Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.7 "Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do"

“Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do”

Ep. 7 Outline

Pre Show: What's going on everyone, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son, I'm your host Mike Steadman. I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring author, who enjoys thought-provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business. 

• Like many of you, I got punched in the face last week and dropped to the canvas due to the Corona Virus & The COVID-19 Pandemic. With everything going in the world currently and the challenges our world leaders face due to COVID-19, a lot of my original subject matter for this platform has lost meaning for the moment. So for this episode, I discuss the effects of the Corona Virus on my personal life, business, and our nation. Now more than ever,  I truly appreciate you sharing your time with me and I hope you enjoy the show. 

Introduction:  What's up everybody, Welcome to another edition of Confessions of a Native Son. 

• About Last Week

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do

• Topic 1: COVID-19

  • An Overview

  • Public Health Implications

  • Economic Implications

• Topic 2: The Stockdale Paradox

  • The Reality

  • Just the Facts

  • Adapt and Overcome

• Topic 3: The Road Ahead

  • What Does it Look Like

  • Hunker Down

  • Uncharted Territory 

Conclusion: Closing remarks. I'm thankful. 

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Order some dope coffee at www.realdopecoffee.com, we've got to start supporting our own businesses. Also be sure to donate at www.Ironboundboxing.org,  every donation allows us to support free amateur boxing programs for youth and young adults in low-income communities. go to our website and donate, every donation counts. 

Message me on Linkedin or shoot me an email at Mike@weareironbound.com, a Special shoutout to my Co-Producer Mike Loyd and the team from the Gifted Sounds Network. Rooting for everybody black. 

Until next time, peace, love, and have a great rest of your week. 

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Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.6 "A Soldier's Play"

“A Soldier’s Play”

Ep. 6 Outline

Pre Show: What's going on everyone, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son, I'm your host Mike Steadman. I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring author, who enjoys thought provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business. 

• On this Episode I discuss "A Soldier's Play" by Charles Fuller, a Pulitzer prize winning play that explores the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African-Americans have towards one another, and the ways in which many blacks have absorbed racist attitudes. I discuss how the play is still relevant today, why it's important for us to have these discussions.  As always,  thanks for sharing your time with and I hope enjoy the show.  

Introduction:  What's up everybody, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son. 

• Thank you for supporting us. Acknowledge Mike Loyd

• Business Update, Our Hedgehog Strategy

• Confess about being boogie

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: A Soldier's Play, Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece

• Topic 1: The Show & Movie

  • Overview

    • Synopsis: A Soldier's Play is a drama by Charles Fuller. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have toward one another, and the ways in which many black Americans have absorbed white racist attitudes.

      • Sgt Waters

      • CJ Memphis

      • Private First Class Peterson

      • Captain Richard Davenport

  • The story takes place at United States Army's Fort Neal, Louisiana, in 1944 during the time when the military was racially segregated. In the opening scene, the audience witnesses the murder of black Sergeant Vernon Waters by an unseen shooter. Just before his death, Waters utters the enigmatic cry, "They still hate you!"

    1. Captain Richard Davenport, a rare black Army officer, has been sent to investigate the killing. Initially, the primary suspects are local Ku Klux Klansmen. Later, bigoted white soldiers fall under suspicion. Ultimately, Davenport discovers the killer was one of the black soldiers under Waters' command. Waters' men hated him because Waters himself treated Southern black men in utter disdain and contempt.

       As Davenport interviews witnesses and suspects, we see flashbacks showing what Sergeant Waters was like, and how he treated his men. The light-skinned Waters was highly intelligent and extremely ambitious, and loathed black men who conformed to old-fashioned racist stereotypes. Waters dreamed of sending his own children to an elite college where they would associate with white students, rather than with other blacks. In Waters' mind, Uncle Toms and "lazy, shiftless Negroes" reflected poorly on him, and made it harder for other African-Americans to succeed. For that reason, Waters persecuted black soldiers like Private C.J. Memphis, whose broad grin and jive talk made Waters' blood boil. Waters' cruelty and vindictiveness drove Memphis to suicide, which alienated the rest of Waters' men, and turned them hopelessly against him.

       Shortly before he was murdered, Waters came to realize how futile and foolish his lifelong attempts to behave like a white man had been. His dying words, "They still hate you," reflected his belated understanding that white hatred and disdain of black men like himself had nothing to do with stereotypical black behavior, and that whites would probably always hate him, no matter how hard he tried to emulate "white" ways.

  • How I felt

  • What I learned

• Topic 2: Effects of Racism

  • No one's write

  • Stop apologizing

  • We can't be ashamed of our past

• Topic 3: Tyler Perry

  • Criticism's

  • He knows his Audience

  • Tyler Perry Studios

Conclusion: Closing remarks. No one is right

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Order some dope coffee at www.realdopecoffee.com, we've got to start supporting our own businesses. Also be sure to donate at www.Ironboundboxing.org,  every donation allows us to support free amateur boxing programs for youth and young adults in low-income communities. go to our website and donate, every donation counts. 

Message me on Linkedin or shoot me an email at Mike@weareironbound.com, Special shoutout to my Co-Producer Mike Loyd and the team from the Gifted Sounds Network. Rooting for everybody black. 

Until next time, peace, love, and have a great rest of your week. . 

Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.5 "From Newark, With Love"

“From Newark, With Love”

Ep. 5 Outline

Pre Show:  What's going on everyone, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son, I'm your host Mike Steadman. I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring author, who enjoys thought provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business. 

• On this episode, I sat down with Citi Medina, a Newark based entrepreneur and  Creative Strategist, who has worked in the Design & Strategy industry for over 10 years.Medina leads campaigns in an ever-immersive media world, driven by demanding multicultural
  millennial audiences, through his company, Medina Citi. 

• MEDINA’s tireless passion for entrepreneurship and technology has led to his founding of = SPACE (equalspace.co), a unique co-working space for financial tech, securities tech and large media platforms, which focuses on founders of color, LGBT-led startups and women ventures.

• Medina and I talk about the realities of being a founder of color, the importance of creating intellectual property, gentrification in Newark, and how both our experiences can pay the way for others, so stay tuned and enjoy the show. 

Introduction:  What's up everybody, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son. 

• We're Podcasting today at Equal Space with our very special guest, Citi Medina

• Welcome to the show

• Medina gives 60 second introduction to our audience

• Discuss current challenges faced by both of us 

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: From Newark, With Love

• Topic 1: What brought you to Newark

  •  Cory Booker

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Love for People of Color

• Topic 2: Planting Your Roots

  • Medina Design

  • Equal Space

  • Creating a platform for founders of Color

• Topic 3: Where do you see Newark Headed

  • Gentrification

  • What about the People

  • How we can help

Conclusion: Closing remarks. "From Newark, with Love"

Medina gives plug for Equal Space and his design agency. 

website.

instagram

Linkedin

CTA: Be sure subscribe and support the podcast by giving us 5 stars and leaving a review on itunes. Also, forward this show to anyone in your network who you feel identifies with the subject matter. 

Order some dope coffee at www.realdopecoffee.com, we've got to start supporting our own businesses. Also be sure to donate at www.Ironboundboxing.org,  every donation allows us to support free amateur boxing programs for youth and young adults in low-income communities. go to our website and donate, every donation counts. 

Message me on Linkedin or shoot me an email at Mike@weareironbound.com, Special shoutout to the Gifted Sounds Network. Until next time, peace, love, and have a great rest of your week. 

Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.4 "I love African-American History"

“I Love African-American History”

Ep. 4 Outline

Introduction:  What's going on everyone, Welcome to another addition of Confessions of a Native Son, I'm your host Mike Steadman. I'm a Marine Corps Veteran, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring author, who enjoys thought provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business. 

• On this episode, I open up about my passion for studying African-American History, how I've managed to cultivate my passion at the Naval Academy and graduate school at Rutgers Newark, and how I believe today's black youth can benefit from learning more their own history. As always,  thanks for sharing your time with and I hope enjoy the show.  

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: I love African-American History

• Topic 1: Origins

  •  Vacation Bible School/Black History Bowl

  • Malcolm X Elementary Project   

• Topic 2: The Naval Academy

  • Malcolm X at the Prep School

  • Breaking the Color Barrier

  • African American History Class

• Topic 3: Graduate School

  • American Studies

  • African-American Literature

Conclusion: We can't expect others to educate our kids. 

CTA: Be sure subscribe and support the podcast by giving us 5 stars and leaving a review. 

Message me on Linkedin or shoot me an email at Mike@weareironbound.com, Special shoutout to the Gifted Sounds Network. 

Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.3 "Dolemite is My Name"

“Dolemite is My Name”

Ep. 3 Outline

Introduction:  Welcome to another addition of “Confessions of a Native Son, perspectives on race, culture, and business.” I’m your host, Mike Steadman. I’m a veteran and entrepreneur, living in Newark, NJ. I’m also an aspiring author and investor, God Willing,  that’s committed to uplifting communities of color

• .On this episode, I reflect on black cinema and Netflix's "Dolemite is My Name."

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: Dolemite is My Name

• Topic 1: Black Cinema

  • I hated black cinema growing up

  • Poor Reviews

  • Now I appreciate it

• Topic 2: Dolemite is My Name

  • Introduction

  • Makes a Movie

  • Sales it to Dimension Films

• Topic 3: Entrepreneur Lessons

  • The Hustler's Spirit

  • No one knows what they are doing

Conclusion: If you shoot for the moon and miss, cling onto a star.

• CTA: subscribe and support the podcast; ask for reviews

• Message me on instagram, and be sure to leave a comment if you like this show. 

Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.2 The Truth of Entrepreneurship

Ep. 2 Outline

Introduction:  Welcome to Confessions of a Native Son, perspectives on race, culture, and business.

•  I’m your host, Mike Steadman. I’m a veteran and entrepreneur, living in Newark, NJ. 

• I’m also an aspiring author and investor, God Willing,  that’s committed to uplifting communities of color.

• Through this show, my aim to foster thought provoking and  engaging dialogue about race, cultural, and business, from my perspective, along with those of my guest.

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: The Truth About Entrepreneurship

• Topic 1: My Entrepreneurial Journey

  • Fighting Mojo

  • The IRONBOUND Boxing Academy

  • IRONBOUND Boxing

• Topic 2: Lessons Learned

  • Entrepreneurship is a story of growth

  • This shit is hard

  • Why I love it

• Topic 3: The Future

  • 25 years out

  • 3 years out

  • 1 year out

• Conclusion: Start Now

• CTA: subscribe and support the podcast; ask for reviews

• Message me on instagram, and be sure to leave a comment if you like this show. 

Confessions of a Native Son- Ep.1 Welcome to my show

Welcome to Confessions of a Native Son, perspectives on race, culture, and business. I’m your host, Mike Steadman. I’m a veteran and entrepreneur, living in Newark, NJ. I’m also an aspiring author and investor, God Willing,  that’s committed to uplifting communities of color. Through this show, my aim to foster thought-provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business, from my perspective, along with those of my guest.

What Can You Expect:

• This show is all about perspectives, and particularly mine, as a black man, former Marine Officer, and entrepreneur.

• My background gives unique perspective on the American experience, particularly as a man of color.

• I view the world through a different lens, and hoping to share that lens with you.

• This show is for people, regardless of race, who have an open mind and genuinely curious to hear different perspectives about race, culture, and business.

• A Couple of Topics we’ll go over include:

  • Finding one's Identity and agency in the American education system.

  • The Challenges of Minorities in Combat Arms

  • Financial Literacy in the Black Community

  • Racism and Police Brutality

  • Rethinking Business Education for Founders of Color

• This show isn’t for people wanting to create more hate and discontent. 

• I love my people, especially people of color. I identify as a black man and I’m to improve the lives of other people who look like me. 

Why is this show Important

• I want to put into the culture by sharing my intellectual property.

• Leave my Mark on the world

• We grow together

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults. 

Support the Show:

• Be sure to download the show on your favorite podcasting app and leave a review.