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Britt Happens
by Brittany Sharpton
Let's face it; Britt Happens! Success is rarely a straight line. It's a journey full of twists, turns, pot holes, and unwelcomed detours. The secret, however, lies in how we react. Tune in to learn how to effectively respond to life's curveballs, improve your resilience, and how winners turn setbacks into success!
Episodes
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EP 48: The Power of Purpose: Public Service, Advocacy, and Empowering Communities - with Amanda Edwards, Attorney and Houston Mayoral Candidate
Join host Brittany Sharpton in an inspiring conversation with Amanda Edwards, an attorney, dynamic leader, and Houston mayoral candidate, as they delve into the remarkable journey of overcoming setbacks and finding resilience in the face of adversity. From her early days as a successful municipal...
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EP 47: A Strong Family Is The Cornerstone Of A Strong Legacy - with Thomasina H. Williams, Founder, Sankofa Legacy Advisors
"We cannot always build the future for our families, but we can build our families for the future" After a stellar 20-year career of groundbreaking accomplishments as a lawyer and 6 years of making philanthropic investments at the second largest foundation in the U.S., the Ford Foundation, my...
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EP 46: Black Lives May Matter But Black Minds Don’t – with Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO & Founder, STEM Global Action
“Let’s invest in Black kids who pursue STEM the way we do Black kids on the football field.” Outstanding discussion with proud New Orleans native, highly sought-after motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, and internationally acclaimed STEM advocate and educator Dr. Calvin Mackie! Dr....
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EP 45: Focus On The Outcome Not The Obstacle - with Kevin S. Parker, New York State Senator
Tune in for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with New York State Senator, Kevin S. Parker, Chairman of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Senator Parker discusses his political experience, leadership, and vision for New York City as well as his inspiration for pursuing public...
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EP 44: Refugees and Racism: Why America Turns Its Back on Haitian Migrants - With Brittany Sharpton, Business and Economic Development Advisor
Exclusion and discrimination against Haitian refugees has been a constant factor across both Democratic and Republican administrations. Much of this discrimination in policy stems from a distinction in international law and there is very strong evidence that anti-Blackness plays a critical role…
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EP 43: Speak the Truth. Transparency Breeds Legitimacy -- With Shermichael Singleton, Political Strategist
Tune in for a really fun discussion with political strategist and analyst, Shermichael Singleton. We talk #NickiMinaj and her COVID comments, AOC and the #MetGala, and who's album is better: #Drake or #Kanye! You don't want to miss this! Shermichael Singleton is a Political Strategist, Analyst…
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EP 42: Travel Is The New Club - with Travel Entrepreneur & Influencer, Lewis H. Williams III
Tune in to hear from Lewis H. Williams III, Houston-based Travel Entrepreneur, Influencer, Founder of the very popular blog 'Travel Is The New Club', and one of THE most free spirited, entertaining, YOLO-esque people I know! Lewis, who quit his job as a top salesperson at a major international...
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EP 41: Effective Pathways to Prosperity - with Atlanta Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Andre Dickens
Tune in to hear from Atlanta Councilman, Andre Dickens! Dickens is running a strong campaign in his Mayoral bid to replace the City of Atlanta's current Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms. We discuss his vision for Atlanta's future development; as well as technology, transportation, safety, and security...
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EP 40: An Investment in Knowledge Pays the Best Interest — With City of Miami Commissioner Jeffrey Watson
"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." Had a super fun and informative discussion with City of Miami Commissioner, Jeffrey Watson! We discussed sustainable economic development , market rate, workforce, and affordable housing ,...
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EP 39: Innovation Distinguishes Between a Leader and a Follower — With Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins
“Creativity is thinking new things. Innovation is doing new things. If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” Tune in to hear Miami-born attorney, small business owner, mother, and District 8...
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EP 38: High Stakes and Joint Efforts: Nothing to Mezz With — With Paul Saunders, Mezz Co-Founder
"A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is—it is what consumers tell each other it is." Contrary to popular belief, the cannabis industry is not over-saturated , there are plenty of opportunities to participate, and you don't need to consume the plant to jump in the business! Tune in…
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EP 37: Light Found In The Dark — With Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice Chair, Miami-Dade County Public School Board
"For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Excited to welcome Dr. Steve Gallon III, Vice-Chair and elected District 1 School Board Member for the Miami-Dade County Schools (M-DCPS) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, the...
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EP 36: The Essence of Great Leadership Is Influence; Not Authority — With Crystal Wagar, Mayor of Miami Shores
“A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a molder of consensus.” Excited to welcome back, Crystal Wagar, the first African American woman to serve as the Mayor of Miami Shores Village! During her first visit on #BrittHappens in 2019 (listen HERE), Mayor Wagar had recently began her...
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EP 35: Grind Now. Greatness Later. — With Dave A. Salvant, Squire Technologies Co-Founder & President
"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." When Dave Salvant, Co-Founder & President of Squire Technologies, and Songe LaRon founded tech startup Squire in 2016, they wanted to help barbershops achieve greater success by streamlining operations. What they didn’t...
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EP 34: Chase Excellence and Success Will Follow — With Theresa Therilus, Esq, City of North Miami Manager
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit" Very excited to usher in Women's History Month with my next guest, Theresa Therilus, Esq., the City of North Miami's very first woman and Haitian-American City Manager!....and maybe Florida's future governor?!?! I...
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EP 33: Go Ahead and Doubt Me; I Promise I'll Prove You Wrong — With Bershawn 'Batman' Jackson, Track and Field Olympic Medalist
"Being underestimated is one of the biggest competitive advantages you can have." There will be haters, doubters, non-believers, and then there will be you...proving them all wrong! My childhood friend, former Miami Northwest Express Track Club teammate , and Olympic medalist Bershawn Jackson aka...
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EP 31: Cotton Candy Sweet As….Say What, Now??? — With Thrill Da Playa of the Legendary Miami Bass Group, 69 Boyz
“Is it cotton candy sweet as gold or cotton candy sweet n’ low??” Straight out of Duval County Jacksonville, FL, Thrill Da Playa has held it down for the Sunshine State ever since the early 90’s as a member of the world renowned 69 Boyz of the coveted Quad City Family. Tune in for this…
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EP 32: One Vision; One Mission; One City — With Esmond K. Scott, City Manager, North Miami Beach
"Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm." Indeed, anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm, but rough seas require creative, transformative leadership...a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor! Most of us want a leader with passion and energy to make things happen; but we also want…
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EP 30: Unbought and Unbossed: Keep Pushing! — With Gary Chambers, Jr, Community Activist and Advocate
“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Tune in for a much-anticipated, super lively, and enlightening chat with the man behind THE read of 2020!...
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EP 29: If You Don't Vote, Don't Complain — With Nancy S. Dawkins, Community Activist and Education Advocate
"I am not afraid to speak up and ask questions. I am a spokesperson for the community. I am the block captain." Nancy Dawkins is a force to be reckoned with, a walking legacy who does not take no for an answer, and the wittiest 96-year old I know! She is a community activist, an education…
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EP 28: Started From The Bottom, Now We're Here — With Byron Donalds, Florida State Representative, District 80 & U.S. Congressional Candidate, District 19
"Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one less traveled; and that has made all the difference." Tune in to hear why Florida State Representative (District 80) Byron Donalds, self-proclaims to be a proud "pro-Trump, pro-2nd Amendment, pro-life" Black man, what inspired him to run for...
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EP 27: Live Life Like There's No Tomorrow & Learn As If Your Life Depends On It — With Dotie Joseph, Florida State Representative, District 108
"The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves." Tune in to hear what inspired attorney and Florida State Representative, Dotie Joseph, to enter the wild world of politics, why she...
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EP 26: Justice Is The Sum of All Moral Duty — With Olanike "Nike" Adebayo, Attorney & Candidate for Miami-Dade Circuit Judge
"Law is not law, if it violates the principles of eternal justice. All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. " Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Circuit Court candidate, Attorney Olanike "Nike" Adebayo…
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EP 25: Flower to the People: The Blunt Truth — With Tucky Blunt, Co-Owner, Blunts + Moore, World's 1st Social Equity-Owned Cannabis Dispensary
As the legal cannabis industry has expanded across the US over the past decade, green is the most prominent color seen in this space. In addition to the color of the flower, sales are projected to reach up to $30.4 billion in the US by 2023, States have generated as much as $369 million in…
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EP 24: The Currency of Leadership is Transparency — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Steve Bovo
"Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway." Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Esteban "Steve" Bovo, believes he is best fit to be the next leader of Miami and what his vision for the County entails! We discuss the...
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EP 23: Vision Without Action is a Daydream. Action Without Vision is a Nightmare — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Xavier Suarez
Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) Commissioner and mayoral candidate, Xavier L. Suarez, believes he is best fit to be the next leader of Miami! We discuss addressing racial tension and protests in light of recent events, education and afterschool programs, the SMART Plan and BayLink, the...
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EP 22: Power of the Purse: Keeping Jobs and Profits in Miami-Dade County — With Miami-Dade County Mayoral Candidate Alex Penelas
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." Tune in to hear why Miami-Dade County (FL) mayoral candidate, Alex Penelas, believes he is the most qualified candidate to run the 7th...
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EP 21: Good Leaders Must First Become Good Servants — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King In April 2019 Commissioner Levine Cava announced she was running for Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Deeply concerned by the prosperity gap, threat of sea level rise, and...
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EP 20: Hone Your Craft; Leverage Your Gifts; Take Your Competitive Advantage — With New York Radio and Media Legend Fred 'Bugsy' Buggs
Hone your craft. I love that phrase. It conjures up just the right combination of humility, passion, competitiveness, and drive. And in this episode, one of my most anticipated, we dive deeper in the subject! My next guest is not just family, but someone who I personally and professionally…
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EP 19: To the Window, To the Wall; Make All Your Haters Crawl — With Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Artist, and International DJ Lil Jon
I'm am SUPER crunk (Sorry, I couldn't help myself!) about this episode! Today's guest is one of the most prominent figures in music and pop culture, a crossover multi-platinum selling household name, and one of the most recognized entertainers in the music industry. In case you haven't guessed…
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EP 18: You Were Not Born To Be Someone Else: Carve Your Own Niche; Blaze Your Own Trail — With Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan
Good leaders are trailblazers, making a path for others to follow. Great leaders, however, inspire their people to reach higher, dream bigger, and achieve greater. Perhaps the most important leadership skill one can develop is the ability to provide inspiration to their team. If you inspire…
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EP 17: Leadership Efficiency: Those Who Destroy the Status Quo Win — With Brandon M. Harris, Global Head of Financial Products Marketing at Bloomberg
Organizations that destroy the status quo win. Whatever the status quo is, changing it gives you the opportunity to be remarkable. Today's episode features my former Wharton classmate and super witty friend, Brandon Harris. Brandon has had a rewarding and impressive 13 year career at Bloomberg…
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EP 16: Breaking The Grass Ceiling Bud Naked: Cannabis Social Equity — With Madison Shockley III, SEOWA Co-Founder and Entrepreneur
Many of us may recognize my next guest, Madison Shockley III, from his role as Fred on "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl". This wildly successful YouTube comedy attracted almost 2 million views on the first episode alone by serving up a slice of Black life not often available on-screen.…
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EP 15: Stand Up Miami: We Don't Break; We Bounce — With Mayor Francis X. Suarez, City of Miami
Today's episode features a very special guest, Francis X. Suarez, the Mayor of my hometown paradise, Miami, FL, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic places in the world. In addition to year round enviable weather, nightlight, and cuisine, Miami is the only major U.S. city founded by a…
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EP 14: Dressing Well Is A Form of Good Manners — With Christie Grays Chambers, CEO of I Am CHIC (Christie Has It Covered)
This episode features a guest who truly embodies beauty and brains, sprinkled with Southern charm and killer Manhattan-esque (is that a word? lol) fashion sense! I met Christie a little over 5 years ago at a Leadership Miami Welcome mixer on South Beach. She was impeccably dressed yet so warm,...
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EP 13: Learn To Fish: Winning At Finance, Freedom, and Flexibility — With Al Pickett, Founder of The Blackprint
Today's episode features author, trading coach, entrepreneur, and charming Memphis native Al Pickett. Financial markets can be bewildering at the best of times, but the coronavirus has made the task of understanding them that much harder. One of the worst stretches in market history has included...
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EP 12: Love and Lighty: Go Where You Are Celebrated, Not Merely Tolerated — With Dave Lighty of ViolatorSouth
Today's episode features a guest who's worked behind the scenes to deliver some of the biggest hits from the 90s and 2000s, many of which are still personal favs and can solicit a clachet (classy ratchet lol) twerk at the drop of an "Hey Alexa"! In the mid to late ’90s, Dave Lighty (brother of…
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EP 11: From the 7th Ward to the Corporate Board: Life is Filled with Opportunity, Not Entitlement -- With Brandon Okpalobi, CEO of Dibia DREAM
This episode features a man who gives Trick Daddy a run for his money; not just for his immense genuine love for "da kids", but his growing collection of gold grills. Had such a fun time chatting with my friend, Brandon Okpalobi, CEO of Dibia Athletic Development and the founder of Dibia DREAM...
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EP 10: Great Leadership: Being Consistent In Your Drive to Realize Your Vision — With Bertha Henry, County Administrator for Broward County (FL)
You're in for a teachable treat with today's special guest, Bertha Henry, County Administrator for Broward County, Florida, the second-most populous county in the state of Florida and the 17th most populous county in the entire United States. Tune in for a powerful message from this accomplished...
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EP 9: Shifting Your Focus to Build a Legacy -- With Larry Spring, Manager for the City of North Miami
Today’s episode features Larry M. Spring, Jr., CPA, the Manager for the City of North Miami, the fastest growing city in Miami-Dade County. He also serves as the Executive Director of the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency. Prior to joining the City, Mr. Spring was the Corporate Director of...
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EP 8: Parental Advisory: Explicit Truths -- With Hip Hop Icon and Community Activist Luther Campbell
Today's episode features hip-hop icon and long-time family friend, Luther Campbell aka Uncle Luke. Luke is a successful entrepreneur, record executive, producer, football coach, and Miami-based community and political activist. He put our hometown on the musical map by pioneering “Miami bass” rap...
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EP 7: The Grass is Not Always Greener: Focus to Perfect Your Craft with Passion -- With Nino Pernetti of Caffe Abbracci
Abbracci (which means hugs in Italian) opened when I was just 4 years old. My family and I have so many fond memories here growing up so this episode is really special! Although I’ve known Nino for decades, I was so grateful for today’s show, as this was my very first time sitting down (in an...
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EP 6: Unadulterated Dopeness: Make Your Life What You Want -- With Crystal Wagar, Mayor of the Village of Miami Shores
How fitting that in the wake of Montgomery, Alabama electing its first ever African-American Mayor, Britt Happens was blessed to have our first female guest, who also just happens to be another history maker as the first Black woman to serve as the Mayor of Miami Shores, earning the most votes…
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EP 5: Breaking Down Invisible Barriers within Our Communities -- With Marlon Hill
On today's episode, our guest, Marlon Hill discusses the whys and hows of advancing your mission to advance the greater good for our community, turning off the noise to really focus on selecting effective leadership, and removing the blinders to merge outside of our comfort zones to break down...
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EP 4: The Billy Pulpit: Speaking Truth to Power -- With Billy Corben
The Billy Pulpit: Speaking Truth to Power features Miami-bred filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur, Billy Corben of Rakontur. Not everyone may like or always agree with Bill, but how can you not get a chuckle out of his famously flippant #BecauseMiami #BecauseFlorida social media posts, raw...
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EP 3: The Netflix of Car Rentals -- With JP Galvao of Vai
Today's episode -- sub-titled "Hi Vai!" -- features our guest, JP Galvao, the co-founder and CEO of Vai (which means 'Go' in Portuguese). JP shares why he brought the concept of CaaS -- Car as a Service -- to Brazil, how and why he partnered with Uber, the challenges he's faced as an…
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EP 2: Social Impact Is My Success -- With K. Elliott of Urban Lifestyle Press
K. Elliott, aka The Well Fed Black Writer, penned his first novel, Entangled, in 2003. Despite being offered multiple signing deals, Elliott decided to start his very own publishing company, Urban Lifestyle Press, through which Elliott was selected to co-author with hip-hop superstar 50 Cent....
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EP 1: Helmets to Velvets; Tackles to Tables — With Darryl Sharpton from Edloe Finch
Successfully pivoting to a new career can be one of the hardest but best plays you ever make. Tune in to learn how Darryl Sharpton — former NFL-star turned furniture mogul-in-the making — pushed through unexpected career setbacks and obstacles to dominate both on and off the football field.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let's face it; Britt Happens! Success is rarely a straight line. It's a journey full of twists, turns, pot holes, and unwelcomed detours. The secret, however, lies in how we react. Tune in to learn how to effectively respond to life's curveballs, improve your resilience, and how winners turn setbacks into success!
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Let's face it; Britt Happens! Success is rarely a straight line. It's a journey full of twists, turns, pot holes, and unwelcomed detours. The secret, however, lies in how we react. Tune in to learn how to effectively respond to life's curveballs, improve your resilience, and how winners turn...
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