<div class="sqs-audio-embed" data-design-style="minimal" data-show-download="false" data-file-location="embedded" data-url="" data-asset-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/t/6a32b47bbf7fa0591bc3984e/1781707907628/CTD+-+Episode+2+REVISED.mp3" data-title="Connect The Dots Series: Episode 2: "Gatekeepers vs. Bridge Builders"" data-author="Mr. Al Pete" data-length-in-milli-seconds="441000" data-no-file="No File" data-untitled="Untitled"> <span class="played"><span class="icon"></span></span> Connect The Dots Series: Episode 2: "Gatekeepers vs. Bridge Builders" Mr. Al Pete <span class="progress"></span> <span class="total"></span> <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png" data-image-dimensions="800x800" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" elementtiming="system-image-block" data-sqsp-image-classic-block-image src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=1000w" width="800" height="800" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 100vw" onload="this.classList.add(&quot;loaded&quot;)" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57d643a49de4bbc2c55124ad/bb7f7b51-6cf7-4f0f-9848-2ce1bf243224/CTD+Ep+2+copy.png?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"> </figure> <h1>Round 2 for the Neighbors and Groovers. In this episode, we're focusing on the gatekeepers and bridge builders.&nbsp;</h1><h1>For me, I have moments where I don't want to admit that someone is simply gatekeeping a situation, a connection, and a new relationship forming. In this moment, we have to call the spade out. On the flip though, there are people who make sure the connections happen...and I want to make sure to point out what they ideally look like. It's easy to spot the bad (the gatekeeper) and miss the values of the good (the bridge builders). Let this be the reminder.&nbsp;</h1><h1>See you on the final episode of this series. I hope you all are enjoying and learning from this. #TOTHETOP</h1><h1>******************</h1><h1>Follow all socials and subscribe to Mr. Al Pete's website: <a href="https://mralpete.com/">https://mralpete.com</a> and subscribe to The MPN Network website: <a href="https://mpn-llc.com/">https://mpn-llc.com</a>.&nbsp;</h1><h1>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/mralpete">@mralpete</a>&nbsp;</h1><h1>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@mralpete">@mralpeteMPN</a>&nbsp;</h1><h1>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@alpete">https://youtube.com/@alpete&nbsp;</a></h1><h1>Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@mralpete">https://substack.com/@mralpete</a>&nbsp;</h1><h1>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY">https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;</h1><h1>Powered by <a href="https://instagram.com/mpnmanagement">The MPN Network</a></h1><h1>*************************</h1><h1>Follow The MPN Network socials and site below:<br>Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1KYlZ1N2hVaG5GQ1NMQ1NBNXBJZV92eFY3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsZHhFWjF4MFY2bEQtdmtVdDlfVXU0V1hKdnpiZzlBZnZnSHVJVzc4dmNHNXREaEo5QkFuYnNkQUhDNDdXUlN2WjdZU0pLZ1BkT2FMMF94N0dJcXg0WFFpVGFHSVRLRTF2VU9tLUt1VUdwcDdMQmZTbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmpn-llc.com%2F&amp;v=3AUr55RwozE">https://mpn-llc.com</a></h1><h1>Instagram: @mpnmanagement&nbsp;</h1><h1>Threads: @mpnmanagement</h1><h1>Facebook: The MPN Network&nbsp;</h1><h1>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mpnmanagement</h1><h1>Discord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY</h1><h1><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mpnnetwork">#mpnnetwork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackpodcastnetwork">#blackpodcastnetwork</a> #medianetwork &nbsp;</h1> </div>