The Table

When Creativity Meets Technology: Aldis Hodge is an executive producer, producer and writer, who is most recognized for his work as an acclaimed actor

Aldis joins us to discuss his #1 rated Prime Video program "Cross", where he plays the legendary character Alex Cross. In addition to his acting career, he introduces us to 9B Collective (co-founded by Aldis Hodge, Mike Uwandi, Phillip Boutte Jr), the groundbreaking Concept Art Studio which has been involved with countless blockbuster film/program projects. These "world builders" have used technology and creative designers to create 3D models for video games or entire environments for live action film and television. 9B Collective served as the visual development studio for DC Comics "Blue Beetle" and brought some of the film's biggest moments to life. Whether it's design for the the use of AR, CGI or Next-Gen design technologies, 9B Collective has played a part in the process, with collective works ranging from Marvel, Epic Games, Skydance Animaton, Wicked, NFL Super Bowl, DC Comics, with concept art for Moonknight, Wakanda Forever, Blade, Mandalorian, Westworld and so many more. Aldis leaves us with what we can expect next from Season 2 of Cross and what is next for himself personally.

KENYA MOORE: Kenya joins The Table, with her daughter Brooklyn Daly, to discuss entrepreneurism, world travel, partnership and building a franchise together.

Meet the multi-hyphenated talent who has effortlessly transitioned from the stages of Miss USA, to the big screen, to reality television, to entrepreneurism, and now she joins The Table w/ Dr. Dante with her 6-year old daughter as they discuss their best selling book "Brooklyn Bound: Paris". As we celebrate this mother-daughter duo, we also explore the role Artificial Intelligence played in this Best Seller and unveil a surprise first (in US History).

Former NBA #1 Overall Pick discusses redefining success, both personally and professionally, after unexpected career injuries derailed his NBA career. This Ohio State Basketball...

On the latest episode of The Table w/ Dr. Dante Simpson, Greg Oden joins the show to discuss The Ohio State University Basketball, the NBA, and life after the NBA. His current passions and partnerships have aligned, as Oden is focusing on different ways to help young athletes, by preparing them for life after sports via financial literacy.Whether on the athletic court/field or in the corporate office, the challenges we overcome often build the character that reveals our true purpose! Tune in for the next episode of The Table!

MINISTER PARKS TAU: As the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Minister Tau is building the bridge of opportunity, for investors, entrepreneurs, small business,...

Minister Parks Tau, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, joins Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table. Minister Tau shares South Africa's vision for industrialization and the welcoming of American industry and capital to the country. Tau shares his plans for the department, plans for the Nation's future, and the leadership's vision of "the good of our citizens" over political parties (via open dialogue for all).Minister Tau voices his anticipation for the G20 Summit, as South Africa will be the 2025 Host Nation. Let's support the vision of building bridges between South Africa and the United States.

EARN YOUR LEISURE Co-founders Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal join The Table with Dr. Dante Simpson at the NY Stock Exchange for an in-depth...

During the conversation, Millings and Bilal explained the vision which has led to their amazing growth, how they built the culture's largest investment festival (InvestFest), identifying ideal opportunities and sectors-to-watch in 2025.Enjoy our latest episode with the Cultural Kings of Financial Literacy

ASAHI POMPEY: What is the process of “Empowering Futures” in the entrepreneurial world?

Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement for Goldman Sachs, joins The Table w Dr. Dante Simpson to discuss their initiatives (10k Women, 10k Small Businesses & 1M Black Women), and how they are changing lives both domestically and internationally.Asahi shares the many benefits of a powerful professional ally, gained through completion of the Goldman Sachs programming and the strength of networking within their respective programs.

YUSUF CHUKU: Exploring the creative and professional journey of this corporate leader, leading one of the world’s largest media companies, NBCUniversal

What does it take to build connections in major media? Dante Simpson, Ph.D sat down with NBCUniversal's EVP of Client Advisory, Advertising & Partnerships, Yusuf Chuku. Yusuf joins us to discuss the art of cultural connection, "new-stalia" (Gen-Z's newfound interest in content from prior generations), the importance of live events and so much more in the rapidly changing media landscape. The conversation demystifies connection, disspells advertising assumptions and shares behind-the-scenes perspectives of NBCUniversal's partnerships, growth, authenticity and creating lasting relationships with its audiences.

DREW SHEINMAN: Financial literacy and investment accessibility are more crucial than ever. The role of innovative leaders in the Private Equity industry cannot be...

Dr. Dante Simpson welcomes Drew Sheinman, Founding Partner of Brand Velocity Group (BVG), to The Table. In the competitive world of private equity, where strategic vision and innovative thinking can make or break an investment, Sheinman stands out as a transformative leader, who has chosen to lead with “Kindness”. With a keen eye for identifying high-potential brands and a commitment to driving sustainable growth, he has redefined the approach to brand investment, by partnering with some of the most recognizable athletes and entertainers to not only serve as investors and partners, but also ambassadors. Under their guidance, Brand Velocity Group has successfully navigated the complexities of the market, leveraging deep industry insights to create value and foster lasting partnerships.We discuss Drew’s partners (Steve Lebowitz, Austin Ramos & Eli Manning) , his role as the newest Board Member of kindness.org, and several success stories from an executive with the NY Mets, to Madison Square Garden and Endeavor.

NOAH KERNER: How the journey and experiences of Noah Kerner has informed his role of CEO/Chair of the micro-investment app ACORNS

Noah Kerner, CEO/Chair of Acorns, joined Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table, to discuss how small amounts saved and invested everyday add up over time, through the power of compounding. According to Kerner, Acorns is built upon the premise, "Putting the responsible tools of wealth-making in everyone's hands... wealthy people make money putting assets in diversified portfolios, and holding it, not panicking".Join us to learn about the company's vision, their future and their various products.

Derrick Hayes: American restaurateur and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks

Derrick Hayes: American restaurateur and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, joins "The Table" to discuss their rise to the 39th fastest growing restaurant chain in America.  Hayes' journey from serving cheesesteaks at his 1st location at a Philadelphia gas station, to becoming the highest performing restaurateur at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), a multi-state franchiser all while commiting to change lives via philanthropy is a wonderful story. Hayes is the epitome of the American Dream, proving success occurs when planning meets preparation and aligns with purpose. Recently, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks announced its partnership with the Kia Center, as the Official Cheesesteak of the NBA's Orlando Magic and the newest home of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks.

Impacts of “Name Image Likeness” (NIL), which sectors to watch closely (SMH markets) and addressing the “wealth gap”, with Mark C. Smith, Sr. Vice...

Mark C. Smith, Senior Vice President of Investments for Wells Fargo joins Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table. Smith with discuss the state of the market and sectors to watch, NIL, The 529 Plan, its benefits and the latest changes which will positively impact how it can be used. Providing valuable insights for veteran investors and those new to the stock market, this is a must-watch for those whom are passionate about "money talk"

Navarrow Wright: The youngest African-American CTO in his industry and leader of some of the nation’s largest corporations. We discuss his current role as...

Navarrow Wright joins Dr. Dante Simpson on the latest episode of The Table. Once recognized as the nation's youngest African-American CTO, Navarrow brings a legacy from start-up, to BET, to Facebook/Meta and currently as COO/CTO at Mirror Digital. This advocate for the creator communities and economies, has been the creator of platforms and products that have become the norm. Learn about his journey, how current technologies are impacting his industry,  who has inspired his journey.  Take a sneak peek of Mirror Digital's newest upcoming product ("SCENE").