The Dolewite Podcast

The Money Making Mindset: How To Get Started in Real Estate Investing with Abram Mitchell Jul 31, 2023

Abram Mitchell is the founder of Net Home Offer and the Triple M Method. He is a real estate wholesale expert, investor, and builder and is currently teaching others how to follow in his footsteps via his growing Triple M Method network.

Kids Deserve A Better School System with Kenya Raymer Jul 24, 2023

Kenya Raymer is a Guide, Influencer, my wife, and mother of our 5 year old daughter, Selah. She recently spent a year in the Metro Nashville Public School System working as an Advocacy Coach. You can follow Kenya on social media @Halfietruths.

The Real Price of War with Norman Solomon Jul 19, 2023

Norman Solomon is the author of more than a dozen books on media, politics, and foreign policy. He’s the founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy and national director of the online organization RootsAction. For 17 years, he wrote the weekly syndicated column Media Beat, which appeared in major newspapers across the country. Norman has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Nation, and many other newspapers and magazines. His new book, War Made Invisible, is receiving widespread praise. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews called it “a powerful, necessary indictment of efforts to disguise the human toll of American foreign policy.”

This Is Your Sign To Go Vegan with Sharon Palmer Jul 12, 2023

Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, aka, The Plant-Powered Dietitian, is an editor, writer, and speaker, and one of the most recognized nutrition and vegan food experts nationally and internationally. She’s the author of three previous vegan cookbooks: The Plant-Powered Diet: The Lifelong Eating Plan for Achieving Optimal Health, Beginning Today (The Experiment, July 2012), Plant-Powered for Life: Eat Your Way to Lasting Health with 52 Simple Steps & 125 Delicious Recipes (2014), and California Vegan: Inspiration and Recipes from the People and Places of the Golden State (2021). Palmer has authored more than a thousand articles in a variety of publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, Oprah Magazine, Prevention, and the Los Angeles Times. A registered dietitian nutritionist, with a master’s degree in Sustainable Food Systems, Palmer is associate faculty in the Master of Science Sustainable Food Systems program at Prescott College. Her latest book, The Plant-Powered Plan to Beat DiabetesA Guide for Prevention and Management, is available now.

Psychedelics for Mental Health with Shannon Duncan Jun 14, 2023

Shannon Duncan is an entrepreneur and author. Duncan lives in California and is finding his way to an authentic expression of himself, including and especially his sense of humor, which has been the most rewarding aspect of healing from trauma. His newest book, Coming Full Circle: Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma is available now.

The Origins of Mermaids Ain't What You Think with Tracey Baptiste Apr 26, 2023

Tracey Baptiste is a New York Times bestselling author of seventeen books and several short stories for children. She is best known for The Jumbies series which have been Junior Library Guild selections, We Need Diverse Books "Must Read" titles, New York Public Libraries Staff Picks, and Best Books of the year by Bank Street Books and NPR. Her latest book, MERMAID AND PIRATE is available now

The Real Spill on Parenthood with Becky Viera Mar 22, 2023

Becky Viera is the voice behind the popular Instagram mom account, Witty Otter (120K+ followers), where she is leading the shift in the way women speak about motherhood. For more than seven years she has been a go-to writer in the parenting space for popular outlets including BabyCenter and Scary Mommy. Her latest book, ENOUGH ABOUT THE BABY is available now.

The Most Interesting Man in Nashville with Jerome Moore Mar 01, 2023

Jerome Moore is a Nashville native, community organizer, and the creator and host of the Deep Dish Conversations podcast and A Slice of the Community TV show.

Life After Death with Vincent Tolman Feb 15, 2023

Vincent Todd Tolman was born in Arlington, Texas, and died, 20 ago, on January 18th, 2002. Since coming back, he has traveled around the world, living in both Cambodia and Thailand. He has worked as a home builder, computer technician and producer for the television and film industry. His new book, LIGHT AFTER DEATH, is available now.

How To Help The Glaciers with Anita Sanchez Feb 01, 2023

Anita Sanchez's award-winning books sing the praises of unloved plants and animals, and of the unusual, often ignored wild places of the world: dandelions, poison ivy, spiders, mud puddles, and glaciers. Years of field work and teaching outdoor classes have given her firsthand experience introducing students to the wonders of nature. Her latest work, MELTDOWN:Discover Earth’s Irreplaceable Glaciers & Learn What You Can Do to Save Them is available now

Who Is Gen Z? With John Schlimm Jan 25, 2023

John Schlimm is a Harvard-trained educator, artist, advocate, and international award-winning author of twenty-five books. He is also the creator of such participatory and public art projects as The Gen-Z Time Capsule in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Museum; The Kindness Rocks & Smiles Community Project in collaboration with Megan Murphy, Founder of The Kindness Rocks Project; The Brain Zine in collaboration with AllMed Healthcare Management; and THE SMILE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (is yours) which has been installed across the country. John has appeared on such national media outlets as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, NPR, Martha Stewart Living’s Everyday Food, The Splendid Table, QVC, and EWTN’s The World Over. His latest book, WHAT WOULD GEN Z DO? is available now.

Self Love For Kids with Ofosu Jones-Quartey Dec 14, 2022

Ofosu Jones-Quartey has been teaching mindfulness and meditation for more than a decade. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and four children. His book, LOVE YOUR AMAZING SELF is available now

An In Depth Look At The Current Supreme Court with Andrew Seidel Dec 07, 2022

Andrew L. Seidel is the author of the critically acclaimed book THE FOUNDING MYTH. He has appeared on Fox and Friends, MSNBC, and numerous radio shows; speaks and writes extensively about religious freedom; and has been profiled by BBC News, Buzzfeed, International Business Times, and more. After a decade as a constitutional attorney and director with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, he joined Americans United for Separation of Church and State. His latest book, AMERICAN CRUSADE, is available now.

You Are Most Likely Not A Sh***y Parent with Carla Naumberg Nov 30, 2022

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, and mother. She’s the author of five non-fiction books, including her international bestseller, HOW TO STOP LOSING YOUR SH*T WITH YOUR KIDS and her latest work, YOU ARE NOT A SH*TTY PARENT.

The Civil War Ain't Over with Steve Phillips Nov 16, 2022

Steve Phillips is a New York Times bestselling author, columnist, and leading national political thought leader. His new book, HOW WE WIN THE CIVIL WAR, is available now.

It's OK to Quit with Annie Duke Nov 02, 2022

Annie Duke is a bestselling author, corporate speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space, as well as Special Partner focused on Decision Science at First Round Capital Partners, a seed stage venture fund. As a former professional poker player, Annie won more than $4 million in tournament poker before retiring from the game in 2012. Her new book, QUIT: THE POWER OF KNOWING WHEN TO WALK AWAY is available now.

Earth Can Sustain, Can Humans? with Michael Mehta Webster Oct 26, 2022

Michael Mehta Webster is an expert in ecology, conservation, philanthropy, and non-profit management. His research interests focus on how organisms and ecosystems adapt to environmental change, how this information can be translated into effective conservation strategies, and the practical and ethical dilemmas that arise along the way. His new book, THE RESCUE EFFECT is available now.

The Breast Cancer Episode with Lindsay Bridges Oct 19, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The Executive Director of the TN Breast Cancer Coalition, Lindsay Bridges, is one to talk about all things Breast Cancer related.

Illustrated Black History with George McCalman Oct 12, 2022

George McCalman is an artist, graphic designer, and creative director. His studio, McCalman.co, creates long-lasting brands for clients across arts, lifestyle, food, and mobile media. He is a senior lecturer in graphic design at California College of Art and is the author and illustrator for the San Francisco Chronicle’s monthly “Observed” column. his new book, ILLUSTRATED BLACK HISTORY is available now.

The Power of Saying More with Less with Mike Allen Sep 28, 2022

Mike Allen is a cofounder of Axios and an executive producer of the Emmy Award–winning docu-news series, Axios on HBO. Allen was a cofounder of Politico, where he created Politico Playbook and helped build the company. He has been named several times to Vanity Fair's “New Establishment” list. He is also an alumnus of TIME, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. His new book, SMART BREVITY is available now.

Why We Travel with Patricia Schultz Sep 21, 2022

Patricia Schultz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers 1,000 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE and 1,000 PLACES TO SEE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA BEFORE YOU DIE. She is a veteran travel journalist with over thirty years of experience, writing for Frommer’s and Berlitz travel guides, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel Weekly, and other publications. Her new book, WHY WE TRAVEL, is available now.

making History Come Alive with Shauna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman Sep 14, 2022

Shauna J. Edwards has a BA in literature from Harvard College and a JD from NYU School of Law. A former corporate lawyer, she now works in diversity, equity and inclusion. Alyson Richman is the USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of several historical novels, including The Velvet Hours, The Garden of Letters, and The Lost Wife, which is currently in development for a major motion picture. Collectively, they co-authored THE THREAD COLLECTORS, a novel set against the backdrop of The Civil War.

Immigration, Travel, and a lot about Italy with Giovanni Ruscitti Sep 07, 2022

Giovanni Ruscitti, Esq., is a first-generation Italian-American who grew up in Frederick, Colorado, a small coal mining town north of Denver that his parents and grandparents immigrated to beginning in the 1950s. His new book COBBLESTONES, CONVERSATIONS, AND CORKS: A SON'S DISCOVERY OF HIS ITALIAN HERITAGE is available now.

Collective Antiracism for White People with Eleonora Bartoli and Ali Michael Aug 24, 2022

Eleonora Bartoli is a consultant and licensed psychologist, specializing in trauma, resilience-building, and multicultural/social justice counseling. Ali Michael is the Co-Director of the Race Institute for K-12 Educators and works with schools and organizations across the country to help make research on race, Whiteness, and education more accessible and relevant to educators. Eleonora and Ali recently co-authored the book OUR PROBLEM, OUR PATH: COLLECTIVE ANTI-RACISM FOR WHITE PEOPLE.

What Is The Warrior Within? With D.J. Vanas Aug 17, 2022

D.J. Vanas is an internationally-acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and a member of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan. His new book, THE WARRIOR WITHIN: OWN YOUR POWER TO SERVE, FIGHT, PROTECT, AND HEAL is available now.

We Need To Talk About Literacy with Maya Smart Aug 10, 2022

Maya Smart is a mother, award winning journalist, literacy advocate, and author of READING FOR OUR LIVES. Her website, MayaSmart.com, provides tips and tools for parents to nurture, teach, and advocate for kids on the road to reading.

How To Be Anti-Racist with W. Kamau Bell Aug 03, 2022

W. Kamau Bell is a comedian who was the executive producer of Showtime's WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY and the Emmy Award Winning CNN docu-series UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA. His new book, DO THE WORK, is an anti-racist activity book which he co-authored with Kate Schatz.

What Is An Indigo Woman? with Shayna Hammond Jul 27, 2022

Shayna Hammond is a leadership and life coach who has developed thousands of leaders within the education and nonprofit sectors. She is the founder and CEO of Lead For Liberation and Shayna Renee, a coaching practice dedicated to creating spaces, methods, and conditions for Black women in leadership to thrive. Shayna's book BECOMING AN INDIGO WOMAN is available now.

So You Want To Be An Author with Camille Baker Jul 20, 2022

Camille Baker is an author of two books, HAVE WE MET? and her latest book, THE MOMENT WE MET. In this episode, Camille shares her creative process and describes her journey in becoming a published author.

Destiny, Business, and Cupcakes with Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake Collection Jul 13, 2022

Mignon Francois is the founder of The Cupcake Collection, a growing cupcake business that started in Nashville, TN and now has a location in Mignon's hometown of New Orleans. Mignon's story and upbeat personality are both inspiring and infectious. She drops gems throughout this episode and I promise by the end, you'll not only want a cupcake (or 3,) you'll hope to one day bump into Mignon personally.

The Slim + Husky's Story with Clint Gray, Emanuel Reed, & Derrick Moore Jun 15, 2022

Clint Gray, Emanuel Reed, and Derrick Moore started a pizza restaurant with no experience in a neighborhood where no one thought it would work and have since opened Slim + Husky's locations in 6 other markets and become living legends in their community. This is the story of Slim + Husky's.

Building A Black Media Empire with Fred M, Founder of Media Take Out Jun 08, 2022

Media Take Out currently reaches 92% of the African American population with internet access and it's founder, Fred Mwangaguhunga, is quite impressive. A Columbia University educated lawyer turned high end laundry entrepreneur turned media mogul, Fred has quite a story and outlook on life and business.

Get Link'd with Jeremy Schifeling Jun 01, 2022

Jeremy Schifeling is a former career coach at Linkedin and author of LINKED: CONQUER LINKEDIN, GET THE JOB, OWN YOUR FUTURE

Racial Inequities in Housing with Dr. Sheryll Cashin May 18, 2022

Dr. Sheryll Cashin is a former White House staffer and author of WHITE SPACE, BLACK HOOD, which explores the history, consequences, and actions we can take when it comes to racial inequities in housing.

Financial First Aid with Alyssa Davies May 11, 2022

Alyssa Davies is a content creator and author of FINANCIAL FIRST AID. She has been featured in many notable publications including The Globe and Mail, CNBC, and CBC. Alyssa is a freelance write and enjoys writing about personal finance, home ownership, and more.

The Realness of Motherhood with Grace Farris May 04, 2022

Grace Farris is a mother and author of MOM MILESTONES: THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS. Follow Grace on her popular Instagram account, @CoupDeGraceFarris

The Ins and Outs of Mortgages with Arthur Blackburn Apr 27, 2022

Arthur Blackburn is an extremely knowable senior loan advisor and real estate investor who has personally done multiple mortgages for Dolewite.

The Path To Kindness Through Poetry with James Crews Apr 13, 2022

James Crews is an author and poet who leads mindfulness and writing retreats online and throughout the country. His latest work, THE PATH TO KINDNESS, features several poets of diverse backgrounds and is available now.

How Not To Be A Sh***y Spouse with Matthew Fray Apr 06, 2022

Matthew Fray is a relationship coach and author of THIS IS HOW YOUR MARRIAGE ENDS. Matthew leans on the lessons he learned in his failed marriage to help others avoid making the same mistakes.

The Story of a Brand Building, Music Making, Trendsetting Hunter with Ranar Moody of 24.7 Hunt Mar 30, 2022

Ranar Moody is a hunter and the founder of 24.7 Hunt, a brand that incorporates hunting into music, videos, social media content, and merch.

What You Need To Know About The Education System with Christiane Buggs Mar 23, 2022

Christiane Buggs is the chair of the MNPS Board of Education. former NASA physicist, and mother. In this episode she speaks to the many issues facing education today.

Embracing Mindful Living with Tia Patterson Mar 16, 2022

Tia Patterson is a writer whose book, A YEAR OF MINIMALISM: DAILY PRACTICES TO EMBRACE MINDFUL LIVING, is the subject of this episode.

The Art of Talking with Children with Rebecca Rolland Mar 09, 2022

Rebecca Rolland is an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Children's Hospital Boston and a lecturer at Harvard University. Her new book, THE ART OF TALKING WITH CHILDREN: THE SIMPLE KEYS TO NURTURING KINDNESS, CREATIVITY, AND CONFIDENCE IN KIDS, is the topic of discussion in this episode.

The Separation of Church and Race with John Siebling Mar 02, 2022

John Siebling is the founder and senior pastor of The Life Church in Memphis, TN. He recently co-wrote the book GOD AND RACE with his friend and fellow pastor Wayne Francis, which explores diversity in churches.

Invest In Your Neighborhood with Majora Carter Feb 23, 2022

Majora Carter is a revitalization expert, real estate developer, and author of RECLAIMING YOUR COMMUNITY: YOU DON'T HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF YOUR NEIGHBOOD TO LIVE IN A BETTER ON. She is a native of the South Bronx, where she still lives today.

Using The Solar System In Mindfulness Practices with Sarah Scoles Feb 16, 2022

Sarah Scoles is a scientific journalist and co-author of ASTRONOMICAL MINDFULNESS: YOUR COSMIC GUIDE TO RECONNECTING WITH THE SUN, MOON, STARS, & PLANETS.

The Dangers of E-Carceration with James Kilgore Feb 09, 2022

James Kilgore is an activist, researcher, and is the author of 5 books, including his latest, UNDERSTANDING E-CARCERATION.

Love, UnF***ed with Gary John Bishop Feb 02, 2022

Gary John Bishop is one of the leading personal development experts in the business and a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, LOVE UNFUCKED, is available now.

A Look Back At College And Pro Sports During The Civil Rights Movement with Maya Washington Jan 26, 2022

Maya Washington is the author of THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR, a book about her father's journey playing both college and pro football during the Civil Rights Movement. THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR is also a documentary coming to PBS in February 2022

The Future Of Food Excludes Meat with Roanne Van Voorst Jan 19, 2022

Roanne Van Voorst is a Dr. in Futures-Anthropology and author of ONCE UPON A TIME WE ATE ANIMALS: THE FUTURE OF FOOD.

The Jefferson Street Sound with Lorenzo Washington Dec 15, 2021

Lorenzo Washington is the owner of The Jefferson Street Sound Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. He was front and center when Jefferson Street was one of the epicenters of live blues music before I-40 changed the neighborhood forever.

Politics, Trump, and Other Racists S*#% with Tim Wise Dec 08, 2021

Tim Wise is an anti-racist activist and writer. His work can be found at timjwise.medium.com.

How We Challenged Societal Norms In Marriage and Parenting with Kenya Raymer Dec 01, 2021

Kenya Raymer is a spiritual guide and energy worker... and also my wife and the mother of our 4 year old daughter, Selah. In this episode, we discuss our decision for Kenya to attend Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica for 3 weeks over the summer.

Real Estate, Inequities, and Racism with William Wilson Nov 17, 2021

William Wilson is a Nashville Native and an award winning, Multi-Million Dollar producer who has a passion when it comes to helping others on their journey to home ownership.

Fighting The Stereotypes Black Women Face with Tamara Winfrey Harris Nov 10, 2021

Tamara Winfrey Harris is a writer who specializes in race and gender and their intersection with politics, popular culture, and current events. Her latest book, THE SISTERS ARE ALRIGHT: CHANGING THE BROKEN NARRATIVE OF BLACK WOMEN IN AMERICA is available now.

Teach Your Kids About Money with Ty Allan Jackson Nov 03, 2021

Ty Allan Jackson is a youth motivational speaker, a three time TEDx presenter, and author of MAKE YOUR OWN MONEY, a children's book series that teaches children financial literacy.

Same Sex Parenting and Surrogacy with Armando Correa Oct 27, 2021

Armando Lucas Correa is the editor in chief of People En Espanol and author of IN SEARCH OF EMMA, which details his journey into parenthood during the years when becoming parents was very difficult for gay couples.

White Fragility in Cross Race Friendships Oct 20, 2021

Wendy Sanford is the co-author of THESE WALLS BETWEEN US: A MEMOIR OF FRIENDSHIP ACROSS RACE AND CLASS which tells the story of Wendy's 60 year friendship with Mary Norman, a black woman whom she met when they were teenagers and how that relationship impacted Wendy's outlook on her privilege.

A World Without Police with Derecka Purnell Oct 13, 2021

Derecka Purnell received her JD from Harvard Law School and works to end police and prison violence by providing legal assistance, research, and training to community-based organizations through an abolitionist framework. Her writing has been featured in numerous publications and her new book, BECOMING ABOLITIONISTS: POLICE, PROTESTS, AND THE PURSUIT OF FREEDOM is available now.

Talk To Your Kids About Race with Sheila Modir and Jeff Kashou Oct 06, 2021

Dr. Sheila Modir and Jeff Kashou are authors of THE PROUDEST COLOR, a children's book that dives into race and emotion. Sheila and Jeff share a wealth of knowledge about the importance of children growing up in diverse environments and talking to children about race at a young age.

Undocumented in America with Qian Julie Wang Sep 29, 2021

Qian Julie Wang is an attorney, Ivy League graduate, and author of the book BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, which tells her story of immigrating to America undocumented.

The Intersection of Mindfulness and Racial Justice with Rhonda V. Magee Sep 22, 2021

Rhonda V. Magee is a professor of law at the University of San Francisco and the author of THE INNER WORK OF RACIAL JUSTICE: HEALING OURSELVES AND TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH MINDFULNESS, which offers a compassion -based approach to confronting racial injustice.

We're F*****G Up The Oceans with Christina Conklin Sep 15, 2021

My guest is Christina Conklin, author of THE ATLAS OF DISAPPEARING PLACES, a book that combines both art and science to take an extraordinary look at climate change.

Gas Lighting, Financial Abuse, and Domestic Violence with Robyn Lucas Sep 08, 2021

Robyn Lucas is a domestic violence survivor and author of PAPER DOLL LINA. In this episode, she breaks down her book, gas lighting, financial abuse, and domestic violence.

Building Political Power with Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver of The Equity Alliance Sep 01, 2021

Tequila Johnson and Charlane Oliver are co-founders of The Equity Alliance which unapologetically builds independent black political and economic power. They educate, empower, and mobilize people to take action and keep our government in check.

Getting To Know Zakiya Dalila Harris Aug 25, 2021

Zakiya Dalila Harris is the author of THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, which is being adapted for an upcoming Hulu series. In this episode, Zakiya speaks about her book, her journey from working in publishing to being published, and all of her upcoming projects.

Vaccine Disinformation and The Delta Variant with Dr. James E.K. Hildreth Aug 18, 2021

Dr. James E.K. Hildreth is the President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, a world renowned infectious disease expert, graduate of Oxford and John Hopkins Universities, and member of President Biden's Health Equity Task Force. In this episode, Dr. Hildreth dispels vaccine disinformation, discusses the delta variant, and talks all things COVID.

The Black Business Boom with Danielle McGee Aug 11, 2021

Danielle McGee is the founder of Black Business Boom (@BlackBusinessBoom) a social enterprise that helps grow the digital footprint of Black-owned companies. Black Business Boom helps Black business owners succeed in the digital economy by offering digital marketing resources, services, funding and education.

NIL and The Hometown Hero with Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. Aug 04, 2021

Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. is a Nashville native from a well known Nashville family that currently plays guard for Tennessee State University. Marcus came on to speak about what the NIL means for a player in his circumstance, why he chose TSU over other schools, and everything in between,

Maybe You (Yes You) Should Try Yoga with Jessamyn Stanley Jul 28, 2021

Jessamyn Stanley is an author, yogi, and overall dope human being. She advocates for everyone, regardless of ethnicity and body type, to start a yoga journey and I'm pretty sure she convinced me to give yoga a try in this episode!

What It Takes To Be An Olympian with Tyra Gittens Jul 21, 2021

Tyra Gittens is a heptathlete competing in the long jump for Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Tyra describes what it means to represent her country, what her daily training and nutritional regimen is, and growing up in Nashville, TN.

Destroying The Stigma of Community College with Dr. Shanna L. Jackson Jul 14, 2021

The cost of college has doubled since my freshman year at Georgia Southern in 1996. Not only that, the average student loan debt has tripled in that time and the cost of college is at a growth rate that is 8 times faster than wages. Dr. Shanna L. Jackson is the President of Nashville State Community College and she's here to make the case for not just Nashville State, but all community colleges.

Racism: The Existential Threat To America with Ted Johnson Jul 07, 2021

Ted Johnson is a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran and author of WHEN THE STARS BEGIN TO FALL: OVERCOMING RACISM AND RENEWING THE PROMISE OF AMERICA. Ted believes that racism is the existential threat to America and speaks on that threat, racial education, Critical Race Theory, and so much more in this episode.

You Don't Need Meat To Build Muscle with Robert Cheek and Matt Frazier Jun 30, 2021

The #1 question I get about being vegetarian is "What do you for protein?" My guests in this episode are Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, the authors of THE PLANT BASED ATHLETE, a book that tells the story of numerous champion athletes that cut out meat for peak performance dispelling the myth that meat is needed to build muscle.

A Funny Nashville Episode with Comedian Joshua Black Jun 24, 2021

Josh Black is a comedian from Nashville, Tennessee who went viral during the pandemic for his hilarious commentary about the city of Nashville. His brand of playful and political comedy have made him a rising star.

Alarming Info About Women's Hormones with Dr. Aviva Romm Jun 21, 2021

Did you know that 80% of women will experience some form of hormonal problems in their lives and young ladies are entering puberty earlier than ever – as young as 7 years old? My guest is Dr. Aviva Romm, a Yale School of Medicine-trained, board-certified family physician with a specialty in women’s health and obstetrics, a midwife, herbalist, and author of HORMONE INTELLIGENCE.

Building A Better World with Propaganda Jun 17, 2021

Propaganda is a musician, activist, educator, poet, and author of the new book TERRAFORM, BUILDING A BETTER WORLD. Prop comes on to talk about his new book and how a better world could be achieved if we all looked at it in a different way.

Palm Oil Is The Devil with Joceyln C. Zuckerman Jun 14, 2021

Palm oil is not good for you or the planet, and it comes with a ton of human rights issues. However, it's almost impossible for most Americans to stop consuming it. My guest is Jocelyn C. Zuckerman, author of "Planet Palm, How Palm Oil Ended Up In Everything And Endangered The World," and she breaks down all the issues with palm oil and the palm oil industry.

A Radical Awakening with Dr. Shefali Jun 10, 2021

Dr. Shefali is a clinical Psychologist, public speaker, and the author of 4 books, The Conscious Parent, Out of Control, The Awakened Family, and her latest work, A Radical Awakening. Dr. Shefali has gained a large following due to her challenging of societal norms.

How To Have Real, Caring Conversations with Thomas Moore Jun 07, 2021

Thomas Moore is a therapist and the New York Times best selling author of "Care of the Soul." His latest book, "Soul Therapy, The Art and Craft of Caring Conversations" is available now and that's what Thomas and I speak about in this episode, how to have real, caring conversations without injecting your own personal feelings or opinions.

Diversifying NASCAR with Erik Moses, President of Nashville SuperSpeedway Jun 03, 2021

Erik Moses is the President and CEO of the Nashville SuperSpeedway and the first African American President of a NASCAR track in it's 73 year history. In this episode, Erik and I speak about NASCAR's attempt to diversify, what's next for Nashville SuperSpeedway, and Erik tries to sell us all on his sport.

The Really Good Advice Episode with Hallie Bateman May 27, 2021

Hallie Bateman is an illustrator and author of the new book 'Directions, Really Good Advice For Getting From Here To There.' In this episode, Hallie breaks down a lot of the extremely dope advice in her book.

Racial Disparities In Healthcare with Dr. Winkfield and Dr. Reid May 24, 2021

Dr. Karen Winkfield is a Radiation Oncologist and the Executive Director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance and Dr. Sonya Reid is the Assistant Professor of Oncology at Vanderbilt. Dr. Winkfield and Dr. Reid came on to talk about the very real racial disparities in healthcare.

Why Parents Should Consider Montessori with Simone Davies May 20, 2021

Simone Davies is the author of 'The Montessori Toddler' and 'The Montessori Baby,' two books about Montessori methods to education and parenting. Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play and is proven to be a highly successful method for child development.

Building A Plant Based Empire with Pinky Cole, Founder of The Slutty Vegan May 17, 2021

Pinky Cole, founder and CEO of The Slutty Vegan in Atlanta, comes on to talk about how she began building her plant based empire, new partnerships, and what to expect from Slutty Vegan in the very near future.

Good Parenting, Basketball, and HBCUs with Master P and Hercy Miller May 12, 2021

Master P and his son, Hercy Miller, join me for a conversation that started with Hercy speaking on his decision to play basketball at HBCU Tennessee State University instead of one of the many Power 5 schools he offers to and ended with us talking about good parenting and supporting your kids.

Undefining Masculinity with Justin Baldoni May 05, 2021

Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, filmmaker, and most recently, author of the book 'Man Enough, Undefining Masculinity,' which is an amazing book centered around the impact society's definition of masculinity has on the emotional state of men.

Race, Religion, and Hope with Carlos Whitaker Apr 28, 2021

Carlos Whitaker is an activist, author, podcaster, and self described "Hope Dealer." In this episode, Carlos and I talk about race, religion, and hope. Carlos has a contagious energy and we had a really dope conversation.

Actual Ideas For Social Reform with Jamel Campbell-Gooch of Gideon's Army Apr 21, 2021

Jamel Campbell-Gooch is an activist from Nashville, Tennessee, who has dedicated his life to social justice reform using progressive ideas to change a system that does not work for his people. Jamel is a member of Gideon's Army United.

It's a big world... try to see it all with The Traveling Child, Monet Hambrick Apr 14, 2021

Monet Hambrick aka The Traveling Child is a travel blogger who has mastered travel deals and traveling long distances with children. In this episode, Monet shares some experiences and expert travel tips that will keep you moving around the globe without going broke in the process.

Good deeds... There's an app for that with Michael Oher Apr 07, 2021

Michael Oher is a former NFL player, Super Bowl Champion, and subject of the 2009 film 'The Blind Side.' With everything Michael has been through and the money he has made, no one could blame him if he decided to retire on an island somewhere, but he didn't, instead, Michael has dedicated his life to helping others and developing the "Good Deeds" app.

Should I sell all my stuff and move to paradise? with Gabriella Lindsay Mar 31, 2021

Gabriella Lindsay is an author, copywriter, wife, and mother who recently wrote an article for CNBC detailing her family's experience leaving the United States for Mexico, then Antigua.

Financial advice for mothers... and everybody else with Bola Sokunbi of Clever Girl Finance Mar 24, 2021

Bola Sokunbi is the founder of Clever Girl Finance, an online community empowering women to achieve financial wellness. In this episode, Bola offers pandemic era financial advice for everyone, with an emphasis on mothers.

Should highly recruited black athletes play at HBCUs? With TSU's Coach Brian "Penny" Collins Mar 17, 2021

Dolewite speaks with Tennessee State University's men's head basketball coach Brian "Penny" Collins about whether or not highly recruited black athletes should start a revolution and begin playing at HBCUs.

How to talk to your kid about sex with Melissa Pintor Carnagey, founder of Sex Positive Families Mar 10, 2021

In this episode, Melissa Pintor Carnagey, founder of Sex Positive Families, breaks down how, when, and why it's important to have realistic conversations about sex with your child.

The HBCU Experience with Keshia Knight-Pulliam and Lance Gross Mar 02, 2021

Keshia Knight Pulliam and Lance Gross stop by to talk about their experiences attending HBCUs and discuss TBS' HBCU Cash Out

Alignment, Purpose, and Spirituality with Kenya Raymer Feb 24, 2021

Kenya Raymer is a spiritual guide who offers readings, energy clearings, and classes focusing on alignment, purpose and all things spiritual.

The importance of Black History, American and beyond, with Torri Yates-Orr Feb 18, 2021

My guest this week is Emmy nominated history communicator Torri Yates-Orr. In this episode, Torri and I talk about the importance of learning black history, the fact that black history shouldn't be limited to just America, and touch on the 1619 Project. Torri is dope and this is a great chance to get familiar with her.

The variation, the vaccine, and an update on COVID-19 with Dr. James Hildreth Feb 11, 2021

President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, world renowned infectious disease expert, and newly appointed member of President Biden's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Dr. James Hildreth checks in for the 2nd time to give us an update on COVID-19 and ease our minds about the vaccine.

Bridging Black History and Anti-Racism with Chakita Patterson Feb 04, 2021

Chakita Patterson of United Street Tours checks in to talk about bridging the gap between black history and antiracism activist work.

It's possible you're eating trash with Karla Salanari AKA The Latina Health Coach Jan 28, 2021

The Latina Health Coach Karla Salinari taps in to talk about the benefits of a plant based, organic diet and educate Dolewite on the fact that he may not be living as healthy as he believes.

Single. On Purpose With @TheAngryTherapist John Kim Jan 21, 2021

@TheAngryTherapist John Kim stops by to talk about his latest book 'Single. On Purpose.' Being single has somewhat been vilified by society, but should it be? The answer is emphatically no and John Kim and I discuss in this episode.

Got Anxiety? With Mental Health Advocate Achea Redd Jan 13, 2021

Mental health advocate Achea Redd stops by to talk about her battles with anxiety and what she does to keep it under control.

Spirituality vs Religion with Reverend Jeff Obafemi Carr Dec 14, 2020

Reverend Jeff Obafemi Carr is an expert on religion and the founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of the Infinity Fellowship, the fastest growing independent, interspiritual, ancient wisdom based community in the United States. What does that mean? Listen and find out!

New Album, Investments, and Stage Diving In The Mud While Drunk with Juicy J Dec 02, 2020

The legendary Juicy J came on to talk about his new album "The Hustle Continues," his many investments, and to share a drunken story from his past...

Everything you need to know about COVID-19 with Dr. James Hildreth Nov 23, 2020

Dr. James Hildreth is the President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, a world renown infectious disease expert, and graduate of Oxford and John Hopkins Universities. Dr. Hildreth and I spoke about vaccines, how long this pandemic will last, and taking the necessary precautions to lower the risk of catching the virus. Play this at a loud volume to make sure the science denier in your life hears it! lol

Episode 1: Restorative Justice with Rasheedat Fetuga, Founder of Gideon's Army United Nov 12, 2020

Rasheedat Fetuga is the founder of Gideon's Army United in Nashville, Tennessee. The North Nashville zip code of 37208 has the highest incarceration rate of any zip code in the country and Gideon's Army focuses on dismantling the school to prison pipeline by using restorative justice methods. What is restorative justice? Check out the podcast and find out!

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