PAULA BRION #127 | DR GLENN TOBY | Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Talent Manager. Entertainer, Hip Hop Influencer and Author.

Da Testimony with Paula Brion
Episode Title: From Wealth to Wisdom: The Journey of Dr. Glenn Toby

Original Air Date: Tuesday, 05/14/2025 at 9 PM EST
Platform: Positive Power XXI Christian Radio

Host: Paula Brion “The Diva for Christ”
Special Guest: Dr. Glenn Toby – Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author, and Entertainment Executive

🎧 Episode Summary:
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Da Testimony with Paula Brion, we welcome Dr. Glenn Toby, a highly respected figure in the entertainment industry and founder of the Book Bank Foundation. From humble beginnings as a homeless youth in Brooklyn to managing A-list artists and athletes, Dr. Toby shares how his personal “test” evolved into a globally impactful “testimony.”

With incredible transparency, he discusses the journey from success driven by fear to a life led by purpose. Dr. Toby reflects on walking away from material excess to embrace a life of giving, purpose, and spiritual healing. This conversation is rich with wisdom on leadership, mentorship, community outreach, mental health, and the true meaning of wealth and legacy.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

• Glenn Toby’s early life and struggle with homelessness
• His career as “Mr. Sweety G” in hip hop and transition into executive leadership
• Managing LL Cool J, Positive K, David Banner, and more
• Transitioning from the music industry to sports management and philanthropy
• Founding the Book Bank Foundation and serving the lost, lonely, and forgotten
• Realizing that true wealth is spiritual, not material
• How to lead with compassion, empower others, and recognize your divine purpose
• Practical tools for overcoming brokenness, building discipline, and giving from a place of abundance

✝️ Scripture Foundation:“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over…”— Luke 6:38 (NIV)

🌍 Community Impact:
Dr. Toby’s Book Bank Foundation is a beacon of hope, offering educational tools, food distribution, mental health support, and programs like:

• Groceries to Grow: Feeding thousands weekly
• Flight School Initiative: Teaching youth to fly airplanes and dream higher
• One Block at a Time: Urban outreach transforming lives
• Book Bank Institute: Online educational resources for entrepreneurship and personal growth

For more info: www.thebbf.org | Social: @thebbf
🧠 A Word from Paula Brion:
“Dr. Glenn Toby reminds us that the most powerful testimony doesn’t always begin in lack — sometimes it comes when you realize that even in abundance, God has more for you. His heart for people is as grand as his accomplishments. We’re blessed to hear from someone successful and surrendered to a higher calling.”

📚 Book Recommendation:

• Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison – A profound literary classic that explores identity, race, and personal evolution.

Dr. Glenn Toby encourages everyone to “Write your own book—your life is the manuscript.”
🙏 Final Word & Prayer:
“Let us remain in the cycle of grace and goodness… not be enamored by the conditions of change, but remain rooted in divine purpose.”— Dr. Glenn Toby

Dr. Toby closes the episode with a moving prayer of restoration, purpose, and alignment with God’s will for every listener.
💬 Connect with Dr. Glenn Toby:Website: www.drglenntoby.com
Email: [e-mail]
Social: @drglenntoby | @thebbf
📣 Hosted by: Paula Brion
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