In this episode of the BYOK Podcast, I sit down with my nephew, Andre Quinn, as he shares his powerful story of resilience, growth, and transformation.
When I asked Andre what he wanted to talk about, he simply said, "I've been through it all and then some — and I'm ready to share my story." And he truly delivered.
We dive into topics like the power of influence, working within systems to create real change, and his perspective on how Black people are portrayed in the media. Andre also shares his thoughts on quantum physics, black holes, emotional intelligence, and the disturbing news surrounding the 85,000 missing children — with Child Protective Services (CPS) now under pressure for answers.
This conversation is filled with wisdom, real talk, and reflections that will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.
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Timestamps:
Intro – 00:00–02:00
Quantum Physics/Black Holes – 02:01–06:04
Time is a Concept – 06:05–09:42
Andre’s New Ambition – 09:43–14:01
Be the Change – 14:02–21:03
Putting Down the Phone – 21:04–24:14
Internet Distractions – 24:15–26:13
Is It Still About Race? – 26:14–28:23
How Blacks Are Portrayed in Media – 28:24–32:20
Detriment in Our Neighborhoods – 32:21–34:11
Importance of Emotional Intelligence – 34:12–35:31
Missing Children and CPS – 35:32–41:29
Advice for Young Men – 41:30–44:06
BYOK Signature Question – 44:07–44:54
Contacting Andre – 44:55–45:15
Outro – 45:16–48:35
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