The GR8TNESS Router
The GR8TNESS Router
Podcast Description
Where purpose meets process. One conversation at a time.Greatness isn’t random—it’s built through purpose, process, and perseverance. The Gr8tness Router is where deep, real conversations uncover the why behind success—not just what people do, but what drives them and how they navigate the journey.Hosted by Zena C., this podcast moves beyond inspiration into practical insight, blending thought-provoking interviews with personal reflections to help listeners apply key lessons in their own lives.Season 1: The Doctor’s JourneyDoctors don’t just wake up with a title—they are crafted through discipline, decisions, and defining moments. This season, we sit down with Black Doctors across disciplines—PhDs, MDs, JDs, Ed.Ds, ClinSciDs— to explore the wisdom, struggles, and breakthroughs behind their journeys.But the conversation doesn’t stop there. In solo episodes, Zena C. unpacks key takeaways, shares hard-hitting insights, and breaks down how we can all apply the principles of greatness—no matter our field.Why Listen?🔹 Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff.🔹 Conversations that connect purpose to process.🔹 Actionable takeaways to help you navigate your own journey.🔹 A fresh, engaging, and authentic space for learning and growth.Whether you’re chasing your next milestone, pivoting in life, or just hungry for deeper conversations, The Gr8tness Router is here to connect you to the wisdom, resilience, and mindset behind success.New episodes drop on Thursdays. Subscribe and let’s get to work. 🎤✨
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as purpose, process, and perseverance, with specific attention to the journeys of Black doctors in Season 1. Episodes explore topics like the definition of greatness, the power of movement in social activism, and the value of perceived flaws, aiming to provide actionable insights for listeners.
Where purpose meets process. One conversation at a time.
Greatness isn’t random—it’s built through purpose, process, and perseverance. The Gr8tness Router is where deep, real conversations uncover the why behind success—not just what people do, but what drives them and how they navigate the journey.
Hosted by Zena C., this podcast moves beyond inspiration into practical insight, blending thought-provoking interviews with personal reflections to help listeners apply key lessons in their own lives.
Season 1: The Doctor’s Journey
Doctors don’t just wake up with a title—they are crafted through discipline, decisions, and defining moments. This season, we sit down with Black Doctors across disciplines—PhDs, MDs, JDs, Ed.Ds, ClinSciDs— to explore the wisdom, struggles, and breakthroughs behind their journeys.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. In solo episodes, Zena C. unpacks key takeaways, shares hard-hitting insights, and breaks down how we can all apply the principles of greatness—no matter our field.
Why Listen?
🔹 Real stories. Real strategies. No fluff.
🔹 Conversations that connect purpose to process.
🔹 Actionable takeaways to help you navigate your own journey.
🔹 A fresh, engaging, and authentic space for learning and growth.
Whether you’re chasing your next milestone, pivoting in life, or just hungry for deeper conversations, The Gr8tness Router is here to connect you to the wisdom, resilience, and mindset behind success.
New episodes drop on Thursdays. Subscribe and let’s get to work. 🎤✨
What do sneakers, literature, and legacy have in common?
In this episode of The GR8TNESS Router, Dr. Jemayne Lavar King shares how a lifelong love of sneakers and storytelling evolved into a groundbreaking academic lane, a thriving cultural brand, and a mission to redefine what’s worthy of study.
From chasing his dream pair of Ewings to teaching college courses on sneaker culture, Dr. King invites us into his world—a world where hip-hop, literature, and authenticity collide.
This episode is for the visionaries, the culture-builders, and the ones writing their own story—one step at a time.
Tune in now!
To learn more about Dr. King’s work at the intersection of culture, literature, and identity, explore his innovative coursework and scholarship through Virginia State University’s “Sneaker Stories” archive.
You can also connect with him directly on LinkedIn and experience the cultural depth of his brand by visitingsolefoodbrand.com.
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