Positive Philter Podcast

On October 15th, 2024, the Iota Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the Theta Rho Lambda Chapter hosted a dynamic webinar on voter engagement and participation titled "Everyo…

Season Six has come to an end! Check out this episode to learn about what is next for the Positive Philter! 

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In the last episode of season six, I am joined by Dr. Alpaslan Ozerdem. He is the dean of the GMU Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution.  We discuss his background in academics and how the s…

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Cody Edwards, Dean of GMU's College of Science. We discuss his childhood and how mentorship played a critical role in his science, research, and academic career. T…

In this episode, I am joined by fellow podcaster Cassie Spencer. We discuss her journey within the higher education profession and her journey to starting a podcast of her own where she highlights th…

In this episode, I am joined by the dean of the honor college, Dr. Zofia Burr. We discuss her academic career and how literature can serve as a tool for insightful discussions among students of var…

In lieu of the "Black Well-Being Panel" hosted by the GMU Black Alumni Chapter being postponed until the Fall, Sonya, Meaghon, and I decided to discuss what well-being at work means to Black professi…

In this episode I am joined by Brother Sean McCaskill. Executive Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated! We discuss his journey in leadership and how brotherhood is core to his developme…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Dean Mark Rozell of GMU's Schar School of Policy and Government. We discuss his journey in academia and ideas on why young people should get involv…

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ann Ardis, Dean of GMU's College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS)! We discuss her career journey in academia as well as her thoughts on the value of a libe…

In this episode, I am joined by Dean Ajay Vinze of the Costello College of Business. We discuss his career journey in academia and his views on the importance of kindness in the business sector. This…

In this episode, I am joined by Teon Frazier, a recent GMU graduate. We discuss his childhood in Maryland and his experience as a student at Mason! 

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In this episode I speak with Elliot Felix on the value of a college education and whether or not going to college is a value return of investment for college students. As a higher education professio…

In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fraternity brother, Fred Scott. We discuss his journey in leadership and his recent book. This episode is sure to motivate and inspire! Check it out! 

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ingrid Guerra-Lopez, the dean of GMU's College of Education and Human Development. We discuss her career journey in academics and her systems approach to how educa…

Joan Fox finally joins the Positive Philter! In this episode, we discuss her upbringing as a military brat and how her adventures around the world shaped the person she is today. Being a military dep…

In this episode, I am joined by fellow GMU alum and current Mayor of the City of Fairfax, Catherine Read. We discuss her college years at George Mason University, her background in the arts and polit…

In this episode, I am joined by the Dean of the College of Visual and Peforming Arts (CVPA), Rick Davis. We discuss his career as a Dramaturge and how he transition into a career in academia. We also…

In this episode, my friend and networking guru, Rob "YB" Youngblood, joins me. He is affectionately known as the "LinkedIn Locksmith," during this conversation, we discussed how relationships yield o…

In this episode, I am joined by my friend and fraternity brother, Sean Lanier. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Resolve Solutions Incorporated, a non-profit dedicated to providing educatio…