The Cleveland Pulse

S1E10 - Ep.10 Keeping it 100 : Greg Lockhart

EPISODE OVERVIEW The Pulse Podcast | Keeping It 100Featuring: Gregory LockhartChairman, 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland In this episode, Keeping It 100, we sit down with Gregory Lockhart, Chairman of the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, for a powerful conversation about mentorship, leadership, and the responsibility of guiding the next generation of Black boys. This conversation is about showing up, staying consistent, and building futures through action — not just words. Gregory breaks down the organization’s mission, the impact of male mentorship, and why intentional guidance, discipline, and exposure change lives. We talk about:• Why mentorship is a responsibility, not a favor• How leadership shapes identity and confidence• The importance of presence and consistency• Preparing young Black boys for success• What it really means to “keep it 100” This episode is a reminder: the future is built by those willing to lead. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

The Money Mindset Featuring: Lareese Purnell : Ep 9 The Pulse Podcast

EPISODE OVERVIEW The Pulse Podcast | The Money MindsetFeaturing: Lareese Purnell This episode jumped the line — because our people need to hear this. In The Money Mindset, we sit down with Lareese Purnell for a real, unfiltered conversation about what’s happening in the Black community, how our relationship with money has been shaped, and where our mindset needs to shift. This isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes.It [http://schemes.It]’s about focus, discipline, ownership, and long-term thinking. Lareese breaks down:• Why our financial conversations need to evolve• How generational habits shape our spending and saving• Where we’ve been misdirected — and how to refocus• What it means to build, not just flex• How mindset determines outcomes This episode is a call to wake up, level up, and move with intention. Because wealth isn’t just about money — it’s about thinking differently. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E8 - Episode:8 The Hood’s Hero Featuring: Walter Patton

THE PULSE PODCAST | EPISODE:8 THE HOOD’S HERO FEATURING: WALTER PATTON FOUNDER OF GHETTO THERAPY The Pulse Podcast returns for 2026 with a powerful conversation centered on healing, access, and community-led care. In The Hood’s Hero, we sit down with Walter Patton, founder of Ghetto Therapy — a Cleveland-based initiative bringing free, culturally relevant mental health and wellness services directly into underserved neighborhoods. Through group therapy, art healing, yoga, and spiritual wellness, Ghetto Therapy removes barriers, breaks stigma, and meets people exactly where they are. Walter shares the story behind the movement, the importance of addressing generational trauma, and why healing in the hood must be accessible, visible, and rooted in trust. This episode challenges how we think about mental health and redefines what leadership and service look like in our communities. This is healing in real time. This is community care in action. This is The Hood’s Hero. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E5 - Episode 5: Protect the Crown Guest: Chinenye Nkemere

Episode 5: Protect the CrownGuest: Chinenye Nkemere In this episode of The Cleveland Pulse Podcast, we sit down with advocate and community leader Chinenye Nkemere for a powerful conversation about The CROWN Act — the legislation designed to end hair discrimination and protect the dignity, identity, and cultural expression of Black people. Chinenye breaks down:• What The CROWN Act actually does• Why hair discrimination is a human rights issue• How schools, workplaces, and institutions continue to police Black identity• What Cleveland and Ohio can do to move this work forward• How we can all help “protect the crown” This is more than a policy discussion — it’s a conversation about freedom, humanity, and the right to show up exactly as you are. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that explore justice, culture, and community in Cleveland.👍 Like and share to keep this conversation alive.🎧 Listen to all episodes of Cleveland Pulse wherever you stream podcasts. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

S1E4 - Episode 4 – The Power of the Vote ft. Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq.

Cleveland Pulse Podcast | Episode 4 – The Power of the Vote ft. Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq. In this powerful episode of Cleveland Pulse, we sit down with Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq. to break down what your right to vote really means. From voting rights and legal protections to access, equity, and civic responsibility — this conversation goes beyond politics and straight to power, purpose, and participation. Kayla brings a legal perspective and a community-first lens to explain:• Why voting still matters• What protections exist for voters• How to make your vote count• What’s at stake when we sit out This isn’t about sides — this is about your voice, your rights, and your future. 🎧 Watch, learn, and share. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].