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Open Source Podcast with Tony Mottley

Open Source Podcast with Tony Mottley

By Khaliph Young

Emmy awarding winning Television producer and tech enthusiast Tony Mottley talks to industry professionals in the technology, entertainment, investment and design sectors. Stay ahead of the curve on Open Source with Tony Mottley.

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Open Source Podcast with Tony MottleyApr 11, 2020

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Making the best of a life-threatening situation

Making the best of a life-threatening situation

Season Two of the Open Source Podcast, producer, director, and photographer, Kimberly M. Wang joins host Tony Mottley to discuss surviving cancer and philosophies of life.

May 20, 202101:32:45
Thang Do Talks About Being on the Frontlines of Bridge the Digital Divide and the Difference in Education Between Asia and the United States

Thang Do Talks About Being on the Frontlines of Bridge the Digital Divide and the Difference in Education Between Asia and the United States

Dateline Detroit

Thang Do is on the frontlines, working to bridge the digital divide by bringing coding and robotics training to underserved youth. Q's goal is to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and techEd for the betterment of society. His passion is to drive and inspire change among young minds from K-10th grade.

Aug 24, 202033:01
High Profile Lifestyle Photographer Jenny Risher on Life Behind the Lens

High Profile Lifestyle Photographer Jenny Risher on Life Behind the Lens

Dateline: Detroit

Jenny Risher is a high profile commercial, portrait and lifestyle photographer who worked her way to the top in the competitive New York market.However, after 17-years, she left New York to return to her mid-west roots.  Risher’s move home has further sparked her creativity which has spawned a critically acclaimed book, a collaboration with Detroit Hip Hop artists, and a featured exhibit in a world class art museum.

Aug 19, 202038:10
Alberto Marzan on His Business Journey and Launching Vuma TV

Alberto Marzan on His Business Journey and Launching Vuma TV

Alberto Marzan is a powerful business executive. He has been involved in multiple diverse ventures in the health, food service, and entertainment sectors and more. Marzan has now turned his attention to the streaming TV market.

Jul 15, 202036:22
 Executive Life Coach and Educational Consultant Alexx Poston on African Americans Being more Conscious on Where They Spend Their Dollar
Jun 18, 202036:01
Why Black Social Media Platforms Are More Important Now Then Ever

Why Black Social Media Platforms Are More Important Now Then Ever

Computer systems engineer, Nancy Casson, invented Blackshare.net because she was tired of other social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter kicking her and others off for their pro-black views. 

Jun 16, 202026:19
Award-Winning Ad Executive, Corey D. Seaton on Helping Brands Become More Culturally Relevant

Award-Winning Ad Executive, Corey D. Seaton on Helping Brands Become More Culturally Relevant

Throughout his twenty-year career, award-winning ad executive, Corey D. Seaton has leveraged his expertise to help major brands including Toyota, Chevy, AT&T, Burger King, and countless others, become smarter, younger, hipper and more culturally relevant.

Jun 08, 202040:05
Through His Company, Growth Africa, Johnni Kjelsgaard is Working with Investors and Business Owners to Create a Brighter Africa

Through His Company, Growth Africa, Johnni Kjelsgaard is Working with Investors and Business Owners to Create a Brighter Africa

Dateline Kenya Africa 

Growth Africa is a leading acceleration and growth partner for African entrepreneurs and companies scaling their business in and across Africa. Growth Africa provide business growth programs for high-potential entrepreneurs as well as designs and delivers activities for partners and clients in support of entrepreneurs.

May 24, 202031:30
C-Suite Level Executive Rich Pirrotta on what Makes a Company Successful Today

C-Suite Level Executive Rich Pirrotta on what Makes a Company Successful Today

On this edition of Open Source with Tony Mottley: Rich Pirrotta,  a C-Suite level executive at multiple corporations. share his insights on the secret sauce that makes a company successful and why some others can’t get out of their own way.

May 22, 202038:23
Black Enterprise Magazine Staff Writer Cedric "Big Ced" Thornton on His Road to Success

Black Enterprise Magazine Staff Writer Cedric "Big Ced" Thornton on His Road to Success

Dateline New York

Cedric "Big Ced" Thornton has been reporting on the music and personalities in the Hip Hop community for more than 20-years. He attributes his success to a simple code - no gossip and no rumors. Thornton is a staff writer at Black Enterprise magazine where he continues to churn out stories at a prolific pace while building amazing traffic.

May 18, 202032:29
Fox Sports Radio Show Host and DeadSpin.com Writer Rob Parker on Major Sports Leagues Billion Dollar Decisions

Fox Sports Radio Show Host and DeadSpin.com Writer Rob Parker on Major Sports Leagues Billion Dollar Decisions

Dateline Los Angeles

Journalist Rob Parker hosts the Odd Couple radio show nightly on Fox Sports Radio, Parker also writes a weekly column for DeadSpin.com. Parker joins the podcast to share his insight on the billion dollar decisions that major sports league are facing as they decide when and how to resume play.

May 15, 202034:32
Hava Gurevich on Why still Photographs Remain Such a Powerful Medium

Hava Gurevich on Why still Photographs Remain Such a Powerful Medium

Dateline Ann Arbor

With master’s degrees in both Fine arts and photography, Hava Gurevich is uniquely qualified to speak to why even in our fast paced, multimedia world, still photographs remain such a powerful medium.  For the past fifteen years, Hava Gurevich has crisscrossed the United States, lecturing, exhibiting art and photographs at museums, and consulting with exhibitors.

May 11, 202037:38
U of M Professor Tim Kiska on the Changing Educational Landscape Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic

U of M Professor Tim Kiska on the Changing Educational Landscape Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dateline Michigan 

With more than 600 thousand living alumni, the University of Michigan is one of the largest academic institutions in the United States. Tim Kiska has been teaching media and journalism studies at the University of Michigan’s Dearborn campus for 20 years and he joins Open Source with Tony Mottley to share his insight on how education has been changed by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

May 08, 202033:58
 Photographer Shawn Lee on Authenticity, Diversity and Professional Development

Photographer Shawn Lee on Authenticity, Diversity and Professional Development

Dateline Detroit

Photographer and branding expert Shawn Lee shares his insights on why authenticity is critical to branding and how training and professional development are critical to the success of photographers of color He also opens up about his TED Talk experience. 

May 07, 202028:37
Global Food Security and the World Connection

Global Food Security and the World Connection

Dateline France
Aman is an international communications consultant with nearly two decades of experience. Aman’s work has spanned four continents, and includes work at a boutique public relations in New York city, to hidden highland South American villages to global assignments in Europe that tackle international issues, mainly on the topic of global food security. As a facilitator and global citizen, Aman is passionate about connecting people, nature, food and working collaboratively to spark ideas and make lasting change. Aman is currently based in Montpellier, France.
May 06, 202030:52
Founder of PushEngage.com and Entrepreneur Ravi Trivedi on Boosting Web Traffic

Founder of PushEngage.com and Entrepreneur Ravi Trivedi on Boosting Web Traffic

Dateline India 

Ravi Trivedi is an international marketing consultant and entrepreneur with clients in over 150 countries. Trivedi joins Open Source with Tony Mottley to discuss his latest venture, PushEngage and he also shares secrets to boosting web traffic and how to generate leads.

May 01, 202030:29
 Is Cable Television Dying? We Asked Americas Streaming Media Expert Dan Rayburn

Is Cable Television Dying? We Asked Americas Streaming Media Expert Dan Rayburn

Dateline New York

From the WSJ, NYT, CNN and Huff Post,  Dan Rayburn is recognized as the world’s leading expert on video streaming. Dan discusses the explosion of video streaming platforms.


Apr 24, 202037:23
Don Perry Chief Executive Officer at Digital Diaspora Family Reunion on the Power of the Story

Don Perry Chief Executive Officer at Digital Diaspora Family Reunion on the Power of the Story

Dateline New York

Don Perry’s Family Pictures USA television program uses unique visuals and strong storytelling to present powerful portraits of American families. Perry shares how he went from the C-suite to award winning screen writer.


Apr 22, 202032:04
New York Creative Kimberly Wang on Branding, Creativity and Race

New York Creative Kimberly Wang on Branding, Creativity and Race

Dateline New York

Kimberly Wang is a photographer, producer and director. She's created content for ESPN, MTV, PBS ABC Sport and The Martha Stewart Show, just to name a few. On this edition of Open Source with Tony Mottley she shares her views on creativity, branding and race.


Apr 17, 202036:00
Nova Lorraine Fashion Designer, Publisher and Entrepreneur

Nova Lorraine Fashion Designer, Publisher and Entrepreneur

Dateline New York

Nova Lorraine is fashion designer, publisher and entrepreneur, on this edition of Open Source Lorraine discusses her origins in design, her path to creative entrepreneurship and why she became a publisher when nobody thought she could.

Apr 17, 202029:43
Marketing Mastermind, Marc Brogdon on the Science of Marketing and the Pan African Film festival

Marketing Mastermind, Marc Brogdon on the Science of Marketing and the Pan African Film festival

Dateline Los Angeles

Marketing mastermind, Marc Brogdon shares his views on the science of marketing, how the coronavirus pandemic has changed entertainment and the possibility that the Pan African Film festival may be a virtual event next year

Apr 16, 202031:16
Internationally Recognized Blockchain Expert and Tech Veteran Chris Jones on Developing Impactful Technology

Internationally Recognized Blockchain Expert and Tech Veteran Chris Jones on Developing Impactful Technology

Dateline Seattle 

Chris Jones, the Co-Founder & COO at Aquagenuity,  is a self-described tech geek and has made an impact in an amazing variety of sectors – adthech, blockchain, app development and even safe drinking water.


Apr 15, 202030:28
Karen Dumas Checks All the Boxes of an Experienced Communications Pro

Karen Dumas Checks All the Boxes of an Experienced Communications Pro

Dateline Detroit 

Karen’s worked in the government sector, the corporate sector, and with nonprofits. She’s also been a contributor and analyst on radio, television and print. On this edition of Open Source, discusses, diversity, technology and life after the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 14, 202027:25
Guitarist, Composer, Producer Wayne Gerard on Life Balance

Guitarist, Composer, Producer Wayne Gerard on Life Balance

Guitarist, composer, producer and computer programmer, Wayne Gerard shares where he finds beauty, creativity and inspiration and life balance while pursuing his passions of music and technical innovation.

Apr 11, 202032:15
Antonio Strickland the Mind of a Designer
Apr 10, 202036:00
Tahirih Ziegler of Detroit LISC Talks Detroit Investment
Apr 08, 202025:00
Tracy Wood Mendelsohn Shares Insights on Public Relations Strategies

Tracy Wood Mendelsohn Shares Insights on Public Relations Strategies

Dateline New York

Veteran marketing and public relations expert, Tracy Wood Mendelsohn shares insights on public relations strategies for the 21st century, tips on how to pitch your ideas and her outlook for a post-pandemic marketplace.

Apr 07, 202031:30
Family Communication and Entertainment in the Coronavirus Age

Family Communication and Entertainment in the Coronavirus Age

Dateline Detroit

Host Tony Mottley and Khaliph young talk about why using Zoom for group video chat may not be wise and where communication, education and entertainment are headed in the Coronavirus age.

Apr 04, 202026:00