Al Reynolds is an award winning American Television journalist and co-host on Fox Soul’s, TEA-G-I-F. The TEA G-I-F cast’s undeniable chemistry captivates viewers, propelling the program forward as Fox Soul’s #1 rated show. Al provides unabridged commentary on current events and all things sports, entertainment, music, film, pop culture and politics. Mr. Reynolds’s commentary is described as factual, frank, and well-researched. Frequently touted for his fiery retorts and impassioned appeals to common sense, Mr. Reynolds offers a new brand of television host. The unique combination of a compelling, raw personal narrative and a diverse history of participation in the entertainment industry produces the award winning presence that dominates the scene TEA G-I-F. Mr Reynolds was awarded the Media & Arts Award at the 8th Annual Truth Awards Ceremony, a ceremony which celebrates the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ members and allies in the entertainment industry.
Mr. Reynolds has appeared as a recurring guest on two of the largest, most popular reality TV franchises of all time. Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, a program nominated for the NAACP Image Award, featuring the glamorous lives of 6 women from Atlanta’s social elite as they balance the demands of career and home and VH1’s reality series, Basketball Wives. This experience makes him an ideal cast member of any reality platform.
As Founder and President of Champion Advisors, Mr. Reynolds is also a highly accomplished Business Development professional. He served as Executive Vice President of Sirius XM Urban Platform, ultimately drawing top talent and producers into collaboration with program directors. Al also served as Executive Global Ambassador of Gant Clothing Line North America, a preeminent brand in the fashion world, bolstering brand recognition and consumer engagement. He began his career at Pfizer & Parke-Davis as a Multicultural Marketing Manager, before accepting the role of Vice President, Private Executive Banking & Services at Merrill Lynch & Co. Now as Principal and Chief Strategy Consultant of Champion Advisors, Al provides talent advisory and client management services and oversees business affairs of high net worth professionals. He also has a notable passion for working with sports, entertainment and media clientele, leveraging 20 years of business development and marketing leadership in his work with top TV and film celebrity talent.
Mr. Reynolds was also the Professor and Director of Institutional Advancement at Florida Memorial University (2008-2013). Mr. Reynolds’ education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, University of Virginia and a Masters Degree in Public Finance, University of North Carolina.