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Smith Says is a weekly podcast hosted by Smith François, founder of Smith Says International. Each episode empowers entrepreneurs, community leaders, and believers to live with purpose, faith, and passion. From real stories to practical insights, Smith Says helps you build a purposeful life one Monday at a time.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 5 days
Average audio length:
55 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
65 episodes
since Oct. 20, 2025
episodic
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🐀 SEASONED RAT POISONING: WHAT'S DIVIDING THE BLACK COMMUNITY?Why are Black Americans, African immigrants, and the African diaspora fighting each other when we have so much more in common?🎙️ Welcome back, Smithsozians! On this episode of Smith Says: Purpose Over Popularity, host Smith Francois sits…
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🇭🇹 FREE YOUR MIND. CHANGE YOUR LIFE. CHANGE THE WORLD.On this episode of Purpose Over Popularity, presented by Smith Says International LLC, Smith François sits down with fellow Haitian-American Philly Phil (Uncle Phil) at the 2026 New American Book Fair in Columbus, Ohio, for a powerful conversati…
Are there really no more excuses for success in America now that we have artificial intelligence?In this powerful conversation, I sit down again with Mr. James A. White Sr. to discuss racism, education, technology, financial survival, and what it takes to build a better future.Mr. White shares his …
What happens when you turn your painful experiences into a purpose that empowers others?On this episode of Purpose Over Popularity, presented by Smith Says International LLC, Smith François sits down with Di Tadesa, also known as Mimi, at the New American Book Fair in Columbus, Ohio.Originally from…
At 84 years old, Dr. White has witnessed decades of racism, inequality, and the struggle for justice. But one question continues to challenge him: How do we move forward as Black people and build a better future for the next generation?
🎙️ In this episode of Purpose Over Popularity, I sit down with…
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Do you really know who you are, or have you allowed society, history, and religion to define your identity?
Mr. Bob Cross returns to the Smith Says 1 Podcast for another powerful, thought-provoking conversation about identity, faith, Black history, ra…
Are we so afraid of being called judgmental that we’ve stopped correcting the next generation?
In this conversation, we get into dress codes, pajamas at school, sagging pants, church attire, hygiene, self-respect, confidence, parenting, education, and the role the entire community plays in preparin…
What does the future of Bronzeville, Columbus look like and how do we make sure the people, history, and culture of the community remain part of its growth?
On this episode of the Purpose Over Popularity Podcast, presented by Smith Says International LLC, Smith François sits down with Willis Brown …
This conversation started with raw fasting, food, and healthy living but it turned into something much deeper.
Why do we know what’s good for us but still struggle to stay consistent?
We talk about raw and plant-based eating, stress, weight loss, strength training, discipline, self-care, and what h…
How do you build something sustainable when the system wasn’t designed with you in mind?
James A. White Sr. returns to Purpose Over Popularity for a real conversation about entrepreneurship, Black economic progress, generational wealth, family, leadership, and what it actually takes to build a succ…
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