In the unprecedented times of the 2020 pandemic, Ed Christmas was challenged with the question, “What’s Your Why?”. As the founder and president of a technology firm, he questioned the reason for the digital divide and the under-representation of blacks in the field of technology and entrepreneurship. With that, in his new podcast series, “The Road to Why”, Ed Christmas engages in meaningful conversations with fellow technology industry experts, business leaders, and non-profit organizations about making a difference, not just making a profit. He invites his guests to share their journey of deciding their “why” and where they’re headed to achieve their...
Latest episodes
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30 min
Developing Platforms, Defining Purpose
On this episode of The Road Why, Ed Christmas sits down with Dr. Michael Thompson, Chairman and President of Sikhona, Inc., to discuss his path in technology and software developme…
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36 min
Building More Than Buildings
Meet Nosa Ehimwenman of BOWA Construction, a Chicago-based construction management and general contracting firm known not just for the buildings they deliver, but for the communiti…
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30 min
Public Servants Seek to Improve and Empower Dallas Districts
Meet two outstanding leaders and public servants, Zarin Gracey and Erik Wilson, current and former Dallas City Council members, who have a shared vision to empower the communities…
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25 min
Building Capacity for Black Contractors in the Marketplace
Tammy Pierce was deeply moved when she learned that only 1% of the contracts for public/private partnerships in Dallas were awarded to Black contractors, despite the fact that Blac…
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27 min
Unlocking Leadership and Jobs in Challenged Communities
Wil McCall and Gerald Britt of Dallas Leadership Foundation share how they are bringing people and organizations together to unlock leadership in challenged communities so families…
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26 min
Empowering and Educating Youth to Open Doors for a Future in Technology
Giving the next generation options, accessibility and confidence” is what drives Courtney Batiste to lead The Batiste Project whose mission is to empower, educate and bridge the te…
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24 min
Reaching Out and Reaching Back to Pull Up the Next Generation
Meet Johannes Starks – educator, mentor and leader who is full of wisdom and energy to reach out and reach back to pull up the next generation, by providing opportunities through h…
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28 min
Championing Diversity and the Success of WBE/MBEs in the Public Transportation Sector
Gabriel Beltran of Dallas Area Rapid Transportation shares his journey of living out his desire to help others by serving in the public sector, supporting women and minority-owned…
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20 min
Woman-owned business walks the talk for diversity and bridging the digital gap
“We walk the talk.”—Tomeka Herod, President, of The Wilkins Group, a multi-generation, woman-owned telecommunications company committed to closing the digital divide by placing fib…
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28 min
Increasing the Representation and Participation of Black people in Technology
“I’ve found my why. I have to do this.” -- Peter Beasley of Blacks United in Leading Technology International. As Executive Director of BUILT, Peter shares how his organization is…
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32 min
Solutions for MBEs struggling to access capital to grow and scale their business
Playbook Investors Network’s Rodney Woods (Founder, CEO & Board Chairman) and Dean Jones (Venture Partner) engage in a candid and lively discussion regarding the challenges black b…
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21 min
Insights on Small Business Development and Impacting Community as a Black Business Leader
Larry Hall, President & CEO of Qnet Managed Services, shares about the challenges and learnings that come with building a start-up technology business of 24 years. Larry serves as…
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27 min
Transforming lives of youth from underserved communities in partnership with caring adults and business leader…
“My why in life is to improve the lives of others.”, shares Antoine Joyce-Roach, Vice President and City Leader, All Stars Project of Dallas. Antoine takes us through his personal…
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25 min
Reimagining equity, equality and inclusion in the workplace for today’s leaders
“My purpose is to serve.”-- Aaliyah Haqq, Chief Operating Officer, of The Academy for Advancing Excellence. Aaliyah shares her journey and vision for cultural transformation in Ame…