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In a world where being vulnerable is often considered weak, it would be refreshing to hear an authentic and honest story from some of our heroes. Cari Champion will ask some of the greatest in sports and entertainment to remove the veil and get Naked.
AMBER RILEY - Born Necessary
Before we get into the summary of today's episode. Cari announces her forthcoming show, "Speak Easy" scheduled to air on CNN Plus this Spring! We are excited and looking forward to sharing more details soon! Today's episode highlights Amber Riley, singer, actress, and humble trailblazer.
LUVVIE AJAYI JONES – The Good Troublemaker
New York Times Bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a professional disruptor towards necessary change. Ajayi Jones speaks with conviction and writes with a genuine pen that inspires and ignites thought.
MEAGAN GOOD – Will Not Be Bullied
If you have a list for your, "Top Five Most Beautiful Woman”, we can be pretty sure our next guest has made that list at some point in your life, but she wasn’t always this undeniable. In this episode, she will share stories from her childhood; where she had to overcome bullying, doubt, and racism with the power of her faith.
BOZOMA SAINT JOHN – Unapologetic Ambition
Bozoma Saint John wants more. She is the Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, and Saint John didn’t get to where she is because it was easy, so with the armor of unabashed ambition, she is determined to go even farther. She is a disruptor who knows her power and has the foresight to make the sacrifices needed to build a legacy for tomorrow.
BRESHA WEBB - Yes! I Have Changed
Bresha Webb is from Baltimore and she will tell you proudly! In this episode, Webb shares her story of evolving and expanding beyond her humble beginnings and how EVERYTHING has changed. Growing up she always knew what career she gravitated towards, but after embracing comedy and now Directing her career is also changing.
JALEN ROSE - The Game As He Played It
Veteran NBA player and analyst, Jalen Rose joins us on today's episode. We discuss the yesteryears; the unhealthy anger he carried as a young Jalen from the North West Side of Detroit, the Fab FIVE Era/the documentary, and the regrets of not winning more championships.
Who is Cari Champion?
Veteran broadcast journalist Cari Champion speaks with a diverse list of guests from every industry. A roster of successful individuals ranging from entertainers and athletes to business executives and journalists in an effort to discuss the state of progress in America. These conversations range from the inspirational to the uncomfortable, and this podcast will act as a mentorship to those in need of direction. Our goal is to engage in dialogue that will offer solutions and guidance on how to create space for the marginalized, to move the needle forward and speak out on the issues facing our country. This is the Brownprint...
Who is Caron Butler?
Caron Butler is a retired two-time NBA All-Star having played for some of the biggest franchises in the NBA such as the Lakers, The Heat, The Pistons and more. He was a pivotal player in the gam…
Who is Tia Mowry?
Tia Mowry has been doing it all for a very long time. She's an actress, entrepreneur and bestselling author. Tia is known for her breakout role in the '90s sitcom Sister, Sister, alongside her twin …
How old was Cari Champion in 2021?
June 19, 2021. Quick Question. At 22 years old, Cari Champion packed her clothing into suitcases, buckled into a black Nissan Altima, and embarked on a five-day road trip east. The Los Angeles native had landed a job as a broadcast reporter in a small West Virginian market, nearly 2,500 miles away. She’d recently graduated from the University ...
Where did Jackie Champion travel?
Over the next 20-some years, as Champion traversed through U.S. television markets — from West Virginia, to Georgia, to Florida — she noticed a trend: The broadcast industry wasn’t telling Black stories well.
