In this lively episode, Tone and Larry sit down with Mike Brown to discuss his historic journey as the first black student to take on the iconic role of Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot. Tune in as Mike shares insights into this groundbreaking experience and catches up with fans on his adventures since his Notre Dame days.
More about Mike:
Mike Brown is an invigorating force for good focused on enriching lives.
He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he served for two years as the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun mascot – the first Black student to portray the role. His career spans more than two decades of experience at FIS as a computer programmer and IT sales executive and at the University of Notre Dame as a development officer.
Mike is the Founder and CEO of SOULSTIR (
https://soulstir.co/) an enterprise focused on social impact through books and more, and he is a Partner at For Impact, a company that helps social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders change the world.
He is the author of two children’s books: Little Netta’s Gift, based on a true story about his late cousin, Little Netta, and her spirit of kindness and giving, and The Leprechaun’s Game Day at Notre Dame, which describes the pageantry of a football Saturday at ND.
Mike enjoys running, public speaking, and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Originally from Milwaukee, he now lives in the South Bend area with his wife and daughter.
Welcome to the ScholarChip$ podcast hosted by Larry Alexander and Tone Gaines. Larry is a transactional attorney at a Fortune 100 Company. Tone is a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. But more importantly, both Larry and Tone are Black Men from the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The duo started ScholarChip$ to (1) create a platform to have candid conversations with scholars and (2) normalize academics as a viable way to achieve upward mobility in Black and Brown communities.
Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes financial, legal, tax or any other professional advice. Always consult a professional regarding your individual circumstance. NOR DOES IT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL GUEST. ALWAYS DO YOUR DILIGENCE.
What is ScholarChip$?
Authentic Conversations with Scholars.
About the Pod:
Welcome to the ScholarChip$ Podcast, a platform for authentic conversations with scholars. Hosted by Larry Whitley and Tone Gaines—two accomplished attorneys with roots deep on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin—our mission is twofold: (i) to provide a space for engaging dialogues with scholars from diverse fields and (ii) to champion the pursuit of academics as a key pathway to upward mobility within Black and Brown communities. As Black men who have navigated the journey from Milwaukee's inner city to professional heights in the legal arena, Larry and Tone bring unique perspectives and unwavering commitment to empowering listeners through knowledge, inspiration, and community engagement. Tap in with us at ScholarChip$ as we break barriers and build bridges, one conversation at a time.
Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your individual circumstances.
email us at scholarchipspodcast@gmail.com!