Beauty in the Beast Podcast
Beauty in the Beast Podcast
Podcast Description
“Black men have been called many things—beast, menace, threat—but the truth is, we are a tapestry of strength, compassion, and beauty.” This podcast is committed to challenging stereotypes and reshaping the Black male narrative. Through in-depth conversations, we highlight the compassion, resilience, and courage of Black men, showing how they navigate societal pressures while maintaining their humanity."
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of emotional awareness, resilience, and personal growth among Black men, with episodes like 'They Taught Us How to Succeed — But Not How to Feel' exploring emotional isolation and the pressures of success, and 'Behind the Mask: Kyle Vaughn’s Journey from Survival to Selfhood,' which examines the struggle of navigating corporate America while uncovering one's true identity.
“Black men have been called many things—beast, menace, threat—but the truth is, we are a tapestry of strength, compassion, and beauty.” This podcast is committed to challenging stereotypes and reshaping the Black male narrative. Through in-depth conversations, we highlight the compassion, resilience, and courage of Black men, showing how they navigate societal pressures while maintaining their humanity."
“We’re taught how to lead. We’re taught how to work. We’re taught how to provide. But we’re not taught how to be emotionally present.”
— Michael Holt
Michael Holt had the perfect résumé — Harvard MBA, Wall Street success, thriving family, and a circle of powerful Black leaders in his corner. But behind closed doors, he was emotionally isolated, silently struggling to live up to a legacy that taught him excellence, but not emotional safety.
In this intimate episode of Beauty and the Beast, Holt sits down for a raw, transformative conversation. What begins as a journey through childhood discipline and generational success becomes a deeply personal reckoning with fear, masculinity, friendship, and emotional healing.
We dive into:
Growing up Black, brilliant, and burdened in post-Civil Rights Atlanta.
The trauma of success and the fear of disappointing others.
Why so many Black men are scared of vulnerability – and how to break the cycle.
How friendships can become a mirror, revealing what we’ve buried.
Marriage, fatherhood, therapy – and learning to receive love, not just give it.
The letter from his wife that stopped the room cold.
This isn’t just a conversation – it’s a masterclass in unlearning survival mode and embracing emotional truth.
If you’ve ever played small, doubted your worth, or wondered if your armor was also your cage -this episode is for you.
Subscribe and share this with a brother, a father, a husband, or anyone carrying silent weight.
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