The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Series is hosted by Lana Reid and centers the lived experiences, voices, and humanity of Black men through open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations.
Each episode explores identity, healing, relationships, mental health, purpose, accountability, and community—moving beyond stereotypes to highlight the depth, diversity, and nuance of Black male experiences. Through storytelling and dialogue, this series creates space for reflection, understanding, and connection across generations.
Presented by Conversations in Color, a nonprofit organization
Black Men Matter Series: Father Wounds, Nigerian Cultural Expectations and Generational Healing | Kizito Mbaekwe
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Kizito Mbaekwe - MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, author of Better Than My Father and founder of Marenova Psychiatry & Wellness. Kizito reflects on growing up in Nigeria, the cultural expectations surrounding education, discipline, family responsibility, and the pressures placed on young men to succeed. Drawing from his memoir, he explores his relationship with his father and the complexities of growing up in a household where love was often expressed through provision and discipline rather than emotional affection and affirmation. He discusses how these early experiences shaped his desire for personal evolution and growth, and how that growth now influences the way he shows up as a husband and father with greater emotional presence.Kizito also shares his journey from Nigeria to the United States, the challenges of pursuing opportunities in a new country, and his path into the mental health profession. Drawing on his personal experiences and work as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, he examines the stigma surrounding mental health in African communities, the importance of recognizing inherited emotional patterns, and the challenges of breaking generational cycles while still honoring one's cultural heritage.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝘇𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗯𝗮𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗲:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kizito-mbaekwe-777517b3https://marenovawellness.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDSTLVNJhttps://www.instagram.com/marenovawellness/...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/conversationsincolor/🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackMenMatter #BlackMensMentalHealth #NigerianCulture #NigerianAmerican #FatherSonRelationships #BlackFatherhood #BreakingGenerationalCycles
21 Oct 2026
Black Men Matter Series: A King's Formula: Creating Safe Spaces for Black Men | Andree Reid
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Andree Reid — Author, Professional Boxer, and Founder of Akingsformula Through Christ. Andree shares how boxing became part of his life and the challenges he faced growing up and while pursuing his college degree. He discusses the lessons he learned through a sport that requires both physical strength and mental discipline, how those experiences shaped his understanding of manhood, perseverance, and personal responsibility, and how the skills developed inside the boxing ring have influenced his life beyond the sport and strengthened his relationship with God.Andree also discusses his commitment to giving back through Champions in Training, a youth boxing program that teaches discipline, confidence, character development, and valuable life skills to young boys and girls. He introduces Akingsformula Through Christ, a faith-centered brotherhood designed to provide men with opportunities for connection, accountability, vulnerability, and personal growth. From creating supportive spaces for men to his vision of establishing a physical community center, Andree shares his efforts to strengthen individuals and communities through mentorship, faith, and meaningful relationships.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱:https://www.akingsformula.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bigceoreidhttps://www.youtube.com/@Gtalkspod...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/conversationsincolor/🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackMenMatter #ProfessionalBoxing #BlackMaleMentorship #FaithAndPurpose #LifeLessons #BlackMenCommunity
7 Oct 2026
Black Men Matter Series: The Audacity to Decide: Breaking Unexamined Generational Patterns | Larry C. Hill Sr.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Larry C. Hill Sr. — author of The Audacity to Decide and founder of the 5230 Movement. Larry shares how his motivation for writing the book came from a conversation with his son that challenged him to look inward. His 5230 Movement helps men explore the patterns that shape how they move through life, including the inner voices and beliefs passed down to them. Larry explores how generations of men have learned to provide, protect, lead, and keep moving forward even while carrying grief, fear, uncertainty, and unresolved pain. This need to portray strength while in survival mode can begin to hide a man, leaving him simply functioning instead of healing.Drawing from his own experiences with the murder of his father, the death of his daughter, the ending of a marriage, and other life-changing losses, Larry discusses the process of examining what is happening beneath the surface and recognizing when something internally needs to pivot. Larry explains his phrase “every decision has an author” and the consequences of passing unexamined patterns from one generation to the next. He also introduces the work of the 5230 Movement, its 30-Day Pathway, and self-assessment tools while challenging men to consider an important truth: Just because something was handed down to you does not mean everything previous generations carried must be carried into the next generation.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗖. 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗿.:https://www.5230maninprogress.com/https://www.facebook.com/thereallarrychillhttps://www.amazon.com/Audacity-Decide-Autopilot-Deciding-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0HG421JP1...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/conversationsincolor/🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#ManInProgress #BlackMenHealing #SurvivalMode #GenerationalPatterns #MensMentalHealth #BlackMenMatter
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