PODCAST · society
Breaking Barriers Podcast
by Breaking Barriers Podcast
The Breaking Barriers Podcast is a weekly conversation about changing the narrative for boys and young men of color in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Daniel Robertson of Say Yes Buffalo, the podcast will feature guests who are working to change how young men of color are viewed and shine a spotlight on a lot of the work being done around creating a new narrative.
Episodes
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast Season 6 Launch with Special Guest Donovan Armprester
Welcome to the relaunch of Breaking Barriers Season 6! In this podcast episode, co-host Daniel Robertson interviews Donovan Armprester, a young entrepreneur and member of the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council, as they discuss Donovan's experiences and perspectives. In this episode, we'll...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. LeAnthony Freeman
Check out the latest podcast featuring Founder and Executive Director of the Y.A.L.E Academy, LeAnthony Freeman. LeAnthony talks about the challenges of his childhood growing up in Buffalo, his journey as a nontraditional student at Morehouse College, what led him to dedicate his life to youth...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Reggie Keith
On this episode, Dorian and new Breaking Barriers Podcast co-host Tyeler, sit down with Reggie Keith. Reggie is the Founder of Canna House, Western New York's premiere cannabis social club. The guys chop it up with Reggie about how he ventured into the cannabis space, the opportunities presented…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. O.J. Barker
Check out the latest episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast. Joe, Xavier and Dorian sit down with Drumwork Music Group's O.J. Barker. They discuss the flourishing music scene in Buffalo, the ascension of Drumwork Music, keeping the legacy of O.J.'s brother Weeze alive and much more.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Byron Cogdell
Xavier and Dorian sit down with Byron Cogdell, Owner of the Hoagie Stop in Buffalo. They discuss how he started his business from his backyard, how it's becoming one of Buffalo's fastest growing small businesses, his plan on growing and franchising the brand and much more. To see this interview,...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast feat. Yusef Burgos
Xavier, Joseph and Dorian sits down with entrepreneur, accountant and owner of The Cellar, Yusef Burgos. The chop it up about how he balances working full time as an accountant with owning Buffalo's only luxury sneaker boutique, the importance of keeping your books together in business, the idea…
more -
Season 5 - Episode 2 feat. Jerrell Mason
Check out the latest episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast featuring Jerrell Mason, Director of Community Engagement for Best Self. Daniel, Xavier and Dorian chop it up with Jerrell about how his troubled past helped direct his steps in becoming a mentor, community leader and advocate for…
more -
Season 5 - Episode 1 feat. Bruce Warrick
The Breaking Barriers Podcast is back for the launch of season 5. Daniel, Xavier and new co-host Dorian sit down with the Founder of Trust God Ministries and the Trust God clothing brand Bruce Warrick. Bruce gets personal about his tumultuous relationship with his parents coming up, his marriage...
-
Season 4 - Episode 6 feat. Stefan Coker
What's Pop-In?? Check out the latest episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast. Xavier and Daniel sit down with Stefan Coker of Whats Pop-In Gourmet Popcorn. The guys chop it up about Stefan's incredible backstory, the business of popcorn, the power of entrepreneurship and so much more.
-
Season 4 - Episode 5 feat. Terrance DuBois
Dwayne, Xavier and Daniel sit down with financial advisor and Founder of the TLD Financial Literacy Cards, Terrance DuBois, to discuss all things financial literacy, the importance of investing, building generational wealth and so much more. For more information about TLD Financial Literacy…
more -
Season 4 - Episode 4 feat. Ivory Robinson
On this episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast, Xavier and Daniel sit down with Ivory Robinson, CEO of HARP Data Connections. They discuss Ivory's upbringing, the importance of reliable technology in underserved communities, closing the digital divide for disproportionately disadvantaged...
-
Season 4 - Episode 3 feat. Chef Stephen Forman
Breaking Barriers teamed up with the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals for their fourth annual Black Restaurant Week in Buffalo. In addition to experiencing some of the most amazing food in Buffalo, during this week, the Breaking Barriers Podcast will highlight some of the most prolific…
more -
Season 4 - Episode 2 feat. Manna @ Northland
Breaking Barriers teamed up with the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals for their fourth annual Black Restaurant Week in Buffalo. In addition to experiencing some of the most amazing food in Buffalo, during this week, the Breaking Barriers Podcast will highlight some of the most prolific…
more -
Season 4 - Episode 1 feat. Dr. Carl Stokes Jr.
Happy 2021! On the season premiere of the Breaking Barriers Podcast, Daniel and Xavier sit down with Dr. Carl Stokes Jr., an award-winning social worker, educator and speaker. They talk to Dr. Stokes about his new book, "Reclaim Your Visibility", his own challenges of navigating fatherhood at a...
-
Season 3 - Episode 15 - 2020 Wrap Up
On this episode, Daniel, Dwayne, Xavier and newest member of the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council, Deonte, wrap up what has been a very eventful 2020 calendar year. They also discuss what the are looking forward to going into 2021, as well as invite Breaking Barriers Podcast Producer...
-
Season 3 - Episode 14 feat. Christopher Smitherman, II
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel sit with Christopher Smitherman, II, Operations Associate for McDonald's Corporation. They discuss Chris' journey to Buffalo, the difference between McDonald's Corporation and the franchise model of McDonald's, career paths at McDonald's for those looking to go...
-
Season 3 - Episode 13 feat. Dr. Chris St. Vil
Dr. Chris St. Vil stops by the podcast to talk about his work with Boys and Men of Color, dispelling the notion of what a doctor looks like, breaks down current events and so much more.
-
Season 3 - Episode 12 feat. Nigel Brown
On this episode Daniel and Xavier from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council sit down with Nigel Brown, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of The Dreamers Corp. Nigel talks about his upbringing in foster care, his goal to help create more coders of color and so much more.
-
Season 3 - Episode 11 feat. Jason Rowe
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel speak to high school basketball coach and former professional basketball star Jason Rowe about his illustrious career, how he uses sports to mentor young men, who are the new OG's of this generation and much more.
-
Season 3 - Episode 10 feat. Ryan Tillman
Please check out and share the next episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast. This next episode is a very timely one, as Dwayne , Xavier and Daniel Robertson sit down with Ryan Tillman, Founder of Breaking Barriers United. Ryan is a California-based police officer who not only uses his platform…
more -
Season 3 - Episode 9 feat. Shawn Dove
Dwayne, Daniel and Xavier from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council sit down with Shawn Dove, Chief Executive Officer of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. On this episode, they speak about Shawn's role in helping to develop President Obama's My Brother's Keeper Initiative, the...
-
Season 3 - Episode 8 feat. Dr. Kush Bhardwaj
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel sit down with Dr. Kush K. Bhardwaj, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Medaille College. The guys chop it up about how Dr. B infuses hip hop in teaching, being schooled vs. being educated, the stigma of private colleges vs. public colleges and how...
-
Season 3 - Episode 7 feat. Jason Moore
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel sit down with real estate agent and entrepreneur Jason Moore. Jason gives some very insightful thoughts on the importance of investing in real estate, how connecting with the right mentor changed the direction of his career, the importance of fatherhood and why...
-
Season 3 - Episode 6 - The Graduation
On Saturday January 18, 2020, Breaking Barriers held its 2nd annual graduation ceremony for the Youth Leadership Council. The keynote address for the graduation was Anthony Smith, Executive Director of Cities United. Check out this episode of the podcast that features Mr. Smith's full keynote...
-
Season 3 - Episode 5 feat. Josiah and Antonio from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel sit down with Josiah and Antonio, members of the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council. They speak about their experience with Breaking Barriers, some of the challenges they face as young men of color growing up in Buffalo and they give some advice to those...
-
Season 3 - Episode 4 feat. Dr. Marck Abraham
On this episode, Dwayne sits down with Dr. Marck Abraham, Principle of McKinley High School in Buffalo and Founder & CEO of MEA Consultants. The two discuss the importance of mental health in the education field, changing the narrative of black male achievement and how Dr. Abraham is able to...
-
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Feat. Dorian Winthrow
Check out this episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast featuring Dorian Winthrow. Dorian was part of the inaugural Breaking Barriers YLC cohort and a second year college student at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York. In this episode, Dorian and host Dwayne chop it up about their experience…
more -
Season 3 - Episode 2 feat. Aníbal Soler, Jr.
On this episode, Dwayne and Daniel sit down with Aníbal Soler, Jr., Associate Superintendent for the Buffalo Public Schools. They discuss Aníbal's role with the My Brother's Keeper Initiative, what the Buffalo Public School District is doing to address issues pertaining to boys and young men of...
-
Season 3 - Episode 1 feat. Michael James
The Breaking Barriers Podcast is back with a new season. On this episode, Dwayne from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council and Daniel Robertson sits down with Michael James, Founder of Organic Gentlemen. They discuss the importance of maintaining a good clean image and its correlation...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 19 feat. Aime Mukendi, Jr.
On this episode, Daniel and Sean from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council sits down with Aime Mukendi, Jr., host of The Shift Up. They chop it up about the importance of maintaining your professionalism in the media, how to find good in everyone and in every situation and Sean talks...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 18 feat. The Nurturing Fathers (Part 2)
On part two of this episode, Daniel continues his conversation with the gentlemen from the Nurturing Fathers Program, talking about the importance of fatherhood in the black community.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 17 feat. The Nurturing Fathers
On part one of this episode, Daniel sits down with gentlemen from the Nurturing Fathers Program, talking about the importance of fatherhood in the black community.
-
Episode 16
On this episode, Daniel sits down with Rashid Shabazz, Chief Marketing & Storytelling Officer from Color of Change. They speak about Rashid's work with Color of Change around narrative change and reaching young men of color in the community.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast
Season 2 of the Breaking Barriers Podcast is back. Daniel sits down with Jordan and Sean from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council to speak about their experience with Breaking Barriers over the year, some of their future plans and issues that young men of color face in their lives.…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 14 feat. Dante Griggs
On this episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast, Daniel sits down with Chase the Dream founder and motivational speaker Dante Griggs to discuss Dante's journey from the streets to his desire to leave an impact the lives of young men of color in the inner city. He also talks about how he…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 13 feat. Gary Damon
On this episode Daniel sits down with Gary Damon, Executive Director of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), to discuss CEO's mission, the work he does to help returning citizens get acclimated to society upon returning from prison, and the importance mentors played in their lives.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 12 feat. Dr. Marvin Wilson
Episode 12 of the Breaking Barriers podcast. On this episode, Daniel sits down with Dr. Marvin Wilson from the SUNY Erie Men of Merit Program. Daniel is also joined by two members of the Men of Merit Program and they offer their experience with the program, shares its value proposition and...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 11 Feat. Dorian Winthrow and Dwayne Sawyer
On this episode, guest host Jamil Crews sits down with Dorian and Dwayne from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council to talk about their experiences being part of the council, their interpretations of the hit music video 'This Is America' by Childish Gambino and gives advice for other…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 10 Feat. Edreys Wajed
On this episode, Daniel sits down with educator and renown artist Edreys Wajed. Edreys shares his very interesting story of his upbringing in Buffalo, New York, his time as a musician and making the transition over to education. Edreys also talks about getting the opportunity to be selected as…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 9 - Men Of Color Summit
On this episode, Daniel sits down with members of the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council live at the Men of Color Summit at SUNY Fredonia in Fredonia, New York.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast - Episode 8 Feat. Korey Green
On this episode, Daniel sits down with filmmaker and executive producer of The Blackness Project, Korey Green and Dwayne Sawyer from the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council. They discuss race relations in Buffalo, the importance of mentorship and bridging the generational divide amongst…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 7 Feat. Mayor Byron Brown
On this episode, Daniel sits down with the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, Mayor Byron W. Brown. The Mayor discusses the city's involvement with the Boys and Men of Color Initiative and gives insight on how to improve outcomes of boys and men of color in Buffalo. You can also subscribe to the…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 6 Feat. Officer Moe Badger
On this week’s episode, Dwayne Sawyer, one of the students in the Breaking Barriers Youth Leadership Council, fills in for Daniel and sits down with community police officer, Moe Badger. Dwayne talks to Moe about his love of music, how he transitioned from music to to being a police officer, the...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 5 Feat. Dwayne Sawyer
On this week's episode, Daniel sits down with a very special guest, Dwyane Saywer, one of the young men from the Breaking Barriers Buffalo Youth Leadership Council. The 16 year old Junior at Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts provides some very valuable insight on why he joined the...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 4 Feat. Tommy McClam And Kenny Boone
On this episode, Daniel Robertson speaks to Tommy McClam of Say Yes Buffalo and Kenneth Boone from the Buffalo Public School district to speak about the joint efforts between Say Yes and the school district in changing the narrative of boys and men of color in Buffalo.
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 3 Feat. Kent Olden
On this week's episode, host Daniel Roberston sits down with Kent Olden, Youth Specialist at the Buffalo Urban League, President of the National Pan Hellenic Council of Western New York and Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, speaking about the work that the Buffalo Urban League is doing…
more -
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 2 Feat. Lindsey Taylor
On this week's episode, host Daniel Roberston sits down with Lindsey Taylor, Founder and CEO of the Gentlemen's Institute, Crown Entertainment, Ballin 4 A Cause and Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival, speaking on why mentorship is important and much more. You can also subscribe to the podcast on...
-
Breaking Barriers Podcast – Episode 1
Intro episode of the Breaking Barriers Podcast. The show's host, Daniel Robertson, shares some statistics on boys and young men of color in Buffalo and talks about what to expect on the podcast. You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher. Produced by Crews...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Breaking Barriers Podcast is a weekly conversation about changing the narrative for boys and young men of color in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Daniel Robertson of Say Yes Buffalo, the podcast will feature guests who are working to change how young men of color are viewed and shine a spotlight on a lot of the work being done around creating a new narrative.
HOSTED BY
Breaking Barriers Podcast
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Breaking Barriers Podcast have?
Breaking Barriers Podcast currently has 48 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Breaking Barriers Podcast about?
The Breaking Barriers Podcast is a weekly conversation about changing the narrative for boys and young men of color in Buffalo, New York. Hosted by Daniel Robertson of Say Yes Buffalo, the podcast will feature guests who are working to change how young men of color are viewed and shine a spotlight...
How often does Breaking Barriers Podcast release new episodes?
Breaking Barriers Podcast has 48 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Breaking Barriers Podcast?
You can listen to Breaking Barriers Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Breaking Barriers Podcast?
Breaking Barriers Podcast is created and hosted by Breaking Barriers Podcast.
URL copied to clipboard!