texas! We had a great, fun, candid conversation that you're going to love. We covered NFL, money, HBCUS and so many more topics.
Aug 31, 2020•47 min•Ep. 29
#28 The Melissa Mitchell Interview
On this episode, we talked to artist Melissa Mitchell. She's a FAMU grad and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. She's worked with Spanx, Ford, Essence and countless other brands. Her work is amazing, Check out her pieces at http://melissaamitchell.com.
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 28
#27 The First Black Woman To Earn A PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University
Dr Amber Johnson is the first black woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science from Purdue University. Of course she's an HBCU Grad (Jackson State University). We had a great conversation that ranged from HBCUs to basketball to entrepreneurship to graduate school. You'll get a lot from this conversation.
Aug 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 27
Everything You Need To Know About Wine in 45 minutes
On today’s episode Maxine Lee @livegoodwithmax, a Hampton University graduate talks to us about her journey into the wine world and gives us wine suggestions, best food to pair with wine and we even touch on wine etiquette. We have a very fun lighthearted conversation that is very educational.
Mar 31, 2020•45 min•Ep. 27
#26 Live Studio Session with Teah Pearl
On this episode of The HBCU Audio Experience Kalen Murphy interviews @teahpearl during a live studio session. She records live, answers questions and tells us her plans. Great episode for creatives, musicians and HBCU grads.
Mar 03, 2020•41 min
#25 Antonio Michell - What If Top High School Athletes all went to HBCUS?
At one time all the top athletes went to historically black colleges because those were the only colleges that would accept us. When integration came, that stopped. Now this conversation is coming full circle. Antonio Michell and Todd Finley discuss hbcu athletes, hbcus and what it would take to bring top athletes back to HBCUS.
Jan 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 25
#24 Myles Carroll on Transferrable skills for real success
Myles Carroll is a Fisk Grad that played college basketball. We talked about his training regimen, the culture of Fisk, writing, marketing, fraternities and more
Jan 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 24
#23 Barry White Jr - How he became a famous teacher, the power of being present, & how to influence
Barry White Jr became famous because of his bond with his students. We had a wide ranging conversation with him. I’m sure you’ll get a ton of value from this hour long conversation. Time stamps: 1:43 Upbringing in Queens, NY 5:30 excellence 6:55 first exposure to hbcus 9:52 the hbcu experience at Claflin University 14:10 Kappa Alpha Psi 17:52 Decision to become an educator 19:50 The Power of Being Present 22:30 Why so few black male educators 25:30 How he became the handshake teacher 36:00 Proce...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 23
#22 47 minutes with the first black woman commentator for college football on a major network
Tiffany Greene is a college sports commentator for ESPN. She’s the host for Black College Live. She’s a graduate of Florida A&M University. We had a very wide ranging conversation that covered a myriad of topics. You’ll get a lot of value from this conversation. The show notes are below. 4:30 Competition 5:45 Bowling scholarship 6:18 trash talk 7:15 intro to sports 8:30 Teams and teammates 9:09 Favorite sports teams 10:00 Harry Cary 11:00 Why she chose FAMU 13:00 HBCU Pride 14:30 Family 15:3...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min
#21 15 Minutes with Miss Howard University
We spoke to the 81st Miss Howard University Kyla Cole. She talked to us about why she chose Howard and how she became Miss Howard while joining Delta Sigma Theta. She also talked to us about the conversation her father and her had that motivated her to be a leader. Her father is the first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. Time stamps :54 Why Howard 2:05 Why did she run for Miss Howard 2:56 Father is first black mayor of Montgomery, Alabama 4:15 How did she balance pledging and campaigning 5:45...
Oct 28, 2019•15 min
#20 - How a Family Tragedy Helped Launch a Social Impact Tech Startup
A year before Chloë Cheyenne Rogers was born, her father was shot by the Chicago police 12 times. This tragic event played a large role in shaping who she is and it catalyzed Community X, a social impact tech startup. Chloe talked about that tragic event, her life as a googler and why she decided that social justice is one of her life missions. The Community X app and the Community X inaugural summit are launching on Friday September 27, 2019.
Sep 25, 2019•33 min
#19 39 Minutes with the First Black Woman To Earn a PhD in Nuclear Physics from Florida State
Dr Kalisa Villafana is the first black woman to earn a PhD in nuclear physics from Florida State. Kalisa is the 96th black woman in the United States to earn a PhD in physics. Dr Villafana is currently a process engineer with Intel Corporation.
Sep 12, 2019•40 min
#18 How To Graduate College with A Job and Debt Free
Dr Sonya Okoli " The College Doc" talks with us about preparing children for college and how to graduate with little to no debt
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr 15 min
#17 Founder of Teacher BAE, Teacher of the Year and Founder of HBCU Day on Education and HBCUS
Applemania Bradford is the founder of Teacher BAE and has been teacher of the year and rookie teacher of the year. She also founded HBCU day. We talk about education, FAMU, technology for kids, mentorship, self care and more.
Jul 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 17
#16 Aubrey Jackson - Education, Information and Inspiration
This episode features TV personality and lifestyle blogger Aubrey Jackson (@aubreyonair). We talk about how her southern roots inspired her blog, how her HBCU experience shaped her and how she balances being a professional, blogger and sorority member.
Jul 17, 2019•44 min
#15 From GED to PHD - How one man went from a drop out in high school to a Dean at an HBCU
Dr Rolundus Rice is the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs at Alabama State University. He dropped out of school, attained his GED, and while studying for his PhD, the mother of his 3-month old daughter died. His story of tragedy to triumph is one to be celebrated and learned from.
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 18 min
#14: Ashley McDunough on the importance of travel, different cultures and the change in media
Ashley McDunough is the founder of Melanin On The Map, an app specifically for travelers of color. She's based in LA, from New York and went to Howard. We talked about culture, traveling, media, hbcu pride, studying abroad and a myriad of other topics.
Jun 04, 2019•47 min
Apps, Basketball and HBCUs - Episode 13
On this episode, we talked about how to build an app, why basketball is a reflection of life and how HBCUs are shaping the future. You'll enjoy this one!
May 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min
37 Minutes with the President of Bethune Cookman - Episode 12
New President of Bethune Cookman Dr Brent Chrite joined us and talked about leadership in times of crisis, his vision for Bethune Cookman and the transformative experience of college.
May 09, 2019•37 min
From Tragedy to Triumph - How an HBCU Grad found his purpose through his tragedy - Episode 11
This conversation is with Richard Dahl, a Tuskegee grad who almost died a month after graduating. We talk about hbcus, relationships after an injury and the importance of love and positivity. If you want to be inspired, this episode is for you.
May 07, 2019•1 hr 15 min
5 Minutes with the MEAC coach of the year: A Conversation with Norfolk State Coach Robert Jones
On this episode, you'll hear the MEAC coach of the year, Norfolk State's head basketball coach Robert Jones talk about coaching, game plans, methods and happiness.
Apr 30, 2019•5 min
How To Get Featured On Instagram - Episode #9
Getting featured on instagram can help grow your brand, sell your products or bring awareness to a cause. We went in-depth on this episode into the tactics that will help you get featured on instagram.
Apr 24, 2019•9 min
How to build a family business while maintaining a job and a marriage
Matt Goins of @puzzlehuddle talks about why middle children tend to be successful, how graduating from Howard 3 times set him up for success, why fraternity members are oftentimes successful and why marriage has helped him flourish.
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 24 min
A Conversation with Dr Kevin James - President of Morris Brown
Dr Kevin James is the 41 year old interim president of Morris Brown. He walks us through the accreditation process, tells us why HBCUs are the best at educating black people and why its important to be transparent in leadership
Mar 31, 2019•26 min
FAMU vs Bethune-Cookman
One of the biggest rivalries in the HBCU world is the rivalry between FAMU and Bethune Cookman. Ashanta Williamson, who attended Famu and graduated from Bethune Cookman discussed the differences between both schools.
Mar 22, 2019•46 min
How We Make Content
Content is the key if you want to build an audience or sell something. In this elisode we gave away all our strategies and tactics on how we built HBCU GRAD into a brand with over 67k followers on instagram. You'll love this episode.
Mar 15, 2019•35 min
The Future of Medicine: Conversation with Dr Tiffany Turner CEO of RoweDocs
Going to see your physician is not what it used to be. Nowadays, you can open your cell phone or computer and have a doctor visit. On this podcast, Todd talks with Dr Tiffany Turner the CEO of RoweDocs, a telemedicine company. They talk about telemedicine, the HBCU experience and how RoweDocs is making healthcare affordable for many online.
Feb 27, 2019•43 min
How An Award Winning Musician went from Howard to performing All over the World
Award winning singer, songwriter, pianist Aaron Abernathy talked to us about the intersection of passion and purpose, the grammys pay to play system, his uncle Rev Ralph Abernathy, how craigslist hot him a deal, why adversity matters and why the monks in Bangkok are dope.
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 24 min
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