Becoming | Myles White

Becoming | Myles White

What does it mean to keep becoming? Alquin Parker sits down with Myles White, a U.S. Navy Reserve Aviation Ordnanceman First Class (AO1) and student pilot at Tuskegee University, for a conversation about purpose, discipline, leadership, and pursuing a dream that demands patience and perseverance. From serving in the Navy to earning his pilot’s license and working toward a future in military aviation, Myles reflects on the experiences that shaped him and the mindset that continues to drive him forward. This episode is about more than career progression—it’s about intentionally becoming the person you’re called to be.

BATTLE TESTED | Carlos Slade

Battle Tested | Featuring Carlos Slade What does leadership look like when the mission becomes real? In this episode of Legendary Moments, Command Master Chief Carlos Slade sits down to discuss the realities of leading Sailors during one of the most consequential deployments in recent Navy history. From operating in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf to managing the pressures placed on a warship and its crew, this conversation goes beyond headlines and into the mindset required to lead under constant uncertainty. We discuss combat operations, decision-making under pressure, the responsibility of senior leadership, and the personal sacrifices that come with serving at the highest levels of the Navy. This is a conversation about preparation, accountability, resilience, and what it truly means to be battle tested. Topics include: • Leadership during high-tempo operations • The USS Mason deployment experience • Decision-making under pressure • Building trust with sailors • The weight of command responsibility • Lessons learned from adversity and uncertainty Legendary Moments — Conversations Worth Sitting Down For.

Perception vs Reality | Markel Carter

A single moment can shape how the world sees you. But what happens when that moment doesn’t tell the whole story? In this episode of Legendary Moments, Alquin Parker sits down with Markel Carter for an honest conversation about perception, accountability, growth, and the challenges of moving forward when people have already made up their minds. Together, they explore the difference between public opinion and personal reality, the lessons that come from adversity, and why some of life’s most important moments aren’t victories at all—they’re turning points. This conversation isn’t about a viral moment. It’s about what comes after it. Guest: Markel Carter, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy

Investment Returned | Marvin Harris

Investment Returned Everyone talks about success once it arrives. Few people talk about the people, sacrifices, lessons, and decisions that made it possible. In this episode of Legendary Moments, Alquin Parker sits down with CAPT Marvin Harris as he reflects on nearly four decades of service, leadership, mentorship, and the return on every investment made along the way. From humble beginnings to the rank of Captain, this conversation explores the value of hard work, the influence of mentors, the responsibility of leadership, and what it means to honor those who poured into your journey. Because sometimes the greatest achievement isn’t the title you’ve earned—it’s becoming the person others believed you could be. Topics discussed: • Leadership and mentorship • Naval service and career growth • Personal sacrifice and perseverance • The impact of investing in people • Legacy and giving back Legendary Moments — Conversations worth sitting down for.

Routine Recognition | Troy Johnson II

Everybody sees the moment. The recognition. The accomplishment. What people rarely see is the routine behind it. In the debut episode of Legendary Moments, Alquin Parker sits down with Troy Johnson II to talk about discipline, consistency, leadership, and the unseen work that shapes extraordinary outcomes. This is not about hype. It’s about the work behind the moment.