In this episode we check in with Khali Gallman a successful entrepreneur and author about the upcoming Columbia Career Connect conference. We not only talk about what she’s got planned for the Third Annual “C3” conference, but also the latest with her travel and events app Not Just Spring Break. In the middle of the conversation, Khali turns the tables on me and asks me a couple of questions about what we’ve got planned for Thinking Good (hint: we’re writing books). Lean in, lean back and enjoy!

In this episode of Suite Talk, we speak with Dan Metcalf a married father of two boys, a successfully realtor and martial arts instructor. We explore how these three focal points (family, Jiu-Jitsu and work) serve as the “tripod” of his life providing focus and balance. This conversation covers a lot of ground: from Dan’s days as a Peace Corp. volunteer in West Africa; working with his mom; the App that keeps his family on track; what kids can teach us about death and more. Lean in, lean back and en

In this episode of Suite Talk we chat with Dr. Aisha Liferidge, founder of the Minority Women in Science Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships and mentorship to girls and young women of color with academic and professional interests in STEM related fields. Our conversation with Dr. Liferidge covers how doctors overcome implicit biases, how patients & their relatives can be better advocates and what it means for little girls of color to see positive female portrayals in Marvel’s Black Panther.

In this episode, we speak with Brandon Northington, a rising corporate attorney, talented entrepreneur, budding author and inspiring public speaker. As the “Millennial Motivator,” Brandon shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity through self-determination, grit and an unyielding belief in his ability to succeed. In this inspiring and motivational interview, Brandon takes us on a wild ride that is instructive for old and young.

In this episode of Suite Talk we chat with J.C. Smith, co-founder of Bailiwick Clothing, a Washington, D.C. based apparel brand that captures the rhythm, flavor and pride of our nation’s capital through design.

In this episode of Suite Talk we chat with occasional collaborator Lance Watson, Jr. to discuss Marvel Studio’s Black Panther and begin our deep dive analysis of Gary Vaynerchuk’s latest book “Crushing It!”

I've made my fair share of mistakes. Not everything has turned out as I would like, but fortunately most of my missteps have been instructive and none fatal. Learning from failure has been an important lesson. Yes, failure sucks and it can hurt, but it ain't always bad.

In this episode we check back in with Alexis Coates, Founder and CEO of Black Business Review. We last spoke with Alexis about one -year ago, so as Black Business Review approaches its second anniversary, we thought it was a good time to circle back to find how things are going and what’s on the horizon. We’re also both dads, so we spent a little time talking about our kids and parenting. Lean-in, lean-back and enjoy!

I am a son, husband, father and eldest grandchild; storyteller, chef, leader and coach—to name a few. Each day I breathe, I endeavor to be my best at who I am, while also nurturing the desire to explore and develop new ways of being and doing.

In this episode we speak with Fareed Nassor Hayat truly a man of many talents and passions. He is a playwright, a successful real estate entrepreneur, a former public defender in the City of Baltimore, founder of The People’s Law Firm, LLC, and a law professor. And he just turned 40. This is a very thought-provoking conversation about the criminal justice system, economics and the ability to transcend or fulfill family legacy.