Black Fathers, NOW! Ep: 79-How Fatherhood and a “Life Altering” Health issue has influenced a Dynamic Perspective on Life with Future College President and Current HBCU Asst. Vice Chancellor Dr. Tierney Bates
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Today’s Guest is non other than my Friend Dr. Tierney Bates. Before we get started, I’d like to honor the father of our guest James Bates. While conducting the interview, Tierney let us know that his father had just entered Hospice care at 86yrs old. Unfortunately, James Bates recently passed away.
Dr. Tierney Bates is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at North Carolina Central University. He’s a Husband and Father and has a dynamic story. In this episode we discuss:
-The Importance of HBCU Education
-Growing up in a Diverse Environment
-How getting diagnosed with Kidney failure in his mid 30s impacted his life
-His Journey toward becoming a College President
and so much more…
Make sure to connect with Dr. Tierney Bates: If you’re in or around Durham NC, Check him out at NC Central. Follow @TierneyBates via Facebook and call him (330) 701-1914 or email Tbates1914@gmail.com
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Black Fathers, NOW! EP: 78-The Outcome is coming whether you want it to or not…You might as well make an Impact (Wisdom)
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Today’s Quick Episode Challenges you think Recognize that the Outcome is Coming whether you’re ready or not….You might as well make an impact.
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Mike D
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Ep: 77-SEC QB to International Celebrity DJ and the Lessons Learned with Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton
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Today’s interview is with Celebrity DJ, Former University of Tennessee QB, Father, Grandfather, Entrepreneur and my Fraternity Brother (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc) Sterling “Sterl the Pearl” Henton.
We discuss his life and dive into a “cautionary tale” that everyone needs to be aware of. Make sure to connect with Sterl via www.SterlthePearl.com and follow him @SterlingHenton on Facebook and @Sterl_thePearl on Instagram. make sure to let him know you heard about him on “Black Fathers, NOW!”
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Mike D
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Ep: 76-I’m an Investor and not a Trader, An honest look at myself in the Mirror (Wisdom)
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Today’s Quick Episode breaks down a realization that I came to recently regarding my Mindset. I’ve come to the realization that my temperament is more that of an Investor than that of a Trader. Listen in and chime in with your thoughts. Are YOU a Trader or an Investor?
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Mike D
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Ep: 75-From Wall Street, to Law Enforcement to Mental Conditioning Coach with NYC based Black Father Elliot Allen
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Today’s Episode dives into the journey and life of Mental Conditioning Coach Elliot Allen. Elliot walks us through his transition from Engineering on Wall Street, to a career in Law Enforcement in NYC to ultimately uncovering his calling as a Mental Conditional Coach.
We dive into how his social anxiety played a major role in discovering the power of Mental Conditioning. Make sure to connect with Elliot www.mentalconditioningmovement.com and follow him on facebook @ Elliot “The Mental Conditioning Coach” Allen. Grab a copy of his book “Mental Conditioning, Life’s GPS”. Make sure to let him know you heard about him on Black Fathers, NOW! Make sure to subscribe to “Black Fathers, NOW!” via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Play and leave plenty of comments and a rock star rating!!! continue to follow @BlackFathersNOW via Facebook and Instagram and @BlkFathersNOW via Twitter.
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Mike D
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 74-Too High to get over, Too Low to get under…Do you feel Stuck in the Middle? Wisdom derived from a MJ Classic…Take Action!
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Today’s Quick Episode uses one of the most popular Grooves of all time to inspire you to get “Unstuck” in the middle. The King of Pop AKA Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin” is the backdrop for this dynamic episode.
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Mike D
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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 73-Are YOU an Abolitionist, an Extractor or a Conductor? Insight from the Unity Ride along the path of the Underground Railroad with Doug Minter, Knoxville, TN
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Today’s Guest is The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development director, Doug Minter. Doug is a Father and an all around solid brother! In this episode we dive into Doug’s recent experience on the “Unity Ride” www.gounityride.com From New Orleans to Canada via Bicycle. This bike ride followed the path of the Underground Railroad. Along the way, Doug was exposed to so much history. One of the concepts he introduces to the Black Fathers, NOW family is that of being an “Extractor” on the Underground Railroad. Lots of Gems in this episode! In our discussion, we also reference a local non-profit www.uunikacademy.org. Please visit and consider supporting this worthwhile organization that’s serving our children!
Connect with Doug by visiting www.knoxvillechamber.com
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Mike D
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 72-In Hindi, the same word is used for “yesterday” and “tomorrow” (Wisdom and Perspective on the Power of Today)
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Today’s quick thought provoking episode makes you THINK a lot about Today! In the Hindi Language, the Word used for “Yesterday” and “Tomorrow” is exactly the same. The only thing that separates the two is context…Marinate on that!
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Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! Ep: 71-Dynamic Conversation on Fatherhood and being inspired by books Authored by Black Folks with Author and Filmmaker Dr. Khalid White
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Today’s Conversation is with Author and Filmmaker Dr. Khalid White. He’s the author of the Film and Book “Black Fatherhood: Trials & Tribulations Testimony & Triumph“. visit www.blkmpwr.com to grab a copy and see what else Dr. White has going on. This dope conversation will inspire you for sure! some of the things discussed:
-How Growing up being surrounded by books with Black Authors inspired him
-Going to An HBCU (Morehouse College) was his intro into All Black Excellence
-Seeds Planted early by his parents
-How the Michael Brown Murder served as a catalyst
and so much more…
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MikeD
Continue reading →Black Fathers, NOW! :Ep: 70-True FREEDOM means being a Slave to Nothing! (Wisdom)
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Today’s Quick Message Presents the concept, “Being a Slave to Nothing”, and how that leads to True Freedom! I’d Love to hear your thoughts on this concept. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast via iTunes/Apple Podcast, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Tunein Radio, Spotify or ANYWHERE you consume podcasts…
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