Men Hurt Too

Omarr SalgadoOwner/C.E.O of Fast Forward Films and FFICTV. @fastforwardfilms Head of Acquisitions for Dame Dash Studios. Omarr comes to share his truth on Life Love Entrepreneurship Family Mistakes Fatherhood The Village and so much more Do children come out better from two parent households? How important are mother son relationships? Do black men suffer in silence from depression? What do black men need from the black community?To stay on the loop follow on Instagram @newyounationnetwork@traykearney www.traykearney.com Patreon.com/traykearney  Subscribe to the New You Nation Network YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@NewYouNationNetwork/videos To connect with Omarr follow on Instagram @omarrasalgado #menhurttoo #humans #humanbeings #love #support #respect #blackman #blackmen #leaders #leadership #fathers #kings #business #owners #ceo #entrepreneurship  #entrepreneur

Men Hurt Too welcomes Jeff Billingsley to share his truth.    Jeff shares his journey from the streets to entrepreneurship.  How fatherhood changed his life and why it's so import to have smart people around you who hold you accountable.  We also discussed self care for black men, entrepreneurship, personal growth and development, growing up without a father and so much more. To stay connected to Jeff follow, friend and like on IG @cobblestonemultimedia or www.cobblestonemultimedia.com  FOLLOW THE NEW YOU NATION NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNEL 

Men Hurt Too Welcomes Special Guest Founder/CEO of Salute 1st Academy of Men Mr. Kendall Taylor. Mr. Taylor will share his truth of how he went from being a repeat offender to a successful business man. He will talk about what motivates, inspires and drives black men.  He will also share what shames, emasculates and paralyzes a man from being the greatest version of himself. Our Key topics will be.  1. Winning against the odds. 2. Man of the house syndrome. 3. Over coming adversity. We will also touch on fatherhood, marriage, mistakes, fatherless homes, forgiveness and so much more.  Services/Products: Salute1st E1 Leadership Program for Men. Please reach out if you need personal growth and development.  Mr. Taylor’s Virtual Training Platform is available for men of all walks in life and circumstances. To stay connect follow, friend and like Social Media: @salute1st (IG, FB, Twitter)

Welcome Marcus Boyd as he shares his truth on living as a black man with Autism.  Marcus Leonardo Boyd is 4x Award winning Autism Activist.  He is also a 13x Award Winning Music producer and composer. Marcus is the  CEO of Multiple businesses. He was born with Autism and didn’t start speaking until he was 13 or 13 1/2 at a 2 year old level. So many doctors said the left side of his brain didn't function correctly and he would never get an education, feed himself, put his own clothes or be able to function on his own. He was on so my medications and he had problems with communication and emotional issues. He was abused for years in every way you can imagine. He was in 17 different foster homes, 16 different group homes and 16 different mental hospitals.  Marcus was in electrical shock therapy for years where he was electrocuted for 20 minutes a day for years to get him to focus to take his medication. Him being non verbal and feeling alone he felt like no one would love someone with Autism. He also felt like no one would understand him. Today God has blessed him to be in places he never dreamed of. Marcus shares how he was beaten, starved, raped and counted out. He shares how he overcame what many would expect to destroy him.  Marcus gives us an inside look at what autism is, how it feels and what is associated with a meltdown.  His story will give you hope, inspiration and motivation that you can do ANYTHING you put your mind too.  To stay connected to Marcus follow him on Instagram @autismactivistmarcusboyd or on Facebook Marcus Leonardo Boyd  To stay in touch with Tray or be a guest on the show contact tray at [email protected] 

Bill Davis joins us to share his truth on what successful black fathering looks like.  The why, how and what it takes to raise successful children as a single black dad.  Bill shares how many people thought taking on raising his four children as a single dad was not a good idea.  He shares how he defeated the odds and overcame the challenges by forming a village.  Bill has two sons and two daughters he discussing the difference in raising sons vs raising daughters and why it was important to not only recognize but acknowledge the difference in order to raise healthy men and women.   He shares his experience with trying to date being a single dad of four.  Was he treated like a single mom of four?  Were his struggles the same of that of a single mom?  Was it more difficult or did people give him more help because he is a man?  Bill's book Baba and the Crew : A True Sorry of a Single Black Father's Journey to Redemption outlines his journey of raising four children on his own from the ages of 3, 5, 7, and 9. His story will motivate, encourage and inspire you to push harder and go further.  His message of you have what it takes to succeed if you just believe in yourself will give you your second wind.   For more information to book Bill Davis or to purchase his book go to www.babaslegacy.com  To stay connect to Tray go to www.traykearney.com or follow on all social media @traykearney 

Our guest Shawn Dove joins us to share his truth.  Shawn shares what it felt like to never wake up to his dad in the home and how that influenced his parenting style.  He also takes us down his journey of wanting to jump on the train tracks when he thought that was the best option he had at the time to discovering there is a light at the end of the tunnel.   He shares how he went from addiction to walking the halls of the White House.  Shawn is on a mission to support, educated and advance our black boys and men to the leaders they are born to be.  He discusses the importance of community and how our words can actually save someone's life.  Listen in as Shawn gives clarity on what men need and how they actually receive what is offered. We also touched on your circle of influence as well as accountability. "There is no cavalry coming to save the day!"  ~Shawn Dove  To stay connected to Shawn follow friend and like @Shawn_dove on Instagram Shawn Dove on Facebook. To pre-order your copy of Shawn's soon to be released book "I Too Am America" go to www.dovesoars.com  To contact Tray or be a guest on "Men Hurt Too" [email protected] 

Dr. George James joins us to share his truth from the practical to the clinical side.   He shares the importance of balance in raising sons and daughters.  Dr. James explains why it is just as important to hug his son as it is to hug his daughter. He believes boys should be allowed to express their feelings, so he makes it a point to teach his son the importance of vulnerability.  He also shares why there is such a struggle in communication and the trauma that ghosting someone can cause. Are you afraid to share because it's an "emotional risk"?  We have eye opening dialogue on why it is hard to take this risk and how to overcome this challenge.  Dr. James goes on to encourage finding a tribe to uplift, support, love and check you.  A safe space to share and grow.  You are only as good as your circle.  To stay connect to Dr. James go to www.gerogetalks.com or follow on Facebook Dr. George James and Instagram @georgetalks  To keep in contact with Tray www.traykearney.com 

Alfuquan Hardy comes to share his truth on Manhood, fatherhood, home, relationships, divorce and starting over.  He shares one of his biggest disappointments in his life and how he overcame his struggles.  Al shares the importance of FINISHING what you start.  We also get his take on the benefits and pressures of coming from a home with both biological parents and being raised by accomplished parents as well as a parent who is a Pastor.  Al is the author of the book Jack of All Trades Master of One and the creator of the movement "Black Men Are Dope" Black Women Are Dope" & "Black Love is Dope".  Al's take on life will definitely give you some direction, motivation and hope.  To stay connected to Alfuquan Hardy on social media you can find him @alfuquanhardy on Instagram and Al Hardy on Facebook. To purchase his book Jack of All Trades Master of One or Merchandise go to www.mralhardy.com  To stay in touch with the host Tray Kearney go to www.traykearney.com or follow, friend and like on all social media @traykearney 

Our latest guest Pel joins us to share his truth.  Pel shares how he was raised by a mostly female village.  However he expressed the importance of having the right  male energy in his life with his uncles and other male mentors and how it contributed to his development.   He goes on to share that life is about embracing your unique gifts and talent. That every human being is on this planet to do great things. He is not one to hold his tongue and was straight no chaser dropping major gems.  Come learn what comes to mind when the words love, wealth, spirituality, life, wisdom and home where thrown at him. Be sure to listen until the end to find out about "Robot Legs." To stay connected to Pel follow him on Instagram @PelNyc  For more information on Tray go to www.traykearney.com 

NJ Assemblyman, Community Activist Jamel Holley joins us to share his truth. Jamel shares that there is no obstacle that you can't overcome if your are persistent and consistent.  He shares his journey of being born to a fifteen year old mom and how the support of the village made him the man he is today.   He goes on to share the importance of boots on the ground.  Why it is vital to not only go into the community you wish to serve but to get input and feedback from the very people who are experiencing the obstacles within their very own communities.  He also makes it know how important it is to have people who look like the people in the community to have a seat at the table.  Jamel is more than white noise in the background he is a trailblazer and game changer in the community.  His demonstrated leadership has allowed him to bridge many gaps and foster relationships on everything from preserving Roselle taxpayers’ dollars, to standing up for the creation of good government spending practices, to supporting youth recreation, and preserving open space.  In 2002, Jamel earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from New Jersey City University, and holds a Master ofPublic Administration Degree from Kean University. In 2001, Holley was appointed by New Jersey’s Deputy Majority Leader to serve as Chief of Staff. That appointment earned him recognition as the youngest Chief of Staff in the State of New Jersey for any of the State’s 120 Legislators. On November 2, 2004, Holley won the General Election for Councilman At Large in the Borough of Roselle. He became the youngest Councilman in Union County at age 25. Holley was once again successful in his 2007 and 2010 election bid for Councilman At Large. In November 2011, Holley was elected Mayor and became the youngest Mayor ever elected in the Borough’s 117th year history. In January 2015, Holley was appointed to fill a seat in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 20th Legislative District. This appointment made Holley the first African American to represent the district in the New Jersey Legislature. Holley later won the election bid for the full term in November 2017 and again in November 2019. Currently, Holley is the Director of Public Works for the Township of Irvington. Holley’s future plans include continuing his public service in order to serve others using his experience and knowledge of local, state and federal government. To stay in contact and Support Jamel you can follow him on social media FB Jamel C. Holley, Instagram/Twitter @jamelholley or jamelholley.com  To stay in touch will Tray Kearney www.traykearney.com or follow on all social media @traykearney