theforcedpivot with Antoine Medley

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Jason Kelley.

Garnering critical and commercial acclaim for his waggishly entertaining voice acting as Colt Vahn, the anti-hero in Arkane’s DEATHLOOP (2021), actor Jason Kelley erupted onto the 2021-22 gaming stage. Earning an impressive 8 nominations & 2 wins* in the Best Performer or Performer in a Leading Role category:

Global Industry Game Awards
BAFTA Games Awards
DICE Awards...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Tyronne Drakeford.

Drakeford is the current District Athletic Director for DD2 where he oversees the seven middle schools and three high schools’ athletics and athletic facilities. Mr. Drakeford has a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration with a focus in Interscholastic athletics from Ohio University. 

He is a member of the National Intersch...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Kim Battle.

Kim Battle, Owner and Founder of Kandy Apples by K.  They sell incredible and beautiful candy apples in order to enhance the typical candy apple experience.

Kim grew up in Raleigh and graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Finance.  After 19 years as an accountant, she took a leap of faith and launched...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Barron Damon.

Barron Damon is a Certified Philanthropic Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) with over 20 years of experience working as a Non-Profit Executive.  Barron is currently the Managing Partner of the Business of Life Coaching and Consulting (BOLCC) a service and education company.  As a philanthropic coach, Barron teaches donors how to Live their Legacy through...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Ron Brade.

As Senior Vice President of Administration & Chief Operating Officer, Ron Brade supports the President of Xavier University in Louisiana, in strategic analysis and planning. He oversees the daily operations of the university, ensuring administrative units fulfill the mission of the university. This includes overseeing infrastructure, the university Master Plan and its executio...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Grammy-nominated R&B Artist Eric Roberson.

As a GRAMMY Award-nominee, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Howard University alum, Eric Roberson continues to break boundaries as an independent artist in an industry dominated by major labels, manufactured sounds, and mainstream radio. Described as the original pioneer of the independent movement in R&B/Soul music, Eric has achieved major...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Greg Hedgepeth.

Greg Hedgepeth was born and raised in Halifax County, NC, and was a first-generation college student that attended East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. There he received his undergraduate degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration. He later received his Masters in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Greg is also in the early stages of hi...

theforcedpivot Podcast chats with guest Brenton Logan on his life journies and how the pandemic affected him.

Brenton Logan is a native of Richmond, VA.  He received his undergraduate education from Shaw University where he studied sociology. Brenton serves as a board member of The Tulsa Initiative, Inc. a non-profit organization which utilizes mentorship and education to cultivate young minds, preparing them to change liv...

theforcedpivot Podcasts sits down with Natalie Bullock Brown.
Natalie Bullock Brown is an award-winning producer, an Assistant Teaching Professor in Interdisciplinary Studies at North Carolina State University, and a 2021 Rockwood Institute JustFilms Fellow. She is director/producer of a documentary work-in-progress that explores the impact of the beauty standard on Black women and girls; and is a producer on award-winning fil...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Dwight Vick.  Vick shares how life took him from Tidewater, VA to helping others.  How from the gridiron to counseling.

Dwight is a proud graduate of Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, Dwight played for the legendary Coach Frank Beamer as an offensive lineman from 1994-1999.

He helped lead the Virginia Tech Hokies to five consecutive bowl game appearances and two consecutive Big East conf...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Vonda Paige.  Paige shares her ups, downs, and opportunities that allowed her to thrive.

Paige has over 25 years of experience in non-profit management, marketing, social media, and public relations. She is an award-winning journalist and the founder of The First Black Woman, a digital media project recognizing the historic contributions of Black women.

She is a life member of Delta...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Melissa Jackson Holloway.  Holloway shares how her pivots took her from Niagra Falls, NY to the largest HBCU in the United States where she serves as General Counsel. 

Holloway serves as General Counsel and Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, Risk, and Compliance for the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the nation’s largest Historically Black College and University (...

The theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes William T. Sutphin.  Sutphin shares his story of pivots and how they took him from a small town in southern Virginia to film school in New York and then to Los Angeles, California. 

William Sutphin is a former 2008 DGA Winner for his thesis film "Uncle Killa", which he later licensed to HBO/Cinemax. He is a graduate of Columbia University's Film MFA program and has gone o...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Carnela Renee Hill.  Hill shares her story of pivots and how she arrived at where she is today.  She explains how she maneuvers this life to serve others and to live a life of faith and obedience to God.

Carnela Renee Hill, successful interior designer, CEO, public speaker, author, and coach, has many gifts and talents. She has a diverse background. Carnela has won many awards in various are...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes DeLeon Gray, PhD.  Gray shares his story of life pivots and how he arrived at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.

 Gray is CEO of Black and Belonging (www.blackandbelonging.com) and an associate professor of educational psychology and equity at North Carolina State University, where he has developed three new doctoral courses on School Belonging, Equity-Focused Quantitative Metho...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Cece Jones-Davis. Jones-Davis shares her stories of how she allows God to force her to pivot and complete the work he would have her do.   Jones-Davis works at the intersections of faith, art, and social justice as an award-winning faith leader, facilitator, public speaker, and impact strategist to point people to the All-Powerful and the least powerful. 

For the past 20 years, Cece has partnered with...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Sulaiman Mausi.  Mausi is a husband, father, entrepreneur, author,  and philanthropist.  He joins the show to share some of his ups and downs and how Covid-19 forced pivots in his work.  The pivots ultimately made him a better father, husband, and businessman.

Sulaiman Mausi, a 6th generation Entrepreneur, is the Founder and President of The DOME Group, LLC, an entertainment producer of firs...

theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Keith & Belinda Shannon.  The Shannon's are a dynamic couple with successful careers. They successfully raised 3 dynamic children that have grabbed the world by the horns and made their own lives and careers a huge success.
The couple has been married for 31 years and they have known each other since they were 18 years old.

The couple shares their story of seeking career success...