Mastermind Podcast

The podcasting crew takes a different turn for this episode. In this special edition of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by activist, Jeneisha Harris out of Nashville, Tennessee.  During the episode, Jeneisha explains what it's like to be on the front lines of protests in her city and what our list of demands should be as a black community. Malia shares her thoughts on "cancel culture" and how we have to be more responsible with our social posts. Chris explains how growing up in Birmingham shapes his perspective on race relations. If you want to learn more about race and social injustice, the three also give a few book recommendations. Honorable Mentions: Civil Rights Movement, police brutality, Los Angeles, California, Charlotte, Memphis, Tennessee, Black Panther Party, Malcolm X. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Faceb

The podcast duo is back for another episode, but this time they're talking about the shoe industry. Malia and Chris sit down with Salim Collins and Kimani Jones of Ascend Apparel to discuss their company while also reviewing the book "Shoe Dog" by Nike Founder, Phil Knight. Salim and Kimani explain how Phil Knight's journey to success compares to theirs, and also their experience in creating their first sneaker.  Malia shares how Phil went from having no real business experience to creating one of the most popular athleisure brands in the world. Chris gives his perspective on why Phil Knight stands out among other shoe company founders and the mindset that put him over the top. Honorable Mentions: Michael Jordan, Japenese, Los Angeles, California, Oregon, Adidas. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, Youtube,

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by real estate agent, Kiana Williams, to discuss the importance of owning property for millennials. Kiana explains the reason why people should consider or not consider getting their real-estate license. Malia breaks down why she thinks homeownership is important. Chris fills the women in on what he's looking for in a home and the app he's been using to search for his dream home. The three also engage in a conversation centered around gentrification and red-lining, and how you can prepare yourself to buy both personal and investment property. Honorable Mentions: first-time home buyers, income properties, real estate investing, Charlotte, North Carolina, Zillow. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcast.

In this episode of the MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by journalist and author of Power Worshippers, Katherine Stewart. Chris, Malia, and Katherine take a deep dive into the discussion of the supposed separation of church and state, the invention of abortion, the Christian nationalist influence on the 2020 election, and the origins of religion being used to justify slavery. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify Stitcher, and Apple Podcast.

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by Ben Smith, senior financial analyst, and a member of WholeLife168.  Ben discusses smart investments and budgeting. Chris shares his biggest financial mistake, Malia explains how money was discussed in her household as she was growing up. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcast.

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by author and keynote speaker, Thomas Johnson-Bean to discuss "L.I.F.E. Changers: 4 True Lies About Your Money."  During the book review, the MasterMinds and Thomas discuss the many avenues that money touches in our lives. Thomas explains the false narrative of a "good job equals a good lifestyle," Malia shares her take on having ownership of something vs. being an employee and Chris gives his take on why he doesn't want to buy a house at 26-years-old. Honorable mentions: Stimulus checks, Investing, financial freedom, saving, debt. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcast.

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by Desmond Wiggan, the CEO of BatteryXchange, Inc.  Desmond discusses some of the public speaking secrets revealed in  "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds" by Carmine Gallo.  During the book review, Chris shares his most embarrassing public speaking experience, Malia explains how public speaking helped in her current role and Desmond breaks down how his public speaking skills translate over into him pitching his company to investors. If you want to read "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds", click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Stitcher, and Apple Podcast

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by author and keynote speaker, Carmine Gallo to discuss "Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds."  During the book review, the MasterMinds and Carmine discuss why it's important to practice public speaking as much as possible, how Carmine decides if he will work with someone on their public speaking and what practices should be put in place to tap into the great public speaker that you really are. Malia explains why she thinks being vulnerable plays an important role in being a great speaker. Chris shares his worst public speaking experience. Carmine breaks down how effective stories can dictate how an audience receives a speaker. Honorable mentions: Steve Jobs, Bryan Stevenson, Tedx Conference, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Apple. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscri

During this difficult time, the MasterMind duo would like to take it back to one of their earlier episodes that focuses on mental health with the review of Charlemagne The God's most recent book: Shook One- Anxiety Playing Tricks On Me. Click HERE to listen to the Full episode, or scroll down to listen to ep 16  

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by financial motivator, Ash Cash to discuss "Hu$$lenomics Money, Ownership & Business Lessons Inspired by Nipsey Hussle + a Step by Step Guide on How to Implement Each Principle."  During the book review, the MasterMinds and Ash Cash discuss why Nipsey was so important to our culture, how he was able to use his platform to enrich his community and what practices he put in place to supersede the goals he set for himself. Malia shares how Nipsey shaped her mindset around how she does business. Chris explains why he think Nipsey is different from Jay-Z and other moguls. Ash Cash breaks down how he almost was able to have Nipsey apart of the book. The three also discuss what it means to be an alpha male and alpha female in a relationship. Honorable mentions: Freedman’s Bank Scandal, domestic terrorism, red-lining and black wall street. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? D

There will not be a new episode this week. We will pick back up on April 2nd, with: HussleNomics: Money, Ownership & Business Lessons Inspired by Nipsey Hussle. 

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris discuss "I Got You" by Rob Hill Sr. For the love birds out there, this episode is all about finding the right person and how to keep them once you've finally captured them. During the book review, the MasterMinds discuss commitment, what love means to them and why some millennials don't want to be in relationships.  Malia shares what she feels couldn't be compromised in her previous relationship. Chris revisits his past situationships and explains to Malia how he thought the grass was greener on the other side. The duo also can't seem to come to an agreement on whether women really know when a man is feeling them or not. More reactions to look forward to are what Chris feels was missing from the book, what are Malia's relationship standards and what ratings do the MasterMind have for "I Got You." Also listen out until the end of the episode for a special announcement. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris discuss "Message to the Blackman in America" by Elijah Muhammad. During the book review, the two hit on: Islamic vs. Christian faith, economic security, and cultural development. Malia breaks down the difference between black nationalism and black separatism. Chris shares how he thinks he's grown to love himself over the years and his new discovery about himself after reading the book. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter Instagram Facebook Spotify Stitcher Apple Podcast

There will not be a new episode this week. We will pick up on Feb 27th, with:  Message To The Black Man by Elijah Muhammad

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Malia and Chris are joined by author, Khalil Saadiq to discuss "The Way of the Superior Man" by David Deida. During the book review, the three hit on: toxic masculinity, gender roles, and masculine + feminine energy. Malia breaks down how feminine energy stacks up against masculine energy. Khalil explains the different cycles men go through and why it's okay to have different dynamics in relationships. Chris shares his opinion on why a core circle of friends should be diverse. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter Instagram Facebook Spotify Stitcher Apple Podcast

In this episode of MasterMind Podcast, The MasterMinds sit down to discuss one of the "hardest" books they've read for the podcast. To start off the episode, Malia and Chris both come to an agreeance that Power Vs. Force by David R. Hawkins is a book that can't be read and digested fully in two weeks. The duo discuss the power of energies and the reason you should strive to be around the right type of energy. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to keep up with our lit reviews: Twitter Instagram Facebook Spotify Stitcher

For the first book review of 2020, the MasterMinds are discussing "Crushing It!" by Gary Vaynerchuk. The MasterMind duo are joined by social influencer, Henry Goss. During the episode, the three discuss how to monetize and brand a business. Chris explains the issue he has with sharing too much on social media. Henry shares with Chris and Malia the benefits of staying consistent with pushing out content. Malia discusses how collaborations can help businesses and influencers grow their brands. If you want to read the book, click here to place your order. Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Do you want to be a part of the show? Leave us a message on Anchor and we'll post your message on our next show. Share anything from how you think the podcast is going, what you would like to hear us review, why you liked a particular read or if you just want to stop by and say hi, that's fine too. Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on the following platforms to k

It's the last book review for the MasterMinds for 2019. However, Chris and Malia made sure to send you off into the New Year, with another LIT episode. The MasterMind duo take a dive into Andre C. Hatchett's book, "Own or Be Owned: The Black Man's Guide to Wealth Creation." The two are on two opposite sides in the episode for several reasons pertaining to the book. Malia explains why she thinks the title of the book is so important. Chris shares how he feels having a debit card as a teenager impacted his life. The two also tell each other what they feel is the hardest adversity they've had to overcome.If you want to read the book, click here to place your order.Missed our prior episode and want to catch up? Don't worry, click here we got you! Do you want to be a part of the show? Leave us a message on Anchor and we'll post your message on our next show. Share anything from how you think the podcast is going, what you would like to hear us review, why you liked a particular read or if you just want to stop by

This episode of MasterMind Podcast is different!!! Chef Vel and Tre'ona Kelty-Jacobs of Veltree, a vegan soul food cafe in Charlotte, NC join the show for an in-depth interview about cleaning eating and deets on their poppin' restaurant. In the show, the duo shares what made them stop eating meat, how they feel about the impossible meat movement and why it's important to be a vegan.   The Veltree duo also discuss different vegan-friendly recipes that beginner vegans can make from home, what type of mindset you have to have to take on being a vegan and how their way of eating stacks up against Dr. Elijah Muhammad Click the links below to keep up with Gary and tell him how much of help his book is:  Instagram Facebook  This conversation was based around the book, "How to Eat to Live" by Dr. Elijah Muhammad. If you missed the discussion on the book check out the episode, click here. Do you want to be a part of the show and hear your voice on an episode? Leave us a message on Anchor and we'll post your message o

During this episode of MasterMind Podcast, Chris and Malia are joined by entrepreneur, EA Green to review the book "Unfu*k Yourself" by Gary John Bishop. In the show, Chris, Malia and EA discuss the steps couples should take before getting married and is it okay to put your family before your spouse? During the breakdown of the book, Malia describes the impact negative self-talk has on the mind, Chris breaks down why being uncertain is actually a great thing and EA explains how beneficial the book was to him. Make sure you're following and subscribed to us on all platforms to keep up with our lit reviews.