In this divisive world that we live in, you don’t have to be rich or a celebrity; but you have to be willing to do simple and small acts of kindness. In this episode, Cari addresses some comments about Barak Obama’s ethnicity and how to lead as a mentor. After Cari gets NAKED over the divisive rhetoric that lives on the fictitious land of Twitter, she introduces us to Karla Welch, who shares a story from her childhood that helped to define her moral compass. Karla is a successful self-made stylist for various celebrities, but beyond her glamourous job of service, her compass has activated her participation in social justice. She doesn’t consider herself an activist, but she is a motivated liaison to connect brands with purposeful movements. After listening to this episode, be sure to visit her Instagram, pull your pennies together, and be ready to get inspired!Stay connected @KarlaWelchstylist @CariChampionShare your favorite part of the show with us: @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Vaynerchuk is incredibly pro-human and anti-fear because he believes “fear” is crippling and kills intuition. Growing up as an eighties kid from Jersey, raised by two hard-working, No BS., loving immigrants and “the market.” He found his validation in understanding and anticipating what consumers will naturally gravitate towards next.In this episode, we discuss his younger entrepreneurial years hustling everything from baseball cards to shoveling snow. Gary elaborates on his ability to read people, shares his disdain towards fear, and offers some basketball predictions for the upcoming season.Follow: @GaryVee / @carichampionLet us know your favorite part of the show @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The multi-talented comedian and author; Phoebe Robinson gets "Naked" with us this week. Phoebe is building the world she wants to live in and is doing her part to save it with laughter, literature, and simply by doing what she thinks is right. Phoebe's career continues to expand, including a highly curated imprint, "Tiny Reparations," dedicated to publishing diverse voices and a production company under ABC Studios. In this episode, Phoebe touches on bombing in comedy, dating outside of her race, living her life, and minding her business.Follow @dopequeenpheebs / @carichampionLet us know your favorite part of the show @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Yee is a Radio Personality and Entrepreneur, who during her earlier years, was a straight-A student who frequently skipped class. In this episode, we learn about her rise to success and the shenanigans she came up with during her adolescence. Angela's rebellious years as a teenager prepared her for the bullies of the industry and the adventures of being an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Black female agent to have a Top 3 player in the draft. Nicole Lynn has always been a leader, but her road to “excellence” wasn’t necessarily easy and even often dramatic; she leaned inward and pressed forward. In this episode, we learn about her challenges from; her childhood growing up in Tulsa, protecting her perception as a woman in the world of sports, to finding joy and balance in her work and life. Lynn, lays out her blueprint in her new book. "Agent You" - a guide to becoming your own most effective advocate. She is a trailblazer and she is holding the door open for those to follow.Agent You: Show Up, Do the Work, and Succeed on Your Own Terms By Nicole Lynn: https://www.agentnicolelynn.com/Follow: @agentnicolelynn @carichampion @nakedwithcarichampionShare this episode with a friend & let us know your favorite part of the convo: @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know Fat Joe for his hit songs, but in today's episode, Joe talks more deeply about his greatest-talent-of-all. He expounds on his work behind the scenes and opens up about his eldest son. Cari and Fat Joe revisit his life as a Don growing up in the Bronx and brings us fast forward to his present-day success stories. Joe even shares a key to his success; that he and Khaled "live by"...Listen now to discover what it is! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Compton to ESPN, Richard Jefferson’s life has been remarkable, Overcoming the odds against him as a Black boy growing up in America, Richard gets Naked with Cari Champion about how he “made it”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The politics of beauty are particularly cut throat in the pageant world. But the former Miss Teen USA, Kamie Crawford, has invalidated most of the superficial beauty standards that have kept women of all shapes and sizes from feeling and believing in their true beauty. In this episode Kamie gets Naked with Cari Champion about her experience in the “Curve” model industry and her hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In psychology, grit is a positive, non-cognitive trait based on an individual's perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular long-term goal or end state. And for Black women, who face more adverse circumstances than their counterparts, grit is a necessary component for success. Tiffany Cross exemplifies what grit can get. In this episode, Tiffany gets Naked with Cari Champion about her biggest challenge to becoming who she is today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics will forever be remembered as “The Pandemic Olympics”. Riddled with scandal, tough losses, and triumphant wins for the athletes we thought were underdogs, this year’s Olympic games have made their mark on history. Cari Champion shares her thoughts on the big stories from this year’s games. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.