Man to Man with Walter Gainer II

Working while Black. We all know what it can be like navigating the workforce while trying to be our authentic selves. From our names to our hair, we often find ourselves having to hide or change pieces of who we are. Enter Walter Gainer II. As a young man with locs, he had some anxiety about graduating college and having to search for work. Would he face discrimination? What were other Black professionals saying? As it turned out, there wasn't a bunch of information out there for him. This implored Walter to go out and find it. Listen in as Walt shares his story and what he's found out along his journey. Plus, how his hair journey led him into the LinkedIn Accelerator program.

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Man to Man with Spencer Paysinger

David goes Man to Man with filmmaker, producer, and former proathlete Spencer Paysinger! David and Spencer dive into what masculinity looks like for him, and if that's changed over the years. Plus the last time these two spoke Spencer was getting ready to start therapy, and he shares what a year of that has looked like. The two also chat about how much his identity in football has manifested differently in his current life.

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Man to Man with Kevin Arbouet

David goes Man to Man with writer and filmmaker Kevin Arbouet. As a newly single man, Kevin shares what dating has looked like for him after being off the market for 17 years. He's definitely got some tips for us if you're trying to get into the world of online dating. Plus, he shares his personal philosophies about masculinity which made David pause for a second. Also, how and why did he get into and out of the True Love podcast of it all? This is a conversation that truly touches on all things masculinity.

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OG Man to Man with Chance Brown

In this OG episode from the IG Live days, David goes Man to Man with Chance Brown. In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc June 2021, David and Chance chat about what sacrifices had to be made for his marriage, what his wellness routine looks like, what's next postretirement and manhood

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OG Man to Man with Jason Bolden Adair Curtis

In this OG episode from the IG Live days, David goes Man to Man with stylist Jason Bolden and interior designer Adair Curtis. In this conversation that took place right after the season 5 premiere of Black Love Doc June 2021, David and Jason Adair chat about becoming new dads this was a week after they welcomed their little one! , how their views of masculinity will or won't play into how they raise their son, selfcare and wellness for Black Men

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Man to Man with Jared Cotter

David goes Man to Man with singer and MultiPlatinum and Grammynominated songwriter Jared Cotter. Listen in as Jared and David discuss what masculinity looks like when raising kids and how Jared's views of masculinity have evolved with the arrival of Kaia Love. Plus we finally hear his version of events when his now wife, Melanie Fiona, broke up with him. Clearly that worked itself out! This is a conversation about masculinity, the evolution of one's self, and fatherhood that you don't want to miss.

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Man to Man with Seth Brundle

Today David goes Man to Man again with media personality and chef Seth Brundle! Listen in to learn how Seth's father influenced his views on masculinity, how he made the transition from fashion to food ! and more. Plus, listen in as Seth and David discuss what masculinity looks like when one is also trying to dismantle their own internal biases, and the effects it has on their own parenting. Plus, how Seth navigated working in the style industry as a cisgender straight man, and what convinced him to transition to a career in food.

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Man to Man with Ray Singleton

Ray Singleton is a lot of things, but you might know him as America's Husband. He first stole a lot of hearts as he started sharing his wife, Roslyn's, cancer journey. Or You might have met him for the first time on the latest season of Black Love Doc. OR This might be your first introduction to Ray in which case you are late to the party! Ray is positivity personified. David and Ray discuss just how masculinity intertwines with being more than being a provider, how Roslyn has helped him grow as a man, and how happiness is key to his life.

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Man to Man with Steve Harris

Steve Harris is a multihyphenate to the nth degree. He's a producer, an entrepreneur, an Emmy winner, a documentarian, a network executive, and he and David happened to cross paths at his latest project, Sneakertopia. But perhaps just as interesting as all the things that Steve has managed to do and create and work on, are the paths he had to take to get there. From his early days at Howard University, to being a young father and navigating college and parenthood at the same time, to trying to chase a dream and rejection, Steve has experienced it all. Plus how has all of this tied into his own wellness journey and making time and finding balance with doing everything and doing what you need to do for yourself?

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Man to Man with Bryan Winston pt2

David is back with Bryan to finish their conversation and this round they're going into more of what exactly Bryan does as an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach. Surprisingly enough, leadership is so much more than just the being the person in charge. It encompasses a doubt, and stress, and performances and humility and want. Listen in as Bryan and David reflect on their growth, development and what their journey from adolescence to manhood has looked like for them.

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Man to Man with Bryan Winston pt1

Sometimes you just have to chop it up with an old friend. This week David is going Man to Man with Bryan Winston who is not only an old friend, but an ICF Accredited Leadership Coach, NLP Master Practitioner Ericksonian Hypnosis Practitioner. Listen in as the two discuss the meaning of masculinity in today's world, how fatherhood has helped shaped them today, and how doing things well is so much different than just doing.

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Man to Man with Garrain Jones

What's it like to go from nothing, to everything, back to nothing and finally living your best version of you? From a near death experience as a child to modeling and record deals, to prison, nothing about Garrain Jones' story is typical. Most stories like his do not have a happy ending. So what makes Garrain different? Listen in as he shares his story and the one thing that truly changed his life. Plus Garrain gives us the inside scoop on Artist Power and how we all need to be investing in ourselves.

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Man to Man with Adedayo Dayo Kosoko

It's not every day you get to chat with a man who is known as Mr. Hype. Adedayo Dayo Kosoko is a photographer, and creator who exudes joy. Everyone who has met him, or worked with him knows that Dayo is going to bring it all the way up. In this conversation David and Dayo chat about what it means to be a first generation American, repping for his people, and the joy that is Black joy.

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Man to Man with Chris Slate

Against all odds. That's what you'll be thinking after hearing Chris Slate's story. The fitness coach and wellness specialist has been through so much to get to where he is today. Listen in as he shares how he arrived at his now, how he is always evolving, and the intersection of mental wellness always crosses with physical wellness.

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Man to Man with Darian Hall

Black Men Heal. Today David is going Man to Man with a man who went through his own transformation to lead to where he is today. Darian Hall is the cofounder of HealHaus, a wellness space in Brooklyn NY, and online. But, just like a lot of Black men, Darian wasn't always on this path. It wasn't until he was talking to his group of friends that he realized the need for spaces for Black folks to heal. Listen in as David and Darian talk wellness in all its forms and how HealHaus has helped Darian grow in his own healing journey.

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Man to Man with Jermaine Fowler

Welcome back fam! Today David goes man to man with an actor, and comedian but also a father and overall good dude Jermaine Fowler. The two discuss how comedy was truly a way for Jermaine to make something of himself when everything seemed hopeless, how much of one's self it takes to make others laugh, and the intersection of religion and wellness.

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