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In this solo episode, Dr. Jaqui shares her most recent top five UNpopular opinions.  From clutter to meal prep-- from travel to sports-- we get personal in this podcast tell all!   Fan of the show? Follow on YouTube | IG  @blacksocialcap     Tap into the Greater Than Statement Tee Collection Be a Guest on the show!

Learning how to invest is one of the adultiest things to learn. Dr. Jaqui shares how she got started learning about stocks and investing and shares tips that she learned along the way. Dr. Jaqui is not a financial advisor and is sharing her story for illustrative purposes. -- Grab a Greater Than Statement Tee

Black Social Capital Podcast co-host Dr. Theo Fowles  sits down with self care experts to kick off 2023.    Edden Agonafer, PsyD, MA [@aidinhealing] is the Founder and CEO  of Aid in Healing Wellness and Psychological Services. A licensed clinical psychologist based in the Los Angeles area, Dr. Agonafer  partners with clients of all ages to co-create authentic connections that empower clients and facilitate transformational healing.   Brandi Junious, MEd [@brandijunious.art] is a Los Angeles-based artist with a passion for art therapy and whose work highlights the beauty of diversity, the imperative of freedom, and the restorative power of sharing our emotions and struggles.    New Merch Alert  Our Be Greater Than Statement Tee Collection provides the equation to your success. Make a new statement this year!

In a conversation with the next generation of thought leaders, Dr. Theo sits down with Dr. Sy Stokes, Dr. Sarah Toutant, and Dr. Donte Miller who all earned their Ph.D. under the age of 30. Key to each of their perspectives, is a purpose beyond academia-- one that makes an impact for their families, community, and personal networks.  Dr. Sy Stokes is vice president, research at Coqual where he directs the qualitative research team in identifying solutions for advancing equity in the workplace.  Dr. Sarah M. Toutant is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Childcare Resource Center (CCRC), which employs over 1,000 staff as one of the largest nonprofits in the state of California. Dr. Donte Miller is the Executive Director of Campus Life at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA.

Dr. Jaqui talks about her journey as a first-generation wealth builder and gives tips for others who are first gen to begin investing.

Dr. Theo Fowles is joined by The Black Man's Book Club in a special episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast. The group talks about 'Nothing Personal' a social commentary writing by James Baldwin in 1963. The club talks about the relevance of Baldwin's words nearly 60 years later.... Read Nothing Personal by James Baldwin Shop The Black Social Capital Podcast: www.staymotivatedandrisetogether.com/shop

William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, an engineering trailblazer, and a philanthropist. One of his early accomplishments in his 35 year career was that he helped roll out code globally to many of Microsoft's core products and after that, he served as the first Technical Advisor to the CTO of Microsoft. He co-founded the Microsoft Leap program which was named Microsoft’s D&I Program of the Year in 2020.

Dr. Theo Fowles and Dr. Jaqui Thomas are back for Season 3 of the Black Social Capital Podcast!  Starting this season, listeners will become viewers with special livestreamed episodes and monthly conversations with guests and hosts.  In this episode, we give updates and check in with past guests. Follow @blacksocialcap | @motivaterise on Instagram YouTube On The Web

Dr. Theo + Dr. Jaqui wrap Season 2 of the Black Social Capital Podcast with a special video episode. They are joined by new creative director Solomon to talk wins this academic year, lessons learned, and what's next for the show.   Watch the Episode: https://youtu.be/6skaEMGKIJM

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui speak with Doni Aldine, founder and Editor-in-Chief of CULTURS magazine. Doni is also a professor at Colorado State University and she shares her research on how individuals who live with multiple cultures as children develop a unique global perspective.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui learn about Andrea Mortley’s journey to becoming the Director of Graduate Medical Programs for the University of Miami. She gives insight about how she approaches diversity, equity, and inclusion training for medical trainees and how to become a powerful voice in a field that is still emerging.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui learn about Dr. Malika Grayson’s business STEMinist Empowered LLC and her best-selling book “Hooded: A Black Girl’s Guide to the PhD.” Dr. Malika shares all the pivots she took in her academic and professional journeys that prepared her to be a business owner and public speaker.

Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo dedicate this episode to celebrating Black women. They also discuss the history of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme.

In this very special episode of the show, Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo sat down with students from El Camino College, a community college in the LA area. Facilitated by their Student Equity Advisory Council and their Black Student Union, we were the guests and they took over the host chairs! 

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui talk to Dr. Jeffrey Robinson about his new book “Black Faces in High Places” after getting a sneak peek at the first chapter. They talk all about the reception of his first book “Black Faces in White Places” and why this second book was so important to write. Order The Book Today!

 Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui chat with Joshua Ogundu about the creation of his new dating app, Heart-to-Heart. He tells us all about why he believes entrepreneurship is important, how he decided when it was time to launch, and how he builds community online and in person.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui chat with Amirah Raveneau-Bey, co-founder and CEO of The Home Dispatch, about her new startup. Amirah is using her background in tech to help homeowners with their many renovations, maintenance projects, and general property upkeep. She talks about all the ways she helps homeowners free up time so they can get to the more enjoyable parts of homeownership like decorating and hosting friends. www.thehomedispatch.com

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui talk to Jewel Celestine Anizor about her path to becoming an executive HR professional. She gives advice about leading a company expansion during a pandemic, how to create your own personal board of directors, and how to become a leader when you are promoted to manager.

We go behind the scenes with Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo as they have a short convo on the benefits of generalist positions in the workplace-- and the career opportunities that specialist roles and generalist roles may present. 

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with 'The People's Executive, Stonish Pierce’s, FACHE, and learn about his path to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of a hospital.