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  • Before 2022 ends, a quickie farewell for now freestyle will suffice. Thank you for your support over the past few years and for listening. We will pause because we have got some work to do, but the conversations are not through! our podcast name was inspired by a favorite 90’s R&B song #iykyk

  • New #TeesMe Podcast with The Original Classic Man, Wendell Haskins, The Commish

    What You’ll Hear
    - his prediction was …what’s happening in golf culture today
    - the story of us, George Grant, & the Original Tee
    - the influence of Uncle Luke of 2Live Crew (in golf)
    - Perseverance, legacy and doing the work
    - his foundation, the National Urban League
    - The journey to the Medal of Freedom featuring President Barack Obama and Charlie Sifford
    - the PGA Show, you know the assignment - find us
    - the power of 3 with Alonzo ‘Zo’ Mourning
    - letters to President, community is POWERful
    - George Floyd and change, time to open doors
    - Byron Allen, the people are ready for golf culture on TV (FUBU)
    - Dyker Beach Golf Course, Brooklyn stand up
    - Growing the game and “Club Life”
    - 25th year anniversay loading #OTGC25


    Things you should know
    Mentions:
    -IG: @otgclassic, @wen_hogan
    Forbidden Fairways - Calvin Sinnette
    Stanley Campbell - Martin Downs Golf Course
    https://wendelljhaskins.com
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjizy8GJaWQ6u9R2YanMz8w/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendell-j-haskins


    Bio:
    Leadership in Action is the best way to describe the journey of Wendell Haskins. In an ever-changing world where an organization’s ability to understand and anticipate a broad range of trends and attributes is key, Wendell has spent more than twenty years providing corporations and organizations, unparalleled proficiency and proven strategies in diversity, inclusion and marketing which have yielded successful results in the areas of sports, entertainment, corporate social responsibility, culture and philanthropy.
    Inspired by a rich legacy of advocacy and activism through his father’s work in civil rights with the National Urban League, Wendell has forged his own path in championing diversity through the challenges of corporate social constructs.

    He cultivated and honed his knowledge earning accreditation from two of America’s premier universities, our finest HBCU, Hampton University, and a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University of the Ivy League.

    His experiences manifested into a perspective that values education, data analytics and keen instinct as the building blocks to his development in leadership excellence in marketing and diversity and inclusion.

    Creativity is one of the integral components in the development of comprehensive solutions to complex problems like diversity. Wendell systematized several innovative campaigns for diversity, inclusion and equity in areas of entertainment and sports where little existed before.

    Working as the former PGA of America’s Director of Sports and Entertainment Relations and Senior Director of Diversity and Multicultural Initiatives, he led advancements in the PGA’s inclusionary programs and initiatives.

    His efforts proudly spearheaded the golf industry advocating that Dr. Charles “Charlie” L. Sifford receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2015, promoted Dr. Sifford’s induction into the PGA of America Hall of Fame and was the catalyst for Lee Elder being an honorary starter at the 2021 Masters. Mr. Haskins also initiated the relationships with NBA All Stars, Chris Paul and Stephen Curry and was the catalyst for Steph Curry to be an ambassador for PGA Junior League golf.

    Wendell believes in the power of diversity, how the employment of multi-faceted cultural viewpoints is beneficial to an organization and allows them the flexibility to create messages and communication that will resonate with the widest band of demographics.

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  • New #TeesMe Podcast with Actor and Real Estate Developer Malik Yoba

    What You’ll Hear
    - Recent project highlights - The Equalizer
    - Yoba Development “Builder of People, Places and Things”
    - NYC Parks Dept, BMX bikes, and a seat at the table
    - From “God friended me” to the Real Estate Development
    - “How do we, become they?”
    - Self-education from the streets, YouTube, Google & God
    - Nature & Nurture - Living in flow
    - “the first real estate you own, is in your mind”
    - Spirituality, Golf, & #WillLarkin, #PayneStewart
    - Heart Health, know your family history
    - Check out “Crime + Punishment” #EdwinRaymond
    - NY Undercover flashbacks (before the Fox we see today)
    - The ’97 Ryder Cup, Valderama, Sotogrande, Spain
    - Yes, I still like Van Cortlandt, so you know where I’ll be

    Things you should know
    Mentions:
    -IG: @malikyoba, @bridge_golf, @livingstonedeveloper
    @mauricecolemna, @robesonhousephl, @doradobeach,
    #RobertoClemente

    Bio:
    Although this Hollywood veteran offers over three decades of commitment to the arts with over fifty film credits and more than a dozen lead roles in network/cable television series, he considers himself a community and youth advocate first. Born in the South Bronx and raised in Harlem, it was his debut in the Disney classic Cool Runnings and his performance as NYPD Detective J.C. Williams in the groundbreaking police drama, New York Undercover, that catapulted Malik into the fabric of American culture. A serial entrepreneur, the emerging real estate developer has projects in NYC and Baltimore and is currently in post- production for his educational docu-series, The Real Estate Mixtape, Volume 1: I Build NY. The series follows Malik and a cohort of youth as he navigates is first commercial real estate deal in NYC. In 2022, Malik received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Livingstone University and has been offered the role of Honorary Chair of the School of Construction at Pratt University.
    Yoba has been a guest on numerous talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Inside The Actors Studio, The Wendy Williams Show, and Charlie Rose. He was a lead regular as FBI Deputy Director Jason Atwood on the ABC drama Designated Survivor. He hosted TV One’s documentary crime series Justice By Any Means. Other series include Alphas, Defying Gravity, Bull, Trinity, Kingpin, Raines and Thief. He has had recurring roles on Revolution, Arrested Development, Girlfriends, Single Ladies and has appeared in numerous guest-starring roles including Justified, Blue Bloods, Limitless, The Good Wife, Person of Interest, Law and Order and Nikita. He also appeared in Jordan Peele’s TBS’ comedy with Tracey Morgan The Last OG as well as the drama series Seven Seconds on Netflix, God Friended Me for CBS and The First Wives Club for BET.
    At 23, he was named Vice President of the City Kids Foundation and served from 1991-1993. For his dedication to youth, Yoba has been recognized by or worked with US Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, The Congress of the United States, The Mayor of New York City, NYPD, UNICEF, McDonald’s Black Achievers, Hale House, The Ethiopian Children’s Fund, The Conference of Black Mayors, The Congressional Black Caucus and more. He is also a well sought after inspirational speaker and presents workshops to corporations, prisons, colleges, universities, churches and community organizations that focus on various topics ranging from diversity and inclusion, leadership, team building and mass incarceration reform

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google
    https://anchor.fm/TeesMe
    #TeesMe
    #podcast
    #storiesNeedToBeTold
    #untoldStories
    #golf
    #MalikYoba
    #NewYorkUndercover
    #YobaDevelopment
    #2022
    #IN18
    #IN18Ways
    #entrepreneur
    #NYC
    #entrepreneurship
    #actor
    #writer
    #developer
    #dreamYourLife
    #GodDid

  • New #TeesMe Podcast with Dawn Kelly from The Nourish Spot

    What You’ll Hear
    - The US Open 2022 - “God Did” @djKhaled
    - Dreaming Bigger - Asking what could be
    - Building your team, developing talent
    - Ask questions! if you don’t know, you don’t know
    - a health journey and the motivation of Styles P
    - invest in yourself - Always keep learning
    - Dawn’s formula = learning + faith + saving
    - one word from Rev. Elaine Flake - “Nourish”
    - Nourishing the next generation
    - Breaking barriers through golf
    - the AHA moment & golf outings
    - “I am Free”
    - the future of Nourish Spot - at your next golf course

    Things you should know
    Mentions:
    -IG:
    @nourishSpot, @prmaven
    #goldmansachs10KSB
    @interise #streetwiseMBA
    #rockaawaydevelopmentcorporation

    Born in Harlem and raised in Queens, by way of Ravenswood Houses in Astoria representing Cambria Heights and Laurelton,

    Dawn is a graduate of Howard University, She has over 30 years of experience in public and media relations, Kelly is a trusted and proven public relations and strategic communications executive with an award winning track record of implementing large-scale innovative, integrated communications plans to build brand awareness for businesses, including her own.

    After her three decade long corporate and nonprofit career, Kelly is now the CEO of The Nourish Spot Inc., a family owned, quick serve healthy food, smoothie and natural juice bar located on the iconic Guy R Brewer Blvd (formerly New York Boulevard) located in Jamaica, Queens, NYC. Kelly serves as principal of Metropolis Group US, a virtual public relations and marketing firm and is a board member of the York College/CUNY Foundation Board and member of NYC Queens Community Board 12.

    As an avid reader, Kelly genuinely understands the need to not only nourish the body but the mind and soul too. So she hosts a podcast, The Nourish Spot Hour, to communicate information, services and solutions of value. Kelly interviews entrepreneurs and safety net and community development program directors from across Southeast Queens to shed light on their missions and initiatives. The Nourish Spot Hour can be found on Google Play, IHeart Radio, Youtube and Spotify.

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google
    https://anchor.fm/TeesMe
    #TeesMe
    #podcast
    #storiesNeedToBeTold
    #untoldStories
    #golf
    #nourishSpot
    #healthyLiving
    #eattolive
    #2022
    #IN18
    #IN18Ways
    #entrepreneur
    #NYC
    #entrepreneurship
    #dreamingBigger
    #Queens
    #nourish
    #dreamYourLife
    #GodDid

  • New #TeesMe Podcast with Siad & Tracy of SIRE Golf (Sportsmanship, Inclusion, Respect, and Entertainment)

    What You’ll Hear
    - How the name SIRE came into existence
    - Creating a space for good food and good entertainment
    - Leading and building with a "world-view", aligning the vision
    - Always be listening, learning the language of business and wealth
    - Ideas on the shelf, evaluating what's good to go
    - GPost pivots, EMS in Rwanda and Haiti to registered addresses
    - Democratizing golf, following the growth and create access
    - Executable ideas require a process, hear their 3 key components
    - Betting on yourself, find your purpose in projects that you're in love with, then keep moving forward
    - North star, signs, synchronicity, and the internal GPS will keep you on track (if you listen)
    - Want Investors? listen in for free game
    - creating a vibe - rooted in Reggae Sunsplash Jamaica to live music on stage
    - getting into golf & the everything you love about Los Angeles, La Quinata Country Club
    - SIRE is coming & you can support it today with Money, Time, & Talent

    Things you should know
    Mentions:
    #TheHangoverTakeover
    #Caddyshack

    - IG:
    @siregolf
    @traveling_sire
    @worldrider_janitor

    Bios*******************
    Siad Reid, Chief Executive Officer
    As a professional in the golf industry for over 25 years, immersed in a cultural setting completely unlike his upbringing Siad discovered firsthand that golf is a connector of people.
    As a trusted team member at Quaker Ridge Golf Course, Siad's role with club members and at private events for Fortune 500 companies was recognizable. His ability to interface with high-net-worth individuals from respected national and international companies elevated him in the golf world.

    Tracy Allan, Chief Inspiration Officer
    Tracy Allan has been a creative solution specialist for over three decades, leading pursuits in technology, media, advertising, and business processes in several areas of industry.
    As the current President and CEO of GPost Corporation America, Tracy is an ambassador for the emergency messaging platform in the United States and helming several global initiatives: cultivating a relationship with FEMA as a full FEMA partner, implementing emergency alerts for the iPAWS system, and providing infrastructure through a last-mile postal solution for both the HaitiPostal Service and Rwanda Postal Service, while maintaining a solid partnership in Bangladesh, the eighth largest country by population, utilizing Post as a national emergency messaging platform to help save
    lives during annual flooding. GPost proudly has servers in eleven countries with offices in Australia, The Netherlands, and New York.

  • New #TeesMe Podcast with Sidney Hardee

    What You’ll Hear
    - The art of starting an investment firm
    - An overview of financial services - wealth & investment management
    - When investing, start with what you know, then learn EBITDA
    - Pay debt, acquire assets, and then be an entrepreneur
    - The different forms of debt, saving to create a foundation
    - A lesson from Warren Buffet school of of investing, people
    - Chasing other people’s money, it’s in the details
    - CFA 101, credibility, professionalism, and leveling up
    - Bermuda, there’s plenty of swimming, rum and broker-dealers that love golf
    - The family foursome Stone Creek Golf Club
    - The Probabilities Fund - it’s about numbers

    Things you should know
    Mentions:
    - Market Wizards — #JackSchwager
    - The Checklist Manifesto - #AtulGawande
    - Fairmont Scottsdale@fairmontscotsdl
    - #MontereyPeninsulaCountryClub
    - IG: @bigsidhardee

    Bio
    Sidney Hardee is the Managing Partner of Hardee Brothers, LLC and Global Investment Advisor for the Probabilities Fund, LLC. He has a broad base of experience in global investing, derivatives research, quantitative analysis, and portfolio management.
    Sidney is a former Trading Manager at the Bank of NT Butterfield in Bermuda where he led their fixed income and derivatives trading initiatives. He began his career as a Market Analyst at Salomon Brothers focused on European Bond Markets. Later he joined Lehman Brothers in both New York and London as a Bond Trader. He was also a Vice President in both Credit Markets Trading and Global Rates Strategy groups at JPMorgan.
    A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Sidney is a member of the Alternative Investments committee and the Performance and Risk committee of the CFA Society of New York (CFANY). He is a former member of the United States Investment Performance Committee (USIPC) and current member of Global Promotions committee for the Global Investment Performance (GIPS). He is also a member of the Board of Advisory for the Master of Science Program in Financial Risk Management at the University of Connecticut School of Business. He holds a B.A in Economics and Mathematics from Yale University and holds a M.S in Applied Statistics from Columbia University.
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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google
    https://anchor.fm/TeesMe
    #TeesMe
    #podcast
    #storiesNeedToBeTold
    #untoldStories
    #golf
    #blackGolfers
    #blackGolfMatters
    #2022
    #IN18
    #IN18Ways
    #entrepreneur
    #NYC
    #hardeebrothers
    #wealthmanagement
    #investor #strategies #probabalityFund

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Authentic Gem Dropper Frank Fraley
    #juneteenth #fathersday #specialEdition #seasonGoalWasForToday #061922
    What You’ll Hear
    - What story is in your blood? the career map is in your DNA
    - Following where you are led, Jewelry entrepreneurs
    - Gemology 101 - curiousity is the skill
    - Understanding fine jewelry
    - building the bench, training the next generation
    - Larimar - the national stone of Dominican Republic
    - The journey home, the DNA map leads to Nigeria
    - Recovering lost technology, reclaiming exported ingenuity
    - The Fulani bracelet originating from Mali to the golf course
    - Original Tee Golf Classic (OTGC) for the culture
    - Trinidad, donated golf clubs, and the Prime Minister
    - the 2 Aces (Dunwoodie, Lake Isle), no cap there
    - passing on knowledge to the next generation

    Things you should know
    - @frank.fraley
    https://www.finedesignbynoah.com/shop-main/fulani-bracelets

    Mentions:
    - AfricanAncestry.com
    - OTGC @otgclassic

    Bio
    Frank T. Fraley's journey into the Jewelry world began more than thirty years ago as an apprentice in the studio of Gennady Osmerkin and a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. During the years that followed, Frank has created one-of-a-kind works of art for a clientele that includes Kedar Massenburg, Music Producer, Musicians like India Arie, Brian McKnight, Phillip Bailey, and numerous actors, entertainers, artists, and executives. In addition to his exclusive Jewelry creations, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC. Frank is also a Professor of Jewelry in the International program at the prestigious Altos De Chavon Art School, La Romana, Dominican Republic. To learn more, visit www.finedesignbynoah.com.

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google
    https://anchor.fm/TeesMe
    #TeesMe
    #podcast
    #storiesNeedToBeTold
    #untoldStories
    #golf
    #blackGolfers
    #blackGolfMatters
    #2022
    #IN18
    #IN18Ways
    #entrepreneur
    #finejewelry
    #jewelry
    #blackExcellence
    #distinguishedGentlemen
    #dominicanrepublic
    # AltosDeChavonArtSchool
    #FIT
    #NYC
    #FashionInstituteOfTechnology

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Michael James of Frederick Benjamin 
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     What You’ll Hear

    Branding, it’s all in the name 
    Pushing product: Mizani, Revlon and working the circuit
    The corporate clash, a familiar story - Betting on yourself, you know what you know
    Kitchen or Chemist? Make the money first
    So you want to be in Target? Are you retail ready?
    Make space and how large companies can support small brands
    As you level up, so do the challenges
    Golf is the mental vacation
    Charity, Barbershops Books, improving the literacy rate for young Black boys 

    Mentions: @fredbgrooming @MalcolmGladwell 
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    Michael James is a 3rd generation entrepreneur. He is an HBCU graduate, class of 93 Morehouse and served 2-Years in Kenya as a small business advisor for Peace Corp. After pursueing his MBA, he was led into the world of beauty care. Mike started his career in Brand Management from business school and began working on Mitchum Deodorant, Almay & Colorstay at Revlon. He later moved to L’Oreal….leading two of their salon brands: Mizani & Biolage. During those 8+ years the idea of developing products for men like himself grew brighter and he set out to develop a grooming & lifestyle brand. Inspired by his grandfather, Frederick Benjamin Schumpert, who was from a generation of men who took pride in their daily appearance and can always be found in a tie, top hat and suit. It is in that spirit, Frederick Benjamin serves as a promise and mission to continue a tradition of style that inspires by delivering a world class grooming experience. *************************
    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe 
    #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2022 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #classicMan #Target #grooming #blackExcellence #distinguishedGentlemen #southCarolina #Morehouse

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert Fighting the power through Policy, with the change-maker, Jerika L. Richardson 

    What you’ll hear:

    Disenfranchised in Georgia, oh Georgia Let’s talk about fair and free access to the ballot Fighting on the local and national level, the story of the Urban League, @naturbanleague What can you do differently, more than just a hashtag Take the protest to the polls, and then change policy Quality of life issues are local policy issues Juneteenth, Tulsa, and telling the truth Government golf, the only way Democrats and Republicans connect Women do play golf (even in the rain) Urban League, how do I engage? Finding peace the importance of self-care

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    Things you should know: 

    Meet Jerika @jlrichardson @naturbanleague - National Urban League, www.nul.org S/O @cup.usa - Listen to her show Justice Now on @naturbanleague IG Live, Every other Tuesday at 6pm 100 Black Men Golf Tournament is coming 8/2/2021, S/O @onehundredblackmen of NY 

    And she is quoteable (if you put it on a t-shirt be sure to give her credit) 

    “We all have a role to play in combating injustice” “Democracy is for all of us” “We all have a responsiblity to educate ourselves” 

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    Jerika L. Richardson is Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League. She leads the organization’s advocacy, public education, and strategic work on civic engagement, police reform, criminal justice reform, and other justice related areas.Ms. Richardson is a member of the Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. in English from Spelman College.

    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google  https://anchor.fm/TeesMe   #TeesMe  #podcast  #storiesNeedToBeTold  #untoldStories  #equity #justice #freedomfighter #Vote #fightVoterSuppresion #nationalurbanleague #100BlackMen   #100BlackMenNewYork #DiversityMatters  #fightTogether #Allies2Advocates #beyondProtest #beyondHashtags #juneteenth #fightInjustice #ChangePolicy #womengolf #strolltothepolls #dontbooVOTE #findPeace #findingYourPeace #femaleGolfers #golf #harlem #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters#2021  #IN18 #IN18Ways  #GoodTrouble @bet @tylerperry @willpowerpacker @monkeypawproductions

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Jamie Taylor of Black Golf Directory 

    What You’ll Hear

    From passion to product, the Black Golf Directory - BGD Centralizing and uniting the Black Golf Community online Taking a step backwards, can be the pathway to greater opportunity  The launch of BGD Job Listings, active diversity work - Golf ain’t cheap, it’s a down payment on a house High-Five Friday is the embodiment of “it takes a village” BGD Empowerment Academies - teaching what it takes to make it in golf Supporting the next great golfer, like Sisters Across America does Driving innovation in the industry, like Sports Agencies and the needs of an elite golfer Let's show them the money, write checks (or venmo/cashapp/zelle)“what really changes the game is investing in our youth” Jamie Taylor - Jamie’s golf journey from Tennis to Golf, a family affair The business case for diversity in Golf - The impact of past messaging & the embedded mindset surrounding golf Real advice on profitability for golf course owners, the full experience matters (website, signage, practice areas) @girlscouts teaching us all the power of entrepreneurship - day to day staff grows the game of golf, the origin of JTMobile training  Being an entrepreneur means learning to say no - Jamie’s golf game and keeping up with her skills Most memorable golf story - her first golf tournament life lessons happen in golf CTA: put $5 on a future golfer for High-5 Friday 

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    What you should know: 

    www.BlackGolfDirectory.com 

    www.jtmobiletraining.com 

    Mentions: @jtmobiledirectory @blackgolfdirectory @mostacksbirdies @orcabags @billDickey #manakikigolf @clevemetroparks @mountdoragolfclub @LPGAinternational @girlscouts 

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    BIO

    Jamie Taylor, LPGA, is an alumnae of Laurel School in Cleveland, OH. There she started her quest in growing the game of golf by starting the golf team her junior year. She was inducted into the Laurel School Sports Hall of Fame for this contribution. After high school, she attended Gannon University in Erie, PA, where she received a full ride to play on the women’s varsity team. As the only African American in her conference; she served as captain her junior and senior year; was president of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC); and received her MBA.

    Her career as an LPGA Teaching and Club Professional began when she was hired as the first female Head Golf Professional for the Cleveland Metroparks in Cleveland, OH. There she ran 27-hole and 36-hole golf courses. During her tenure, she created several women’s golf initiatives which were recognized by the Ohio Parks and Recreation, Crain’s Business Magazine, and the African American Golfers Digest. In 2015, Jamie decided she wanted to make a bigger impact on the golf community and moved to Florida, where she was the Programs Manager for the LPGA Foundation. In 2018, Jamie started her first company, JT Mobile Training, to help other golf professionals learn how to attract and retain clients of diverse backgrounds. In 2020, Jamie created the Black Golf Directory website and in November she became a full-time entrepreneur! Her number one focus now is to continue to diversify golf, as well as, use her skills to help in growing other industries.


    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #femalegolfers #ladiesGolf #womensgolf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2022 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #diversityTraining #equity #inclusion #training #golfPro #youthGolfers #LPGA #Cleveland #blackGolfDirectory #legacy #JamieTaylorInvitational #yepIsaidIt

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Karen High of High End Cigars What You’ll Hear 

    What You’ll Hear

    High End Cigars, how an idea becomes reality - connecting golf & cigars No golf = missed deals - Entrepreneurship before High End Free yourself, delegate - Pairings 101, start your Cigar journey - ever meet a Certified Cigar Sommelier? location, company, environment, & music matter - defining the high end cigar - you need market research, data, and analytics Cigars are a common denominator Beetles, a freezer and the $700 cigar High End Golf Outing & Irvington, NJ HS Golf Club Entrepreneur’s Advice 

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    Things you should know: IG: @highendcigars www.highendcigarsnj.com 

    Mentions: Casa Cuba by Arturo Fuente, @arturofuentecigars #35 by Padron, @padronCigars @shadyrestgolfclub @sheenah.pegeron 

    BIO

    Before she was the visionary behind NJ’s newest premium cigar shop, Karen High was a mom, wife, grandmother, and entrepreneur. Karen is a proud business owner and sits on the board of the Middlesex County Small business Development Center. At the age of 18 , she began her corporate career in the insurance industry until 2011 before transitioning into private security business, Special Ops Security. Her inexperience and lack of exposure to golf, especially while in corporate America, has often kept her off the course. To gain access, Karen has since joined the Shady Rest Golf Club, the first African American owned Country Club in New Jersey. She is actively practicing her craft and encouraging others to break through the gender and socioeconomic barriers that exist in golf. In January of 2019, Karen opened High End Cigars in Scotch Plains, NJ with husband Anthony High to award the high end luxury cigar experience that NJ locals were missing. Karen advanced her expertise in the cigar industry by gaining her certification as a Certified Cigar Sommelier, and Whisky Ambassador. In an effort to merge the sub-cultures of sports golfing and cigars, High End Cigars hosted it’s first Inaugural Golf Event in August 2021. Karen’s primary motivation for hosting this annual event is to encourage cigar enthusiasts to support local NJ youth participating in golf sports events where they are typically under represented. Like his mother, her 12 year old son has made his presence on the golf course and continues to improve his skill. Karen uses her role as owner of High End Cigars to welcome women and other under represented demographics to explore golfing as an outlet to fitness, health and business opportunities. 

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe 

    #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #cigars #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #strategy #capacityBuilding #teambuilding #shadyRest #NJ #highEndCigars #highEnd #womensHistoryMonth #whm #womensherstorymonth

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Tyrek “Ty” DeLavallade 

    What you’ll hear:

    Vision for Deuce (& representing the lifelong Deuce✌🏽clubs) Legacy, Generational Wealth, & Setting A Trends “Not all bad things are bad for you, some can be blessings in disguise” Presentation matters, the PGA show - Partnerships, Legends and Legacy Jim Thorpe Invitational - Jeff Champ, creating more tournaments for young black & minority juniors The giveback isn’t always financial..Give time, energy, resources, access, then leave the door open What you have is valuable, not just because Michael Jordan has 20 hats Access and opportunities equal growth…BE IN THE ROOM Ready, ready, the Big 10 Commissioner wants diversity too “opportunties come when given chances and having faith in what you do” cash flow is critical - Steve Harvey Golf Classic in Atlanta & Deuce gifting pop-up shop

    Shout out @iamsharonpage, @iamsteveharvytv - Most memorable Golf… Hainan, China, Cabo, Mexico, with Jim Thorpe - his best golf moment happened at Bella Collina Golf - Ty, Thorpe & @andywalker - the story of @unitedGolfersAssociation (UGA) founded in 1925, continuing the legacy - prove me wrong, the missing link in First Tee - we need more plaecs like @fiveirongolf, Harlem to Midtown with Finer Life Golf - we’re coming in hot, spikes and all ************************* 

    Things you should know: 

    Shop At: www.deuce.co/ IG: @deuce.co_ @unitedGolfersAssociation (UGA) @blackgolfwire Jim Thorpe is a Living Legend - @jimthorpegolf www.jimthorpeinvitational.com Mentions: #JimDent - The Man, the myth, the legendary one @troongolf @casadecampo @puntaespadagolfclub @bellacollinagolf @fiveirongolf 

    Tarek “Ty” DeLavallade is a native of Chicago and Serial Entrepreneur. After being as he says “fortunately” laid off from the publishing industry he moved from the Maryland/DC Area to Orlando to blend his passion for golf and traveling into a quickly profitable business. Golf Quests quickly became a global tour operator for small to large groups of leisure and corporate golfers. After launching the company in 2010, he never allowed initial challenges in the industry to hinder his goals within the tourism industry that he initially knew nothing about. He quickly realized that he was the only Black Owned golf travel company globally and that presented its own challenges. In 2019, he launched Deuce Premium as a challenge to himself because many African Americans frequently complained that there were very few if any Black Owned golf apparel or accessory companies to choose from for those who were looking. Deuce is a blend of two collections - Golf and Lifestyle. The two collections have become the preferred brand for many fashion-forward golfers, cigar aficionados and trendsetter travelers. As the game of golf continues to attract more players, fashion has evolved into an essential part of the golf game – enter Deuce Premium. They also offer seasonal and limited-edition golf gloves, hat, and belt combinations along with exclusive custom leather cigar pouches and accessories. Deuce Premium will reflect everything that the game of golf is becoming; inclusive, exciting, daring, and bold! In early 2020, Tarek decided to revive the oldest Black golf association - United Golfers Association (UGA) that was founded in 1925. His inspiration was a significant gap in African Americans on the Professional Golf Tours and throughout the industry. Also in 2020, Black Golf Wire was launched to feature the back stories of our pioneers and current golfers. It also features golf industry news, press releases, product and travel reviews, video coverage, and more from established and aspiring bloggers, authors, journalists, photographers and videographers.

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with LJ Finney hosted by Darius Brown 

    BIO: LJ LaToya “LJ” Finney is a certified Project Management Professional (PMI PMP) and certified Executive, Career and Life Coach (ICF ACC) with over 20 years of experience on Wall Street and Technology and an avid golfer. Her company IN-18 LLC, helps individuals and companies through leadership development and coaching. She works to help employees, at all levels make the most of their skills for career growth and advancement. LJ has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Long Island University, and a Master of Science in Computer Science from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and President of the NYC Chapter of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Amateur Golf Association. She was recognized by the Network Journal 40 under 40 and is also the producer and host of TeesMe, A podcast about the intersection of golf, life and business. 

    What you’ll hear:

    Building confidence on course Know your tribe, getting acclimated with golf The real barrier to entry knowledge @LPGAamateursNYC, La Presidente Exploring the benefits of golf Mindset & Self-Awareness The Good Stuff *Strategic Planning* The real bag How we got here #entrepreneurship The success and lessons learned, stacking money Crazy Faith - What keeps you going, growing and levels The meaning behind the name IN-18  God’s Gift of golf SLIGHT PIVOT  The story of Darius, producer, creator What about LJ's favorite golf memory? 

    @oldheadgolflinks, Old Head, Ireland - @golfelprat, Real Club De Golf El Prat, Barcelona, Spain 

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    Things you should know: IG: @IN18LLC IG: @MsLadyLovesGolf 

    Visit www.IN-18.com

    About the Guest Host: Darius Brown

    Being Seen Podcast - www.BeingSeenPodcast.com  Darius Brown is an award-winning creative executive who co-created and produced a weekly entertainment show “Beyond the Red Carpet with Darius Brown” for ABCNEWS digital. He is the Director of Talent & Partnerships at Harley & Co, a New York-based creative studio that produces multi-platform social justice and culture projects. Darius won a Clio Award for Being Seen, a weekly podcast about the gay and queer Black male experience. Darius has produced for ABC News, BET, NBC, and FOX's EXTRA, which earned him an Emmy for Best Entertainment show. 

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe 

    #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #strategicPlanning #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #leadershipCoaching #teambuilding #lpgaAmateurs #NYC

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Dr. Al Quarles Jr. 

    Al B. Quarles, Jr. was born and raised in Abington, Pennsylvania. He attended Millersville University of PA., where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, Temple University, where he earned a Master Degree in Educational Psychology, and Gwynedd Mercy University, where he earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Al is the proud Co-Founder, long term President, and tournament/travel director of the Bogey Boyz Golf Club, and Founder of the award winning “Bogey Kidz” Junior Golf Mentoring Program. Al is the Co-Owner of Bucka Fogey Sports, LLC., which is an apparel company that also provides consultation and management for golf travel. On social media, Al is a Co-Founder/Moderator of the Black Golf Alliance, LLC, which boasts close to seven thousand active members on multiple social media platforms, and an annual Juneteenth Golf Celebration and Fundraiser. In addition, Al has been the tournament director of over 30 golf tournaments including the annual DMP Ministries Charity Golf Tournament held in Houston Texas, and numerous other tournaments held across the United States. Al has hosted podcasts, written golf articles, and served as a reported for The African American Golfer’s Digest. He has been featured in numerous golf related articles, broadcasts, and forums.

    What you’ll hear:

    What is a buckafogey? Bogey Boyz 101 - step into the arena The Inspiration Air Force Runways & Golf Educator. Entrepreneur. Professor? You can’t make your kids love golf, but you can dream Trade shows answer questions - Copyright. Trademark, & protecting your IP Your friends arent your clients the PGA show Is there one defnition for diversity? Priced out, you have to pay to play Write your book, Philly Tales, Burning Sands Why BGA? Building golf communities Hearts and Minds aligned, the best promo Keep pushing 

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    Things you should know: IG: @Buckafogey IG: @BlackGolfAlliance 

    Check out the Merch: www.BuckAfogey.com 

    Visit: www.BlackGolfAlliance.com Amazon: Bullies are Not Just Boys! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521833524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9WV9JG38J02TSAW5QF05 

    Burning Sands: My Brothers Keeper Volume 1: My Brothers Keeper https://www.amazon.com/dp/1505385792/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DD681DDFPEHEC8HN23ZK 

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe 

    #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneur #clothingBrands #blackGolf #blackGolfers #Bogeyboyz #buckafogey #bga #blackgolfalliance

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with David Edgerton Jr. 

    What you’ll hear:

    Creating the future that no one else sees Finding your bag, are you ready to share your story? The art of shifting mentality, embracing a CEO mindset CEO thinking 101 - the Beauty Salon Biz Example Mindset shifts- No one knows Grandma’s recipe vs value  Bigger than you, building legacy - Mr. Hershey  But are you Bill Gates smart? The internet levels the field, but you still need effort + time Ikigai - finding your purpose for being & the sweet spot After hours corporate training, the Tiger Wood effect, the next generation  #representationMatters - Golf at the track, “driving” the Indianapolis 500 & Anniversaries  the Lexus Shop Biz Example and dollar store to eBay arbitrage Go to school and get a degree or not? no one likes fish bones 

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    Things you should know:

    IG: @DavidEdgertonJr  Indy 500 Golf - https://www.petedyegolftrail.com/courses/brickyard-crossing/  Bio: https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/executive-education/person/david_edgerton_jr  The Twin Cities are Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota (because geography wasn't for everyone) 

    BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ

    Business Brilliant: Surprising Lessons from the Greatest Self-Made Business Icons by Lewis Schiff  The Education of Millionaires: Everything You Won't Learn in College About  How to Be Successful by Michael Ellsberg  Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki  Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell 

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    David Edgerton Jr. is the managing principal for The DEJ Group, an executive search and recruiting firm that focuses on finding and connecting exceptional diverse talent with inclusive companies. The firm also provides executive coaching and custom training services for minority entrepreneurs and business professionals. David has over twenty-four years of corporate experience and also has served as an adjunct professor for over eleven years – teaching information technology, project management and business analytics. With his passion in minority business development, David was recently appointed an entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Minnesota to assist and coach startups as a part of the Discovery Launchpad MN program and also facilitates content for the Ascend Twin Cities program in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, the Metropolitan Economic Development Association, and the Carlson School of Management. David has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management. During his corporate career he has worked for several companies in the Twin Cities including Andersen Windows and Doors, Be The Match, Best Buy, Imation Corporation, Smead Manufacturing, and Ambient Consulting. David currently volunteers as a member of the board of directors for the Walker West Music Academy in St. Paul. He also serves on the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board to the Dean for the Carlson School of Management. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and serves as a church musician and worship leader at his church. David is married to Michelle and has three children.

    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google https://anchor.fm/TeesMe #TeesMe 

    #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #golf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021 #IN18 #IN18Ways #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #twinCities #Indianapolis500

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Dr. Michael Lindsey

    What you’ll hear:

    The rise of Suicide among Black children, Why we must Ring the Alarm Finding the connection, what is really happening with kids? Understanding the importance of research, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, and the emergency task force Emotional, Psychological, Physical health are all part of well being, identify & manage stress Engaging kids about the stressors in their lives through rich dialogue Morehouse Enlightenment Why isn’t there an annual physical for mental health? How Mike found golf, The Tiger Woods effect (as if you didn’t know) The mental game of Golf, to play skins or find Zen Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella, the round begins before you get onto the golf course Manifestation, mindset, & connecting golf experiences to life moments The DMV GC shout outs: Oak Creek Golf Course, Lake Presidential, Timbers at Troy, Blue Mash, & Renditions Dr. Linsdey’s Dream Foursome,  Harriet’s got next The GEM drop Shout out to the McSilver team, the leaders in mental health research, @mikewalrond, and everyone that works to improve mental health for our community 

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    Things you should know: 

    Website:  IG: @drmikelindsey, @nyumcsilver 

    If you or someone you know are depressed and considering suicide call the national hope network at 1-800-SUICIDE, it is free and confidential 

    Resources: Youth Suicide Prevention: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/ 

    Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends An 8-part limited-series podcast https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/central-east-mhttc/saving-young-black-lives-0  Black Men and Boys Campaign Podcast Season 1: https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/black-boys-and-men-changing-the-narrative-1/  Season 2: https://mcsilver.nyu.edu/black-boys-and-men-changing-the-narrative-2/   Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/uploadedfiles/full_taskforce_report.pdf https://www.sprc.org/news/ring-alarm-crisis-black-youth-suicide-america 

    Dr. Michael A. Lindsey is a noted scholar in the fields of child and adolescent mental health, as well as a leader in the search for knowledge and solutions to generational poverty and inequality. He is the Executive Director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University (NYU), the Constance and Martin Silver Professor of Poverty Studies at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow. He also leads a university-wide Strategies to Reduce Inequality initiative from the NYU McSilver Institute. Dr. Lindsey holds a PhD in social work and MPH from the University of Pittsburgh, an MSW from Howard University, and a BA in sociology from Morehouse College. 

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google  https://anchor.fm/TeesMe 

    #TeesMe  #podcast  #storiesNeedToBeTold  #untoldStories  #golf #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021  #IN18 #IN18Ways  #mentalHealth #mentalHealthisHealth #suicidePrevention #suicideAwareness

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Steve Outlaw 

    What you’ll hear:

    Developing a love for golf , the Woods influence still wins internship The origin stories, Dad & beyond segregated golf in Gary, Indiana scholarships, the First Tee Program, serendipity & the future From political science to the PGA, follow your calling the great giveback - making an impact and changing the face of the game, through a love for the game give golf a try, involve your family making golf cool, the story and inspiration of @jrsmith going back to college a day in the life as the Director of Golf Less talk & more action, Troon is serious about DEI, who’s got next? Do you know what a golf management company does?  Want an extra 20 yards? Play desert golf in Arizona Getting technical, Pristine bent grass greens at high altitudes being a good golf course owner 101 like Larry Vital Steve’s favorites @wikenburgRanch &  @PineCanyonAZ I need to know what’s in the bag Remarkable golf stories Calling a TWG double eagle, who tries to gloss over 4 hole in ones?!?! A competitive junior golf come back kid - The 💎 “Golf is my escape, give golf a try” International golfer - from UAE @abuDhabiGC to Malaysia @theElsClubTD Growing golf in communities and making it cool Using golf for business, 4 hours and the unspoken opportunity The Message & Moments Malaysia Els Club - Hole 7 

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    IG: @soutlawpga - Names we should hear more about William Powell, Charlie Sifford, Ted Rhodes, Bill Dickey Mentions @willieMack3 @GavinKGreen7 @wikenburgRanch @mackenziemackgolf #AdvocatesTour @FirstTee @DougSmith @BirdiesNotBS @100BlackMenofPhoenix 

    Steven Outlaw, was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana, and currently resides in Peoria, Arizona.  From a young age, golf has been a part of his life, with his immediate family all playing the game.  Originating from the Hoosier state, known for basketball, golf and more importantly a career in the game, was seen as unobtainable at a young age.  His journey and realization into what could be, occurred in 2001 at the First Tee National Conference at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida, where Steven gave the speech that launched The First Tee Scholars Program.  To see firsthand the impact the game of golf had on individuals, through the program, was life changing for Steven.

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Fitness Phenom, Taj Harris 

    Recognized as a conscientious professional, Taj Harris, is a detail-oriented leader with over 20 years of proven results in management, teaching, personal training and public speaking.  A naturally active, sexy tomboy, foodie and fitness professional who fell in love with empowering others to find their balance with fitness and life over 20 years ago. Born and raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, her love of fitness started in high school while working part time as a receptionist for a woman’s only gym.  She had no idea that she’d eventually become a group fitness instructor, personal trainer and master yoga trainer.  Over the years she also had the opportunity to present internationally, author several fitness manuals, be featured in online workouts and create fitness classes for international gym franchises. Taj has been featured on CW 11, FOX, CBS, ABC – Nightline, Good Morning America and Live with Kelly & Ryan.  She also contributed or was featured in Jane Magazine, Oprah.com, Women’s Health Magazine, SELF Magazine, Reuters, Men’s Health Magazine and the New York Times. Taj is an avid runner, who’s participated in over a dozen half marathons across the US and a 3X participant in the NYC Marathon.  She enjoys cycling, salsa dancing, cooking, gardening and hiking.  Future goals include biking from NYC – Montauk and San Francisco – LA. You can catch her teaching classes 5 days a week virtually through her online platform at www.tajharris.com Classes include RISE Up Yoga, Cardio & Tone and her very own class Symmetry.   Pre-CoVid she worked as the Regional Group Fitness Director for Crunch Franchise, overseeing 100+ locations Group Fitness programs and coordinators for the SouthEast, MidWest United States and Canada. Certifications include:  AFAA, ACE, NASM, E-RYT 500 Yoga, Schwinn, Kaiser, Spinning, BodyArt, Pound, TRX, X-Pole, Zumba and several speciality certifications. 

    What you’ll hear:

    Aerobics was a money maker Just get up, life after the break If you’ve fallen, get up or push up African-Americans in Energy and golf Golfers live a one-sided lifestyle, find “Symmetry” Yoga isn’t girlie, it is for everyone A holistic approach to fitness Want a mindset shift? Step outside of your comfort zone Being close to Oprah, one-degree of separation From TR-X to BodyArt, beyond certifications find a connection No big bang, gradually rediscovering fitness Embracing Yoga, for those that really dislike Yoga If you fall down, get up or “Push Up” Favorite golf lesson - patience

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    Things you should know: 

    Website: www.tajharris.com * PROMO CODE: TryYoga IG: @TajHarris Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taj-harris-lee-6a5bb939 

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google  https://anchor.fm/TeesMe

    #TeesMe  #podcast  #storiesNeedToBeTold  #untoldStories  #fitness #pushupChallenge #fallandGetUp #womengolf #health #golf #NJ #wellness #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021  #IN18 #IN18Ways

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Nash Warfield, the Destroyer of Diabolical College Debt 

    Nash Warfield is a native of Plainfield, NJ. Nash attended Plainfield High School where he discovered his passion for public speaking as a member of the Debate team.  Nash attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland on a full-academic scholarship where he graduated with honors. Nash was named valedictorian, #1 in his business school class. He would later receive a masters degree in Speech Communication from New York University (NYU), where he also graduated #1 in his class. As a professional motivational speaker and trainer for over 20 years, Nash has traveled the country teaching high school and college students the principles of academic and life success. His dynamic, high-energy presentations have reached nearly 1 million students. Nash is author of the 2019 Amazon #1 best selling book, Say YES to College…Say NO to College Debt: The Smart Family’s Guide to Paying for College without Losing your Savings, Sanity, or Soul Nash is the CEO of the newly formed college consulting firm, Zero Debt College Planners, where he coaches parents on how to get into and pay for college with Zero Debt 

    What you’ll hear:

    “No matter what you do, graduate from high school” What should parents know about college? Just get them into college and we’ll figure out a way Grades really give you access In-state schools & the ROI (return on investment) 25 years old, with 80K -100K of debt Parent guilt and the Jones The myth vs reality, do college names really matter? Putting the pen to paper, your Book lies within Access and exposure, the Tiger Woods effect From Earl G Graves School of Business to Black Enterprise Golf and Tennis Golf and 80 year old WWII Veterans Is there a science in putting bunkers at 250 yards? the blueprint for an epic sports weekend the 4 hottest job fields & choosing a major the adult job pivot, going back to school Murphy’s Law - Ending the Student loan crisis 

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    Things you should know: Website: https://zerodebtcollegeplanning.com/  Schedule a meeting: https://zerodebtcollegeplanning.com/apply/ The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Yes-College-No-Debt/dp/1719976279   Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nashwarfield 

    “Do not take out debt for your kid’s education…the long term implications are much more painful than the short term opportunity” “the richest place in the world is the graveyard because in the graveyard you have books that were never written, music that was never written, plays … I didn't want to go to my grave with my music in me..,you got to sit down and get it done”

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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google  https://anchor.fm/TeesMe   #TeesMe  #podcast  #storiesNeedToBeTold  #untoldStories  #DebtFree #zeroDebt #freeCollege #noDebt #ZeroDebtCollegePlanners #golf #NJ #morganstate #scholarships #HBCUalumni #blackEnterprise #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters #2021  #IN18 #IN18Ways 

  • New #TeesMe podcast episode alert with Actor and Vulcan Society Board Member Hisham Tawfiq

    Long before becoming widely known as "Dembe," a Sudanese Freedom Fighter and right hand man to Raymond Reddington on NBC's hit show The Blacklist, Hisham Tawfiq discovered his passion for The Arts in his High School while performing the poem "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. 

    Hisham then studied at the world renowned "Negro Ensemble Theater Company" which has brought forth such Notable Actors as Denzel Washington, Ossie Davis, and Phylicia Rashad. He also studied with Susan Batson, who is known for coaching actors such as Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Connely. 

    Hisham says " As an Actor, just like a human being, evolution and education is infinite."

    Hisham also starred in a groundbreaking One Hour Drama "Gun Hill". As Capt. Sanford. Gun Hill stars Larenz Tate, Tawny Cypress, and Aisha Hinds. He has also starred in episodes of 30 Rock and Nurse Jackie.

    Throughout his career, Hisham, continues to call on his life experiences and training to inform his choices as an Actor and Artist. Be it as a Marine in Desert Storm, A Correction Office at Sing Sing Correctional Facility or as one of New York's Bravest NYFD. Hisham says, “I enjoy portraying The Leaders, Fathers and Husband roles with Heavy emotional currents flowing through the story and character. I also love work that has a spiritual tone,”  Evidence of his ethic can also be seen in his dramatic episodic work on FX’s "Lights Out and NBC Dramas, Law & Order SVU & Criminal Intent.
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    What you’ll hear:
    - How Hisham discovered the FDNY
    - Meeting Paul Washington, Larry Brown, Mike Marshall
    - Harlem’s real Superhero, it’s not Halloween
    - The Probie & squeaky clean suits
    - From 5 to 50, shattering stereotypes
    - Game-changers: The Vulcan Society founded in 1941
    - The Pivot - special vacations, mutuals, & fire-house family biz
    - The power of supportive tribe and village
    - Dembe’s story @blacklist
    - Getting into Golf & Skiing
    - Want to see real golfers? The @OTGClassic
    - Hisham’s making golf accessible
    - The Bridge and all things Harlem
    - Supporting Harlem Businesses
    - The Gem: It’s amazing what you’ll get if you ask
    - Hisham’s golf stories (2 sides of golf)
    - The effect of @wen_hogan, @otgcclassic
    - It's like a Golf Block Party - Hisham's Golf Classic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021

    Things you should know:
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    Meet Hisham Tawfiq @HishamTawfiq
    Mentions:
    @fdnyvulcansociety
    @wen_hogan, @otgcclassic
    @golfrtg
    @bridge_golf
    Will Larkin
    @sadenaparks
    @shastaaveryhardt
    @gingerthoward
    @mikothi
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    Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google 
    https://anchor.fm/TeesMe  
    #TeesMe 
    #podcast 
    #storiesNeedToBeTold 
    #untoldStories 
    #Harlem
    #FDNY 
    #golf
    #VulcanSociety
    #blackGolfers
    #blackGolfMatters
    #Equity
    #Golf  
    #DiversityMatters 
    #2021 
    #IN18
    #IN18Ways 
    @bet
    @tylerperry
    @willpowerpacker
    @monkeypawproductions
    @dickssportinggoods
    @nygolfcenter
    @fiveiron
    @blackenterprise
    @yavetequila
    @africanamericangolfersdigest