Episodes

July 21, 2020

Faith and the Wrongfully Accused - A Conversation with Dr. William Arnold (Ep. 27)

Criminal justice is larger than the police department. On this episode of Next Level leaders, Dr. Joseph deals with criminal justice reform and the wrongfully accused. Special guest, Dr. William Arnold tells his story of be…
July 14, 2020

Pastoring Through a Pandemic Part VI (Ep. 26)

Our Pastoring during a pandemic series comes to an end as we wrap up the conversation with our special of guests, including psychologist Dr. Anita Phillips, pastor Howard Wesley, comedian Rickey Smiley, and mental health adv…
July 7, 2020

Pastoring During A Pandemic Part V (Ep. 25)

As we continue our panel discussion with industry influences, Dr. Joseph introduces what it means to be “safer at home” when home isn’t safe. COVID revealed economic depravity for millions of Americans and the toil it may ha…
June 30, 2020

Pastoring During a Pandemic, Part IV (Ep. 24)

Our pastoring during a pandemic series continues with a conversation on mental health. Our guests openly discuss grief, anxiety and depression within the black community. The panelists have conversations on the importance of…
June 23, 2020

Pastoring Through a Pandemic - Part III (Ep. 23)

This dynamic series continues with candid conversations about the challenges of reopening the church, and the status of the church as leaders across the nation seek to redefine and reimage church post-quarantine. Organizatio…
June 17, 2020

“Pastoring During a Pandemic” A Series of Conversations Part II (Ep. 22)

Next level leaders have hybrid conversations to discuss multi-faceted problems with quantifiable solutions. Join us as we continue our conversation on “Pastoring During a Pandemic.” These generational leaders continue discus…
June 9, 2020

Pastoring Through a Pandemic - “Grace for a new Space” (Ep. 21)

Next Level leaders recognize that there are significant cultural considerations that the coronavirus has had on underserved communities. As a consequence, Dr. Joseph has assembled a group of great leaders, thinkers, doctors,…
June 2, 2020

Conversations with Professional Athletes: Living Through Coronavirus, A Conversation with Brandon Williams- NFL and NBA Agent (Ep. 20)

Join Dr. Joseph as he has an inspiring conversation with Brandon Williams, professional NFL and NBA agent. Williams provides a transparent account what it’s like to personally battle the coronavirus. He explores insightful w…
May 26, 2020

Conversations with Professional Athletes: A Conversation with Robert Covington-NBAM Houston Rockets (Ep. 19)

Join Dr. Joseph as he has a conversation with NBA player Robert Covington with the Houston Rockets as he explores life without the NBA and COVID-19. Covington talks about high school, going to college at Tennessee State Univ…
May 19, 2020

Conversations with Professional Athletes: The story behind the glory! - A Conversation with Alysha Clark - WNBA (Ep. 18)

On this episode, of Next Level Leaders join Dr. Joseph as he continues his conversation with athlete and WNBA player Alysha Clark. They discuss the coronavirus, the importance of faith and how it transmits on and off the bas…
May 12, 2020

Conversations with Professional Athletes: The story behind the glory! - A Conversation with Mookie Betts - MLB Player, Los Angeles Dodgers (Ep. 17)

Join Dr. Walker as he has a conversation with Major League Baseball player, Mookie Betts. Betts understands the importance of having the right people around him, work ethic and the importance of failure. Failure develops hum…
May 5, 2020

Conversations with Professional Athletes: The story behind the glory! - Conversation with Jonnu Smith, Tight End, TN Titans (Ep. 16)

Join Dr. Joseph as we begin our new series, "Conversations with Professional Athletes: The story behind the glory," during the month May. Dr. Joseph begins the series with NFL player, Jonnu Smith, tight end for the Tennessee…
April 28, 2020

Economics and COVID-19: Financial Tips for Navigating Life through a Pandemic: Guest Michael Blivens, Wealth Advisor, Northwestern Mutual (Ep. 15)

Join Dr. Joseph and Dr. Stephanie as they talk to wealth manager and financial advisor, Michael Blivens. Michael Blivens joins Dr. Joseph and Dr. Stephanie in conversation surrounding stock market volatility, and market reac…
April 21, 2020

“Physical Health and Covid-19: TIPS FOR MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE” Special Guest Gerrell Webb, Owner Istudio365 (Ep. 14)

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…
April 14, 2020

Mental Health and COVID-19 - Tips for Dealing With Anxiety Special Guest: Dr. Vanessa Bell, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Vanderbilt University (Ep. 13)

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 …
April 7, 2020

Navigating Life In A Pandemic: Co-Hosted by Dr.(s) Joseph and Stephanie Walker (Ep. 12)

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 …
March 31, 2020

Winning Women: A conversation with Lagra Newman (Ep. 11)

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 …
March 24, 2020

Winning Women: A Conversation with FBI Agent Lowanda Hill (Ep. 10)

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 empat…
March 17, 2020

Winning Women: A conversation with Next Level Leader Crystal Renee (Ep. 9)

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 ep…
March 10, 2020

Winning Women: Minyon Moore (Ep. 8)

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 unde…
March 3, 2020

Winning Women (Ep. 7)

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…
Feb. 25, 2020

Relationship Management (Ep. 6)

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 tomana…
Feb. 18, 2020

Creating Culture In An Organization (Ep. 5)

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…
Feb. 11, 2020

Self-Motivation Practices To Success (Ep. 4)

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 …