Season 2

April 25, 2024

Where Broken Hearts Gather to Heal w/ Anthony Veneziano

Anthony Veneziano discusses his experience with cardiac rehab and the positive impact it has had on his physical and mental well-being. He highlights the progress he has made in terms of strength and feeling more secure after his heart attack. Anthony also emphasizes the social element of being in …

Feb. 19, 2024

Raising the Pulse on Prevention: The Crucial Work of Marquis Parson

This conversation discusses Marquis Parson's experience with a heart attack at the age of 36. We discuss his family history of heart disease and his journey to find purpose through his organization, The Beat it Foundation. Marquis speaks about the loss of his brother, who died from heart disease at…

Sept. 18, 2023

Building Sustainable Black-owned Businesses: Insights with Jay Bailey

Jay Bailey, president and CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, joins me in this informative episode of the Build Your Fort Podcast. Bailey delves deeply into his passion and drive to support black business owners, both of which are fueled by his own entrepreneurial background and…

June 12, 2023

Sexual, Self-assured, and Disabled w/ Jameka Malone

I'm on the phone with Jameka early Sunday morning, preparing her for our upcoming interview. I smile as I hear her children's joyful laughter in the background. This sets the tone for our relaxed conversation. We talk about sex and sexuality as a disabled person, as well as some awkward moments she…

April 20, 2022

Real Estate Changes Lives w/ Karen Hatcher

Changing lives is what Karen Hatcher and her team at Sovereign Realty & Management are all about. Karen founded her real estate agency on the premise of helping others grow wealth through real estate. Karen is the 97th President of the Atlanta REALTORS Association, a 112 year old institution and…

April 13, 2022

Love, Marriage & Brooklyn Tea w/ Jamila Wright

Can you imagine starting a company with your significant other? And not just any company, but one that sells tea from all over the world. Brooklyn Tea may have started out small, but the company has grown rapidly since its inception. Founded by husband and wife team Jamila Wright and official Tea S…

March 30, 2022

Recurring Revenues w/ Shayna Marshall

Shayna Marshall has many titles that all translate to her self-described title of Serial Entrepreneur. She operates two insurance agencies, a gym and multiple co-working spaces. Shayna admits that her success has been sustained by doing work she enjoys, work that empowers others and work that gener…

March 23, 2022

Setting The Benchmark w/ Susan Pryor

Susan Pryor has been investing in Real Estate for 30 years and after a career in the software industry, she now runs the Georgia branch of Benchmark Mortgage. Her company has a heart for veterans and they go out of there way to make sure their veteran clients realize their dream of home ownershi…

March 16, 2022

The Otherside Of Fear w/ Olivia Westbrooks

Olivia Westbrooks is a mother, wife, and owner of her own design firm. When her first attempt at entrepreneurship didn't work out the way she planned, she took a step back into corporate America for an opportunity to come back stronger and better. Now, as the leading force behind Oliva Westbrooks I…

March 9, 2022

Breaking Free w/ Shameia Crawford

Vocalist Shameia Crawford grew up in the church as was born to sing. Both her father and grandfather were pastors so Shameia felt limited in her ability to step outside of the church and sing for the world. As chance would have it, Shameia had the opportunity to sing internationally and with the bl…

March 2, 2022

Addicted To Death w/ Chris Lee

Author and speaker Chris Lee is a motivator and survivor who is pursuing his passions. An accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury in 2007 turned Chris's life upside down. Addiction, depression and poor physical health complicated things even further. Learning about holistic health, the l…