Barnaby Wynter grew up in the Cotswold region of the UK and didn’t see any Black people until he was 16 years old. Later in 1978, during the Two Tone era of music, he attended a concert of three mixed Black and White member bands who blended SCAR and Punk music. He experienced an amazing energy that has since informed his life about the power of blending.

As a successful brand creation expert with over 457 brands to his name, Barnaby is the founder of The Brand Bucket Company, a UK based business that serves a broad range of clients from the Fortune 500, the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 (FTSE), to start-ups. He has now dedicated himself to making a difference by being a white ally who mentors businesspeople from the African-Caribbean community of the UK. Now a mentor to 17, he believes diverse businesses are stronger and more profitable.

As the author of “Become the GO-TO BRAND– Mastering Inbound Marketing Strategy,” Barnaby speaks with Dr. Karen on today’s show about how he uses his brand strategies as well as ten principles for being an effective white ally.

To hear his previous show on “How To Become the Go To Brand,” go to episode # 491 from 27 August 2024.

Contact Barnaby Wynter and read his white allyship articles on LinkedIn

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Dr. Clarence Shuler is the President of Building Lasting Relationships. He and his wife Brenda are the winners of the 2019 Family Life Speaker of the Year Award. Dr. Shuler, a marriage expert for Oprah’s 2020 Love Goals Reality show; speaker with New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Gary Chapman for The Five Love Languages and Date Night Events; and author of more than ten books, shows how to affair proof your marriage. His book, “Keeping Your Wife Your Best Friend” is a favorite.  In this episode Dr. Karen speaks with Dr. Shuler about how to win at home and in marriage as a busy executive.

Contact Dr. Shuler at ClarenceShuler.com

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When Rafael Ortiz—father, veteran, professional, and husband—began working at the Pentagon, he believed it was the opportunity of a lifetime. That’s why he was shocked when Nikita Ortiz—mother, veteran, professional, and wife to Rafael—flat out refused to join him. Ultimatums were not their style. They were a team in everything, so why was she making this call? Little did they know, her call would end up saving his life.

Today, Rafael and Nikita Ortiz join Dr. Karen to tell their story of a lifetime. They will unpack their secrets to a life and marriage steeped in authenticity, compassion, faith, and love.

Email: nikitaortiz21@gmail.com; rafprortiz@gmail.com; rafael.ortiz@blackmenrun.com

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The Black Church has a history of being a place of emotional refuge, leadership training, physical sustenance, the heartbeat of the civil rights movement, and a safe place to worship God with dignity. What relevance does the Black Church have today and into the future? Dr. Karen reviews the history of the official start of the Black Church in America.

She and her guests, Pastor Ben Anderson, Senior Pastor of Solid Rock Christian Center in Colorado Springs and his wife, Pastor Wanda Anderson also add their insights. This segment is Part I of a conversation with the Andersons. In Part II they will share more about the groundbreaking and innovative approaches to ministry they have started at Solid Rock Christian Center.

Reach the Andersons at solidrock-cs.org; Pastor@solidrock-cs.org

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