The Check-In with Black Menswear

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with Emmy-nominated host, storyteller, and cultural connector Scott Evans for an honest conversation about fear, faith, authenticity, and trusting the path you’re on—even when it doesn’t look linear.Scott reflects on the phrase that’s guided him since his teens—“go without fear”—and unpacks why courage isn’t about eliminating fear, but learning how to move forward alongside it. From early spiritual grounding to navigating visibility, rejection, and success, Scott shares how protecting your voice and staying rooted in who you are creates longevity.Together they dive into: Why “go without fear” means moving with fear—not waiting for it to disappear How scripture, spirituality, and inner dialogue shape confidence and clarity The difference between imitation and authenticity in creative careers Protecting your voice in rooms that demand performance over presence Why consistent self-talk becomes lived reality Staying grounded while expanding your platform and influence Learning to trust timing instead of forcing outcomes If you’ve been questioning your direction, wrestling with fear, or wondering whether you’re really built for what you feel called to pursue, this episode is a reminder that courage starts with alignment—not approval. 📌 Share this with someone who needs permission to move forward—even with fear in the room. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Scott Evans: Instagram: instagram.com/iamscottevans Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com#ScottEvans #BlackMenswear #Purpose #FaithAndFear #Authenticity #CreativeCareers #Confidence #BuiltDifferent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with storyteller, producer, and founder of Black Excellence Brunch, Trell Thomas, to unpack purpose, preparation, and creating spaces where Black people are celebrated just for being who they are. From Sunday dinner at his mom’s house to curating all-white rooms at Essence Fest, Art Basel, and even The White House, Trell shares how a simple gathering in his apartment became a global cultural moment. Together they dive into: 1. Why Romans 8:28 and “all things work together” still anchors Trell’s journey 2. How Black Excellence Brunch was born from corporate burnout, healing, and a need for safe, affirming spaces 3. Why everyone wears white—and how it centers Black skin, Black joy, and brand consistency 4. The power of relationships: your network as your net worth (beyond transactional connections) 5. “Prepare for what you pray for” and making space for what you’re asking God for 6. Being a vessel: letting your overflow pour into others and building a legacy of service 7. Showing up authentically in a world that constantly asks you to shrink If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, dreaming about your own movement, or trying to figure out how to turn vision into rooms that actually exist, this episode is your reminder: what you see in your spirit, you can stand in with your feet. 📌 Share this with someone who needs a reminder to prepare for what they pray for—and to stop shrinking in rooms they were designed to fill. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Trell Thomas: Instagram: instagram.com/trellworld Follow Black Excellence Brunch: Instagram: instagram.com/blackexcellencebrunch Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #TrellThomas #BlackExcellenceBrunch #BlackMenswear #BlackJoy #Purpose #Networking #PrepareForWhatYouPrayFor #BlackEntrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this grounding conversation, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with creator and community-builder Etienne Maurice to unpack how mindfulness, breathwork, and movement can turn pain into purpose. From a park meet-up to a full-fledged creative wellness studio, Etienne shares the origin of WalkGood LA and the mission to make healing equitable and accessible for our people. Together we explore: ✨ “Consistency is the currency of credibility”—showing up to silence imposter syndrome ✨ The nightly reset: why Shavasana (corpse pose) might be the most important part of your day ✨ Breathwork + yoga as culture-rooted mental health tools you can start now ✨ Turning trauma into service: gun-violence survival, psychiatric recovery, and 13 years sober ✨ Creative wellness that heals: Breathe Good, Laugh Good, Film Good, Hike Good, Run Good ✨ You Good—a men’s circle for breath, sound, and real conversation ✨ Listening to your body: rest, treatment, and recovering from pain without losing momentum ✨ How partnerships + purpose scaled a studio into a movement If you’ve been searching for your people, a practice, or a place to finally be still and breathe, this episode is a blueprint. Come for practical tools; leave with a community-centered vision of healing. 📌 Try the end-of-day Shavasana tonight—then share this with someone who needs a reset. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow WalkGood LA / Etienne Maurice: Instagram: instagram.com/walkgoodetienne Instagram: instagram.com/walkgoodla Website: walkgoodla.org Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #EtienneMaurice #WalkGoodLA #Mindfulness #Shavasana #Breathwork #Men’sMentalHealth #CommunityHealing #SafeSpaces #CreativeWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of The Check-In, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with wellness leader and entrepreneur Style Bell for a transparent conversation on purpose, money, resilience, and building with (and for) your community. Style opens up about foster care, seasons of homelessness, and the shift that changed everything: stop chasing checks—create value and the checks follow. He shares how that mindset took him from struggling to multi-millionaire, why he still offers free community workouts after nearly 15 years, and how he’s turning his home base into a neighborhood wellness hub (think turf, outdoor sauna, red light therapy, massage boots, and contrast therapy) so people can access tools they’ve never had. Together, we peel back the four layers—appearance, mindset, foundation, and core—while exploring: ✨ “I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams”—the daily reminder that grounds his grind ✨ Purpose over profit: building brand value the market rewards, instead of chasing quick income ✨ The 21-Day Challenge blueprint—habits, chef-led demos, modified workouts, mobile-first access, accountability, community, and $10,000 in prizes to the top 10 transformations ✨ MLM with integrity: structure, leadership, and why opportunity + discipline matters more than labels ✨ Discipline vs. distraction: a realistic morning rhythm (even “abs in bed”) and why some don’t need rigid routines ✨ Turning contrast into clarity—including processing a $500K financial hit without losing momentum ✨ Founders’ mental health: grief, identity, and why some seasons call for therapy, brotherhood, and honest rooms ✨ Travel, safety, and presence: lessons from ~50 countries and why Bali changed how he felt in his body ✨ Legacy in real time: widening access so more Black families build health, discipline, and financial freedom If you’re an entrepreneur or builder committed to changing your family tree, this conversation gives you a grounded playbook—how to sell value, lead people, protect your peace, and reinvest where you live. Come for the business and wellness gems—leave with a clearer blueprint for purpose-driven wealth. 📌 Don’t miss it—this one’s for every Black man ready to stack discipline, serve community, and grow something that lasts. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more culture-driven conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Style Bell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirstyle/ Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: https://x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: https://blackmenswear.com #StyleBell #TheCheckInPodcast #BlackMenswear #PurposeOverProfit #CommunityWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #FinancialFreedom #WellnessJourney #DisciplineWins #ContrastCreatesClarity #LegacyBuilders #AccountabilityCulture #BlackMensMentalHealth #EntrepreneurMindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this energizing episode of The Check-In, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with multi-hyphenate Mark Hood (actor, director, vocalist, entertainer) for a candid conversation on faith, grit, and choosing purpose over hype. From the AIM Conference days to Hollywood press runs, NeAndre and Mark trace a two-decade arc of friendship and growth—what it takes to keep believing when the path isn’t straight. Mark unpacks the mantra that guides him—“If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count”—and why learning to live moment-to-moment (not just day-to-day) keeps him grounded. He talks moving to LA, building real community (shoutout Churchy on BET+,) and the discipline behind making the most of a breakthrough without losing yourself. Mark shares insights on: ✨ Owning the moment—“don’t miss the feather falling from the sky” ✨ Nine years in LA: proximity, access, and finding true like-minded community ✨ Faith as fuel—learning God for yourself when the grind gets real ✨ Boxes & narratives: singer, actor, PK—why you must control your story ✨ From extra to lead: four auditions for Rodney and why the role felt lived ✨ Fitness after the pandemic: building strength while healing your relationship with food ✨ Chicago roots → Hollywood readiness: theatre reps, TV reps, church choir reps ✨ Friendship, humility, and measuring success as progress, not trophies ✨ A word to the culture: “Dear Black Man… keep holding on. We’re going to be alright.” If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or anyone navigating reinvention, this episode is a roadmap for persevering with joy—staying grateful, staying prepared, and staying you. 📌 Don’t miss it—this one will have you checking your habits, widening your vision, and doubling down on the work. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more culture-driven conversations. 🔗 Follow @BlackMensWear for future episodes and behind-the-scenes content. Follow Mark Hood: Instagram: instagram.com/MarkJHood X / Twitter: x.com/MarkJHood Facebook: facebook.com/MarkJHood Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #MarkHood #TheCheckInPodcast #BlackMensWear #DreamBigger #IfTheDreamIsBigEnough #ChurchySeries #KevOnStage #ChicagoToLA #FaithAndFocus #CommunityOverClout #ActorJourney #EntertainmentIndustry #ConsistencyWins #DearBlackMan #Inspirational2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S5 E3 Corey Calliet (@MrCalliet) In this powerful episode of The Check-In, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with Corey Calliet for a candid conversation about belief, discipline, and building a life you’re proud of—from the gym to the big screen. From the quote that shaped his life (“You have the ability to control the outcome of your situation”) to training A-list talent for blockbuster roles, Corey opens up about what it really takes to transform your body, mindset, and career. Together, we peel back four layers—appearance, mental, foundation, and core—while unpacking lessons on purpose, presence, and persistence. Corey shares insights on: ✨ Why motivation is “gas,” but discipline is the engine ✨ How small wins convert non-believers into believers ✨ Tailoring training to the story, director, and character—not just the workout ✨ Moving from celebrity trainer to on-screen roles (including Churchy S2) ✨ Networking without faking it—being remembered for your character, not just your resume ✨ Fatherhood, legacy, and the text from his daughter that hit different ✨ Southern roots—protecting your peace in a loud city ✨ Evolving style and the Cowboy aesthetic (and yes, the dream of a jet and a horse) If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or anyone ready to take ownership of your life, this conversation will challenge your excuses and fuel your next move. Lock in for gems on faith, fitness, film, focus, and Black excellence. 📌 Don’t miss this one—it’ll leave you ready to do the work with clarity, confidence, and consistency. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more culture-driven conversations. 🔗 Follow @BlackMensWear for future episodes and behind-the-scenes content. #CoreyCalliet #TheCheckInPodcast #BlackMensWear #DisciplineOverMotivation #MindsetMatters #FitnessToFilm #ActorJourney #BlackExcellence #FaithAndFocus #LegacyBuilding #NetworkingTips #StoryDrivenTraining #ChurchySeries #CowboyAesthetic #Inspirational2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Check-In with NeAndre Broussard: Power Couple Edition ft. Chance & Tabitha BrownIn this inspiring episode of The Check-In, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with cultural icons and power couple Chance and Tabitha Brown for a heartfelt, authentic conversation on purpose, presence, and power.From quotes that shaped their journeys to the importance of walking into every room with freedom and authenticity, this episode explores what it means to live fully, love deeply, and lead intentionally. The Browns share their thoughts on:✨ The impact of vulnerability in building confidence ✨ Why showing up as your full, unapologetic self is non-negotiable ✨ How to build legacy without compromising identity ✨ Their commitment to supporting Black-owned businesses ✨ Balancing style, business, and love as a couple ✨ The spiritual foundation behind giving, service, and elevationWhether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or just navigating how to be your authentic self in a world that often demands conformity, this episode is for you. Listen in for gems on faith, fashion, culture, community, and Black excellence.📌 Don’t miss this powerful conversation that will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to walk in your purpose—freely and boldly.🔗 Subscribe and follow @BlackMenswear for more culture-driven content.#Tabitha Brown #podcast #ChanceBrowninterview, #BlackMensWearPodcast, #NeAndreBroussard, #AuthenticLeadership, #BlackCouple #legacybuilding, #vulnerabilityinbusiness, #Blackbusinesssupport, #cultural influence, #personalbranding, #BlackLovePodcast, #Inspirational2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices