Get on the Box: tell your story
by Kito Delgado
Host Kito Delgado chats with guests who share stories we all can relate to. They share lessons learned from past failures, provide best practices, and recommend resources that help them tell their story each and every day. Our mission is to provide listeners with the nudge they need to go all in on their ideas and dream. Meet a new main character every Sunday.
Episodes
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Episode 63 : Brittany Wagner - "Last Chance U" star turned entrepreneur
Visit kitodelgado.com for show notes Brittany Wagner is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor, life coach and motivational speaker. She garnered world-wide fame in 2016 as the television star of the hit Netflix documentary series, "Last Chance U". Known for giving "troublemakers"…
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Episode 62: How yoga saved the life of former NFL all-pro linebacker, Keith Mitchell
Keith Mitchell, Master Certified Yoga Instructor, and former NFL all-pro Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, turned to Yoga after a paralyzing tackle caused a spinal injury that ended his football career and forced him into the agony of early…
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Episode 61: Treehouse founder Ryan Carson - How coding allows you to create anything
Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes. Ryan Carson is the founder and CEO of Treehouse. Treehouse's mission is to bring affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. During this weeks episode, Ryan and I discuss: Why…
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Episode 60: Alissa Carpenter -How to manage a multi-generational workforce
Workforce Expert shares how organizations can keep millennials engaged at the workplace Alissa Carpenter founded Everything's Not OK and That's OK after 13 years in higher education. She is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been featured on ABC7, CBS6, WBFF, PHL17, NPR, and quoted in...
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Episode 59: Kenneth Graham is on a mission to serve others
Visit kitodelgado.com Kenneth Graham, M.A. is a Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Educator, Community Advocate, and established Entrepreneur who is committed to the service of others. Kenny Graham, as he is better known, continues to be exceptional within his line of work, inspiring and...
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Episode 58: Get to know the 19th President of Union College, Dr. David R. Harris
Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes David R. Harris, Ph.D., a sociologist with a distinguished record as an innovative teacher, scholar and administrator, became the 19th president of Union College on July 1, 2018. Union College's first African-American President shares his thoughts on...
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Episode 57: How leaders can turn moments into movements with Terri Broussard Williams
Visit kitodelgado.com for show notes Terri believes leaders turn moments into movements, and if community service were a gene, she inherited it from generations before her who had an unrelenting need to give to others. Throughout her accomplished career, Terri has turned public and community...
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Episode 56: Turning tragedy into service with I Got U founder, Walter Boldish
Walter Boldish believes that in all of us lies the potential to become better people, better families, better communities, and a better world. It is from this belief that I GOT U was born. It's a clear way to define and spread the attitude of lending a hand, lifting someone up, trusting a friend,...
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Episode 55: Go all in on yourself with personal trainer and entrepreneur, Adam Badger
Full Show notes available at kitodelgado.com Adam Badger owns and operates Badger Strength, a personal training and corporate wellness community in Upstate NY. Having been an entrepreneur for only 3 months, Adam shares his perspective of going "all in" on yourself, why life experience trumps book...
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Episode 54: Daron K. Roberts- How to transition into a career you love
Visit Kitodelgado.com for complete show notes Let his pivot from Harvard Law to NFL coach inspire your transition Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL coach and author of Amazon best seller, "Call an Audible." After graduating from Harvard Law School, Roberts made a head-scratching transition to NFL...
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EP 53: Armando Hart- Turning failure into forward movement
Visit kitodelgado.com/armandohart for complete show notes. Armando grew up in Long Beach California as first generation Mexican American in a low-income and high-crime environment. After suffering a traumatic leg injury in 1996 that kept him sidelined at the Olympic games, The Hart Method…
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Episode 52: How to prosper through adversity with Castell J.R. Barnes
Visit kitodelgado.com for full show notes As a Proud Dad, 2x Best-Selling Author, National Inspirational Speaker and Serial Entrepreneur, Castell J.R. Barnes takes pride in upholding his slogan "Prosper, The Elite Way," through sonic relief and literary promise. With client work in 5 countries…
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EP 51: Building wealth and legacy with HBCU Wall Street co-founders, Jamerus Payton and Torrence Reed
Visit kitodelgado.com/hbcuwallstreet for complete show notes. Jamerus Payton and Torrence Reed are graduates of North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC and the co-founders of HBCU Wall Street. They share a combined mission of being a solution for increasing economic opportunities…
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EP 50: Compete every day with Chief Encouragement Officer, Jake Thompson
Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes Compete every day. That's Jake Thompson's guiding philosophy, the mantra he repeats to himself when he needs to keep going. It's also the name of his global lifestyle brand (of which he is founder and Chief Encouragement Officer) and the nugget of...
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EP 49: How to win more business with Sandler sales trainer, Lauren Valentine
Visit kitodelgado.com/laurenvalentine for complete show notes and links to helpful resources Lauren Valentine is a highly motivated professional with a passion for sales and business development. Using the Sandler tools she works with companies to grow their businesses through effective sales and...
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EP 48: Make the Connection with LinkedIn Locksmith Robert "YB" Youngblood
Visit kitodelgado.com to connect with today's main character and the resources mentioned during the episode. Robert T. "YB" Youngblood is the Founder and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based Strategic Relationship & Referral Marketing Firm that helps entrepreneurs and...
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EP 47: Know your worth with My Fab Finance founder Tonya Rapley
Visit kitodelgado.com/tonyarapley for complete show notes! Tonya Rapley is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award-winning site, My Fab Finance. She has graced the cover of Black Enterprise magazine and was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building". She was also...
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EP 46: How to become a great writer according to Thomas Golianopoulos
Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes. Thomas Golianopoulos is a writer and editor living in New York City. He has contributed to the New York Times, Grantland, BuzzFeed, Pitchfork, and the Ringer. 3 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 1. Thomas is the son of two immigrant parents who wanted him to pursue the...
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EP 45: Chase happiness with ceo and social activist, Michael Skolnik
Visit kitodelgado.com for complete show notes for every episode. Michael Skolnik was recently profiled in the NY Times and identified as "the man you go to if you want to leverage the power of celebrity and the reach of digital media to soften the ground for social change." But, besides all of...
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EP 44: Fennell Family Adventures- Live life to the fullest
Jiyah, Jace, Merl, and Jennaye Fennell are a traveling family that INSPIRES the WORLD...through writing, publishing, podcasting, speaking, Face Painting, and rapping while creating HAPPINESS! 9 yr old, Jace wanted to share Hawaii with others, so "Journey through Hawaii with Jace," was the first...
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EP 43: Trust your journey with Courtland Bragg
Substitute teacher turned Emmy award winner talks about living a life worth bragging about Courtland Bragg is an Emmy-Award Winning Associate Producer for NFL Films and Multimedia Journalist for Guru Blue Productions. He has directed, produced and edited content for shows airing on ESPN, Amazon...
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EP 42: Marathon Man Croix Sather- Take massive action on your big dreams
The media calls him "Marathon Man" because of his astonishing accomplishments. Croix went from a non-runner to a Run Across America in just one year. The next year he broke the world record running 146 miles though Death Valley, the harshest and hottest environment on the planet. It's not about…
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EP 41: How to go from prototype to proof of concept with Team VKTRY Vice President, Matt Kramer
Matt Kramer, engineer turned entrepreneur took his carbon fiber knowledge from helicopter design to insoles and helped outfit over 150 NCAA & Pro teams in an energy-returning insole. Proven to make you run faster (+9.3%), jump higher (1.6") and protect from injury, @teamVKTRY insoles are changing...
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EP 40: How Matt Scarchilli developed a winning process in his personal and business life
Today's main character is Matt Scarchilli. Matt is a proven entrepreneur. His experiences starting, acquiring and selling companies gives him a broader lens to look through when evaluating situations and working with clients. Matt's sales success over the last 20 years has put him in a position…
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EP 39: In search of one yes with millennial globetrotter and innovator, Dujon Smith
Dujon C. Smith has been able to travel, work, and study in 48 countries, allowing him to develop strong intercultural communication and leadership skills. His unique and diverse experiences in the U.S and abroad have provided him with a detailed knowledge of a variety of business cultures. Dujon…
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EP 38: Dream big but dream smart with chef and entrepreneur, Royston Souvenir
The co-founder of Planted Organics shares his recipe for launching a business from scratch Royston Souvenir is the co-founder of Planted Organics. As a former division 1 track & field athlete, a healthy diet was and will always be an important part of Royston's life. Planted Organics was born due...
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EP 37: Coach Rey Crossman- How student athletes can commit to the process
Welcome back squad! Today's main character is coach Rey Crossman. The 2017-2018 season marked coach Crossman's third year as the assistant men's basketball coach at Skidmore College. The Albany, New York native has a career focus centered around the success and development of young men as...
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EP 36: Connecting the dots with Stephen Mackey
Welcome back squad! Today's main character is Stephen Mackey. The founder and CEO of 2Words Character Development, Mackey has spent the last 10 years helping students and leaders connect the dots between sports and the game of life. Bi-racial and born to a teenaged mother, Mackey beat the odds to...
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EP 35: First love yourself with athlete turned entrepreneur, Evan Odeseye
Today's main character is Evan Odeseye. Born in Staten Island, New York to a single mother, Evan's upbringing instilled in him a hustler's ambition that has served him well personally and professionally. A diversely intelligent, creative-minded entrepreneur, Evan is dedicated to building the...
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EP 34: How to build your Startup Brand with Richard Taylor
Richard (aka RL) Taylor is an award-winning author, business coach, podcast host and founder of Harrison Blake Apparel. The brand offers men's neckties, accessories and monthly subscription clubs that help men look polished. His background in Manufacturing and Business Administration play a role…
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EP 33: Start where you are with civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson
Today's high achiever is Deray McKesson. DeRay is a civil rights activist focused primarily on issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he graduated from Bowdoin College and holds an honorary doctorate from The New School. DeRay has advocated for issues...
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EP 32: Engineering your Greatness with STEMedia founder, Dr. Nehemiah Mabry
Dr. Nehemiah James Mabry is a structural engineer, educator and entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His engineering experience includes over 8 years of research at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and, most recently he works as a Bridge Design Engineer at…
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EP 31: Think twice before you Hire your next employee- HR executive and CEO Joey Price shares hiring best practices
Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart: HR, LLC warns startups not to hire too fast Today's high achiever is Joey Price. Joey is an award-winning Human Resource executive, business coach, thought leader, and professor. He is the founder of Jumpstart: HR, LLC, an HR consulting practice specifically for…
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EP 30: How to go from corporate attorney to CEO, with cancer survivor, and tgin founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson
Welcome back, storytellers! Today's high achiever is Chris-Tia Donaldson, a Detroit native, Harvard attorney, cancer survivor, and current CEO of Thank God It's Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products. The former Senior Corporate Counsel at Oracle is also author to…
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EP 29: Making art of your Pain - How to mindfully manage your stress with Amanda Muhammad
In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present "Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, we will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African…
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EP 28: Paying it Forward- Making an impact for future generations with West Virginia State University President, Dr. Anthony Jenkins
In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African…
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EP 27: Moments of reckoning- Leadership, Education, and Accountability with Shenendehowa Superintendent, Oliver Robinson
In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African…
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EP 26: Stir the pot with chef Alex Askew- a call for health and racial equity, black leadership, and real dialogue within the food and hospitality industry
In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African…
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EP 25: Discover how kindness can lead to profits with serial entrepreneur, Jacques Bastien
In celebration of Black History month, Get on the Box is pleased to present Black Excellence: Sharing the stories of High Achievers." In this month long series, GOTB will publish two episodes per week (Wednesday and Sunday) highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of nine African…
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EP 24: Discover how working out is just like running a business with Matt Phelps
"If you don't have passion don't even think about getting on the box" - Matt Phelps Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Matt Phelps, (@metabolicmatt) As the founder of Metabolic Meltdown in 2008, Matt has assisted thousands of clients in their quest to lose weight, gain energy,...
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EP 23: How to find your audience, tell your story and win the battle for attention online with Ryan Hanley
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Ryan Hanley, (@ryanhanley_com) As Chief Marketing Officer of Agency Nation, an insurance-centric digital media company, Ryan leverages his eight years as a retail insurance agent to educate and engage more than 300,000 insurance professionals...
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EP 22: What fantasy football can teach you about business with Andy Holloway
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Andy Holloway, (@andyholloway) Andy is the co-host of The Fantasy Footballers podcast. The Fantasy Footballers podcast is an award-winning independent fantasy football podcast that records and produces fantasy football content all year long.…
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EP 21: Creating your own niche with Tony Moze
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Tony Moze, (@tony_moze5) A Brooklyn born, US Army veteran, Tony is an educator, entertainer and entrepreneur whose love for books and passion for music has led him to become the RHYMING book reviewer. During our chat, Tony and I discuss: His…
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EP 20: How to create the job you want with Jes Perez
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Jes Perez, (@itsjesperez) As a little girl growing up in the Dominica Republic, Jes always knew she wanted to pursue a career in entertainment. As founder and host of Industry High, Jes combines her passion for media and consumer culture to...
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EP 19: Live an experiential life with Jason Arcemont
Head over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to helpful resources and books mentioned during today's episode. Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Jason Arcemont, (@jasonarcemont) A Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Endurance Runner, BBVA Compass...
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EP 18: Take Your Shot with Henry Keculah, Jr.
Head over to kitodelgado.com for key takeaways, favorite quotes, and links to valuable resources. "Winning scholarships is mostly about being able to tell your story and hitting the submit button." – Henry Keculah, Jr. Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Henry Keculah, Jr....
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Episode 17: Discover how to Brand You with Stephen A. Hart
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Stephen A. Hart (@stephenahart) Stephen A Hart is brand and marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, believer and host of Trailblazers.FM Stephen is a highly sought after Digital Brand Strategist and Marketing Professional...
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Episode 16: Throw a party and just get started with Tara James
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Tara James (@bymsjames). When Tara was younger, her father would buy her greeting cards filled with black imagery and messaging she could relate to. At the time, Tara felt the cards were "super corny," and never understood why giving her a…
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Episode 15: Helping millennials skyrocket to success with Jonathan Jones
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Jonathan Jones (@jonathanjonesspeaks). Millennials are easily the most scrutinized and misunderstood generation of my lifetime. Often labeled as entitled, self adsorbed, and lazy, Jonathan is out to shatter these notions by living on purpose....
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Episode 14: Entrepreneurship is a mindset and can't be taught, with Greg Henzel
Welcome back Story Tellers! Today's main character is Greg Henzel, aka The Saving Swami (@savingswami). A serial entrepreneur and ultimate hustler, Greg has always had a passion for building businesses from the ground up. As Saving Swami, helping businesses and families save money is a top...
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Host Kito Delgado chats with guests who share stories we all can relate to. They share lessons learned from past failures, provide best practices, and recommend resources that help them tell their story each and every day. Our mission is to provide listeners with the nudge they need to go all in on their ideas and dream. Meet a new main character every Sunday.
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