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  • Gerald Hector welcomes Mr. Lincoln Phillips to #ItsEasySon

    25/01/2024 Duration: 01h36min

    Gerald Hector welcomes the legendary, Mr. Lincoln Phillips to #ItsEasySon Bio Credit: Walts Legacy https://waltslegacy.com/lifetime-achievement-award/lincoln-phillips

  • Gerald Hector talks with Cassius F. Butts on #ItsEasySon

    15/11/2023 Duration: 50min

    Former Two Time Presidential Appointee Author, Exceptional, Being the Exceptional to the Rule Head of Strategy & Managing Partner, Capital Global Leader Group Executive In Residence Mercer University Stetson-Hatcher School of Business Professor, Morehouse College "Professionally, I have either lead or worked for financial institutions and served or advised during four U.S. presidential administrations leading efforts in the economic development, housing and small business sectors. My book, Exceptional: Being the Exception to the Rule, encourages leaders to discover their passion, walk in their purpose and realize their potential as they chart their own path to success. In 2019, I was appointed to serve on the Biden-Harris Agency Transition Team. That same year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp invited me to return to my appointment as chairman of the Fort McPherson Local Redevelopment Authority, and, in 2020, he appointed me to serve on the Georgia Economic Development Board. As a proud alumnus of Morehouse Col

  • Gerald Hector welcomes George Williams to It's Easy Son

    09/11/2023 Duration: 01h02min

    George Williams is one of the most iconic figures in the history of collegiate athletics. The legendary coach built a track and field powerhouse at Saint Augustine's University and kept it in the limelight during his illustrious 44-year coaching career. The Falcons and Lady Falcons captured an astounding 39 NCAA Division II national titles, which places Williams among the Mount Everest of coaches. He ranks third all- time among coaches for most championships in NCAA history, regardless of division. That puts him well ahead of other notable coaches such as Roy Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Nick Saban, Bobby Knight and the late John Wooden. In addition to winning 39 national crowns, the Falcons and Lady Falcons combined for 33 national runner-up finishes and a mind-boggling 282 individual national crowns. The Falcons and Lady Falcons also excelled in the classroom. His scholarship student-athletes had an astonishing 95 percent graduation rate. It's Easy Son: Life Lessons on Your Journey to Your Promise air

  • Gerald Hector welcomes Coach Lorne Donaldson to #ITSEASYSON

    24/08/2023 Duration: 01h37min

    Coach Lorne Donaldson is currently the Head Coach of Jamaica's Reggae Girlz. The Girlz recently competed in the Women's World Cup and exceeded their expectations by making it to the Round of 16 for the first time. They did so by coming out of one of the toughest groupings in the first round. That accomplishment was the first not only for the island of Jamaica, but also for Caribbean countries. He assumed the role of Head Coach two weeks prior to the qualifying stage of the competition. An accomplished football player in his own right, he has been a part of the Reggae Girlz drive to become a global powerhouse in football for several years. He was a member of the coaching staff that saw the Reggae Girlz qualify and compete in their first World Cup in 2019. He has been one of the Reggae Girlz most ardent supporters and responded to the call when fellow coach and friend Hugh Menzies asked him to assist him and daughter of reggae icon Bob Marley, Cedella Marley, to revive a fledging women's program on the island.

  • Mr. Gerald Hector welcomes Mrs. Janet Williams to #ItsEasySon

    21/08/2023 Duration: 58min

    Janet L. Williams is the Vice President for Finance and Administration / CFO for Elon University. She has over thirty years of professional experience in higher education and industry. Williams is a strategic leader who has extensive experience as a chief financial officer and manager of complex operations. Prior to her leadership at Elon University, Williams was vice president for financial services at Wake Forest University. Prior to Wake Forest, Williams served at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, where she was interim vice president for finance and administration / CFO. Williams began her work in higher education by serving at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, where she was a finance and administrative director in the College of Engineering and College of Agriculture and Life Science. Prior to her work in higher education, Williams served in business and industry in New York and Texas. She held several senior-level positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation, Owego, NY; Corning, Inc.,Corning, NY; and with Kraft

  • Gerald Hector welcomes Harold Mills to It's Easy Son

    06/07/2023 Duration: 59min

    HAROLD MILLS is the CEO of VMD Ventures focused on investing in entrepreneurs in a variety of technology and service industries. Mills is also former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZeroChaos,a leading global workforce management company. Mills is attributed with building ZeroChaos from inception to a multi-billion-dollar company with operations in over 56 countries. Prior to ZeroChaos, Mr. Mills held various executive positions in general management and corporate development with leading solutions companies, including, HR technology companies and telecom companies, including AT&T. Mills began his career holding several management positions at GE as a member of one of its fast-track management programs. He serves on the boards of Guidewell/Florida Blue, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Conversus, a Stepstone Company, Orlando Economic Partnership and LIFT Orlando, among others. He is a former director with\Visit Orlando, the Florida Council of 100, Florida A&M University, and past board chair for the Jack

  • Gerald Hector welcomes Olympian Alia Atkinson to It's Easy Son

    30/06/2023 Duration: 59min

    Jamaican, Alia Atkinson is a four {5} time Olympian and a myth buster. She is the first person of color to achieve a Swimming World Title! Alia’s indomitable spirit – After the 2012 Olympics Games, Alia felt that she had more to offer the sport of swimming and continued her training at the SOFLO Swim Club with Coach Christopher Anderson Jr. During the next four years she broke the Commonwealth Games record, won her first World Championship Title, tied and broke world records several times along with making history as the 1 st person of colour {regardless of gender} to hold a World Record. She will tell you emphatically that this would not have been possible without her supportive sponsors, coaches and family. In 2016 Alia made her 2 nd consecutive Olympic final as well as defended her World Championship Title and tied her previous world record {another rarity} Alia went on to creating WATABOUND, her way of giving back to not only her community, but all athletes including minorities in the sport that may

  • Gerald Hector welcomes Women's Pro League Coach, Hue Menzies to It's Easy Son

    25/05/2023 Duration: 01h44min

    Mr. Gerald Hector talks with special guest, Coach Hue Menzies on #ItsEasySon. Mr. Hues has over 35+ Years Coaching Experience, has served as the Executive Director of Central Florida Kraze/Krush, 2012 - Present, and has over 600+ college player placements and pro leagues. His accolades also includes coaching the NY/NJ Gotham NWSL-Pro League, in 2022, serving as Head Coach of the Jamaica Women's National Team, 2014-2019, awarded the CONCACAF Coach of the Year in 2018 and Technical Director of Jamaica's Women's National Team, 2015 - 2017. In 2011, he brought ECNL to the state of Florida with Central Florida Kraze/Krush. He currently serves as a US Club Board member, US Black Soccer Coaches Executive Committee, the CONCACAF Study group member, and one of the founders and Directors for the Lonestar Soccer Association in Austin, TX. Coach Menzies is the Director of Coaching for the Warrior Soccer Association in Austin, TX and has over 15 years Olympic Development Coaching experience at the National, State

  • Gerald Hector talks with Tony Jenkins of Florida Blue

    20/04/2023 Duration: 59min

    Tony Jenkins is the Market President for the Central Florida region where he provides strategic oversight and leads a team in developing business plans to increase and retain membership, enhance brand visibility and coordinate employee engagement. Tony was instrumental in establishing Florida Blue’s diversity efforts in 2001. Prior to joining Florida Blue, Jenkins served as Director of Diversity for CSX Corporation, the largest rail network in the eastern United States, and he spent 18 years with the Walt Disney World Company in various leadership roles, specializing in Hospitality Management and Human Resources. Under Tony’s leadership in Central Florida, Florida Blue has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, an Outstanding Diverse Organization and a Corporate Philanthropy honoree. Tony is an advocate for several causes throughout the Orlando Community. He is the past Chair for United Arts of Central Florida and The Florida Commission on Human Relations. He currently serves on the board of Florida Citrus

  • The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Host, Anthony Ray and Special Guest, Kenneth Simpson

    29/03/2023 Duration: 36min

    The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Host, Anthony Ray and Special Guest, Kenneth Simpson by TheHBCUNation

  • Gerald Hector welcomes Deputy Director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, Mr. Kelvin Manning

    28/03/2023 Duration: 58min

    Courtesy of NASA Kelvin Manning has served as deputy director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida since July 2021. In this capacity, Manning shares responsibility with Kennedy Director Janet Petro in managing the Kennedy team of civil service and contractor employees, determining and implementing center policy, and managing and executing Kennedy missions and agency program responsibilities. Manning served as the center’s associate director for more than a decade. In that capacity, he was responsible for ensuring safe and effective execution of the center’s institutional, technical, and business functions, including establishing strategies and policies to ensure alignment of the Kennedy workforce, facilities, and operations to facilitate agency program and project goals. In 1992, Manning began his career at Kennedy and served in a number of positions within the former Shuttle Processing Directorate, including flow director for space shuttle Atlantis, chief engineer (acting) for shuttle upgrad

  • The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Anthony Ray and CEO of We Care RX, Dr. Brandy Williams

    14/03/2023 Duration: 29min

    Dr. Brandy Williams is one of the youngest owners of a pharmacist in Houston. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University and has consistently provided support and scholarship efforts for Texas Southern Students. In 2022, Dr. Williams provided over $100,000 in scholarships to minorities that are interested in medicine. This April, she will open her 2nd pharmacist in Houston and provide job opportunities for students.

  • Anthony Ray talks w/Travis L. Williams, Founder, CEO and Executive Director of HBCU ALL-STARS, LLC

    03/03/2023 Duration: 16min

    Travis L. Williams is the Founder & CEO of HBCU All-Stars LLC, a black-owned sports marketing, events, and media company in Atlanta, GA focused on “Advocating, Educating, Exposing, Mentoring, & Investing in Hard-working, Talented, Ambitious Student-Athletes & Brilliant Coaches at Distinguished Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)” from across the country. Williams founded the company in 2019 and made history by launching the “First Ever HBCU All-Star Game” on Sunday, April 3, 2022 and ancillary experiences and events surrounding the historical endeavor during the Final Four Weekend and NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament in New Orleans. He also launched the inaugural HBCU All-Stars Pro Day Combine prior to the 2022 HBCU ASG. Over half of 2022 HBCU All-Stars Alums were provided professional opportunities within the NBA, G-League, and Internationally. Coach Williams has been the head men’s basketball coach at two outstanding HBCUs, Tennessee State University and Fort Valley State

  • Anthony Ray, talks with Mrs. Arnika Frazier-Jackson, Director of Panda Cares Student Professional

    03/03/2023 Duration: 19min

    Our Host, Anthony Ray, talks with Mrs. Arnika Frazier-Jackson, Director of Panda Cares Student Professional Development Programs, about the upcoming leadership conference and all things Panda Cares! For the past two years, the Panda Cares Scholars Leadership Conference powered by UNCF, has been held virtually. This March, the interactive and innovative 3-day intense leadership training will return in person in Disney Springs Orlando, Florida. Accepting scholars from various majors including Engineering, Computer Science and Public Health, UNCF and The Panda Cares foundation are excited to meet the 2023 Leadership Scholars and aid in their embarkation to the workforce. Scholars will meet and network with leaders in their desired field of interest, take part in on-site interviews, shadow professionals in non-traditional work environments and more. To learn more about the Panda Cares Scholars Program, go to UNCF.org/PandaCares.http://www.uncf.org/PandaCares   This episode can be seen on HBCU Smart TV, HBCUi

  • Gerald Hector talks with Ambassador Audrey Marks on IT'S EASY SON

    02/03/2023 Duration: 56min

    This week, Gerald Hector, Creator and Host of "It's Easy Son" talks with special guest, Ambassador Audrey Marks, Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States of America!

  • The HBCU Nation Radio Show with Coach Eric Strothers

    26/02/2023 Duration: 21min

    Mr. Anthony Ray talks with Coach Eric Strothers, head basketball coach of the Tougaloo Bulldogs. Coach Strothers is no stranger to the basketball court or coaching. He spent three decades as an assistant coach at Jackson State and Mississippi Valley State Universities. While currently holding the record for most wins at Tougaloo as a first time head coach, Coach Strothers cares more about his players winning in life than on the court. He ensures they earn degrees. Strothers enacted academic study hall for each player to make sure his players are excelling in education. In addition, Coach Strothers recruits ‘young’ athletes to nurture and develop their skills throughout their tenure at Tougaloo to build a winning team. It’s a life lesson, he learned through his own experience. Strothers was a walk on at Jackson State University where he made a great impact. He was the team's most valuable player, both as a junior and senior. In 2018, Coach Strothers was inducted into Jackson State University's and SWAC's Ha

  • Gerald Talks with Gary Harrell on #ItsEasySon

    05/01/2023 Duration: 01h03min

    Gerald Talks with Gary Harrell on #ItsEasySon!!! "Gary Harrell joined Jackson State in November of 2020, after serving as running backs coach for a season at Alabama State. In the Fall 2021, Santee Marshall and Peyton Pickett combined for nearly 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. Prior to joining ASU, he served a two-year stint under Lane Kiffin at Florida Atlantic. He joined the Florida Atlantic staff in January of 2017. His attention was given to the wide receivers who rotated throughout the season seeing the quarterbacks utilize a total of nine receivers. Senior Kalib Woods was named the Conference USA Championship MVP, and Willie Wright, just a freshman, was the team’s most consistent wideout and led the Owls with 56 catches and a total of six scores. Following the year, Wright earned a spot on the C-USA All-Freshman team. Prior to his stint at Florida Atlantic, his alma matter came knocking on his door and asked the Miami native to return to the program, but as the head coach in 2011. All told, Ha

  • Gerald Hector talks with World Champion David Oliver on #ItsEasySon

    08/12/2022 Duration: 01h46s

    Mr. David Oliver is the former 110 meter hurdles champion winning the gold medal at the World Championships in Moscow in 2013 with a time of 13 seconds. He share his upbringing and lessons learned along the way with Author and Host, Mr. Gerald Hector.

  • Gerald Hector talks with Ransom Miller, III on IT'S EASY SON

    03/11/2022 Duration: 01h04min

    Ransom Miller, III is the founder and chairman of Project GiveBack, a community service organization based in Washington DC. Project GiveBack’s primary program is The Annual Thanksgiving Food Distribution which has provided over 23,000 grocery baskets since 1995. Other programs coordinated by Project GiveBack include: The Children's Book + Toy Drive, which provides books and toys for children; The Computer Sponsor Program, which has assisted schools and community organizations in the acquisition of Computers; The Annual Back 2 School Supply and Backpack Drive, which provides grade appropriate supplies to at risk children; The Support Effort which provides food and supplies to those dealing with homelessness; and the Children’s Easter Celebration, which provides a provides a safe and fun activity for local children. The target demographic for all programming is low income, underprivileged families with a specific focus on children. In other community service efforts, Ransom impacts his hometown community of

  • Gerald Hector talks with Jay "SKY" Walker this week on #ItsEasySon

    13/10/2022 Duration: 01h05min

    "Jay “Sky” Walker was born in Los Angeles, California on January 24th, 1972. He was drafted out of University High School to be a pitcher for the California Angels organization’s minor league team. Eventually, Jay realized that his passion was football, and was recruited to play for the Howard University Bison. ​As a quarterback, Jay led the Howard Bison to their only playoff berth in the school’s history and an 11-0 season in 1994. He was named I-AA football player of the year by Sports Illustrated in ’94, placed in the Howard University Athletics Hall of Fame in ‘05, and placed in the MEAC Hall of Fame in ‘17. He continued his football professionally for four seasons in the NFL: two years with the New England Patriots in ’94 and two years with the Minnesota Vikings in ’96 and ‘97. True to his Political Science degree from Howard University, Jay has been a member of the House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. He is a member of the Economic Matters Committee. He was the Vice-Chair of Ways and Means Comm

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