Welcome to Confessions of a Native Son, perspectives on race, culture, and business. I’m your host, Mike Steadman. I’m a veteran and entrepreneur, living in Newark, NJ. I’m also an aspiring author and investor, God Willing,  that’s committed to uplifting communities of color. Through this show, my aim to foster thought-provoking and engaging dialogue about race, culture, and business, from my perspective, along with those of my guest.

What Can You Expect:

• This show is all about perspectives, and particularly mine, as a black man, former Marine Officer, and entrepreneur.

• My background gives unique perspective on the American experience, particularly as a man of color.

• I view the world through a different lens, and hoping to share that lens with you.

• This show is for people, regardless of race, who have an open mind and genuinely curious to hear different perspectives about race, culture, and business.

• A Couple of Topics we’ll go over include:

  • Finding one's Identity and agency in the American education system.

  • The Challenges of Minorities in Combat Arms

  • Financial Literacy in the Black Community

  • Racism and Police Brutality

  • Rethinking Business Education for Founders of Color

• This show isn’t for people wanting to create more hate and discontent. 

• I love my people, especially people of color. I identify as a black man and I’m to improve the lives of other people who look like me. 

Why is this show Important

• I want to put into the culture by sharing my intellectual property.

• Leave my Mark on the world

• We grow together

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.

• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults. 

Support the Show:

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