The Main Perspective Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:40:26 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1143380 en-us © 2026 The Main Perspective yes Support this Podcast af2af091-d896-5d50-a19a-dde304fba8dd The Main Event, Inc. episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Main Event, Inc. https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f0yjff98iez8a1lijzh8mere6q39?.jpg The Main Perspective Marriage and Building Wealth: Finding A Happy Balance Marriage and Building Wealth: Finding A Happy Balance Jay Smith and Alisha Wallace-Smith elevate the conversation on Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap as a married couple and family. Listen as they share how discipline and teamwork make the dream work. 




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]]> Jay Smith and Alisha Wallace-Smith elevate the conversation on Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap as a married couple and family. Listen as they share how discipline and teamwork make the dream work. 




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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-8826194 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2287 2 2 full false Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap with Jada Grandy-Mock Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap with Jada Grandy-Mock We kick-off Season 2 with our host, Dee Dixon, CEO and Publisher of Pride Communications having a candid conversation  with Jada Grandy-Mock, Chief Corporate Community Economic Development Officer, Fifth Third Bank. She shares her perspective on wealth building  amongst Black Americans and how we "Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap."

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]]> We kick-off Season 2 with our host, Dee Dixon, CEO and Publisher of Pride Communications having a candid conversation  with Jada Grandy-Mock, Chief Corporate Community Economic Development Officer, Fifth Third Bank. She shares her perspective on wealth building  amongst Black Americans and how we "Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap."

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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-8664923 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2069 2 1 full false Trailer - Season 2 Trailer - Season 2 Welcome to Season 2 of The Main Perspective! The need for Black Americans to focus on wealth building is URGENT. Join  our host Dee Dixon, CEO & Publisher of Pride Magazine in Charlotte, NC, as she invites you behind the scenes of some outstanding individuals and their perspective on money and wealth. The question is "How do we Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap?"

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]]> Welcome to Season 2 of The Main Perspective! The need for Black Americans to focus on wealth building is URGENT. Join  our host Dee Dixon, CEO & Publisher of Pride Magazine in Charlotte, NC, as she invites you behind the scenes of some outstanding individuals and their perspective on money and wealth. The question is "How do we Bridge the Racial Wealth Gap?"

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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-8664904 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400 45 2 full false The Pandemic Impact: What Did We Learn? The Pandemic Impact: What Did We Learn? What have we learned about how the Pandemic Deepened the Impact on Trust Between Race & Culture? Two diversity, equity and inclusion experts, Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D. formerly of Catalyst and founder of Giscombe & Associates, Debra Turner Bailey, Retired Global Diversity Officer and Regina Wharton, HR Executive, Fifth Third Bank, share their perspective and summarize the podcast series, discussing dynamic themes as they relate to building inclusive community cultures.


 

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]]> What have we learned about how the Pandemic Deepened the Impact on Trust Between Race & Culture? Two diversity, equity and inclusion experts, Katherine Giscombe, Ph.D. formerly of Catalyst and founder of Giscombe & Associates, Debra Turner Bailey, Retired Global Diversity Officer and Regina Wharton, HR Executive, Fifth Third Bank, share their perspective and summarize the podcast series, discussing dynamic themes as they relate to building inclusive community cultures.


 

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]]> Buzzsprout-4777784 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 2166 1 8 full false Millennials: No Justice; No Peace Millennials: No Justice; No Peace In the midst of a Pandemic, the Millennials Rise up! We invite four fascinating millennials to join the conversation to enlighten us on the movement of No Justice; No Peace and the impact it has had on our nation to stand together and fight for what is right. 

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]]> In the midst of a Pandemic, the Millennials Rise up! We invite four fascinating millennials to join the conversation to enlighten us on the movement of No Justice; No Peace and the impact it has had on our nation to stand together and fight for what is right. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-4681166 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 2398 1 7 full false We are the "Champions" We are the "Champions" Who are “The Champions”? The Main Perspective welcomes the men to the show. What happens when Genders Join Forces and Trust Across Race and Culture becomes the focus at the tipping point of a Pandemic.  Hugh McColl, Sy Pugh, and Nick Wharton share how they became a part of the WIE Story. 


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]]> Who are “The Champions”? The Main Perspective welcomes the men to the show. What happens when Genders Join Forces and Trust Across Race and Culture becomes the focus at the tipping point of a Pandemic.  Hugh McColl, Sy Pugh, and Nick Wharton share how they became a part of the WIE Story. 


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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-4588052 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400 2516 1 6 full false Classified: Multiracial and Native American Classified: Multiracial and Native American Two unique women join the conversation Classified as Multiracial and Native American to share their differences, define their similarities in race and culture in the midst of a Pandemic. 


                 

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]]> Two unique women join the conversation Classified as Multiracial and Native American to share their differences, define their similarities in race and culture in the midst of a Pandemic. 


                 

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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-4499126 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400 1943 1 5 full false Latinos: Essential Workers on the Frontline of the Pandemic Latinos: Essential Workers on the Frontline of the Pandemic The Pandemic has revealed much about the nature of work in the U.S. and the focus on who is performing those services. Two Latina women take us on a journey of how it feels to be a Latin American when Latino’s are Facing New Challenges as Essential Workers during the Pandemic. 


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]]> The Pandemic has revealed much about the nature of work in the U.S. and the focus on who is performing those services. Two Latina women take us on a journey of how it feels to be a Latin American when Latino’s are Facing New Challenges as Essential Workers during the Pandemic. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-4410131 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 2443 1 4 full false Asian Society: The Pandemic Epicenter Asian Society: The Pandemic Epicenter “Trust Across Race & Culture” A Discussion with Women of Asian Descent share how it feels to be Asian American during this time when threats against Asian Americans are on the rise with the Pandemic. Dr. Christine Chao, Clinical Psychologist and Janet LaBar, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance President, takes us on their journey. 


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]]> “Trust Across Race & Culture” A Discussion with Women of Asian Descent share how it feels to be Asian American during this time when threats against Asian Americans are on the rise with the Pandemic. Dr. Christine Chao, Clinical Psychologist and Janet LaBar, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance President, takes us on their journey. 


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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-4313801 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 2417 1 3 full false The Black & White Experience The Black & White Experience The Pandemic has played a role with uncovering deeply rooted structural racism.  Many believed we were making progress, however, the pandemic shines a harsh light on racial disparities, as well as cultural and class divides in America.  The Black & White Experience conversation expounds on the divide as three diverse women share their stories and experiences.   

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]]> The Pandemic has played a role with uncovering deeply rooted structural racism.  Many believed we were making progress, however, the pandemic shines a harsh light on racial disparities, as well as cultural and class divides in America.  The Black & White Experience conversation expounds on the divide as three diverse women share their stories and experiences.   

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]]> The Main Event, Inc. Buzzsprout-4223294 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2703 1 2 full false The Launch: “WIE” are The Main Event The Launch: “WIE” are The Main Event Through the Eyes & Voices of Multicultural Women we examine the history of the Women's Intercultural Exchange also known as WIE and dig deep into what's been happening with race and culture from the WIE lens over 14 years ago. As we look at the WIE journey learn how the partnership with "The Main Event" evolved out of a long-term connection and passion for helping women share their voices. And how the Pandemic plays a role with uncovering deeply rooted racism - The Question is Are We All In This Together?

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]]> Through the Eyes & Voices of Multicultural Women we examine the history of the Women's Intercultural Exchange also known as WIE and dig deep into what's been happening with race and culture from the WIE lens over 14 years ago. As we look at the WIE journey learn how the partnership with "The Main Event" evolved out of a long-term connection and passion for helping women share their voices. And how the Pandemic plays a role with uncovering deeply rooted racism - The Question is Are We All In This Together?

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]]> Buzzsprout-4127333 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0400 1380 1 1 full false Trailer Trailer Join host, Regina Wharton, HR Executive, as we invite multicultural women and men to share in an open conversation about trust across race and culture. 

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]]> Join host, Regina Wharton, HR Executive, as we invite multicultural women and men to share in an open conversation about trust across race and culture. 

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