Black Executive Men

Ep 100 China in Latin America and AI

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Leland Lazarus to break down the growing strategic battle between the United States and China in Latin America and what it means for global business, technology, and long-term influence. Drawing from his expertise in geopolitics, AI, and international development, Leland unpacks how China has rapidly expanded its presence across the region through trade, infrastructure, and emerging technologies—while the U.S. works to reassert its position. From the rise of Chinese electric vehicles and deep investment in critical minerals to the global race for AI dominance and digital infrastructure, this conversation reveals how economic strategy, political influence, and innovation are increasingly intertwined. Packed with real-world examples and strategic insight, this episode gives Black executives a clear lens into how global power dynamics are shifting—and where the next wave of opportunity lies for those ready to think and operate beyond borders. 
 
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Ep 99 South East Asia

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Marc Mealy to break down the rising importance of Southeast Asia in the global economy and what it actually takes to operate across cultures in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Drawing from decades of experience across government, policy, and international business, Marc unpacks how ASEAN’s collective growth, competitive markets, and strategic positioning between the U.S. and China are reshaping global trade and opportunity. From the role of relationships and cultural fluency in doing business abroad to the evolving strategies of multinational corporations and the advantages U.S. firms bring in talent development, this conversation reveals why global leadership today requires far more than technical skill—it demands cultural intelligence, adaptability, and long-term thinking. Packed with real-world insight and strategic perspective, this episode is a blueprint for Black executives ready to expand beyond domestic markets and position themselves at the forefront of global business. 
 
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Ep 98 Commercial Real Estate Tax Strategies

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Sharif J. Small to break down how business acquisitions, commercial real estate, and tax strategy work together as a unified play for building and sustaining generational wealth. Drawing from his experience advising entrepreneurs and acquiring businesses himself, Sharif reveals why buying existing, cash-flowing businesses—rather than starting from scratch—creates immediate leverage with lenders, stronger operational foundations, and faster paths to scale. From structuring deals with separate entities for the business and the real estate to leveraging depreciation, cost segregation, and financing strategies to reduce tax liability, this conversation unpacks the mechanics behind how wealth is actually built and preserved. Packed with practical insight on becoming “capital ready,” assembling the right advisory team, and multiplying assets over time, this episode gives Black executives a clear blueprint for transitioning from operator to owner and turning income into long-term, scalable wealth.
 
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Ep 97 Agentic AI for Enterprise Leaders

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Patrick Bentley to break down what’s actually happening inside enterprise transformation as generative AI and agent-based systems begin reshaping how organizations operate at every level. Drawing from his experience leading global training and transformation efforts at Google Cloud, Patrick unpacks the evolution from large language models to autonomous agents, explaining how companies are using AI to drive revenue growth, optimize operations, and fundamentally rethink workflows—not just automate them. From real-world enterprise use cases to the strategic decisions leaders must make around models, agents, governance, and risk, this conversation makes clear that AI is no longer optional—it’s a core leadership competency—giving Black executives a direct lens into how to stay relevant, lead transformation, and operate at the forefront of the next era of corporate innovation.
 
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Ep 96 Ownership and Liquidity

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Byron Deese to break down the real path to generational wealth, moving beyond surface-level definitions into the mechanics of ownership, liquidity events, and long-term wealth strategy. Drawing from his experience advising business owners on growing and selling companies, Byron unpacks how liquidity events—from selling shares to full business exits—create transformative wealth, and why that moment is only the beginning, not the end. From acquiring and scaling businesses to structuring exits and deploying capital post-sale, this conversation reveals how top operators transition from executives to owners, investors, and wealth builders, while emphasizing the importance of planning, discipline, and strategy to sustain wealth across generations—giving Black executives a clear blueprint for turning career success into lasting economic impact.
 
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Ep 95 Enterprise Value Creation

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Bryant Henson to break down how enterprise leaders actually create value inside organizations, unpacking the strategic levers that drive growth—from M&A and capital deployment to operational efficiency, technology investment, and deal structuring. Drawing on his experience across global strategy and executive leadership, Bryant reveals how value is not just created by what a company produces, but by how it translates that into economic outcomes for customers and shareholders. Through real-world examples, he shows how senior leaders think about scaling businesses, entering new markets, optimizing performance, and structuring deals to accelerate cash flow and long-term returns—giving Black executives a clear lens into how decisions are made at the highest levels and how to align their roles with the outcomes that truly move the enterprise forward.
 
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Ep 94 Corporate Lifecycle with Cortez Johnson

In this episode, Jewel sits down with Cortez Johnson to break down the full lifecycle of a corporation—from startup to growth, maturity, exit, and decline—unpacking how companies are built, scaled, and ultimately transformed through capital, strategy, and market forces. Drawing from his experience in M&A and finance, Cortez reveals how each phase reshapes executive roles, from early-stage hustle to structured growth, high-pressure exits, and turnaround environments, giving Black executives a clearer lens on how to position themselves inside the systems that drive power, wealth, and long-term opportunity.
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Ep 93 Asia Enterprise Strategy

In this special episode, Jewel sits down with Joe Funderburke to break down the new rules of global business in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, drawing from his experience across the Pentagon, White House, and Congress to reveal how power, policy, and markets are now deeply intertwined. From U.S.–China tensions to the rise of a diversified Asia strategy, Joe unpacks why the era of efficiency is over, how supply chains are being rebuilt for resilience, and what it truly means to operate in systems—not just markets. Packed with strategic clarity, real-world examples, and a direct call to action for Black executives, this conversation is a blueprint for leaders ready to move beyond participation and begin shaping the future of global business.
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Ep 92 Founding of NSBE

In this special episode, Jewel sits down with George Antoin Smith, co-founder of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), to uncover the untold story behind one of the most powerful student-led movements in history. From the Chicago Six at Purdue to building an institution that now shapes 30,000 Black engineers worldwide, George shares firsthand how vision, friendship, and persistence transformed a dire need into a global legacy. Packed with history, lessons on resilience, and insights for leaders ready to leave their mark, this conversation is a living blueprint on how community and purpose create institutions that outlast us all.
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Ep 91 3 Keys to Corporate Success

In this solo episode, Jewel delivers the unfiltered blueprint for breaking into the highest levels of corporate power. He reveals why most professionals never reach the C-suite, the critical difference between mentorship and true sponsorship, and the hidden networks that move billions behind the scenes. From personal development mindsets to elite private circles, this is a straight-up masterclass for Black men ready to stop playing small and start moving like a juggernaut.
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