Dwayne Matthews is a life and education strategist. He converges and shares knowledge on education, disruptive technology, practical psychology and the evolution of work.

Matthews was also a Venture Partner of Yet2 Ventures secondary fund. He was responsible for Canadian technology and fund scouting, while working with Ben duPont (duPont Family). Matthews was also the Canadian executive director of an intelligence firm and was focused on finding disruptive and future looking technologies for the Fortune 500.

Previously Mr. Matthews was the managing director and passionate spokesperson behind the Clean 15 Challenge, Canada’s largest cleantech challenge in 2009, and 2010, which partnered with NASA Techbriefs in 2011.

The Clean 15 Challenge was one of the first open innovation challenges in Canada to curate technology shopping lists of Global 1000 companies, and directly connect them to smaller clean tech providers that were focused on the fast proliferation of greener technologies worldwide.

Dwayne was also one of the pioneers of open innovation in Canada, a process that enabled companies to have wider distribution of R&D by accessing global expertise. Through the Canadian exclusive deal held by the Clean 15, he had access to senior level decision-makers at many of the world’s Fortune 500 who engaged his network for the specific purpose of finding new technology. His company was connected to one of the largest technology transfer marketplaces, which represented approximately 40% of global R&D capacity in 2007 to 2011.

Before that Matthews was an international educator at one of the top 5 private schools in South America and the junior chairperson at a TDSB school in Toronto, Canada. He was also a member of the core strategic planning team at The FDR International School, in Lima, Peru.

Dwayne worked to review trends in education that were driven by technological advancement, assisted in the customization and implementation of new curriculum and was part of a small team that created the school’s mission statement and implementation plans. His teaching philosophy focused on thinking frameworks as a means to transcend the rapid evolution of education paradigms.

Dwayne’s career path over almost two decades has afforded him an incredibly unique perspective on leadership qualities, psychological strategies and thinking frameworks used by highly successful and powerful people. His passion is speaking about how they can be simplified and leveraged in a rapidly evolving world.

Mr. Matthews was live talking his article Why Your Child’s Emotional IQ Will Be Crucial In Workplace Of The Future.

– Some of his background including growing up in Trinidad and Tobago and why he became passionate about parenting
– What has travelling taught him
– His experience as a teacher
– Why did he write the article
– The three things that parents need to guide your children in today’s world
– what are parents and the education system’s response to his thoughts
– Why he feels disruptive is going to be important to our children’s future

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Leadership Guru Jim Kennedy has over twenty-eight years of leadership experience and has served in management positions at various levels with the federal government and in private industry. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, as well as a graduate certificate in project management. He now spends his time writing and speaking on the topic of leadership development and as a licensed Realtor/recruiter with Keller Williams Realty. You can find follow him on line at his Website, on Twitter, on Facebook, and on LinkedIn. When he is not working, Jim is active in his community. He is a committed husband and father of three children, supports the deaf and special needs communities, and is involved with his local church. He resides with his family in Austin, Texas.

Ms. Kennedy was on our show talking about Understanding Your Purpose. During our conversation, Mr. Kennedy talked about:

– His life growing up as a military brat and what did he learn from his parents
– Some of his twenty-eight year journey in the corporate world, in the army and and what he learned in both
– How he met his wife
– Not becoming a leader until he became a parent and how he found his purpose
– He shares an incredible story about how he and has wife overcame losing two children within ten days of them being born
– How does he deal with clients that who are not certain about their purpose

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Discerning God’s Purpose: A Father’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

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The scheduled panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: America Must Address Black Men’s “Not So Silent” Mental Health Crisis

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The BlackHat/Whoever Believes That Black People Can’t Be Racist Is A Effing Idiot

The Dr. Vibe Show™: “What’s Going On?” Race, Brutality, And Injustice Since Rodney King

The Dr. Vibe Show™: The 11 Stereotypical Roles Black Men Play

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Prince’s Lasting Legacy For Black Men One Year Later

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Cleve DeSouza is a leading mortgage professional in affiliation with Matrix Mortgage Global (Lic#11108) and a seasoned real estate investor with over 10 years experience. He has assessed over 200 deals totalling in excess of 25 million dollars. He has a proven track record of ingeniously structuring single-family, multi-family, student homes and commercial assets. Owing to his engineering and dynamic project management background, he has consistently applied critical thinking and creativity to bring each deal to success in a timely and efficient manner.

Recently, Mr. DeSouza was on our show talking about his article Rent To Own May Be The Way To Go .

During our conversation, Mr. DeSouza talked about:

– Some of his background
– What got him into engineering and what made him switch into real estate and mortgages
– why did he write the article and an example of how he helped a client
– The average person’s knowledge of mortgages and the advantage of using his service
– How has the mortgage and real estate market changed during his involvement with this industry
– What is going on in the marketplace right now and how has his clientele changed over the last ten years
– His thoughts on recent action’s by the Ontario government to help the housing market and some suggestions on what the Ontario government should do when it comes to real estate
– Some tips when it comes to mortgages

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Cameron Fields is a sophomore journalism major at Ohio University and I am a student in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. He writes about the football, women’s basketball and track and field teams at The POST, Ohio University’s campus newspaper. He has wanted to pursue sports journalism since he was in the seventh grade. Cameron started blogging about the NBA in high school, and since coming to Ohio, he has continued to grow as a writer.

Recently, Mr. Brown was on our show talking about his article, Football: Black players aren’t worried about lack of diversity, just football.

During our conversation, Mr. Brown talked about:

– Some of his background, some of the sports he loved in school and where did his love of writing come from
– What prompted him to write the article
– His experience writing the article and the response to it
– The fact that there are still so many barriers that Blacks have to break in football
– How this article made him a better writer
– What message did he want the readers to get out of this article

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Dr. Vibe and Chetachi A. Egwu have a conversation about the state of livestreaming.

Chetachi A. Egwu is a Nigerian American professor, writer/producer, filmmaker, dancer/choreographer, artist and actor .She earned a BA in Communication from the University of Buffalo in 1996, then moved on to Howard University in Washington, DC, where she completed a Masters and Ph.D. in Mass Communication.

Dr. Egwu has served as a faculty member in the communication departments at Morgan State University, The George Washington University and Nova Southeastern University. She is currently communication faculty at the University of Maryland University College.

Her work has been featured in academic journals, newspapers and online publications such as The Grio and The Burton Wire, her creative nature reaches beyond writing. Dr. Egwu is also a dancer/choreographer and was a member of Carla and Company, Coyaba Dance Theater, Choreographers Collaboration Project in Washington DC and featured in several other projects. An avid filmmaker, she is currently co-producer and co-director for the documentaries Runway Afrique and No Justice, No Peas: Getting A Veggie In The Hood, and co-producer, director and cinematographer for the documentary Sunshine Chic. Dr. Egwu also is the host of MediaScope on the streaming platforms such as Periscope.

Recently, Ms. Egwu was live on our show We had a conversation about The State Of Livestreaming.

During our conversation, Ms. Egwu talked about:

– The livestream journey going back to Meerkat
– How she got into livestreaming
– Her thoughts on various livestream platforms including Periscope, Facebook Live, BeLive.tv, Anchor, Firetalk, Instagram Stories, Snapchat
– Why she feels now is the best time to be a content creator
– Some things to think about before choosing a livestream platform

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Celia Meikle is a Chartered Accountant, licensed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and has over twelve years experience in financial controllership and internal audit and over eight years in public accounting, servicing both publicly listed and private entities.

Celia’s public accounting experience was gained at PwC Canada, where she was an Assurance Manager servicing publicly listed companies, and a small accounting firm in Burlington Ontario, where her clients were mostly owner managed businesses and health care professionals (doctors, dentists etc) who were either sole proprietors or shareholders in Professional Corporations.

Celia’s financial controllership and internal audit experience was gained while working at BMO Financial Group and the TD Bank Financial Group.

Prior to immigrating to Canada in 2001, Celia worked with PwC Jamaica and the Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd.

Celia currently sits on the Board of the Hamilton Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) where she is the Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. She is also the Chair of the annual Excellence Conference and a member of the Board of Directors of Projam.

Celia is a member of the Kingdom Life Ministries church in Mississauga, and is the proud mother of two sons Daniel and Jonathan.

Celia is a member of the Green, Meikle & Smith Chartered Accountants.

Ms. Meikle was recently on our show. She talked about her article 13 Ways The 2017 Federal Budget Affects You.

During our conversation, Ms. Meikle talked about:

– Some of her background including the transition from doing accounting in Jamaica then doing it in Canada
– Some the key things that African Canadians need to know about the recent federal budget
– Her thoughts on the Canadian tax system
– Some of her suggestions when filing a Canadian tax return
– How one can be an empowered tax payer
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Dr. Vibe hosts the conversation “Are Black Women Leaving Black Men Behind?” with Zaza Ali and Dr. Tommy Curry.

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ZaZa Ali is a Mother, Teacher, Activist, Radio Personality and Self-Published Author. Her first book, entitled Black Matters, Volume One – The Scientific Intervention in Our Affairs, was released in May of 2015. Volume Two – Plagues of Dysfunction, was released in December of 2016. Her third and final edition of the trilogy “Black Matters”, entitled Lifting the Veil on Racism and White Supremacy is set to be released in the Summer of 2017. A frequent speaker on behalf of women and children, ZaZa has done extensive research on the cultural norms impacting the Black community, as well as the global dichotomy of racism and it’s impact on the human family. Her popular and growing presence on social media, fueled by what some consider controversial perspectives, has aided in her work to implement programs for privately owned schools as well as provide financial assistance for women and small business owners. The message to audiences of every demographic remains the same; Self-Accountability and an Emphasis on Truth, Spiritual Development and Service to Others is the key to (R)Evolution.

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Tommy J. Curry is a Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. He is a Ray A. Rothrock Fellow and has commented on social matters in venues ranging from Forbes, to Sirius XM. He is the author of over 50 articles on issues of racism, anti-Black violence, and the institutionalization of Black male death. He is working on a forthcoming books on Black male vulnerability entitled the Man-Not, and the Eschatology of Kanye West. Dr. Curry is a strong advocate and thinker for the reconceptualization of Black men and boys. He is adamant that the arguments used to justify their death and incarceration by Black and white scholars alike must be challenged.

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed, Leron L. Barton, Jonathan O. Shaw and Jim Kennedy.

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Russia, US And Military Intervention In Syria – What Next After Missile Strikes?

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Why Trump Lies

The Dr. Vibe Show™: White Womanhood And Black Men Who Love Them

The Dr. Vibe Show™: #BlackWomenAtWork Shows Why Some Women Identify As Womanists, Not Feminists

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How The Media Smears Black Victims

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“I think that love can saturate your soul, cure the common cold and restore balance when everything around you is falling apart.” Yanni Brown

Yanni Brown is an author blogger, relationship educator, speaker, and a lover of love. As far back as she can remember, Yanni has always been a passionate observer of relationships, intrigued with the dynamics of what works for some and didn’t for others. Her signature offers include “What every bride should know before saying “I DO”, The Touch of Love workshops for couples, and Making Love Better TwoGether, a series of marriage and relationship education workshops designed to assist couples and they navigate through the challenges that accompany love, intimacy, relationships, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness.

The Yanni Brown Making Love Better TwoGether brand was birthed from an unsuccessful marriage and learning from past relationships that enlightened her on how to infuse education, research, love, passion and purpose to create better relationships. Yanni’s writings on love, life and pursuit of happiness have been featured in Essence, Rolling Out, the Six Brown Chicks blog, and Black and Married With Kids. Best known for her appearance on OWN “Iyanla: Fix My Life, Season 1 (Fix My Backstabbing Friends)”. Yanni is a member of the BOSS Network, NARME (National Assoication of Relationship and Marriage Education) an Honorary Color Girl for the She’s In Color campaign, a member of the Boss Network and a former Chief Chick of the Six Brown Chicks. She has been heard regularly on The Doug Banks Radio Show.

Recently, Ms. Brown was on our show talking about Pepper Miller’s article, Where’s the “Black Love”​ in Advertising?.

During our conversation, Ms. Brown talked about:

– Some of her background and growing up in a special family
– How to found interest in the area of relationships
– Why she went back to college as an adult
– How she took her experience working in advertising and used it in relationship education
– The current landscape when it comes to Black love and advertising and why we are not seeing Black love in advertising and why
– What can African American do to change the current state of Black love
– What are African American millennials saying about Black love
– African American women’s portrayal in advertising/media when it comes to Black love

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The Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a social change strategy firm, and the Center for Global Policy Solutions, a nonprofit think and action organization, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore is dedicated to making policy work for people and their environments. With more than twenty years of experience in the government, not for profit, and business sectors, Rockeymoore has directed successful research and advocacy strategies for an array of nonprofit, philanthropic, academic and corporate clients. The recipient of many honors, she was named an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow in 2004. Ms. Rockeymoore has appeared on MSNBC, NPR, CNN, Fox News, C-Span among other media outlets.

Dr. Rockeymoore was on our show talking about his article Will Driverless Vehicles Put Black People Out of Work?.

During our conversation, Dr. Rockeymoore talked about:

– Some of her background and about Global Policy Solutions LLC
– What inspired her to write the article
– Why isn’t government taking a serious look at this issue
– Her thoughts on the findings of the report and the response to it

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The Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs are a group of small business owners doing business in the city of Toronto within a creative industry. The group was formed to provide support to entrepreneurs in the creative community. The group helps individuals in all stages of their entrepreneurial journey by creating networking opportunities with expert speakers and organizations as well as opportunities for business owners to generate revenue and enhance their skill set. Our most popular event to date is the public shopping event, The MRKT.

The Spring MRKT Show will be held April 15-16, 2017 inside the newly renovated Holiday Inn Yorkdale. The MRKT features up to 50 vendors including fashion, beauty, art, handmade goods, home décor, food merchants, live entertainment, on stage demonstrations, and much more.

The group was founded in spring 2016 by Telisha Ng, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with a passion for connecting others and organizing social events. The group is supported by two other entrepreneurs, Renee Cameron (Linky Cupcakes & Renee Alicia Co) and Lionel Holder (Tdot Pics) who bring a wealth of experience in administrative support and new media.

The Toronto Creative Entrepreneurs is passionate about creating a support network where entrepreneurs can connect, strengthen their personal networks, and learn new ways to make a living.

Telisha Ng, Renne Cameron and Cam Holder were live on our show to talk about The Spring MRKT Show which will be held April 15-16, 2017 in Toronto.

During our conversation, they talked about:

– Some of their backgrounds including why and how the Toronto Creative Entreprenerus (TCE) started and how they all met
– Memories of the first TCE event
– The story behind The MRKT and memories of the first MRKT event
– What to look forward to at the Spring MRKT event
– Common challenges that they are hearing from entrepreneurs
– What services that TCE provides and what they see as the future for TCE

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The panelists for last Sunday’s show were: Rodney Kellum, Dr. Lawrence A. Rasheed and Jonathan O. Shaw

The panelists discussed the following stories:

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Dear Conservative White Men – Black Women Are Undefeated, So Don’t Try It – http://bit.ly/2oLRaH1

The Dr. Vibe Show™: How America Fails Black Girls

The Dr. Vibe Show™: If We Truly Want To Stay Safe, We Need To Start Calling Violent White Supremacists Terrorists

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Slave Food – The Impact Of Unhealthy Eating Habits On The Black Community

The Dr. Vibe Show™: Black Americans Working More To No Avail

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Jeremy Helligar is a writer, journalist, pop culturist, and world traveler from New York City, where he spent 15 years working as a writer and editor for People, Teen People, Us Weekly and Entertainment Weekly. He’s interviewed such first-or-last-name-only A-listers as Britney, Sting, Cher and Bowie and shared his celebrity and entertainment insight and expertise on MTV, VH1 and E! Entertainment, among other networks.

In 2006, Jeremy moved to Buenos Aires, where he spent four and a half years. He learned Spanish and launched his own blog, Theme for Great Cities, a travelogue, memoir, entertainment bible and Sex and the City rolled into one, while living in Argentina. After dividing his time between Melbourne and Bangkok for two and a half years, he spent one month in Berlin, one month in Rome, one month in Tel Aviv and one year in Cape Town, while completing his first book, Is It True What They Say About Black Men?: Tales of Love, Lust and Language Barriers on the Other Side of the World (Amazon, November 4, 2014).

The Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, and The Advocate, among many other print and online publications, have featured his essays during his years abroad. He’s currently based in Sydney, where he’s worked as an editor for Nine Entertainment Co. while writing his second book, Storms in Africa: Notes from the Motherland, and wondering if he’ll ever make it to Antarctica.

Recently, Mr. Helligar was live on our show from Australia. He talked about his article I’m black and all my exes are white. Does that make me racist?.

During our conversation, Mr. Helligar talked about:

– Some of his background living in the Virgin Islands, Florida and New York
– How he got involved in the entertainment industry and his favorite interview of all time
– How did writing become part of his life
– some memories of his journeies to different countries and how did he end up in Sydney, Australia
– The background behind the article and how has this article has helped him, what he wanted to achieve with the article and the reaction
– Why have his partners all being white and his response to people who criticize this
– The fact that he has been ostracized by blacks and gays more than any other group
– His thoughts on racism in the gay community and what can be done to change it

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April Reign practiced law for nearly twenty years, honing her talent for public speaking and persuasive writing, but it wasn’t until she walked away from her legal practice that she found her true passion.

Now, as Managing Editor of Broadway Black, Reign is able to capitalize on her strengths and pursue her calling, using her voice to spark dialogue and explore issues of race, politics and culture.

As the Creator of the viral hashtag #OscarsSoWhite, April Reign challenges the lack of representation of marginalized communities in Hollywood and beyond. Reign sustains a movement that has resulted in the most systemic change ever seen in the over 80-year history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. April Reign owned her opportunity, the results of which are reverberating throughout the entertainment industry.

Reign is an influential and sought-after digital media presence, having built an organic following of over 70,000 worldwide. April Reign now travels the country speaking at academic institutions and consulting with organizations regarding issues of diversity and inclusion.

Recently, Ms. Reign was on our show talking about her article White people get to juggle for the cops. Black people have to fear them..

During our conversation, Ms. Reign talked about:

– Some of her background including why she left practicing law for twenty years to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry
– The story behind her creation of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag and its impact on the entertainment industry
– Why did she write the article
– Her thoughts on how Black Americans are treated by the police and why does she feels that there disparity in treatment of African Americans by police
– Her thoughts on policing since the election of Donald Trump and her suggestions on improving policing the of Black and Brown people by police
– What are African Americans telling her about policing
– Her reality having a son and having potentially dealing with the police
– The reaction to the article

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