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.

Human Communication: Language Legacy

P.S. Perkins is the Founder and Senior Consultant of the Human Communication Institute (www.hci-global.com). In this episode, P.S. Perkins discusses spirituality as a source of connection. Words are powerful and are units of energy. Examine to see whether the words and verbiage you use are uplifting to yourself AND others. Emotional contagion is very real…

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Hurt by Words Because of Skin Color: Language is the Differentiator

Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid is quite the multi-hyphenate. She is a bilingual Veterinarian-turned-Media Personality, TV Presenter, Event Host, Speaker, and Podcast host of ‘Redirection with Terri-Karelle.”  “We are more than what we see” are the words Terri’s grandmother imprinted in her psyche from Day 1. This belief and the intentional actions to expose yourself to the…

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Black Cultures Intersect: The Power of the Talking Drum

Melody Capote is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI). In this episode, Melody shared that arts, music, dance, and sacred practices are all forms of cultural expression that unite us as Black people. If we look at the drum, for example, and its many uses, we see the intersectionality…

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New Media Storytelling: The Bridge to Black Ancestral Connection

Mayowa Adegoke (formerly Ogundele) is a multi-talented Nigerian journalist and news correspondent, based in Dubai, where she covers news, business, tech, entertainment and news stories from an African perspective. Mayowa has dedicated her life to impacting lives. “As a journalist, as a media personality, I have a brand. I also have a personality and social…

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Respect Your Own Culture: Bite-Sized Advocacy

Respecting your culture and becoming an advocate is an immersive learning experience. There is a time and a place for everything. Afro-centric education, and music are gateways to understanding knowledge about who you are as a Black person.  “There are no psychological tricks to takeaway someone’s ability to choose. Modeling, choosing the right timing and…

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Uncage Your Voice

Nicky Verd is an International Keynote Speaker and leading thinker on driving innovation and digital transformation through personal disruption. She is Author of the hit book “Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted.” Nicky was recognized by Thinkers360 as one of the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Digital Disruption and Future of Work. She…

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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

“Don’t be afraid to experiment with video storytelling. Trust your gut and avoid being a perfectionist.” Black Leadership influences what we see and hear in the media. When sharing positive Black stories, aligning yourself with leaders who can help you amplify your message is a must. It is not always about money, but a lot…

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Diversity and Inclusion in Black Cultures

I just had to bring these ladies back for a joint episode and when you listen to it you will understand why. Jessica Reed is a writer, youth educator, and proud ice cream lover from Detroit, Michigan. She first appeared in episode 4. Jennifer Tomlinson is a college Professor of African American Studies and Interim…

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Faux Emotional Intelligence & the Journey to True Inner Peace

“I think what happens is the more you learn about yourself and embrace it, it is not a surprise but people can no longer use it against you as a weapon, when you honor it and decide whether you like it or not. When I say I don’t like that trait about myself, it doesn’t…

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Alternative Education & Self-Identity

Alternative environments and exposure at an early age prime individuals to live a life of nonconformity, and challenge the status quo. This early foundation helps to create a pathway to self-discovery. When your environment is predominantly different from people that look like you, it can create feelings of disassociation of self and a disconnect to…

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