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This season of episodes featured interviews from my new project called We Are Boss People. We Are Boss People is all about the new success authentic and unapologetic - stories of transitions, unique journeys, setback and triumphs.  For more including the video from this episode please visit https://www.wearebosspeople.com/   This episode featured a honest and raw conversation with actress, singer, and activist Zakiya Young. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Zakiya moved to NYC, became a Broadway actress, then decided to pack it up and move out to LA where she found room to breathe, live by faith, dropped some baggage and stepped into her authentic self. Follow Zakiya on Instagram @officialzakiyayoung, where she has been leading conversations on being Black in the performing arts.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

This season of episodes featured interviews from my new project called We Are Boss People. We Are Boss People is all about the new success authentic and unapologetic - stories of transitions, unique journeys, setback and triumphs.  For more including the video from this episode please visit https://www.wearebosspeople.com/   This episode features Bill Reid, a scholar, humanitarian, leader in higher education and the public school system and someone I am proud to call a mentor. Mr Reid shares his journey of service, including how he graduated from Georgetown law school at age 40 while he was working full time. My favorite part of the episode is his wisdom on raising daughters to create a lasting relationship.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

This season of episodes featured interviews from my new project called We Are Boss People. We Are Boss People is all about the new success authentic and unapologetic- stories of transitions, unique journeys, setback and triumphs.  For more including the video from this episode please visit https://www.wearebosspeople.com/  This episode featured a dialogue with Rev Daryl Williams.  Daryl’s story takes us from Brooklyn to Morehouse College, to a career in banking, a good talk with his barber to Houston, Seattle, Missouri, Yale University, and finally to Maryland where he lives with his wife and son. Rev. Dr. Williams is the Senior Pastor of the St. Paul United Methodist Church of Oxon Hill Maryland. I hope you enjoy hearing how the community gives him hope in humanity, in the age of Corona.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

This next season of episodes featured interviews from my new project called We Are Boss People. Who Are Boss People is all about the new success authentic and unapologetic. I am doing profiles of Boss People with stories of transitions, unique journeys, setback and triumphs. Nicole is a woman of many hats: wife, mother, lawyer, photographer and franchisee. She runs two businesses while balancing being a mom to four.  And she's not even a morning person.  How does she balance her all her hats and hustles?  Nicole shares her tips on how she balances it all and what she is passing on to her family about persevering through a crisis.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Why the Lighthouse guys need to see Dolemite Is My Name.  Ye need some comedy. Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Thinking about what Food TV could look like and cover.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

The exceedingly excellent craft of "When They See Us."  Why it deserved to win and why it didn't.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

The One Where Rachel almost loses her hand.What would happen if the Central Perk crew made their way to Brooklyn to hang in the Living Single brownstone?   Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Celebrating the cultural riches of West Indian American heritage.Remembering roots and remixing for today.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

How will today's immigrant New Yorkers be portrayed?  Will we have the same kind of nostalgia culture that we see for '50s and '60s NYC?  How Lulu Wang's "Farewell" will impact the next generation of creators.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Is the 2020 Presidential election going to be a Godfather or Woodstock movement?Is Lil Nas X the cultural heir of Jimi Hendrix?Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Wondering about how a remake of "Islands in the Sun" might happen.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

It's My Cancelversary.  A year ago was let go from my job.It was a scary time being later in my career but am thankful for the lessons learned.This episode is all about the flavor of the limeade from journey the past year.And the music that got me, and is getting me through.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Congrats to all the 2019 Emmy Nominees!But what if there was an awards show for tv content based on criteria that mattered most to me?Presenting the 1st every "On My Couchys" an award show for the way I think about tv these days.  Based on how this Dad who has a household of 5, one tv, and limited time to control the remote enjoys shows.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Thinking through role models, media images, work culture for men and dads to be mentally and soulfully healthy.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

You can't answer a fool but sometimes you need to address a fool.Credits: Closing arrangement by @IvyMusic.Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

What is th test of New Yorkness for a politician?Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)

Donald Shirley deserves his own movie.  Green Book is to the full Donald Shirley Story as an Avengers' movie to Black Panther.  In Black Panther the family story, the beauty, the love, the self-determination of Wakanda.  This episode explores his origin story and why Donald Shirley - originator, innovator, fighter - forerunner of Prince - is an American superhero.Thanks to Donald Shirley for keeping on, and to the Shirley family for sharing your story.Thanks to Brooke Obie of Shadow and Act for your inspiration.Music credit to composer Ivy Spera for piano arrangement - best part of the podcast!Support the show (https://www.wearebosspeople.com/)