PODCAST
Set 3 - Rep 10 with Raven McNeal
After finding it out on her own, Raven McNeal is here to change how transportation companies approach health.
Heal Me Fit is designed to track data and analyze it to have insight into the health of those working in transportation. Based on each individual’s needs, circumstances and bodies, routines are created. This way, every customer gets a different exercise routine.
Set 3 - Rep 9 with Dr. Sajani Barot
A lot of people have spent a lot of money, time, and effort on skincare products that don’t really know if will work with their skin type. Today’s guest is the amazing Dr. Sajani Barot, founder of The Skin Consult. This marketplace platform helps you personalize your skincare products. Dr. Barot started this business after giving birth, during the pandemic and it’s been growing exponentially. What a wonder-woman! She has followed her entrepreneurial instinct and gives advice about starting the journey.
Set 3 - Rep 8 with Danita Moses
Danita Moses is really working on the sharing economy. After working for Uber for some time, she decided to get her master’s in entrepreneurship. When she tackled that, she started UBorro. With this app, she is solving a problem for those contractors that don’t have the tools to complete a job. Based on the sharing economy, Danita is taking the world by storm.
Go check out UBorro and get the latest updates on their new features!
Set 3 - Rep 7 with Marcie Evans
Marcie Evans is all things health and fitness!
She has been promoting a healthy lifestyle since 1998. She works with clients mostly in one-on-one sessions, creating a yoga therapy routine that fits their specific needs. This is a combined work in self-discovery and self-journey making it a holistic practice for clients.
Set 3 - Rep 6 with John William Conner
John Conner is all about educating and finding therapy through music!
As a band teacher, the pandemic has taught John a lot about his students. He recognizes that through virtuality it is the student's decision if they want an education or not. The challenge has been creating interactive compelling classes to keep the students engaged. The pandemic cut one of his gigs too: playing at the Atlanta airport. John has several projects coming up besides his second album and teaching.
Set 3 - Rep 5 with Shamiel Gary
His mission statement is “To creatively inspire the world – rich or poor, old or young, marginalized or famed – to overcome life’s many adversities and realize their dreams are meant to empower others.”
Shamiel Gary is all about inspiring the people around him. We got the honor of having him over at The Metric Mate Minute Podcast! From letting go of things one can’t control to how his day to day, Shamiel reflects on how he lives. Football and his experience in the NFL taught him resilience and humbleness. Shamiel likes to ask himself the hard questions and write down the answers in actual pen and paper.
Set 3 - Rep 4 with Alexis Roberts
Straight out of TikTok to blow your mind with the best nutrition content you will see!
Today we have the great chance of talking to Alexis Roberts. She will be dropping all the jewels about rising to fame through social media. It was through TikTok that Alexis went viral and started her business. She also reflects on how she invested all the free time COVID brought into our lives.
Set 3 - Rep 3 with Ferson Stafford
Ferson Stafford is the butt and glute expert you need!
In this Metric Mate Minute Podcast, we got the incredible opportunity to chat with Ferson. Before the pandemic, he was training people at the gyms and has now transferred into the online space! He discusses designing training programs with elements from home. The best advice he can have is to get a personal trainer that resonates with you. He also talks about how emotions towards fitness are the sustaining part of the habit.
Set 3 - Rep 2 with Alicia Steele
Alicia Steele has come a long way always having served as her goal!
Starting off as a journalist, moving through H.R. to finally becoming a data analyst, Alicia shares with us her journey on this episode of the Metric Mate Minute Podcast. Now, Alicia is a Senior Data Analyst for a software company where she’s building analytics capabilities on a global scale. But that isn’t all about her, she is also passionate about group fitness and entrepreneurship. In 2020 she started Black Owned And Hiring with co-founders Jasmine Whaley and Shedika Williams. Black Owned and Hiring is a job searching platform for the BIPOC Community.
Set 3 - Rep 1 with Brandon Allen
Finding balance is a must for Brandon Allen.
Brandon has all the jewels to finding balance and keeping the mind, body, and spirit fit. He is a good college friend of our host M-T and in this episode, they share the importance of finding balance in all aspects of life. Having a newborn has been important for Brandon in terms of finding the discipline to a physical routine. Also, officiating basketball reminds him that he’s not getting any younger and exercise is a way to keep the blood rushing through the body. Brandon also reflects on how he’s gotten to where he is right now: it’s not just sheer luck, it requires hard work and preparation.
Set 2 - Rep 10 - TaShan Parks Twyman
TaShan Parks Twyman is our guest on this new episode of the Metric Mate Minute Podcast.
TaShan will be dropping all the gems and jewels about the balance between mental, physical, and spiritual health and wellbeing. After getting into an accident, TaShan decided to turn her life around. She shares her words on how to create and sustain habits, being accountable through honesty. On her reflection, TaShan laughs and shares two rules that are a must: first, follow instructions; second, follow rule number one. This way, TaShan has created a way of living that is effective and energy-saving.
Set 2 - Rep 9 with Bert Sorin
What does it mean to live a high-performance life? In this episode, we sat down with athlete and businessman Bert Sorin to talk about his experience in life.
From his business, Sorinex, to how he gets to enjoy and build a sustainable, healthy lifestyle, Bert drops all the jewels you need to inspire yourself. He also shares his advice on finding the perfect drive in life and applying it to the work you do. Words of wisdom on how to create a brand, be and stay relevant in the business world are just the fruits of time. Always remember Bert’s tagline: Be present, be authentic, be legendary.
Set 2 - Rep 8 with Patricia Finger
Today’s guest is definitely one to look up to. We have the honor of having Miss Patricia Finger at The Metric Mate Minute Podcast!
Patricia earned a degree in Mathematics from North Carolina Central University, but little did she know then that she would end up being the first black CCIE in the United States. Her work experience started at IBM as a system engineer and through the years she worked and developed different wired and wireless networks that we use on a daily basis. She gracefully reflects on her days when the fastest digital communication system worked with 9,600 bits per second.
Set 2 - Rep 7 with Will McNeil
We are happy to have Will McNeill, CEO, and Co'-founder of Black Tech Jobs, over as a guest on today’s episode.
Black Tech Jobs is a Chicago-based tech recruiting company that, after success in the US, is expanding abroad and will be working internationally.
Set 2 - Rep 6 with Andre Hampton
We are honored to interview Andre Hampton, a lifelong entrepreneur in the business, finance, real estate, and sports industry. With over 25 years of experience, Hampton has built his journey in these industries from the ground up ever since he was fresh out of high school.
Set 2 - Rep 5 with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, we are excited to interview the amazing Antoinetta Mosley, Founder and Principal Consultant of I Follow the Leader LLC, a leadership consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, education, and strategy.
Set 2 - Rep 4 with Marcus Howard
In this episode, we are thrilled to feature Marcus Howard, CEO of MetArena, a Growth Hacker, Innovator, Techie, and Leader. Marcus discusses how MetArena makes Esports accessible to brands of all sizes and people from all walks of life. He talks of profitability and inclusion, of bringing Esports to businesses to engage their communities, how he managed the challenges of the COVID pandemic, the book on getting into the gaming industry, and more! Marcus shares stats, figures, and his plans for MetArena. This is an exciting interview, especially if you are planning to get into Esports, so please tune in!
Set 2 - Rep 3 with Ray Shackelford
In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting an innovative, passionate, goal-oriented & entrepreneurial leader - Ray Shackelford. Ray is the National President of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP). In our interview, we cover Ray’s passion for helping black people move forward to a better place. He also talks about the difference between being in the corporate race to the social service center. We also talk about fitness and it’s importance in achieving goals. Ray emphasized the importance of mental health and dropped amazing insights you really need to hear. This is an inspiring interview so please tune in!
Set 2 - Rep 2 with Jasmine Wilson
When you want success in life and career, one of the most important things you can do is find a mentor, someone to support, guide, and educate you. Having a mentor means someone’s got your back helping you learn new ideas and get inspired to do what you do. If you are looking for inspiration and clarity, you’ll find that in this interview.
Set 2 - Rep 1 with Justin Marcus
Exercise is important but just as important is to be properly educated in doing the right exercise to maximize effectiveness and reduce the risk of injury. A personal trainer can educate you on all aspects of health, fitness, and exercise, maximizing results while minimizing wasted time. But at this time of the pandemic, it can be a challenge to meet different trainers to find which one is the best fit for you.