Chosen For Greatness

Chosen For Greatness
Podcast Description
Hosted by William J. Makell, Jr.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. The Chosen for Greatness Podcast is where powerful conversations meet purposeful leadership. Created by the Chosen for Greatness Leadership Network, this show brings you raw, real, and deeply inspiring interviews with dynamic African American professionals, trailblazing executives, and transformational leaders who are walking in purpose and standing in power.
Each episode is a masterclass in personal growth and strategic leadership—built to help you rise above challenges, own your identity unapologetically, and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. These stories don’t just motivate—they activate.
If you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of vision and value, and to step fully into the greatness you were born for—this podcast is for you.
You weren’t just chosen to lead. You were Chosen for Greatness.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes like personal authenticity, community building, mental health, and financial empowerment, with episodes exploring topics such as the importance of mentorship, navigating workplace burnout, and the intersection of faith and grief. Specific episode examples include discussions on the impact of community collaboration showcased in The Power of Community and the exploration of burnout in Beyond Burnout.

Hosted by William J. Makell, Jr.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. The Chosen for Greatness Podcast is where powerful conversations meet purposeful leadership. Created by the Chosen for Greatness Leadership Network, this show brings you raw, real, and deeply inspiring interviews with dynamic African American professionals, trailblazing executives, and transformational leaders who are walking in purpose and standing in power.
Each episode is a masterclass in personal growth and strategic leadership—built to help you rise above challenges, own your identity unapologetically, and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. These stories don’t just motivate—they activate.
If you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of vision and value, and to step fully into the greatness you were born for—this podcast is for you.
You weren’t just chosen to lead. You were Chosen for Greatness.
Discover how perseverance and self-belief can redefine success for Black entrepreneurs. This episode explores the transformative impact of resilience, community support, and collective action in overcoming systemic barriers. Hear inspiring stories of leaders and local innovators who refused to give up, building legacies that uplift entire communities. Learn why your greatest resource isn’t external, but the unwavering determination to pursue your vision and inspire change.

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