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  • Kimberly Phillips, AKA

    Kimberly Phillips, AKA
    2025/12/18
    In this episode of **Grown and Greek**, DJ Chocolate sits down with **Kimberly Phillips**, an integrative financial wellness coach, for a powerful conversation about money, mindset, and healing. Kimberly breaks down the emotional and psychological relationships we form with money and how generational wealth trauma can quietly shape our financial decisions. The discussion explores how parenting influences financial beliefs, why forgiveness is essential to financial healing, and how true wealth extends beyond dollars to include health, purpose, and community. Kimberly also addresses the gender gap in financial literacy and offers practical, grounded advice for managing finances responsibly—especially during moments of job loss or uncertainty. This episode challenges listeners to rethink wealth, confront emotional triggers around money, and approach financial wellness with compassion, awareness, and intention. Find more shows like this on the **Mean Ole Lion app**. Follow, rate, comment, and share to keep the conversation going.
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    1 時間 14 分
  • Grown and Greek Podcast

    Grown and Greek Podcast
    2025/12/04
    In this episode of the Grown and Greek Podcast, we sit down with George Brooks as he shares his powerful journey from growing up in Baltimore to becoming a driving force at the Walt Disney Company. A proud HBCU graduate and military veteran, George reflects on how humility, discipline, and service shaped his path and continue to guide his leadership today. George gives us an inside look at how data technology and artificial intelligence are transforming the guest experience at Disney, offering a fascinating glimpse into innovation at one of the world’s most iconic brands. He also opens up about the lifelong lessons he’s gained from brotherhood within the Divine Nine, his commitment to community engagement, and how golf has become a passion that helps him connect with others on and off the course. This uplifting conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and a celebration of Black excellence, leadership, and Greek life. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.
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    56 分
  • Joi Travis, Delta

    Joi Travis, Delta
    2025/11/27
    Attorney and environmental advocate **Joi Travis** joins DJ Chocolate to share her powerful journey from law school to becoming a champion for community, justice, and the planet. Joi reflects on her deep roots at **Alabama State University**, the strength of alumni connections, and how her commitment to service guides her work in probate and family law. She also opens up about her advocacy with the **Sierra Club**, breaking down the realities of **environmental injustice** and why marginalized communities are hit the hardest. From conversations about the rising presence of **data centers** to simple, everyday steps like recycling and community clean-ups, Joi explains how each of us can contribute to a healthier, more equitable future. Most importantly, she highlights the power of **sisterhood**, collaboration, and raising awareness to create lasting environmental change. Find more shows like this on the **Mean Ole Lion app**. Be sure to **follow, rate, comment, and share** to support the show!
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    48 分
  • Rick Jackson, IOTA

    Rick Jackson, IOTA
    2025/11/20
    Host DJ Chocolate (@djchocolatedotcom) sits down with Rick Jackson, Chief Communications Officer at Talladega College, for a dynamic conversation about media, leadership, and the power of HBCU storytelling. Rick walks us through his journey from journalism to communications, breaking down why credible sources matter now more than ever in the digital age. He also shares why HBCUs remain vital, how strong narratives shape institutions, and what it means to represent Talladega College on a national stage. Plus, Rick reflects on his brotherhood in **Iota Phi Theta** and the responsibility leaders carry as they guide the next generation. Tap in for a thoughtful, inspiring look at culture, communication, and legacy. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. If you enjoy the episode, be sure to follow, rate, comment, and share!
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    56 分
  • Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, Alpha

    Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, Alpha
    2025/11/06
    In this episode of the Grown and Greek Podcast, host DJ Chocolate sits down with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, a national leader in environmental justice and community empowerment. Dr. Ali dives into the deep connections between environmental health, social equity, and civic engagement—revealing how air pollution and climate challenges disproportionately affect marginalized communities. He also explores the environmental impact of data centers, the importance of access to information, and how music and the arts can serve as powerful tools for activism and change. With hope and admiration for the next generation of leaders, Dr. Ali challenges listeners to take action, get involved, and help build healthier, more resilient communities. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion Media app. Follow, rate, comment, and share to keep the conversation growing. #GrownAndGreekPodcast #DJChocolate #DrMustafaAli #EnvironmentalJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #ClimateEquity #HealthDisparities #MeanOleLionMedia
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    48 分
  • Morkeith Phillips, Alpha

    Morkeith Phillips, Alpha
    2025/10/30
    In this inspiring episode of Grown and Greek, host DJ Chocolate (@djchocolatedotcom) sits down with Dr. Morkeith Phillips, Director of the Honoré Center for Undergraduate Male Achievement at Southern University at New Orleans. Dr. Phillips shares how the center empowers young Black men through education, mentorship, and community engagement—helping them rise above barriers and redefine their futures. He opens up about the challenges African American males face in education, the critical role of positive male influences, and the life-changing impact of the Honoré Center’s programs. From powerful success stories to lessons in leadership and mindset, this conversation celebrates the transformation that happens when purpose meets opportunity. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Follow, rate, comment, and share!
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    49 分
  • Toyal McLain, Delta

    Toyal McLain, Delta
    2025/10/16
    In this heartfelt episode of the Grown and Greek Podcast, host DJ Chocolate (@djchocolatedotcom) sits down with Toyal McLain, a breast cancer survivor, educator, and minister, to share her powerful journey of faith, resilience, and purpose. Toyal opens up about how her unwavering faith guided her through her battle with cancer, the strength she found in family and community, and her passion for education and ministry. She reflects on the importance of prayer, writing down goals, and living a life rooted in confidence through Christ. This episode is a reminder that no matter the struggle, faith and determination can lead to victory. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow, rate, comment, and share!
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    50 分
  • Marquis and Taylor Williams, Sigma and Zeta

    Marquis and Taylor Williams, Sigma and Zeta
    2025/10/02
    In this heartfelt episode of the Grown and Greek podcast, host DJChocolate welcomes the Williams couple as they open up about their journey through love, marriage, and resilience. From facing cancer and surviving a mass shooting to navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple shares how communication, trust, and vulnerability kept their bond strong. They also highlight the role their Divine Nine organizations play in reinforcing their connection and community. With honesty and humor, they offer advice for future couples and introduce their own podcast, You Stuck With Me, where they share an unfiltered look at their lives together.
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    48 分