Positive Philter Podcast

April 27th was National "Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work" Day! To celebrate this special occasion, I brought my son Bennett to GMU. I decided to record his thoughts on what I do for work and his …

In this episode, I am joined by the Director of the GMU L.E.A.D. Office Nick Lennon. We discuss Ethical Leadership and why it is important to assess your values when developing as a leader. Leadershi…

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by the Founder & CEO of the Higher Orbits Foundation, Michelle Lucas. We talk about her love of science and how she encourages the study of space to s…

In this episode, I am joined by Alex Yi, a hip-hop recording artist and native of the DMV. We discuss how he balances family life, work, and creative endeavors. This is a great discussion for anyone …

In this episode, I am joined by two of my colleagues at GMU. I am joined by Dr. Sally Lorentson and Dr. Adrienne Thompson White to discuss the changing landscape of higher education and the innovativ…

In this episode, I am joined by Allison Hamscher, Founder of Elevated Resumes! We discuss the importance of personal branding through your resume and LinkedIn profile. Her tips will benefit active jo…

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend and fraternity brother, Jaylen Christie. We discuss his new comic book "Stinkbombman and the Brain Kids"! We also discuss what representation is importa…

After weeks of no releases, Positive Philter is back with a new episode! In this episode I am joined by Stepan Mekhitarian. His family immigrated to the United States when he was young, and he has pu…

In this episode, I am joined by Jeannie Diefenderfer. She is CEO of Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance, a non-profit community for CEOs and senior executives committed to helping leaders build high…

I am excited to announce that Positive Philter is back with a new season! I am glad that Carrie Young from Paths in Progress Podcast is my first guest of Season 6! During this episode, we discuss how…

Hello Positive Philter Listeners! I have been on a little hiatus and have not posted content consistently in quite some time. I have decided to take a break and finish Season Five of the podcast. I w…

In this episode, I am joined by Mason grad student Jeremiah Brooks. In addition to his studies, he is a graduate assistant with GMU's Black Male Success Initiative (BMSI). We discuss his academic jou…

In this episode, I am joined by my GMU Colleague, Taylor "Nikki" Harris. We discuss her upbringing in the Appalachian region of Southwest Virginia. We discuss how to dismantle stereotypes toward rura…

In this episode, I am joined by Cedric Mayfield. A Houston native with a tremendous career journey in music has taken him all over the world. Learn about how music can change your life and how you ca…

In this episode, I am joined by Brother Mike Frempong. He was recently named Theta Rho Lambda's "Brother of the Year" for 2022. We discuss his journey to Alpha and how Alpha has impacted his life. Ch…

In this episode, I am joined by GMU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Kim English. We discuss this journey into coaching and how coaching goes beyond the game of basketball! Check it out! 

Shout Outs and …

In this episode, I am joined by Professor Vania Neris. During the 2021-2022 academic, Professor Vania and her family traveled to the United States to participate in a visiting professorship. Learn ab…

In this episode, I am joined by current President of the GMU Alumni Board, Christine Landoll. We discussed the importance of being an engaged alumnus and what it means to have school pride. Check it …

In this episode, I am joined by my father-in-law and past guest, Jeff Kirsch. We discuss the concept of intergenerational living and how communication is key when deciding to combine homes! 

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In this episode, I am joined by Flore Dorcely Mohr. We discuss her career working remotely and how the future of work will determine how organizations and individuals adjust to the current landscape …