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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 47 MIN

Black Men Matter Series: From Ben’s Chili Bowl to ASCEND – Empowering Black Men to Greatness: guest Ben Ali

from Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective · host ConversationsInColor

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Ben Ali — Author, Entrepreneur, and Co-owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Ben shares insights from his new book, “ASCEND: A Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose”, a blueprint designed to empower the next generation of Black men to rise above pain, break generational cycles, and build lasting legacies. ASCEND is more than a motivational guide; it’s a roadmap for Black men seeking clarity, confidence, and connection. Ben explores practical strategies for overcoming adversity, redefining manhood, and leading with authenticity. Each chapter offers tools for inner growth and community upliftment, encouraging readers to rise to their highest potential with purpose and integrity.As founder of the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation, Ben leads efforts in mentorship, education, and community outreach, continuing his family’s legacy of service and empowerment through Ben’s Chili Bowl,  a historic Washington, D.C. landmark and symbol of Black entrepreneurship and resilience.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶:https://www.benalimotivation.comhttps://www.instagram.com/benalimotivationhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Ben-Ali-Motivation-61579339833527https://www.mysalesteamguru.com/ascendbook-benali𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹:https://benschilibowl.com...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackMenEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #BensChiliBowl #CommunityLeadership #BlackYouthMentorship #NextGenerationLeaders

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Ben Ali — Author, Entrepreneur, and Co-owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Ben shares insights from his new book, “ASCEND: A Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose”, a blueprint designed to empower the next generation of Black men to rise above pain, break generational cycles, and build lasting legacies. ASCEND is more than a motivational guide; it’s a roadmap for Black men seeking clarity, confidence, and connection. Ben explores practical strategies for overcoming adversity, redefining manhood, and leading with authenticity. Each chapter offers tools for inner growth and community upliftment, encouraging readers to rise to their highest potential with purpose and integrity.As founder of the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation, Ben leads efforts in mentorship, education, and community outreach, continuing his family’s legacy of service and empowerment through Ben’s Chili Bowl,  a historic Washington, D.C. landmark and symbol of Black entrepreneurship and resilience.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶:https://www.benalimotivation.comhttps://www.instagram.com/benalimotivationhttps://www.facebook.com/p/Ben-Ali-Motivation-61579339833527https://www.mysalesteamguru.com/ascendbook-benali𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹:https://benschilibowl.com...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackMenEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #BensChiliBowl #CommunityLeadership #BlackYouthMentorship #NextGenerationLeaders

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In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Ben Ali — Author, Entrepreneur, and Co-owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Ben shares insights from his new book, “ASCEND: A Black Man’s Guide to Elevation,...

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