Episodios

  • Black Gen X at PWIs: The Experience No One Talks About

    Black Gen X at PWIs: The Experience No One Talks About
    Apr 2 2026
    Most people remember A Different World as a celebration of HBCU life.

    But for Black Gen X students attending predominantly white institutions… it meant something very different.

    In this episode, I reflect on my experience entering college in the late ’80s—at a time when being a minority on campus wasn’t just about numbers, it was about navigating an environment that wasn’t built with you in mind.

    We didn’t just go to class. We built community. We created culture. We found ways to belong.

    And along the way, shows like A Different World became more than entertainment—they became a reflection of pieces of our reality.

    This is a perspective you don’t hear often… but one that shaped an entire generation.


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    10 m
  • Shoot for the Moon… But What Happens When You Actually Land?

    Shoot for the Moon… But What Happens When You Actually Land?
    Mar 30 2026
    What happens when you finally reach the goal you’ve been chasing?

    We’re taught to shoot for the moon—to set big goals, work hard, and push forward no matter what. But no one really talks about what happens when you actually get there.

    In this episode of In The Know with Tony Reeves, I share a personal reflection on my journey to becoming a judge—and the unexpected reality that came with it. Because the truth is, even when you’re doing everything right… there can still be a part of you that never fully believed you’d make it.
    And when you do?

    That’s when the real work begins.
    We’re talking about:
    • Why success can feel surreal—even when you’ve earned it
    • The hidden danger of not preparing for after the goal
    • How imposter syndrome shows up when you least expect it
    • Why you must mentally make space for your own success
    • How to embrace your new reality without losing who you are

    If you’ve ever chased something big—or you’re in the process of getting there—this episode will challenge how you think about success, identity, and what comes next.
    Because sometimes… the hardest part isn’t getting there.
    It’s believing you deserve to stay.

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    12 m
  • Stop Saying “I Know My Worth” — Start Leveraging Your Value

    Stop Saying “I Know My Worth” — Start Leveraging Your Value
    Mar 26 2026
    Many professionals say the same phrase when they feel disrespected at work:
    “I know my worth.”
    But in professional environments, that statement rarely creates leverage.
    In this episode, I reflect on a resignation letter I wrote nearly 20 years ago and the lesson I didn’t fully understand at the time.
    There is a critical difference between worth and value.
    Worth is personal. Value is measurable.
    Organizations make decisions based on cost-benefit analysis, not emotional statements about personal worth.
    In this conversation, I discuss:
    • Why employers respond to value instead of worth • How professionals weaken their negotiating position without realizing it • The power of quantifying what you bring to the table • Why understanding your value gives you real career leverage
    If you want more control over your career direction, negotiations, and professional positioning, understanding this distinction is essential.



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    10 m
  • When Your Job Becomes Your Therapy… But Doesn’t Heal You

    When Your Job Becomes Your Therapy… But Doesn’t Heal You
    Mar 23 2026
    There’s a difference between working hard… and hiding in your work.
    In this episode of In The Know with Tony Reeves, I share a deeply personal story from my first job—how I immersed myself in work as a way to cope with a toxic relationship, isolation, and unresolved emotional pain.

    On the surface, it looked like ambition. I was producing. I was being recognized. I was excelling.
    But underneath it all, I was avoiding something I didn’t know how to face.
    In this episode, I break down:
    • Why high performers often use work as a coping mechanism
    • How productivity can mask unresolved trauma
    • The difference between healthy focus and emotional avoidance
    • What happens when success hides the real problem


    If you’ve ever poured yourself into your work during a difficult time… this episode is for you.
    🎧 Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Am I building something… or am I hiding in it?

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    22 m
  • Why I Joined the Military… And the Truth I Didn’t Realize Until Years Later

    Why I Joined the Military… And the Truth I Didn’t Realize Until Years Later
    Mar 19 2026
    People often ask me why I joined the military. The truth is the answer changed over time.
    At first it was about leadership and structure. Later it was about security and opportunity.

    But looking back today, I realized something deeper influenced my decision — the examples set by the people I looked up to.

    In this episode I reflect on my military journey and what truly shaped that decision.

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    12 m
  • Growth Doesn’t Always Come on Your Terms

    Growth Doesn’t Always Come on Your Terms
    Mar 7 2026
    In this episode, I reflect on a lesson many of us learn the hard way: growth rarely happens the way we expect.

    Early in my career, I found myself frustrated when a professional opportunity didn’t unfold the way I wanted. I thought I had lost something important. But over time, I realized that the change actually positioned me to develop new skills and gain experiences that I wouldn’t have had otherwise.
    Sometimes we spend so much time protecting a good situation that we resist the very opportunities that can help us grow.

    This episode explores the mindset shift required when life presents opportunities that don’t align with our plans — and how those moments can ultimately shape our future in powerful ways.

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    6 m
  • Growth Doesn’t Always Happen on Your Terms

    Growth Doesn’t Always Happen on Your Terms
    Mar 3 2026
    Sometimes the biggest opportunities in life arrive in ways we didn’t expect — and often in ways we didn’t want.
    In this episode, I reflect on a moment early in my career when I believed I had the perfect situation. I had a good job, a supportive environment, and a path that felt comfortable. But then circumstances changed in a way that forced me to reconsider everything.

    At the time, I was frustrated because I wanted growth on my terms.

    What I eventually realized, however, was that the opportunity that disrupted my plans was actually preparing me for something greater. The skills I developed during that unexpected transition ended up benefiting my career in ways I never anticipated.

    In this conversation, I share a simple but powerful insight:

    Sometimes the opportunity that makes you uncomfortable is the one that helps you grow the most.
    If you’ve ever struggled with change, career transitions, or unexpected shifts in life, this episode may help you look at those moments from a different perspective.

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    6 m
  • The Professional Point of No Return: When You Have to Bet on Yoursel

    The Professional Point of No Return: When You Have to Bet on Yoursel
    Mar 2 2026
    At some point in your career, you will face what I call a professional point of no return.

    Not a promotion. Not a raise. Not a routine job change.

    A decision that fundamentally changes your trajectory.

    In this episode, I share the story of when I had to decide whether to stay at a firm I loved… or walk away and build my own practice from scratch.

    We discuss:
    • Shifting expectations and unclear promotion paths • The emotional weight of professional loyalty • Security vs. uncertainty • The power of going “all in” • Why execution is harder than the decision
    If you’re standing at a career crossroads — or quietly questioning your professional future — this conversation is for you.
    Sometimes growth requires stepping into the unknown.
    And sometimes, once you decide, there is no turning back.

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