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Muhammad Mahdi on Toxic Masculinity, Entrepreneurship, & BKlear Water podcast

"[I learned from them]... There's my mother, who always saw the good in everything... My father, his discipline and hard work."––Muhammad Mahdi

In this episode, we talk with BKlear H2O...

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In Conversation with Dr. James P. Chandler blueprint

On this episode of The Blueprint Connect podcast, host Louis Carr speaks with Chicago Neurosurgeon Dr. James P. Chandler, MD.

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Edwina Thompson on Giving Back to the Next Generation podcast

"I wanted to come back and be a part of what people had given me."––Edwina Thompson

In this episode, we sit down with Edwina Thompson. She is the principal of Lane Tech College Prep...

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Better Health for All blog

            As the first female Black president of the American Medical Association (AMA), Dr. Patrice A. Harris led the country’s...

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CAoS President and CEO Erin Amico on Braving Your Unique Career Path podcast

"Fear is a waste of time. Trust in your light."––Erin Amico

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Amico. Erin is the President and CEO of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy...

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Charles Oakley on the NBA and Beyond blueprint

Today host Louis Carr speaks with Charles Oakley, famous Chicago Bulls player and current BIG3 coach. He speaks to Louis about his career and his book, 'The Last Enforcer.'

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Black Wealth Matters blog

            Ro$$ Mac scatters bills like confetti in the music video for his song “Billions,” just like many other hip-hop...

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Mahdi Muhammad, Founder of BKlear Water blueprint

Today host Louis Carr speaks with Mahdi Muhammad about his upbringing, pivotal moments in his life, nursing and his company, BKlear water.

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AMA President Dr. Patrice Harris on Medicine, the Black Community and Building Trust podcast

"So many people that I could name – and it's just so important, and I recognize the value – of people who came before me and made my path possible."––Dr. Patrice Harris

In...

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‘The Voice of the World’ blog

            Turning 50 is cause for celebration and reflection, especially for a musical artform critics predicted would be a fad. ...

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Sheri Riley on How to Find Your Purpose, Passion and Profit podcast

"Understand the difference between purpose, profit and passion... We can have multiple dreams."––Sheri Riley

In this episode, we sit down with Sheri Riley. Sheri is an empowerment...

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Faith and Hip-Hop Roundtable blueprint

On today's episode of The Blueprint Connect, host Louis Carr speaks with Doug E. Fresh, Pastor Emeritus Charles Jenkins, Reverend Reginald Sharpe Jr. and Dr. Byron Brazier about the role of church...

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