http://wricecommunity.comenNews CommentaryCopyright Ricardo wricehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c0c5bbeb0303b4a766cb32269946104.jpghttp://wricecommunity.comMon, 03 Aug 2026 03:20:02 +0000Ricardo wriceRicardo wricerdwrice@gmail.comYou see the major headlines, now understand how they directly affect you! Our podcast is designed to simplify the decisions being made on your behalf by governments, businesses and management. We also have alot of fun doing it...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-his-first-senate-term-senator-rashaun-kemp-returns--73363711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73363711Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:19:56 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to this weeks episode of the Leadership Blend! This week, we welcome back former freshmen senator Rashaun Kemp! He returns to share the lessons and insight from his first term as the District 38 Senator!3096atlanta,georgiasenate,rashaunkemp,senatorfalse89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-simone-takeover--72764713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72764713Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:25:17 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome back! This week, Simone is in the moderator seat! Listen in as she guides us through this week's recaps and hot topics!2881false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlanta-city-council-member-wayne-martin--72311279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72311279Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:55 +0000Ricardo wriceThis week, we welcome newcomer Wayne Martin! He is a member of the Atlanta City Council! He gives us a lesson on the purpose of the council, what made him run and his agenda!3098atlanta #citycouncil #politicfalse87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dismantling-of-the-voting-rights-act-and-why-reprentation-matters-w-jason-b-allen--72156961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72156961Mon, 25 May 2026 16:54:32 +0000Ricardo wriceAnd we're back!! This week, we welcome back special correspondent Jason B. Allen!! We take a deep dive into the gutting of the Voting Rights Act and why reprentation matters! Especially in the time we are living in! 3442voting #atlanta #politicsfalse86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-agenda-with-social-justice-advocate-attorney-gerald-griggs--71883257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71883257Wed, 06 May 2026 01:34:41 +0000Ricardo wriceThis week we back welcome show regular Attorney Gerald Griggs! As usual, he helps us bring the important headlines front and center! He clears up the fight against data centers, the viable candidates and more!3000atlanta #griggs #golddomefalse85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-the-gold-dome-with-minority-whip-senator-kim-jackson--71510182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71510182Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:34:00 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome one of the most powerful black women in Georgia politics! When we met Senator Kim Jackson, she was a freshmen. Now she is the Minority Whip in State Senate! She updates us on all the "happening" in the currently ended session!2756senate #atlanta #golddomefalse84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checking-trumps-progress-report--71332047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71332047Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:55:01 +0000Ricardo wrice3630false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlanta-the-re-imagining-historical-redlining-and-the-plan--71133289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71133289Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:34:08 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to episode two! Today we welcome back Dr. LaToria Whitehead (CEO / Political Scientist) and Chandra Farley (Chief Sustainability Office) for the City of Atlanta. We discuss Mayor Dickens "green" plan, the historical damage of redlining and the...3058atlanta #dickens #gentrifyfalse82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-partnership-for-excellence-in-education--70984285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70984285Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:21:40 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to season eight of the show!!! We are so honored to welcome back CEO Dana Rickman and Chief of Staff Dr. Robert Gaines! We our discussing this year's Top 10 issues in Education!3075education #gapartnershipfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-asha-dickerson--59856414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59856414Sun, 05 May 2024 21:24:23 +0000Ricardo wrice3323ashadickersonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attorney-gerald-griggs-social-justice-juggernaut--59567103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59567103Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:40:30 +0000Ricardo wrice3099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-georgia-partnership-for-excellence-in-education--59150867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59150867Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:48:10 +0000Ricardo wriceIn year five, we welcome back The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education! President Dr. Dana Rickman and Vice President Matt Scott bring us this year's Top ten issues in Education! We also welcome guest correspondent Jason B. Allen!3366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triana-arnold-james-president-of-the-national-organization-for-women--59074695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59074695Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:42:38 +0000Ricardo wrice3840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-kathryn-mcfarland-cardiologist--58982883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58982883Sat, 09 Mar 2024 16:03:35 +0000Ricardo wrice2411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-weekly-episode--58902687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58902687Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:32:04 +0000Ricardo wrice2625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alfred-shivy-brooks--58807910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58807910Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:00:18 +0000Ricardo wrice3240aps #educationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-sn-63-the-bail-reform-attempt--58722039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58722039Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:56:55 +0000Ricardo wrice4962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-zackory-kirk--58630293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58630293Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:10:23 +0000Ricardo wrice2972falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-6-opener--58473787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58473787Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:22:57 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to the sixth season of the Leadership Blend Live podcast!4431falsefullhttp://Wricecommunity.comhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/54122233Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:22:18 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome back our friend, Senator Kim Jackson! She is no longer a “freshman“ to the chamber and she shares her thoughts and knowledge of current legislation! We discuss everything from LGBTQ+ legislation to current events!4103falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deeper-look-at-recidivism-w-attorney-david-windecher--54037933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54037933Tue, 30 May 2023 05:19:34 +0000Ricardo wriceDid you know that the prison system is a 14 billion dollar industry?! Meaning everytime your family member, cousin, or friend goes COMPANIES are getting paid! How you ask...recidivism is at the core of it! Friend of the show, Jason B. Allen guest...2220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decoding-workers-compensation-how-does-it-work--53881848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53881848Tue, 16 May 2023 02:14:44 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we are going into uncharted territory! Meet Erica Mitchell, Workers Comp attorney and Marissa McKain, A workers Comp Director! They give us the insight into the inner workings of the Workers Comp world.2945falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/environmental-justice-w-dr-latoria-whitehead--53723778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53723778Wed, 03 May 2023 02:47:50 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome back Dr. LaToria Whitehead! She is our Environmental Justice expert! She explains how it all correlates to Social Justice, mass incarcerated and more!4287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-unadulterated-conversation-about-healthcare-w-dr-wayne-boatwright--53191211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53191211Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:20:03 +0000Ricardo wriceMeet Dr. Wayne Boatwright former VP of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity for Hackensack Meridian Health in NJ. We discuss everything from doctors care to cultural stereotypes.4976falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-10-issues-in-education-w-the-georgia-partnership-for-excellence-in-education--53110969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53110969Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:25:03 +0000Ricardo wriceIt's that time again! Today we welcome back The Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education! The President, Dr. Dana Rickman and Director of External Affairs, Dr. Robert Gaines, II! We also welcome special correspondent, Jason B. Allen! We discuss...3783gapartnershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-khalid-mayor-of-south-fulton--52883741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52883741Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:44:41 +0000Ricardo wriceImagine making a promise while on the campaign trail and having to actually fulfill it? Meet Mayor khalid ! He made a promise to move into the worse complex in his city (as the mayor). He shares the story of sleeping with rats and he later discovered...3152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-season-5-premiere--52839984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52839984Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:39:04 +0000Ricardo wrice3539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-one-on-one-w-geraldine-moriba--50847639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50847639Mon, 08 Aug 2022 04:13:30 +0000Ricardo wriceByron Allen recently purchased the bankrupt Black News Channel for 11 million! It is now apart of the Grio! Meet the lady boss in charge of all of it, Geraldine Moriba! She is the former vice president of diversity and inclusion for CNN Worldwide....1855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surving-understanding-a-brain-tumor-w-dr-joh-evans-coleman-and-dr-ekokobe-fonkem--49752807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49752807Wed, 11 May 2022 03:26:54 +0000Ricardo wriceIn honor of National Brain Tumor month, we have a treat for you! We are inviting Brain tumor survivor Dr. Jo Evans Coleman and Chief Neuro-Oncologist Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem, DO! Dr. Evans Coleman is also Founder and CEO, Meningioma Brain Tumor Network,...3990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karen-scott-greene-supreme-court-candidate-visits--49620489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49620489Mon, 02 May 2022 02:59:38 +0000Ricardo wriceToday Simone rides solo! She welcomes Gwinnett County Superior Court candidate Karen Scott Greene! They discuss her candidacy, why she's running and more!2986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-the-studio-w-education-media-advocate-dr-zackory-kirk--49323786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49323786Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:02:30 +0000Ricardo wriceIt's our first episode of the season back in studio! Today we invited guest commentator Dr. Zackory Kirk! He is an Education media advocate. We catch up on all the latest developments!3224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brad-jenkins-ceo-of-the-asian-american-and-pacific-islanders-victory-fund--49232128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49232128Tue, 29 Mar 2022 01:04:33 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we take our first look into the Asian & Pacific Islander community! The Atlanta massacre of the eight Asian Americans forced us to take notice of the violence against them. Meet Brad Jenkins, he is the CEO of the Asian American & Pacific...2553falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ahmaud-arbery-trial-team-visits-the-blend-to-discuss-the-case--49060056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49060056Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:30:16 +0000Ricardo wriceThe Ahmaud Arbery case was the trial of the century! It was the trial that had Black America and the world holding its breath..many worried that a not guilty verdict would set us back. Three white men decided to attack and kill an innocent black...4790ahmaudarbery,cobbcounty,flynnbroadyjr,lindadunikoskifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pregnant-women-in-the-prison-system-with-pamela-winn-founder-of-restoreher--48693665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48693665Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:17:49 +0000Ricardo wriceImagine being pregnant in prison...Then to top it off having three degrees in nursing. When you speak with prison leadership about proper care for yourself, they tell you they can't! Meet Pamela Winn, she is the Founder of RestoreHER US America! While...3983pamelawinn,prison,restoreherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-ten-issues-in-education-with-dr-gaines-dr-rickman-from-the-georgia-partnership-part-two--48593864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593864Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:25:58 +0000Ricardo wrice2323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-ten-issues-in-education-with-dr-gaines-dr-rickman-from-the-georgia-partnership--48593827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48593827Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:22:59 +0000Ricardo wrice1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-the-law-enforcement-gap-w-police-chief-kelvin-waites--47338712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47338712Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:02:17 +0000Ricardo wriceAnd that's a wrap! Kelvin Waites was the last guest of the season! On the episode, we have a candid discussion about law enforcement and repairing community trust. How can it be done? What will it take? As a former police chief, Kelvin chimes in3756georgetown,kelvinwaitesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dontaye-carter-candidate-for-mayor-of-sandy-springs--47199466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47199466Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:12:30 +0000Ricardo wrice1960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-labor-shortage-w-dr-shelton-goode--47116294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47116294Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:06:56 +0000Ricardo wriceForbes Top 10 Diversity and Inclusion expert Dr. Shelton Goode visits! We look at what's at the core of this "labor shortage"...3245d&i,dr.sheltongoodefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-social-justice-fight-w-attorney-gerald-griggs--46994146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46994146Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:36:25 +0000Ricardo wriceAttorney Gerald Griggs joins us again! We revisit the agenda of the NAACP, the numerous political fires in GA and the R. Kelly verdict4070geraldgriggs,naacp,rkellyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-black-communities-w-frank-brown-esq--46887984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46887984Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:44:45 +0000Ricardo wriceCommunities in Schools in Atlanta CEO Frank Brown, Esq revisits! He updates us on the work his organization is doing and how it has changed in the last year.2604cisatlanta,frankbrownesqfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlanta-city-council-candidate-larry-carter-ii--46779460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46779460Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:32:44 +0000Ricardo wriceAtlanta City Council candidate Larry Carter II visits the Blend! He discusses his platform, presents his views and talks issues with us!3448atlanta,larrycarterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-for-atlanta-education-equity-w-candidate-jason-allen--46670954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46670954Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:12:20 +0000Ricardo wriceEducator / Advocate Jason Allen visits the Blend! He is running for Atlanta Board of Education seat 9!4457aps,education,jasonallenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-on-one-with-rnb-singer-anthony-hamilton--46607897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46607897Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:52:28 +0000Ricardo wriceAnthony Hamilton discusses his new album, starting his own label and dealing with COVID1001anthonyhamilton,rnbmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-with-elizabeth-garvish--46571649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46571649Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:48:04 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to today's episode of the show! Elizabeth Garvish joins us to discuss Immigration! What does it look like under Biden vs. Trump? Why does it matter?3735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-the-economy-w-sterling-johnson--46464953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46464953Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:32:36 +0000Ricardo wrice3601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-four-premiere-with-christopher-bruce--46366533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46366533Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:23:28 +0000Ricardo wriceWe welcome Christopher Bruce in our Season 4 debut! He is the Political Director of the ALCU!4313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mogulcon-interview-tajuana-ross-the-linkedin-professor--45709011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709011Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:22:53 +0000Ricardo wriceOur next interviewee is Tajuana ross. Tajuana Ross, widely known as ‘The LinkedIn Professor’, is the President/CEO of Get Over Yourself Career & Life Coaching, Inc., the #1 Best Selling Author of ‘Class Is Now In Session…Your 21 LinkedIn Questions...1926falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senator-kim-jackson-ga-s-first-lgbt-senator--44959138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44959138Fri, 21 May 2021 22:57:09 +0000Ricardo wriceDistrict 41 Senator Kim Jackson visits the Blend! She discusses her journey as GA's first openly gay Senator. She also discusses the bill she passed addressing Domestic Abuse and stalking.3389falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-house-district-14-candidate-marcus-flowers-1--44819777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44819777Fri, 14 May 2021 19:34:05 +0000Ricardo wrice3124marcusflowersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-recidivism-with-attorney-david-windecher--44693004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44693004Sat, 08 May 2021 01:03:11 +0000Ricardo wriceToday's episode is all about Recidivism! Attorney David Windecher joins us! He shares his personal story of being raised in the hood and surviving. He leads the conversation on true rehabilitation and how that system needs reforming! How does it...3601davidwindecher,recidivism,redfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-man-series-panel-three-mentality-part-two--44619344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44619344Tue, 04 May 2021 05:33:49 +0000Ricardo wrice2754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-justice-w-attorney-gerald-griggs--44577898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44577898Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:53:03 +0000Ricardo wrice3792geraldgriggs,p,vincenttruittfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-men-series-panel-five-entertainment--44519009
Black Lightning / Wu-Tang Clan series Actor Jason Louder

Independent artist/Leadership Blend Correspondent Derrick "Double-R"

Director, and Producer Bobby Huntley]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44519009Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:34:09 +0000Ricardo wriceThe Entertainment panel discusses independent artistry (Film, Music, Acting). From funding to execution, how to pursue your dream in media. We welcome: Black Lightning / Wu-Tang Clan series Actor Jason Louder Independent artist/Leadership Blend...
Black Lightning / Wu-Tang Clan series Actor Jason Louder

Independent artist/Leadership Blend Correspondent Derrick "Double-R"

Director, and Producer Bobby Huntley]]>3861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-men-series-panel-four-redemption--44424633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44424633Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:49:52 +0000Ricardo wriceThree men share their different journeys with grief, drugs and mental health, and the justice system. They are the combination of all the conversations we've had. They exhibit how journeys truly lead to redemption and ignite passion3318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-men-series-panel-two-equity-justice--44311012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44311012Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:02:37 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to the Black Men Series! In this panel, we are discussing black Equity and Justice! What needs to happen to make black men safer? How do we change or effect legislation? What is Equity and how do we leverage it to even the playing field?...3701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-man-series-panel-three-mentality--44276584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44276584Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:37:54 +0000Ricardo wriceWe will be looking at the Black Man's mentality from all angles! How are they processing the world? From police attacks to finding/receiving love. We will pulling back the layers and looking at their vulnerability. Two therapist and a guru.3206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-man-series-panel-one-education--44239985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44239985Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:13:44 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to the Leadership Blend Media Companies first Black Man Series! In the is first panel, we take a look at Education! Our panelist are: Jason B. Allen, Frank Brown, ESQ and Dr. Shelton Goode. We take a look at the Education system for...3804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minorities-and-healthcare-with-dr-jay-bush--44174407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44174407Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:57:48 +0000Ricardo wriceProfessional Healthcare Educator Dr. Jay Bush joins us on the blend today! We discuss the state of healthcare for minorities and solutions to make it better.3591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-wasn-t-in-the-stimulus-package-the-royale-flush-and-transgenders-in-athletics--43862736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43862736Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:16:37 +0000Ricardo wrice4520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crazy-bills-stimulus-money-and-why-it-all-matters--43757990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43757990Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:38:27 +0000Ricardo wrice3603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/absentee-voting-republicans-on-a-mission-and-a-former-us-candidate--43655624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43655624Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:52:59 +0000Ricardo wriceFormer US Senate candidate Maya Dillard Smith joins us!3394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-frozen-state-angry-bills-and-the-facebook-giant--43563434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43563434Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:53:07 +0000Ricardo wrice3583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-the-church-women-s-edition-part-one--43485807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43485807Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:49:12 +0000Ricardo wriceI invited three spiritual "avengers" to have a conversation about women in the church. Dr. Latonya Powers, Dr. Nia Gee and Debra Murray discuss the ever changing needs of women in ministry! From mental health to self-identity we discuss it all3260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-three-episode-five-republicans-voting-bills-in-ga-double-r-talks-his-album-and-music--43311668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43311668Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:48:34 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another episode of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! today it's just family in the studio! Me, and Simone welcome back show alumni Double-R back to the show! He helps us discuss the Republics mission to use bills to deter minority voters....4003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-three-episode-four-dr-latoria-whitehead-environmental-justice--43193536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43193536Sat, 30 Jan 2021 02:45:39 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome Political Scientist & CDC Public Health Advisor Dr. LaToria Whitehead! She is introducing the concept of Environmental Justice and how it can help change underserved communities.3935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-three-episode-three-a-deeper-look-at-mental-health-and-the-black-community--43070824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43070824Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:36:48 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we welcome Licensed Clinical Social Worker Regina Zabel! Regina is the owner of Renewed Journey Counseling Services, LLC in Tucker, GA. We take alook at consistent mental health...4156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-three-episode-two-top-ten-issues-in-edcuation-with-dr-dana-rickman-dr-robert-gaines--42955810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42955810Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:59:12 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another episode of The Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we discuss the Top Ten Issues in Education w/ Dr. Dana Rickman & Dr. Robert Gaines! They are the Vice President (Rickman) and Communications Director (Gaines) for the Georgia...4654danarickman,georgiapartnership,robertgainesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-three-episode-one-jerica-richardson-new-cobb-county-commissioner-district-2--42850250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42850250Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:52:53 +0000Ricardo wriceNewly elected Cobb County Commissioner for District two, Jerica Richardson joins us! She discusses her job as a Commissioner, her background, and her plans for the county!3643cobbcounty,cobbdemocrats,jericarichardsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-seventeen-jason-ford-discusses-life-insurance-in-depth--42446376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42446376Sat, 12 Dec 2020 06:59:33 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we welcome life insurance expert Jason Ford! In this episode, we take a hard look at life insurance from all angles! Terms, clauses and things to ask / look for! Learn more about the company at...3622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-sixteen-flynn-broady-jr-newly-elected-cobb-county-district-attorney-1--42320068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42320068Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:44:47 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend! Today we welcome back, Flynn Broady Jr.! He visited the show for the first time when he was running for Senate. He recently just won the Cobb County District Attorney race and we are excited! We will...3836ahmaudaubrey,flynnbroadyjrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-fifteen-fatherless-minority-children-and-the-outcomes-w-leo-bryant-lpc--42081932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42081932Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:47:43 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we welcome Licensed Counselor Leo Bryant to the show! He is also the Co-Founder of Fatherless in Georgia. We are discussing the psyche of minority children and the outcomes in...4012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-fourteen-after-the-election-show--41968287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41968287Sat, 14 Nov 2020 01:36:51 +0000Ricardo wriceJoin us today as we discuss the current state of where we are politically! Can Trump somehow steal this election? What do these "lawsuits" mean for the results? How will this play out if he doesn't concede to Biden? We are getting into all of it...3799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-thirteen-the-election-prep-episode-maya-dillard-smith-joins-again--41726393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41726393Sat, 31 Oct 2020 01:24:41 +0000Ricardo wrice4157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-twelve-diversity-and-inclusion-in-cooperation-s-with-dr-shelton-goode--41610923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41610923Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:58:16 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we welcome back Dr. Shelton Goode! He is a Forbes Top D & I Trailblazer and the expert on this particular subject. We will be discussing a call to action from employees, the job of...3700chiefdiversityofficer,diversity,drsheltongoode,inclusionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-eleven-a-real-look-at-minority-education-with-frank-brown-esq--41502730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41502730Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:50:52 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome Frank Brown, Esq to the Blend. He is the CEO of Communities in Schools of Atlanta. We will be discussing the state of education for minority kids In public schools. In particular, the devastating effects COVID has had on virtual learning3912falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-ten-former-us-senate-candidate-maya-dillard-smith-visits-the-blend--41388834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41388834Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:25:15 +0000Ricardo wriceFormer US Senate candidate Maya Dillard Smith visits the Blend!3753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-nine-the-presidential-debate-breonna-taylors-transcripts-released--41272344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41272344Sat, 03 Oct 2020 02:26:13 +0000Ricardo wrice4168breonnataylor,presidentialdebfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-eight-black-gay-men-s-portrayal-in-media-w-tre-floyd-lando-king--41132726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41132726Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:56:26 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to today's episode of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! We welcome LGBTQ Playwright Tre Floyd and LGBTQ filmmaker Lando King! We discuss the evolution of the gay black male on Cinema and Film. From Noah's Ark to new characters like Uncle...4267blackgaymen,lgbtq,noahsark,pvalleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-seven-new-studio-what-police-can-legally-do-when-they-stop-you-cuties--40986374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40986374Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:15:19 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome back to the upgraded version of The Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today is our first day back in our new studio and we are estatic! Today, Simone goes over the law as pertains to being stopped. Georgia citizens maybe shocked at the rights of...3895falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-six-police-and-mental-health-patients-continued-protest-the-versus--40706436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40706436Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:48:49 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another episode of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we discuss the continued protest, the police and the mentally challenged and the opportunity that "versus" has created for the culture! Learn more about the show at wricecommunity.com!3622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-five-the-rnc-convention-atlanta-loses-a-4-million-dollar-grant-for-training--40546704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40546704Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:05:22 +0000Ricardo wrice4944atlanta,rnc,techgrant,trump,worksourcefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-four-a-deeper-look-at-the-dnc-convention--40440601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40440601Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:54:19 +0000Ricardo wrice4513biden,democrats,dncconvention,harris,obamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-three-kamala-enters-the-arena-rnb-has-changed-and-wap--40326185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40326185Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:28:25 +0000Ricardo wrice3423cardib,kamalaharris,megtheestallion,wapfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-two-the-ga-hb-838-bill-kanye-running-for-office-and-michelle-obama--40199464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40199464Fri, 07 Aug 2020 19:56:30 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of the Leadership Blend virtual Podcast! Today its just the family: me, Simone Cherie and Kyle Andrew. We discussed Kanye West running, Michelle Obama & her bout with low level depression, and GA passing HB838 giving more...4655depression,kanyewest,michelleobamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-two-episode-one-grantwriting-w-linda-chatmon--40003578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40003578Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:00:48 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to a special edition of the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we have the owner of Contracts & Grants Linda Gaddy Chatmon with us! We are discussing Grants in great detail and dispelling myths at the same time! Our conversation, is...3601grantswriting,grantwriters,lindachatmonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-nine-the-war-on-immigration-with-attorney-s-elizabeth-amna--39965258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39965258Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:09:29 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another edition of Leadership Blend virtual Podcast! On today's show, we discuss Trump's war on immigration. We welcome Immigration attorney's Elizabeth Garvish and Amna Shirazi. In the discussion, we delve into the Immigration court, DACA...3853cagedkids,daca,illegal,immigration,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-twenty-eight-the-blend-family-conversation--39819974https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39819974Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:00:09 +0000Ricardo wriceJoin the full Blend family for our panel discussion! We discuss the Georgia leadership debacle, Will and Jada, and more!4796briankemp,jadapinkett,kieshabottoms,willsmithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-twenty-seven-state-senate-candidate-triana-arnold-james-revisits-the-show--34585028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34585028Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:41:34 +0000Ricardo wriceState Senate District 30 candidate Triana Arnold James revisits the show! She discusses current events with us, the runoff she is in and her time down at the State Capital!4247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-twenty-seven-the-black-men-speak-panel--33706750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33706750Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:14:37 +0000Ricardo wriceIn this episode, I invite four amazing black men to a panel to talk issues! The panelist are: Jasen Hayes, Ashton Reynolds, Kyle Wilson and Derrick "Double-R" West. We discuss leadership, protesting, reparations, and more!4405atlanta,blackmen,georgia,protestingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-six-black-restaurants-covid-w-jackie-robbins--29661567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29661567Sat, 06 Jun 2020 03:50:00 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome Jackie Robbins to the Blend! She is the CEO of the National Association of African American Restaurants and Nightclubs. We discuss the plight of the black restaurant owner, the struggle to reopen and funding hurdles.3039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-five-leading-generation-z-w-global-speaker-author-jared-sawyer-jr--28831864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28831864Mon, 01 Jun 2020 18:50:15 +0000Ricardo wriceToday we welcome Generation Z leader Jared Sawyer Jr. to the Blend! Me, him and Simone discuss current topics in our current climate (riots, protesting, etc.). Jared also speaks to leading his generation, the communication problem and disconnect with...4833generationz,jaredsawyerjr,protesting,riotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-four-wills-trust-and-probate-w-attorney-alex-gaines--28651244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28651244Fri, 29 May 2020 18:10:06 +0000Ricardo wriceIn this episode, we welcome Attorney Alex Gaines! She is the CEO of Alex Gaines Law, PC! Today we discuss the Probate process, what is a Will, what is a living trust and other important information about leaving a physical legacy.4285alexgaines,legacy,probatelawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-three-dream-chasing-after-50-w-actress-producer-laura-poindexter--28072457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28072457Fri, 22 May 2020 17:55:17 +0000Ricardo wriceActress, Writer, and producer Laura Poindexter visits the Blend on today! She discusses persuing her dreams at age 50! We discuss the process, her hurdles, ageism, and her current projects!3606acting,directing,laurapoindexter,moviesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-two-district-30-covid-19-w-senate-candidate-triana-arnold-jame--27434089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27434089Fri, 15 May 2020 17:57:09 +0000Ricardo wrice3000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-one-georgia-education-covid-19-w-dr-stephen-dolinger--27371261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27371261Thu, 14 May 2020 23:57:16 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to another virtual episode of The Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today I welcome Dr. Stephen Dolinger! He is the President of the Georgia Partnership of Excellence in Education. We discussed his leadership journey, Georgia education system,...3545covid-19,education,georgiapartnershipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-twenty-from-for-profit-to-non-profit-w-bob-rodgers--27189704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27189704Tue, 12 May 2020 20:57:30 +0000Ricardo wriceWelcome to the Leadership Blend Live Podcast! Today we welcome Bob Rodgers the CEO of Street Grace . He discusses transitioning from the For profit to the Nonprofit sector, following passion, what is Street Grace, and Sex Trafficking!3659bobrodgers,georgia,sextrafficking,streetgracefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-nineteen-the-hispanic-community-outlook--27112504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27112504Mon, 11 May 2020 18:57:38 +0000Ricardo wriceSantiago Marquez joins us on the Blend today! He is the President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce here in Georgia. Our discussion, leads us to look at issues directly affecting the Hispanic community. Such as: Immigration reform, workforce,...3096georgia,hispanic,hispanicchamberof,satiagomarquezfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-one-episode-eighteen-love-business-w-love-coach-byron-jamal--26715375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26715375Mon, 04 May 2020 18:52:04 +0000Ricardo wriceLove coach Byron Jamal visits the Blend. He helps entrepreneurs, executives, and business professionals make time for love! How to find the balance between love and business.3607byronjamal,covid-19,family,lovefalsefull