LEAVE EMPTY
“Leave Empty” is a podcast built around special interest stories. I believe that everyone is here for a purpose and should maximize their potential to leave a lasting legacy.
Episodes
25 episodes
Ep: 9 “Be your own bread” Alexandra Ingram
One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to simply thrive in our personal journey. From time to time, we can become distracted by what others are doing and forget about the mission that’s been assigned to us.Today I bring Miss ...
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Episode 9
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Ep: 8 Season 2 “Sons of Thunder”
If you have a sibling or close cousin or friend, you know how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy relationship. Today I sit down with family, two nephews who absolutely love the fact that they are brothers and best friends.Rhake...
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Episode 8
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Ep: 7 Real Rap
It is inevitable that we all have a personal appointment with our creator. For some, it can be very scary. For others, it is filled with absolute hope and certainty.I once met a man who impressed, impacted and inspired me to be a better...
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Episode 7
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14:14
Ep: 6 “Don’t lock yourself into a bubble”
One of the most challenging things in life is to ask for help. We often feel isolated, frustrated and even weak if we show our vulnerabilities. For many of us, not asking for assistance can cause us to do irreversible damage to the ones who lov...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 Season 2 “Start where you Stand”
Starting something that you’ve always wanted to do can be challenging. Too often we allow ourselves to get stuck in the ideas of what others think and what we don’t have on board. All of us possess the possibility to achieve great things, so ta...
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Episode 5
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59:47
Ep. 4 Season 2 “Where did he come from”? Mom knows!
Good friends are hard to come by and when you meet one, make sure you invest the proper time and energy to make it last.Today I sit down with a good friend and her son to discuss the dedication it takes to make their relationship stay o...
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Ep: 3 Season 2 “Don’t Rush My Plan” Marquis Holiday
The age of fast moving parts and constant transitioning is one of the challenges for the modern day millennial. Day trading, entrepreneurial ventures and chasing the “bag” are just a few stigmas tied to the right now have it all post generation...
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Episode 3
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Ep: 2 Season 2 “Fatherhood & Faith” Steve Young & Daniel Gardner
For many men, becoming a father did not come with a rule book or a specific set of instructions. It was by far the most challenging on the job training we’ve ever experienced. Parenting can be daunting but also very rewarding. Making th...
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Episode 2
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Ep:1 Season 2 “Sisterhood” With Maia Campbell & Ronell Smith
Welcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Not only are we back to have more great conversations but we are here to inspire, encourage and challenge you to be your best self. Today I am joined by two great friends who sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:36
LEAVE EMPTY Season 2 trailer
Welcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Thanks a ton to all of you who have been stopping by and being a part of this journey with me, I appreciate your support! Remember to spread the word.Let’s continue to have those gre...
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Episode 0
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Episode: 15 “Just your average 10 year old” Gabbi Smith
In this final episode of season 1, I get to have a very insightful conversation with my 10 year old daughter Gabriella. Gabbi as I like to call her is a determined young lady with big goals and great aspirations to become not only an influencer...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14: “Bad Attitudes and Crazy Driving” Tony Antoine
Have you noticed that the world is becoming a lot less caring and a little more daring? I thought it was just me.In this episode, I take you on a solo trip of my week in review. While my wife is in Guatemala living her best life, I’m de...
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Episode 14
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Episode: 13 “Real Talk” Shane Lewis
Sometimes a good conversation with someone can provide you with valuable insight into that person’s life. Your perceptions or misconceptions about them are transforming and educational but also causes introspection.In this episode of LE...
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Episode 13
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Episode: 12 “Young, Humble and Focused” Shemar Green
Have you ever looked back over your life and discovered that there was a point and time when stupidity may have been normal? Okay, maybe not normal for some of you but an occasional brain freeze now and then. At some crossroad, you began to thi...
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Episode 12
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50:53
Episode 11: “Banging on cars” Robert Lee Strother Jr.
Have you ever heard someone banging on cars? If you have, it may have very well been today’s guest, Robert Lee Strother Jr.. Bro. Bob as I like to call him is a musician who has a lot of tricks up his sleeves. He is a husband, father, teacher a...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: “The culture within the culture” Trieste Charles
Being born into a specific race comes with its traditions, customs and various languages. For most of us, our cultural identities are woven into the the fabric of our ancestral beginnings. We take our cues from the elders within the community a...
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Episode 10
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34:50
Episode 9: “Relinquishing Control” With Dr. David Pulley
Family Therapist Dr. David Pulley treats us with a prescription of relinquishing control. For many of us, holding on to control can put a strain on our relationships and also our personal health. Sometimes we are unaware of the level of s...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8: “Just Write” Jacki Cordery
Inspiration can sometimes show up when you least expect it. If you’re not careful, it can put you on a path to greatness or disappointment. The word alone touches emotions that breathe confidence, self-awareness and intentionality.&...
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Episode 8
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43:10
Episode 7: “The Amazon River vs Cancer” Lawrence James
Have you ever conquered something so enormous that everything else pales in comparison? Maybe you’ve tried to achieve a goal but it didn’t work out the way you thought it would.Today I sit down with my good friend Lawrence James to have...
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Episode 7
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52:21
Episode 6: “The apologizing parent” Michelle Rouse
When you think of parenting, what comes to mind? How often do you model for your children the art of apologizing? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Rouse to discuss her parenting guidelines and what works for her as she is raising a tee...
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Episode 6
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33:22
Episode 5: Dawn “The Dawn” Merritt (Teaching in Inner City Philadelphia)
For many teachers, teaching alone can be a very stressful profession. Competition for the classroom is an ongoing battle between teachers and students. High demand from school administrators and parents are not easily navigated and teachers are...
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Episode 5
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34:24
Episode 4: “Purpose in a Pandemic” A nurse’s account on the frontlines of COVID-19
The pandemic of 2020 continues to be one of the most disruptive times in our history. COVID-19 cases are into the millions and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. Today I sit down with nurse Lisa West, BSN, RN-BC to discuss her persona...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3 Gina H. Curry “Track the Purpose”
Today I sit down with Gina H. Curry to discuss her role as wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and education advocate. Gina is also an entrepreneur(Coach Your Vision LLC), DEI and Social Justice Consultant. We take a stroll down...
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Episode 3
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