theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Tyronne Drakeford. Drakeford is the current District Athletic Director for DD2 where he oversees the seven middle schools and three high schools’ athletics and athletic facilities. Mr. Drakeford has a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration with a focus in Interschola…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Kim Battle. Kim Battle, Owner and Founder of Kandy Apples by K. They sell incredible and beautiful candy apples in order to enhance the typical candy apple experience. Kim grew up in Raleigh and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Finance. After …

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Barron Damon. Barron Damon is a Certified Philanthropic Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) with over 20 years of experience working as a Non-Profit Executive. Barron is currently the Managing Partner of the Business of Life Coaching and Consulting (BOLCC) a service and education company. As a p…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Ron Brade. As Senior Vice President of Administration & Chief Operating Officer, Ron Brade supports the President of Xavier University in Louisiana, in strategic analysis and planning. He oversees the daily operations of the university, ensuring administrative units fulfill the mission of the university. This include…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Grammy-nominated R&B Artist Eric Roberson. As a GRAMMY Award-nominee, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Howard University alum, Eric Roberson continues to break boundaries as an independent artist in an industry dominated by major labels, manufactured sounds, and mainstream radio. Described as the original pioneer of…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Greg Hedgepeth. Greg Hedgepeth was born and raised in Halifax County, NC, and was a first-generation college student that attended East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. There he received his undergraduate degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration. He later received his Masters in Management an…

theforcedpivot Podcast creator Antoine Medley shares his thoughts on loss and how one deals with the changes in their life after loss. Medley is joined briefly by special guest Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dekevias Atkinson, Sr. Music Credits: Interlude 2 (KillMyVibe) by Dj DCM

theforcedpivot Podcast chats with guest Brenton Logan on his life journies and how the pandemic affected him. Brenton Logan is a native of Richmond, VA. He received his undergraduate education from Shaw University where he studied sociology. Brenton serves as a board member of The Tulsa Initiative, Inc. a non-profit organization which utilizes ment…

theforcedpivot Podcasts sits down with Natalie Bullock Brown. Natalie Bullock Brown is an award-winning producer, an Assistant Teaching Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at North Carolina State University, and a 2021 Rockwood Institute JustFilms Fellow. She is director/producer of a documentary work-in-progress that explores the impact of the …

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Dwight Vick. Vick shares how life took him from Tidewater, VA to helping others. How from the gridiron to counseling. Dwight is a proud graduate of Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, Dwight played for the legendary Coach Frank Beamer as an offensive lineman from 1994-1999. He helped lead the Virginia Tech Hokies …

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Vonda Paige. Paige shares her ups, downs, and opportunities that allowed her to thrive. Paige has over 25 years of experience in non-profit management, marketing, social media, and public relations. She is an award-winning journalist and the founder of The First Black Woman, a digital media project recognizing the hi…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Melissa Jackson Holloway. Holloway shares how her pivots took her from Niagra Falls, NY to the largest HBCU in the United States where she serves as General Counsel. Holloway serves as General Counsel and Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, Risk, and Compliance for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State Un…

The theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes William T. Sutphin. Sutphin shares his story of pivots and how they took him from a small town in southern Virginia to film school in New York and then to Los Angeles, California. William Sutphin is a former 2008 DGA Winner for his thesis film "Uncle Killa", which he later licensed to HBO/Cinemax. He is a graduat…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Carnela Renee Hill. Hill shares her story of pivots and how she arrived at where she is today. She explains how she maneuvers this life to serve others and to live a life of faith and obedience to God. Carnela Renee Hill, successful interior designer, CEO, public speaker, author, and coach, has many gifts and talents…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes DeLeon Gray, PhD. Gray shares his story of life pivots and how he arrived at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Gray is CEO of Black and Belonging (www.blackandbelonging.com) and an associate professor of educational psychology and equity at North Carolina State University, where he has developed three n…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Cece Jones-Davis. Jones-Davis shares her stories of how she allows God to force her to pivot and complete the work he would have her do. Jones-Davis works at the intersections of faith, art, and social justice as an award-winning faith leader, facilitator, public speaker, and impact strategist to point people to the …

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Sulaiman Mausi. Mausi is a husband, father, entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He joins the show to share some of his ups and downs and how Covid-19 forced pivots in his work. The pivots ultimately made him a better father, husband, and businessman. Sulaiman Mausi, a 6th generation Entrepreneur, is the Founder…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Keith & Belinda Shannon. The Shannon's are a dynamic couple with successful careers. They successfully raised 3 dynamic children that have grabbed the world by the horns and made their own lives and careers a huge success. The couple has been married for 31 years and they have known each other since they were 18 year…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Athan Lindsay. Lindsay joins the show to share his stories and pivot of life that led him from Eastern Winston-Salem, North Carolina to where he is today. He shares how tough decisions must be made, even at a young age, that will oftentimes determine your outcome in life. Lindsay has an extensive career in the field …

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Darryl Lester. Darryl K. Lester is a cultural philanthropist, social change agent, and national service guru. He has been at the forefront of social innovation in the nation’s southern states for more than two decades. As the Founder and CEO of the North Carolina-based Institute for Building Communities by Design whi…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Moses T. Alexander Greene. Greene shares his "Pivot stories" spiritually, educationally, professionally, and personally. Greene is an author, director, producer, playwright, and so much more. Green is the director and founder of Li V Mahob Productions. His life's purpose is to use his passion for Black history and cu…

Episode 10!! Come spend a few moments with Antoine Medley (Host) as he reflects on the last few weeks in the world. The deaths from all the shootings in the US can't just roll by. There needs to be a change in the world! Continue to pray for all the loved ones that lost family. Send up overwhelming special prayers for the families in Uvalde, TX tha…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Mrs. Jemekka Richardson. Jemekka Richardson is a certified personal trainer, host of the Looking For My Fit Podcast, a wife of 19 years, and a mom of 3. Jemekka spent years repeating an unhealthy cycle that included fad diets, excessive exercising, and a toxic relationship with the scale. She struggled with putting h…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Kevan Cooper. Cooper shares his journey through the world of IT to his new role as CEO of his own streaming platform. Kevan Cooper, Skrachy Founder and CEO, is a Smart Home and Connected Devices industry veteran. He began his cloud-software career at AT&T where he led the development of one of AT&T’s first cloud-base…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Dion Chavis. Chavis joins us to share his life pivots and the effects of choices made professionally and personally. As a media professional, Mr. Chavis has become an essential voice that listeners and readers have come to recognize as their own. An accomplished radio professional, author, and trainer who uses his vo…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Jes Averhart. Over the last two decades, Averhart has worked with a portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations and high-performing individuals interested in increased personal growth and greater professional impact. Jes is a 4th generation entrepreneur, creator of 28 Days of Reinvention, and best…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Craig Stokes. Stokes is a proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (c/o ’04) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (c/o '06). He holds a degree in Architectural Engineering and an MBA respectively. He is currently the Owner/Operator of a Chick-fil-A franchisee in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to op…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Teryl Bowen. Bowen shares her "Pivot Story" that ultimately changed her life and the life of her family. Bowen gives insightful details on the unexpected and sudden loss of her husband Richard. She teaches us with her story that life can change in an instant. Teryl Bowen is a licensed clinical social worker in Virgin…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes David C. Miller. Miller shares his "Pivot Stories" both professionally and personally. Miller shares how traumatic events in his life put him on his journey to help black men and boys. Baltimore native, David Miller, has received international acclaim for Dare to Be King: What If the Prince Lives. A Survival Workbook…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Steve Miller. Miller shares his "Pivot Stories" both professionally and personally. Miller is the Ohio Area Development Director for the United Negro College Fund. Miller spent years in corporate sales and moved into philanthropic roles to feed his passion to serve and help others. Patterson is a graduate of Wilberfo…

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Patrick Patterson. Patterson shares his "Pivot stories" both professionally and personally. Patterson is the CEO of Global Partners for Fathers and Families. He has led special initiatives for President George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donal Trump. He travels the world encouraging fathers. Patterson also provides gr…