Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce

Black History Month was started by a Black educator. Black History Month is Black education. This video focuses on the origins of Black History Month and the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson known as the Father of Black History. The video was originally recorded and streamed via YouTube. What originated as Black History Week eventually evolved into what we have come to know today as Black History Month. Founded by a Black educator, Black History Month needs Black educators to take a prominent and proactive role in the planning and design of activities and events related to Black history. Black educators at all levels should be included and involved in Black History Month program plans. Black History Month programs and events need the input and involvement of Black educators to keep Black education as the centerpiece of any celebration of Black historic achievement and attainment.

Journal the Journey You  are best served by taking the time to journal your journey. Discover how my current ventures are impacted by what Io journaled and jotted down in 2010 based upon what I studied and researched in 2008. There's real value when you journal the journey. It might not reveal itself immediately, but there is value in it.  -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/revbrucej FULL Video available on:  YouTube https://youtu.be/RqnF1RQ30YY Twitch.tv https://www.twitch.tv/revbrucej

This episode was recorded via Streamyard's online video recording studio om 1/23/23 and a video is also available on YouTube. “This changed world requires practical  dreamers who can put their dreams into action.”  – Napoleon Hill Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce Going for Your Dreams: Stay Inspired (Bonus Episode) Going for your dreams isn't always an easy journey. It's going to take something out of you to get it going and for you to get there. Stay inspired! Don't lose heart and get detoured or distracted. Stay inspired! Don't quit. Don't give up. Don't turn back.  Don't walk away. Stay inspired! Sources for this Episode of Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce: The Power of Positive Thinking, Norman Vincent Peale 19 Mind-Blowing New Year’s Resolution Statistics (2023) Inspirational Web Quotes Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill Life @ Work: Marketplace Success for People of Faith, John C. Maxwell

Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce Going for Your Dreams: How to Share Your Dream This was originally live streamed via YouTube on 1/14/23. Think about how you share your dream. Presentation will make a difference in how others respond to your dreams. How do you present your dream to others? As we continue our series Going for Your Dreams, in this video we discuss how to present the dream to others in your own words. * How to Share Your Dream *How Others Respond *How to Handle Feedback or Criticism “The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you.” Tom Bradley #inspiration #dreams

This session originated as a video recording available exclusively on YouTube uploaded on 1-11-23. With MLK Day around the corner, I thought that I needed to add a bonus feature on doing your own dream. I want us to look beyond MLK and the "I Have a Dream" speech whirlwind that will sweep across our nation for a special day dedicated to a special man with a message that special for all of humanity.   Do your own dream.   It makes a world of sense when you listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.  It was his dream, not any other person’s dream.  It was his dream.     Too many people are chasing after other people’s dreams and purposes, never looking at themselves and their own pathway. Do your own dream.   #mlkday #mlk #dream

This episode was originally recorded via YouTube, Twitch.tv & Facebook on 12/31/22. Going for Your Dreams: How to Transition from Dreamer to Doer Dreamers need to transition into doers. Dreams inspire us. Dreams are just the type of ideas and visions that we need to get us sparked to get started. Dreams give us enough inspiration to motivate us.  Let your dreams motivate you to make a move in 2023. "The dream starts us on the success journey." - John C. Maxwell "Keep your mind fixed on what you want in life: not on what you don't want." - Napoleon Hill Approaching January 2023, I've got plans. I'm not trying to fall into the category of "most people" these days. Most of my plans cover both personal and professional goals. One of  my overall goals for this year is to expand what I offer others, including providing more takeaways from each encounter. I want to offer something more inspiring with more practical implementation steps and plenty of fuel for taking initiative. Let your dreams motivate you to make a move in 2023. #dreams #motivation #inspiration

Going for Your Dreams: Motivated to Make a Move This episode was originally streamed via YouTube, Twitch.tv & Facebook on 1/7/23. Finding the motivation to go for your dreams. Dreams are our aspirations and hopes. Dreams are what we see as our own potential future. Dreamers need to transition into doers. Dreams inspire us. Dreams are just the type of ideas and visions that we need to get us sparked to get started. Dreams give us enough inspiration to motivate us.  Let your dreams motivate you to make a move in 2023. This week's episode is a discussion on how to find the motivation for making a move with your dream. #dreams #inspiration #motivation

Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce returns with a conversation with Motherland on hosting its upcoming local community event in San Diego.   MOTHERLAND MARKET September 25th @marketon8thst from 10-4pm  https://www.instagram.com/motherland.us/  The video of this interview is available via the Coffee & Chat playlist on YouTube.

Coming back with a bang!! Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce seeks to give its listeners Inspiring words, intriguing stories and implementable tips and to-do's from all kinds of people and for people who want to live changed lives and leave a legacy of impact on the world. The interviews here are done via video livestream on YouTube, Twict.tv, and Facebook Live prior to landing on the podcast. Check out the Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce playlist on our YouTube channel to view past videos. The video livestream takes place at 10 AM PST on Saturdays.

Art as a coping method for mental health, depression, stress, PTSD, or any type of trauma in one's life. Hear from local San Diego area artist Sharif Booker on how art serves as a coping strategy and how to loosen up and set your inner artists free. This podcast was originally recorded 8/21/21 as a livestream video via YouTube.

We’re bringing back the chat during Black Business Month!! Get ready to get inspired! This was originally recorded via video livestream on YouTube on 8/7/21 Relaunch After You Reflect, Refresh, Refuel, & Refine Reflect I went back to my original intent and purpose   Refresh I just had to pump the brakes and shut things down  for some quiet time before restarting   Refuel You cannot reboot or relaunch anything without refueling for the journey. You need fuel to go the distance of the journey.   Refine Organize processes to enhance pre- and post-production with consistency

This was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, August 1, 2020. Watch the video via YouTube. Aldo Chavez of AthLEAD Advantage shared both about those who influenced him in life and how to inspire budding athletes to perform at a higher level as players and contributors to society. Listen to Aldo share his thoughts on how to set an example for others despite circumstances.

This was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, August 1, 2020. Watch the video via YouTube. Having shared a presentation on what AthLEAD Advantage is and how it provides services and support to schools and organizations within San Diego County, Aldo Chavez of AthLEAD Advantage gives listeners insight into an approach to addressing the shifts and changes of COVID-19 and the effects of the health pandemic on business. Listen to Aldo's expressive intensity regarding no excuses and pushing into new territory.

This was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, August 1, 2020. Watch the video via YouTube. Aldo Chavez of AthLEAD Advantage joined the show with a presentation on what AthLEAD Advantage is and how it provides services and support to schools and organizations within San Diego County. Listen to Aldo's heart for the community and collaborative work as he discusses the work that AthLEAD engages in with youth, educators and community partners.

The conversation concluded with this slice fo advice from Dr. V on how to enter the leadership realm as a new administrator in public education or social services.    Video was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, July 18, 2020.   Join us on the journey to inspire, ignite and impact others. Subscribe and get the inspiration invitation in your inbox. http://eepurl.com/cX96V9

This BONUS segment was Dr. V sharing on the kryptonite to systems development, what trips many leaders up in the beginning..    Video was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, July 18, 2020.   Join us on the journey to inspire, ignite and impact others. Subscribe and get the inspiration invitation in your inbox. http://eepurl.com/cX96V9

The conversation includes some discussion on educational and nonprofit traditional approaches to success as opposed to the power of systems thinking as a model for growth and sustainability.    Video was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, July 18, 2020.   Join us on the journey to inspire, ignite and impact others. Subscribe and get the inspiration invitation in your inbox. http://eepurl.com/cX96V9

Here is a deeper look at systems thinking and systems change with Dr. Jose Manuel Villarreal, Principal of Oceanside High School, in Oceanside, California. In particular, this episode explores systems thinking in public education and community based organizations (CBOs). The conversation includes some discussion on educational and nonprofit traditional approaches to success as opposed to the power of systems thinking as a model for growth and sustainability.    Video was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, July 18, 2020.   Join us on the journey to inspire, ignite and impact others. Subscribe and get the inspiration invitation in your inbox. http://eepurl.com/cX96V9

This segment was recorded via live stream on YouTube at 10 AM PST Saturday, July 18, 2020. Wanda Maxwell shares her fundraiser to support local San Diego County farm workers with Satin Hands Project. Dr. Villarreal and Rev. Bruce chimed in to share their personal connections to the farming community, particularly migrant workers, and their support for the project. Join us on the journey to inspire, ignite and impact others. Subscribe and get the inspiration invitation in your inbox. http://eepurl.com/cX96V9

This episode was originally a live stream on YouTube 7-11-20. This was an inspirational conversation with Lakeysha Sowunmi, author, health advocate, and personal trainer/ coach. Hear from a woman who is promoting health and wellness while extending her reach and growing her brand. This portion covers Lakeysha Sowunmi's views on public policy being a "marathon" and how the work needs to go deeper and further than just scratching the surface. She also pointed out the need for sustainability in the local church and other programs on the adaptation and enforcement of health policy. She speaks upon the impact of her ministry and work as the gift that just keeps giving. Her inspiration to others includes the usage of SMART goals also covered in Part 2 of this episode. Visit Lakeysha Sowunmi's website https://lakeyshasowunmi.com/ Books by Lakeysha Sowunmi Apple Leaves- https://amzn.to/2Dz5KOP Apple Leaves 2: Skyy's Summer Vacation- https://amzn.to/2ZmnS73

This episode was originally a live stream on YouTube 7-11-20. This was an inspirational conversation with Lakeysha Sowunmi, author, health advocate, and personal trainer/ coach. Hear from a woman who is promoting health and wellness while extending her reach and growing her brand.   This portion covers her background and her entry into the health field that originated within the local church. She shares how she is able to balance the roles of mother, wife, entrepreneur, and advocate. Her inspiration and support system are also covered in Part 1 of this episode. Visit Lakeysha Sowunmi's website https://lakeyshasowunmi.com/  Books by Lakeysha Sowunmi  Apple Leaves- https://amzn.to/2Dz5KOP  Apple Leaves 2: Skyy's Summer Vacation- https://amzn.to/2ZmnS73

This clip includes a brief intro and I hard look at how much progress we should expect from community organizations with a long history among people of color.

Gain insights and ideas from some inspiring profiles of personal liberation through literacy, economic empowerment in communities of color, and #AwakenAmerica #Vote2020 upcoming plans including FREE webinar training and e-newsletter.   Get the FREE Awaken America newsletter http://eepurl.com/g9pp41  Join the movement and receive updates including FREE webinar via our Facebook Group

Gain insights and ideas from some inspiring profiles of personal liberation through literacy, economic empowerment in communities of color, and #AwakenAmerica #Vote2020 upcoming plans including FREE webinar training and e-newsletter.   Get the FREE Awaken America newsletter http://eepurl.com/g9pp41  Join the movement and receive updates including FREE webinar via our Facebook Group

This is the segment from the closing of Episode 3 with background music. Isaiah Thomas lays out advice for today's youth going for their goals including: Networking (mentors, access to resources & information) Organization (be as efficient and productive as possible) Patience (Necessary for the journey to success) Perseverance (Failure can occur a few times) Thick skin is a requirement to get to success, according to Council Member Thomas.

An inspiring interview with Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia City Council Member at large and educator. Councilman Thomas shares his personal inspiration and role models that helped shape his career in education and politics and the ten-year journey to get into office. He also discusses his perspective on community involvement, servant leadership and social action during a time period filled with COVID-19 changes, Black Lives Matter protests due to the death of George Floyd and others, and demands for police reform. He encourages community advocacy by constituents who desire to see change. Contact Councilmember Isaiah Thomas http://phlcouncil.com/IsaiahThomas/ This was recorded via live stream on YouTube and Facebook with Streamyard on 6/27/20. Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce airs via live stream weekly 10 AM PST on Saturdays on YouTube and Facebook. Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/revbrucej

Hear from Nasara Gargonnu (Sirius Fitness) and see how this movement motivator energizes and electrifies people to move their bodies with physical fitness and nutrition. This Live Well San Diego partner and race ambassador has a mission is to teach individuals to thrive and enjoy the highest quality of life through Fitness and Nutrition!

Hear from Nasara Gargonnu (Sirius Fitness) and see how this movement motivator energizes and electrifies people to move their bodies with physical fitness and nutrition. This Live Well San Diego partner and race ambassador has a mission is to teach individuals to thrive and enjoy the highest quality of life through Fitness and Nutrition!

Viet Mai (Educator/ Artist/ Entrepreneur) kicks off our initial chat with insights and inspiration regarding his artistry and entrepreneurship as well as his approach to educating today's youth. Viet shares the influence of mentors and hip-hop as well as social innovation, adaptive leadership, and human-centered design on his life and work within the community. He speaks plainly about the reality of the state of education and the promising potential of young people emerging today and in the future. In this episode, Viet continued to explain how his Masters in Social Innovation led to his exposure to adaptive leadership and human-centered design in an academic setting, eventually being applied in a nonprofit setting with his work with young adults through RISE San Diego and disadvantaged youth with Village of Promise in San Diego. His responses related to the potential of our youth today and the problem with our youth today fueled a great ending to our session on whether he has confidence in passing the baton to the next generation. Viet Mai is highly recognized as a slam poet and spoken word artist. He works closely with RISE San Diego and Village of Promise in San Diego. His website www.vietmai.com offers greater insight into who he is and what he is up to overall. Also, his site vincii.net serves as an example of what collaborative work can produce. Recorded 6/13/20 via live stream on YouTube and Facebook.

Viet Mai (Educator/ Artist/ Entrepreneur) kicks off our initial chat with insights and inspiration regarding his artistry and entrepreneurship as well as his approach to educating today's youth. Viet shares the influence of mentors and hip-hop as well as social innovation, adaptive leadership, and human-centered design on his life and work within the community. He speaks plainly about the reality of the state of education and the promising potential of young people emerging today and in the future. In this episode, Viet shares the concepts of Edutainment and Artivism along with a brief explanation of the University of San Diego's Social Innovation Masters Program. He weaves in elements of how his artistry led to his development as an educator and entrepreneur. He even openly shares about hitting the wall of depression and coming out of a dark place. Viet Mai is highly recognized as a slam poet and spoken word artist. He works closely with RISE San Diego and Village of Promise in San Diego. His website www.vietmai.com offers greater insight into who he is and what he is up to overall. Also, his site vincii.net serves as an example of what collaborative work can produce. Recorded 6/13/20 via live stream on YouTube and Facebook.

Join us for the initial episode to launch Coffee & Chat with Rev. Bruce. Our first guest: Viet Mai (Educator, Artist, & Entrepreneur) shares his inspiration and process for his work and artistry. He even gets into his current business and social ventures as well as some community work that he is engaged in at the time. This trailer serves as a tidbit of insight as to why this guest and why at this time. View the Live Stream via YouTube June 13th at 10 AM PST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDN40y0xw_o Coffee & Chat with Rev. Bruce is a listener-supported podcast. Podcast Partners are a blessing to this effort to continue to share inspiration in new ways. It is our aim to remain listener-supported and not accept sponsorship and advertising funds in order to keep the broadcast voice free and not compromised to any degree.

Inspiring words, intriguing stories and implementable tips and to-do's from all kinds of people and for people who want to live changed lives and leave a legacy of impact on the world

This is an introduction to why I am starting Coffee & Chat with Rev Bruce podcast. The goal is to provide inspiration for dreamers to become doers, to live out their dreams with success. The show is designed and centered around Inspiring words, intriguing stories, and implementable tips and how-to knowledge. It will feature all kinds of people and it seeks to speak to people who want to live changed lives and leave a legacy of impact on the world.