Peace and love family. I hope you and your families are doing well. I'm here with another powerful interview with the great Cyrus Webb.
Listen, I've known Cyrus Webb for about a decade and he is simply amazing. I love what he's done with his magazine, his radio show, his books, and everything else he's doing. What I love most is how he makes his knowledge accessible to others, whether sharing his journey daily, or classes and webinars he offers. Cyrus is a treasure and I'm honored that he took the time to sit down and do this interview.
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Cyrus Webb is a media personality, Editor-In-Chief of Conversations Magazine, author, Social Media Influencer, Brand Strategist, Publicist and Top 100 Amazon.com Reviewer. Since 2003 he has built the Conversations brand into an internationally-recognized force that not just shares the stories of others but is making a difference in the way that people see themselves and what is possible.
For over 2 decades Webb has been growing his brand, celebrating 22 years as the host of Conversations LIVE radio show (interviewing over 12,000 guests) and 19 years as leader of Conversations Magazine.
Additionally, Webb has also been expanding his relationship with Amazon, producing content for the platform, including being an on-air personality for Amazon LIVE. He is also the author of the inspirational books POWER YOUR LIFE WITH THE POSITIVE and WORDS I CHOOSE TO LIVE BY, the poetry book MY JOURNEY IN HAIKU as well as the business book MINDING YOUR BUSINESS, all available on Amazon.
In 2024 Webb received the Trailblazer Award from Readers and Writers Assoc. and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from Chosen Pen Publishing.
Personal Legacy Journey
Q1: Tell us about your upbringing. What early influences shaped who you are today?
A1: I was surrounded by hard workers. I saw my mom and dad work hard to provide for the
family, even if we didn’t have much family time together. From an early age I realized that hard work was essential.
Q2: What inspired you to pursue your career path? Were there pivotal moments that changed your direction or perspective?
A2: I always knew that words would be a part of my life, even if those around me didn’t see
it. I wanted to write and draw. That was the dream, and even though I didn’t know how I would make it happen, I knew it was what I was meant to do.
Q3: Who have been your biggest role models or mentors, and how have they
impacted your journey?
A3: Around me it was the teachers who believed in me and poured into me, even when I
didn’t believe in myself. My grandmother was also instrumental in helping me realize my
gifts were loaned to me by God, and I had to be responsible with them.
Community Impact and Responsibility
Q4: How has your work contributed to the Black community?
A4: I think my work shows that just as we come in all shades we all have different ways we are meant to contribute to the betterment of others.
Q5: In your opinion, what does Black male leadership look like today, and how can it grow stronger?
A5: I think more WE and less I is needed to make a difference. So many people are looking
for a name instead of looking for a way to really make an impact. That’s what my mission is. I know we are stronger together.
Q6: How do you empower others, particularly younger Black men, to succeed and leave their own legacy?
A6: I share my story of growing up with little but appreciating what faith and hard work can
do. I try to instill that in as many young people as I can.
Black Culture and Heritage
Q7: How do you stay connected to your heritage, and why is it important for others to do the same?
A7: I didn’t grow up learning about my black heritage and history outside of what I was
taught in school. As I have gotten older I have started the search, but I’m still a work in
progress. It’s important to know our history. That is why I am making a concerted effort
to educate myself and share with others.
Q8: What does the word "legacy" mean to you as a Black man?
A8: Making an impact and doing something every day that can show others what’s possible.
Vision for the Future
Q9: What advice would you give to young Black men seeking to define their purpose and build a meaningful legacy?
A9: Be yourself. Know yourself. Trust yourself. Don’t be afraid to do things outside the norm.
Q10: How can we, as a collective, work toward a stronger, united future for Black people?
A10: I think it all comes down to listening to each other and appreciating what everyone has
to bring to the table. We have to stop “othering” each other. We all have gifts that make the collective body stronger.
Rapid-Fire Insights
Q11: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
A11: The best advice I have ever received was, "be yourself."
Q12: What’s one word that describes your legacy so far?
A12: One word that describes my legacy so far is "selfless."
Q13: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A13: My favorite childhood memory is definitely reading to myself and to my friends.
Q14: What was your dream as a child?
A14: Glad to say I am living the dream.
To get in touch with Cyrus Webb simply visit his website at the following link - www.cyruswebb.com.
Thank you all for reading another interview in this "Black Legacy" interview series. They are all so so good. I'm beyond grateful to know so many great Black men making monumental impact in the world.
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Peace & Love,
Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston
Founder, Lashawn Marston Enterprises
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