Best Demetrius Brown Podcasts (2025)

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On Break : More Optimism to Come! 16:26

2M ago16:26

16:26

💆‍♀️💆‍♂️Taking a break but we’ll be back! What an amazing journey it’s been, diving into the power of optimism and creating space for the big ideas that keep us inspired! With that same spirit, we’re taking a little time to recharge. That’s right—The Optimist Project is hitting pause for a short hiatus… but don’t worry, we’ll be back before you kno…

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KidSuper on Taking Optimistic Risks 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

🎨 Creative Souls and Dreamers, This One’s for You! This week on The Optimist Project, I sat down with the wildly inventive fashion designer Colm Dillane — aka KidSuper. Known for his unforgettable Paris Fashion Week shows and his vibrant live-work studio space, Colm is a fearless, creative force. We explore the magic of blending optimism with fearl…

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Dr. Becky Yang Hsu Breaks Down How Culture Defines Happiness 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

✨What is happiness, really? And are we looking for it in all the wrong places? This week on The Optimist Project, Yara Shahidi sits down with sociologist Dr. Becky Yang Hsu to explore how different cultures define happiness—and why the solo pursuit of it might be too limiting. Dr. Hsu unpacks the surprising ways deep connections, community, and rel…

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Bisa Butler's Threads of Optimism using Art, Teaching, and Legacy 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

🎙 The Optimist Project Podcast: Bisa Butler – Giving Our Past a New Life Through Art Today, I’m in conversation with the extraordinary Bisa Butler—artist, educator, visual historian, and creative futurist. Through her breathtaking quilted portraits, Bisa weaves history, identity, and resilience into fabric, redefining how we see the past and imagin…

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Dr. Vee Kativhu: Igniting Optimism by Chasing her Dreams & Changing Lives 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Ready for a dose of inspiration? This week on The Optimist Project, Yara Shahidi sits in conversation with Gen Z global phenom, educator, author, and activist, Dr. Vee Kativhu, about chasing dreams, facing challenges, and lifting others as you rise. Dr. Vee gets real about how self-care can be the perfect shield against criticism, the importance an…

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Demetrius Harmon: Embracing your Unique Journey: The Strength to Lean into Vulnerability, Discover more about yourself & Honor your Purpose 48:54

3M ago48:54

48:54

This week’s episode of The Optimist Project is for my Gen Z peers and all those who love and support us. 💫 So many of us are battling self-doubt and navigating the complexities of mental health—a double whammy that can feel overwhelming. But here's the thing: we're not alone. In this empowering conversation, we’re joined by the incredible Demetrius…

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Rapsody reminds us to 'stay in the light' 56:07

3M ago56:07

56:07

Grammy award-winning rapper Rapsody shares how optimism allows her to "stay in the light," the power of learning when to say 'no' and how to create purpose driven art. Also, she shares how her community is pivotal in shaping her pride in black culture, creative flow and living in alignment with her calling. We’d love to hear how you're staying opti…

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Jaylen Brown on Finding Optimism in Meditation and Discipline 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

Jaylen Brown – 2024 NBA Finals MVP, philanthropist and entrepreneur – shares how he maintains his spiritual hygiene through mediation, sound frequencies and stoicism. Plus, he reveals the defining moment that made him choose UC Berkeley before being drafted into the Boston Celtics. We’d love to hear how you're staying optimistic during this time. L…

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Prentice Penny on the Optimism in Taking An "L" 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Prentice Penny joins the Optimist Project sharing the important lessons he’s learned from the many “L’s” he’s experienced throughout his life and his writing, directing and producing career. Plus, I invite you to plan a social activity to help build community around you. Bolstering human connection is key to our well-being. Also, our hearts go out …

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Christine Platt on Healing, Giving, and Finding Balance with Afro-minimalism 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

Christine Platt. author of The Afro-minimalist's Guide to Living With Less, explains how we can all rethink our living spaces, which helps to declutter our minds. She lets us in on the inspiring twists and turns with her career, and how a spur-of-the-moment decision to write a book changed her life. Also, our hearts go out to those affected by the …

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Preparing for Life's Lemons with Courtney B. Vance 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

I'm in conversation this week with actor Courtney B. Vance, who shares how life's ups and downs have conditioned him to lean into optimism. He opens up about how grief and a mother's prodding nudged him into therapy, and why he advocates for others to do the work of dealing with themselves. We’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, or ideas. Leav…

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Dr. Allycin Powell - Hicks on Preserving our Peace 49:02

4M ago49:02

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Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks, who comes from a long line of physicians, still had to find her own way in the health arena. These days, she mixes her medical and media backgrounds into her own business. She shares the way she counsels people about how to practice optimism as part of mental health. And she encourages us to try a new way to meditate -- wi…

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Ego Nwodim on finding Purpose, Laughter, and Faith 48:57

4M ago48:57

48:57

Ego Nwodim, Saturday Night Live cast member, comedian, and actress, joins me for an inspiring conversation on the power of optimism. Ego opens up about how embracing a positive mindset has transformed her well-being and why it’s a gift to both mind and body. We talk about the pressures of work, how Ego stays grounded in the chaos, and her journey t…

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Dr. Laurie Santos Explains the Psychology of Optimism 47:34

5M ago47:34

47:34

Dr. Laurie Santos—THE Yale psychology professor who’s revolutionized how we think about happiness helps us tap into the literal science of well-being. As the creator of Yale’s most popular course EVER, The Science of Well-Being, and host of the hit podcast The Happiness Lab, Dr. Santos breaks down the psychology of optimism and introduces us to the…

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Ari Shapiro on Finding Seeds of Optimism in Storytelling 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered, has actively rooted his life’s work and his experiences in the belief that optimism isn’t about avoiding struggle, but about our collective ability to navigate struggle with hope, creativity, and curiosity. Whether you listen to Ari’s nightly newscast, are new to his work, or simply believe in the t…

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Keke Palmer on Mastering Self-Esteem and Empowerment 40:19

5M ago40:19

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Keke Palmer has made her way into our hearts, beginning as a young actor with a resume as long as my arm - and continues to blossom into an entrepreneurially inspired actor, author, mother, host and so much more. Join the Optimist Project as Keke shares insights from her journey - how family and community shape her, and how in moments of doubt, her…

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Faith, Fatherhood and Finding Optimism with Hasan Minhaj 49:01

5M ago49:01

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This week, comedian and social commentator Hasan Minhaj joins us for a moving conversation about how his faith has been foundational in shaping his sense of optimism. We explore how Hasan's ever-deepening belief system influences his approach to life as a father, brother, caregiver, and partner to his brilliant wife—each role guiding his broader pe…

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Janelle Monáe on Cultivating Optimism Through Art and Identity 50:04

6M ago50:04

50:04

Janelle Monáe shares her personal take on optimism, the pure potentiality of believing in yourself and her must-have items that support her emotional health and boundless creativity while on tour and at home. The Optimist Project always LOVES hearing from our OP community! Share your Journey with us- You can leave a message at (323) 761-0837 or - e…

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The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi | Coming November 20th! 1:29

6M ago1:29

1:29

On this podcast, we’ll discover: what gives you hope? Join Yara Shahidi as she sits down with some of the best thought leaders of our time - artists, comedians, scientists, and more - to find out how optimism plays a role in their lives. Together, we’ll unpack how to access resilience and joy in our everyday lives. Join us every Wednesday starting …

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This Show Will Keep You Lifted 0:53

7M ago0:53

0:53

Welcome to the Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi, a show that asks: what gives you hope? You’ll hear from some of the best thought leaders of our era — artists, comedians, scientists, musicians and more. Together, we’ll unpack how to access resilience and joy in our everyday lives. Meet us back here November 20th for your weekly optimism drop!…

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PhD Kimoni Present JUST GOSPEL Volume 146 World Tour 10-31-22 6:01:07

2+ y ago6:01:07

6:01:07

1. Todd Galberth feat. Kymberli Joye - Be Praised 2. Tasha Cobbs Leonard - The Moment 3. JJ Hairston feat. Travis Greene & Donishisa Ballard - Bigger 4. Joyce Simmons - Living Water 5. Gia Wyre - Grace 6. Randy Weston & Judah Band - Best Me 7. Tasha Cobbs Leonard - At The Cross 8. Geoffrey Golden - Before The King 9. Anthony Brown feat. Naomi Raine…

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Episode 36 | "Trick or Trade" feat. Demetrius Robinson & Nafi Davis 1:03:34

4+ y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This week's episode features Shaquille's dad again, Demetrius Robinson and childhood friend/brother Nafi Davis from Camden, NJ. The guys unpack and discuss the Stock Market Frenzy over the past week. Along with the notion of COVID-19 changing us, the lessons we are learning and what lessons we will learn post-pandemic. --- Support this podcast: htt…

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Episode 35 | "Are We Dating Or Just Kicking It?" 51:05

4+ y ago51:05

51:05

The guys open up with Shaquille talking about his latest binge-watch called "Married At First Sight" as well as things he's learned from watching the show. Chris talks about his reality of dating referencing an old college research paper he wrote called "The Hook-Up Phenomenon” (8:29), what signs they take in spotting a broken female that's pretend…

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Episode 34 | "Is Free-Speech Really Free?" 44:55

4+ y ago44:55

44:55

The guys open up this episode with their reactions to the #BussItChallenge that took over social media this past week. An update on the political side of things with Donald Trump being impeached.......AGAIN (8:01), Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan (9:16), Censorship of free and hate speech on social platforms (12:47), article about jo…

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Episode 33 | "IT'S THE US CAPITOL FOR ME!" feat. Demetrius Robinson 59:48

4+ y ago59:48

59:48

First episode of 2021 with a VERY special guest: we welcome Shaq’s father, Demetrius Robinson! Supporters of US President Donald Trump riot inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Rioters breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. This episode they u…

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Episode 32 | "Should You Do Business With Friends?" feat. Stephen Allen & Tyler Brown 1:02:13

4+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

THE ORIGINAL NO APOLOGY CREW MAKES A VERY RARE APPEARANCE THIS EPISODE!!! Shaquille is joined with old cohosts Stephen Allen and Tyler Brown opening about their experiences thus far during COVID, how are people having sex during COVID? (7:15), and should you do business with your friends? (19:40)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Episode 31 | "Black Doll, White Doll. Which one is the nice doll?" 50:10

4+ y ago50:10

50:10

The guys bring a Covid update with a vaccine being cleared by the FDA, Christmas and their most wanted gifts past or present (10:28), Buying your daughter a black doll vs. a white doll (13:55), The importance of fathers to set an example for their daughters (25:53) and importance of male figures for males (33:12), Rapper T.I. referred to time spent…

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Episode 30 | "Are Black People Too Comfortable?" 56:38

4+ y ago56:38

56:38

A COVID-19 update with restrictions getter tighter for the states. An article where airlines are discussing requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccine for passengers (4:46), possible proposals to give stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID-19 vaccine (7:30), Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton volunteering to get vaccines on camera to prom…

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Build Better Customer Experiences Through Digital Transformation. 16:52

4+ y ago16:52

16:52

This episode explores how organizations can improve customer experiences through Digital Transformation.

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Episode 29 | "Self-Controlla" 1:09:55

4+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

This episode begins with the guys sharing a recap of their Thanksgiving this year, along with the food they look forward to seeing on Thanksgiving. What are you most thankful for? (4:04) NBA updates (8:34), Lavar Ball recently reveals on a podcast he told his sons they’ll never meet a nice woman or anybody like their mom due to their status (12:11)…

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Episode 28 feat. Tyler Brown | "The Fleets Come Out At Night" 59:26

4+ y ago59:26

59:26

This episode features extended No Apology family, Tyler Brown. The guys begin talking about the new updates with Instagram and Twitter. Instagram introduced their Marketplace for consumers, and Twitter introduced a story feature called “Fleets” to compete with Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg's recent thoughts on whether social media is addictive (8:29),…

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Episode 27 | "Catfish Chris" 52:55

4+ y ago52:55

52:55

COVID FREE AND CHRIS IS BACK! Chris introduces topics addressing how do you know when to make things official during a social media era, if we have been catfished (9:25), how do you manage having a girl that's popular on social media (12:02), people that you know liking your significant other's pictures (14:00), having the approval from your signif…

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Episode 26 | "The Social Dilemma" 46:23

4+ y ago46:23

46:23

Shaquille introduces the podcast along with making the announcement of testing positive for Covid-19, as well as talking about his experience thus far with the virus. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election (3:36), a review of "The Social Dilemma" documentary on Netflix and his views on tech and social media companies (19:51).--- Support t…

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Episode 25 | "Walter Wallace Jr." 49:35

4+ y ago49:35

49:35

The guys start by talking about Covid-19 cases beginning to rise again in the US and the effects it still has on people this year, the untimely death of Walter Wallace Jr. of Philadelphia (19:12), and their experience/point of view of police (31:10).--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noapology/support…

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Episode 24 | "The Weaponization of Sex" 40:10

4+ y ago40:10

40:10

Switching from current events occurring within the culture, the guys decided to tackle the weaponization of sex. Within this episode, they define weaponization, how men and women may weaponize things in their relationships, and then the weaponization of sex. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noapology/support…

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Episode 23 | "Miami Vice" 1:07:22

4+ y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

The guys open up addressing the short hiatus. A brief Tory Lanez and Meg Thee Stallion update (1:29), Shaq and Chris talk about their weekend trip to Miami (5:36), Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Finals (15:30), Apple finally announcing 6 products including the new iPhones at the recent Apple Event (30:25), Cardi B accidentally posting nude phot…

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Episode 22 | "Charles Scharf" 55:40

4+ y ago55:40

55:40

On today’s episode, the guys briefly opened up with the verdict of Breonna Taylor’s case. LeBron James’s son posting and deleting himself smoking on IG (3:28), Cardi B addressed divorce rumors (5:10), Ox shared a post from a woman sharing 3 ways to keep a man (11:28), we shared 3 ways to keep a woman from our prespective (24:30), 50/50 on bills? (2…

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Episode 21 | "Daystar and Meg: The Objective Perspective" 38:30

4+ y ago38:30

38:30

Tory Lanez has finally responded to the allegations...............BUT WITH AN ALBUM. Some people were excited some people felt turned off by it. We are here to give an OBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE on the situation thus far. Don't be afraid to think for yourself and go against popular opinions. ENTER AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION!--- Support this podcast: https:/…

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Episode 20 | "Make AmeriKKKa Suck Again" 1:00:46

4+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

On this episode, Shaquille starts with the news of Breonna Taylor’s family reportedly winning multimillion dollar settlement. Then the guys talk about Kanye’s latest Twitter rant (6:12), national suicide prevention awareness month and a mental health check-in (17:12), “Cuties” film on Netflix and the controversy surrounding it (37:49), NBA Playoffs…

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Episode 19 | "Love or Lust?" 47:03

4+ y ago47:03

47:03

The guys start off talking about how their Labor Day weekend went. Then they anxiously dive into the topic of Companionships vs. Partnerships (4:30), expanding on the conversation of sex and problems that come with it (12:42), Gender reveal party goes wrong in California (24:00), pros and cons with "Black Capitalism" (28:27), Forbes put out a suspe…

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Episode 18 | "Resilient" 1:00:08

4+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Before introducing the new cohosts, Shaquille briefly spoke about the long break from the podcast. Then the guys pay their respects to Chadwick Boseman (4:39), The story of Daniel Prude (9:32), Kanye West interview on Nick Cannon’s podcast (20:25), Joe Budden Podcast leaving Spotify (29:00), Bella Thorne makes $2 million on OnlyFans in a week (41:4…

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Boosting Workflow Automation Using A CRM 16:05

5y ago16:05

16:05

In this episode, our CEO Demetrius takes listeners through an interactive experience highlighting APIs, Saas applications, and operational strategies that integrate into a CRM for a more collaborative work environment. We are on the mission to redefine the work experience across all endpoints and channels. After listening to the episode, you can co…

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The 10 SAAS tools you need to manage operations at scale! 10:32

5y ago10:32

10:32

In this episode, our CEO talks about the ten tools you need to manage any company! Done in 10 mins!

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Startmarke Live Call 10:04

5y ago10:04

10:04

Listen to our live call with our CEO that focuses on tech tools and management for better organization at scale.

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Scaling Smart "How To Operate A Company In The Digital World" (Trailer) 0:32

5+ y ago0:32

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"Challenges" | No Apology (EP. 17) 1:06:23

6y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

In this episode the crew weighs in on Ayesha Curry's appearance on The Red Table. A discussion also begins about what men feel when in a relationship with a desired woman and how they should be treated. The guys also go into their own personal challenges and battles with self throughout life and how they overcame. --- Support this podcast: https://…

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"Cinco de Mayo" | No Apology (EP. 16) 1:08:11

6y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

This episode Tyler finally joins as third mic! The guys discuss a pretty wide range of topics including Finstagram, gender specific sexual pressures, Project Blue Beam & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noapology/support

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"Beat To The Gods" | No Apology (EP. 15) 1:20:24

6y ago1:20:24

1:20:24

The boys are back and ready to tackle a few topics this episode. After there recent allegations against Sheck Wes, Lewis & Shaq take a moment to discuss domestic violence and abuse. Moving onward they talk about rappers the number of rappers being arrested recently in their quests for fame. They also question the psychology of "Sugar Daddies" and s…

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"Redemption" | No Apology (Ep. 14) 1:14:10

6y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Mental health awareness is slowly on a much needed rise. Shaquille & Lewis saw it was time to finally have the conversation together and come clean about their own personal battles with mental illness and processes to overcome them. Bringing in the new year strong and with purpose. It’s good to be back!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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