Richard Lewis on Leadership, Black History, Identity and Building Stronger Communities

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Richard shares his journey from growing up on the East Coast to serving in the Air Force, working in corporate America, launching his own company, and eventually creating spaces and systems that help Black and Brown communities thrive.This episode is about:🔥 Trust 🔥 Identity 🔥 Leadership 🔥 History 🔥 Entrepreneurship 🔥 Community impact 🔥 LegacyRichard opens up about: growing up between the Midwest, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and DC  struggling in school early and overcoming expectations that could have limited his future  attending the Air Force Academy and how military life shaped his leadership  leaving corporate America and building his own business  creating the RTL Foundation helping nonprofits grow stronger and collaborate more effectively  why African American history must be visible, accessible, and discussed  the importance of leadership pipelines in the Black community  what it takes to build institutions that outlast us One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Richard’s focus on developing leaders, not just celebrating success. He talks about why it is so important to build systems, create opportunity, and help the next generation understand both their history and their value.Richard also shares how the African American Experience Timeline was created to bring history home in a way that sparks conversation, understanding, and connection across generations.If you care about leadership, service, entrepreneurship, history, and building stronger communities, this episode will challenge and inspire you.Connect with Richard Lewis and the RTL Foundation:🌐 RTL Foundation: https://www.rtlfoundation.org 🌐 African American Experience Timeline: https://www.africanamericantimeline.org🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers: 📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold 📘 Facebook: @brianearnold 🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1 💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold 🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold 🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1 📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/booksWant to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events? Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.usRegister at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.liveSupport the showhttp://thepodcastchallenge.com