Episode 60 | Platforms Are Tools
Dr. Theo Fowles shares his journey of using digital platforms and digital tools with the intention of helping small and community based nonprofits/organizations assess how and why they choose and use the tools that they do.
Episode 59| Connecting Through Gaming
Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo sit down with Boka Agboje who builds shapes online video game communities for your favorite platforms
Episode 58| Keeping Entrepreneurs Accountable
Kijaffa Hall is a business and learning strategist keeping entrepreneurs accountable as they work towards their goals. Her own professional journey inspired her to go into business for herself!
Episode 57| Building a Movement
Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo sit down with Nate Howard who is building an after school movement-- Movement BE in San Diego, CA. We talk about the impact of the arts, of after school programming, and the journey to grow nonprofit work.
Episode 56| Changing the Face of Education
On this episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast, Dr. Laura McGowan-Robinson tells us how she creates spaces in public education that allow Black and Latinx educators to thrive. Tap in to hear about her professional journey and the nonprofit she founded called the Diversity in Leadership Institute
Episode 55| The Business of Politics
Dr. Jaqui Thomas and Dr. Theo Fowles chat with Mae Gates, a seasoned political organizer, consultant, and Chief of Staff. She is the youngest Chief of Staff in the legislature and one of only two Black female Chiefs of Staff in the California State Senate.
Episode 54| Work. Life. Balance.
In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the world of work-life balance and the ever-elusive quest to avoid burnout. Join us as we share our secrets to keeping our sanity while climbing the career ladder. We give practical tips, personal stories, and expert insights that can help you achieve that perfect equilibrium. Don't let burnout steal your joy.
Episode 53| Breathe In. Breathe Out.
On this episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast Dr. Theo sits down with Imani Nicole. Imani Nicole is a certified breathwork practitioner, meditation guide, and yoga instructor. Her company, Elemental Breath, uses breathwork and movement to bring transformational healing and discovery.
Episode 52| Creating Communities of Academic Success
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Mohagany Borrayo-Gilchriest. Dr. Mohagany has been actively involved in speaking engagements and educational research focusing on topics such as career exploration, the development of student-athletes, and the employability of Black male student-athletes. She is committed to empowering students and advocates for their rights.
Episode 51| Black Male Graduation
Dr. Darryl Hylton co-founded The Collegiate Black Male Network to increase the persistence and graduation rates of collegiate African-American males through mentoring. Through this work, he is able to mentor students, facilitate training, and engage individuals on how to change the narrative of Black men.
Episode 50| It’s All Phi Beta
Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo kick off SEASON 4 of The Black Social Capital Podcast talking about how the bond between Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. brought them together! From getting through their doctoral program to building social capital and business, they also shine a light on the greater purpose of historically Black Greek Letter Organizations.
Episode 49| The Courageous Leader
Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui speak with Aiko Bethea about executive leadership coaching and what today’s leaders can be doing to create truly inclusive work cultures.
Episode 48| Unpopular Opinions
In this solo episode, Dr. Jaqui shares her most recent top five UNpopular opinions. From clutter to meal prep-- from travel to sports-- we get personal in this podcast tell all!
Episode 47| My Investment Journey
Learning how to invest is one of the adultiest things to learn. Dr. Jaqui shares how she got started learning about stocks and investing and shares tips that she learned along the way.
Dr. Jaqui is not a financial advisor and is sharing her story for illustrative purposes.
Episode 46| Black Self Care
Black Social Capital Podcast co-host Dr. Theo Fowles sits down with self care experts to kick off 2023.
Edden Agonafer, PsyD, MA [@aidinhealing]is the Founder and CEO of Aid in Healing Wellness and Psychological Services. A licensed clinical psychologist based in the Los Angeles area, Dr. Agonafer partners with clients of all ages to co-create authentic connections that empower clients and facilitate transformational healing.
Brandi Junious, MEd [@brandijunious.art] is a Los Angeles-based artist with a passion for art therapy and whose work highlights the beauty of diversity, the imperative of freedom, and the restorative power of sharing our emotions and struggles.
Episode 45| Young, Gifted, and Black
In a conversation with the next generation of thought leaders, Dr. Theo sits down with Dr. Sy Stokes, Dr. Sarah Toutant, and Dr. Donte Miller who all earned their Ph.D. under the age of 30. Key to each of their perspectives, is a purpose beyond academia-- one that makes an impact for their families, community, and personal networks.
Episode 44| First Gen Wealth Building
Dr. Jaqui talks about her journey as a first-generation wealth builder and gives tips for others who are first gen to begin investing.
Episode 43| The Black Man’s Book Club
Dr. Theo Fowles is joined by The Black Man's Book Club in a special episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast. The group talks about 'Nothing Personal' a social commentary writing by James Baldwin in 1963. The club talks about the relevance of Baldwin's words nearly 60 years later....
Episode 42| William A. Adams
William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, an engineering trailblazer, and a philanthropist. One of his early accomplishments in his 35 year career was that he helped roll out code globally to many of Microsoft's core products and after that, he served as the first Technical Advisor to the CTO of Microsoft. He co-founded the Microsoft Leap program which was named Microsoft’s D&I Program of the Year in 2020.
Episode 41| Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves | Season 3 Opener
Dr. Theo Fowles and Dr. Jaqui Thomas are back for Season 3 of the Black Social Capital Podcast! Starting this season, listeners will become viewers with special livestreamed episodes and monthly conversations with guests and hosts. In this episode, we give updates and check in with past guests.