How do you create a career in education beyond institutional walls? R. Preston Clark joins RISE Urban Nation to discuss his book Black Bliss Volume 1, the emotional complexity of Black male storytelling, and how creators can use social media and podcasting to control their narrative. This conversation explores mentorship, literature, identity, and building platforms that shape culture.

📘 Get the book:
Black Bliss Volume 1
👉 rprestonclark.com

📚 Club FBS — Book Club & Mentorship for Black Males

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: R. Preston Clark

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation

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Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

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Jessica Smith is a distinguished human resources leader with over 13 years of experience, as an expert voice for your upcoming stories on the current job market.

Jessica's extensive background in HR innovation, particularly in the tech industry with companies like Amazon, AWS, and Meta, positions her uniquely to discuss the intersection of stress, job uncertainty, and the evolving workplace. Her role as the Director of Global Diversity and People Experiences at Meta has equipped her with the insights needed to navigate and address stress-related challenges in diverse work environments.

With a bilingual International MBA from IESE Business School and a BS in finance from Hampton University, Jessica offers a global perspective on how organizations can implement strategies to mitigate stress and foster resilience among employees. Her experience across major U.S. and European cities further enriches her understanding of diverse workplace cultures and stress management practices.

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesssmithm

Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Jessica Smith
Music: Will Maker
Production: RISE Urban Nation

Unite. Empower. Ignite.

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

Don’t miss new episodes or updates—follow and subscribe today!
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In this inspiring episode of RISE Urban Nation, former professional athlete, author, and global youth coach Angela Lewis shares how sports became a powerful vehicle for healing, leadership, and personal growth. Angela breaks down her impactful V6 framework, the importance of representation in children’s books, and why using your voice is essential to creating change.

Angela also shares exciting news about her latest children’s book, A Ball and A Chance — a story inspired by her journey through basketball and travel, written to empower young readers who may feel different and remind them that confidence and courage can open doors.

Listeners can grab a copy here:

👉 https://angelarlewis.com/store/pre-order-a-ball-and-a-chance

Signed copies are also available upon request. In addition, 10% of proceeds support a nonprofit each month, making every purchase part of a larger impact.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, coaches, parents, and young leaders looking to build confidence, purpose, and lasting change.

Credits:

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: Angela Lewis

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation Media

Unite. Empower. Ignite.

Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.

Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.

✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
💡 Actionable Insights: Get practical tools to build, market, and monetize your mission.
🌍 Global Perspective: Connect with stories that celebrate the African diaspora.
🌟 Empowerment: Be inspired to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.

Don’t miss new episodes or updates—follow and subscribe today!
🔗 Website: RISEUrbanNation.com
📲 Instagram: @RiseUrbanNation
🎥 YouTube: Subscribe Here
🌐 Linktree: All Links

Together, let’s rise, empower, and ignite.