Driving It Home

Ask Derrick Stephens anything about a car. Odds are he'll know the answer. Old cars, classic cars, new cars, race cars...he's about it. He loved cars so much, he started community college to study auto body and then eventually open up his own body shop. A series of events lead him from auto body to welding to the electrical profession.

In addition to working as an electrician, he still buys, fixes up and sales car as a hobby. He's living his version of the American Dream and credits his wife with changing his relationship to money and investments.

Favorite Quote: Save money now so money can save you later.

First Record Purchase: Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith. Favorite Artist: Ice Cube. I chose for him It Was A Good Day.

About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her?"

Every interview starts with getting-to-know-you questions about favorites, accomplishments and then goes deeper. You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. Follow on Instagram @allthingshyne or on Facebook.

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