Everything's Not Black & White

This show is about presenting different perspectives and points of view on topics trending in our communities and families today and understanding the experiences/backstories behind those perspectives. Most people come to a feeling or belief about something, based on past experiences or first-hand knowledge. This affirming and validating information-sharing makes it ever so important for others to respectfully ask curious questions and share opposing feelings/beliefs in a way that does not cause offense or creates further divisive harm to our human relationships.

Everything's Not Black & White is a society podcast hosted by Brian and Lala, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian and Lala hosts Everything's Not Black & White, a society show with 61 episodes published.

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  Facing The Truth In The Mirror - Varsey Laurelle

  Aug 17, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Everything's Not Black & White , Lachandra and Brian sit down with cultural change strategist and executive coach Varsey Laurelle for an uncompromised conversation on Facing the Truth in the Mirror. Varsey shares why traditional DEI and HR frameworks often fall short, framing DEI as just "one tree in the forest of culture." She introduces her "Present Continuous Leadership" model—centered on time, energy, and presence—and dives into what it really takes to move from corporate box-checking to authentic values alignment. From breaking free of "golden handcuffs" to building your own table, this episode is a masterclass on leading and living with intention. Varsey Laurelle Consulting Varsey Laurelle - Instagram Varsey Laurelle - LinkedIn Varsey Laurelle - TikTok 30-second promo ad highlighting LBB Edutainment services and offerings.

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  I Took That Spark And Ran - Flobo Boyce

  Aug 3, 202634 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Everything's Not Black & White , Lachandra and Brian travel deep into the gray area with multi-hyphenate entertainer, host, and comedian Flobo Boyce. Growing up in a West Indian household in Brooklyn, Flobo was raised with strict expectations around stability, yet his path took him from stand-up comedy stages and pro-wrestling rings to e-sports commentary and digital media entrepreneurship. Flobo opens up about the near-fatal medical emergency that transformed his perspective on risk overnight, how he reframed his biggest business failure into the foundation of his brand, and why embracing the "messy middle" is essential for long-term career resilience. Guest Links: Flobo's Website Instagram Knew Amsterdam Radio Facebook LinkedIN YouTube X 30-second promo ad highlighting LBB Edutainment services and offerings.

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  Episode #61

  The Practical Value of Intuition

  Jul 13, 202634 minS2

  In this episode of Everything's Not Black & White , Lachandra and Brian sit down with intuitive leadership coach Michelle Scott to explore how high-impact leaders can move past overthinking and step into true alignment. Drawing from a personal health crisis that forced her to slow completely down, Michelle breaks down intuition and somatic intelligence as practical, data-driven tools for modern executive strategy. The conversation delivers powerful insights on how our bodies process stress before our minds catch up, how to dismantle internal pressure, and how mastering a grounded, non-reactive presence builds immediate psychological safety in the boardroom. Michelle Scott Coaching LinkedIN Facebook Instagram

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  Episode #60

  Love Something Other Than Yourself - Tad Nelson

  Jun 23, 202622 min

  What happens when life’s maps completely shatter? In this episode of Everything's Not Black & White, Lachandra and Brian sit down with veteran Texas trial attorney Tad Nelson to discuss human crisis, resilience, and starting over. Drawing from over 30 years in family and criminal law, Tad shares a raw look at how people survive major transitions, why men emotionally "check out" long before a divorce, and how micro-habits anchor us in times of adversity. He also pulls back the curtain on his own life-altering pivot into late-stage fatherhood at 52. Whether you are leading a team through transition or navigating your own personal disruption, this conversation delivers an uncompromised masterclass in grit, grace, and finding the light at the end of the tunnel.

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  Episode #59

  Leadership reDEFYned

  Jun 8, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Everything's Not Black & White, Lachandra and Brian sit down with corporate veteran, executive coach, and author Tami Chapek. With nearly 25 years of experience climbing the ranks at major brands like J&J and Edwards Life Sciences, Tami shares what corporate success looks like from the inside—and why it so often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction.<br/><br/>The conversation breaks down the generational traps that face Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z, while challenging the status quo of executive presence. Tami introduces her framework from her new book, Leadership reDEFYned, mapping out the four cr...

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