This week host Mal Davis connects with Isaiah Walker Chief Program Officer at Common Ground Foundation, INC, experienced Principal, and Instructional/Leadership Coach. Isaiah is one of the most honest and forward thinking leaders in the Urban Education space, and uses his personal and professional experiences to lead as an empath. Isaiah continues to be honored and recognized for his leadership, in '22 he was accepted into the first ever Surge Academy Philly cohort and in '23 he was named the Director of Community Engagement for the Black Alumni Council of Columbia University. Isaiah's story is engaging, and inspiring, so you definitely don't want to miss this episode!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Dr. Diem Mooney, an Industrial and organizational Psychologist with specializations in human computer interaction, research & development, service design, and talent management. Dr. Mooney is an advocate for positive employee, user, and customer experience, while also having experience as a strategist working in e-commerce, government, healthcare, and technology. Dr. Mooney's story is engaging, and inspiring, so you definitely don't want to miss this episode!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Christina Warner, transformative educational leader who has spent the vast majority of her career working to make school discipline less punitive and more restorative in nature. Christina has a unique and innovative approach to school culture, and she goes in-depth around ways schools can create better relationships between the students and staff members.

This week host Mal Davis connects with Aaron Shepard, former NASA intern, Science/STEM enthusiast, and all around incredible person. Mal and Aaron talk about Aaron's path to finding his passion for Science and how he was able to then turn that passion into the work he does daily. Aaron's story is one of overcoming obstacles and being true to yourself and your mission in life. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Aaliyah Rainey, dynamic talent acquisition professional and leader with a background in recruitment in Tech, education, non-profits, and start-ups. Aaliyah also is an avid basketball fan and Knicks supporter, who also has coached and played basketball at the high school level. Aaliyah and Mal talk about how they initially got to know each other, what it was like working together, and the valuable lessons Aaliyah learned growing up in Newark and going to college in D.C. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Freddy Shegog, founder and CEO at the motivational-speaking company The Message LLC. Freddy is an experienced motivational speaker and workshop facilitator that believes in the importance of hard work and redemption. Freddy's story is incredible, as he went from unhoused and struggling with his mental health to graduating from college and becoming a leader in his community. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Dr. Travis Bristol, associate professor of teacher education and education policy at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Education. Dr. Bristol is an accomplished researcher, with his research appearing in peer-reviewed journals including Urban Education, the American Educational Research Journal, the Journal of Teacher Education, Teachers College Record, and Harvard Educational Review. He co-edited (with Conra Gist) The Handbook of Research on Teachers of Color and Indigenous Teachers, which was published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. Bristol and host Mal Davis talk about how schools of education can better equip themselves to create a more culturally aligned and equitable teaching force of the future. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Dr. Tamara Beckford, Emergency Room doctor, podcaster, and coach, to talk about her experience working through the Covid-19 pandemic, how she began podcasting, and starting her business Ur Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford's story is impressive and she traces her pathway from Jamaica to NYC all the way to living now in Houston, TX. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with Vince Rizutto, President at Philly Sports Trips, the premiere travel option for attending away games for Philly's best professional teams. Vince talks about how why he decided to make the move to starting his own business, the things he's learned along the way, and the advice he would give to aspiring entrepreneurs. Vince has a really unique and inspiring story, so make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with author and educator Mishel Williams to talk about her experience as a special education teacher, and what led her to writing her book "Little Z & Firefly". Mishel discusses the importance of mental health and having conversations with young people about how to speak up for themselves and manage their own mental health. Mishel is an amazing person and thoughtful, so this is absolutely an episode that you want to listen to. As always make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the incredible Archye Leacock, founder and Executive Director of the Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY). Archye talks about his upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago, going blind as a teenager, and how he re-learned how to navigate the world minus his sight. He also goes into details about how he recognized a need in North Philadelphia for young people needing additional academic support, which led to founding IDAAY. Archye's story is motivational and inspiring, so make sure to check out the episode, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the homie Kevin Leacock to talk about his work in the non-profit world, how work with the Covid-19 vaccine, and where he sees himself headed into the future. Mal and Kevin talk about the dangers of anti-intellectualism, and how people need to take time to vet their sources and how conspiracy theories can get the best of people. Kevin drops knowledge through out this episode, so as always make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with heavy hitter Michael O'Bryan to talk about his company Humanature, his background in theatre and how it was foundational in his development as a person and creative. Michael drops all types of jewels this episode, so as always make sure to tune in, subscribe, share the podcast, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with brother and co-host Tim Massaquoi to talk about his life growing up in Newark, NJ, moving to Allentown, PA in high school, and what he learned playing college football at Michigan University. Tim also goes in-depth about his transition from playing in the NFL and how he made his way to becoming a therapist and mental health advocate. Tim is an incredible human being and a motivation for all people looking to find their way. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the homie Michael Sonbert to talk about his business Skyrocket, what he was up to before becoming an educator, how he made his transition into education, and why he chose to create Skyrocket. Michael has some unique insights into what school leaders need to do to support their teachers and students, and what may be holding them back from making those changes. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the amazing Shanelle Henry to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, how she got into education and her transition into diversity, equity, and inclusion work along with working in the independent school space. Shanelle has a lot of insight into how educators can move into the independent school space, what questions families should ask if they're looking to enroll their students in an independent school, and so much more. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the homie Donovan Forrest to talk about him being born addicted to substance, being adopted and raised in North Philly, and his long journey to being in Education Policy and on the verge of graduating from UPENN. Don talks about what it means to be a product of North Philly, and how he's had to prioritize his mental health to ensure he's able to see his vision through to fruition. Don is an all-around dope dude and his vision for how he will impact the non-profit world is incredible. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the homie Reginald Benbow, change agent, former Baltimore City educator, and current candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates, 43rd District. Mal and Reggie talk about Reggie's childhood growing up in Baltimore, how that influenced his decision to become an educator, and how he ultimately decided to make a run for public office in his home state. Reggie is an amazing person and his episode is a testament to why he should be elected this upcoming November. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week is the second part of host Mal Davis's conversation with Rictor Craig, Founding Director of Instruction at Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, and CEO of The National Association of Black Male Educators. Mal and Rictor continue talking about the importance of investing in young black and brown boys in the school environment, and why it's important for them to have black and brown men as teachers, leaders, and role models. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!

This week host Mal Davis connects with the homie Rictor Craig, Founding Director of Instruction at Statesmen College Preparatory Academy, and CEO of The National Association of Black Male Educators. Mal and Rictor talk about Rictor's pathway to education, how he became a part of the founding group at Statesman, and why he believes it's so important to have an organization dedicated solely to supporting Black male educators. Rictor is an incredible person and super intelligent and his episode (part 1) is something that you don't want to miss. As always make sure to check out the episode, share it with your network, subscribe, and SHOW LOVE!!