Bridge to U focuses on diversity, inclusion and understanding for black cultures. It is a place where Monique Russell hosts transformative discussions focused on enhancing communication skills, nurturing emotional intelligence, and navigating the intricate tapestry of intercultural dynamics and diversity within 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. Monique…
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Bridge to U focuses on diversity, inclusion and understanding for black cultures. It is a place where Monique Russell hosts transformative discussions focused on enhancing communication skills, nurturing emotional intelligence, and navigating the intricate tapestry of intercultural dynamics and diversity within 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…
What are you willing to confront in yourself so your children don’t have to carry it? In this episode, we sit down with Earl Talbot, Founder of Creative…
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HBCUs are producing extraordinary talent. Companies still need to broaden where and how they recruit. But after interviewing HBCU leaders, graduates, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, I kept coming…
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I sat down with technology leader, consultant, entrepreneur, and North Carolina A&T graduate Keith L. Scott to explore what happens when HBCU talent moves from technical preparation into…
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I sat down with higher education leader, strategist, and innovation builder Dr. Tiffany Bussey to unpack what it truly takes to prepare HBCU students not just to access…
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Audrey Awasom, affectionately known as Audrey Awesome, is a program leader, social entrepreneur, founder, and advocate for women, students, and next-generation talent. I first connected with Audrey through…
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I sat down with industry leader, connector, and former RIMS president, Robert Cartwright Jr., to unpack what it truly takes to move from potential to preparedness, especially for…
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In this episode of The Bridge to U Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Kiara “Kiki” Walker — a powerhouse producer, storyteller, and podcast host. Kiara is…
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What would happen if you stopped building teams and started building connections? In this powerful episode, Nikki Pounds, speaker, Goldman Sachs alum, founder of HR Unequivocally, and author…
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In this powerful episode, I interview archival consultant and memory worker Dominique Luster to explore the sacred responsibility of preserving Black stories. From the emotional complexity of storytelling…
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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we’re joined by Karimah Cornelius-Stith, Certified Sex Therapist, Anger Management Specialist, and CEO of New Reflections Therapeutic Services. Hailing from the U.S.…
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