Dec 31, 2017
In this episode I sit with Bertony Faustin owner and operator of Abbey Creek Vineyards. Bertony Faustin is Oregon’s first Black winemaker, but more than that he trying to create something great for his family and open up minds through his work. We discuss business, family, the myth making of the wine industry and...
Dec 27, 2017
Life Is More And Than Or with Royal Harris
In today’s episode I sit with Royal Harris. It is my belief that communities need ambassadors. Someone from the community that has the understanding, drive and awareness to plug you in. Royal is that dude in my opinion. Always a good talk and willing to let you know what...
Nov 30, 2017
In this episode I sit down with CJ Robbins. I have worked with CJ in the community for several years on the Black Male Achievement Steering committee here in Portland. We discuss some great issues today from parenting, service, family, extending family, aging and more. We got into one of my favorite topics being...
Oct 31, 2017
In this episode I sit down with Jamaal Green. I met Jamaal via the listener community surrounding the Morning Jones Radio Show a few years back. While listening one day Bomani gave a shout out to Jamaal’s pending move to the Rose City for graduate school. Being a Portland transplant myself I went to the twitter...
Sep 30, 2017
In this episode I share my thoughts on perseverance and persistence. #noquit is the theme of the month and the rest of the year for me.
I share my thoughts on the police brutality protests in the NFL.
I close with some reflection on being the father of a middle school age daughter. My children are getting...