Ib interviews Dr. Earl S. Richardson, President Emeritus, Distinguished Professor and Research Associate of Morgan State University at the Associated Black Charities (ABC) annual gala, where the governor of Maryland presented Dr. Richardson with the ABC Lifetime Achievement Award.
Refuse the Smaller Future.
At 16, while living as a refugee, I dreamed of becoming a journalist. My applications were rejected, and some friends questioned whether my dream was realistic. But I refused to give up.
By 17, I had become an Africa correspondent for one of the world’s leading soccer websites. That opportunity opened doors to a journalism career that would take me into conversations with influential people across sports, entertainment, business, and public service.
In 2003, I created my own website, which grew into Ib Talk Online—a platform for sharing stories, interviews, and photographs that capture the people, experiences, and moments that have shaped my journey.
Looking back, my greatest lesson isn’t simply that persistence helped me become a journalist.
It’s that our present circumstances are not the full measure of who we are capable of becoming.
Today, I bring that conviction into my work as a leadership coach, speaker, and mentor, helping emerging and aspiring leaders recognize their potential, develop their capabilities, and pursue lives of greater purpose, influence, and service.
Whether you’re looking for a speaker who can inspire your audience or a coach to help you take your next step, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
As always, your articles promote positively needed uplifting testimonies which is a credit to your spirit.
- Sherman Davis
President and CEO, Futech, Inc
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L-R: Andretti Andretti, Michelle Munoz, USA Olympic boxer Eric Kelly, Ib & Celebrity Chef Chris Nirschel on the red carpet at the Toast & Taste to raise funds for the NYC Food Bank. Chef Nirschel, who led a cooking class alongside ‘Mob Wives‘ star Renee Graziano during the fundraiser, said: "I think you should always give to what you believe in. If I can bring something to the table I will. There have been times in life that I haven’t been able to. I’m going to keep doing it."
Ib & journalist Roland Martin in Washington, D.C.
Ron Shapiro (Expert Negotiator, Sports Agent, Attorney, Educator, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Civic Leader; Founder & Chairman, Shapiro Negotiations Institute) & Ib at a gala in Baltimore, MD.
Former New York Knicks coach Michael Woodson & Ib at the Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation and The Max Cure Foundation celebrity dinner, New York City in 2012.
Ib, Mark, Chris, and NBA Champion Trent Tucker en route to New Jersey for a golf tournament organized by Trent.
Former NFL player & Super Bowl Champion Howard Cross, Jr. & Ib at the Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation celebrity golf tournament at the Upper Montclair Golf Club, New Jersey in 2012.
Ib & NBA All-Star Charles Oakley at the Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation and The Max Cure Foundation celebrity golf tournament at the Old Oaks Country Club, New Jersey in 2012.
Ib with some new friends at the Old Oaks Country Club, New Jersey in 2012.
Greg Anthony (former NBA professional and TV sport analyst) & Ib at the Trent Tucker All 4 Kids Foundation and The Max Cure Foundation celebrity golf tournament at the Old Oaks Country Club, New Jersey in 2012.
Ib & Byron Anton Scott (Former NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers coach) at a dinner in NYC.
Ib & Darrell Walker (Former NBA player and New York Knicks assistant coach) with Byron Anton Scott (Former NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers coach in the background) at a dinner in New York City.
Former NBA player Johnny Newman & Ib at a dinner in NYC.
Ibrahim is the consummate pro, with extraordinary attention to details. He creates visuals and news articles that one would expect to see in top national publications. My only hope is that Ib continues to assist the many good causes he encounters, but surely big corps will take notice of his talents. I’ve had the incredible pleasure of working with Ibrahim on stories for the Associated Black Charities and the American Red Cross, Chesapeake Region. He brings journalism to the ‘ideal.’ One gets the sense of watching a brilliant star pass by as he works.
