# Jeff Kirsch

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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 culture she has built within the program, and the power behind the team's mantra, #BelieveBig. Coach Blair-Lewis shares how belief,…

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, his research on the impact of superheroes on young readers, his experiences at San Diego Comic-Con, and his upcoming novella Thermo…

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 identity, including how race, gender, and queerness can shape perceptions of leadership. Patrick also shares insights on authentici…

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 experiences and unconscious patterns can shape our relationships, careers, and everyday decisions. Dr. Edwards shares insights on heali…

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 growing up in the DMV, his experience as a student-athlete and basketball player at Georgia Tech, and how a career in finance ult…

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 the same community where I grew up. We explore the vital role poll officers play in the election process, why local elections often…

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 Mason University and co-chair of Mason Chooses Kindness. We discuss his career in higher education leadership, his approach to su…

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 GMU Alumni Association. Chris is someone I look up to in the Mason alumni community, and we discuss his journey as a Patriot and …

You Can Call Me Mr. 100K

I celebrate reaching 100,000 downloads of my Positive Filter podcast and reflect on a near-decade journey of consistency, growth, and meaningful conversations with over 150 guests. He breaks down the milestone's statistics, shares his top episodes, and explores what it takes to sustain a podcast i…

Running Fairfax County Like a Business (featuring Bryan Hill)

Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill joins Positive Philter to discuss his career journey from aerospace engineering to leading one of the largest counties in Virginia. We explore how he approaches local government like a business, manages a $10 billion budget, maintains a AAA bond rating, and overs…