Folkes Unfettered is where leadership, entrepreneurship, and ownership converge. Hosted by Gene Folkes, MSOL, a U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, author, and former contestant on NBC's *The Apprentice with Donald J. Trump, this podcast explores business strategy, capital literacy, economics, culture, history, and leadership. Every episode challenges conventional thinking and equips you to think strategically, lead authentically, and own your narrative. Speak Freely. Think Deeply. Live…
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Folkes Unfettered hands the chair to a guest host this week. Evan Grollman, host of Blue Dog Whisperer, sits in for a hard look at something most of us feel but few are willing to name directly: civility in America isn't just declining, it may already be gone. Together, we dig into what actually killed it, algorithms rewarding outrage over understanding, institutions that stopped modeling…
This isn't about whether I love America. It's about whether America has ever loved all of us equally and what 250 years of evidence actually say.Not the sanitized kind of answer. Not the kind that fits neatly on a flag or a bumper sticker. The kind that comes from a Black man who swore an oath to defend this country, and then had to spend decades watching this country decide, over and over again,…
People keep asking me about The Apprentice. And I get it.But a moment is not a mission.I am built from Frederick Douglass, James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, and Martin Luther King, Jr., men who didn't show up for cameras. Men who showed up because silence was not an option.People paid in blood for the right to speak. To waste that right would be a disgrace.That is the lineage I carry.That…
They told us. Orwell told us. Baldwin told us. Twain told us. Morrison told us. We read the books. We passed the tests. We called it fiction. In this episode of Folkes Unfettered, Gene Folkes draws on the most unflinching voices in American and world literature to examine what's unfolding in leadership right now, and why none of it is actually new. The patterns were already named. The characters…
What if your leadership were displayed in a museum? Not your resume. Not your job title. Not your social media profile. Your actual leadership. Every decision. Every sacrifice. Every act of courage. Every compromise. Every life you've impacted. What story would it tell? In this episode of Folkes Unfettered, We explore a powerful question inspired by a visit to the Museum Of Modern Art (MoMA): If…
What can Jazz Musicians teach us about Leadership? More than people realize... In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between Jazz and Leadership, from improvisation and emotional intelligence to humility, trust, adaptability, and communication under pressure. Inspired by the life and legacy of legendary Jazz Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, this episode examines why some of the greatest…
In this powerful Memorial Day episode of Folkes Unfettered, Gene Folkes explores the true meaning behind "The Cost of Freedom" -- beyond the barbecues, sales, and long weekends. This episode takes listeners through the history of Memorial Day, from its origins after the Civil War to the sacrifices that continue to shape America today. But this conversation goes deeper than history. It challenges…
In this episode, I examine the recent ruling from the Supreme Court of The United States and what it may signal about the future of civil rights protections in America. Moving beyond political theater and media outrage, this conversation explores how power, legal interpretation, and institutional shifts can gradually redefine who has access to protection, justice, and opportunity. This is not just…
In a time of political tension, economic Uncertainty, and rapid social change, many leaders are reacting instead of positioning. In this episode of Folkes Unfettered, Gene Folkes, MSOL breaks down how to think clearly, lead strategically, and build power when the rules keep changing. This is not political Commentary. It’s structural analysis. We explore: The difference between survival mode and…
In a time of political tension, economic uncertainty, and rapid social change, many people feel stuck - reacting instead of leading.In this episode of Folkes Unfettered, Gene Folkes breaks down how to think clearly, lead strategically, and thrive when the rules keep changing. This conversation goes beyond surface-level commentary and focuses on agency, accountability, and decision-making in…
