The Check-In with Black Menswear

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with Olly Sholotan for a conversation that’s equal parts reflective and forward-looking—about identity, brotherhood, artistic growth, and the kind of life lessons you don’t fully understand until you’re looking back. Olly shares how the experience of being on a groundbreaking show shaped him beyond the camera: becoming a better friend, son, and creative. He talks about the moments that made the journey feel surreal, the scenes that hit hardest emotionally, and the mindset shift that helped him stop living only for outcomes and start valuing the process.Together they explore: Life “understood backwards” and why the present moment matters more than we think The emotional truth behind the final season: improvised moments that were barely acting The reality of cultural isolation—and how it informed Olly’s portrayal and perspective Why joy and grief can exist together in the same scene, the same day, the same season How brotherhood shows up onscreen when it’s real offscreen Navigating an industry that still requires Black artists to be “twice as good” to be considered Why Olly’s current goal is simple: show up every day and sharpen the craft If you’ve ever felt like time moved too fast, or you’ve watched a chapter close and wondered what’s next, this is your reminder: you don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to keep showing up.📌 Share this with someone who needs encouragement to keep going, keep growing, and keep showing up.👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people.Follow Olly Sholotan:Instagram: instagram.com/ollysholotanFollow Black Menswear:Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com#OllySholotan #BelAir #BlackMenswear #Brotherhood #Identity #BlackActors #CreativeJourney #ShowUpEveryDay #WeGonBeAlright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with Emmy-nominated host, storyteller, and cultural connector Scott Evans for an honest conversation about fear, faith, authenticity, and trusting the path you’re on—even when it doesn’t look linear.Scott reflects on the phrase that’s guided him since his teens—“go without fear”—and unpacks why courage isn’t about eliminating fear, but learning how to move forward alongside it. From early spiritual grounding to navigating visibility, rejection, and success, Scott shares how protecting your voice and staying rooted in who you are creates longevity.Together they dive into: Why “go without fear” means moving with fear—not waiting for it to disappear How scripture, spirituality, and inner dialogue shape confidence and clarity The difference between imitation and authenticity in creative careers Protecting your voice in rooms that demand performance over presence Why consistent self-talk becomes lived reality Staying grounded while expanding your platform and influence Learning to trust timing instead of forcing outcomes If you’ve been questioning your direction, wrestling with fear, or wondering whether you’re really built for what you feel called to pursue, this episode is a reminder that courage starts with alignment—not approval. 📌 Share this with someone who needs permission to move forward—even with fear in the room. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Scott Evans: Instagram: instagram.com/iamscottevans Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com#ScottEvans #BlackMenswear #Purpose #FaithAndFear #Authenticity #CreativeCareers #Confidence #BuiltDifferent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard—founder and CEO of Black Menswear—sits down with actor Jimmy Akingbola to peel back the layers on his real-life foster care story, his journey from East London stages to Hollywood screens, and what it means to dare to dream when the odds are stacked against you. From earning £400 a week doing plays to becoming part of the Bel-Air legacy, Jimmy shares how faith, resilience, and craft shaped the man behind one of TV’s coldest “fixers.” In this conversation, they unpack: Growing up in UK foster care and why he wouldn’t change his story The full-circle connection between Bel-Air and the biggest “care story” in TV history Redefining Geoffrey: not “black help,” but brotherhood, family, and quiet power Vulnerability as a superpower—why Black men need to see each other cry and heal The difference between UK and US acting scenes (stage roots vs screen fame) Rejection, resilience, and why getting to “the last two” is a sign you’re close Craft over clout: doing the work, knowing your writers, and treating acting like a real job Why suits over streetwear still wins—and how style became part of Geoffrey's storytelling  If you’ve ever questioned your path, battled “no” after “no,” or wondered if your story is too messy to be used for something great, this episode is a reminder: you are enough, you are loved, and your dream is still valid. 📌 Share this with a Black man who needs encouragement to keep going—especially the one who’s ready to give up on his dream.  👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Jimmy Akingbola: Instagram: instagram.com/jimmyakingbolaFollow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswearX / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswearFacebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswearWebsite: blackmenswear.com #JimmyAkingbola #BelAir #Jeffrey #BlackMenswear #DareToDream #FosterCare #BlackMenHealing #ActingJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with storyteller, producer, and founder of Black Excellence Brunch, Trell Thomas, to unpack purpose, preparation, and creating spaces where Black people are celebrated just for being who they are. From Sunday dinner at his mom’s house to curating all-white rooms at Essence Fest, Art Basel, and even The White House, Trell shares how a simple gathering in his apartment became a global cultural moment. Together they dive into: 1. Why Romans 8:28 and “all things work together” still anchors Trell’s journey 2. How Black Excellence Brunch was born from corporate burnout, healing, and a need for safe, affirming spaces 3. Why everyone wears white—and how it centers Black skin, Black joy, and brand consistency 4. The power of relationships: your network as your net worth (beyond transactional connections) 5. “Prepare for what you pray for” and making space for what you’re asking God for 6. Being a vessel: letting your overflow pour into others and building a legacy of service 7. Showing up authentically in a world that constantly asks you to shrink If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, dreaming about your own movement, or trying to figure out how to turn vision into rooms that actually exist, this episode is your reminder: what you see in your spirit, you can stand in with your feet. 📌 Share this with someone who needs a reminder to prepare for what they pray for—and to stop shrinking in rooms they were designed to fill. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Trell Thomas: Instagram: instagram.com/trellworld Follow Black Excellence Brunch: Instagram: instagram.com/blackexcellencebrunch Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #TrellThomas #BlackExcellenceBrunch #BlackMenswear #BlackJoy #Purpose #Networking #PrepareForWhatYouPrayFor #BlackEntrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host NeAndre Broussard sits down with luxury suiting designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Boggs to talk about manhood, image, and the business of tailoring. From learning to sew with his grandmother to dressing men for their biggest moments, KB breaks down how a well-made suit can shift a man’s confidence, posture, and presence in any room. In this conversation, they unpack: The life-changing quote from his grandfather: “You’re born looking like your dad, but you die looking like your decisions.” Meeting his father for the first time and choosing forgiveness as a man. How Motown, Black church culture, and classic Black leaders inspired his aesthetic. The difference between full canvas vs fused suits and why construction matters. Why your shoes, timepiece, and shirt can make or break your look. Dressing for respect in business, boardrooms, and first-class cabins. Building a brand with reputation strong enough to speak before you walk in the room. Legacy, philanthropy, and using business to pour back into the community. If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your look, your presence, or the way you walk into a room, this episode is your style blueprint. Come for the suit game and tailoring gems; leave with a new standard for how you show up as a Black man in every space you step into. 👍🏾 Like, ✍🏾 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more conversations that pour back into our people. Follow Kenneth Boggs: Instagram: instagram.com/mr.kennethboggs Website: kennethboggs.com Follow Black Menswear: Instagram: instagram.com/blackmenswear X / Twitter: x.com/blackmenswear Facebook: facebook.com/BlackMenswear Website: blackmenswear.com #KennethBoggs #BlackMenswear #MensStyle #BlackMenInSuits #CustomSuits #BlackEntrepreneurs #MensFashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices