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  • S6 EP2: Olly Sholotan on Brotherhood, Identity, and What Bel-Air Changed in Him

    S6 EP2: Olly Sholotan on Brotherhood, Identity, and What Bel-Air Changed in Him
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with Olly Sholotan for a conversation that’s equal parts reflective and forward-looking—about identity, brotherhood, artistic growth, and the kind of life lessons you don’t fully understand until you’re looking back. Olly shares how the experience of being on a groundbreaking show shaped him beyond the camera: becoming a better friend, son, and creative. He talks about the moments that made the journey feel surreal, the scenes that hit hardest emotionally, and the mindset shift that helped him stop living only for outcomes and start valuing the process.Together they explore: Life “understood backwards” and why the present moment matters more than we think The emotional truth behind the final season: improvised moments that were barely acting The reality of cultural isolation—and how it informed Olly’s portrayal and perspective Why joy and grief can exist together in the same scene, the same day, the same season How brotherhood shows up onscreen when it’s real offscreen Navigating an industry that still requires Black artists to be “twice as good” to be considered Why Olly’s current goal is simple: show up every day and sharpen the craft If you’ve ever felt like time moved too fast, or you’ve watched a chapter close and wondered what’s next, this is your reminder: you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to keep showing up.📌 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to keep going, keep growing, and keep showing up.👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people.Follow Olly Sholotan:Instagram: instagram.com/ollysholotanFollow Black Menswear:Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com#OllySholotan #BelAir #BlackMenswear #Brotherhood #Identity #BlackActors #CreativeJourney #ShowUpEveryDay #WeGonBeAlright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Scott Evans on Fear, Faith, and Becoming the Person You’re Called to Be

    Scott Evans on Fear, Faith, and Becoming the Person You’re Called to Be
    Jan 7 2026
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with Emmy-nominated host, storyteller, and cultural connector Scott Evans for an honest conversation about fear, faith, authenticity, and trusting the path you’re on—even when it doesn’t look linear.Scott reflects on the phrase that’s guided him since his teens—“go without fear”—and unpacks why courage isn’t about eliminating fear, but learning how to move forward alongside it. From early spiritual grounding to navigating visibility, rejection, and success, Scott shares how protecting your voice and staying rooted in who you are creates longevity.Together they dive into: Why “go without fear” means moving with fear—not waiting for it to disappear How scripture, spirituality, and inner dialogue shape confidence and clarity The difference between imitation and authenticity in creative careers Protecting your voice in rooms that demand performance over presence Why consistent self-talk becomes lived reality Staying grounded while expanding your platform and influence Learning to trust timing instead of forcing outcomes If you’ve been questioning your direction, wrestling with fear, or wondering whether you’re really built for what you feel called to pursue, this episode is a reminder that courage starts with alignment—not approval. 📌 Share this with someone who needs permission to move forward—even with fear in the room. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Scott Evans: Instagram: instagram.com/iamscottevans Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com#ScottEvans #BlackMenswear #Purpose #FaithAndFear #Authenticity #CreativeCareers #Confidence #BuiltDifferent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Foster Care & Becoming Geoffrey

    Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Foster Care & Becoming Geoffrey
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with actor Jimmy Akingbola to peel back the layers on his real-life foster care story, his journey from East London stages to Hollywood screens, and what it means to dare to dream when the odds are stacked against you. From earning £400 a week doing plays to becoming part of the Bel-Air legacy, Jimmy shares how faith, resilience, and craft shaped the man behind one of TV’s coldest “fixers.” In this conversation, they unpack: Growing up in UK foster care and why he wouldn’t change his story The full-circle connection between Bel-Air and the biggest “care story” in TV history Redefining Geoffrey: not “black help,” but brotherhood, family, and quiet power Vulnerability as a superpower—why Black men need to see each other cry and heal The difference between UK and US acting scenes (stage roots vs screen fame) Rejection, resilience, and why getting to “the last two” is a sign you’re close Craft over clout: doing the work, knowing your writers, and treating acting like a real job Why suits over streetwear still wins—and how style became part of Geoffrey's storytelling If you’ve ever questioned your path, battled “no” after “no,” or wondered if your story is too messy to be used for something great, this episode is a reminder: you are enough, you are loved, and your dream is still valid. 📌 Share this with a Black man who needs encouragement to keep going—especially the one who’s ready to give up on his dream. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Jimmy Akingbola: Instagram: instagram.com/jimmyakingbolaFollow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com #JimmyAkingbola #BelAir #Jeffrey #BlackMenswear #DareToDream #FosterCare #BlackMenHealing #ActingJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Trell Thomas on Purpose, Black Excellence Brunch and Walking in Your Calling!

    Trell Thomas on Purpose, Black Excellence Brunch and Walking in Your Calling!
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with storyteller, producer, and founder of Black Excellence Brunch, Trell Thomas, to unpack purpose, preparation, and creating spaces where Black people are celebrated just for being who they are. From Sunday dinner at his mom’s house to curating all-white rooms at Essence Fest, Art Basel, and even The White House, Trell shares how a simple gathering in his apartment became a global cultural moment. Together they dive into: 1. Why Romans 8:28 and “all things work together” still anchors Trell’s journey 2. How Black Excellence Brunch was born from corporate burnout, healing, and a need for safe, affirming spaces 3. Why everyone wears white—and how it centers Black skin, Black joy, and brand consistency 4. The power of relationships: your network as your net worth (beyond transactional connections) 5. “Prepare for what you pray for” and making space for what you’re asking God for 6. Being a vessel: letting your overflow pour into others and building a legacy of service 7. Showing up authentically in a world that constantly asks you to shrink If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, dreaming about your own movement, or trying to figure out how to turn vision into rooms that actually exist, this episode is your reminder: what you see in your spirit, you can stand in with your feet. 📌 Share this with someone who needs a reminder to prepare for what they pray for—and to stop shrinking in rooms they were designed to fill. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Trell Thomas: Instagram: instagram.com/trellworld Follow Black Excellence Brunch: Instagram: instagram.com/blackexcellencebrunch Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #TrellThomas #BlackExcellenceBrunch #BlackMenswear #BlackJoy #Purpose #Networking #PrepareForWhatYouPrayFor #BlackEntrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How Kenneth Boggs Builds Confidence in Men Through Custom Suits & Style

    How Kenneth Boggs Builds Confidence in Men Through Custom Suits & Style
    Nov 19 2025
    In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with luxury suiting designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Boggs to talk about manhood, image, and the business of tailoring. From learning to sew with his grandmother to dressing men for their biggest moments, KB breaks down how a well-made suit can shift a man’s confidence, posture, and presence in any room. In this conversation, they unpack: The life-changing quote from his grandfather: “You’re born looking like your dad, but you die looking like your decisions.” Meeting his father for the first time and choosing forgiveness as a man. How Motown, Black church culture, and classic Black leaders inspired his aesthetic. The difference between full canvas vs fused suits and why construction matters. Why your shoes, timepiece, and shirt can make or break your look. Dressing for respect in business, boardrooms, and first-class cabins. Building a brand with reputation strong enough to speak before you walk in the room. Legacy, philanthropy, and using business to pour back into the community. If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your look, your presence, or the way you walk into a room, this episode is your style blueprint. Come for the suit game and tailoring gems; leave with a new standard for how you show up as a Black man in every space you step into. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Kenneth Boggs: Instagram: instagram.com/mr.kennethboggs Website: kennethboggs.com Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #KennethBoggs #BlackMenswear #MensStyle #BlackMenInSuits #CustomSuits #BlackEntrepreneurs #MensFashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Etienne Maurice on Mindfulness, Shavasana & Community Healing with WalkGood LA

    Etienne Maurice on Mindfulness, Shavasana & Community Healing with WalkGood LA
    Nov 12 2025
    In this grounding conversation, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with creator and community-builder Etienne Maurice to unpack how mindfulness, breathwork, and movement can turn pain into purpose. From a park meet-up to a full-fledged creative wellness studio, Etienne shares the origin of WalkGood LA and the mission to make healing equitable and accessible for our people. Together we explore: ✨ “Consistency is the currency of credibility”—showing up to silence imposter syndrome ✨ The nightly reset: why Shavasana (corpse pose) might be the most important part of your day ✨ Breathwork + yoga as culture-rooted mental health tools you can start now ✨ Turning trauma into service: gun-violence survival, psychiatric recovery, and 13 years sober ✨ Creative wellness that heals: Breathe Good, Laugh Good, Film Good, Hike Good, Run Good ✨ You Good—a men’s circle for breath, sound, and real conversation ✨ Listening to your body: rest, treatment, and recovering from pain without losing momentum ✨ How partnerships + purpose scaled a studio into a movement If you’ve been searching for your people, a practice, or a place to finally be still and breathe, this episode is a blueprint. Come for practical tools; leave with a community-centered vision of healing. 📌 Try the end-of-day Shavasana tonight—then share this with someone who needs a reset. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow WalkGood LA / Etienne Maurice: Instagram: instagram.com/walkgoodetienne Instagram: instagram.com/walkgoodla Website: walkgoodla.org Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #EtienneMaurice #WalkGoodLA #Mindfulness #Shavasana #Breathwork #Men’sMentalHealth #CommunityHealing #SafeSpaces #CreativeWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • John Gaines on Consistency, Confidence & Fatherhood: From Athlete to “Gains by Gaines”

    John Gaines on Consistency, Confidence & Fatherhood: From Athlete to “Gains by Gaines”
    Nov 5 2025
    In this momentum-building conversation, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with trainer and creator John Gaines (aka Gains by Gaines) to unpack how daily habits shape identity, why confidence starts with keeping promises to yourself, and what it really takes to build a body—and life—that lasts.John opens with a mantra that guides his coaching and fatherhood: “You are what you consistently do.” From there, he breaks down the athlete-to-entrepreneur pivot, the power of being coachable, and how “gains mentality” turns small reps into big results that actually stick.We peel back the four layers—appearance, mindset, foundation, and core—while exploring:✨ Consistency > intensity: stacking small wins, training smart, and celebrating incremental progress✨ Making the gym translate to life: discipline, resilience, and keeping your word when no one’s watching✨ Why coachability wins rooms—and opens doors—long before you speak✨ Confidence as a felt experience: how putting in work changes how you walk into any space✨ Sustainable transformation vs. crash fixes: realistic programming, plateaus, and meeting yourself where you are✨ Community over ego: building relationships that refer, retain, and raise your ceiling✨ Fatherhood & co-parenting with intention: leading with love, patience, and example as a #GirlDad✨ Thriving in L.A.: finding your lane, protecting your foundation, and letting opportunity support purposeIf you’re an athlete in transition, a busy parent chasing health, or a builder who wants discipline to show up everywhere—this conversation is your blueprint. Come for practical frameworks on training and mindset—leave ready to chase gains in everything you do.📌 Don’t miss it—this one blends fitness, fatherhood, and fundamentals you can apply today.👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more culture-driven conversations that pour back into our people.Follow John Gaines:Instagram: instagram.com/gainsbygainesYouTube: youtube.com/@Gainsbygaines2023Follow Black Menswear:Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com#JohnGaines #GainsByGaines #BlackMenswear #ConsistencyWins #GainsMentality #Coachable #Fatherhood #GirlDad #SustainableFitness #Discipline #Confidence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Style Bell (@SirStyle) on Purpose, Discipline & Community: From Foster Care to Financial Freedom

    Style Bell (@SirStyle) on Purpose, Discipline & Community: From Foster Care to Financial Freedom
    Oct 29 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Check-In, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with wellness leader and entrepreneur Style Bell for a transparent conversation on purpose, money, resilience, and building with (and for) your community. Style opens up about foster care, seasons of homelessness, and the shift that changed everything: stop chasing checks—create value and the checks follow. He shares how that mindset took him from struggling to multi-millionaire, why he still offers free community workouts after nearly 15 years, and how he’s turning his home base into a neighborhood wellness hub (think turf, outdoor sauna, red light therapy, massage boots, and contrast therapy) so people can access tools they’ve never had. Together, we peel back the four layers—appearance, mindset, foundation, and core—while exploring: ✨ “I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams”—the daily reminder that grounds his grind ✨ Purpose over profit: building brand value the market rewards, instead of chasing quick income ✨ The 21-Day Challenge blueprint—habits, chef-led demos, modified workouts, mobile-first access, accountability, community, and $10,000 in prizes to the top 10 transformations ✨ MLM with integrity: structure, leadership, and why opportunity + discipline matters more than labels ✨ Discipline vs. distraction: a realistic morning rhythm (even “abs in bed”) and why some don’t need rigid routines ✨ Turning contrast into clarity—including processing a $500K financial hit without losing momentum ✨ Founders’ mental health: grief, identity, and why some seasons call for therapy, brotherhood, and honest rooms ✨ Travel, safety, and presence: lessons from ~50 countries and why Bali changed how he felt in his body ✨ Legacy in real time: widening access so more Black families build health, discipline, and financial freedom If you’re an entrepreneur or builder committed to changing your family tree, this conversation gives you a grounded playbook—how to sell value, lead people, protect your peace, and reinvest where you live. Come for the business and wellness gems—leave with a clearer blueprint for purpose-driven wealth. 📌 Don’t miss it—this one’s for every Black man ready to stack discipline, serve community, and grow something that lasts. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more culture-driven conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Style Bell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirstyle/ Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: https://x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: https://blackmenswear.com #StyleBell #TheCheckInPodcast #BlackMenswear #PurposeOverProfit #CommunityWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #FinancialFreedom #WellnessJourney #DisciplineWins #ContrastCreatesClarity #LegacyBuilders #AccountabilityCulture #BlackMensMentalHealth #EntrepreneurMindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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