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Generation Motivation: The Podcast
by Jay Snipes
"Generation Motivation: The Podcast" is focused on bringing a new and fresh perspective on current events with insightful commentary and in-depth interviews highlighting those in the community using their platforms to evoke productive change. Our goal is to motivate our listeners to become the best versions of themselves, because their positive impact on our generation is immeasurable.My book "Generation Motivation: Minutes of Motivation" is available on Amazon.Follow Me:IG: @generation_motivation19 CH: @nicewiththatpen
Episodes
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All In His Timing - DJ Daddy Black Interview (S8 Ep. 1)
I had the opportunity to sit down with NC - based DJ Daddy Black, the busiest DJ in the southeast, on location in Fayetteville, NC. He talks about how he got into deejaying, spinning for some of the biggest names in the industry, and how giving back to his community is a priority. Shop GM + PM...
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The Voice of Reason - Singer / Songwriter Mikaela Ayira Interview (S7 : Ep 2)
With high profile appearances on NBC's The Voice, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and singing the National Anthem at the WNBA's Atlanta Dream game before she even graduated from high school, singer Mikaela Ayira's trajectory is skies the limit. We got to sit down with the talented artist as she talks...
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Coping With Grief (Marvin Hagler Jr. Interview) - (S7 Ep. 1)
In the Season 7 opening episode for the podcast, I sit down with Marvin Hagler Jr., son of legendary boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler. We both talk about the grief of losing of fathers, how we cope, lasting legacies, and advice for those fighting to overcome the loss of a loved one. Follow us on IG:...
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Feeding The Soul - "My Forking Life" Interview
I had the opportunity to interview the dynamic duo of Tanya Harris and Jerome Fleming of the "My Forking Life" viral cooking show. With Tanya's on-screen personality and delicious recipes coupled with Jerome's creative spirit behind the scenes, this power couple was able to turn their passion…
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Legacy Built Through Service - Lieutenant Commander Gideon Esuzor
I had the opportunity to interview Lieutenant Commander Gideon Esuzor, who is a member of the US Public Health Services. Two years ago, Gideon and I conducted an interview for the podcast during the height of COVID. He's back to give insight on this side of the COVID epidemic and his thoughts on...
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When Faith Drives You - Biblical Educator Dr. Alonzo Thornton
(S6: Ep 4) - When faith drives you , give God the wheel. Little did I know that when I was taking my son to meet his new driving instructor, not only was he going to get tips on learning to drive, but also tips on learning to navigate through life with confidence and excellence. My guest, Alonzo...
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When You Know Your Value - Singer / Songwriter Aryee' The Gem
(S6 : Ep 3). I had the opportunity to sit down with talented singer and songwriter Aryee' The Gem. The Saint & Citizen Music Group signee just released her latest single and new video for "To It," which is on track to be a summer anthem. Not only does her passion for her craft shine through in…
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When Creativity Moves You - Choreographer Candace Haynes Interview
(S6: EP 2) - I had the opportunity to have a sit down with Candace Haynes. Not only is she a choreographer, creative director, dancer, singer and actress, but she's also a boss! She's the CEO of Consulting For Creatives, an entertainment consulting agency. Although her portfolio ranges from…
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Why Image Matters - Image & Style Consultant Felicia Bittle Interview
To kick off Season 6, I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow NCA&T alumnus, Felicia Bittle. She is the owner of FABstyles, LLC, an image and style consultation business based out of Charlotte, NC. Felicia talks about how following her passion caused her to step away from a lucrative career in...
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I Haven't Missed A Step - Author Jeffery Williams Interview (Part II)
(Part II) Having been featured in the NY Times, ABC 7, on CNN and various media outlets, my next guest is one of the most inspirational individuals I've ever come in contact with. Shot at the age of 13 yrs old and paralyzed from the waist down, Jeff Williams has relied upon the use of a…
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My Feet Are Off The Ground - Author Jeffery Williams Interview
(Part 1) Having been featured in the NY Times, ABC 7, on CNN and various media outlets, my next guest is one of the most inspirational individuals I've ever come in contact with. Shot at the age of 13 yrs old and paralyzed from the waist down, Jeff Williams has relied upon the use of a wheelchair...
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All The Way Up - G League Rookie Derek St. Hilaire Interview
I had the opportunity to sit down with Derek St. Hilaire of the G League's South Bay Lakers. He talks about his passion for basketball and the training he puts in daily, making the leap from the NCAA to the G League, aspirations of making it to the NBA, and advice for young ballers looking to…
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Perspectives Matter Too - Author / Podcaster Lana Reid
I sat down with award winning author Lana Reid as we analyzed her insightfully triumphant book "Basements and Blossoms: A Few Recollections of the Ugliness That Made My Life Beautiful." In the book, she discusses the healing process she went through as she suffered the traumatic loss of her…
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"Life Through The Lens" - Hip Hop Photographer Emile Arthur-Ricketts Interview
I had the opportunity to sit down with Emile from Emile's Creations. He's a dope hip hop photographer/creative out of NY. Not only has he been able to capture hip hop heavyweights such as Rah Digga, Cormega, Jim Jones, Dave East, Juelz Santana and more through the lens, but he's also creating his...
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Leaders Lead - City Manager Jerome Fletcher Interview
In this episode, I sat down with fellow NCA&T alumnus Jerome Fletcher as he reflects on his first year as City Manager of North Port, FL. He talks about his goals for helping the city rebuild and heal as they suffered through the devastation of Hurricane Ian, the high profile murder-suicide of...
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No Business Like Show Business - Actress Avery Jordan Interview (Christmas Eve Special Edition)
(S5: Ep 9) On this special Christmas Eve edition of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing teen actress Avery Jordan. Avery talks about her acting/musical experiences from currently being the face of Macy's Santaland website as Eve the Elf to her time performing with the popular kids...
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Health Is Wealth - Dr. Eboni Haynes Interview
(S5: Ep 7) I had the opportunity to sit down with Eboni Haynes, PHD, MBA in the midst of a Community Health & Wellness Forum that she organized at St. James UMC . In addition to being the church's Health & Wellness Ministry Chair, she is also CEO of The Mahogany Group, an Assistant Professor at...
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Blessed Enough To Bounce Back - Basketball Trainer S.R.
(S5: EP 6) I had the opportunity to interview elite basketball trainer S.R. at the Tony Delk Basketball Academy. He talks about how God and basketball helped anchor him when he lost his parents at a young age. His goal is to not only train the youth physically with basketball techniques and tips,...
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When Faith Lights A Fire - Youth Minister Zoe McDowell
(S5: Ep 5) I had the opportunity to chat with Youth Minister Zoe McDowell from Bethel World Outreach Church in Brentwood, TN. Her passion for leading the youth has come back full circle. She spoke about growing up in the ministry with both of her parents being pastors, overcoming her fears by...
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Community Cancer Walk (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
(S5: Ep 4) In this episode, I volunteered and participated in a 3K Community Cancer Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was organized by St. James UMC and had a great turn out. I interviewed Rev. Karen Webster-Parks and got insight on her commitment to helping to raise awareness in an…
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Purpose Manifested Through Music - Musician/ Guitarist Ross May Interview
(S5: Ep 3) My latest guest, musician / guitarist Ross May, uses his extraordinary gift of music to inspire his community to use their voices. He's performed acoustic renditions of classics with elite hip hop talent that includes the likes of Erick Sermon, Can-I-Bus, Layzie Bone and more and it's...
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Cormega Interview (Part II)
(S5: Ep 2) This is Part II of my interview with Cormega. He delves more into the making of The Realness II, reconnecting with Nas for the song "Glorious", making sure to give back to the community and what he wants his legacy to be. The Realness II is now available on all platforms. Go support…
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Cormega Interview (Part I)
(S5 : Ep 1) I had the opportunity to sit down with hip hop legend Cormega, as we came back full circle from our initial meeting and interview 20 years ago. Mega just recently dropped his critically-acclaimed album "The Realness II," which is a follow-up to his classic "The Realness" that dropped...
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It's A Family Affair - Robert and Saniyah Snipes Interview
For the Season 4 finale, I wanted to do something a little different. I interviewed my kids, not only highlighting some of their accomplishments, but also to get their youthful perspective on issues plaguing society. They speak on building self-esteem and confidence, believing in yourself, goal...
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Each One Teach One - High School Teacher David Rogers Jr. Interview
(S4: Ep 14) The field of education is one I hold with the utmost regard. My parents were both teachers for 30+ years. With that being said, I had the opportunity to chat with David Rogers Jr., who is currently in his 24th year as a high school teacher. With him teaching senior students…
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Mi Casa Es Su Casa - Realtor Millicent Ryan Interview
(S4: Ep 13) I had the opportunity to chat with Millicent Ryan of Keller Williams Realty. She spoke about her passion for not only helping people find their dream homes, but also educating them on the benefits of obtaining financial freedom and building generational wealth through property ownership.
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Searching For The Pie In The Sky - Esco Eats Interview
(S4: Ep 12) I had the opportunity to chat with Esco, the owner and brainchild behind Esco Eats. With clients such as Amazon and Georgia Tech, he talks about how he created the recipe for his World Famous Apple Cobbler Pie, being a visionary and never giving up on dreams.
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Why NCA&TSU? - Alumni Interview Edition
(S4: Ep 11) What was it about NCA&T that drew you in? For some, it may have been the legacy, tradition and HBCU experience and for others gym jams and #GHOE...lol Regardless of the reason (and I'm not judging), it was destiny fulfilled. I got the opportunity to interview several of my fellow…
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Keep Your Eyes On The Prize - NCA&TSU Golfer Jayla Rogers
(S4: Ep 10) It's always a pleasure when I can show love to my alma mater, NCA&TSU. I got the opportunity to interview Jayla Rogers, a senior on the A&T women's golf team. She talks about the life lessons she's learned through playing golf, the honor of representing not only A&T, but minorities as…
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Music Is The Motivation - Hip Hop Artist Kingg Bucc Interview
(S4: Ep 9) With today being the 49th birthday of Hip Hop, I got the opportunity to sit down with Miami hip hop artist Kingg Bucc. He signed to Crown Recordings/ Atlantic Records. Fresh off tour dates with Sean Kingston, he talks about how he got his start, musical influences and working with…
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A Smile Is Worth A Thousand Words - Dr. Glenn Baldwin Jr., DDS Interview
(S4: Ep 8) I sat down with Dr. Glenn Baldwin Jr., DDS as he discussed the disparities of African-Americans in dentistry, the importance of oral healthcare (physically and psychologically) and his mission to make a positive impact on society one smile at a time.
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Real Queens Fix Each Other's Crown - Miss Teen Cosmos International Queen Simone Fletcher
(S4: Ep 7) I got to sit down with the newly crowned Miss Teen Cosmos International Queen Simone Fletcher. This 16 year old is really an inspiration to all those she touches. The aspiring attorney talks about her new duties as the reigning queen, using her platform to motivate others and her...
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Christopher "Play" Martin Throwback Interview
(S4: Ep 6) With me growing up a hip hop head, it is always cool to meet/ interview artist that you grew up watching. Who didn't grow up trying to imitate the Kid 'N Play dance or watching "House Party" back in the day? This interview was conducted 20 yrs ago. Play spoke about his faith, his...
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Roe v. Wade Overturned - Women's Rights Under Attack?
(S4: Ep 5) With the decision to overturn the landmark ruling of Roe v Wade, which gave women the right to legally have an abortion since 1973, I interviewed several women to get their thoughts and insight. I personally feel that women should have the right to decide what they can and can't do…
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#fatherhood....
(S4: Ep 4) After nearly 3 decades of friendship, I had a candid roundtable discussion with my boys (Jerome Fletcher and Jeff Watts) about what it means to be a father ...especially in today's society with social media, cyber bullying, the pandemic, school shootings and more. We touched on our…
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Protect & Serve - Sgt. Richard Williams Interview
(S4: Ep 3) I got to sit down with Sgt. Richard Williams, a 20-plus year veteran of the Greenville Police Department. He talks about using his platform to build trust within the community, his thoughts on the recent mass shootings, his community outreach efforts (i.e. back to school drives, Cops…
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Triumphing Over Tragedy Forum
(S4: Ep 2) Triumphing Over Tragedy Forum: "Triumphing Over Tragedy" is a special forum & live podcast we have created to celebrate "Mental Health Awareness Month." Join us as we interact with our extraordinary panelists who will share their inspiring testimonials of overcoming tragedy (love ones...
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Don’t Just Have Hope...Be Hope
(S4: Ep 1) To kick off Season 4, I wanted to deviate a little from my normal interview format to speak directly from the heart. Always remember, there is power in your platform. You possess all the tools you need inside to go from having hope to being hope for others. Your voice matters, your...
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Mind Over Matter - Author Sabriya Charles Interview
(S3: Ep 15) I had the opportunity to interview Sabriya Charles (formerly Dobbins), who is not only an author, but also a mental wellness advocate and the founder of Project Passport. Her new motivational book, "Purpose Doesn't Care What's In Your Bank Account," just hit stores and she gives...
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Leveling The Playing Field - Author / Publicist Jennifer Farmer
(S3: Ep 14) I spoke with the multi-faceted Jennifer Farmer. Not only is she a two-time author, but she is also the founder of Spotlight PR LLC with a roster of clients including Killer Mike, Rev. William Barber II and numerous socially conscious organizations, hosts the "Faith Talks" podcast and...
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The Making Of A Soldier - Author/ Domestic Abuse Advocate Adriene Odom Interview
(S3: Ep 13) I sat down with author and domestic abuse advocate Adriene Odom as she shared her remarkable story of triumph in her memior, The Making Of A Soldier. She detailed overcoming domestic abuse, homelessness, surviving a failed suicide attempt, becoming a teenage mother and more to now...
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On The Frontlines - Belinda Woods, RN Interview
(S3: Ep 12) Salute to all of the essential workers on the frontlines! I sat down with Belinda Woods, RN as she discussed her 20+ years in the field, the emotional fatigue of nursing, and her dream of being able to provide quality medical care abroad.
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The Message In The Music - Jazz Club Owner Tamara Fuller
(S3: Ep 11) I was able to sit down with Tamara Fuller, owner and founder of Georgia's hottest jazz club, The Velvet Note. It was voted as the #1 jazz club in Georgia and revered as one of the top jazz clubs in the country. Tamara shared her inspirational journey in opening The Velvet Note, the...
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Remy Ma Throwback Interview
(S3: Ep 10) This is a special throwback interview I did with Remy Ma from 12/4/05. It was right before she dropped her debut album "There's Something About Mary: Based On A True Story." She touches on how she started rapping, being discovered by Big Pun, the price of fame and advice for those...
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Out Of The Remnants - Author Namiah Potter Interview
I sat down with Author Namiah Potter as she touched on her powerful personal memoir, "Out Of The Remnants." One of the testimonials she shared was in regards to an incident that happened when she 3 yrs old. Her mom, who was addicted to crack, left her over at a dealer's house while she went to…
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Humanity Wins: Reverend David Kennedy Interview (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our interview, Reverend Kennedy speaks on the events that led him to help Michael Burden escape the grasp of the Ku Klux Klan. He talks about how the movie "Burden" based on those events came about. Reverend Kennedy also touches on the purchase of a 4,000 square foot space that was...
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Humanity Wins - Civil Rights Reverend David Kennedy (Part 1)
Rev. David Kennedy, leader of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Laurens, SC, has recently been interviewed by The Today Show, The Washington Post, and numerous outlets sharing his story of hope. A movie was made based on his experience of helping a member of the Ku Klux Klan change his...
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Black History In Retrospect (Part 2) - Robert and Esther Snipes Interview
This is the conclusion of the special Black History Month interview I conducted with my parents. They touched on memories of living during segregation, having seen icons perform live in nightclubs ( Nina Simone, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Redd Foxx...
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Black History In Retrospect (Pt 1) - Robert & Esther Snipes Interview
This is a special Black History interview I conducted with my parents. They both were educators and taught during segregation and integration, giving insight on their transition. My father also touched on hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr speak live, having classes with Rev. Jesse Jackson at...
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Sowing Into Our Youth - Youth Minister Warren Hawkins III
I had the pleasure of interviewing Youth Minister Warren Hawkins III from St. James United Methodist Church. He spoke on the importance of sowing into our youth, being called to serve as a vessel to lead and using his platform to make a positive impact on generations to come.
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"Generation Motivation: The Podcast" is focused on bringing a new and fresh perspective on current events with insightful commentary and in-depth interviews highlighting those in the community using their platforms to evoke productive change. Our goal is to motivate our listeners to become the best versions of themselves, because their positive impact on our generation is immeasurable.My book "Generation Motivation: Minutes of Motivation" is available on Amazon.Follow Me:IG: @generation_motivation19 CH: @nicewiththatpen
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