Podcast
Black Excellence Daily
Hosted by Sean Croxton · EN
Black Excellence Daily is your weekday dose of motivation, wisdom, and unapologetic empowerment. Each Monday through Friday, we bring you brief but powerful segments from legendary and emerging Black voices — dropping gems on financial freedom, personal responsibility, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re on your grind, building a business, or just need that daily spark, this podcast is here to elevate, educate, and inspire. Tap in and level up — because excellence isn’t just a goal, it’s a mindset and lifestyle. Hosted by Sean Croxton.
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Sean Croxton | Signing Off
Sep 2600:05:50Tap to summarizeThank you so much for listening to BXD! Unfortunately, it didn’t quite catch on the way I’d hoped. Like I’ve said many times on the show, failure is part of the journey. Some ideas will work, while others won’t. Keep iterating. Keep putting your ideas out there. Your greatest success could be one idea away.Here’s how to stay in touch:1. Grab your FREE copy of 28 Books 2. Follow me on Instagram3. Subscribe to my Quote of The Day Show podcast (M-Fri wherever you get your podcasts) Thank you!Sean
Transcribe →John Hope Bryant | Credit Score = Life Expectancy
Sep 2600:13:42Tap to summarizeJohn Hope Bryant breaks down the undeniable link between credit scores, health, education, and wealth in America. From Chicago to Mississippi, he reveals the shocking connection between money, health, and opportunity — showing how a 700+ credit score neighborhood lives 20 years longer than a 580 score neighborhood. But he doesn’t stop at the problem — he shares the solutions that are already working, from children’s savings accounts to Operation HOPE’s financial coaching.Source: John Hope Bryant Speech, The Business Plan for Cleveland: The Untold Story of How We ALL Succeed Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu | How to Close the Achievement Gap
Sep 2500:10:26Tap to summarizeDr. Jawanza Kunjufu delivers a challenging message on parenting, time, and academic achievement. Warning that this could be the first generation of Black youth not to surpass the last, he breaks down the truth about study habits, distractions, and expectations. This episode is a call to invest more time in our children—and raise the bar for their future.Source: Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu: Raising Black Boys 2 Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Rev. Ike | Why Black People Must Master the Mind
Sep 2400:13:11Tap to summarizeRev. Ike shook the church and the culture with a bold message: “God is within you, and mind power is real power.” Preaching prosperity, self-responsibility, and the audacity to “have it now,” he rejected waiting for blessings in the by-and-by. This episode captures his unapologetic call for Black people to master their minds, claim their worth, and prosper today.Source: "Think and Grow Rich" is Not Just for White People! - An Intense Rev. Ike Interview, Part 2 Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Mellody Hobson | Money, Family, and Boundaries
Sep 2300:09:14Tap to summarizeMellody Hobson opens up about the pressures that come with being “the one” in the family who makes money. With honesty and wisdom, she shares how she learned to set boundaries, avoid resentment, and give without expectation. This episode is a powerful guide for anyone navigating family, finances, and the importance of protecting your own stability.Source: Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments, Discusses the Need for Financial Literacy Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Les Brown | It’s Not Over Until You Win
Sep 2200:08:43Tap to summarizeLes Brown shows us why self-belief, creativity, and persistence are non-negotiable for living our dreams. From removing energy drainers to aligning with the hungry, his words are fuel for anyone determined to rise. Your dream is possible. Keep pushing until you win.Source: Les Brown - Georgia Dome Speech (1993) Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Dr. Dennis Kimbro | The Wealthy Washerwoman
Sep 1900:10:32Tap to summarizeDr. Dennis Kimbro tells the remarkable story of Osceola McCarty, the washerwoman from Mississippi who gave nearly all her life savings to fund scholarships for Black students. Her legacy proves that true wealth is measured not by what we keep, but by what we give. This episode is a powerful lesson in service, sacrifice, and the fingerprints we leave on the world.Source: Putting It All Together: Success & Greatness with Dr. Dennis Kimbro Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Rock-T | The Power of Your Circle
Sep 1800:20:18Tap to summarizeRock-T delivers a high-energy message on mindset, purpose, and perseverance. From surrounding yourself with the right circle to finding your God-given gifts, he challenges us to stop making excuses, start small, and keep moving toward big dreams. Success, he reminds us, is a marathon, not a sprint — and quitting is the only way to lose.Source: Rock-T: NO EXCUSES! GET IT DONE! "Success is How You Think”Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Dr. George C. Fraser | Leadership Begins at Home
Sep 1700:11:10Tap to summarizeDr. George C. Fraser calls us to the highest form of leadership: parenthood. With urgency and clarity, he defines true success in raising Black children — graduating high school at grade level, without jail, and without early parenthood. He challenges us to step up, lead with love, and take responsibility not just for our own children, but for saving one more. Source: Dr. George Fraser | Civil Rights Symposium 2015Hosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
Transcribe →Myron Golden | Stop Playing Small
Sep 1600:13:13Tap to summarizeMyron Golden challenges us to break free from small thinking and embrace abundance. Sharing his journey from being written off in school to building multimillion-dollar businesses, he reveals why money isn’t about greed — it’s about maximizing potential. This episode is a blueprint for asking better questions, thinking bigger, and living without limits.Source: Your Biggest Problem Is Thinking Too SmallHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram
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