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If you've been following BTW Podcast for any length of time, you know I have a bit of obsession with restrooms. The Bridge House Restaurant has one of the best kept restrooms I've been in, in a minute. Bright fully stocked, with a Bose sound system pipped in to make your time on the throne relaxing. We called them up to share the exciting news. Also on today's episode is a rundown on who we was set to be interviewed for the show. CONBODY founder/ceo Coss, The artist activist PowerMalu, Raza fro...

We've got a packed line up next week CONBODY, Power Malu, Ernest Gibson lll, Creative Talk Shop and Dr Angela Bess --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

We were all searching trying to find our tribe in High School, if you were fortunate enough to play sports you knew what table you were going to sit at, if you were a cheerleader, popular or a nerd there was a table for you. There were days I didn't even go into the cafeteria and when I did I'd make my rounds, I never wanted to be tied to any particular group-it seemed restrictive. I asked this question on my FaceBook Page: "What Group Did You Eat Lunch With In High School?" The responses were ...

You can't box me into a corner, or try to fit me into a predetermined category. When I thought about the concept for BTW, what I wanted to do and who I would be serving, I knew I didn't just want to talk about spilts and sprockets. I have varied interest like many people, I know I'm not unique in that regard. I like sports and was athletic as a kid, but I'm not the Madden football playstation dude. I'm not the car dude, who obsesses of his vehicle, I don't see it as a chick magnet-I drive a Mini...

Thousands of people have died from the coronavirus and folks are playing politics promulgating wild conspiracy theories. In the news recently we have politicians who think the virus is made up hoax have contracted and some have paid the ultimate price with their life supporting a leader that doesn't believe in science. 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 ...

For those of you who have been following me any length time know that my sister, Yvonne, aka. the "Nubian Sudzin Queen" is the reason I started running. I admire her drive and passion. Even if the "Nubian Sudzin Queen" wasn't my sister, I would still shout her out, because of the time, care and dedication she pours in producing a quality product. I've attend shows with her, and observes how she takes care of customers, associates and the soap making community. The Nubian Sudzin Queen is constan...

When I tell the story about running a marathon it starts off sounding like a joke, so there’s a White guy, a Puerto Rican, and a Black guy standing in a Home Depot. Miguel was a customer we met at the Depot when he had an issue with his Kitchen installment. When I came out to resolve the issue I called him Carlos on several occasions while insisting I understood his situation and reassuring him I was there to help him. To whichever he replied, no you don’t, because you keep calling me Carlos. S...

A chance observation by a coach, of Sika on a Basket Ball, led to her now being on a quest to become the first African American Female Pro Triathlete. What drives a person to take the long route to finish a marathon? Triathletes are focused driven high performing competitive individuals. I'm curious about the discipline required to train and compete, correctly how those principles transfer to real-life scenarios. Some people are driven by internal motivation, while others require hand-holding ...

Thirteen years ago, I got this crazy idea to do a podcast; I shared the idea with a random stranger Alabama Joe; he was intrigued. But I had no experience, no equipment outside of a laptop, a cheap microphone. But, I didn’t let that deter me. I wanted to start a podcast; the idea was to use it as a training tool for the associates within my hub & spoke locations. I shared the idea with my district manager, and he kind of brushed it off, but I could see the possibilities. Our corporate offices w...

If you’re thinking of launching a podcast, or already have one out, you may find this episode insightful. I started noticing tons of podcasting ads within my Facebook and IG feeds, everyone was offering a masterclass on everything from how to launch, to how to monetize and grow your podcast. I thought it would be cool to hear from different voices who weren’t trying to sell you anything, real individuals who were simply following their passion, trying to find their voice and serve their communi...

This show is for those of you who tune in BTW Podcast on a regular basis, I appreciate you. As a token of my appreciation we've got a gift for you email us: behindthewheelmorningshow@ gmail.com We've created some swag let us know what you'd like see. I started BTW Podcast to highlight the accomplishments of ordinary people who were doing EXTRAordinary things within their communities. I didn't start BTW Podcast to make money selling Advertising segments, merchandise or sponsorships. I don’t spen...

Ruth Jensen and I have been following each other online since 2018, I can hear some of y'a'll saying, wait, what? Who is Ruth Jensen and what does she have to do with Dana Goldberg? And who is Dana Goldberg? Well I'm glad you asked. Ruth is the one who introduced to Dana, Dana is a comedian. I reached out to Dana on a lark, to see if she'd be guest on the show and she agreed. 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...

When you Absofreakinglutely love your craft you spend hours honing and perfecting it, Duy, loves his work, it’s obvious from the magnificent covers he created. If you're wondering what covers I'm referring to, you must've been under a rock for the past few weeks. I first became familiar with Duy's when Pricilla Jackson posted a sample of his work. it was instantly clear and to me that he loved craft. Duy created decades worth Runner's World Magazine covers on Korea Town's Running Club Page . Why...

Stephen Jackson is the CEO of WIBO, he became the CEO on May 1, 2018, after serving on the WIBO board. Stephen has been apart of the WIBO family since he graduated the program in 1992. Stephen has volunteered as a Work Group Leader after graduating WIBO and served as a Discussion Leader since 2010 when he encouraged his daughter to attend WIBO before starting her clothing boutique business. Stephen used what he learned in the 16-week workshop to build and sell 3 multi-million dollar companies. ...

Is it just me, or have you also noticed an increase in the number of sponsored podcast ads your feed? It seems as though every time I open Facebook or IG, the first thing I see the Washington Post, then a couple of swipes up I hit a podcasting ad. Lately several people have reached out to me for assistance with starting a podcast, during the 5yrs of hosting BTW, I have influenced a several people to launch their own Podcast, vlog or blog. In a previous life I served as a corporate trainer for K...

On June 3, I received a link to a movie, "About The People", it was from Angie a friend, from a former life. In the movie were some familiar faces, I don't like to name drop, if you haven't already checked out the movie need to stop playing and go watch "About The People." While scrolling through my stories on IG Stories, I came across a post from Kovon, it was a flyer asking all crews to come out for a run and the same person who was in the movie was putting out the call-he was a runner. I coul...

Donyetta is originally from Alabama, she now resides in Atlanta GA. Donyetta is a Financial Adviser by day and a blogger/Youtuber/TikToker by night. Her friends call her Dyetta-(the "O&N" are silent). Donyetta Edwards is the creative brains behind Dyetta. From being a world traveler, natural hair queen, lover of style and an active runner; she uses her life experiences and passions to cultivate Dyetta. If it sounds a little like I'm describing a person with a spilt personalty, that's ok if you'...

Axel Merced is the CEO/Founder of Barber Geeks and The Pros Barber Shop in Bridgeport CT. Axel knew at 11yrs old he wanted to be a barber and he set out to turn that goal into a reality, Ms Robinson Axel's High School English teacher, thought it was strange for him to want to pursue barbering as a career, but he didn’t let that deter him from pursuing his dream. Immediately after HS Alex enrolled in Renasci Academy upon graduation he opened The Pros Barber Shop. In his first year he was earning...

We should live in a society where disputes are solved without shaming people into doing the right thing by filming them and putting them on blast. Because once the apology tour starts that’s exactly what they’re doing, acting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Claira Janover posted a hyperbolic, satirical TikTok video about a month ago and it was immediately recognized as an analogy. But, once it was tweeted by a self described internet troll it took on a life of its own. Media outlets started regurgitating different versions of the same story. Harvard, Deloitte, Fired, TikTok and Stabbing became the buzzwords that plastered the headlines. I was curious to hear Claira's story, beyond a snippet of a TikTok video, so I invited her to be a guest on the p...

Claira Janover, 22, tearfully claimed on Wednesday that supporters of Donald Trump 'took my job away from me' by calling for her firing, in response to the video. It turns out she was never employed by Deloitte, she was scheduled to start an internship, but they have since rescinded their offer. In the video which clearly was meant to be sarcasm and hyperbole in my opinion. Claira was making analogy, drawing a comparison between all lives matter in response to black lives matter and all wounds ...

Folks like to conduct studies, look at the raw data and then arrive at a conclusion. So, I conducted my own study from the Runner’s World Magazines I had laying around the house, which I’ve collected since I started running in 2010. In total, I had 43 Magazine, 36 featured white people, 15 were blonde white women, 8 brunettes, 13 men. There were 7 Black people, 2 were women and 5 were men. There’s a common theme on the covers, they were all slim supposed runners profile. Now, I don’t know abou...

In Tulsa, Okla- A man high on bath salts climbed on top of an ambulance and refused to come down after 3hours. Solofa, happened to be reporting live on the scene, he covered the standoff for 2hours. Solofa is an exotic animal specialist-(think of Joe Exotic, but black and better looking), photographer and traveling model. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Travis Withers is a 42 years old Husband and father to three boys, Hillman 10, Harrison 7, and Hugh 3. He's a Native of North Carolina currently residing in Chattanooga, TN. Travis has BS in Industrial Engineering from NC State U -MBA in Marketing from UNC Chapel Hill -Worked at Procter & Gamble, Sanofi and ConAgra Foods. Throughout the years Travis has moved all over the country as he climbed the corporate ladder. When Covid-19 shut the nation down Travis decided to homeschool his sons and supp...