Speaker, Author, and Male Empowerment Coach who helps boys and men win within! Follow Robert on Instagram | Learn more about Robert | Visit the Survivors Circle ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow

Darius has been in several Hollywood Movies, is a founding member of Tennessee Shakespeare, and has performed all over the country in thousands of schools, universities, theaters, libraries, museums, and the National Archives as Frederick Douglass. He also has been the TEDx Memphis coach for seven years. As a young man, Darius was broke and broken and struggled with anxiety, depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts. He was born in Flint, Michigan, during the time that GM automotive shops were closing, which left families without jobs. At thirteen, he found himself involved with the mean streets of Flint, Michigan, which led him to be in a street gang. One day, the Vice Principal of the school gave him an alternative. The destiny of jail or the destiny of his dream. Darius chose his dream and was introduced to his high school theater teacher, who taught him the power of communication through storytelling. Follow Darius on Instagram | Visit Darius' Website ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@12millionshow

Kahlil Dumas, also known as “KD,” is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and business advisor. Kahlil is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, CPO at Her First $100k, and Senior Product Advisor to 1AND1. Kahlil is committed to helping you heal your trauma with money, redefining what generational wealth and prosperity mean to you, and setting you up with a financial foundation to make you rich. Click to Follow Kahlil on Instagram | Click to Visit Unstuckd website ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠⁠

Born in Miami, FL, Haitian-American Claudens Louis’ love for education has led him to conducting clinics and masterclasses at several universities and music programs around the world as a teaching artist. He is successfully serving students in the very community he grew up in as the jazz director at the Miami Arts Charter School. He has been touring the globe with a number of these legendary artists, but also as a bandleader with his own original project, The CieL Experience. He continues to impress audiences around the world with his high-energy performances, distinct style of improvisation, and original compositions. Follow Claudens on Instagram: ⁠@claudensax⁠ Learn more about Claudens and the CieL Experience at https://thecielexperience.com ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram @12millionshow

Maasi J. Smith, DPM, received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also a proud graduate of Hampton University, located in Virginia. Currently, he is a Podiatric Surgeon, who also serves as the Chief of Podiatry for Urban Health Initiatives. He is also a medical contributor to Fox 29's, "Good Day Philadelphia" and the "Ten O'Clock News." Dr. Smith has also appeared locally on both CBS and NBC10. In addition, he has been a frequent guest on numerous radio shows, including the "Tom Joyner Morning Show." Follow Maasi on Instagram @drmaasi ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠⁠

Nicole Michelle Durio, CPA, has more than 25 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, advisory services, business consulting, CFO services, and internal and external auditing. Nicole has mentored over 250 women to six-figure income status and she is on track to propel 25 women to seven-figure incomes in the next five years. From financial tips on amnesty for student loans to breaking down the importance of affiliations, Nicole offers clients tailor-made advice to fit their financial situations. Whether Nicole advises a debt-free strategy or helps individuals to craft a financial vision board, financial freedom is achievable and a dream realized for the lives she has touched. Connect with Nicole via her website at https:://madisonbrothers.com ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@12millionshow

Candice Cook Simmons, Esq. is credited as a groundbreaking business attorney and trademark strategist for helping to change the way businesses and entrepreneurs imagined the utilization of Intellectual Property. With a professional range that included high-profile matters, crisis management, global market verticals including consumer products, food and beverage, entertainment, retail, travel and leisure, technology, and fintech industries, she has solidified her reputation as a top leader at the intersection of business, legal, and strategy. The former founder and Managing Member of The Cook Law Group, she has been featured in numerous publications as one of New York City’s top attorneys and was selected as a “Rising Star” in addition to other “Top” and “Best of” lists by media outlets in recognition of her significant contributions to business and legal strategy and global business expansion. Candice served as a judge in the Booz Allen Foundation $1MM COVID-19 Innovation fund challenge and as a Venture Partner for Republic– a private investing platform for investors seeking high growth potential in the startup, gaming, real estate, and crypto verticals. She serves on the Board of Directors for Greyston Bakery (the oldest B Corporation in New York) and as an Advisor to The History Makers in Chicago— the single largest archival collection of African American oral history which was recently acquired by the Library of Congress. Follow Candice Cook Simmons on Instagram @candicesc1of1 ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@12millionshow

LaJuanda M. Asemota is an award-winning executive who is passionate about innovation’s ability to affect social change. Her career has centered on empowering communities with equitable access to resources. She has served organizations such as Second Chance Studios, /dev/color, Singularity University, World Bridges, SpeedUpAfrica, and the Incentive Awards Program at UC Berkeley. LaJuanda has been featured in publications like Forbes Austria and Silicon Valley’s 40 Under 40 Tech Diversity. Connect with Lajuanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajuanda/ ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠

As an author and Chiropractic physician, Dr. Danielle Peebles, is a trailblazer in her field helping to tackle health care disparities through chiropractic care. Only 2.5 % of Chiropractic physicians are African American. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from St. Louis University, she completed her Doctorate of Chiropractic at Logan University. One of her major accomplishments has been Pro Health Family Chiropractic, which was founded in 2007. She is the author of Sex Sent Me To The Chiropractor, which comedically teaches you the benefits of chiropractic care; and she also serves the African American community through other organizations such as Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and the YMCA O’Fallon Park, where she is a board member. Follow Dr. Peebles IG: @dr.dannip | TW: @drdannip ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠

Creator/ Executive Producer “Inside the Black Box”. Producer of NY Times Bestselling Author Carl Weber's, The Man in 3B, The Preacher's Son, The Choir Director, and No More Mr. Nice Guy. Executive Producer/Host of The Spirited Actor the Search for Africa's Next Hollywood Star TV Show (Aired in 98 countries in Africa February 2013) ====== 12 Million Podcast is a weekly conversation for the culture that was inspired by the Richard Wright book "12 Million Black Voices" 12 Million is a place for an intelligent and thoughtful conversation with BIPOC entrepreneurs, leaders, influencers, artists, and creators. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@12millionshow⁠