Tracey's Keepin' it Real

Tracey's Keepin' it Real
Podcast Description
Hosted by Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real delivers honest, unfiltered conversations with community leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who are making a difference. From housing and health to education, equity, and empowerment—this podcast dives into the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s Black communities and beyond. Whether it's shedding light on systemic challenges or celebrating local success stories, Tracey keeps it real—always.New episodes drop regularly. Tune in, learn something new, and be part of the change.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as community empowerment, social justice, culture, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting topics like racial equity, entrepreneurship, and healing through gardening, exemplified by discussions with guests like De’Vonna Pittman on building purpose-driven brands and Candace Yates on the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

Hosted by Tracey Williams-Dillard, Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real delivers honest, unfiltered conversations with community leaders, changemakers, and everyday people who are making a difference. From housing and health to education, equity, and empowerment—this podcast dives into the issues that matter most to Minnesota’s Black communities and beyond. Whether it’s shedding light on systemic challenges or celebrating local success stories, Tracey keeps it real—always.
New episodes drop regularly. Tune in, learn something new, and be part of the change.
What does it take to stabilize, scale, and sustain your vision? In this episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Podcast, we’re joined by Octavia “Tav” Treadway and Tommy McNeal, two community-rooted leaders with a shared passion for building Black-led success from the inside out.
Tav shares the story behind You’re Carrying Something Great and the Strength & Strategy Lab, programs that help entrepreneurs align with purpose while driving real revenue growth. Tommy reflects on his journey from Comcast executive to serial entrepreneur, running everything from consulting firms to catering companies—all with a mission to uplift others.
Tune in for gems on leadership, authenticity, and using your platform for impact.
Executive Producer/ CEO Publisher
Tracey Williams-Dillard
MSR Digital Studio
Ray Seville
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
3744 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55409
612-827-4021

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