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The Global I Am Podcast

NEXUS and Victory & Noble
Afrofuturism
African Diaspora
Cultural Capital
Marcus Garvey
Global International African Arts Movement
Dispatches From the Vanguard
Nigeria
Chester Higgins
John Lewis
Barack Obama
Africa
Black Panther
Sacramento
Jesse Jackson
New York, United States
Tuskegee, United States
Black Out Loud
Harlem Renaissance
Black Artists
Crowdfunding

Global I Am is a narrative-driven podcast by diasporic global culturalists and storytellers exploring the forces that shape identity, culture, power, and capital in a rapidly evolving world. Positioned at the nexus of the culture and our capital, the show convenes visionary leaders, creators, investors, scholars, and institution builders whose work is redefining what it means to lead - and belong ... more

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Chester Higgins Jr. is not simply a photographer. He is one of the great visual historians of the Black world — a man whose lens transformed memory into sacred text. A longtime staff photographer for The New York Times for nearly fo... more

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The Global I Am's Max Rodriguez welcomes PBS NewsHour anchor and acclaimed author Geoff Bennett for a candid conversation about his memoir Black Out Loud, the power of storytelling, and the role of journalism in strengthening democr... more

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Global I Am -  Episode 4: Dr. Dennis Kimbro

“Think and Grow Rich: The African Choice”

In this powerful conversation, renowned author, educator, and economic thinker Dr. Dennis Kimbro joins culturalist Max Rodriguez for a far-reachi... more

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Welcome back to the full season of The Global I AM Podcast at the Nexus of THE Culture and Our Capital.   After our first 2 beta-episodes as well as episodes from our vaults earlier this year,  Global I Am will resume every Friday t... more

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Hollywood icon Bill Duke joins the Global I Am Archive in a conversation that examines the intersection of capital and culture. At Global I Am we operate from a simple premise: culture is not separate from markets — culture is marke... more

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In this powerful archival episode of Global I Am — At the Nexus of Culture & Our Capital, we sit with Ruth E. Carter, one of the most influential costume designers in cinema history.

Originally recorded for our legacy Victory and N... more

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In this archival episode of Getting Deals Done, the Mastermind Forum, we look at a larger cosmic picture and identify  opportunities based upon information gleaned from past episodes.  In this case, we note trends by Fortune 500 com... more

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“It is true that we do not recognize greatness among us. Our measurements of importance are generally faulty and speak mainly to the superficialities of life…”  — Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?

In Ep... more

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Recent Guests

Chester Higgins
American photographer renowned for NYT work and African diaspora documentation
The New York Times; books and exhibitions
Episode: Global I Am Episode 6: Chester Higgins and the Spirit of Our Worlds
Geoff Bennett
PBS NewsHour correspondent and author of Black Out Loud
PBS NewsHour
Episode: Global I Am — Episode 5: The Black Legacy of Laughter with PBS's Geoff Bennett
Dr. Denis Kimbro
Author and wealth-education pioneer; Think and Grow Rich, A Black Choice, The Wealth Choice
Author; Think and Grow Rich movement
Episode: Global I Am — Episode 4: Dr. Dennis Kimbro - Think and Grow Rich, the African Code
Dean Nelson
Dean Nelson from Point Loma University; head of Distinguished Speaker Series
Point Loma University
Episode: Global I Am Episode 3: I Am Somebody: Jesse Jackson, Jamaica Kincaid, and the Architecture of Identity
Max Rodriguez
Representative from the QBR, Harlem Book Fair
QBR Black Book Review
Episode: Global I Am Episode 3: I Am Somebody: Jesse Jackson, Jamaica Kincaid, and the Architecture of Identity
Wavinya Makai
Author, Capital Violence, Nairobi
Capital Violence (author)
Episode: Global I Am Episode 3: I Am Somebody: Jesse Jackson, Jamaica Kincaid, and the Architecture of Identity
Jamaica Kincaid
Renowned Caribbean-American author (discussed as upcoming speaker)
Writer/Author
Episode: Global I Am Episode 3: I Am Somebody: Jesse Jackson, Jamaica Kincaid, and the Architecture of Identity
Bill Duke
Actor, director, producer, and cultural leader
Episode: Bill Duke: Capital, Culture, and the $1.6 Billion Story
Ruth Carter
Two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer for Marvel's Black Panther and Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Marvel/Disney (costume design)
Episode: Global I Am ARCHIVES - Ruth E. Carter — Designing Culture, Identity & the Historic Sinners Nomination

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Great topics, great guest!

    Really enjoying the Global I Am podcast!!!

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    United States5 months ago

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Strong emphasis on leadership, mentorship, and long-term impact.
Thoughtful, culture-forward discussions that connect ideas to real-world impact.
High-quality guests who bring practical insights for building community and capital.
Gives a nuanced view of diaspora narratives beyond surface-level storytelling.

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Global I Am Episode 6: Chester Higgins and the Spirit of Our Worlds
Q: What are the ingredients that make Chester Higgins?
Chester describes a combination of vision, artistry, and journalistic rigor, built on a lifetime of learning from mentors, family, and community; he emphasizes confidence, ethical storytelling, and the discipline to craft images that convey dignity and truth across audiences.
Global I Am — Episode 4: Dr. Dennis Kimbro - Think and Grow Rich, the African Code
Q: Why did you choose to write Think and Grow Rich, Africa and Beyond, and what does this edition aim to do?
The forthcoming work extends the Think and Grow Rich legacy to reflect the diaspora's experiences and to connect Black communities with global markets, emphasizing that wealth-building is a universal pursuit requiring culture, strategy, and access to opportunity.
Global I Am — Episode 4: Dr. Dennis Kimbro - Think and Grow Rich, the African Code
Q: What will a reader today find useful in reading Think and Grow Rich?
Kimbro highlights four common chords among the people he interviewed: they dream big, stay inner-directed with unwavering focus, refuse to accept failure as a final outcome, and continually consume information to elevate their skills. These traits offer timeless guidance for readers seeking wealth and personal development.
GLOBAL I AM ARCHIVES — After the Bridge: George Floyd, Congressman John Lewis, and the Rise of the Digital Nomad
Q: Patrick, share with our listeners how the versus Donald J. Trump came to be and what that is.
The inclusion of Donald J. Trump in the title was a marketing decision by the publishers to reflect the current climate, but for me, he is irrelevant; my focus is on love and community.

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Global I Am presents a lineage of culture-driven conversations that connect diasporic identity to the mechanics of capital, power, and enterprise. Across episodes, guests include journalists, authors, entrepreneurs, and cultural leaders who illuminate how storytelling becomes strategy, markets respond to culture, and communities build enduring institutions. The show often threads historical context with contemporary practices, exploring Afrofuturism, wealth creation, and global connections—making it a compelling listen for listeners who want to understand how culture informs business and influence. A notable strength is the show's ability to fuse memoir, scholarship, and practical insights into leadership and community-building, often ancho... more

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1. Chester Higgins
2. Geoff Bennett
3. Dr. Denis Kimbro
4. Dean Nelson
5. Max Rodriguez
6. Wavinya Makai
7. Jamaica Kincaid
8. Bill Duke

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