TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

About the Podcast: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" offers a deep dive into the corporate world through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hosted by Tony Franklin, aka Tony Tidbit, this podcast shines a light on vital conversations around race, leadership, and diversity, fostering understanding and change. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Tony Franklin has over three decades of corporate experience and provides transformative insights into diversity and inclusion, making each episode a journey of learning and empowerment. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addressing barriers, and delving into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform uniting diverse voices and making a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

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July 15, 2025 57 mins

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/The Game Is Rigged. Here’s How Black Entrepreneurs Still Win.

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In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Anthony Price for a robust conversation on entrepreneurship, ownership, and business growth. Together, they unpack the critical difference between entrepreneurs and small business owners, highligh...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Kamala Harris, Nelly & The Disrespect Black Women Endure

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In this episode of 'Need to Know,' Dr. Nsenga Burton addresses controversial comments made by rapper Nelly about Vice President Kamala Harris. She provides an in-depth analysis of Nelly's history, his problematic behavior, and his recent actions, including performing at Donald Trump...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/You’re Not Lazy—You’re Burnt Out

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In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down for a raw and revealing conversation with transformational success coach and speaker, Dr. Seema Desai. Once overwhelmed by burnout and postpartum depression, Dr. Desai shares how she rebuilt her life—and now helps high achievers d...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Big, Beautiful Bill” or Big, Brutal Betrayal?

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In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton unpacks the controversial “Big, Beautiful Bill” introduced by Republican lawmakers. This proposal could add a staggering $3.3 trillion to the national debt. While billionaires stand to benefit from extended tax breaks, everyday Americans face ...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/ChatGPT Is Cool. ChatBlackGPT Is Critical—Because We Deserve to Be Seen

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In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Erin Reddick, trailblazing founder of ChatBlackGPT, to unpack the urgent need for equity, culture, and community in today’s AI revolution. Erin takes us on a deep personal journ...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Dead Woman, Living Politics: Adriana Smith’s Diabolical Fate

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Dr. Nsenga Burton delves into the harrowing story of Adriana Smith, a brain-dead pregnant woman in Georgia, whose family was forced to keep her on life support due to the state's Heartbeat Bill. This episode highlights the broader implications of such anti-reproductive rights le...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Startup, Shut Up, Show Up: How These Creators Made Skeptics Eat Their Words

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In this electrifying episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with the visionary trio behind AKCRU—Anthoni, Patrick, and Kwasi. Together, they unpack the bold creation of AKCRU, a streaming platform that fuses the best...

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Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Digital Redlining is Real: One CEO’s War Against Internet Inequality

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Today on A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed are joined by Joshua Edmonds, CEO of Digital C, for a thought-provoking discussion about America’s digital divide, starting with Cleveland. They explore how decades of disinvestment, poverty, and...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Refugees or Racists? Inside the South African Asylum Debate

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    In this gripping episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton examines the heated debate surrounding the granting of refugee status to white South Africans. With a deep understanding of South Africa’s political history, Dr. Burton dismantles the widely circulated claim that white f...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Bum Rush Nation: Chaos, Crackdowns, and Black Leadership

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    In this powerful episode of Pull Up, Speak Up from A Black Executive Perspective podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed are joined by Iris Ivana Grant, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus, and Dr. Patrice LeGoy to unpack a nation under pressure. From Trump’s disruptive executive orders and mi...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Burn the Playbook—It’s Time to Build Your Own Table

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    In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit welcomes Okeatta Brown, the CEO of O & Company Interiors, as they delve into her journey from corporate success to bold entrepreneurship. Okeatta shares valuable lessons on pushing through fear, embracing change, and ...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Unapologetically Black: Why We’re Done Asking for Permission

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    In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton delivers a powerful reflection on Black advocacy through the lens of empowerment, intersectionality, and political betrayal. Drawing on a deep historical foundation, she unpacks the tireless work of Black Americans who have foug...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/52 Laws of Black Power: No More Excuses, Just Execution

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    In this thought-provoking episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed welcome authors Eric Pannell and Joe Drew Hunley to discuss their powerful book '52 Laws of Black Power.' The conversation delves into the importance of personal accountabi...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Deadly Sins, American Style: How Lust, Greed, and Pride Are Tearing Us Apart

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    In this electrifying live episode of A Black Executive Perspective, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed unravel the soul of America through a bold exploration of the seven deadly sins—lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. From the glamorization of...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/From Chrisley’s to Corrupt Sheriffs: Why Justice Isn't Equal

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    In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton dives into the controversial pardons of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, alongside a corrupt Virginia sheriff, raising critical questions about who truly benefits from America’s justice system.

    Dr. Burton exposes the dee...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Bridging the Gap or Burning the Bridge? The Generational Divide at Work

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    In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit sits down with Rodney Brown Jr., award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Barbara Jean Productions, for a raw and relevant conversation about the generational divide reshaping today’s workforce. From ...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-shock-doctrine-exposed-how-power-exploits-chaosand-how-we-fight-back-

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    In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit discusses the concept of disaster capitalism with Brad Bowling, President of Code M Magazine. They explore the Shock Doctrine, a strategy where political actors exploit crises to introduce co...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Rhetoric vs. Reality: How Are Veterans Really Treated in America?"

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    In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton pulls back the curtain on the true meaning of Memorial Day—its powerful origins rooted in the actions of formerly enslaved African Americans honoring fallen soldiers. But how far have we strayed from that legacy?

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Breaking Cycles, Building Queens: The EMPOWHER Revolution

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    In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, host Tony Tidbit engages in an in-depth conversation with Dawn Brown, CEO of the EMPOWHER Institute. Brown discusses her journey leading the organization, which focuses on empowering young women from marginalized communities in Los ...

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    Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Caught on Tape, Still Not Safe: The McIver Case Exposed

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    In this episode of 'Need to Know’, Dr. Nsenga Burton discusses the emerging case against New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver. The case revolves around an incident at an ICE detention center in Newark, where McIver is being charged with assaulting an ICE officer despite video ev...

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