Do I Have to Change to Succeed as a Black Man? – Matthew R. Morris on Identity & Success

He's A Guy Podcast by Tychon Carter Newman

Episode notes

In this episode of He’s a Guy Podcast, hosts Tychon, Theon, Terril, and Stef are joined by Matthew R. Morris—speaker, author, and advocate—for a powerful conversation on what it really means to be successful as a Black man today.

From code-switching in the workplace to healing generational trauma and redefining masculinity, this episode goes deep. Whether you're navigating identity, wrestling with pressure to "perform," or searching for authentic connection, this one's for you.

🔑 What We Talk About:

01:28 – Intro 02:05 – Personal Mental Health Check-In

8:20 – Black Masculinity and Identity

30:00 – Code-Switching and Professional Challenges

40:00 – Education and Representation

50:00 – Expressing Love and Vulnerability

1:00:00 – Community Support and Unity

1:10:00 – Cultural Diffe ... 

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