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In this episode, you are in for a treat as Guest Host, Lily of Lily Renee Interior dZn instagram: (lilyreneeinteriordzn) sits down to have a chat with fellow New York designer Allison Eden of Allison Eden Studios instagram: (allisonedenstudios). This engaging discussion covers what leadership looks like in the design industry, and how design has evolved to meet the challenges of creating spaces that are both functional and liveable as more folk(e)s are working from home, or working in a hybrid model. They touch on topics such as being women-owned businesses, family, their design signatures, the future of design, the effects of the pandemic on their companies, and how to engage and interact with them to address your design needs and concerns whether commercial or residential. We trust you will enjoy this episode and how design, leadership, and the way of work are integrated into how we live, work, and play.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Quitman Spalding, a Quality Engineer with Lockheed Martin, who shares his journey to achieving the job and company of his dreams, his family, dealing with race in corporate America, his family, and those individuals that encouraged and inspired him to stay the course in order to be an example to his children, and community. Superlatives aside, this is a engaging and touching episode you do not want to miss.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

We continue our Alchemy of Leadership series with a conversation about leadership with Ethan Wyss, a recent college graduate serving as Business Relations Ambassador for the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Organization, where he is being fast-tracked for Senior Leadership. HB Sports and Entertainment is responsible for such teams as The New Jersey Devils, The Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as well as other established professional sports teams, and entertainment acts and events. In this episode, we address the subject of leadership from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming Business Development Executive that represents the millennial generation.  This affords other generational leaders to hear from Ethan Wyss, about what values are important for Senior leadership to possess, the organizational support and developmental programs he requires to excel in his career, and the importance of being properly prepared to lead. Regardless of your Seniority within your organization, this is an episode you don't want to miss because this conversation provides you with invaluable insight into deepened relationships with those poised to take the mantle of leadership.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode, we continue our Alchemy of Leadership Series in conversation with Author and mentor Lucas L. Armstrong, who wrote the book entitled 'Your Story is not Your story'  From the Author:  One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment. —Robert E. Quinn Through my story I want people to understand that in order to have success you must grow personally in all areas of your life. It does not matter what you have gone through but that you grow through it. I want you to know that your story is all you have, and nobody can take that away from you. If you have a dream, don’t give up on it; and if God has put it in your heart and your dreams, then it’s already done. Life will happen to you but through your own personal growth, you will succeed and impact the world. My mission is to let you know that I believe in your dreams, but you have to understand that you have it in you already to have the life you want. Remember, it’s not over until you win. I believe in you, so go live your dreams. Take care and God bless. YOUR STORY IS NOT YOUR STORY See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

We kick off our Alchemy of Leadership series with the founder & Chairman of White Thorne Holdings, Steve Beaman, a Self-taught, self-made millionaire. Who has traveled from the depths of financial despair to the heights of financial prosperity, professionally, and from the heights of happy marriage to the depths of divorce and destruction, personally. Steve has seen it all. Father of six children, bible-believing Christian, and formerly a founding partner with Chicago Investment Analytics a Wall Street Research firm sold to Charles Schwab in 2000, Steve spearheads White Thorne Holdings, a small business incubator, and business think-tank. The Company was created using Steve’s money to build and develop companies that serve the small to the mid-size business community and presently holds several small businesses including The Elevare Club, Kashify, Merchant Master, LLC., JobFormance, LLC, and  Acciva Ltd, LLC These four companies work with the small business community to help them succeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

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Part 2 of our discussion with Harlem/Washington Heights community activist who uses the game of basketball to influence the lives of young men and women of color to learn about discipline, good citizenship, mental health, and giving back to their community. It definitely takes a village to raise children and with so much media reports negatively portraying men of African descent, we highlight, men of color stepping up to make a difference in the lives of young men and women in their community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

An open discussion with Dave Rice, a resident of Washington Heights New York who saw a need in his community to train and develop young men and women in not just the art of Basketball, but, in the art of applying their talent in academics, ethics, disciple in order to take control of their lives and be authentic community influencers. Engaging, compelling, raw & real, much needed in the era of alternative truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode, Gene Folkes sits down with Actor, Model, Producer, and former NBA player Kenyon Glover to discuss Mr. Glover's journey in battling depression, overcoming four suicide attempts, the challenges of maintaining mental health due to a tumultuous childhood, and how systemic and institutional factors fail to address the mental health concerns of black men and men in general in this country.  For anyone who has ever struggled with mental health issues, this is a must-listen episode. If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention line at 800-273-8255 If you are a Veteran struggling with thoughts of suicide contact the National Suicide Prevention Line at  1-800-273-8255 or contact your local veterans affairs office! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this Episode, we sit down with a discussion about the Entrepreneurial journey of Aaron Johnson, founder and CEO of Aaron Johnson Fit Club. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode, we discuss the research and Strategy of Hedge Funds with Mathematician and founder of MCL Capital Management, Adeniyi Ajoloko. We go beyond the math and discuss Mr. Ajoloko's influences, his inspirations, and his motivations. Mr. Ajoloko attempts to demystify Hedge Funds and addresses some common misconceptions about this alternative investment.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode we talk to Lauren Logiudice, she is an American actress. She also writes and performs standup comedy, solo plays, stories, and creates sketch comedy characters. A Moth StorySLAM champ, she's been featured by The New York Times, BBC, among others. After the release of When Harry Tries to Marry, LoGiudice was called a "rising star." Reviews of her recent multi-character sketch comedy video project said, “You’ll see the influences from Sacha Baron Cohen and Tracey Ullman.”  LoGiudice has endorsed several non-profit causes throughout her career. She hosted a photography exhibition by Javier Gomez, voted People Magazine's Sexiest Artist Alive, to benefit Strengthen Our Sisters, a grassroots, community based nonprofit serving homeless/battered women, and children. LoGiudice has also supported United Cerebral Palsy. You can join Lauren's tribe at www.laurenlogi.com or https://www.laurenlogiudice.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

In this episode, our first segment introduces you to the founder of Sprouting Bosses, Architect Miguel Ramirez. Mr. Ramirez shares his journey from Lima, Peru to Dallas, Texas, and how he felt compelled to contribute to his new country by being a positive role model for his family, his colleagues, and his community. The second segment provides the listener with access to a virtual Sprouting Bosses session. Sprouting Bosses is a 501(c)3 that focuses on teaching young adults beginning at age 13 on how to take a holistic view of their lives. Local business leaders and professionals donate their time, experience, and expertise by teaching young adults about time management, financial literacy, How to conduct Research and Analysis, and the importance of the first impression. This Sprouting Bosses session was held in the Corporate Offices of Folkes International Group, Inc. In light of COVID-19, Sprouting Bosses was invited to provide a virtual lesson on The Folk(e)s unfettered podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with the young adult in your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

This episode introduces the listener to District 30 GOP candidate and Black Republican Dr. Tre Pennie. We discuss his platform, BlackLivesMatter, and his journey from a rough Houston Neighborhood into the US Army, obtaining his doctorate and the reasons he decided to run as a GOP candidate in a Majority-Minority district. Buckle up Folk(e)s this should be interesting! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

We discuss the book "All The President's Women: Donald Trump and the making of a predator with Paris-based Author & Journalist Monique El-Faizy, who co-authored the book along with Barry Levine. In this episode, we correlate how Trump's upbringing and his treatment of women over the years correlate with his attitude and treatment of other disenfranchised groups, specifically African-Americans. We go beyond salacious stories of Trump's exploits and present stories as told to the authors after years of research by men and women who have varying perspectives on Donald Trump as a person and a business personality. We discuss what it means to be a benevolent sexist. We also discuss how Trump ascended to the highest office in the land to become the leader of the most powerful country on earth.  Riveting, lively, casual, the author focuses on fact based storytelling, a cross section of incidents from people who think Trump is a nice guy from those who do not. The book and this podcast goes beyond Donald Trump, but, digs into those systems and institutions that enable white men of power to abuse, threaten and manipulate women without fear of reprisal. We conclude our discussion with steps we can take to make how we engage each other in a healthier more inclusive way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

This episode, introduces the listener to Gene Folkes, the moderator/Host of Folk(e)s Unfettered. This sets the foundation for the format of the podcast, the intent of the podcast, the philosophy and goal of what Folk(e)s Unfettered is all about. Each episode attempts to capture thoughts, conversations and insight from real people about real topics. From the opening of being "That Brother to the night, The wisdom in your left ear and the knowledge in your right." This represents the heart and soul of the podcast moving forward. Thoughtful, raw and honest. Folk(e)s Unfettered sets the stage for what's to come.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.

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This is briefly describes What we hope to be lively, thought-provoking discussions about the topics that you the listener are currently having in your homes and with your friends and family. If you are like me, you have friends from all walks of life, who may not share the same political, cultural, religious or other values that you possess and you are often engaged in heated conversations and debates surrounding these issues. Yet, somehow, you remain friends.This podcast hopes to capture the essence of these conversations in an effort to build unity, healing and a greater understanding and respect of our individual experiences, while embracing community. There are two conversations going on, one in the media and the other in the kitchen tables, bedrooms and backyards of America.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/folkesunfettered.