Bridge to U

Bridge to U focuses on diversity, inclusion and understanding for black cultures. The vastness of the African diaspora requires us all to do our own D&I work. This work is necessary in order to build up unity through conversations and insights required for an awakened and aligned way of living as Black people.

Love and the Relationship to Self-Esteem for Black Men

Ed Johnson AKA Dr. Love that’s Dr. the Real Deal LoveDr. Love – is a speaker, relationship coach, author of the book, “3 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About a Man”  and founder of Love University. Dr. Love is quickly gaining credibility in the relationship industry and rapidly becoming one of the premier authorities…

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Live Beyond the Sale: Relationship Marketing for African Entrepreneurs

Dr. Sheena Lovia Boateng is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Ghana Business School. She is a fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science.  In order to have a successful business and expand beyond local markets, it is critical that you understand the various ways Marketing can…

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Key Communication Habits

Ever wondered what are some key habits of successful communicators? This episode of the Bridge To U podcast provides the blueprint that will make you an effective communicator and open you up to more impact. In this week’s episode I take a look at what previous guests had to say and give you the communication…

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Relocation Starts with You

What do you need to be successful in relocating to a new country? How will you manage the complexities and challenges? What will you do to manage the various forms of challenges around your intersectionality? Anything is possible when you are relocating to a new country. The successes and problems you face where you currently…

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Healing & Well-Being Promotes Productivity

In this week’s episode of the Bridge To U podcast, we hear from previous guests on the frameworks, systems and mindset that are required to improve intergenerational impact around race. We also look at how our level of well being impacts the work that we do and the opportunities for change.  First Dr. Charmaine Jackman,…

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Updates & Changes

In this episode of the Bridge To U Podcast, I share the results from the listener survey and some upcoming changes to the podcast. First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey. The feedback was incredibly helpful and will be instrumental in shaping the future of the podcast….

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Addressing Trauma, Victimhood and Perpetration

When it comes to addressing victimhood and perpetration, narratives are powerful when facing and addressing trauma. Everything needs to be a part of the conversation, not just the good parts of it. Dr. Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod is an academician, researcher, and head of the Ethics, Peace and Human Rights department at American University.  She is a…

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The Role of Shame in Racism, Equity and Inclusion

Do we really understand the impact of internalized shame, and how it affects the way we live our lives as human beings? Sedruola Maruska had the unfortunate experience of losing a baby conceived in an extramarital affair. She felt devastated. She didn’t realize until many years later what the feeling of shame and embarrassment caused…

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How to have Meaningful Conversations around Race & Identity

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award-winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity. He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity…

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Healing is Not a Luxury

Dr. Charmain Jackman is an award winning psychologist who has trained at two of the top Harvard Medical School training hospitals in the country. She uses her 23+ years of mental health experience work towards normalizing mental health and therapy.  Her mission is to increase access mental health resources for people who have historically not…

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