The Root of All with Alexander Brown

On this episode, Alexander Brown discusses his new journey as CEO and dives into what TOGETHER! is: a company founded by Jason Palmer, impact investor and former presidential candidate, and Kwame Jackson, a nationally recognized entrepreneur and consultant. Alexander is joined by them and TOGETHER! Chief Marketing Officer, Peyton Litberg-Frank, who shares what they’re most looking forward to during their time with the company. “Come Together,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and performed by The Beatles, is the property of its respective copyright holders. TOGETHER! does not claim ownership of this musical composition or sound recording. The song is included in connection with this podcast for entertainment purposes. All rights remain with the respective copyright owners.

On this episode, Alexander reflects on an unexpected injury that forced him to slow down, step back, and see life through a different lens. He explores how moments we never plan for can challenge our assumptions about time, ambition, relationships, work, and what truly matters. Alexander gets candid about the lessons that come from being forced to pause, and the realization that strength isn't always about pushing forward. Sometimes, resilience means adapting, accepting the unexpected, and recognizing that you are not as easily broken as you thought. “Hold On (Change Is Gonna Come)” by Sounds of Blackness is copyrighted material owned by its respective copyright holders. No copyright infringement is intended. This material is used for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, or discussion where applicable. All rights to the song and recording remain with their respective owners.

He graduated in December. By spring, he owned the building. Trace Burgess, Clemson grad, creative entrepreneur, and first-time house hacker, joins Alexander on a new episode of the Root of All with Alexander Brown for a raw and real conversation about entering the workforce with no playbook, betting on yourself in a tough housing market, and what nobody tells you before you sign on the dotted line. If you're young, ambitious, and building something from scratch, this one's for you. "My House by Mary Jane Girls " is copyrighted material owned by its respective copyright holders. No copyright infringement is intended. This material is used for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, or discussion where applicable. All rights to the song and recording remain with their respective owners.

On this episode of the Root of All with Alexander Brown, we bring back the music analysis again, as Alexander sits down Alejandro Mejia-Tejada sit down for a full track-by-track breakdown of Olivia Rodrigo's You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, unpacking every lyric, production choice, and emotional gut-punch across all 13 songs. From the rage of "Drop Dead" to the quiet devastation of "Cigarette Smoke," they dig into what makes Rodrigo's most sophisticated and revealing album yet. I do not own the rights to "Maggots for Brains" by Olivia Rodrigo. All rights to the music, lyrics, composition, and recording belong to the original artist, songwriter(s), record label, and their respective copyright holders. This content is shared for commentary, discussion, and entertainment purposes only, with no copyright infringement intended. No monetary gain is being made from the use of this music, and full credit belongs to the original creators.

This episode brings together service, sacrifice, and civic courage in a rapid-round conversation between Alexander Brown and Adam Dunigan, a Harvard-educated former Marine and CIA officer now running for Virginia's 8th Congressional District. In honor of Men's Mental Health Month, Adam opens up about the emotional and psychological realities of being a first-time candidate, sharing the behind-the-scenes mindset it takes to run for office when the stakes feel deeply personal. Listeners will come away with a fuller picture of how lived experience, mental resilience, and a sense of urgency about American democracy shaped one unconventional candidate's call to public service. I do not own the rights to "Tick Tick Boom" by The Hives. All rights belong to the original artist(s), songwriter(s), and label. This video/content is used for entertainment purposes only, with no copyright infringement intended. No monetary gain is being made from the use of this music.