Positive Philter Podcast

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, a fellow Mount Vernon High School alum, immigrant, and first-generation scholar. Her journey—from arriving in the U.S. a…

In this episode of  Positive Philter, I’m joined by Dr. Nolan Cabrera for a powerful conversation about the history of higher education and its impact on today’s academic landscape. We explore how co…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by a fellow George Mason University alum to discuss her inspiring journey from Vietnam to the U.S., her academic path in music, and her unexpected care…

In this powerful episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow TEDx speaker, Chris Fitzpatrick. Chris is a passionate public speaker, mentor, and proud alumnus of Montclair Sta…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my fraternity brother, Frank Bonner, for a candid discussion on the topic of reclamation within Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. We explore the re…

In a world where it's easy to feel disconnected, what if the simple act of kindness holds the key to building a more compassionate and empathetic society? In this episode, the Prince of Positivity, P…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by Professor Jennifer Victor from George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. We explore her path in political science and how the…

In this inspiring episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by my fraternity brother, Ryan Norman, to discuss his impactful career in law and how it has shaped his leadership journey. As the President-…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by Rose Pascarell, Vice President for University Life at George Mason University. We discuss the essential role of student affairs in creating a holist…

In this episode of Positive Philter, Philip reconnects with high school friend Dr. Haley Parker, the Director of Clinical Operations and Professor at Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. Hale…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I chat with Jennifer Kious about her journey from collegiate hockey to a career in EdTech. We explore how skills from sports translate into the professional world…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by student leader Zayd Hamid, a graduate student within the Public Policy Program whose focus is educational policy. We explore the evolving landscape …

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Duane Bailey, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at George Mason University’s Costello College of Business. We dive into the importanc…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by the co-owners of Collector’s World, Steve Weber and Damon Hudson. We dive into their journey of turning a shared passion for sports collectibles and…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with Marcus Canady to discuss his career in the Coast Guard and his unique approach to leadership. As the author of Intrusive Leadership, Marcus introd…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by two incredible Black dietitians, Ashley Carter and Jasmine Westbrooks. Seeing a gap in the field regarding the cultural implications of eating for …

This is the tenth installment of the Positive Philter Dean Miniseries, featuring a captivating conversation with Dr. Shannon Davis, the Interim Dean of Mason Korea. Join us as we explore her inspirin…

In this episode of the Positive Philter Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend and Fraternity brother, Rob Blackwell. As a leader in the tech space, Rob shares insights about his career journey and wh…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentorship Collective. Erin shares her inspiring career journey, transitioning from a librarian to a leader in the education te…

I wanted to follow up with the listeners about how intergenerational living has gone for us since we recorded an episode about it two years ago. I hope this episode helps for those considering the de…