LEAVE EMPTY
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings“Leave Empty” is a podcast built around special interest stories. I believe that everyone is here for a purpose and should maximize their potential to leave a lasting legacy.
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Ep: 9 “Be your own bread” Alexandra Ingram
September 04, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOne of the best things we can do for ourselves is to simply thrive in our personal journey. From time to time, we can become distracted by what others are doing and forget about the mission that’s been assigned to us. Today I bring Miss Alex Ingram from Make the Distinction mentoring organization to LEAVE EMPTY. Alex has a very infectious outgoing personality that transcends today’s culture. She has a natural ability with youth that allows her to communicate a message of hope and understand...
Ep: 8 Season 2 “Sons of Thunder”
August 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBIf you have a sibling or close cousin or friend, you know how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy relationship. Today I sit down with family, two nephews who absolutely love the fact that they are brothers and best friends. Rhakeem & Idriese are the epitome of what brothers and brotherhood should be. Lighthearted, graceful, tough, sensitive and family oriented. These two brothers share a unique bond that can never be broken by a mere disagreement. They agree that love is the key ele...
Ep: 7 Real Rap
July 22, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBIt is inevitable that we all have a personal appointment with our creator. For some, it can be very scary. For others, it is filled with absolute hope and certainty. I once met a man who impressed, impacted and inspired me to be a better person, a better husband and a better father. Today that man transitioned into eternity, leaving behind a legacy and foundation for a whole generation to glean from and build on. Rap Curry was a man on a mission, lived his life with a passion and zeal that ...
Ep: 6 “Don’t lock yourself into a bubble”
November 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOne of the most challenging things in life is to ask for help. We often feel isolated, frustrated and even weak if we show our vulnerabilities. For many of us, not asking for assistance can cause us to do irreversible damage to the ones who love us most. Today I sit down with (Ret. Army Sergeant and Combat Veteran) Irving Henry Joyner, to discuss his journey into the man he is still becoming. J, as he’s affectionately called, takes us through his early years of being a serious child to how ...
Ep: 6 “Don’t lock yourself into a bubble”
November 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOne of the most challenging things in life is to ask for help. We often feel isolated, frustrated and even weak if we show our vulnerabilities. For many of us, not asking for assistance can cause us to do irreversible damage to the ones who love us most. Today I sit down with (Ret. Army Sergeant and Combat Veteran) Irving Henry Joyner, to discuss his journey into the man he is still becoming. J, as he’s affectionately called, takes us through his early years of being a serious child to how ...
Ep. 5 Season 2 “Start where you Stand”
October 16, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBStarting something that you’ve always wanted to do can be challenging. Too often we allow ourselves to get stuck in the ideas of what others think and what we don’t have on board. All of us possess the possibility to achieve great things, so tap into it! Today I sit down with a very determined retired Army Veteran(Lt. Colonel Rhonda R. Snipe) to discuss action items and next steps. Rhonda is proof positive that starting is just the beginning. She is a published author, consultant, facilitat...
Ep. 4 Season 2 “Where did he come from”? Mom knows!
July 06, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBGood friends are hard to come by and when you meet one, make sure you invest the proper time and energy to make it last. Today I sit down with a good friend and her son to discuss the dedication it takes to make their relationship stay on a healthy course. Mutual respect, desire for understanding and a much needed conversation centered around family and legacy are just a few things we cover in this episode. Jai and Marquis are a one of a kind mother son duo that will inspire you to make eve...
Ep: 3 Season 2 “Don’t Rush My Plan” Marquis Holiday
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe age of fast moving parts and constant transitioning is one of the challenges for the modern day millennial. Day trading, entrepreneurial ventures and chasing the “bag” are just a few stigmas tied to the right now have it all post generation X members. Today I sit down with a bona fide 27 year old millennial who wants to serve others and leave a legacy for his children’s children. Marquis Holiday is an unassuming young man trying to work his plan while maintaining his calm. Outside pres...
Ep: 3 Season 2 “Don’t Rush My Plan” Marquis Holiday
March 23, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThe age of fast moving parts and constant transitioning is one of the challenges for the modern day millennial. Day trading, entrepreneurial ventures and chasing the “bag” are just a few stigmas tied to the right now have it all post generation X members. Today I sit down with a bona fide 27 year old millennial who wants to serve others and leave a legacy for his children’s children. Marquis Holiday is an unassuming young man trying to work his plan while maintaining his calm. Outside pres...
Ep: 2 Season 2 “Fatherhood & Faith” Steve Young & Daniel Gardner
February 07, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBFor many men, becoming a father did not come with a rule book or a specific set of instructions. It was by far the most challenging on the job training we’ve ever experienced. Parenting can be daunting but also very rewarding. Making that early connection with your children can have lasting positive outcomes and prepares them for the support they will need to navigate this life. Today I sit down with Steve Young and Daniel Gardner to discuss “Fatherhood & Faith”. We explore the various n...
Ep:1 Season 2 “Sisterhood” With Maia Campbell & Ronell Smith
January 26, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Not only are we back to have more great conversations but we are here to inspire, encourage and challenge you to be your best self. Today I am joined by two great friends who share their nearly 24 years of “Sisterhood”. This lifelong Educator/School Psychologist (Maia Campbell) and Congressional Liaison/Entrepreneur (Ronell Smith), take us back to the inception of their friendship, how it evolved and eventually turned into a bond that is solidifi...
Ep:1 Season 2 “Sisterhood” With Maia Campbell & Ronell Smith
January 26, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Not only are we back to have more great conversations but we are here to inspire, encourage and challenge you to be your best self. Today I am joined by two great friends who share their nearly 24 years of “Sisterhood”. This lifelong Educator/School Psychologist (Maia Campbell) and Congressional Liaison/Entrepreneur (Ronell Smith), take us back to the inception of their friendship, how it evolved and eventually turned into a bond that is solidifi...
LEAVE EMPTY Season 2 trailer
January 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Thanks a ton to all of you who have been stopping by and being a part of this journey with me, I appreciate your support! Remember to spread the word. Let’s continue to have those great conversations and take full advantage of the time we’ve been given by living with purpose. Enjoy the conversation, Tony Antoine
LEAVE EMPTY Season 2 trailer
January 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBWelcome back to Season 2 of LEAVE EMPTY! Thanks a ton to all of you who have been stopping by and being a part of this journey with me, I appreciate your support! Remember to spread the word. Let’s continue to have those great conversations and take full advantage of the time we’ve been given by living with purpose. Enjoy the conversation, Tony Antoine
Episode: 15 “Just your average 10 year old” Gabbi Smith
September 26, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this final episode of season 1, I get to have a very insightful conversation with my 10 year old daughter Gabriella. Gabbi as I like to call her is a determined young lady with big goals and great aspirations to become not only an influencer but a Pediatrician one day. Her thoughts on returning back to in-person learning and her favorite food are just some of the things we discussed in this conversation. It is our responsibility as parents to impart love, a healthy environment and motiva...
Episode: 15 “Just your average 10 year old” Gabbi Smith
September 26, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this final episode of season 1, I get to have a very insightful conversation with my 10 year old daughter Gabriella. Gabbi as I like to call her is a determined young lady with big goals and great aspirations to become not only an influencer but a Pediatrician one day. Her thoughts on returning back to in-person learning and her favorite food are just some of the things we discussed in this conversation. It is our responsibility as parents to impart love, a healthy environment and motiva...
Episode 14: “Bad Attitudes and Crazy Driving” Tony Antoine
September 19, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBHave you noticed that the world is becoming a lot less caring and a little more daring? I thought it was just me. In this episode, I take you on a solo trip of my week in review. While my wife is in Guatemala living her best life, I’m dealing with major dysfunction in our world we call supply and demand. If you’ve ever gone into a store and witnessed unpleasant customer interaction then you’re not alone. It seems to me that more and more people in the service sector care less about courtes...
Episode: 13 “Real Talk” Shane Lewis
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBSometimes a good conversation with someone can provide you with valuable insight into that person’s life. Your perceptions or misconceptions about them are transforming and educational but also causes introspection. In this episode of LEAVE EMPTY, I sit down with a bona fide thriver who knows what it’s like to have difficulty and extremely challenging times at a young age. Shane Lewis is a man who doesn’t make excuses, doesn’t hide and doesn’t blame other people for his choices. Tragically,...
Episode: 12 “Young, Humble and Focused” Shemar Green
September 05, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBHave you ever looked back over your life and discovered that there was a point and time when stupidity may have been normal? Okay, maybe not normal for some of you but an occasional brain freeze now and then. At some crossroad, you began to think about your choices and found yourself with a new friend called discipline. Today I sit down with a former camper, Shemar Green. We catch up to discuss what he’s been doing since leaving camp at age 14. He’s almost 20 now and it’s good to hear abo...
Episode 11: “Banging on cars” Robert Lee Strother Jr.
August 29, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBHave you ever heard someone banging on cars? If you have, it may have very well been today’s guest, Robert Lee Strother Jr.. Bro. Bob as I like to call him is a musician who has a lot of tricks up his sleeves. He is a husband, father, teacher and author amongst many other things. The one I find most fascinating is his ability to keep things moving forward. From joining the U.S. military to martial arts and being a barber, there isn’t much he hasn’t done. Today we sit down to discuss his jou...
Episode 10: “The culture within the culture” Trieste Charles
August 22, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBeing born into a specific race comes with its traditions, customs and various languages. For most of us, our cultural identities are woven into the the fabric of our ancestral beginnings. We take our cues from the elders within the community and enlightening stories help to shape and mold our values. For many of us, we share similar features, interests, vocal tones and even core competencies but still, we are not a monolith. Today I sit down with Trieste Charles to discuss family, parenti...
Episode 10: “The culture within the culture” Trieste Charles
August 22, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBBeing born into a specific race comes with its traditions, customs and various languages. For most of us, our cultural identities are woven into the the fabric of our ancestral beginnings. We take our cues from the elders within the community and enlightening stories help to shape and mold our values. For many of us, we share similar features, interests, vocal tones and even core competencies but still, we are not a monolith. Today I sit down with Trieste Charles to discuss family, parenti...
Episode 9: “Relinquishing Control” With Dr. David Pulley
August 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBFamily Therapist Dr. David Pulley treats us with a prescription of relinquishing control. For many of us, holding on to control can put a strain on our relationships and also our personal health. Sometimes we are unaware of the level of stress we cause ourselves. Today Dr. Dave and I discuss the importance of recognizing our triggers for stress, control and having a “balanced perspective”. We take a deep dive into discovering purpose and the inevitable outcome. How many of you would go bac...
Episode 8: “Just Write” Jacki Cordery
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBInspiration can sometimes show up when you least expect it. If you’re not careful, it can put you on a path to greatness or disappointment. The word alone touches emotions that breathe confidence, self-awareness and intentionality. Some of us just need a little push to get us started on our way to purpose road. Once there, we’ll meet some people who won’t hesitate to encourage us to keep moving forward. Today my good friend Jacki Cordery takes us through her journey of becoming an award...
Episode 8: “Just Write” Jacki Cordery
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBInspiration can sometimes show up when you least expect it. If you’re not careful, it can put you on a path to greatness or disappointment. The word alone touches emotions that breathe confidence, self-awareness and intentionality. Some of us just need a little push to get us started on our way to purpose road. Once there, we’ll meet some people who won’t hesitate to encourage us to keep moving forward. Today my good friend Jacki Cordery takes us through her journey of becoming an award...
Episode 7: “The Amazon River vs Cancer” Lawrence James
August 02, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBHave you ever conquered something so enormous that everything else pales in comparison? Maybe you’ve tried to achieve a goal but it didn’t work out the way you thought it would. Today I sit down with my good friend Lawrence James to have a heart to heart conversation about overcoming the impossible. This Brooklyn NY native son is the epitome of courage, determination and humility. When doctors told him he wouldn’t be able to have a family, he and his wife Tia prayed for a year and miracles ...
Episode 6: “The apologizing parent” Michelle Rouse
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhen you think of parenting, what comes to mind? How often do you model for your children the art of apologizing? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Rouse to discuss her parenting guidelines and what works for her as she is raising a teenage daughter. Not only is Michelle a parent, she is also creative, entertaining and has been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. Her understanding of style has provided her the opportunity to showcase her talents in many different spaces. She once too...
Episode 5: Dawn “The Dawn” Merritt (Teaching in Inner City Philadelphia)
July 19, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBFor many teachers, teaching alone can be a very stressful profession. Competition for the classroom is an ongoing battle between teachers and students. High demand from school administrators and parents are not easily navigated and teachers are the first to be blamed. In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Merritt to discuss her 23 years as a public school teacher in Philly. She shares her teaching philosophy and advice to anyone entering this space. Dawn is also an artist who uses her paint...
Episode 5: Dawn “The Dawn” Merritt (Teaching in Inner City Philadelphia)
July 19, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBFor many teachers, teaching alone can be a very stressful profession. Competition for the classroom is an ongoing battle between teachers and students. High demand from school administrators and parents are not easily navigated and teachers are the first to be blamed. In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Merritt to discuss her 23 years as a public school teacher in Philly. She shares her teaching philosophy and advice to anyone entering this space. Dawn is also an artist who uses her paint...
Episode 4: “Purpose in a Pandemic” A nurse’s account on the frontlines of COVID-19
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe pandemic of 2020 continues to be one of the most disruptive times in our history. COVID-19 cases are into the millions and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. Today I sit down with nurse Lisa West, BSN, RN-BC to discuss her personal experience of being on the frontlines as a caregiver. Her chilling account of the early days of the pandemic is a reminder that nurses and doctors are essential and amazing human beings. After 21 years of being in the field, Lisa West is standing st...
Episode 4: “Purpose in a Pandemic” A nurse’s account on the frontlines of COVID-19
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe pandemic of 2020 continues to be one of the most disruptive times in our history. COVID-19 cases are into the millions and hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. Today I sit down with nurse Lisa West, BSN, RN-BC to discuss her personal experience of being on the frontlines as a caregiver. Her chilling account of the early days of the pandemic is a reminder that nurses and doctors are essential and amazing human beings. After 21 years of being in the field, Lisa West is standing st...
Episode 3 Gina H. Curry “Track the Purpose”
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBToday I sit down with Gina H. Curry to discuss her role as wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and education advocate. Gina is also an entrepreneur(Coach Your Vision LLC), DEI and Social Justice Consultant. We take a stroll down memory lane to discover the nuances of her journey and to gain insight into her purpose. She is driven by her faith, family and a desire to see that everyone has fair access to equitable opportunities. Come along with us as we LEAVE EMPTY.
Episode 2 Dealing with frustration!
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBFrustration is not a barrier to success, only a speed bump. Stop & Think, slow things down and surround yourself with people who are proven experts.
“Leave Empty” Trailer
June 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBLeave Empty is about discovering your purpose, potential and legacy. I believe that we are all here for a reason so let’s embrace it. Many of us are full of potential but don’t leave lasting legacies. Go with me on this journey and discuss, discover and explore all of your possibilities. Make your life count!
“Leave Empty” Trailer
June 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBLeave Empty is about discovering your purpose, potential and legacy. I believe that we are all here for a reason so let’s embrace it. Many of us are full of potential but don’t leave lasting legacies. Go with me on this journey and discuss, discover and explore all of your possibilities. Make your life count!
Introducing “Leave Empty”
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBLeave Empty is all about discovering and embracing your purpose. Many of us go through our entire lives, never really appreciating our potential. All of us have the ability to leave a lasting legacy for generations behind us. Go on this journey with me and let’s LEAVE EMPTY!