Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo sit down with Juan Young, the Founder and CEO of Melanence, an online social networking platform for entrepreneurs of color. A graduate of Founder Gym, he shares his experience in raising capital, launching, and pivoting in the tech space-- focusing on identifying the problem space and the solution space.

Dr. Melvin tells Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui about his journey from being forced out of high school after being on track to be the salutatorian to completing his Ph.D. He then explains his philosophy on mentorship and how he counsels the community to “be in position to be in position.”

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui chat with Ashley Munson whose work as a lobbyist and community activist has put her at the forefront of big issues— from environmental policy to food insecurity legislation. Most important to her work, is Ashley’s desire for the Black community and POC to understand their vital role in community advocacy and change.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui talk with Tramaine Austin-Dillon about all the pit stops on his journey from growing up in South Central Los Angeles to being a Programs and Policy Specialist in the Office of the President at Sonoma State University. He explains ways he has used his voice as he’s ascended in his career. He also talks about his role in helping to advance institutional priorities.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with Tiffany Hobbs, photographer and school teacher, to uncover how and why she uses art to make her messages about Black beauty, joy, and pain accessible. She explains the importance of Black spaces, and discusses how Leimert Park became a target for gentrification and commodification because of its rich history as a center for Black art and culture.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui take turns in the guest seat to kick off Black History Month! Your favorite co-hosts talk about what they look forward to during the most melanated month of the year, and also give some personal and professional updates.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui learn about Dr. Willie Blackmon’s research on imposter phenomenon amongst first-generation college students of color. Dr. Willie implements his research daily in his current position in the Academic Resource Center at his alma mater, UC Riverside.

If you have ever wondered what it takes to succeed in the tech field, get your notebook ready and press play! Nici Kelly is a coding evangelist who is passionate about teaching Black women how to code and closing the wealth gap for the Black community. She converses with Dr. Theo & Dr. Jaqui about the importance of soft and hard skills in the tech and education fields.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui wrap up 2020 with a double feature. This episode takes a look at what the research says about the workplace for Black professionals across the P20 spectrum. First, Dr. Wilmon A. Christian, III discusses his research on the experiences of Black staff at colleges and universities.Then, Dr. Toni Jeanine Harris shares her research on teacher burnout. We talk about workplace equity, the toxicity of grind culture, campus climate, and burnout.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui get the scoop from Dr. Tracy on the latest research about how experiences outside of the workplace impact people’s work experiences. Dr. Tracy also gives advice to new and mid-level professionals on how to get on track for a successful career and work-life balance.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui wrap with Dr. Sylinda Musaindapo about how her experiences at PWI colleges drove her to research belonging for Black students. Her journey has many twists and turns during college and after. Now, she is coaching professors as she climbs the higher ed ladder.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with DeNeatria Robinson, career services extraordinaire, to discuss how she prepares students to be leaders who recognize and embrace diverse talent. DeNeatria also explains how she has created community amongst and advocated for Black Faculty and Staff on every campus lucky enough to have her.

Dr. Jaqui and Dr. Theo sit down with Dr. Liane Hypolite, a new Assistant Professor at CalPoly Pomona focused on centering the student experience in both K-12 and Higher Ed spaces.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with Dr. Rema Reynolds who was named the 2020 Faculty of the Year by Eastern Michigan University College of Education . The trio talk about Dr. Rema leading the charge for transformative leadership, cultural, responsive leadership among educators and community partners, and how her fight for social justice began on the playground on her very first day of school.

This episode contains mentions of racial slurs that can triggering.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui spend time with Jerome Joseph, a middle school teacher turned nonprofit professional, with a passion empowering college students that share his first generation journey. The three take a deeper look into philanthropy and fundraising in the nonprofit space.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui spend time with Jerome Joseph, a middle school teacher turned nonprofit professional, with a passion empowering college students that share his first generation journey. The three take a deeper look into philanthropy and fundraising in the nonprofit space.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui spend time with Jerome Joseph, a middle school teacher turned nonprofit professional, with a passion empowering college students that share his first generation journey. The three take a deeper look into philanthropy and fundraising in the nonprofit space.

So what do you do when you have a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular pharmacology? You work at Spotify, to create internship access for students and lead the global Black Employee Group! Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui chat with Dr. Cherise Bernard, a self-described recovering scientist, to pinpoint lessons learned between the lab and the board room.

Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui sit down with Dr. Brandi Jones, a scholar-practitioner whose research on Black students in STEM served as a catalyst for her rise in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space on college campuses. 

In the first episode of The Black Social Capital Podcast, Dr. Theo and Dr. Jaqui share insights into their journeys to and through college. In the first of many debates of quantitative versus qualitative methods, the two highlight their dissertation research findings. The co-hosts define what it means to build black social capital.