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Ep.9 : From Soccer Field to Sound Booth w/ Walter Gainer II
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In this episode of Beyond the Threshold, host Sidney Evans is joined by Walter Gainer II, a digital content producer and social media manager at Urban One.
Walter's journey started from his early content creation on Snapchat to founding Boss Locks—a platform dedicated to advancing Black professionals and promoting racial equity in the workplace.
In this episode they discuss.
- How college journalism classes inspired Walter’s entry into podcasting.
- Walter’s personal experiences with hairstyle discrimination.
- Supporting Black professionals through the "Working While Black Show."
- Strategies for building connections for both extroverts and introverts.
- His current role as a producer for a major agency.
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Chapters
1. Black Men and Women in Audio (00:00:00)
2. Podcasting and Professionalism (00:08:17)
3. Navigating Professionalism With Locks (00:13:30)
4. Skill Development and Opportunity Pursuit (00:21:50)
5. Networking Strategies for Career Growth (00:34:15)
6. Favorite Equipment and Media Recommendations (00:42:00)
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