Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro

You've heard her on The Breakfast Club. You've seen her on national news. Now Tezlyn Figaro is bringing her expertise directly to you every single Monday. The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast is your weekly deep dive into civic engagement, workforce readiness, and business growth , delivered as clear, actionable steps you can put to work immediately. This isn't just another talk show. It's a training classroom, and Tezlyn is your coach. Because information without implementation? Changes nothing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up another successful season of straight shot no chaser, tap in to see what is next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristi Williams, Founder of the award-winning Black History Saturdays, explains how you can start your own local Black History Saturday programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law school is a marathon; tap in to learn how to build the necessary muscle before the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law school is a marathon; tap in to learn how to build the necessary muscle before the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The  levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The  levees about to break! Check out how to survive in the storm!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join 26 year K-12 veteran teacher Ms. Iyshaa Roberson break down a few tips that evey K-12 first year teachers should know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join 26 year K-12 veteran teacher Ms. Iyshaa Roberson break down a few tips that evey K-12 first year teachers should know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ideologically divided Supreme Court on July 14 allowed the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers from the Education Department and continue other efforts to dismantle the agency. The court's three liberal justices opposed the order, the latest win for President Donald Trump at the high court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Steve Perry joins Tezlyn Figaro to discuss the ongoing debate about if Black people specifically Black men should earn a college degree, learn a trade or do both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The search for scores of people still missing after flash floods devastated Central Texas stretched into a fifth day Tuesday as the death toll continued to rise. At least 110 people are confirmed dead and more than 160 people remain unaccounted for, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approximately 16 million people could end up uninsured due to the passing of the big beautiful bill. What should we do next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk says he has formed a new U.S. political party, the ‘America Party’ and why we must focus on State and Local Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is going on with the new Southwest airline rates?  We also discuss the value of Spirit and how they also switched up the game. If you're a frequent flyer, you'll appreciate this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After raising $ 4 million and crisscrossing the country for the Democratic Party, Congressional Democrats refused to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in her leadership endeavors. Tap in with Tezlyn Figaro as she breaks down all the reasons why and how this is an opportunity to change the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former national Bernie Sanders Political Director Michele Watley and Former National Racial Justice Director Tezlyn Figaro discuss the behind-the-scenes challenges while organizing for Bernie Sanders as Black operatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to this inspirational message about how to walk obediently in your divine purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this lively debate on how in politics it is important to understand that everything we say can and will be used against us and how to choose your words wisely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The movie Straw by Tyler Perry has sparked community conversations around single Black women's Motherhood. Tezlyn Figaro moves the conversation in a different direction by discussing the nine public policies and laws you should be aware of that could change Taraji P. Henson's character in real life. If you empathize with the character, Tezlyn is empowering you to turn your emotions into action. There is no need to feel hopeless when you have the power to help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to handle contract negotiations when working with people on a budget while remaining competitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrat party has been desperately chasing the Obama coalition since 2008 and they are failing miserably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro discusses her personal journey  and the emotional loss from leaving the Black Mecca Atlanta and returning to Orlando, Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to hear important tips on how to sustain and add value in today's 'race to the bottom' job marketplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to hear important tips when working the  'advance' campaign operative position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to see what is next in store for Tezlyn Figaro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karine Jean-Pierre, who served as White House press secretary for Joe Biden, has left the Democratic party to become an independent, according to the publisher of her forthcoming book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 6 participant Jake Lang released a video of himself kneeling on the back of a fellow Capitol riot defendant in an attempt to cast doubt on scientific evidence that proved Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn Figaro and Kristi Williams as they discuss the award winning program Black History Saturdays visit www.blackhistorysaturdays.com for more information See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the new stories that you missed and what it means to you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political class is in shambles! Tap in with Tezlyn to learn why YOU have the power and how the time to organize is now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration’s announcement on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from federal oversight plans for the Minneapolis Police Department came as the city was preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Report Reveals Black Women Lost The Most Jobs In April And Changes In DEI Could Partially Be To Blame. Black women workers lost more jobs than other demographics in April, according to a report. While the overall unemployment rate for April 2025 remained unchanged, stats released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic show that Black women lost 38,000 jobs and their unemployment went up by 106,000, according to Creative Investment Research. Bloomberg notes the unemployment rate for Black women was a full percentage point higher at 6.1% (compared to 5.1% in March), and this rate has been on the rise since February 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrates its 3rd podcast festival in Atlanta, Georgia + more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn unpacks the Shannon Sharpe saga and provides a different point of view that is often missed in pop culture conversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The price of weaves and wigs will be affected by Trump tariffs however the price of cell phones will stay the same. We also discuss Steven A Smith running for President and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Push The Line nonpartisan political training program, founded by Tezlyn Figaro, is designed to train political candidates, campaign workers, activists, and organizers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Oklahomans past and present hold a pivotal position in understanding the black experience in America. Just over 100 years since the destruction of Greenwood in Tulsa, OK and in the midst of concerted efforts to mute the teaching of history (through policy like HB 1775) its critical to uncover the untold history of the Black experience in Oklahoma. Launching in Tulsa, Black History Saturdays, founded by Kristi Williams is a community education program created for the purpose of educating young people, their families, and the wider community toward a more honest and comprehensive understanding of Black history in Oklahoma and across the globe. The goal is to increase public knowledge, promote youth engagement, and equip the next generation of change-makers with historical and cultural knowledge that will inspire them to create powerful impact within their communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tezlyn Figaro reacts to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms run for GovernorAmid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground RailroadAnti Trump National Protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tap in to check out the Tezlyn Figaro Town Hall recap to learn important lessons on how you can learn how to host your own organizing event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A full panel discussion about the politics of men, women, money and marriage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The magical negro does not exist no one is above the program. The time for tribe building is now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Department layoffs gut its civil rights office, leaving discrimination cases in limbo. The Education Department’s civil rights branch is losing nearly half its staff in the Trump administration’s layoffs, effectively gutting an office that already faced a backlog of thousands of complaints from students and families across the nation.Among a total of more than 1,300 layoffs announced Tuesday were roughly 240 in the department’s Office for Civil Rights,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out this important discussion about how the Black community must brace for impact for the days ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Tezlyn Figaro as she takes calls to debate and discuss what it means to 'do for self' entrepreneurship vs a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is expected to implement massive layoffs on March 13, 2025. Check out this podcast episode about how to survive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.