Britt Happens - Brittany Sharpton Podcast

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Podcast, Season 3 November 22, 2021 Advisor, El Portal, Family, Foundation, legacy, miami, Orlando, Purpose, Sustainability, Thomasina Williams, Vision, Wealth

EP 47: A Strong Family Is The Cornerstone Of A Strong Legacy – with Thomasina H. Williams, Founder, Sankofa Legacy Advisors

Research shows that most families lose their wealth by the end of the third generation. So what do families who transition wealth beyond the third generation do differently? They are purposeful in advancing generational success as their family legacy. Tune in to hear Thomasina H. Williams, Founder and Principal Consultant of Sankofa Legacy Advisors, discuss how she supports individuals and families in navigating the complexities that arise from combining family and finances…and how she’s navigated through her own personal challenges. This one is super good!

Podcast, Season 3 October 27, 2021 Calvin Mackie, Children, Education, Engineering, Future, legacy, Math, New Orleans, Science, STEM, Technology, Vision

EP 46: Black Lives May Matter But Black Minds Don’t – with Dr. Calvin Mackie, CEO & Founder, STEM Global Action

Outstanding discussion with New Orleans native, highly sought-after motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, and internationally acclaimed STEM advocate and educator Dr. Calvin Mackie. Dr. Mackie, the FIRST Black tenured Tulane Engineering professor, founded STEM NOLA in 2013 to expose, inspire and engage students in learning STEM. Their award-winning programs provide activities, events and virtual learning to under-resourced communities.

Podcast, Season 3 October 27, 2021 Brooklyn, Challenges, Election, miami, New York, Politician, Politics, Sharpton

EP 45: Focus On The Outcome Not The Obstacle – with Kevin S. Parker, New York State Senator

New York State Senator, Kevin S. Parker, Chairman of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee discusses his political experience and vision for New York City, as well as his inspiration for pursuing public service and the related challenges to serving in the public spotlight. Parker represents the 21st senate district which consists of many diverse communities including Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.

Podcast, Season 3 September 29, 2021October 8, 2021

EP 44: Refugees and Racism: Why America Turns Its Back on Haitian Migrants – With Brittany Sharpton, Business and Economic Development Advisor

Exclusion and discrimination against Haitian refugees has been a constant factor across both Democratic and Republican administrations. Much of this discrimination in policy stems from a distinction in international law and there is very strong evidence that anti-Blackness plays a critical role in marking Haitian immigrants as persona non grata.