In this powerful episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, clinical psychologist and Xavier University Department Chair Dr. Brian L. Turner unpacks the pressures, narratives, and spiritual/mental battles facing Black men today.

📲 Follow Dr. Turner on IG: @nojagr504

We explore:
• Why Black men “wear masks” to survive
• How misinformation & narratives shape our community
• Why adults struggle with conflict resolution
• The crisis of confidence in our youth
• Healthy mirrors, identity development & emotional truth
• The Funky Four: Spiritual • Mental • Physical • Financial pillars

This episode is a blueprint for healing, empowerment, and community transformation.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro – The Network Mission + Dr. Turner’s Bio

01:38 Flowers – Pouring Into the Next Generation

04:30 Legacy, Time & Family

07:29 Narratives About Black Fathers

12:30 Why Adults Fear Confrontation

17:00 Liability, Fear & Mentorship Disappearing

23:13 The Remedy: Education & Critical Thinking

26:00 Identity Pressures for Black Men in College

33:06 Why Black Men Wear Masks

38:48 Confrontation, Sit-Down Culture & Emotional Intelligence

44:04 Why Kids Need Debate & Argument Skills

47:36 Funky Four Corner – Spirituality

52:19 Funky Four – Mental & Emotional Health

59:06 Funky Four – Physical & Financial Truths

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🔥 The Crisis of Identity: What Black Men Are Really Facing Today | EP 72 Dr. Brian L. Turner

On this episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, CEO and CEV Collection co-founder Jamal Robinson breaks down the journey from customizing sunglasses in a dorm room… to scaling a national eyewear brand in 750+ stores.


This episode blends entrepreneurship, spiritual grounding, leadership development, and community impact — the exact blueprint our culture needs.

You’ll learn:
• The 3 pillars of the Clear Eye View philosophy
• How to overcome fear, failure, and self-doubt
• Why every level of growth requires a new version of you
• How to read financial statements like a real CEO
• The importance of planting seeds in our youth
• How spiritual + physical discipline fuel success

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro / “Get Your Money Black Man” Opener
01:00 – Introducing Jamal Robinson & CEV Collection
02:50 – Giving Flowers: Wife, Family, Mentors
04:30 – Fort Wayne Roots & Early Creativity
06:10 – College Journey, Networking, & Eyewear Origins
08:00 – Launching CEV Collection: 750 Stores Nationwide
10:40 – The Meaning of Clear Eye View (Focused Vision Pillars)
13:30 – Jalen Smith’s Injury, Comeback, and Brand Philosophy
15:00 – Spiritual Corner: Trust in the Lord
18:00 – Physical Corner: Your Body Is a Temple
20:00 – Marathon Mindset, Discipline, Rest & Meditation
25:00 – Mental Corner: Each Level Requires a New You
28:00 – Leadership & the EOS (Traction) System
33:00 – Financial Corner: Learning the Language of Money
42:00 – Believe in a Dream: Serving 750–1000 Youth
47:00 – Bamboo Season: Seeds, Roots & Harvest
48:30 – Either/Or Round
50:00 – Agree/Disagree Round
51:00 – Superpower: Time Travel
52:10 – Good Medicine Segment
55:00 – You Didn’t Ask (Ace vs. Jack Wisdom)
59:30 – Closing Message & Make Love the Culture

Tap in — this one is a masterclass.

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Focused Vision: From Dorm Room to 750 Stores | The CEV Collection Story with Jamal Robinson

In this powerful episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, Coach P sits down with higher-education executive, author, and HBCU culture-builder Kyle Adams.

From the untold legacy of the 1982 Cheney State Lady Wolves, to the spiritual grounding of leadership, to preparing young Black men to respect and champion Black women — this conversation is a masterclass in coaching, culture, and purpose.

We explore the Funky Four Corners: Spiritual • Mental • Physical • Financial, plus Kyle’s five-year journey to get Cheney their rightful place in the Hall of Fame.

If you lead, coach, teach, or serve — this episode will sharpen your purpose and strengthen your voice.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Cold Open
00:26 – Magnolia Story
01:04 – Welcome to The Network
01:17 – Today’s Guest: Kyle Adams
02:07 – “This is The Network — not the Co-Op”
02:20 – Where to Find Kyle Online
03:30 – Book + Podcast + Medium Page Overview
04:34 – Giving Flowers: Brother Tiller
06:18 – Kyle Has Visited 50+ HBCUs
06:41 – The #1 Misconception About HBCU Culture
07:17 – Why HBCUs Matter in America
08:02 – Resource Scarcity vs Cultural Scarcity
08:25 – Sit-in Movements & Civil Rights Roots
09:25 – Generational Elevation Through HBCUs
10:04 – Professors Who Called Out Greatness
11:34 – Dr. Reginald Rackley: “You’re Better Than This.”
14:06 – The Legacy of the 1982 Cheney Lady Wolves
17:45 – Kyle’s 5-Year Fight to Get Them Recognized
20:51 – Preparing Men to Value Black Women’s Leadership
21:02 – “Men Are Visitors in Women’s Basketball”
27:46 – Spiritual Corner: Leadership as Stewardship
30:48 – Best Spiritual Advice Ever Received
32:47 – Mental Corner: Safe Spaces, Therapy & Courage
35:55 – Coaches’ Mental Health Struggles
41:04 – Mid-Roll CTA / Episode Reset
42:40 – Physical Corner: Your Body Is Your First Team
44:51 – Rest, Hydration & Phone Discipline
48:32 – Aging Well: Stretching, Yoga & Longevity
55:58 – Financial Corner: Value + Pricing Your Time
57:26 – Prayer, Purpose & Fried Chicken Story
58:26 – Best Financial Advice Ever
59:57 – Time Respect & Showing Up Early
1:00:34 – Superpower Game: Kyle Chooses Time Travel
1:03:22 – Dinner With 3 Ancestors
1:04:20 – Leadership Ancestors Kyle Would Study
1:19:18 – Serena Williams Back to School? (Light Segment)
1:20:09 – Final Segments Setup
1:20:39 – Good Medicine: Books + Resources
1:21:12 – Leadership Challenge (Cheat Code)
1:21:40 – Documentary Recommendation: Amend
1:22:46 – Earl Nightingale: The Strangest Secret
1:23:26 – A Shelter in a Time of Storm
1:24:11 – Leadership Capacity (Deepening)
1:25:37 – Personal Development Routines
1:26:02 – Strangest Secret (Reinforced)
1:27:05 – A Shelter in a Time of Storm (Deep Dive)
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Why HBCUs Still Matter | Kyle Adams on Leadership, Legacy & Building Black Excellence

In this episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, Dr. Sharlene Sinegal- DeCuir — African American & Diaspora Studies Chair at Xavier University — breaks down the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Shelby County v. Holder, and the modern tactics threatening Black voting power today.

This is Black history in bite-sized form — the Funkiest 15 Minutes in Black History.

If you care about democracy, justice, and the future of our people… this episode is required viewing.

Chapters included:

 * The VRA explained

 * How suppression evolved

 * Why certain communities are targeted

 * How racism still shapes policy

 * Why YOU must stay educated and stay woke

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro – Welcome to The Network + Funky Four Corners
0:32 – Opening Quote (Nina Simone)
1:00 – Introducing Dr. Sinegal- DeCuir
2:00 – Her Published Work & Credentials
3:30 – Where to Find Her Work
4:00 – Flowers Segment (Honoring Her Mother)
5:20 – Diving Into the Voting Rights Act of 1965
7:00 – Shelby County v. Holder Explained
8:20 – Modern Voter Suppression Tactics
9:30 – How Suppression Impacts Communities
11:00 – Why Voting Still Matters
12:00 – Supreme Court’s Misunderstanding of Systemic Racism
13:00 – Myth of Post-Racial Society
13:30 – Rapid Fire: Agree/Disagree + Either/Or
14:40 – Good Medicine From the Good Doctor
15:15 – Outro + Sign-Off

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Voter Suppression in 2025: How We Got Here & What's Next | The Funkiest 15 min in Black History

In this episode of The Network with Michael Prejean, host Coach P sits down with Pastors Keith “Tink” and Natoshia Turner, a dynamic pastoral couple leading a faith-driven revolution at Valley Community Bible Church.



They share how they’re breaking traditional barriers in ministry, nurturing mental health, and leading with Big God Energy.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Why the next generation needs new methods, same message

• How to lead with authenticity and compassion

• Balancing ministry, marriage, and mental health

• The power of “Do It Anyway” faith🙏🏾

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro — The Funky Four Corners of Life

01:03 Meet Pastors Tink & Natasha Turner

01:48 Opening Prayer

02:32 Give Them Flowers

04:45 Crazy Ideas & Big God Energy

06:36 The Church’s Black Eyes

08:57 Restoring Trust & Authenticity

10:47 Passing the Torch — Legacy & Calling

13:12 “I Just Want to Be Tink”

14:44 Women Called to Lead

18:33 Balancing Leadership & Obedience

19:04 Faith Meets Psychology

22:28 Helping People Heal

23:27 Growing People, Not Numbers

26:07 Culture of Love & Healing

28:16 Sunday Funday & Interactive Gospel

30:59 Coffee & Conversation + Tinkisms

32:41 Jesus in Jammies

33:22 Breaking Down the Walls of Church

34:47 Big God Energy Defined

35:07 Spiritual Wisdom Corner

36:01 “Don’t Bleed on the People”

37:02 It’s Okay to Say I Don’t Know

39:23 Physical Health & Wellness

43:20 Getting Older & Staying Active

43:50 Mental Health in Ministry

44:25 Stop Holding God to Your Calendar

45:15 Therapy & Self-Care Days

49:07 Financial Stewardship & Faith

51:17 You Can’t Outgive God

52:05 Bet on Yourself — Faith & Risk

55:01 Rapid Fire Game

58:06 Good Medicine Segment

1:03:02 “There’s a God — and You Ain’t Him”

1:04:18 Do It Anyway. Do It Scared. Do It Bleeding.

1:05:19 Outro — Big God Energy



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"Big God Energy" | VCBC Pastors Tink & Natoshia Turner | Episode 68

THE NETWORK | Episode 67: "Suicide Prevention," with Labrea Law

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 * Website: www.sinegal-decuir.com

In the fourth installment of the History Quarter, Dr. Sinegal-Decuir delivers the Top 5 historical and contemporary issues that have impacted the African American community past and present.

Those five issues are:

 1. Criminal Justice
 2. Employment
 3. Education
 4. Health Care
 5. Voting

Of course, Dr. Decuir leaves us with a life changing prescription that we call "Good Medicine."

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THE NETWORK | Episode 66: "Top 5 Historical & Contemporary Issues Impacting the AA Community," Dr. Sharlene Sinegal-Decuir's History Quarter

THE NETWORK | Episode 65: "The Network x Not Too Preachy Collaboration, Part 3" with Jason Brown

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 * Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @ultimateguarddogz

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 * Instagram: @torybush
 * Facebook: Tory Bush & Ether Art

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 * All platforms: @Tedthetoycollector



This week's guest are the brilliant minds behind the new comic book, "The Ultimate Guard Dogz. Both Guard Dogz Creator Tory Bush and Editor Ted the Toy Collector have graced the podcast before. Ted in Season 1 and Tory on Episode 39.

Plug into Episode 64, "Designerz of the Dogz," as Tory and Ted detail the process of producing The Ultimate Guard Dogz comic. Of course, we prescribe "Good Medicine," and give you the "1 piece of unsolicited advice" you didn't ask for. Ted's Good Medicine "Every single day...make sure you have a point of peace."



Tory's 1 PIECE OF UNSOLICITED ADVICE "Never give up. Follow your dreams. Do what makes you happy." Subscribe to The Network!

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THE NETWORK | Episode 64: "Designerz of the Dogz," with Tory Bush and Ted the Toy Collector

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Find Krishauna Vaughn:

 * Phone: 832-687-7641

 * Email: kvaughn@primerica.com



This week's guest is Krishauna Vaughn, Primerica Regional Vice President. Kris brings contagious energy and exceptional knowledge to The Network as we talk about your financial health.

Plug into Episode 63, "Curing Financial Cancers" as we begin to bridge the financial gaps that are common in our community. Of course, Kris prescribes "Good Medicine," and gives you the "1 piece of unsolicited advice" you didn't ask for. Kris' Good Medicine "5 Essential People Skills" by Dale Carnegie

"Split Second Choice" by Jim Winner



Kris' 1 PIECE OF UNSOLICITED ADVICE "Save money today because one day money will save you." Subscribe to The Network!

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THE NETWORK | Episode 63: "Curing Financial Cancers," with Krishuana Vaughn, Regional Vice President, Primerica

Welcome to "The Network," our attempt at creating a modern, podcast of the The Negro Motorist Green Book. With each interview, we are building a network of talented professionals that you can reach out and touch. Every episode is designed to help the physical, mental, spiritual and financial health of black people living in and traveling through America. Subscribe to “The Network,” you may need it.

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