The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast
The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts·329 episodes·Weekly
Quick Facts
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
October 19, 2026 · 30m
In How to Support Black Businesses, podcast co-host Marcellus Rowe interviews Chris Guillard about why supporting Black-owned businesses requires more than an occasional purchase. Listeners will leave with three concrete action items to Prepare, Position, and Push. See for privacy information.
More Episodes
Oct 12, 2026 · 35m
In How to Survive Being a Black Woman in the Military, podcast host Marcellus Rowe interviews Chris Guillard about the unique challenges Black women face while serving their country. Chris shares her experiences navigating sexism, military culture, and the pressure to remain strong while fighting to be respected and heard. Presented by the Tezlyn Figaro Training Group and Push The Line Training, listeners will leave with three concrete action items to Prepare, Position, and Push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5, 2026 · 29m
In How to Keep Fighting Through Breast Cancer, podcast host Marcellus Rowe interviews breast cancer survivor Chris Guillard about her journey from diagnosis to survival. Chris shares the challenges she faced, what helped her continue fighting, and the lessons she learned about faith, strength, support, and refusing to give up. Presented by the Tezlyn Figaro Training Group and Push The Line Training, listeners will leave with three concrete action items to Prepare, Position, and Push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2026 · 35m
In How to Recognize Your Bias, Tezlyn Figaro breaks down how personal experiences, assumptions, and stereotypes can influence the way we judge people, process information, and make decisions. Learn how to identify your blind spots, challenge your thinking, and prevent unconscious bias from controlling your choices. Presented by the Tezlyn Figaro Training Group and Push The Line Training, participants will leave with three concrete action items to Prepare, Position, and Push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2026 · 58m
The Black Effect Presents... The Tezlyn Figaro Podcast! 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. OP August 17, 2026See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2026 · 37m
In How to Stop Being All Things to Everyone, Tezlyn Figaro breaks down why constantly trying to meet everyone’s needs can leave you overwhelmed, distracted, and disconnected from your purpose. Learn how to set boundaries, protect your energy, and focus on what truly matters. Presented by the Tezlyn Figaro Training Group and Push The Line Training, participants will leave with three concrete action items to Prepare, Position, and Push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.