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What does it really feel like to be the only one in the room?

In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola sit down with marketing veteran and cultural leader Vince Hudson—a man who’s occupied some of the highest corporate tables at P&G, Paramount, and beyond. Together, they unpack the unspoken realities of being the one everyone looks to, yet few truly understand.

This conversation goes beneath the surface of diversity and into the human cost of representation—where ambition meets exhaustion, and purpose meets politics.

They explore:

What it costs to be “the one” chosen to represent change

• Why corporate America still struggles to love the people it depends on
• The difference between leading by fear and leading through love
• How legacy, fatherhood, and faith redefine what success looks like
• And why showing love win might be the ultimate act of rebellion

Raw, grounded, and deeply human—this is the conversation every boardroom, parent, and leader needs to hear.

🎧 The Quiet Truth: The Only One in the Room — because sometimes being chosen means carrying more than your own dream.

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Loyalty is often celebrated as the highest virtue—but what happens when it comes at the expense of self, growth, or even truth?

In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin and Enitan sit down with cultural architect and REVOLT CEO, Detavio Samuels, to examine the price we pay for loyalty in friendships, business, and community. Together, they wrestle with questions that cut deep:

• When does loyalty stop being love and start being a burden?
• How do we navigate friendships and brotherhood when seasons change?
• Why is reciprocity essential for loyalty to be real?
• What does it mean to stay loyal to a mission, even when people don’t return it?

This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and necessary—an honest look at how loyalty shapes our lives, our leadership, and our legacies.

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What if one conversation could feel like thousands of dollars of therapy in just one hour? 🤯

In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Dr. Dkua Boateng a brilliant psychotherapist to unpack the power of names, the weight of identity, and the wisdom that can only be found on the other side of pain. From learning why “we don’t move on, we move in” to redefining what healing really looks like, this dialogue is raw, emotional, and unforgettable.

💡 Highlights you’ll hear:
• The deeper meaning behind our names and how they shape identity
• Why assimilation often overshadows authenticity
• A powerful reframe of grief and healing: “we don’t move on, we move in”
• How pain can be the doorway to wisdom
• Why this conversation felt like a full therapy session for us (without the price tag)

If you’ve ever questioned who you are, how to heal, or how to carry both pain and joy, this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to subscribe, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share this with someone who could use a little healing today.

🎙️ The Quiet Truth — Episode 4.

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What does it really take to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, to unpack the price of chasing purpose. From one hour of sleep during Fashion Week to the duality of joy and pain in entrepreneurship, Lanny shares why staying in a “delusion” isn’t madness—it’s survival.

This conversation dives into the hidden costs of building a Black-owned movement, the weight of identity, and the resilience it demands. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream is worth the sacrifice, this is the truth you need to hear.

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In this episode of The Quiet Truth, Martin and his co-host dive deep into the layered question of identity. From growing up between Nigeria, Europe, and the U.S., to reconciling African heritage with Black American culture, they explore how lineage, history, and personal experiences shape who we believe we are.

The conversation uncovers the sacrifices of immigrant parents—like leaving home to secure a future in America—and how those choices impact generations. They reflect on the tension between perception and reality, the struggles of imposter syndrome, and the grounding power of faith and family.

This is a raw, vulnerable dialogue about what it means to belong, how culture and history both empower and complicate identity, and why finding peace in who you are is the ultimate superpower.

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In the debut of The Quiet Truth, Martin Ekechukwu and Enitan Bereola dig into the hidden price tags behind achievement. From broken marriages to missed childhood moments, from cultural sacrifices to questions of integrity, they explore what we give up in pursuit of greatness. The conversation moves between deeply personal stories, hard lessons, and provocative truths: What are you really willing to pay for success—and is it worth it?

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Every week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't.

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🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.