I sit down with my friend and mentor, TJ Wilson, the Owner-Operator of the highest-volume Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Southeast. A former Division 1 football player, TJ found success in corporate America but ultimately knew his calling was greater—to serve his community, create career opportunities, and develop leaders in Decatur, Georgia.

In this episode, we dive into:

🔹 The Hunter Mindset – How TJ approaches business with the discipline and strategy of an athlete.

🔹 Running a Business Like a Football Organization – The importance of leadership, teamwork, and execution.

🔹 The Power of a Strong, Supportive Spouse – How marriage plays a critical role in success.

🔹 Faith, Fatherhood & Community – The responsibility we have to make a lasting impact.

This is a conversation about grit, vision, and purpose—one that will leave you motivated to chase your calling and uplift those around you.

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In this episode of We Rest on Sundays, I sit down with Lauren Sills, a powerhouse in corporate philanthropy and social responsibility, currently serving as the Head of Operations for the NBA Foundation.

Lauren’s journey—from teaching in Los Angeles with Teach for America to leading multi-million-dollar philanthropic initiatives at Nike, JPMorgan Chase, and now the NBA—has been rooted in service, mentorship, and community impact.We dive deep into the legacy that shaped her: her grandfather’s historic role as Delaware’s first Black mayor and the invaluable wisdom passed down from her father.

Lauren shares how these influences have guided her career, her perspective on leadership, and the responsibility she feels to open doors for others.We also explore her experience leading philanthropy at Fortune 500 companies, the power of mentorship in professional growth, and the importance of investing in Black youth and small businesses.

Lauren’s insights offer a blueprint for creating meaningful change, both personally and professionally.Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, purpose, and practical advice on how to leave a lasting impact.

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In this special episode of We Rest on Sundays, I sit down with my wife, Dr. India Collier, to take a journey back to where it all began, our college years at Spelman and Morehouse. We dive into the challenges of dating while young and immature, navigating love while broke, and the joy we found in simply having fun together.

We also reflect on the role our friends played in helping us reconnect after the many breaks we took along the way. Most importantly, we express our gratitude for those formative years, how they shaped us as individuals and a couple, and how they ultimately allowed us to move forward confidently and quickly post-graduation.

This is an honest, heartfelt conversation about the beauty of growth, patience, and finding your person, even when the timing isn’t always perfect.

Tune in this Sunday for a story of love, lessons, and the foundation that made us who we are today.