HeyJaredBlack Men Speak Podcast
It's a podcast that highlights ordinary Black Men doing extraordinary things.
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Ep. 114 Creating Kings, Not Statistics: A Conversation with Lewis Spears (opens the original)
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What does it take to change the trajectory of a young man's life? In this powerful episode of Black Men Speak, we sit down with Lewis Spears, founder and executive director of Kismet of Kings, to discuss his remarkable journey from the Booker T. Washington Housing Projects in Jersey City to earning a degree from Harvard—and why he chose to return home to invest in the next generation. Lewis shares how mentorship, education, and intentional leadership have become the foundation of Kismet of Kings
ep. 113 From Isolation to Impact: How Jeff Lindor Is Redefining Success for Men of Color (opens the original)
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What does it take to build more than a business—to build a movement? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Lindor, founder and CEO of The Gentlemen's Factory, to discuss his mission of creating spaces where Black and Brown men can thrive personally, professionally, and economically. Jeff shares how his journey from banking, healthcare, and public service led him to launch an organization centered on mentorship, entrepreneurship, wellness, and community. Together, we explore the importance of au
Ep. 112 Changing the Castle: How Dr. Erroll Southers Turned Conviction into Action (opens the original)
Ep. 111 Creating More Magic: How Jae Henderson Builds Businesses and Community, One Connection at a Time. (opens the original)
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Over the past 15+ years, Jae Henderson has built products alongside food chemists, cowboys, software developers, designers, and politicians — a career path that's taken him from Capitol Hill to Sweden to a Nevada distillery. He calls it magic: people of different expertise and different starting points, all arriving somewhere together. He's the person people call when they have an idea and no clue how to bring it to life — because ideas are a dime a dozen; it's all in the execution. He was a fou
Ep. 110 Beyond Survival: Walter Pryor's Story of Resilience (opens the original)
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What began as a collection of handwritten letters from his beloved grandmother became an extraordinary journey through family history, race, resilience, and the enduring power of love across generations. Walter shares how his grandmother's unwavering faith, quiet strength, and simple words of encouragement helped shape his identity and inspired him to preserve a story that is both deeply personal and profoundly American. Together, we explore the sacrifices that built future generations, the hidd
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