In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Tellis Carr — military veteran, fraternity leader, and financial advisor — to unpack a journey defined by resilience, service, and impact. From overcoming childhood adversity and the loss of his parents to building a career in military medical logistics, Tellis shares how discipline, faith, and brotherhood shaped his leadership mindset. As a proud member and leader within Phi Beta sigma Fraternity, Inc., he speaks on the power of fraternity, mentorship, and community service in transforming lives. Tellis emphasizes that true leadership isn’t about position — it’s about service. This conversation is about purpose. It’s about discipline. It’s about financial empowerment and community uplift.
Podcast Title:
Tha Motiv8tors Table Podcast
Host:
Dr. JayR McIntyre (Tha Hood Motiv8tor)
Episode Title:
E009 - From Adversity to Impact - Tellis Carr on Military Service, Brotherhood & Financial Empowerment
Summary:
In this powerful episode of Tha Motiv8tor’s Table, Dr. JayR McIntyre sits down with Tellis Carr — military veteran, fraternity leader, and financial advisor — to unpack a journey defined by resilience, service, and impact.
From overcoming childhood adversity and the loss of his parents to building a career in military medical logistics, Tellis shares how discipline, faith, and brotherhood shaped his leadership mindset. As a proud member and leader within Phi Beta sigma Fraternity, Inc., he speaks on the power of fraternity, mentorship, and community service in transforming lives.
Tellis emphasizes that true leadership isn’t about position — it’s about service.
This conversation is about purpose. It’s about discipline. It’s about financial empowerment and community uplift.
Main Topics:
Overcoming childhood adversity and loss
Military service and leadership development
Fraternity brotherhood and civic responsibility
Mentorship programs supporting veterans
The importance of financial literacy and long-term planning
Building generational impact through service
Intriguing Quotes:
“Impact one person, change a life.”
“Stay positive and keep pushing.”
“Let’s win the day.”
Key Moments:
[00:00:38] - JayR welcomes Tellis Carr and shouts out the show’s sponsors
[00:01:54] - Alabama A&M start, the 1998 army commissioning, and a 24-year medical logistics career
[00:03:53] - Early childhood adversity and the loss of both parents
[00:12:25] - College years at Alabama A&M, ROTC, and joining Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
[00:16:01] - Why Tellis joined the United States Army and what 24 years of service gave back
[00:20:55] - Coaching transitioning veterans through the FourBlock career readiness program
[00:23:15] - Moving into financial advising to impact the military community
[00:35:38] - Closing message - small consistent steps every day and “let’s win the day”
Notable Guests/Resources:
Tellis Carr, retired US Army officer with 24 years of service in medical logistics. Commissioned through ROTC at Alabama A&M University in 1998. Now a financial advisor focused on supporting the military community, alongside real estate work and First Vice President of the Tampa chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Coaches transitioning service members through the FourBlock career readiness program.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the historic Black Greek-letter organisation Tellis is a leader within at the Tampa chapter level. Conversation covers his time at the most recent Conclave hosted in Tampa, plus the fraternity’s service pillar through programs like Bigger and Better Business, Sigma Beta Club, and Social Action.
FourBlock, a national veteran career readiness program supporting transitioning service members with resume, elevator pitch, LinkedIn, and interview preparation. Tellis is now a coach with the program after going through it himself.
Alabama A&M University, Tellis’ alma mater. Theme referenced - “start here, go anywhere.” Service for sovereignty.
JayR’s veteran-transition speaking circuit referenced in the conversation, Seven Eagle, Allegiance Vets, and Vets2PM.
Sponsors mentioned: Seven Eagle Academy, Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside.