We Outside! Baltimore, the DMV, Howard's Homecoming & the 5th Annual Afros and Audio Podcast Festival. Yes the 5th not the 6th. it was a busy year so this took a while...

We welcome David Gibson to share how to elevate from where you are to where you want to be. David shares the impact of unexpected change, how to fight for your dreams and the importance of your vision. We have been watching David work and elevate for quite some time, tap in to his work at https://www.elevationisamust.com, on IG @D1Gibson and on You…

Welcome to a lost episode of the Something Relevant Podcast with only one person in the studio & it isn't Reeder. Let's end the 2024 as we prepare for 2025...

On this episode, we share a live speaking opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio discussing the 8-step process and skills of Communication, Relationship & Accountability for effectively leading organizational change. Studio episodes are fun but live interaction is always worth it!

We talk about helping you get to the next level all the time so we're helping Courtney use her voice to launch her podcast and educate us on Type 1 Diabetes. Stay tuned, there's much more to come.

My how time flies! What a time we are having. What's the next 30 years look like? Be nice to nerds along the way...

This lost episode of the Som3thing R3levant Podcast talks about the subject of a Netflix special, personal boundaries, values and a few other topics from social commentaries. Can you tell who's mad and who's about to get canceled? Tap in let us know what your opinion. Shout out to @daivonreeder for the episode.…

Welcome to what's next! A preview of a new podcast Damien cohost with two content creators, Corey Houser and Daivon Reeder. Enjoy this discussion of 3 Black men growing up with generational differences and commonalities of the culture.

The first Griffin Battalion Memories episode of the 22-23 school year has our Battalion XO c/MAJ Quest talking to fellow Cadets and competitors from Metro Detroit schools about all things Drill! Listen to these young leaders put JROTC skills to work as they discuss teamwork, leadership, self reflection, organizational improvement, future plans and …

It's the holidays and for us that means family! Damien sat with his millennial and Generation Z family and talked about a lot! It's long but take listen and see where you stand on these issues. The power of service (16:20); The Black Dollar (16:21-22:00); Division in the Culture and Economics (22:00-26:29); The Power of HBCUs (26:30-32:40); the leg…

Digging through the (digital) crates we came across a lost file from the what seems like forever ago. A solo-dolo remote episode from when Damien partnered up to rock on Detroit radio! You're going to learn a lot about Damien and hopefully yourself through this episode on adversity.

This episode is a conversation with a young leader making his mark in the world, on and off the lacrosse field. He stopped in to share some insights, ask some questions and ponder his journey. Get to know Makian Chambliss on IG @cmakian and check out his lacrosse journey @mc_lax4

As promised another conversation with Tiffany Mosley, this episode discusses how to count our blessings, be content, keep life in prospective while reaching for more. Let us know what you're content about, what blessing you count and what you're still reaching for.

In this episode Damien talks about another one of his mantras for life. He wants you to stop wanting on others and get to work now! It's time to be great! Thank you for the continued support and feedback. The team is always available on the socials @themanifestone on IG & Twitter Manifest One Empowerment Group on Facebook. Damien is always hanging …

What do you and your Inner Circle do to recharge your joy? When was the last time you did it? When are you going to do it again? We discuss what it looks like, why we need it and how to do it in this episode. Do something nice you and us, sit back and enjoy.

Five more good minutes to help you stand the test of time. Don't forget to share, subscribe, comment and connect. Find our Manifest One Empowerment Group Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and IG @themanifestone. Follow Damien on Twitter @DamienLButler and @PizzaLaxLeadership on IG.

The quick hitter answers another question from a young leader. What skills can I develop to get repeated results?

Here is the beginning of a quick series of episodes answering questions from young leaders.

In this episode Damien and guest, Tiffany Mosely, a mother, educator, entrepreneur and survivor, share a short list of tools to help you maximize your day to day life. They talk about the importance of values, joy and being present today so you can be most effective tomorrow!

Join us for the final episode for the class of 22, where we send off our seniors and receive final remarks from our SAI. Joining us today, c/LTC Maddy Walker c/MAJ Ian Leffler c/CPT Cody Welch c/MAJ Edwin Quest c/LTC Olivia Sims c/CSM Isaac Krebs c/CPT Emily Lambiris MAJ Damien L. Butler

Taylor High School JROTC Griffin Battalion staff recounts stories from the last year. c/LTC Maddy Walker c/CPT Cody Welch c/CPT Olivia Sims c/CPT Edwin Quest (Edited by, Edwin Quest)

On this episode we see Reverse Mentorship at it's best! The Mentor You Didn't Know You Had gets some new information, new insight and some new motivation. Thanks to our guest Shari Mitchell, host of @ElevatedSweets Podcast, among so many other things. Enjoy the conversation and take some good notes! Stay tuned to get some great gift ideas from our …

A return to the Remain Coachable Series. This episode brings Chris Shevins, Director of Operations for M53 Lacrosse.com, founder of the @MiBoxLaxLeague, former Division 1 NCAA lacrosse player , 2X Captain, MAAC Champion at Detroit Mercy, NLL, MLL & 2017 MLL National Champion on to talk about honoring the origins and the originators of medicine game…

This week is a pause for the cause! Celebrating family milestones for and with the closest members of the Inner Circle. However, Damien was a guest on the Mind Leadership Podcast (@themindleadership) talking about Resilience, check him out there and we'll be back next week with a full episode. Thank you for interacting with us, the ratings are extr…

Ask and you shall receive! On this episode we hear rationale for a second term for 45. Thankfully that won't happen but it's good to gain an understanding of how other people think. It is a conversation worth hearing, you may learn something, we did.

This episode is all about gratitude, giving thanks for all that we have and celebrating all that is still to come regardless of the current conditions. The holiday season is upon us, enjoy!

This episode's guest is Mr. Jeremey Ardrey (@jeremyardrey) Director of Programs and Outreach for Nation United Foundation (nation united.org) an organization changing the game of lacrosse through diversity and top level talent. In this conversation we get the prospective of a coach, recruiter, leader, team developer, a man and father on the importa…

A surprisingly emotional election season. I voted for the winning team, stand on the right side of history, so now what? I say we continue to develop leaders by leading by example. Is there a Trump supporter out there that wants to talk to me about it?

This episode is another Remain Coachable conversation with guest Donovan Lacey (IG @thedlacey) a third year college and long time lacrosse player. We discuss lessons of self awareness, entrepreneurship and the power of work. We also talk about mentor/mentee relationships, coaching opportunities and the importance of family. Enjoy the conversation a…

Tuesday is the last day to cast your vote to decide the direction of our democracy! Just over 48 hours away! Drop off your ballot, go get in line, register in person if you have to! Go make your voice heard!

On this episode we have our second Remain Coachable conversation with guest Maddie Johnson (IG @maddiej16), the Goalie for the Detroit Mercy Women's Lacrosse Team. We discuss lessons from her first coaches to what see tells her own players and lessons she's learning and living today. We also talk about future leadership opportunities and the import…

The first conversation in the Remain Coachable Series. In this episode Jenieve Butler talks about her journey through Cheerleading to leading in college mentor program. She shares her lessons learned and how she developed her own leadership philosophy and style. A great conversation with a leader doing well now and preparing to do more in the futur…

On this episode we have three special guests to discuss the difference between leaders and managers, needed leadership qualities, the importance of reading, knowledge and expressing your power. Retired Army Brigadier Generals Mark Montjar & Don Schenk join friend of the podcast Tracy Pakulniewicz in discussing the drastic need for leaders of charac…

We're back! Thank you for allowing us to rest, recuperate and get back in the game! The next batch of leader development conversations are on the way. We truly appreciate you for taking this journey with us. Welcome back...

This episode reminds us of what's important to our growth and success while looking forward to a few exciting upcoming events.

On this episode Damien talks about the importance of empathy, it's opposite apathy and the difference between sympathy. The Not So New Book Review introduces a great book for team and culture development and some hazardous personalities found in the process.

Damien pays tribute to a generation, hopes to be a productive ally by making the issues that matters to those people that matter to him matter and adds to the "Not So New Book Review". Common Decency isn't so common these days, we're hoping to change that.

This episode Damien is joined by a friend, mother, part time political analyst and full time equal rights activist, Tracy Pakulniewicz. They discus the current state of affairs and share ideas for immediate and long term solutions.

On this episode Damien continues his conversation with lacrosse player, coach and leader Chazz Woodson. In part 2 Coach Woodson talks about the importance of kindness, empathy, relationships, having a vision, hard work and being present in the moment.

On this episode Damien has an outstanding conversation with lacrosse player, coach and leader Chazz Woodson. In part 1 Coach Woodson talks about his 5Ws and what's important to him as a coach, educator, leader and person.

The future is now, the test is on it's way! Thank you for all of the support but now it's time to make it real! The revolution will not be televised or posted on Instagram!

On this episode Damien addresses the current state of America, what needs to be and can be done while highlighting some of the people doing and learning to do their part.

This episode discusses the opportunities and challenges that the COVID-19 quarantine has presented. We talk about our connections between the podcast and the website with online workshops and future discussions. We're pushing through the ups and downs... join us as we go step by step. Inch by inch anything is a synch!…

In uncertain times we need to make the best of a bad situation. We need to make good Choices, have a Plan and use this time to Work on the things we want to see in the future.

One half of the DR Twenty 20 Crew, Damien L. Butler, chats with a millennial leader on the rise about Pop Culture, Leadership Lessons, the mind of an Educator, Mentorship and life in general. Special Thanks to Daivon Reeder for being our guest; The Nation for providing the Warm Up Coat Drive to the #IronSupplement; and @ynf_youngshawn for the closi…

Damien & Roc discuss the importance of Discipline, Humility and Self Awareness. Who can hold you accountable if you don't do it first?

The New Voices of Leadership DRTWENTY20 Damien and Roc discuss who in society are the followers, leaders and watchers. ●●● ▶️LIVE SHOWING Thursdays 5-6pm EST RADIO - FM 88.1 (Detroit) WEB - https://www.fm881whpr.com APP - WHPR TV NOW on: Apple App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/whpr-tv... Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de..…

On this episode Damien & Roc try to define what "right" looks like for leaders and those that want to lead. The answer includes influence and common decency.

Welcome to the premier episode of the DR Twenty 20 podcast! We are the mentors you didn't know you had, new voices of leadership helping you make your way in this world! This is the platform for the replay of the live show that airs on Thursdays from 5-6pm on 88.1 WHPR Highland Park, Detroit, Michigan USA!…

Great things are happing for us! We are growing, achieving and creating the reality we want! Listen in and stay tuned! Great things still to come...