In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Dr. Ansley LaMar, Founder and Director of SuperKidz Kamp, to explore his decades-long commitment to youth development, leadership, and positive peer culture. Dr. LaMar shares how his own childhood experiences with summer camp helped shape the vision behind SuperKidz Kamp, a program rooted in the belief that all children are gifted and talented. He explains what sets the camp apart, from its outdoor, nature-based approach to the intentional ways campers learn cooperation, confidence, and accountability through community-centered experiences.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. LaMar also offers insight for parents and caregivers on how to stay engaged in their children’s growth beyond camp, what to look for when choosing a youth program, and why roles like camp counselor can be transformative for college students. This thoughtful discussion highlights the lasting impact of youth mentorship, experiential learning, and creating environments where young people are encouraged to thrive.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗠𝗮𝗿:

https://www.superkidzkamp.com

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #SummerCamp

In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Jaret Lloyd for an honest conversation about Black men, anxiety, vulnerability, and healing. Jaret is the author of Thoughts of an Anxious Black Man, a reflective work that explores what it means to carry emotional weight while navigating manhood in a world that often expects Black men to remain silent.

During the conversation, Jaret shares how anxiety showed up in his own life, the moments he realized he could no longer push it aside, and how writing this book changed the way he shows up for himself and other Black men. He also reflects on the unspoken pressures Black men carry, the difficulty of asking for help even within supportive spaces, and the importance of creating environments on campuses, in brotherhoods, and in communities where vulnerability and healing are possible.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱:

https://www.thoughtsofananxiousblackman.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jlloyd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaret.lloyd.1

https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Anxious-Black-Man-Reflections/dp/B0FX29KBPX

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

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#LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #BlackMentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #BlackMenHealing #MentalHealthMatters #ThoughtsOfAnAnxiousBlackMan #BlackAuthors #CommunityConversations

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Sacher Dawson - Executive Director and Board President of HOPE Farm. Dawson discusses the early motivations behind HOPE Farm, which was co-founded by law enforcement professionals, and shares the remarkable story of their first facility, a former crackhouse transformed into a center of hope and mentorship. He also explains how HOPE Farm has expanded to three locations, the structure of its daily mentorship model, and the expectations placed on both the boys and their parents when they enter the program. Highlighted programs include the Leadership Development Program, the Mothers’ Resource Program (MRP), and the Slone Vocational Center (SVC).

Dawson reflects on the transformative results HOPE Farm has achieved by nurturing boys from single-parent homes from early childhood through high school, and how many former attendees now return as mentors themselves. He discusses the organization’s intentional pathways toward college, military service, or trade school, and shares insights into how HOPE Farm contributes to breaking the cycle of fatherlessness for current and future generations.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻:

https://hopefarm.org

https://www.facebook.com/HOPEFarmINC

https://www.instagram.com/hope.farm

🎁 HOPE For the Future: A Capital Campaign - https://hopefarm-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1269287

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#MentorshipMatters #YouthMentorship #BreakingFatherlessness #CommunityLeadership #BuildingFutureLeaders #ServantLeadership

In this episode of The Male Perspective, guest Dr. Eddie Wright, Founder and Executive Director of The We Can Win Foundation, Inc., shares the story behind the life-changing call he received from his doctor in 2012 and the medical journey that followed. He discusses why prostate cancer disproportionately impacts Black men, who face a 70% higher incidence rate and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease compared to white men, and breaks down the cultural, historical, and systemic factors that contribute to this gap, including persistent hesitation around screenings.

Dr. Wright also explains how newer, less-invasive screening options (such as MRIs, PET scans, and liquid biopsies) can ease fear and support earlier detection, offers practical guidance on when to begin screening and what tests to request, and shares details about his upcoming “Together We Win – Health and Wellness Fair” in 2026.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:

https://wecanwinpc.org

https://facebook.com/realtalkaboutprostatecancer

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#ProstateCancer #BlackMensHealth #BlackHealthMatters #CancerEducation #BlackWellness #BlackMensWellness

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Ben Ali — Author, Entrepreneur, and Co-owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Ben shares insights from his new book, “ASCEND: A Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose”, a blueprint designed to empower the next generation of Black men to rise above pain, break generational cycles, and build lasting legacies. ASCEND is more than a motivational guide; it’s a roadmap for Black men seeking clarity, confidence, and connection. Ben explores practical strategies for overcoming adversity, redefining manhood, and leading with authenticity. Each chapter offers tools for inner growth and community upliftment, encouraging readers to rise to their highest potential with purpose and integrity.

As founder of the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation, Ben leads efforts in mentorship, education, and community outreach, continuing his family’s legacy of service and empowerment through Ben’s Chili Bowl, a historic Washington, D.C. landmark and symbol of Black entrepreneurship and resilience.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶:

https://www.benalimotivation.com

https://www.instagram.com/benalimotivation

https://www.facebook.com/p/Ben-Ali-Motivation-61579339833527

https://www.mysalesteamguru.com/ascendbook-benali

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹:

https://benschilibowl.com

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#BlackMenEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #BensChiliBowl #CommunityLeadership #BlackYouthMentorship #NextGenerationLeaders

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Matt Prestbury - founder of the Facebook community “Black Fathers.” Established in 2008, the group has grown to over 100,000 members, serving as a positive and empowering space that celebrates the joys and challenges of fatherhood while dismantling long-held stereotypes about Black men as parents.

Matt opens up about his personal journey—the experiences that led him to create a community where Black fathers could feel seen, supported, and connected. Driven by a desire to shift the narrative, he envisioned a space where men could share their stories, uplift one another, and remind the world that involved, loving, and responsible Black fathers aren’t rare exceptions—they’re the norm.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackfathersgroup/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709012573143953/

https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Messages-How-Learned-Ground/dp/B0F9VHF384

https://www.instagram.com/southboundsoulmates/

https://smokinroaches.co/

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#Fatherhood #BlackDads #BlackFathers #BlackFatherhood #BlackMentalHealth #BlackDadJoy

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Benjamin Glover - Founder and CEO of BIG Talks Mentorship. Benjamin discusses his personal journey and the inspiration behind launching BIG Talks, sharing what fuels his passion for empowering young Black men. He also explains how the organization is working to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community by providing safe, supportive spaces for growth and self-discovery. Through in-school and after-school programs, career training, and immersive summer cohorts, BIG Talks Mentorship helps young men build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for success in every area of life.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:

https://www.bigtalksmentorship.com

https://www.facebook.com/big.talks.mentorship

https://www.facebook.com/ben.glover1

https://www.instagram.com/bigtalks2023

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#BlackMentalHealth #BlackYouth #BlackExcellence #BlackYouthMentorship #UpliftTheCommunity #CommunityLeadership

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid speaks with Archie Green — Hip Hop Artist, Mental Health Advocate, and Founder of Peel Dem Layers Back (PDLB). Archie opens up about his personal journey, the intersection of hip-hop culture and mental health, and how he’s creating safe spaces for Black men to heal and grow.

🟢 About Peel Dem Layers Back (PDLB)

Founded by Archie Green, PDLB’s mission is to educate, equip, and empower Black men to prioritize their mental health through creative expression and community support. Using hip-hop as a tool for healing, PDLB challenges stigma and fosters open conversations around mental wellness.

🟢 PDLB Programs

🟢 Cope Dealer – PDLB’s 14-week mental health workshop for men and boys, blending hip-hop, open dialogue, and professional guidance to address relationships, identity, and emotional wellness.

🟢 Cope Dealer Training Program – A three-hour facilitator training for teachers, counselors, social workers, and community professionals to become certified in delivering PDLB’s mental health framework.

🟢 Holding Space – A healing discussion series where Black men can safely come together, break bread, and openly talk about mental health without stigma.

🟢 My Violin Weighs a Ton – A four-and-a-half-month program fusing hip-hop and classical music. Partnering with the Cleveland Orchestra, students ages 4–14 performed hip-hop on classical guitars while exploring themes of confidence, social anxiety, and healing.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/archie-green-6a892752

https://www.pdlb.org/

https://www.instagram.com/peeldemlayersback

https://www.facebook.com/PeelDemLayersBack

https://www.youtube.com/@peeldemlayersback

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oH7zOToGV968fisOKxjhw?si=4UeMDS5qTGGiABbzwyJ2sg&nd=1

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#HipHop #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityHealing #BlackExcellence #BlackMentalHealth

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.