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GOOD (YVES)NING

GOOD (YVES)NING

By Yves Batoba

Faith. Unity. Growth. Action.
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210. PASSPORT PRIVILEGE (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)

GOOD (YVES)NINGFeb 02, 2021

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Let's Talk About Afro-Latinos with Patty Lora

Let's Talk About Afro-Latinos with Patty Lora

Afro-Latinos do not get a lot of mention in American culture unless you are in specific sectors of the country. Patty Lora joined me in this episode as we discussed her family's immigrant story from the Dominican Republic. Patty and I had a chat about colorism, embracing African roots as a Dominican, the importance of education, and being a woman in sports!

Feb 18, 202227:48
The struggles of becoming an Immigrant American with Temitope Akande

The struggles of becoming an Immigrant American with Temitope Akande

This episode with Temitope Akande was LOADED! Tope came from some of the worst parts of Lagos and every single step of his journey to America was a struggle. We spoke about him being an American college student at 16 years old, getting into one of the best schools in the country, the tensions between natural born Africans and African-Americans feeling "stuck" as an immigrant, running for office in the future, and a whole lot more!

Jan 25, 202258:22
African American or American African? Zenab Keita

African American or American African? Zenab Keita

In one of my favorite episodes that revolved around identy, Zenab touches on being a "third culture kid," pressures of appearances in African households, struggling with identity, code-switching, and the work that was done to embrace all of who she is.

Jan 11, 202249:10
Faith-Based Entrepreneurship with Reese Whitely

Faith-Based Entrepreneurship with Reese Whitely

Reese is an immigrant from Jamaica who lived in just about every part of Miami and has a vast experience with a wide range of people. In this episode, he talks about how his Jamaican roots are tied to his journey of becoming an Entrepreneurship. As an owner of multiple businesses, Reese's faith in God has played a significant role in how he conducts business.

Jan 04, 202235:28
Antigua & Barbuda to the Ivy League with Dr. Collin Williams

Antigua & Barbuda to the Ivy League with Dr. Collin Williams

Collin is the only person I know and have ever met from Antigua and Barbuda, but everyone who knows Collin definitely knows about the island. In this episode, he shares his story about going from the island to living in New York, earning his Ph.D from an Ivy league institution, and how he became a tourism ambassador and one of the OG's of the black travel movement.

Dec 27, 202139:21
Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, or Disgrace to the Family with Esé Ighedosa

Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, or Disgrace to the Family with Esé Ighedosa

President of House of Athlete, Esé Ighedosa, joins Yves on the podcast to share stories of growing up in a household that prioritized African/Nigerian knowledge while living in the United States. She discusses upbringing, career shifts, workplace identity, and a whole lot more!

Dec 17, 202137:31
Growing Up in Nigeria, U.K., and America with Daramola

Growing Up in Nigeria, U.K., and America with Daramola

Daramola is a Miami-based Nigerian-born Dove award-winning music producer & singer/songwriter. He joined the podcast to talk about being an "Immigrant American" with life experiences in Nigeria as well as the United Kingdom. Topics in this episode include native names, musical influence, jollof rice, marriage, family upbringing, unlearning and relearning gender roles, and much more!

Dec 10, 202134:47
216. Young, Black, In Love (ft. Dawn Batoba)

216. Young, Black, In Love (ft. Dawn Batoba)

The one and only, undeniable, phenomenal Dawn Batoba (@dawnbatoba) is on this episode of the podcast! Yes, that’s my wife! We share our story, chat lessons learned in 2 years of marriage, and even her experience marrying into African culture.
May 24, 202136:50
215. ARE YOU PEAKING? (ft. Tina Bonner)

215. ARE YOU PEAKING? (ft. Tina Bonner)

Did you know that there is a huge difference between self-development and peak performance? Behavior and mindset modification changes lifestyle and has a 500% increase in productivity, where self-development increases your ability to be productive by 5%. Tina Bonner (@tinabonnerlive on IG) is a peak performance coach that teaches people how to master their potential. She shared some strategies on this episode about staying focused, the importance of environment, time management hacks, and more!

Apr 29, 202129:26
214. DATING IN MIAMI (ft. Keith Thornton)

214. DATING IN MIAMI (ft. Keith Thornton)

Dating in 2021 is a lot different than dating any other year in history. Just like dating in your 30's is way different than dating in your teens. Yves and Keith (@keiththornton17 on IG) discuss all things dating from a man's perspective.

Apr 05, 202124:43
213. MICRO EMPIRES (ft. Jennifer Grimson)
Mar 22, 202133:29
212. IDENTITY RESTORATION (ft. Desmond Roland)

212. IDENTITY RESTORATION (ft. Desmond Roland)

Identity foreclosure is something a lot of athletes have to come to face with at some point. Desmond (@D_Ro26) joins the podcast to discuss his football journey, losing his mother to cancer, falling into drug addiction, and finding restoration during a global pandemic.

Feb 19, 202130:15
211. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MIND (ft. Clay Frost)

211. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MIND (ft. Clay Frost)

The mind is a weapon! Clay Frost (@clay.frost) helps elite athletes level up to make their minds their greatest weapon so they can be at their best every time they perform. In this episode, we chat about how anyone can train their mind.

Feb 09, 202120:38
210. PASSPORT PRIVILEGE (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)

210. PASSPORT PRIVILEGE (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)

Elliott Jeffcoat (@elliottgullah) is back to continue the conversation on global traveling. This time he tells stories about his experiences in Europe as a black man, American privilege, and international exposure.

Feb 02, 202126:17
209. CULTURE SHOCK (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)

209. CULTURE SHOCK (ft. Elliott Jeffcoat)

Going from the deep country south to a college town can be pretty shocking. The one and only Elliott Jeffcoat (@elliottgullah on IG) tells hilarious stories about Gullah Geechee culture in the U.S., his experience with race, learning different languages, and the different sides of American culture.

Jan 26, 202125:52
208. FINANCIAL FOOTWORK (ft. Hillary Seiler)

208. FINANCIAL FOOTWORK (ft. Hillary Seiler)

I have witnessed Hillary work with players, coaches, and NFL staff alike. She is the best financial coach that I've ever met. Her company, Financial Footwork (@financialfootwork), teaches people to train their money like an athlete trains for a sport. In this episode, she gave away some free game for those looking to set money goals in 2021.
Jan 14, 202127:56
207. POW-HER-FUL (Part 2, ft. Crystal Foster)

207. POW-HER-FUL (Part 2, ft. Crystal Foster)

In the second part of our conversation, Crystal Foster (@iamcrysfoster) really talks about the strength that is found in her faith, especially as it pertains to raising a son as a single mother.

Jan 04, 202117:43
206. POW-HER-FUL (Part 1, ft. Crystal Foster)

206. POW-HER-FUL (Part 1, ft. Crystal Foster)

Crystal Foster (@iamcrysfoster on IG) is a firefighter, bodybuilder, mother, and all around powerful woman that thrives in spaces that many consider to be "male dominated." She joins the podcast to discuss her approach as a leader.
Dec 31, 202019:59
205. TOO BLACK FOR THE BUILDING (ft. Martinez Anderson)

205. TOO BLACK FOR THE BUILDING (ft. Martinez Anderson)

Martinez Anderson (_theunapologeticone) and I talk about embracing your blackness as a Christian and in society. We also touch on his book, Too Black for the Building, as it depicts the experience of black male students in a white school system. 

Dec 24, 202026:12
204. DREAM CHASING (ft. Anthony Hill)

204. DREAM CHASING (ft. Anthony Hill)

Gratitude is a secret weapon. Anthony Hill (@anthilll) discusses his path to Hollywood and believing in himself through the grind. Now as a regular on Grey's Anatomy, and having starred in multiple shows, commercials, and movies, he is truly the "man in the arena" as he hits his stride in the entertainment and show business industry.
#KansasCity
#OklahomaState
#GreysAnatomy
Dec 19, 202015:32
203. 75 HARD IS.... HARD (ft. Donte Harris)

203. 75 HARD IS.... HARD (ft. Donte Harris)

Donte and I just recently completed the 75 Hard transformative mental toughness program, created by Andy Frisella. 75 straight days of sticking to a diet, doing two 45-minute workouts (one outdoors), drinking one gallon of water, reading ten pages of a non-fiction book, and taking a progress pic. It was tough, but we made it! Here is our experience with it.

#RealAF

#75Hard

#MFCEOProject

#PersonalDevelopment


Dec 16, 202016:43
202. DEBT FREE JOURNEY (ft. Justin Southwell)

202. DEBT FREE JOURNEY (ft. Justin Southwell)

Justin and his wife were able to get out of debt less than two years after getting married. Here is how they did it.
Dec 14, 202024:18
SZN 2 Intro

SZN 2 Intro

Thank you for all of the love and support in season 1 of the Good (Yves)ning podcast. Can't wait to keep growing in season 2! This season, we have interviews. We're talking sports, race, culture, church, dream chasing, finances, and so much more. Catch a vibe.

Dec 12, 202001:44
201. SURVIVING 2020 (ft. Perry Watson)

201. SURVIVING 2020 (ft. Perry Watson)

The year 2020 has been a whirlwind. Between the pandemic, race relations, the election, the economy, and everything we experienced individually. Perry Watson (follow him at @pwat_) joined me to talk about the challenges he faced this year and how he overcame them. At the end, he gave some tips for heading into the new year. Enjoy.
Dec 12, 202028:45
110. BEFORE THE MILLIONS | Money Lessons

110. BEFORE THE MILLIONS | Money Lessons

Financial literacy isn't stressed enough as we are growing up. Whether we are talking about good debt versus bad debt, credit, investing, being a millionaire or anything else involving money – let’s get comfortable talking finances.
Sep 24, 202009:20
109. 24 HOURS | Spending Time vs Spending Money

109. 24 HOURS | Spending Time vs Spending Money

Since the pandemic hit, have your time management skills gotten all out of wack? Screen time on your phone getting disturbing? This might help.
Sep 14, 202009:29
108. ACTIVISM | Substance Over Symbolism

108. ACTIVISM | Substance Over Symbolism

Let's get another layer deeper when it comes to the issues. Social justice is at the forefront of the agenda right now. Often times, getting to the root will solves issues better than any symbolic gesture.
Aug 27, 202007:17
107. MENTAL HEALTH | The Gym For Your Brain

107. MENTAL HEALTH | The Gym For Your Brain

As Marshawn Lynch said, "take care of yo' mentals." There’s a negative stigma around mental health, especially amongst men, amongst people of faith, and in the black community. It’s okay to not be okay; just don’t stay that way.
Aug 18, 202008:03
106. ELECTION YEAR | The Politicized Life

106. ELECTION YEAR | The Politicized Life

Is there room for nuance in politics? Whether you support Donald Trump & Mike Pence, or Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, be careful during an election year and try your best to take a bipartisan approach rather than driving your identity with a party. Take advantage of your freedom to democracy.

Aug 17, 202007:57
105. BLACK CHRISTIANS | Wrestling with Faith

105. BLACK CHRISTIANS | Wrestling with Faith

Is Christianity only for a certain race of people? Have black people been tricked or manipulated to believe in Jesus Christ as their lord and savior? Yves talks about that here with some historical research and context.

Aug 04, 202009:53
104. COACHES | Sports Parallel Life

104. COACHES | Sports Parallel Life

Sports are a microcosm of life. Great coaches are the ones that make it make sense. In this episode, I talk about some of the lessons I learned from my high school coaches (Coach Kevin Atkinson and Coach Byron Bundy), my college coach (coach Mike Gundy) at Oklahoma State University, and a couple of NFL coaches I was around at the Miami Dolphins (Adam Gase and Brian Flores).

Jul 30, 202005:58
103. SUPPORT WOMEN | Shut Down the Good Ole Boys Club

103. SUPPORT WOMEN | Shut Down the Good Ole Boys Club

Support women in sports. Support women in all industries. The Washington Post article about the 15 sexual harassment accusations within one NFL football team led to this podcast episode. As men, we have to dismantle the good ole boys club.

Jul 28, 202007:23
102. STORIES | "I Can Relate"

102. STORIES | "I Can Relate"

We are all more similar than we are different. When we can open up and talk about our scars, it leads to a strength in unity. Brene Brown's book, Daring Greatly, does a tremendous job outlining the power of vulnerability.

Jul 23, 202006:31
101. Career Shift | Lost Job During COVID-19

101. Career Shift | Lost Job During COVID-19

My wife, Dawn, and I encountered a huge transition during the COVID-19 pandemic. I lost my job and then she became unemployed. By faith, and with grace, we powered through and are looking at the world differently. Our experience has allowed 2020 to be one of the most important years of our lives.

Jul 21, 202007:11