Best Sharif Rucker Podcasts (2025)

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Black Man - My Story Episode 11 (Connis E Koiner) 56:50

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Connis is a Business Management Lead for Trust & Fiduciary Services for the United States. Over his 19 year banking career he has developed extensive experience in client management and service, as well as account management, fraud recognition and abatement, client onboarding and corporate governance. In addition, Connis possesses skills in residen…

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Excerpt - Root Cause Analysis - Rodney Caines 5:11

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Rodney Caines, a long-time resident of Westbury, Long Island, is happily married to his wife Traci and a father of four beautiful daughters. He is a mechanical engineer and a United States Merchant Marine Academy graduate. Rodney is an active community member and makes every opportunity to give back to it. #rootcauseanalysis #mechanicalengineering …

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Black Men - My Story Episode 11 (Rodney Caines) 1:09:44

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Rodney Caines, a long-time resident of Westbury, Long Island, is happily married to his wife Traci and a father of four beautiful daughters. He is a mechanical engineer and a United States Merchant Marine Academy graduate. Rodney is an active community member and makes every opportunity to give back to it. #alphaphialpha #hempsteadlongisland #black…

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Black Man - My Story Episode 10 (Jeremiah Brown) 1:19:41

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Having served his community since 2013, Jeremiah has had a measurable impact on youth. By helping students achieve their goals beyond sports, he raises mental health awareness and provides financial literacy to gain scholarships. He teaches them about accountability and putting forth action. The L.E.A.D (Leaders Embracing All Dreams) has taken his …

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Back seat driver 10:22

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How often do you find yourself looking back instead of looking forward? When I think about those moments, I think about drivers who drive forward while looking in the rearview mirror. Of course, this type of behavior can be problematic. #roadrage #pushenboundaries #drivers #newdrivers #poordrivinghabits #keepyoureyesontheroad #driving #highwaydrive…

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What Is Important Anymore? (Your Mind vs. Reality) 9:21

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Post-pandemic, we have lots to think about. Many of us have realized that we have not been living in the moment and taking the short time we have on earth for granted. Listen to this monologue and reflect on your present moments to determine what is necessary anymore. #pushenboundaries #mentalhealth #postpandemic #whatreallymatters #values #realign…

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The Resignation Era 6:56

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#resignationera #lifeafterpandemic #pushenboundaries #worklifebalance #whatreallymatters #remotework #goalalignment #purpose #worklifeintegration #workBy Sharif Rucker

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Original Man (and desire) 14:05

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#Whatmenwant #authenticallyyou #questions #reflections #journaling #reflectingoutloud #purpose #choices #thoughts #desires #blackmen #blackthoughts #sharingfortomorrowBy Sharif Rucker

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Transitioning from Remote 9:54

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#remotework #remotevsbrickandmorter #whosback #worklifebalance #pushenboundaries #decisions #whatmattersmost #commuting #remote #resignationeraBy Sharif Rucker

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Hypnotic Stance 9:48

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#pushenboundaries #unplug #toomuchsocialmedia #socialmedia #overwhelmedbysocialmedia #whenissocialmediatoomuch #howmuchisenough #timetounwind #momentstoreflect #nonstopinformation #hynotic #outofcontrol #havingyourownthoughts #fastingfromtechnology #takingasocialbreak #selfcare #advice #keystogoodliving…

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Men Read Too Book Club - Bird Uncaged (Marlon Peterson) 1:05:27

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This book club was founded in 2021 with a group of men I am connected to throughout various journeys in my life. I felt a need to create an intellectual group with men of color to discuss authentic narratives that matter to us. We are growing and hope that other groups will sprout from our example. Founders and Participants: - T.S. Hoard - Stanford…

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Compliance Managers (Leadership Styles) 10:03

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Clip borrowed from Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnk2yqhhc08 #Leadership #Leadershipstyles #authoritativeleaders #managers #management #datadrivendecisions #transformativeleadership #compliance manager #pushenboundaries #Teambuilding #decisionmakingBy Sharif Rucker

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Black Men’s Healthcare 1:11:21

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Yves Duroseau, MD, MPH is the current Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital (LHH), NS/LIJ. As Chair, Dr. Duroseau provides overall leadership of the department, with responsibility for strategic planning, development, clinical services, quality, professional performance, and medical education. Dr. Duroseau is also the…

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Co-parenting pt. IV (Legal Advice) Wayne Alleyne & Denise Siler 1:04:41

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Guest lawyers were Wayne Alleyne and Denise Siler. #co-parenting #jointcustody #custodialagreements #familycourt #custody #divorce #parents #parenting #mothers #fathers #mentalhealth #family #familycourtlawyers #relationships #conflicts #childrearing #solutions #singlefathers #singlemothers #parentingtips…

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Co-parenting pt. III (Legal Advice) Wayne Alleyne & Denise Siler 51:29

4+ y ago51:29

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Guest lawyers, Denise Siler and Wayne Alleyne of New York City. #co-parenting #jointcustody #custodialagreements #familycourt #custody #divorce #parents #parenting #mothers #fathers #mentalhealth #family #familycourtlawyers #relationships #conflicts #childrearing #solutions #singlefathers #singlemothers #parentingtips…

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Co-parenting Part II. (Kisha Reid and Rodney Garcia) 52:06

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Resources: The Do's and Don'ts of Co-parenting well - Psychology Today Co-Parenting and Joint Custody Tips for Divorces Parents (Online article) Co-parenting/Fatherhood.gov 10 Real-life tips for successful Co-parenting/Huffington Post Developing Co-parenting Plans/Psychology Today Huffington Post/Co-parenting #co-parenting #jointcustody #custodiala…

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Co-Parenting (Part I) conversation w/Kisha Reid and Rodney Garcia 51:04

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Resources: The Do's and Don'ts of Co-parenting well - Psychology Today Co-Parenting and Joint Custody Tips for Divorces Parents (Online article) Co-parenting/Fatherhood.gov 10 Real-life tips for successful Co-parenting/Huffington Post Developing Co-parenting Plans/Psychology Today Huffington Post/Co-parenting #co-parenting #jointcustody #custodiala…

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Why H.B.C.U.’s? (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) 1:12:11

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Affordablecollegesonline.org - Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Chad Dion Lassiter, Kimberly M. Brown, and Quandra Chaffers. Thought.com - HBCU Timeline:1837-1870 A brief history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Femi Lewis. Forbes.com - Is 'Diversity' Destroying the HBCU's? by Professor Richard Vedder Rutgers Center…

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Virtual Schools Ep. 2 (2 Challenges Addressed) 36:57

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#virtualschool #remotelearning #satellites #synchronousinstruction #asynchronousinstruction #googleclassrooms #learningthroughvideo #accountabilityforlearning #timeontask #learningdisciplines #virtualeducation #Pandemic #lifeduringquarantine #lifeafterpandemic #mentalhealth #antisocialbehaviors #publiceducation #nyceducation #newnormal #officehours…

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Why Millennials Are Opting Out Of Marriage? 35:37

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"Why Millennials Are Opting Out of Marriage", by Jake Schario "Why Opting Out is the New Leaning In", by Suzannah Galland "5 Reasons People Choose to Stay Single", Psychology Today, by Suzanne Lachmann "Unmarried, Happily Ever After", The New York Times, by Hillary Sheinbaum #Marriage #millennialrelationships #millenialmarriage #optingoutofmarriage…

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Virtual Schools (5 Challenges) Ep. 1 45:16

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This will be a series where I brainstorm the reimaging of schools for adult and youth learners. #virtualschools #remotelearning #stateofschoolsduringpandemic #reimaginingschools #challengesforvirtualschools #rethinkingschools #Wheredoschoolsgonow #howdoweteach #NYCschools #urbanschools #evolutionofschools #virtualschoolsandstandards #reshapingcolle…

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Monogamy and Technology 30:20

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Monogamy and Technology. I'm addicted to my cellphone. Should I call it love or companionship? Almost sounds crazy right? Listen in and share your thoughts. #pushenboundaries #mentalk #purpose #podcasts #mentalhealth #2020 #technology #relationships #intimacy #attachments #love #community #companion #Marriage #optingoutofmarriage #stayingsingle #mo…

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In home de-escalation (Inspired by life during the Pandemic) 23:11

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#pandemic #lifeduringpandemic #mentalhealth #isolation #familylife #sharingspaceinahome #conflictresolution #healthyworklifebalance #technology #remotelearning #remotework #workingfromhome #virtualschools #relationships #COVID #Quarantine #safespace #reimaginingyourhome #workspace #timemanagement #healthyrelationships #lifeontechnology…

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Fatherhood 53:56

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#fathers #fatherhood #dads #parenting #co-parenting #genderroles #traditionalparentingroles #evolvingrolesoffathers #children #childrearing #mothersandfathers #parentleaders #relationships #custodialrights #conflictresolution #mentalhealth #menBy Sharif Rucker

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Single Lane Leaders (The Specialist) Ep. 3 13:29

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Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? TEDxYouth@BrayfordPool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofjlg7bi1zY Narrow-minded leadership From Jordan Peterson's appearance at the Oxford Union on May 16th 2018 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=narrow+minded+leadership #Leadership #Leadershipstyles #authoritativeleaders #managers #manag…

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Anxiety (Instragram Live Talk w/DeeMealz) 58:13

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#anxiety #frustration #fear #coping #stress #mentalhealth #menshealth #mentalk #counseling #crises #conflictresolution #socialsupports #healthyworklifebalance #peaceofmindBy Sharif Rucker

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Position/Title Holders (Narcissism) - Leadership Capacities Ep. 2 11:59

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Credits: Narcissistic Leadership - California Management Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e0cOchAjf4 Based on the article by Charles O'Reilly and Jennifer A. Chatman Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125620914989 California Management Review Volume 62, Issue 3 (Spring 2020) https://cmr.berkeley.edu/browse/issue... Video prod…

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Social Biases (conversation on Instagram Live with Dmealz) 59:17

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Audio taken from Dmealz of Instagram.By Sharif Rucker

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What shouldn’t we talk about? 44:11

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_TB2fS94w. Youtube video on rage and anger scenes from movies.By Sharif Rucker

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Managers/Management - Leadership Capacities Ep. 1 12:48

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Use Youtube audio to video Management Styles in Movies. The link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnk2yqhhc08&t=2s. #Leadership #Leadershipstyles #authoritativeleaders #managers #management #datadrivendecisions #transformativeleadership #compliance manager #pushenboundaries #Teambuilding #decisionmaking…

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Black Men/My Story Episode 9 (Larry Carthan) 51:22

5+ y ago51:22

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The current day narratives of Black Men are often scary, discouraging, and often non-existent in terms of their added value to American culture. However, these are narratives carried outside of the actual authors themselves. Listen, share, and celebrate in the ongoing series of personal stories of Black Men who defied the odds. Let them talk and di…

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Black Men/My Story Episode 8 (Jamaine Gaines) 48:25

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The current day narratives of Black Men are often scary, discouraging, and often non-existent in terms of their added value to American culture. However, these are narratives carried outside of the actual authors themselves. Listen, share, and celebrate in the ongoing series of personal stories of Black Men who defied the odds. Let them talk and di…

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Man Son/Baby Boys - Part III 1:04:44

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Abiodun Rashaun Banjo is a committed educational leader who is dedicated to the social-economic development of underserved communities. Being a longtime Far Rockaway resident, Rashaun has excelled as a professional basketball player, stockbroker, and committed educator. Rashaun holds a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Manage…

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Black Man - My Story Episode 7 (Abiodun Rashaun Banjo) 23:08

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The current day narratives of Black Men are often scary, discouraging, and often non-existent in terms of their added value to American culture. However, these are narratives carried outside of the true authors themselves. Listen, share, and celebrate in the ongoing series of personal stories of Black Men who defied the odds. Let them talk and disc…

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Black Men - My Story Episode 6 (Prof. Tyron Pope) 53:13

5+ y ago53:13

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The current day narratives of Black Men are often scary, discouraging, and often non-existent in terms of their added value to American culture. However, these are narratives carried outside of the true authors themselves. Listen, share, and celebrate in the ongoing series of personal stories of Black Men who defied the odds. Let them talk and disc…

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Post COVID: Privacy in the Pandemic 25:00

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Article: Fortune Magazine - David Meyer, May 2020. Photo: Borrowed from gosecure.netBy Sharif Rucker

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A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) Is this just hype? 34:28

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Fortune Magazine 2020 - February Issue - Author, Jeremy KhanBy Sharif Rucker

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Ranked Choice Voting 23:48

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www.fairvote.org/rcvBy Sharif Rucker

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Mask Off - COVID 19 27:19

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Michael Jackson - Behind The Mask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOkWTprifg Future - Mask Off https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G2SjYMy7gk #pushenboundaries #podcast#talkshow #business #politics#confidence #mentalhealth#discussions #lessons#selfimprovement #conflicts#complexities #realtalk #advice#opinions #rightorwrong#relationships #networking#p…

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The 10 Minute Neighborhood 24:34

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Refer to articles below for reference: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/planning/Topics/10_Minute_Neighborhood_Analysis.htm https://livablecities.org/blog/10-minute-neighborhoods-will-take-little-more-time https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/partnerships/initiatives/10-minute-walk/ https://10minutewalk.org/ https://www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/in…

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Black Men - My Story Episode 5 (Shawn Blanchard) 52:29

6y ago52:29

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The Mentorship Specialist From humble beginnings on the west side of Detroit to multiple degrees, Blanchard has adopted youth, led a math department to the top 5% in NYC, taught at prestigious colleges and was appointed to the city of Detroit’s Mayoral Cabinet as the Director of Youth Services. Throughout his tenure he raised over $7 Million to sup…

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Black Men - My Story Episode 4 (Brandon Gibson) 51:36

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Driven by legacy and faith, Brandon N. Gibson founded Light Rock Holdings LLC. Based in the Northeast Region, the real estate investment, development, and consulting firm focuses on acquiring undervalued and underutilized assets in NYC and Northern New Jersey. In his over 14 years of real estate investment and marketing experience, Brandon has been…

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Black Men - My Story Episode 3 (Derrick Mealing) 53:46

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DeeMealz (aka Derrick Mealz), a Caribbean American raised in Brooklyn New York City during the 90s in a single-parent household. Under the mentorship of the late great Andrew Moore and I, Dee Mealz was able to successfully navigate adverse times growing up. He is now a Mentor, Youth Developer, Public Healer, and Life Ambassador with a mission of im…

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Black Men - My Story Episode 2 (Warren Ross) 45:58

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Teacher Ross (Warren Ross) has completed 15 years with the NYC Department of Education. He spends his time moonlighting as a Motivational Speaker and Mindset Coach. Teacher Ross was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Mr. Ross attended and graduated from Andrew Jackson high school. There he excelled in basketball, earned a scholarship to …

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Black Men - My Story Episode 1 (Dwan McMillan) 39:31

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Guest: Dwan McMillan is a Culture Coach and Executive Director of the Humble Kids Inc. He is a native of Brooklyn, NY, and a basketball enthusiast. He earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree with a focus on Organizational Leadership. Articles referenced in the conversation were: www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/media-…

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It’s Just Politics - Often said, but misunderstood in work settings 41:35

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Please Listen, Share and Comment! www.pushenboundaries.com #pushenboundaries #podcast#talkshow #business #politics#confidence #mentalhealth#discussions #lessons#selfimprovement #conflicts#complexities #realtalk #advice#opinions #rightorwrong#relationships #networking#positioningyourself #opportunities#persistence #forbes #hbr #themuse#huffingtonpos…

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Man Son/Baby Boys - Part II 43:13

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More men are staying home and having difficulty transitioning to independence. The definitions and opportunities for success have changed and require men to redefine themselves. Join me in a frank conversation with Lakisha Fulmore, MS Ed LMHC. She currently works as a Care Coordinator for the State of New York, as well as a Psychotherapist for Urba…

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Living In Your Passion vs. Obligation 18:19

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There are way too many buried treasures found in graves. If your commitments no longer improve you as an individual and are not meaningful assignments, what do you do? You were put on earth to actualize your purpose in the short amount of time you have.By Sharif Rucker

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Man Son and Baby Boys 44:34

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More men are staying home and having difficulty transitioning to independence. The definitions and opportunities for success have changed and require men to redefine themselves. Join me in a frank conversation with DeeMealz (aka Derrick Mealing) on the state of men and what to do next.By Sharif Rucker

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Internet Censorship - Informational Version 26:09

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How much choice do we have in the information available to us on the internet? Are we simply following the leader without looking for other views? In the age of information through tools like the internet, how much can we know? With overwhelming information that is readily available at a keystroke, why are we being limited to predetermined profiles…