Episodes

The summer before the world erupted leading up to the murder of George Floyd an Uber Driver was taken into question because a passenger said she felt uncomfortable. During the lockdown, I decided no to put my life at risk and my imagination ran wild. This was one of the projects I created during the pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Alex Celeste is a debuting feminist hip hop artist. Her first single, "Cracked Heads" was released in March 2020. A San Diego native and Wichita, Kansas transplant, was struck with inspiration after attending an open mic night in Oakland, California. As a recent college graduate she strives to entwine text book information with lived experience and translate it into pensive music and rhythms that move you. While her catchy sound pulls you in she entreats you to listen carefully to her words, an...

Fran Pastore is a devoted catalyst of women’s economic equity and the founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council, a leading organization for championing female entrepreneurship and women’s economic equity. Ms. Pastore served a three-year term as an appointed member to the President’s National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), an independent source of advice and counsel to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). She serves on the Board of Women ...

Shawanna White is ranked 5th in the nation and is in pursuit of making it to the olympics, She missed her las attempt by 19sec. As a young girls Shawanna dreamed of owning her own running store, she's a fierce competitor. During our Shawanna shares some of her training insights and talks about how she stays motivated. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is listener supported, I...

Jen Mason is an avid marathoner and founder of the Urban Sewing Society. Jen has a passion for fashion which started when she was a young girl watching her mother and grandmother sew. When the pandemic locked the world down, Jen started making fabulous designer mask. At the Urban Sewing Society, merge her passion for fashion and exquisite sewing skills to empower woman through thrifting with Jen and online Zoom training. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're i...

Dr. Daphnie Sicre is an Ironman, activist, educator, hiker and world traveler. Dr Sicre is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Loyola Marymount University, beyond the titles Daphnie is an incredible human being. Daphnie's grandmother decided to start running at the tender age of 68, inspired by her example she decided to run a marathon. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT. BTW Podcast is l...

Meet Kimberly Hall of Sole Inspired, the greeting card company that was born in the “fire of adversity” . . . and I’m pretty sure that’s our connection. Yes, I know it is! Check out more of Kimberly's story here: If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this i...

Nisha Crichlow is the host of "Fitness Schmitness" hella funny, she a sneakerhead committed to helping people pursue a healthy lifestyle. "Learn new ways to be consistent and/or spice up your fitness journey, hear how others are making fitness fun and let’s throw in some wine for the fun of it! Yeah I SAID WINE!!!" If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi p...

Dave Ross is a fellow running shoe geek, he’s originally from Lewiston, Idaho now residing in Beaverton, Oregon. Dave said “I love living in Beaverton and living so close to Nike WHQ and all that it entails. This place is heaven for runners.” Dave started his running career at a young age and now he serves as a coach covers all the major track and field events providing feedback for the TV commentators. He works down on the track and feed them information during the distance races. I tell them w...

At 22 years old Shawn Governor Gibbs had his eyes sights set on a career in the Fashion Industry, but he allowed those dreams to be extinguished by someone else’s words. The shocking reality of racist hiring practices taught him a valuable lesson. However, Shawn would not be paralyzed by the news, he would make a name for himself within the entertainment industry. Shawn has traveled the world and he’s had the honor of working in the secular and gospel artist. If you're tired of a station that ...

There is a Puerto Rican guy a White and Black guy standing in The Home Depot, this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, I promise you it's not. Today's episode is about three guys from different backgrounds who met 8 years ago in The Home Depot and decided to run a marathon. Miguel and Sean were running marathons before I met them on that faithful day, I had know idea how far a marathon was, but nevertheless I committed to doing the Hartford Marathon. If you're tired of a station that doesn...

Sydney Margetson is the Sr VP of Publicity at Atlantic Records after graduating from Howard University he hit the ground running when he decided to pursue his career and now he shares his years of experience on IG. Sydney interned at Mercury Records, Def Jam, Polygram, and then BMG. Sydney found his home at Atlantic Records, he's helped to guide the careers of such notable artists as Sean Paul, Wiz Khalifa, Cordae, T.I., Trey Songz, Kevin Gates, and Lil Uzi. Sydney was not active growing up and...

Ahyiana Angel is traditionally published author and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, who is affectionately known as the Chief Encourager. She is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professio...

Yvonne Michéle is the Founder & CEO of the Global Empowerment Movement & The GEM Academy. She is a multi award winning international speaker, TV & radio presenter, author, empowerment coach, business mentor, singer, and Britains Got Talent semi finalist. Known as “The Queen of Inspirational Speaking” Yvonne Michéle is a force of transformational power on stage or in-front of a camera! She has a unique, robust enriching style of speaker & mindset training that empowers women to get out of their...

Adriel Meka is an artist based in Montreal QC, he has lived and traveled all over the world. He is the illustrator responsible for Nia Obotette children's book I Am A Triathlete. During this episode we talk about how he got started as an artist, his travels that have taken him all over the world. Adriel credits his success to the support and encouragement he receives from his family. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the B...

Take Your Job and Love It… How to transition from being an employee to being a BOSS If your interested in hearing how to take your current job and love it, tune into this episode, if your know of someone that could benefit for this shift in mindset please share it. I’ll share specific takeaways on how you can “Take Your Job and Love It” in a Medium post. I met Jon in my local DD at the time he worked the evening shift, his attention to detail and sense of purpose piqued my interest. If the table...

In 2019 I embarked on cross country tour in search of 35 Unicorns. The plan was to visit 35 States, run a 5k during the week and half marathon on the weekends. It would be a mini-documentary while driving a Mini Cooper across the country and interviewing "Unicorns" aka ordinary people who were doing EXTRAordinary things within their communities. After two blown engines and a totaled vehicle after being rear-ended the dream would not become a reality. Nevertheless I persisted! That sounds good, b...

If you've every wondered about what it takes to be resilient after a tragic loss then this episode is for you. Our guest is a former Orleans Parish School Board member and Dillard, SUNO and community college professor, Dr. Heidi Lovett, PhD. Doc Sunshine is an experienced researcher on student achievement and technology and has presented on this topic all over the world including Canada, China and London. She’s a member fo Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is also a triathlete. After the dea...

Michael Krajicek Is an endurance artist who obsessively values honesty. I become familiar with through a mutual Sneakerholic Thomas from Believe In The Run, Michael dropped a New running shoe an launched a sneaker brand Atreyu Running. I was hyped to talk to another artist, sneaker head, musician, and entrepreneur. If entrepreneurship, leadership start-ups are your thing, then this episode is for you. Michael is open honest and hilarious with an intriguing outlook on life. If you're tired of a...

Thanks for the all the Birth Day Wishes. I celebrated my 54th birthday this weekend and the thought of my mortality becomes more ominous the older I get. I spent part of the day covering a Team Prestige event for Miguel Castro. Gilda from Saturday Night High contacted me when she was considering launching her podcast, I shared a few tips & tricks with them. They've got a couple of shows in the can already, I included their "High" take on Bill Burrs cold open. If you're tired of a station that d...

Raheim is a loving farther, a fearless NYC Fire Fighter and a helluva funny guy. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsor...

The Gardner In Chief is responsible for the uptick in home grown terrorist within the United States of America. Instead of condemning the terrorist groups plotting to kidnap Gov. Whitmore, the Gardner In Chief attacked the victim. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in...

I was on the road last night, so I missed the debates live, but I caught up the hight light reels this morning. Our Facebook live was interrupted by a phone call from the mechanic, so I stopped the recording and picked up where I left off when I returned from dropping the car off. I ended up deleting the live, but kept the audio for the podcast. In the middle of life's storms, look for glimmers of light and grab on to them. You are not your current circumstances. If you're tired of a station t...

The Trump administration is eroding the trust of the American people. They are running a deficit and the GOP is responsible for not fighting on behalf of their constituents. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging th...