Black Leadership Re-Defined

Black Leadership Re-Defined

Author: The African American Leadership Forum Language: English Episodes: 84
Black Leadership Re-Defined, presented by The African American Leadership Forum, moves beyond conventional conversations to explore the multifaceted reality of leading while Black. This isn't a lecture series; it's a weekly gathering of voices from across society, culture, and government who are actively writing a new chapter. Each episode delves into the nuanced stories of champions within the community, offering a platform where successes are examined for their blueprint and challenges are met with candid, strategic discussion. You'll hear from organizers, artists, policymakers, and everyday people who are redefining what leadership looks like in practice, not just in theory. The podcast serves as an audio companion to a broader movement, one that understands narrative power. Listening connects you to a living dialogue about resilience, innovation, and collective agency. It’s where the personal story intersects with public impact, fostering a richer understanding of the work being done to reshape perceptions and realities. Tune in for authentic conversations that honor the complexity of the journey and spotlight the diverse approaches to building a stronger future.
Episodes
A piece of joy and hope with T Mychael Rambo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:37
Vocalist, Emmy Award-winning actor, motivational speaker, emcee, auctioneer, community organizer, arts educator, and committed volunteer, T Mychael Rambo spreads some cheer and hope through his story of being homeless, s…
James Dallas: Rising from an Inferiority Complex to the C-Suite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:54
Mr. James Dallas, a man of faith, seasoned executive, and agent of change in large domestic and international corporate settings, helps people navigate their lives in the face of daunting circumstances. James shares deta…
Spreading kindness with Erica Simmons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:59
Erica Simmons, Storyteller Strategist and Lifestyle Photographer in Atlanta, tells her own story of gratitude and thankfulness after experiencing a life-changing car accident in 2009.
Catching up with Kim Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Kim Nelson, retired Senior Vice President of External Relations for General Mills Inc, President of the General Mills Foundation, and Independent Board Director at Colgate-Palmolive…
From Powerless to Positivity with Kellen Rashad Nins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:18
Kellen Rashad Nins, attendance liaison at Central High School and creator and founder of the Uposit.me app and social media, discusses positivity in our lives, and boldly recounts his personal journey through the crimina…
Advancing Equity in Home Ownership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
In Minnesota, only 24% of African American households own their home, compared with 77% of white households. Dondi Edwards, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Home Lending, joins Dr. Bartley to talk about the history of…
Up Close and Personal with Robyn Robinson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
Robyn Robinson joins host Dr. Sylvia Bartley to talk about her experiences as the first African American primetime news anchor in the state of Minnesota, her stint in politics, love for the arts and the entrepreneur behi…
One-on-One with Dr. Lonnie Johnson, inventor and entrepreneur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:12
Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley sits down with Dr. Lonnie Johnson in his Research and Development building in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is an inventor and entrepreneur. He is well known for his invention of the Super Soaker®…
Managing Reproductive Health for Black Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:38
Statistics show Black women and their babies have worse health outcomes than their white peers. In this episode, Dr. Sylvia Bartley welcomes Dr. Kristin Oates, OBGYN at Atlanta Gynecology and Obstetrics, Terra Cole Brown…
Breaking the Stigma of Mental and Emotional Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:50
According to the CDC, 1-in-5 Americans will experience mental health illness in a given year, 1-in-25 Americans live with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, and according…

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