She's arguably the greatest. Laila Ali did what even her legendary father didn't do, she retired undefeated. Laila ended her storied boxing career with 24 wins and zero loses. Her career started in 1999 and she retired in 2007 after holding the WBC, WIBA, IWBF and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title. She has published 3 books and has created her own food line and skin and wellness products. Laila discusses growing up with her famous father and how she took the best and sometimes the less great aspects of both her parents. She talks about how she got into boxing and how she raises her kids. You'll hear how fiercely independent she is and how even an undefeated champ can still have regrets.  Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Caron Butler is a retired two-time NBA All-Star having played for some of the biggest franchises in the NBA such as the Lakers, The Heat, The Pistons and more. He was a pivotal player in the game, playing along side greats like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neil. Today he's the assistant coach for the team that first drafted him, The Miami Heat, and his story is one of pure inspiration.  He joins Cari to discuss how he almost became a statistic, like many young black kids having been exposed to trauma at an early age. He was a drug dealer at age 12 and a new father at age 13. He was arrested 15 times before the age of 15. However, he turned it around and made a decision not to end up like so many friends who died at an early age. Caron’s 14 year career is one of exemplary performance, hard work and dedication. This Brownprint is filled with Caron's personal principles of success – determination, dedication, and discipline that took him to the top. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

If you’re even a little bit curious about our planet or the stars above us then you know who Neil Degrasse Tyson is. The astrophysicist, author and science advocate inspires millions about the wonders of the universe and fuels our curiosity about our place in the cosmos. Be sure to check out his latest book Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going. He joins Cari to discuss his journey from a kid growing up in the bronx to the international science communicator he has become, and director of the famous Hayden Planetarium. Plus, his love of science and how his average grades did not dictate what he wanted to do with his life. Most importantly Neil talks about keeping up your momentum no matter what hurdle comes your way, always keeping your fuel tank of ambition full and never stop asking questions.  Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Glennon Doyle is a NY Times Best Selling author, activist and thought leader. Her incredibly raw and honest writings speak to millions about listening to their own voice—the voice that has been silenced by decades of cultural conditioning and institutional allegiances. Glennon tells Cari that we've all been conditioned to be something. And in that conditioning, we've lost the ability to hear our inner voice—out of fear, we ignore it and chase a happiness that the world told us we must find. She also opens up about her struggles with mental health and addiction. In finding sobriety, she also found the courage to embrace her flaws and realize that the point of life is not to just feel happy, but to feel everything. Glennon pushes her readers to build a life of their own based on individual desire, intuition and imagination. This conversation is one you won’t forget and you will want to hear, if for no other reason than to reclaim your true, untamed self. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Levar Burton needs no introduction, the man is a cultural icon. You may have grown up watching him on TV nn the educational show Reading Rainbow, or maybe you saw him as Kunta Kinte in Roots, one of the first television dramas to address slavery in the mainstream. If you’re a trekkie you definitely watched him as Georgie LaForge in Star Trek, The Next Generation. When you get down to it he is an amazing storyteller, and he's inspired a generation in so many ways. On this episode of the Brownprint he talks knowing your purpose and how the universe will ultimately support your endeavors, his drive for social justice, and the importance of reading as a fuel for your imagination engine. What he believes is our most important skillset. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Wyclef Jean holds many titles; Producer, singer, poet, musician, politician, composer, but his most important title is that of Luminary. Through art and music he aims to inspire others. Wyclef discusses his childhood in Haiti growing up with his grandmother in a spiritual household. Then the culture shock and adjustment of emigrating to the states at 9 years old and trying to fit in and find his place. Plus the role that hiphop played in his youth and how it literally saved his life, turning his anger and resentment at the struggles he faced into power and inspiration. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Matt Barnes is a former NBA player who played 14 seasons and helped the Golden State Warriors win the championship in 2017. (Oh, and the Warriors finished the playoffs with a 16–1 record, which was the best postseason winning percentage in NBA history!) This second-round draft pick started his professional career on the sidelines of the action, and it took him a couple of years to find the right team in order to shine.  In this episode, the so-called "NBA Bad Boy" opens up about how his upbringing made him tough on the court and why his new chapter can be more fulfilling than his 14 seasons in the NBA. This episode is filled with lessons about creating your brownprint without even planning on it. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Michelle Buteau is one funny woman. You may have seen her many standup specials, heard her hosting a number of podcasts, or even seen her steal a scene or two in movies like 'Always Be My Maybe', or the Netflix series, 'The Circle'. Her humor is just as present in her new book, Survival of The Thickest, an honest, raw, unapologetic book of comedic essays. It might seem like Michelle was an overnight success story, but her come up was 20 years in the making. In this episode, Michelle gets candid about culture, sex, and why people who say they work hard love to play the victim. Plus, she talks about how she finds joy in even the most difficult moments. Get ready to laugh and learn on this episode of The Brownprint. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

In this episode of The Brownprint, Cari takes a look back at some of her favorite moments from the podcast in 2020, with some 2020 hindsight! Here are a few select moments and lessons from the podcast that really stuck with Cari, which she hopes you will take into the new year. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].

Roxane Gay is a New York Times best-selling author whose titles include "Bad Feminist," "Hunger," "Difficult Women," and many more.  In this episode of The Brown Print, Roxane talks about how she found her voice as a writer. Even as one of America's most recognized authors, Roxane still feels like an outsider in many ways. Roxane and Cari talk about success on your own terms, acknowledging your privilege, sharing your trauma, and how to block out the haters that have an agenda. Follow The Brownprint on Instagram @thebrownprintpodcast and on Twitter @brownprintpod. Email us at [email protected].