December 26er Podcast

Entrepreneur, creative, and designer, Mugzy McFly discusses leaving behind aspirations of an accounting career to pursue entrepreneurship, building a clothing brand from the ground up, and opening his retail store Clout CTRL.

Award-winning author, entrepreneur and host of the Faith, GRIND, Inspire Podcast, Jean Alerte discusses finding early career success in the mortgage business, building his company, ACA Branding Agency, from the ground up, and educating others on the entrepreneurial mindset.

Founder and Owner of Diaspora Travel & Trade, Kasara E. Davidson, Esq. discusses overcoming immense loss and leaving her life as a corporate lawyer behind for a career in sustainable travel and social enterprise. Learn more about Diaspora Travel & Trade at www.DiasporaTT.com

Founder of American Youth Wrestling Club, David Allen discusses remaining true to his values while working in Banking and Finance, shifting gears professionally, and providing mentorship and guidance to young athletes every step of the way.

Middle school principal, Sofia Mohammed discusses discovering her talents in education, despite not wanting to be a teacher, being tapped for administration after only five years in the classroom, and coping with self doubt while making significant strides in her professional journey.

South Bronx Native and doctoral candidate, Tyron Pope discusses attending a prestigious boarding school in the Midwest, leaving NYU to join the NYPD, and furthering his education after 21 years on the force.

Activist, Labor Leader, and Trade Unionist, Justice Favor discusses growing up in New York City Public Housing, building a lucrative career as union organizer, and helping to create pathways to union opportunities for others.

Attorney at Law, Denver Edwards discusses making the transition from his East Orange high school to college in Vermont, choosing a legal practice area with financial security in mind, and rebuilding his life and career after the recession.

Creator and Host of The Grapevine, Ashley Akunna discusses entering the job market during a recession, identifying the need for millennial perspectives on current issues, and investing her own resources to bring her web series to life.

Art collector, Culture Creator and Archivist, Syreeta Gates discusses her commitment to preserving hip hop culture, driving innovation through strategic connections, and utilizing her archival work to support feature films and documentaries.

Delisha and Damarcus discuss their individual and collective focuses for the end of the year and why they don't buy into the "finish strong in Q4" culture perpetuated on social media.

Raul "Dutch" Wikkeling discusses forging his own path in the Bay Area, putting himself through Columbia University, and making the switch from private equity to startup strategist.

Partner at the Parkside Group, Paul Thomas discusses his journey from New York City Public Housing to working as a senior aide to several high-ranking elected officials, and how he's leveraged his experience to now develop and execute government relations efforts on behalf of his clients.

Senior Data Analyst at VaynerMedia and Founder of Savvy Excel, Demariano Hill discusses moving from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in California to the suburbs of Sacramento, discovering his interest in government at Texas Southern University, and utilizing his analytical skills to transition from politics to the private sector.

Motivational speaker and Executive Director for Enrollment Management at York College of the City University of New York, La Toro Yates, Ph.D. discusses his personal and professional journey as the son of single mother, first-generation college student and Jersey City native.