Positive Philter Podcast

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot: Alumni Engagement, Service, and the Power of Staying Connected (featuring Chris Preston)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my friend and fellow Patriot, Chris Preston, a dedicated George Mason University alumnus and former president of the

Leading with Well-Being: Mentorship, Mental Health, and Lifelong Learning (featuring Lewis Forrest)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my mentor, friend, and colleague, Lewis E. Forrest II, M.Ed., Assistant Vice President for University Life at George

Being a Poll Officer (featuring Philip Wilkerson Jr.)

In this special bonus episode of Positive Philter, I sit down with my dad, Retired Colonel Philip Wilkerson Jr., to discuss his experience serving as a poll officer in th

Leading Beyond the Scoreboard: Education, Athletics, and Purpose (featuring Marvin Lewis)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Marvin Lewis, George Mason University's Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics. Marvin shares his journey

Patterns That Define Us (featuring Dr. Stephen Edwards)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, author of The Venus Flytrap, spiritual counselor, and coach. We discuss how childhood experi

Emotions, Leadership, and the Weight of Positionality (featuring Patrick Harris II)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Patrick Harris II, educator, author, and doctoral student. We discuss the intersection of emotions, leadership, and id

Blerd Talk: Black Superheroes, Representation, and Indie Comics (featuring Jaylen Christie)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Jaylen Christie, researcher, writer, and fellow Alpha Phi Alpha brother. We discuss Black representation in comics, hi

Believe Big: Leadership, Culture, and Excellence (featuring Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, Head Coach of George Mason Women's Basketball. We discuss her leadership philosophy, the cu

Embracing Uncertainty: Social Anxiety, Weak Ties, and Building Your Network (featuring Scott Stirrett)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Scott Stirrett, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Venture for Canada. We discuss overcoming social anxiety, the pow

Building Better Podcasts: Creativity, Technology, and the Future of Podcasting (featuring Junaid Ahmed)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Junaid Ahmed, entrepreneur and podcasting expert. We discuss his journey as a creator, how he helps others launch and

Growing Together: Love, Identity, and Education (featuring Luke Pierce and Tia Pierce)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by fellow George Mason alumni Tia and Luke Pierce. They are educators, members of the Divine Nine, and all-around amazing

The Kindness KPI: Operationalizing Compassion (featuring James Kellock)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by James Kellock, entrepreneur, kindness advocate, and founder of RippleCore. We discuss how kindness can become a measur

Beyond the Classroom: Why Research Matters (featuring Dr. Keith Renshaw)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by Dr. Keith Renshaw, Professor of Psychology and Senior Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at George Mason Uni

What I Wish I Knew at 30: Lessons for Life and Career (featuring Fran Harper)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by Fran Harper, host of the podcast "What I Wish I Knew at 30" and an Identity Architect dedicated to helping people align

Your Network Has Value: Why Connectors Get Paid (featuring Joe Mindak)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by entrepreneur, author, and Nolodex co-founder Joe Mindak. Joe shares his journey from working in a family printing busin

Three Generations, One Conversation: Lessons on Leadership (Part 2)

In this episode of Positive Philter, Bennett and I return for Part 2 of our leadership conversation series. After the positive response to our first episode, we decided t

A Program That Changed Lives: Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Fred Bemak and Dr. Rita Chung, two professors who had a profound impact on my personal and professional development. As architects of G

Three Generations, One Conversation: Lessons on Leadership

In this episode, I'm joined by my dad, Retired Colonel Philip L. Wilkerson Jr., and my 11-year-old son, Bennett Wilkerson, for an impromptu conversation about leadership.

Building a Global #MasonNation (featuring Joshua Park)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by Dean Joshua Park, Dean of Mason Korea, for another installment of my Dean Series. We discuss his educational and profes

First Gen to State Senator: A Journey of Service (pt.1)

In this episode of Positive Philter, I'm joined by George Mason alum, Schar School Alumnus of the Year, and Virginia State Senator Saddam Salim. In Part 1 of this two-par