Episodes

Join Next Level Leaders as we continue discussing navigating life though a pandemic. This week Dr. Joseph and wife and co-host Dr. Steph discuss the importance of maintaining physical health through the pandemic with Gerrell Webb, personal trainer and owner of Itrain365. Now more than ever, next level leaders understand the importance of working out and staying healthy. With gyms closed around the country, leaders must take fitness into their own hands. Gerrell provides different fitness options...

On this episode of Next Level Leaders, we feature special guest Dr. Vanessa Bell, clinical psychologist at Vanderbilt University. She joins Dr. Joseph and co-host Dr. Stephanie in conversation as she discusses mental health during a global pandemic. She gives practical advice on ways to deal with uncertainty and gives tips on remaining grounded when traditional ways of connecting are no longer viable options. Dr. Bell discusses dealing with depression and anxiety during these unprecedented times...

Next Level Leaders are responsive, and this isn’t any different. Join Next Level Leaders as we learn together how to navigate and adjust our “new normal” as the coronavirus has taken the world by storm. Dr. Stephanie Walker co-hosts all month, discussing best health practices, social distancing, new home rules, scheduling and juggling responsibilities.

Welcome to another edition of Next Level Leaders. Join Dr. Joseph, as he welcomes Lagra Newman, Founder of Purpose Prep Academy, a school which serves families from North Nashville and surrounding areas. Lagra embodies what it means to be a next level leader, courageously pushing limitations on the path forward to education. Equipped with an understanding her ‘God given calling,’ Lagra has developed a high performing school, focused on providing a quality, tuition free quality education for chil...

Please join Dr. Joseph Walker as we continue our discussion with ‘Winning Women.’ Today, we welcome Lowanda Hill, Supervisory FBI Special Agent. As a crisis negotiator, this next level leader explains the importance of empathy and human understanding when administrating justice. Far from what’s portrayed in movies and on television, Ms. Hill gives us an honest and in-depth look into life as an FBI agent. Hill also explains the importance of mentorship and credits much of her success to great men...

Join Dr. Joseph as he continues highlighting “winning women” during the month of March. This episode features Next Level Leader, Dr. Joseph talks with Crystal Renee, Film and Costume Designer for Tyler Perry Studios. This episode details growing up in West TN and the influences it had on her career. Starting out as a production assistant, Renee worked her way up in the industry to become an actress and TV & Film Costume Designer. Renee’s fearless faith makes her a Next Level Leader.

Please join Dr. Joseph Walker as he has a conversation with Next Level Leader Minyon Moore. One of the nation’s top leading political strategists, Minyon discusses public policy, elections and community involvement. She understands what it takes to run for office and provides a critical look into the political system today. This episode is for anyone interested in an honest conversation about politics, and the critical intersections of church and politics. Click here to get a copy of her book, ...

March is Women’s month! Next Level Leaders understand the value of dynamic women in leadership. This month, we are featuring “Winning women” and highlighting their stories. We recognize the unique obstacles facing women who lead, while also recognizing how women have overcome those obstacles by reshaping narratives and understanding what is possible when faith meets determination. These women pursue dreams, understand collaboration and bring unique perspectives to the boardroom, speaking up for ...

We’ve beaten the odds and we’re winning at life. What happens when the success finally happens? As our relationship series comes to an end, Dr. Joseph invites Chris Hope, professional athlete and author to explore how tomanage success and family boundaries. In his book P.R.O.S,Parents Relying on Their Seeds, Hope talks about the importance of establishing boundaries with parents and family members after becoming successful. Chris Hope, the highest paid safety in the NFL was nicknamed, “the last...

Next Level Leaders are driven. We understand the importance of creating a climate of excellence within our organizations. We build solid teams within organizations and hire people based on character, cadence, competence and capacity. Dr. Joseph explains the significance of these qualities in his book, No Opportunity Wasted: The Art of Execution. Next Level Leaders understand the difference between connections and attachment. It is essential to entrust our organizations with people who are conne...

Next Level Leaders are problem solvers who understand the importance of a healthy relationship with self. Being self motivated is an intrinsic job which requires motivation from the inside out. This episode features Darrell Freeman, an entrepreneur who started an IT company with only $2,000 and sold it for an impressive $23 million. This modern day ‘rags to riches’ story reveals that there are valuable lessons to be learned from humble beginnings. These expensive, but free lessons teach persever...

Next Level Leaders understand the importance of establishing relationships and boundaries. Good leaders understand the importance of having a life partner with drive, to share the mission. This shared mission brings leaders together for a larger purpose that’s always greater than the individual. Dr. Joseph understands this, which is why his beautiful wife, Dr. Stephaine, joins the conversation. Together, they take an honest look into relationships with the goal of “progress not perfection.” Next...

In this episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Joseph as he walks us through his call to pastor the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. As a young pastor, he recalls dealing with unprecedented growth. Next Level leaders understand that growth doesn’t just happen without strategy and vision. Next Level leaders are also keenly aware that growth doesn’t exempt us from personal tragedy. Dr. Joseph provides us with an up-close narrative through one of the most difficult times of his perso...

Next level leaders understand the value of knowing where we come from. In order to know where we’re going as next level leaders, we first must acknowledge where we’ve been. Join Dr. Joseph Walker as he takes us on an in-depth journey through childhood. Using the art of storytelling, he paints vivid pictures of growing up poor in Louisiana. It’s here, on Cheatem street that characters come alive as he describes major childhood influences and how those experiences shape his leadership philosophy t...

Each episode addresses the intersect between Christianity and the marketplace through conversations with successful leaders. Listeners will be mentored, inspired, and challenged to succeed at the next level. Tune in and start moving from vision to reality!