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Moments never die, if you let them live. Think of the painful ones in your life that you forgot about. The joyous ones, too. Those moments live forever, from the lessons of our failures to re-imagining our steps to success. It's necessary for the journey.
LiveBW is an audio-blog chronicling the moments of a lover's life. Dissecting them and the lessons that they teach. It's hosted by Brian James, fiction writer and media personality from Bowie, MD. LiveBW features voices from experts in multiple fields and entertainers from various corners of the industry. This is LiveBW. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/livebw/support
It's true - about 26% of users on Twitter are black. That's a heavy portion of the popular social media app's user base. Research shows that it's one of the most diverse platforms available.
"Black Twitter" has become a thing. It was bound to happen. With such a heavy concentration of black-culture activity on the app, surely a community was going to be formed. It's filled with all sorts of conversation and relative commentary to the 'black experience'.
But, what happens when we don't allow this space to be open to new ideas? Is there more than one 'black experience'? Let's explore inside of Brian’s World.
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CTZNS Culture-Chief, Jay Julien believes the key to developing impactful brands begins with attunement-based leadership and community development. His vision asks leaders and their teams to take a look inside themselves to discover what would really bring them together; asking the why and the who before the what.
During an interview earlier this year, Julien shared, “Attunement is the process of being patient and present enough to know who someone is and where they are in their life so that you can produce more harmonious relationships.”
He continued with CTZNS, “Attunement helps love last and empowers tribes to thrive. It allows us to ensure that we build win/win relationships.”
Hear how he plans to build the CTZNS community and his tips on how other leaders can empower their vision with attunement.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested on federal charges, Monday, September 16. The shamed music-mogul is alleged to have orchestrated a sex trafficking operation, acts of non-consensual sexual violence, racketeering, and prostitution. Federal raids also uncovered drugs and weapons at his property.
It's unclear as to when the Feds began investigating Diddy. From our perspective, it all began when his ex-girlfriend (and urban culture sweetheart) Cassie Ventura filed a bombshell lawsuit against him in 2023.
Others began to emerge and it became clear that among all that Diddy had accomplished, his main talent was master manipulation.
On today's episode, we'll explore the thinking of master manipulators and how to spot them in your life. We'll go over some research about how to deal with these psychopaths and why you deserve to be respected and treated better.
Tools for today's episode:
18 Manipulation Techniques: Types, Tactics, and Signs
How to Spot & Stop Manipulators
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Happy fall, family. Excited to try some new things with Brian's World. It's been a journey! One that I've enjoyed. I want to serve.
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Hip hop legend Beanie Sigel stopped by the show on the way to AFRAM in Baltimore. The Philly-native is well-versed in what the culture needs at this pivotal time in society. He shared about what him and his team are cooking up to create impactful change in the community and how service is the true power of the music and entertainment industry.
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The WNBA is having a historic year. The Sports Business Journal reports that the league is experiencing a tremendous surge in viewership, up an average around 200% across ESPN broadcasted games. They've also seen a 146% rise in League Pass purchases.
Clearly, the league has exploded in 2024.
Many call it the 'Caitlin Clark Effect'. I don't think that's an incorrect assessment. This conversation has birthed tense debates about race as many personalities point to Clark's race (and appeal) as the reason she garners so much attention.
I believe it's her talent. Let's talk race-war appetizers and women's basketball inside.
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The interview heard (and seen) all around the world:
Hip-hop star and media personality, Cam'ron was a guest on CNN's News Night with Abby Phillip. He was invited to discuss the shocking footage of Diddy physically abusing his ex-girlfriend and singer, Cassie.
Cam'ron's interview was pure chaos. It provided unforgettable soundbites and has sparked a convoluted debate about who was at fault for the catastrophe. We believe both parties made a bad decision.
Hear why inside. Connect with us @beammeupbrian on IG/X.
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We are down to the final four teams of the 2023-24 NBA season. The postseason competition has been electric as we get clearer views of tomorrow’s stars and their superpowers. There’s also a lot of chatter in the bleachers concerning quite a few NBA story-lines that are unfolding. One of the heaviest: LeBron’s legacy, his retirement, and his near-future.
We’re joined today by Amber Wright-Burnett, NBA Analyst and Founder of ‘Not One of the Guys’. Our conversation explores “LeBron’s NBA” and analyzes his contributions to the game. Is the NBA better today because of his leadership? Is he still a top 5 talent in the league? How much longer will he play and what more can we expect from him? This off-season is slated to be one of the most active in seasons as teams and stars realign for success. Where will that leave “The King?”
Hear Amber’s analysis and more inside.
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Last Tuesday, Baltimore witnessed an unthinkable tragedy as the Key Bridge collapsed following a collision with a cargo ship. Built in 1977, the landmark was considered to be in 'fair' condition at the time of its collapse. Many experts argue that no bridge could withstand the force of such a massive ship collision, while others contend that the lack of key preventative measures, like 'concrete dolphins,' contributed to the disaster. The bridge was 47 years old, nearing its typical lifespan of 50 years.
This prompts the question: was it time to upgrade this bridge?
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Now loading, Season X. The view from over 250 miles above Earth.
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Thank you for your support over the last 7 years. May you carry on the legacy of relentless service to our community through insightful information and engaging conversation. There's a world out there that's counting on you continue to be an explorer. Live bright and live well.
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We are what we eat! It's one of those cliché' statements that are both overused and true. That's why a recent study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences caught so much attention across American media. It's a study that explored the correlation between fried foods and common mental health illnesses, like anxiety and depression.
The study found that people who consume high amounts of fried foods are at a 7% higher risk of depression, and a 12% higher risk of anxiety. It was a population-based study of 140, 728 participants over 11.3 years. "After excluding participants diagnosed with depression within the first two years, a total of 8,294 cases of anxiety and 12,735 cases of depression were found in those that consumed fried food, while specifically fried potatoes were found to have a 2% increase in risk of depression over fried white meat," writes Taylor Nicioli of CNN. "The study had also found that the participants consuming more than one serving of fried food regularly were more likely to be younger men."
Researchers pinpointed a known contaminant, Acrylamide, as the culprit. In fact, the World Health Organization has recognized Acrylamide as a human health concern. The Food and Drug Administration details the contaminant as, "a chemical that can form in some foods during high-temperature cooking processes, such as frying, roasting, and baking. Acrylamide in food forms from sugars and an amino acid that are naturally present in food; it does not come from food packaging or the environment." It's one big (or tiny) explosion of chemicals in our foods, including some of our favorites like French Fries.
"When high carbohydrate foods such as potatoes are cooked at these temperatures, their natural sugars and the amino acid asparagine, undergo a chemical change that producing the compound acrylamide," writes Devon Mendez of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Walter Willett of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared, "potatoes are a concern for possible effects of mood because they can cause large surges in blood sugar and then hormonal responses to these surges. However, these surges are partly blunted by fat, which would be provided by the fat from frying.”It's also found in other favorites like coffee (ouch), potato chips, bread, cereal, and more. Experts suggest that a heavily green diet will help combat the dangers of acrylamide. The FDA suggests a diet that, "emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and limits saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars." That a lot more realistic than trying to avoid the contaminant all together.
But, is the depression/anxiety the result of the diet? Or, is the diet the result of the mental illnesses? It's common practice for real-world coping to real-world (outside the realms of the study) problems to involve infamous 'comfort foods'. “Unhealthy foods are detrimental to the microbiome and can exacerbate depressive symptoms, but at the same time those experiencing low mood tend to be more inclined to reach for ‘comfort’ foods such as fried foods and desserts,” says Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard University-trained nutritional psychiatrist and author of “This is Your Brain on Food.”
Dr. David Katz had similar thoughts, "however, the causal pathway could just as readily go the other way: people with anxiety/depression turn to ‘comfort food’ with increasing frequency for some semblance of relief.” Katz is the founder of the nonprofit True Health Initiative, a global coalition of experts dedicated to evidence-based lifestyle medicine.
Let's go deeper than the headlines were offering and devise a healthier and brighter life. This is episode 180. Leave notes and comments on the show's Instagram. Feel free to reach out to me directly on my Instagram and Twitter.
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We're a long way from the sandbox. Smiling takes a little effort from this distance. We were born into innocence without the slightest clue of race or class. We probably stared at ourselves in a mirror (as babies - maybe we were carried into the bathroom and mum was washing her hands with us in her arms) and didn't even recognize ourselves. Those days are long gone. Now, not only are we critical of our own reflections, but we've got opinions about those around us too. We've grown into full blown adults, completely aware of our fears, concerns, inhibitions, complaints, and everything else that comes with the daily life of adulthood. For some of us, the journey from childhood to adulthood curls us up into pessimistic, skeptical, fearful, and isolated adults whose growth buds like an ingrown hair.
According to World Counts, 385,000 babies are born across the world each day. There's poetry there - 385,000 new stories begin across the world each day. Stories that are complete with failure, triumph, pain, loss, and other emotional climaxes. You can guarantee that each of those newborns will experience some of that in their life. Some could be born right in the middle of poverty or war and wouldn't know a thing. The National Institutes of Health says that the newborn infant is only conscious at a minimal level. Phillip David Zelazo of the University of Toronto says that children's growth of consciousness happens in 4 stages, leading to a "complex processing of higher-order and subordination". He also says that adults go through similar phases as they continue in life. The days pass on, some cloudy and others bright, and we continue to learn how to process it all. It's all part of the process of shedding the innocence of childhood. We get some bumps and bruises along the way and according to Medicine Today, some people become cynical, emotional, and behavioral crippling as they shed their innocence. Some develop gradual, or sudden, dangerous skepticism. The "gauntlet" of life is the painful bombardment of responsibility.
In fact, I've found that "The Gauntlet Theory" reveals a fork in the road (or, many of them) to the grave that points to adverse reactions to some of life's tough choices. The heartbreak that turned a romantic's heart cold, the thief who stole the soul of the generous, etc. The Psalmist Hayley Williams of Paramore sings about how tough this period can be in their song, Ain't It Fun. Losing that childhood (and even adolescent) innocence is a hard process. Life begins to happen and there's no one else to carry our burdens. We begin to experience social, spiritual, romantic, financial, health, and career pain along with an unspoken illusion of expectation of dealing with it all - perfectly.
Today's episode explores this journey to understand how skeptic adults are made. The dark cloud of adulthood is watching people who used to love to smile forget its power. We'll explore how The Gauntlet Theory takes a toll on our souls and creates two emotional responses based on research from Better Help. Then we'll analyze the science of defensiveness and discover the cure to it all, based on research from Science Daily. Our goal is to improve our connections with each other and seek other solutions to coping with adulthood instead of diving into a pool of skepticism, isolation, and fear. Those traits are not conducive to empowerment.
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Risky business can be taxing on the mind. The science confirms how much pressure we feel when forced to make sacrifices and tough decisions on the road to achievement. It reminds me of a story that I re-tell myself weekly. The story of the first $87 that started my radio career. I believe it's a story that can help you as well.
Our conversation today is based on the decision-making areas of our brains which Carnegie-Mellon says is 80% excitatory cells and 20% inhibitory cells (in earlier stages). Neurobiologist Sandra Kuhlman highlights how our brains change over time and how that affects risk-taking. “The inhibitory cells—the traffic cop cells—they don’t fully come online until after adolescence,” she shares, highlighting how young minds tend to be riskier. That's because the excitatory cells are dominant in younger ages. "Once the traffic cops do come online, they can dampen excitatory activity and even impede learning, but they also allow the brain to more effectively filter information and control behavior," writes Cara Masset for CMU. Although we become more skeptical and closed off to new information as we age, experts suggests that we can adjust to deep learning despite inhibitory dominance. We simply have to focus on changing. The anxiety of risk-taking is natural as we age.
I believe that there may be better awaiting you on the other side of that risk. I look back on that night where I gave up $87 to make my dream of being on the radio come true. I harken to a question that Kiersten Schmidtke asks, "if money wasn't a factor, what would you do?" Looking back, that $87 felt like a million because I was just a kid, a few months out of school. We only know so much about tomorrow and we never know when we'll get the opportunity we have been praying for. No matter how big or how small the investment is, you've got to be ready for the opportunity.
Daniel McGinn speaks on how important preparation is in his book Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed. He found that many successful people spent time developing routines to help them prepare for big moments. "We often feel the most powerless just before we’re expected to act powerful. As you’ll learn in this life-changing book, practice might make perfect, but perfection is useless if you can’t summon it when it counts," shares the book. Being prepared is part of making the risk worth it; it's part of cashing in on the necessary sacrifices along the journey of success. Then when we make those sacrifices, we must never forget them.
According to Psychology Today, reminiscing is healthy. "Reminiscing is an important yet often underutilized method to help us manifest a state of pleasantness," writes Dr. Mike Rucker. "Activating positive memories can help suppress depression and build enduring intellectual, social, and psychological resources." I believe there's power in looking back on what you've accomplished and getting inspired to accomplish more.
That's the power in re-living this unforgettable night in July 2012 and how it was the first domino to fall on my 14-year radio career. Let's take this walk and see if it can inspire you as well. Connect with me on Twitter and Facebook @BjamesLive. The show on Instagram @LiveXBw.
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Buffalo Bills S Damar Hamlin's collapse from cardiac arrest is a sports moment that we'll never forget. The National Institute of Health says, "cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. Cardiac arrests are caused by certain types of arrhythmias that prevent the heart from pumping blood." Less than 12% of patients survive the ordeal, according to heart.org. I would argue that Hamlin's survival rate was higher given the speed and quality of care he was given on the field.
According to CNN, medical staff from both sidelines was on the field and administering CPR to Hamlin within 10 seconds. The ambulance was on the field within 5 minutes. We couldn't see what was happening but the looks on other players's faces told the story. It left us asking questions and trying to process the initial shock of what we had just witnessed. Victimsupport.org says that the rollercoaster of emotions we all were feeling is typical responses from anyone who would witness such a tragedy. We definitely didn't want to watch the rest of the game and apparently league officials felt the same way. The NFL's VP of Football Operations Troy Vincent was very vocal in his response to the tragedy, highlighting how the league had no intention of continuing play. He maintains that the only concern was Hamlin's health. It was a rough night in Cincinnati but it only took a few days for the sun to shine.
Hamlin woke up from a medically induced coma on Jan. 5th and was able to breathe on his own again, just 24 hours later. He was then transferred to Buffalo General Hospital to be released on Jan. 11th. That's a less than two week recovery! Remarkable. Recent reports indicate that he's still got a fairly convoluted road to recovery ahead but Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott says that Hamlin has been looking (and feeling) great. "It's limited, just overall, but he comes in, and I know he just started today or yesterday, just trying to get back to a little bit of a routine and just get himself acclimated again," McDermott said. "And taking it one step, one baby step, at a time." He says that Hamlin has been in the practice facility almost daily.
Things are looking up! But what's the light at the end of the tunnel? Could Damar Hamlin be on track to return to playing the game he loves? Let's explore what life looks like for cardiac arrest survivors and compare it to Damar Hamlin's case. We believe that we could discover a roadmap to his return to football. We'll also explore Brian's proposed solution to lowering cardiac arrest fatality numbers, high prices for AEDs and more.
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I'm not quite sure who is remotely interested in purchasing one, but the reports of a deadly VR headset being made are true. It's a (genius) piece of technology designed by the founder of Oculus, Palmer Luckey. He sold the company to Facebook for $2 Billion in 2014 and they now use his designs and virtual reality research as the base of its 'Metaverse'.
His announcement of his latest work -- the deadly VR headset -- dominated headlines as many were in disbelief. “The idea of tying your real life to your virtual avatar has always fascinated me – you instantly raise the stakes to the maximum level and force people to fundamentally rethink how they interact with the virtual world and the players inside it,” Luckey wrote in his now-viral blog post. “Only the threat of serious consequences can make a game feel real to you and every other person in the game”.
It certainly does raise the stakes. There's no denying that. But, the question is, does it raise them 'too high'? Even he has concerns. “There are a huge variety of failures that could occur and kill the user at the wrong time,” he wrote. “This is why I have not worked up the balls to actually use it myself”. An article from ARS Technica points to similar ideas in gaming-tech but nothing like this - nothing deadly, you know? This thing basically triggers an explosive charge once you die in a game. Luckey shares that it's got a ways to go before it's ready. It currently just sits on his desk.
“The bad news is that so far, I have only figured out the half that kills you,” he wrote. “The perfect-VR half of the equation is still many years out”. He shares that it uses “three explosive charge modules” which are tied to a “narrow-band photosensor that can detect when the screen flashes red at a specific frequency”.
“When an appropriate game-over screen is displayed, the charges fire, instantly destroying the brain of the user,” he said. Is it legal? Will it be available? We've done some digging to get some answers on episode 176.
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I'm reluctant to say that I had a "bad" summer but it certainly was quite the load. One that I'll never forget. Even the bad moments are key lessons, though.
Scientists call that approach the "growth mindset". The opposite is called the "fixed mindset". It's hinged on the idea that experiences in our life, good or bad, always present opportunities for self-improvement. According to Mindset Health, Dr. Carol Dweck was the first to describe the 'growth-mindset' and its benefits to human nature. Dweck writes, "the passion for stretching yourself and sticking to it, even (or especially) when it’s not going well, is the hallmark of the growth mindset. This is the mindset that allows people to thrive during some of the most challenging times in their lives."
It certainly helped me get through my hellish-summer. Another thing that helped me was simply relying on the muscle-memory of simply being me; nothing more, nothing less. I find myself panicking in tough situations because I lose sight of who I am. We all have been there and some of us are better with it than others. Either way, the key is tap into muscle memory and handle adversity as our characters and personalities see fit. Nothing more, nothing less. Oxford writes," even the simplest everyday actions involve a complex sequence of tensing and relaxing many different muscles. For most of these actions we have had repeated practice over our lifetime, meaning that these actions can be performed faster, more smoothly and more accurately. Over time, with continual practice, actions as complicated as riding a bike, knitting, or even playing a tune on a musical instrument, can be performed almost automatically and without thought." I saved a lot of time during this summer's emergency moments by tapping into the automated tasks (and muscle-memory) of my being. The better we get at being ourselves, the better we get at life.
A whole diet also helped me. I usually would snack all day but I went into this summer with the idea that I would be sure to anchor my days with full meals. I'm glad I did because it powered me up for all the stress I would face. You see, food is energy (in fact, they call "calories" energy in Jamaica - God, I love that place). Just like "nickel and diming" our cars at pump keeps us on "E", so does not eating full meals. Kaiser Permanente writes, "the stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose [from food consumption] and then release it into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, glucose can be used immediately for energy or stored in our bodies, to be used later." Making sure that we're well-fed plays a great role in making sure that we're our best selves. Also, food is love.
See? It wasn't a completely terrible summer because there were some lessons in it. There's always a silver lining, you know? Let's close Season VII with this introspective episode on my tough summer and the lessons that it provided. See you in Season VIII!
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Who would ever think that 'rumors' would have such a well-documented history? Well, I guess that actually does makes sense. The spreading of these weightless truths seem to be a natural extension of communication itself. There's a science behind everything and today we'll dive into the science of rumors.
Merriam-Webster defines rumor as "talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source," or, "a statement or report current without known authority for its truth." Research revealed historic practice of rumor-spreading, dating all the way to the ancient romans and their goddess of rumors, Fame. "This goddess was represented as a woman always in motion, constantly shouting and spreading good and bad news," writes Crescimbene et al (2012). "This winged monster allegorically represented rumors that arise, spread, gain credibility, do not distinguish between truth and falsity, and amplify and distort the facts at will."
Centuries later, we find ourselves still tongue-tied with half truths. We used to play a game in school named 'Telephone', which practically prepared us for the swarm of rumor-spreading that awaited us in adulthood. It was an innocent game of whispering down the line but rumormongering as an adult and professional can be dangerous. They can cause mass-hysteria and in fact, rumors have fueled wars. In 1942, the American government saw the risks of these rumors and spearheaded rumor research under the "Rumor Project". Crescimbene et al continues, "To fight rumors that were deemed dangerous to civil morality and national security, the U.S. government decided to set up institutional committees; at the same time, social scientists began to study the phenomenon of rumors."
Rumors are the fabric of various public relations tactics, also. I often re-visit one of my favorite campaigns, The Torches of Freedom. It's the brainchild of PR-Guru and legend, Edward L. Bernays. He used the power of rumor to change the narrative surrounding women who smoke and turned the habit into a sign of equality for women (to men). It spread like wildfire and powered the tobacco industry.
Recent research separates the different types of rumors in an effort to focus on what's most important: the dangerous and deadly ones. Sure, we may spend a Friday night at the local pub, sharing a sports rumor, or two. That's nothing compared to sharing a rumor that causes public health emergencies, terrorist behavior, or war. "We should distinguish between rumor and gossip, as each appears to function differently in its pure state," writes Rosnow and Foster for the American Psychological Association. Gordon Allport and Leo Postman are hailed as two prominent rumor researchers and they took an early attempt at distinguishing the importance of rumors. They created the 'basic law of rumor', an equation that sounds promising (pretty sturdy title, you know?) but proved to be ineffective as researchers in the common-era discovered that the law ignored the emotional context of rumor.
Today, researchers spend their time understanding the different types of rumors by the person sharing it and the world around them. There are all sorts of clues in why they spread. Let's get to the bottom of it on Episode 174 and pledge to fight the deadly and dangerous ones.
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I enjoy moments like these. They remind me of finding a gem buried in the sand. Or, reaching into your pocket and being surprised with 20 bucks. It's an exciting time when you get the call that a superstar is on the way for an interview. Even better when they're as open and warm as Ne-Yo. His talent is just the beginning of what makes him great. His glowing spirit introduced himself before he even sat down and it reminded me of what it takes to authentically smile. Peace covered him and it was contagious. I felt the need to let go of the past. He was in town for Baltimore's AFRAM celebration and in promotion for his 8th studio album, Self Explanatory. He shared that this project was the longest he's ever spent creating and he speaks of the self-reflection he had to endure to make it. "I had to kinda find myself again," Ne-Yo began, "when I first got into the game, it didn't look the way it looks now. It didn't sound the way it sounds now. Things have changed and I was really trying to figure out where I fit in this primarily hip-hop, secondarily R&B type of situation that we in right now. What I had to realize is that, man, at the end of the day, my job is to make music. My job is to make art; and that's the only real obligation that I have to this whole thing, is to be genuine and honest with my art. And, make it come from the heart." I appreciated his transparency. It was especially refreshing to hear that from someone who has been the places he's been and seen the things he's seen. The multi-platinum, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter spoke on the power of re-invention and what it's done for his career. It's why he's been able to work with such a wide range of artists, spanning multiple generations. We think these people don't face any issues but he introduced us to some of his demons and shared what he learned from them. This conversation was a refreshing reminder that your best work is on the other side of the best you. I hope you get the same vibe. Stick around for some commentary at the end and connect with me on Instagram and Twitter. Would love to hear your thoughts.
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Our timelines were rocked by the news of the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, striking a deal to purchase Twitter for $54.20 a share — valuing the firm at roughly $44 billion, according to CNBC. In a statement to announce the deal, Musk called Twitter “the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated” and shared that he looks forward to unwrapping the company’s “tremendous potential.”
I'd call the reactions somewhat of a panic. Some seem fearful of what it could spell for the future of the social media network. Musk has vowed to fight for the idea of true free speech and suggests that Twitter (currently) engages in "censorship". “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter,” he tweeted Monday. “Because that is what free speech means.” People are worried that in a fight to open the door for free speech, Twitter will welcome back users who some feel were rightfully banned for hateful tweets and misinformation. "It's a bit concerning when you think about what Musk's ideas mean in practice," said Eric Jensen, a sociologist from the University of Warwick.
"If you try to pull the existing efforts to try to reduce the amount of abusive speech on Twitter, the amount of disinformation around COVID 19 [...] that doesn't mean there is better free speech," Jensen told DW. "If the people with the loudest voices can abuse others into not participating, that's not really free speech."
His purchase almost guarantees that the company will also become private, opening the door for changes to be made without the hoops of shareholders. Musk believes "the changes that need to be made to the platform can only be done if it’s a private company," writes CNBC's Nicolas Vega. It's an idea that former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey supports, too. "I don’t believe anyone should own or run Twitter. It wants to be a public good at a protocol level, not a company," he tweeted. "Solving for the problem of it being a company however, Elon is the singular solution I trust. I trust his mission to extend the light of consciousness."
This is my favorite part from Dorsey: "Twitter as a company has always been my sole issue and my biggest regret. It has been owned by Wall Street and the ad model. Taking it back from Wall Street is the correct first step."
It's no doubt that the social media platform is on the verge of undergoing a heavy shipment of changes. Question is, will you be a part of them?
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We've been swamped with all sorts of shocking and historical headlines in recent years. There was one that wasn't necessarily puzzling, more like intriguing. Society really lended it's attention to it, you know? That headline was titled, "The Great Resignation". It sounds like a movie and it may very well become one. It highlights an unprecedented time in American history where a record number of workers walked out of their jobs.
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021. This wave of resignations was spurred by the strains of the pandemic but studies show that it was a ticking time bomb all along. A 2022 Pew Research survey exposed the truths about the American labor force and the harsh, sometimes exhausting, environments that our industries have created. Recently resigned workers point to 'quality of work' fallacies like unfair pay, stagnation, disrespect (towards the employee), and limited flexibility as reasons they left their jobs. Some were pointing to the more obvious concerns that the pandemic brought about like needing to be home with their children during virtual learning. A very small percentage of people were concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine requirements that was implemented during the height of the pandemic.
As highlighted by Joseph Fuller and William Kerr in the Harvard Business Review, "what we are living through is not just short-term turbulence provoked by the pandemic but rather the continuation of a long-term trend." You see, I believe that we are entering a new state of workforce here in the states. A moment in history that I believe will be healthy for us all as it serves as a reminder to employers to value the employees and curate healthy environments for them to work in. Greg Iacurci from CNBC feels the same way. In fact, in his article from last week (Apr. 11), he wrote, "These workers will likely account for a good deal of churn in the labor market as the so-called Great Resignation continues, and this suggests employers may need to reconsider pay, benefits and other workplace issues." “The power is going to the employee right now,” said Tim Glowa, who leads Grant Thornton’s employee listening and human capital services team. “They are in the driver’s seat.”
The driver's seat, the vehicle, and the journey; I believe the labor market has set its sights for brighter days. The power has returned to the talent and employers are being held accountable for greed. Let's investigate what's behind the "Great Resignation" and see where we stand in all of this. No policy, just facts.
Let's get into all on Episode 171. Connect on Instagram, Twitter, or by email at BriansWorldShow@gmail.com.
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On March 13th 2022, we were robbed of an hour of sleep. It's called the "spring forward" and it's the kickoff of Daylight Savings time (DST) here in the United States of America. According to National Geographic, about 70 countries practice DST. It was initially implemented in Port Arthur, Ontario in 1908 but it's biggest implementation came in Germany during World War I, 1916. We've come a long way since then and recent research has put a strain on our century-old habit of playing with the clocks. There's new legislation coming out of Capitol Hill that could make Daylight Savings Time the permanent measure of time in the United States of America beginning in 2023.
They call it the Sunshine Protection Act of 2022. It passed with unanimous votes in the Senate and must now pass in the House. Then, President Biden can sign it into law. It's brought up some heavy discussion about the cause & effect of making such a change. There's been conversation about what it can do to our bodies and the benefits (& negatives) of both standard and daylight savings time changes. If you ask me, the problem is in the changes, in general.
You see, many researchers are critical of Daylight Savings because of what it does to the circadian rhythm. “Daylight saving time feels kind of like jetlag from traveling across time zones," Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell told ABC News last month. She's a pediatrician and certified clinical sleep specialist. “Your body needs time to readjust to a new light/dark cycle, so it can be hard on the body and hard on sleep," Holliday-Bell continued. That 'cycle' she refers to is the Circadian Rhythm. “It dictates all the processes that occur in your body -- including sleep, wake and digestion,” said Holliday-Bell. Even the immune system is controlled by your circadian rhythm, meaning "when you lose an hour, you’re losing some immune function as well," she explains.
DST is considered a 'deadly weekend' by many experts because of the strain that losing an hour of sleep puts on us. Many point to the uptick in deadly car wrecks as evidence of how abrasive the change can be. Others focus on the risks of heart attack, stroke, and other complications during the weekend of spring forward. "According to the American Heart Association, in addition to the fatigue, the transition can also affect your heart and brain. Hospital admissions for an irregular heartbeat pattern known as atrial fibrillation, as well as heart attacks and strokes, increase in the first few days of daylight saving time," writes Dr. Acholonu for ABC News.
It's worth noting that this charade with our circadian rhythm could be the actual issue - not DST itself. Let's explore what a permanent Daylight Savings Time could spell for us and then decide if it's something we need, let alone want.
Episode 170! Enjoy.
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It started as just a night out with the homies -- it became a rabbit hole about America's history with marijuana. The green plant has bent some legislation halls and is a topic of conversation among many of us. It's mostly about the legalization of cannabis and the never-ending war about whether it's harmful to consume. We're drowning in a cesspool of misinformation (as a society) on many subjects, including marijuana. It's easy to get lost trying to disseminate facts from myths.
"Marijuana has been illegal at the federal level since 1937," writes Michigan Attorney Bruce Allen Block. Individual states approach the conversation differently but federal guidance has been shaky, at best. It's classified as a, "Schedule 1 controlled substance, alongside hallucinogens, LSD, peyote, heroin, most opiates, methaqualone, and ecstasy." It's interesting that it's been illegal for longer than it's been understood. Recent research, including this article by Healthline, investigates the negatives and positives of using marijuana. It's clear that it has some power as the medical field has embraced it's health benefits for centuries.
A sad view of the conversation is when I stop to think about the 40,000(+) inmates who are currently still serving time for marijuana possession (even though -- it's practically everywhere now). That's a wee-bit more political than I think we'll get on this journey but it's mentioned. I definitely came out of this one with a greater understanding of Marijuana's broken relationship with the American government.
Let's explore on Episode 169.
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After a 7 month hiatus, the Brian's World Live podcast returns for Season 7 as LiveBW. The first episode of our new journey ventures into Brian's world and meets up with the social anxiety that turned a 2 week break into a long a** time. You'll hear from experts in the mental health field who share their opinions and research on social anxiety disorder. Hear the in-depth story of crippling moments in time that millions face yearly.
According to Mental Health America, fifteen million Americans are battling social anxiety disorder. Some estimates are far greater. "Social Anxiety Disorder, sometimes called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme fear or anxiety in one or more social settings," writes MHA. "Going to a party or even having a one-on-one conversation with a new person can result in increased heart rate, sweating, and racing thoughts for someone with social anxiety. When social anxiety gets significant, it’s common for individuals to isolate and feel very alone, making recovery harder."
They continue, "ultimately, it can make it difficult for a person to live the life they want: the excessive fear of humiliation and rejection can limit them in work, school, and relationships. While most people have concerns about acceptance and embarrassment, the extreme anxiety and dread that accompany social anxiety disorder are so overwhelming that a person may find it hard to function in daily life and may avoid the anxiety-inducing situations altogether."
This episode is a story of how all of that relates to Brian and the 7 month 'see-ya-later'. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with mental health concerns and are in need of help, visit the NIH website for tips and outreach contacts.
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It's been... Much longer than a one week break. But my mind has been working and I know yours has, too. In Season 7, everything changes. It's about us growing together, peeling back the layers of life and finding our paths - together. Season 7 begins March 7th.
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What better way to end Season 6 than on top of the world?
The last two weeks have been historic for mankind. We've seen two billionaires take advantage of the recently privatized industry of space exploration, publicly reaching for the stars. On July 11th, Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson took his Virgin Galactic team into space, making them the first civilians to do so. Then, Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos soared to the stars yesterday (July 20th), making his Blue Origin team the second to do so. Elon Musk's SpaceX is expected to launch an all-civilian crew into the cosmos later this year.
For a kid who has always looked up at the stars with wonder, this civilian space race has been a joy to watch. As someone who looks for the deeper story in the moment, it's been inspirational. It's easy to ignore the inspiration because they are filthy rich. You know how people treat the filthy rich. But if we look past the money, we see three guys who are achieving the impossible. We learn a valuable lesson of how determination can take you to the stars. We also learn that getting to the moon is actually bigger than ourselves.
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The blue light is on! Welcome to another 2AM episode inside Brian's World. Today, we'll travel to Cincinnati to link up with Sincerely VO. He's fresh off of a big release with Hitman Holla and Tee Grizzley entitled "Control Da Room".
I appreciate him and his humility as he wasn't shy about his story. He left his hometown in 2018 for Atlanta in pursuit of his dream. On today's episode, he talked about the fears he felt while making that tough decision and the challenges he faced while living in Atlanta. His story is one of perseverance and determination, things that we could all benefit from hearing.
"I really just had to let it fuel the fire," VO said about struggling in Atlanta. "Well, we here now. I'm not going home empty handed." Hear more of VO's story on Episode 166.
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It was a great weekend for my family. My brother and my mother both celebrated their birthdays and we did so with miles and miles of love.
Right in the middle of the weekend was a heavy-contemplative, early Sunday morning. I laid in the bed and read an article about an adult missing the freedom and comfort of childhood. More so, the freedom of understanding who they were as a child as opposed to becoming an adult with a foggy sense of being.
The rollercoaster of self-discovery never ends. It kind of feels like the tracks just keep going and some turns still make my stomach weak. Sifting through that article helped me in dealing with those emotions because it focused on something that I don't pay enough attention to: grace for myself. We have a tendency to be tough on ourselves and attach to alternative-pasts, decisions we would make differently if we could go back in time to right our wrongs.
In doing so, we don't make room to appreciate everything that the present has to offer. Let's talk about it on episode 165.
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"A body of research has shown that signs are effective in changing behavior in a variety of domains (e.g., road traffic, health behaviors , and environmental protection)," writes Julia Meis in a 2017 study by NIH. Back when Brick & Mortar establishments were more common, a little sign on the front door controlled the entire operation. It simply read, "We're Open" and it would light up if the restaurant, store, or whatever was in fact, open. If the light is off then we wouldn't go in. Unless you were there for criminal activity. Then of course, well that's a different case. (You shouldn't do that -- stop that).
Anyways, we've found ourselves in a new frontier of business where most transactions are done online. According to WP Forms, it's estimated that 95% of all purchases will be made online by 2040. We may not sell our merchandise or products behind the beautiful glass storefronts anymore. But, we should make sure that we keep part of that tradition alive: the "We're Open" sign.
Just because we've moved business online, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't regulate our hours of business. That way we can work our ways up to being able to handle 24/7 business with proper staffing and products. It's important that we take every step of that process to protect our mental health and the "we're open" sign is a great way to do that.
Find out what drove this conversation on Episode 164. Send your comments and responses to me on Instagram.
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It's 2AM baby! The blue light is on. Today's discussion made me a better man. On episode 163, we welcome Atlanta-based and Grammy nominated artist, June Summers. He shares with us his outlook on life and ambition and how his humble beginnings in Rochester, New York, brought him across the country and even onto the Grammy stage. Also, Summers had the privilege of be-friending a hero of the show, Nipsey Hussle. "I love Nipsey, G. It was so much bigger than music," shared Summers. "Ain't nobody give it to me. Like my bro Nipsey used to say, you got to take the steps." On Episode 163, we get a personal view of that friendship with Hussle.
Summers' recently released single "GPA" has such a unique story that you'll lean in as he explains it here. Also, you'll be excited to know that it's just the beginning as the artist shares some of the major plans that include Griselda's, Benny the Butcher.
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Dr. Orna Gulranik is a talented counselor who understands the art of connection. As we discussed on Episode 160, I enjoy watching her speak with her clients; painting her picture of a better reality for these shaken couples.
The Showtime series 'Couples Therapy' launched its second season showcasing the growth of three couples; Matthew and Gianni, Michael and Michal, and Tashira and Dru. "During their conversations, and especially across the weeks and months reflected in the episodes, Michael and Michal, Gianni and Matthew, and Tashira and Dru all go deep: into anxiety, sexual intimacy, parenting, and other issues that surface in their relationships, and also into more disquieting territory, too, such as physical violence, alcoholism, attempted suicide," shares Andy Denhart.
Though I didn't finish the second season in time, here are 5 more things the series taught me about marriage.
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Father's Day weekend is one of the brightest in my world. Though I'm not a father, it brings me joy to see so many of friends growing into phenomenal dad's and men of integrity. We have two of those men joining the show today for a detailed look into the world of fatherhood and the decisions that it begs you to make.
Today, we welcome back Jay Julien and Miguel Sierra for our conversation. These two men have been doing phenomenal work with their men's healing group, My Brother's Keeper, and they're no strangers to tough topics. The view of fatherhood has long been clouded by all sorts of unfair commentary of emotionally unavailable fathers but very few have a true idea of what it's like to be a dad.
The goal here isn't to address those thoughtless conclusions; the goal of episode 161 is to hear from two fathers about how they assume the responsibilities of fatherhood daily. What are the ups? What are the downs? How does it feel to be a father? All questions that we will answer today.
Please welcome Jay Julien and Miguel Sierra.
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There's no ring on my finger. I have yet to jump the broom but my mind is constantly in motion about the gesture. It's been like that for me since I was a child and it began watching my parents be the bright and loving couple that they are. The older I got, the more interested I became in the inner-workings of marriage. It could look simple on the surface but I'm really starting to understand that it's way bigger than love. Or, maybe I should say it's more than detailed than just loving someone.
My curiosity took me to the "Couples Therapy" series on Amazon Prime Video (actually on Showtime but airing for a limited time on Amazon). I clicked the first episode and ended up watching them all. I came out on the other side with a new understanding and appreciation for marriage. Also, it made me appreciate the therapy industry even more. Hosted by Dr. Orna Guralnik, the show follows multiple couples through their therapy sessions as they fight for their love. Their chaotic and sometimes toxic love provided many lessons for me and I hope that it can do the same for you.
Hit me on Instagram and let me know if you pick up some of these ideals. Here are 6 things that 'Couples Therapy' taught me about marriage.
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He joined us for Episode 137 and now he's back with that same light and spirit. His name is Finesse1111 and our discussion today kind of took a life of its own. It was one that I enjoyed, especially because it highlights one of my favorite parts of the job: building relationships. It was a pleasure to have him back on the show.
We begin with a discussion about how artists struggle with appreciating DJs and how the narrative should change. Then around the 08:00 mark, our discussion shifts to how he feels that it's important to harness spirituality. He says that's at the core of his idea of humility and the light that he carries throughout his life. "Let go of the ego and get you a bag," said the Atlanta artist during a discussion on humility. It's just one of my favorite parts of this episode.
Listen in and then hit me on Instagram to tell me how you're digesting it. Also, connect with Finesse1111 on his Instagram as well and stream his upcoming single 'PrayRoll' which drops on Friday.
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Good conversation, right here. Best way possible to end our week of episodes. Let's travel back to Atlanta to link up with Ziggie FR just before the release of his self-titled album on June 7th.
He introduced an entirely new perspective to the conversation of music's power. As bad as I want to share it all right here, I think it's better if you just hear it for yourself. It was also great to hear how he leads his family and enjoys having a wife and kids. His goal is to take them into a future of generational wealth and satisfy his passion for music in the process. "I went upstairs to my wife. Told her I had been planning on it for two months," Ziggie recalled during the interview while speaking about the importance of communication in his household, and how he asked his wife about beginning a music career.
Also, catch an interesting story about the early stages of the Migos and how it relates to Ziggie FR. It's the weekend so this episode is without edits. Straight talk, no chaser.
Pre-order Ziggie FR.Hear 'No Ops'
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Let's travel to the east side of Indianapolis to link up with a traveling star on the rise. During my two years in Indy, he was someone who was quite the friend. I've learned a lot from spending time with him and I'm truly proud of his journey, which recently brought him to an expanded creative universe.
The guy who was easily one of the best basketball players I've ever seen play, has answered the call of the creative world and continues to tell his story through his art. I found it intriguing to hear the parallels between his sports background and life outside of the arena. He even shares with me about how he's learned to face adversity through sports. "Anytime I face adversity in life, I always think back to basketball," he shared during the interview. Those ideals have helped propel him into becoming St. James Jr. The musician, artist, model, writer, and more.
On this 2AM episode, you'll hear about facing vulnerability in art and the idea of harnessing your own world, creating your own success. Then, tap into his latest single, 'Old Man Marco' and catch a vibe with St. James Jr.
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I've been the old man in the room whenever the discussion about the "new" NBA arises. After spending the last few weeks with my eyes glued to the TV screen, I've decided that I want to learn how to embrace the new rules of the association. Also, I can't help but wonder what the new understanding will bring in terms of learning how to embrace changes that we face in life.
As the Japanese author Kakuzo Okakaura shares, "the art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings." In that same breath, I wonder if not embracing change handicaps growth in our lives.
Undoubtedly, there are parallels between the sports world and the real world. We're going to explore the parallels of embracing evolution because it certainly is inevitable. We're joined by two NBA analysts and hosts of the "Baseline Extended" podcast, Thurston Alexander and Jinesh Patel. Let's get their take on how the NBA has evolved and then talk about how it can teach us how to embrace evolution within our own lives.
As always, shoot me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you think about today's episode.
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It happened. My freshly-pressed passport received its first stamp after spending a beautiful weekend in Jamaica. The trip was for a best friend's wedding. Congratulations to Rick & Kelsey for their union. If you're a regular around here then I'm sure you've heard me mention Rick's name quite often.
While it's always a treat to celebrate love, it was also great celebrating God's architecture, which Jamaica showed off. The beautiful mountain-side sung to me every morning as I started my day. The waves crashed against the shore, a passionate kiss from mother nature. It was literally breathtaking to experience what the Jamaican environment had to offer and I learned a lot during my time on the island.
Here are 5 things that I learned on my trip to Jamaica on Episode 155.
Article Links: If you're looking for the articles mentioned on the show, see below.
Healthline's discussion on work addictions: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Island Spot's discussion on Jamaica's healthy cuisine.
Stalk me on Instagram.
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He's somewhat of a Nomad. Though he's from Virginia, he has traveled the country to connect the dots of his budding career. His name is AstroMikey and we had the pleasure of speaking about his journey in music and the risks he's taken along the way. Like so many of us, he's had to take a step back and realize how important it is to lay out a plan for success. "Maybe you need to plan s*** out," he shared during our interview while recanting a conversation with himself.
As a "Showman of the Hustle", you can expect his work-ethic to precede him. It was a pleasure to hear how his story unfolded. The risks that he has taken continue to pay off for the young father who maintains that we cannot be scared to leap. "Take a risk and see where it goes," says Astro. "You've got a lot of life to live so it's ok to make a few mistakes."
Dive into Episode 154 and meet the Nomad, AstroMikey. Get a preview of his upcoming 7-track EP and get timelines for new releases from his AstroCollective.
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The blue light is on. It's time for another 2AM episode. This time, let's catch a flight down to Arcadia, Louisiana to link up with A1 Da Dawg. He's preparing for the release of his Mid-June EP Dreams 2 Reality and he stops by to bring us into his world. Not many make it from his hometown, but he's primed for the journey to success. "You've got to be willing to go all in. If you ain't willing to go all in, it's not gonna happen," says A1 while describing his drive. To create generational wealth is his goal and he believes wholeheartedly that it'll happen this year.
Tap into the latest story of the climb of the artist. You may find some words of encouragement that'll inspire you. Or, maybe his grit will be contagious.
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Today, we'll uncover the cons of multi-tasking and explore added organization to our days to promote uni-tasking. According to researcher David Meyers, we only achieve about 40% of possible success when we multi-task. Let's take a look at the 'executive functions' of the brain and learn how they can become strained by consistent multi-tasking. To help curb my habit of multi-tasking, I've been using the idea of these 5 Islands of Time Management:
Island 1 - Love (Familial, Romantic, Platonic).
Island 2 - The 4-Hour Primetime.
Island 3 - The Guilty Pleasure.
Island 4 - The Money.
Island 5 - The Cast Away.
BW News
Hip Hop superstar, J Cole announces his next album. The Dreamville CEO and artist will release The Fall Off on May 14th 2021.
NFL Superstar D.K. Metcalf will audition for the Olympics this weekend. He will participate in the USATF Golden Games and Olympic Trials' 100-meter dash.
CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacies to begin walk-in appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations. This comes after it was reported that they have wasted over 128,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses.
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Our world is filled with misguided approaches to unwarranted emotions. I think that conspiracy theories are simply that. Some are the reflection of America's dark history or the poor reputation of a particular organization. Others are white lies painted by an internet troll. No matter the outward appearance, conspiracy theories are the domino effect of fear at its core. A fear of some sort.
Today, let's explore these thoughts on episode 151. If we don't get a grip on the conspiracy theories, all can be lost.
Brian's World News
Joe Biden announces removal of U.S Troops from Afghanistan.
DMX's dark secret.
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On today's episode, we welcome back Jay Julien, co-Founder of the men's group My Brother's Keeper. We explore a different side of manhood. One that strengthens the axis between manhood and emotion. The world around us is painted with many colors but traditionally, manhood has been limited to black & white. For centuries, it has created men who are out of touch with what they are feeling, often times searching for themselves in the mirror. As men, we have a tendency to lose ourselves in the stoic expectations of manhood. Jay offers the idea that "real men" are authentically them and true to their journey. Whatever that looks like for them.
"My understanding of manliness is a man who is courageous enough to follow his path; his purpose," Julien shared during the interview. Let's dive into the conversation and discuss the need to heal our brothers of their trauma. We'll also discover the domino effect of how it can change our culture. For the better, might I add. Along with his friend and brother, Miguel, he co-founded My Brother's Keeper to strengthen this conversation. We'll learn how the group plans to face today's issues surrounding manhood and their vision for the future.
News & Notes:
"Wisdom, Loneliness, & Intestinal Fortitude" - A recent study reveals a tie between the gut and the mind.
"Biden's Ambitious Vaccine Plan" - President Biden announces April 19th deadline for vaccine availability.
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On today's episode, let's take a dive into the world of mental health. It's a discussion that is beginning to enter more circles, a trend that must continue to save lives. Part of that discussion involves the exploration of mental health medications and how they play a role in healing for some. "What are the side effects? What do they mean? How do I know?" These are all questions that we explore with someone who has played a key role in my mental health journey.
His name is Dr. Theodore Osuala. "Dr. Osuala graduated from the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences in 1989. He works in Lanham, MD and 4 other locations and specializes in Neurology, Psychology and Psychiatry. Dr. Osuala is affiliated with Washington Adventist Hospital and Prince George's Hospital Center," says Web MD.
He joins us today for a discussion on psychiatric medications and various mental health topics.
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I've been playing catch-up with the lives of some friends. When I moved away from home in 2014, I became disconnected from a lot of people. We moved back to the East Coast in 2017 and I've been chasing old friends and moments since then, a pursuit that has been exhausting and unrewarding. I began to feel guilty for facing the reality that I simply do not have the time to continue those pursuits and must allow the past to be the past.
Here's an investigative look on how to shed that guilt you may feel for carrying your busy schedule. It happens. Press play and let's dive in.
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Season 6 of the podcast kicks off with a look into the idea of silence. Embrace stillness helps us to remain balanced. It also helps us when facing storms. On today's episode, we'll explore how silence helps us before, during, and after the storms we face.
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Happy Freestyle Friday! Getting in the rhythm of these. It's honestly been helpful in terms of keeping me consistent so, happy Friday! Today we'll dive into a term that is widely used in our culture, "to & fro". I never really stopped to actually define the phrase. I had just always created my own definition and ran with that.
According to Dictionary.com, it's a derivative of "toing and froing". It means back and forth movement or constant movement. Applied to our daily lives, we've been toing and froing for quite some time now. As long as we're walking this earth, we'll be doing it for a while. Here's why I say we shouldn't be shy about it and really embrace the chaos.
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It's Freestyle Friday! Today's episode is without show note and completely from the heart. It's about being "petty" and how costly it can be to our lives. Because of our flesh and ego, we sometimes allow the little things to deter us big prizes in love, friendship, employment, purpose and more.
Let's take a few moments to explore the "Arena of Petty" and how it affects our lives. Ciao.
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Financially illiteracy plagues 53% of Americans, according to OPP Loans. Even more families are struggling during the pandemic as unemployment numbers rise and businesses continue to close. Within the black community, we've been plagued with financial anxiety for centuries but people like Star B. Melancon are poised to help combat the financial disconnect.
She's the founder of the financial strategy firm for women, SHEbuildingHER, and she joins us for episode 144 to share some necessary insight on investing. Through this conversation we get familiar with some key tactics and skills to help us invest our money confidently and watch it grow for generations to come. We also get familiar with her story and how she became a voice for financial literacy.
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Let's take a dive into the topic of toxic positivity and the negative effects it has on us. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman shared with Health Line, "toxic positivity is the assumption, either by one's self or others, that despite a person's emotional pain or difficult situation, they should only have a positive mindset."
It's something that the more I study it, the more apologetic I become. Sometimes, I may have been toxically positive and for that I apologize. Now, I'm working to flee from those "good vibes only" ideals and learn to really tap into what people need to hear. Sometimes what we need to hear is short-term destructive but long-term positive. Sounds a bit convoluted, I'm aware. Just hit play and we can rap about it.
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The blue light is on. Today's episode takes us to the West Coast to link up up with Eddie Ray. He's an artist who spent his younger years moving around the country, collecting experiences to share through music. It's a conversation that is sure to help shape up your 2021.
Eddie's focus on inspiring others is one that is not only a powerful way to shift the culture, it's what he feels is his purpose. "Inspiring the world, you know? Changing the world, you know? I feel like that's what my purpose is, you know. Just to make an impact on the world," Ray shared with Brian James on this New Year's episode. We also get to hear a little about Eddie's career in the military and how the initial moments post-service were some of the most important of his life. He talks about how he had to gather himself after leaving the military. "Getting out of the military, I had to re-invent myself. Had to really find myself," Ray shares. "I had my up days, down days, and days where I just [felt] stuck." The West Coast artist maintains that he wants to push people to find themselves also. "We all grow up and we all get told all these things. A lot of that stuff ain't really true and I just want people to be able to be themselves because anything is possible," Ray shares. His recent EP Here To Stay is one that he feels can help lead people to that self-discovery.
Please welcome, Eddie Ray.
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Today's episode takes a look into the windows of the soul; the eyes.
I've developed a knack for using eye contact to maintain steady conversation with others. It seems as if the more aware I become of maintaining good eye contact, the more aware of myself I am. I also found that I remember more from the conversation and I'm able to deliver my personality in a confident and firm way. I feel true to me when I can look you in your eyes.
Let's take a look on Episode 142. Also, let's look at 7 ways that eye contact makes us powerful, courtesy of Business Insider.
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It's my pleasure to welcome to the show, a good friend of mine from my college days. She's birthed a therapy practice and her work has already helped clients of all creeds find their light. Today, let's link up with Briana DeNeal-Findley, CEO of the Bee Network. Let's chat about her journey through her pain to help others through theirs. We also get tips and words of wisdom to make this difficult time for many, a little bit warmer.
"As people, we don't need 'cookie-cutter' help," DeNeal-Findley shared when asked about the importance of creating trust between her and her clients. "To be able to have real human connections with people, to build rapport, allows for people to truly give you parts of them that need healing." She stresses the importance of finding a therapist that you can truly connect with. Having had troubles of her own, she knows that we all need the absolute best experience when seeking therapy.
DeNeal-Findley lost her mother to cancer in 2019, just months after she had started her new practice. She shared how important it was for her in that moment to step away from the practice and do some healing of her own.
I'm excited for her to share her story with the family and look forward to the commentary afterward. People like Briana truly make the world the better place. Share thoughts on today's episode at BriansWorldShow@Gmail.com. Also, connect with the Instagram: @BriansWorldLive.
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I've had my mind focused on improving my posture. I can feel myself slouching and immediately want to switch up how I'm sitting. Even worse, I could feel myself slouching when I walk, hiding from something. It's just anxiety. Different species, though. Now that I'm focusing on it, I could feel the difference.
Here's what I've gathered.
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On today's episode, we're joined by Prince George's County, MD artist Jus10.
He's preparing for the 2021 release of his next album God Happened. We have an in-depth discussion about how the album came together and what he expects from its release. We also talked about recent comments from Teyana Taylor about how the artist grind relates to mental health concerns within the industry. "At this point, I can’t let this kill me. Granted, to my fans, I think that, you know — and I can see how my message can come across but at the same time — I feel like it’s a tiny bit selfish to say, ‘What about your fans? Do it for your fans.’ Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids so I can stay alive for my kids,” Taylor shared on her Instagram live.
Hear the commentary and discussion inside.
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The blue light is on. Today, we chop it up with Central Valley, CA artist JC $anchez about how his discipline has helped guide him through an unusual year for us all. He's preparing to drop some new music and stopped by "2AM" to talk about it.
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Pure, raw, and versatile.
Those are three words our next guest uses to describe himself. They’re also three words that can elevate our life beyond the stars. Let’s take a trip to Lansing, Michigan and meet Kool Focus or, 'KF1'.
Our conversation about how he’s found solace in purity, honesty, and versatility is one that could push you to where you want to be. He’s a father, a hard working man, and someone with a past like the rest of us. His latest project Everyday Problems just hit streaming platforms and now, he’s here to tell his story.
Family, meet Kool Focus.
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It was a pleasure to be joined on this episode by rapper, Fokie Dope. He's an artist from 6 Mile in Detroit, a place that I have never experienced on my own. He grew up in an environment that many don't make it out of. No matter how difficult the task, Fokie used that tough environment to fuel the rest of his journey.
Now, he's on the east coast with a passion for music and art. That passion intersects with the story of his past and has helped him to accomplish many goals on this journey. I hope you can tap into this episode and get some golden words on passion, perseverance, purpose, and hard work.
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It was great to have rising artist Finesse 1111 on the show to talk sacrifices. He made quite a few on his journey towards the industry and there's one in particular we discuss here. The sacrifice he made for his recent single, "My Level" with R&B singer Carl Thomas, taught him a few lessons. Hear the full episode inside.
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Heavy plates and long days. It's the life of a warrior. I'd even take it a step further and throw in the lonely nights and constant pressure. Sometimes it feels like it's too much to handle but then you realize, "to whom much is given, much is required". This is the life we prayed for and these are things we've asked for, "to whom much is given, much is required".
The job you wanted, the house you wanted, the marriage you wanted, the opportunities you wanted. All of those things come with a price tag and if we are going to pray for success then we must assume the responsibilities that it comes with. Keep knocking at the door and always come back for more!
Love! Happy Turkey Day.
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Closing out the week on the show, Rochester artist I.AM.TRU.STARR takes on a journey; his journey.
He's a young father from Western New York currently residing in Las Vegas. To get prepared for the interview, I started to fall into his world of appreciation for art. His keen eye to detail and the progression of emotion will quickly grab your attention. A conversation with 'TRU' feels exactly that, "true". His authenticity shines just as bright as his voice.
It was a joy to have him on the show this week. I've been wondering how other creatives were dealing with the pressures of our world today. Some days the clouds affect me and according to TRU, I'm not alone in that thinking process. He points out what's missing the most during the pandemic: human connection.
"I can't see people's smile. That level of human connection is gone," TRU shared when asked about wearing masks during the pandemic. He described his current town of Vegas as somewhere that hasn't been strict against the virus.
It really is quite the change that society has been pushed into. Even for me, it's hard to create and bring certain things to life because my mind is so cloudy. TRU believes that shouldn't stop the creative mind from creating.
"Whether its music of film, do what you got to do. Write that next script. Figure it out because we're 'gonna get through this," the Vegas artist shared.
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I can't tell you how much I wish we could back but the only way to go is forward. Seeking closure at various (and busy) intersections in our lives are what allow us to move forward with an acceptance of what's in the rear view. In other words, learning to find closure helps open other doors.
Here's how finding closure with my job in Indianapolis is helping open doors for other jobs elsewhere.
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One of my favorite brains to hear talk is Dr. Jordan Peterson. Thanks to the advancements of technology, I've been able to study some of his teachings even from thousands of miles away.
In regards to his theories on resentment, I am starting to understand the word a bit more. I'm also beginning to understand how it relates to my life. Here is 'The Crux of Resentment'.
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We're surrounded by noise. Static that clouds the atmosphere around us. It also prevents us from getting into "The Zone". Hollywood superstar Matthew McConaughey talked about getting into the zone with Lewis Howes on The School of Greatness Podcast. I loved his view and approach to focusing on the goal and locking in on it.
Give it a listen and send me a tweet. I'm on Twitter 24/7 at @BrianJamesLive.
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America is faced with another "pivotal" election. To be honest, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to keep tabs on the candidates on the ballot. With the internet in the position it is now, we've been introduced to the bad side of just about every candidate you'll see on your ballot. There is no perfect candidate and the homie Jessie Karangu stops by to tell why.
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It's weird to have limited success with something but be addicted to it. The more I investigate the symptoms of social media addiction, I'm starting to think that I've got a bit of a problem. It hurts so good. Sometimes it feels like a game that I struggle with but won't give up on. Let's dive into the symptoms of social media addiction and see.
If you're struggling with the same thing or have been, hit me on Instagram. Let me know how you've dealt with it.
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I finally did it. I've jumped to Twitch and I've been enjoying myself. Yo, please get on Twitch if you're not on there yet. Whatever you like to do, I'm pretty sure someone is doing a show about it on there. If not, well then buy a camera and start it! Anyway, it's a new beginning for me but the true lesson is about embracing "new beginnings". Here's more about that.
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Halloween is here. Well, just about. We kicked off the spooky season by sharing some favorite Halloween films. Dive in and see what we're watching in BW.
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When I was promoting The Man Who Didn't Stop Running, I never cherished the journey. I was more concerned about the image as opposed to sharing a story. Looking back, those moments cost me some success.
Choose honesty first.
[Hit me on Instagram @BriansWorldLive]
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Play by your own rules! The corporate standard and "American Dream" are relative. I won't say rules are meant to be broken but a lot of times they're not 'one size fits all'. At least that's what it seems like. For me personally, the industry standard has been what has been stressing me out. But then I started playing by my rules.
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Affirmations, baby. Been having to remind myself that I belong in this moment, especially the moments that I've worked hard to achieve. Man, we should not be acting like we are apologetic for our purpose! Click play when you're ready because I'm hype and could type a whole book in this description.
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It happened. I officially tried seafood for the first time. After lying to myself about being allergic to it, I gave it a try and it's a risk that I'm thankful I took. I wonder what risks you could take in your life? Maybe you can feel the same rush that I felt after eating that Salmon.
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It's crazy how a conversation can spark so much intrigue in our minds. I called my Aunt to thank her for my birthday card and we had a conversation about 'birds' that inspired this episode. Nature is quite the teacher.
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Coming into another year of life and I can't stop thinking about the value of being understood. I took it for granted for so long. Follow the ones who understand you or, at least the ones who try. There's joy in those moments.
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My summer reading list is short but powerful. It's led by my favorite book, The One Thing. Here's how the book changed my life. Also, here's some small details about the other books.
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My summer 2020 movie list is live. Have you seen any of these hits? Here are the movies that I've been watching. I've also got 5 of my favorites and the literal worst movie I've ever seen. No tux.
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We're like a bread basket floating upstream in a hurricane. That's not a solid base to stand on at all, but we continue to get weak for the headlines. Here's some inside information to help us get stronger against this storm.
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People do make the world go around. We're apart of a bigger picture; a puzzle. We all have roles to play and we all should be thankful for each of those roles.
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I have an unshakeable story from my teenage years of one my most judgmental moments. Fast forward nearly 13 and I became what I judged.
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Social media has been flooded with the idea that this year's darkness means that we will never see the sun again. I just cannot subscribe to that idea.
Hear what I mean on episode 116.
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I don't have to describe the flames, you have felt the burns from this turbulent year. Here are 4 ways that I have been fighting to stay tough through tough times.
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Eureka! I've got another theory! This time it's about video games and how I believe that gaming can improve real-life decision making. It's a new theory though.
By new I mean I don't have any research except for LeBron James' habit of gaming to learn new NBA techniques. He's no encyclopedia but he is King James. So... that's got to count for something.
Hit me on IG, @BrianWorldLive. Do you have a favorite game?
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Nope, it's not a typo. It's literally "ok" to "idk". We take on so much responsibility by trying to have the answers for everyone around us. What about if we learn to say "I don't know"?
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Flight attendants tell us all the time, "put your mask on before trying to help someone else." While it's a situation that most of us wish to avoid it does make you think, "how important is it for me to take care of myself before trying to help others?"
I have a bad habit of helping everyone else out and doing their tasks better than I do my own. Might be time to make a change... Both of us.
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Been learning a lot about myself lately. The result of that heightened self-understanding is being able to "eye-ball" certain situations and people and knowing that it's best for me to keep my distance.
I know that was a lot but try to digest it on this episode. Love! Hit me at @BriansWorldLive on IG.
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The quarantine has my discipline dripping in lazy sauce. Like, I've been so behind. Just dragging everywhere and feeling a few steps behind the 8 ball. But, what about if it's not laziness? What about if it's something else a little more specific that's blocking our productivity?
Let's talk.
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Americans will be receiving up to $1,200 for coronavirus relief. We talk to residents about the money and the effects of the virus on the working world.
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I've been enjoying seeing everyone go live on Instagram! Apparently, so do others. Sad that it happened this way but I've been loving the light that social media has been sharing.
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Small banter about the airline industry bailout. It should happen but not before helping American citizens. Also, other headlines.
This is Sunday at Nine.
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The world has adapted a 'new norm' and America has become a ghost town. Stores are full but the shelves are empty. The streets that are usually packed with people are now completely barren. We've been asked not to leave the house unless it's an emergency.
But, I think that the new norm is healthy for our future. 'Ghost Town America' reminds us of what's really important in our lives. Let's talk.
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Salutations! To whom it may concern, running from your calling will not save you from your calling. In fact, the faster we run from it, the more damage we cause to ourselves along the way. We can get more accomplished by simply embracing the calling and pledging ourselves to becoming the best versions of ourselves.
-I'm exhausted from running from my purpose. That's how this episode kind of just rolled off the tongue.
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There's an article from CNBC that's floating around the internet. The headline reads, " these psychologists say that the secret to your success is who you marry." I've seen the 2018 article on Facebook a ton of times including 22 times over the last 3 weeks. So, I figured it's time to talk about it.
Share your thoughts with me at @BriansWorldLive (IG)
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I've been wondering, do we put unnecessary pressures on our favorite artists? They feel like they have to keep our attention gripped with every "shocking" thing they do. What about if we stopped pushing them to do everything but music?
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Stepping inside the Mixlab this week is AJ Showtime from Baltimore, MD. The veteran DJ dominates the technical side of DJ'n while giving his audience a heavy dose of Baltimore flavor. We talk about his growth as a DJ, the artform itself, state of the industry, and the sound of Baltimore.
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We made it to episode 100! God is good. Let's review the last 100 episodes and use that to be better people for the next 100. This episode is about being humbled.
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The story behind my tenure in Buffalo is interesting. It's one of my favorite to recant because it almost didn't happen. Thanks to a little push from some good people around me, I took a leap of faith. It turned out to be the best year of my life.
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Let's talk about this whole "toxic" thing again. I've been thinking about it and to be honest, the only toxic trait is the lack of humility. Let me explain.
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Not to be the "old guy" in the room, but has streaming crippled our artistic integrity? Do our entertainers abuse the benefits of "shock value"?
Let's talk about it on Episode 97.
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Two weeks ago I went to Dallas to visit my best friend, Fred. We had quite the time in the Lone Star state where the food is literally a gift from God. The mental food was equally filling as being in Texas taught me a valuable lesson.
We are NOT the products of our worlds around us rather we ARE the worlds around us. I found "The Nucleus Theory".
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It was a day that unified cultures through tragedy. We will never forget the day that we lost NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant.
By looking at his short life, we can learn valuable lessons about leadership, focus, drive, passion, and resilience. Here's my story about 'My Mamba' and what Kobe meant to me.
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A bit of nostalgia for me. Got my family from the Absolutely Dope Podcast to join in for today's episode. We talk all about toxic behavior and whether the term is misused in our cultures.
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One of the big trends from this weekend is Netflix's special, "The Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez". I saw it. Made me uncomfortable and here's why.
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Let's talk to Porkchop about marriage. Him and his wife got married after a week. They're deep deep deep in love today and getting there taught them a few lessons.
These are his lessons.
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Happy Season 4! Also, happy Quarter 1 kick off! Let's tap into episode 91 of the podcast. I brought my little brother, JUS10, and my guy Dirty Rice along for the journey.
Let's talk your favorite music moments, You Season 2 review, and of course the Baltimore Ravens.
@BriansWorldLive (IG) and BriansWorldLive.com. Please, let me know what you think about the new site and season of the show. We're just going to keep counting from EP.91 now instead of restarting. Never made sense tbh but growth is cute.
Guests: @DirtyRice90, @UncleJus10
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We'll end season 3 with coverage of the Iranian bombing. There was hashtag (actually a few) that started based on the bombing. I didn't find the comedy in the moment but was open to hear other people's views. Come to find out, the jokes actually reveal how scared and painful a moment this is for the United States of America.
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SEASON 4 STARTS MONDAY 1/13! I'm EXCITED!
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Happy New Year! Juicy J is going into the new year meditating on his responsibility to pay attention to the lyrics he writes. Over the weekend, he issued an apology to fans for the many drug references in his music.
This caused me to re-introduce my belief that there is more to music than entertainment. Let's talk about it and ride the phone lines.
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Happy Holidays to you and yours! Pour up the cider and kick back for the Brian's World Holidazed Episode.
I open talking about my affection for the holiday season. Then we head to the phones to take some calls about relationship tips for new couples. Finally, we talk Lisa Clampitt's list for 3 ways to get the most out of the holiday season.
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We live in a noisy and dysfunctional world. We've never lost our voices, we just have to fight to hear them again.
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Hope you have been enjoying my growth. It may be a step at a time but growth is growth. Been fighting some emotional distress and how it has clouded my judgement and decision-making. That cloudiness is something I've categorized as the lack of intent.
Let's chat about it. Also talk Kamala Harris, JuiceWRLD, and Impeachment.
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Spent a great holiday weekend with my family in North Carolina. We had a few conversations about their careers and how they have been serving communities for decades.
It got me to think about how we owe our service men and women a well overdue 'Thank You'.
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Episode 28 is a riot! No but really, I enjoyed getting this off my chest. I've been dealing with a lot in my personal life in recent weeks and my decision-making has suffered greatly. Here's how I'm dealing.
Also, small discussion on the 64,000 Black Girls missing across the country, Thanksgiving, and Kim Kardashian covering up her sexiness.
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Welp, I think this conversation is long overdue. Some pretty honest rhetoric about the day my Cadillac got repossessed and what that did to me. I'm sorry, what that did FOR me.
This kicks off the HUMBLED series. Enjoy.
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I enjoyed my collegiate career at Salisbury University but it does have it's fair share of diversity issues. Nearly two weeks ago, a terrorist-charged message was written on a wall in a popular campus building. The message was a threat towards the African American students on campus, threatening a "Sandy Hook" type of fate.
Scary shit. Hear more inside.
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We fall short sometimes, but most of the time we just have to go a little harder. In going harder, build that fence up around your reality and don't allow your self to fall victim to excuses.
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We are the Kanye' generation. We were there when he got his Roc-A-Fella chain and there when he lost his mother. Through the ups and the downs, we, as fans, would love to know what's happening with Ye'.
I sit down with a good friend of mine, Dirty Rice, and talk about the evolution of Kanye'.
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Spent a lot of time this weekend thinking about the makings of solid leadership. I used to focus heavily on the service level of leadership but upon diving into the stories behind some leaders, I realized there was more.
It's about more than being in charge.
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I know, it sounds a little crazy. Oh well, it's better to be naked than be stripped. The stripping is embarrassing, especially when you didn't need the extra stuff anyway.
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I'm super excited about where we could go on this journey to success! So many possibilities for growth and achievement on this road, but don't suffocate your success by not letting the top back! Get some air and some breathing room!
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Hanging out with us inside Brian's World is radio host and Baltimore legend, Porkchop. We talk everything from crab mentality, his homeless nights in Baltimore, the pain of the city, and more.
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Over the weekend, I'd been posting on social about something that has been weighing on my mind the last few days: the need to separate ourselves from our successes. Our achievements, while they decorate our walls and our names are on the plaques, the entire community can be inspired by your victories. It's bigger than us, it's about the entire world.
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We have reached the finale! The end of the "Voices In My Head" series introduces you to the boss of your body, meet the voice of the reason. This voice has the ability to balance you and your actions in between every extreme.
It's good enough for the good voice and bad enough for the bad voice!
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Alright, moving right along with the "Voices In Your Head" series and I can't wait for you to join the conversation about the "Good Voice In Your Head". Believe it or not, that voice can pose more problems for us than the bad voice.
Hit play and dive in!
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The conversation had to continue because there was one key point about the bad voice I had to remind about: don't let the bad voice lead the conversation!
Wait, is that voice already leading the conversation? Answering some of these questions may help you.
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Yay! The day is finally here! My book "Deja's Watchtower" is available and as always, there is a lesson in my journey to this point. Writing this book is the first thing that I did without playing god. In a lot of things I've done (events, shows, etc), I've seeked to rig the score a bit and try to create the outcome. I never let anything grow organically.
Well, that was the past. Let's talk about today and what we can do to let things just flow.
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Don't bring your wallet or purse, drinks are on me! Today, my bartender is pouring some shots of passion for our souls. Care to partake?
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A few episodes ago we talked about getting to know the voices in your head. In this episode, let's focus on the bad voice.
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Saving money is my new thing! In fact, I thought it was my hobby all my life but apparently in trying to save money, I actually was spending more. Being cheap is so much more expensive than being frugal. Let's talk about it!
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We have a very important year coming up. The 2020 election could either help or hinder our futures. This is Project 2020! Today's chat is with News correspondent, Jessie Karangu.
This episode was recorded Sunday August 25th of 2019 and published August 27th.
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I've been having weird outer-body experiences where I can see myself making (or not making) decisions. It's like I can watch myself and offer myself some advice. It's weird! But, it's helpful.
Having this second voice or second set of eyes has helped my decision-making. Let's chat about it.
Also, in the Big 3 I want to talk Andrew Luck, Aaliyah, and 92Q.
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The perfect cap to a busy day! Super excited I got to share some intimate details about how I face storms in my life. I haven't seen or experienced much compared to some people that I know but the storms that have risen in my life have driven me.
Here's what I do in the storms to help continue to see the sun! Let me know what you think.
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Man, the clock is so much simpler than we were taught! It's not about what time it is, it's about what season we're in!
Also, featuring Jay Julien who stops by to talk about CTZNSHP, a new show coming to CTZNSIX this fall. He also talks about purpose and the importance of understanding your purpose!
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I got the new Madden for my birthday and I can't stop playing. What's really dope though is that this game actually taught me something else about life. Hear the advice in Episode 8!
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I had one of the busiest weekends of my life this past weekend but I couldn't stop thinking about this: it's of utmost importance to know ourselves.
Then we must win the war against our environment and remain ourselves in every arena. Let's talk about it on SE37, Self Knowledge is Gold.
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Life is about F*g momentum! I'm learning to get in gear and keep pushing into the next gear. Non-stop!
I've been able to tap into "big mo" over the last few weeks, here's how I did it and what it's done for me.
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Over the weekend, President Trump took to Twitter to shame the city of Baltimore in an attempt to call out the leadership of Rep. Elijah Cummings. He stated that the city is "infested" and that he doesn't see how a human can live there. He also says that Baltimore is in far worse condition than the Mexican border.
On the air, I had a ton of callers call in to share their views. Let me know what you think about the discussion. Was Trump out of line? Or, are we all overreacting? Drop a comment below.
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Last season I was going on and on about how overrated To-Do lists were. I WAS WRONG. Completely wrong! In order to be successful, we owe it to ourselves to segment the big goal down to little goals to help us not skip a single step along the way!
Hear more inside. Have a blessed week!
Big 3: ASAP Rocky Update, NBA2K20 Playlist, and East Coast Heatwave.
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It's crazy how life works! The dominoes fall from the very beginning of our lineage and those genes carry on to us today. For me that gene was writing! My parents are writers! We all have things that can help us get our thoughts together and purge the clouds in our lives. If not, just find something that does!
Writing saved my life and here's the story.
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Just keep swimming! There will great resistance on your journey but you have to keep swimming against the current! It'll make you stronger.
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Happy July 4th! Oh, and throwback Thursday!
I want to get more consistent with the Throwback Thursday interviews and I couldn't wait to share this one with you. Let's flashback to 2016 when I was living in Indianapolis. Award winning actor and heartthrob Michael Ealy called in to Brian's World to talk about his new film that had recently released. He also offered some key advice about being consistent and having longevity in your career!
Do you like the #TBT Interviews? Would you like if we got more consistent with them?
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Happy to be back in the podcast world! Here's the first episode from Season 3! I've been falling in love with construction sites and the process of building something beautiful. Let's chat about that!
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Got the chance to sit with "Leave Me Alone" rapper, Flipp Dinero, over the weekend. Not only were the vibes supreme, but we got the chance to talk about the power of music. Dive in!
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I've been thinking about this the whole government shut down and couldn't wait to do this episode. Trust no one! We are in the captain of our ships, we cannot trust managers and government officials to provide for us. BUILD YOUR HUSTLE NOW!
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I hate how we get trolled just to get our attention. Your attention is the most valuable thing you can offer and big companies and celebrities abuse that. Can we tackle 'troll culture'?
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And now, 'The Dirty Jays Theory'!
This is an ideology that I adopted in Buffalo, NY after realizing that I was spending thousands of dollars on new shoes. We waste money trying to impress people who we won't even know next year. Temporary highs, man. Gives me the jitters just thinking about it.
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It's so taxing to think about trying to make the same mistakes that some of our role models make. I know for me, I found myself comparing my mistakes to theirs and beginning to believe that I had to make the same mistakes.
In fact, we have our own lives and stories of success.
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Let's end the year with probably the best lesson I've learned so far. Crazy how you can go through the entire year and get the best understanding on the very last weekend of the year. Either way, I'm blessed to make it to this point and want to share this revelation with you. Get busy by hitting play!
GO, HIT PLAY!
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Merry Holidays! One of my favorite interviews of ALL TIME! Let's journey back to 2013 for an interview with a good friend of mine, Alex Elle. She talked heavy about remaining inspired and faithful in our passions for the world. I feel like this happened just yesterday as her words STILL have a strong grip on my life. You've got to dive into this!
Be inspired!
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I had a double epiphany this weekend about this whole "brand building" thing. It's so irritating and has really watered life's moments down. I hate feeling like everyone is trying to sell me something. Brah, just be human.
You should hear this episode, you've been warned.
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If someone asks you about what we do on the podcast, just send them this link. Here's a recap of the #SZN2 we've had so far. Thanks for being along for the ride!
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Been looking forward to this episode for a while! "Generational curse" is a term that has been thrown around everywhere but yo, IT'S REAL! There's science behind it! It's called Epigenetic Modification and you should really listen to this episode because what you may decide today can kill your great grandchildren one day(why sugar coat it, right? Let's just be honest).
Clips courtesy of ECommerse Affiliate Association & Dr. Tim Jennings M.D
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Been DYING to do this show. I wanted to explain what I meant about how believing in yourself isn't just about the big goals. In fact, the big goals can be a distraction. Issabout the baby steps it takes to get there.
This episode features Jaylon Smith, Linebacker of the Dallas Cowboys. Clip courtesy of ESPN.
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Nope, not about penis size. This is about the size of our egos. There is so much power in understanding that our goals and visions are bigger than us. Be of SERVICE, not self. Click play and dive in!
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Yo! STOP IGNORING THE PROCESS! It's like the biggest disservice to ourselves and our visions when we ignore the process. Get into the beautiful feeling (process) of creating and carrying a child. Think about how proud those parents are. Be like that! The process of our success is beautiful! At least from I've learned so far.
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It's Thursday and I can't stop thinking about the advice that my girl Ta'Rhonda Jones gave us about never giving up. You're going to like the way this one tastes and if you don't, then good because you probably needed to hear it. Understand that we are going to struggle before we shine, that's life. Pay the dues, buss them suds, work like hell and let's reach our destiny!
Jones is an actress and artist on Empire, currently in its fifth season (Wooooo Go girl! So proud, mama!) Thanks Rhonda! Thank you to Radio One and HOT 96.3 in Indianapolis.
This episode is dedicated to a dear friend from Buffalo who also gave me similar advice. Rest In Power "Black Doug".
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I had a powerful Thanksgiving weekend, my Uncle dropped crazy gems on me. All I've been thinking about is his advice. It can help us all...
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Yeah, you won the lottery. You taking care of your earnings? Let's talk about it on today's episode. Happy Turkey week and thank you to the CTZNS.
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Had a great weekend in Baltimore, MD for the BE Expo by Radio One. I was asked to moderate a panel on Black Mental Health and although I'm still blown I didn't get video, I did grab the audio. Now, it is bootleg audio so I apologize for that but you should be able to make out a good portion of the clips. If you have any comments, get into it. I'd love to hear your views on the topic for real.
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My computer crashed a couple times this weekend but we still here! And we have to do something about these ants, for real. NO! Put your phone down, no exterminator needed. We can handle this one ourselves. Click play.
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Let's start Season 2 by talking about how I almost didn't make it back to the East Coast because I got super sick. The pilot was all like "I don't know if I can let you fly, bro." Anxiety, man. But, what caused the anxiety is something that I could do better with. Something we all could do better with, for real.
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All good things come to an end. It's been a long season but it has been non-stop encouragement and the season finale ends on the same inspirational note. Episode 32 is an intimate conversation with international branding guru, Brand With Drew, about developing your brand. Don't give up! Just hit play and let us walk you through the details that will help you develop your brand.
*Season 2 will begin May 28th.
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Wass' good!
All of the pool balls are important to win the game but the 8 ball is the most important. Find out why inside.
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Another Monday, another podcast episode! This time we're focusing on improving your pockets. My financial coach, Jarin Penn wants to give you 3 underrated financial tips for millennials.
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Episode 29 is as real as you can imagine. Family, let's talk about the bad side of pride. It's dangerous and smart but we can outsmart it.
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Happy New Week! Welcome to Monday, don't miss out on any opportunities this week. Especially this opportunity to learn (with me) about the two-headed monster of Pride. Let's start this week with the good side of pride. If we can learn to navigate this, we might be on to something.
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Greetings! Monday is here and so is a new week, you ready?
I wanted to share with you some revelations I've stumbled upon about asking questions. We handicap ourselves by not learning to communicate our questions with leaders, coworkers, and employees.
Intro -01:40 Topic A (Why we struggle with asking questions) -09:26 Topic B (Why it's important to ask questions) - 19:30 Topic C (How to ask more questions) - 28:03
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Episode 26 is in rotation, we just need your ears and soul on this one! I've finally realized how I have been hiding my entire life. I want you to know that you can come out of hiding with me too:
Intro -03:18 Don't Hide Yourself [A] - 15:10 Don't Hide Your Smile [B] -25:07 Don't Hide Your Love [C] -35:28
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Happy Monday Afternoon!
Let's talk about the all-too-dangerous emotions. These temporary fragments of life can make very permanent decisions. It's dangerous.
Intro - 02:51 Topic A (emotions are time consuming)- 11:18 Topic B (emotions destroy finances & business)- 24:16 Topic C (emotions don't hold themselves accountable)-41:13
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The Madness has been happening wayyyy before March and it continues today with another episode of the Brian's World Podcast! Thank you to The CTZNS for allowing this to happen.
This week's episode might make you cry so be ready. It's real and it's about our success.
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What's Shpoppin'?
Episode 23 dives into the beautiful world of honoring your word. People trust you and you trust you a lot more when you follow through with your word.
Intro - "Word is bond" (4:00) Topic A - "People Will Trust You More" (10:00) Topic B - "You Can Speak Things Into Existence" (25:28) Topic C - "You Trust You More" (33:07)
Enjoy!
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Well, it's been a dramatic day and it started with a dramatic morning. But, the lesson is that we must begin to focus on our mental and physical and not work our lives into the grave.
No structure and no topics, just honesty. Love you and thank you for supporting me and my team!
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I've struggled with this for so long and finally started to gain clarity. We are not our heroes! We have different lives and shouldn't expect to live the same lives of our role models. Let's dive into episode 21:
Intro - "You are not your heroes." [00:33] Topic A - "We all have different circumstances." [12:39] Topic B - "Your life will be different from your heroes." [25:39] Topic C - "Don't ignore your life's story." [37:34]
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Good Morning!
To help celebrate Episode XX, enjoy this bonus episode which is a peak into my morning routine: Affirmations. Thank you for all of the support! Enjoy!
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Cheers! Hope you enjoyed your 3 day weekend or if you didn't have the privilege to be off work, I hope you enjoyed your weekend! Happy Monday EVENING! It's a wind-down episode about something super important that we continue to ignore: Organization. We forget how important it truly is to be organized. Let's talk more inside:
Intro "Death by Disorganization" - 00:34 Topic A "Disorganization Kills Us" - 13:44 Topic B "Too Many Tabs Open" - 23:20 Topic C "Let's Schedule Better!" - 28:39
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Good Morning!
A bit of a lighthearted topic this week; the power of fashion. I became one of those 'all work, no play' type of people who lost sight of the value of fashion. I forgot how powerful a fresh pair of clothes feel. I forgot how important confidence was to a good day.... Check out Episode 19 as I start to recall some of those lessons:
Intro: Fashion Killa - 00: 45 "Find Your Better" [A] - 06:58 "Feeling Confidence Is Best" [B] - 16:00 "The Art of Fashion" [C] - 23:09
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Salud!
Understanding people and situations has got to be the most underrated quality of life. We miss the mark so often as we are quick to judge others and situations as "good" or "bad". Imagine how much better we could be to each other if we learned to listen and understand their world instead judging everything as "good" or "bad". Let's dive in:
Intro -02:07 Topic A - Fall In Love With Understanding(08:49) Topic B - Understanding Leads To Positivity (17:31) Topic C -We Mustn't Be So Quick To Say "Good" or "Bad" (22:50)
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Happy Monday! Hope all is well with you and yours, I wanted to talk about gratitude! Becoming truly gracious for the world around can open up new avenues and endeavors in life. Let's dive in:
Main Topic: (2:40) Gratitude Affects Latitude Topic A: (09:28)Everything Tastes Better When You Understand Its Value Topic B:(17:40) You Can Lose Everything Topic C: (24:06) Gratitude Really Changes People... A Happier Life is in Gratitude!
Love, Ciao!
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Good Morning! Happy Monday!
There's been so much uproar about the workforce in light of the current (and historic) government shut down, I wanted to encourage my peers on their jobs to continue to striving for greater! Let's dive into Episode 16: Intro: Millennials In The Workforce (1:09) Big 3 [a]: I've Been There Before (9:14) Big 3 [b]: Gov't Shut Down is a Wake Up Call (20:56) Big 3 [c]: Be Encouraged On the J.O.B (36:51)
Praying for all of you and your success. Remember, the power is within you.
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Happy MLK Day! Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for changing the world and fighting for black freedom.
Welcome to Episode 15th of the Brian's World Podcast! I wanted to ask you, what that mouf do? Complain and limit your life? Or, does your mouf build you, and everyone around you, up?
Big 3 [A] : A building mouth? (09:26) Big 3 [B]: A destroying mouth? (14:22) Big 3 [C]: A limiting mouth? (24:03)
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I'm just a big kid, that's all. I still love TV heroes like Batman and Superman. Guys (and girls) who save the world by day and battle their own demons in the process. Don't worry, I name drop, too.
Warm Up : Introduction (02:00) Big 3 [A] : Batman Wanted to Understand the World (07:36) Big 3 [B] : Spiderman Needed To Be Humbled (14:26) Big 3 [C] : Superman Wanted To Be Accepted (20:08)
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Salutations! The first full episode of the New Year is here and it's enough juice to last you through the entire year:
Tunnel Vision In 2018 Big 3 (A): Tunnel Vision In Health [16:34] Big 3 (B): Tunnel Vision In Relationships [28:00] Big 3 (C): Tunnel Vision In Your Career [36:39]
This is your year!
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Happy 2018! Just wanted to wish you and yours a happy new year and remind you to keep the faith. Believe in what is in store for your life in 2018 even if it's tough to fathom.
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Well! Happy Christmas Hangover to you and your family. I hope that you enjoy this day with the ones who matter most and get out to the malls, making memories to take into 2018. I appreciate you so much! I hope you enjoy this episode, it's one that full of vocal op-eds that hopefully touch your soul:
Warm Up: The Christmas Hangover (1:48) [a] Big 3: Be Careful About Bragging (8:22) [b] Big 3: Beware Of Living By The 'Meme' (22:03) [c] Big 3: The Truth About Fashion (33:58)
See you next week, family.
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Merry Christmas!
Just wanted to wish you and your family a happy holidays! New episode ready to go for tomorrow and this one is going to talk to you. Thank you so much for the support thus far, it truly warms my heart to be able to call you family.
BJ
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Better late than never(never late is better), Episode 11 is up and ready to go! I go over a few results of my peace challenge in response to two e-mails I received. I also talk about the importance of learning how to drive instead of just being along for the ride and I want to introduce you to the dark side of love. Then, my lovely sister Blachaze comes through and helps you save hundreds this holiday season. Tune in and turn up!
Warm-Up: Peace Challenge Results (3:19) A: Why You Have To Learn How To Drive (8:36) B: The Dark Side Of Love (17:23) C: Meet My Boo, Squid. (24:10) Bonus: Blachaz3's Thriftmas! (33:11)
Happy Holidays, Much Love!
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We're counting down the days til Christmas, Happy Holidays! Coming off of that big week of 3 episodes, I'm super excited to share episode X with you! Let's talk about setting a 'peace challenge' for your week, helping you reach your goals. I also talk about the shady business of bragging philanthropy and the fear that is crippling (well, has crippled) my life!
Oy!
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Welp, the 'Big Week' is over! But we end it out on a good note with Episode 9. Let's talk about what could happen when you date the 'wrong' person! I have a tendency to talk from the male perspective (for obvious reasons) so I had to pull my lovely girlfriend, Ash Jai, in for a discussion! Check it out!
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HEY! You thought I was playing but no, it's real: Happy BIG WEEK!! I promised three episodes and here is episode two and it's all about living on purpose. Did you know that enthusiasm is the gateway to so many things in life? The best way to express yourself is on purpose, find more inside.
I'm sorry I thought this was epsiode 7
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The first episode of one of my favorite months, December! Welcome back to Brian's World for Episode 7. Kicking off the big week with more life and more love. Don't forget! Another episode tomorrow!
Warm Up- 3:29 (Embrace the Holidays!) Big 3 A-7:28 (Broke For The Holidays) Big 3 B-13: 12 (Go For The Win & Take The Risk) Big 3 C-22:54 (God Saves Us From People, Too) James Report-32:33 (Matt Lauer But What About Donald?)
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The Monday after Thanksgiving! Good day to you and yours, thanks for joining me on another episode of the podcast. Here's what's litty for today:
The Warm Up: We Have To Learn To Forgive (3:00) Big 3 A: Take Your Time To Heal (7:05) Big 3 B: The New Way For Millennials To Travel For Cheap (18:32) Big 3 C: Do It For the Life and NOT the Likes (26:22) The James Report: (40:52)
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Another fun and loving episode presented by The CTZNS, Episode 5 is one that helps to organize all of the folders in our lives.
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Welcome to another episode of the Brian's Word podcast presented by the CTZNS! Episode 4 takes a journey into some self-reflection, dive if you've got the gear:
:55 - "The Warm Up : Prepare For Things That Are Important To You" 9:05 - "The Big 3: Are Your Wounds Creating More Wounds?" 17:00 - "The Big 3: Hustling vs. Empowering" 24:18 - "The Big 3: PR Problems Exist Because Of Real Problems" 34:27 - "The James Report: 'Veteran's Day"
Ciao'
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Happy Monday! Even happier Monday when it's a short week! The life of a late-20s black man is on full display as Ricksthatguy stops by the show to share his views on the Big 3 Topics. We talk everything from avoiding divorces and custody battles, correlations between slavery and the NFL and finally, the stigma of depression in the black community.
:33 - Opening remarks/AFSP shoutout 5:42 - Big 3 Topic A (No Custody Battles or Divorce) 30:23 - Big 3 Topic B (The NFL Is Slavery) 48:05 - Big 3 Topic C (Depression In The Black Community) 1:01 - The James Report (Gun Laws Shocker)
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Soulgumbo is my favorite dish. One spoonful is packed with a little bit of everything and the spice can wake you up:
3:37 - Take Care Of Yourself First 16:15 - Topic A / "I'm Sorry, NBA." 25:00 - Topic B / "The TRUE Dangers Of the Black Woman" 34:18 - Topic C / "The Sweet Spot In Relationships" 45:40 - The James Report : US v. North Korea
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