Black Bliss & Building Beyond the Classroom: R. Preston Clark on Storytelling, Mentorship & Narrative Power

How do you create a career in education beyond institutional walls? R. Preston Clark joins RISE Urban Nation to discuss his book Black Bliss Volume 1, the emotional complexity of Black male storytelling, and how creators can use social media and podcasting to control their narrative. This conversation explores mentorship, literature, identity, and building platforms that shape culture.

Resources & Mentions:

📘 Get the book:
Black Bliss Volume 1
👉 rprestonclark.com

📚 Club FBS — Book Club & Mentorship for Black Males

Episode Contributors:

Host: Taryell Simmons

Guest: R. Preston Clark

Music: Will Maker

Production: RISE Urban Nation

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