Breaking Through Glass Ceilings With Brian H.

In this revealing video, Brian H. Waters delves into the comprehensive list of places and restaurants that many women prefer to avoid when it comes to first dates. He shares his thoughts on the list and shares what places he actually agrees with. (1:03) Then he discusses the latest news surrounding NBA star Dwight Howard (9:390) Later he discusses the Ravens (12:42), the Lakers and the Lack of Anthony Davis in the season opener (13:56), Game 1 of the World Series (16:03) and the upcoming CITY - poly game (17:39)

The Baltimore Orioles have done it, folks! "Unbelievable scenes! 🎉 They're your 2023 American League East Champions! Join us in this electrifying video as Brian H. Waters relive the epic moments, the heart-pounding victories, and the undying spirit of the Orioles that propelled them to the pinnacle of the AL East. From walk-off home runs to dominant pitching performances, this season had it all. Share in the excitement with us as we celebrate the Orioles' incredible achievement and look ahead to the postseason. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected with all the Orioles action!"

Brian H. Waters breaks discusses his tweet where he stated "Ya'll hate confident Black Fathers." Guys like Deion Sanders and Lavar Ball are constantly vilified for instilling confidence in their sons and it scares everyone.

Brandon Williams returns to Breaking Through Glass Ceilings after episode 3 to talk about his career moves since his first appearance. When he first appeared he was still a student at Bowie State University. After graduating, he move to Lake Charles Lousiana to land his first job as a multimedia sports journalist. He discusses staying there for 2 years before landing his current position in Albany, NY.

Brian H. Waters introduces a brand new addition to the podcast, called Breaking Through Glass Ceilings w/ New Projects. Here is where previous guest come on and share updates they have made in their careers.

Calli Kinsler is a Public Relations and Marketing Communications Expert. She comes on this week and discusses how she used a family member's doubt and turned that into motivation (5:53), choosing media relations over journalism (17:23), loving the chaos that comes with working behind the scenes (19:23) and more! 

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Rachel Butch was a Biology major at the University of Pittsburgh, however, in her last year she transitioned to sci-comm! She shares how she made that transition (3:58), finding her internship at John Hopkins Medicine (08:35) becoming Media Relations Representative (10:33) creating innovative projects with her team such as In Case You Missed It (22:54), Attending Conferences such as AAAS (41:45) and more!

Stephanie Hardy is a trained vocal specialist who uses her voice to entertain wrestling fans through commentating and podcasting. She talks about being a classically trained Saparano (7:50), creating the Hardy Wrestling Podcast (10:13) being on stage with Trish Stratus, Lita and Mickie James (17:22), going to New York City for Black Wrestlfest (24:20) working with Women's Wrestling Talk (30:15) calling matches (33:15) and more.

Briana Jones is a sports reporter who is blessed to cover the Alabama sports teams she grew up watching. 

• She discusses being the spokeswoman for her class and how that led her to her career (3:30). 
• She also talks the following  NABJ being in Birmingham this year (5:22) 
• Some of her highlights at Troy University (6:03)  
• Why she decided to get her masters in Strategic Communications (8:01) 
• Giving up basketball (15:23)  Being a wrestling fan and her first wrestling memory (19:05),
• The Kick-6 in the Iron Bowl (24:53)

Jonathan L. Brown reps his Morgan State Bears loud and proud! He joins Brian H. Waters on this episode of Breaking Through Glass Ceilings and discusses how watching the Floor Director's Accident changed his life (11:06), why he chose Morgan State (14:10), going back home to Philadelphia (24:42) and more.

After Michael B. Jordan reminds Lore’l of her and Dominique the Diva's conversation where they called him corny, Brian H. Waters discusses being called corny and the satisfaction of the clap back with Success

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Drew Willingham of the LegacyMaker Sports Network discusses how he has been able to create two shows with some flavor in them.  He discusses how his interest in technology at an early age inspired him to get in the media business (3:34), how working in home installation services has helped him covering sports (8:30), being motivated to created more than one show every week (19:10) and more.  

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O.J. Spivey joins me before he heads to Arizona to cover his Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. He discusses where his interest in media came from (3:00), getting into media in a non-traditional way (4:01), what it was like to interview his childhood idol, "Dr. J." Julius Erving (11:50), the responsibility of covering Black athletes (33:11) and more.    

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When she was younger, Shennekia Grimshaw was told she talks too much. Today she is a Traffic Reporter for DC News Now. She discusses why she chose media (4:10), choosing to stay home to attend The University of Maryland (5:50), taking a break in between semesters (8:10), what it takes to prepare being both the traffic producer and reporter (20:39), her Breaking Through The Glass Moment and how much NABJ means to her (36:33).

This week has been a tough one as I reflect on the Anniversaries of the my Uncle Mike and my grandfather's death. I take this time to reflect on their love and legacy!

Courtney "CJ" Jacobs is a passionate sports fan who turned his passion into a writing career. He discusses his teacher who convinced him to pursue writing (3:06) which lead to him covering his high school sports team. He discusses attending Morgan State University and seeing its transformation over the year. (6:56). Later, we discuss the importance of attending the NABJ (National Association of Black Journalist) convention) and share stories from our first one in 2013 (15:58). He also discusses moving to Massachusetts to become a sports writer in Cape Code (28:43) and last, he discusses creating his clothing line "Culture Christians" (38:47).

The Black Podfather "Fam" comes through and discusses how he got started in the podcast game. From starting out rapping (4:24) to using Ustream to do a talk show (5:20). He also shares creating the Where's Buffy Podcast to discuss music (8:32). Later he discusses the creation of The Black Rasslin' Podcast (21:29) and The Somethin' Else Podcast which a podcast with people in wrestling about things outside of wrestling (45:42).

New Year, New Season! I got more friends that need to come through & share their stories plus I’m adding a new segment for previous guest who have shattered more ceilings to come through and give us an update!

2022 was filled with highs and lows, trials and tribulations. In what was a very theraputic episode, Brian H. Waters reflects on a year that changed his life and set him up for what he calls the next half of it.

Terrell Talbert has been inspiring his clients through his fitness journey. We were on hand for the soft opening of his brand new studio and here he shares what it means for his clients to join him on the journey and trust him as well as what it means to have a supportive partner in his wife, Meagan.

Brian H. Waters gives his reactions to Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime leaving Jackson State University for the University of Colorado and what this means for HBCUs.

Brian H. Waters discusses the recent controversy about Twitter after a new regime took over. With Twitter almost in jeopardy, Brian H. Waters asks the question, can we live without Twitter?

Maurice Carroll is a musician, producer, engineer and more. He discusses falling in love with music at the age of 4 (2:53), how he received a full scholarship to Morgan State University (9:53), traveling overseas to perform and produce (23:50), the feeling of hearing his own music on the radio (31:15) becoming a member of the Recording Academy aka The Grammys (37:50) why he still plays in church (41:52) and more!

Luis Sanchez has always been an advocate for Women's sports. He shares kicking off his broadcast career in college (7:29), graduating and working at ESPN in highlights and in the talent office (12:09), covering women's sports for his own brand "MyW Sports" (36:16) and more!

This week on Wrestling for the Culture, NWA's own, The Church's Money Blk Jeez Brian H. Waters. He discusses his career which includes an incredible Summer of 2012, wrestling in WWE, ROH and Impact in a manner of 6 weeks (19:30), joining NWA (31:16), his latest project, Church's Tax, a short film he created with Amber Rodriguez (36:54) and of course had to talk the hit TV series, 'Power' (46:40)!

Sometimes in life you have everything lined up and you take all the correct steps but you just need one opportunity. Shelbey Roberts is an award-winning journalist, but prior to winning she encountered a lot of nos before landing her first job (12:10). She shares her journey which includes starting from behind the scenes all the way to Evening Anchor (15:20). Plus she shares highlights of the story that led to her adding "award-winning journalist" on her resume (31:25).

Ronnell Hunt does it all. He is multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast journalist and producer, church drummer and professional wrestler. He shares his journey which includes working on a story with Tyra Banks (12:38), covering the protests after George Floyd's death (13:50),  growing up and playing drums in church (20:33) and his professional wrestling career (29:44).

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Melea VanOstrand is the true definition of a all around superstar! As a mother and reporter, she has found ways to maintain a healthy balance in both. She discusses how she got started in broadcasting and storytelling (04:58), becoming both a commercial real estate reporter and residential realtor in South Florida (22:23) and more!

Mike Curtis is entering his first season as the beat reporter for the Detroit Pistons for the Detroit News. He joins me to share his journey in sports and Journalism (04:10), how SJI (18:40) and NABJ (28:47) changed his life what he is looking forward to when it comes to covering the Pistons (38:07) and more!

Seindole Mawolo is the creator of the Well Minority, a brand that focuses on the mental wellness in the Black and Brown communities. She shares the moment she knew it was time and her personal testimony that led her to this point.

This week, I am headed to the National Association of Black Journalist/ National Association of Hispanic Journalist Conference in Las Vegas. I will be back with guest in a couple of weeks, but on this episode, I reflect on what this conference has met to me starting with Orlando in 2013 which lead me to getting my job at ESPN. Then going to New Orleans and Miami in 2017 and 2019 to expand my network, my net-worth and increasing the awareness of the work I was producing at Johns Hopkins and more.  

Mark Viviano is one of the most beloved sports reporter in the city of Baltimore. With over 30 years experience, he has spent 20 of them at CBS's WJZ13. He comes on this week to share his career journey which includes breaking the news that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore, eventually becoming the Ravens. And with all of that, he explains the importance of living a full life.