Folk(e)s Unfettered

In this episode, you are in for a treat as Guest Host, Lily of Lily Renee Interior dZn instagram: (lilyreneeinteriordzn) sits down to have a chat with fellow New York designer Allison Eden of Allison Eden Studios instagram: (allisonedenstudios). This engaging discussion covers what leadership looks like in the design industry, and how design has evolved to meet the challenges of creating spaces that are both functional and liveable as more folk(e)s are working from home, or working in a hybrid model. They touch on topics such as being women-owned businesses, family, their design signatures, the future of design, the effects of the pandemic on their companies, and how to engage and interact with them to address your design needs and concerns whether commercial or residential. We trust you will enjoy this episode and how design, leadership, and the way of work are integrated into how we live, work, and play. 

We continue our Alchemy of Leadership series with a conversation about leadership with Ethan Wyss, a recent college graduate serving as Business Relations Ambassador for the Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment Organization, where he is being fast-tracked for Senior Leadership. HB Sports and Entertainment is responsible for such teams as The New Jersey Devils, The Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as well as other established professional sports teams, and entertainment acts and events. In this episode, we address the subject of leadership from the perspective of a young, up-and-coming Business Development Executive that represents the millennial generation.  This affords other generational leaders to hear from Ethan Wyss, about what values are important for Senior leadership to possess, the organizational support and developmental programs he requires to excel in his career, and the importance of being properly prepared to lead. Regardless of your Seniority within your organization, this is an episode you don't want to miss because this conversation provides you with invaluable insight into deepened relationships with those poised to take the mantle of leadership. 

In this episode, we continue our Alchemy of Leadership Series in conversation with Author and mentor Lucas L. Armstrong, who wrote the book entitled 'Your Story is not Your story' From the Author: One key to successful leadership is continuous personal change. Personal change is a reflection of our inner growth and empowerment.—Robert E. QuinnThrough my story I want people to understand that in order to have success you must grow personally in all areas of your life. It does not matter what you have gone through but that you grow through it. I want you to know that your story is all you have, and nobody can take that away from you. If you have a dream, don’t give up on it; and if God has put it in your heart and your dreams, then it’s already done. Life will happen to you but through your own personal growth, you will succeed and impact the world.My mission is to let you know that I believe in your dreams, but you have to understand that you have it in you already to have the life you want. Remember, it’s not over until you win. I believe in you, so go live your dreams. Take care and God bless.YOUR STORY IS NOT YOUR STORY

We kick off our Alchemy of Leadership series with the founder & Chairman of White Thorne Holdings, Steve Beaman, a Self-taught, self-made millionaire. Who has traveled from the depths of financial despair to the heights of financial prosperity, professionally, and from the heights of happy marriage to the depths of divorce and destruction, personally. Steve has seen it all. Father of six children, bible-believing Christian, and formerly a founding partner with Chicago Investment Analytics a Wall Street Research firm sold to Charles Schwab in 2000, Steve spearheads White Thorne Holdings, a small business incubator, and business think-tank. The Company was created using Steve’s money to build and develop companies that serve the small to the mid-size business community and presently holds several small businesses including The Elevare Club, Kashify, Merchant Master, LLC., JobFormance, LLC, and  Acciva Ltd, LLC These four companies work with the small business community to help them succeed.

Part 2 of our discussion with Harlem/Washington Heights community activist who uses the game of basketball to influence the lives of young men and women of color to learn about discipline, good citizenship, mental health, and giving back to their community. It definitely takes a village to raise children and with so much media reports negatively portraying men of African descent, we highlight, men of color stepping up to make a difference in the lives of young men and women in their community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message

An open discussion with Dave Rice, a resident of Washington Heights New York who saw a need in his community to train and develop young men and women in not just the art of Basketball, but, in the art of applying their talent in academics, ethics, disciple in order to take control of their lives and be authentic community influencers. Engaging, compelling, raw & real, much needed in the era of alternative truth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message

In this episode, Gene Folkes sits down with Actor, Model, Producer, and former NBA player Kenyon Glover to discuss Mr. Glover's journey in battling depression, overcoming four suicide attempts, the challenges of maintaining mental health due to a tumultuous childhood, and how systemic and institutional factors fail to address the mental health concerns of black men and men in general in this country.  For anyone who has ever struggled with mental health issues, this is a must-listen episode. If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention line at 800-273-8255 If you are a Veteran struggling with thoughts of suicide contact the National Suicide Prevention Line at  1-800-273-8255 or contact your local veterans affairs office! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folkesunfettered/message