In the wake of unthinkable tragedy, some people choose to build.

Dominique Gray is one of them. After losing a close friend in the 2015 Emanuel AME Church shooting, Dominique co-founded Race 4 Achievement, a nonprofit rooted in remembrance and driven by purpose. In this powerful episode, he shares how he transformed personal grief into a platform that empowers Black and underserved youth through mentorship, education, and opportunity.

Tune in as we explore what it means to honor a legacy, uplift a community, and create a lasting impact when the world says it can’t be done.

This is more than a story of loss—it’s a blueprint for resilience.

The 10th-anniversary #Race4Wanza is Saturday, April 26, 2025. To sign up and get more info, visit https://race4achievement.org/

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Founder and co-owner of one of the *hottest* spots in Charlotte- Khali Yoga Center- Lindsey Crisp transcends traditional perspectives in this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation.

We discuss how fortune favors the bold and how that belief carried Lindsey and her team through the opening of Khali on the cusp of a global pandemic.

Lindsey shares wisdom garnered through decades of practicing one of the most ancient forms of embodied presence, including how to live with intention in your gifts and, of course, discover your purpose.

I hope you enjoy this impactful, slightly woo-woo conversation. And if you're ever in the Charlotte area, you are able to experience the magic Lindsey and the other wonderful people at Khali Yoga Center have created.

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Harry Chandler is the co-owner and operator of Charlotte Running Company, overseeing its multiple locations and people across the Queen City.

This conversation unpacks the keys to success in Harry's journey, from working at a 7-Eleven gas station to now engaging in public speaking events nationwide as one of only a handful of Black running store owners in the U.S.

We discuss his leaps of faith, the importance of taking initiative, and how a business's investment in the community is really an investment in itself.

A proponent of advocacy, equity, and mentorship, Harry showcases the magic that can happen with an unwavering belief in oneself- and the goodness and abilities of others.

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