Kevin Jordan isn’t just selling performance—he’s building a movement. As the founder of Maxxx Performance, he’s turned science-backed supplements into a trusted brand for athletes, fitness warriors, and everyday folks who want more from their health. But behind the muscle is a masterclass in branding, marketing, and storytelling.In this episode, we talk about what it takes to launch a wellness brand from the ground up, how to earn trust in a saturated market, and why Black founders in health and wellness are reshaping the industry. Whether you’re pushing weight or pushing product, this is a conversation about performance and purpose.🎧 Tap in and take notes.#CTRLtheNarrative #LeadersAndLearners #KevinJordan #MaxxxPerformance #BlackOwned #EssenceFest2025 #BrandingInMotion #HealthIsWealth #Athletes #MentalToughness #MindBodySubscribe to the CTRL the Narrative Newsletter: https://tonyamckenziepr.substack.com🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/51644511...

From concert promoter to tech entrepreneur, Allen Sanford has been at the intersection of music, innovation, and cultural impact for over two decades. Allen is the 💫 Founding Partner of BeachLife Grotto💫 Founder of California Surf Club💫 Founder of BeachLife Ranch💫 Founder of BeachLife Festival💫 Co-Founder of The Venice West💫 Investor / CoFounder of Primo Italia💫 Investor / CoFounder of The Rockefeller💫 Co-Founder of The RockefellerIn this episode of Leaders & Learners, South Bay Edition, Commissioner Tonya McKenzie, with her co-hosts Mariam Butler & Paul Moses, sit down with Allen Sanford, and he shares how he turned his passion for music into a platform for ownership and access, shaking up how people experience live events and how artists own their audience. We will get into the business of festivals, the future of ticketing, the impact of entrepreneurship in tech and entertainment, and why who controls the vibe matters just as much as the vibe itself. Join us!

The opening of Essence Festival 2025 will be dynamic and impactful for entrepreneurs, founders, and funders. Join us as we introduce you to some of the panelists to get you ready for an incredible session. Meet some of the panelists of: ~ From Pitch to Partnership~ Creating and Celebrating Next Generation Millionaires~ How Climate Impacts HealthMeet Renaldo DaSilvaSerial Entrepreneur, Mentor, & Executive Leader | Spearheading Growth & Equity in Tech and Education | Champion for Community EmpowermentMeet him in person at Essence Fest! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/51644511...

The opening of Essence Festival 2025 will be dynamic and impactful for entrepreneurs, founders, and funders. Join us as we introduce you to some of the panelists to get you ready for an incredible session.

Meet some of the panelists of:

~ From Pitch to Partnership

~ Creating and Celebrating Next Generation Millionaires

~ How Climate Impacts Health

🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5164451187916800

The opening at Essence Festival 2025 will be dynamic and impactful for entrepreneurs, founders, and funders. Join us as we introduce you to some of the panelists to get you ready for an incredible session.

Meet some of the panelists of:

~ From Pitch to Partnership

~ Creating and Celebrating Next Generation Millionaires

~ How Climate Impacts Health

🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5164451187916800

In this episode of Leaders & Learners, we sit down with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal—James B. Duke Distinguished Professor at Duke University, cultural critic, and host of Left of Black. From his roots in the Bronx to shaping the future of Black popular culture, Dr. Neal unpacks the intersections of hip-hop, Black masculinity, and digital media. We explore how he co-teaches the history of hip-hop with Grammy-winning producer 9th Wonder, his groundbreaking work on illegible Black masculinities, and why he believes in the power of storytelling to disrupt and rebuild. Whether you're a cultural scholar or a hip-hop head, this conversation is a masterclass in critical Black thought. #LeadersAndLearners #MarkAnthonyNeal #LeftOfBlack #HipHopStudies #BlackMasculinity #DigitalCulture

What really happens to a body after a drug overdose? In this gripping episode of Leaders & Learners, Commissioner Tonya McKenzie sits down with the trailblazing Coroner Naida Rutherford—nurse practitioner, changemaker, and the first African-American, first woman, and first medical professional elected to the Coroner's office in Richland County, SC. And she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, so it's a D9 function. From once being a homeless teen to now giving a voice to the voiceless, Naida pulls back the curtain on the realities of death investigation, overdose fatalities, and the importance of telling each person’s truth with compassion and justice. Discover how she's changing the narrative around death, introducing youth to STEM through her Coroner Cadet program, and tackling public health disparities head-on. This episode is a powerful blend of purpose, science, and service you won’t want to miss.This conversation will move you, educate you, and open your eyes to the realities behind overdose deaths and the power of purpose-driven leadership. Don’t keep it to yourself—share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to Leaders & Learners for more powerful stories. Let’s keep the conversation going—because every voice matters, and every story deserves to be told.

#LeadersAndLearners#NaidaRutherford#VoiceForTheVoiceless#WomenInLeadership#Trailblazer#Coroner#PublicHealth#STEMinspiration#BlackWomenLead

In his first book, Don’t Ask Me Sh%! About Marriage, Chris shares the impacts divorce and remarriage have had on his life and faith. While he doesn’t consider himself a relationship expert, he jokingly says, “Based on my relationship track record, some may say that I’m an expert at getting them [relationships] wrong.”Despite his failures in marriage, Chris believes in the foundational principles of marriage and the value and stability it has in our societal structure.Join us as we chat with Chris Lyles on this episode of Leaders & Learners Podcast

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