In 1953 Nate Allen was shot and killed by a White man who was also his employer. Witnesses remained silent and no investigation was conducted. In 2020 George Floyd was murdered at the knee of a policeman and witnessed across the world because of the camera in a cell phone. On this episode of Paralysis to Purpose, I get to have a candid conversation about racism, reconciliation and redemption with Phil Allen Jr., the grandson of Nate Allen and the author of two books, Open Wounds: A Story of Racial Tragedy, Trauma, and Redemption and The Prophetic Lens: The Camera and Black Moral Agency From ML ..read more

A broken neck, but not a broken spirit! At the age of 15, Zack Collie and his friends went to Newport Beach, CA to bodysurf; a regular event for Zack and his buddies. However, this time, something went terribly wrong: Zack needed help getting out of the water, as he laid face down and fully conscious in the surf; he had broken his neck. Zack's life was changed forever. Now what? Listen as Zack shares how is journey to find purpose began with a broken neck : Follow Zack on Instagram: @zackcollie7 FOLLOW PARALYSIS TO PURPOSE Twitter: https://twitter.com/Paral2Purpose Instagram: https://www.insta ..read more

The 14th of 14 children, this week's podcast guest Roslyn Weems fended off poverty and homelessness to become a force in the financial world.    A financier, venture capitalist, wealth strategist, hotelier, interior designer, and author of “Wake up you Wealth”, Roslyn used to etch her dreams on the walls of her childhood home.    Tune in to her interview with David and catch revelations from the Principal of Wealth Consortia LLC on finding true wealth, the connection between paperclips and pineapples, and our ambitions, and how losses often rebalance our lives.   Check ..read more

Milwaukee native LaNelle Ramey shares his family's quest to break the cycle of poverty  and the role mentors played in shaping his life. He recounts the peer mentoring circle that kept him on the straight path, and Tom, his high school teacher who steered him in the College direction.    The Executive Director of Mentor Greater Milwaukee reflects on the hardships of balancing fatherhood while in College, and the power of "owning our own thinking." LaNelle passionately shares his journey as a mentor and the importance of intentional listening. He reminds us that hardships may be ..read more

Episode 50 of Paralysis to Purpose features DJ Hines. His fight is everyone's fight.  According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, driven by unhealthy diets and physical inactivity. Pastor and entrepreneur-extraordinaire DJ Hines was at risk for heart disease. Determined to leave cholesterol medication behind in his 30s, Hines found answers in a plant-based diet. In this podcast, Hines shares his remarkable journey to veganism and his staunch commitment to an exercise routine. He also delves into the other spheres of his life ..read more

Behind the soundproof walls of his studio, his life hung in the balance. Dutch voiceover legend Paul Strikwerda, solopreneur of “Nethervoice”, a multilingual voiceover coaching provider and blogger came face-to-face with death when a stroke attacked without warning.    The husband, father and author of “Making Money in your PJs- Freelancing for voiceovers and other solopreneurs” was never guaranteed to live.  His wife’s instincts and the power to believe saved Paul’s life. In this podcast, Paul delves into how belief anchored his family through several medical scares, including ..read more

In a riveting tell-all, Chris Buckley is a former veteran and Ku Klux Klan white supremacist with a dark past framed by childhood sexual abuse and an absent father. His story chronicles a movement from one toxic state to another, professing an obsession to 'hate.'  Chris' pain is vivid as he recollects his childhood sexual abuse, a yearning to be loved by his father, the hurt of losing his ‘Jumpmans’ shoes, and how the war in Afghanistan triggered his Islamophobia.  Beneath his layers of pain, Chris shares the lights of his life: his  grandmother’s unfathomable love, his mother ..read more

"Gratitude will open more doors for you than a resume will"   What does it mean to embrace our "unique design?"     Mario J Radford is a pastor, musician, speaker, actor, author of a children's book "What If?", Musical Director of the Kentucky State University Ensemble, and a podcast host.     A multifaceted genius, Mario shares an early lesson learned on ‘mimicking limitations’, a reference to learning to play the piano from his grandfather, a stroke survivor who lost full use of his fingers.  Mario also shares his own missteps including expulsion from ..read more

Caroline Cotto is a young global leader who's revolutionizing the food waste industry.    The Co-Founder and COO of Renewal Mill, Fulbright Fellow to the UN's World Food Program, White House intern for Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative, and champion for cultural exchange, shares her journey of resilience, innovation and advocacy in reducing food waste.    Her unconventional path started at a tender age, her parents' ice cream shop sparked an interest in food and its life cycle- from the point of origin to serving it to others.  Armed with an educational backgrou ..read more

Beneath the layers of success as a veteran sports analyst and Radio Host of “The Drive” on ESPN 700, Spencer Checketts had a turbulent past.   Son of the iconic Dave Checketts, Former President of the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks, Spencer was exposed to all levels of the basketball world.    His idyllic life began imploding at 25 when the husband, father of one and successful sports radio analyst discovered a brain tumor. His long road to recovery was quickly followed by another major blow-divorce.  His life was suddenly reduced to being a single father in a lonesome ..read more