Episodes
Before 2022 ends, a quickie farewell for now freestyle will suffice. Thank you for your support over the past few years and for listening. We will pause because we have got some work to do, but the conversations are not through! our podcast name was inspired by a favorite 90’s R&B song #iykyk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Published 01/01/23
Published 01/01/23
New #TeesMe Podcast with The Original Classic Man, Wendell Haskins, The Commish What You’ll Hear - his prediction was …what’s happening in golf culture today - the story of us, George Grant, & the Original Tee - the influence of Uncle Luke of 2Live Crew (in golf) - Perseverance, legacy and doing the work - his foundation, the National Urban League - The journey to the Medal of Freedom featuring President Barack Obama and Charlie Sifford - the PGA Show, you know the assignment - find us -...
Published 11/18/22
New #TeesMe Podcast with Actor and Real Estate Developer Malik Yoba What You’ll Hear - Recent project highlights - The Equalizer - Yoba Development “Builder of People, Places and Things” - NYC Parks Dept, BMX bikes, and a seat at the table - From “God friended me” to the Real Estate Development - “How do we, become they?” - Self-education from the streets, YouTube, Google & God - Nature & Nurture - Living in flow - “the first real estate you own, is in your mind” - Spirituality,...
Published 10/17/22
New #TeesMe Podcast with Dawn Kelly from The Nourish Spot What You’ll Hear - The US Open 2022 - “God Did” @djKhaled - Dreaming Bigger - Asking what could be - Building your team, developing talent - Ask questions! if you don’t know, you don’t know - a health journey and the motivation of Styles P - invest in yourself - Always keep learning - Dawn’s formula = learning + faith + saving - one word from Rev. Elaine Flake - “Nourish” - Nourishing the next generation - Breaking barriers through...
Published 09/20/22
New #TeesMe Podcast with Siad & Tracy of SIRE Golf (Sportsmanship, Inclusion, Respect, and Entertainment) What You’ll Hear - How the name SIRE came into existence - Creating a space for good food and good entertainment - Leading and building with a "world-view", aligning the vision - Always be listening, learning the language of business and wealth - Ideas on the shelf, evaluating what's good to go - GPost pivots, EMS in Rwanda and Haiti to registered addresses - Democratizing golf,...
Published 08/22/22
New #TeesMe Podcast with Sidney Hardee What You’ll Hear - The art of starting an investment firm - An overview of financial services - wealth & investment management - When investing, start with what you know, then learn EBITDA - Pay debt, acquire assets, and then be an entrepreneur - The different forms of debt, saving to create a foundation - A lesson from Warren Buffet school of of investing, people - Chasing other people’s money, it’s in the details - CFA 101, credibility,...
Published 07/19/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Authentic Gem Dropper Frank Fraley #juneteenth #fathersday #specialEdition #seasonGoalWasForToday #061922 What You’ll Hear - What story is in your blood? the career map is in your DNA - Following where you are led, Jewelry entrepreneurs - Gemology 101 - curiousity is the skill - Understanding fine jewelry - building the bench, training the next generation - Larimar - the national stone of Dominican Republic - The journey home, the DNA map leads to...
Published 06/19/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Michael James of Frederick Benjamin  *************************  What You’ll Hear Branding, it’s all in the name  Pushing product: Mizani, Revlon and working the circuit The corporate clash, a familiar story - Betting on yourself, you know what you know Kitchen or Chemist? Make the money first So you want to be in Target? Are you retail ready? Make space and how large companies can support small brands As you level up, so do the challenges ...
Published 05/27/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert Fighting the power through Policy, with the change-maker, Jerika L. Richardson  What you’ll hear: Disenfranchised in Georgia, oh Georgia Let’s talk about fair and free access to the ballot Fighting on the local and national level, the story of the Urban League, @naturbanleague What can you do differently, more than just a hashtag Take the protest to the polls, and then change policy Quality of life issues are local policy issues Juneteenth,...
Published 05/27/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Jamie Taylor of Black Golf Directory  What You’ll Hear From passion to product, the Black Golf Directory - BGD Centralizing and uniting the Black Golf Community online Taking a step backwards, can be the pathway to greater opportunity  The launch of BGD Job Listings, active diversity work - Golf ain’t cheap, it’s a down payment on a house High-Five Friday is the embodiment of “it takes a village” BGD Empowerment Academies - teaching what it...
Published 04/19/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Karen High of High End Cigars What You’ll Hear What You’ll Hear - High End Cigars, how an idea becomes reality - connecting golf & cigars - No golf = missed deals - Entrepreneurship before High End - Free yourself, delegate - Pairings 101, start your Cigar journey - ever meet a Certified Cigar Sommelier? - location, company, environment, & music matter - defining the high end cigar - you need market research, data, and analytics - Cigars are a...
Published 03/21/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Tyrek “Ty” DeLavallade What you’ll hear: - Vision for Deuce (& representing the lifelong Deuce✌🏽clubs) - Legacy, Generational Wealth, & Setting A Trends - “Not all bad things are bad for you, some can be blessings in disguise” - Presentation matters, the PGA show - Partnerships, Legends and Legacy - Jim Thorpe Invitational - Jeff Champ, creating more tournaments for young black & minority juniors - The giveback isn’t always financial..Give...
Published 02/18/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with LJ Finney hosted by Darius Brown BIO: LJ LaToya “LJ” Finney is a certified Project Management Professional (PMI PMP) and certified Executive, Career and Life Coach (ICF ACC) with over 20 years of experience on Wall Street and Technology and an avid golfer. Her company IN-18 LLC, helps individuals and companies through leadership development and coaching. She works to help employees, at all levels make the most of their skills for career growth and...
Published 01/20/22
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Dr. Al Quarles Jr. Al B. Quarles, Jr. was born and raised in Abington, Pennsylvania. He attended Millersville University of PA., where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, Temple University, where he earned a Master Degree in Educational Psychology, and Gwynedd Mercy University, where he earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Al is the proud Co-Founder, long term President, and tournament/travel director of the Bogey Boyz Golf Club, and...
Published 12/17/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with David Edgerton Jr. What you’ll hear: - Creating the future that no one else sees - Finding your bag, are you ready to share your story? - The art of shifting mentality, embracing a CEO mindset - CEO thinking 101 - the Beauty Salon Biz Example - Mindset shifts- No one knows Grandma’s recipe vs value - Bigger than you, building legacy - Mr. Hershey - But are you Bill Gates smart? - the internet levels the field, but you still need effort + time -...
Published 11/17/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Dr. Michael Lindsey What you’ll hear: - The rise of Suicide among Black children, Why we must Ring the Alarm - Finding the connection, what is really happening with kids? - Understanding the importance of research, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, and the emergency task force - Emotional, Psychological, Physical health are all part of well being, identify & manage stress - Engaging kids about the stressors in their lives through rich dialogue - Morehouse...
Published 10/18/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Steve Outlaw What you’ll hear: - Developing a love for golf , the Woods influence still wins internship - The origin stories, Dad & beyond segregated golf in Gary, Indiana - scholarships, the First Tee Program, serendipity & the future - From political science to the PGA, follow your calling - the great giveback - making an impact and changing the face of the game, through a love for the game - give golf a try, involve your family - making golf...
Published 09/18/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Fitness Phenom, Taj Harris Recognized as a conscientious professional, Taj Harris, is a detail-oriented leader with over 20 years of proven results in management, teaching, personal training and public speaking.  A naturally active, sexy tomboy, foodie and fitness professional who fell in love with empowering others to find their balance with fitness and life over 20 years ago. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, her love of fitness started in...
Published 08/18/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Nash Warfield, the Destroyer of Diabolical College Debt Nash Warfield is a native of Plainfield, NJ.   Nash attended Plainfield High School where he discovered his passion for public speaking as a member of the Debate team.  Nash attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland on a full-academic scholarship where he graduated with honors. Nash was named valedictorian, #1 in his business school class. He would later receive a masters degree in...
Published 07/19/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Actor and Vulcan Society Board Member Hisham Tawfiq Long before becoming widely known as "Dembe," a Sudanese Freedom Fighter and right hand man to Raymond Reddington on NBC's hit show The Blacklist, Hisham Tawfiq discovered his passion for The Arts in his High School while performing the poem "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou.  Hisham then studied at the world renowned "Negro Ensemble Theater Company" which has brought forth such...
Published 05/22/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Inventor Alan Johnson Alan Johnson, champion am golfer and inventor: Born in Detroit Michigan, Alan grew up submersed in the golf world thanks to his grandfather, PGA Teaching Pro Sie Willis, Jr. Alan picked up his first club at 8 years old and was helping run the pro shop and playing competitive junior golf at 10.  He played varsity golf throughout high school receiving multiple scholarship offers to HBCUs, NCAA Division 1 and NAIA universities. Alan...
Published 04/25/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with our Women’s Her-Story month golf She-Ro, Sheenah Pegeron What you’ll hear: - Chicken pox couldn’t stop this show - About preserve Shady Rest - On the front line, “be your own role model” - Making golf relatable to kids, striving to be the first - The power of social media & the black golf community - Hey producers, we have a story to tell, for the culture - Calling NJ’s own JR Smith, Shady Rest needs you - Getting her kids into the game - Fighting...
Published 03/22/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert: On Course For Change, A conversation with a DEI veteran Ronald Taylor ***Audio Updated*** What you will hear ************************* Disclaimer: Any remarks are of Ronald Taylor and do not represent Mizuho. - The Big 6 (not childcare) is where the money resides - A Crocodile ball retriever named Chet - Consulting + golf + cashing in…Drive for show, putt for dough - The DEI performative poster children - Certificate DEI (no checks written = no free...
Published 02/18/21
New #TeesMe podcast episode alert: Meeting At the intersection of Adriel Sanders and Josephine Baker "You are on the eve of a complete victory. You can't go wrong. The world is behind you.”  - Ms. Josephine Baker * Born: June 3, 1906 * Died: April 12, 1975 * Occupation: Dancer What you will hear: Thoughts On: - Leaving America - Being A Black Woman Abroad - Financing an Exit - Writing - Real Estate - Croissants  - Golf  & after the episode, listen for an unexpected PSA Adriel Sanders...
Published 01/19/21