Meet My Guests – Episode 4 – “I Don’t Need a Man”

Hey, Hey, Hey!  If you’ve been following me for this podcast journey, you’ll know we’re on episode 4 of a new series titled, Who’s the Man: Generations Speak.

In this fourth episode my guests and I try to unpack the statement, “I Don’t Need a Man”.   This is a conversation you don’t want to miss out on, so click here and tune in. 

B. Chris Sumner

B. Chris Sumner is a Boston native, accomplished community relations executive with a strong background in non-profit executive management and a rich history in working with youth and young adults in the greater Boston community.  

He has spent the past thirty plus years in leadership roles with not profit organizations such as Executive Pastor of Jubilee Christian Church, Director of Community Partnerships & Programs Teacher Bound Upward Bound program at Wheelock College, Executive Director of the Boston Ten Point Coalition; Executive Director of the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club of Boston, Executive Director of the I Have A Dream Foundation of Boston and the Department Of Youth Services /Justice Resources Institute.  Currently, he is the Executive Director of Saint Stephen Youth Development Programs.

Chris’s credentials include License Pastor, Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences/Human Resources at Springfield College, Master of Social Work at Wheelock College, Devos Urban Leadership Initiative Fellows 1997 with several citations from City and State officials as well as awards from several prestigious institutions.

However, Chris’s impressive credentials do not fully describe his deep commitment to serving others and his intrinsic love for succession planning for intergenerational success. Chris is widely known for his practical servant leadership style and commitment to transparency, resource leveraging and accountability in the marketplace.

Shannyn Casino

THIS, creator, writer, artist, actor, mentor and empowerment speaker of life; A.K.A Shannyn Casino, has over 30 years of displaying his gifts on a multitude of platforms. From his adolescent years to adulthood, Shannyn has evolved these gifts into a light of hope that draws people from all walks of life.

Shannyn Casino was born in the infamous Roxbury section of Boston, MA. He has worked with a number of music artists and groups, both professional and amateur, traveling the U.S. and abroad bringing his clients to another level with his influence. He has also acted in both independent and big budgeted film projects. Inspired by the “lights and camera” he encountered as an actor; Shannyn Casino founded his own film production company called, The Social Maximus.

Shannyn Casino exudes charisma, determination and perseverance. He takes extreme pride in his work and is relentless towards succeeding. Nevertheless, obedient to God’s plan. His unbridled vision and creativity in all facets has respectfully earned him the recognition of being a “Jack of all Trades”, and now, he has added author to his list of titles.

To learn more about The Social Maxiumus or purchase Shannyn Casino’s autobiography, Sidewalk University: The Chronicles of Shannyn Casino, visit www.thesocialmaximus.com.