In this Black History Month interview series by Afros & Audio, host Talib Jasir talks to Reginald D. Sherman, the host of the 'Real Talk with Reginald D.' podcast. Reginald shares how he selects the inspirational topics of his podcast episodes, reflecting on his own life experiences, including people telling him that he'd never amount to anything as he was born out-of-wedlock, which motivated him to prove them wrong. Reginald's podcast focuses on self-improvement and motivation, ranking in top 5 percent on Listen Notes and top 285 countries on Apple Podcasts. Reginald shares his grandfather's influence on his servanthood approach to leadership and how it shaped his career and podcast content. Additionally, he discusses his plans to take his show on the road for motivational speaking at different conferences.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:22 Reginald D Sherman's Podcasting Journey 01:19 The Birth of 'Real Talk with Reginald D.' 03:40 Strategies for Podcast Success 04:28 Impact of Podcasting on Personal Career 05:27 The Art of Content Creation 08:26 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters 10:42 Understanding Your Audience 15:59 Reginald's Personal Journey and Motivation 19:09 The Power of Personal Stories and Self-Improvement 19:49 Balancing Ministry and Podcasting 20:04 The Role of Faith and Personal Responsibility 23:32 The Importance of Servant Leadership 28:59 Future Aspirations for Real Talk with Reginald D 31:54 Engaging with the Larger Podcast Community 34:46 Where to Find Real Talk with Reginald D 35:43 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements To learn more visit:  www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk with Reginald D. on Apple TikTok: @realtalkregd Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald Facebook: realtalkwithreginaldd Twitter: @realtalkRegD  Join Black Podcaster's Association: bit.ly/BPACommunity Learn more about the 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 18-20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD: www.afrosandaudio.com DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.