Hosted by Michael Smith · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 10 episodes
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"Before we begin this journey, we have to acknowledge where we are. For generations, the narrative of the Black man has been written by pens that didn't belong to us. We’ve been framed by our struggles, defined by our trauma, and often, muted by a world that preferred our silence over our truth.But history is not just something that happened to us; it is something we carry. And for too long, that weight has been carried in isolation. We realized that there was a void—a need for a space where we don't have to wear the mask. A space where 'strength' isn't measured by how much pain you can suppress, but by how much truth you can tell.""That is why I created Black Men Roar.This isn’t just a podcast or a series of interviews. This is a multimedia sanctuary. It is a collective reclamation of our identity. When we say 'Roar,' we aren't talking about noise. We are talking about the sound of a man finding his voice after a lifetime of whispering.In this series, we explore the full spectrum
Michael Smith hosts Black Men Roar, a society show with 10 episodes published.
A powerful breakdown of how emotional intelligence transforms the way Black men speak, listen, and connect. Mike Smith explores the pause before reacting, the power of empathy, and how communication rooted in awareness b
Healthy relationships aren’t built on vibes—they’re built on skills. In this episode, Mike Smith breaks down how communication, emotional clarity, and accountability shape real intimacy. If you’re ready to strengthen you
Episode 4: The FiPart 4 of Forged Leaders: Roar From the Fire closes the series with power. Mike Smith breaks down the moment when pain becomes fuel and survival turns into purpose. This is the fire that pushes you forwa
Part 3 of Forged Leaders: Roar From the Fire dives into the kind of leadership that doesn’t get applause but still changes everything. Mike Smith breaks down what it means to lead through pressure, silence, and responsib
Part 2 of Forged Leaders: Roar From the Fire dives into the heat that shapes Black men into leaders. Mike Smith gets raw about pressure, pain, and purpose — how the same fire that tried to break you actually built you. E
Part 1 breaks down the moment every Black man faces—the moment life stops giving choices and the fire shows up. No titles, no applause, just pressure and responsibility. Mike Smith gets raw about how the fire finds you,
Mike Smith explores the truth many Black men live with: we learned how to survive, not how to heal. This episode breaks down the cost of unspoken pain and why choosing healing is an act of strength, not weakness. You des
down what it means for a Black man to finally recognize his own value. This conversation explores unlearning the lies we were taught about worth, setting boundaries, and stepping into a life where your existence — not yo
This episode speaks to the men who carry everything. Mike Smith breaks down what happens when the “strong one” finally reaches his limit, why silence becomes heavy, and how admitting “I’m tired” can open the door to real
Black men carry a lot that never gets spoken. In this episode, Mike Smith breaks down the invisible weight we learn to hide — the pressure to stay strong, the silence we’re taught to keep, and the pain that builds when w
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