Breaking Down Barriers and Crushing Stereotypes with Karl Sona (Episode #19)
Our thought leader for today is Karl Sona, a barrier-breaker who inspires minority individuals to make a life they want to live. Listen to Karl’s story and learn how he’s fulfilling his dreams of breaking down barriers and crushing stereotypes!

Currently, he as an entrepreneur helps minorities create generational wealth and leverages the power of podcasting to share their inspirational stories. He also builds communities based on black excellence to create long-lasting changes in this world. When he was young, he left his home country with his parents in search of the American Dream, but later on, realized that his own dreams matter more.
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Connect with Karl on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Visit his website and watch out for his new podcast, Dear Black CEO.
[00:01 – 07:09] Opening Segment
- Let’s get to know Karl Sona
- Entrepreneur
- Podcaster
- Happiness Expert
- Karl shares his version of the future you’d want to hear
[07:10 – 18:24] A Sincere Internal Conflict
- How does Karl want to live his life?
- He talks about privilege and opportunity
- Karl tells us how he turned his back to his childhood dream
- His first heartbreak
- He walks us through his process of dealing with difficult conversations
[18:25 – 29:50] Power of Curiosity
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- Look at a “what if” question positively
- Here’s how
- Burst your bubble to expand your reality
[29:51 – 40:29] A Valuable Currency
- Navigate social media better
- Show up for people
- The Venmo Challenge
- Expose the Conspiracy of Goodness
[40:30 – 46:42] Closing Segment
- Shout out to our media partner, Streamlined Podcasts!
- Connect with Karl. Links below
- Karl tells us why it is still an amazing world.
- Final words and announcements