
106: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-martin-luther-king-jr
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-martin-luther-king-jr
What's your guilty pleasure? This week we spill all of our guilty pleasures, from food and beverage, to Netflix, to social media. Don't miss this fun episode!
How are you going to reclaim 2020? Today we discuss strategies to reclamation 2020 physically, mentally, financially, and from the lens of personal growth.
The Electoral College is as old as the Constitution (no, really). And may be just as complicated to navigate. Tonight we talk about why it was initially established, how it affects the vote today, and if people think it should stay or should go.
Resources:
Great visual representation of the electoral vote
How the US electoral vote system works
NPR Throughline: The Electoral College
Its the 100th episode! Look, y'all, businesses are HARD. We talk about what it took for us to succeed, give some hints as to what's next for us, and give our 4 tips to sustaining your business even when it's hard.
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We laughed it up this week with internationally-renowned stand-up comic EL Smith! His comedy was reprieve from some of the heaviness happening in the world. EL, who's comedy you can listen to on XM Satellite Radio or watch on Hulu and Amazon Prime, talks about his journey to comedian; picking up and moving across the country to California to follow his dreams; and throws in jokes throughout the interview!
Trust us, you don't want to miss this interview.
Extended Unedited Version Available YouTube
Find EL at:
https://www.elsmithcomedy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/elsmithcomedy
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Voting is the highest form of democracy most Americans will be able to actively contribute to in their lifetimes. Yet, so many choose not to vote. We discuss the history behind your right to vote in America, forms of voter suppression, and why it's still important today. Don't miss this episode and if you haven't registered for the 2020 General Election yet, it's not too late!
TODAY, October 5th is the deadline! Now go practice our hard-earned rights!
https://www.history.com/news/voting-elections-ballots-electronic
https://www.carnegie.org/topics/topic-articles/voting-rights/voting-rights-timeline/
Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives can be tough to do, especially during a time of social unrest. But James "Big Game" Davis, or J.D. as we know him, not only does this on a daily basis, but leads DEI initiatives for 70,000 employees! This interview was both informative and inspiring. J.D. talks to us about how his family motto "It's not about us, it's about what God wants to do through us" informs his work ethic; the strategies organizations can use to employ DEI tactics; and how you can begin doing your own DEI work for yourself.
Primary Takeaways: