In this Barbershop Talk session, we had a powerful conversation about change. We explored what it means to understand change, the process of navigating it, and the many ways change has impacted our lives. Most importantly, we discussed why being willing to adapt to change is essential for growth, success, and moving forward.@thestyletutor53 @fadedglorybarbershop#barbershoptalk #fadedglory #change #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Marching to the BEAT of his own DRUM, Pat Williams has made his mark as a notable drummer locally and nationwide. With over 4 decades of playing the drums, he comes from a legacy of musically inclined parents as his mother is a Jazz singer and his father was a notable jazz saxophonist. Williams has toured with many recognizable talent such as, Joe Sample, Bob James, Alex Bugnon, Mike Phillips, Kurt Carr, Bobby Lyle, Regina Belle, and Sy Smith. With such an impressive history and legacy, Pat Williams is gearing up to release his new project, "Inclusive" early September 2026. @patwilliamsondrums#patwilliams #inclusiveII #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

In this episode we highlight the authors of The Path for Coaches Vol. 5- Organization. It was a great conversation with Armando Jacinto, Derrick Pearson, Jodie McGarity Jr., LJ Williams and Myron Sims. @ajacinto3 @derrickpearson @jodiemcgarityjr@slope580 @mrsims34#thepathforcoaches #vol5 #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Dr. Virginia Redwine-Johnson is an Urban Education scholar and former lead principal with nearly two decades of K-12 teaching and leadership experience. Dr. Redwine Johnson brings a powerful perspective on how schools and communities work together to support student success. Her research focuses on how affirming educator practices and inclusive environments build trust, resilience, and collective growth.Grounded in the belief that strong individuals build strong communities—and strong communities build strong individuals, her work offers practical insight into creating spaces where students can thrive both academically and personally. @dr.redwinejohnson#drvirginiaredwinejohnson #education #gogeit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Combining creative talents and Six Sigma Technology, Nolen Davis has served as a Creative Director and Producer in TV and Video Production for Worldlink Services, and presently Vids, Inc. His successes include: Guinness Book world record holder for most TV interviews in a 24 hour period, published author, The Perfect Gentlemen TV show, radio host on KCOH Step Up To Greatness, and host of a multi-venue highly successful streaming network show, Up Social LIVE, getting thousands of views weekly. His client list includes; Microsoft, Todays Vision, 3 Men Movers, Oceaneering, major hospitals, and is a premier partner for Comcast, to name a few. Davis considers his greatest accomplishments his humanitarian efforts which include; donating thousands of pounds of food to the Houston Food Bank, donating a hundred pairs of shoes to children in need, speaking at local schools to unleash the potential in our youth, and sending groups of special needs children and their parents to Schlitterbahn and iFly.He also champions and supports local businesses and non-profits financially and through free exposure at Up Social LIVE and KCOH and the Step Up To Greatness radio show. @iamnolendavis @vidsincagencyvidsinc.com#nolendavis #vidsinc #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Dr. Sonia A. Matthew, NBCT is an accomplished educator, nationally recognized leader, author, and practicing assistant principal with 27 years in education. A National Board Certified Teacher, NAESP Editorial Advisor, and member of the Maryland State Superintendent’s Principals Advisory Council, she brings both experience and an active AP voice to leadership development. Her forthcoming book, The AP Blueprint: From Survival to Success, releasing December 2026 from Routledge, is part of her mission to change the narrative of the assistant principalship, not from the sidelines, but alongside APs doing the work every day. @youthdoctor @theapblueprint#drsoniamatthew #educator #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Chip Baker speaking on 4 key elements that enhance conversations, which ultimately makes all relations better. #conversation #relations #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Ms Cat is an entrepreneur, author, strategist, and founder of CEO Mode Activated — a growing community built to help entrepreneurs stop sitting on ideas and start executing.After years of helping entrepreneurs build and structure businesses, Ms Cat created a space focused on real implementation, accountability, and momentum. Through webinars, challenges, bootcamps, and community experiences, she helps entrepreneurs move with clarity and confidence. @connectwithmscatconnectwithmscat.com#mscat #entrepreneur #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Dr. Daniel J. Thomas III is an assistant professor of Urban Education  in the Department of Teaching Learning & Culture at Texas A&M University. Dr. Thomas' research focuses on the historical and contemporary experiences of Black male teachers and Black boys as well as the teaching of Black history in social studies courses.  Dr. Thomas is the author of 16 scholarly publications that have been featured in leading academic outlets including: Teachers College Record, International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Peabody Journal of Education, Race, Ethnicity & Education,  Urban Education, Theory and Research in Social Education, The Social Studies, and Sport, Education, and Society. At the University of Texas, Dr. Thomas won both the 3-Minute Thesis competition as well as the university's distinguished 'Outstanding Dissertation Award'. His most recent work on "(Re)imagining Self-Determination" has been awarded a $30,000 grant. He was also awarded prestigious $50,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation.Prior to the completion of his doctoral studies, Dr. Thomas taught secondary social studies in the Baltimore-Washington region where he simultaneously coached and mentored youth through a non-profit organization ran by a network of Black male teacher-coaches called Next Level Nation. He served alongside New Orleans Saints football coach, Cory Robinson, and the first African American Governor of Maryland, Wes Moore. During his stint working in college athletics at UC Berkeley, Thomas spearheaded the creation of the Black Student-Athlete Committee (BSAC). Dr. Thomas earned his PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin, Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Social Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maryland where he was a walk-on football student-athlete. @Dr.DanielThomas3https://tr.ee/wJG_mxwIFz#drdanieljthomas3 #professor #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/

Quiet Money Dot is a rising independent hip-hop artist from the South Side of Houston, Texas. He signed with the legendary Wreckshop Records and is known for blending a traditional H-Town "screwed" sound with modern lyricism. He recently released his newest album that is getting great reviews.#quietmoneydot #wreckshoprecords #gogetit Chip Baker Websitehttps://chipbaker.org/