The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts·323 episodes·Weekly
The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast with U.S. Air Force veteran, Juris Doctor candidate, small business owner, and educator Tezlyn Figaro, M.Ed., is where preparation meets power.
This is not a podcast built on commentary alone—it is a classroom designed to deliver step-by-step solutions. Using her signature framework—Prepare.
Position. PUSH (Push Until Something Happens) Tezlyn breaks down real-world strategies for civic engagement, workplace readiness, leadership, and professional growth.
Each episode functions as a practical training session, equipping listeners with clear tools, actionable guidance, and implementation strategies that move beyond awareness and into results. This is a space for learning, accountability, and execution, where conversations become skills and ideas become measurable change.
Episodes
Latest Episode
August 31, 2026 · 41m
In How to Spot a Fraud on the Internet, Tezlyn Figaro breaks down how to look beyond followers, impressive bios, viral content, and online popularity to determine what is actually credible. Learn how to verify the person, verify the claim, identify red flags, and follow the money and motive before you trust, share, donate, purchase, or promote. This is not just a podcast; this is the training room. Each episode gives you three clear action items you can put to work immediately. As founder of Push the Line Training, Tezlyn challenges you to Prepare. Position. Push. Until something happens. See for privacy information.
More Episodes
Aug 24 · 41m
In this episode recap, Tezlyn Figaro breaks down her fiery first conversation with Killer Mike on Conversate, covering Black leadership, political power, accountability, and what it means to stand on principle even when your own community pushes back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17 · 58m
Tezlyn Figaro delivers a passionate response to criticism surrounding Earn Your Leisure’s controversial comments about the Black community. Tezlyn breaks down the backlash, challenges the narratives being pushed online, and addresses the larger conversation about accountability, success, wealth, and how we talk about the Black community. This episode goes beyond the viral clips and social-media reactions to ask a bigger question: Where is the line between challenging the community to do better and unfairly blaming the community for systemic and economic realities? Tezlyn brings her signature straight-shot perspective to the debate—no sugarcoating, no bandwagon, and no fear of disagreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10 · 38m
In how does local politics affect the social justice outcome in Mississippi Tezlyn Figaro breaks down why elections—especially local and state elections, directly impact the fight for social justice. Advocacy, organizing, protesting, and public pressure matter, but at some point the outcome can come down to who holds the power: the state attorney, sheriff, judges, governor, legislators, and other elected or appointed decision-makers. This is not just a podcast; this is the training room. Each episode gives you three clear action items you can put to work immediately. As founder of Push the Line Training, Tezlyn challenges you to Prepare. Position. Push. Until something happens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 3 · 50m
In this episode of How To with Tezlyn Figaro, Tezlyn sits down with Kristi Williams to discuss the vision behind The Vernon Witness Experience, an immersive museum dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of Tulsa's Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church and the Greenwood community. Kristi shares how she transformed an unfunded idea into a $1.5 million preservation project, offering practical lessons on leadership, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and turning vision into reality. Whether you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, advocate, or someone with a big idea, this episode will inspire you to think bigger, build with purpose, and create a lasting impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27 · 38m
Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it looks like procrastination, lack of motivation, irritability, brain fog, or simply feeling disconnected from work you once loved. High achievers often ignore the warning signs because they're so focused on getting the job done. In this episode, Tezlyn Figaro explores the difference between being tired and being burned out, why constantly pushing yourself isn't a badge of honor, and how to recognize when it's time to reset before burnout begins affecting your health, relationships, and performance. Learn practical strategies to protect your energy, establish boundaries, prioritize what matters most, and continue pursuing your goals without running yourself into the ground. Success shouldn't come at the expense of your well-being. The goal isn't just to work hard, it's to work sustainably.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.