Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective

The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Series is hosted by Lana Reid and centers the lived experiences, voices, and humanity of Black men through open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations.Each episode explores identity, healing, relationships, mental health, purpose, accountability, and community—moving beyond stereotypes to highlight the depth, diversity, and nuance of Black male experiences. Through storytelling and dialogue, this series creates space for reflection, understanding, and connection across generations.Presented by Conversations in Color, a nonprofit organization

Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective is a business podcast hosted by ConversationsInColor, with 151 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Black Men Matter Series: Building Something Greater Through GRIT | Darryl Russell Smith Jr.

  Sep 2, 20261h 25m

  In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Darryl Russell Smith Jr. — speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of the GRIT brand, which includes the GRIT Conversation and GRIT IP Group. Darryl's professional journey spans more than 20 years in mortgage banking before transitioning into entrepreneurship, where his ventures have included transportation, vehicle rentals, business consulting, AI automation, and media. Drawing from both his professional experiences and personal journey, Darryl has developed GRIT around the belief that meaningful conversations, personal accountability, discipline, and lived experience can change the direction of a person's life. He brings those ideas to corporations, schools, athletic programs, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community groups through keynotes, workshops, leadership summits, and conversations designed to move audiences toward actionable change.Darryl's message is also rooted in a life that has required rebuilding. At 19, he was convicted of first-degree robbery and armed criminal action, an experience he openly incorporates into his story rather than allowing it to define the life that followed. In the GRIT Conversation, he uses lessons from his past, career, entrepreneurship, family, faith, successes, and failures to explore responsibility, resilience, leadership, purpose, and legacy. Through his story, Darryl challenges others to take accountability for their choices, recognize that their past does not have to determine their future, and understand how honest conversations can become a starting point for change. .:https://gritconversation.com/http://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-smith-832821116https://www.instagram.com/rsmithgrit/https://linktr.ee/gritbrand... :https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. .. :Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/conversationsincolor/ Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackVoices #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackLeadership #BlackMenMatter

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  Black Men Matter Series: Making History as the First Black U.S. Army Sniper in the Iraq Campaign | Roderick Pugh

  Aug 26, 202658 min

  In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Roderick Pugh - the U.S. Army’s first Black sniper in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Roderick shares his journey from growing up in Clarke County, Alabama, to enlisting in the Army shortly before 9/11 and eventually serving two combat tours in Iraq. He reflects on entering Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division during the initial 2003 invasion, the realities of combat that civilians may not fully understand, and what led him to sniper training. Roderick also discusses completing sniper school in 2006 and the significance of his place in military history, with his qualification coming a year before Nicholas Irving, another Black sniper in the U.S. Army.Roderick also takes the conversation beyond his historic military achievement, explaining what it takes mentally and physically to become a sniper and the unique challenges veterans can experience when transitioning from military service back into civilian life. He discusses his memoir, 2 Lives, and the story of balancing the two sides of himself. Roderick also reflects on what he valued most about serving in the Army and whether there are still opportunities for Black service members to become “the first” in other areas of the military. :https://thebamamist.com/https://www.instagram.com/thebamamist/https://www.facebook.com/pughroderickhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM4BF8YZ... :https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. .. :Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/conversationsincolor/ Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackMilitaryHistory #BlackVeterans #BlackHistory #ArmySniper #BlackMenMatter

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  Black Men Matter Series: Mental Health, Autism and the Power of Youth Advocacy | Lawrence C. Harris

  Aug 19, 202636 min

  In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Lawrence C. Harris - Author and Youth Empowerment Speaker. At just 20 years old, Lawrence has transformed his own experiences with childhood trauma, bullying, autism, and mental health challenges into a mission of helping other young people navigate life. He shares why adults need to create safe spaces where young people can admit when they are struggling, the importance of building trust without forcing young people to open up before they are ready and how his own journey taught him that asking for help is a sign of growth rather than weakness.Lawrence also discusses living with C-PTSD and autism, challenging stereotypes surrounding both and why he believes people should be seen as individuals rather than diagnoses. He explains how being autistic has become a strength in his work as a speaker, allowing him to connect with audiences in unique ways. Lawrence also reflects on journaling as an important tool in his healing, his work as an author, and the lessons he now shares with teens and young adults about changing limiting beliefs, developing healthier coping skills, and recognizing that difficult circumstances do not have to determine their future. . :https://www.lawrencecharris.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowershttps://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/Free Journaling E-Book - https://lawrencec-empowers-breh9q.subscribepage.io/... :https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. .. :Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHiey5ZoJYni1wY7CyTg2?si=5c7207f94b8e4ea7 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#YouthMentalHealth #AutismAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #OvercomingAdversity #BlackMenMatter

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  Black Men Matter Series: Empowering Young Lives Through Education and Mentorship | Jarrell Harris

  Aug 12, 20261h 10m

  In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Jarrell Harris - Founder of Empowering Males, Inc. and the educational initiative Empowering Young Lives Academy. Jarrell shares the personal journey that led him into education, explaining how a difficult season marked by grief, personal setbacks, and the loss of his grandmother ultimately became the path to discovering his gift for teaching. He reflects on becoming one of the few Black men in early childhood education, overcoming stereotypes surrounding male educators, and the mentors who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue his calling. Jarrell also discusses the vision behind launching Empowering Young Lives Academy before expanding his work through Empowering Males, Inc., and why he believes educating the whole child extends far beyond academics. He explains the importance of life skills, strong parent engagement, and creating environments where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Jarrell also emphasizes the vital role community mentors play in helping young people succeed and why today's youth still need safe spaces where they can build relationships, develop confidence, and grow into future leaders. : https://www.instagram.com/empoweringmalesinc/ https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweringMalesInc/ https://www.facebook.com/empoweringyounglives1/ . . . : https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid . . . : Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6 Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2 iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4 Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BlackEducators #YouthMentorship #EducationalLeadership #BlackMenMatter

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  Black Men Matter Series: Turning Adversity into Legacy Through Fatherhood and Writing | Corwin Melvin

  Jul 29, 202656 min

  In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Corwin Melvin - Author and Self Publishing Coach. Corwin shares the remarkable story behind his memoir, JUST A DAD: Sharing the Lessons That Shaped My Life as a Single Father, and his determined fight to gain custody of his three sons without legal representation. He explains how careful preparation, emotional discipline, and meticulous documentation became critical in the courtroom, and why moving out of state with his sons meant returning to court once again. Corwin also shares his perspective on how family court systems can better support fathers while keeping the best interests of children at the center of every decision.After successfully raising his three sons, Corwin turned his experiences into books and built a career helping others tell their own stories. Today, as the founder of Launch the Author, he provides coaching and publishing services for aspiring authors, guiding them from idea to publication. He also discusses the realities of raising three boys involved in youth sports, the lessons fatherhood has taught him, and the legacy he hopes to leave with his children. In addition, Corwin introduces his Two Homes Heroes children's book series, which helps children and families navigate life between two households, along with the many other projects he has helped bring to life through his publishing company. :https://corwinmelvin.com/https://launchtheauthor.com/https://twohomesheroes.com/https://www.instagram.com/launchtheauthor/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574794764474#... :https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. .. :Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#SingleFather #BlackFathers #ChildCustody #FamilyCourt #JustADad #BlackMenMatter

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