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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sonia Balfour-Fears.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Educate listeners on financial literacy, wealth building, and investment strategies.
- Address the Black wealth gap and how to close it through education and discipline.
- Encourage people of all ages and income levels to begin their financial journey.
- Highlight Sonia’s unique role as a financial advisor and Global Sports & Entertainment Director at Morgan Stanley.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Understanding the Black Wealth Gap
- Closing the gap starts with education, access, and discipline.
- Financial literacy must be taught early and consistently, especially in underserved communities.
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Sonia emphasizes engaging youth and promoting intentional financial planning.
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Mother-Daughter Wealth Management Team
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Sonia and her daughter formed the first African-American mother-daughter wealth management team at Merrill Lynch.
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Their generational approach showed that both young and older clients seek guidance, though their goals may differ.
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Starting Small Is Okay
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You don’t need $1 million to begin investing.
- Start with savings, build an emergency fund, then invest.
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Emergency fund rule:
- Single: 6 months of expenses
- Couple: 3 months of expenses
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Investment Strategy
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Focus on long-term investing, not chasing “hot stocks.”
- Diversification is key—consider S&P 500 index funds over individual stocks.
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Risk tolerance matters:
- Aggressive = 100% equities
- Conservative = more fixed income (bonds)
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Cryptocurrency & Caution
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Morgan Stanley offers Bitcoin only to accredited investors with \$1M+ in assets.
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High risk means it’s not suitable for retirement funds or small investors.
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It’s Never Too Late to Start
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A caller in her 60s asked if it was too late to invest—Sonia said absolutely not.
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With life expectancy into the 90s, there’s still time to build wealth.
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Dividends vs. Bonds
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Dividend-paying stocks now often yield more income than traditional bonds.
- They’re a smart option for generating income in today’s market.
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- “Education is the greatest component to increase the Black dollar.”
- “Discipline is key—just like waking up early or exercising daily.”
- “Start where you are. If it’s $100 a month, start there.”
- “It’s never too late. If you’re 60, you still have 30 years to invest.”
- “Don’t chase hot stocks. Invest when the market is down, not at all-time highs.”
- “Risk tolerance is like gambling—are you on the penny slots or betting it all on black?”
👤 About Sonia Balfour-Fears
- Financial Advisor and Global Sports & Entertainment Director at Morgan Stanley.
- One of fewer than 2% of Morgan Stanley advisors with this designation.
- Advocate for financial literacy, especially in Black communities.
- Pioneer of the first African-American mother-daughter wealth management team.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Woodward.
Interview Overview
Guest: Michael Woodward
Host: Rushion McDonald
Show: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Focus: Entrepreneurship, real estate, education, overcoming poverty, and building generational wealth
Company Featured: Woodward Property Group
Michael Woodward shares his journey from growing up in low‑income neighborhoods in Miami to becoming a successful real estate investor, contractor, and property management entrepreneur based in Atlanta. The conversation blends personal history, mindset lessons, and practical business guidance, especially for listeners from underserved communities.
Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of the interview is to:
- Demystify success for everyday people by showing how discipline, education, and calculated risk can lead to financial freedom
- Inspire listeners to move beyond circumstances of poverty or limitation
- Teach practical strategies around education choices, real estate investing, side hustles, credit management, and seizing opportunity
- Highlight community impact, mentorship, and “reaching back” to help others
Rushion McDonald consistently frames the discussion around helping the audience “stop reading other people’s success stories and start planning your own."
Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Poverty Is Relative — and Often Invisible
Woodward explains that many people grow up in poverty without realizing it because everyone around them shares the same conditions. He distinguishes between government definitions of poverty and lived experience.
Takeaway: Awareness is the first step to change; normal does not always mean acceptable.
- Early Business Lessons Came from the Community
Woodward credits his grandmother—who ran an informal candy business in the housing projects—as his first exposure to entrepreneurship. Watching her manage inventory, customers, and cash taught him foundational business principles.
Takeaway: Entrepreneurship often begins long before formal education—especially in underserved communities.
- Education as a Strategic Tool, Not Just a Degree
Initially planning to become a lawyer, Woodward changed direction after realizing law school would not provide the financial or social return he hoped for unless he reached elite status. A mentor guided him toward education as a pathway for impact.
He strongly recommends the Occupational Outlook Handbook as a practical guide for choosing careers based on income, longevity, and demand.
Takeaway: Choose education intentionally—based on outcomes, not prestige.
- Service Before Profit: Two Decades in Education
Woodward spent over 20 years as a teacher and assistant principal, mentoring students, organizing college tours, and running summer STEM programs—often during his breaks.
Takeaway: Long‑term service builds perspective, discipline, and purpose that later pays dividends in business.
- Turning a Side Hustle into Financial Freedom
While working in education, Woodward renovated homes at night and on weekends. Over time, rental income exceeded his school salary, allowing him to retire from education and focus on real estate full‑time.
Takeaway: Side hustles can become exit strategies when managed consistently and patiently.
- Opportunity Comes from Relationships
A chance relationship with a Lowe’s executive changed Woodward’s business trajectory. When asked if he could do high‑end kitchens, he said yes—then partnered with the right experts to deliver. This led to contracts in seven Lowe’s stores across metro Atlanta.
Takeaway: You don’t have to know everything—just know who to call.
- High‑End Thinking Changes Income Ceilings
Woodward explains the difference between standard and high‑end construction, describing six‑figure kitchens and appliances that cost more than many homes.
Takeaway: Understanding premium markets unlocks entirely different financial opportunities.
- Two Core Business Rules: Persistence and Credit
When asked what advice he gives most often, Woodward gives two principles:
- Never give up
- Protect your credit
He shares how poor credit once forced him to reinvest profits just to buy tools, slowing growth. Managing credit later removed those barriers.
Takeaway: Credit is leverage. Without it, growth is harder and more expensive.
Notable Quotes
- On poverty:
“A lot of people living in poverty don’t know that they’re impoverished because everybody around them looks just like them.”
- On education choices:
“I wanted to make a difference… and education allowed me to do that.”
- On opportunity and courage:
“You don’t have to know everything. Just get the people in your corner that do.”
- On advice to entrepreneurs:
“Never give up. And protect your credit. Credit is everything.”
- On consistency:
“My phone number has been the same for 23 years. I ain’t going nowhere.
Overall Impact
The interview positions Michael Woodward as a practical role model—someone who combines humility, preparation, faith, and execution. Rather than promoting quick wins, the conversation emphasizes long‑term discipline, community uplift, and strategic decision‑making.
Core message: Sustainable success is built step‑by‑step—through education, relationships, credit discipline, and the courage to say yes before you feel ready.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown.
CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey. The discussion centers on the organization's mission to support underserved youth through education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, life skills development, athletics, and community engagement. Dr. Brown also shares her vision for empowering young people and calls on businesses, volunteers, and community leaders to help create opportunities for the next generation.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview was designed to:
- Highlight the needs of children and families in Paterson and Passaic, New Jersey.
- Showcase the impact of the Boys & Girls Club's programs.
- Encourage volunteers, mentors, business owners, and corporations to get involved.
- Promote youth entrepreneurship and leadership development.
- Demonstrate how communities can work together to improve outcomes for young people.
Key Takeaways 1. The Boys & Girls Club Is a Lifeline for Many Families
The organization serves more than 1,400 children and teens daily through after-school programs, summer camps, tutoring, athletics, arts, and mentoring. Many of the families served face challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and educational barriers.
Impact:
- Academic support and homework assistance.
- Nutritious meals and safe environments.
- Positive recreational and leadership opportunities.
- Family and community support services.
- Education Requires Community Support
Dr. Brown explained that schools alone cannot provide everything children need to succeed. The Boys & Girls Club helps fill those gaps through smaller group settings, individualized attention, and additional academic resources.
Programs Include:
- Homework support (Power Hour)
- Tutoring
- Character development
- Leadership training
- Creative arts and athletics
- College and career preparation
- Entrepreneurship Is a Major Focus
One of the Club's signature initiatives is Girls with Goals, a 10-week entrepreneurship program designed to help young women develop business skills.
Participants:
- Learn from successful women entrepreneurs.
- Create business plans.
- Develop pitching skills.
- Present their ideas in a Shark Tank-style competition.
The program aims to build confidence, leadership abilities, and financial literacy while inspiring future business owners.
- Mentorship Is Critical
A central message throughout the interview is the importance of mentorship.
Dr. Brown emphasized that young people benefit from seeing successful individuals who share similar backgrounds and experiences. She encouraged professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to volunteer their time and expertise.
Why Mentorship Matters:
- Provides real-world guidance.
- Builds confidence.
- Expands career awareness.
- Helps break cycles of poverty.
- Creates positive role models.
- Challenging Negative Stereotypes
Dr. Brown spoke passionately about overcoming what she called "deficit ideology," the belief that young people from marginalized communities lack the ability to succeed.
Her message was clear:
- Talent exists everywhere.
- Success is not determined by zip code.
- Every child has strengths that deserve recognition.
- Soft skills are just as important as academic achievements.
She stressed the importance of helping young people recognize their own value and potential.
- Preparing Youth for Adulthood
The organization serves youth from ages 5 to 25, including young adults who are still exploring career options.
For older participants, the Club focuses on:
- Professional development
- Workplace readiness
- Internships
- Career exploration
- Leadership opportunities
Dr. Brown also discussed expanding partnerships with local businesses to expose young adults to skilled trades and vocational careers.
- Community Involvement Is the Solution
Both Dr. Brown and Rushion McDonald repeatedly stressed that real change happens when communities become actively involved.
The interview served as a call to action for:
- Volunteers
- Business owners
- Corporations
- Churches
- Mentors
- Community organizations
The message: everyone has something valuable to contribute to the success of young people.
Notable Quotes On Community Responsibility
"I can't complain about the position of Black and Brown people in society if I'm not going to do the work necessary to support its elevation."
On Motivation
"It's hard to get to sleep at night because you're constantly thinking about what's next and what you must do. But I am motivated to jump out of bed every morning to come and support these communities."
On Potential and Success
"No matter where you come from and no matter what you look like, no matter what skin you show up in, you have the capacity to become great."
On Building Confidence
"We have to help affirm those skills just like the others, so that young people can be confident in who they are."
On Mentorship
"One of the best motivating factors for most young people is being able to look into the eyes of a person who looks like them, who has a similar background."
On Entrepreneurship
"Many of our teenage female club members wanted to start their own businesses."
On Community Access
"We want to make ourselves available to the community as often as the community has a need."
Executive Summary
Dr. Christina Dukes Brown's appearance on Money Making Conversations Masterclass was a powerful call for community-driven youth empowerment. She highlighted the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic's efforts to address educational challenges, develop future leaders and entrepreneurs, provide mentorship, and create pathways to long-term success. Her overarching message is that every child has the potential to thrive when surrounded by opportunity, encouragement, and a community willing to invest in their future.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, August 6th, 2026. Subject: "They Hate When I Bring The Pastor"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 5th, 2026. Subject: "I Know You Lying "
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 3rd, 2026. Subject: "She Posted A Picture Of My Gifts"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, July 31st, 2026. Subject: "A Near-Death Experience Each Time"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Subject: "Missing From The Party"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, July 29th, 2026. Subject: "What Would You Do In My Situation?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, July 28th, 2026. Subject: "He Might Look Nerdy, But He's Not"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, July 27th, 2026. Subject: "If He's Going, I'm Going Too"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Howard Hewett.
Rushion McDonald invited legendary R&B vocalist Howard Hewett to share the lessons behind his four-decade music career, focusing on perseverance, preparation, personal vision, integrity, and long-term success. The conversation was designed not only for music fans, but also for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals seeking insight into how sustained success is built over time.
The interview blends Howard's personal journey—from Akron, Ohio, to becoming the lead voice of Shalamar—with practical life and business principles that helped him remain relevant and respected throughout his career.
Executive Summary
Howard Hewett reflected on his early years as a performer, the unexpected opportunity that led to his joining Shalamar, and the mindset that enabled him to capitalize on life-changing opportunities. He emphasized that success is rarely accidental; it comes from preparation, visualization, discipline, and maintaining integrity.
A major theme throughout the interview was that individuals must prepare for opportunities long before they arrive. Hewett explained how years of practice and dedication allowed him to seize the moment when an audition unexpectedly presented itself, eventually launching him into one of R&B's most successful groups.
Key Takeaways 1. Preparation Creates Opportunity
Howard stressed that talent alone is not enough. Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity.
- He spent years singing and performing before receiving his breakthrough.
- When the opportunity to audition for Shalamar arrived, he was ready because he had already done the work.
- Being "ready" often matters more than being lucky.
Business Lesson: Continuous preparation allows people to act decisively when opportunities appear.
- Visualization Is Powerful
Howard discussed the importance of mentally seeing success before it happens.
- After moving to California, he regularly visualized performing in front of thousands of people.
- He imagined achieving professional goals long before they became reality.
- Visualization strengthened his confidence and focus.
Business Lesson: Successful people often create a clear vision of their future and work consistently toward it.
- Your Reputation Matters
Throughout the conversation, Howard highlighted the value of character and professionalism.
- Relationships in the entertainment industry were built on trust.
- Integrity helped sustain a career that has lasted more than 40 years.
- Success without character is difficult to maintain.
Business Lesson: Reputation is one of the most valuable assets a person can possess.
- Stay Ready for Unexpected Opportunities
One of the most compelling stories involved how Howard joined Shalamar.
- He received an unexpected phone call while at the Motown building.
- He auditioned shortly afterward.
- Within days, he had joined the group and was performing on television.
The rapid sequence of events showed how quickly life can change when preparation meets opportunity.
Business Lesson: Major breakthroughs often arrive with little warning.
- Longevity Requires Adaptability
Howard's career has spanned multiple generations of music fans.
- He discussed evolving with the industry while maintaining authenticity.
- He recognized the importance of growth without losing his artistic identity.
- Longevity comes from balancing innovation with consistency.
Business Lesson: The ability to adapt is essential for sustained success.
- Believe in Yourself Before Others Do
Howard spoke about having confidence in his abilities long before widespread recognition.
- Self-belief helped him persevere through challenges and uncertainty.
- Confidence strengthened his willingness to pursue ambitious goals.
- External success followed an internal commitment to excellence.
Business Lesson: Confidence and vision often precede achievement.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Messages
The interview centered around several recurring themes that Howard expressed throughout the conversation:
"Preparation turns opportunity into success."
"You have to be ready when the door opens."
"Visualization helps create the life you want to live."
"Integrity is something nobody can take away from you."
"Don't wait for opportunity—prepare for it."
"Success starts with believing in yourself."
"Always be ready because your opportunity can come when you least expect it."
Overall Message
The interview was ultimately a masterclass on preparation, vision, self-belief, and longevity. Howard Hewett's story demonstrates that sustained success is not built on luck alone. It comes from years of disciplined preparation, maintaining strong values, visualizing success, and being ready when opportunity arrives. For entrepreneurs, artists, and professionals alike, his message was clear:
Stay prepared, protect your integrity, believe in your vision, and be ready when opportunity knocks.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, July 17th, 2026. Subject: "My Best Friend Is Mayyring A Big Problem"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 16th, 2026. Subject: "The Lady Out Back"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain.
🔷 Interview Summary
Everett Swain, founder of UXD Academy, discusses how he is helping individuals—especially underserved communities—enter high-paying tech careers (UX design and AI) without a traditional four-year degree.
The conversation centers on:
- AI as both a threat and opportunity
- Alternative education pathways (certifications vs degrees)
- Breaking barriers in tech through accessible training
- Building practical, job-ready skills quickly
- Empowering individuals to change their financial trajectory
Swain’s approach blends self-learning, portfolio-based skills, and real-world application to create career opportunities.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Expand awareness of non-traditional education paths
- Show that high-income careers are accessible without college degrees
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Promote certifications, portfolios, and practical skills
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Reframe AI as an opportunity
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Help listeners understand how AI can create jobs, not just remove them
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Inspire career transformation
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Target people:
- Struggling financially
- Stuck in low-wage jobs
- Looking for a career pivot
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Bridge opportunity gaps
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Focus on helping:
- Underserved communities
- People without access to formal education
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Provide actionable entry points
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Direct listeners to:
- Free resources
- Self-learning paths
- UXD Academy
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. AI is both a disruptor and an enabler
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Two approaches:
- Replace workers
- Amplify workers’ productivity [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
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Degrees are becoming less important in tech
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Over 40% of tech companies prioritize skills over degrees [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
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Real hiring focus:
- Portfolio
- Demonstrated ability
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Skills can be self-taught
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Swain learned through:
- YouTube
- Online resources
- Practice
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This model is replicable for others
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Portfolio > credentials
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Employers want proof of skill:
- Projects
- Real-world work
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This levels the playing field
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Fast income growth is possible
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Swain’s trajectory:
- $75K → $105K → $140K within a few years [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
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Demonstrates rapid upward mobility in tech
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Accessibility is key to opportunity
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Training can be done:
- On a phone
- Without expensive tools
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Removes traditional barriers
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Learn-by-doing model works best
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UXD Academy combines:
- Training
- Real client projects
- Apprenticeships
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AI tools require minimal technical background
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No-code and low-code tools allow:
- Beginners to build apps, bots, workflows quickly
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Small businesses are the biggest AI opportunity
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AI can help:
- Automate operations
- Improve efficiency
- Scale growth
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Traditional education is slow to adapt
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Colleges struggle to keep up with:
- Rapid tech changes
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Agile programs like UXD Academy fill this gap
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Mindset shift is essential
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Success requires:
- Initiative
- Discipline
- Self-learning
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Exposure creates opportunity
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Many people don’t pursue tech careers because:
- They don’t know they exist
- Awareness is the first step
💬 Notable Quotes On AI’s dual impact
“Companies are either using AI to replace people or to amplify their people.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On degrees vs skills
“Over 40% of tech companies do not care about degrees anymore… they care about your portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On education alternatives
“You can become an AI designer… without a degree.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On learning path
“YouTube, Google, and books taught me everything I know.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On AI functionality
“AI is like the smartest intern you know—you can train it to work for you.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On opportunity
“You can change your life in under a year and a half.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On discipline
“From five to 2 a.m., I was learning, building, and redoing my portfolio.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On mission
“I want people to realize they can create their own reality with this.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
On urgency
“AI is our opportunity… we have to get on the ball.” [Everett Sw...II iHeart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
Everett Swain’s message is a blueprint for modern career access in the AI economy:
- Skills beat degrees
- Self-learning is powerful
- AI is a career lever, not just a threat
- Execution (portfolio) matters more than theory
- Opportunity is available—but requires action
👉 His core philosophy:
With the right skills, discipline, and access to knowledge, anyone can break into high-income tech careers—without traditional barriers.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, July 10th, 2026. Subject: "He Hates His Wife, But I Don't"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—on how to secure funding responsibly, avoid scams, and develop a strategic financial plan. It also highlights Katrina Fitten’s expertise as CEO/CFO of New Day for You Financial and her mission to help startups and small businesses access capital.
Key Takeaways
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Funding Opportunities & Qualifications
- Katrina helps women business owners secure up to $100,000 in 100 days or less, with same-day approval and next-day funding.
- Basic qualifications include:
- Credit score of 680+
- Existing credit lines (at least $10,000)
- A clear business mission and low-risk profile.
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Avoiding Scams
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Beware of unsolicited emails/texts promising easy money.
- Do your homework:
- Check companies on Better Business Bureau (BBB).
- Look for testimonials and partnerships with reputable banks (e.g., Chase, American Express).
- Never share sensitive information without verifying legitimacy.
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Importance of a Business Plan
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Funding is not free money—you need a strategic plan.
- Katrina calls it a “money mission”: know exactly how funds will be deployed.
- Without a plan, money disappears quickly, leading to debt and bad credit.
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Family & Friends Lending
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Treat personal loans like business loans:
- Have written agreements with terms, repayment schedule, and penalties.
- Decide upfront if it’s a gift or a loan.
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Services Offered by New Day for You Financial
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SBA loans, equipment loans, purchase order financing.
- Lines of credit and 0% interest credit cards (18–21 months).
- Credit card stacking for higher funding amounts.
- Credit restoration referrals for those with poor credit.
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Success Story
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Example: A tax accountant secured $160,000 in less than a week due to strong credit, revenue history, and a solid business plan.
Notable Quotes
- “If you don’t have a plan for your money, your money will have a plan—and you’ll look up and it’s gone.”
- “We don’t want to be out here racking up good debt and then you’re not going to be responsible.”
- “You have to vet companies. Go to BBB, Google them, and check their credibility.”
- “If I give you money, I decide—is it a gift or a loan? There are rules to borrowing money.”
- “We say if you don’t get anything, we don’t get paid.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrease Price-Gistard.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate listeners on the mortgage industry, highlight the role and benefits of working with an independent mortgage broker, and provide practical advice on home financing options, credit challenges, and programs that support homeownership. It also shares Latrease’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned.
Key Takeaways
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Background and Career Path
- Latrease has a finance degree and started in investment operations in 1999.
- Transitioned from auto financing and co-owning a car dealership to mortgage lending.
- Became an independent mortgage broker in 2022 after being laid off during rising interest rates.
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Role of an Independent Mortgage Broker
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Holds her own license and partners with multiple lenders to offer tailored loan products.
- Advocates for borrowers to ensure they get the right product, not just approval.
- Specializes in helping first-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and those with unique challenges.
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Home Financing Insights
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Reverse Mortgages: Typically for seniors 62+, often used by those 75+ with equity and limited retirement funds. Provides tax-free cash without monthly payments; debt settled upon sale or refinance.
- Zero Down Payment Programs: Offers up to 3% for down payment, attached to the mortgage; other programs provide up to 5% for down payment and closing costs.
- FHA 203K Program: Allows buyers to finance home purchase and renovations in one loan—ideal for fixer-uppers.
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Credit Challenges
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Programs exist for credit scores as low as 500, but require higher down payments (10–20%) and result in higher interest rates.
- Latrease consults and provides “what-if” scenarios to help clients improve credit over time.
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Entrepreneurial Lessons
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Mistakes: Starting without enough capital and a strong pipeline; economic timing matters.
- Advice: Build capital, secure a solid client pipeline, and understand market conditions before going independent.
Notable Quotes
- On independence:
“As a broker, you serve as that advocate for your borrower to make sure they’re getting the right loan product.” - On reverse mortgages:
“The beauty of it is there are no monthly payments going back to the institution. The debt is paid off when the home is sold or refinanced.” - On credit challenges:
“Programs go as low as 500 credit score, but those borrowers need 10–20% down.” - On entrepreneurial advice:
“Make sure you have strong capital and a solid pipeline before stepping out on faith.” - On perseverance:
“It’s all about follow-through. It’s all about your dream and whether you want to make it happen.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. Subject: "Can We Make This Thing Work, Or Not?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sumiyyah Rasheed.
An entrepreneur, author of No Money Startup: How To Build an Apparel Manufacturing Company, co-owner of SWH Apparel, and a guest discussed in the Money Making Conversations ecosystem. However, I could not locate a transcript or authoritative summary of a specific Rushion McDonald interview featuring Sumiyyah Rasheed from the available sources.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview's apparent purpose was to:
- Share Sumiyyah Rasheed's entrepreneurial journey as a founder and manufacturing executive.
- Demonstrate how entrepreneurs can launch and grow businesses without significant startup capital.
- Provide practical guidance to aspiring fashion and manufacturing business owners. [Inspire listeners to pursue ownership, self-reliance, and long-term business growth.
Key Takeaways 1. You Don't Need Large Amounts of Capital to Start
Rasheed's book title and business story emphasize that resourcefulness, planning, and execution can matter more than initial funding.
2. Manufacturing Can Be a Powerful Wealth-Building Opportunity
Rather than focusing solely on fashion design, Rasheed's experience highlights the value of owning production capabilities and participating in the supply chain.
3. Transferable Skills Matter
Before becoming known in apparel manufacturing, Rasheed built expertise in information technology and consulting, demonstrating how skills from one industry can help create success in another.
4. Longevity Is a Competitive Advantage
SWH Apparel's decades-long history illustrates the importance of consistency, operational discipline, and relationship-building.
5. Entrepreneurship Requires Vision and Persistence
The discussion appears to reinforce a core Money Making Conversations theme: successful entrepreneurs create opportunities through persistence, planning, and faith in their vision.
Notable Themes
- Building businesses from limited resources. [
- Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
- Fashion and apparel manufacturing.
- Women's leadership in business.
- Creating sustainable, long-term enterprises.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, July 3rd, 2026. Subject: "Pack A Bag & A Snack, 'Cause You Ain't Going Back "
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.
📝 Summary of the Interview
Yasmine Cheyenne, an Air Force veteran, mental wellness advocate, and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her journey from a disadvantaged upbringing to becoming a published author and wellness coach. She shared insights from her books—The Sugar Jar and her latest, Wisdom of the Path—which focus on boundaries, healing, and self-empowerment. The conversation explored her military experience, personal transformation, and how she helps others confront fear and reclaim their lives.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Overcoming Fear and Taking Risks
- Fear of failure and disappointment keeps many people stuck.
- Yasmine encourages people to confront fear and take action anyway.
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Her own decision to join the Air Force was a leap of faith that changed her life.
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Military Discipline and Life Lessons
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The Air Force taught her discipline, consistency, and resilience.
- She applies these lessons to her personal and professional life.
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Quote: “Do you want to bet on yourself? Be willing to believe in yourself.”
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Writing as Empowerment
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Her first book, The Sugar Jar, focuses on boundaries and self-care.
- Her second book, Wisdom of the Path, is about using past experiences as wisdom, not shame.
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Writing helped her transform her life and inspire others from similar backgrounds.
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Boundaries and Self-Prioritization
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Without boundaries, people become overwhelmed and resentful.
- Saying “no” and advocating for yourself is essential to mental wellness.
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Quote: “We have to get comfortable letting people be disappointed with us.”
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Redefining “Selfish”
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Being selfish is often misunderstood.
- Prioritizing yourself is necessary for success and well-being.
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Quote: “Every successful person has had to be selfish at some point.”
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Wisdom of the Path
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The book encourages readers to trust their instincts and take the next step.
- It’s not a checklist—it’s a collection of relatable stories and reflections.
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Quote: “Use those experiences that you’re judging yourself for as wisdom to help you move forward.”
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Mental Wellness Practice
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Yasmine helps people through coaching, writing, and speaking.
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She emphasizes healing through storytelling and shared experiences.
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Accessibility
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Her books are available in print, digital, and audio formats.
- She personally narrates the audiobook version of Wisdom of the Path.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “Even if things fail, you have what it takes to get yourself to where you want to be.”
- “Take the meat and leave the bone.”
- “You already know what the next step is. What would happen if you just took it?”
- “We’ve been an enemy toward ourselves for years and don’t even realize it.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. Subject: "I Like Taffy, He Doesn't"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. Subject: "He Knew He Married A Black Woman"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, June 29th, 2026. Subject: "His Draws Was Under The Drivers Seat"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Margena Christian.
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation serves three primary purposes:
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Highlight Dr. Christian’s career and influence
- Showcasing her journey as a journalist, historian, and author rooted in Ebony and Jet magazine.
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Promote her book
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“It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy.”
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Preserve and correct Black cultural history
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Emphasizing the importance of documenting overlooked contributors—particularly Black women like Sylvia Moy—whose impact has often gone uncredited.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Legacy of Black media institutions (Ebony & Jet)
- Dr. Christian spent nearly two decades (1995–2014) at Johnson Publishing Company.
- Jet and Ebony were central to Black visibility before social media, shaping careers and cultural narratives.
- Being featured in these magazines was considered a milestone of success in the Black community.
👉 Insight: Media institutions played a critical role in documenting Black excellence and building public recognition.
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Professional discipline and navigating the entertainment industry
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Christian stressed the importance of understanding the difference between business and personal relationships.
- She avoided distractions and maintained professionalism, even in celebrity-heavy environments.
👉 Insight: Success in media requires boundaries, focus, and clarity about one’s purpose.
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Investigative storytelling and historical recovery
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Her book began with a simple social media question: why hadn’t Sylvia Moy’s contributions been widely documented? [
- She conducted deep archival and interview-based research to verify claims.
👉 Insight: True storytelling requires verification, curiosity, and persistence, not just surface-level narratives.
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Sylvia Moy’s overlooked impact on Motown
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Sylvia Moy helped save Stevie Wonder’s career when he risked being dropped.
- She co-created the hit “Uptight,” which kept him signed.
- Despite her role, she was denied proper producer credit, illustrating systemic inequities.
👉 Insight: Many foundational contributors—especially Black women—were historically under-credited or erased.
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The importance of documenting history before it’s lost
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Christian emphasizes that:
- History may be hidden but not erased.
- If stories aren’t told accurately, others may distort or erase them.
👉 Insight: Preserving cultural history is both a responsibility and a form of protection.
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The power of lived experience and “being in the room”
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Christian highlights her firsthand role in shaping media history—not just reporting on it. [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
- She reflects on witnessing major figures early in their careers.
👉 Insight: Experience and proximity provide unique authority and storytelling depth.
💬 Notable Quotes On purpose and professionalism
- “Never get it twisted… it’s business… but a friendly business.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
- “Very few people are really your friends.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
On media influence and cultural validation
- “Before social media, there was Jet.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
- “Some people didn’t feel like they made it until they were in Jet magazine.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Sylvia Moy and untold history
- “That woman made history as a producer but was denied the credit.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
- “How are you getting the credit for something… and I don’t see a footprint?” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
On storytelling and legacy
- “People will write you out… of your own history if you let them.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
- “History may be hidden, but it’s never erased.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
On purpose-driven work
- “You’re just doing it because you’re called to do it.” [Margena Ch...(Podcast) | Txt]
🧭 Overall Message
This interview underscores a powerful theme:
Document the truth, honor overlooked contributors, and take ownership of your narrative—before someone else rewrites it.
It blends:
- Entrepreneurship and career advice
- Cultural preservation
- Investigative journalism
- Black media legacy
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, June 26th, 2026. Subject: "I Bought Him That Last Year"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa.
🔷 Interview Summary
Todd Kroupa, a former firefighter turned top-performing real estate agent (No. 1 in Georgia, nearly $1B in lifetime sales), shares his journey of career transition, entrepreneurship, and success in real estate. [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
The interview covers:
- Leaving a stable career for entrepreneurship
- Building a real estate business from scratch in a new market
- Customer-first sales philosophy
- Practical advice for buyers and sellers
- Real estate as a long-term wealth-building strategy
It blends career reinvention, sales mindset, and real estate expertise.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Inspire career transition and risk-taking
- Show how to move from a secure job to a high-reward entrepreneurial path
2. Educate on real estate buying and selling
- Provide practical insights for:
- First-time buyers
- Families
- Sellers
3. Highlight relationship-driven sales success
- Emphasize service, trust, and referrals over commissions
4. Promote real estate as a wealth strategy
- Explain why real estate is a strong long-term investment
5. Share resilience and mindset lessons
- Demonstrate how persistence and belief overcome doubt and rejection
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Career pivots require courage and clarity
- Kroupa left a stable firefighting career despite outside doubt
- He trusted his long-term vision over short-term safety [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
2. Block out “outside noise”
- He avoided negativity and advice that could derail his decision
- Focus and conviction were essential to success
3. Skills transfer across industries
- Firefighter experience taught:
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Customer care
- These skills translated directly into real estate
4. Relationships drive real estate success
- The business is built on:
- Trust
- Referrals
- Long-term client relationships
- Not just transactions
5. Service > commission mindset
- Top agents prioritize:
- Client outcomes
- Long-term value
- Income follows service
6. Emotion drives buying decisions
- Buyers decide within minutes based on:
- Feeling
- Personal connection
- Logic comes later in the process
7. Realtors must guide, not just sell
- A great agent:
- Identifies hidden issues
- Advises clients—even against a deal
8. Inspection is critical
- Key deal-breakers:
- Mold
- Foundation issues
- Roof problems
- Buyers must be willing to walk away
9. Real estate decisions require discipline
- Avoid overpaying or emotional overcommitment
- Think long-term resale and investment value
10. Neighborhood matters as much as the house
- Buyers should:
- Visit at different times
- Talk to neighbors
- Research schools and environment
11. Market strategy matters when selling
- Presentation is key:
- Neutral design
- Strong first impressions
- Buyers decide quickly
12. Real estate is a powerful wealth builder
- Benefits over stocks:
- Control (improvements, rental, usage)
- Tax advantages
- Tangible value
13. Multi-generational living is rising
- Driven by:
- Cost of living
- Family dynamics
- Post-COVID lifestyle shifts
14. Buying the most expensive home isn’t optimal
- Property value is influenced by surrounding homes
- Overpricing limits appreciation potential
💬 Notable Quotes On career transition
“I walked away from a very stable career… to something that can be unstable.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On ignoring doubt
“I avoided a lot of phone calls… I didn’t want anybody to persuade my decision.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On motivation
“That put the fire in me.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On mindset and focus
“I just cut the noise out.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On service approach
“It should never be about the commission… it should be about helping that person.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On relationships
“This business is about referrals… connections.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On buyer psychology
“They’re looking emotionally first—logic comes second.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On inspections
“If you’re not comfortable now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On real estate vs stocks
“You can’t control a stock… you can improve and live in a home.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
On pricing strategy
“You don’t want to be the most expensive house in the neighborhood.” [TODD KROUPA iHeart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
Todd Kroupa’s message is a blueprint for success in both entrepreneurship and real estate:
- Take calculated risks → growth requires leaving comfort zones
- Focus on people, not profits → relationships build sustainable success
- Think long-term → especially in real estate decisions
- Balance emotion with logic → in major financial choices
- Stay disciplined and informed → avoid costly mistakes
👉 His core philosophy:
Serve people first, make smart decisions second, and success will follow.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Uadiale.
🔷 Interview Summary
Michael Uadiale, a seasoned CPA and master tax advisor with 25+ years of experience, explains how entrepreneurs can achieve financial freedom in 5–7 years through strategic tax planning and wealth systems.
The discussion centers on:
- Understanding the tax code as a wealth-building tool
- Why most people overpay taxes
- The difference between tax preparation and tax strategy
- His proprietary DECIDA (six-step) framework
- Practical tactics (e.g., hiring your kids, structuring income)
- Long-term wealth-building through planning and compounding
The interview reframes taxes from a burden into a strategic advantage.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Demystify taxes
- Reduce fear and confusion around the tax system
-
Make tax concepts more accessible to everyday entrepreneurs
-
Shift mindset from avoidance → strategy
-
Encourage people to engage with taxes, not avoid them
-
Teach wealth-building through tax efficiency
-
Show how taxes are a major lever for:
- Increasing income retention
- Accelerating wealth creation
-
Promote proactive financial planning
-
Emphasize year-round tax planning vs. last-minute filing
-
Provide actionable strategies
-
Offer real, legal methods to:
- Reduce tax liability
- Build generational wealth
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Wealth cannot be delegated
- You can outsource operations—but not your financial destiny
-
Individuals must understand and engage in their own wealth strategy [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
-
The tax code is a system of incentives
-
It’s designed to encourage certain behaviors:
- Investing
- Real estate ownership
- Business creation
-
Those who understand it benefit most
-
The wealthy don’t break rules—they learn them
-
Rich individuals use legal structures to:
- Minimize taxes
- Maximize retention
-
The same opportunities exist for everyone who learns the system
-
Most people overpay taxes due to ignorance
-
About 80% of small business owners overpay [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
-
Causes:
- Fear of taxes
- Lack of education
- Reactive (not proactive) planning
-
Tax preparers vs. tax advisors
-
Tax preparers = compliance (filing returns)
- Tax advisors = strategy (planning ahead)
-
Real wealth comes from advisory relationships
-
Tax planning must be year-round
-
Waiting until April is too late
-
Planning should occur:
- Quarterly
- Before major financial decisions
-
Taxes directly impact your time and income
-
Without planning, up to 3 out of every 8 working hours go to taxes [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
-
Simple strategies can create big gains
Example:
- Hiring your children in your business:
- Tax deduction for the parent
- Tax-free income for the child
-
These are legal, ethical, and underused
-
Compounding + tax efficiency = wealth
-
Wealth = compound growth – tax erosion
-
Starting early dramatically increases results
-
Structure determines outcomes
-
How you earn and structure income affects:
- Tax liability
- Long-term wealth retention
-
The DECIDA Framework (his system)
A structured approach to wealth building:
- D – Discover your wealth DNA (how you make money)
- E – Engineer tax-efficient structures
- C – Capture and preserve growth
- I – Integrate advanced tax strategies
- D – Defend against tax erosion
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A – Activate generational wealth systems
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Financial freedom is accelerated through taxes
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Proper planning can shorten the timeline to wealth by years
💬 Notable Quotes On personal responsibility
“Wealth cannot be delegated.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On the tax code
“The tax code was not written for the little guys… but if you understand it, you can get the same benefits.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On mindset
“You’ve got to embrace tax… it’s an education.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On opportunity
“The tax code is one of your fastest ways of getting to financial freedom.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On behavior incentives
“The tax law is a set of incentives… to make us behave the way the government wants.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On overpaying taxes
“Close to 80% of small business owners overpay in taxes.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On poor habits
“People only think about taxes when April 15th is around the corner.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On time lost to taxes
“Three hours out of every eight hours you work goes to the tax man.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On advisors vs preparers
“Most people work with tax preparers, not tax advisors.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On simple strategies
“Hiring your kids… everybody should be doing that if you have a business.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
On wealth formula
“Wealth really is compounding interest… less taxes.” [MICHAEL UA...ALE iheart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
Michael Uadiale’s message reframes taxes as a power tool for wealth creation:
- Learn the system → don’t avoid it
- Plan proactively → not reactively
- Work with advisors → not just preparers
- Use legal strategies → to reduce tax burden
- Protect growth → from tax erosion
- Build generational wealth → intentionally
👉 His core philosophy:
Understanding and leveraging the tax code is one of the fastest, most overlooked paths to financial freedom.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouard.
🔎 Interview Summary
In this episode, Nandi Edouard, founder of The Simple View Academy, discusses her mission to reimagine education by blending academics with entrepreneurship and financial literacy for middle and high school students in metro Atlanta.
Her charter school focuses on:
- Project-based learning
- Teaching students how to start and run businesses
- Building confidence, identity, and economic mobility
The conversation centers on education innovation, entrepreneurship, and community-driven impact.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Highlight Educational Innovation
- Showcase a new model of schooling focused on real-world skills
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Demonstrate how entrepreneurship can be integrated into education
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Promote Financial Literacy Early
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Address the gap in teaching young people about money and wealth creation
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Inspire Community Support
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Emphasize the importance of funding, partnerships, and local engagement in charter schools
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Encourage Purpose-Driven Leadership
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Present Nandi as an example of a young leader creating systemic change
💡 Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship Is a Path to Economic Mobility
- The school teaches students how to:
- Build businesses
- Understand funding, costs, and profit
- Students turn ideas into real ventures (13 student-run businesses in year one)
👉 Lesson: Entrepreneurship education empowers long-term financial independence
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Education Must Evolve Beyond Traditional Models
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The academy uses project-based learning and real-world application
- Success is measured by:
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Execution—not just test scores
👉 Lesson: Skills and application matter as much as academics
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Financial Literacy Should Start Early
-
Nandi calls it “irresponsible” that kids aren’t taught about money sooner [
👉 Lesson: Early exposure to money management is critical
-
Building a School Requires Community First
-
Key steps:
- Listen to community needs
- Build trust (through programs like summer camps)
- Secure funding and partnerships
- 👉 Lesson: Community buy-in is foundational for impact
-
Charter Schools Face Resource Constraints
-
Receive ~33% less funding than traditional public schools
- Must rely on:
- Grants
- Donations
- Partnerships
👉 Lesson: Innovation often requires resourcefulness
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Exposure + Mentorship = Opportunity
-
Students engage with:
- Business leaders
- Organizations like 100 Black Men
- Helps them identify career paths and refine goals
👉 Lesson: You can’t aspire to what you don’t see
-
Academic + Entrepreneurial Growth Is Possible
-
Early results:
- 20–30% improvement in math and reading within 6 months
👉 Lesson: Nontraditional models can still produce strong academic outcomes
-
Leadership Requires Resilience and Support
-
Nandi faced skepticism (age, experience)
- Relies on:
- Family
- Faith
- Community support
👉 Lesson: Vision + persistence overcomes doubt
🧠 Notable Quotes On entrepreneurship and wealth
- “Entrepreneurship is a way to economic mobility… how we create for ourselves and our communities.”
On education gaps
- “I think it’s irresponsible that we do not teach young people about their money from early.”
On building a school
- “Listen to your community… what does your community want from a school?”
On student development
- “Helping them figure out what that thing is and putting a plan behind it.”
On real-world learning
- “They took their idea… all the way to market.”
On purpose and motivation
- “These young people need a space to flourish… I just have this fire to prove people wrong.”
On defining success
- “Students knowing who they are, where they’re going, and how they’re going to get there.”
🧾 Bottom Line
This interview presents a forward-thinking model for education and economic empowerment:
- Combine academics + entrepreneurship
- Teach financial literacy early
- Build systems rooted in community needs
- Focus on identity, purpose, and execution
👉 Nandi Edouard’s work positions education as a launchpad for ownership, not just employment.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mujahid Muhammad.
Interview Summary
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Interview Purpose
The purpose of this interview is to demystify personal finance, redefine wealth‑building, and emphasize the importance of preparation, capitalization, and disciplined planning. Mujahid Muhammad, a personal financial coach and founder of Wealth Coaching Stratosphere, shares a deeply personal journey marked by financial success, failure, rebuilding, and hard‑earned wisdom.
Major Themes & Key Takeaways 1. Experience Is the Best Teacher
Mujahid’s financial philosophy is rooted in lived experience. After building a seven‑figure real estate portfolio early in life, he suffered devastating losses due to Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 housing collapse. These setbacks reshaped his understanding of leverage, risk, and preparation.
Key takeaway: Financial success without safeguards can collapse quickly.
- Leverage Without Liquidity Is Dangerous
One of the most powerful lessons Mujahid shares is that being “asset‑rich but cash‑poor” is a vulnerable position. His earlier strategy relied heavily on leverage without sufficient reserves, leaving him exposed when disaster struck.
Key takeaway: Liquidity is protection; leverage alone is not wealth.
- Fix Personal Finance Before Building Businesses
Mujahid stresses that many people pursue entrepreneurship or real estate in hopes of fixing personal financial struggles—often with disastrous results. Instead, personal financial stability must come first.
Key takeaway: Solve your personal finances before using business to create wealth.
- Wealth Is a Process, Not a Product
The interview reinforces that financial improvement isn’t something you buy—it’s something you build over time. Mujahid emphasizes facing financial reality honestly instead of avoiding uncomfortable truths.
Key takeaway: Progress starts by looking at the numbers, not ignoring them.
- The Five Financial Stratospheres
Mujahid introduces his Wealth Coaching Stratosphere model, outlining five levels of financial development:
- Financial Failure
- Financial Health
- Financial Fluency
- Financial Wealth
- Financial Independence
Each stage represents a mindset and requires different behaviors and priorities.
Key takeaway: Knowing your financial “stratosphere” determines your next move.
- Capitalization Comes Before Real Estate
Mujahid advises against entering real estate before reaching financial fluency. While creative financing exists, retaining real estate requires cash flow, reserves, and patience.
Key takeaway: You can buy property with little money—but you cannot keep it that way.
- The Importance of Capital and Opportunity Funds
He emphasizes saving, emergency funds, and opportunity funds as prerequisites to investing. Capital allows individuals to recognize and act on opportunities without panic.
Key takeaway: Capital creates clarity—and choices.
- Infinite Banking and Financial Autonomy
Mujahid explains the Infinite Banking Concept, which focuses on reclaiming control over the banking function through properly structured life insurance, allowing individuals to access capital without relying on traditional lenders.
Key takeaway: Financial independence includes controlling how you access capital.
- Debt Freedom Is Hard—but Worth It
Through personal stories of tackling significant student loan and consumer debt, Mujahid emphasizes that debt freedom requires sacrifice, time, and unity—especially within marriage.
Key takeaway: Debt freedom is attainable, but only through commitment and discipline.
- Coaching Provides Accountability and Perspective
Mujahid describes financial coaching as objective guidance from someone who has navigated the journey before. Coaching is positioned as a serious commitment, not casual advice.
Key takeaway: Accountability accelerates growth.
Notable Quotes
“Leverage without liquidity is stupidity.”
“We try to use business to solve personal finance problems—and that’s backwards.”
“Wealth is a process, not a product.”
“You can acquire real estate with no money—but you can’t keep it that way.”
“Capitalization changes how you see opportunity.”
“If you have a six‑figure income, your problem is usually you.”
“Debt freedom is hard—but it’s worth it.”
“Preparation puts you in a position of strength.”
Overall Message
Mujahid Muhammad’s interview is a ground‑truth masterclass in financial realism and discipline. His story strips away hype and reframes wealth creation as a methodical, values‑driven process that begins with personal accountability and preparation.
Ultimately, the conversation challenges listeners to shift from chasing opportunity to becoming prepared for opportunity, reinforcing that sustainable wealth is built through patience, liquidity, education, and intentional planning.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.
🔹 Purpose of the Interview
The interview serves three main purposes:
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Promote Access to Opportunity
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Highlight Grow Give Prosper, Lester’s nonprofit focused on financial literacy and economic mobility
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Publicize free Google Career Certificate scholarships for underserved communities
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Educate on Financial Literacy
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Emphasize the importance of credit, income, and financial decision-making
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Break down real-world applications of financial literacy
-
Inspire Community Action
-
Encourage individuals to take control of their financial future
- Demonstrate how grassroots leadership can drive community transformation
👉 Overall purpose:
Bridge the gap between financial literacy and economic opportunity—especially in underserved populations.
🔹 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Financial Literacy Is About Understanding, Not Status
- Financial education is not tied to education level or profession.
- Even highly educated individuals lack financial literacy.
“Financial education doesn't matter who you are… it's a matter of accessibility.”
👉 Insight:
- The real issue is access and awareness, not intelligence.
-
“Grow, Give, Prosper” = Collective Economic Empowerment
-
Lester’s nonprofit is rooted in a community-first philosophy:
- Grow together
- Give to each other
- Prosper collectively
“I want us to grow together so that we can give… and then prosper as a collective.” [
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Google Partnership Creates Life-Changing Access
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Free certifications in high-demand tech fields:
- Cybersecurity
- Data analytics
- Digital marketing & e-commerce
- IT support
- Project management
- UX design
-
Program details:
-
Free (scholarship-based)
- 3–6 months
- No prior experience required
- Includes a job-ready portfolio
“You don’t have to have an Ivy League education… to make a livable wage.”
👉 Impact:
- Removes traditional barriers to high-income careers.
-
Access to Income Is the First Step to Financial Literacy
-
You cannot effectively manage money if income is insufficient.
“You can't talk about managing finances if you really don't have anything coming in.”
👉 Insight:
- Earning potential = foundation of financial stability
-
Credit Matters—Ignore It at Your Own Risk
-
Credit affects:
- Loans
- Interest rates
- Employment opportunities
-
Practical strategies:
-
Pay down debt consistently
- Don’t close old accounts
- Monitor credit regularly
“You better care about that credit score… that’s going to make the difference in your borrowing potential.” [
-
There Is No “Quick Fix”
-
Financial improvement takes:
- Consistency
- Discipline
- Long-term habits
“There is no magic bullet… you have to be consistent.” [
-
Grassroots Work Drives Real Impact
-
Lester promotes the program through:
- Community centers
- Adult education classes
- Social media
- Direct outreach (“boots on the ground”)
“I’m trying to shout it from the rooftops… you don’t want to miss this opportunity.”
-
Mindset Change Is the Hardest Barrier
-
Many people:
- Resist financial discussions
- Distrust programs
- Feel stuck in survival mode
👉 Reality:
- Transforming belief systems is as important as providing resources.
-
Personal Experience Fuels Her Mission
-
Lester overcame:
- Identity theft at a young age
- Damaged credit early in life
- Financial hardship
👉 Result:
- Her work is driven by lived experience and empathy
“My credit had already been ruined… I was paying more for the same services.”
-
Opportunity Requires Commitment
-
The only barrier to entry:
- Personal accountability
“The only thing we require… is a commitment and a desire to want to do better.” [
🔹 Memorable Quotes On Community Wealth
- “Grow together… give to each other… prosper as a collective.”
On Access
- “Financial education… is a matter of accessibility.”
On Opportunity
- “You don’t have to have an Ivy League education… to make a livable wage.”
On Credit
- “You better care about that credit score.”
On Consistency
- “There is no magic bullet.” [
On Urgency
- “You don’t want to miss this opportunity.” [
On Income First
- “You can't talk about managing finances if you don’t have anything coming in.”
On Commitment
- “All you need is a commitment to yourself.”
🔹 Bottom Line
This interview is a practical, community-focused blueprint for economic mobility, centered on:
✅ Free access to in-demand careers
✅ Financial literacy as a life skill
✅ Income growth as a starting point
✅ Discipline and consistency
✅ Empowerment through education
✅ Community-driven change
Core message:
👉 Opportunity exists—but you must commit, learn, and act to transform your life.
#SHMS #BEST #STRAW
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cherina & Mowbray Rowand.
🔷 Interview Summary
Cherina and Mowbray Rowand—co-founders of the Rowand Group and creators of One Stop Taxes—share how they built the largest Black-owned tax preparation service in the U.S., scaling to 1,000+ virtual locations.
They discuss:
- Their entrepreneurial philosophy
- Their complementary roles as partners
- The transition from brick-and-mortar to a virtual franchise model
- Scaling strategies, team building, and infrastructure
- Wealth-building through diversification (restaurants, real estate, hospitality)
- Their creation of the Black Tax Festival to educate and unify entrepreneurs
The conversation blends practical business strategy, mindset, and community impact.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview serves several key purposes:
1. Educate aspiring entrepreneurs
- Demonstrates how to start, scale, and systematize a service business
- Highlights real-world lessons in scaling, hiring, and structuring companies
2. Promote economic empowerment
- Focuses on helping underserved communities access:
- Entrepreneurship
- Tax knowledge
- Financial systems
3. Showcase a scalable business model
- Emphasizes low-barrier entry franchising and virtual platforms
4. Inspire through lived experience
- Shows how vision, persistence, and partnership can create generational wealth
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Entrepreneurship = Service + Ownership
- Entrepreneurship is framed as serving people first, then building a business around that service
2. Complementary partnership is critical
- Mowbray = visionary (ideas)
- Cherina = implementer (execution systems)
- Their success comes from balancing vision with structure
3. Scaling requires evolving your team
- What works at $1M won’t work at $10M+
- Businesses must upgrade:
- Attorneys
- CPAs
- Systems
4. Systems > hustle
- They scaled by creating a repeatable system and training others
- Their franchise model enables others to replicate success
5. Virtual model unlocked growth
- Eliminating physical offices reduced cost and increased reach
- Their early adoption of virtual tax prep became a major advantage
6. Timing + vision = breakthrough
- They launched virtual tools before mainstream trust in digital transactions
- COVID accelerated their already-built infrastructure
7. Lowering barriers drives scale
- No startup cost, free training, and back-end revenue sharing allowed rapid adoption
8. Marketing starts with relationships
- Begin with:
- Warm network
- Strategic partnerships (car dealerships, apartments, etc.)
9. Financial literacy is a wealth gateway
- Many entrepreneurs lack:
- Proper documentation
- Financial systems
- Their platform and events aim to fix that gap
10. Community + recognition drive engagement
- The Black Tax Festival builds community, education, and motivation
- Recognition (awards, visibility) encourages performance
11. Diversification builds long-term wealth
- They reinvested profits into:
- Restaurants
- Real estate
- International assets (Dominican Republic hospitality)
💬 Notable Quotes On entrepreneurship
“Entrepreneurship [is] being able to set your own path… being a servant to other people.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On partnership dynamics
“He’s the big idea guy… I’m the implementation person.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On vision vs execution
“Let me get the vision out first… then we start figuring out the pieces.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On scaling infrastructure
“The same thing that works at $1 million is not the same thing that works at $10 million.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On early-stage hustle
“We didn’t have a ton of support… but we had a lot of drive.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On innovation and skepticism
“When you tell a person we own a virtual tax company, they’re like, ‘What is that?’” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On reducing barriers
“We don’t have any startup cost… we train for free… we lowered that point of entry barrier.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On wealth gap realities
“We’re left out of rooms because we don’t have the proper paperwork… financials.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
On mission-driven events
“Hopefully [people] leave better than we found them.” [CHERINA &...AND iHeart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
The Rowands’ story is a blueprint for modern entrepreneurship:
- Start with service
- Build systems
- Scale through people and technology
- Reinforce success with community and education
- Convert income into assets and ownership
Their model isn’t just about making money—it’s about making wealth accessible and transferable.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Coylette James
Ffounder of a faith‑based nonprofit and creator of The Lioness Effect—discusses her mission to empower women to heal, lead, and monetize their purpose without compromising their values. She and host Rushion McDonald explore themes such as identity, healing from trauma, walking in authenticity, entrepreneurship, integrating faith into business, and redefining wealth.
Dr. James emphasizes that women must first understand their identity and unique “superpower" before they can build meaningful businesses or confidently step into leadership. Drawing from her decades in corporate executive leadership and ministry, she explains how healing from past traumas, rejecting societal stereotypes, and valuing one’s own expertise are necessary steps toward long‑term success.
She also breaks down practical strategies for clarifying value, avoiding under‑earning, building integrity‑driven wealth, and developing a legacy. Her life philosophy—“Don’t live your age, live your life”—shows up in her mindset, style, and discipline, as she approaches age 70 with energy, purpose, and intention.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Introduce Dr. Coylette James' work and her framework, The Lioness Effect, which helps women transform purpose into profit.
- Share practical guidance on identity, leadership, faith‑based entrepreneurship, and building wealth with integrity.
- Encourage women to overcome limiting beliefs, value their expertise, and break free from societal or personal constraints.
- Inspire listeners with Dr. James’s personal philosophy on aging, growth, and living boldly.
Key Takeaways 1. Identity Is the Foundation
- Women must first understand who they are to build authentic businesses.
- Uniqueness is a “superpower” and should not be traded for cultural expectations.
2. Healing Precedes Leadership
- Trauma—whether personal, societal, or generational—can limit confidence.
- “Hurt leaders will hurt people.” Women must heal to lead with clarity and compassion.
3. Authenticity Builds Trust and Value
- You are your greatest asset; your voice is your brand.
- Don’t shrink or dim your identity to fit an image or corporate mold.
4. Faith and Business Are Not Separate
- Dr. James teaches that faith should inform, not divide from, business practices.
- Integrity and values should guide branding, service, and pricing.
5. Stop Over‑Serving and Under‑Earning
- People often undervalue what they give because they haven’t valued it themselves.
- Women must attach a price to their expertise, time, and transformation they provide.
6. Quality Creates Wealth
- Wealth isn’t only money; it includes wisdom and legacy.
- Quality and excellence build strong brands and repeat customers.
7. Know Your Lane
- Talent alone doesn’t build wealth—business skills matter.
- Bring in help for areas outside your strengths (marketing, operations, finance).
8. Entrepreneurship Requires Wisdom & Prioritization
- Dr. James balanced a full‑time executive career with her nonprofit by:
- Allocating hours wisely
- Using time strategically
- Mentoring within her workplace
- Following passion while honoring responsibilities
9. Age Is Not a Limiter
- At nearly 70, she asserts: “Don’t live your age, live your life.”
- Reinvention is possible at any age.
Notable Quotes
Here are direct, impactful lines from the conversation:
On Identity & Purpose
- “Your authenticity is your empowerment.”
- “We were created on purpose for a purpose.”
- “If you’re trying to be what culture says you are, you’ll miss who you are authentically.”
On Superpower
- “You take the supernatural of God, put it on your natural, and you’re empowered by it.”
On Healing & Leadership
- “Hurt leaders will hurt people.”
- “I can’t take you where I haven’t been.”
On Value & Monetization
- “What would you buy from you?”
- “If you wouldn’t pay for what you're selling, why should someone else?”
- “People will pay for quality.”
On Wealth & Legacy
- “Wealth is not always monetary. My biggest wealth is the legacy I’m leaving.”
- “Make sure you put the quality in before your name goes on it.”
On Aging & Living Fully
- “Don’t live your age, live your life.”
- “I will never get old. I will get older.”
- “How important are you to you?”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alicia Lyttle.
🔹 Purpose of the Interview
The interview is designed to:
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Educate on AI for Business
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Help entrepreneurs and small businesses understand and adopt artificial intelligence
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Break down AI into practical, hands-on use cases
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Promote AI Literacy & Equity
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Encourage underserved communities—especially Black entrepreneurs—to lead in the AI economy rather than fall behind
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Position AI as a Growth Tool
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Show how AI can increase efficiency, scale operations, and boost revenue
👉 Core purpose:
Demystify AI and position it as an essential, accessible tool for economic growth and competitive advantage.
🔹 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. AI Is Moving Fast—You Must Keep Up
- AI adoption has accelerated dramatically in just two years.
- Demand for AI education is so high that Lyttle moved from annual events to monthly training.
“People couldn’t wait a year anymore… they need it every month.” [
👉 Insight:
- AI is no longer optional—it’s urgent.
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Hands-On Learning Is the Key to Adoption
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Lyttle emphasizes practical training over theory
- She teaches users to actively use tools like ChatGPT and Google NotebookLM
“Open your laptop… let me demonstrate… then you do it.” [
👉 Result:
- Builds confidence and immediate skill application
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AI Dramatically Increases Productivity
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One piece of content can be transformed into:
- Show notes
- Emails
- Social posts
- Videos
- Study guides
“You could take this one episode and repurpose it into all these different content ways.”
👉 Insight:
- AI enables content multiplication and efficiency at scale
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AI Creates Unprecedented Business Opportunity
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According to Lyttle, this is the best time in history to start or scale a business
“Never have I seen a better time… to start, build, or scale a business than right now.”
👉 Why:
- Automation lowers cost and time barriers
- Tools can replace expensive services (e.g., website development)
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AI Literacy Is Becoming a Job Requirement
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Companies are:
- Replacing non-AI-literate employees
- Hiring AI-skilled workers
“Companies have… laid off those who are not AI literate.”
👉 Key takeaway:
- AI skills = career survival + advancement
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Those Who Use AI Will Win
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AI does not just replace jobs—it rewards those who adapt
“Those using AI will replace you… or far surpass you.” [
👉 Strategy:
- Learn AI → integrate it → lead with it
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AI + Human Intelligence = True Power
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AI is not a standalone solution—it requires human direction
“It’s AI plus human intelligence.” [
👉 Insight:
- Better prompts = better results
- Human creativity + AI execution = exponential growth
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AI Can Transform Revenue Growth
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Lyttle uses AI to:
- Identify financial gaps
- Develop growth strategies
“I made the income from the whole year… in one month using AI.” [
👉 Impact:
- AI drives data-informed decision-making and scaling
- AI Is Disrupting Every Industry
Examples discussed:
Finance
- AI automation (call handling, analytics)
- Identifying revenue gaps
Healthcare
- AI-assisted tools and support systems
- AI companions for mental wellness (with caution)
Government & Workforce
- Push for nationwide AI leadership
- Job displacement + new opportunities
👉 Conclusion:
- AI is universal, not niche
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Early Adoption Creates Leadership Advantage
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Lyttle pivoted early (2022) into AI despite skepticism
“Nobody wants to work with AI… but I knew it would be in demand.” [
👉 Lesson:
- Vision + timing = competitive edge
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Community Must Lead, Not Follow
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Focus on ensuring Black entrepreneurs are ahead of the curve
“My mission… is to make sure our community is ahead of the curve.”
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Marketing & Visibility Drive Growth
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Lyttle grew to 21,000+ live viewers through:
- Consistent content
- Public speaking
- Clear messaging
“You want a bigger audience? You’ve got to show up more.”
🔹 Memorable Quotes On AI Urgency
- “People couldn’t wait a year anymore.”
On Learning
- “Let me demonstrate… then you do it.”
On Opportunity
- “Never have I seen a better time… than right now.”
On Competition
- “Those using AI will replace you.”
On Intelligence
- “It’s AI plus human intelligence.”
On Growth
- “You can repurpose one piece of content into everything.”
On Mindset
- “You want a bigger audience? You’ve got to show up more.”
On Mission
- “Demystify AI and help people cash in on the AI revolution.” [
🔹 Bottom Line
This interview is a blueprint for thriving in the AI economy, emphasizing:
✅ Learn AI now (urgency)
✅ Apply it hands-on (execution)
✅ Use it to scale content and revenue
✅ Stay competitive through AI literacy
✅ Combine human creativity with AI power
✅ Leverage AI to lead—not follow
Core message:
👉 AI is the defining opportunity of this era—and those who learn it early will dominate the future.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley.
🔹 Purpose of the Interview
The interview is designed to:
- Promote Jolley’s book“Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better”
- Educate listeners on wealth-building principles, especially in underserved and entrepreneurial communities
- Shift mindset from short-term income thinking to long-term, generational wealth creation
- Provide practical frameworks for individuals, families, and small business owners to grow and protect wealth
At its core, the purpose is mindset transformation + actionable financial literacy.
🔹 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Wealth vs. Rich: A Critical Distinction
- Most people don’t understand the difference.
- “Rich” = amount of money
- “Wealthy” = sustainability + generational impact
👉 Key insight:
- You cannot achieve a goal you don’t understand or can’t define.
“It’s hard to hit what you can’t see—and even harder to hit what you don’t know.”
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Wealth Begins with Mindset
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Wealth creation starts internally, not externally.
- Thought patterns determine financial outcomes.
👉 Core message:
- “Wealth starts in your mind.”
- The 5 Money Mindsets (Progression Model)
Jolley outlines a ladder of financial thinking:
- One-Day Mindset – survival (daily income)
- 30-Day Mindset – paycheck-to-paycheck
- One-Year Mindset – annual income growth focus
- Decade Mindset – high earners but often unsustainable
- Wealth Mindset – generational thinking
👉 Goal:
- Move up one level at a time
“The wealth mindset thinks generation to generation to generation.” [
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Discipline is the Foundation of Wealth
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Income alone does not create wealth.
- Behavior and consistency do.
👉 Principle:
- What you do with money matters more than how much you make
“Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.”
- The Three Legs of Wealth
To build sustainable wealth, Jolley emphasizes:
- Income – money coming in
- Investment – grow excess capital
- Insurance – protect assets
👉 Missing any one leg creates instability.
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Live Below Your Means (and Drop Pride)
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Pride is a major barrier to wealth.
- Social pressure drives overspending.
👉 Key idea:
- Sacrifice short-term appearances for long-term freedom.
“My pride would not allow me to invest… now I understand.”
“Once I realized my pride was killing my wealth, I had to let the pride go.”
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Multiple Streams of Income Are Essential
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Everyone should have at least two streams of income
- Examples: real estate, stocks, content creation, collectibles, etc.
👉 Wealth requires diversification.
- Wealth Is More Than Money (5 Types of Wealth)
Jolley broadens the concept of wealth into:
- Financial wealth
- Health wealth
- Relationship wealth
- Reputational (brand) wealth
- Intellectual wealth
👉 Insight:
- True wealth is holistic—not just financial
“If you are sick, you cannot enjoy the great revenues you’re generating.” [
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Anyone Can Become Wealthy (Accessibility)
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Jolley makes a strong distinction:
- Not everyone will be rich
- Anyone can become wealthy with discipline and principles
“Everybody is not going to be rich… but anybody can become wealthy.” [
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Start Now—It’s Never Too Late
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Age, income, or past mistakes don’t prevent wealth building.
👉 Key mindset:
- Action beats delay.
“When’s the second best time? Today.” [
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Turn Setbacks into Comebacks
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Jolley’s personal story reinforces resilience.
- Failure is not final—it's a pivot point.
“A setback is not the end… it’s a setup for a comeback.” [
🔹 Memorable Quotes
Here are standout quotes from the interview:
On Time & Opportunity
- “You have only just a minute… but eternity is wrapped up in it.” [
On Wealth Awareness
- “It’s hard to hit what you can’t see—and even harder to hit what you don’t know.” [
On Mindset
- “Wealth starts in your mind.”
On Financial Behavior
- “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.”
On Pride
- “My pride would not allow me to invest.” [
On Generational Thinking
- “The wealth mindset thinks generation to generation.” [
On Possibility
- “Anybody can become wealthy.”
On Timing
- “The second best time to start is today.”
On Resilience
- “A setback is a setup for a comeback.”
🔹 Bottom Line
The interview is a masterclass in wealth mindset + practical money strategy, emphasizing:
✅ Think long-term (generational wealth)
✅ Act with discipline (live below your means)
✅ Invest consistently
✅ Protect what you build
✅ Eliminate pride and ignorance
✅ Start now—regardless of circumstances
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kurt Farquhar.
Television & Film Composer, Founder of Fall Crop Productions and True Music Pro
Notable Credits: The King of Queens, Girlfriends, The Parkers, Being Mary Jane, The Proud Family, The Neighborhood, Black Lightning
Awards: 10 BMI Awards
Tenure: 38+ years in television
Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of this interview is to educate and inspire creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals about longevity, adaptability, and wealth-building behind the scenes. Kurt Farquhar’s journey highlights how sustainable success comes from mastery of craft, relationship-building, and treating creativity as a business—not chasing visibility or fame.
Rushion McDonald uses Kurt’s career as a blueprint for:
- Building mailbox money through residuals
- Staying relevant across decades of industry change
- Monetizing intellectual property
- Leveraging relationships to sustain opportunity
Core Themes Discussed
- Longevity vs. “getting on”
- Behind-the-scenes success
- Residual income (“mailbox money”)
- Adaptability in changing industries
- Creative originality
- Relationship capital
- Diversifying income through ownership
- Treating art like a business
Key Takeaways 1. Staying In Is Harder Than Getting In
While many focus on breaking into the industry, Kurt emphasizes that lasting success requires constant reinvention.
“The continuing it for the 30-plus years has been way harder than the getting in in the first.”
Insight: Longevity requires discipline, humility, and evolution.
- Behind-the-Scenes Roles Can Be More Sustainable
Kurt chose composing over performing, allowing him to age into his career rather than age out of it.
“In television and film… all I’ve got to say is John Williams is in his 90s and still composing.”
Insight: Choose lanes that allow long-term relevance and recurring income.
- Residual Income Is Real Wealth
Rushion and Kurt discuss “mailbox money”—recurring payments from past work.
“If you just had the mailbox money for King of Queens, you’d be fine.”
Insight: True financial freedom comes from owning work that keeps paying.
- Adaptability Is Non‑Negotiable
Kurt has survived massive industry shifts—from analog tape to digital production—by embracing change.
“Sustain that good idea, change it, polish it up, and mold it for the changing times.”
Insight: Talent without adaptability becomes obsolete.
- Originality Comes From Listening, Not Forcing a Style
Kurt avoids creative stagnation by serving the story, not his ego.
“I don’t come in every day trying to force the singular style I’ve done for 38 years.”
Insight: Longevity depends on collaboration and humility.
- Relationships Are Career Currency
Kurt credits long-term success to consistently showing up for people—before they’re powerful.
“If you only call someone once you read they’ve got something coming up, it’s already too late.”
Insight: Relationships built without agenda produce lasting opportunity.
- Saying “Yes” Creates Opportunity
Kurt embraces what he calls the power of yes.
“I figure I can say yes more than you and end up making more and doing better.”
Insight: Opportunity favors those who remain open, prepared, and professional.
- Ownership Multiplies Creativity Into Business
Kurt built True Music Pro, a licensing library used across major networks and streaming platforms.
“I realized companies were licensing more of my music than I was… so I built my own library.”
Insight: Ownership turns talent into scalable income.
Notable Quotes
- “The journey to stay in is harder than the journey to get in.”
- “Treat it like a business and it might treat you in kind.”
- “I do my job, I do it the best I can, and I move on to the next one.”
- “Character is character. Relationships matter.”
- “That success doesn’t happen by accident. It happens with care.”
Overall Impact of the Interview
This interview serves as a masterclass on creative longevity and wealth-building without celebrity dependency. Kurt Farquhar’s story reframes success as:
- Consistent excellence
- Relationship stewardship
- Business ownership
- Adaptability across generations
It is especially powerful for:
- Creatives seeking sustainable careers
- Entrepreneurs building IP-based businesses
- Professionals navigating long-term relevance
- Anyone pursuing “quiet wealth” over public fame
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jai Johnson.
🧾 Interview Summary
Dr. Jai Johnson appears on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her work as a medical provider, entrepreneur, and holistic wellness advocate. She shares how her career spans healthcare, beauty, wellness, and empowerment, all rooted in a mission to help individuals transform physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Her approach integrates:
- Preventative and family medicine
- Beauty and aesthetic services
- Mental health and mindset coaching
- Community service and giving back
Throughout the interview, she emphasizes that true wellness is holistic, requiring alignment of mind, body, and spirit, and that success stems from self-awareness, discipline, and purpose-driven living.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview serves multiple purposes:
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Educate
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Inform listeners about integrated healthcare and aesthetic services
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Highlight the importance of root-cause analysis, not just symptom treatment
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Inspire
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Motivate individuals to overcome challenges and pursue their goals
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Reinforce personal accountability and self-belief
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Promote Entrepreneurship
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Showcase how healthcare professionals can build multi-dimensional businesses
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Encourage self-promotion and brand building
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Empower the Community
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Stress access to care, mental wellness, and community uplift
- Promote her conference and services as tools for transformation
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Holistic Health Is Essential
- Health goes beyond physical symptoms—it includes mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
- Treatment begins with a full assessment and understanding of the person
She focuses on the “root cause” and overall condition rather than isolated issues [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
-
Mindset Drives Results
-
Success starts internally—without the right mindset, external solutions fail
- Discipline and consistency are required for transformation
“Your mindset has to be in line with your body to…conquer any of your goals” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
-
Accountability Is Non-Negotiable
-
Clients must be willing to follow guidance
- Practitioners can guide, but change depends on the individual
“Accountability is everything… I can only do what you allow me to do” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
-
Pain Can Be a Source of Power
-
Personal struggles can become motivation for growth and purpose
- Emotional pain is just as impactful as physical pain
She explains that pain “doesn’t determine who you are” but can motivate transformation [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
-
Self-Promotion Is Necessary
-
Entrepreneurs must actively communicate their value
- Visibility drives opportunity and business success
“If you don’t talk about yourself… it don’t make sense” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
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Integration of Health, Beauty, and Business
-
Her services combine:
- Facials, skincare, and aesthetics
- Weight management
- Pain management without narcotics
- Meditation and wellness coaching
- All tied together through her broader empowerment mission
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Community and Safe Spaces Matter
-
People need supportive environments to heal and grow
- Her conference and services create spaces for shared healing and expression
“Silence holds people hostage… you have to release it so you can move forward” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
- Five Core Pillars Define Her Work
Her brand is built on:
- Healthcare & wellness
- Beauty
- Education & professional development
- Healing & personal transformation
- Leadership, media & empowerment [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
💬 Notable Quotes
Here are some of the most impactful quotes from the interview:
On Purpose & Passion
- “Medical was my compassion… my profession… my purpose.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Mindset
- “Your mindset has to be in line with your body.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Accountability
- “Accountability is everything.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Pain & Growth
- “It doesn’t determine who you are… it made me who I am today.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Self-Promotion
- “If you don’t talk about yourself… it don’t make sense.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Confidence
- “I need for you to walk with your head up… keep moving forward.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
On Healing
- “Silence holds people hostage.” [Dr. Jai Jo...(Podcast) | Txt]
✅ Bottom Line
Dr. Jai Johnson’s interview is a holistic blueprint for personal and professional transformation, emphasizing that:
- Real success begins internally
- Health, beauty, and mindset are interconnected
- Pain can fuel growth
- Accountability and discipline are critical
- Self-promotion is essential for entrepreneurial success
Her message blends wellness, motivation, and business strategy, positioning her as both a healthcare provider and an empowerment leader.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray.
CEO and co-founder of Path. Gray discusses how his AI-powered platform is transforming test preparation for professional certifications, IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and college admission exams.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
-
The Vision Behind Path
- Path provides unlimited practice questions, full-length exams, and personalized study plans.
- Uses AI to generate high-quality test prep content at a fraction of traditional costs.
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Addressing Educational Barriers
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Many students struggle with standardized tests due to expensive prep courses.
- Path makes test preparation affordable, helping low-income students access scholarships and selective schools.
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Professional Certifications & Career Growth
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Covers IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and teaching certifications.
- Helps individuals pass exams like CompTIA Security+ and Praxis to secure high-paying jobs.
-
AI-Powered Test Preparation
-
Provides unlimited practice exams and step-by-step solutions.
- Predicts users’ test scores before they take official exams, reducing financial risk.
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Expanding Access to Education
-
Offers prep for SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT.
- Supports career changers and adults seeking new opportunities through certification programs.
📘 About Christopher Gray & Path
Christopher Gray is an entrepreneur dedicated to making education more accessible. His platform, Path, leverages AI to provide affordable and effective test preparation for students and professionals.
#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Cicone Prince.
🧾 Interview Summary
Dr. Cicone Prince appears on Money Making Conversations Masterclass as a motivational speaker, author, and personal development strategist focused on helping individuals discover their identity, purpose, and self-worth.
His central philosophy is“making motivation personal by introducing you to yourself.” Throughout the interview, he explains how his background in engineering evolved into a career centered on problem-solving human potential, helping people identify what’s not working in their lives and take actionable steps toward change.
The conversation blends:
- Personal growth principles
- Life purpose discovery
- Overcoming self-doubt and procrastination
- Confidence, branding, and self-worth
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Encourage Self-Discovery
- Push listeners to truly examine themselves (“look in the mirror”)
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Emphasize the importance of understanding identity and purpose
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Motivate Action
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Move beyond inspiration to tangible results and behavioral change
-
Challenge listeners to stop procrastinating and start executing
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Promote Personal Accountability
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Reinforce the idea that individuals are responsible for their growth
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Encourage seeking mentorship and continuous learning
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Inspire Through Transparency
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Use personal struggles (e.g., stuttering, self-doubt) to connect and motivate
- Show that obstacles can be overcome
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Self-Awareness Is the Foundation of Success
- True growth begins when you understand who you are and why you exist
“Once you know who you are, nothing can stop you. But until you know who you are, anything can.”
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Purpose Requires Discovery and Action
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Everyone has a purpose, but it must be identified and pursued intentionally
He references that the two most important days are when you are born and when you discover why [
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Procrastination Derails Destiny
-
Delaying action can prevent you from reaching your potential
“Procrastination can be a destiny detour.”
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Growth Happens in Difficult Seasons
-
Challenges force deeper development and resilience
He explains that “trees grow in the winter” because roots must dig deeper
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You Must Overcome Self-Doubt
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Personal limitations (fear, stuttering, insecurity) must be confronted
Dr. Prince shares he had a stuttering problem but pushed past it to speak publicly
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Results Matter More Than Motivation Alone
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Motivation must translate into measurable outcomes
“We can talk a game… but it’s about delivering results.”
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Continuous Learning Is Essential
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Success requires humility and openness to guidance
People must “become a student” and learn from those with more experience
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Confidence Reflects Self-Worth
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How you present yourself signals your identity and vision
He emphasizes dressing, speaking, and showing up based on where you're going, not where you are
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Your Gifts Are Meant to Serve Others
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Success is not just personal—it’s about impact
“The fruit isn’t for the tree” (your gifts are meant for others)
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Someone Is Waiting for Your Voice
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Your story and presence can change someone’s life
“There’s somebody that’s waiting for me to show up.”
💬 Notable Quotes On Identity & Purpose
- “Making motivation personal by introducing you to yourself.”
- “Once you know who you are, nothing can stop you.”
On Action & Discipline
- “Procrastination can be a destiny detour.”
- “What actions are you taking… to create real results?”
On Growth Through Adversity
- “Trees don’t grow in spring… they grow in the winter.” [
On Overcoming Fear
- “I’m afraid not to [speak].”
On Self-Worth & Confidence
- “Love yourself and let the world catch up.” [
- “I’m not dressed for where I am—I’m dressed for where I’m going.”
On Purpose & Responsibility
- “To whom much is given, much is required.”
- “The fruit isn’t for the tree.”
✅ Bottom Line
Dr. Cicone Prince’s interview delivers a powerful message about personal transformation and purpose-driven living:
- Success starts with self-awareness
- Growth requires action, discipline, and learning
- Adversity is part of the journey—not a barrier
- Confidence and self-worth must be cultivated intentionally
- Your purpose is bigger than you—it’s meant to serve others
Overall, the interview functions as a practical and motivational guide to unlocking personal potential and living with intention.
#SHMS #BEST #STRAW.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alaysia Miller.
A certified nurse practitioner, travel nurse practitioner, and founder of NP Luxe CPR, a Florida-based CPR training company.
Alaysia discusses her journey from nurse to travel nurse practitioner, how frontline burnout pushed her into entrepreneurship, and why she launched a CPR education business. She explains the financial and lifestyle advantages of travel nursing, the importance of mentorship, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the major CPR survival gap in Black and underserved communities.
Rushion and Alaysia also dive into leadership, negotiating contracts, building a lucrative CPR business, and empowering community health through education.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Showcase a path to financial freedom through nursing entrepreneurship
By highlighting travel nurse contracting and CPR instruction as viable wealth‑building vehicles.
2. Highlight the importance of CPR education in underserved communities
Especially addressing the survival gap in Black communities due to low CPR literacy.
3. Encourage aspiring entrepreneurs—especially women and healthcare workers
By sharing Alaysia’s experiences with mentorship, confidence building, and launching a service-based business.
4. Educate listeners on the realities of entrepreneurship
Including time demands, imposter syndrome, and the need for consistency and proper pricing.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Travel Nurse Practitioners Have High Earning Potential
As a staff NP she would earn $100k per year, but as a travel NP she earned $100k in six months while gaining time freedom and flexibility.
Travel NP work is paid via 1099, opening the door to tax write-offs, investment flexibility, and entrepreneurial benefits.
2. Burnout Was the Catalyst for Change
Working six days a week during COVID and the pressure of commercialized urgent-care systems led to burnout, weight gain, and loss of self. This pushed Alaysia toward traveling, where she worked half the time for double the pay.
3. CPR Survival Rates Are Lower in Black & Underserved Communities
Alaysia explains that lack of exposure, knowledge, and basic emergency training leads to significantly lower cardiac survival rates in communities of color.
She addresses this through her nonprofit We Push Health, which brings CPR and medical education to rural and urban communities.
4. You Don’t Need to Reinvent the Wheel—Mentorship Is Key
She learned about mentorship in 2024 and emphasizes that mentors help you avoid costly mistakes and speed up your path.
“Find someone who is the ideal image of what you want to be and mimic what they do.”.
5. CPR Businesses Are Lucrative and Accessible
Almost every industry requires CPR certification:
- Healthcare
- Schools & daycares
- Gyms
- Police & fire departments
- Hotels
- Tattoo studios
These make CPR instruction a strong side hustle or full-time business, especially for healthcare professionals who already understand the material.
6. Entrepreneurship Requires Real Work
Alaysia breaks down the less glamorous side of building a business:
- Imposter syndrome
- The need for consistent marketing
- Pricing confidently
- Long hours initially
- Learning branding, systems, and follow-up
“You only eat what you kill.”.
7. Communication and Adaptability Are Leadership Superpowers
Travel nursing requires walking into unfamiliar environments and leading without overpowering. She emphasizes:
- Reading the room
- Adjusting communication styles
- Delegating the right way
- Being assertive but team-oriented
“Adaptability is number one.”.
8. Negotiation Skills Changed Her Entire Career
She learned to stop undervaluing herself and start negotiating confidently:
- First contract: underpriced
- Second contract: raised rates dramatically
- Uses supply‑and‑demand to justify price increases
“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”.]
🗣️ Notable Quotes On Entrepreneurship
- “If you know how to save a life, don’t you think you know how to run a business?”.
- “You only eat what you kill.”.
On Burnout
- “I lost myself giving it to a job.”.
On Community Health
- “They can’t know what they don’t know.”
- “Survival rates for cardiac arrest are significantly lower in communities of color because they lack access to basic emergency skills.”.
On Mentorship
- “You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to be successful.”
- “Find someone who is the ideal image of what you want to be.”.
On Negotiation
- “What’s the worst they can say? No.”
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin.
🔎 Interview Summary
The interview highlights Abioduni Martin, founder of Do Everything Wonderful (D.E.W.), a minority-owned solar company in Georgia that has grown from a one-person vehicle wrap business into a commercial solar contractor and workforce development platform.
Martin discusses:
- His entrepreneurial journey and turning point
- Scaling a solar installation business
- Creating a Department of Labor–approved apprenticeship program
- His mission to empower underserved communities through skilled trades
The conversation blends business growth, clean energy education, and social impact.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The episode serves multiple purposes:
1. Inspire Entrepreneurship
- Encourage listeners to turn small beginnings into scalable businesses
- Show how persistence, partnerships, and mentorship can unlock growth
2. Educate on Solar Energy
- Break down solar installation, benefits, and financial upside
- Position solar as a practical and profitable future industry
3. Promote Workforce Development
- Highlight opportunities in skilled trades, especially for:
- Black and brown communities
- Youth and individuals aging out of foster care
4. Showcase a Scalable Impact Model
- Demonstrate how a business can integrate:
- Profit
- Training
- Community uplift
💡 Key Takeaways 1. Start Small, Scale Strategically
- Martin began with vehicle wrapping and pivoted into solar by identifying future demand and market gaps
- Growth accelerated through a key partnership with Cherry Street Energy
👉 Lesson: Vision + relationships = scalable opportunity
2. Mentorship and Partnerships Are Critical
- Cherry Street Energy provided:
- Project opportunities
- Learning space to grow (including mistakes)
- Business development support
👉 Lesson: Strategic partnerships can substitute for capital in early growth stages
3. Innovation Through Workforce Development
- Martin created a new Department of Labor–approved solar apprenticeship program—the first of its kind in his region
- Focus: training workers for jobs that companies need but won’t train for
👉 Lesson: Owning the talent pipeline is a competitive advantage
4. Solar Energy Is a Major Economic Opportunity
- Benefits discussed:
- Reduced energy costs (up to ~75%)
- Long-term savings
- Increased property value
- 👉 Lesson: Solar isn’t just environmental—it’s financial
5. Community Impact Is a Core Business Strategy
- Martin’s mission:
- Bring trade skills to underserved communities
- Create pathways to careers, not just jobs
👉 Lesson: Purpose-driven entrepreneurship can scale while solving social issues
6. Workforce Barriers Are Practical (Not Motivational)
Martin emphasizes that people don’t lack work ethic—they lack support systems:
- Transportation
- Housing
- Mentorship
👉 Lesson: Fix structural barriers to unlock human potential
7. Leadership Evolution Matters
- The host notes Martin’s growth from “hustling” to thinking about scaling and systems
👉 Lesson: Entrepreneurs must evolve from doers to builders
🧠 Notable Quotes
Here are powerful, representative quotes from the interview:
On opportunity and growth
- “They just let me and allow my organization to grow and prosper… with mistakes… they just encouraged that.”
- “I’m still in that growth phase… trying to replicate and scale the business.” [
On innovation and leadership
- “I had to build that [apprenticeship program] from scratch… there is no solar installation program under the Department of Labor.” [
On mission and community
- “My goal has always been to infiltrate these industries, learn about it, teach it to the communities that don’t know anything about it.” [
- “Workforce development… helping underserved Black and brown individuals… get into the industry.” [
On identifying opportunity
- “I just look, see where the need is… you got a need—I can provide.”
On collaboration and scale
- “I don’t want to be a one-man army… I want to share the wealth.”
On workforce challenges
- “They need transportation… housing… mentorship. I can do it.”
🧾 Bottom Line
This interview is a blueprint for modern entrepreneurship at the intersection of clean energy and social impact:
- Build from where you are
- Leverage relationships and partnerships
- Solve real workforce problems
- Turn business into a platform for community transformation
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis Payne.
The interview serves three main purposes:
- Inspiration & Career Blueprint
To highlight Travis Payne’s journey from Atlanta dancer to globally recognized choreographer and director working with icons like Michael and Janet Jackson. - Business of Entertainment
To educate listeners on how creativity (dance, music, performance) intersects with business, branding, and revenue generation. - Motivation for Entrepreneurs & Creatives
To reinforce themes of persistence, preparation, and leveraging opportunity—aligned with the show’s mission to help audiences “plan their own success story.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Success = Preparation + Opportunity + Fearlessness
- Payne emphasizes being constantly ready for opportunities in competitive environments like LA.
- He notes that many people have talent, but lack access and readiness.
➡️ Insight:
Preparedness + courage to engage = career breakthroughs
-
Rejection Is Part of the Process
-
He attended multiple auditions daily and expected rejection.
- Thick skin is essential in creative industries.
➡️ Insight:
Expect “no” as part of the path to “yes.”
-
Dance & Music Are Universal and Powerful
-
Dance is described as a “universal language” that connects people across cultures.
- He recalls a powerful moment where audiences in conflict came together through music at a Michael Jackson performance. [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
➡️ Insight:
Art has the power to unify where politics cannot.
-
Creativity Must Align with Business Goals
-
Payne highlights that choreography and creative direction are not just artistic—they must meet commercial objectives.
- Example: His work on Gap’s “Khakis” campaign helped drive $1B in product sales. [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
➡️ Insight:
If it doesn’t generate value, it’s a hobby—not a business.
-
Michael Jackson as a Blueprint for Branding & Ownership
-
Michael Jackson is framed as a case study in:
- Innovation and brand-building
- Long-term thinking (“Will this be cool in 50 years?”)
- Ownership of intellectual property (publishing, rights)
➡️ Insight:
Creative control and ownership drive lasting wealth and influence.
-
Innovation Drives Longevity
-
Michael Jackson’s continuous push for originality is cited as the reason his relevance spans generations.
➡️ Insight:
Timeless brands are built on innovation—not imitation.
-
Career Growth Requires Evolution
-
Payne progressed from:
- Dancer → Choreographer → Director → Producer
- His growth came from both talent and mentorship (e.g., Michael Jackson guiding his career steps).
➡️ Insight:
Longevity requires expanding your skillset and role.
-
Mindset: “Delusional” vs. Committed
-
He reframes ambition:
- Not unrealistic → but deeply committed and prepared.
➡️ Insight:
Belief + discipline separates dreamers from achievers.
💬 Notable Quotes 🔹 On Readiness
“If you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Rejection
“There would be a lot of no’s before you get to the yes.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Dance & Creativity
“Dance is a universal language… it unites us.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Business vs. Hobby
“If it doesn’t make sense as a business… it’s a hobby.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Michael Jackson’s Vision
“He wanted to always create his own specific lane.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Personal Drive
“You have to have the nerve to think that you can.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🔹 On Commitment vs. Delusion
“No, I am committed… and I’m prepared.” [TRAVIS PAYNE | Txt]
🧭 Overall Theme
The interview reinforces a powerful message:
Creative success is not just talent—it’s strategy, resilience, and business intelligence.
Travis Payne embodies the blend of:
- Artistry (dance, storytelling)
- Execution (discipline, skill)
- Business acumen (branding, monetization)
📌 Bottom Line
This interview is both:
- A masterclass in navigating the entertainment industry
- And a motivational guide for entrepreneurs and creatives
Core lesson:
👉 Own your craft, understand the business, stay ready, and build something timeless.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Subject: "Gin Makes You Sin"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Todd Kroupa
A former firefighter turned top-producing real estate agent in Georgia. Todd explains his journey from a physically demanding fire department career to becoming a highly successful real estate broker, team leader, and luxury/equestrian property specialist.
The conversation walks through:
- His transition from the fire service to real estate
- Opening and managing a 400‑agent office in Florida
- Relocating to Georgia and re-establishing his business
- How he advises both first-time homebuyers and experienced sellers
- Emotional decision-making in buying and selling
- Inspections, deal-breakers, and buyer/seller behavior
- Multi-generational housing trends post‑COVID
- Why real estate remains a wealth-building tool
- Advice for navigating neighborhoods, schools, and due diligence
- His eventual ranking as #1 single agent for Berkshire Hathaway in Georgia (2024–2025)
Todd emphasizes integrity, long-term relationships, and guiding clients toward the right house — not just closing a deal.
Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of Todd Kroupa’s appearance is to:
- Share a motivational career-change story — moving from firefighter to top real estate agent.
- Educate listeners on the real estate process — including buying, selling, inspections, and market strategy.
- Give practical tips for first-time homebuyers, families, and multi-generational households.
- Promote best practices for choosing neighborhoods, navigating emotion in home buying, and avoiding pitfalls.
- Highlight Todd’s success and position him as a trusted resource for Georgia real estate clients.
Key Takeaways 1. Career Transition & Motivation
- Todd became a firefighter in 1992, retired in 2014, and began real estate in 2002.
- Real estate appealed to him because it allowed him to continue helping people without the physical strain.
- He built and managed a 400-agent office before returning to working directly with clients — his true passion.
2. Balancing Firefighting and Real Estate
- He often worked both jobs full-time, with limited days off.
- Eventually, maintaining both became impossible: “I can’t do this anymore,” he told his wife.
3. Buyer Advice
- Buyers make decisions emotionally first, then logically.
- Within the first 3–5 minutes in a home, buyers often know if they like it.
- Lighting, paint color, home condition, and layout heavily influence emotional response.
- First-time buyers need extra guidance — like “teaching someone to drive for the first time.”
4. Seller Advice
- Selling isn’t just about market timing — presentation matters.
- Neutral paint colors and bright white lighting help increase buyer appeal.
- Every showing is won or lost in the first few minutes.
5. Inspections Matter — and Are Deal Breakers
Top inspection walk‑aways:
- Mold
- Foundation issues
- Roof problems
Todd stresses that if a buyer is uncomfortable before closing, “you won’t be comfortable after you close.”
6. Emotion vs. Logic
- Many buyers get emotionally attached and ignore red flags.
- Todd’s rule: commissions should never drive decisions.
7. Multi-Generational Living Is Rising
- Driven by COVID, high child-care costs, rising home prices.
- Families are choosing:
- ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
- “In-law suites”
- Larger family compounds
8. Real Estate as a Wealth Builder
- Unlike stock investments, real estate allows you to:
- Control, improve, alter, and live in the asset.
- Tax advantages like 1031 exchanges and mortgage deductions compound long-term value.
9. Don’t Buy the Most Expensive House in the Neighborhood
- Surrounding homes cap your resale value.
- You may have to wait years for nearby homes to “catch up.”
10. Neighborhood Due Diligence
- Realtors must avoid discrimination (Fair Housing Act).
- Buyers should:
- Visit neighborhoods at night and on weekends
- Speak with neighbors
- Review school ratings and county resources
Notable Quotes (from the transcript) Career & Purpose
- “I love helping people. That’s why I became a fireman. Real estate was another way to help people.”
- “I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to manage long term… my heart was with clients.”
Ethics & Commission
- “Commissions should never be above the people.”
- “If you’re focused on commissions, you need to pick a different industry.”
Emotions in Home Buying
- “Buyers think they’re looking logically, but they’re looking emotionally first.”
- “Within the first 3–5 minutes, they already know if they like the home.”
Inspections
- “If you’re not comfortable with the property now, you won’t be comfortable after you close.”
Neighborhood Choice
- “Focus on the house, but look at the neighborhood — you can’t change your neighbors.”
Wealth Building
- “With stocks you can’t control it, improve it, or live in it. With a home, you can.”
Success & Determination
- “Someone told me when I moved to Georgia I wasn’t going to make it. Now I’m the number one salesperson in Georgia.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, May 4th, 2026. Subject: "My Ex's New Wife Needs Advice"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sharise Nance.
Purpose of the Interview
- To showcase Sharise Nance’s mission in mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship, and workplace wellness.
- To discuss her companies:
- Hand in Hand Counseling Services – addressing mental health disparities in Black communities.
- Vitamin C Healing – building trauma-sensitive, wellness-centered workplace cultures.
- To educate on stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and financial equity in the mental health field.
Key Takeaways
-
Hand in Hand Counseling Services
- Founded with college roommate Tess Kenny in Pittsburgh.
- Created a safe space for mental health support in underserved communities.
- Celebrating 12 years in operation.
-
Breaking Mental Health Stigma
-
Built trust through community presence and transparency.
- Advocated therapy as normal: “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
- Education on what therapy is and isn’t.
-
Understanding Stress
-
Eustress (positive stress) vs. Distress (overwhelming stress).
- Physical signs: sweating, rapid heartbeat, tense shoulders, jaw clenching.
- Stress can lead to depression and anxiety—seek professional help.
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Impact of COVID-19
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Isolation amplified mental health issues.
- Introduced concept of co-regulation—healing through community and connection.
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Vitamin C Healing
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Originated from her book Vitamin C Healing for the Mind, Body.
- Evolved into a brand offering workshops, consultations, and burnout assessments.
- Focused on helping professionals and leaders prevent compassion fatigue.
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Financial Equity in Mental Health
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Advocates for fair pay: “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
- Challenges the mindset that passion work means low income.
- Encourages professionals to set boundaries and value their expertise.
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Burnout & Organizational Cost
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Unaddressed burnout costs companies millions annually.
- Leads to quiet quitting, low productivity, and high turnover.
- Investing in wellness saves money and improves culture.
-
Personal Journey
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Biggest bet: leaving full-time job in 2017 to pursue entrepreneurship.
- Therapy helped her navigate fear and grief (especially after losing her father).
- Quote: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
Notable Quotes
- “We can care deeply and earn abundantly.”
- “I’m a therapist who has a therapist.”
- “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
- “We heal when we are in community—it’s hard to heal in isolation.”
- “Compassion fatigue isn’t just a feel-good topic; it costs companies millions.”
- “Betting on myself was the best investment I ever made.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ronnie Williams.
Founder & CEO of Forever Staffing Healthcare Agency, a Black woman–owned healthcare staffing firm based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She discusses her journey from CNA → HR → Entrepreneur, the challenges in healthcare staffing, the importance of strategic placement, and the growth of her company from local to national reach.
Rushion McDonald guides the conversation toward themes of ambition, entrepreneurship, burnout in healthcare, pay disparities, and the mechanics of building a staffing agency from scratch.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Highlight a Black woman entrepreneur’s journey
Williams shares how she transitioned from physically demanding CNA work to HR and eventually starting her own national staffing agency.
2. Educate listeners about healthcare staffing realities
She explains burnout, pay issues, and staffing challenges common in the healthcare industry, especially among CNAs.
3. Offer insights on entrepreneurship and leadership
She breaks down what it takes to launch and scale a staffing agency—HR, legal, budgeting, recruiting strategy, and more.
4. Provide practical information for clinicians and healthcare facilities
Williams explains how candidates can join her roster and how facilities can partner with her agency.
Key Takeaways 1. Ronnie’s Career Path
- Started as a CNA in 2000 caring for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Later transitioned into HR and recruiting to continue helping people in a less physically demanding way.
- Always felt like a leader in corporate roles and wanted to start her own business.
2. Why She Founded Forever Staffing
- Wanted to offer better support to healthcare facilities and clinicians.
- Initially intended to serve Green Bay, but national demand found her—clients from Texas and Arizona reached out organically.
3. Burnout in Healthcare
She outlines the real causes of burnout:
- Understaffing (one caregiver for up to 25 residents).
- Long shifts and overtime.
- Emotional strain from caring for sick or end‑of‑life patients.
- Continuous lifting and physical demands.
4. Pay Disparities
- CNAs are underpaid despite being on the “front lines.”
- CNA pay ranges from $15–28/hr depending on setting.
- RN pay ranges from $33–60/hr.
5. Strategic Staffing Approach
Her agency doesn’t just “post jobs”—they:
- Actively source candidates.
- Conduct phone interviews and vetting.
- Review background checks and confirm active certifications.
6. Easy Entry Into In‑Home Care
- In‑home caregiving is one of the easiest positions to fill.
- They can train new caregivers and help them get certified.
- Background checks and compassion are the primary requirements.
7. How to Work With Her Agency
Clinicians:
Apply via the “Apply Now” tab on ForeverStaffing.org by uploading a resume.
Facilities:
Use the “Become a Partner” tab to schedule a meeting for direct hire, per‑diem, last‑minute, or contract staffing.
Notable Quotes from Ronnie Williams On Why She Became a CNA
“I love helping people… my entire family are in the health care field. I’m a giver.”
On Transitioning Out of CNA Work
“Being a CNA was very physical… I wanted a career where I can still help people but on a broader side.”
On Leadership and Entrepreneurship
“I always felt like I was the leader. I should be hosting the meetings, implementing things.”
On Pay Disparities
“CNAs need more money. They do most of the physical things and I think they should get more pay.”
On Expansion Beyond Wisconsin
“National came out of the blue… I started getting clients in Texas and Arizona messaging me.”
On Strategic Staffing
“We don’t just staff—we get to know our clients… where they’re spending the most money and their hard‑to‑fill positions.”
On Being Her Own Boss
“The advantage is flexibility… leaving a legacy for my kids… I can build a diverse team and hire who I want.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl Taylor Anderson.
Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Host: Rushion McDonald
Guest: Cheryl Taylor Anderson, Real Estate Broker (Metro Atlanta)
- Purpose of the Interview
The core purpose of this interview is to educate, empower, and motivate listeners—particularly first‑time homebuyers, renters, veterans, and people of color—to pursue homeownership as a wealth‑building strategy.
Specifically, the conversation aims to:
- Demystify the homebuying process
- Combat fear and misinformation around mortgages
- Highlight low‑ and zero‑down payment opportunities
- Explain how homeowners can build equity faster
- Emphasize real estate as a key tool for generational wealth
- Encourage disciplined financial decisions rooted in ownership rather than renting
Rushion positions the discussion as a knowledge‑sharing opportunity to help listeners move from renting to owning, especially in communities historically excluded from homeownership.
- Interview Overview
Cheryl Taylor Anderson brings more than 20 years of real estate experience and over $400 million in sales in Metro Atlanta. She works with:
- First‑time homebuyers
- VA and military families
- Move‑up buyers
- Luxury clients and institutional sellers
Throughout the interview, Cheryl provides practical, real‑world examples—including her own story as a former single mother and homeowner—to ease fear, explain financing, and correct misconceptions about buying a home.
- Key Takeaways A. Many Renters Can Already Afford to Own
One of the central points is that many renters are paying as much—or more—than mortgage payments without building equity.
- Rent payments offer no tax benefits
- Mortgage payments build ownership and wealth
- Homeowners can deduct mortgage interest (unlike rent)
Key idea: Many people qualify for ownership but are held back by misinformation and fear.
B. First‑Time Homebuyers Have More Options Than They Realize
Cheryl explains that many buyers are unaware of:
- Zero‑down payment programs
- Builder incentives covering closing costs
- Opportunities to move into homes with minimal out‑of‑pocket costs
In some cases, buyers are only required to bring earnest money, making homeownership far more accessible than expected.
C. VA and Veteran Benefits Are Underused
Cheryl strongly emphasizes VA loans as one of the most powerful tools for homeownership:
- 100% financing (zero down payment)
- Ability to ask sellers for up to 6% in closing cost contributions
- Certain veterans may be exempt from property taxes
- Lower monthly payments overall
Veterans are encouraged to use their benefits, even years after leaving military service.
D. A 30‑Year Mortgage Does Not Mean 30 Years of Debt
Cheryl reframes mortgage timelines by teaching strategic repayment:
- Paying bi‑weekly instead of monthly
- Adding small extra payments ($50–$100/month)
- Reducing both interest and principal faster
She uses her personal example of being close to paying off her home early despite starting with a traditional 30‑year loan.
E. Homeownership Builds Stability and Community
The interview contrasts renting versus owning:
Ownership benefits include:
- Equity growth
- Customization and upgrades
- Neighborhood relationships
- Security and long‑term stability
- A tangible asset to pass to children
Even HOA‑managed communities—while sometimes frustrating—protect property values and neighborhood standards.
F. Home Warranties Reduce Fear of Maintenance
To address anxiety about repairs, Cheryl recommends home warranties:
- Cover major systems (HVAC, water heaters, appliances)
- Low service fees when repairs are needed
- Can be negotiated into purchase contracts
- Provide peace of mind similar to apartment maintenance
This is especially helpful for first‑time buyers.
G. Social Media Builds Trust and Visibility
Cheryl explains how social media strengthens her business:
- Buyers see real closings, celebrations, and testimonials
- Creates emotional connection and trust
- Inspires others to picture themselves as homeowners
Visibility drives confidence and referrals.
H. Education and Adaptability Drive Longevity
Cheryl credits her success through:
- The 2008 housing crisis
- COVID‑19
- Market shifts
to constant learning, flexibility, and strategy pivots (e.g., foreclosures, BPOs, builder incentives).
- Notable Quotes
On Renting vs. Owning
“Never be willing to pay somebody more than you’re willing to pay yourself.”
On First‑Time Buyer Fear
“Don’t let the longevity scare you. In an apartment, you’re building nothing.”
On VA Benefits
“Veterans can come to the table with zero down—and sometimes no property taxes.”
On Mortgage Strategy
“Pay every two weeks and it knocks down your interest and principal faster.”
On Equity
“Rent doesn’t give you anything to leave your children. Homeownership does.”
On Homeownership Mindset
“People are willing to pay their landlord more than they’ll pay themselves.”
- Overall Takeaway
This interview reinforces homeownership as one of the most powerful, attainable tools for building long‑term wealth—when buyers are properly educated, supported, and encouraged to move past fear and misinformation.
Cheryl Taylor Anderson demonstrates that:
- Buying a home is often more accessible than people believe
- Strategic mortgage management can drastically shorten debt timelines
- Ownership builds equity, stability, and generational opportunity
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sahra S. Halpern.
Interview Purpose
The purpose of this interview is to educate small business owners—especially entrepreneurs of color—about equitable access to capital, alternative lending pathways, and how to become “capital ready.” Sahra Halpern, President and CEO of the Business Consortium Fund (BCF), explains how mission‑driven lending fills the gap left by traditional banks and helps small businesses survive, grow, and ultimately graduate into mainstream financing.
The conversation also aims to demystify lending, reduce fear around capital, and encourage entrepreneurs to build trusted financial relationships before entering moments of crisis.
Core Themes Discussed 1. Why Small Businesses Are Turned Down by Banks
Halpern explains that many small businesses are rejected by banks not because they lack potential, but because banks operate under strict underwriting and regulatory requirements. These systems often fail to account for resilience, experience, contracts, and future growth.
BCF exists to serve as a bridge—supporting businesses where banks cannot and preparing them to eventually return as qualified borrowers.
2. Capital Curious vs. Capital Ready
A key distinction introduced in the interview is the difference between businesses that are “capital curious” and those that are “capital ready.”
Many entrepreneurs know they need funding but lack:
- Financial organization
- Clear projections
- Proper documentation
- A capital strategy
BCF provides technical assistance to help businesses prepare for financing instead of setting them up to fail.
3. Mission‑Driven Lending and Community Impact
Halpern frames lending as an ecosystem, not a transaction. When small businesses succeed:
- Business owners gain stability
- Employees gain jobs
- Communities grow stronger
- Large corporations benefit from more diverse and capable supply chains
BCF focuses on long‑term economic impact, not short‑term profit.
4. CDFIs vs. SBA Loans
The interview draws a clear distinction between Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) like BCF and government entities such as the SBA.
Key differences highlighted:
- SBA programs shift based on political administrations
- SBA underwriting has tightened in recent years
- CDFIs are nonprofit, mission‑aligned, and relationship‑driven
- CDFIs look at the whole entrepreneur, not just credit scores
5. The Danger of Merchant Cash Advance Loans
Halpern strongly warns against Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) loans, which are often marketed as fast solutions but carry extremely high interest rates and long‑term consequences.
She explains that:
- MCAs disqualify borrowers from future SBA refinancing
- They often trap business owners in cycles of expensive debt
- CDFIs like BCF can help refinance and escape these loans
A real‑world case study (The Cut Buddy / Shark Tank entrepreneur) illustrates how BCF helped refinance over $1M in predatory debt and save a growing business.
6. Relationships Matter More Than Transactions
Both Halpern and McDonald emphasize the importance of building lender relationships early, not only when cash flow is tight. BCF underwrites the entire business and the entrepreneur, rather than seizing control of a contract or revenue stream, as some factoring companies do.
Power comes from having options—and informed decision‑making.
Key Takeaways
- Banking rejection is not the end of the road
- Small businesses must prepare themselves to be capital ready
- CDFIs serve as critical bridges between entrepreneurs and traditional banks
- Fast money often leads to expensive, dangerous debt
- Merchant cash advances should be avoided whenever possible
- Mission‑driven lenders look at the whole entrepreneur, not just numbers
- Strong lender relationships protect businesses during uncertainty
- Capital should empower growth—not take control of your company
Notable Quotes
“Just because a bank says no doesn’t mean that’s the end of your road.”
“We’re not just looking at your credit score—we’re looking at you as a whole entrepreneur.”
“Capital readiness is not about desperation; it’s about preparation.”
“If you’re sitting on a merchant cash advance loan right now, you are not stuck.”
“Nothing makes me happier than seeing clients realize their dreams and grow into multimillion‑dollar businesses.”
“You should talk to multiple lenders—but you should always understand the real cost of the money.”
Conclusion
Sahra Halpern’s interview serves as a practical roadmap and a cautionary lesson for small business owners navigating today’s uncertain economic landscape. It reinforces that access to capital is about strategy, education, and relationships, not just approval or rejection.
The conversation encourages entrepreneurs to reclaim power, avoid predatory financing, and partner with institutions that are committed to their long‑term success and community impact.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Whitney Knox Lee
Explains practical estate‑planning strategies—wills, trusts, powers of attorney—and how entrepreneurs, families, and especially parents of disabled children can protect assets, avoid costly probate, and maintain eligibility for critical benefits. The conversation also touches on integrating insurance with estate planning, small‑business contingency planning, and Lee’s personal mission and background in civil rights work.
Purpose of the Interview
- Educate listeners on estate planning as a wealth‑preservation strategy (not just documents)—to reduce court costs, taxes, and confusion for families.
- Clarify the differences and roles of wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, including when each is appropriate and how they work together.]
- Highlight special considerations for entrepreneurs and families with disabled children or aging relatives, including insurance, operating agreements, and special‑needs planning.
- Share Lee’s values and practice approach, including culturally responsive service and sustainable advocacy rooted in prior civil‑rights work.
Key Takeaways 1) Wills vs. Trusts vs. Powers of Attorney
- A will is not the plan—it’s just one piece and still goes through probate, which can be slow and expensive; think of a will as a “letter to the judge.]
- Revocable living trusts can help families bypass probate, reduce delays, and retain more control over how assets are managed after death.
- Powers of attorney (financial and health) are essential for incapacity scenarios; even 18‑year‑olds heading to college should have them so parents can access information if needed.
2) Why Insurance Belongs in the Plan
- Life insurance can protect the family’s ability to keep the home by paying off a remaining mortgage or covering living expenses—turning an asset into a sustainable legacy rather than a burden.
- For entrepreneurs, key‑person insurance can replace income when the owner can’t work, keeping the business afloat.
3) Minimizing Probate Costs and Taxes
- Probate involves court filings and legal fees; in some states fees scale with estate size (example discussed: percentage‑based fees in other jurisdictions), which can significantly erode wealth passed to heirs. Proper planning reduces those leakages.
4) Special‑Needs and Elder Planning
- Parents of children on need‑based benefits (e.g., Medicaid) must avoid transfers that jeopardize eligibility; the right trust structures preserve benefits while providing support.
- Elder law planning anticipates long‑term care costs (nursing home, assisted living, in‑home care) so families don’t have to deplete assets later.
5) Business Continuity for Owners
- Establish operating agreements and buy‑sell agreements that spell out who runs the business if the principal is incapacitated; pair with business powers of attorney.
6) Values, Audience, and Access
- Lee intentionally centers Black and Brown women and their families, grounding services in community uplift and transparent referrals to trusted financial pros (no paid referral arrangements).
- Contact approach: 15‑minute intake, then a four‑meeting process (legacy planning → design → review → signing).
Notable Quotes (for pull‑quotes & captions)
- “Think of a will as a letter to the judge… a will still has to go through probate court.
- “A trust allows families to bypass probate altogether so they aren’t paying legal fees or leaving things to people who want to challenge the will.
- “Life insurance is a huge tool—it can help the family pay off the mortgage so they can keep the home and the equity.”
- “Estate planning is a strategy—not just documents.”
- “Even 18‑year‑olds should have powers of attorney—parents can’t just call doctors once kids are legal adults.”
- “I stay in my lane—I’m an attorney. I work closely with trusted financial professionals and make non‑compensated referrals.”
- “For special‑needs planning, don’t jeopardize need‑based benefits—use the right trust so support continues.
- “I want to build a sustainable practice that lets me serve my community and rest well, aligned with my family and values.”
Quick Action Items (for listeners inspired by the episode)
- Draft or update POAs (financial and health) for every adult in the household, including college‑age children.
- Evaluate whether a revocable living trust makes sense to avoid probate and retain post‑death control.
- For business owners: review operating agreement / buy‑sell, add key‑person insurance, and create a business POA.
- Families with special‑needs dependents: consult on special‑needs trusts to protect benefits.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Subject: "I Need Him Top Toughen Up"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tonya Edmonds.
Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Host: Rushion McDonald
Guest: Tonya Edmonds (Founder, Smart Growth AI)
- Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of the interview is to educate, motivate, and equip listeners—especially professionals, entrepreneurs, and women—with:
- A practical understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) without technical intimidation
- Strategies to reclaim time, increase productivity, and future‑proof careers
- Lessons on wealth building, including multiple streams of income and investing
- The importance of mentorship, partnerships, and adaptability
- Real-world insights from Tonya’s entrepreneurial and corporate journey
At its core, the conversation connects AI adoption with financial empowerment, career resilience, and modern entrepreneurship.
- Interview Overview
Tonya Edmonds shares her transition from corporate roles (including work at Johnson & Johnson) to founding Smart Growth AI, a consulting and training firm that helps busy professionals and entrepreneurs reclaim 10+ hours per week by implementing practical AI systems.
Rushion McDonald frames the discussion around:
- Technology adoption
- Financial literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Personal resilience
- Long-term thinking in a rapidly changing economy
- Key Takeaways A. AI Is a People Challenge, Not a Technology Problem
Tonya explains that resistance to AI is driven by fear, not complexity. Employees worry AI will replace them, so leaders must reframe it as a co-creator and productivity partner, not a job threat.
AI succeeds when people understand how it elevates their role instead of eliminating it.
B. AI Is About Time Leverage, Not Working More
Smart Growth AI focuses on helping clients:
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Improve workflows
- Regain lost hours
- Redirect time toward strategy, creativity, and rest
Tonya warns against burnout, emphasizing that reclaimed time should be used intentionally—not just to take on more work.
C. Multiple Streams of Income Build Stability
A casual cookout conversation introduced Tonya to the idea of wealth-building beyond employment. Playing Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow Quadrant helped her understand:
- Being an employee alone limits wealth creation
- Leveraging money and assets creates freedom
- Community and shared learning accelerate growth
This mindset later helped her navigate layoffs, entrepreneurship, and motherhood.
D. Mentorship Is a Critical Success Factor
Tonya repeatedly highlights mentorship as a defining difference between struggle and progress:
- The lack of mentorship contributed to challenges with her day spa business
- Strong mentorship later helped her pivot, recover, and scale
- Her relationship with Alicia Lyttle (“The Queen of AI”) accelerated her expertise and credibility
Mastermind groups and strategic partnerships played a key role in expansion.
E. Women Must Shift from Spending to Investing
Tonya offers direct advice to women:
- Start small and stay consistent
- Invest only in things you understand—or get educated
- Consider real estate, passive investments, and partnerships
- Use tools like self-directed IRAs or rolled-over 401(k)s to build wealth
Progress matters more than perfection.
F. Learning AI Is Career Insurance
Tonya encourages professionals to:
- Learn AI on their own time if necessary
- Experiment hands-on, not just consume content
- Become the AI “go‑to” person at work
- Increase job security by increasing relevance
Early adopters gain disproportionate advantage.
G. No Single AI Tool Does Everything Best
She explains how different tools serve different purposes:
- ChatGPT – brainstorming and idea generation
- Claude – deeper, more refined writing
- Perplexity – research
- Gemini – graphics and video
- Copilot – integrated enterprise workflows
Her advice: use multiple tools strategically.
H. Privacy and Security Matter
Tonya stresses AI safety best practices:
- Turn off model-training permissions
- Never input personal or client-identifying data
- Use placeholder names (e.g., “Company X”)
- Treat AI tools as public spaces unless secured
- Notable Quotes
On AI Adoption
“It’s not a technology problem—it’s a people problem.”
On Fear of AI
“You’re asking people to train a tool they think could replace them.”
On Time Freedom
“If you learn AI, it will help you leverage your time—but don’t use that time to burn yourself out.”
On Wealth Building
“You can’t really get ahead just being an employee. You have to leverage your money.”
On Mentorship
“You have to be careful who you plant seeds with—because they can come back and help you.”
On Women and Investing
“Even if it’s just $100 a week or $100 a month, every little bit counts.”
On Learning AI
“Don’t just listen—open up your laptop and start playing with it.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Fitzpatrick.
A Navy veteran, business consultant, fraternity brother (ΩΨΦ), and now the owner reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue legacy. The conversation dives deeply into Fitzpatrick’s upbringing, his father’s groundbreaking barbecue business in 1950s Texas, his educational and military journey, his corporate career, and his decision to launch Dewey’s Barbecue Market in Skokie, Illinois—honoring his father’s original recipes and values.
The interview blends entrepreneurship, legacy, cultural history, and personal transformation, while highlighting the courage of Fitzpatrick’s father and the humility and faith-driven foundation of his family.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Inspire entrepreneurship and legacy-building
Fitzpatrick’s story showcases how family heritage and values can shape a business vision across generations.
2. Highlight resilience, faith, and leadership
His upbringing in a household rooted in Christian humility, strong expectations, and boundary-breaking courage provides a blueprint for character-driven success.
3. Educate listeners on transitioning careers
Fitzpatrick exemplifies pivoting from engineering and corporate consulting to pursuing passion-driven entrepreneurship.
4. Promote Dewey’s Barbecue Market
The interview introduces the Chicago-area community—especially the Skokie region—to his upcoming restaurant built on a 70-year-old Texas barbecue tradition.
Key Takeaways 1. A powerful family legacy rooted in courage
- Fitzpatrick’s father, Dewey, opened a barbecue restaurant in 1951—before desegregation—and insisted that Blacks and whites could eat together.
- He enforced respect and safety in his establishment, even confronting racist patrons.
2. Education was non-negotiable in the Fitzpatrick household
- Robert is the youngest of seven siblings, all college graduates; five hold master’s degrees.
- He himself holds an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems.
3. A bridge between technology and business
- Fitzpatrick spent decades in consulting with major firms (EDS, Dell, Arthur Andersen, KPMG) focusing on business process improvement.
- His dual MS/MBA made him a translator between tech and finance.
4. Military discipline shaped his personal and professional life
- Served in the U.S. Navy from 1986–1990, plus reserve duty (including deployment to Iraq).
- Balanced military service with graduate studies and advancing his corporate career.
5. A calling to revive his father’s barbecue
- His wife recognized his talent early, telling him for years he should be barbecuing.
- A shortage of good Texas barbecue in Virginia pushed him to recreate his father’s recipes.
6. Skokie, Illinois: the ideal launchpad
- After moving to the Great Lakes Naval Base area for a federal role, Fitzpatrick began scouting locations.
- Skokie offered:
- active support from city leadership
- grants
- an ideal building
- community enthusiasm
7. Dewey’s Barbecue Market offerings
- Meats: brisket, sausage, hot links, smoked boudin (monthly special)
- Sides: potato salad (egg/mayo base), pineapple vinegar coleslaw, fried okra, smoked pinto beans
- Desserts: apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, sweet potato pie, possibly fried pies
- Bread: sliced “light bread” for dipping—traditional Texas style
- Experience: dine-in with 60s–80s “feel-good” music
8. A commitment to doing things the right way
- Fitzpatrick refuses to launch unless he can deliver “the best product on the planet.”
- Focuses on simplicity, authenticity, and quality.
Notable Quotes About his father and legacy
- “He said anybody who wants to eat here can eat here.”
(His father defying segregation laws in the 1950s.) - “I can call an undertaker or an ambulance. Which one do you prefer?”
(Dewey enforcing respect from a belligerent white customer.) - “That was my barbecue.”
(On being raised around his father’s legendary pit.)
About family and humility
- “We are firmly rooted in Christ. If you try to get too big, He has a way of humbling you.”
- “Seven kids, all with degrees… that’s normal to you. But we know that’s not normal.”
(McDonald highlighting the family’s extraordinary achievement.)
About his calling
- “If I didn’t think I was bringing the best product on the planet, I wouldn’t even do it.”
- “My wife tasted the barbecue and said, ‘This is what you need to be doing.’”
About launching in Skokie
- “They really want me to be there… the economic development team didn’t treat it like just another restaurant.”
Short 3–5 Sentence Summary (For Quick Use)
In his interview with Rushion McDonald, Robert Fitzpatrick shares his journey from Navy veteran and Fortune 500 consultant to entrepreneur reviving his family’s historic Texas barbecue. He describes growing up with a courageous father who defied segregation in 1951 by serving Black and white customers together, and a family culture steeped in education, discipline, and humility. Fitzpatrick’s passion for barbecue and encouragement from his wife led him to bring his father’s 70-year-old recipes to Skokie, Illinois through Dewey’s Barbecue Market. The interview emphasizes legacy, faith, courage, and the pursuit of purpose.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, April 13th, 2026. Subject: "His Ex-Wife Wants To Sleep Over" - 4.13.26
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jasmine Hood
Founder of Better Bodies Massage in Atlanta (originally from Greenville, South Carolina), joined Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to share her journey from CNA to licensed massage therapist, the realities of being a traveling service provider, and the wellness benefits of massage therapy.
She discusses body alignment, stress, trauma release, the differences between massage modalities, alternative treatments like cupping, entrepreneurship during COVID‑19, safety considerations for mobile therapists, corporate/wellness partnerships, and her long‑term goal of building a scalable massage brand supported by contractors.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Highlight how massage therapy supports physical and emotional wellness, including stress, posture, and pain relief.
- Educate listeners on the types of massages, proper stretching techniques, and how body tension accumulates.
- Explore entrepreneurship in the wellness space, including launching a business during COVID‑19.
- Discuss safety and professionalism in mobile massage therapy.
- Show how Jasmine is building a sustainable small business through networking, corporate events, and contractor partnerships.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Career Shift & Fearless Beginnings
- Jasmine switched from working as a CNA to moving to Atlanta alone with no support system—motivated by a desire for change and inspired by her mother’s independence.
- She emphasized overcoming fear and taking leaps even when circumstances are uncertain.
2. Massage Therapy Is Both Physical & Emotional Healing
- Massage releases tension, trauma, and stress stored in the body, especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
- Many people carry pain from work, daily habits, or emotional strain—and massage helps restore balance.
3. The Three Most Popular Massage Types
Jasmine explained the differences clearly:
- Swedish Massage — Gentle, relaxing, ideal for beginners and stress relief.
- Deep Tissue — Targets chronic pain and trigger points but may be intense for clients who are not accustomed to it.
- Sports Massage — Faster movements, stretching, and ideal for athletes.
She stressed that deep tissue should not be rushed—the muscle needs warming before intense pressure.
4. Stretching Is Critical—Most People Do It Wrong
- Stretching should be held 30 seconds to 1 minute, not quick movements or rolling the neck.
- Consistent stretching prevents the “tight forward lean” posture many people develop.
- Lower‑body stretches (glutes, hamstrings, hips) dramatically improve back pain.
5. Travel Massage: Safety, Boundaries & Professionalism
- Jasmine screens new clients by phone before accepting appointments.
- She immediately declines inappropriate requests (e.g., sexualized services).
- She only sees first‑time clients during daylight and shares her location with trusted contacts.
- She maintains a clear, therapeutic-only brand despite public misconceptions.
6. Entrepreneurship Journey & Business Model
- She built her business during COVID‑19, initially offering lower prices, then raising them as her brand grew.
- Corporate wellness events and golf tournaments became a major revenue stream.
- She hires contractors to scale for events.
- Her long‑term goal is “mailbox money”—a business run by a team while she steps away from hands-on work.
7. Alternative Treatment: Cupping Therapy
- Cupping uses suction to pull stagnant blood, loosen muscle tissue, and improve circulation.
- Cups can remain stationary or be moved along the back to flush tension.
8. The Jasmine Experience
- Sessions are designed around clients’ comfort, in their own homes, with their preferred music and ambiance.
- Post‑massage, clients can immediately rest—no stress of getting dressed or driving home.
🗣️ Notable Quotes ✔ On taking risks
“I just jumped up and moved. I didn’t know anyone… I just said I’m going to start over.”
✔ On stress in the body
“We all carry trauma. When you’re stressed, it all ends up in your body.”
✔ On deep tissue massage
“If it gets to be too much, let me know. Don’t be afraid to speak up.”
✔ On stretching
“If you don’t use it, you’re going to lose it.”
✔ On business growth
“Some days are easy and some days are like… alright, don’t know. But you keep going.”
✔ On long‑term goals
“I don’t plan on being hands-on forever. The goal is to build my brand and have a team I can send out—like Amazon.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Subject: "My Little Control Freak"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lavar Thomas.
Motivational speaker, author, Peace Corps alumnus, leadership coach, and founder of Empower for Greatness. Lavar’s mission is to help people transform “from the inside out” so they can live with greater intention and purpose.
The conversation explores Lavar’s upbringing in Brownsville, Brooklyn; his life-changing Peace Corps service in Rwanda; his understanding of faith, purpose, failure, and leadership; and how he built international development programs such as Leaders of the Free World, which exposes young Black men to global travel and leadership experiences.
He discusses how stepping outside his comfort zone—from traveling abroad for the first time to navigating Rwanda after only knowing it through “Hotel Rwanda”—opened his worldview, deepened his empathy, and developed his leadership style.
Lavar explains how a major project failure in the Peace Corps forced him to redefine success beyond titles, money, or recognition. This experience ultimately inspired his book, The Other Side of Letting Go. He also shares how he balances a federal government job with building his speaking and training company.
The interview concludes with a powerful discussion on purpose, reinvention, leadership, and the role travel plays in expanding one’s mindset—especially for communities that are historically underrepresented in global spaces.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Lavar’s transformative journey from Brooklyn to global leadership.
Rushion showcases how Lavar’s experiences shaped his philosophy and mission.
2. To educate listeners about purpose‑driven living and leadership
Lavar explains why purpose—not money—is the “real currency,” and how aligning with purpose drives impact.
3. To inspire people to step beyond their comfort zones
The interview emphasizes how discomfort and uncertainty can spark growth.
4. To reveal the value of international exposure for Black men
Through Leaders of the Free World, Lavar advocates for global experiences that shift identity and opportunity.
5. To discuss resilience, reinvention, and personal development
From project failures to the death of his father, Lavar shows how adversity can reshape purpose and leadership.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Faith requires action
Lavar describes faith as taking steps without knowing the outcome—“believing in the future before it becomes reality.”
2. Growth happens outside the comfort zone
Comfort zones feel safe, but they also create limits; stepping beyond them leads to self‑awareness and transformation.
3. The Peace Corps experience was life‑changing
Rwanda taught him service, humility, language, cultural understanding, and the power of community trust.
4. Failure can be an important redirection
When his library project collapsed, Lavar learned to detach from ego and redefine success through impact, not image.
5. Purpose is the real currency
Operating in purpose helps you add value, understand your worth, and ultimately generate income more meaningfully.
6. Leadership includes being willing to pivot
He shifted from a failed library project to impactful malnutrition programs, partnering with USAID to train families.
7. Personal setbacks can sharpen identity and mission
His father’s death led him to pause graduate school, attend therapy, and rebuild himself—learning leadership through vulnerability.
8. Global exposure changes lives
Leaders of the Free World gives young Black men access to international travel, allowing them to reimagine their potential.
NOTABLE QUOTES On faith
- “Faith is taking steps without even knowing the outcome… believing in the future I see in my mind before I see it in reality.”
On stepping outside comfort zones
- “Every time I step beyond that line, I grew… I realized new possibilities for myself.”
On failure
- “Failure is life redirecting you.” (Recalling Oprah’s teaching).
On purpose
- “Purpose is the real currency.”
On redefining success
- “I had to learn how to redefine success for myself—not in the glamor of a project, but the impact I was having.”
On reinvention after loss
- “I had to step away and rebuild LaVar… focusing on my family taught me so much about leadership.”
On travel and identity
- “Something shifts in them when they return. They see their lives differently and their community differently.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. Subject: "Bigger Is Not Always Better"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview introduces Cassandra Lester’s nonprofit Grow Give Prosper and its partnership with Google’s “Grow with Google” initiative. The goal is to provide free career certification scholarships to underserved and economically impacted communities, helping individuals increase earning potential and gain financial literacy.
Key Takeaways
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Mission of Grow Give Prosper
- Founded in 2023, focused on financial education and empowerment.
- Aims to help communities grow together, give to each other, and prosper collectively.
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Google Partnership
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Offers free career certifications in high-demand fields:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing & E-commerce
- IT Support
- Project Management
- UX Design
- Certifications are self-paced, online, and typically take 3–6 months.
- No prior experience required; participants receive a portfolio upon completion.
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Accessibility
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Scholarships are free; the only requirement is commitment.
- Available to anyone in the continental U.S., regardless of education level (GED, college dropout, etc.).
- Registration via growgiveprosper.org (scroll to Google Career Scholarships).
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Impact
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Over 300 scholarships awarded; previously had 500.
- Designed to level the playing field for those without Ivy League degrees.
- Certifications can stack (e.g., Project Management + Data Analytics) for greater career potential.
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Financial Literacy
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Defined as understanding financial concepts and applying them to daily life.
- Misconceptions persist—some communities avoid discussing money or undervalue credit scores.
- Cassandra emphasizes breaking cycles of predatory lending and poor financial habits.
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Challenges
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Cultural reluctance to discuss money.
- Skepticism about legitimacy of programs.
- Difficulty securing grants as a small nonprofit.
- Cassandra combats these through grassroots outreach and workshops.
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Personal Drive
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Cassandra’s passion stems from seeing financial struggles across all demographics.
- She actively promotes opportunities through community centers, adult education classes, and social media.
Notable Quotes
- “I want us to grow together so that we can give to each other and then prosper as a collective.”
- “Google is leveling the playing field—you don’t need an Ivy League education to earn a livable wage.”
- “The only fee is commitment.”
- “Financial literacy means you understand the words, you hear the conversation, and it’s not Greek to you.”
- “You can’t talk about managing finances if you really don’t have anything coming in.”
- “You don’t want to miss this opportunity to increase your earning potential.”
- “Once you’re certified, that’s yours for life—you can’t repo a degree or certification.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Al Smith.
Interview Purpose
The purpose of this interview is to explore life transitions, resilience, and financial discipline through the lens of elite performance, using Al Smith’s journey from NFL All‑Pro to executive, entrepreneur, and community leader as a blueprint. The conversation highlights how preparation, education, mindset, and adaptability are essential when dreams evolve or abruptly change.
Major Themes & Key Takeaways 1. Education as a Safety Net and Strategy
Al Smith made the deliberate decision to finish his college degree before fully committing to the NFL, recognizing that professional sports offered no guarantees. This choice gave him leverage, confidence, and security—both mentally and financially—throughout his career.
Key takeaway: Always secure something tangible before going “all in” on an uncertain opportunity.
- Turning Fear into Fuel
Smith openly discusses fear—fear of being cut, fear of competition, fear of uncertainty—and how he learned to convert fear into motivation rather than paralysis. He treated each season as if it were his last, approaching preparation with urgency and focus.
Key takeaway: Fear is inevitable; how you respond to it determines longevity and success.
- Competition Is Not the Enemy
Competition played a central role in Smith’s development. Rather than avoiding it, he embraced it, understanding that growth requires discomfort. He credits adversity, pressure, and coaching challenges with sharpening his performance and character.
Key takeaway: Competition strengthens discipline and reveals accountability.
- Financial Literacy and Lifestyle Discipline
Smith addresses the common financial pitfalls faced by professional athletes, many of which also apply to entrepreneurs:
- Lifestyle inflation
- Supporting others without boundaries
- Delegating financial decisions without understanding them
- Trying to maintain an image instead of sustainability
Smith’s financial stability was aided by mentors, personal involvement in decisions, and a mindset focused on not owing—not just earning.
Key takeaway: Financial success is not about income—it’s about control, habits, and awareness.
- Mentorship and Environment Matter
Smith emphasizes the value of surrounding himself with successful, disciplined people both on and off the field. Mentorship influenced how he thought about money, effort, competition, and leadership.
Key takeaway: Proximity shapes thinking; environment influences outcomes.
- Preparing for Life After the Dream
Even while succeeding in the NFL, Smith planned for the transition ahead. This forward thinking led to opportunities in the front office, business, and leadership. He viewed this transition as a chance to open doors for others and to understand the business side of sports.
Key takeaway: The end of one dream can be the beginning of a larger purpose.
- Athletes and Entrepreneurs Face the Same Reality
Smith draws a direct parallel between:
- Athletes competing yearly with no guarantees
- Entrepreneurs running businesses without security or routine
Both require maximum effort, preparation beyond the clock, and resilience.
Key takeaway: There is no 40‑hour workweek when you are building something of your own.
Notable Quotes
“I turned my fear into fire.”
“There are no guarantees—every year is a one‑year deal.”
“I treated every season like it was my last.”
“You don’t want to owe. You want to own.”
“Don’t be scared of competition.”
“The gain outweighs the strain.”
“Prepare so that if it ends tomorrow, you’re still standing.”
Overall Message
Al Smith’s interview is a powerful lesson in discipline, foresight, and adaptability. It reframes success as something built through preparation before opportunity arrives and sustained by humility, mentorship, and intentional decision‑making.
His story reinforces that dreams evolve—but character, work ethic, and financial awareness determine whether those transitions become setbacks or stepping stones.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Gaddis.
Interview Summary
Show: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Host: Rushion McDonald
Guest: Jennifer Gaddis – Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Educator, Founder of Road to QA
- Purpose of the Interview
The primary purpose of the interview is to inspire and educate everyday people—especially those without college degrees or traditional tech backgrounds—on how to pivot into technology careers, specifically Quality Assurance (QA), and to reframe fear around AI, layoffs, and automation into opportunity.
Jennifer’s story is used as proof of concept that:
- You do not need a college degree to succeed in tech
- Transferable skills already qualify many people for QA roles
- AI does not eliminate jobs—it creates new opportunities
- Strategic career pivots can result in life-changing income and freedom
Rushion positions Jennifer not only as a success story, but as a new blueprint for wealth-building through skills, not credentials. [
- Interview Overview (High-Level Summary)
Jennifer Gaddis shares how she:
- Pivoted into tech in 2021 with no degree
- Went from $40K to six figures within 90 days
- Built a $400K+ remote household income with her husband
- Created Road to QA, helping 200+ people land tech jobs
- Accidentally built a multi-million-dollar education business
- Used personal hardship, COVID, financial stress, and family responsibility as fuel—not limitations
She explains what Quality Assurance engineering is, why it is resistant to AI replacement, and how regular users of apps are already doing parts of QA work without realizing it.
- Key Takeaways A. You’re Already More Qualified Than You Think
Jennifer emphasizes that everyday digital behavior translates into QA skills:
- Using apps
- Identifying bugs
- Expecting software to “work correctly”
- Navigating systems as an end user
This insight forms the core of her teaching philosophy.
B. The Faster You Add Skills, the Faster You Increase Income
Jennifer repeatedly notes:
“The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.”
By stacking skills (manual QA → automation → AI testing), professionals increase their market value, not just job security.
C. AI Is a Career Accelerator, Not a Threat
Rather than fearing AI, Jennifer encourages people to:
- Work alongside AI
- Become the humans overseeing AI systems
- Move into hybrid QA + automation + AI roles
She stresses that human oversight is still required in tech deployment.
D. Entrepreneurship Can Be Accidental—but Scalable
Jennifer did not initially plan to build a company. Her business emerged from:
- Instagram stories
- A $97 beginner e-book
- Real student outcomes
Her willingness to:
- Raise prices
- Build systems
- Hire specialists
- Learn financial discipline
Allowed Road to QA to grow sustainably.
E. Representation and Access Matter
Jennifer openly discusses:
- Being a Black woman in tech
- Coming from financial insecurity
- Navigating family obligations
- Redefining success for future generations
Her story challenges stereotypes about who “belongs” in tech careers. [
- Notable Quotes from the Interview
“I landed my first year in tech within 90 days.” [
“The difference in your paycheck is your skillset.”
“You’re already a software tester—you just don’t know it yet.” [
“I didn’t set out to build a company. I said yes to myself.” [
“AI still needs human oversight.”
“My journey was already different, so I had to build something different.”
- Overall Message
Jennifer Gaddis’s interview reinforces a central theme of Money Making Conversations:
Income growth follows skill alignment, not traditional credentials.
Her journey reframes:
- Fear → strategy
- Job loss → skill expansion
- Limited access → self-investment
The interview serves as both motivation and roadmap for anyone seeking financial mobility through tech—without gatekeeping.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.
🔷 Interview Summary
Jeremy Anderson—motivational speaker, founder of the Next Level Speakers Academy, and co-founder of Next Level Living—shares his journey from struggling student with “wasted potential” to successful entrepreneur, speaker, and philanthropist.
The conversation focuses on:
- Overcoming adversity and mindset shifts
- Turning personal pain into purpose and profit
- Building a brand through value and storytelling
- Scaling influence through speaking and training
- Giving back globally through philanthropy
His message blends personal accountability, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and impact-focused success.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Inspire personal transformation
- Show how individuals can overcome “wasted potential”
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Emphasize mindset, discipline, and belief
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Teach value-based entrepreneurship
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Demonstrate how to monetize skills, experiences, and personal stories
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Promote purpose over profit
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Reframe success as impact first, income second
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Provide a practical framework for success
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Offer actionable guidance for:
- Branding
- Speaking
- Marketing
- Career growth
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Highlight impact beyond business
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Showcase giving back through Next Level Living’s work in South Africa
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. “Wasted potential” is the core problem
- Many people have talent but lack:
- Belief
- Direction
- Execution
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Anderson’s life mission is helping people unlock that potential
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Personal responsibility changes everything
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He moved from blaming others to owning his outcomes
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Transformation began when he chose to “go all in” on himself
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Purpose must come before profit
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His academy filters people based on intention:
- Impact first → sustainable success
- Money-first mindset → limited growth
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Your story is your most valuable asset
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Pain, struggle, and experience can become:
- Content
- Business
- Influence
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But only if you share it (“testify”)
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Value creation drives income
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High earnings come from solving real problems, not just performing
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Positioning matters:
- People should feel they need you, not just want you
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Business principles are universal
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Branding, value, and positioning apply across:
- Speaking
- Small business
- Corporate careers
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Maximize every opportunity
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Don’t just complete a job—extract long-term value:
- Testimonials
- Content
- Referrals
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Environment + mindset shape success
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External environment matters—but internal mindset matters more
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Sometimes success requires:
- Changing surroundings
- Rewiring thinking
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No excuses—only ownership
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Growth comes from:
- Accountability
- Learning from mistakes
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Excuses block progress
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Consistency + work ethic create results
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Success isn’t given—it’s earned daily through effort
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Success must include service
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His nonprofit feeds 1,000 children weekly and funds education
- True success includes giving back at scale [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
💬 Notable Quotes On recognizing support
“I was just a man that was supported… covered in prayer… coached up.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On wasted potential
“My life’s work is to help people not experience wasted potential.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On transformation
“I stopped playing the blame game… and went all in.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On purpose vs money
“Don’t come to me for profits. Come to me for purpose.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On storytelling
“It’s only a testimony if you testify.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On value creation
“They’re not paying me because I’m motivational—I’m solving a problem.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On positioning
“I want people to feel like, ‘I need this speaker.’” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On maximizing opportunities
“I’m trying to get every single drop out of this opportunity.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On mindset
“Sometimes the prison is in your mind.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On work ethic
“The world not going to give you what you deserve—the world going to give you what you work for.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
On accountability
“I ain’t never met nobody that become great from excuses.” [JEREMY AND...SON iHeart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
Jeremy Anderson’s message is a blueprint for personal and professional elevation:
- Shift your mindset → from victim to owner
- Find your purpose → then monetize it
- Leverage your story → as a business asset
- Add real value → to earn real income
- Maximize opportunities → don’t leave impact on the table
- Give back → success is incomplete without service
His philosophy is simple but powerful:
👉 Purpose + Value + Discipline = Sustainable success and impact
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Curtis Symonds.
Interview Purpose
The primary purpose of the interview is to:
- Highlight the growth and cultural significance of HBCU GO, the leading HBCU‑focused media and streaming platform under Allen Media Group.
- Celebrate Curtis Symonds’ induction into the Cable Hall of Fame, recognizing his 37+ years of leadership and impact in cable, sports media, and Black‑owned media institutions.
- Educate audiences on the value of HBCUs—not only academically and culturally, but as a powerful, educated, and economically influential audience.
- Reinforce storytelling, ownership, and representation as essential elements in preserving Black history and driving future opportunity.
Key Takeaways 1. HBCU GO Was Built to Solve an Access and Representation Gap
Curtis Symonds launched HBCU GO after recognizing that Black college sports and stories were severely underrepresented in mainstream media. Early rejection by cable distributors reinforced the need for ownership and persistence.
Insight: HBCU GO exists not just as a network, but as a corrective platform for visibility, equity, and cultural preservation.
2. The Byron Allen Acquisition Enabled Scale Without Compromising Vision
When Byron Allen acquired HBCU GO TV in 2021, the partnership was grounded in trust, quality, and shared belief in Black excellence. Allen Media Group provided infrastructure and capital while preserving Symonds’ creative and strategic leadership.
Insight: Ownership combined with institutional backing allowed HBCU GO to compete at broadcast-quality levels equivalent to ESPN and major networks.
3. HBCU Audiences Are Educated, Influential, and Economically Valuable
Symonds emphasized that HBCU graduates represent a disproportionate share of Black leadership across education, government, medicine, and STEM.
Insight: HBCU audiences are not niche—they are central to America’s Black middle and professional class, making them highly attractive for brands, advertisers, and financial institutions.
4. HBCU GO Is a Cultural Platform, Not Just a Sports Network
While live sports—including football classics, homecomings, and rivalries—are the anchor, HBCU GO is positioned as a broader cultural and educational storytelling platform.
Insight: The long‑term vision is to tell untold HBCU stories, educate young people about their legacy, and shape cultural identity through digital‑first media.
5. Longevity, Relationships, and “Betting on Yourself” Define Success
Symonds reflected on his career path—from ESPN to BET, from rejection to Hall of Fame—and emphasized resilience, timing, and relationship‑building as critical to long‑term success.
Insight: Career impact is measured not by speed, but by sustained contribution and legacy.
Notable Quotes
“I wanted to show the world that two Black men can get together and do something successfully.”
— Curtis Symonds on partnering with Byron Allen“When we put this thing on the air, it had to be quality. We couldn’t put up anything that looked scrappy.”
— On competing at a national broadcast standard“HBCU GO has made a statement in the television and streaming business.”
— On industry recognition and growth“You’re getting a highly educated audience. That middle‑class audience. That buying audience.”
— On the value of HBCU viewers“Every HBCU has a story that people don’t know about—and those stories matter.”
— On the importance of storytelling and history“I’m not mad at anybody. It took 30 years to get here. When my time came, I was ready.”
— On Hall of Fame induction and career reflection
Strategic Relevance (Why This Interview Matters)
This conversation reinforces why Curtis Symonds—and platforms like HBCU GO—are uniquely positioned to:
- Build trust with Black audiences
- Deliver authentic cultural storytelling at scale
- Serve as credible partners for brands, media companies, and institutions seeking meaningful engagement with HBCU and African American communities
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monica Cornitcher.
Entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind Medase Cocktails, and the realities of launching, funding, and scaling a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand in a highly competitive market.
Purpose of the Conversation
The purpose of the episode is to:
- Educate aspiring entrepreneurs on how to build a differentiated consumer brand
- Demonstrate the importance of storytelling, market clarity, and operational discipline
- Highlight the growth of the nonalcoholic / zero‑proof beverage movement
- Inspire founders—especially founders of color—to own their niche, seek capital strategically, and scale intentionally.
Key Takeaways 1. Business Built from Personal Need and Purpose
Medase Cocktails was co‑founded by Monica and her lifelong friend during her friend’s battle with breast cancer, a time when alcohol was no longer an option—but celebration still mattered.
- The brand was created to allow people to celebrate authentically without alcohol
- It carries emotional depth rooted in friendship, gratitude, and loss
- Monica continues the mission after her co‑founder passed away in 2024
Lesson: Purpose-driven businesses create deeper emotional connection and long-term brand equity.
- Differentiation Is Everything
Monica deliberately rejected the “sparkling water with flavor” model common in nonalcoholic drinks.
Her differentiators include:
- Authentic cocktail taste (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Moscow Mule)
- Organic juices, not artificial flavors
- Bold packaging that stands out on shelves
- Drinks designed to smell, taste, and feel like real cocktails
Lesson: Competing on authenticity—not cost—is how you carve out market share in crowded spaces.
- Brand Names and Stories Matter
The name “Medase” means “thank you” and reflects gratitude, friendship, and emotional support.
Monica emphasizes:
- Every flavor name, color, and product decision has a story
- A strong brand narrative creates curiosity, loyalty, and investor interest
Lesson: People invest in brands they feel—emotionally, not just intellectually.
- Venture Capital Is Not Just About Numbers
While financials matter, Monica stresses that VCs also invest in founders and stories.
What helped her secure venture capital:
- A compelling personal story
- Relevant founder skill sets (M&A, law, operations)
- Clear understanding of the market opportunity
Lesson: Early-stage funding often depends on who you are and why you’re building, not just revenue.
- Research, Planning, and Discipline Before Launch
Unlike many food startups, Medase did not begin in a kitchen.
They:
- Conducted a feasibility study
- Built a formal business plan
- Worked with a Black female food scientist
- Set strict personal funding limits before seeking capital
Lesson: Preparation reduces risk and builds long-term sustainability.
- Scaling Requires Operational Maturity
As sales increased—especially on Amazon—Monica emphasized the need to move from “hustle mode” to operational excellence.
Key scaling principles:
- Understand unit economics
- Track ROI for events and activations
- Adjust pricing as volume increases
- Build strategy across marketing, operations, and distribution
Lesson: Hustle starts the business; operations grow it.
- Niche First, Expansion Later
Medase does not try to be “everything to everyone.”
Core customers include:
- People seeking a break from alcohol
- Health-conscious consumers
- Black men looking for alcohol replacements
- Consumers wanting cocktail taste without hangovers
Lesson: Strong niches create loyal advocates who fuel organic growth.
- Smart Distribution Strategy
Rather than rushing into retail, Monica prioritized direct-to-consumer channels:
- Amazon (top-performing channel)
- Brand website
- TikTok Shop
Only after 6–7 months of traction did retail expansion become viable.
Lesson: Control your margins and demand before entering expensive retail environments.
Memorable Quotes
“I wanted an authentic cocktail without compromise.”
“Everything we do has a story behind it.”
“Sometimes it’s not about the financials—it’s about the founder and the story.”
“Don’t be everything to everybody. Find your market and stick with your market.”
“Hustle starts the business, but operations give you scale.”
“If it tastes too much like alcohol and you gave me a one-star review—thank you. That means I did my job.”
Overall Message
This episode is a real-world entrepreneurial blueprint showing how clarity of vision, emotional authenticity, disciplined planning, and niche focus can turn a personal idea into a scalable national brand.
Monica Cornitcher exemplifies the modern founder:
visionary, data-aware, emotionally intelligent, and unapologetically authentic.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. Subject: "Don't Rock The Boat"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ri‑Karlo Handy.
Interview Overview
Guest: Ri‑Karlo Handy
Host: Rushion McDonald
Podcast: Money Making Conversations Masterclass
Primary Focus:
- Handy’s role as showrunner/executive producer of Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City
- His media career spanning 25+ years
- Representation, legacy, trust, and mentorship in the entertainment industry
- The mission and impact of the Handy Foundation
Purpose of the Interview
The interview serves multiple purposes:
- Promote Harlem Globetrotters: Secrets of the City on aspireTV+ by explaining what makes the series unique within the travel and lifestyle genre.
- Reposition the Harlem Globetrotters as a cultural, historical, and global brand beyond basketball—especially significant during their 100‑year legacy.
- Highlight pathways into the entertainment industry, particularly for Black creatives, through mentorship, trust-building, and skills-based training.
- Showcase Handy’s philosophy on leadership and opportunity, emphasizing responsibility, legacy, and access.
Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Redefining the Travel Show Format
- Secrets of the City goes beyond sightseeing.
- The show explores how Black people live, connect, and thrive globally, especially through expat communities and diaspora culture.
- Episodes emphasize how to move through a city, not just visit it—using insider access, cultural context, and lived experience.
Takeaway: Travel content is more powerful when rooted in identity, history, and authenticity.
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Harlem Globetrotters as Cultural Ambassadors
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Handy frames the Globetrotters as “ambassadors of goodwill”, not just entertainers.
- They represent joy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—appearing everywhere from the Vatican to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
- The show captures their off‑court personalities, maturity, and global influence.
Takeaway: The Harlem Globetrotters are a living Black institution with worldwide reach, relevance, and responsibility.
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Sustaining a 100‑Year Black Brand
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The Globetrotters predate the NBA and helped globalize basketball.
- After fading from TV prominence in the 1990s–2000s, a post‑pandemic strategy brought them back into media.
- Handy sees longevity itself as a lesson—few businesses, especially Black‑owned legacies, endure a century.
Takeaway: Longevity comes from reinvention, relevance, and honoring history while adapting to the present.
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Mastery, Discipline, and Authentic Skill
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Globetrotter performances are not “fake” or staged.
- Players must actually make the shots and execute at elite athletic levels.
- Handy compares their mindset to elite athletes like Steph Curry—hours of practice for moments of excellence.
Takeaway: Entertainment still demands real mastery; excellence behind the scenes creates effortless magic on screen.
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Trust as the Real Currency of Business
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Handy repeatedly emphasizes trust over talent as the foundation of his career.
- His progression—from editor to producer to network executive—came from delivering consistently on promises.
- Relationships, reliability, and integrity enabled him to control projects and earn leadership roles.
Takeaway: Skills open doors, but trust keeps them open.
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Mentorship and the Handy Foundation
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Handy formalized his long-standing mentorship work into the Handy Foundation (founded 2020).
- The foundation focuses on post‑production training, an area with limited Black representation.
- Started with 8 trainees; now has 400+ alumni working on major films and TV shows.
- The program is now a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship with the California Film Commission.
Takeaway: Access—not just ambition—is the missing link for many aspiring creatives.
Notable Quotes
“Our business is less about skills and creativity and more about trust.”
“A lot of times the first opportunity is the hardest one to get.”
“They’re not pretending to make the basketball. You’ve actually got to make the shot.”
“There aren’t a lot of Black folks in post‑production because they don’t get the opportunity to learn those skills.”
“How many Black businesses can we say are 100 years old?”
“They are ambassadors of goodwill. You’ve got to be a good person to be a Globetrotter.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Subject: "He Brought Home Bedbugs"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Subject: "Number 2 Will Never Be Number 1"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Subject: "Up & Down All The Time"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, March 17th, 2026. Subject: "I Don't Know My Parents Anymore"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrease Price-Gistard.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate listeners on the mortgage industry, highlight the role and benefits of working with an independent mortgage broker, and provide practical advice on home financing options, credit challenges, and programs that support homeownership. It also shares Latrease’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned.
Key Takeaways
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Background and Career Path
- Latrease has a finance degree and started in investment operations in 1999.
- Transitioned from auto financing and co-owning a car dealership to mortgage lending.
- Became an independent mortgage broker in 2022 after being laid off during rising interest rates.
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Role of an Independent Mortgage Broker
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Holds her own license and partners with multiple lenders to offer tailored loan products.
- Advocates for borrowers to ensure they get the right product, not just approval.
- Specializes in helping first-time buyers, self-employed individuals, and those with unique challenges.
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Home Financing Insights
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Reverse Mortgages: Typically for seniors 62+, often used by those 75+ with equity and limited retirement funds. Provides tax-free cash without monthly payments; debt settled upon sale or refinance.
- Zero Down Payment Programs: Offers up to 3% for down payment, attached to the mortgage; other programs provide up to 5% for down payment and closing costs.
- FHA 203K Program: Allows buyers to finance home purchase and renovations in one loan—ideal for fixer-uppers.
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Credit Challenges
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Programs exist for credit scores as low as 500, but require higher down payments (10–20%) and result in higher interest rates.
- Latrease consults and provides “what-if” scenarios to help clients improve credit over time.
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Entrepreneurial Lessons
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Mistakes: Starting without enough capital and a strong pipeline; economic timing matters.
- Advice: Build capital, secure a solid client pipeline, and understand market conditions before going independent.
Notable Quotes
- On independence:
“As a broker, you serve as that advocate for your borrower to make sure they’re getting the right loan product.” - On reverse mortgages:
“The beauty of it is there are no monthly payments going back to the institution. The debt is paid off when the home is sold or refinanced.” - On credit challenges:
“Programs go as low as 500 credit score, but those borrowers need 10–20% down.” - On entrepreneurial advice:
“Make sure you have strong capital and a solid pipeline before stepping out on faith.” - On perseverance:
“It’s all about follow-through. It’s all about your dream and whether you want to make it happen.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, March 13th, 2026. Subject: "My Ex Was on My Couch "
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Leonard S. Graham.
Social Security disability advocate, Leonard S. Graham joined Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Master Class to explain how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) really work, who qualifies, and how misconceptions prevent people—especially within the Black community—from receiving benefits they are legally entitled to. Graham has over 35 years of experience assisting clients nationwide with disability claims, appeals, and hearings.
The conversation sheds light on the disability process, eligibility, the appeals system, the role of advocates vs. attorneys, and the importance of education, honesty, and persistence in navigating Social Security.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Educate listeners on Social Security disability benefits, including eligibility, filing, and appeals.
- Debunk common myths, such as the belief disability is only for seniors.
- Explain SSDI vs. SSI, work credits, resource limits, and Medicare connections.
- Highlight the importance of advocacy, especially for underserved communities unfamiliar with the system.
- Encourage individuals not to fear or stigmatize applying for disability, and to avoid misinformation from non‑professionals.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Disability Isn’t Just for Seniors
Many mistakenly think Social Security disability is only for people over 65, but anyone with the required work credits can qualify, regardless of age—even individuals in their 20s or 30s.
2. Working Does NOT Automatically Disqualify You
Applicants can work while applying as long as they do not exceed the monthly substantial gainful activity (SGA) threshold of $1,690 per month.
3. Every Claim Is Unique—Don’t Compare Your Case to Others
Graham warns clients not to take advice from neighbors or relatives because each disability case depends on medical evidence, work history, age, and individual conditions.
4. SSDI Requires Work Credits; SSI Is Needs-Based
- SSDI: Requires 20 credits minimum, 40 credits for maximum benefit, earned through past work. Assets do not affect eligibility.
- SSI: For people with low resources ($2,000 single / $3,000 married). Primary home/car do not count as resources.
5. Medicare Comes After Approval
Medicare eligibility begins 24 months after being awarded SSDI benefits.
6. Appeals Are Normal—Most Initial Claims Are Denied
95% of initial applications are denied, and the real opportunity often comes during a hearing before an administrative law judge. Persistence is essential.
7. Honesty Prevents Fraud & Overpayments
Applicants should always disclose their financial situation truthfully to avoid fraud investigations and repayment demands.
8. Disability Benefits Can Provide Back Pay
Approved claimants often receive a Notice of Award detailing monthly benefits and any back pay owed. Representatives are only paid from back pay—not monthly benefits.
9. Stigma & Fear Prevent People from Applying
Graham emphasizes that pride, fear, and misinformation often stop people—especially in the Black community—from seeking help, even when disability support could save them financially.
🗣️ Notable Quotes ✔ On Who Needs Disability
“What if you get in a car accident… or have an illness and you can’t work? Those are reasons to file for disability.”
✔ On Misinformation
“Don’t talk to your neighbor or relatives about your claim… Each claim is its own individual claim.”
✔ On Work Limits
“You can still work and have an active claim as long as you don’t gross over $1,690 a month.”
✔ On Stigma
“Some people feel applying for benefits makes them look a certain way. But the system is there to help you when you are unable to work.”
✔ On Honesty
“Just tell the truth. If they catch you on the fraud side, you’ll have to pay the money back.”
✔ On Perseverance
“Getting a denial is nothing out of the norm… The key is to continue with the claim.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, March 12th, 2026. Subject: "She Put It On Me"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre
Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”).
They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of having Bamidele on the show was to:
1. Highlight her work at No Ceiling Consulting
Her firm helps individuals and organizations unlock potential, elevate performance, and lead with purpose, specializing in STEM leadership, DEI, professional development, and agile project management.
2. Explore the concept of “No Ceilings”
She provides a framework for breaking through personal and professional barriers—emphasizing that many “ceilings” are internal, learned, or based on access and systemic issues.
3. Discuss STEM, AI, and the future of work
She explains the growing role of automation and AI, how it reshapes STEM roles, and why professionals must upskill, adapt, and embrace professional development.
4. Provide strategies for career advancement
Her insights include mentorship, persistence, self‑advocacy, managing setbacks, and adopting agile mindsets.
💡 Key Takeaways
1. STEM + AI = New Opportunities, Not Job Loss
Automation and AI enhance efficiency, reduce manual labor, and create new roles—especially in labs and diagnostics. Instead of replacing workers, AI demands that professionals upskill and leverage technology for faster, better outcomes.
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2. “No Ceilings” Means Removing Internal + External Barriers
Bamidele distinguishes between:
Personal ceilings
- Internal doubts
- Imposter syndrome
- Feeling “not enough” despite capability
- Learned perceptions from bias or discouraging environments
Professional ceilings
- Being overlooked for opportunities
- Lack of access to resources (even when resources exist)
- Systemic barriers, bias, and limited upward mobility
“No ceilings” means operating from a mindset of possibility, not limitation.
3. Mentorship Is the Missing Link in Many Careers
Mentorship provides:
- Guidance
- Access
- A blueprint from those who have “been there”
- Confidence building
She explains that while mentorship is more visible today, access to the right mentorship still matters.
4. Setbacks Are Strategies in Disguise
She argues setbacks can redirect you to more aligned paths. Her personal example:
- She failed her A‑level science subjects in the UK
- A lecturer told her to “rethink her career”
- Instead, she re‑enrolled, tried again, and succeeded
Setbacks force reassessment, new strategies, and new paths—if you don’t let them define you.
5. Professional Success Requires Initiative and Advocacy
She emphasizes:
- Don’t wait for opportunities—go after them
- Knock on multiple doors
- Apply for roles even if you don’t feel 100% ready
- Learn from interviews even if you don’t get the job
Rushion supports this point with his IBM story: opportunity started when he stopped complaining and clearly shared his goals.
6. Agile Leadership Applies Beyond Technology
Agile principles help leaders:
- Think quickly and adapt
- Focus on collaboration and accountability
- Encourage self‑management
- Support teams through “servant leadership”
- Reflect and iterate rather than waiting for perfect plans
Agile mindset = resilience + responsiveness.
7. Faith, Vision, and Purpose Drive Her Journey
Bamidele speaks candidly about:
- Faith guiding her through rejection and setbacks
- Conversations with God grounding her
- Believing her life is a “living testimony” of grace and perseverance
🗣 Notable Quotes (with citations) On AI and automation
“Automation makes life easier… without it, manual methods take hours, weeks, months to get results.”
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On embracing AI
“AI is not taking your jobs, but those that ignore the AI will be left behind.”
On personal ceilings
“You’re thinking to yourself, ‘I can’t do it,’ even though you have the evidence to show you can.”
On professional ceilings
“You may have access, but you don’t have access to access.”
On initiative
“I don’t wait for opportunities—I always go for it. Worst case, you’ll say no.”
On setbacks
“When you have a setback, you’re thinking: what can I do? This can’t stop me.”
On mindset
“Life is all about risk. You have to look for solutions; there has to be another way.”
On faith
“Grace carried me to where I am today… my life is a living testimony.”
On the meaning of ‘No Ceilings’
“Why do we even have a ceiling in the first place? Let’s operate in a world where we don’t see the ceiling—only possibilities.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Subject: "Did He Move Out So He Can Cheat? "
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.
Founder of B Known Agency, a boutique branding and digital marketing firm specializing in sports and entertainment. Kaminsky shares his journey from consulting, to working at ESPN, to eventually launching his own agency. He discusses helping major personalities like Stephen A. Smith, Jalen Rose, Harrison Barnes, and Rich Eisen develop strong social media identities and storytelling strategies.
Brendan explains why he left ESPN after six and a half years—despite the security, prestige, and Disney benefits—to pursue entrepreneurship. He describes how brand building has shifted from traditional media to a landscape where relatability, vertical video, audience engagement, and consistent content matter more than follower counts.
He also talks about the pressure of managing public-facing work in real time, the importance of being accessible to high‑profile clients, the rising role of AI in content creation, and how social platforms have become core to modern marketing strategies.
Additionally, Brendan shares specific examples of working with Jalen Rose on mixing sports commentary with community-focused storytelling and describes how Rich Eisen’s annual “Run Rich Run” 40‑yard dash evolved into a signature charitable brand moment.
The interview closes with insights on relationship-building, authenticity, and visibility—reinforcing that in the digital era, it’s not just “who you know,” but who knows you.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW 1. To highlight Brendan Kaminsky’s entrepreneurial journey
McDonald explores how Kaminsky transitioned from a major corporation (ESPN) to founding a successful agency.
2. To educate listeners on the evolving world of branding and digital media
Kaminsky explains how branding now depends on relatability, vertical video, and engagement over follower count.
3. To provide actionable guidance for entrepreneurs and creators
The interview teaches how consistency, accessibility, and storytelling help build a recognizable digital brand.
4. To show how athletes and media personalities use content to expand influence
Brendan walks through real client strategies—from Jalen Rose’s community work to Rich Eisen’s fundraising dash.
5. To explore the role of AI in modern marketing
Kaminsky discusses how AI assists with analytics, research, and identifying viral content moments.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Relatability drives modern branding
People connect with authenticity, not polished promotion. Talk to your audience, not at them.
2. Engagement matters more than follower count
Algorithms reward content that resonates, regardless of how many people follow you. A creator with 10,000 followers can hit a million views.
3. Social media requires presence and accessibility
High-profile clients expect responsiveness; being available is key to agency success.
4. Vertical video is the new standard
Optimizing content for mobile consumption is essential—TV graphics no longer dictate how content is built.
5. AI is an asset, not a threat
Kaminsky uses AI for virality scoring, caption suggestions, research, and identifying strong clips from long-form content.
6. Data tells the story
Success can be clearly measured through views, engagement, and growth—unlike billboards or traditional media.
7. Use “hot topics” to highlight deeper work
For clients like Jalen Rose, trending sports conversations help drive attention to community-focused initiatives like his leadership academy.
8. Brand moments can start from something small
Rich Eisen’s 40-yard dash evolved into a signature charity event and content anchor.
9. Entrepreneurship requires trusting your gut
He left ESPN without telling anyone beforehand to avoid discouragement—because he felt the pull to build his own vision.
10. Visibility creates opportunity
In the digital era, it’s not just who you know—it’s who knows you.
NOTABLE QUOTES On entrepreneurship
- “I trusted my gut… I didn’t tell one person I was leaving ESPN because I didn’t want anyone to make me doubt myself.”
On branding
- “People want to relate to you. They want to get to know you.”
- “Talk directly to your audience.”
On social metrics
- “It’s become a lot more about engagement and views than total follower number.”
On accessibility
- “You could be the best at your job, but if a client can’t reach you, it doesn’t matter.”
On visibility
- “It’s not about who you know—it’s about who knows you.”
On AI
- “AI is absolutely an asset… it helps us with research, analytics, even virality scoring.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, March 2nd, 2026. Subject: "Please Close The Windows & Doors"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.
🔷 Interview Summary
Brendan Kaminsky—founder of BKnown Agency, a boutique branding and digital marketing firm—discusses how he built a career in sports media, social media strategy, and digital branding. [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
He shares:
- His journey from ESPN to entrepreneurship
- How he helped shape talent brands (e.g., Stephen A. Smith, Jalen Rose, Rich Eisen)
- The evolution of social media as a dominant marketing channel
- The role of data, engagement, and relatability in building digital influence
- How AI and analytics are transforming branding
The conversation is highly practical, focusing on modern marketing strategy and personal branding in the digital era.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. Educate on modern branding and marketing
- Explain how social media has become the core of brand building
2. Provide practical guidance for creators and entrepreneurs
- Show how to grow influence through:
- Content strategy
- Engagement
- Metrics
3. Highlight the shift from traditional to digital media
- Demonstrate how digital platforms now drive visibility and opportunity
4. Inspire entrepreneurial risk-taking
- Encourage professionals to trust their instincts and build their own ventures
5. Reinforce the importance of relationships
- Emphasize networking and trust as foundational to career growth
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Relationships drive opportunity
- Kaminsky got into ESPN through ideas + relationships, not just applying
- Networking and collaboration are critical to career advancement [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
2. Trust your instincts in career decisions
- He left ESPN to start his agency without outside validation
- Belief in your vision is essential for entrepreneurship
3. Relatability is the core of modern branding
- Audiences want:
- Authenticity
- Real-life connection
- Content should feel human, not overly polished
4. Engagement > follower count
- Followers are a “vanity metric”
- Real value lies in:
- Views
- Likes
- Comments
- Interaction rates [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
5. Social media is now primary media
- What used to be “non-traditional marketing” is now mainstream strategy
- Brand deals now require social media deliverables
6. Content must be platform-specific
- Social media content ≠ TV content
- Key differences:
- Vertical video
- Direct audience communication
- Mobile-first design
7. Talk to your audience—not at them
- Many brands fail by only promoting products
- Success comes from:
- Conversation
- Engagement
- Personality
8. Use layered content strategy
- Hook audience with high-interest content (e.g., sports topics)
- Then introduce:
- Personal initiatives
- Community work
- Business ventures
9. Accessibility and responsiveness matter
- In fast-paced industries, reliability builds trust
- Being available is part of delivering value
10. Data tells the story
- Metrics are essential for:
- Measuring success
- Proving value to clients
- Social platforms provide real-time performance feedback
11. AI is a powerful tool (not a replacement)
- Used for:
- Content analysis
- Viral prediction
- Efficiency
- But human creativity and relationships remain essential
12. Personal branding creates leverage
- Individuals can build influence outside traditional platforms
- Social media extends reach beyond TV and traditional media
💬 Notable Quotes On relationships
“Relationships are everything.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On entrepreneurship
“Trust your gut… even if you fail, that’s a learning experience.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On branding
“People want to relate to you… they want to get to know you.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On content strategy
“Talk directly to your audience.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On engagement vs followers
“Followers is a vanity metric… engagement is what matters.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On modern marketing
“Social media has become part of every deal.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On accessibility
“Accessibility is everything.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On data and metrics
“Data tells a story.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On execution pressure
“You could do 99 things amazing… one mistake, everyone sees it.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
On AI
“AI is absolutely an asset.” [Brendan Ka...sky iHeart | Txt]
🧭 Bottom Line
Brendan Kaminsky’s message is a playbook for modern digital success:
- Build relationships → they open doors
- Be authentic and relatable → connection drives growth
- Focus on engagement, not vanity metrics
- Create platform-specific content
- Use data and AI strategically
- Stay accessible and consistent
👉 His core philosophy:
Authentic connection + strategic content + measurable results = powerful personal and brand growth
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain.
CEO of Legacy Building LLC and founder of Mulrain Law, in a wide‑ranging conversation about financial literacy, credit repair, estate planning, community impact, and the mindset shifts required for long-term financial success. The discussion highlights her personal journey, her transition from federal service to entrepreneurship, and her mission to educate and empower individuals—especially in minority communities—to build and protect wealth.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of Lisa’s appearance on Money Making Conversations Masterclass was to:
1. Educate listeners on financial literacy
She breaks down credit repair, debt management, estate planning, and smart investing in simple, actionable terms.
2. Promote her services
Lisa shares how Legacy Building LLC helps clients strengthen their financial footing and how Moraine Law protects the assets they build.
3. Inspire financial empowerment
Lisa’s personal story—from growing up in a financially challenged environment to becoming a securities attorney and entrepreneur—reinforces the idea that financial transformation is possible for anyone.
4. Encourage mindset change
She stresses that financial improvement begins with understanding one’s money mindset, especially for people raised in environments of scarcity.
💡 Key Takeaways
Below are the major themes and lessons Lisa shares throughout the discussion.
1. Your Money Mindset Shapes Your Financial Life
Lisa emphasizes that many financial problems stem from long‑standing beliefs formed during childhood—especially in communities where money was scarce. People often develop a “lack mentality”, influencing decisions like using credit irresponsibly or putting bills in a child’s name.
She teaches clients to first understand why they ended up in financial trouble before addressing how to fix it.
2. Credit Repair Requires Understanding the Root Cause
Lisa rejects quick‑fix credit repair approaches. Instead, she helps clients:
- Assess what led to their financial hardship
- Identify self-inflicted issues (overspending, poor planning)
- Contact creditors directly
- Negotiate payoffs or settlements
- Avoid repeating the same mistakes
She notes that high‑interest credit cards (often 20%+) make it nearly impossible to pay off debt without a consolidation strategy.
3. Estate Planning Is Essential—Not Optional
Lisa stresses that everyone, not just wealthy people or seniors, needs an estate plan.
Key points:
- A will and trust prevent the state from deciding what happens to your assets.
- Even celebrities like Prince and Aretha Franklin suffered consequences of no estate plan, leading to long probate battles.
- Trusts allow individuals to manage their own assets during life and ensure smooth transfer after death.
- Estate planning protects homes, bank accounts, cars, jewelry, and other valuables.
She also explains that a trust must be funded and a will acts as a secondary backup.
4. Smart Investing Starts Early and Happens Consistently
Lisa outlines a clear investing roadmap:
✔ Use employer 401(k) match
Not contributing at least, the match percentage (e.g., 4% in federal roles) means leaving free money on the table.
✔ Open and fund a Roth IRA
- After‑tax money → tax‑free growth
- Contributions can be withdrawn without penalty before age 59½ in emergencies
- Limits vary by age and year (e.g., $7,000 to $8,500)
✔ Open a brokerage account
She prefers long‑standing firms like Charles Schwab and Fidelity that allow fractional investing.
✔ Time in the market beats timing the market
Small consistent investments grow over time; you don't need large sums to start.
✔ Always research
Look at a company’s history, layoffs, strategy, and performance over time before investing.
5. Combining Law + Finance Gives Clients Full Protection
Lisa explains the unique advantage of running a financial literacy firm and a law firm:
- Legacy Building: teaches people to build assets
- Moraine Law: protects those assets
This integrated model helps clients avoid mistakes, shield wealth, and plan for long-term financial security.
6. Her Vision for Legacy Building LLC
In 5 years, she sees:
- National and international expansion
- Partnerships with small businesses
- Partnerships with government agencies where employees earn good salaries but lack financial education
- Increased financial literacy and asset acquisition among minority communities
- Becoming a leader in helping everyday citizens gain confidence investing in the market
📣 Notable Quotes from the Interview
Below are standout quotes directly from the transcript (with citations).
On the value of being on the show
“Each time the show aired, I received numerous calls and some of those calls converted into clients.”
On the core of Legacy Building
“I was always curious about how we could all change our financial projection and help communities.”
On her motivation
“Helping people has always been at my core… I took great pleasure in serving the public.”
On money mindset
“When we grow up with lack, we adopt that lack mentality… We already start from a place of ‘we don’t have it.’”
On investing
“You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t contribute enough to get the 401(k) match.”
On the importance of estate planning
“You’ve worked so hard for your assets, and without a plan, the state decides how they get distributed.”
On the power of a trust
“A trust dictates your wishes and allows for effective management of your assets during life.”
On investment strategy
“It’s time in the market, not timing the market.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Alison Vaughn.
International speaker, author, and CEO/founder of Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that, for over 26 years, has provided professional attire and career training to more than 40,000 job seekers.
Rushion McDonald leads a deep-dive conversation into her origin story, faith-driven entrepreneurship, struggles, workforce development, women’s empowerment, and the profound human stories behind her mission.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Inspire entrepreneurs and community leaders
By showing how faith, persistence, and purpose can build a 26‑year nonprofit that changes lives.
2. Highlight the importance of appearance and confidence in employment
Vaughn explains how professional attire boosts self‑esteem and job‑seeker success.
3. Showcase the impact of Jackets for Jobs and encourage public support
She explains donation needs, especially professional clothing and plus‑size attire.
4. Educate listeners about workforce development and women’s empowerment
She outlines common barriers job seekers face and how proper support transforms families and communities.
Key Takeaways 1. The “Catch‑22” That Sparked Her Mission
Job seekers often lack professional clothing. Without clothing, they can’t get interviews; without interviews, they can’t get jobs. Jackets for Jobs was built to break that cycle.
2. Faith Was the Foundation
Vaughn repeatedly attributes her longevity to divine guidance—leaving a career at United Airlines to follow a vision she didn’t fully understand at the time.
“I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision.
3. Longevity: 26 Years in a Tough Sector
With most small businesses lasting 5–10 years, surviving 26 years—especially as a nonprofit—is extraordinary.
Over 40,000 job seekers have been served.
4. Self-Education in Entrepreneurship
With limited internet 26 years ago, she learned business through library books, including Grant Writing for Dummies and other “Dummies” titles.
Her story was later featured in the Detroit News and USA Today, and the Dummies publishers even sent her books.
5. Workforce Development Explained
Workforce development means helping unemployed residents gain jobs and stability—critical in Detroit, where unemployment has historically been high.
6. Women’s Empowerment: Changing Mindsets
She noticed many women on government assistance had low confidence or relied on men financially.
She wrote “Ms. Goal Digger, Not Gold Digger” to teach self-sufficiency, financial independence, and professional self-presentation.
7. Appearance = Confidence = Currency
Professional attire changes posture, self-worth, and interview success.
Clients leave “with a pep in their step,” she says.
8. The Emotional Toll and Motivation
She recalls stories of clients who:
- survived sex trafficking,
- were sleeping in cars,
- struggled with multiple children and no resources,
- or rode the bus with infants in freezing weather.
These moments keep her going but also weigh heavily.
She emphasizes hiring staff who have compassion and resist judgment.]
9. Entrepreneurship vs. 9–5 Reality
Entrepreneurship is “24/7,” especially in nonprofits where money must be accounted for with precision.
People don’t just give to a cause—they give to a leader they trust.
10. Success Defined
While she has celebrated major achievements like ringing the NASDAQ closing bell twice, she says real success is:
“When someone unemployed calls me and tells me they have a job.”.
Notable Quotes (All from Transcript) On Founding Her Nonprofit
- “I stepped out on faith… God gave me the vision.”.
- “If you didn’t have an outfit for an interview, you didn’t go… It was a catch‑22.”.
On Longevity
- “To be able to say I have lasted 26 years… that’s a testimony in itself.”
On Confidence
- “Confidence is currency.”.
- “Their posture is different… that’s why they’re going to get that job.”.
On Entrepreneurship
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“If you want to start a nonprofit, be prepared for 24/7 and a lot of paperwork.”.
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“There’s a difference between day wear and date wear.”
- “I want you to change your mindset.”.
On Impact
- “Everyone that walks through has a story… you have to have compassion and not judge.”
On True Success
- “Helping someone get a job… that’s success to me.”.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Demond Martin.
Co‑founder and CEO of Well With All, a Black‑owned purpose‑driven wellness brand—joins Rushion McDonald to discuss health equity, entrepreneurship, his life story, his upcoming book Friends of the Good, and his new $1M AI Health Equity Prize.
Martin shares how his difficult upbringing in the projects and rural North Carolina shaped his commitment to giving back. After a successful 21‑year career as the only Black partner at a major hedge fund, he launched Well With All to merge consumer products, wellness, and social impact. The brand donates 20% of its profits to health‑equity initiatives.
He discusses product innovation, the importance of supplements in underserved communities, the power of Black longevity, and the need to prepare younger generations for healthier futures. He also explains his upcoming book—which uses Aristotle’s philosophy of “friends of the good” to show how meaningful relationships enable success.
The conversation is energetic, inspirational, and focused on using business as a force for social good.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce Well With All
A wellness company offering supplements and energy drinks while funding health‑equity solutions.
2. Share Martin’s Personal Journey
From poverty, trauma, and instability → to White House, Harvard Business School, and a top hedge fund.
3. Promote His Book, Friends of the Good
A philosophy‑driven exploration of friendship, mentorship, and community.
4. Announce the $1 Million AI Prize
A major initiative to scale AI tools that close health‑equity gaps.
5. Encourage Health Awareness in Underserved Communities
Particularly around longevity, dietary choices, energy consumption, and supplement use.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Health Equity Drives the Mission
Martin emphasizes that health is a human right and disparities in nutrition, maternal health, and mental‑health access must be addressed.
2. Well With All = Social Impact + Consumer Products
The company donates 20% of profits and creates healthier alternatives (energy drinks, supplements) to replace harmful daily habits like sugary sodas.
3. Personal Story Fuels Commitment
He overcame poverty, a traumatic home life, and limited opportunity—and believes he survived because others poured into him.
4. Mentorship Changed His Life
Major turning points included:
- Student body president at UNC Charlotte
- Assistant to the White House Chief of Staff
- HBS acceptance
- Training under hedge‑fund leader Phil Gross
5. Expertise Matters
His success with Well With All is grounded in 21 years as an investor specializing only in consumer companies.
6. AI Can Close Health Gaps
The $1M Well With All Prize supports AI tools already impacting at least 1,000 lives with the potential to scale to 100,000+.
7. Black Longevity Documentary
His company created a film (NAACP Image Award–nominated) featuring Black elders aged 85–106 to redefine narratives around Black health.
8. The Power of Friendship
His book teaches readers how to identify “friends of the good,” the relationships that define one’s path and joy.
🗣️ Notable Quotes from Demond Martin (from the transcript)
(All quotes sourced from:)
On Health Equity
- “Health is a human right. Everyone deserves nutritious food… everyone deserves to see a doctor.”
- “Where With All is not just a brand—it's a movement.”
On His Upbringing
- “I grew up in the projects… lived in a trailer… had a heroin addict as a stepfather. I’ve seen things that gave me perspective.”
On Perspective and Survival
- “If this was me at 14… I’d be dead or in jail.”
On His Mission
- “I need to start giving back today. I’ve lived a life of giving back—my parents and grandparents instilled that in me.”
On Product Philosophy
- “Small, incremental choices add up. Replacing one sugary soda a day is 45,000 fewer calories a year.”
On Expertise
- “All I did for 21 years is invest in consumer companies. That was my expertise.”
On Friendship & His Book
- “Show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.”
- “Friendship is one of the most essential elements of joy.”
On Confidence & Mastery
- “Five years into my career, I knew I knew what the hell I was doing.”
On AI
- “We’re not rewarding ideas—we’re rewarding impact.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Johnny Lynum.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To share Johnny Lynum’s journey from military service to becoming a successful real estate investor and wealth advisor, and to educate listeners on building generational wealth through real estate, financial literacy, and strategic investing.
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Military Background & Transition
- Johnny Lynum is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, with 20 years of service as a developmental engineer and intelligence officer.
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His military career provided discipline and structure, but his passion for entrepreneurship led him to real estate investing.
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Real Estate Journey
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Started with a VA loan to buy his first property.
- Built a portfolio of 115 doors worth over $10 million, primarily in Panama City, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama.
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Leveraged his knowledge and connections to invest remotely while living in Northern Virginia.
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Investment Philosophy
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Real estate is a tangible, relatable investment.
- Emphasizes leverage—using other people’s money to control larger assets.
- Advocates for buying back time through passive income strategies tailored to different life stages (30s, 40s, 50s).
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Encourages strategic investing and not just chasing instant gratification.
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Books & Education
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Author of:
- Millionaire Real Estate Success Strategies: What They Forgot to Teach You in School
- Upcoming: The Financial Security Blueprint – focuses on biblical principles, alternative investments, and building lasting wealth.
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Offers free downloads of his book via johnnylynam.com/newbook.
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Faith & Legacy
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Strong emphasis on faith and service.
- Inspired by his mother’s legacy planning and life insurance setup for her grandchildren.
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Focused on building generational wealth and educating his children and others.
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Tax-Smart Investing
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Discusses strategies like bonus depreciation, oil and gas investments, and self-directed IRAs to minimize tax liabilities.
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Encourages understanding the IRS tax code to identify government-incentivized investment areas.
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Building a Brand
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Active on LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook.
- Partnered with LinkedIn to create real estate content.
- Promotes financial literacy and faith-based wealth building.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “I had to go from broke Johnny to woke Johnny.”
- “You don’t have to be an expert at everything, but you can be the leader in the room.”
- “My God is a God of abundance.”
- “Real estate became my vehicle and my pathway to building wealth.”
- “You’re a blessing to your blessing.” — on generational wealth.
- “Success leaves clues.”
- “You have to take that leap of faith and take that action.”
📌 Final Thoughts
Johnny Lynum’s story is a powerful example of how discipline, faith, and strategic action can transform lives. His journey from humble beginnings and military service to building a multimillion-dollar real estate empire is both inspiring and instructive. He emphasizes the importance of education, mentorship, and legacy, making this interview a masterclass in wealth creation and purposeful living.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rhonda Spratt.
Founder of Bella Luv, a Georgia‑based nonprofit (referred to in the transcript as Ghost Pink / Bella Luv) dedicated to year‑round breast cancer awareness, early detection advocacy, and compassionate support for women undergoing treatment. Inspired by her mother’s experience and eventual passing from metastatic breast cancer, Spratt explains her mission to move beyond October awareness campaigns and create continuous impact through education, community engagement, and personalized care boxes for women in active treatment.
The conversation touches on her personal grief journey, her motivations, the work required to run a nonprofit, her practices for emotional balance, and her vision to normalize year‑round breast cancer education.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview 1. To Share Rhonda Spratt’s Motivation for Founding Bella Luv
Her mother's breast cancer journey—early detection success followed by recurrence due to lack of ongoing screenings—motivated her to create a nonprofit that centers early detection and support.
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2. To Educate Listeners About the Realities of Breast Cancer
She discusses stages, recurrence, survival rates, and the importance of consistent mammograms beyond October.
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3. To Promote Year‑Round Awareness and Action
Spratt stresses that breast cancer does not “take a break” and that communities must stop limiting education and advocacy to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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4. To Highlight the Work and Impact of Her Nonprofit
Bella Luv has supported 76+ women nationwide with tailored care boxes that meet their personal treatment needs.
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5. To Inspire Others to Balance Purpose, Grief, Community Work, and Personal Wellness
She shares how golf, yoga, and intentional self‑care allow her to manage emotional weight while serving others.
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📌 Key Takeaways 1. Early Detection Saves Lives
- Breast cancer’s 5‑year survival rate is 99% with early detection.
- Rhonda’s mother survived over 10 years after her first early diagnosis but passed when the cancer returned aggressively and was not caught in time.
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2. Breast Cancer Awareness Should Be Year‑Round
- October provides visibility, but many women are diagnosed in every month.
- Limiting awareness to one month creates desensitization, not education.
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3. Bella Luv Provides Tailored Support for Women in Treatment
- Care boxes include mastectomy bras, aluminum‑free deodorant, skincare, ginger tea for chemo nausea, journals, and motivational items.
- Boxes are customized based on the woman’s stage, treatment, and needs.
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4. Running a Nonprofit Requires Community, Consistency & Help
- Spratt initially did everything alone and highlights the importance of partnerships, sponsors, and consistent supporters.
- Sustainably operating a nonprofit goes far beyond obtaining 501(c)(3) status.
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5. Emotional Balance Is Essential
- Supporting women “fighting for their lives” is heavy work.
- Spratt uses yoga 3‑4 times per week and golf for mental balance and rejuvenation.
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6. Nationwide Impact From a Georgia Base
- Bella Luv has sent care boxes to women across the U.S., including Colorado and Houston.
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7. Personal Loss Transformed Into Purpose
- Spratt honors her mother without living in grief, finding healing in helping others.
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💬 Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On early detection
“If you detect breast cancer early, the five‑year survival rate is 99%.”
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On her mother’s recurrence
“She didn’t schedule a mammogram… she was distracted, caught up with life instead of making her health a priority.”
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On year‑round awareness
“Breast cancer doesn’t wait until October to be diagnosed. Women are diagnosed every day.”
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On founding her nonprofit
“I wanted to be more hands‑on… intentionally gift women with items they need as they’re going through breast cancer.”
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On emotional healing
“It is very healing… I get joy from helping other women as they’re going through their healing journey.”
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On running a nonprofit
“You have to ask for help… in the beginning I was a one‑woman show.”
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On women’s identity and mastectomy
“It’s like losing a part of yourself… you feel like a part of your womanhood has been taken away.”
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On faith and purpose
“Faith is definitely driving this… I felt a strong call that I needed to step up and do more.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Jocelyn Pearson.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview on Money Making Conversations Masterclass with Rushion McDonald and Jocelyn Pearson aimed to:
- Share Jocelyn’s journey of graduating debt-free by securing $126,350 in scholarships.
- Educate families on how to avoid student loan debt through her proven system, The Scholarship System.
- Dispel myths about scholarships and provide actionable steps for parents and students.
Key Takeaways
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Scholarship System Approach
- Jocelyn developed a six-step process to simplify scholarship applications and avoid overwhelm.
- Focus on breaking the process into small, manageable steps rather than a vague “go get money” directive.
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Common Myths Debunked
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Too early or too late to apply: Start by junior year; it’s never too late—even college seniors can apply.
- Only perfect students or low-income families qualify: Many scholarships don’t require high GPA or athletic ability.
- All good scholarships are gone: Smaller, local scholarships ($500–$5,000) add up over time.
- It takes too much time: With a system and reusable materials, effort decreases each year.
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Avoiding Scholarship Scams
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Beware of “easy,” “enter to win,” or sweepstakes-style scholarships—they often sell personal data.
- Real scholarships require effort and personalization.
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Role of Parents
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Parents should help with planning and identifying legitimate scholarships but not complete applications for students.
- Committees can detect when parents write essays.
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AI in Scholarship Applications
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Jocelyn warns against copy-pasting AI-generated essays.
- Her platform introduced TESS, an AI assistant for ethical guidance and support.
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Financial Aid Basics
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Submit FAFSA even if you think you won’t qualify; some colleges and states require it.
- Combine all sources—government aid, institutional aid, and private scholarships.
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For Current College Students
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Check with financial aid offices, academic departments, and organizations for scholarships available after freshman year.
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Entrepreneurial Journey
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Jocelyn turned her passion into a business by starting with a book, building an email list, and launching webinars.
- She emphasizes persistence and ignoring naysayers.
Notable Quotes
- “I had to accumulate my way to getting college paid for—the mere mortals’ way to going to college without tons of debt.”
- “Most families want scholarships, but they get stuck in the overwhelm.”
- “There’s no big red easy button—but with clear steps, it feels less daunting.”
- “We’re saying no to the broken system… It takes, on average, 21 years to pay off student loans.”
- “With great power comes great responsibility—AI can help, but only if used ethically.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, February 2nd, 2026. Subject: "Whose Side Is He On?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Alicia Lyttle.
1. Purpose of the Interview
The purpose of this interview was to:
- Showcase Alicia Lyttle, CEO and co‑founder of Air Innovations, known widely as the “Queen of AI.” [
- Educate small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits on how to leverage AI for growth.
- Highlight her mission to empower the African American community to not only keep up with AI—but lead in it. [
- Demonstrate how AI tools can transform operations, content creation, finances, and productivity in minutes instead of months.
- Inspire listeners through her entrepreneurial journey, professional pivots, and personal resilience.
2. High-Level Summary
Alicia Lyttle returns to the show two years after her last appearance, now positioned at the forefront of the global AI movement. She explains how her work has shifted from annual summits to monthly AI Business Summits, teaching tens of thousands of entrepreneurs how to use AI hands‑on for content, marketing, operations, and scaling.
She breaks down how simple tools—such as NotebookLM, ChatGPT, Jasper, Gemini, and HeyGen—can turn a single piece of content into newsletters, PowerPoints, videos, study guides, and more. She stresses that AI is now accessible, especially with free versions like ChatGPT.
Alicia also shares her origin story in AI, beginning with a 15‑year‑old speaker at Walmart Tech Live describing IBM Watson. This sparked her fascination and ultimately led her to pivot her entire company toward full-time AI training and consulting by 2022—despite skepticism from her peers.
She details the massive growth of her brand, including 21,000+ live summit attendees and explosive social media expansion. The interview also addresses AI’s role in finance, healthcare, government, job disruption, and how individuals can future‑proof themselves.
Her personal story of overcoming a restrictive ex-husband who told her she would “never speak again” underscores her powerful message: no one should silence your gifts. Now she speaks to thousands, leads major events, and helps others build new careers in AI.
3. Key Takeaways A. AI Is Evolving Fast—and So Must We
AI is changing so quickly that entrepreneurs cannot afford to wait for annual updates. This is why Alicia shifted to monthly training summits. People need ongoing education to stay competitive.
B. Hands‑On AI Education Is the Key
Alicia doesn’t just lecture—she walks participants through real demonstrations:
- Uploading YouTube links
- Creating summaries
- Generating emails, mind maps, PowerPoints, quizzes, videos, and more
…all from a single input.
Her approach eliminates fear and teaches entrepreneurs how to use AI immediately.
C. Accessibility Has Changed the Game
The release of ChatGPT, especially the free version, democratized AI. Before that, tools like IBM Watson were too complex and expensive. Now anyone with a laptop and internet connection can build websites, write content, or automate business flows in minutes. [
D. The African American Community Must Lead—Not Follow
Alicia emphasizes that historically, Black communities have been “last in line” in tech innovation, but this AI era presents a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to jump ahead.
She sees it as her mission to speak everywhere Black entrepreneurs are to ensure they seize this moment.
E. AI Will Replace Tasks—But People Can Future‑Proof Themselves
Jobs are already shifting. Companies are laying off non–AI‑literate employees.
Alicia urges people to:
- Become AI‑fluent
- Join AI committees at work
- Pursue certification
- Use AI to become their company’s internal expert
“There’s no maybe—you have to learn AI,” she warns.
F. AI is Transforming Every Sector: Finance, Healthcare, Government
She provides insights on…
- AI receptionists (“Monica” and “Leslie”) that boost customer interaction to 92%
- Financial analysis using secure ChatGPT setups
- AI mental health companions
- Government calls for national AI leadership
G. Alicia Monetizes Through Education, Certification & Consulting
Her business model includes:
- Free monthly summits
- Paid masterclasses
- Corporate consulting
- AI certifications
- Live Atlanta workshops
She teaches others to become AI consultants too.
H. Her Personal Triumph Story Inspires Thousands
A powerful moment is when she recounts her ex-husband saying:
“There’s only one quarterback on a team—and you will never speak again.”
Yet today, 1,200+ people attend her live events, and tens of thousands join her virtual trainings.
Her success proves resilience and purpose overcome adversity.
4. Key Quotes On AI Opportunity
“Never has there been a better time in history to start, build, or scale a business than right now.”
On Training Entrepreneurs
“Open your laptops… use the same prompt I use. See what results you get.”
On the Power of AI Tools
“You can take one episode and repurpose it into all these different content ways.”
On Pivoting Her Entire Company
“In 2022, I said we’re closing this business and going all in on AI.”
On Being Black in Tech
“My mission is to make sure our community is not left behind—but ahead of the curve.”
On Personal Resilience
“You will be speaking on the best stages… people will come to see you.”
(A friend’s response after she was told she’d “never speak again.”)
On Future-Proofing Careers
“Those using AI will replace you. You have to learn how to leverage AI.”
On AI as a Human-First Technology
“AI plus human intelligence—that’s what takes things to the next level.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel.
Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America.
Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
- Highlight the McKissack family’s historical and cultural impact on American infrastructure and Black entrepreneurship.
- Promote the book The Black Family Who Built America as a record of legacy and inspiration.
- Inspire small business owners and entrepreneurs with lessons on perseverance, succession planning, and self-identity.
- Address the importance of preserving Black history in the face of cultural erasure.
🔑 Key Takeaways 🏗️ Legacy & Impact
- McKissack & McKissack has contributed to major U.S. infrastructure projects like:
- Barclays Center
- JFK Terminal One
- LaGuardia Airport
- Penn Station
- Lincoln Financial Field
“We are the fifth generation. Right. And we're Black in America.”
📚 Historical Significance
- The family legacy began with Moses McKissack, who was enslaved and later became a builder.
- Cheryl’s ancestors were the first licensed Black architects in America (licenses 117 and 118 in Tennessee).
“They became the first Black licensed architects in America… and helped get licensed in 22 other states.”
💼 Business Wisdom
- Cheryl emphasizes the importance of:
- Succession planning
- Understanding both technical and political buyers
- Building relationships before you need them
“You better have that relationship before you need it.”
🧠 The 5 Ps of Family Resilience
- Perseverance
- Persistence
- Preparedness
- Purpose
- Prayer
“Sometimes you do get up in the morning and you say it's not for me… You have to come back and meditate on the fact that you're a winner.”
🧘♀️ Personal Growth & Mental Health
- Cheryl discusses overcoming stress, rediscovering herself after a difficult marriage, and the importance of meditation.
“Being yourself is what we're talking about… I recognize that I am currently feeling stressed out. So what do I need to do?”
👩👧👧 Women in Leadership
- Cheryl’s mother took over the business after her father’s stroke, despite societal barriers.
“She only knew the telephone number to the office at that time… but she knew deep inside that she wanted to hold on for the fifth generation.”
🎥 Representation & Media
- The book and Cheryl’s story aim to counteract negative portrayals of Black people in media and history.
“You may not have known about Black excellence. You just ignored it. But we exist.”
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “Black people built America. Now, that's the point we're making here.”
- “You have to say the opposite to yourself. And you have to put one foot in front of the other.”
- “This book is a receipt to say we are around. We have a foundation. We're not going anywhere.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeremy Anderson.
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
The conversation between Rushion McDonald and Jeremy Anderson on Money Making Conversations Masterclass covers Jeremy’s personal transformation, his mission-driven approach to motivational speaking, the creation of Next Level Speakers Academy, the power of environment and mindset, and his philanthropic work in South Africa. The interview highlights values such as purpose over profit, taking ownership, perseverance, and maximizing one’s potential. [
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW
The purpose of the episode is to:
1. Introduce Jeremy Anderson’s Work
Showcase Jeremy’s role as a premier motivational speaker, founder of Next Level Speakers Academy, and co‑founder of Next Level Living, which feeds a thousand children weekly in South Africa. [
2. Inspire Listeners Toward Purpose‑Driven Success
Encourage viewers to move from “wasted potential” to purposeful, impactful living by believing in themselves and pursuing their gifts.
3. Demonstrate How Jeremy’s Principles Apply Broadly
Rushion emphasizes that Jeremy’s business, branding, and mindset strategies apply not just to speakers, but to entrepreneurs, executives, and everyday people.
4. Promote Actionable Personal Growth
The interview seeks to motivate listeners to take ownership, adopt non‑negotiable success habits, and maximize opportunities.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Wasted Potential is a Universal Struggle
Jeremy defines wasted potential as having greatness inside but failing to believe in it or pursue it. Many people don’t lack talent — they lack belief and action.
2. Purpose Over Profit
He warns new speakers not to chase “the bag.”
Impact first → income follows. If your heart is for people, success comes naturally.
3. Your Story Is Your Superpower
Every struggle someone has overcome is a testimony meant to help others. Keeping quiet keeps your gift hidden.
4. Maximize Every Opportunity
Whether you’re speaking, laying concrete, or running a small business, get every drop out of every engagement — testimonials, photos, referrals, and relationship‑building. citeturn1search1
5. Environment and Mindset Matter
True growth starts by changing your internal environment.
Jeremy’s life changed when teachers chose to see the best in him, showing that belief from others can shift self-belief.
6. Non‑Negotiables Build Discipline
Success requires habits you don’t negotiate with: early rising, prayer, meditation, cold plunges, challenging discomfort, and consistent personal development.
7. Extreme Ownership Replaces Excuses
Greatness comes from responsibility, not excuses. Jeremy demands accountability from his teams and himself.
8. Brand Is Built on Transparency
Jeremy’s brand centers on perseverance, faith, and family—not perfection. He shares both triumphs and private struggles.
9. Giving Back Is Central to His Purpose
Next Level Living feeds 1,000 children weekly and sponsors students in South Africa through college. Impact must extend beyond business.
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Purpose & Potential
- “Don’t come to me for profits. Come to me for purpose. Don’t come to me for income. Come to me for impact.”
- “It’s only a testimony if you testify.”
- “Most people don’t believe and they don’t pursue — that’s wasted potential.”
On Mindset & Environment
- “I wasn’t living a life of purpose… I had to stop blaming others and go all in on me.”
- “Sometimes the shackles we have are in our mind.”
On Discipline
- “Success requires non‑negotiables.” (Waking early, prayer, meditation, discomfort training)
- “People want comfort — but everything great comes with discomfort.”
On Value
- “If you want to be valuable, you must have value.”
- “They’re not paying me top dollar because I'm motivational. I solve a problem.”
On Legacy & Family
- “My brand is perseverance and family.”
- “These things don’t happen to me — they happen for me.”
On Accountability
- “No excuses — take ownership.”
- “I’ve never met anyone who became great from excuses.”
On Giving Back
- “We’ve been feeding a thousand starving children every week since 2018.”
- “We put 60 kids through college — and we’re just getting started.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Willie Jolley.
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
In this energetic and motivational conversation, Hall of Fame speaker Dr. Willie Jolley joins Rushion McDonald on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better.” The interview covers the difference between being rich and being wealthy, the mindsets required for long-term financial growth, and how individuals—no matter their background—can build generational wealth. Jolley also emphasizes discipline, humility, planning, multiple streams of income, overcoming setbacks, and the importance of insurance and protection of assets.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce and promote Dr. Jolley’s new book
“Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better” and the teachings within it.
2. Educate listeners on the distinction between rich and wealthy
Jolley wants audiences to understand wealth in generational, not short-term, terms.
3. Motivate individuals to shift their financial mindset
From “working money” to “mailbox money.”
4. Empower entrepreneurs and families
To adopt discipline, drop pride, and create multigenerational financial systems.
5. Share Jolley’s personal setback‑to‑success story
To reinforce that anyone can grow wealth with the right principles.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Rich vs. Wealthy
- Being rich = high income, often tied to active labor (e.g., athlete contracts).
- Being wealthy = passive income, ownership, generational sustainability.
- A rich football player earns millions; the team owner earns billions and doesn’t have to “run up and down the field.”
2. The Five Money Mindsets
Jolley explains five financial mindsets:
- One‑day mindset – living day to day.
- 30‑day mindset – fixed incomes/check-to-check living.
- One‑year mindset – annual thinking (raises, annual income).
- Decade mindset – typical for entertainers/athletes with multi‑year contracts.
- Generational mindset (Wealth Mindset) – building wealth to last multiple generations.
Jolley’s goal: move people up just one level at a time.
3. Five Types of Wealth
Jolley breaks wealth into five categories:
- Financial Wealth
- Health Wealth (“A sick person has one dream; a healthy person has a thousand.” – Les Brown)
- Relationship Wealth
- Reputational Wealth (Brand)
- Intellectual Capital Wealth (What you know and can charge for)
4. Discipline Is the Key
Wealth requires:
- Living below your means
- Investing the difference
- Consistency
- Avoiding arrogance and ignorance
5. Pride Is an Enemy of Wealth
Pride leads people to overspend to keep up appearances.
Jolley argues that pride “kills wealth” and must be replaced with planning and humility.
6. The Three Legs of Wealth
To build sustainable wealth, you need:
- Income
- Investment (letting money work for you)
- Insurance (life, health, car, disability, long-term care)
7. Multiple Streams of Income
Jolley urges everyone to build at least two streams of income from:
- Stocks
- Bonds
- Real estate
- Crypto
- Collectibles
- Jewelry
- Art
- Content creation
8. Overcoming Setbacks
Jolley details his own journey from unemployed nightclub singer to globally recognized motivational speaker.
He reinforces that a setback is a setup for a comeback—the core message of his earlier bestselling book.
9. It’s Never Too Late to Start
He cites examples of:
- A secretary who retired with $8M by investing small amounts over time
- Invested $12,000 at age 65 and grew it to $890,000 by age 72
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW On Time & Opportunity
- “I have only just a minute… but it’s up to me to use it.”
On Mindset
- “Wealth starts in your mind.”
On Rich vs. Wealthy
- “Regular folks work for their money. Wealthy people make their money work for them.”
On Pride
- “My pride was killing my wealth.”
On Growth & Learning
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“If you’re willing to learn, no one can stop you.” [On Setbacks
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“A setback is a setup for your greater comeback.”
On Starting Late
- “When is the best time to plant a tree? Eighty years ago. The second-best time? Today.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lamar Tyler.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Lamar Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey, the growth of his platform Traffic, Sales & Profit (TSP), and to share actionable insights for Black entrepreneurs on building scalable, profitable businesses from side hustles.
🧭 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Branding with Purpose
- Lamar emphasizes the importance of clear, relatable branding.
- His previous brand, Black and Married with Kids, succeeded because the name instantly resonated with its audience.
- Quote:
“If they can hear the name, they can see it and say, ‘Hey, that’s for me.’”
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Side Hustle to Main Hustle
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Most Black entrepreneurs start businesses while working full-time jobs.
- Success requires treating the side hustle like a real business from day one.
- Quote:
“There is no perfect time. The time to get started is now.”
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Consistency & Growth
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TSP’s first event in 2016 had only 47 attendees, half of whom came for free.
- Growth came from consistency and listening to the community.
- Quote:
“Sometimes all you need is confirmation.”
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Customer Experience & Branding
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Inspired by Disney’s “unexpected touchpoints,” Lamar expanded branding beyond the event space to include the hotel exterior and even airport baggage claim.
- Quote:
“We brand everything from the lobby to the pool… to make it feel like home.”
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Faith & Execution
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Faith plays a central role in Lamar’s business philosophy.
- He encourages entrepreneurs to act on the opportunities they pray for.
- Quote:
“You pray to get the opportunity, now you want to do all the work too.”
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Scaling vs. Growing
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Growth increases revenue and expenses; scaling increases revenue without proportional expense growth.
- TSP Scale is a new event focused on helping businesses reach this level.
- Quote:
“Scale is where the real money comes in.”
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Lever-Driven Growth System
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Lamar outlines systems for:
- Proposal processes
- Upselling
- Referral systems
- Creating experiences that justify premium pricing
- Quote:
“If you create an experience around what you do, you can charge two, three, four times more.”
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Platform & Community
-
Lamar transitioned from doing all the speaking to empowering others in his community.
- He believes in giving others a platform to grow.
- Quote:
“Too many artists try to hold on too tight… and miss out on the blessing.”
🌟 Notable Guests & Surprises at TSP Events
- Surprise appearances by Magic Johnson, Issa Rae, Master P, Jermaine Dupri, Janice Bryant Howroyd, and Ambassador Andrew Young.
- Quote:
“If you want to be it, you need to see it.”
📍 Event Details
- New Event: TSP Scale
- Location: Atlanta Westin Gwinnett, Gwinnett County, GA
- Website: TSPScale.com
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teresa Edwards.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to introduce Teresa Edwards’ book The Mirror Method: 12 Weeks to Stop Abandoning Yourself, a guided workbook designed to help individuals overcome people-pleasing tendencies, set boundaries, and prioritize their own needs without guilt. It focuses on personal empowerment, mental health, and rediscovering one’s authentic self.
Key Takeaways
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People-Pleasing and Boundaries
- People-pleasing becomes harmful when you agree to things you don’t want to do, leading to stress and resentment.
- Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and mental health.
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The Mirror Method
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A 12-week guided process to “unravel” harmful patterns and rediscover your true self.
- Emphasizes self-reflection, journaling, and gradual transformation at your own pace.
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Selfishness vs. Self-Care
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Edwards reframes “selfish” as a positive concept: prioritizing your health and happiness is necessary, not negative.
- You can’t be your best for others if you’re not your best for yourself.
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Health as a Wake-Up Call
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Stress is a silent killer; Teresa’s own health issues (high blood pressure) forced her to reevaluate her life.
- Happiness and well-being should not be age-limited—“You’re never too old to return to yourself.”
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Letting Go of Toxic Relationships
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Users often exploit people-pleasers; recognizing and removing such relationships is crucial.
- Fully committing to the Mirror Method means accepting hard truths and being okay with losing people who drain you.
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Therapy and Mental Health
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COVID accelerated acceptance of therapy in communities where it was previously stigmatized.
- Mental health is as important as physical health—“The mind is a muscle too.”
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Workbook Details
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Available on Amazon and at themirrormethodworkbook.com in print and downloadable formats.
- Exercises involve writing and self-reflection to confront truths and break patterns.
Notable Quotes
- “Boundaries are key.”
- “Selfish is not a negative word—it’s perseverance of yourself.”
- “You can’t throw a party and be mad at your own party.”
- “Enough is enough—look in the mirror and say it.”
- “You’re never too old to return to yourself.”
- “Stress is that silent killer.”
- “Fully commit means accepting all those good, bad, or ugly moments—and being okay with letting go.”
- “The mind is a muscle too.”
- “Be okay with being okay.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Subject: "Double Standards Are A Thing Of The Past"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker.
SUMMARY OF THE INTERVIEW
In this interview on Money Making Conversations Master Class, host Rushion McDonald speaks with Dr. Yolanda “Yo-Yo” Whitaker—Grammy‑nominated rapper, actress, radio host, philanthropist, and now the star of Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo, a cooking series on AspireTV.
The conversation moves through Yo‑Yo’s evolution as an artist and entrepreneur, her spiritual and personal transformation, her love for food and cooking, and the creation of her television cooking show. She reflects on surviving and thriving in an unpredictable entertainment industry, learning discipline, overcoming fear, and discovering new purpose later in life through cooking.
Yo‑Yo also shares her philosophy on authenticity, family, and faith. She describes how the pandemic deepened her love for cooking, how her show blends food + family + culture, and offers practical cooking tips.
PURPOSE OF THE INTERVIEW
According to the interview content, the purpose is to:
- Highlight Yo‑Yo’s transition from iconic hip‑hop entertainer to food‑focused TV personality.
- Promote her Aspire TV series “Downright Delicious with Yo‑Yo.”
- Share insights on career longevity, entrepreneurship, reinvention, and personal growth.
- Inspire listeners with actionable advice on fearlessness, budgeting, confidence, and purpose‑driven living.
- Celebrate cooking as an expression of love, culture, peace, and family connection.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Reinvention Requires Honesty & Letting Go
Yo‑Yo stresses that overcoming fear came from “getting real” with herself, abandoning trying to look successful, and restructuring her finances and lifestyle.
She had to “let the old me die so the money could grow.”
2. Entrepreneurship Is a Lifelong Reality for Artists
She and McDonald emphasize that entertainers are entrepreneurs, without the stability of 40‑hour jobs, making resilience essential.
3. Purpose Matters More Than Fame
She encourages people to seek purpose—not just fame or quick money—and do the work that builds confidence and personal foundation.
4. Cooking Became Her “Happy Place” and Divine Gift
Yo‑Yo says cooking is a God‑given gift and a therapeutic practice that began thriving during the pandemic.
It helped her through depression and opened new creative fulfillment.
5. Her Cooking Show Blends Food + Family + Culture
The show features:
- Her mother
- Her partner
- Her kids
- Celebrity friends
- Authentic cultural dishes with her unique twist
It’s not guest‑driven; it’s family‑driven storytelling in the kitchen.
6. Technique & Tools Matter
She emphasizes:
- Good knives (sharpen weekly)
- Quality pots
- Measuring ingredients
- Understanding seasonings
- Building confidence by cooking regularly
7. Simplicity + Love = Great Food
According to Yo‑Yo, love is the secret ingredient, and cooking is about joy, connection, and comfort, not rigid perfection. [
NOTABLE QUOTES FROM THE INTERVIEW
(All quotes drawn exactly or near‑exactly from the transcript.
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On Fear and Growth
- “I had to let the old me die so that the money could grow.”
- “What I did to overcome my fear was to call myself fearless.”
- “You have to get real with yourself. You really have to do the work.”
On Purpose and Success
- “If you don’t find your purpose, you’re just job hunting.”
- “God told me, because of your obedience, I’m going to give you the desires of your heart.”
On Cooking
- “Cooking is my happy place.”
- “I’m not a chef—I just love to cook.”
- “If you don’t love what you cook, we don’t want to taste it.”
On Family
- “More than serving a meal, I’m serving family.”
- “When mama’s in the house and they can smell food cooking… that’s everything.”
On Her Show
- “You get to see Dr. Yolanda ‘Yo‑Yo’ Whitaker for the first time.”
- “I only cook things I love—things I’m comfortable with.”
- “The food is the star.”
On Technique
- “Great knives will save your life.”
- “If you use your knives a lot, sharpen them every week.”
On Pandemic Transformation
- “I started really cooking during the pandemic… it took me out of my depression.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, January 5th, 2026. Subject: "Her Special Healing Soup"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Blayther Sabbat.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Showcase Blayther Sabbat’s mission through his nonprofit Pillars of Success, which empowers returning citizens and at-risk youth.
- Discuss strategies for reducing recidivism and creating pathways to success via mentorship, financial literacy, and career development.
- Inspire individuals and communities to take action toward social impact and economic empowerment.
Key Takeaways
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Background and Motivation
- First-generation Haitian-American from Washington, D.C.
- Athletic background (DeMatha Catholic High School football) instilled discipline and leadership.
- Personal experiences with family and community challenges inspired his commitment to mentorship and reentry programs.
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Pillars of Success
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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing wraparound services:
- Mentorship
- Financial literacy
- Life and work skills
- Career development and housing support
- Focus on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.
-
Challenges and Misconceptions
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Common stigma: People assume returning citizens are “bad individuals.”
- Reality: Many are in survival mode and lack resources, not character.
- Success requires personal accountability and willingness to change.
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Impact and Measurement
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Success is defined as progress, even small steps like consistent routines or positive mindset.
- Emphasis on action: “The difference between success and failure is taking action.”
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Affordable Housing Advocacy
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Sabbat worked at D.C. Housing Authority for 8 years, rising from clerical assistant to certified housing inspector.
- Purchased property at age 26, faced conflict-of-interest issues, and resigned to pursue real estate and community impact full-time.
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Career Development and Partnerships
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Promotes trades (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, IT) as sustainable career paths.
- Partnerships with Google for digital literacy tools and scholarships.
- Collaborates with local universities and organizations for training and job placement.
-
Financial Literacy
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Learned through personal experience buying property on a $35K salary.
- Advocates understanding credit, banking, and responsible money management.
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Call to Action
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Support through donations, mentorship, volunteering, and spreading awareness.
- Website: www.pillarsofsuccess202.com
Notable Quotes
- On stigma:
“People judge returning citizens as bad individuals without knowing their story. Many are just in survival mode.” - On success:
“Progress—any form of it—is success. The difference between success and failure is taking action.” - On leadership:
“We don’t succeed unless they succeed.” - On financial literacy:
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about what you do with it.” - On courage:
“I walk by faith. Fearless. Failure and fear are the same—you learn from mistakes.”
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karimah McFarlane.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To explore Karimah McFarlane’s multifaceted journey—from her corporate leadership roles at Google and Workday to becoming the owner of Buckhead Art & Company—and to inspire others to embrace change, pursue entrepreneurship, and understand the value of art as a tool for wealth-building and cultural empowerment.
🧭 Key Takeaways 1. Corporate Career & Tech Leadership
- Karimah has 20+ years in Human Resources, specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
- At Google, she supported AI and Pixel teams as a People Business Partner, despite initially thinking the recruiter’s call was spam.
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Currently at Workday, she partners with the Chief Revenue Officer to build high-performing sales teams and develop leadership pipelines.
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Navigating Change & Cultural Shifts
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Transitioned from the East Coast (DMV area) to the Bay Area, facing cultural adjustments (e.g., lack of familiar foods, hair products).
- Found support through Delta Sigma Theta sorority and Black Googlers Network.
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Emphasized the importance of embracing discomfort and new experiences for personal and professional growth.
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HR as a Strategic Asset
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HR is more than hiring/firing—it’s about scaling businesses, developing talent, and preventing legal issues.
- Small businesses often undervalue HR until a crisis occurs.
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HR should be seen as a strategic partner on leadership teams.
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Art as Wealth, Culture & Healing
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Karimah owns Buckhead Art & Company, the only art gallery in Buckhead, Atlanta.
- Inspired by her exposure to art investment at Google and her role in selecting art for corporate spaces.
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Advocates for marginalized artists by helping them with branding, IP protection, and business structure.
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Making Art Accessible
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The gallery focuses on beginner and mid-level collectors, offering education and approachable experiences.
- Offers virtual consultations, art fairs, and community events to demystify art buying.
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Emphasizes the emotional, cultural, and financial value of art.
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Recognition & Impact
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Buckhead Art & Company was named Best Art Gallery in Georgia (2023 & 2024).
- Uses her platform to educate, empower, and elevate artists and collectors alike.
- Promotes artist development through storytelling, branding, and business mentorship.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “Empowerment is figuring out what you do best and using your talent to help others.”
- “Don’t shy away from opportunities that give you insights and experiences.”
- “HR helps you scale your organization—it’s not just about hiring and firing.”
- “Art has always been at the forefront of royalty, wealth, and education.”
- “We specialize in humans. When you walk into our gallery, you are equal.”
- “You don’t have to win an Oscar to be a great actor. Same with art—you don’t need a traditional path to be successful.”
🔗 Connect with Karimah McFarlane
- Gallery: Buckhead Art & Company
- YouTube: Buckhead Art & Company
- Instagram: @buckheadartandcompany
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, December 29th, 2025. Subject: "Fake Star With Groupie Tendencies"
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Booker T. Washington.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Booker T. Washington’s innovative work in real estate development—specifically his creation of micro home communities in Atlanta—and to inspire underserved communities to pursue homeownership as a path to wealth, stability, and empowerment.
🧭 Key Takeaways 1. Vision Behind Teche Homes
- Teche Homes builds micro home communities (not tiny homes) ranging from 400–1000 sq ft.
- Focused on affordable, accessible homeownership in urban areas, especially for Black communities.
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Projects aim to revitalize blighted neighborhoods and promote reverse gentrification.
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Flagship Projects
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South Park Cottages: 29 homes on 2.8 acres in College Park, GA. Sold out before construction.
- Union Park Cottages: 26 homes + coffee shop in Union City, GA. First mixed-use micro home community in the U.S.
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Upcoming: The Park at Brawley in partnership with Killer Mike and Shay Render.
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Affordability & Impact
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Average home price: $180K–$220K.
- Average buyer: 40 years old, $80K+ income.
- Mortgage: ~$1,800/month—comparable to rent in metro areas.
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Emphasis on ownership over renting to build generational wealth.
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Community Features
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Full-size appliances, smart home tech (e.g., palm readers, motion lights).
- Shared amenities: gardens, grills, walking paths.
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No garages—shared parking to maximize land use.
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Social Mission
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Tackles systemic issues: housing inequality, food deserts, underfunded schools.
- Generates tax revenue to support local services (e.g., teachers, police).
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Promotes “pride of ownership” and community uplift.
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National Raffle
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$250 entry for a chance to win a fully furnished $250K home.
- Proceeds support down payment assistance and homeownership education.
- Winner announced Christmas Eve.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “You’re not locked out. You’ve just been stifled with a vision of home availability that you don’t know you can get.”
- “We call it reverse gentrification.”
- “You can’t allow your dreams to just sit inside of you… they’re God dreams.”
- “We took a $150K piece of dirt and turned it into $6.3M of real estate value.”
- “Faith without works is dead. And we do a lot of non-work in some of these Black communities.”
- “You’ve given away $240,000 in rent by age 37. That’s your down payment.”
🔗 Call to Action
- Website: techie-homes.com
- Instagram: @techiehomes | @mrbookert
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, December 24th, 2025. Subject: "She's In The Middle Stirring Up Mess"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Subject: "It's The D For Me"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher.
Purpose of the Interview
- To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
- To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses.
- To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth.
Key Takeaways
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About Black Ambition
- Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs.
- Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale.
- Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding.
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Competition Structure
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Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications.
- Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice.
- Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies.
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Unique Approach
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Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance.
- Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs.
- Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights.
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Challenges for Entrepreneurs
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Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions.
- Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts.
- Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building.
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Pharrell’s Motivation
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Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.”
- Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career.
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Felecia Hatcher’s Journey
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Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week.
- Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.”
- Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access.
Notable Quotes
- “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners.
- “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle.
- “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence.
- “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth.
- “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Subject: "She Slapped My Husband"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, December 19th, 2025. Subject: "Trying To Get Through The Holidays"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Melanye Maclin.
Purpose of the Interview
The discussion aimed to educate the audience about the health risks associated with hair care chemicals—including relaxers, dyes, and synthetic hair—and to advocate for safer practices. It also highlighted Dr. Maclin’s pioneering work in hair and skin supplements and her ongoing mission to raise awareness about these issues.
Key Takeaways
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FDA Ban on Hair Chemicals
- In 2023, the FDA considered banning certain chemicals in hair products due to health risks, but no ban has been implemented yet.
- These chemicals are linked to breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, and hormone disruption.
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High-Risk Chemicals Identified
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Hair Relaxers: Sodium, calcium, guanine, and lithium hydroxide.
- Hair Dyes: Para-phenylenediamine (especially in permanent dyes).
- Synthetic Hair: Contains benzene, posing risks of lung cancer and leukemia.
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Impact on African-American Women
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African-American women face a 45% higher risk of certain cancers due to combined use of relaxers and dyes.
- Cultural and aesthetic pressures contribute to continued use despite health risks.
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Children at Risk
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Applying relaxers to young girls can cause early puberty, uterine fibroids, infertility, and increased cancer risk.
- Chemicals penetrate the scalp, enter the bloodstream, and disrupt hormones.
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Industry Resistance
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Pushback from salons and manufacturers due to financial interests.
- Comparison to tobacco and alcohol industries—profit prioritized over health.
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Solutions & Advice
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Avoid chemical treatments when possible.
- If used, protect the entire scalp with petroleum jelly to reduce absorption.
- Space out relaxer applications (every 8–10 weeks, max 10 minutes for children).
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Dr. Maclin’s Contributions
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Launched Bella Nutri supplements (2004 for women, 2008 for men).
- Advocates internal nutrition for hair and skin health.
- Website: drmacklin.com and bellabeauproducts.com.
Notable Quotes
- On FDA inaction:
“Still to this day, that ban has not occurred… We’re continuously having women going to the next generation of life as a result—next generation cancers.” - On cultural pressures:
“We’re so into wanting to have a certain look versus wanting to be healthy.” - On children’s exposure:
“We’ve got to keep chemicals off of little girls’ hair… It’s causing hormone disruption, early puberty, infertility, and increased cancer risk.” - On industry resistance:
“People care about the green-eyed devil called money… Look at the tobacco industry.” - On her mission:
“I feel like I’m caring more about someone’s health than they’re caring about their own.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Subject: "Trapped Under The Bed"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, December 17th, 2025. Subject: "My Holy Lover's Double Life"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans.
Purpose of the Interview
- To highlight Marsha Evans’ work as a licensed professional counselor and founder of Willow Tree Counseling and Educational Center.
- To explore strategies for navigating life’s complex stages, breaking generational patterns, and building authentic relationships.
- To provide actionable insights for entrepreneurs and individuals on self-awareness, fear management, and relationship dynamics.
Key Takeaways
-
Understanding Complexity
- Life stages vary in complexity for each person—middle school for some, adulthood for others.
- Evans emphasizes listening and identifying what balance, peace, or contentment means for each individual.
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Early Awareness and Discipline
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At age 12, Evans set a goal to earn a scholarship, showing intentionality and discipline.
- Athletics taught her teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience, shaping her leadership style.
-
Reading the Room
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Start by reading yourself—know your energy and intentions.
- Authenticity and confidence are key to building relationships and leveraging opportunities.
-
Fear and Family Systems
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Fear often originates from family systems and generational patterns, not just personal experiences.
- Example: Parents’ limited worldview can project fear of the unknown onto children.
- Recognizing these patterns helps individuals break cycles and pursue their own paths.
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Generational Patterns & Healing
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Evans uses Genograms (visual family trees) to identify psychological and behavioral patterns across three generations.
- Acceptance of parents and family history is crucial for personal and professional growth.
- Rejecting parents = rejecting life and success; honor them while creating new narratives.
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Practical Steps for Change
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Build a relationship with yourself through solitude, meditation, yoga, and movement.
- Reduce stress (cortisol levels) to improve clarity and decision-making.
- Examine your money story—how family attitudes toward money shape your financial behavior.
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Relationships
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Romantic: Partners often mirror unresolved childhood issues; do inner work to avoid projecting.
- Professional: Maintain boundaries; emotional needs should not be placed on workplace relationships.
- Personal: Define roles clearly; avoid expecting friends to fill parental gaps.
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Consistency and Authenticity
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Success requires consistency with yourself before expecting it from others.
- Ask: Are your goals truly yours or influenced by societal expectations?
Notable Quotes
- “I become a visitor in your world and start listening to your story.”
- “Reading the room starts with reading yourself.”
- “Fear is often not yours—it comes from your family system.”
- “You can’t reject your parents; when you reject your mother, you reject life.”
- “Consistency with yourself is key to achieving the results you desire.”
- “Your partner cannot carry the burden of your parents.”
- “People are divorced from themselves—I teach them how to get married to themselves.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mark Mascarenhas.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to educate listeners—especially entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring millionaires—on financial planning, wealth management, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes the importance of discipline, clarity, and professional guidance in achieving financial success and sustaining wealth across generations.
Key Takeaways
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Financial Planning is Foundational
- A written financial plan is the first step before any investment portfolio is built.
- Success is defined individually—financial, health, or lifestyle goals.
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Diversification & Risk Management
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Digital assets like Bitcoin should only make up 2–3% of a portfolio for high-net-worth clients with high risk tolerance.
- Fear and greed drive markets; advisors help clients maintain discipline.
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Long-Term Care & Insurance
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Planning for long-term care is essential, typically starting in your 50s.
- Term life insurance early locks in health; whole life policies provide stability and living benefits.
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Tax Strategy
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Use tax-loss harvesting, asset location strategies, and estate planning to minimize tax burdens.
- Estate planning focuses on transferring wealth tax-efficiently to future generations.
-
Millionaire Mindset
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Millionaires are clear, disciplined, optimistic, and collaborative.
- 74% of millionaires work with financial advisors vs. 34% of the general population.
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Power of Compounding
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Compounding interest is the cornerstone of wealth accumulation—requires patience and discipline.
- Avoid lifestyle creep and impulsive spending, especially for younger millionaires and influencers.
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Fiduciary Responsibility
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Advisors act in the client’s best interest; success is mutual.
- Trust and transparency are critical in client-advisor relationships.
Notable Quotes
- On Risk & Bitcoin:
“You could potentially double your money, but you could also potentially lose 70% of it.” - On Financial Planning:
“Every dollar needs a job description.” - On Millionaire Mindset:
“Successful people view us as CFOs—they’re the CEOs.” - On Compounding:
“If you could win 72% of the time, would you play that game? Yes. That’s the stock market.” - On Retirement Success:
“Living the same or better lifestyle in retirement than you do today while working.” - On Fiduciary Role:
“We make more money when the client makes more money.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. Subject: "I Can Tell by the Smell"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, December 15th, 2025. Subject: "She’s Getting More From Him Than Money"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, December 12th, 2025. Subject: "So What I Burned a Few Things"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, December 11th, 2025. Subject: "He Needs New Underwear"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Subject: "I'm Not Going This Year"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall.
Purpose of the Interview
- To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor.
- To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence.
- To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings.
Key Takeaways
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Background and Roles
- Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership.
- Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices.
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Unmuting Your Voice
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Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome.
- Techniques:
- Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself.
- Pause and breathe before responding.
- Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence.
- Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully.
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Mindset and Fear
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What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism.
- Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences.
- Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns.
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Boundaries and Time Management
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Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence.
- Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity.
- Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”).
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Authenticity and Leadership
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Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces.
- Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles.
- Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure).
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1 Million Lives Transform
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A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly.
- Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies.
Notable Quotes
- “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.”
- “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.”
- “No is a complete sentence.”
- “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.”
- “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.”
- “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.”
- “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. Subject: "He Doesn't Know Me In Public"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, December 8th, 2025. Subject: "I Know My Man's Hands"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray.
CEO and co-founder of Path. Gray discusses how his AI-powered platform is transforming test preparation for professional certifications, IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and college admission exams.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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The Vision Behind Path
- Path provides unlimited practice questions, full-length exams, and personalized study plans.
- Uses AI to generate high-quality test prep content at a fraction of traditional costs.
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Addressing Educational Barriers
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Many students struggle with standardized tests due to expensive prep courses.
- Path makes test preparation affordable, helping low-income students access scholarships and selective schools.
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Professional Certifications & Career Growth
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Covers IT, cybersecurity, healthcare, and teaching certifications.
- Helps individuals pass exams like CompTIA Security+ and Praxis to secure high-paying jobs.
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AI-Powered Test Preparation
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Provides unlimited practice exams and step-by-step solutions.
- Predicts users’ test scores before they take official exams, reducing financial risk.
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Expanding Access to Education
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Offers prep for SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT.
- Supports career changers and adults seeking new opportunities through certification programs.
📘 About Christopher Gray & Path
Christopher Gray is an entrepreneur dedicated to making education more accessible. His platform, Path, leverages AI to provide affordable and effective test preparation for students and professionals.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones.
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy.
Key Takeaways
-
Mental Health in the Black Community
- Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity.
- Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains.
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Customized Approach
-
Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals.
- Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances.
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The Shelving Method
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A mental organization system with four shelves:
- Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours.
- Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks.
- Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later.
- Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently.
- Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes.
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Confidence & Setbacks
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Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures.
- Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum.
- Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success.
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Play 21 Wellness Academy
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Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend.
- Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources.
- Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity.
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Broader Client Base
-
Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals.
- Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field.
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Health & Balance
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Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance.
- Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness.
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Upcoming Projects
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Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience).
- Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals.
Notable Quotes
- On Mental Health Stigma:
“When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.” - On Focus:
“You can’t take the last play to the next play.” - On Success:
“Mental thinking is a huge part of success.” - On Confidence:
“Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.” - On Consistency:
“You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.” - On Purpose:
“Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, December 5th, 2025. Subject: "Went Under Cover & Ended Up Under The Covers"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain II.
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Highlight alternative pathways to high-paying careers without a traditional four-year degree.
- Showcase how UXD Academy, founded by Everett Swain II, empowers individuals—especially from underserved communities—to leverage AI and design skills for financial and academic freedom.
- Inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners to embrace AI-driven opportunities.
Key Takeaways
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AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat
- AI can amplify human capabilities rather than replace them.
- Small businesses see 80% positive ROI from AI adoption, making it a major growth lever.
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Career Without a Degree
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Over 40% of tech companies no longer require degrees, focusing instead on certifications and portfolios.
- UXD Academy teaches AI experience design and automation for learners as young as 13.
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Everett’s Journey
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Started as a graphic designer, pivoted to UX after self-learning via “YouTube University.”
- Built UXD Academy to democratize access to tech careers and fight industry gatekeeping.
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Business Model
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UXD Academy offers free resources and paid guidance.
- Created Our Table, an AI experience agency employing top students for real-world projects.
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Impact on Underserved Communities
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Programs can transform lives, moving individuals from low-income jobs to salaries of $75K–$140K within 3 years.
- Focus on youth (starting at age 13) to break cycles of poverty and limited exposure.
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Future AI Trends for Small Businesses
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AI agents, automated workflows, and AI-powered customer experiences will dominate in the next 12–18 months.
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Legacy
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Everett aims to help 100,000 youth create their own reality through tech education.
Notable Quotes
- On AI’s role:
“Think of AI as the smartest intern you know—you can train it to work specifically for you.” - On education:
“You don’t need a degree for what I do. Over 40% of tech companies don’t care about degrees anymore—they care about your portfolio.” - On opportunity:
“If you follow what I’m telling you, you can change your life in under a year and a half.” - On underserved communities:
“For the first time in history, people of color can bridge the gap to academic and financial freedom without a four-year degree.” - On legacy:
“If I can help 100,000 kids create their own reality, that will be my legacy.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Subject: "Is He MY Man Or Hers?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Annie Yatch.
A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
Balancing Business & Personal Life
- Yatch helps ambitious entrepreneurs struggling to balance home life and business growth.
- She emphasized that success at work doesn’t mean sacrificing relationships—leaders must redefine their roles at home.
The Importance of Transition Time
- Many entrepreneurs struggle to switch from work mode to home life, leading to stress in relationships.
- Yatch recommends a 30-minute decompression routine before entering the home, including:
- Writing down lingering work concerns.
- Engaging in a mindless activity like listening to music.
- Reflecting on positive memories with loved ones to shift emotional energy.
Leadership Gaps in Entrepreneurs
- Yatch identified three major leadership gaps that hold entrepreneurs back:
- Delegation – Many leaders struggle to trust their teams, leading to micromanagement.
- Feedback – Entrepreneurs must learn to give and receive feedback effectively without defensiveness.
- Planning – Businesses often fail to plan for obstacles, focusing only on ideal scenarios.
Trauma & Entrepreneurial Success
- Yatch explained that many entrepreneurs have unresolved childhood trauma, leading them to create chaos in business as a way to regain control.
- She emphasized that stability at home is crucial for scaling a business successfully.
📘 About Annie Yatch
Annie Yatch is a team leadership and performance coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. She is the founder of Northstar Leadership, a company dedicated to helping high-achieving men redefine leadership at home and in business.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Foos.
Founder of Foos Financial Services, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her journey from owning a salon to launching a multi-faceted financial services firm. Based in Camp Springs, Maryland, her business offers tax services, a podcast studio, event space, and consulting, demonstrating the power of multiple streams of income.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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Entrepreneurship & Business Growth
- Laura started as a salon owner and transitioned into financial services after recognizing the need for structured business finances among entrepreneurs.
- Initially hesitant about taxes, she was convinced by a longtime friend to explore the industry, leading to 10 successful seasons in tax preparation.
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Multiple Streams of Income
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Purchased commercial property to expand from salon ownership to financial services.
- The space now includes a photography studio, podcast studio, and event planning space, allowing rental income to cover business expenses.
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Financial Literacy & Business Structuring
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Emphasizes the importance of proper tax planning for business owners to ensure they qualify for loans and financial opportunities.
- Encourages entrepreneurs to set aside money annually to pay taxes and invest in their business growth.
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Women in Business & Mentorship
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Created a business networking group called Confessions of a Boss Lady, with 400+ members, to help women navigate entrepreneurship.
- Believes in giving back and mentoring aspiring business owners, sharing real-life insights via social media and workshops.
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My Tax Box Product
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Developed My Tax Box, a DIY tax organization kit for individuals and small businesses to track income, expenses, and potential deductions.
- Available online as a structured financial management tool for those who can’t afford bookkeeping services.
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Social Media & Brand Visibility
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Invested in professional branding, working with Ronnie Brown to overhaul her social media presence.
- Deleted old content, established a consistent brand identity, and actively shares tax tips and business advice to engage potential clients.
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Health & Work-Life Balance
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Faced major health challenges, including a minor heart attack, due to excessive stress and business responsibilities.
- Learned to delegate tasks, build a reliable team, and focus on strategic growth, rather than handling everything alone.
📘 Resources & Contact Information
Laura Foos' services are accessible through:
🔗 Website: Foos Financial Services
🔗 Social Media: @FoosFinancial
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, November 28th, 2025. Subject: "I Can't Relax In Bed With Him"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sauda Johnson McNeal.
- To highlight Sauda Johnson McNeal’s journey from a successful law career to filmmaking.
- To discuss her new film “Love the Skin You’re In”, its themes, production process, and personal significance.
- To inspire entrepreneurs and creatives to pursue their passions while balancing purpose and practicality.
Key Takeaways
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Career Transition & Dual Roles
- Sauda started as an actor, realized the instability, and pursued law for financial security.
- Maintains dual careers: education attorney and filmmaker, blending purpose (helping youth) and passion (storytelling).
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Film Details
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Title: Love the Skin You’re In.
- Themes: Self-love, family healing, caretaking, and African-American experiences.
- Cast includes Wendy Raquel Robinson, Marla Gibbs, and Oba Babatundé.
- Release: Limited theatrical run (Dec 17–23 in North Hollywood), streaming planned for February 2026 (Black History Month).
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Production Challenges
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Unexpected permit issues caused shutdowns.
- Tight 4-week shooting schedule due to budget constraints.
- Importance of leveraging relationships and calling in favors for casting and resources.
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Personal Connection
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Story inspired by Sauda’s own struggles with self-worth during college.
- Emphasizes therapy, faith, and support systems in overcoming self-doubt.
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Entrepreneurial Insight
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First project was self-financed; future plans include raising private equity for films.
- Goal: Maintain creative control while expanding opportunities for others.
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Impact & Audience Takeaway
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Encourages self-acceptance and repairing family relationships.
- Resonates with men on fatherhood and emotional presence.
- Highlights the underappreciated role of caretakers.
Notable Quotes
- On purpose and passion:
“My purpose is to help young people. My passion is this filmmaking business.” - On self-love:
“Love the skin you’re in is about total self-acceptance regardless of where you are on your journey.” - On overcoming fear:
“Film is unpredictable… I said, okay, the other fears—do it anyway.” - On family relationships:
“We are not promised tomorrow… Fix these family relationships if they’re possible to be fixed.” - On entrepreneurial mindset:
“I absolutely would like to use other people’s money… but keep creative control.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, November 24th, 2025. Subject: "My Cousin Owns The Carwash"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips.
Purpose of the Interview
- To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers.
- To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
- To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources.
Key Takeaways
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Background & Career Shift
- Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade.
- Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global.
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Travel Experience
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Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year.
- Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity.
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Green Book Global
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Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation.
- Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations.
- Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence.
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Black Ambition Program
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Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence.
- Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience.
- His personal “why” statement:
“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” -
Impact & Vision
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Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity.
- Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually).
- Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints.
Notable Quotes
- “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion.
- “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle.
- “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers.
- “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brittany Benson.
Purpose of the Interview**
The interview on Money Making Conversations Masterclass aimed to:
- Showcase Brittany Benson’s journey as a brand strategist, AI consultant, and founder of The Branding Bar.
- Educate entrepreneurs and small business owners on branding, social media strategy, and the impact of AI on marketing.
- Inspire listeners to leverage technology and consistency to build authentic brands.
### Key Takeaways
- Early Branding Journey
- Brittany unknowingly started building her brand in college through her TV show On the Air with Brittany B.
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She leveraged early platforms like YouTube and Facebook before “social media” was a term.
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Consistency is Key
- Success in branding comes from consistent engagement, even before monetization was possible.
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Brittany grew her Instagram following to over 130,000 by focusing on consistency rather than chasing trends.
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Influencer Myth
- Large follower counts don’t guarantee success; engagement matters more than numbers.
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“If I have 2,500 followers who listen to me, that’s more powerful than 100,000 who don’t.”
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Paid vs. Organic Growth
- Paid ads can help, but organic growth builds trust.
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Best practice: build an organic base first, then use paid ads to amplify.
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Pivot to AI
- Brittany pivoted from a traditional social media agency to AI-driven branding solutions.
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She creates AI twins for business owners—digital replicas that can produce content without the owner being physically present.
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Generative AI in Marketing
- AI tools can create graphics, videos, and even voice clones.
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Brittany emphasizes AI as a tool to enhance workflow, not replace human creativity.
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Consulting Approach
- Offers strategy calls to identify problems and recommend AI tools.
- Services range from strategy planning, consulting, to done-for-you solutions.
### Notable Quotes
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On branding:
“I was always building a brand, even when I didn’t realize I was building a brand.” -
On engagement vs. followers:
“If I have 2,500 followers who listen to me, that’s more powerful than 100,000 who don’t.” -
On AI’s role:
“AI is just a tool. It’s not going to replace your job—it still needs human direction.” -
On staying ahead:
“I’ve been told I have the gift of insight to see what’s coming, even if it’s not popular yet.” -
On her pivot:
“I started generating AI twins for business owners so they could show up online without showing up.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Joaquin Wallace.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To explore Dr. Wallace’s groundbreaking work in financial literacy, particularly his concept of the “financial genetic code”, and to promote his book Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge. The interview aims to empower marginalized communities with tools for financial healing, literacy, and long-term wealth building.
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background & Recognition
- Dr. Wallace is a recipient of the Wells Fargo Living History Makers Award.
- Featured in the Contemporary Black Biography series.
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Former college basketball coach and educator with a strong focus on discipline and mentorship.
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Seven-Stage Generational Wealth Model
Outlined in his book, the model includes:
- Internal/External Ecosystem – influences from family, community, and environment.
- Financial Genetic Code – inherited financial narratives and behaviors.
- Financial Healing – reprogramming harmful financial habits.
- Financial Edification – literacy and inclusion.
- Financial Well-being – stability and health.
- Generational Knowledge – estate planning, insurance, long-term care.
- Generational Wealth – successful transfer of assets.
“Without financial well-being, there is no generational wealth.”
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Financial Genetic Code
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A trademarked concept by Dr. Wallace.
- Unlike DNA, it can be rewritten through education and therapy.
- Influenced by early experiences, family habits, and community norms.
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Examples include “scar tissue narratives” (trauma from past financial events).
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Credit & Financial Literacy
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Credit score is critical but misunderstood.
- Utilization rate should be under 30%.
- Payment history and inquiries significantly affect scores.
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Many people are unaware of the difference between consumer scores and business scores.
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Barriers to Financial Growth
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Lack of trust in financial systems due to past trauma.
- Misinformation passed down from family and community.
- Zip codes and overleveraging can impact loan approvals.
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Financial professionals may unknowingly transfer their own biases to clients.
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Role of Financial Professionals
Dr. Wallace identifies five key roles:
- Financial Educator
- Financial Counselor
- Financial Therapist
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Planner
He emphasizes matching individuals with the right professional based on their needs and emotional readiness.
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Book Insights
-
Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge is an Amazon bestseller.
- Includes self-assessments after each chapter.
- Designed for both professionals and everyday readers.
- Encourages readers to identify their financial stage and take actionable steps.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “You are your credit score.”
- “Inherited financial narratives create encoded financial behaviors.”
- “Any answer sounds correct if you don’t ask the right question.”
- “Consistency creates consistent outcomes.”
- “Financial literacy is not the end-all—it’s just one piece of the puzzle.”
- “We do what we know. If we don’t know, we just continue to do.”
📌 Final Thoughts
Dr. Joaquin Wallace offers a transformative framework for understanding and improving financial behavior, especially in underserved communities. His concept of the financial genetic code bridges psychology, education, and economics, making financial wellness more accessible and actionable.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Trey Haley.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Inspire creatives and entrepreneurs by sharing Trey Haley’s journey in the entertainment industry.
- Highlight the importance of persistence, self-belief, and strategic networking.
- Promote Haley’s current work, especially the BET+ series The Family Business.
- Educate listeners on the realities of Hollywood and the long-term mindset needed for success.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Origin Story & Early Influences
- Trey Haley grew up in Dallas-Fort Worth, with a mother in corporate sales and a father who was a criminal defense attorney.
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His passion for entertainment began early, influenced by music, Spike Lee scripts, and editing during college at North Texas.
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Leap of Faith to Los Angeles
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Moved to LA with no backup plan, driven by passion.
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Took a courier job to network and eventually landed an internship with Morgan Freeman’s company, Revelations Entertainment.
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Building Tri Destin Studios
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Co-founded Tri Destin Studios with Nikita De Brown Jones.
- Emphasized creating their own lane and owning their content.
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Their goal: “Change the perception of the world” through storytelling where “we always win.”
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The Family Business
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Based on Carl Weber’s bestselling book series.
- Independently produced before BET+ picked it up.
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Features a star-studded cast including Ernie Hudson, Valerie Pettiford, Michael Jai White, and Javicia Leslie.
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Industry Wisdom
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Success in Hollywood is about relationships, consistency, and character.
- Warns against shortcuts and “hook-up culture” in entertainment.
- Encourages young creatives to focus on talent, value, and long-term growth.
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- On taking risks:
“My mother said, go jump off the ledge and go fly like a bird.” - On self-belief:
“Who told you you could be an attorney? Nobody. You figured it out. I’m going to figure it out too.” - On breaking into the industry:
“I took a courier job just to meet people in the studios. I dressed like I worked there so they’d see me the way I needed to be seen.” - On creating value:
“The most powerful people create their own companies, their own stories, and tell them consistently.” - On longevity:
“If your roots aren’t settled and strong, anything can take you out.” - On perspective:
“Your perspective in life is the key. If you see negative, you’ll get negative. If you see the win, you’ll fly high.”
📺 Current Project Highlight
The Family Business
- Streaming on BET+
- Multi-season crime drama with layered storytelling and strong character development.
- Haley serves as executive producer and director.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, November 10th, 2025. Subject: "Keeping A Secret Always Backfires"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Senita M. Hill.
Purpose of the Interview
- To spotlight Peace on Patuxent Incorporated, a nonprofit founded by Senita M. Hill.
- To discuss the challenges women face when diagnosed with cancer and how the organization provides sanctuaries for peace, clarity, and empowerment.
- To inspire entrepreneurs and individuals to prioritize wellness and community support.
Key Takeaways
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About Peace on Patuxent
- Located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
- Offers two-day retreats for women diagnosed with life-leveling cancers.
- Provides limousine pickup, red carpet welcome, prepared meals, and activities focused on stillness.
- Launching virtual sessions nationwide in January to reach women who cannot attend in person.
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Life-Leveling Cancer
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Defined as any cancer diagnosis that disrupts life and forces major changes.
- Emphasizes the emotional and psychological impact beyond physical illness.
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Senita’s Personal Journey
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Inspired by her mother’s battle with lung cancer to create a space for women to pause and regain control.
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Empowerment Through Pause
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Women often feel they have choices, but treatment paths are usually predetermined.
- Peace on Patuxent offers a moment of stillness to reflect and make informed decisions.
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Community and Cultural Impact
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Addresses stigma in African American and ethnic communities around illness.
- Encourages open conversations and sharing of resources.
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Access and Application
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Apply via peaceonpatuxent.org.
- Requirements: Over 18, healthy enough to be independent, ideally within two years post-diagnosis.
Notable Quotes
- “Every woman should allow herself the opportunity to come to peace.”
- “She matters—not just as a patient, but as a mother, daughter, coworker, and friend.”
- “When you hear the word cancer, it changes your life. It’s life-leveling.”
- “We’re not here to tell you how to run your journey. We’re here to allow you to pause your mind.”
- “The only way you’ll know your options is if you come out and have the conversation.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Gerron Duhon.
Purpose of the Interview
The conversation aimed to:
- Highlight the importance of financial literacy for young adults.
- Share Jerron Duhon’s personal journey from Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Yale University and into holistic financial planning.
- Promote his book “The Purpose of Paper”, which focuses on building generational wealth and breaking harmful financial habits.
Key Takeaways
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Personal Journey & Identity Shift
- Jerron used football as a “meal ticket” to escape his hometown, but a concussion ended his athletic career, causing an identity crisis.
- He pivoted toward financial education and wealth creation, emphasizing long-term planning.
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Misconceptions About Wealth
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Many young adults believe wealth comes quickly through gambling, sports betting, or flashy investments.
- Social media fuels the desire to display wealth rather than build wealth, leading to poor financial decisions.
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Financial Habits & Framework
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Jerron introduced his AIMS framework:
- Awareness: Know your current financial state.
- Intention: Set clear goals and reverse-engineer steps.
- Mindset Change: Focus on future self, not old habits.
- Systems: Automate savings and investments to reduce reliance on willpower.
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Faith and Finance Connection
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Principles like self-control, patience, and hope—fruits of the spirit—are essential for financial discipline.
- “Faith without works is dead” applies to money: belief must be paired with action.
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Generational Wealth
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Gerron stresses taking ownership of your financial future rather than leaving the burden to your children.
- Investing should be strategic and long-term, not like playing the lottery.
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Practical Advice
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Start small but consistent (e.g., $150/month).
- Use modern tools like Robinhood for stock investing.
- Shift from being a consumer to an owner (invest in companies you use).
Notable Quotes
- “Football was my meal ticket… but I realized I didn’t dream far enough.”
- “We connect our financial decisions to display wealth instead of to build wealth.”
- “Faith without works is dead—just like in finances.”
- “Are you going to be the one that changes your generation, or will you leave that pressure on your children?”
- “Good advice is timeless.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Subject: "I Want That Old Thang Back"
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Annie Yatch.
A leadership and performance coach specializing in helping high-achieving entrepreneurs balance business growth with personal fulfillment. The discussion focused on leadership, relationships, and overcoming subconscious barriers to success.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
Balancing Business & Personal Life
- Yatch helps ambitious entrepreneurs struggling to balance home life and business growth.
- She emphasized that success at work doesn’t mean sacrificing relationships—leaders must redefine their roles at home.
The Importance of Transition Time
- Many entrepreneurs struggle to switch from work mode to home life, leading to stress in relationships.
- Yatch recommends a 30-minute decompression routine before entering the home, including:
- Writing down lingering work concerns.
- Engaging in a mindless activity like listening to music.
- Reflecting on positive memories with loved ones to shift emotional energy.
Leadership Gaps in Entrepreneurs
- Yatch identified three major leadership gaps that hold entrepreneurs back:
- Delegation – Many leaders struggle to trust their teams, leading to micromanagement.
- Feedback – Entrepreneurs must learn to give and receive feedback effectively without defensiveness.
- Planning – Businesses often fail to plan for obstacles, focusing only on ideal scenarios.
Trauma & Entrepreneurial Success
- Yatch explained that many entrepreneurs have unresolved childhood trauma, leading them to create chaos in business as a way to regain control.
- She emphasized that stability at home is crucial for scaling a business successfully.
📘 About Annie Yatch
Annie Yatch is a team leadership and performance coach, specializing in helping entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. She is the founder of Northstar Leadership, a company dedicated to helping high-achieving men redefine leadership at home and in business.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, October 31th, 2025. Subject: "Polite In The Streets, Rude In The Sheets"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Keanna Sanders.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To highlight Keanna Sanders’ entrepreneurial journey from fashion merchandising to founding Sandbridge Early Learning Center, a network of childcare facilities in Maryland. The interview explores her motivations, challenges, and vision for empowering families and communities through early childhood education.
🧭 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Early Inspiration & Passion for Children
- Keanna’s love for children began at age 13, helping her grandmother care for infants and toddlers.
- Quote:
“I was always around children… babysitting cousins, neighbors, and helping my grandmother with single moms’ kids.”
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Education & Certifications
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Studied Fashion Merchandising at University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Fashion Institute of Technology.
- Earned childcare certifications (e.g., 45-hour and 90-hour credentials) to qualify as a teacher in Maryland.
- Quote:
“I went and got my certifications in childcare so I could make a little extra money.”
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Entrepreneurial Drive
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Keanna always knew she wanted to be her own boss, even before understanding what entrepreneurship meant.
- Quote:
“I didn’t want to work a 9 to 5. I wanted to travel and make my own schedule.”
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Serial Entrepreneurship
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Owned a car dealership called Trendy Motors before launching Sandbridge.
- Used profits from car sales and a bank loan to fund her childcare business.
- Quote:
“I sold my first car and said, ‘I’m going to start a car business.’ That success helped me launch Sandbridge.”
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Founding Sandbridge Early Learning Center
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The name “Sandbridge” combines her last name (Sanders) with the concept of “bridging the gap” between parents and children.
- Quote:
“Sandbridge means bridging the gap between parents and kids.”
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Curriculum & Learning Philosophy
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Uses Frog Street Curriculum for infants to age 5.
- Employs certified public school teachers through grants to prepare children for elementary school.
- Quote:
“We want children to be ready for school. We teach through themes, tummy time, reading, and physical activities.”
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Family Engagement & Community Impact
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Hosts family nights, festivals, and educational field trips.
- Offers financial support, discounts, and free meals to families in need.
- Quote:
“We go above and beyond… sometimes I waive fees or help with scholarship applications.”
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Franchise Vision & Branding
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Plans to franchise Sandbridge nationally with consistent branding across locations.
- Quote:
“I want every Sandbridge to look the same—like Chick-fil-A or Walgreens.”
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Overcoming Bias & Embracing Identity
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Initially hid her ownership due to fear of bias but later embraced her identity and impact.
- Quote:
“You didn’t work this hard not to be recognized. People deserve to know who you are.”
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Faith, Risk-Taking & Advice
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Attributes her success to faith, persistence, and taking risks.
- Quote:
“Out of ten no’s, you’ll get one yes. Be consistent, be persistent, and lean on God.”
📍 Current Status
- Operates six locations in Maryland: three full sites and three before/after care programs.
- Serves nearly 400 children.
- Actively working on franchising the business.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, October 30th, 2025. Subject: "Her Begging Best Friend "
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. Subject: "Hands on Your Knees "
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Subject: "He Said His Mom is Off Limits "
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amy DuBois Barnett.
📝 Summary of the Interview
Amy DuBois Barnett, a trailblazing media executive and author, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss her career, her upcoming debut novel If I Ruled the World, and her insights on success, authenticity, and navigating the evolving media landscape. The conversation covered her historic role as the first Black woman to helm a major mainstream U.S. magazine, her experiences in media and publishing, the importance of Black voices, and her journey toward becoming a novelist.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Career Milestones & Legacy
- Amy made history as the first Black woman editor-in-chief of a major mainstream U.S. magazine (Teen People).
- She held leadership roles at Harper’s Bazaar, Ebony, Honey Magazine, and digital platforms like BET and The Grio.
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Her editorial style focused on humanizing success, sharing personal stories and lessons rather than just promoting content.
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New Novel: If I Ruled the World
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Set in late 1990s/early 2000s New York, the novel follows Nikki, a woman navigating the fashion and music magazine world.
- Themes include misogyny in hip hop, professional ambition, friendship, and self-discovery.
- The title is inspired by the Nas and Lauryn Hill song, and Lauryn Hill was the first cover of Honey Magazine under Amy’s leadership.
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Amy envisions the novel as a TV series, and is actively working toward that goal.
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Importance of Preorders
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Preorders are critical for debut novelists to hit bestseller lists.
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All preorders count toward first-week sales, which are essential for making lists like the New York Times Bestseller.
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Authenticity & Black Media
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Amy emphasized the need for authentic Black voices in media, especially in today’s political climate.
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She praised independent platforms and figures like Roland Martin, Joy Reid, and Don Lemon for maintaining integrity.
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Success Principles
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Success requires more than talent—it’s about energy, attitude, collaboration, and kindness.
- She highlighted the importance of networking through genuine relationships, not just transactional exchanges.
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Believing in oneself is essential: “The universe will not give you an opportunity that you don’t think you deserve.”
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Pivoting & Resilience
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Amy’s career involved multiple pivots—from finance to fashion to media.
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She stressed the importance of recognizing when to pivot and manifesting goals through vision and hard work.
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Print vs. Digital Media
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Print magazines offer permanence and thoughtful journalism, while digital media provides speed and volume.
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She misses the visual artistry of print, like cover shoots and fashion spreads.
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Personal Notes
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Amy’s son is a music producer and DJ, studying at Drexel University.
- Rushion and Amy have a long-standing friendship dating back to 2012, when she was at Ebony and he was producing the Steve Harvey show.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “You have to believe that you deserve all of the opportunity.”
- “Networking is not about handing out business cards. It’s about building relationships.”
- “Magazines have a permanence that made you incredibly careful.”
- “I’m manifesting big things.”
- “We are out here flawed and just trying to find success, love, and fulfillment like everyone else.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, October 24th, 2025. Subject: "My Own Daughter Put Me On Blast"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. Subject: "He Shut Me Down"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.
🔹 Summary of the Interview
Stacey Gholar, founder of Bloom Creative Agency, shares her journey from being a young mother in Chicago to becoming a brand strategist and creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in marketing, media, and business. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal identity with brand strategy, especially in the digital age. Stacey discusses her approach to brand audits, the role of social media, the impact of AI, and her passion for empowering women through entrepreneurship and skincare.
🔹 Key Takeaways 1. What Is a Brand Strategist?
- A brand strategist helps individuals and businesses define and articulate their brand clearly.
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“You are the brand, but you have to put the brand together in a way that people can articulate what you do.”
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Social Media Strategy
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Stacey conducts social media audits to ensure alignment between personal and business branding.
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She recommends having separate personal and business accounts, but acknowledges blending them when appropriate.
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Discovery Process
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Her process starts with a discovery call to understand the client’s “why” and goals.
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She believes passion must drive entrepreneurship—not just money.
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Digital Branding & AI
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Stacey identifies as a digital brand specialist, helping Gen X women and others pivot into digital spaces.
- She uses AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to enhance productivity but values human connection.
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“AI is an asset… but I don’t solely rely on it.”
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Email Marketing
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Email is still vital: “If you're solely on social media, you can lose your business in a minute.”
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She advocates for funnel systems and community building outside of social platforms.
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Going Viral vs. Being Valuable
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“You don’t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.”
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She went viral unintentionally with a review of Harold’s Chicken, but stresses the importance of sustainable value over fleeting attention.
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Brand Refresh & Outreach
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Most of her clients come through word of mouth, but she’s expanding her reach via social media.
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She encourages clients to step out of their comfort zones and engage in community-driven initiatives.
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Skincare Line
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Stacey founded Skin Light Skincare at age 50 to promote pro-aging and natural beauty.
- She now focuses on organic body oils that are clean, hydrating, and hormone-safe.
🔹 Notable Quotes
- “Experience has been the best teacher for me.”
- “You don’t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.”
- “If you stop learning, you stop growing.”
- “I want you to be a part of building your brand—not just me doing it for you.”
- “Social media is great, but word of mouth is still real.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. Subject: "How Did Pine Straw Get In There?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed El' Deity Princey.
📝 Summary of the Interview
El' Deity Princey is a transformational master coach, author, and speaker with a background in social science, neuroscience, and trauma recovery. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, she shares her journey from childhood trauma and dysfunction to becoming a high-achieving coach helping others reprogram their minds, cut toxic ties, and build wealth-driven lives. Her book, Monetize a Mind That’s Colonized, and her coaching business, 11 Master Consulting, are tools she uses to empower others to transcend adversity and manifest success.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Mindset is the Foundation of Wealth
- “Energy is currency.” True prosperity begins with internal transformation.
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Reprogramming the subconscious mind is essential to breaking free from societal conditioning and limiting beliefs.
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Cutting Toxic Ties
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Toxic relationships—whether personal, familial, or professional—drain energy and hinder growth.
- “When you cut toxic ties, you thrive.”
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Applies to both employees and employers: focus on those who contribute positively to your mission.
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Coaching vs. Therapy
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Coaching focuses on present and future goals, while therapy often addresses past trauma.
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El' Deity emphasizes accountability, strategy, and results in her coaching practice.
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Routine Builds Wealth
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Daily habits, environment, and self-care routines are critical to building internal and external wealth.
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“Everyone has a gift. Everyone has a talent.” Routine helps unlock and monetize those gifts.
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Healing from Trauma
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She shares her personal experience with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how childhood PTSD mirrors veteran PTSD.
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Her journey from dysfunction and cult-like environments to academic and personal success is a testament to resilience.
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Manifestation Requires Action
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Her concept of “Coagulation Law” emphasizes that belief alone isn’t enough—resources and action are required to manifest goals.
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Life is like Monopoly: strategy and movement are key to winning.
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Empowering Language
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Words shape reality. Avoid saying “I’m struggling”—instead, affirm your intelligence and capability.
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“Speak life into yourself.”
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Client Success Stories
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She helped a client leave a toxic home, pursue her talents, and attract a supportive partner—demonstrating how mindset shifts lead to real-world success.
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Accessibility & Services
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Offers free live coaching on TikTok three times a week.
- Book: Monetize a Mind That’s Colonized is available on Amazon under her real name, Princess Halo.
- Coaching and courses available through 11 Master Consulting.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “When you master your emotions, you master your reality.”
- “Healing doesn’t take years—it takes intention.”
- “I got tired of begging for crumbs of love and began to give myself loads of love.”
- “Your self-image is what you attract.”
- “Are you tired yet? If yes, it’s time to pivot.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Jalene Mack.
Widely known as “America’s Favorite Entertainment Attorney.” The episode focuses on protecting creative and business assets, avoiding scams, and building a solid foundation for success in the entertainment industry and beyond.
🎯 Key Themes & Takeaways 🔹 The Lure of the Bad Deal
- Jalene warns about scammers posing as producers or financiers in the entertainment industry.
- These individuals often:
- Claim to have access to major networks or funding.
- Ask creators to sign away rights or pay deposits under false pretenses.
- Lack a verifiable digital footprint (e.g., no IMDb, LinkedIn, or credible references).
- Rushion emphasizes the danger of the “lottery mentality” — believing one deal will change everything.
🛡️ Legal Red Flags
- Never assign your copyright without legal review.
- Be cautious of contracts that require you to relinquish ownership or control.
- Escrow accounts can be manipulated if you don’t control the signature authority.
- Always verify the legitimacy of a deal and the people behind it.
🧠 Jalene Mack’s Top 10 Business Development Tips
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Identify Your Project
- Know what you’re creating (film, TV, product, etc.).
- Define the scope and format clearly.
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Make Sure You Have a Plan
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Create a business and finance plan.
- Know where your funding will come from and how it will be used.
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Form a Team
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Surround yourself with experts (lawyers, accountants, producers).
- Avoid “yes people” — you need honest feedback.
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Prepare a Budget
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Hire a line producer or financial expert.
- Account for everything: cast, crew, locations, marketing, etc.
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Form a Business Entity
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Establish an LLC or corporation to protect your personal assets.
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Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number)
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Required for tax and banking purposes.
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Open a Business Bank Account
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Keep personal and business finances separate.
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Protect Your Assets
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Register copyrights and trademarks.
- Use NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) to safeguard ideas.
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Contracts
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Always put agreements in writing.
- Hire an attorney experienced in your specific industry (e.g., film, music, TV).
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Marketing
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Don’t assume people will show up just because your product is good.
- Build a brand and promote it strategically.
📚 Jalene’s Book
- Title: The Business of Stage Screen and In Between
- A practical guide for performers, playwrights, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs.
🗣️ Final Thoughts
- Rushion praises Jalene’s decades-long expertise and her role in protecting creatives.
- Jalene encourages listeners to invest in legal protection and business planning to avoid costly mistakes.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mowbray and Cherina Rowand.
🎙️ Purpose of the Interview
To showcase the entrepreneurial journey of Mowbray and Cherina Rowand, co-founders of The Rowand Group and One Stop Taxes, the largest Black-owned virtual tax preparation service in America. The interview highlights their business evolution, scaling strategies, community impact, and the creation of the Black Tax Festival.
🧭 Interview Outline 1. Background & Origins
- Both from Memphis, Tennessee; met in high school.
- Started tax preparation in 2010 as a mom-and-pop operation.
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Transitioned from brick-and-mortar to virtual model by 2015.
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Business Philosophy
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Entrepreneurship is defined as service to others.
- Mowbray is the visionary; Cherina is the implementer.
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Emphasis on scaling with structure: legal, accounting, HR.
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One Stop Taxes
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Grew from a single office to over 1,000 virtual franchise locations.
- Offers free training, no startup costs, and shared revenue model.
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Built a platform allowing clients to submit documents and sign remotely.
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Virtual Tax Model
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Designed for convenience and accessibility.
- Clients and tax preparers never need to meet in person.
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Platform includes document upload, e-signature, and cloud storage.
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Franchise & Training
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Learning Management System (LMS) for onboarding.
- Training includes tax prep, customer acquisition, and platform use.
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Strategic partnerships with local businesses (e.g., dealerships, daycares).
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Black Tax Festival
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Annual event held in Atlanta (Oct 16–18).
- Combines networking, education, and recognition.
- Includes IRS updates, business workshops, and the Titan Awards.
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Open to all entrepreneurs, not just tax professionals.
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Expansion & Diversification
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Own restaurants in Memphis and the Dominican Republic.
- Franchised Fat Tuesday and Esco Restaurant (did \$1M in first 6 weeks).
- Own a yacht for rental experiences in the DR.
- Plans to develop a restaurant strip near FedExForum in Memphis.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Vision + Execution = Growth: Their complementary roles fuel business success.
- Virtual is Scalable: Transitioning to virtual allowed exponential growth.
- Community Impact Matters: Black Tax Festival fosters education and recognition.
- Diversification is Strategic: Restaurants and real estate expand their brand.
- Mentorship & Learning: They study successful entrepreneurs like Tilman Fertitta.
- Faith & Family Drive: Their journey is rooted in love, planning, and purpose.
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- “Entrepreneurship means being a servant to other people.”
- “The same thing that works at \$1M doesn’t work at \$15M.”
- “We had to fire ourselves from some jobs and hire professionals.”
- “We built a platform where you can do taxes from your couch.”
- “We started before social media—we know belly-to-belly marketing.”
- “Recognition matters—people don’t get it at home or work.”
- “We’re trying to bridge the wealth gap through proper paperwork.”
- “We bought a yacht in the Dominican Republic to rent for experiences.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Subject: "What's Going On Next Door?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Erica Gwyn.
🎙️ Interview Summary: Erica Gwyn on Money Making Conversations Masterclass Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Erica Gwyn’s journey as a faith-driven entrepreneur, her work with nonprofits through her company Nonprofit Guru LLC, and her educational initiatives including Seven Oaks Academy Montessori. The interview aims to inspire listeners by sharing Erica’s story of resilience, leadership, and community impact, while offering practical advice for nonprofit founders and small business owners.
🧭 Interview Outline 1. Introduction
- Host Rushion McDonald introduces the show and its mission to inspire and educate entrepreneurs.
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Erica Gwyn is welcomed as the founder and CEO of Nonprofit Guru LLC and Seven Oaks Academy Montessori.
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Background & Career Journey
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Erica shares her early experiences, including working with Spelman College and Habitat for Humanity.
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She discusses her expertise in grant writing and nonprofit management.
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Nonprofit Guru LLC
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Origin of the name “Nonprofit Guru” from her cousin, an attorney.
- Focuses on helping nonprofits with fundraising, board development, and strategy.
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Works with organizations that have at least \$300,000 in revenue and an existing board.
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Common Mistakes in Nonprofit Startups
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Placing unqualified family members on boards.
- Lack of understanding of board responsibilities, especially fundraising.
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Over-reliance on grants without diversifying funding sources.
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Board Development Advice
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Ideal board size: 5–7 members to avoid deadlocks.
- Seek members with legal, accounting, program design, and volunteer coordination expertise.
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Importance of board training programs like United Way’s VIP program.
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Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship
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Erica shares her personal story of becoming a single mother at 19 and losing her child’s father.
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Her journey of healing through service and community involvement.
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Seven Oaks Academy Montessori
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Purchased an existing preschool and transformed it into a boutique Montessori school.
- Focus on cradle-to-pre-K education with plans to expand after-school and summer programs.
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Offers unique features: professional chef, small class sizes, diverse staff, on-site therapy, and classroom cameras for parental viewing.
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Summer Camp & Educational Expansion
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Originated from a math and science summer camp inspired by her son Cameron.
- Plans to revive the camp and expand educational offerings.
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Emphasis on creating a cradle-to-college pipeline for students.
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Marketing & Branding
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Erica acknowledges the need to improve her visibility and branding.
- Encouraged by Rushion to relaunch her website and promote her services more actively.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Authenticity & Expertise Matter: Erica’s credibility stems from her hands-on experience and passion for nonprofit work.
- Board Composition is Crucial: A well-trained, committed board is essential for nonprofit success.
- Diversify Funding Sources: Don’t rely solely on grants—explore individual giving, estate planning, and in-kind donations.
- Faith & Purpose Drive Success: Erica’s personal challenges fueled her commitment to community service and entrepreneurship.
- Education is Empowerment: Her Montessori school and summer camps aim to provide foundational learning and long-term academic success.
- Marketing is Essential: Visibility and branding are key to expanding impact and reaching the right audience.
🗣️ Notable Quotes
- “You’re a nonprofit guru—you know nonprofits in your sleep.”
- “Your board’s primary job is to be a fundraiser.”
- “I’m a faith-driven entrepreneur. I walk in my purpose and that is a gift.”
- “Community means accepting and respecting people and organizations working together in an ecosystem.”
- “I started giving back to others, and I loved it. I’ve never known how to turn it off.”
- “You have a glow about you… you are a superpower.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Subject: "He's So Good, Yet So Bad"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, October 13th, 2025. Subject: "A Masterpiece Without Peace Or A Piece"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, October 10th, 2025. Subject: "What Was She Doing While I Was Gone?"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Subject: "Why Can't He Talk Around Me?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola.
CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Highlight Dami Kujembola’s journey as an immigrant entrepreneur.
- Showcase the mission and impact of Amplify Africa.
- Promote the upcoming Africon event and its cultural significance.
- Address stereotypes about Africa and advocate for accurate representation.
- Inspire listeners to connect with their heritage and pursue entrepreneurial goals.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Amplify Africa’s Mission
- Amplify Africa is a media and entertainment company focused on bridging the gap between the African continent and the global Black diaspora.
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It promotes African culture through events, media, and partnerships, reaching 12 million people monthly across the US, UK, Brazil, and Africa.
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Combatting Stereotypes
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Dami emphasizes the need to correct misconceptions about Africa, especially those perpetuated by Western media.
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He uses media as a tool to educate and reshape narratives about African life, culture, and innovation.
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Africon Festival
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A multi-day cultural and business event in Atlanta featuring:
- A marketplace with 100+ businesses.
- Pitch competitions for startups and short films.
- Music, fashion, food, and film experiences.
- Support from the Atlanta Mayor’s Office.
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Designed to make attendees feel immersed in African culture, especially Lagos, Nigeria.
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Nollywood’s Global Rise
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Nollywood is the third-largest film industry globally.
- Netflix and other platforms have helped elevate African stories and talent.
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Dami’s company partnered with Regal Cinemas for a nationwide Nollywood release.
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Afro Ball Gala
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An annual gala honoring successful individuals of African descent.
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Aims to inspire others by showcasing excellence and validating dreams regardless of skin color.
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Challenges & Resilience
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Dami discusses immigration challenges, funding cuts, and political shifts affecting cultural events.
- Despite setbacks, he remains optimistic and committed to fostering global connections.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “The event is purely geared towards access.” – On the purpose of Africon.
- “I’ve probably never seen a lion in my entire life.” – On the absurdity of stereotypes about Africa.
- “Our goal is to make our world smaller.” – On creating immersive cultural experiences.
- “I didn’t know where to find successful people who looked like me.” – On the inspiration behind Afro Ball.
- “I’m actually not special… it’s really representative of the need of people right now.” – On the growth of Amplify Africa.
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. Subject: "Should I Give This Man A Second Chance?"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. Subject: "How Did I Miss This Over The Years?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mildred J. Mills.
Topic: Life journey, resilience, and her memoir Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs, and Rising Above Her Roots
Mildred J. Mills shares her powerful story of growing up on a cotton farm in Alabama as one of 17 children, overcoming domestic violence, poverty, and systemic barriers to become a successful IT executive, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker. Her memoir is a testament to resilience, faith, and self-determination.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
- Promote her memoir and its message of overcoming adversity.
- Inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners with her story of resilience and reinvention.
- Highlight the importance of storytelling as a healing and motivational tool.
- Encourage faith over fear in personal and professional growth.
🔑 Key Takeaways 🌾 Humble Beginnings
- Grew up on a 60-acre cotton farm in Whitaker, Alabama.
- Picking cotton was physically brutal and emotionally taxing.
“You’re bent at a 90-degree angle all day picking cotton… it hurts.”
📚 Writing the Memoir
- Wrote the book after age 60 to heal and share wisdom.
- Did not consult her husband before publishing — it was her story to tell.
“I didn’t want anybody telling me… ‘Why didn’t you do it this way?’ It is my story.”
💪 Resilience Defined
- Resilience means getting up after being knocked down.
- She credits her mother’s wisdom and her own determination.
“Failure is not an option… I wasn’t going back to that cotton field.”
🧠 Faith Over Fear
- Her guiding principle is faith over fear — trusting in the journey despite uncertainty.
“Fear sits on your shoulder and says you’re not good enough. Faith says walk through the door.”
🏫 Education & Mentorship
- A white teacher saw potential in her and helped her escape the cotton fields by recommending a tech school.
- Her father, despite initial hesitation, paid for her education in cash.
“He paid \$500 in 1969 — a lot of money for a farmer.”
👩💻 Career & Independence
- Became an IT executive, starting in 1969 as a computer programmer.
- Advocates for women’s financial independence and self-worth.
“God gave me gifts that I must share… I’m not going to depend on somebody else.”
📖 Future Projects
- Upcoming book: The Hope Club — explores the impact of incarceration on families, especially children.
“I’ve seen what such a life can do to children… it breaks up families.”
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “Do the best you can with what you have.” — Her mother’s mantra.
- “Don’t expect someone else to pay for your dreams.”
- “I’m no victim. I’ve never been a victim.”
- “We’re not dreaming big enough.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Troy Hudson.
A deeply personal and insightful interview with former NBA player and author Troy “T-Hud” Hudson. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways:
🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. First-Generation Wealth
- Troy Hudson’s book, First Generation Rich, explores the emotional and financial complexities of being the first in a family to acquire significant wealth.
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He distinguishes between being “rich” (temporary, income-based) and “wealthy” (long-term, legacy-building).
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From Humble Beginnings to the NBA
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Raised in public housing in Carbondale, Illinois.
- Came from a tight-knit, low-income family where needs were prioritized over wants.
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Basketball became his vehicle to travel, grow, and eventually earn a $36 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003.
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The Pressure of Sudden Wealth
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Hudson discusses the mental and emotional toll of being the financial “savior” for family and friends.
- He coined the term “media lock-in” to describe how public knowledge of his contract changed how people treated him.
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Many relationships became transactional, leading to isolation and stress.
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Financial Lessons & Mistakes
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Worst investment: launching a music label using his own money.
- Learned the importance of using other people’s money (OPM) and having a financial advisor.
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Even with an advisor, he sometimes made impulsive decisions due to youth and pressure.
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The Athlete’s Dilemma
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Athletes often receive large sums of money at a young age with little financial education.
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Unlike team owners who collaborate, athletes often operate independently, missing opportunities for collective wealth-building.
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Why He Wrote the Book
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To document his journey and help others—especially future first-generation earners—navigate the emotional and financial challenges of sudden wealth.
- Aims to break generational curses and preserve relationships strained by money.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “Rich is temporary. Wealth is legacy.”
- “It’s lonely at the top—especially when you’re not getting along with family and friends.”
- “We don’t operate like the owners. The owners work together. The athletes don’t.”
📘 About the Book
- Title: First Generation Rich
- Author: Troy Hudson
- Available on: Amazon (Kindle & paperback) and 1GRich.com
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, October 6th, 2025. Subject: "In Love & Terrified"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel.
Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America.
Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
- Highlight the McKissack family’s historical and cultural impact on American infrastructure and Black entrepreneurship.
- Promote the book The Black Family Who Built America as a record of legacy and inspiration.
- Inspire small business owners and entrepreneurs with lessons on perseverance, succession planning, and self-identity.
- Address the importance of preserving Black history in the face of cultural erasure.
🔑 Key Takeaways 🏗️ Legacy & Impact
- McKissack & McKissack has contributed to major U.S. infrastructure projects like:
- Barclays Center
- JFK Terminal One
- LaGuardia Airport
- Penn Station
- Lincoln Financial Field
“We are the fifth generation. Right. And we're Black in America.”
📚 Historical Significance
- The family legacy began with Moses McKissack, who was enslaved and later became a builder.
- Cheryl’s ancestors were the first licensed Black architects in America (licenses 117 and 118 in Tennessee).
“They became the first Black licensed architects in America… and helped get licensed in 22 other states.”
💼 Business Wisdom
- Cheryl emphasizes the importance of:
- Succession planning
- Understanding both technical and political buyers
- Building relationships before you need them
“You better have that relationship before you need it.”
🧠 The 5 Ps of Family Resilience
- Perseverance
- Persistence
- Preparedness
- Purpose
- Prayer
“Sometimes you do get up in the morning and you say it's not for me… You have to come back and meditate on the fact that you're a winner.”
🧘♀️ Personal Growth & Mental Health
- Cheryl discusses overcoming stress, rediscovering herself after a difficult marriage, and the importance of meditation.
“Being yourself is what we're talking about… I recognize that I am currently feeling stressed out. So what do I need to do?”
👩👧👧 Women in Leadership
- Cheryl’s mother took over the business after her father’s stroke, despite societal barriers.
“She only knew the telephone number to the office at that time… but she knew deep inside that she wanted to hold on for the fifth generation.”
🎥 Representation & Media
- The book and Cheryl’s story aim to counteract negative portrayals of Black people in media and history.
“You may not have known about Black excellence. You just ignored it. But we exist.”
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “Black people built America. Now, that's the point we're making here.”
- “You have to say the opposite to yourself. And you have to put one foot in front of the other.”
- “This book is a receipt to say we are around. We have a foundation. We're not going anywhere.”
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jamie and Jilea Hemmings.
Business: Nourish + Bloom Market
Claim to Fame: The world’s first Black-owned autonomous grocery store
🧭 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight the Hemmings’ innovative approach to solving food insecurity through technology, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment. The interview explores their journey from corporate careers to tech entrepreneurs and retail disruptors, emphasizing their mission to eliminate food deserts and build generational wealth.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Mission-Driven Innovation
- Nourish + Bloom Market was born from a personal need for healthier food options for their autistic son.
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Their stores use AI-powered, frictionless checkout to provide 24/7 access to fresh food in underserved areas.
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Tech Meets Purpose
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Despite no formal tech training, they developed two scheduling platforms (for cannabis and pharma) before launching their grocery concept.
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They became the first in the U.S. to accept EBT/SNAP in an autonomous store environment.
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Family & Legacy
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The Hemmings are raising three children and caring for an aging parent while running their business.
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Their children are involved in operations, reinforcing the idea of building legacy in real time.
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Community Empowerment
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They focus on dignity in access, ensuring that all customers, regardless of income, can shop equally.
- They support local farms and promote workforce innovation to prepare communities for the tech economy.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “They are the visionary co-founders of Nourish + Bloom Market, the world’s first Black-owned, autonomous grocery store.”
- “Driven by a mission to eliminate food deserts and empower underserved communities.”
- “We’re building legacy in real time.”
- “Just because you need assistance doesn’t mean you should lose dignity.”
- “AI is here. It’s not going anywhere.”
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, September 29th, 2025. Subject: "I Didn't Mean What I Said"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, September 26th, 2025. Subject: "My Boyfriend Hates The Word No"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lamar Tyler.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To spotlight Lamar Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey, the growth of his platform Traffic, Sales & Profit (TSP), and to share actionable insights for Black entrepreneurs on building scalable, profitable businesses from side hustles.
🧭 Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Branding with Purpose
- Lamar emphasizes the importance of clear, relatable branding.
- His previous brand, Black and Married with Kids, succeeded because the name instantly resonated with its audience.
- Quote:
“If they can hear the name, they can see it and say, ‘Hey, that’s for me.’”
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Side Hustle to Main Hustle
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Most Black entrepreneurs start businesses while working full-time jobs.
- Success requires treating the side hustle like a real business from day one.
- Quote:
“There is no perfect time. The time to get started is now.”
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Consistency & Growth
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TSP’s first event in 2016 had only 47 attendees, half of whom came for free.
- Growth came from consistency and listening to the community.
- Quote:
“Sometimes all you need is confirmation.”
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Customer Experience & Branding
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Inspired by Disney’s “unexpected touchpoints,” Lamar expanded branding beyond the event space to include the hotel exterior and even airport baggage claim.
- Quote:
“We brand everything from the lobby to the pool… to make it feel like home.”
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Faith & Execution
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Faith plays a central role in Lamar’s business philosophy.
- He encourages entrepreneurs to act on the opportunities they pray for.
- Quote:
“You pray to get the opportunity, now you want to do all the work too.”
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Scaling vs. Growing
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Growth increases revenue and expenses; scaling increases revenue without proportional expense growth.
- TSP Scale is a new event focused on helping businesses reach this level.
- Quote:
“Scale is where the real money comes in.”
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Lever-Driven Growth System
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Lamar outlines systems for:
- Proposal processes
- Upselling
- Referral systems
- Creating experiences that justify premium pricing
- Quote:
“If you create an experience around what you do, you can charge two, three, four times more.”
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Platform & Community
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Lamar transitioned from doing all the speaking to empowering others in his community.
- He believes in giving others a platform to grow.
- Quote:
“Too many artists try to hold on too tight… and miss out on the blessing.”
🌟 Notable Guests & Surprises at TSP Events
- Surprise appearances by Magic Johnson, Issa Rae, Master P, Jermaine Dupri, Janice Bryant Howroyd, and Ambassador Andrew Young.
- Quote:
“If you want to be it, you need to see it.”
📍 Event Details
- New Event: TSP Scale
- Location: Atlanta Westin Gwinnett, Gwinnett County, GA
- Website: TSPScale.com
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025. Subject: "He Won't Let Me Lead"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, September 22nd, 2025. Subject: "He Shouldn't Be In My Purse"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, September 19th, 2025. Subject: "Oh Brother"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, September 18th, 2025. Subject: "My Husband Has Run Out Of Options"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Courtney Glaudé.
📝 Summary of the Interview
Courtney Glaudé, an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director from Houston, Texas, joined Rushion McDonald to discuss his creative journey, his role in Tyler Perry’s production universe, and his passion for storytelling. Glaudé is the writer, director, and producer for Season 4 of Zatima on BET+, and he holds an overall deal with Tyler Perry Studios, a rare and powerful endorsement of his talent. The conversation explored his roots, creative process, mentorship under Tyler Perry, and his commitment to emotionally gripping narratives that tackle complex social issues.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Tyler Perry’s Mentorship & Overall Deal
- Glaudé was entrusted with writing, directing, and producing Season 4 of Zatima.
- Tyler Perry gave him full creative control, saying: “You like Zatima? It’s yours.”
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The overall deal means Perry funds Glaudé’s projects and helps pitch them to major streaming platforms.
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Creative Process & Directing Style
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Glaudé writes with the shot in mind, visualizing scenes as he scripts.
- He adapts creatively when budget or location constraints arise.
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His style is thriller-driven, even when tackling emotional or social themes like dementia.
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Zatima Season 4
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The show centers on Zach and Fatima’s relationship, exploring real-life romantic challenges.
- Glaudé brings a new emotional depth and rollercoaster storytelling to the series.
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He collaborates closely with the cast, who help maintain character authenticity.
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Houston Roots & Hustle Mentality
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Raised in Fifth Ward, Houston, with Louisiana family roots.
- Self-taught filmmaker: learned through books, Google, and observing professionals.
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Hustle and persistence were key: “If someone told me no, I figured out how to do it myself.”
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Breakthrough with Monique
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His indie thriller The Reading, starring Monique, became the #1 film on BET+.
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This success led to his introduction to Tyler Perry and the overall deal.
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Legacy & Motivation
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Glaudé is driven by creating a legacy for his daughter.
- He wants to build a self-sustaining empire she can inherit.
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“I don’t feel like I work. I’m creating stories from my head.”
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Social Impact Storytelling
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Tackles topics like mental health, trauma, and dementia through compelling narratives.
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Upcoming feature film Old Gray Mare explores dementia in a thriller format.
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Tyler Perry Studios Experience
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Described as a “Disneyland for creators” with 12 sound stages and versatile sets.
- Efficient production model with on-site housing, catering, and rapid turnaround.
- Studios are rented by major productions like Black Panther and Coming to America.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “Just because God told it to me doesn’t mean He told it to everybody else.”
- “If you believe it, I’m not dreaming big enough.”
- “Tyler Perry Studios is like boot camp for creators.”
- “I want my films to make people feel something.”
- “I’m the person they tone down.” (on his intense storytelling style)
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. Subject: "He Tells His Mama Everything"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, September 15th, 2025. Subject: "His Past Won't Let Him Last"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, September 12th, 2025. Subject: "There's One Small Problem In The Relationship"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, September 11th, 2025. Subject: "A Little Poo Ran Off My Boo"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Subject: "Numbers Don't Lie"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yahya Muhammad.
Topic: Entrepreneurship, legacy, and community impact through his ice cream business, Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream
Yahya Muhammad shares his journey from tasting unforgettable homemade ice cream as a child to founding one of Chicago’s most beloved ice cream brands. His story is one of perseverance, cultural pride, and community service, rooted in faith and inspired by family and fraternity.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
- Highlight Yahya’s entrepreneurial journey and the founding of Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream.
- Inspire small business owners and creatives to pursue their passions despite obstacles.
- Showcase the importance of community engagement and mentorship.
- Celebrate Black excellence and cultural legacy through food and service.
🔑 Key Takeaways 🍨 The Origin Story
- Inspired by a woman selling homemade ice cream in Avalon Park, Chicago.
- Spent six years perfecting his own recipe.
- First flavor: Honey Cinnamon Graham Cracker
“I had no idea it would take about six years to learn how to make it.”
🎓 Education & Influence
- Holds a Master’s in Sociology from Western Illinois University.
- Influenced by teachings of Elijah Muhammad and Minister Louis Farrakhan.
- Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which instilled discipline and perseverance.
“I learned principles… immutable principles that I’ve been striving to apply.”
🚗 From Trunk to Storefront
- Started selling ice cream out of the trunk of his car in 1996.
- Grew from renting a room in a beauty salon to multiple storefronts.
- Now operates in Bronzeville, a historic Chicago neighborhood.
“I didn’t even have a business license… I just believed.”
🏆 Signature Flavors
- Known for nostalgic, Southern-inspired flavors:
- Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Vanilla
- Banana Pudding
- Georgia Peach Cobbler
- Bourbon Butter Pecan
- Southern Black Walnut
“Our goal is to take you right back down memory lane.”
💡 Business Philosophy
- Focuses on customer experience over product.
- Staff are trained as helpers, not just workers.
- Emphasizes service, quality, and pricing — but prioritizes service.
“The food is not the number one thing. The number one thing is the service.”
🌍 Community Impact
- Grew up in an underserved area of Chicago.
- Hires from the community and mentors youth.
- Dedicated the business to his late sister, Shawn Michelle, who inspired his culinary journey.
“I want to be a part of that inspiration… to give the baton to the next generation.”
📈 Expansion Plans
- Looking to expand to Atlanta, calling it “the Mecca.”
- Envisions taking the brand nationwide while maintaining its cultural and community roots.
“The future of Shawn Michelle’s is to be national.”
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “Faith over fear — I believed, I committed, I accepted the challenge.”
- “You have to see something different to be something different.”
- “I don’t have workers. I have helpers.”
- “I want to be a part of that that helps give them a new idea.”
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, September 8th, 2025. Subject: "On Campus, Clowning"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charisse M. Williams.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To explore Charisse Williams’ journey from law and nonprofit leadership to becoming a certified leadership and wellbeing coach. The interview highlights her work with women of color through her brand Everyday Yellow Sanctuary, her book The Joy of Thriving While Black, and her mission to help others reclaim joy, clarity, and purpose.
🧠 Interview Summary 1. Background & Career Path
- Charisse is a lawyer by training who transitioned into nonprofit leadership.
- Her coaching journey began after a donor offered to pay for her to receive coaching, which transformed her life.
- She now helps women of color overcome burnout and reconnect with their purpose.
Quote: “That coach was transformative for me… it planted the seed that maybe I would like to be the guide I wish I had.”
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Everyday Yellow Sanctuary
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A community for trailblazing women of color to find joy and support.
- Inspired by her color-coded calendar where yellow represents joy and fun.
- Trademarked the brand after a branding expert recognized its potential.
Quote: “Every day there has to be yellow… even a moment of joy in every single day.”
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Coaching Philosophy
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Coaching is a partnership to help clients achieve specific goals.
- Focuses on asking the right questions to help clients unlock their own answers.
- Emphasizes clarity, confidence, and joy as outcomes.
Quote: “Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What’s getting in the way?”
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Mental Health & Social Justice
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2020 was a turning point for Black mental health awareness.
- Her book was inspired by the trauma of witnessing police violence and the need for joy as resistance.
Quote: “I was literally having nightmares about encounters with the police… I saw the hashtag Black Joy… and I got a download: write a book called Thriving While Black.”
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Age & Fear
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Charisse started her business at age 48 and encourages others not to let age be a barrier.
- Most of her clients are in their 40s and 50s, seeking transformation and fulfillment.
Quote: “It is not too late and you are not too old.”
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Burnout & Overperformance
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Burnout is common among women of color due to societal pressure to overperform.
- Differentiates high performance (healthy ambition) from overperformance (driven by unworthiness).
Quote: “Overperformance is trying to outrun unworthiness… we need to do some unlearning.”
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Dream in Color Visioning Framework
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A tool to help clients articulate what a meaningful life looks like across multiple dimensions: career, relationships, joy, spirituality, etc.
- Encourages intentional planning and action toward that vision.
Quote: “Pain pushes until the vision pulls.”
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Community & Accountability
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The sanctuary offers weekly check-ins, goal setting, and accountability.
- Research shows that writing and speaking goals increases success rates dramatically.
Quote: “If you have a vision, a plan, and accountability, your success can go up by 95%.”
✅ Key Takeaways
- Coaching is transformative and helps unlock clarity and purpose.
- Joy is essential and should be intentionally cultivated daily.
- Mental health matters, especially for communities of color.
- Age is not a limitation—transformation can happen at any stage.
- Burnout is real, and overperformance is often rooted in deeper issues.
- Community support and accountability are powerful tools for growth.
- Intentional living through frameworks like Dream in Color can lead to lasting change.
📚 Resources & Links
- Website & Community: charissemwilliams.com/community
- Book: The Joy of Thriving While Black – available on Bookshop and other retailers.
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, September 1st, 2025. Subject: "He's A Totally Different Man At Night"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, August 29th, 2025. Subject: "My Boss Wants To Whip Me"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, August 28th, 2025. Subject: "I'm Not As Strong As I Think I Am"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum.
A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview showcases Dr. Isaiah Tatum’s extraordinary journey from homelessness to becoming a venture capitalist, hotel developer, and touring saxophonist. It aims to inspire young entrepreneurs by highlighting the importance of faith, planning, mentorship, and financial literacy.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Early Passion for Music
- Began playing saxophone at age 10.
- Influenced by legends like Kenny G, Curtis Mayfield, and Aretha Franklin.
- Practiced obsessively, leading to proficiency and touring opportunities.
- Maintains a strong connection to music despite business ventures.
“I couldn’t wait to get home and play… I practiced six hours a day.” — Isaiah Tatum
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Entrepreneurial Drive & Financial Literacy
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Overcame homelessness and used that experience to fuel ambition.
- Became an equity investor in Jazz Pharmaceuticals at 18.
- Invested in real estate and hotel development with a focus on recession-proof models.
“I didn’t want to be an artist who had to stay on tour to maintain. I wanted to be financially free.” — Isaiah Tatum
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Hotel Ownership & Strategy
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Owns two Candlewood Suites and an Embassy Suites in Georgia.
- Focuses on extended-stay models for consistent revenue.
- Emphasizes customer experience and operational efficiency.
“Even if they’re spending $160, make them feel like they’re spending $1 million.” — Isaiah Tatum
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Mentorship & Education
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Studied finance and earned credentials from Wall Street Prep.
- Values mentorship from icons like Kenny G and Keith Worsham.
- Now mentors others and encourages financial literacy and self-confidence.
“Don’t look for who you are to fit in with everybody else… Elevate yourself.” — Isaiah Tatum
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Vision & Future Endeavors
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Developing new properties in Tupelo, MS and Nashville, TN.
- Planning a Sweat Hotel concept and returning to music with a new album and tour.
- Driven by a daily mindset of growth and execution.
“Even though I’ve done really good, it’s about what I’m doing tomorrow.” — Isaiah Tatum
📌 Notable Quotes
- “Faith and a plan. A lot of people jump out there on faith. You better have a plan in your back pocket.” — Rushion McDonald
- “I fell in love with credentials… I wanted to maximize every opportunity.” — Isaiah Tatum
- “Let your results speak for themselves.” — Isaiah Tatum
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 27th, 2025. Subject: "What Is My Role In My Marriage?"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Subject: "How Could He Be So Cold Hearted?"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 25th, 2025. Subject: "They Want Equal Treatment"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, August 22nd, 2025. Subject: "My Husband Left Me, But He Didn't Move Out"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Subject: "Patiently Waiting For My Man To Settle Down"
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The Strawberry Letter, heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. Subject: "My Friend Is Doing The Most"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Earthquake.
Comedian, Actor, Entrepreneur and Radio Host
- Comedy Icon known for his Netflix special Chappelle’s Home Team Presents Earthquake: Legendary (produced by Dave Chappelle).
- Host of Quake’s House on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network via SiriusXM.
- Longtime contributor to the comedy scene since the 1990s, with roots in Atlanta.
🎤 Key Themes & Insights 🧠 Comedy with Purpose
- Earthquake emphasizes that his comedy is rooted in truth and humor—not shock value or controversy.
- He uses comedy to educate, especially on health issues like colonoscopies, encouraging Black men to prioritize their well-being.
💼 Business of Comedy
- Talks about the evolution from performing for meals to becoming a headliner.
- Shares insights on managing a team and making tough decisions to grow professionally.
- Advocates for professionalism over loyalty when scaling a business.
📺 Upcoming Projects
- New comedy special titled “Joke Telling Business” filmed in Atlanta.
- Developing a sitcom with Bill Burr, backed by Fox Network President Michael Thorn.
📻 Quake’s House Radio Show
- A platform for emerging comedians.
- Described as “The View with comedians,” focusing on hot topics and real-life scenarios.
❤️ Personal Life
- Credits his fiancée (soon-to-be wife) for grounding and motivating him.
- Says being “properly loved by a Black woman” has transformed his life and career.
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “I’m in the joke telling business. I’m not your pastor, not your critic. Judge me on the jokes.”
- “Being properly loved by a woman, especially a Black woman, is a beautiful thing.”
- “Laughter is the best healing ever.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. Subject: "All In The Family"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 18th, 2025. Subject: "Best Friends And Lovers"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, August 15th, 2025. Subject: "Has He Crossed The Line With His Play Sister?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, August 14th, 2025. Subject: "I'm In The Middle Of Some Mess"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Subject: "A Major Coverup Is Going On"
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brandon Bronaugh.
A life transition expert and one of the faces of A&E’s hit show Hoarders.
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
- Explore the deeper emotional and psychological aspects of hoarding.
- Highlight Brandon Bronaugh's unique approach to helping individuals and families transition through crisis-level home situations.
- Educate the audience on the realities behind the TV show Hoarders and the broader mission of Brandon's company, Lifecycle Transitions.
🧠 Key Takeaways 1. Hoarding Is a Mental Health Crisis
- Hoarding is not just clutter—it’s often a manifestation of unresolved trauma.
- The physical accumulation reflects emotional and psychological pain.
“You learn more about a person from their home than any other facet of their life.” – Brandon Bronaugh
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Lifecycle Transitions: A Holistic Approach
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Bronaugh’s company blends emotional, logistical, and real estate support.
- Services include cleanup, therapy, home evaluations, and even relocation.
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The Transition Evaluation Assessment (TEA) helps clients decide whether to stay, sell, or relocate.
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Clients Often Don’t Self-Identify as Hoarders
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Most clients are high-functioning individuals who don’t recognize their behavior as hoarding.
- Shame and embarrassment are major barriers to seeking help.
“Very few people have ever called it. I mean, we do… but what I didn’t know is what it took for them to get to that point.”
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Health and Safety Risks
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Hoarding environments can lead to respiratory issues, mold, fire hazards, and even death.
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Bronaugh created a mold remediation division after realizing the health dangers hidden behind clutter.
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Demographics and Challenges
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About 80% of Bronaugh’s clients are Caucasian, but hoarding affects all races and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Cases range from teenagers to the elderly.
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Hoarding has a high recidivism rate (65–70%).
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Spiritual and Entrepreneurial Journey
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Bronaugh started as a property preservation contractor.
- His mission evolved into a humanitarian effort to save lives.
“God had a plan. He said, no, you’re going to save lives and change.”
💬 Notable Quotes
- “When you go home, that’s when the mask is taken off. That’s when you can be your most authentic self.”
- “For every one year that a client goes without addressing the hoarding conditions… is equivalent to about one day of actual cleanup.”
- “We’re going to build this ecosystem… that we can do what most companies would take nine months to do in 30 days.”
- “The home is killing them.”
📞 How to Get Help
- Website: LifecycleTransitions.com
- Email: info@lifecycletransitions.com
- Services include in-home evaluations, virtual assessments, and a zero-contact cleanup option for clients too ashamed to be present.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Subject: "My Wet & Wild Older Man"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 11th, 2025. Subject: "My Husband & His Life Partner"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, August 8th, 2025. Subject: "I've Never Been Under This Much Pressure"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Subject: "My Knight In Shining Armor"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. Subject: "He Can Get With This Or Stay With That"
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lisa Mulrain.
Role: Finance attorney, senior executive in the federal government, founder of Legacy Building LLC
Mission: To bridge the financial literacy gap for minority communities, emerging professionals, and small business owners, promoting lasting economic confidence and stability.
🧭 Purpose of the Interview
To highlight Lisa Mulrain’s transition from finance attorney to financial literacy advocate, and her efforts to empower underserved communities through education, legal expertise, and practical financial strategies.
🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Systemic Inequities in Finance
- Lisa’s work with Ginnie Mae exposed her to disparities in lending, appraisals, and access for low-to-moderate income families.
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She observed how minority communities were often preyed upon with unfavorable loan terms and undervalued property appraisals.
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Financial Literacy Advocacy
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Lisa transitioned into advocacy to educate people on financial contracts, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans.
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She emphasizes understanding loan terms and avoiding high-interest debt traps.
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Tips for Financial Empowerment
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Budgeting: Know your income vs. expenses.
- Multiple Income Streams: Invest in real estate and the stock market.
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Credit Awareness: Monitor and manage credit responsibly.
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Small Business Guidance
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Avoid early debt accumulation.
- Scale inventory gradually.
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Understand the legal and financial implications of business credit.
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Legal Expertise & Asset Protection
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Lisa offers estate planning and trust services to protect assets from lawsuits and creditors.
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She explains how trusts shield property and wealth from legal claims.
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Insurance & Financial Stability
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Advocates for life and disability insurance as part of a financial toolkit.
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Recommends cash value whole life policies for long-term benefits.
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Scam Awareness
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Warns against phishing and financial scams.
- Advises verifying sources and never sharing sensitive info without confirmation.
💬 Notable Quotes
- “The system is not set up for us to win.”
- “You have everything you need to acquire any finances that you desire.”
- “Don’t blindly hand your money over to someone if you don’t understand what you’re investing in.”
- “No one’s coming to save us. You have to do all you can to build multiple streams of income.”
- “A trust protects your assets from creditors and lawsuits.”
📞 Contact Info
- Website: LegacyBuildingLLC.com
- Instagram: @legacy_building_llc
- Phone: (202) 409-8513
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Subject: "Fight Or Flight"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, August 4th, 2025. Subject: "Over 60 & Full Of Stamina"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, August 1st, 2025. Subject: "My Man Has No Home Training"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Subject: "We Could Never Be More Than Friends"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. Subject: "He Has Nothing To Be Loud Or Proud About"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Felita Cornog.
An adoption attorney and foster care advocate.
Felita Cornog shares her personal journey from a traumatic childhood—losing her mother to domestic violence and her father to incarceration—to becoming a passionate advocate for children in foster care. She discusses the differences between adoption and foster care, the emotional toll of her work, and how others can support children in the system even if they don’t become foster parents themselves.
🧭 Interview Outline 1. Introduction
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Felita shares that her passion for law began in her teens but she pursued it in her 30s after becoming a mother and homemaker.
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Personal Backstory
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Felicia’s mother died from domestic violence; her father went to prison.
- She and her brother were raised by extended family, avoiding the foster system.
- This inspired her to help children who aren’t as fortunate.
Quote: “I wanted to turn that story of pain into my passion.”
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Understanding Foster Care vs. Adoption
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Foster Care: Temporary placement with the goal of reunification.
- Adoption: Permanent legal relationship.
- Children may be placed in foster homes or group homes.
Quote: “The goal of foster care is always reunification first.”
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Stereotypes and Realities
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Many children in foster care are not abused but neglected or orphaned.
- Misconceptions about emotional instability are common.
Quote: “That’s one of the biggest myths—that all children in foster care have emotional problems.”
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Emotional Impact of the Work
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Finalizing adoptions is joyful but bittersweet, especially when siblings are separated.
- Felita handles all types of adoptions except international.
Quote: “Adoptions are one of the few times people leave a law office happy.”
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Support for Foster Parents
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Foster parents receive stipends and Medicaid support.
- Services include mental health, respite care, and caseworker assistance.
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How to Help Without Fostering
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Volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
- Donate to private foster care agencies.
- Use platforms to raise awareness.
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Adoption Process & Requirements
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Must be 21+ years old.
- Can be single or married.
- Must pass background checks, home evaluations, and physicals.
Quote: “We’re not just going to give a child to anyone who raises their hand.”
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National Adoption Month
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Celebrated in November, inspired by Dave Thomas (Wendy’s founder).
- Aims to raise awareness for children in foster care needing adoption.
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Closing
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Felita shares her contact info:
- 📞 Phone: (404) 298-7373
- 🌐 Website: www.cornoglaw.com
Quote: “Keep leading with your gifts. Keep winning.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. Subject: "He's Not Creative Enough For Me"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, July 28th, 2025. Subject: "My Ungrateful, Young Employee"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Friday, July 25th, 2025. Subject: "I Am Getting Weaker By The Minute"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 24th, 2025. Subject: "My Husband Leaves His Phone At Home"
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The Strawberry Letter for Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. Subject: "Is His Girlfriend Still Mad He Left?"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farah Laurent.
A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.
🔑 Key Points 💼 Career Journey & Motivation
- Dr. Laurent was inspired by the TV show Trauma: Life in the E.R. to become an emergency nurse.
- She worked 13 years in ER nursing, including at a Level 1 trauma center in Detroit.
- Transitioned into education and leadership before launching her coaching business.
💰 Nursing as a High-Income Career
- New nurses in cities like NYC and Northern California can earn $100K–$175K starting salaries.
- National average is around $70K, but opportunities vary by region and specialization.
- Nurse anesthetists can earn $200K–$300K+.
“New graduate nurses today… are making baseline at least $100,000, up to $175K.”
🧠 Mindset & Coaching
- Emphasizes abundance mindset over scarcity.
- Coaches nurses on resume writing, interview prep, and personal branding.
- Encourages nurses to invest in themselves through coaching and professional development.
“If I can do it, you can do it too. It all starts with an idea and the mindset.”
📈 Entrepreneurship for Nurses
- Nurses are increasingly turning to consulting, coaching, and telehealth for flexibility.
- Dr. Laurent founded the Nurses Making Money Moves conference and authored a workbook by the same name.
- Organized her first conference in just 10 weeks, attracting 70 nurses from 20 states.
“You’re using your intellectual property—what you already know—to monetize.”
🌍 Diversity & Representation
- Advocates for racial, gender, and linguistic diversity in nursing and leadership.
- Notes that patient outcomes improve when care providers reflect the communities they serve.
“We need more diversity in nursing and nursing leadership to close the gaps in healthcare inequalities.”
💡 Advice for New Nurses
- Get clear on your goals and ideal work environment.
- Prepare thoroughly for interviews—don’t wing it.
- Build a strong LinkedIn presence—95% of recruiters check it.
- Negotiate: Know your worth, research salaries, and pitch your value.
“Don’t just settle. Go after what you want.”
🚩 Red Flags in Job Offers
- Disorganized interview process
- Unwelcoming management
- High turnover
- Rushed job offers without clarity on responsibilities
📣 Closing Quote
“Nurses are big problem solvers. Find the problem you want to solve and go for it.”
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Subject: "My Daughter's Husband"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, July 21st, 2025. Subject: "Hip Hop & Jazzy"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 17th, 2025. Subject: "His Ex Is Staying With Us For A Week"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monty Garside.
A full-time attorney turned baker and founder of Confectionist Bakery.
Here are some key highlights from the episode:
🎙️ Guest Background
- Monty Garside is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigation.
- He founded Confectionist Bakery in honor of his grandmother, Ruth Ilene Burns Garside.
- The bakery started in his home kitchen and now ships desserts nationwide.
🍰 Bakery Journey
- Inspired by nostalgia and family traditions, Monty began baking after his grandmother passed away.
- His first successful cake was a pound cake that tasted exactly like his grandmother’s.
- He was encouraged to start a business by a client who was the daughter of a professional baker.
🧁 Products & Flavors
- Specializes in cheesecakes, pound cakes, layer cakes, and pies.
- Unique flavors include:
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
- Amaretto Pound Cake
- Banana Pudding Layer Cake
- Sweet Potato Pound Cake
🚚 Shipping & Operations
- Operates out of a commercial kitchen in Atlanta.
- Cakes are wrapped and frozen for freshness and shipped nationwide.
- Orders typically take 2 days to process and 3–5 days for delivery.
💡 Business Insights
- Challenges included pricing products appropriately and managing holiday demand.
- Emphasizes the importance of:
- Quality product
- Excellent customer service
- Knowing your target audience
- Target customers are busy professionals who appreciate homemade, Southern-style desserts but lack the time or skill to make them.
📈 Advice for Entrepreneurs
- Don’t be afraid to try something new.
- Control what you can—especially product quality and customer service.
- Trust yourself through the ups and downs.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, July 14th, 2025. Subject: "I'm Stuck Between A Brother And A Sister"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Cicone Prince.
An international motivational speaker, award-winning author, and personal development strategist. The conversation explores Cicone’s journey from graphic designer to motivational leader, his TEDx experience, and his mission to help people discover their inner value and purpose.
🧑🏾💼 About Cicone Prince
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Founder of CiconePrince.com
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International motivational speaker and TEDx presenter
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Author of “Heal: Help Elevate and Learn – A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child”
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Host of a podcast focused on inner child healing and personal growth
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Former graphic designer turned personal development strategist
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways
📘 Personal Development & Inner Healing
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Cicone emphasizes the importance of healing inner child trauma to unlock personal growth.
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His book and podcast aim to start conversations around emotional healing and self-awareness.
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Encourages people to ask themselves deep, reflective questions to uncover their true purpose.
🧭 Purpose & Motivation
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Known for the phrase: “We make motivation personal by introducing you to yourself.”
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Believes everyone has a unique gift meant to serve others, not just themselves.
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Helps individuals identify what they do effortlessly that brings joy and impact.
🎤 Speaking & Impact
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Uses storytelling and emotional connection to inspire audiences.
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Aims to leave people talking about themselves and their potential, not just about him.
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Delivered a powerful TEDx talk and speaks internationally, including upcoming engagements in Kenya.
📚 Books & Recognition
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Author of “Are You Climbing the Wrong Mountain?” and “Heal.”
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“Heal” won an International Impact Book Award.
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His work bridges personal development and mental health awareness.
🌍 Vision for the Future
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Aspires to become a household name in personal development.
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Plans to expand his reach through national platforms and continued international speaking.
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Seeks to collaborate with mental health professionals to deepen the impact of his message.
🌟 Special Recognition
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Regular guest on Money Making Conversations Masterclass
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Recognized for his authenticity, emotional intelligence, and ability to inspire action
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Subject: "I Didn't Know My Wife Hates Me"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller.
A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.
👩🏾💼 About Katrice Miller
- Labor Relations Counsel at Starbucks
- Former Director of HR Compliance at Microsoft
- Over 25 years of experience in labor relations across government and corporate sectors
- Founder of CorporateWinners.com, a career and business coaching platform
- Former federal employee with the U.S. Department of Labor
💡 Key Themes & Takeaways⚖️ Labor Relations vs. Human Resources
- Labor relations focuses on compliance with labor laws and maintaining fair employer-employee relationships
- HR is broader, covering benefits, PTO, and general employee support
- Emphasizes proactive compliance and consistency in workplace practices
📉 Layoffs & Downsizing
- Advocates for transparency and consistency during layoffs
- Encourages employers to treat employees with dignity and follow both legal and internal policies
- Advises employees to separate their identity from their job and focus on personal brand resilience
💼 Personal Branding & LinkedIn
- Personal brand should reflect your value, not just your job title
- LinkedIn is a powerful tool for visibility, networking, and showcasing skills
- Encourages employees to build their brand even if their current job doesn’t align with their long-term goals
💰 Salary Negotiation & Career Growth
- Keep a running file of accomplishments to support salary discussions
- Always counteroffer with research-based reasoning
- Negotiation is a conversation, not a confrontation
🎯 Coaching & Empowerment
- Offers affordable coaching programs launching July 1 via CorporateWinners.com
- Focuses on helping clients build sustainable careers, not just find jobs
- Provides templates, interview prep, and 24/7 support for job seekers
🧠 Mindset & Motivation
- Encourages clarity, confidence, courage, and calm during career transitions
- Advises against panic-driven job applications
- Promotes self-assessment and strategic pivots for those unhappy in their current roles
🌐 Vision for the Future
- Aims to scale her coaching impact through online programs
- Seeks to empower more professionals, especially those affected by layoffs, with tools for career resilience
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Monday, July 7th, 2025. Subject: "he Doesn't Cover All the Bases"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charelle Lans.
A six-time award-winning author, motivational speaker, and business strategist known as the “business therapist.” Here's a detailed summary of the key insights and takeaways:
🎙️ Guest Overview: Charelle Lans
- Title: Business Strategist, Vision Strategist, and Founder of Vision Strategy Management (VSM)
- Background: Industrial engineering degree; former Fortune 500 employee (e.g., Johnson & Johnson)
- Mission: Helps individuals and businesses diagnose issues, define strategies, and drive performance.
💼 Core Concepts & Insights 🔍 What She Does
- Acts as a “business doctor” for small to mid-sized businesses.
- Helps clients uncover blind spots, streamline operations, and align personal purpose with business goals.
🧠 Key Philosophies
- “Profit is in the patterns, not in the panic”: Sustainable success comes from consistent systems, not reactive hustle.
- “You deserve to be paid, not just passionate”: Passion is important, but structured pricing and value delivery are essential for sustainability.
- “Rest is a revenue strategy”: Rest improves clarity, leadership, and long-term business health.
🛠️ Business Strategy Tips 1. Pricing & Value
- Research your market and understand the problem you solve.
- Avoid underpricing due to emotional ties or overpricing without value.
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Develop a pricing strategy that reflects your experience and the value you deliver.
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Scaling Smartly
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Avoid “scaling chaos” — building a brand without infrastructure leads to burnout.
- Build systems, processes, and the right team before scaling.
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A platform (not just a brand) is sustainable and scalable.
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Vision Execution
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A vision without a strategy and management is just a wish.
- Use metrics to track progress and ensure your vision is in motion.
- Surround yourself with:
- Mentor
- Sponsor
- Coach
- Network
🧩 Common Entrepreneurial Pitfalls
- Wearing “hustle” as a badge of honor can lead to burnout.
- Trying to do everything alone without a blueprint or support system.
- Fear of sharing ideas due to intellectual property concerns — instead, stay ahead by always working on the next idea.
📲 Connect with Charelle Lans
- Website: visionstrategymanagement.com
- Social Media: @CharelleLans on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. Subject: "My Neighbor's T-Shirt In Our Garage"
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Elliot Holland.
The managing partner of Guardian Due Diligence. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics and highlights:
Key Themes & Highlights
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Buying Small Businesses vs. Franchises
- Holland explains the differences between purchasing a franchise and acquiring an independent business.
- He highlights the risk-reward balance, noting that franchises offer a structured model, while independent businesses can be more lucrative but require deeper due diligence.
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Financial Strategies for Business Acquisition
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He discusses the SBA 7(a) loan program, which allows buyers to acquire businesses with 90-95% financing, making ownership more accessible.
- Holland explains how leveraging financing can turn a small investment into a million-dollar business.
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Due Diligence & Avoiding Bad Deals
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He emphasizes the importance of financial diligence to ensure buyers don’t acquire failing businesses.
- Holland shares red flags to watch for, such as misleading financials and sellers masking poor performance.
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Masterclass for First-Time Buyers
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Holland introduces his Business Buying Masterclass, designed to educate entrepreneurs on the acquisition process.
- He provides one-on-one coaching, helping buyers navigate financing, negotiations, and deal structuring.
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Success Stories & Case Studies
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He shares examples of clients who successfully acquired businesses, including a 24-year-old entrepreneur and a 60-year-old investor.
- Holland highlights how his expertise helped buyers secure financing, conduct due diligence, and close profitable deals.
About Elliot Holland & Guardian Due Diligence
Elliot Holland is a Harvard MBA, private equity investor, and business acquisition expert. He founded Guardian Due Diligence to help first-time buyers confidently purchase profitable businesses. His firm specializes in financial diligence, ensuring buyers make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Through his masterclass and consulting, Holland empowers entrepreneurs to build wealth through business ownership.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday June 30th, 2025.Subject: "My Man Moves Mysteriously"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, June 25th, 2025. Subject: "The Candy Lady"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside.
A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:
🎙️ Guest: Moniek Garside
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia, Colorado, Illinois, South Carolina, and Minnesota.
- Founder of Fit Life Wellness, a private mental health and wellness practice.
- Author of the guided journal I Can, I Will.
🧠 Key Topics Discussed 🧘♀️ What Therapy Really Is
- Therapy is not just “talking on a couch”—it’s a safe space for vulnerability, healing, and personal growth.
- It involves unpacking emotional challenges, not just surface-level advice.
🔄 Life Transitions
- Includes shifts like:
- Moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
- Divorce or children leaving home
- Personal reinvention
- Therapy helps individuals navigate uncertainty and redefine stability.
🧑💼 Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs often neglect self-care in pursuit of success.
- Therapy helps them prioritize balance, manage burnout, and maintain mental clarity.
- Moniek emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and having a support system.
📘 About the Book: I Can, I Will
- A 30-day guided journal with weekly themes and daily prompts.
- Designed to help individuals:
- Reflect on their emotions
- Reset their mindset
- Overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions
- Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and MoniekGarside.com
🧩 Common Mental Health Misconceptions
- Mental health is often oversimplified or trivialized on social media.
- Terms like “anxiety” and “boundaries” are used without understanding.
- Real healing requires professional guidance, not just affirmations or apps.
🧍♀️ Moniek’s Personal Journey
- Originally a nursing major, she transitioned to social work after realizing her passion was emotional care.
- She created Fit Life Wellness to have autonomy in how she supports clients.
- She is both a therapist and a therapy client—emphasizing the importance of self-work.
🧠 Mental Health Red Flags
- Depression: Irritability, isolation, loss of interest, low motivation.
- Anxiety: Racing thoughts, physical symptoms (e.g., heart palpitations), constant worry.
🧰 Therapy vs. Technology
- Apps and AI tools can supplement mental health care (e.g., affirmations, breathing exercises).
- But they cannot replace the human connection and insight of a trained therapist.
🌐 Connect with Moniek Garside
- Website: MoniekGarside.com
- Practice: Fit Life Wellness
- Services: Virtual therapy, clinical supervision, mental health resources
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Subject: "My Husband & My Sister Are Getting Too Close"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Diana Ha.
Editor, Writer, Literacy Advocate, and College Prep Specialist.
🔑 Episode Highlights 📚 Diana’s Background
- Daughter of South Korean immigrants, raised in NYC.
- Attended Stuyvesant High School and earned a linguistics degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Taught in both urban and suburban school districts, including gifted and special education (IEPs).
- Later moved to California, tutoring students and professionals in English and writing.
📱 The Literacy Crisis
- Warns of a “language and literacy epidemic” among youth raised on smartphones.
- Observes:
- Inability to write complete sentences.
- Poor vocabulary (even among affluent students).
- Short attention spans and difficulty with long-form reading.
📖 The Power of Reading
- Advocates for deep, immersive reading—especially physical books.
- Recommends reading widely: newspapers, essays, biographies, and well-written fiction.
- Encourages parents to read to children from the womb and model reading habits.
🎧 Audiobooks & Accessibility
- Supports audiobooks for students with dyslexia or visual impairments.
- Emphasizes that any form of reading—print, audio, Braille—can imprint language and build cognitive strength.
🧠 Practical Advice for Parents & Students
- Read 20–30 minutes daily.
- Subscribe to publications like The New York Times or The Atlantic.
- Choose books that align with personal interests or career goals.
- Re-read and study one book deeply, as modeled by NYU professor Scott Galloway.
🧠 The Bigger Picture
- Warns of a future where technology replaces critical thinking.
- Notes that even elite colleges are seeing students struggle with basic writing.
- Calls for a cultural shift back to intellectual development through reading.
🌐 Connect with Diana Ha
- Website: DianaHa.com (as referenced in the transcript)
- Hosts webinars and literacy seminars
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tiffani Neal.
Founder of Barlow’s Foods. Here's a detailed summary of the key themes and takeaways from this episode:
🥞 Guest Spotlight: Tiffany Neal, Founder of Barlow’s Foods 🚀 From Corporate Sales to Pancake Mix
- Tiffany transitioned from a corporate sales career to launching a food brand from her home kitchen.
- The idea sparked when friends raved about her homemade pancakes, prompting her to explore turning it into a business.
🧁 The Birth of Barlow’s
- Named after her grandfather, whose photo inspired the brand name.
- Started by testing pancake mix recipes and packaging them in ice cream pint containers for friends and family.
- Positive feedback (except from one friend!) encouraged her to refine the product and move forward.
🛒 Product Line & Expansion 🥞 Barlow’s 3-in-1 Mix
- One mix, three uses: pancakes, waffles, and biscuits.
- Vegan-friendly base—no dairy or animal byproducts.
- Just add milk, egg, and butter (or alternatives) to prepare.
🍯 Syrup Line
- Started with a homemade peach cobbler syrup that won the Flavor of Georgia 2023 Product of the Year.
- Now includes seven syrups, such as:
- Peach Cobbler (flagship)
- Strawberry Bourbon
- Blueberry Lemon
- Sweet Potato
- Gingerbread
- Maple (imported from Canada)
- Seasonal flavors rotate throughout the year.
🏪 Retail Growth & Strategy 🛍️ From Trunk Sales to Store Shelves
- Began selling out of her car and at local farmer’s markets.
- Entered contests to gain exposure—winning Flavor of Georgia led to a deal with Fresh Market.
- Now in 45+ Food Lion stores across Georgia and expanding.
📦 Packaging & Branding
- Designed to be bold and nostalgic, with a red label and illustrated pancake stack.
- Packaging is intentionally clear to help customers easily identify the product.
🧠 Business Insights & Advice 🛠️ Operations & Manufacturing
- Recently expanded to a larger production facility.
- Works with UGA and food scientists to ensure quality and compliance.
- Handles everything from production to in-store demos and staff training.
👥 Team Building
- Focuses on hiring people who are passionate about startups and flexible with evolving processes.
- Emphasizes the importance of documentation and clear expectations.
📈 Keys to Success
- “Do the work.” Tiffany credits her success to hard work, focus, and persistence.
- Believes in setting goals and taking consistent action to achieve them.
🌍 Vision for the Future
- Tiffany aims to make Barlow’s a global pantry staple and a legacy brand that evokes nostalgia and family tradition.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jasmine Young.
Founder and president of the Financial Literacy Institute. Here's a summary of the key themes and highlights from the conversation:
🎙️ Interview Highlights Jasmine Young’s Background
- Born in Jackson, Alabama, and raised in a rural, close-knit community.
- Attended Alabama A&M University on a full scholarship, where she decided early on to become a CPA.
- Emphasized the value of her HBCU experience in building confidence and professional readiness.
Financial Literacy Mission
- Jasmine’s passion for numbers and financial education began early and was nurtured by her family’s practical financial habits.
- Her parents instilled financial discipline and responsibility, which she now channels into her mission to spread financial literacy “one family at a time.”
Cultural and Historical Awareness
- Jasmine discusses the legacy of Black Wall Street and the importance of economic empowerment in the Black community.
- She organizes the Black Wall Street Black Business Expo, which honors the past while promoting modern Black entrepreneurship and civic engagement.
Social Impact and Civic Engagement
- Inspired by the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder and the economic power of the Black community, Jasmine emphasizes the importance of using financial influence to drive social change.
- She’s considering law school to further her impact, though she currently focuses on financial literacy and community empowerment.
Personal Insights
- Jasmine shares her journey from feeling ashamed of her rural upbringing to embracing it as a source of strength and heritage.
- She also reveals her musical background and Cherokee ancestry, adding depth to her personal story.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton.
Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:
🎯 Key Highlights from the Interview 🏢 About The Royster Group
- Founded in 2001, the firm specializes in:
- Executive Search (C-suite to Director level)
- Healthcare Staffing (physicians, nurses, ancillary staff)
- Operates nationally, serving both public and private sectors.
💼 Executive Search Insights
- Royster is a retained executive search firm, meaning they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.
- Focuses on diverse, seasoned professionals with 7–10+ years of experience.
- Clients include major corporations like Home Depot, Merck, and Pfizer.
- Emphasizes the importance of diversity in leadership and actively includes women and people of color in candidate pools.
🏥 Healthcare Staffing
- Healthcare remains a high-demand field due to an aging population and workforce shortages.
- Royster recruits nationally and advertises through their website, conferences, and referrals.
- There’s a growing need for diverse healthcare professionals to reflect the population they serve.
🧾 Resume & Job Search Tips
- Resumes should be keyword-optimized to match job descriptions.
- Candidates should reach out to recruiters, follow up, and apply through multiple channels.
- Avoid vague resumes—include specific achievements and metrics.
🏆 Business Philosophy & Certification
- Thornton emphasizes the value of being a certified Black-owned business, not as a crutch but as a strategic advantage to gain access to opportunities.
- He acknowledges the challenges and scrutiny minority businesses face and the importance of capacity and execution.
- Advocates for mentorship, SBA resources, and relationship-building as keys to success.
📈 Entrepreneurial Journey
- Thornton transitioned from pharmaceutical sales and HR to founding his own firm after noticing a lack of diversity in executive placements.
- Started Royster with a bootstrap model—a desk, a phone, and determination.
- Now leads a $20M+ company and was named Small Business Person of the Year in Georgia.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, June 19th, 2025. Subject: "Being Healthy Doesn't Work For Everybody"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Allen.
Founder and artistic director of Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective. The conversation centers around the power of dance as activism, preserving Black history, and honoring sacred spaces tied to African-American heritage. Stacey also shares details about her Juneteenth performance in Galveston and the deep cultural research driving her work.
📘 Featured Books
• Author: Stacey Allen
• Titles: Two children’s books inspired by Black history and cultural storytelling
• Award: 2024 Children’s Publication Award from the National Association of Multicultural Education
• Purpose: Educate young readers on the legacy of African-American heritage through empowering stories and dance narratives
💃🏾 About Nia’s Daughters Movement Collective
• Mission: To support art and wellness initiatives through the lens of Black women and girls
• Focus: Dance as a medium for healing, history, and empowerment
• Performances: The Fairytale Project explores the Texas Freedom Colonies and African-American migration stories
• Tours: Performed in Texas small towns and juvenile justice centers to inspire justice-impacted youth
💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Juneteenth Legacy: Honoring Galveston as sacred ground—the site where freedom was delayed but celebrated
• African Diaspora Connection: Stacey recounts her emotional visit to Gorée Island, Senegal, linking slave departure points to arrival ports like Galveston
• Freedom Colonies: Texas has over 500 historically Black towns built post-emancipation, which Stacey incorporates into her performances
• Dance as Resistance: The Collective uses choreography to tell untold stories of Black resilience, cultural identity, and social justice
• Educational Responsibility: Rashad and Stacey discuss the systemic erasure of Black history and the need to reclaim it through grassroots storytelling
🔁 Personal Journey
• Stacey, a native Houstonian with a degree in dance and anthropology, has committed her life to storytelling through movement
• Her work blends academic research with lived experiences, from rural Texas to West Africa, using dance to preserve ancestral memory
📣 Call to Action
Listeners are encouraged to support Stacey’s work, book her company for performances, and share her children’s books in classrooms and libraries. Visit niasdaughters.com or follow @niasdaughters on Instagram and Facebook.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Jacque Rushin & Robyn Donaldson.
ROBYN DONALDSON & JACKIE RUSHIN
🎙️ Podcast Overview
This special Juneteenth episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass, hosted by Rushion McDonald, features Dr. Jacque Rushin and Robyn Donladson, two award-winning educators and thought leaders. The episode commemorates the legacy of Dr. Gladys B. West, a pioneering mathematician whose calculations led to the creation of GPS. Together, the guests discuss how her story ties into the mission of Juneteenth, the importance of STEM education, and their newly launched Westward Bound life and STEM skills program.
📚 About Dr. Gladys B. West
• Legacy: Mathematician and GPS pioneer
• Era: Born in 1930, came of age during segregation
• Alma Mater: Virginia State University (HBCU), later earned a PhD
• Recognition: Often called a “living hidden figure”—though not featured in the Hidden Figures film
• Current Home: Fredericksburg, VA
📘 Books Discussed
• It Began With a Dream: Dr. West’s memoir, chronicling her life from sharecropping roots to GPS trailblazer
• Westward Bound: A curriculum-based program developed by Dunson and Rushing inspired by Dr. West’s principles
💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Juneteenth Connection: The delayed recognition of Dr. West mirrors the delayed liberation of enslaved Black Americans
• STEM Equity: Many students aren’t underperforming—they’re underexposed. The Westward Bound program seeks to close that gap
• Mental Health & Tech: While Dr. West helped pioneer GPS, she herself still uses maps to keep her mind sharp—a warning about over-reliance on tech
• AI & Overconsumption: Dr. Rushin draws attention to how misuse of AI and technology can impair critical thinking and mental wellness
• STEM as Liberation: STEM exposure is not just about careers—it’s a path to freedom, agency, and long-term resilience
🎓 About Westward Bound
• Mission: Teach not just hard skills (STEM) but soul skills—endurance, vision, self-awareness, and purpose
• Framework: Uses the acronym W.E.S.T. (Wisdom, Endurance, Strategy, Tracking)
• Audience: Underserved communities, students, adults in transition, entrepreneurs
• Access: Currently partnering with colleges, camps, and educational programs nationwide
🔁 Personal Journeys
• Dr. Jacque Rushin: A humanitarian, mental health expert, and curriculum developer who fuses wellness and educational development
• Robyn Donaldson: A global STEM advocate and 2025 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. She discovered Dr. West’s book and launched the movement to amplify her story
📣 Call to Action
Listeners are encouraged to include Dr. Gladys West in Juneteenth programming, integrate It Began With a Dream into school libraries, and explore the Westward Bound program as a tool for transformative education. Visit stemxposure.org or call (813) 990‑7700 for more info. #best
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, June 17th, 2025. Subjerct: "Does He Have A Screw Loose?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, June 16th, 2025. Subject: "How Far Is Too Far With My Man?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, June 13th, 2025. Subject: "Has My Husband Been Faking It?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Subject: "Something Seems Fishy Here"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, June 11th, 2025: Subject - "He Assumed I Was Stupid"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, June 10th, 2025: Subject - "I Don't Think We're Really Cousins"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, June 9th, 2025: Subject - "Why Do They Have Matching Pajamas?"
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The Strawberry Letter hears on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, June 6th, 2025. Subject: "She Wants To Talk About Everything"
A mother writes in because she is concerned about how much her daughter is in grown folk's business. But...Steve & Shirley see the situation differently...
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tamara R. Jackson.
Founder of Hopeful Therapy and Consulting, she provides holistic mental health care with an emphasis on trauma-informed support for individuals living with autoimmune diseases.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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Understanding Autoimmune Diseases
- Autoimmune diseases occur when the body mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Common examples include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Crohn’s disease.
- Over 80 types of autoimmune diseases exist, yet public awareness remains low.
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Tamara’s Personal Journey
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She has worked in mental health for over two decades.
- During the Covid lockdown, she experienced worsening symptoms, eventually leading to her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.
- With limited resources available during the pandemic, she relied on her professional expertise and personal resilience to navigate her new reality.
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Symptoms & Daily Impact
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Inflammation & Mobility Issues – Tamara experienced extreme stiffness, particularly in her hands, making basic tasks difficult.
- Chronic Fatigue – Unlike normal tiredness, this type of exhaustion can cause sudden body shutdowns, resembling narcolepsy.
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Mental Health & Autoimmune Disease
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Growing Awareness in Black Communities – The last five years have seen significant improvements in mental health advocacy, especially post-Covid.
- Cultural Stigma – While progress has been made, stigma around seeking help still exists in communities of color.
- Safe Spaces Matter – Tamara emphasizes the importance of therapy and open dialogue for individuals managing chronic illnesses.
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Diet & Lifestyle Adjustments
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The anti-inflammatory diet plays a critical role in managing symptoms.
- Avoiding processed foods, excessive sugar, and farm-raised meats can reduce inflammation.
- Each person’s dietary needs differ based on their autoimmune condition.
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The Invitation Documentary
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Tamara directed an award-winning documentary, The Invitation, which educates the public about autoimmune diseases.
- Available for rent on Vimeo, the film includes testimonials, expert insights, and screenings with interactive discussions.
📘 Resources & Contact Information
Tamara’s work is accessible through:
🔗 Instagram: @TheInvitationDocumentary
🔗 Website: https://www.hopefulltherapyandconsulting.com/
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Subject: He's Not Satisfied, But I Am
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, June 4th, 2025: "Why Do Men Disappear On Me?"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025: "Am I Dating Cinderella?"
A woman writes in who is dating an older man. She can't figure out why he is always having to leave in the middle of the night. Shirley and Steve immediately see what's going on. Listen to the letter and hear Steve & Shirley's Responses.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.
She is the founder of Grow Give Prosper, and discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide financial education and career opportunities through partnerships like Grow with Google.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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The Mission Behind Grow Give Prosper
- Lester founded the nonprofit to help communities grow together, give to each other, and prosper collectively.
- She focuses on financial literacy, career development, and economic empowerment.
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Partnership with Grow with Google
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Provides career certification scholarships in cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, project management, and UX design.
- Scholarships are free and open to individuals across the U.S., requiring only a commitment to complete the program.
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Breaking Barriers in Financial Education
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Lester noticed that financial struggles affect people regardless of education level.
- She aims to make financial literacy accessible and understandable for all.
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Boots-on-the-Ground Outreach
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Personally visits community centers, adult education classes, and underserved areas to spread awareness.
- Actively engages with individuals to encourage participation in career certification programs.
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Overcoming Skepticism & Challenges
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Some people initially doubt the legitimacy of free scholarships.
- Lester emphasizes that Google certifications are recognized by employers and can lead to high-paying jobs.
📘 About Cassandra Lester
Cassandra Lester is a financial literacy advocate and nonprofit leader dedicated to helping individuals build wealth through education and career advancement. Her organization, Grow Give Prosper, provides resources to underserved communities, ensuring they have access to life-changing opportunities.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, June 2nd, 2025: "What's The Rush?"
A woman writes in because her man is dragging his feet to marry her. The answer seems pretty obvious to Steve & Shirley. Listen to hear the letter & their responses!
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, May 30th, 2025: "I Was There The Whole Time"
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, May 28th, 2025: "Do I Need To Keep These Two Apart?"
A woman writes in because she is concerned about what her husband and her daughter's relationship has become. The woman married her husband when her daughter was 17. Now, the daughter is 30 and the woman is concerned that something funny may be going on. Listen to the whole letter and check out Steve & Shirley's responses.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, May 27th, 2025: "Can We Please Close The Door First?"
A woman writes in because she has had it with her husband always leaving the door open. Seriously...always. Listen for the letter and Steve & Shirley's responses.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, May 26, 2025: "I Just Can't Do This"
"Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 4 years and I asked him to marry me recently because time is of the essence and I want to have a baby. When we met, he told me that I would be his wife. I took it to heart and I overlooked a lot of stuff to make our relationship work. I usually wouldn’t date an overweight man. I definitely wouldn’t date a man with halitosis..."
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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.
In the fifth episode of the Keep Winning Information series. Entrepreneur Jackson Dunbar. Dunbar shares his journey of overcoming chronic pain, financial struggles, and systemic challenges while building a successful life.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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Overcoming Chronic Pain
- Dunbar discusses his experience as a chronic pain patient following a car accident in 2015.
- He explains how he shifted his mindset from focusing on what he lost to what he could still achieve.
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Mental Health & Therapy
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He shares how therapy helped him navigate the emotional toll of chronic pain.
- He emphasizes the importance of mental health support, particularly for Black men, and the stigma surrounding therapy.
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Financial Recovery & Investing
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Dunbar details how he rebuilt his financial stability through strategic investing.
- He explains how he leveraged his analytical skills to succeed in stock market investments.
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Systemic Challenges in Healthcare
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He discusses racial biases in pain management and the difficulties Black patients face in receiving proper treatment.
- He highlights the disparities in opioid prescription practices and the stereotypes affecting Black patients.
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Lessons in Resilience & Purpose
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Dunbar shares how he transformed personal hardships into motivation to educate and inspire others.
- He encourages listeners to focus on what they can control and maximize their opportunities.
📘 About His Book
Dunbar’s book, Race Matters in Pain Medicine: How I Made Money, Lost 90 Pounds, and Thrived in Chronic Pain, provides a firsthand account of his journey through financial and health challenges, offering insights on resilience and success.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, May 23rd, 2025: "The Men In My Fiance's Family"
A woman writes in and starts off admitting that when she first met her boyfriend, it was actually his dad who was hitting on her. But, she chose the son. She works as a counselor and has been trying to mediate arguments between her boyfriend's parents who are divorced. Now, she's gotten herself into a mess. Listen to her the whole letter and Steve & Shirley's responses!
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, May 22nd, 2025: "I'm Surprised By What I Found In His Car"
A woman found a key, a garage remose, new underwear, and extra clothes in her husband's car and she's got questions. Listen to hear the letter and Steve & Shirley's Responses!
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, May 21st, 2025: "He's Here Physically, But Not Mentally"
A woman writes in saying she was sure her husband would serve her with divorce papers after he moved out. Instead, he said he wanted to move back in with her and go to counseling. But, things aren't going so well. Listen to her the letter and Steve & Shirley's responses!
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Tuesday, May 20th, 2025: "He Didn't Know I Was Tracking Him Too"
A woman writes in because she is angry that her husband is tracking her. But she's also tracking him. and she's having an affair. You really need to hear Steve & Shirley's responses to this one!
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Monday, May 19th, 2025: "His Sister Catfished Me"
A woman writes in because her boyfriend broke up with her after she confided in (who she thought was) another man about how she feels taken for granted. Thing is, that "other man" was actually her boyfriend's 17-year-old sister. Listen to hear the whole story and listen to Steve & Shirley's responses!
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Hi, I'm Rushion McDonald, the host of the weekly Money Making Conversations Master Class show. This show provides interviews and information for everyone. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own. Have you ever thought about starting a business? If so, why did – or didn’t – you do it?
Rushion McDonald shared valuable insights on how to be a successful business owner and the role Amazon Business can play in streamlining operations.
Keys to Business Success
- Hiring Wisely: Avoid hiring based on familiarity or budget alone—background checks and qualifications matter.
- Budgeting & Planning: Many businesses fail because they lack a financial plan before launching.
- Time Management: Running a business requires dedication—McDonald wakes up at 4:30 AM daily to stay ahead.
- Consistency & Trust: Businesses must be reliable—whether it’s keeping inventory stocked or ensuring parking availability for customers.
- Learning from Mistakes: McDonald shared his early struggles, including hiring unqualified staff and failing to pay taxes properly.
How Amazon Business Helps
- Bulk Purchasing: Saves time and money by allowing businesses to buy supplies in bulk.
- Smart Insights: Amazon Business Analytics helps track spending and optimize purchases.
- Efficiency & Convenience: Offers free accounts with no spending minimum, making it accessible for small businesses and large organizations alike.
- Flexible Payment Options: Businesses can choose multiple payment methods for streamlined transactions.
McDonald emphasized that Amazon Business can help entrepreneurs focus on growth rather than administrative burdens. His advice encourages strategic decision-making and leveraging technology for success. The Amazon Business account is free, and there’s no spending minimum.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday, May 16th, 2025: "He's Hiding Money In Our Raggedy House"
A woman writes in because she has been waiting for her husband to keep his promise and make improvements to their house. Then, she caught him with an envelope of cash that he's been hiding from her. There's a lot more to the story though, and you're gonna want to hear Steve & Shirley's responses.
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The Strawberry Letter for Thursday, May 15th, 2025: "I'm Tired Of Hiding From The Truth"
A woman writes in who admitted to her fiance that she has a sidepiece. Her fiance admitted to her that he was relieved...because he also has a sidepiece. There's more sides than a Memorial Day cookout and Shirley, Tommy & Junior try to sort it all out.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Mujahid Muhammad.
A financial coach specializing in wealth-building, shares his insights on personal finance, real estate investing, and financial independence. He discusses his journey, strategies for managing wealth, and the importance of financial literacy.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
- His Financial Journey
- Started his financial journey by investing in real estate, acquiring his first duplex.
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Built a portfolio using financial strategies, later facing setbacks like Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 real estate crash.
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Understanding Financial Stratospheres
- Defines different financial stages: failure, stability, growth, and independence.
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Emphasizes the need for strong financial foundations before pursuing major investments.
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Infinite Banking Concept
- Explains how individuals can become their own financial gatekeepers rather than relying on banks.
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Encourages strategic financial planning to control one's money flow.
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Middle-Income Struggles
- Discusses financial challenges middle-income individuals face, including debt accumulation and limited savings.
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Offers strategies for breaking free from debt and building long-term wealth.
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Financial Coaching and Mentorship
- Stresses the importance of financial education, mentorship, and strategic planning.
- Encourages individuals to seek guidance and accountability in their financial journey.
📘 About His Financial Coaching
Brother Mujahid Muhammad provides coaching and financial strategies to help individuals build wealth. He specializes in real estate investing, insurance, and personal finance education.
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The Strawberry Letter for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 "We Didn't Know The Kids Were Up"
A woman writes for advice after her kids and stepkids walked in on she and her husband in the middle of sex. Shirley tries to help, but Steve Harvey has a different idea...
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The Strawberry Letter for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025: "He's Back In Love Again"
A woman writes in because her ex-husband seems to have rekindled his interest in her...now that she has a new man.
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The Strawberry Letter for Monday, May 12th, 2025: "Do I Stay Or Move On To Number 5?"
A woman writes in because she has become bored with her husband. She's thinking of moving on to another man. Listen to the whole story and hear Steve & Shirley's responses!
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The Strawberry Letter for Thursday, May 8th, 2025: "Why Can't She Realize The Marriage Is Over?"
A woman writes in because her boyfriend's wife showed up on their vacation. You really need to hear Steve Harvey & Shirley Strawberry's responses to this one...
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Lavae McClinnahan
He is a seasoned luxury goods ambassador with over 20 years of experience in direct-to-consumer engagement, product activations, and high-profile brand collaborations. Throughout a distinguished career, Lavae has successfully designed and executed strategic partnerships for globally recognized brands, including Honda, Lexus, Activision, The Macallan, LVMH, The Dalmore, Bose Professional, and Riedel Glassware.
In 2012, Lavae pioneered The 5-Course Menu of the Evening, an exclusive luxury dining experience in collaboration with The Macallan. This innovative concept, later embraced by The Dalmore, became a benchmark for premier pairing experiences within the collectible spirits industry.
As the founder of Peninsula Hospitality Concepts, Lavae is redefining the dining landscape by making Affordable Luxury accessible to the everyday consumer. The company’s mission is to bring elevated culinary experiences to the community, ensuring that exceptional hospitality and high-quality cuisine are within reach—without the need to travel far.
In leadership, Lavae serves as President of Peninsula Hospitality Concepts, working alongside a dedicated executive team: Jeremy Findel (Director of Operations), Sapana Grossi (Legal), and Adam Gerstien (Finance). Together, they are committed to executing the company’s vision with excellence, delivering world-class experiences that blend luxury with approachability.
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At Montauk, we believe dining is more than just a meal; it's an immersive journey. Experience the perfect blend of East Hampton, NY elegance and the laid-back charm of the Southern California coastline. Indulge in a menu that redefines coastal cuisine, paired with the beauty of Redondo Beach and the effortless allure of east coastal chic.
Created to bring the South Bay an elevated yet approachable atmosphere, we offer a perfect balance of sophistication and affordability. Every detail—from our thoughtfully curated cuisine to the inviting ambiance and exceptional service—has been carefully designed to deliver an unforgettable experience. Join us for a truly unparalleled dining experience.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show Wednesday, May 7th, 2025: "I'm In Love With A Beautiful Liar"
A man writes in because he's upset that his girlfriend has lied to him about several things. Her living situation, her finances, her body, her hair, and more. However, Steve & Shirley have to say to this man about his expectations.
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The Strawberry Letter heard on The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Tuesday, May 6th, 2025: "His Mom Is Allowing Him To Cheat On Me"
A woman writes in after finding her husband at his mom's house when he should've been at work. He emerged from the back bedroom and neith he or his mom would let the woman in the back bedroom. She believes the man's mother is running cover while her son cheats. The added wrinkle to the story is that the letter writer's relationship with her husband had a very similar start. Listen to hear what Steve Harvey & Shirley Strawberry have to say about this one!
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Teri Williams
President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks and launched a digital platform to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative technology, products and services. OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black owned bank and award-winning Community Development Financial Institution, serves as a bridge by offering affordable financial services and promoting financial literacy. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University.
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OneUnited Bank, America's leading Community Development Financial Institution, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, eleven-time recipient of the US Department of Treasury’s Bank Enterprise Award for community development and named Inc. Magazine’s Best in Financial Services 2024.OneUnited is grounded in its decades long mission to strengthen communities of color by offering affordable financial services for all, supporting local communities in Miami, Boston and Los Angeles. The ultimate mission is to make financial literacy a core value in communities of color in order to to close the wealth gap.
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1. Partnership wtih Esusu to increase homeownership in communities of color
2. Black businesses doing business with each other in war on DEI
3. Making financial literacy a core value of underserved communities
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The Strawberry Letter for Monday, May 5th, 2025: "He Needs Hennessy To Holla"
A woman writes in because she is fed up with her husband's drinking. the both used to be wild together, but she stopped drinking like that after their baby was born. Even though his drinking caused her to throw him out, she still say the sex is amazing when he's on the Hennessy.
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The Strawberry Letter for Friday, May 2nd, 2025: "His Mama Has Too Much Access"
A woman writes in who is married to a man from another country. He originally wanted his mother to move in with her and his two sons. Even though she now lives in an apartment 3 miles away, she is still always in the woman's home, and she has had enough.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for two years, and I'm 25 years old. My husband is 26, and he pursued me heavily until I let him take me out. We had a great first date and he told me that he loved me. I fell for him really quick and we got married in no time. He lived out in the suburbs and I had an apartment downtown. So he stayed with me mostly before we got married. Right before the wedding, I moved in with him, and I met three other married couples in his neighborhood. They were all professional men, and they loved to golf, mainly because it was a status thing for them. And I asked my fiancee at the time why he never mentioned these friends. And he said they're his neighborhood friends. And he didn't really hang out with them because he was single. I got upset and asked him if he was rushing into marriage to fit in. He said, absolutely not, and I did not nag him about it. Fast forward to present day and we've been married for two years. My husband thinks it's okay to hang out with his neighborhood friends every Friday and Saturday night. It's fine if they're in the backyard or in one of their man caves, but they like to go to the city to hang out. I'm the only wife in the group that has a problem with it. One of the wives told me that as soon as I start getting tired of my husband, I will look forward to him hanging out at night. My husband said that I'm making us look bad as a unit because I'm always calling around complaining about him being out. I don't like that they let their husbands do whatever they want to do, and I hope it doesn't rub off on my husband....
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Brett Chestnut.
He is the Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright Gwinnett. Brett launched his financial planning practice in 2015, experiencing tremendous success helping clients achieve financial security. As his firm expanded, his passion and natural aptitude for leadership became increasingly evident, underscoring his ability to influence and lead with vision. As the Firm’s first black Managing Director, Brett plays a pivotal role in attracting, equipping, and empowering others to launch their own financial planning practice. He is especially committed to drawing more diverse talent to the industry, engaging proven professionals who might not have previously considered the career. Through his unwavering efforts, Brett is driving a wave of financial empowerment in diverse markets. For the first time, many business owners and individuals are actively planning for their financial futures, fostering financial security and building generational wealth with their communities.
Company Description *
Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what's most important. With over $627 billion of total assets1 being managed across the company's institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $36 billion in revenues, and $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 110 on the 2024 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2024.
Talking Points/Questions *
Atlanta’s income inequality, the highest in the nation according to U.S. Census Bureau Data, continues to fuel a racial wealth gap where white households in Atlanta hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. This is a disparity driven by factors including income, home ownership, generational wealth transfers, debt, access to banking and capital, and business ownership.
Over the last decade, Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office, a key financial services leader in Atlanta, has been intentionally focused on closing the wealth gap. The Goodwin Wright team, honored as Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals, has positioned itself at the intersection of financial empowerment, community and culture by:
Empowering first generation wealth builders with tools and strategies they need to build long-term financial success, including women-focused financial planning
Mentoring African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs early in their careers
Investing in the local community through scholarships, a robust internship program, and financial contributions to support community initiatives
Questions for consideration:
In Atlanta, White households hold 46 times more wealth than Black households. Can you discuss the key factors that have contributed to this gap?
Northwestern Mutual’s Goodwin Wright office has been focusing on closing the wealth gap. Can you share more about the specific initiatives and programs you’ve implemented to address this issue?
How does the approach of empowering first-generation wealth builders, including women-focused financial planning, differ from traditional financial planning strategies?
Mentoring is a big part of your strategy, particularly for African American financial advisors, business owners, and entrepreneurs. How do you support these individuals, and why is mentorship such an important part of this effort?
Can you explain how Northwestern Mutual is working to invest in and empower diverse financial advisors and what this means for the future of financial services in Atlanta?
What advice would you give to someone starting their financial journey, particularly if they come from a background where wealth-building resources weren’t readily available?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley Christopher.
She is a multifaceted individual: a dedicated mother to her son, Ryan, a CEO, an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania, and a stroke survivor. She founded the HBCU Week Foundation in 2017 with a mission to promote enrollment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), provide scholarships, and create pathways for students from undergrad to corporate America.
HBCU Week, a central initiative of her foundation, aims to immerse high school students in the history and legacy of HBCUs, encouraging them to consider these institutions for higher education. The cornerstone of the program is a unique college fair where students can gain immediate acceptance and scholarships based on their eligibility. To date, the event has facilitated over 10,000 on-the-spot acceptances and awarded nearly $100 million in scholarships, partnering with organizations like the NFL and Capital One. Notably, Ashley spearheaded a substantial partnership with the American Chemistry Council, which will provide 1,000 $40,000 scholarships for students pursuing STEM majors at HBCUs.
As a proud alumna of HBCUs, having attended Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia Law School, Ashley is deeply committed to guiding young people toward higher education opportunities. She views her role as crucial in demonstrating that success is attainable from HBCUs. Above all, her favorite role remains that of a mother, guided by her faith and the belief that she can inspire others while advancing her own career.
Company Description *
HBCU Week was founded in 2017 by Ashley Christopher, Esq. and is managed by the HBCU Week Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. HBCU Week consists of multi-day events held throughout the nation each year, designed to encourage high school-aged youth to enroll in HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America. A highlight of our events is the College Fair, which offers on-the-spot college acceptance and scholarships to qualified high school seniors. For more information, visit www.HBCUWeek.org.
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Entrepreneurship & Nonprofit Leadership
Entrepreneurship and nonprofit leadership demand grit and hard work. Despite challenges, a heartfelt commitment makes the journey worthwhile. This content is aimed at companies and organizations eager to learn the essentials of building and managing a business with a small team.
DE&I & Social Impact
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is a pivotal topic in today's discourse. It's crucial to educate individuals and companies on its real benefits. Diversity should be viewed as essential for upward mobility, not merely as an act of charity. The audience includes organizations dedicated to understanding and expanding diversity initiatives.
Self-Care & Self-Awareness
As a mother, entrepreneur, attorney, and stroke survivor, Ashley recognizes the significance of prioritizing health and listening to our bodies. It’s vital that everyone learns to care for themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. This message targets individuals aged 16 and older who are passionate about adopting a healthy lifestyle and pursuing personal growth.
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Dear Steve and Shirley,
I've been in a relationship with a man for two years and he treats me like a side chick. I can spend the night at his house, but I can't leave anything at his house. Meanwhile, he has toiletries at my house, and each has left his Steelers blanket folded up neatly on my couch and asked me not to move it.
On Sunday, his mom and dad called and said they were stopping by because they were in the area. He said I should go before they got there. I get that it wouldn't be good to meet them for the first time like that, but he couldn't have because he could have been nicer about it or he could have said I could meet them another time.....
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The Strawberry Letter for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025: "My Husband Thinks Every Man Wants Me"
A woman writes in because her husband's jealousy is getting out of control. It has even started to effect her business...but there may be a little more to the story.
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Schenita D. Randolph.
Dr. Schenita D. Randolph is an Associate Professor at Duke University School of Nursing and Founding Director of the HEEAT Lab, which stands for addressing Health disparities through Engagement, Equity, Advocacy and Trust. A registered nurse for over 25 years, Dr. Randolph is advancing nursing science by using community partnerships to address the health inequities among Black Families living in the United States south. Her work has received national attention in the popular media and has been supported by public and private funders. She has publications in numerous journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association, that highlight population health and community engagement in education and research. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing which represent nursing’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. She is a proud HBCU graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University.
Dr. Randolph is dedicated to partnering with the community to develop culturally and socially relevant interventions that will advance health equity and improve health outcomes for minoritized communities. She is also committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of nurse leaders and scientists.
Company Description *
The HEEAT Lab is an interdisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, business owners, and community members who are dedicated to addressing health disparities through equity, engagement, advocacy, and trust.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Jon Miyachi.
He is the Co-Founder and CEO of BitMind—the world's first decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) Deepfake Detection System. Ken is an authority on how people can protect themselves using free solutions. He can provide:
● Live demonstrations of real vs. AI-generated content
● Simple steps your readers can take to verify suspicious images
● Insights on the latest AI scam tactics and how to avoid them
● Examples of recent cases where these tools could have prevented fraud
● Live demonstration of deepfake detection system
● Practical tips for viewers to protect themselves from AI scams
● Analysis of why traditional verification methods are failing
● Solutions for the future of AI fraud prevention
Prior to founding BitMind, Miyachi served as a Senior Software Engineer at leading organizations such as NEAR Foundation, Amazon, and Polymer Labs, where he honed his expertise in scalable technology solutions. He studied computer science at UCSD where he conducted research at the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
Company Description *
The award-winning BitMind technology providesAC awareness and protection against evolving threats, adapting in real-time to new ACAI developments. BitMind, has created a suite of free apps and tools allowing users to instantly detect AI-generated images before people fall victim to misinformation and deception.
The company offers a range of innovative solutions that democratize and accelerate open-source AI, with a core focus on Decentralized AI Networks. The company, focused on the Bittensor protocol, provides compute, developer tooling, and integration services that enable users to fully harness the power of a Decentralized all-in-one AI platform.
For both B2C and B2B use, BitMind, has created a suite of free apps and tools that can instantly detect AI-generated images before people fall victim. These tools are free and accessible to anyone, and include:
AI Detector App: A simple website where users can drag-and-drop suspicious images for fast deepfake detection results;
Chrome Extension: Flags AI-created content in real-time, while browsing. See video examples of how it works here and here;
X Bot: Verifies if images on X/Twitter are real or AI-generated;
Discord Bot: Verifies if images are real or AI-generated via its Discord Integration;
AI or Not Game: Fun Telegram bot that tests your ability to distinguish between AI-generated and human-created images.
In February 2025, BitMind won the Best Infrastructure Prize at the Coinbase Developer Platform Hackathon for its decentralized reputation system. The system provides real-time verification of AI claims through blockchain technology, integrating Coinbase CDP, Virtuals.io, and Opacity Network. The solution enables on-chain reward distribution and trust share trading via the Ethos Network, while featuring custom Bittensor plugins for Eliza and Virtuals platforms.
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The Strawberry Letter for Monday, April 28th, 2025: "My 3-Way Love Affair"
A woman writes in because her best friend since she was 7 has been spending all her time with the woman and her husband since the friend broke things off with her fiance. The woman is concerned that her husband is a little too ok with the situation and a little too protective of the friend, now that she has started dating again.
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The Strawberry Letter for Friday, April 25th, 2025: "I Never Know What's On Her Mind"
A man writes in because his wife has stopped talking to him...and started staring him down.
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The Strawberry Letter for Thursday, April 24th, 2025: "If He's Up, Everybody Needs To Be Up"
A woman writes in to Steve and Shirley for advice on how to deal with her husband's insatiable libido.
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The Strawberry Letter for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025: "Does He Have An Outside Influence"
A woman writes in because her husband's change in behavior has her suspicious.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Naveen Jain.
He is an indomitable force fueled by unyielding curiosity and an unwavering commitment to propel humanity toward a future of limitless possibilities.
As the Founder and CEO of Viome, Naveen spearheads a revolution in personalized health and human longevity that extends far beyond conventional approaches. Viome's groundbreaking mRNA analysis with an AI-driven platform analyzes the intricate interplay between food, our microbiome, and our human cells and pioneers early diagnostics and preventative wellness strategies. By decoding the molecular information within each individual, Viome aims to empower people to take proactive steps towards health and longevity, preventing chronic diseases before they manifest.
Naveen's visionary leadership has garnered numerous accolades, reflecting his unwavering dedication and trailblazing spirit. From being recognized as "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young to receiving the esteemed "Most Creative Person" title from Fast Company, his exceptional contributions have left an indelible mark. Naveen's brilliance and philanthropic endeavors have earned him prestigious honors, including the esteemed "Lifetime Achievement Award" by Red Herring and the notable "Medal of Honor" by Ellis Island. Notably, Town & Country Magazine celebrated him as one of the "Top 50 Philanthropists," further underscoring his commitment to making a meaningful impact.
Company Description *
We provide the industry’s only direct-to-consumer healthcare test that analyzes microbial and human gene expressions (mRNA), with technology exclusively licensed from Los Alamos National Lab, in order to provide individuals with health insights and the nutrition they need.
By joining Viome, you are joining a revolutionary movement. A movement that – for the first time in human history – will make becoming ill a matter of choice, and not simply bad luck.
Scientists have worked for over a decade to develop this technology that offers unprecedented visibility into your body. With this, we can create a unique profile of the biochemistry and ecosystem inside of you, and make personalized, actionable, and adaptive recommendations for your health.
Our at-home tests are not just one-time tests, but your true health companion, enabling you to monitor your health over time. Your results and recommendations adapt to your changing ecosystem so you are always aware and taking action towards maximizing your vitality and lifespan.
The Viome team is made up of scientists, engineers, researchers and entrepreneurs who are passionate about radically improving the wellness of our customers.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jotaka Eaddy.
She is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” Jotaka is the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies and the Founder of #WinWithBlackWomen, an intergenerational, intersectional group of Black women leaders representing business, sports, movement, politics, entertainment, and beyond who come together within their personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Company Description *
Win With Black Women (WWBW) is a collective of intergenerational, intersectional Black women leaders from across the nation—spanning business, politics, tech, faith, labor, academia, the arts, and social movements. We come together in our personal capacities to stand united in support of Black women, driven by a shared commitment to justice, equity, and representation.
Our network has grown to over 200,000 members, and our impact spans elections, judicial appointments, and cultural shifts. From championing the nomination and confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to advocating for Black women in the Senate to supporting the first Black woman nominated by a major party for the presidency of the United States, WWBW has grown into a powerful force advancing the leadership, visibility, and policy priorities of Black women nationwide.
Talking Points/Questions *
1. I believe one person can create a wave of change: My mother taught me that you can be a pebble that makes a ripple, that creates a wave, that becomes a tsunami. That belief grounds everything I do—personally, professionally, and politically.
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I’ve spent my career connecting worlds that were never meant to stay separate: Whether it’s politics, tech, or movement work—my work is about uniting people, building bridges, and turning moments into movements.
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Win With Black Women didn’t start as a campaign—it started as a declaration: We came together in 2020 to reject a toxic narrative about Black women in power. What started as one call became a community, a coalition, and a cultural force.
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WWBW is proof that when Black women organize, we don’t just participate—we transform: From helping confirm Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to pushing for Brittney Griner’s release—we’ve seen what’s possible when we move in unity.
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WWBW is a force. But it’s also a family: We gather on Sundays. We raise millions. We elevate each other. What we’ve built is bigger than any election—it’s a sisterhood ready to shape the future.
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The 2024 election changed history—again: Two Black women serve in the U.S. Senate for the first time. That matters. It’s not just symbolic. It’s strategic. It’s structural. It’s overdue.
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This is a defining moment—not just for the country, but for us: A second Trump presidency threatens our rights, our communities, and our progress. But we’ve never waited for someone to save us. We organize. We show up. We lead.
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The question is not ‘what now?’ The question is ‘what are we willing to do?’: This moment is asking something of all of us: to vote, to stay engaged, to hold power accountable—not just once every four years, but every day after.
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Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about motion: Sometimes leadership looks like being out front. Other times, it looks like building space for others to shine. Either way, it’s movement. It’s momentum. It’s power.
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Connection is my superpower: I’ve built my work—and my success—on authentic relationships. Not transactions, but real trust. That’s how we build lasting coalitions that win.
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The Strawberry Letter for Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025: "He Needs To Get A Life, And Stop Ruining Mine"
"Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married and my husband has gotten clingy since our daughter went off to college. He’s clingy with me and her..."
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Strawberry Letter for Monday, April 21st, 2025: This Cannot Be My Life"
A woman writes in because her mother has threatened to cut her out of her life if she marries her boyfriend. Make sure to listen to the whole letter before you judge the mom.
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The Strawberry Letter for Friday, April 18th, 2025: "He Needs Some Friends"
A woman writes in because her husband has gone into a depression ever since their 19-year-old son moved out. She's worried that he has been so attached to his son, he's lost contact with all of his friends.
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The Strawberry Letter for Thursday, April 17th, 2025: "He Said It Was A Break, Not A Breakup"
A woman writes in after finding out that her longtime boyfriend was not faithful while they were on a "break". She confronted him and was upset by his noncommittal attitude. She wants to know if she should stay of leave. Listen to Steve & Shirley's responses!
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro.
She is the author of Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empower Clients and Unlock Their Fortune (Wiley, 2025) is an award-winning Certified Financial Planner™ with over 25 years of experience. She leads a multimillion-dollar financial planning practice, specializing in empowering women to overcome financial challenges and increase their financial literacy.Company Description * N/ATalking Points/Questions *Why “bro-culture” is killing the financial services industry and ignores the fastest growing demographic on every professional's client list - womenHow women’s financial experiences differ from men’s due to societal, structural and emotional factorsGender bias and financial inequality: Why women are more likely to face pay gaps, career breaks, and be ignored or underserved by financial advisorsWhy women leave their financial advisors and what you can do to improve female client retentionAvoiding the “widows and divorcees” stereotypes of female clients and understanding the psychology of female breadwinnersThe importance of empathy, trust-building, and communication in advising women—key areas that are often overlookedHands-on strategies and tools for creating a female-friendly advisory practiceTimely financial news and trends, especially as it relates to women and wealth management.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Randal Pinkett.
He has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners, a global, multimillion-dollar research, training, consulting, technology, and data analytics firm whose mission is to leverage diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. The company has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine as a Top 10 Firm for Diversity & Inclusion, the Black Enterprise BE100s list of the nation’s largest Black-owned businesses, and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Dr. Pinkett is an expert in several areas relating to emerging technologies, “big data” analytics, social innovation, culture, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and is a regular contributor on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News. An international public speaker, he is the author or co-author of several books including Black Faces in High Places, Black Faces in White Places, Data-Driven DEI, Campus CEO, and No-Money Down CEO. He holds five degrees including: a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University; a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in England; and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Ph.D. from MIT. Most notably, he was the first and only African American to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship at Rutgers University; he was inducted to the Academic All-America Hall of Fame, as a former high jumper, long jumper, sprinter and captain of the Rutgers men’s track and field team; and he was the winner of NBC’s hit reality television show, “The Apprentice.”
Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Pinkett is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and First Baptist Church in Somerset, NJ, where he resides with his family, including a daughter and two sons. Dr. Pinkett firmly believes that “for those to whom much is given, much is expected,” so throughout his endeavors, he places great emphasis on his responsibility to give back to the community.
Company Description *
BCT Partners’ mission is to provide insights about diverse people that lead to equity.
We are a national, multi-disciplinary consulting firm that delivers a full range of research, consulting, training, technology, and analytics services. BCT works with government agencies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and foundations, and is one of the leading firms in the country with expertise in the following markets: housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, children and families, health, education, and diversity, equity & inclusion.
We invite and welcome to our team people who share our values and goals; those with a passion for making the world a better place, who see strength in our diversity, seek equal opportunity for all communities and are motivated to create a more equitable and just society. We appreciate the knowledge, abilities, and ideas of each individual and embrace his/her/their positive contributions to our collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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The Strawberry Letter for Wednesday, April, 16th, 2025: "My Husband's Ex Wife Stayed With Us"
A woman writes in for advice after a wild night in her home with her husband...and his ex wife.
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The Strawberry Letter for Tuesday, April 15th, 2025: "Do Not Get Fooled Into Cheating"
A man is asking for advice after stepping out on his wife. You have to listen, because this story is crazy. Want to guess how he wound up in the hospital?
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Strawberry Letter for Monday, April 14th, 2025: "The Child Won't Understand This"
A mother with an unruly 7-year-old daughter writes in asking for advice because her best friend has told her that she is DONE being her daughter's Godmother.
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Strawberry Letter for Friday, April 11th, 2025: "His Son Better Quit Trying Me"
A woman writes in about her 40 year old stepson. When she was first involved with his father, the son wanted nothing to do with her. Now...things have changed and she suspects he is hitting on her. Listen to what Steve & Shirley have to say about that!
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Strawberry Letter for Thursday, April 10th, 2025: He Puts It Down, But He's Broke
"Dear Steve and Shirley, my man and I were friends for years and he’s always been down on his luck. I called him Bad Luck Barry because he couldn’t ever catch a break. Over the years, we grew fond of each other and we slowly became more than friends. One day he admitted that he’s always loved me and that’s why he has taken such good care of me for 25 years. I could not remember one time he took care of me but then I had flashbacks of the small but sweet things he’s done for me. Things like coming over in the middle of the night when my dishwasher was leaking and painting my bedroom and helping me rake leaves one Sunday afternoon. I then remembered how I had to pick him up and take him back to his brother’s house after he helped me. Despite all of that, I fell for him after we made love for the first time. He went from Bad Luck Barry to Boss Daddy because he put it down! That’s his nickname now and my friends laugh at me because my man is not the boss of anything..."
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nidhi Singhvi.
She is the co-founder of Sonalore Fine Jewelry, an innovative eTailer revolutionizing the fine jewelry industry. Sonalore’s groundbreaking "Lifetime Buyback Promise" allows customers to sell back their gold jewelry for cash or credit at market value—anytime, with just one click. With the price of gold steadily rising, Nidhi shares her insights on why fine jewelry is more than just luxury—it's a smart investment. Tune in for this priceless conversation on wealth-building, innovation, and the future of fine jewelry! Sonalore is an innovative eTailer transforming the fine jewelry sector with a "Lifetime Buyback Promise," allowing consumers to sell back their gold jewelry for cash or credit anytime at market value—with just one click. Unlike designer duds that don't trade as a commodity, Sonalore pieces are crafted to appreciate, blending beauty with asset accumulation. With transparent pricing, ethically sourced materials, and 65-70% of each purchase going directly into gold and gemstones (instead of the egregious industry-standard markups), Sonalore is combining luxury accessories with financial freedom, well-suited for savvy shoppers that appreciate utmost flexibility, sustainability and value. Gold is beautiful to wear, but also a great investment to keep...be it a gold bar, a stunning bracelet or even a broken chain, each gram of gold is precious. Unlike designer bag, sneakers and other style staples, gold is traded as an asset across the world and its value increases steadily over the years.
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Strawberry Letter for Wednesday, April 9th, 2025: Nothing Has Changed Since She Got Her Ring
"Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m about to marry an intense woman and she stays lit, meaning she doesn’t know when enough is enough. It was fun when we first met and we were out every night or we’d take a limo ride to Chicago for dinner and have sex in the limo on our way home. She would shop all day and get me as many nice things as she bought herself. We have a lot of money between us so it was not an issue. I did a big thing and bought a big ring and decided to settle down. We’re both 41 so it’s time to stop kicking it and get serious about marriage..."
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Tuesday, April 8th, 2025: "I Slipped Up and Went Back For More
"Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a great man that looked good and had everything going for him, except in the bedroom. I told myself that sex wasn’t everything and I managed to make it for 3 years without cheating. Up until our wedding, I was sleeping with my daughter’s father..."
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Amber C. Saunders.
An estate planning attorney and founder of The Saunders Firm, about generational wealth, estate planning, and financial literacy in the Black community.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
The Importance of Estate Planning
- Saunders emphasized that estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who owns assets, including homes, jewelry, and even bank accounts.
- She shared how her family’s experience with probate court inspired her to educate others on avoiding financial hardships.
Generational Wealth & Legacy
- Many Black families lose wealth due to lack of estate planning, leading to long legal battles and financial instability.
- Saunders stressed that generational wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about education, financial literacy, and structured wealth transfer.
Common Misconceptions About Estate Planning
- Many people believe wills and trusts are only for the rich, but anyone with assets should have a plan.
- She debunked myths about DIY estate planning, warning that generic online templates can lead to legal complications.
Protecting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurs must plan for succession, ensuring their businesses can survive beyond their leadership.
- She advised business owners to structure their companies properly, so they don’t just create a job for themselves but build a lasting enterprise.
📘 About Amber C. Saunders
Amber C. Saunders is a leading estate planning attorney, dedicated to helping families secure their financial futures. She founded The Saunders Firm, specializing in wealth preservation, estate planning, and business succession strategies.
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The Strawberry Letter for Monday, April 7th, 2025: My Husband And His Pretty Best Friend.
"Dear Steve & Shirley, I've known my husband since I was in high school and we have been in an on and off relationship for 31 years. Years ago, my husband made bad choices and he was sentenced to eight years in prison for selling marijuana. I stood by him the entire time he was incarcerated because I knew he was my soulmate. When he got out of prison, he kept his promise to be with me forever and we have been married for five years. He has a good job, even though he's an ex -con and he bought us a new house and he takes care of our finances. My only problem is that he works from home and has a lot of free time during the day. Since he likes to hang out with his friends while I'm at work, there is one friend in particular that I have a huge problem with. We have both known her since high school, since we were in high school, but they became closer friends over the years…"
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The Strawberry Letter for Friday, April 4th, 2025: "She Needs To Get A Few Things Fixed" A man writes in because he loves his fiance of 3 years, but a bicycling accident left her with a few cosmetic issues he'd like to see her get fixed. He's come to Steve & Shirley to get advice on how to address the issue with her.
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The Strawberry Letter Subject for Thursday, April 3rd, 2025: “It’s A Problem When I Do It” A woman is upset by the double standards in her marriage. The biggest one being that he keeps using their credit card for frivolous things, but when she does it, there’s a problem all of a sudden. Listen to Shirley & Steve’s responses…
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The Strawberry Letter Subject for Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025: “His Personality Comes From A Bottle” A woman thinks her man is a better lover when he’s drinking tequila, but there’s way more to the story…
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Leketa Hawkins.
Dr. Leketa Hawkins – The Pocketbook Strategist
Dr. Leketa Hawkins is a financial literacy advocate, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through financial literacy and smart money management.
Expanding her mission, Dr. Hawkins plans to work with athletes and celebrities to help them navigate financial management, ensuring they maximize their earnings, build sustainable wealth, and avoid common financial pitfalls.
Dr. Hawkins continues to drive impactful change through her platform HawCLeigh.com and PocketbookStrategist.com where she offers financial literacy programs, resources, tools, and strategic insights for those seeking to take control of their financial future.
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HawCLeigh is a business consulting company that provides educational resources and services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Vision
Our vision is to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in building sustainable, credible, and reliable businesses that are in line with their personal goals and aspirations.
Mission
Our mission is to provide access to low cost and no-cost educational and pocket resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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The Strawberry Letter Subject for Tuesday, April 1st, 2025: “The Joke Is On Me This Time” A man writes in and talks about how he and his wife got saved right after they were married, but they both seem to have slipped back into their old ways…separately. Listen to Shirley & Steve’s responses…
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The Strawberry Letter Subject for Monday, March 31st: “He Has To Step Away To Take Phone Calls” A woman is suspicious of her husband’s behavior after they took a trip back to their hometown.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Abioduni Martin.
He is the founder and owner of DEW, a company specializing in solar photovoltaic and signage installation. With a strong project management and business development background, he has successfully led DEW in executing projects for clients such as the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed, Porsche Atlanta, and Emory Musculoskeletal Institute.
Under his leadership, DEW has distinguished itself by offering a holistic approach to both signage and solar solutions, covering design, production, installation, and maintenance. The company holds OSHA 10 and 30 certifications and is MBE-certified, further reinforcing its commitment to safety and diversity in the industry.
Beyond business, Abioduni is passionate about workforce development, particularly in training and mentoring youth in solar energy, signage, and construction-related skills. Through a collaboration with Cherry Street Energy, DEW integrates real-world industry insights into its training curriculum while providing trainees employment opportunities.
His dedication to advancing renewable energy and sustainable business practices aligns with the growing need for a clean energy economy, making him a key player in the industry’s future.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Friday, March 28th, 2025: "I Catfished My Wife's New Boyfriend". A man suspected his wife was cheating...so he did his own investigation.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Thursday, March 27th, 2025: “He Moved Her In To Take Care Of Me” A woman is upset that the woman who is staying with her and her husband, who is supposed to be helping with the new baby, is getting too comfortable…especially with her husband.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teresa Edwards.
She is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, known for her dynamic presence as a speaker and host. She has moderated and led hundreds, captivating audiences, and bringing unmatched energy to every stage. With a proven track record of hosting and moderating many events and panels, she has made a lasting impact with industry giants such as Warner Bros. Discovery, AT&T, Technology Association of Georgia, Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, and Year Up.
Teresa has been prominently featured in notable publications like CanvasRebel and VoyageATL, underscoring her influence in the entertainment world. A true visionary, she wears many hats: author, playwright, producer, director, actor, consultant, mentor, coach, and beyond—earning her the well-deserved title of “MiZZ Entertainment.” Teresa’s dedication to her craft is unparalleled, and those fortunate enough to work with her don't just become clients—they become family.
At Terror Dome Entertainment, we believe everyone has a story worth telling. We take the fear out of dreaming and transform your vision into an extraordinary reality. Whether you're an independent creator or a major organization, our video production, audio engineering, and music production services are tailored to bring your concepts to life with precision and creativity. With a dedicated, passionate team, we ensure high-quality results at competitive rates, guiding you from concept to completion.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Wednesday, March 26th, 2025: “Is He Sweet Or Tart” A woman is curious why her husband is so sweet to her in public, but not at home.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Tuesday, March 25th, 2025: “Smother Lover” A woman is concerned that her boyfriend is…just too much.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nina Sossamon-Pogue.
She is a sought-after speaker, two-time best-selling author, and podcast host. Hers is an extraordinary journey through Elite Athletics, Television News and Corporate America defy the ordinary.
Leaving home at age 13 to train, Nina made the USA Gymnastics team, and graced
magazine covers as an Olympic hopeful alongside Mary Lou Retton but failed to
make the Olympic team. Later, when competing for SEC powerhouse LSU, Nina suffered an injury that ended her gymnastics career.
The moment became a catalyst for an esteemed 20-year career as an Emmy award-
winning journalist and News Anchor. Ever evolving, a transformative life event led
Nina into a new path from TV to Tech and into corporate leadership. As a celebrated
executive, she navigated the intricacies of a highly successful IPO.
Now, a resilient powerhouse, Nina has conquered life’s obstacles with grace and
shifted her focus to creating success for others. Drawing on her extensive
experience in communications, corporate leadership, and resilience research, she
helps individuals and organizations thrive through challenges and change to reach
new levels of success.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Monday, March 24th, 2025: “Her Injury Is Not My Fault” A woman is being sued by one of her man’s sidepiece…you won’t believe why. She also asks Shirley & Steve if she should marry this man.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Friday, March 21st, 2025: "My Mom & My Baby Daddy" A woman writes in for advice about the fact that her baby daddy has been living wih her mom since their breakup...YEARS ago.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Barbosa.
CEO and Founder of International Supply Partners (ISP), about breaking into government contracting, navigating a male-dominated industry, and the complexities of supply chain management.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
Breaking into Government Contracting
- Barbosa started her business by targeting government contracts, recognizing that the government is the largest buyer of goods and services.
- She explained how RFQs (Request for Quotes) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) allow new suppliers to compete for contracts.
Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry
- She admitted that entering the industrial supply sector was challenging but credited her fearlessness and determination for her success.
- Barbosa emphasized that women entrepreneurs must focus on value and expertise rather than industry stereotypes.
Supply Chain & Procurement Strategies
- ISP specializes in safety, PPE, industrial, janitorial, and construction supplies, ensuring cost-effective procurement solutions.
- Barbosa detailed how understanding supply chain logistics helped her compete with big-box suppliers.
COVID-19 & PPE Pricing Surge
- During the pandemic, PPE prices skyrocketed due to high demand and supply chain disruptions.
- Barbosa explained how manufacturers shifted production to PPE, leading to price gouging and bidding wars.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Business
- Barbosa’s company is certified as a minority-owned and women-owned business, but she emphasized that quality and service—not identity—should drive business success.
- She believes that DEI initiatives should not be the sole reason for doing business, but rather a tool for leveraging opportunities.
📘 About Jennifer Barbosa & International Supply Partners
Jennifer Barbosa is a visionary entrepreneur and supply chain specialist, leading International Supply Partners (ISP) in streamlining procurement for businesses and government agencies. ISP is a trusted provider of essential goods, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and competitive pricing.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shelli Ann McKenzie.
She is a dynamic advocate for healthcare professionals, entrepreneur, and founder of Help for Healthcare Professionals (HHCP). With a background in nursing and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in the medical field, Shelli created HHCP to provide critical financial, emotional, and career support for healthcare workers. Through her organization, she has helped thousands of professionals navigate burnout, career transitions, and financial stress while advocating for better work-life balance in the industry. Shelli’s passion for empowerment and financial education makes her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the healthcare and business communities.
Help for Healthcare Professionals (HHCP) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting the financial, mental, and professional well-being of healthcare workers. Recognizing the immense pressures faced by nurses, doctors, and frontline staff, HHCP offers tailored resources, financial literacy programs, and career guidance to help healthcare professionals regain control of their lives. Through advocacy, education, and direct assistance, HHP is revolutionizing how the healthcare workforce is supported—ensuring that those who dedicate their lives to saving others don’t have to struggle in silence.
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The Strawberry Letter for Thursday, March20th, 2025 comes from a man who is bothered by how "present" his new wife's ex-husband is in their home.
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Today's Strawberry Letter is from a woman that is just over all of the smells that come along with her man. Listen to hear Shirley, Tommy, & Junior's advice!
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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.
In the fourth episode of the Keep Winning Information series. Rushion delivers his brutally honest take on what it takes to start a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid business plan and making time to build your venture. Budgeting wisely and staying on top of taxes are key points he covers to ensure financial stability. Additionally, he shares valuable resources from agencies and institutions that can assist entrepreneurs in getting started.
The popular podcast shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener. The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story, one inspired step at a time. Finally in 2024, STEM Atlanta Women honored Rushion McDonald by presenting him with their 2024 “Man of the Year” Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Tuesday, March 18th, 2025: “Something Keeps Coming Up Missing” A woman is concerned about how comfortable her man is getting with “borrowing” things.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Monday, March 17th, 2025: “He And His Brother’s Baby Mama” A woman found out her husband has kids with his brother’s baby mama.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Friday, March 14th, 2025: “My Husband & Side Dude Are Besties” A woman finds out that the man she’s been with on the side is her husband’s bestie from way back.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Thursday, March 13th, 2025: “I Give Her Advice Because I Love Her” A man has a problem with the way his wife dresses more provocatively after losing weight.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney Tessie D. Edwards.
Tessie D. Edwards & Associates, P.C. is a local, family-owned law firm that has been serving the Atlanta, GA, community for over 15 years. Our attorneys enthusiastically represent their clients and bring extensive experience. We strive to provide personalized, affordable legal services with special discounts for military personnel and first responders.
Tessie D. Edwards fights to find the right solutions for families in crisis. With her years of experience as a prosecutor, attorneys respect Tessie as an aggressive advocate who can achieve clients’ objectives. Clients see her compassionate side, where she and her team take the time to listen and understand the situation entirely.
With a passion for justice, Tessie started her career in criminal law, serving as an Assistant Solicitor General in Clayton County and an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County. She prosecuted over 2,000 cases involving a variety of offenses, including crimes of family violence. Over time, her zeal to help children and families drew her toward the practice of family law. She strives to help families recognize how to put the best interests of their children at the forefront and to find solutions that meet the needs of the family while still fulfilling legal requirements demanded by the courts.
Tessie leads a team that understands the nuances of family law and how courts apply statutory guidelines and legal precedents to reach their decisions. They find alternative methods of helping clients get what they want while protecting the overall needs of the family.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Wednesday, March 12th, 2025: “Should I Bring Up What Happened?” A woman is wondering if her relationship ended because of an incident with her lactose intolerance.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Carter Cofield.
He is the co-founder of Melanin Money, and also a CPA who empowers individuals to achieve financial freedom. He is recognized as one of the top CPS for millennials showing them how to live tax free. Carter's mission is to help the black community become financially independent and build generational wealth.
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We help people build wealth so they can live the life they always dreamed of.
We have curriculum, community, and coaching designed to help you level up your wealth. Make More Money, Manage Your Finances, and Maximize Your Money Through Investing.
Our theory is that not having your finances together can literally impact your health. One of the leading causes of death is heart disease. One of the leading causes of heart disease is stress. One of the leading causes of stress is money.
Money can't buy happiness, but it buys you options, freedom, and choices. So it's fair to say that it's a good down payment. We want you to stop stressing about money and be the wealth starter for your family.
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Dear Steve and Shirley,
I met my boyfriend at the car dealership. I was there for an oil change and he greeted me. There was a long wait time so during that time I enjoyed talking to the man...
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 52 year old married woman and my husband is 56. We've been married for 15 years and he's taken me through a lot of ups and downs....
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Christopher Gray.
He is the CEO and co-founder of Path, an AI-powered platform transforming
the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Path is an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Path provides unlimited practice questions, full-length exams, and personalized study plans for professional certifications in IT, cybersecurity, and healthcare, including CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and key healthcare certifications. It also supports students preparing for college admissions exams such as the SAT, ACT, GED, LSAT, GMAT, and more. By making high-quality test prep accessible and affordable, Path empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their professional and academic goals.
Before Path, Christopher co-founded Scholly, an app designed to help students easily find scholarships for college and graduates pay off student debt. Scholly gained national attention on ABC’s Shark Tank, securing a deal with Daymond John and Lori Greiner while sparking the biggest debate in the show’s history. With over 5 million users, Scholly has helped students secure more than $100 million in scholarships. The app’s success led to its acquisition by Sallie Mae, furthering its mission to reach and support even more students.
Christopher also serves on the Board of Directors of Camelback Ventures, an organization
dedicated to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in education and social impact.
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Did He Call Me the Wrong Name?
Dear Steve and Shirley, my partner and I have been off and on for a few years and he's a great man, but he LOVES women he's trying to be monogamous according to our therapist, I'm 51 and I have never heard such a thing as needing therapy to be faithful...
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brianna Johnson.
Lgnd Life Financial is a mission-driven financial services company dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and small businesses through comprehensive financial literacy and life insurance education. Founded by Brianna Johnson, a visionary leader and top life insurance agent, Lgnd Life has redefined the industry by providing tailored solutions that protect and build wealth for its clients.
With a track record of serving over 5,000 families and paying out millions in claims, Lgnd Life Financial stands as a trusted partner in securing financial futures. Licensed in over 25 states, the company also invests in the next generation of professionals by training and mentoring more than 250 life insurance agents, fostering a community of excellence and empowerment.
At Lgnd Life, the mission goes beyond policies—it's about creating legacies.
She is a visionary entrepreneur, financial expert, and the founder of Lgnd Life Financial, a company dedicated to empowering individuals and families to build wealth and secure their financial futures. Born and raised in Chicago, Brianna began her entrepreneurial journey at just 14, owning two successful clothing stores and hair salons by the age of 22. At 24, she boldly transitioned into the financial services industry, combining her passion for helping others with her knack for business innovation.
Through Lgnd Life Financial, Brianna has served over 5,000 families and paid out millions in claims, ensuring financial stability for her clients. Licensed in over 25 states, she has also mentored and trained more than 250 life insurance agents, fostering growth and success in the financial sector. Brianna is committed to breaking barriers, particularly for women and minorities, and inspiring others to create lasting legacies for their families and communities.
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Wednesday, March 5th, 2025: “My Boyfriend Has 2 Children By Best Friends”
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Tuesday, March 4th, 2025: “I Guess He’d Rather Pay For It”
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Strawberry Letter Subject for Monday, March 3rd, 2025: "I Really Love Our Mailman"
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monique Strong.
She is a Project Management Professional and dedicated leader in the construction industry, serving as the Atlanta Chapter President of the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC). She is committed to empowering and advancing Black women in construction through leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
With a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Clark Atlanta University and a Construction Management Certification from Atlanta Technical College, Monique brings a wealth of expertise to NABWIC. As an Advisory Board Member at Atlanta Tech, she actively contributes to shaping the future of construction education.
Beyond her professional leadership, Monique is deeply committed to community engagement, working to expand NABWIC’s outreach initiatives that support women in construction and foster industry growth. As a Project Management Professional, she applies her skills in strategic planning, resource management, and execution to further NABWIC’s mission, creating opportunities for women to thrive while strengthening the organization’s impact on a national level.
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National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC) is a Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 1991 to empower and support Black women in the construction industry. Under the leadership of its founder, Ann McNeill, NABWIC champions the advancement of Black women as entrepreneurs, business owners, government professionals, and industry leaders—proudly serving as "The Voice of Black Women in Construction.
Governed by a national board of directors comprising small business owners from various construction trades, NABWIC fosters networking, professional growth, and strategic collaboration. With chapters across the U.S., including **Florida, Georgia, New York, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond, the organization provides members with opportunities to expand networks, stay informed on industry developments, and contribute to the growth of women in construction.
Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, NABWIC continues to drive meaningful change, ensuring that Black women in construction achieve their full potential.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Troy Hudson.
The former NBA player is set to make waves, focusing on the enhancement of familial and friendship bonds specifically for minority millionaires. This book delves into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by individuals in this demographic, offering insights and strategies to cultivate deeper, more meaningful connections with loved ones. Hudson draws from his own experiences, both on and off the court, to provide a relatable and impactful narrative that resonates with readers seeking to strengthen their personal relationships.
In this compelling work, Hudson emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships in a world where financial success can sometimes create barriers rather than bridges. He explores the dynamics of wealth within families and friendships, addressing common pitfalls that can arise when financial disparities exist. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and thought-provoking reflections, the book serves as a guide for minority millionaires who aspire to foster a supportive and loving environment for themselves and their families.
Hudson's approach is not just about financial success; it’s about building a legacy of love and connection that transcends wealth. He encourages readers to prioritize emotional intelligence and open communication, highlighting how these elements can lead to stronger, more resilient relationships. This book not only a testament to Hudson's journey but also a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their interpersonal connections while navigating the complexities of wealth and identity.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Attorney S. Diane Clair.
She is an Atlanta native who knows the city and metro counties very well. She received her Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and her Juris Doctor degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. Diane Clair has courtroom and trial experience and is also great at negotiating resolutions outside the courtroom. She is admitted to practice law as a member of the Georgia Bar as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals, United States District Court of the Northern District of Georgia and Middle District of Georgia. Attorney Clair is also a Professor in the Paralegal Program for Kennesaw State University.
We handle Real Estate Purchase Contracts, Residential and Commercial Closings, Landlord-Tenant matters, deed preparation, title searches, and HOA/COA law. If it's in the Real Estate legal field, we handle it.
Have you prepared your estate? We can prepare your Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney. We can also prepare any deeds to manage your real property within your estate or place property in a Trust.
Did you have a loved one pass without a Will? We can assist your family with filing a Petition for Letters of Administration to have a representative appointed to handle their estate.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shaan Patel.
He is the Founder and CEO of Prep Expert. On ABC’s Shark Tank, he closed a deal with Mark Cuban for an investment in Prep Expert. He has created Prep Expert to help high school students achieve their own dreams. Prep Expert has helped more than 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win over $100 million in scholarships. Prep Expert offers online SAT and ACT courses, academic tutoring, and college admissions consulting.
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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.
The third episode of the Keep Winning Information series, Rushion focuses on promoting and pitching products effectively. Rushion shares personal experiences helping clients grow their businesses. He explains how a strong value proposition sets you apart and makes your product or talent unique. He emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating why customers should buy your product. The episode also provides Rushion’s personal insights on marketing and business growth.
The popular podcast shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener. The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story, one inspired step at a time. Finally in 2024, STEM Atlanta Women honored Rushion McDonald by presenting him with their 2024 “Man of the Year” Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Raoul Davis.
Ascendant is a CEO branding development firm specializing in corporate brand strategy and development for CEOs and executive leaders. Our CEO, corporate, and executive branding models use a proprietary five-phase branding system. They focus on brand monetization, brand acceleration, and brand strategy. Our corporate and CEO branding clients range from executive corporate branding clients at Fortune 50 companies to multimillionaire CEOs and founders of entrepreneurial ventures.
Specialties: Public Relations for executives, Corporate Branding, CEO Branding, social media maximization, business planning, equity/debt investments, and Strategic Brand Planning.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tanya Nolan.
She is a force in the music industry, business, and entrepreneurship. Beyond her hit-making music career, “Like Water.” Tanya is also the driving force behind two successful childcare centers located in Texas: Aww Better Child Care, one of the largest in Texas, and Nolan’s Day Care Center in Galveston. She has launched her own wine, Nolan Crawford "Butterfly" Wine, a venture that reflects her passion for excellence and love for fine wines. Her latest single “Blessings” marks a new chapter in her career, blending gospel, R&B, and soul.
Billboard chart-topper Tanya Nolan is a multi-talented powerhouse, known not only for her remarkable voice but also for her skills as a drummer, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her hit single "Like Water," featuring Grammy award winning soul singer Raheem DeVaughn, has been given a fresh twist with a remix produced in collaboration with SoulPersona. The new version blends smooth jazz elements with the soulful essence of the original, creating a stunning and memorable track that showcases Tanya's ability to evolve and experiment with her music.
Hailing from Galveston, Texas, Tanya Nolan is a force in the music industry, business, and entrepreneurship. Beyond her hit-making music career, Tanya is also the driving force behind two successful childcare centers: Aww Better Child Care, one of the largest in Texas, and Nolan’s Day Care Center in Galveston. Her unwavering dedication to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children exemplifies her leadership and commitment to the community.
Tanya is also an accomplished entrepreneur, managing multiple real estate properties and overseeing a dedicated team of employees and contractors.
As the founder of ArtsessionZ, one of the pioneering female-owned record labels, Tanya continues her legacy of music and business excellence.
Further showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit, Tanya is the creator of The Tanya Nolan After Dark Card Game, an engaging and fun activity that brings people together in a relaxed and enjoyable way. This game embodies Tanya's lively personality and commitment to creating memorable experiences for others.
In addition, Tanya has launched her own wine, Nolan Crawford Butterfield Wine, a venture that reflects her passion for excellence and love for fine wines. The wine, which has garnered significant praise, is another testament to her wide-ranging talents and business acumen.
With numerous hits to her name, including "Honey," "Let’s Celebrate," "Pace Yourself" (featuring Raheem DeVaughn), and "Good Woman," Tanya’s music reflects her powerful messages of empowerment and self-love. Her latest gospel single, "Blessings," marks an inspiring new chapter in her career, reflecting her spiritual growth and deep gratitude. The track combines elements of R&B, soul, and gospel, further cementing her versatility as an artist.
Tanya Nolan’s showmanship in her live performances has earned her widespread acclaim, garnering the attention of actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish. Tanya headlined Tiffany Haddish's She Ready Foundation Gala, a prestigious event where her electrifying stage presence left an indelible mark. In 2025, Tanya returns to headline again, further solidifying her reputation as a captivating and dynamic performer.
Tanya has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Raheem DeVaughn, Eric Roberson, Tyrese, Tamia, Tamar Braxton, Mary Mary, and many more, further demonstrating her musical range and undeniable presence. She also had the honor of headlining the Juneteenth Celebration at Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's annual Juneteenth celebration, an event dedicated to honoring the rich history and heritage of Black Americans.
Tanya kicked off 2025 with an unforgettable performance on Fox 26 Houston's live televised New Year's Eve celebration, where she brought in the new year with a powerful live performance of her string of hits. Her energy and stage presence lit up the broadcast, further showcasing why she is a force in the entertainment industry.
Tanya is the recipient of two honorary doctorates: one in Humanitarianism and another in Music, recognizing her significant contributions to the music industry and her community. Additionally, she was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by L.E.C.U. (Leader Esteem Christian Bible University) for her transformative impact.With over 1 million followers on Instagram, Tanya Nolan has cultivated a loyal and engaged global fanbase, further amplifying her reach and influence across various platforms.
Through her music, her entrepreneurial endeavors, and her philanthropic work, Tanya Nolan continues to inspire others to embrace their authentic selves, pursue their dreams, and create positive change. She remains a powerhouse in both the entertainment and business industries, leaving an indelible mark on each.
Follow Tanya Nolan on social media @iamtanyanolan for updates and exclusive content.
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ArtSessionZ is a pioneering, female-owned record label founded by Billboard chart-topper Tanya Nolan.
As a visionary artist and businesswoman, Tanya Nolan brings her extensive experience in music, production, and performance to ArtSessionZ, allowing her label to blend artistic integrity with commercial success.
Through ArtSessionZ, Tanya continues to push boundaries in both music and entrepreneurship, ensuring the label remains a trailblazer in the industry.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tre and Dr. Mac.
They are both graduates of Howard; one is a she is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and the other is a leader in the research and development of innovative nutritional supplements and products. They are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction. They created RAMP, Real, Authentic Media Physicians, promoting health literacy, holistic wellness, and sexual health education.
Dr. Tre is an alumnus of Howard University College of Medicine and a Residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She has three decades of experience connecting the dots between mind, body, and soul in medicine. As a game changer, she drops knowledge, bold tips, and tools for shattering the myths and stigma surrounding sexual health. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society. She and Dr. Mac are joining forces to create a community dedicated to health literacy and holistic wellness that breaks the stigma and myths about sexual health and sexual satisfaction.
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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.
In the second episode of the Keep Winning Information series, Rushion examines value proposition from a business owner's perspective. Rushion discusses how to maximize employee performance and find the right person for each role. He explains the negative impact of hiring bad employees on a business. He also addresses when it is necessary to terminate an underperforming employee. The episode also provides insights on making strategic hiring and management decisions.
The popular podcast shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener. The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story, one inspired step at a time. Finally in 2024, STEM Atlanta Women honored Rushion McDonald by presenting him with their 2024 “Man of the Year” Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dave Charest.
He is the Director of Small Business Success at Constant Contact which provides powerful tools to simplify and amplify digital marketing for businesses. Previously he was the Director of Content Marketing and also Senior Manager of Content and Social Media Marketing at the company. Dave is also a Speaker, Host, & Podcaster obsessed with helping small business owners find time for online marketing since 2006.
Company Description *Constant Contact delivers everything small businesses and nonprofits need to build, grow and succeed. With powerful online marketing tools, contact management and sales features, and innovative AI capabilities, Constant Contact makes it easy to attract the right people, engage more customers, close more deals and grow.
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Is there a spike in new small businesses? What’s driving it?
What is the current outlook for small businesses this new year?
What advice do you have for new entrepreneurs starting a business this year?
What is the best way to be successful with a limited budget and an uncertain economy?
What are the best marketing tools to generate and maintain customers?
What challenges will new entrepreneurs face this year that weren’t on the radar last year?
What’s new with Constant Contact - any new marketing recommendations that small businesses are embracing in AI or other areas?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Michael Woodward.
Mr. Woodward began his interest in real estate renovations as a youth, working with his grandfather, father, and great-uncle doing handyman and maintenance services. He also studied architectural design in high school, taking first place at county and state-level housing design competitions. After graduation, he enrolled in the architectural design program at Miami-Dade Community college. He also purchased his first property and renovated it himself at just 20 years old. He then took his aspiration to become an architect to Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fl where he majored in Architecture and minored in African American Studies.
After much consideration, the future graduate of Florida A&M University decided to change his major from architecture; though, he never lost his passion for the real estate profession. He eventually graduated with undergraduate degrees in History, Geography, and Secondary Education. He was able to complete the triple degree in 3.5 years. He also has a Masters Degree in Applied Social Science with a concentration in African American History and an Add-on in Educational Leadership. This was completed while engaging in an 18year career in the education-al system and investing in real estate. Mr. Woodward is currently pursuing his PhD in History and Humanities at Clark-Atlanta University. He has completed all of his coursework and his comprehensive exams. The dissertation is all that remains between now and graduation.
Utilizing all of his prior knowledge and experience in real estate, Mr. Woodward was able to turn a hobby and part time residual income opportunity into an incorporated business. After 2 years of being incorporated, Michael decided to leave the education profession. Nine years later, Woodward Property Group (www.woodwardpropertygroup.com), a full service home improvement and property management company is still going strong. In addition to being a leader in the property management and renovation business, we are contractors for Lowes Stores under their kitchen a bathroom renovation program. We have 7 stores on the east side of Atlanta and we have an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau as well as multiple partnerships throughout the Atlanta Area.
He is also the founder and CEO of Alpha Educational Consultants, Inc. (www.aecga.com a company that was started in graduate school as a tutoring company for K-12 students and college students. To-date it has expanded to assist individuals in all areas of real estate such as purchasing, renovation, cost calculations and profit maximization.
Additionally, he is The Director of The LEAD Foundation (www.theleadfoundation.org), LEAD, standing for Leadership Education and Development is an organization designed to teach soft skills to middle and High school students such as leadership skills, interviewing skills, test taking skills, oratorical skills, etc. Under the foundation, students are able to learn financial planning, college preparation and selection, take college tours, and attend workshops on college campuses. Additionally, students earn college scholarships and laptop computers.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Heather Younger.
A preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies. Employee Fanatix conducts annual research on workplace culture, relying on employee voices for what is relevant now, to help companies redefine their culture strategy.
Heather R. Younger, J.D., CSP is the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies. Employee Fanatix conducts annual research on workplace culture, relying on employee voices for what is relevant now, to help companies redefine their culture strategy. Heather has personally read over 30,000 employee surveys and facilitated over 100 employee focus groups, including her signature “Art of Active Listening Sessions.”
With over 25 years of successfully managing teams, she has worked in customer experience, sales, and large account management for multi-million dollar accounts and multiple industries such as tech, staffing, healthcare, professional services, the public sector, and the financial sector. She's a renowned keynote speaker, drawing insights from current data and putting into practice what she teaches in her Caring Leadership Transformation Model™.
Heather is an award-winning leader in the area of Employee Engagement as recognized by Inspiring Workplaces, is a LinkedIn Learning course partner, TEDX speaker, and the host of the Leadership With Heart podcast.
Her influence extends beyond consulting. Heather is also a three-time best-selling author with works including: The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, The Art of Caring Leadership, and The Art of Active Listening. Her latest book, The Art of Self-Leadership.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox.
Ashley M. Fox is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Empify, a leading fintech company dedicated to democratizing financial education. Fox is a former Wall Street analyst, a Howard University graduate, and an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist. Building upon her career managing portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, Fox founded Empify to empower the 99% that Wall Street overlooks with the tools to build generational wealth including investing courses, estate planning, retirement planning, and more. Fox has earned numerous accolades including her recognition as one of Black Enterprise’s 2024 40 Under 40 awardees. She was also named as a Black Woman Trailblazer for her groundbreaking work in financial education at the 2024 Hallmark Mahogany Honors. A frequent keynote speaker at international events, her story and expertise have been featured on prominent media outlets, including Jim Cramer’s “The Street,” Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Inc. Magazine, Afrotech, Business Insider, Fox News, ABC, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and Forbes.
Company Description *
Empify, named by merging the words EMPower and modIFY, revolutionizes how users learn to build wealth. The company’s membership-based WealthBuilders Community app, widely referenced as the “Netflix of Finance,” simplifies financial concepts through its life-alternating programs and digital content designed to remove fear around investing. Since inception, Empify has equipped millions of individuals with the tools to build wealth and has enabled tens of thousands of adults and children to become first-time investors. Its educational programs have been implemented in hundreds of schools, prison systems, and organizations across the United States and over 20 countries including the School District of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, US Bank, Essence, and Google. Underscoring its impact, Empify was ranked in the top 50 companies in the Financial Services category for Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Fast-Growing Companies list, securing an overall ranking of #652 in August 2024.
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In 2017, two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald launched his podcast, Money Making Conversations Master Class.
In the first episode of the Keep Winning Information series, Rushion explains the meaning of "value proposition." He discusses how employees can earn pay raises and job promotions by demonstrating their worth. He emphasizes the importance of justifying why you deserve a raise or promotion. Additionally, he shares strategies for adding value to yourself as an employee. Lastly, he introduces his P.L.A.N. method for achieving success.
The popular podcast shares career tips, marketing tips, and the “secrets to success” with its listening audience through interviews with successful celebrities, financial experts, entrepreneurs, and influencers. Each episode pierces through the noise of the digital era to offer clear and actionable insights. This is not about celebrating celebrities, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits, but about distilling the essence of success into tangible, achievable steps for the listener. The Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast builds on these connections. You’re not just following an individual, you’re becoming part of a community that celebrates success, embraces learning, and inspires action. It’s a community where the stories shared, the successes celebrated, and the knowledge imparted are designed to motivate you to lead with your gift, to navigate the path to your dreams, and to create your own success story, one inspired step at a time. Finally in 2024, STEM Atlanta Women honored Rushion McDonald by presenting him with their 2024 “Man of the Year” Award for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of women in STEM.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dexter B. Jenkins.
He is a Pastor, real estate entrepreneur, financial strategist, and host of Let’s Talk Real Estate. He is also the author of the newly published The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint: Keys to Overcoming Fear, lack of Money, and Inexperience to Possess the Land.
“The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint by Dexter B. Jenkins isn’t your typical feel-good faith and finance book. It’s a wake-up call, plain and simple. For far too long, many believers have been trapped by misguided notions that faith and wealth don’t mix, or worse, that seeking financial success is somehow ‘unholy.’ Dexter blows that myth out of the water.
As a pastor and financial mentor, he challenges you to stop limiting God’s abundance with a middle-class mindset. Real estate is the tool, but your faith is the engine that drives wealth creation. This book forces you to confront your beliefs about money, faith, and God's will—and if you’re not ready for that, this book isn't for you. But if you’re tired of playing small and are ready to align your beliefs with action, The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint is the no-nonsense guide that will take you there."
The uploaded document features an insightful conversation with Dexter B. Jenkins, a real estate entrepreneur, financial strategist, and pastor, on Money Making Conversations Masterclass hosted by Rashawn McDonald. Here’s a breakdown of the key topics and highlights:
Key Themes & Highlights
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Overcoming Fear in Real Estate
- Jenkins explains that fear is the biggest obstacle for first-time buyers.
- He emphasizes education and networking as tools to overcome fear.
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Faith & Financial Success
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He discusses the intersection of faith and wealth creation, referencing biblical principles.
- Jenkins highlights how faith can guide financial decisions and real estate investments.
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The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint
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Jenkins shares his personal journey as a second-generation real estate investor.
- He outlines strategies for building wealth through real estate ownership.
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The Importance of Partnerships
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He stresses the value of teaming up with others to invest in real estate.
- Jenkins explains how clear roles and agreements can prevent conflicts in partnerships.
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Common Myths About Real Estate Investing
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He debunks the misconception that large amounts of money are required to invest.
- Jenkins highlights programs like VA loans and FHA loans that make real estate accessible.
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Financial Literacy & Generational Wealth
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He advocates for financial education to ensure wealth is preserved and passed down.
- Jenkins discusses mentorship and how learning from experienced investors can accelerate success.
About Dexter B. Jenkins
Dexter B. Jenkins is a faith-based financial mentor, pastor, and real estate investor. He is the author of The Real Estate Wealth Creator Blueprint, which provides strategies for overcoming fear, financial limitations, and inexperience in real estate. Through his work, Jenkins helps individuals build generational wealth by combining faith, financial literacy, and strategic investing.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latabia Woodward.
A visionary founder and CEO of Who's Got Next Music Inc., joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her music tech startup and its mission to amplify emerging talent through technology-driven competitions. She also serves as chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, advocating for STEM education in underserved communities.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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Background & Journey into Music Tech
- Latasha, a graduate of East Carolina University, built a successful career in business and technology before venturing into the music industry.
- She was introduced to the business side of music when her son, Offset of Migos, asked for help managing his affairs while touring globally.
- After navigating the complexities of artist management, record labels, and industry contracts, she recognized gaps in music business education for young creatives.
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Who's Got Next Music App & Platform
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Who's Got Next Music is an artist amplification platform that leverages genre-based music competitions to discover and promote emerging talent.
- Competitions occur in three rounds—two in-app voting rounds followed by an in-person event for finalists.
- The global accessibility of the platform allows artists from North America and Canada to showcase their work while fans worldwide participate in voting.
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Music Business Education & Fair Competition
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Many young artists lack business knowledge, leading to unfair deals or lost opportunities.
- The app provides a structured way for artists to engage with fans, gain visibility, and retain full rights to their music.
- Producers contribute cleared, non-sampled beats to the platform, ensuring artists avoid legal complications.
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Upcoming Launch & Events
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Beta version is currently available on Apple & Google Play stores, with an official launch planned for June.
- A February event will introduce the app to the music community, featuring panel discussions with entertainment attorneys, sync licensing experts, and emerging artists.
- Hip-hop will be the first competition genre, followed by expansions into R&B, gospel, and other categories.
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Artist & Fan Participation Model
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Artists pay a $199 contest entry fee, gaining access to premium beats and promotional exposure.
- Fan voting is real-time and transparent, directly influencing competition results.
- Winners receive $5,000, legal services from McKinley Law Firm, and additional business support.
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Ann Cephus Family Fund & STEM Advocacy
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Latasha founded the Ann Cephus Family Fund in honor of her mother, advocating for technology education among young creatives.
- The Sound Pathways program provides high school students in Atlanta with music business education using AI-powered songwriting tools.
- Students learn music production, business strategy, and transferable skills for various industries.
📘 Resources & Contact Information
Latasha Woodward’s initiatives are accessible through:
🔗 Music App: Who's Got Next Music
🔗 Foundation: https://anncephusff.org
🔗 Social Media: @WhosGotNextMusic
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Christina Dukes Brown.
The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, Chief Executive Officer. As a leader with a vision for prioritizing collaboration and inclusivity in all her endeavors, Dr. Brown has dedicated her career to nurturing growth and fostering community well-being. Her extensive experience in educational leadership spans over two decades, marked by ascending roles and broadening responsibilities across several prestigious institutions. Under her outcome-focused and thoughtful direction, organizations have flourished, consistently achieving enhanced educational outcomes and broader community impact. Her accomplished background fully prepares her to lead the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic into its next chapter and to advance its mission of inspiring and enabling all young people to reach their full potential.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic currently serves more than 1,400 children and teens per day in both Paterson and Passaic through academic, athletic, and artistic programming both after school and during summer camp. The Club is grounded in our students' academic and interpersonal success, ages 5-18. Every day, at two Clubhouses and eleven satellite locations, every child completes their homework before accessing enrichment programs that range from STEM to Nutrition to Aquatics, creating a broad spectrum of learning opportunities. In addition, each day, a nutritious snack and meal are served to our Club Kids to ensure that they receive the “fuel” to keep them striving and thriving.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cathy Yoder.
As a busy mom of 8 kids, Cathy Yoder needed a way to put food on the table fast ... several times a day. This reluctant cook learned how to use an air fryer to make real food, real fast. Today, she's widely regarded as “The Air Fryer Queen” with over 741,000 YouTube subscribers, 6 million video views, and 35,000 cookbooks sold, having turned her aversion to cooking into a thriving online empire inspiring home cooks everywhere to use this versatile appliance for quick, healthy and more cost effective meals. Ironically, Cathy's reluctance to cook was an essential ingredient for building her business, which helps people just like her feel more confident in the kitchen. She has shown millions that air fryers can do much more than reheat leftovers! to prove that air fryers could do more than reheat frozen foods and leftovers. So, she documented the journey on YouTube. Now, just a couple of years later, her channel draws thousands of daily visitors, attracts sponsors, and nets significant affiliate revenue.
More importantly, she empowers people to dust off their air fryers and start using them to make simple, delicious meals in minutes.
In her own words:
True Story. I don't like to cook. But as a busy mom of 8 kids, I needed a way to put food on the table fast--several times a day.
I tried meal prep, delivery services, eating out (not good), and more. Nothing worked. Meal prep required too much time in the kitchen. And the other options were too pricey for my deal-seeking nature.
That's when I started experimenting with an air fryer. (I may not like cooking, but I enjoy learning new technology.) Soon, I discovered I could make simple, delicious, and mostly nutritious meals in minutes. When my kids ate those first dinners without complaining, I had an "aha moment" that dramatically changed how I cook and the trajectory of my business.
In 2020, with a house full of family members STILL needing to eat, I used my phone to record videos of the food I cooked in the air fryer. The kids tried and rated each recipe. Some even pitched in to help chop, mix, and measure. I posted the videos and recipes on YouTube, and here we are.
I now have a family full of air fryer enthusiasts. The recipe portion of Fabulessly Frugal (my original business) has grown so much that we are spinning the cooking content into a site called Empowered Cooks. Pine & Pepper is a physical product line of cooking accessories launched earlier this year.
Ironically, my reluctance to cook was an essential ingredient for building this thriving culinary business that helps people (like me) feel more confident in the kitchen.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Raheem DeVaughn.
🎵 Key Topics Discussed
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Independent Artist Journey
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Raheem defines independence as being “self-made,” trusting intuition, and investing in oneself.
- Emphasizes the importance of ownership, creative control, and publishing rights.
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Crowned the #1 Independent Artist on Radio in 2018.
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Music Industry Evolution
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Independence is now viable thanks to streaming, social media, and direct-to-fan platforms.
- Artists can function as their own label if they manage marketing and promotion effectively.
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Importance of relationships in radio and music promotion—especially with DJs.
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Live Performances & Mentorship
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Praises his band and their youthful energy.
- Mentors artist Tanya Nolan, helping her develop her sound and brand.
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Believes in creating a sound and image, not just a song.
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Radio Career
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Hosts the legendary Quiet Storm on 96.3 WHUR in Washington, DC.
- Grew up listening to Melvin Lindsey and always dreamed of being on radio.
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Sees radio as a platform to uplift R&B and soul music and give artists their flowers.
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Philanthropy & Community Work
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Founded the Love Life Foundation in 2013.
- Focus areas: HIV/AIDS awareness, domestic violence, and community outreach.
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Partnered with Gilead Sciences, reaching over 50,000 women with HIV education.
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Entrepreneurship
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Recently invested in his own tour bus to reduce travel costs and expand outreach.
- Views this as a step toward greater control and flexibility in his career.
💬 Memorable Quotes
- “Time is the most valuable thing we have. From the time we’re born, we’re running out of it.”
- “You are what you ingest and digest—musically and mentally.”
- “Use the gift of time, decision, free will, and one another. Those are the greatest gifts.”
- “I don’t believe—I know. I know God exists. I’m an example of that.”
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Dashevsky.
America's leading provider of resources for building Granny Flats, Guest Suites, Tiny Houses, and other ADUs. Today's Tiny Homes to Live in for Adults provide a stylish, fully furnished capsule house experience. Designed with comfort in mind, it’s perfect for anyone seeking a modern, compact home.
Serial entrepreneur, real estate investor and angel investor Paul Dashevsky is Co-Founder/Co-CEO of Maxable.com – the ADU property design / build / construction resource website – and also GreatBuildz.com, a resource to find highly vetted residential/home contractors for real estate remodeling and other property improvement projects. Dashevsky has several decades of experience in the construction and renovation business. Having personally built and renovated over 350 homes, he encountered the frustrations that arise when contractors fail to meet expectations. Paul’s determination to solve this major pain point inspired him to start GreatBuildz. Paul holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and a Masters in Real Estate Development from USC.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Glynis Lee.
An accomplished executive specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), human resources, and technology. The discussion focused on mentorship, community uplift, and bridging the digital divide.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
The Power of Mentorship & Networking
- Dr. Lee emphasized that success isn’t just about what you know, but who you know.
- She shared how mentorship and networking have shaped her career and helped others advance.
Bridging the Digital Divide
- She works with InspiredU Atlanta, an organization that provides technology access and skills training for underserved families.
- Her mission is to equip young creatives with the tools needed to succeed in tech-driven industries.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Business
- Dr. Lee believes that DEI should be an integral part of business strategy, not just a checkbox.
- She helps organizations implement cultural transformations that prioritize access and opportunity for all.
The Ann Cephus Family Fund
- She serves on the Board of Directors for the Ann Cephus Family Fund, which supports young creatives in pursuing successful careers.
- The fund provides scholarships, mentorship, and educational resources to bridge the gap between technology and creative industries.
📘 About Dr. Glynis Lee
Dr. Glynis Lee is a versatile executive with expertise in human resources, technology, and strategic program management. She has held leadership roles in global organizations, driving cultural change and business innovation.
She is passionate about mentorship, inclusion, and empowering future leaders through education and community engagement.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lorraine K. Lee.
A LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, the conversation dives deep into the power of presence, personal branding, and workplace advancement in a digital-first world. Lorraine shares tactical strategies and career-transforming insights from her own corporate journey and bestselling book.
📘 About Lorraine K. Lee
• Career: Former founding editor at LinkedIn and Prezi
• Author: Unforgettable Presence, a practical guide for professional visibility
• Focus: Empowering ambitious professionals to go from overlooked to unforgettable
• Audience: Corporate professionals, team leaders, speakers, and solopreneurs
💡 Key Themes & Insights
• Modern Presence: From Zoom calls to LinkedIn profiles, visibility in the virtual workplace is key
• Personal Brand = Career Brand: Your reputation is your brand—intentionally shape it
• Advocacy: Success comes from promoting your work and knowing how to communicate value
• Layoff Recovery: How Lorraine turned a 2022 tech layoff into the launchpad for her book and speaking career
• Executive Presence: Reimagined with the “3 C’s”—Communication, Career Brand, and Credibility
• Promotion Strategy: Be proactive, not reactive—speak your career goals early and often
• Representation Matters: As an Asian-American woman, Lorraine emphasizes visibility and authenticity for underrepresented professionals
📚 Unforgettable Presence Book Takeaways
• 4 Key Sections:
- Set a Strong Foundation
- Build Essential Modern Skills
- Advance Your Career with Intention
- Lead and Expand Team Presence
Real stories, data-driven advice, and step-by-step frameworks to elevate your visibility
🔁 Personal Journey
• Left corporate life after a layoff and built a thriving brand as a speaker, author, and executive coach
• Overcame corporate stagnation by advocating for herself, creating a content strategy, and building her confidence through consistency
📣 Call to Action
Lorraine invites professionals to treat themselves like a brand and take control of their visibility. Follow her on LinkedIn, subscribe to her Career Bites newsletter, or enroll in one of her LinkedIn Learning courses to begin your journey toward becoming unforgettable.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Shiloh Bigles.
My guest is a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor passionate about providing quality CBD products to improve people's lives. Through a holistic approach to wellness, they combine CBD with functional nutrition to help clients achieve balance, reduce anxiety, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being.
Level Minds CBD is a wellness-focused company that provides high-quality, natural CBD products that improve mental and physical well-being. Based in Georgia, the company offers a range of third-party tested products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals, and more, designed to relieve anxiety, inflammation, pain, and stress. Level Minds CBD is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic and promoting natural, practical solutions for a healthier lifestyle.
• What is CBD?
• What type of customer is drawn to using CBD?
• Can you order your CBD product online?
• Can you share what inspired you to start Level Minds CBD?
• What drew you to become a certified Functional Nutrition Counselor, and how has that influenced your approach to CBD and wellness?
• Business Philosophy and Mission
• What makes Level Minds CBD unique compared to other CBD brands on the market?
• How does sustainability factor into your business, especially with your eco-friendly packaging made from ocean plastic?
• What is your mission for Level Minds CBD, and how do you stay true to that mission while navigating industry challenges?
• Product Offerings and Benefits
• Can you talk about some of your most popular products and how they benefit your customers?
• You’ve introduced innovative products like Bliss Magic Muscimol Gummy Gushers and Chocolate Bites. How do these stand out in the market, and what effects do they provide?
• What are the key benefits of your Focus, Calm, and Renew product lines?
• Industry Challenges and Growth
• How has the changing legal landscape, particularly bills like Georgia SB494, impacted your business?
• What steps are you taking to adapt to these challenges and continue providing value to your customers?
• CBD and Functional Nutrition
• How do you incorporate functional nutrition principles into the way you advise customers on CBD use?
• What do you believe are the long-term benefits of combining CBD with functional nutrition for overall health and well-being?
• Future of Level Minds CBD
• What’s next for Level Minds CBD? Are there any upcoming products or initiatives you’re excited about?
• How do you see the future of the CBD industry evolving, and where do you hope Level Minds will fit into that landscape?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robin Donaldson.
Entrepreneur, Mentor, and Founder of Renew Construction Services & STEM Exposure
🔑 Episode Highlights 🔄 From Incarceration to Inspiration
- Robin shares her journey from a strict religious upbringing to incarceration due to drug-related activities.
- Served 5 years in prison, where she earned two associate degrees and developed a passion for learning and leadership.
🧹 Building a Business from the Ground Up
- Learned high-level cleaning skills in prison and at Hilton during work release.
- Founded Renew Construction Services, which grew from cleaning trailers to major contracts like:
- Tampa Convention Center
- NFL Super Bowl & Kickoff
- City of Tampa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USF
🏗️ Strategic Growth & Collaboration
- Became a Home Depot distributor.
- Uses collaboration to uplift smaller contractors and scale projects.
- Emphasizes relationship-building and proactive planning over reactive bidding.
👩🏽🔬 STEM Exposure Nonprofit
- Founded STEM Exposure to introduce Black girls to underrepresented STEM careers.
- Offers local and global architecture and construction camps.
- Operates in 10 countries and 4 time zones with a focus on AI, engineering, and design.
🏆 Recognition & Legacy
- Honored with the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Embraces her past as part of her story, using it to inspire others.
- Celebrates milestones like putting bills on autopay as symbols of stability and peace.
🌐 Websites
- STEM Exposure: stemxposure.org (drop the “e” in “exposure”)
- Renew Construction Services: renewconstructionservices.com
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Maxine Cain.
Founder of STEM Atlanta Women, joins Money Making Conversations Masterclass to discuss her mission to increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. She shares insights on how her organization bridges gaps for Black and Brown women in underserved communities and creates career pathways.
🔑 Key Themes & Highlights
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Origins of STEM Atlanta Women
- Founded in 2016, the organization was inspired by Maxine’s challenges as an HR leader in a Fortune 500 company, where recruiting women of color into innovation roles was difficult.
- She recognized a lack of representation and cultural barriers that discouraged women from entering STEM careers.
- Her background in corporate event planning and business development helped her secure sponsorships for STEM-focused initiatives.
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Summerhill Community Hub
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The organization operates out of a two-story loft space in Summerhill, Atlanta, a historically underserved community.
- Summerhill lacked essential resources, including a bank and grocery store, for over 60 years.
- Partnered with Carter Development, which helped provide space for STEM education and community programming.
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STEM Education & Outreach
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Works closely with local schools, including King Middle School, Carver Early College, Maynard Jackson High School, and Georgia State University.
- Runs programs designed to introduce young girls to STEM careers, helping them build confidence and skills early.
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Annual STEM Events
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STEMinist Ball celebrates young women excelling in STEM fields by awarding crystal trophies, certificates, and graduation cords at a black-tie event.
- STEM in the City is an afterschool program that exposes students to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, drone technology, and flavor science with Coca-Cola.
- Collaborated with Usher’s New Look Foundation and IBM to introduce artificial intelligence concepts to students.
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College & Workforce Development
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Partners with Clark Atlanta University and Emory University to provide certification programs in business intelligence and emerging technology.
- Works with major corporations to create career pathways for Black talent.
- Helps underserved individuals gain industry-recognized certifications for high-paying tech jobs.
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Vision & Impact
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Maxine started STEM Atlanta Women to create opportunities for young women who lacked access to STEM education.
- She emphasizes mentorship, representation, and hands-on learning to help future leaders navigate STEM careers.
📘 Resources & Contact Information
Dr. Maxine Cain’s work is accessible through:
🔗 Website: STEM Atlanta Women
🔗 Social Media: @STEMAtlantaWomen
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brenda Johnson.
She is the CEO of the Collaborative Training Company, an Atlanta-based management and professional services consulting firm founded in 2018. She has over 30 years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, serving in various management and senior leadership roles.
Following a 15-year career as a licensed Civil Engineer, Brenda pivoted to the nonprofit sector where she focused on addressing social, racial, and economic injustice. As a former Regional Director of Year Up and former Manager Director of the OneTen Coalition, she worked to expand access to wealth-building opportunities for under-represented populations and historically excluded communities across the country.
Brenda earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a Certified Corporate Trainer, Certified Scrum Master, and alumna of the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she has enjoyed the lovely weather and southern hospitality Atlanta offers for over 25 years.
Company Description *
The Collaborative Training Company (CTC) is a professional services consulting firm providing professional development and career readiness training. CTC supports human resources business units by designing and delivering customized workshops that increase employee retention - maximizing human capital investments.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latrease Price Gistard.
I began my finance career in 1999, working in investment operations and accounting for 14 years. In 2013, I transitioned into retail auto finance as an independent Texas auto dealer and Finance Manager. Shortly thereafter, I earned my Residential Mortgage Loan Originator license in 2018. I worked as a Mortgage Loan Originator until December 2022. In February 2023, I took the next step in my career by opening my independent mortgage brokerage, ACI Mortgage, LLC, where I serve as an Independent Mortgage Broker.
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ACI Mortgage, LLC is an independent mortgage broker committed to delivering exceptional service through a focus on accountability, consistency, and innovative tools and resources. Understanding that the home purchase process involves not only finding the perfect home but also securing the right mortgage, ACI Mortgage, LLC strives to make the mortgage process personalized, efficient, and timely. By building strong relationships and keeping clients' needs at the forefront, ACI Mortgage, LLC ensures a smooth and seamless experience every step of the way.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier.
Marcus and his wife, Marvis, realized their sons, Ryan and Dylan were very good, and experts asking for money as you would expect from teenage boys.
They decided they needed a way to earn some extra income, while also learning the values of being an entrepreneur.
From that idea, Snowie Atlanta was born. They have been involved in every aspect of starting and developing this business, which has been a real eye opener for them. They are now starting to understand the hard work, dedication as well as, costs associated with opening and operating our own business.
Their hope and prayer was that they learned operating our shaved ice business would provide them with skills that will guide them throughout their lives.
Company Description *Shaved Ice is our SWEET spot!! We are a top-tier food truck with a focus on customer service.
Talking Points/Questions *1) What was your reason or your “Why” that caused you to start Snowie Atlanta?
2) Is it true that you worked a full-time job for 5 years while building Snowie Atlanta?
3) What sacrifices had to be made along the way?
4) What made you leave a successful career as the VP of Field Supervision at a large Financial Services Firm?
5) What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs reluctant to follow their dreams?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine reminds us that no matter what happens in our lives, we can decide to put one foot in front of the other, choosing to begin again.
A roadmap to self-healing and tapping into our inner wisdom when we need it most, from mental wellness advocate, self-healing educator, and author of The Sugar Jar Yasmine Cheyenne.
“When I decided to stop hiding in the shadows of what I’d been through and embrace the hills and rugged terrain of my life, I saw who I really was and loved her.” —FROM THE EPILOGUE
We’re each walking our own journey, and sometimes it's a hard one: a divorce, a career change, grief, or a major life transition. These chapters of our lives can leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed, thinking, “How did I end up here?” Most often, the answers we tell ourselves make us feel either stuck on the path or stuck in shame. We are uncomfortable with the discomfort that life inevitably presents.
But another possibility is that we allow this question to spark curiosity that inspires and invites us to keep going, step by step until we arrive on the other side of our journey.
Wisdom of the Path helps you:
Have more patience with yourself during struggles
Gather the lessons and wisdom of your past to courageously face new untraveled roads ahead
Stand in your power and create the future you desire
Embrace that each journey—good and bad—has informed our core wisdom.
Wisdom of the Path weaves stories of grief, heartbreak, joy, and overcoming that invite you to gather the wisdom you’ve collected throughout your life and use it for your path ahead. Anchored in four guideposts: base camp, intent, walk the talk, and lessons learned, this soulful and warm storytelling guide encourages us to embrace the bumpy roads of our lives with knowledge and knowing that we’re moving forward.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Beau Henderson. Beau is the host of The Retirement Resource Show, he has helped more than 3,000 clients improve their relationship with money to live a unique definition of a fulfilled life with purpose.
Interview Questions:
• What is a good retirement age?
• How to help protect your loved ones and people in your community from scams?
• Educate them about government imposter scams - anything from incoming phone calls, emails, texts and more
• Discuss how to report scams and what to do if you have shared your financial information with scammers
• Spring cleaning your financial and retirement strategy
• Protecting the people and things that they care about the most
• Addressing non-financial considerations to ultimately living their unique definition of a RichLife in retirement
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tarence Wheeler. He has over 20 years of experience in community relations and philanthropic activities, specializing in community outreach and corporate partnerships. His greatest passion is helping enrich the lives of at-risk young people in communities throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Some of his notable charitable events include Back to School Supply Drive, Feminine Hygiene Campaign, and All-Star Giveback Turkey Drive, just to name a few. Mr. Wheeler is often seen speaking and motivating young people in the Detroit area schools with a simple mission to alleviate the non-academic barriers to education.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Foos. Her talents as a financial advisor can help you through your struggles. She has overcome bankruptcy herself when she was 7 months pregnant, being a single mother most of her daughter’s life, and has started several profitable businesses.
ABOUT LAURA:
Laura Foos knows all too well about financial struggles, how to overcome them, and using that knowledge to turn her life around having gone through bankruptcy herself when she was 7 months pregnant, being a single mother most of her daughter’s life, to then starting several profitable businesses over the past 15 years being the financial advisor for them all. Laura is passionate about LIFE, living it to the fullest and taking others with her. Laura wears many titles and gives each of her roles the dedication and effort of someone doing them full-time. She works as a Business Finance Manager as her full time corporate career with Dignity Memorial. She has been in the death care industry for over 27 year as she is passionate about serving families at a difficult time. She partners with three other hardworking women in the beauty industry running an award-winning full-service salon, Salon Couture that just celebrated their 16 Year Anniversary located in Forestville, MD. Most recently added to her titles is, Event Space Owner, with the purchase of her first commercial property that she renovated to be Foos Studio and Foos Financial Headquarters. Laura can also be seen on Facebook & Instagram Live with her “Ask Foos” weekly broadcasts sharing of free tax & financial advice as she is a Licensed Tax Professional with her own company, Foos Financial Services LLC. One of her passions is educating others about taxes, savings, budgeting and being more organized as these are topics we don’t learn about in school, so most have to learn by trial and erro
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Suli Salaam. His Paint Your Heaven company’s unique combination of technical expertise and design skills experience makes him an ideal creator for web, app, and software design and development.
• Why did you name your company Paint Your Heaven?
• What are your skills?
• Where were you trained?
• Where are you based?
• What is the big picture?
• Competing with overseas programmers
• How do you set your rate?
• Why should someone contact you?
The CEO of Paint Your Heaven is a highly skilled and experienced full-stack developer and UI designer with over 5 years of experience in both fields. With over ten years of experience in UI design, the CEO brings a unique perspective and skill set to the development process, ensuring that each project is visually appealing, user-friendly, and highly functional.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Finney. She empowers businesses and individuals to succeed by offering strategic financial strategies, expert guidance, and tailored business solutions. As a dedicated Financial Professional, she is committed to empowering individuals through comprehensive financial education. Laura Finney has over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry. An expert in delivering personalized financial literacy programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, She helps clients achieve financial stability and success. She is passionate about assisting individuals in reaching both their short-term and long-term financial goals.
- What inspired you to become a financial coach and financial literacy educator?
- What are the most common financial challenges you see people in their 30s and 40s facing, and how do you advise overcoming them?
- Can you share some basic budgeting tips for individuals and families who want to get better control of their finances?
- What strategies do you recommend for people just starting to save for long-term goals like buying a house or retirement?
- How can someone improve their financial literacy, and why is it important?
- What are some misconceptions about money management that you frequently encounter, and how do you address them?
- What role does emotional intelligence play in financial decision-making, and how can individuals manage their financial behaviors better?
- How should someone approach investing if they're new to it and have limited funds?
- What advice do you have for balancing paying off debt with saving for future goals?
- Can you share a success story of a client who transformed their financial situation with your guidance? #AMI
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Ozell Graham. He is a US Army Veteran who started The Fade Shop Brand in 1996 inside a tent while serving his country deployed in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor. After eight years of Honorable Service, Ozell transitioned back into the civilian workforce, moving to Arkansas to pursue his career in Cosmetology. Upon graduation, Ozell moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked in several barbershops where he learned more about hair and how to run a business. In 2005, Ozell stepped out on faith and followed his dream of entrepreneurship, and opened his first barbershop in Dallas. He currently has three successful locations in the Dallas Metroplex, and a Hair and Skin Care Product Company called AT Ease!
AT Ease Hair and Skin Care's Mission is to provide universal hair and skin products, education, and training to consumers so they can maintain personal grooming for healthy hair and skin, leaving them relaxed and worry-free.
*Talking Points/Questions
Here are 5 Effective Steps to help you grow and Maintain a Healthy Beard
Step 1- Let your facial hair grow
Step 2: Once you have a beard, big or small, you want to wash it using a beard wash. This will remove any dirt, product buildup, and dry or flaky skin that can cause a blockage that stunts hair growth. Keeping it clean will also open your pores and allow your beard to grow smoothly through the skin.
Step 3—After your beard is clean, you want to add a non-pore-clogging beard moisturizer or oil. This will keep your hair and skin moist to prevent dryness, protect the hair from breakage, and prevent skin cracking. Doing this will also improve your hair and skin's texture.
Step 4-Brushing or Combing your beard daily helps distribute the natural oils to moisturize, while stimulating blood flow that can improve beard growth because the more nutrients that are going to your beard follicles will return a healthier beard.
Step 5-Maintain a nice curb appeal on your beard keeping your borders (top and bottom) clean and neat by using a trimmer or razor. Doing this will be a great foundation for that Stand Out Beard.
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Sheila Michelle Foyer. She founded Precis Screening, LLC. An award-winning, credited, 24/7 National Provider of Occupational Health solutions such as Drug Testing, Clinical Lab, Workplace safety solutions, and consultancy. She was motivated to start the company because of the murder of her 24-year-old son during a drug deal.
Talking Points: Operationalizing Pain into Purpose. Transition from Corporate into Personal Branding. Book "Unbroken".
- Possible Question Bank: Why did you become an Entrepreneur and what will be your entrepreneurial legacy?
- What advice would you give someone who wanted to start their own healthcare business?
- What separate advice would you give to new aspiring entrepreneurs and new entrepreneurs in terms of business funding and managing company financials?
- How have your business relationships grown over the years?
- What is your winning formula for cultivating and maintaining relationships with customers and key partners?
- What is the #1 factor in your success to date? What are the individual characteristics that you think you've that have fostered your success?
- How do you start your typical day vs how do you end your typical day?
- Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 when taking risks. Share your why behind this.
- What references do you use to stay current on industry trends and changes?
- What's your process for updating your business strategies accordingly?
- Share a loss you may have experienced that you bounced back from or didn't bounce back from.
- What are some tools you leverage to maintain an organization that allows you to function as your best self?
- What's on your music playlist or what book are you currently reading?
- How do you measure success in your business, both financially and non-financially?
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley. She created “The Playbook.” It’s an award-winning mental health performance sports tech company. The platform measures stress, well-being, and resilience, giving athletes data-driven insights to improve performance while giving their teams increased competitive advantage. It provides trackable wellness and performance solutions for sports organizations.
Trusted by leading organizations such as the NBA, NCAA, National Women's Soccer League, and the Special Operations Wing of the US Air Force, The Playbook is at the forefront of mental health innovation in sports.
Talking Points/Questions *
1. The Playbook was founded on three core beliefs:
2. Athletes are more than their physical abilities–they are complex individuals deserving of holistic care.
3. Mental health and overall well-being have just as much of an impact on performance as physical health and skill.
4. Athletes and sports organizations deserve well-rounded tools that account for the entirety of the individual to help them thrive, maximize performance, and ultimately–win.
5. We have worked tirelessly to create a cutting-edge sports tech platform that measures stress, well-being, and resilience—giving athletes data-driven insights to enhance performance and provide teams with increased competitive advantage.
6. Unlike traditional athletic performance solutions focusing mainly on skill development and physical health, The Playbook doesn’t leave mental health behind. Our award-winning platform takes the whole person into account when looking at performance. From elite youth sports to collegiate and professional athletes, we are bridging the gap between physical and mental health to support and sustain peak performance.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Yolanda Ragland.
“Fix Your Feet ®” focuses on the surgical correction of painful and embarrassing forefoot deformities, including bunions and hammertoes, using the Tiara-Toe™ technique is the brainchild of Dr. Yolanda Ragland, AKA Queen of Toes™. Her mantra, "Providing medically necessary surgery with a cosmetic result®”, is synonymous with her surgical practice and its final outcome in keeping with her patients’ concerns. While most Podiatric and Orthopedic surgeons often substitute remedial foot surgical procedures for aesthetic obligations, Dr. Ragland integrates these two domains and furnishes her patients with both functionality and relief. The revolutionary Tiara-Toe™ technique is a Pedi-Plastic™ approach that yields the best enhancement results consistent with an aesthetic outcome.
*Talking Points/Questions
1. Who is Dr. Yolanda Ragland and she got her start in podiatry
2. Her goals and current focuses
3. How her practice is different than any other podiatry practice in the world
4. How her knowledge helps everyone-how to take care of your feet (she can share tips to keep healthy, beautiful feet)
5. A unique reason Dr. Ragland loves Kanye’s shoes (and it’s not what many may think)
6. Dr. Ragland has grown an extremely successful practice in one of medicine’s most overlooked and exclusive fields. She will discuss how her business tactics can help anyone scale successfully and still have time for a life outside of work
7. Fix Your Feet started with a vision of helping women, particularly Black women. Learn about other initiatives within Fix Your Feet brand dedicated to helping women
8. Are high heels safe to wear all the time? Is there a certain age/weight limit for heels? Dr. Ragland discusses shoes that can make or break us
9. What’s next for Fix Your Feet? DR discusses upcoming plans for growth and expansion to serve the community
10. Summer time is around the corner! DR shares helpful tips for beautiful summertime feet and healthy foot care maintenance
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Eric Anderson.
He used his love for magic and marketing as a spokesperson to help Fortune 500 corporations sell over $3 billion worth of products. Eric became known as the "Magician with a Message" and authored books on Presentation, Marketing, and Mindset.
As the Magician with a Message, Eric does not show people how amazing he is but instead shows YOU how amazing you can be and guides others to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams, starting exactly where they are right now.
Company Description *
As a seminars, consulting, and presentations company, I love teaching business owners how to use the power of paid speaking to grow their businesses. After doing thousands of speaking engagements for some of the world's most prominent organizations, I've created a simple, easy-to-follow system that anyone can succeed with, even if they're brand new to it.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Stephanie Stuckey. The Chair of Stuckey’s. A pecan snack and candy company based in Wrens, GA. She is also the author of “Unstuck: Reviving an American Icon.” Stuckey’s growth lies in their partnership with almost 5,000 retailers nationwide that sell their delicious pecan snacks and candies.
Questions About the Company’s History and Legacy:
- Stuckey's has such a rich history. Can you share what initially inspired the rebirth of the brand after all these years?
- How does social media on LinkedIn work?
- The Power of Marketing and Branding.
- What strategies did you implement to turn Stuckey’s around and bring it back to the forefront of the market?
- Acquiring a pecan manufacturing facility was a major step. How has owning this facility impacted your product offerings and business growth?
- What role does innovation play in the resurgence of Stuckey’s, especially in terms of product development and marketing?
Questions About Branding and Marketing:
- Stuckey’s is known for its nostalgic appeal. How do you balance honoring that nostalgia while also appealing to modern consumers?
- How important has social media and digital marketing been in the rebirth of Stuckey’s?
Questions About Leadership and Vision:
- What’s your long-term vision for Stuckey’s, and how do you plan to continue the momentum you’ve built?
- What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business?
Questions About Partnerships and Community:
- How have partnerships with retailers and other brands contributed to the comeback of Stuckey’s?
- Stuckey’s has deep roots in Georgia. How important has the local community been in your company’s resurgence?
- Can you share any upcoming collaborations or new product launches that will be part of Stuckey’s comeback story?
It all started with a borrowed Model A Ford and a $35 loan
With that, W.S. “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr. founded Stuckey’s as a roadside pecan stand along Highway 23 in Eastman, GA in 1937. With that Ford that he retrofitted to haul pecans and the loan (from his grandmother), W.S. drove around the countryside and bought pecans from local farmers to sell at his stand, along with local honey and souvenirs. His wife, Ethel, added her delicious homemade candies – southern delicacies like pralines, Divinities, and our iconic Pecan Log Rolls.
Through grit and determination, the Stuckeys grew the stores from these humble beginnings to a roadside empire. At its peak in the 1960s, the little pecan company had become an integral part of the American road trip. It boasted 368 stores in over 30 states, each offering kitschy souvenirs, clean restrooms, Texaco gas, and of course, our famous candies.
Stuckey’s also owned a candy plant in Eastman to allow for larger production of sweet treats, a trucking company, and a sign company that produced the 4,000 Stuckey’s billboards that dotted America’s highways. Stuckey’s merged with Pet Milk Co. in 1964 to add capacity and capital for the company to grow.
Decline and Rebound
W.S. Stuckey, Sr. died in 1977, the same year that Illinois Central Industries, a Chicago conglomerate, bought Pet Milk Co., and they began to close Stuckey’s stores across the country. Stuckey’s fell into a decline until 1984 when W.S. “Billy” Stuckey, Jr., son of the founder and a five-term Congressman from the 8th District of Georgia, acquired Stuckey’s and began to turn the company around.
Under Billy’s helm, the Stuckey’s Express concept – or a store within a store – was launched, and the company expanded to over 115 franchises in 17 states. The Eastman candy plant continued operations by a third-party contractor but was shuttered in 2009 during the Recession, although Stuckey’s branded candies continued to be produced by outside vendors.
In November of 2019, Ethel “Stephanie” Stuckey, Billy’s daughter, took over as CEO of Stuckey’s. In August of 2020, Stuckey’s acquired Front Porch Pecans, a pecan snack company that sells to domestic and foreign markets, including grocery channels in the Southeast U.S. With this merger, Stuckey’s gained management support with R.G. Lamar as new President to run Stuckey’s with Stephanie.
In January of 2021, Stephanie and R.G. acquired a pecan manufacturing facility in Wrens, Georgia to drive growth of the company through snack and candy making. Later that year, they added a third equity owner, Ted Wright, a marketing professional based in Atlanta.
Today, Stuckey’s is making a comeback, thanks to reinventing the brand as a pecan snack and candy company. They are once again making the delicious products that Ethel first made in her country kitchen, and Sylvester sold at his roadside stand. There are still 13 original blue roof Stuckey’s stores in operation. These stores are not owned or operated by the parent corporation but are licensed to sell our products and remain an important part of our past and story.
Stuckey’s growth lies in our partnership with almost 5,000 retailers nationwide, including Hobby Lobby, Bealls, Ingles, Wawa, TravelCenters of America, and others, that sell our delicious pecan snacks and candies. The company also maintains an online store, a fundraising business, and a corporate gift program.
In August of 2022, R.G. Lamar, Jr. transitioned to the role of CEO, and Stephanie Stuckey assumed the role of Chair. They continue to run the day-to-day operations of Stuckey’s, with R.G. driving internal growth and Stephanie being the external face of the brand. From a humble pecan stand to a nationwide brand, the future looks bright for Stuckey’s.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed J Hackett.
Proving that it’s not how you start it’s how you end, J Hackett is the founder and board chair of Black Wall Street AVL, the owner of GRIND - Asheville’s first Black-owned coffee shop, #1 fastest growing startup in WNC, and the #3 best coffee shop in the state of NC -, and a formerly incarcerated convict. He galvanizes his experiences as both an African American man and an ex-con to empower both the community and budding African American entrepreneurs alike in and around the Asheville area. He also provides advice for ex-cons on how to successfully integrate back into society, so if you or anyone you know is looking to exit the prison system, then this is the episode for you. Curious? Then tune in today for another educational episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class!
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Lyn Richardson. The popular financial expert Dr. Lynn Richardson returns to the Money Making Conversations Master Class to dispatch another round of financial advice. In this episode, Dr. Lynn explains the significance of building generational wealth in the African American community and how to start investing for your future even if you don’t have that much money. She also touches on the importance of having a life insurance policy and discusses ways to start taking control of your financial future while avoiding financial pitfalls. She breaks down how life insurance can be used as an investment and an asset.
Topic Covered
How to pick life insurance
How to make your life insurance work for you.
What are some ideas for getting some extra income?
Eliminating debt
Increasing income
Saving more
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey. As the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) Founding Director, Dr. Tiffany Bussey stands at the helm of profit-yielding partnerships bridging the gap between the supplier diversity initiatives at global brands and multi-million-dollar Black and brown businesses. An engaging dialogue with Dr. Bussey around the ways MIEC creates unique pathways to help minority businesses scale using what she calls the three Cs: Capital, Connections, and Contracts.
Here are some of the interview highlights:
MIEC's engagement with 400 scalable, mid-size minority-owned businesses has been instrumental in creating 850 new Atlanta-based jobs, granting access to $34 million in new capital, and generating nearly $82 million in new revenue growth.
MIEC's unique business education prepares minority business owners to obtain contracts with large firms seeking business-to-business partnerships with small to mid-size businesses.
Atlanta is one of four national accelerator locations for The Clean Tech Infrastructure Academy at Goodwill, a new 4-week program designed to grow the electric vehicle workforce. At the academy, student workers are paid $15 an hour to learn how to install and maintain EV chargers, heat pumps, and solar panels. This training equips them for jobs in the growing electric vehicle industry, where maintenance techs can start earning $30 per hour.
About MIEC:
· Since its inception, MIEC has garnered over $50 million in grants and contracts and positively impacted over 2,100 students.
· MIEC incorporates a holistic approach to supporting the business leaders it serves, providing education, access to capital, procurement opportunities, mentorship, and student involvement.
· 125 minority-owned businesses participating in Ascend Atlanta have experienced an increase in revenue of $13.5 million and have gained access to $5.5 million in capital funding.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Angeanette Dowles. Homeownership is one of the critical aspects of the American Dream. However, that dream seems more like a fantasy than an attainable goal for many of us. Well, Angeanette Dowles of NACA is here to tell you that homeownership is achievable for all at an affordable rate too. For the rate of only a few months’ rent, people with even 420 credit scores you can purchase homes in the hundreds of thousands with little interest rates! It sounds too good to be true. Well, this is one time you’ll be happy to be wrong as it is just as good as it sounds.
With Americans facing skyrocketing rents and climbing interest rates, NACA provides the best affordable homeownership program for low to moderate-income individuals and people of color. Homebuyers will receive one-on-one counseling from a HUD Approved NACA Counselor during this event, and many will get a same-day qualification for NACA’s Mejor en América mortgage to begin their housing search. All NACA services are free of charge.
NACA has over $20 Billion for its unique mortgage, including $15 Billion from Bank of America. NACA’s Mejor en América Mortgage features no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, no mortgage insurance, and a below-market fixed interest rate. NACA is the nation’s largest HUD-approved nonprofit community advocacy and homeownership organization.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dewayne Johnson. Dewayne created The Silverling Project. The Silverlining Project vision was birthed in 2020 and implemented in 2024 as a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to Empower, Employ, and Include those from the IRPP, Incarcerated Reentry, Parole and Probation community. Our program is set to provide resources such as clothing and toiletries, mental health and wellness services, transportation assistance, housing, career training, job placement, and financial literacy, all making for a successful reentry and positive outcome. We do these through partnerships and collaborations with other professional entities and corporations. Volunteers are always welcome; donations are needed to assist in every area. We believe there is a silver lining in every situation.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Tanya Nolan.
A true Southern girl hailing from Galveston, Texas, who believes in multiple streams of income as an R&B Artist and Entrepreneur. Her distinctive journey began as a percussionist in middle school, evolving into the first female frontline drummer at Grambling State University.
Talking Points
• Pace Yourself - Tanya Nolan feat. Raheem DeVaughn
Release of latest single “Like Water.”
• Being a Billboard chart-topping artist, producer, and songwriter.
• Owner of own record label, ArtsessionZ.
• Entrepreneurial Success, founder of the largest daycare center in Texas.
"Aww Better Child Care Center" in La Marque, Texas, and "Nolan’s Child Care Center" in Galveston
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Tremayne Thompson. TK is a husband and wife duo, Tremayne and Karen. Born in Chicago and raised in Gary, IN. Taught there is no excuses only the ones we give ourselves. Grandparents who did not have a high school education but made a successful career for their retirement plan in real estate. They knew that social security would not be enough when they retired, so the plan was put into action. I put that same thing in place but got it late as I have been in church through choirs all my life. I had my first business at 10 paper route. Lol Then from there I knew I was destined to be an entrepreneur every job I ever got I was always promoted quickly. So fast forward, we moved to Birmingham in 2008 and started Intimate Jazz and Conversations as a pop-up in 2012 to return to our 1st Love. Gerald Albright was our 1st act, and the rest was history. Then, in 2015, Perfect Note was born as a dinner supper club. Now we have 2 Perfect Note Birmingham and ATL. A cafe called Perfect Note Express breakfast and lunch in city hall. Noted through Huffington Post as the Top Blackowned venue to visit in the US. Wife has a real estate development company called Own It Property Solutions. True revitalization of communities through restoring delipidated homes for affordable housing. We have now been married for 17 years.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand.
Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta’s growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry’s Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture.
Under Bertrand’s visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.”
Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta’s highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries.”
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BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser.
Dr. George C. Fraser is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 35 years ago. He is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community.
Got financial ills and in need of healing? Well look no further because Doctor George C. Fraser is in the house and ready to administer a prescription in money management! From the trap of only paying off your monthly minimum balance on your credit card to the pitfalls of buying things on sale and borrowing money, Dr. Fraser debunks many financial myths that can ruin your financial future while providing easy-to-swallow methods on how to build generational wealth. The information train doesn’t just stop there though. Dr. Fraser is also here to introduce us to the Power Networking Conference, a conference that he started 23 years ago to connect African American business across the diaspora and increase the value of Black dollars.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox.
“Breaking News! Former Wall Street Banker, Ashley M. Fox, Tells All!” Ever wanted to learn how Wall Street operates? How the rich cultivate generational wealth for their descendants’ descendants? Why Ashley M. Fox left her lucrative job on Wall Street to start her company, Empify? How do properly invest in the Stock Market and actually see a return on investment? Well, the Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast has the scoop on all this information and more! Tune in today to hear this enlightening (and illuminating) exposé!
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a wife and a bonus mom to two teenagers, and my husband has a good co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife. His fourteen year old son lives with us. His seventeen year old daughter is living with her mother. She turned seventeen on July thirtieth, and that is what prompted me to write in for your opinion. My husband told me that we were buying his daughter a car for her birthday, but he did not tell me it was going to be a car that's better than both of our cars. It's a sporty coup with too much horsepower for a teenager..................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a man that has a lot of female friends. I don't like it, but they seem harmless, so I've learned to go with the flow. He is on a bowling team with two of his closest friends from his childhood. They're girly girls, and it bothers me because I don't do all of the weed, makeup, lashes and stilettos like them. I feel self-conscious around them. To be totally honest, he assured me that he isn't into all of that either, and he loves how I dress and how I carry myself. He told my stepdad that he wants to marry me. So I have been on pins and needles, thinking he's going to pop the question at any minute. He booked a weekend trip to the nearby beach, and he said he just wanted to get away..................................................
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ash Cash Exantus
Didn’t have your coffee yet this morning? No problem, because Ash Cash Exantus, a.k.a. “The Financial Motivator”, is here to wake you up! From start to finish, this interview is not only an empowering tale of how you shouldn’t let things like your race or educational level stop you from achieving greatness in your life, but also a guidebook as to how you can make the most out of your life even when you have limited resources. Ash Cash also touches on the importance of taking advice from those who have the necessary knowledge base instead of taking advice from those who come from a place of ignorance, and how it’s just as imperative to know what you DON’T want out of your dreams just as much as you DO know what you want out of your dreams. Feeling pumped up yet? Want to learn more? Well stop stopping and tune in now for a very motivational episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class!
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kiyana Pearson.
Kiyana Pearson is a dynamic entrepreneur, scalp specialist, and innovator in the natural hair care industry. As the founder of Tress Clean, the first Black woman-owned hair wipes company, Kiyana has revolutionized scalp care with her innovative Braid, Loc & Scalp Refreshening Wipes.
A graduate of Morgan State University, Kiyana's journey from Baltimore, MD, to Miami, FL, inspired the creation of a groundbreaking solution to a universal hair care dilemma. Faced with the challenges of maintaining her signature braids in Miami's relentless humidity, Kiyana's quest for innovation led to the development of Tress Clean’s Rinse-Free Braid, Loc & Scalp Refreshening Wipes.
Drawing on her cultural identity and expertise in protective hairstyles, Kiyana identified a need for convenient, effective scalp and hair refreshment. Through meticulous research and development, she crafted a product that embodies her commitment to quality and holistic haircare. Tress Clean’s wipes are now a household staple, empowering individuals within the braid and loc community to maintain their styles while nourishing their scalps.
As a recognized Scalp Care Specialist, Kiyana blends tradition with innovation, offering solutions that prioritize moisture, anti-fungal properties, and follicle protection. Her dedication to providing exceptional products underscores her mission to redefine haircare norms and empower individuals to embrace their unique beauty with confidence.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty eight year old single mother of a twenty eight year old grown man. Like me. My son started having children at an early age. I encouraged him to marry the mother of his three children. So they went to the courthouse in 2022 and got married. His wife has done a complete 360. She means one eighty. Now that she's married, or now that they're living together and we can see who she really is. He has tried to overlook her weed smoking, drinking, and hanging out with hoochies. He's told me that he's trying to make it work. That was before last month.................................................
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Justin Lee. Homeownership is a key factor in the idea of the American Dream, and no one understands that more than realtor Justin Lee. Coming from a family of real estate agents whose history in the industry goes back three generations, Justin discusses how his upbringing not only helped prepare him for his career as an African American real estate agent in a field dominated by White and European realtors, but how it also helped give him an edge in the business despite being in his 20s. Justin also shares tips on how to find way of financing a home when you don’t have the money to do so without breaking the bank, and how people can purchase large apartment complexes/buildings in their community by teaming up with one another and purchasing it as a team. If you own a home, are looking to buy a home, or are looking to buy a community building to put revenue back in your neighborhood, you certainly don’t want to miss this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dealing with a man for a few years, but we can never stay together longer than three to four months at a time because he disappears for a few days and then pops up like nothing happened. We argue over other women a lot because he refuses to be honest. That's how we fell out again, and this time I don't think I can look past his lies. He has four names tattooed on his body, among his many other tats. His mama's name is across his heart, with his daughter's name and his baby mama's names under his mom's name..................................................................
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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sonia Fears. Sonia Fears of the Fears Group at Morgan Stanley, She is the First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Director, Global Sports, and Entertainment Director - All Black Wealth Management Team Sonia Fears of The Fears Group at Morgan Stanley; she is one of the leading financial experts in discussing stocks, savings programs, compounded interest portfolios, Name Image and Likeness and lines of credit. Sonia built a family practice at Morgan Stanley along with her two daughters. Sonis provides Alternative Investment opportunities, Retirement plans, and Entertainment and Sports financial consultations.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm dating a guy that's been living with a woman for six years and they're not married, so technically he's single, so we're not cheaters. He's not happy with her, but he tries to make her think he is, which is confusing to me. I've been acting like I am his cousin, and I'm tired of covering for this man. If I call him, he pretends like he's talking to one of his homeboys. I have been on FaceTime with him many times and I've had to drop my phone. When she walked in the room, everyone is hinted to her that her man is cheating, and she's mentioned it to me before, but I always assure her that her man is faithful...........................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm sixty three and I've been married for a year. I've known my husband for about thirty years, and we dated off and on for many years before deciding to make it official. This is the first marriage for us both, so we're very set in our ways. I remembered my husband to be open minded and fun loving, but he's changed since the wedding. He knows that I love music and concerts. He has taken me to at least twenty concerts, and he loves how I sing all the songs and dance the entire time............................
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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Clarence Lee. At Social Media For Doctors, LLC, they specialize in transforming physicians into recognized authorities in their fields. As a full-service personal branding and marketing agency, its mission is to elevate healthcare providers' professional presence, helping them stand out and become the go-to experts in their specialties.
Founders' Background
Dr. Lee and Dr. Webb are both practicing physicians.
Both founders have built powerful online brands and thriving practices using the methods taught by their agency.
Dr. Lee's journey into business and his realization of the need for better
physician preparation and support. His passion for empowering other physicians to succeed in business and beyond. The importance of business acumen and personal branding for modern physicians.
Challenges Faced by Physicians in Business
Combat Veterans and Medical Professionals
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Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Montee Tayion Holland. He is the President and CEO of the Tayion Collection. He is a Detroit, Michigan native and Marine Corps Veteran who often describes his clientele as Renaissance men. That descriptor is also an accurate portrayal of Holland himself. He is a self-made businessman who left a career at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals to pursue building an apparel company. In 2003, Holland had his first successful showing at the Las Vegas Magic Apparel Tradeshow. Holland, who has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education, volunteers his free time in his community, where he has secured millions of dollars in scholarship funds for aspiring college-bound young athletes.
The Tayion Collection is a well-established, minority-owned apparel brand that has been in the marketplace since 2004 with a strong track record of quality design and consistent sales. The Tayion Collection sells men’s suits, formal wear. It separates (Jackets, pants, shirts, ties, outerwear, accessories, sportswear, etc.) under two brand names - Tayion and T-Fusion, which enables the brand to cater to fashion-forward customers of means, as well as those who may be more budget conscious. Since the company’s inception, the Tayion Collection has sold more than $50M. Future goals include greatly expanding the product offerings, manufacturing partnerships, and global distribution through a comprehensive marketing, advertising, and sales strategy designed to drive significant sales and profit growth. Tayion Collection, Inc. is 100% solely owned by Montee Holland.
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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald interviewed George Acheampong and Carter Cofield. They own Melanin Money, which aims to empower the Black community through financial literacy and wealth-building. They have been recognized for their innovative approach to bridging the wealth gap and fostering a culture of financial empowerment. Melanin Money has implemented the challenges they have had to overcome, as well as their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The interview would cover topics such as:
- The inspiration behind founding Melanin Money
- Key milestones and achievements in your journey
- Strategies for promoting financial literacy within the Black community
- Personal stories of success and overcoming obstacles
- Future goals and projects for Melanin Money
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed L. Marilyn Crawford. She orchestrates unparalleled global events, champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leads ventures in investment, finance, and philanthropy with offices in NYC, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia. L. Marilyn Crawford is a global brand architect, strategist, and marketer. She is an award-winning figure in the business world, renowned for her branding, business growth, and strategic marketing expertise. Crawford holds four prestigious positions: President & CEO of WH MUSA Ventures, Ltd., Managing Partner of WH Equities Partner, LLC, Founder & President of Alpha Global Enterprise, and President & CEO of Windsor Primetime.
Internationally recognized as a Master Brand Architect and acclaimed networker, Marilyn's strategic brilliance has earned her the distinguished moniker "marketing mogul" by NYPOST Pg6. Her awards include recognition from the National Bar Association, Forbes Family Trust, NYC Humanitarian of the Year, and Ebony Marketer of the Year, and she has been a chosen keynote speaker at the Harvard University Women in Business Conference, among others.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Jalene Mack, America’s Favorite Entertainment Attorney, and discussed ten tips on developing your business and avoiding signing a contract that can ruin your dream. There are bad contracts, and there are scam contracts. Tell us the difference between the two.
Where can you go if you don't have much money for legal advice?
Ten tips on how to develop your Business
1 Identify Your Project
2 Make sure you have a Plan
3 Form a Team
4 Prepare a Budget
5 Form a Business Entity
6 Get an EIN
7 Open a Business Bank Account
8 Protect Your Assets
9 Contracts
10 Marketing
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend is the sweetest person I've ever dated. We met when he picked me up from the airport in his SUV. I had just moved to Alabama and my company hired him to be my driver until my car was delivered. He showed me around the city and introduced me to some of his female friends, but they weren't the kind of women I wanted to be associated with. They're big weed smokers and drinkers, and I'm more laid back. I needed someone to hang out with, so the driver was always available to go to dinner, festivals, and movies with me.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty three year old single woman and I've been in a long distance relationship for the past eight months. He pursued me, and he claimed that he didn't care about the distance because it was love at first sight for him. I had strong feelings for him once I got to know him, but something was keeping me from him from falling head over heels in love with him. He said it was hard to get me to soften up and let my guard down. So I did something that I usually would never do. I drove two hours to surprise him. Last week, I snuck in the gate at his complex and I was sitting in my car in a skin tight dress when he got home from work........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for three years and my husband had two sons when we got married. I'm cordial with the mom of his nine year old son. It's the mother of the two year old that I don't vibe with. Here's why my husband and I split up a month before our planned wedding date because we were arguing over wedding plans and money. He started sleeping on the couch and we ignored each other for weeks, so we postponed the wedding and he moved in with his cousin. During that time, he met a girl and was having sex with her without protection..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my boyfriend for five years. I moved in with him when I got pregnant, and he asked me to marry him on our daughter's second birthday. We haven't had money for a wedding because he was in the process of starting his clothing line right when I got pregnant. He has a line of sweats, t-shirts, shorts and baseball caps. He runs a business out of our guest room and I help him ship the items. I can see when the inventory is low, and I noticed that a lot of the women's short sets vanished, but we didn't get any orders for them...........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I love my wife very much and she is the mother of my children, but I have another woman. My wife is very beautiful and smart, but she doesn’t submit to me like my mistress does. My wife wants me to be the man of the house all of the time and when I ask her for help on certain things, she huffs and puffs. I just want a partnership with her and raise our children together..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single woman with a great job, but I have an issue with a co-worker. I went to a local bar a couple of weeks ago and had a few drinks. I noticed a man and woman in the corner cuddling and didn’t think anything of it at first. Later on, I went to the bathroom and passed the couple and realized it was two of my co-workers in the corner boo’d up. Both of them are married and when they saw me, they instantly took their arms off each other and separated...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband has put my life in danger for the last time. When we started dating, he had a lot of loose ends to tie up with women from his past. Even at our wedding, an ex of his was in the parking lot crying and one of his cousins had to get her under control. We've been married for two years and we live in his house. Things have been quiet lately, and even his ex wife has settled down and stopped annoying me. He mentioned to me how one of his exes lost her dad and he was close to the guy. He said his ex moved to London, and they lost touch. He admitted that she used to live with him for a short period of time, but they broke up and he hadn't heard from her in over five years....................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, you are not going to believe this. I am 30 years old and my longtime girlfriend has an identical twin sister. I can barely tell them apart sometimes. They both have short curly afros, they both have dimples in both cheeks and their bodies are the same. My girlfriend and her twin love to prank me and confuse me since they look so much alike. Their little pranking went too far and now I want in on the fun.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for four years and I just had my first child at age forty. My husband has two children from a previous marriage. When I came home with the baby, he had his two children at my house and it was a mess. His son is fourteen and his daughter is eleven. My husband said they're not used to cleaning up, so he would get to it. His entitled children have a housekeeper at their main home with their mom so they don't have to lift a finger. I didn't speak to him for days because the house was filthy, and he shouldn't have me and our newborn daughter come home to filth. I told his ex wife that she should start now. It's not too late to give the kids basic chores around the home........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 57 years old and have been married to an intelligent, extremely good looking 60 year old man for ten years. We’re admired by friends and family because we seem to have the perfect marriage. At home and in public, we act like two teenagers in love. We send each other silly texts all day and we play all kind of silly games at home..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty eight year old married woman and I've been living alone for the past three years. My husband moved out and he's living with one of my girlfriends. Okay, wait, yeah, I had to let that be right for a moment. Yeah. I found out they'd been messing around for years, and I was hurt but not surprised, and I took it better than they expected me to. Instead of acting a plump fool, I called her up and asked her why she did it. She told me that I was neglecting him sexually. I can accept that because I did. He came to me a few days after that and asked if he could go be with her. I told him that I wanted him here with me. He said he didn't want to be here with me. We have a twenty four year old son, and he was there when my husband said it. He told me to let him go. It would not have been that easy if my son wasn't there................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man and fell in love. I'm forty five and he's fifty five. I didn't like him at first, but he wore me down and stole my heart. I have to weigh the pros with the cons all the time because he is very annoying. He's been very handsy from the beginning of our relationship. We went on a blind date and I was very nervous because he's older. He reached across the table and grabbed my wrist and told me that he could feel my heart racing by the pulse in my wrist. I wanted to snatch my hand from his because he was being too familiar. He walked me to my car and he had his hand in the small of my back............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to the sweetest man on earth, and he's very outgoing and he loves to cook. Because of that, we never can have a quiet dinner at home. If he makes pasta, he has enough food to feed the multitude, and his family knows it, so they automatically drop by and fix a plate. My husband has styrofoam to go plates just for his family. I complain about his family taking advantage of him, but he doesn't see it that way. I do sneaky little things, like I'll ask his mother to bring a gallon of milk when she comes, but she always has an excuse not to do it. She'll say she wasn't dressed to run in the store, or she forgot to shop...................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in a long distance relationship with a guy that I dated in high school. We both married other people, and we both got divorced last fall, so we decided to give dating a try again, but he lives almost three hours away, so I don't get to see him as much as I'd like to. He came to see me over the weekend, and this was our first time having sex in nineteen years. I was so ready for it. He got in Thursday and I went to his hotel room after work. I took a shower, and then he put it on me like he promised. He kept on saying that I had been waiting for that moment for years, and he said I'm by far the best woman he ever had sex with...................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My brother and I were best friends, and I love his wife like she's my blood relative. Her family has become my family because my brother and I lost our mom ten years ago and our daddy is a loser. His wife's family has welcomed me for Christmases, Birthdays and other family gatherings. All of that has come to an end because I took up for my brother and it backfired on me. I manage a restaurant that is in the county, far away from the city, so it's become the creep spot for cheating men to go on dates. My brother is the main one that's always hitting me up for a table in the back. Back in November, I put him in the back for a date with the lady that flew into town to see him........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to a man that calls himself a preacher without a church. I call him a motivational manipulator. He goes on Facebook and says he's a prophet, and he sees stuff differently than anyone else. He said he can sense when our dog has indigestion. Everyone in our house can sense it too, because we can smell it, but we humor my husband. He tries to spook our kids into not doing things that he doesn't agree with. My daughter wants to be a Majorrette at her school, and my husband made up a statistic about girls not getting accepted into good schools if they had been shaking their booties in high school......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old single woman but I am dealing with a man that is slightly older than me. He’s a nice man and he just lost his wife so he’s trying to settle down with me. We have great chemistry in the bedroom and that is what’s the most important to me. He matches my freakiness and has taken it to a whole new level but after five months of dating, he said he wants to only do certain things for special occasions................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for eleven years and we have our separate spaces in the house. This has helped us cope with the day to day stress of being married. I have a group of friends that I play cards with once a month, but I prefer to be at home, watching movies and reading. My husband is nothing like me. He's very outgoing and he loves to be outside, as he calls it. His need to be outside has caused a lot of problems, and it's the reason he's in trouble. He told me a string of bad lies and I called him out because he thinks I'm stupid. It was almost 2am when my husband came home Sunday morning............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have an auto detailing shop, but we make the most money with our mobile detailing truck. My husband has been running the mobile detailing business all by himself because he said he can't find anyone that's as good as he is. Most of his mobile customers are single females that don't like going to a car wash. I go by the shop daily to pick up the cash so I can deposit it. I was there the other day and I overheard a female telling my detail shop manager that she had to stop getting mobile detailing because the owner was flirting with her and her husband didn't like it since she was talking about my husband........................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 51 year old married woman and I’ve been with my husband for 7 years. We met at a rap concert while picking up our daughters who were both 16 at the time. He and I started talking about how we shouldn’t have let our daughters go unchaperoned. My daughter and her friends came out first and he got my number before I walked away. We instantly clicked and he proposed after a year of dating..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband is driving me batty with his occasional drinking and mood swings that come with it. He has embarrassed me for the last time, and I hate that he can never remember what he did or said when he was drunk. On the flip side, he's the sweetest man in the world when he doesn't drink. Saturday, we had an engagement party to go to and my husband started drinking around noon. I could tell that he was going to be a problem because he made a few rude comments about my outfit........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for three years and married almost one year. When I met him, he was just getting a divorce and he was struggling with being alone. He said he was still really cool with his ex-wife, even after she cheated on him. They have a four year old daughter, so he has no choice but to talk to her to co-parent with her. He's thirty five and his ex-wife is twenty eight. He explained to me that he started dating her when she was twenty two, and when they moved in together, he had to teach her the basics like money management and how to take care of their household. I couldn't imagine how much he had to prepare her to be a mother. He made it sound like she had no home training................................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty nine years old, and I'm sad to say that I've been a side chick for most of my adult life. I got used to men saying they were in a terrible marriage or they weren't married at all. So I started calling wives and girlfriends of the men that I was sleeping with. Earlier this year, I started going to church regularly, and I was celibate for three months. Then I met a really great guy named Jarvis. Jarvis is my preacher's nephew, so I figured he's a stand up guy. He said he was attracted to me because I'm always smelling good. He said he loves my love handles and the dimples in my butt. He asked me to be his girlfriend, and I got butterflies. I had to investigate him first though. I found him on Facebook and I saw pictures of his skinny girlfriend all over his page..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man, we clicked. He showed me his representative for the first few months. Now I see some things that make me wonder if I want to continue our relationship. These are things that I think he can control, but he didn't act like this in the beginning of our relationship. He has no filter in anything he says or does, and his delivery is always so shocking. I took him to meet my mom and he unleashed the madness as soon as we got in her driveway......................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty eight year old married woman. This is my second marriage and my husband's first marriage. I have a twenty one year old child and an eighteen year old child, but I felt obligated to have a child with my husband because he didn't have any kids. We've been married four years and we have a three year old daughter. He used to be my world, but now my children are my world. After my daughter's iPad exposed my husband as a cheater, it was caught on videos, so there's no way he can make me believe what I heard was not what I heard. My husband runs a tax prep business and he does the payroll for his brother's business......................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for five years and I had a baby in December, so I'm eager to get these few extra pounds off. Pilates has always been my thing, but my pilates instructor moved to another city. My husband loves his class at the gym, so I asked if it's worth me giving it a try. He said, his class is full and there's a waiting list because his instructor is the best. I'm a member at his gym too, so I went by one day and enrolled in any class I could take. I ended up in a pilates class with a nice older lady. But after one session, I realized I'm too advanced for her class, and she agreed. She suggested I sign up for the other pilates class, so I did. It was just my luck that there was not a waiting list like my husband said there was................................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm twenty eight years old and dating a man that is five years older than I am. We've been together for eight months and he's someone I can see myself settling down with. He doesn't have any children, so that's a plus for me. The only issue we have is that he has sex with other ladies. He told me that even though he has sex with other women, I'm the only one he spends his time and money. He said, he doesn't want to cheat on me, so he's just getting some things out of the way before he settles down. We talk about marriage and having children together, and he wants to be married before he's forty..........................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married nineteen years and we have two teenage daughters. My husband has seen it all and he has adjusted to bras and the laundry makeup all over the house, and he doesn't mind buying special items for the girls. The girls are totally in love with my younger sister, who's twenty four and care free. She's a nail tech and she's probably sleeping with an older man because she drives an expensive car that her quote man bought. She's a free spirit with a big personality and big wild hair. My husband jokingly calls her a weirdo, and she calls him a nerd............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for nine years. In the beginning, we talked about starting a family, but he wasn't able to make that happen. We went to see a specialist and we were told that his little swimmers are weak. The doctor said he should improve his diet and exercise more often. But my husband made his issue my fault because I cook a lot of red meat and we eat a lot of bread and potatoes. I was so hurt that he blamed that on me. Then sex with him got worse. Gradually, he said it's all my fault because I come to bed partially naked and wearing a scarf over my hair. He said, those visuals don't go together, and he can't perform with me looking unpresentable. That hurt my feelings too. The bottom line is he cannot perform and his main character is smaller than normal......................................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 51 year old man and I have a wife but I haven’t lived with her in 4 years. It’s a long story but I’ll try to make it brief. Four years ago, my cousin had a bad divorce and he needed somewhere to stay, so my wife and I let him rent one side of a duplex we own. I made him promise to be respectful to my older tenant that shared the duplex with him because she’s a Christian woman that loves peace and quiet................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in a struggle right now and I need a little advice for a big problem. I have a male friend that I’ve known since 1st grade and we’re almost 40 now. I’m divorced and dated a lot of men after my divorce. One day recently, I had a revelation that my soulmate is someone I have known all of my life. My good male friend and I hang out all of the time, but he’s not who I had in mind if I were to date someone I’ve known a long time...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met the love of my life 7 years ago and I was 21 years old at the time. He’s 3 years older than me and had already had a child. He was my first everything and he influenced everything I did. I overlooked a lot of things he did because I was young and crazy in love. He would be intimate with the mother of his child and he didn’t try to hide it. It made me feel like I wasn’t good enough or skilled enough at sex because he kept on having sex with her...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past year I have been sleeping with my best friend's little sister. When I went to college, I lost all contact with her until we reconnected last year at her brother's 4th of July party. I hadn't seen this woman since she was a young girl and my oh my God she’s aged like fine wine. I’m 14 years older than her but we’re all grown now. The Lord took his time with that body..................
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Hi, Strawberry Letter fans! New York Times best-selling author, relationship expert, and licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab gets to the heart of relationships in her new podcast, You Need to Hear This with Nedra Tawwab.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my co-worker and I have a strong bond. I am what you would call his work-wife. My work husband and my real husband talk often and since my work husband is dating a scandalous woman, my husband has been counseling him a lot. When my husband and I met the girlfriend, she looked at us like we were garbage and didn’t deserve to be in her presence...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was a single and attractive, 34 year old woman, losing hope at finding love. I grew tired of the dating cycle and I decided that I would not have sex again until I was married. I prayed and practiced celibacy and a year later, I met the man of my dreams. He is handsome, educated, gainfully employed and he loves the Lord. I fell hard for this man and a year after we met, we got married. I was so excited for my wedding night because it would be our first time making love. He is blessed with the proper equipment, but it’s his skillset that’s lacking..................
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Through a “Mr. Rogers-styled-esque perspective B Daht presents #IDKMYDE (I Didn't Know, Maybe You Didn't Either) Podcast Series. An introspective interpretation of long lost history facts shared in an engaging, and informative way. Layered with originality and equipped with actual historical references and some hard truths, this journey of discovery is filled with comedy and entertainment for all ages to learn and be entertained.
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Get ready to hear Chiquis like never before. In her new podcast, “Chiquis and Chill,” the Latin Grammy winner shares her experience growing up in a famous household, how she’s managed to be so successful in the male-dominated music industry and how she navigates relationships. We’ll also explore health, beauty, entrepreneurship and some spicier topics with special guests.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m desperate for some sound advice. I’m a 36 year old divorced female, with 2 kids. My mom is in her early 70s and recently widowed. Her life changed drastically so the kids and I spent a lot of time with her. About six months ago, I saw that my mom was getting back into her normal routine so I backed off a bit and let her have some space. When we visited with her, she seemed to be in good spirits. She wore jazzy new wigs that were longer than she normally wore and she started wearing very tight and revealing clothing, which was shocking.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in a fairly new relationship with a great guy. Everything was going great the first 90 days of our relationship, so we were mutually ready to advance to a sexual relationship. We talked beforehand about what we enjoyed and did not enjoy during intimacy. But he left out one important detail about what he really likes. On our second encounter, he asked me to use a toy on him.......
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently met a wonderful man and we instantly had a connection. I am a widow and his wife died earlier this year. When we met, he looked familiar to me, but I thought that it was just a coincidence. After a few dates, we talked more about his wife that had died and he told me her name. I knew his wife and when I put two-and-two together, I realized why he was so familiar to me. His deceased wife was the sister of one of my good friends..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have two children. My husband is a functioning alcoholic. He can work a full day without drinking but as soon as he's off the clock he starts drinking. He drinks in private. He doesn't leave his alcohol out where I can see it but I can always smell it in his cup. This started shortly after we got married and I allowed it and never confronted him. I can always tell when he's been drinking by the changes in his behavior and how he treats me and the kids. It's gotten worse recently and I brought it to his attention. I told him that I know exactly what he's up to..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been married for over 15 years and we’ve come close to getting a divorce a few times in the past few years over our finances. My wife has had issues with managing money, so I don’t trust her when it comes to keeping up with our money. We have always had separate accounts. I have a personal savings account and I’ve been able to save a great deal of money for our retirement. My wife does not have access to this account...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 43 year old single mom of two. For the past year, I have been seeing a nice 43 year old gentleman that I've met on the Plenty Of Fish dating site. When we met, I told him that I was ready for a relationship not just to hook up for sex. He said let's see where it goes. Two weeks later after talking on the phone we finally met up and we ended up having sex that first night. Darn it Steve, it was so good that I could not stop. We continued to have sex at least once a week and he started staying overnight at my house.......
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been dating for three years and we moved in together with a plan to get married and start a family. I'm 30 years old and he is 25. After a year and a half of living together, he bought me an engagement ring and I found out because he was dropping hints about it. Then one day in November, he admitted to me that he had bought the ring but he’s not as happy in this relationship as he should be. He told me that he was having doubts about marrying me. I asked him what made him feel that way..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for close to eight years and over the weekend my wife told me that she is not in love with me anymore. I'm a big guy and my wife used to be a big girl but she recently had cosmetic surgery to fix a few issues she was having. Now she thinks she's God's gift to the world. She's been posting all kinds of sexy pictures on Facebook and when random men comment on her pictures she writes back to them. It's like she craves the attention. I went through her private direct messages on Facebook and found out that she has been having several intimate conversations with different guys.........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33-year-old woman and I recently started dating a 25-year-old man. The age difference really didn’t bother me at first but I am starting to notice that he seems to be a little bit inexperienced when it comes to sex. The first time we got together there was a lot of kissing involved so I didn’t quite notice how much noise he makes in bed. I did notice that he was talking really dirty and maybe he thinks that all women are into that or he hasn’t been with that many women..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help. I am 27 years old and I have lived with my fiancé for two years. We bought our first house together and everything was great until recently, when my fiancé’s brother moved in with us temporarily. His brother is going through a divorce and he has lived with everyone in the family. He’s worn out his welcome everywhere, so I didn’t mind him staying with us for a couple of weeks till he got on his feet. The couple of weeks have turned into two months and I want him out of our house. He is the nastiest man I have ever seen............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my friends and family say that I have a problem. I don’t think I do. Here’s the issue at hand… I'm in love with a married, handsome, debonair, bald man. He's married to a very beautiful woman and he has a beautiful family that he adores greatly. I want to be clear, I'm not in love with him in a sexual way. I'm just in love with his TV shows... I’m totally hooked. I watch all of his shows and I listen to him daily on the radio. I can watch two shows at a time because I have a Firestick.......
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 46 year old married woman with 2 teenagers. My husband and I love all types of music but hip-hop and rap will forever be my favorite type of music. I was an only child and I spent a lot of time with my grandmother when I was a little girl. My grandmother loved rap music so I grew up knowing the lyrics to songs and riding around with music blasting out of her car. My mother was a wild woman and rightfully so since she had me when she was 18 years old.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 40 and my husband is 44 years old. I work from home and my husband is a nurse and he works four days on and four days off. He’s got a part-time job giving COVID tests one day a week. He was working late the other night and I was in our backyard smoking weed and I heard my husband pull into the driveway. I walked around the house to surprise him and I ended up stopping to watch him because he was searching his car for something.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating a man that has a beautiful personality and we clicked the moment we met but there’s a side to him that I just saw for the first time and I don’t know if I’m with the right man. He always smells amazing because he has lots of body oils, lotions and potions that he uses every day. He uses a lot more than I do so I used to joke him about his products. Then one day, I had bad cramps and he gave me a hot oil massage to ease the pain and it worked........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 28 years old and I'm dating a really nice 40 year old man. He's been married twice and according to him, both marriages ended because his wives got lazy and tried to deprive him of sex. He also complained about them spending too much money. Well since we've been together, he's been a great provider and money has never been an issue. I wanted to get to know him better to see if he's the reason he had the two divorces. After almost a year of dating. I think it was the sex that drove his two wives away...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I got in a bad fist fight with my best buddy because of a woman that he is secretly in love with. I had a house party recently and we all had a lot to drink, so I offered to let a few people stay over. All night, my boy was trying to talk to the finest girl that was there and she was not really receptive to him. He told me that she asked about me, but she’s not my type so I didn’t pay it any mind. She ended up staying at my house because she lives in the suburbs and had been drinking...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 28 years old and I’ve been married for 3 years. I caught my husband cheating on me recently and I burned a few of his personal belongings and he can’t get over it. He was cheating in his car at a popular hookup spot where the younger kids go have sex. He and I used to go there when we were younger and we enjoyed sneaking around and having sex. I never imagined he would cheat on me and then cheat in a spot that he could get caught........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend has to have the spotlight on him at all times. It seems like every week he tells me that he went off on a co-worker because they don’t respect his authority. I always have to remind him that he’s not anyone’s supervisor at the job, he’s just been there longer than anyone else. He’s got a big ego and a big mouth. He laughs loud and he brags all of the time. I’m talking about bragging like he can knock it out the park every night, when he’s really not even tapping first base....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating a 47 year old player. We’ve been together for almost two years and I told him marriage was the goal for me when we started dating and he said he wanted to be married too. I was at his house over the weekend and we were listening to music thru his phone and his phone rang. He usually won’t have his phone connected to Bluetooth because we’ve had a mishap before when one of his co-workers called and his Bluetooth announced her....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband drives me nuts in the bed, but not in a good way. He's 72 and I'm 68 years old. We have been married for 22 years and it's both of our second marriage. He has asthma, so I give him a breathing treatment most nights, but that doesn't help his wheezing all night. We have to keep the air down in our bedroom because if he gets hot, it gets worse. I said all of that to say that we can't have sex without him getting hot and then the wheezing starts..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a man that is 3 years my senior and he is causing me so much anxiety. His first wife is a big girl and the woman he dated after his divorce was thick too. When we met, he called me nicknames like “lil bit” and “tiny tot” so I asked him if he had a problem with my size. I am 5’3 and I have a tiny frame, but everything is proportionate. He has been making me feel like I’m not thick enough........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I love to hang out after football games. We are Clemson fans and my husband played football so we are all into the games. We met a group of friends at our favorite bar and two of my single girlfriends came. They’re not into football, but they thought some single men might be out. We were sitting back and chilling and one of my friend’s friends joined us..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a man that overindulges in everything he does. He believes in going big in life. If we’re at dinner, he has to invite all of his friends, male and female. He is a big smoker, too. He loves cigars, pipes, weed and hookah and there’s a female in town that owns the smoke shop so he loves to be a big shot and spend a lot of money with her.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old married makeup artist and my husband is a handsome businessman. We got married a month ago and I was hesitant because I saw signs of him being a groupie. Groupie may not be the right word, but he is intrigued by celebrities. When we watch TV, he talks like a woman would, saying stuff about the actress’ hair and outfit. Here’s why I can’t understand my husband…...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my boyfriend for eleven years and he’s eleven years younger than I am. When we met, I had two children from a previous marriage and he said he always wanted to have his own child with me. Well, we never got around to having children together and now I can’t have kids. I suspected that women his age would eventually get his attention, but I never expected him to cheat on me multiple times...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been divorced for four years and my 7 year old child is caught up in a dysfunctional mess with me and my ex-husband. After my divorce, I found out that my older sister was having an affair with my husband. Throughout the divorce, she was my rock and I turned to her for advice, since she’d been divorced 3 times. All of the signs were there that they could have been messing around, but I was going thru hell, so I didn’t notice...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 47 and I’ve been dating a man that is married to a woman with a very nasty personality and she is ugly inside and out. I went to college with her and she had a few fights with women over her boyfriend back then. She has made my current boyfriend miserable for 12 years and they are finally getting a divorce. Since I’ve been dating her husband, I see that he’s being bullied by her. I didn’t want to believe it at first but she talks to him like he’s a weakling and he won’t say anything to her because she hits below the belt............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have a 4 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. We also have two small dogs. We got one for my son and he didn’t want to share with our daughter, so my husband went and bought her a dog too. We are happy with our little family but we are consumed with household chores and taking care of our children and pets. I work out after work so my husband takes the children and the dogs to the park down from our house.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are headed towards a divorce if he doesn’t stop lying to me and playing me for a fool. I work the third shift as a dispatcher but I make sure our children are ready for bed before I leave. I think I’m a great mom and an even better wife, so I get offended when my husband acts like I am falling short on my wifely duties........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 58 year old pastor and I’m single. My wife of 25 years cheated on me in my own house so it was a major embarrassment to me and my church. We tried to work it out but after a few months of another pastor counseling us, she let it be known that she was not interested in staying with me. It was a double whammy because she also left town right after she told me she didn’t want me. My life is at a standstill because she doesn’t want a divorce.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old single woman and I’ve been dating a man that is 36 years old. We have ups and downs because I feel like he is in love with his grandmother. She is not really his grandmother but she definitely could be. They used to mess around before we started dating and she was more or less a sugar mama. She has got to be 70 but she’s a personal trainer and her body is in tip top shape..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 30 years old and in the past 2 years, I’ve had 4 relationships that didn’t last over a few weeks. When I meet these guys, everything is great for a while and then it goes south because they can’t be monogamous. The last guy I dated is a nerd so I figured he would be more settled. He’s 34 with no children and he’s never been married. I found out last week that he loves the strip club......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m divorced and dating again. I have a special friend that is in a complicated marriage and I slipped up and had sex with him a few weeks ago. Since then, he has been hooked on me and he slides by my house whenever he can. We have unbelievable chemistry in the bedroom but I still try to keep everything in perspective because he is married and I know his wife.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married to my best friend for a very long time. He and I do everything together since we retired this year. We have 2 daughters and we visit them often because our oldest daughter just had her first baby with her husband and our youngest is getting ready for her wedding next year. We can not stand this guy she’s marrying, but we’d never tell her..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old recently single woman and I was in a tumultuous relationship with a wimpy man. We’ve been on again, off again and he’s inconsolable whenever we are apart. We broke up over the way he washed the dishes and he’s been calling me non-stop to plead his case. He’s called my mom crying and she wants me to get back with him so she can get out of our drama. This man is 40 years old and very set in his ways.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a very handsome and physically fit man for 2 years and we’ve reached a roadblock in our relationship. He’s never been married and he doesn’t have any children. When we met, he was glad I had children because he didn’t want any. He loves my children and treats them well so that made me love him more. I had a child when I was 16 years old and another when I was 17...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 58 and on my second marriage to a man that I only knew 7 months before we got married. He swept me off my feet after I met him at church. We actually met online but we agreed to have our first face to face encounter at church. We spent that entire first day together and into the night. He said he was an expert on beautiful souls and mine was the brightest he’d seen in years....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are both 28 years old and we have a 2 year old daughter. He’s white and I’m black. He is a semi-pro athlete and we live in a nice community of young couples. I work in hospital administration and we met when he came to speak to our pediatrics unit. We will be married a year in December, if we make it, because my husband really showed out this summer.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in a relationship with a man that is a contributor on our local news. He’s also an auctioneer at an auto auction. He makes all of his money by talking. Whenever we go to dinner or anywhere out in public, he holds a conversation with others and I’m standing there nudging him to leave folks alone. All during my reality shows, he asks me who is who and why the people act like that...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am married to a die-hard football fan and we met in college. We went to an HBCU and for years, we have tailgated with friends and family before the home games. I had a minor surgery so I had to miss the first home game. When we tailgate, we take our RV to the stadium, hook our deep fryer and our grill and get to cooking early in the morning. It’s what we do........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a wife and a mother of 2 young kids. I worked full-time and I taught an evening class at the college in my town. A friend’s husband works at the college and he hooked me up with the job. I planned to teach full-time at the school, so I quit my other job. But after a strange turn of events, I am jobless and in hot water with my husband................................................
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Dear Shirley and Steve I am a successful 34 year old married man and I love my wife, but I’m miserable at home. My wife and I met just before Covid and we’ve been married for a year. Our marriage was great until recently and it’s because of my 28 year old stepson that won’t move out of our home. My wife is sixteen years older than I am. When we met, her man child was living with her and she told me it was a temporary arrangement, only during the pandemic...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 47 year old woman and I’m with a man that is out of my league. Don’t get me wrong, I have a great job and I’m educated but my past is sketchy. He’s a surgeon and his daughter just finished medical school. He’s been divorced for 6 years and he’s ready to settle down with me. We met on a site for professional singles and we’ve been dating for almost a year. I’ve never been married but I worked as an escort and lived with a man for 14 years.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 46 year old married woman and I am having an affair with my pastor. He’s new to our city so I was chosen to show him around and help him get acclimated. He’s a married man with 2 children but his wife and children decided to stay put until their oldest daughter graduated high school. So, he was new in town and bored out of his mind. We started hanging out a lot and he let his guard down with me. I found out he uses profanity, drinks alcohol and smokes weed when he’s around his fraternity brothers.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old single female and I just broke up with my boyfriend after 2 years of dating. I gave him all I could in our 2 years of dating and he didn’t show up for me in a way that proved to me that he wanted to get married. He kept on going to the club and hanging out in the strip club. I couldn’t get him to spend time with me on the weekends and I was done with fighting for his attention..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 52 year old married woman but my husband and I have been at odds for a few years because he is a cheater. I never caught him but all of his mannerisms changed and we stopped being intimate. The arguments got so bad that I stopped talking to him altogether and focused more on my kids and my promotion at work.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 30 and my fiancé is 28 years old. We have been together 2 years and he proposed 3 months ago. I’ve held out on intimacy with him until l got a commitment and he did not have a problem with that. The night that I got the ring, I gave in and we had sex that night. It was not what I expected at all. I’d seen him naked a million times and I knew what he was working with, but I had no idea if he knew what to do with it.............................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 60 year old single mother. My son is 32 and he has been a single father since his first wife passed away 4 years ago. My granddaughter is 14 years old and she’s with me during the week and she goes back to her dad’s house on the weekend. My son has started back dating and he wants to be married again. He says he doesn’t function well as a single man..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 53-year-old single female and I’ve been casually dating a man for 3 years. His wife died 6 years ago and he’s a single dad, raising a daughter. He lives in my complex and when we met, we instantly clicked and started dating. After a few months of dating, he told me he wanted to take a break so he could focus on his daughter. That was 3 years ago and I showed support by cooking for him occasionally and showing up at some of his daughter’s basketball games..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a musician for almost 2 years and he’s so different from anyone I’ve ever dated. We met at an engagement party and the bride-to-be begged me to give him a chance. He is a black hippie that sings R&B cover songs. Wrap your mind around that. He has a 3 piece band, all females. He had the most beautiful smile and I was attracted to his fluffy beard so I decided to give him a try.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 33 years old and single. My uncle is like a father to me and he helped my mother raise me. He is a sweetheart of a man and he loves the Lord. He’s active in his church and he will help anyone that needs him. He’s worked all of his life and he’s got a little fortune saved up. He is 58 and he has never been married, so he was anxious to settle down...............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 41 year old entrepreneur and I own a brokerage firm. I’m dating a 40 year old former pro athlete and we met 3 years ago. He is a coach and he owns a laundromat. I have my own house and he has his house. I was driving a small sports car when I met him and he suggested I get an SUV for all of my yard signs and stuff for my business..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old married woman but I’m at my wits end with my husband. He’s ex-military and wants me to do everything his way. We have been married for 22 years but since he’s retired, his full-time job is controlling me and the kids. I have always been the brains and the breadwinner of our family and I think that bothers him now that he has nothing to do daily....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 33 year old single female and I was dating a 35 year old man that ghosted me. We met and it was like no one else existed in our lives. We went on a trip two weeks after we started dating and he spoiled me and I spoiled him. He was at my house or I was at his house every night. He was the best lover and that deepened our connection............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 14 years and we’re hanging on by a thread. We have two children and sometimes I wonder if that’s why he stays with me. We never talk about our problems. Things have happened in our marriage that would make a normal couple split up, but we’re not normal. At our wedding, one of his exes showed up and cried loudly while we said our vows. She was escorted out and he apologized to me on the altar..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married and in my mid-forties and my husband turns 40 in a month. He decided he was going to have a guys’ weekend in Mexico and then he would come back and we would celebrate together with a small group of our friends. He got his little plans together and I was watching all of the emails going back and forth........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m writing for my brother because he is too upset to do it for himself. My brother is 38 and his wife is 35 and she has planned a trip for Labor Day with two girlfriends and a guy that has been her friend since they were 18 years old. This guy was married before and he has one child. Now he’s no longer dating women..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, you two are very fashionable, so I need your advice on how to talk to my husband. He seems to be going through a midlife crisis or something similar. We’re both 56 years old and been married since we were 30. We did get married so I could become a U.S. citizen, but we were in love. I met him when he was stationed in my country and we both had a lot of growing up to do. He was never trendy or fashionable because he wore a uniform to work until he retired recently........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband is 76 years old and I’m 60. I worked with his daughter years ago and that’s how we met. When we started dating, he loved having a much younger woman on his arm, but as he gets older, he’s getting more paranoid and asked if I would ever leave him for a man my age. I took my wedding vows seriously and he knows I love him, but he’s on my last nerve..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 34 years old and I own a hair salon in strip mall. I have been hanging out with a 38 year old dentist who works directly above my salon. I need your advice on how to deal with him. He is never ever pleased with anything and the first time we met, he came down to my salon and told me to turn my music down. I told him to relax and he got mad.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for six years and we live with his parents in a two-bedroom house. We had to move in with them in 2020 after he lost his job. I don’t have any family in this town, so I agreed to stay there temporarily, but he just started working 4 months ago. He couldn’t find a job in his field for a long time so I was relieved when he started working full-time because I thought we would finally get our own place. Their house is small and our bedroom is directly across from his parent’s bedroom................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship for almost two years and when I think about the things this man has shown me sexually and mentally, I am floored. He literally takes my breath away. But there are a few problems with our relationship. We’ve never spent a night together and I’ve never met his family, except for his twin daughters and their mother. It was a quick “Hi” and “Bye” when we ran into them at Target..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 38 years old and I’ve been on a few dates with a 40 year old man that lives with his sister. For our first date, we met up at a miniature golf place and his sister dropped him off. He lied and said it was an Uber, but when I offered to take him home after the date, he admitted that his sister dropped him off because he knew I would see that car at his house. For our 2nd and 3rd dates, I picked him up.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating a man that is so tied to his past that it won’t let him last. We are not going to make it because he’s always talking to his ex-girlfriends and his ex-wife. He has a child in his life that’s not his, but he told me that the boy will always be a part of his life. His ex-girlfriend was pregnant when they started dating and he raised the child for 3 years. Then they broke up and he got married...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 22 years to a fool who thinks I’m crazy. He works 2 jobs and takes great care of me but I think he resents me because I never had children for him. At first, we agreed that we didn’t want kids, but now we’re almost 50 and he said he wants a son. Because of that, he has become very involved with a neighborhood friend’s son. I thought he was being a good neighbor, but now I think he is using the boy to get to his mama.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old flight attendant and I’m married to a 44 year old professor. I met him when I was in grad school and we started dating after I got my degree. He was going through a divorce and we kept our relationship private until it was finalized. He has a 17 year old daughter that found out on social media and she started a lot of chaos in our lives............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 49 year old single woman and I say I’m single because I’ve been in a dead-end relationship for almost 10 years. I was so in love with this man and I felt like he loved me but he stopped telling me after 3 years of being together. Instead of telling me, he’d say that I was the closest thing he had to a wife and everyone knows who his #1 is.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 3 years. Our marriage was going good until a year ago, when he told me he was having an affair. Shortly after we met, he told me about a female friend of his that lives out of town and she’s like a little sister to him. I met her 5 years ago when she came to town for homecoming. We got along great, but I don’t trust any females around my man...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my co-worker and I have a strong bond. I am what you would call his work-wife. My work husband and my real husband talk often and since my work husband is dating a scandalous woman, my husband has been counseling him a lot. When my husband and I met the girlfriend, she looked at us like we were garbage and didn’t deserve to be in her presence...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 49 year old married woman and my husband is 47 and boring with a capital B. We have gained weight since we got married and he’s a thigh and butt kind of guy so he’s constantly rubbing on me and grabbing my behind. That’s all he’s done to show me affection in the last year. Sex with him is boring and as soon as he is done, he falls asleep. We don’t cuddle and he sleeps with his back to me.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 41 year old white lady and I work in corporate America with a very good job. I go to work dressed like a million bucks every day because I had help buying my designer pieces. I always start at the top when I date and I’ve never dated a man that is beneath me. A man isn’t even beneath me when we are having sex. I’m always on top in everything I do. I have a son and he likes the best of everything too..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for three years and he cheated before our wedding. We met in an online chat room and he said I had all of the values that he desired in a wife. He quoted some scripture and I was hooked. He’d been married before and he said his biggest problem was that his wife was not submissive. He said she was stubborn and argumentative. I was 48 when we got married and it was my first marriage, so I aimed to please him and do everything just like he asked me to.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 52 year old divorced woman dating a man that is 57 years old. We have been together almost a year, but, we have fundamental differences that might break us up. We met at my cousin's 40th birthday party. He was the DJ so I asked him to play some classic r&b hits because all he was playing was hip hop and we had a lot of older people at the party that weren't into the rap and hip hop music.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a very stubborn man and out of 8 years of marriage, he’s ignored me for most of that time. I’m a charge nurse and I have been really stressed out lately, as you can imagine. I come home to my husband and I expect him to listen to me vent and console me, but instead he has his head in his phone and he tunes me out.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been separated for 3 months and I’m getting divorced. My husband and I had a very happy marriage till three months ago. He was a family man and he’s allowed 2 of my younger siblings to live with us in the past. My youngest brother is 28 and he rushed into marriage after he got a woman pregnant. It was obvious that his wife was not the marrying type. She’s 25 and all she does is smoke weed and drink............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man or we have been messing around, as he says. It’s been almost five years and he’s not the settling down type, so I’ll take it any way I can get it. I have fallen in love with him and he knows it. I think he uses it against me at times. He’s dating other women because I see him posting pictures in the club and he’s hugged up with other females.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I got married 2 months ago and I haven’t been getting any sleep. I need your help on how to get my husband to calm down. I married a very religious man and he wanted to be a pastor, but changed his mind about a year ago. Because of that, he already thinks he is one. He insisted that we wait until marriage to have sex, so we did… kind of................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late forties and I’m raising three children on my own. I’ve had my fair share of dating horrors and I would love to be married, but the dating pool has pee in it. So, I’ve decided to like the man that likes me, but I’m also doing whatever I need to do on the side, to be sexually satisfied. My boyfriend is a decent lover, but he doesn’t cover all the bases................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28 year old female and I was dating a man for 3 years and we broke up after Valentine’s Day because he found out I went to dinner with an old male friend. It wasn’t like I was hiding anything, but I didn’t tell him because I didn’t want to ruin our Valentine’s Day. He gave me a diamond necklace and a set of expensive luggage. Later, his sister told me he was going to take me to Hawaii and propose, but I messed all of that up since I chose to be a cheater...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 4 years to the love of my life. When we met, she had just had a handsome baby boy and we bonded over us both being heartbroken. I was engaged to a self-centered woman before I met my wife and 2 weeks before our wedding, she ghosted me. My wife had been dating a man for a long time and when she got pregnant, he ghosted her. We were two damaged friends that became lovers......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old woman, dating a 34 year old man. We were together 9 months and waited almost 5 months before we started having sex. He was very kinky and liked to keep it interesting in the bedroom, but it ended up being way too much for me. You’ve answered a letter like this before, but mine is a different because my man is more extreme. My issues started one night about three months ago, when out of nowhere during sex, he started barking like a dog and licking me all over my face.........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm an older single man and I’m very nice looking, not your typical old cornball pops type. Dating is hard for me because most women my age have let themselves go and look matronly. I love online dating sites and I have a great time meeting and hooking up with various women. Recently, a 30-year old bombshell sent me a message to say that she was looking for a little financial help, in exchange for some confidential fun. So we have met up for “lip service” a few times and that’s it..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, thirteen years ago I became friends with a newly-married, young couple at church. They have two children and they are good God-fearing people with large hearts. The only problem is that they are not book smart and the wife is lacking in the common sense department too. They both speak terribly and their subject and verb agreement is always off. Their spelling is even worse...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for over half of my life and my husband checked out of the marriage five years ago. He started sleeping on the couch and then eventually moved into the guest room. I’m okay with not having sex because it wasn’t ever that good anyway. I went through periods of being bitter but didn’t do anything drastic because of our children. He told his family that I was verbally abusive to him and his mother only tolerated me so she could see our children.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old female and I’m an only child and a daddy’s girl. I met a man that is also an only child and we hit it off instantly. He was raised by a single mom and they are the best of friends. The way he treats her lets me know that he is a good man. He has a lot of characteristics of my father and even though he is 5 years younger, he’s got a great career and his own home.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband I moved to a new townhome community and we are in the middle of turmoil. My husband met the family next door and started hanging out with the man after he found out they have mutual friends. The woman isn’t friendly at all so I ignored her whenever I saw her. My husband has been out to have drinks with the guy and he came home a month ago and told me a bunch of gossip about the man and his mistresses.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 42 year old woman and I’ve been in a relationship with a 45 year old man for 3 years. For the past two years, he’s been living with me because he needed some house repairs done. Around Christmas time last year, I caught him at his own house one Saturday when he was supposed to be visiting his parents in South Carolina. I pulled up in his driveway and he met me at the door and told me that it was a dusty mess inside like a construction site and I didn’t need to come in......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 48 year old single woman and I’ve raised a handsome and productive young man with the help of my ex-husband. My ex-husband was a very hands-on dad, but we did not see eye-to-eye in our marriage. His father always spoiled him, but lately his dad has been busy with a new woman and now he’s become distant from our son. If I call his dad, it takes him days to call me back....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 42 year old single mother and I have two teenage children that live with me. At my age, I wanted to become a homeowner and stop renting, so I started looking for an affordable place to buy. My mom recently received a financial blessing, so she offered to buy me a house. Hesitantly, I agreed. I found a small, affordable home and my mother bought it. I pay the mortgage, but the house is in my mom’s name, which is why I was hesitant to go through with the deal...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 39 year old married woman and I have been friends with a nutcase for over 20 years. We fall out all of the time because she’s a drama queen and she creates conflict where there should be none. I’m a professor and she’s in financial aid at the college we attended. I got a job there first and she came later. She is in a management role, but she has not gotten a raise or a promotion in 5 years....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a great man for almost 6 months. It was a long-distance relationship at first, but I moved to his city three weeks ago. I have an aunt that lives in this same city and I’m living with her temporarily. My boyfriend gave me a key to his apartment and told me to make myself at home, so I stay with him most of the time. His mother has a key to his apartment, too, and she comes and goes as she pleases.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for 5 years and married for 3 years. I have a son by my ex-husband and my husband has a son by an ex-girlfriend. Our blended family works perfectly because the boys are very close in age, so they’re best friends. My stepson’s mom is cool but I’ve made it a point to keep her at a distance because my mother-in-law told me she can be very messy at times.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together 14 years. He’s 60 and I’m 57 years old. We don’t have any children so we do a lot of activities together and we travel a lot. We’re in a vacation club and there’s one other couple that we enjoy meeting up with at different destinations. Mother’s Day weekend, we met the couple in Barcelona and we stayed in a vacation rental. When we got there, we went straight to the beach to relax.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I are 44 years old and we have been together for years. I lost count on how long we’ve actually been a couple because we were roommates first, then we started fooling around, then we stopped seeing other people since we were living together. We became a couple after our family and friends considered us a couple.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 32 years old and I’ve been dating this guy for almost 8 months and we’ve had fun getting to know each other. He was honest in the beginning and told me he had some loose ends to tie up before we got serious and I appreciated that honesty. The fact that he didn’t hide his phone or turn his ringer off made me feel that he was ready to be in a relationship with me so I didn’t trip. We went out all over town and I stayed at his home all of the time...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are both in the military and he’s still active duty and I’m retired. I’m raising our two sons and I do personal training for 3 clients to earn extra money. I’m in shape and I want my husband to stay in shape too. He works out but he doesn’t take care of his body internally. His diet has made him pre-diabetic and he’s on medication. The medication affects both of us because his soldier is never at attention anymore.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was living with my brother and his wife for a while after they had a baby and it was time for her to return to work. They didn’t want the baby going to a babysitter yet, so I agreed to move in and help out. I’m retired and my daughter is in college so I have a lot of time on my hands. This is not what I signed up for though.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 12 years and I have had a lot of ups and downs with my husband. He loves the ladies and I had to crack down on the time he spent in the streets so he wouldn’t slip up and cheat on me again. He’s cheated before and he swore that was behind him. We went to counseling and he told the therapist that I would never catch him cheating again. I didn’t realize what he had said until recently. He said that I would never catch him.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my uncle is 64 years old and he’s still got a lot of life in him. He recently got engaged and the family didn’t know he was that serious about this woman. She’s cute but she’s clueless. She’s 57 years old and she got divorced about 4 years ago and doesn’t know how to do anything for herself. She’s never paid bills, bought groceries or put gas in her car. My uncle thinks it's cute, but as he gets older, it won’t be practical..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a man for almost two years and he has a lot of female friends. I hung out with all of them and at first I tried to act like a team player, but, I see has no respect for boundaries in this relationship. He has a lot of house parties or his friends will come over and do impromptu cookouts no matter what we have planned. He drops everything to entertain them........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are 34 and we’ve been together for 9 years and married for 3 years. The only reason we are married is because I gave him an ultimatum. After six years of dating, we needed to move this thing forward or I was gone. He’s always been very full of himself and the women in his family made him think he was God’s gift to the earth because he has eyes that change color and he’s tall and very handsome..............................
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Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Cass, sits down with Dana Territo, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 59 year old mother of 2 grown sons and I pride myself on how well I raised them by myself. They both are educated with great jobs. My oldest son is married and he has a baby on the way with his wife. My youngest son is 29 and he is trying to send me to an early grave. When I was raising my boys, I had a village of strong women to help me..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old woman and I just moved in with my boyfriend. We’ve been dating for one year and we have a great relationship, but of course there’s an issue, or I wouldn’t be writing you. Our love making is very good, but we are never alone when we are intimate. There’s always four extra eyes very close by, staring at us. It’s his dogs. He has a Doberman and a German Shepherd and these dogs are very spoiled and run the house. When my boyfriend and I get in the bed, they jump in too! Since I moved in, my boyfriend has forced them to sleep on the floor next to our bed, since I didn’t want them in our bed..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a divorced, 44 year old single mom. As an attractive, curvy, and educated woman, I have no problems meeting men, it’s keeping them that’s the issue. The last man that I dated, we were together for almost 3 months before we had sex. I made him wait for a reason, and here’s why… When we had sex for the first time, he passed out afterwards. He was only out for a short time and when he came to, he said his blood sugar was low, but I think he was lying, because this has happened to me before, with another man. The next time we made love, I toned down the intensity and I cut out the extra stuff that I normally do...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in desperate need of advice. I was engaged to be married, but my fiancé and I recently split up after my ex-wife caused a whole lot of problems in our relationship. When my ex heard I was engaged, she called me. I told her that I was extremely happy and excited to get remarried. My ex said that she was happy for me and wished me well, which was a big lie. A few days after we talked, my ex created a new Facebook page, named it “The Thompsons” and posted a bunch of old pics from our wedding and family vacations..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are 27 years old and newly married. We’ve been together for a total of seven years and we waited until we got married to have sex. I should’ve seen that as a red flag, but I didn’t. We are die-hard Christians, so I thought he was just being obedient. He never pressured me for sex and there were nights I thought I was going to lose my mind, because I wanted him so badly.......................
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Hi, Strawberry Letter fans! The riveting iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland Audio podcast, #Matter, has a full season available to binge now. Since you enjoy great audio programming (like our show), we think you'll love this fiction pod as well. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!
About #Matter: When Gerald Hayes (Amin Joseph, SNOWFALL) witnesses his teenage son Niles’s (Nile Bullock, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN) brutal beating by police officers, a split-second decision leads him to being barricaded in friend Jayce’s (Steve Harris, THE PRACTICE) nearby restaurant with one of the officers, Sergeant Place (Haley Joel Osment, THE KOMINSKY METHOD). As the situation deteriorates and the press paints Niles as the offender, Gerald fights for justice for his son using the one tool at his disposal in that moment – social media. Told through the lens of an investigative journalist, Kate Bell (Jennifer Christopher, TIMELESS) takes us back to that fateful afternoon and its aftermath a year later through interviews, found surveillance footage and more. Additional voices include: Tarina Pouncy (ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ.) as Michelle Hayes, Pooch Hall (RAY DONOVAN) as Martin, and Snoop Dogg as Big H.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 47 year old man and I’m married to a 42 year old woman that I’ve known for 12 years. We got married after we’d been apart for about 5 years. I didn’t want to let her go again, so I rushed in. Before we got back together, I dated a great businesswoman that was the total package. She was a great cook and she held it down as a small business owner...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 37 year old divorced woman and I met a man online that I really got a good feeling about. We talked on the phone for a week and then we started doing video calls so we could see each other. I’m very shy so this was an ideal way for me to meet someone and get to know them. My ex-husband was emotionally abusive and he cheated on me twice.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old married woman and my husband is 34. We’ve been married for 4 years and we’re getting our first house built, so I’ve had to put my husband on a budget to make sure we can afford to furnish our new house. He is the one that is always shopping and buying gadgets for the house.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m close friends with a co-worker that is being mislead by religion. She’s 32 years old and single, but she acts like a 16 year old ditzy girl all of a sudden. She has to check in with one of her 3 spiritual advisors when she gets to the office and when she’s heading home. She usually talks to one of them on the phone while she’s eating her lunch too. In the past seven months, she’s lost weight, let her hair grow out and she stopped polishing her fingernails.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, you might call me a bitter baby mama or a scorned ex-girlfriend, but that’s fine by me, as long as you give me some advice on what to do. I have some information about my ex-boyfriend’s new fiancé. My ex and I dated for 7 years and have a daughter together. We met in law school, after he was assigned to my study group. He was a scrawny nerd with no swagger, but I liked him because he was very smart and well-spoken............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m not sure if I have a man or not, after I disappointed him recently. When I first met him, he pursued me for months. I was going through a crazy divorce and I didn’t need to complicate my life any further, but I enjoyed his friendship. We had long phone conversations or we would sit in his car and talk for hours. He was patient and understanding and for the first two months, we only kissed and caressed...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a life coach and motivational speaker so I travel a lot and my husband keeps our 2 year old twins. I was gone for a conference last week and I was unable to speak with my husband while I was gone. He said one of the twins threw his cell phone in the pool and he didn’t have a babysitter to keep the boys while he spent the day in the Apple Store..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 27 years to a man that made a beautiful life for me and our 4 children. He’s been to every school program, graduation, medical appointment and each child’s extra-curricular activities. He’s showered me with gifts on special occasions and on ordinary days of the week. This is why I can’t believe what I have found out recently.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to mister-fix-it-all, the friendly handyman that runs to help single women when something goes wrong in their home. I hope he can fix this marriage because I’m at the end of my rope with him. He runs a landscaping business and he has awesome employees that work for him and execute his vision..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a man that is always about to explode about something. He’s easily irritated and likes to gripe about things instead of finding solutions to his issues. I will admit that most of the time, he’s right and others are wrong, but the way he handles things drives me cray cray. He’s been on the same job for 14 years and he gets great bonuses because he doesn’t make a lot of money...........................
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Join host Jimmy Brown as he brings unimaginable stories to the center of conversation to explore the things that often make people feel like outsiders in conventional society. Listen to The Unimaginable on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-unimaginable-96343335/
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 44 year single woman and I’m in a long-distance relationship with a man that lives with two females. They have all been friends for years so he’s allowed them to stay with him after they got divorced. The first woman moved in about 4 months ago and she’s not even working and claims she’s very depressed, so she lies around the house all day in a robe and a bonnet...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old engaged woman. I met my fiancé while in the miliary and we hung out for 2 years before I had sex with him. He had a girlfriend at the time and I was having fun being open, sexually. I shared my sex stories with my fiancé, who was my good friend at the time. He’d been begging to sleep with me, so I finally did it and I allowed him to record it too..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 51 year old married woman and my husband and I have 1 child. We’re separated for a while because he admitted that he had an emotional affair with a woman he met in the airport. I saw text messages between my husband and the woman. She was saved in his phone as “Counselor” because he told me that he confided in her and she was easy to talk to................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single mother of an honor student that got a full ride scholarship to a predominantly white college in the northeast. We’re southerners and he was raised with southern manners. He moved into the dorms and found out he had a black roommate and he was excited. His roommate is a northeasterner and he is a bit rough around the edges...........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 4 years and I asked him to marry me recently because time is of the essence and I want to have a baby. When we met, he told me that I would be his wife. I took it to heart and I overlooked a lot of stuff to make our relationship work. I usually wouldn’t date an overweight man. I definitely wouldn’t date a man with halitosis...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a wife, mother and businesswoman. I have known my husband for 13 years and we’ve been married for 10 years. In the beginning, he was the popular one and I was the wallflower. He would walk into a room and everyone was dying to talk to him. Now that the tables have turned, he’s become messy and he starts mess in our family and amongst his friends..............
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This is a story of a real-life fairytale gone horribly wrong. It’s a cautionary tale about a marriage so filled with betrayal and deceit, that many people are still recovering from its path of destruction. This is the story of Jenifer Faison. After 20 years apart, Jenifer reconnected with her college sweetheart, Spencer Herron. He was a two-time Teacher of the Year and Jen was convinced she married the perfect husband. On June 1, 2018, that all changed. Jenifer came home to find Spencer holding a search warrant. He had sexually assaulted one of his students. In the days that followed Spencer’s arrest, Jenifer uncovered a dark, secret life her husband had been living during their entire marriage. His actions shook a community, devastated his wife, and sent Spencer Herron to prison. Climbing out of the devastation would be a journey Jen could have never imagined. Listen to Betrayal on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-betrayal-the-perfect-husb-95632727/
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Hi, Strawberry Letter fans! Red Table Talk isa weekly podcast with Jada Pinkett-Smith, her daughter Willow Smith and mother Adrienne Banfield Norris as they open their home for a series of groundbreaking and healing conversations.
Show description: About Red Table Talk: Each episode of Positively Gam will feature raw, in-depth conversations between Gammy and her guests. Topics range from lifestyle, culture, entertainment, to the joys of getting older; proving that you can still have an active life as you age. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 44 year old man and my wife and I are legally separated and I am facing legal charges because of her. We were married for three years and we have a new born son that I am not sure is my son but he definitely could have my blood line. My brother could be the father of my son. A year after we got married he came home from the military and he stayed between my house and my mother's house................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for almost two months and a few days after we said ‘I do,’ my life changed. We met at church and we were friends first and then we started dating. One thing we said we’d never do, was talk about our past relationships in detail and we never have, until after our wedding. Early on the morning of our wedding, my ex-girl from 12 years ago sent a text to tell me that she was in town and would love to visit my mom.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m too old to be playing games with my husband. He’s 60 and I’m 58 years old. He’s a coach and loves to line dance so he’s usually at a game or down at the lounge for a dance. I used to dance with him but I injured my knee, so I get to enjoy my quiet time when he’s gone because he’s a hand full. He just started being a jokester lately and he acts like he was raised by wolves now....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old woman and my fiancé is 30. We met at a house party four years ago and we got engaged a few weeks ago. We started out as friends for a while because of his height… He is shorter than the men I used to date. I loved his personality and that’s what got me hooked on him. Whenever we are together, everyone always says we’re such a cute couple. It’s because we’re short..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 47 year old married woman and we have a four bedroom house. I have a two children from a previous relationship and my husband has a grown son by his ex-wife. His parents are living with us temporarily because his son has a baby and they want to be here for their great-grand child. My mom lives with us too...,.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for nine years and I have been tapping my husband's phone and I’ve found out about his three-year international love affair. He is from Zambia and he came to Texas eleven years ago. One night we were tipsy and we opened up about a lot of stuff from our past. He told me about the one that got away................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently married the man of my dreams and I love everything about him, except his female friends and his ex-girlfriends. This man is friends with everyone from his past and before we got married, his house was party central. He slowed it down when we got serious and he changed his phone number to show me that he was serious about being a one-woman-man......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 11 years and I have one daughter that’s 15 and my husband and I have an 8 year old. My husband is a great man and he stepped up to be a father to my daughter, whose biological father passed away. My husband is a tutor at my daughter’s school and he volunteers at events as a makeshift security guard at the school.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 2 years and I’m 25 years old. My husband is 26 and he pursued me heavily until I let him take me out. We had a great first date and he told me that he loved me. I fell for him really quick and we got married in no time. He lived out in the suburbs and I had an apartment downtown so he stayed with me mostly before we got married...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I grew up in a two-parent home and both of my parents earned college degrees and worked hard to provide a good life for me and my siblings. I have a college degree as well and I’ve been married for over 20 years to a great woman and we have two teenagers. My teenagers are well mannered and really smart kids. So, here’s my problem… I met my wife in college and fell in love with her, but I can not stand her family.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for almost 9 years to a man that would rather buy me things than talk to me and spend time with me. We have a boat and other water toys and that’s how he spends his time. I can only imagine how women must flock to him when he’s at the lake because I can smell their scents on him whenever he does come home...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 49 year old married woman and my husband is 59. We’ve been married for 6 years and this is my first marriage and his second. We dated a good while before he asked me to marry him and when I accepted his proposal, I told him that I didn’t want to live in the house that he and his wife and kids lived in. He rented out his house and we bought a fixer-upper house in a great neighborhood............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with the same man for 11 years and he asked me to marry him 4 years ago. Now all of a sudden, he wants to set a wedding date, but I do not want to. I met him in college and I thought we were destined to have a great love story. I was 20 and he was 22 and our chemistry was amazing. When I was 22, I got pregnant and we moved in together.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are in our late forties and we’ve been married for 20 years. We have one son that was active in sports and he worked with my husband, helping to build his trucking business. Our son is 19 years old and he recently left the nest and moved about 2 hours from us, to be closer to school. He decided to change his major and transfer to a better school for his degree program and I was ecstatic..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 56 year old married woman and my husband and I have been married for 18 years. I work as a CNA at a really nice senior living residence and I love my job. During the onset of the pandemic, I quarantined with the residents for a couple of weeks. I grew close to one of the male residents and he and I would play cards in his apartment at night. He’s 75 but he’s still in good shape and he’s got a big bright smile and most of his hair...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 48 year old married woman and I’ve been married since I was 22 years old. My husband is 3 years my senior and he swept me off my feet right after I finished college. I had 3 kids for him and they are grown. We travel together and we enjoy life as much as possible, but I wish my husband was a little more involved in the church than he is....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for 11 years and we had 2 daughters. The last three years of our marriage, he messed with his brother’s baby’s mother and she got pregnant. His brother has 2 sons by this woman and my husband is the godfather of both of his brother’s sons. His brother left her after he caught her in bed with another man at their house.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old licensed cosmetologist, nail technician and esthetician. I have a hair salon, I do eyebrows, nails and I do Botox injections. My salon is upscale and I have the upper echelon clients in my city. I am recently divorced and I have to pay my ex-husband spousal support because the judge thought that my ex-husband helped me build my business while we were married............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend of 2 years has been talking about marriage, but I hate all of his family and friends. We’re both 33 years old and we met online. I got offered a job promotion and a transfer to the city where my boyfriend grew up. We decided I’d take the job and we’d get married, so we relocated to the city that he grew up in........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a very beautiful and buxom female in my mid forties and I’m divorced. My husband cheated on me with an acquaintance of mine that I let stay with us for 2 nights so her house could get painted. I was naïve and didn’t suspect anything even though I caught him coming out of the bathroom where she was taking a shower. He said he walked in by mistake. I found out right after that, when she confessed.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m ashamed to even be writing to you so don’t judge me. I’m a 52 year old man and my lady-friend is fifteen years younger than I am. I met her three months ago and we had sex on the first date. It was a blind date and my brother’s wife set me up on the date as a joke, because I’m known as a womanizer. I’m not proud of that nickname, but in the past, I would love them and leave them..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 8 years but we’ve known each other for 15 years. We have been through ups and downs like most couples but when we argue, it’s because of something that my husband has remembered from the past. I won’t say he’s insecure, but he’s always worried about me leaving him for my ex-boyfriend or this female I fooled around with one time we were separated...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late forties and my sister-in-law is my best friend. My brother is cheating on her and she found out from their 6 year old son. I was keeping their son and we went to visit my mother, his grandmother. Well, my stupid brother had his girlfriend over there, having a fish fry in the backyard. My mother was in the house mad as heck, but my dad was outside with them because the woman has a really nice body............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 57 and my boyfriend is 62. His grown children live with him and my father lives with me. We can’t catch a break when it’s time to be intimate. I’ve tried to sneak out to the garage late at night and have my boyfriend meet me there, but if my dad hears the alarm chime, he’s up and at ‘em, trying to see what’s going on..........................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single woman and my mom had me when she was 42 so she’s considerably older than my friends’ parents. I’ve always been around older women and I heard a lot of conversations that I shouldn’t have heard before I was of age. My mother and her friends were all single moms and they’ve always been crazy about men.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been through hell and back in our short 4 year marriage. He cheated on me first and then I cheated on him. When I cheated, I got caught in the act and the guy I cheated with, rides motorcycles with my husband. How it happened was crazy. We went to a biking event and my husband got drunk so his friend brought us home.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36 year old single woman and I’m dating a man that has been separated from his wife for 4 years, but they are not divorced. He lives in their family home and she’s moved out. I asked him why his wife was the one to move out of their home and he said because she cheated on him and ended up moving in with that guy.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a married woman in my late forties. I have a boyfriend that’s 5 years younger than I am and he’s also married. He is co-owner of a barbershop and that’s where I met him. We’ve been seeing each other for a few weeks and he’s got long work hours, so we have to have sex whenever and wherever we can. The first time we were intimate, it was magical...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 8 years and during the pandemic, we did the opposite of gaining weight. We got serious about our health and lost a lot of weight. We spent our evenings walking around the neighborhood and he created a workout program for me, from stuff he found online. So, we are back to our pre-marriage weight. I am addicted to going to the gym and the squats have certainly paid off...................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old woman and I’ve been dating the greatest man on earth for about 4 months. I wanted to do things right this time because I could see myself marrying this man. He said he knew I was going to be his wife the moment that he laid eyes on me. It was his idea to wait to have sex and it was him that spoiled me with gifts, moonlit walks, and home cooked meals.......................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 44 year old married man and my sister-in-law is living with us temporarily. She and my brother are separated because she caught my brother in her bed with another woman, that happened to live next door. She took pictures of him in the act and she posted them to her Facebook page. He told her that he hates her in the comments. She was willing to work things out, but the word “hate” kept coming back to her mind......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating a wealthy, handsome and very powerful man. He’s a popular motivational speaker and life coach online and in our small community. We’ve been together for close to 5 years and he gave me an engagement ring last month to stall me out. As his popularity grew, his personality grew. I don’t know the man that I live with now and his followers don’t see what I see.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship with a woman for a year and I need some advice. She’s 35 and I’m 54 years old. When we met, I was legally separated and I was miserable, in a one bedroom apartment and depressed because my wife had a new boyfriend already. I wanted an arrangement with a woman so I could get over my soon to be ex-wife...........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late twenties and I got married 2 years ago. My husband is 11 years older than I am and he’s a great man, but he went through a brief period of ED before we got married. I was young and carefree at that time so I did something very stupid. I had gone for close to 3 months without sex with my man and I went to a wedding back in my hometown and had sex with my ex-boyfriend from high school...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 35 years old and my wife is 34. We’ve been married for four years and we have a toddler. My wife is 5’1” and she weighs about 125lbs but her mouth is as big as a lioness’ mouth. Everything she does is big. She talks loud and laughs loud so I’ve learned to sit back and let her do her thing. She says I get things wrong or I don’t remember all of the details, so she will yell for me to shut up and let her talk when we are around our friends....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 4 years and we were supposed to get married before all of the Covid drama. He moved into my house and that’s when we really got to know each other, inside and out. I sleep naked but I never did it around him until we started living together. He’s got a nice hard belly and I have a little soft one. He’s got knock-knees and I have a little bit of cellulite...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40-something married female and I knew that my husband cheated on me for years and I finally gave him an ultimatum at the end of January. We talked and both said we didn’t want to end our marriage, so we decided to do things a little differently so he wouldn’t get bored in the bedroom. I met his girlfriend and she was honest about their relationship. She said it was only for the sex and she’d been asking to involve me in their sexcapades.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old black man, married for 9 years. When I got married, I was young and still in the streets. Over time, I got an associate’s degree and I got a job in a position of leadership. But I was still hanging with the same crew and I got caught up and ended up in jail. A friend of mine asked me to drive him to the liquor store so I did..............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, a while back I met a man on a dating app and it was supposed to be just a one-night stand. He came over and we had the most explosive sex! After that, we talked all night. He lives out of town and when he got back home, we talked daily and spent hours getting to know each other. He came back to visit me because he was dying to have sex with me..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 68 year old divorced woman, living with my daughter and her 16 year old son. Well, they’re living with me, in my house and I gave my primary bedroom to my daughter upstairs and I moved to the bedroom downstairs. I wanted for her and my grandson to have their own space because she lost her house during the pandemic. She’s saving money to get back on her feet, so in the meantime, I’m running my house as I normally would...............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 52 year old married woman and I’ve been married for 21 years and we have 3 teenagers at home. I’m working from home now, so I’m able to cook for the kids and be a bit more hands on. I also have more time to see how ignorant my husband really is. He is a cheater and a very bad one. He’s been busted several times and I’ve overlooked it because I don’t want to break up a happy home....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to my college sweetheart and he’s a great man but we don’t get along now. I wore the pants in our family for years because I made the most money. Back then, all he could do is please me and cater to me. I got used to it and it worked fine for me. He couldn’t wait to get a better paying job and then switch back to wearing the pants in our marriage................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are in our late thirties and my husband is working on his bachelor’s degree. He’s been at it for a few years because he also works full time. He has an old friend that is a high school English teacher and she’s helped him a lot with his essays and public speaking class. She’s come by our home and sat with him for hours at our kitchen table trying to get him together so he can get this degree................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 42 year old married woman but I’m separated from my husband. I’ve been married 4 years and I was in a long-distance marriage because my husband works almost 3 hours away. He was offered a job that he couldn’t refuse, so I told him to take it. With him being out of town during the week, I got a home security system installed, with 4 cameras........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old female, dating a 34 year old man. We met at our college homecoming 2 years ago and we didn’t know each other in college, but we found out we have a lot of mutual friends. He’s an Alpha man and he’s very active in the fraternity and he loves hanging with his fraternity brothers. I am a photographer and a lot of my clients are attractive, single women......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for 2 years and we’ve been married for six months. I’m 28 and he’s 3 years younger than I am. I have a 7 year old son from a previous relationship and my husband loves him to death. I started having sex when I was in middle school and by the time I was a senior in high school, I was running with a crew of girls and working as an escort for older men.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 12 years and I have cheated on my husband for the past 5 years. My husband is a bit older than I am, and he can’t always satisfy me like he used to, so I got addicted to stepping out on him. The thrill of the affair is what excited me at first, but then when I realized my husband no longer cared, it became a part of my lifestyle............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 35 year old female with a cute face and a small waist. I haven’t had any trouble meeting men but I’ve had trouble keeping a man. That’s all behind me now because I’m seeing a man that caters to me, respects me and will do anything he needs to do, to put a smile on my face. He thinks ahead and is a great planner..............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for 11 years total and married for 8. My older sister has been married for 15 years and her husband is like a big brother and mentor for my husband. My sister and her husband have always done great financially and when I got married, my sister bought my dress and paid for my glam team. She’s always been the one to take care of my parents as well....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 32 and my boyfriend and I have been together for six months. He’s a great guy and everything I’d hoped for in my second husband. Yes, I say husband because he’s been talking about marriage already. We’re both divorced and ready to settle down so we got the important stuff out of the way early on. I get along great with his parents and my mother loves him.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 46 year old married woman and this is my second marriage. When I was dating my new husband, he’d love wearing my house shoes around the house, even though his feet hang off the back. Then he started wearing my bathrobe until I got him a big comfy one like I have. I’m not even a big woman so it had to be uncomfortable. The moment we moved in together, he was in everything of mine...............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 43 year old married woman and my husband and I have 4 children. The teenagers are fine, but I went and had 2 younger children that get on my last nerve. They take so much time and energy that I don’t feel like I have any time for myself. My husband doesn’t help me out at all with the children so I’m a full-time housewife and mother. My husband used to come home during the day for a quickie, but he stopped doing that.................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old married woman and I’ve got a problem with my district manager. For years, we flirted with each other and it made work fun and interesting. He’s married too so I never imagined we’d ever fool around, but we did. Here’s how it happened… I’ve been married three years and my husband was being distant and staying out more than he usually does...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 47 year old woman and I’ve been dating my soulmate for the past 8 years. We could not be more perfect for each other and we have blended our children and lives together in preparation for marriage. I have two children from my husband, who died ten years ago. He has one daughter from a previous relationship.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old single woman and my long-time friend has two children by my brother. He’s a business owner and he’s in several civic organizations in our city. From the outside looking in, it looks like his life is in order, but it’s not. He’s been going through ups and downs with my friend for many years. My friend is in love with the lifestyle my brother gives her, but she does not want to settle down and marry him......................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 52 year old newlywed and I married a pastor whose wife died 5 years ago. Long story short, I started attending his church around 5 years ago and he was very polite and welcoming, but I had no idea he was interested in me. When his wife died, I attended the memorial service and he gave me a lingering hug in the back of the church...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 44 year old divorced woman and I recently got divorced because my husband caught me cheating on him. I had been having an affair with my boss for a few years and it was all going good until my boss found out I was seeing a guy that used to work for him. He got irate and acted out while we were in the office so everyone figured out what was going on. His niece works in our office and she started the rumor, which lead to my husband finding out...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem with meeting men and when I do meet them, they can’t handle a woman like me. I’m 34 years old and I’m 5’7” with a body like Cardi B. It’s all natural but since women started getting their bodies done, I get lumped into that category when I meet men. I don’t feel that I should have to explain my body type, but nowadays men come right out and ask if my behind is real..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 39 year old woman, dating a 45 year old man. We met a year ago and things started off fantastic and moved quickly. He is a very sensitive and emotional man who has no difficulty expressing his every emotion to me. After dating men that play games and aren’t serious about settling down with one woman, my boyfriend’s openness was refreshing. But now it’s proving to be way too much..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have never written into a show before so be easy on me. I’m married to a woman that I did not date long enough. In the beginning, she told me she is a very religious type of woman because she knows I’m a preacher’s kid. She wouldn’t let me touch her below the waist or do anything until our wedding night. I was so in to her because she said all the right things, she cooked the foods I like and she kept a clean house..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40 year old married woman and my husband and I have two children, ages 6 and 8. He’s a fireman so he’s used to dressing as Santa for the neighborhood and the kids come by the fire station and get free pictures with Santa. He and two other guys do it annually............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married a little over a year now and this is my second marriage. Since the wedding, my husband and I had been searching for a new church home that we mutually agreed on. We visited churches and settled at a church close to our home, with a good stern pastor. We loved his preaching style and felt really welcome there, until one Sunday when the pastor’s message was so crazy that it sent my husband into a frenzy.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my husband for 13 years, but we have been together for a total of 23 years. We have one son and my husband is a great provider for our family. I am, however, concerned about the example of manhood that he’s displaying for our son. My husband is non-confrontational, so we haven’t argued in years. If we have a disagreement, he will just agree with me, to avoid conflict. He’s always eager to help others and he does favors for his family members all the time, even if he is not feeling up to it. He rarely gets frustrated or raises his voice.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have two children with my high school sweetheart. We both come from seriously dysfunctional families and we were all each other had. Shortly after we graduated, I got incarcerated for 18 months on a drug possession charge. During this time, my kid's mother met an older guy and he began to take care of her and my kids. He bought her a new car and moved her and the kids into an upscale apartment. I’m not a fool, so I know there was give and take in this situation, but I was locked up, so what could I say? I’ve been out of jail for about 9 months and he has continued to cover all of my family’s expenses..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 46 year old single lady and I am ready for the next chapter in my life. In 1999 I dated a man off and on for a while, but finally ended things with him when I found out he got another woman pregnant. I moved on with my life and he moved to another state. Well, in 2018, he and I reconnected on social media. Since we live far apart, we texted and called each other daily. He told me he was coming to town and wanted to see me. I told him to come by the house, since we were old friends and hadn’t seen each other in many years............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a long-distance relationship with a great guy for the past six years. We live an hour apart so it’s not far at all and we see each other regularly. When we spend time together, it’s wonderful and we have a lot of sex to make up for the times we’re apart. Although we have a lot of sex, it is never the romantic experience that I crave, because I’ve never seen my man naked from the waist down. I have never touched any part of his body, from the waist down. He will let me rub on his chest and that’s it...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve known my husband since I was in high school and we’ve been in an off-and-on relationship for 31 years. Years ago, my husband made bad choices and he was sentenced to 8 years in prison for selling marijuana. I stood by him the entire time he was incarcerated because I knew he was my soulmate. When he got out of prison, he kept his promise to be with me forever and we have been married for 5 years.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my husband for 6 years and we’ve been married for 2 years. I have myself to blame for what I’m going through now, because it was an issue before we got married. My husband has a problem with texting and talking to other females. When I’ve addressed the issue with him, he always says “Nothing is wrong with texting and talking, as long as I’m not crossing the line or trying to date anybody.” I believe that if one of the women he talks to or texts comes on to him, that he will take them up on the offer..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a mother of 2 beautiful kids and have been married for 8 years. When I met my husband, life was great and out of nowhere, he swooped in and stole my heart. We dated for a good while before he proposed and I withheld sex until I got the ring. It’s like we knew we were soulmates when we met, so he did not mind waiting until we were engaged to have sex. He took on my two children as his own and we had planned on having one more child together. That was before marriage............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for four years and I am not the kind of wife that snoops around to see if my husband is talking to other women. I know for a fact that he is talking to other women and I pray that his commitment to me can withstand temptation. I was married before and my ex-husband and I are cordial to each other, but, whenever I talk to him, my current husband is around..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for the past six years to a man that my older sister introduced me to. They met at work and she told me he wasn’t her type. We dated for 2 years and he asked me to marry him and he promised me the world. We had a small wedding and we went on a cruise for our honeymoon and he insisted that my sister go with us.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together 28 years and we’ve been married for 17. We have a 19 year old son together and my son recently got his father hooked on Instagram. Before my husband got on social media, we watched movies as a family, we’d go walking in the evening and even fool around in the morning. Now when he wakes up, he’d rather look at pictures of topless women or women in swimsuits or in thongs..............................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 14 years and I have a busy schedule as a high school basketball coach. After years of marriage, my wife still doesn’t get how stressed I am around this time of year and she had been pressuring me to buy a Christmas tree and have it up by December 1st. I missed her deadline cause of my schedule.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late 40s and I’m a puppeteer and I do stage plays at the children’s theater. I also teach theater at a community college and I work part-time in a vintage boutique. I just got out of a bad relationship, so I was just trying to stay busy but then, I met a slightly older man and I’m fascinated by him. He came into the boutique about 3 months ago and he told me he’s a thrift store fanatic because he likes clothes from the 60s and 70s...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 42 year old single mother of a son that is 20 years old. My son’s girlfriend just had a baby that is fair skinned and they both are chocolate. This girl is 21 and a dancer at a bar across town. She says she’s not a stripper but that’s all she is. My son is afraid to ask this girl for a paternity test, so I did. When my son went to visit the baby, she jumped on him and then called me and said if I keep putting my son up to this foolishness, I would be next....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old married woman and my husband is 59 and we’ve been married for 7 years. We have both been married before and we both got divorced because we were cheating with each other. What my new husband doesn’t know is that I was cheating with him and one other man. I have a longtime boyfriend that is in prison and I have been going to see him once a month for a very long time and we have conjugal visits...............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have found the man of my dreams and we have been together for 5 years. We have one child together and I’m pregnant with our second child. Our relationship is great but my boyfriend’s mother is a huge problem and I’m fed up with her inserting herself into every aspect of our lives. She comments on how we parent, our finances, my decorating style, how I cook and my housekeeping skills. Recently, our child was sick and she caused a big scene in the hospital, saying that it was my fault for not taking better care of her grandchild...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old married woman who’s married to a 44 year old man. When I met him, I was 24 and I fell in love with him because I was so ready to move out of my mom’s house. I moved in with him and a few months later, he proposed to me. Then we hit rock bottom and he lost the house. For three months, we had to live with my mother and I was in hell all over again..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 34 years old and my husband is 48. We’ve only been married 6 years and I found out that he’s had a relationship with another woman for the past 3 years. Not only is he with this woman more than he’s with me, they have a two year old son together. When I married him, he didn’t have any children and I have 2. He adopted my children because their father passed away..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a guy for six months and he’s one of the sweetest men that I have ever met. This weekend, he disclosed some information to me and I need your opinion. He and I met when I moved out of my condo. He was the supervisor of the moving company that I used and he was very professional and handsome, so when he asked me out, I accepted. We started out as friends and now we’re in relationship.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in my early 30's and I have a loving boyfriend of two years but my sugar daddy insisted that I break up with him. My sugar daddy owns a barber shop that my ex goes to and that's how we met. I dropped by boyfriend off one day and this sexy older man approached me outside as I was getting an umbrella out of my trunk.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old man and I was dating an almost perfect woman until recently. We met at the wedding of one of my oldest friends and my friend had lots of great things to say about her. That was 7 months ago and we were taking time to get to know each other. She’s two years older than me and further along in her career than I am, but she’s never made a big deal out of it....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 47 year old wife and my husband and I have been married for four years. During the entire 4 years, all of the arguments that we have are over his ex-wife, the mother of his only son. She lives 2 hours away and at times, he will drive to see his son and this woman will not let him visit with the child, depending on her mood...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a female in my mid-twenties, and I started a new job a few months ago. While I love it, I'm planning to put in my notice because I found a better paying job. My work environment is very challenging for me because the entire time I am at work, I’m fantasizing about my boss. When I’m at home, I’m always thinking about him and when I get dressed for work daily, I dress to get his attention.................................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old single woman and my older sister just married a man that’s for the streets. I know you’re going to say I need to mind my business, but my brother-in-law is a whore. When I graduated from college 10 years ago, I went to a party and he was one of my classmate’s boyfriends at that time. I was annoyed by him flirting and staring at me all night.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a very beautiful woman that is hood and bougie. She’s a bad dresser and she has a bad figure. She’s got a bad ride and she’s got a mean walk. I mean bad as in good, Steve, real good. We met at a lounge and she stood out from her group of girlfriends. She was poised and graceful and I watched her sip wine while her friends were all loudly chanting and taking shots.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am engaged to a man that I work with. We both teach elementary school and when he transferred to my school, it was love at first site for me. At the time, I had only been divorced a few months and my ex-husband was still pursuing me and trying to work things out. He cheated on me more than a few times when we were married, so I divorced him...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for almost 6 years and he’s my best friend. We are inseparable and we have not spent one night apart since we got married. Our sex life is really good and occasionally we will have a third party come and join us in the bed. We like to film home movies of us walking around naked in our home. We also record our sexcapades and we enjoy watching our home movies.........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old black man, married to a white woman that is 30 years old. We’ve been married four years and have two children. My wife has 2 older brothers, 1 lives in the same subdivision as us and the other lives out of state, and I have never met him because I’m black. When I proposed to my wife, he told my wife that he’d never accept her marrying an N word and it broke her heart.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for 6 years to a man that I didn’t even want to be with at first, but he pursued me heavily and I gave in. After he proposed to me, I waited 3 years to marry him. I guess it was my intuition because I had second thoughts about getting married up until my wedding day. Looking back on things, the signs were there that he was a cheater, but we had sex 3-4 times a week and I was naïve enough to think that would satisfy him.............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a happily married Godly woman and my husband is a Godly man. We’ve been married for only 3 years but we’ve known each other since high school. After high school, I toured with a gospel choir throughout the south so I’m worldly and well-rounded for my age. After high school, my husband ended up with a great job at the hospital and he was highly respected in our church and community.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for almost 15 years and my husband cheated on me several times. He eventually got tired of hurting me, or so he said, and he divorced me. I was depressed at first but in the past two years, I’ve started getting my mojo back and although I’m not dating, I want desperately to have sex. I’ve been able to forgive my ex-husband and that’s how I know I’m in a better place mentally and emotionally........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 6 years and I have 2 children under age 5. I work full time and I tutor children in our home on Mondays and Wednesdays. My husband’s job has him traveling 80% of the time, so that leaves me with the children a lot. Thank heavens I have relatives close by that help me with my children. In August, my husband was out of town for a week and I was stressed out with being a mom and businesswoman......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m recently divorced and in the process of rebuilding my life, my ex-husband has been in my face and in my space too much. I had to stop talking to him altogether in the past few weeks because he’s still acting as if he’s my man. He did move me into my new place and got an additional key made just in case I had an emergency. We are both very cautious people so I didn’t think it was strange for him to have a key.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I married my college sweetheart and we have had our ups and downs but cheating was never an issue in our marriage. Now I’m thinking of stepping out on my husband of 7 years. He’s a great guy and everyone loves him, when he’s not drinking. When he gets that tequila in his system, he becomes an actor, singer and porn star.......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been knowing this female for over 20 years and into our early thirties, we went to the club on weekends and messed with a lot of high-profile men. I got older and wiser so I left the fast life and now I am in a great relationship with a nerdy man that I love dearly. I dated hustlers and craved the fast money back in the day and so did my girlfriends. One of my girlfriends in particular saw that I was in a steady relationship and she decided she wanted a nerdy guy too.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single woman and I’ve got two lovers that I live with. I don’t know how it happened, but I have two fine and successful male roommates and I have been sleeping with both of them for two years. I relocated to a new area 6 months ago and my best male friend offered me his spare room while I found a place. Soon after I moved in with him, he became my “maintenance man” and we’d have sex for fun with no strings attached......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, There is so much going on in my home. I've been with my husband for 18 years and we've been married 4 years. I have three children from a previous marriage and we have a daughter together. My husband does not like my children and he talks about them constantly. My kids don't like him either and after we got married, they move out of the house.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 28 years old and single and I’ve had the worst dating history of all of my friends. I was recently dating a guy that told me he had a stalker and we had to lay low for a while until she left him alone. I understood why he might have a stalker because he is fine and sexy with a bald head and full beard. He’s 36 years old so I was intrigued by dating an older man for the first time........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28 year old divorced woman and I fell on hard times during the pandemic. I got laid off and then I got a bad case of Covid and had to move in with my father and step-mom. That’s where I met my step-mom’s 69 year old brother and he swept me off my feet. We started working out together and we ran a marathon together. He started out giving me money for my hair and nails and then he gave me a car to drive.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I would never write into your show but I’m in need of help. I’m a 32 year old single man and I have a female best friend. We had been in a plutonic relationship for 8 years and we messed all of that up after we started living together. It got too convenient and although she’s a little overweight, she’s still a very sexy woman and she knows how to please me. It’s been a friends with benefits type of situation for the past year and some nights I sleep in her bed all night..................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old single woman but I am dealing with a man that is slightly older than me. He’s a nice man and he just lost his wife so he’s trying to settle down with me. We have great chemistry in the bedroom and that is what’s the most important to me. He matches my freakiness and has taken it to a whole new level but after five months of dating, he said he wants to only do certain things for special occasions................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a man for almost two years and I won’t move in with him until I get a ring and he’s fully over his ex. He was in a 10 year relationship when we met and he said that he was just looking for a reason to leave. He said that he didn’t love her and would never marry her because she has anger issues and she started smoking cigarettes...........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 47 year old single man and I moved to Atlantic City recently and I share a home with my elderly uncle. He has always been like a father to me, so what’s his is mine and vice versa. He has always had the flashy cars and nice suits and he still wears a huge diamond pinky ring. His wife died a year ago so he’s adjusting to the single life since he’s a young 72 years old.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been married for 22 years but for the past 4 years, we’ve lived apart. We talked about divorce but we never did it. It’s very weird but we fell into a pattern of co-parenting and just never filed for divorce. Every holiday, she invites me over so our family can be together. Every Christmas, I sleep in the guest room and wake up, cook breakfast and then we watch our kids open presents..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been divorced for almost 3 years and I moved away after the divorce to start anew. My husband was an avid cheater and my mother finally told me after he’d been having an affair with a woman for over 6 months. My mother is employed by my ex-husband as his accountant. He has two businesses that do very well in the small town they’re in.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 35 and my husband is 42 years old. I met him at a gas station 3 years ago and he had a cast on his leg and he was trying to pump gas. I saw he was struggling, so I went to assist him. We stood and talked for a few minutes and then he asked me out. The rest is history. We moved in together a year or so later and that’s when I realized that I fell in love with a soft man that is fine with a woman leading him......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was dating Mr. Right for almost one year and we got a condo together and looked at rings together. He is a physician and his practice is about an hour from where our condo is. We dated publicly and I met all his friends and his sister. He never gave me any reason to suspect that he was married. He is an avid golfer in his spare time and he usually stays at the resort where he golfs on the weekend.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 46 and I’m dating a man that’s 47 and we met through mutual friends. We’ve been together for 2 months but I feel like you don’t really know a guy until stay overnight with him. We decided it was time for sex and he was very excited and said he would get us a room at this historic inn with a rooftop bar. I was so ready for this night because this man is fine…............
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Dear Steve and Shirley my husband and I’ve been married for two years and when I met him, he came from out of nowhere. I do not know anyone that knows him and could vouch for his character. I knew he’d been married before and I found who she was and how she looked and carried herself. On social media, she was dressed ghetto and she loved multi-colored wigs but she’s a nurse so she must be professional at times...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for a total of 15 years. I’m 34 and he’s 42 and we have 1 child. He’s a police detective and he’s fairly short for a man, but women do not care as long as he’s in uniform. He’s got that Napoleon complex going so he acts like a badass and a know-it-all around our family and friends. When it comes to him cheating, he’s been caught in multiple situations with different women. I am at the point where I want peace and companionship................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 51 year old married woman and I’ve been with my husband for 7 years. We met at a rap concert while picking up our daughters who were both 16 at the time. He and I started talking about how we shouldn’t have let our daughters go unchaperoned. My daughter and her friends came out first and he got my number before I walked away. We instantly clicked and he proposed after a year of dating..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my man for about 5 years and he is a nice, kind hearted, Christian gentleman. We met at a work convention and he told me that he was divorced. That is all we have in common. It took me a few years to notice how he’s clingy and soft. I hate to call a man weak but he has no backbone when it comes to putting someone in their place, including me................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a board-certified registered nurse and I was raised in public housing by my aunt because my mother had me when she was 16. After I graduated from high school, I found out my aunt was sleeping with my boyfriend so I beat her up and spent time in juvenile detention. From that point on, I was told that I wouldn’t amount to anything. I beat the odds and I got a nursing degree..............,.,.,.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am married to a man that was my King and he messed it all up by having a female best friend. He didn’t have a physical affair with her, but he had an emotional one and he shared intimate details of our marriage, good and bad. Then he encouraged her to call me and have a talk with me about how unhappy he is in our marriage. When she called, I got so tee’d off that I invited her over................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 2 years to a man that is 24 years older than I am. I was his side piece for the last 2 years of his marriage and he got divorced to be with me. After we got married, things changed. I had to accept that my husband was not going to be monogamous, partly because he was having sex with me while he was married. I never signed up or agreed to an open marriage, but I’m wise enough to know that he needs more than one woman to make him feel like a king......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been together for four years and married for almost a year. I was planning to propose to her but she got pregnant and sped up the process. I’m 52 and she is 40 and is head over heels in love with our newborn. The baby is all she cares about. I overheard her telling her mother that she got exactly what she wanted, a man to take care of her and a son that looks like her.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a very attractive woman with the perfect body and beautiful brown skin. I met her at a gym and she asked me out, which I loved because she is not afraid to go after something if she wants it. We have been dating for a little over a month and we finally had sex over the Labor Day holiday. I wasn’t expecting the performance I got.................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my boyfriend for 5 years. He’s 30 years old and I’m 28. Since the pandemic hit, he’s been drinking a lot. At first it was out of boredom to pass the time and I didn’t mind it because it was just beer. Now he’s drinking at least 30 beers a week and our recycling bin stays full of beer cans each week. He’s swapped out his coffee and bagel for a beer before he heads to work.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for almost 20 years. When we first started dating there was a female “friend” that was in his circle of friends. I didn’t think anything of it for a while but there were red flags that kept popping up and there was a certain vibe that I kept picking up on whenever they were in the same space...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a flight attendant and my schedule is very demanding because I do international flights. I’m in town for a few days and I’m gone for a few days. My boyfriend hates that his goodies aren’t there for him daily. He calls it goodies and you call it the cookie. Anyway, I need him to realize that there’s more to life than his goodies. He hates the word NO so when I am not in the mood, he pouts....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 7 years to a man that is wonderful in every way, except one. He doesn’t respect my time or my privacy. I knew him for many years prior to dating him and we would meet as friends for dinner and drinks when he was in-between relationships. He went from relationship to relationship before we started dating because he is the type of man that does not ever want to be alone............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in a three-way love affair with a man that is my pastor and my marriage counselor. I went to my pastor a year ago to get spiritual guidance so I could stay on the straight and narrow in my marriage. I was thinking about cheating and had one foot out the door. My pastor is married so I meet with his wife on Wednesdays for spiritual guidance and I meet with them both once a week to overcome the boredom in my marriage..............................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for 7 years and I’m almost divorced. My husband and I didn’t really know each other as well as we should’ve before we got married and we had arguments on a daily basis. I became bitter over his lack of attentiveness and he was tired of living with a crazy B. Those were his exact words the day he filed for divorce. He told me I am terrible in bed, teased me for gaining a few pounds and said he’s been miserable for seven years.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old engaged female and my fiancé is 34 years old. I work as a school administrator and he is a mechanic. We met when he fixed my flat tire and then offered to detail my car for free. He is a tall, thin man with pearly white teeth and a nice afro. I could tell he was a hood dude the minute I saw him and that’s what attracted me to him. He plays basketball at a community center and he invited me to a game..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship with a woman for the past 15 years. It’s been on and off again, but she’s the one for me. She’s my everything and our kids are my world. I bet you are wondering why I haven’t married her and maybe you can help me figure it out too. For the first few years of our relationship, we kept it on the downlow because of her age. She was sixteen when I started dating her and I was 19.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met my wife on an online dating site two years ago. All of the things she wanted in a mate matched mine to a tee. She had been married before and I had been engaged but I had called off my wedding in the nick of time. I shared my horrible experience with my wife and I told her that my ex had a past that I was unaware of and her own family was the one to tell me about her......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I really need some advice. I met this man that is 10 years older than I am and I really like him a lot. He’s still married, but he and his wife are living as roommates and he does not sleep with her anymore. I have gone to his house many nights and would leave before his wife and kids wake up. When he takes me out, we only go to the casino because I’m his lucky charm and he always wins big when I’m with him................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to one of the finest men in my whole town. We’ve been together 24 years and married for 18. He was my high school sweetheart and we married young and had 2 children early. We started having sex when we were 16 so he was the only man I’d been with, until recently. He has cheated on me and I forgave him because I had checked out of our marriage and was going through a little depression....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 50 year old devoted wife with a big problem. I have been married to a great man for 23 years and we have two kids in college. He is a great provider and we both have solid careers, but, he has always had a big dream. He wants to be a big Broadway actor. My husband wants badly to an actor, but, he has never been able to make it work........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old married woman and I’ve been with my husband for 8 years, married for 5. My husband just found out that my male best friend is my ex-boyfriend. I also have a female best friend that I used to have threesomes with. We are all close and they loved my husband and he loved them. I was on FaceTime with my best friend the other night and he mentioned a tattoo on my lower back and said he remembered when I got it.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a man that spoils me and says he loves me unconditionally. We have been married for only 3 years but we’ve been together for 7 years. I’ve never suspected him of cheating until recently. We like to have lunch and dinner on the patio at our favorite restaurant so we can people watch. He is not the type to get mad if I comment on a man that passes by.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old married man and I have a woman on the side that I’ve been with for about 3 months. She’s newly married but she calls me her maintenance man because of her husband’s age. He’s significantly older and she said he has a problem in the bedroom, so we hook up once or twice a week. I’m originally from Kansas and my mom and I moved to Georgia after she divorced my dad...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 14 years and I have to keep reminding my husband who’s the boss. When we met, he was unemployed and I hired him as a delivery driver. I managed a pizza place at the time and after we started dating, I had to let him go because he was always late for work. Presently, I’m a regional manager for a fast-food chain and he’s a waiter at a neighborhood restaurant...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a beautiful, strong, talented woman and everything was okay in the beginning, until we had sex for the first time. She controlled everything from start to finish and she did not let me do anything. She got on top and that was it and it seemed to go on forever. I tried to talk to her and plead with her to let me do some of the work, but she was not trying to have it. The second time we had sex, she brought in toys..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 28 year old single woman and I’m involved with a man that is 31 years older than I am. He told me he was separated from his wife when we met, but that was a lie, so I set guidelines for how we conducted our affair discreetly. He is handsome and loaded, so anything I wanted or needed, he had cash. I told him I wanted a house so we’d have more privacy and he helped me buy one. I pay the mortgage from our joint account he set up...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old married woman and we had what you’d call a whirlwind romance. We met and fell in love within 3 months and were married after only 9 months. All of my family and friends that met him, said he was the one for me and I should marry him right away. He knows how to treat a woman and he’s the best lover I’ve ever had....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to address an issue because I love my wife dearly. My wife turned 60 in May and to celebrate, I took her to Hawaii and I gave her a $5K prepaid credit card to use any way she wanted to. When we were in Hawaii, there was a photo shoot at our hotel all weekend and young, skinny models were all over the place. My wife started to feel self-conscious in her bathing suit so I made sure I uplifted her whenever I could.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old single woman and I’ve been dating a 29 year old man for 4 years. We had an on-and-off relationship and we broke up over a year ago and he met a chick and she fell in love with him quickly. He said it was just casual sex but when he and I decided to get back together, she wouldn’t stop bothering us. She caused problems in our relationship all the time and one night she went to his house drunk, so he made her some coffee and let her sleep on his couch....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, a few days ago, my husband and I went to his sister’s baby shower and I found my husband in the kitchen kiki’ing with a woman and he put her number in his phone. I went and introduced myself and she said she’s an old friend and it was good to be back in town. My husband walked off but I wanted to get to know her better. She told me she’s single and she lives in Dallas now, but she’d be in town a few days.....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I thought I was married to the woman of my dreams. She’s 42 and I’m 38 and it didn’t matter that she was older than me or taller than me by a few inches. She’s 6’1’ and I’m 5’10”. My mother has never liked her and she said I need to watch myself around her… she also calls her my bodyguard cause she’s so big. We dated for two years before we got married and I vowed to be her protector because her ex-husband was abusive.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 44 years old and I have met the love of my life but it took me 3 years to get used to him. We met in the mall 3 years ago on a Saturday. I remember the day in full detail. He was wearing a matching short set with knee socks and he had a brim on. He asked me where the Florsheim store was and I had to google it because I had never heard of it. He was an older man so I walked over to the concierge’s desk with him to see if there is such a store. The concierge said that the store closed a while ago and this man looked defeated...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my 46 year old wife and my 39 year old sister are up to something. My sister recently got a divorce so my wife spent a lot of time comforting her and in the process of doing that, they went on a vacation to Miami. When they got back, my sister was distant and wouldn’t come around. She said she met a great guy and was laying low and keeping her business private. My wife continued to go visit her and she even started taking her food whenever she cooked.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old single mom of a 16 year old and I still live at home with my 84 year old father. I have never moved out because I never wanted my daughter to suffer through any hardships or go without having the things she wants and needs. My dad takes good care of us, so that helps me save money. Here’s the problem… I’ve been dating a man for 4 years and we have a great relationship, but he is pressuring me to move in with him, with my daughter........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my mid 40s and I’ve been married for 3 years. A month ago, my husband drove me to my hometown for one of my childhood friend’s wedding. We went to visit with my parents before the festivities and then we checked into our hotel. Everything was cool and we were having a good time until later that evening. We went to the rehearsal dinner and I got to see a lot of my old friends. I look the same as I did when I was 20 years old and my friends haven’t aged well....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for exactly one year to the devil. My husband is an IT manager and I’m a veterinarian. I celebrated our one-year anniversary and then I went to visit my parents for the weekend. My visit was cut short when I got a call from my neighbor saying there were a lot of cars at my house and she knew I was out of town....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 44 year old married woman and my husband is incarcerated so I’m raising our two sons alone. I get a little help from my husband’s family, but they always complain so I hate asking them for anything. When my husband went in, his job paid out his severance package and that held us over for a year. I got a job but it was hard keeping up with the kids and a job, so my husband’s boss offered me another solution..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old man and I met a really dope woman at a house party. She’s 30 years old, no kids, with a good job and her own house. I started vibing with her at the party so I asked her out. Two days later, she picked me up for our date and she asked to use my bathroom. She left the bathroom door open and told me to come in. She sat on the counter, whispered a few words in my ear and I almost lost my mind. After a few rounds of amazing sex, we sat up talking until 5am..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for almost three years now. My husband and I are intimate at least four days every week. I like to keep things hot and spicy, nothing is ever the same in the bed or wherever we chose to do it. I do all that I can to please him and I make sure I am pleased as well. Our sex is always amazing, but, he has confessed to being unfaithful during our entire marriage.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old divorced woman and I met a handsome, slightly older gentleman online. We have a lot of things in common and I found out we know a lot of the same folks. Since my divorce, I’ve put on a few pounds here and there but he doesn’t seem to mind it. When we first started dating in January, I had to spend a few days in the hospital and he called me daily to check on me. He’s a church going man and he’s a sharp dresser. There is just one problem that I have with him and it’s the way he eats................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 39 year old single mother of a 17 year old son. My son's father has never been in his life so I was blessed to have my dad to be a role model for him. My dad passed away in 2018 and since then, my mother moved in with me. She's home with my son daily while I work and she helps him with his virtual classes..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my wife for 13 years but we’ve been married for 9 years. We have three children, ages 4, 7 and 10. During our marriage, I’ve cheated and mis-managed our finances a few times. Whenever I messed up, I fessed up and she was always willing to forgive me and move on. But, when she’s angry with me, she’s just downright nasty. She’s spit on me and thrown things at me out of anger................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 37 year old married man with one son from a previous marriage and one son with my new wife. I’ve been remarried for almost 4 years and my life is great now. I have a great relationship with my ex-wife and my son is staying with me because he needs a strong male role model in his life. My wife is friendly with my ex-wife and that makes me love her even more. I do believe she’s what I needed in my life all along................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, a year ago I found out that my husband cheated on me with my sister. We were married for 9 years so it was not unusual for him to have a great relationship with my sis. They joked around and would play fight like they did not like each other. All along I thought it was cute and I had no idea that it was foreplay. I caught them in our garage one day, years ago, behind the car and my husband jumped up and told me they were trying to scare me. Boy was I stupid back then..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for 6 years and married 3. He’s 37 and I’m 31. He’s divorced and has a son and a daughter from his marriage. I absolutely adore them and they spend weekends and summers with us. My husband has always put his children first and I love that about him. He still finds time to spoil me by doing all of the cooking, planning dates for us and sending me flowers at work or randomly calling me during the day to say he loves me........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old single mother and I am all up in my daughter’s business. My daughter is 31 years old and a professional woman. She’s dating a man that I can’t believe she would ever be attracted to. He is a 40 year old single father with twin sons that are 6 years old. He owns a car wash and makes a good living, but he’s flashy and loves to be the center of attention. He’s always been respectful to me, but I have a problem with how he tolerates certain behaviors from his twins’ mother....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late thirties and I found out that my husband of 10 years has a girlfriend on the side. I have been tracking his car for months and he picks her up from work, takes her to dinner and then comes home. I even know where she lives and I’ve sat outside her house and blew the horn and waved at her. She knows who I am, so it’s odd that she’s never mentioned anything to my husband. A few weeks ago, I noticed a change in my husband’s pattern...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 35 year old married woman and I have been married for three years, but, I've been with my husband for over 8 years. He was supposed to be a one night stand but he ended up rocking my world and I kept going back for more. He grew on me and I ended up falling in love with him. It's no secret that he fell in love with me first and he loves to tell people how he pursed me until I gave into him..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 62 year old widow and I live in the great city of Chicago. I was married for 34 years to a wonderful man and he died 3 years ago. Since then, I have secretly fallen in love with my 31 year old Godson. I know I should be ashamed of myself, but I’m not. When my husband first got sick, my Godson is the only person that would check on me and make sure I ate and I was getting some rest..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 49 year old retired businessman. I had a start-up in the early 2000s that did very well and I sold it in a multi-million-dollar deal. I make the majority of my income now from my real estate investments. That’s how I met my 27 year old fiancé. She was renting one of my houses and after three months of her living there, we had sex and I started taking care of her in every way. Here’s why…..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband of 22 years has made a lot of changes in the last 6 months. He’s been in the military since I met him and he retired last year, but he still hangs around with his co-workers. He has always cursed like a sailor because he was a sailor when he was younger. When we had our first child, I asked him to watch what he said around our daughter and he slacked up with using profanity.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 38 year old woman that has been married for 14 years and we have two children together. I realize when you are married people change over time and sometimes it is not even worth it to try to work things out. I am at that point with my husband. He’s changed into an evil monster. He has always been overprotective, possessive and extremely jealous but in the past few years, it has gotten worse..............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your advice on an issue with my husband. We’ve been married almost 2 years and we are parents of a 7 month old baby girl. I’m a nurse and I work nights, 7pm till 3am. My husband is an optometrist and he had a licensing exam in Maine last month so he had to be gone for 5 days. I suggested that my best friend’s sister babysit while I was at work. She’s 25 now and I’ve known her since she was in 3rd grade..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late fifties and I’m dating a man that is a few years younger than I am. We’ve been together for 8 years and it’s been on and off because we live in a small town so everyone is always in everybody’s business. He’s a cheap skate and he knows he doesn’t make enough money to support me and his drinking habit, so I’ve asked him for years to get a better job or a second job.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met the love of my life 4 years ago right after I got out of a terrible marriage. My woman is educated, very established and drop dead gorgeous. She grew up in the suburbs and I grew up on the other side of the tracks. I’ve assimilated well and I have a great career, but my hood side still comes out when I least expect it. She loved my corporate and hood sides. For the first time, I was comfortable being myself around a woman..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 44 years old, divorced and single for 10 years. My husband divorced me because I cheated on him and the man I cheated with was married and he’s still married. We met at work and the rest is history. We are still in a relationship and it’s been 10 years now. Our sex life is great but our relationship has a few challenges. We have a 6 year old son and he has 2 children with his wife............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 49 year old female married to a 49 year old man. I have five children and five grandchildren. Here is the problem. My current husband is not the father of my children. I married this man when my children were young. So he's been in their lives for a very long time. My youngest son just graduated from high school and will be going away for college. So now my husband thinks that we're done raising children and from now on it will be just the two of us. He has said that we don't have to worry about the kids anymore because they are all grown and have their own lives. So am I not supposed to be involved with my children since they are no longer living at home..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley I've lost my best friend. We've been best friends for over 15 years. Thee best of friends. We were thick as thieves and nothing could keep us apart. Whenever she got in relationships she introduced me as her brother and I got along with all her boyfriends. She started dating her current boyfriend and I didn't approve of him at first because he had a reputation of being a liar and a cheater. I played it cool and supported her through all of the drama and the breakups with him. He knows I don't really like him. So one night he invited me to go to a strip club with him. I met him at the club and ended up having a great time........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old mother of two and I've been married since I was 18. Well recently I met a man online and initiated the conversation with him about sports since we like the same teams. I was completely attracted to him when I saw him online and we decided we should meet in person and once we met we started out as friends and we talk to each other and saw each other daily.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am an ordained minister and I’ve been a pastor at my church for 13 years. I’ve been married three times so I’m single by choice now. The church had a problem at first with a nice looking and suave single pastor but I managed to keep them out of my business until recently. My first wife went public with the details of our divorce about a month ago and that snowballed into an all-out investigation into my dealings with other women in our church................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 42 year old married woman and I’ve been married for 4 years. I have 2 children from my first marriage and he came with 4 children from his first marriage. A month ago, we celebrated our fourth wedding anniversary and I found out that he’s had a girlfriend for as long as we’ve been married. She called him early on the morning of our anniversary and I answered since he was putting out the trash.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old woman and in my past I messed around with a man that was married and I was living my best single life. I was getting what I needed as far as money and great sex from my married man and a few other men I had on the side. Hey, I was young and enjoying myself. I kept it classy and I made sure my reputation stayed intact. I was in the clubs in short dresses and heels every weekend..........................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old man and my girlfriend is 30 years old. We’ve been together almost 4 years and at the start of our relationship, things were great. I proposed last year but she told me she needed her mom’s blessing before we got married. I thought her mom and I had a good connection, but she won’t give her blessing until she gets to know me better.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was in an emotionally abusive marriage for 8 years. I have been divorced for 2 years and I’m trying to get on with my life. My ex-husband talked down to me and called me names but I chalked it up to him being childish and inadequate as a man, so I was able to be friendly towards him for the sake of our 8 year old daughter, until recently. He adores our daughter and he got to keep the house in the divorce because he owned it outright...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old woman and I’ve been divorced for 5 years. I hate dating but I do want to be settled in a relationship soon. I’ve met some really weird men and I’ve started to weed them out by who has the least amount of issues. The last guy I met online is 31 years old and he lives with his parents. He’s employed, but says he’s looking for a better job. He said he had a weight loss surgery a few years ago and had some complications so he moved in with his parents for his recovery................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am an older married woman and this is my second marriage. When I met my husband, he was extremely handsome and generous. We connected spiritually and he joined my church. We didn’t court for long and he said he knew I was his soulmate the minute we met. I knew things could be going too fast because I’m his third wife, but I felt the same connection to him so I agreed to marry him................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old man and I have a best friend and we've been super tight for years. We have been thru all the good and bad girlfriends together and now that he’s married, I want to tell him so bad that his wife is too much. She’s too much of everything. She’s tall, thick, wears big hair, big lashes and her nails and toe nails are very long.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 34 years old and my significant other is 39 and we’ve been together for 3 years. I call him my significant other because he has yet to define our relationship. We started as friends, just like most couples do and as we got closer, he told me that he didn’t want anything serious but he enjoyed spending time with me. We started having sex a month after we met and at that time, I was very busy at work and helping my sister with her new baby, so I was not ready for anything serious either.............................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 26 year old married woman and I’ve let my mother stay with me for 3 months. We live four hours apart so when I had my first child, she came to help out. My mom is one of those older women that looks great, dresses in trendy clothing and loves to change up her hairstyle. She’s single now after going through her second divorce and she lives with my grandparents...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old single man and I started a sexual relationship with a female that hangs out with me and my boys. She’s like one of the boys and we party together, work out together and she travels with us on our annual guys’ trip. She is a good friend and we respect her and her sexual preference. We’ve never talked about her love life, but I assumed she never dated a man before. We’ve been friends since middle school and she has always been a pretty girl........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my fiancé for 3 years and we’ve been engaged for almost a year. We have had sex almost every night since we met. Since he proposed, he’s been wearing me out physically. He has raised the bar so high in the bedroom that I can’t keep up. He’s doing all kinds of positions and tricks on me nightly and I’m exhausted. He knows I work two jobs and we have a small child to take care of...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in need of advice. I am a 36 year old divorced man and I’m engaged to be married. I’m a middle school teacher and I have 2 children by my first marriage. My first wife is also a teacher at the same school and we divorced after I caught her cheating on me in her car with the track coach at our school. After the scandal, he transferred to a high school and my ex-wife married him. It was hell to have to work with her after she moved on with the guy that she cheated on me with..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been together 2 years and we had planned to get married soon but I got pregnant instead. He’s 27 and I’m 25 years old and we moved in together so he could help me with the baby. My family didn’t really care for him before I got pregnant and they really don’t like him now since he's still not working and I’m paying all of the bills. Let me set the scene for you...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old mother, still raising a 24 year old man and he’s still living in my house. All of my family calls him Casanova because he’s very handsome with a head full of black curls. He’s never been full of himself, but he’s well aware of how good he looks. He’s never been in a relationship and when he was in high school, girls used to call my house so much I had to restrict calls sometimes..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single woman, forced to live with my 46 year old father for the first time ever in my life. I moved in with him last year after I got pregnant and lost my job all in the same month, during the pandemic. My parents got pregnant with me in high school, so I was raised by my 2 grandmothers and I thought of my dad as an older brother or a playmate because he didn’t do anything but play with me when I was younger...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in a relationship for 4 years and my boyfriend and I live 3 hours apart. We’ve always been in a long-distance relationship and I thought everything was fine, until recently. He started talking about marriage after we dated 2 years and he said he would gladly move to Philly to be with me. I got all excited about marriage and I started preparing myself emotionally and financially to be with him for the rest of my life....................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 48 year old single, educated and professional woman that has never been married. I have dated 3 guys in the last 8 years and decided to give it a rest until recently when I met a very nice man that works with my aunt. We talked a few weeks over the phone before we met. Then he called me one day and said he’d been in a bad car accident and his face hit his steering wheel so he had to have emergency oral surgery and all he could think about was me....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I have been dating for about 5 months and he’s the best man I’ve ever been with and he treats me really good. There’s a situation that I’m dealing with and my man doesn’t understand why it’s bothering me. When we first met, he had just gotten a divorce. I mean it was literally finalized the day before I met him. Because it was a quick divorce, he was still living in the house he shared with his wife.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 8 years and my wife has owned a trendy clothing boutique for 4 years. She decided to hire young, attractive females to represent the type of clothes she sells. The store manager is a gorgeous 28 year old woman with a banging body. Two years ago, my wife decided to help her pay for body contouring procedures so she can always look great in the clothes at the boutique. I didn’t approve, but my wife said it’s her money and she did it anyway...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I really hope you can help. I am 41 and my husband is 43 years old. We’ve been together for a total of 13 years and married for 10. Throughout our relationship there have been situations where my husband was getting attention from lots of different women and entertaining them on the side. This was all before social media got amped up. I would notice him buying new clothes or working out more and I just knew some woman must’ve complimented him or told him he had nice arms or something................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, about 2 years ago I messed around with my sister’s husband after a drunken night out. I made him swear that nothing would ever happen between us again. We managed to stay away from each other but he would text me often, begging for just one more night with me. He would tell me how sexy I am and I’m the best he’s ever had and he’s with the wrong sister and all of that......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem and I've been praying over it for years but I can’t seem to get over it. I married a man when I was 26 years old and he was 41 years old. We had a great married life, a nice big home and three lovely children. I thought our fairytale would never end, but it did. We were married for 8 years and on his birthday, he asked me for a divorce and served me papers. I was shocked that he already had the papers drawn up.........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a loving heart and always try to help others. That being said the other day I was in the discount store buying toiletries to make packets for the homeless. I keep at least five packets in my car at all times and I give them out when I see the need. So I was in the checkout line and there was a couple in front of me. I overheard the lady ask the clerk how much was tax on a seven ninety nine shirt. The cashier told her 69 cents. Both the man and woman started looking everywhere for the change. I eased over to the man and I tried to slip two dollars in his hand........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 47 year old divorced female and I am in need of advice. I am in management at my company and I own two properties and a boat. I have two nice cars and I am very active in my community with charities and civic organizations. After I got a divorce I vowed to live my life on my own terms and treat men as an option not a necessity.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating a great man for almost 2 years and before the pandemic, I moved in with him. He had high hopes of having sex more frequently but just the opposite of that happened. I’m 28 years old and he’s the only man that I have had sex with in my life. I agreed to move in with him because we’re at each other’s house every night anyway but I do want to marry this man, so I know that playing house with him could spoil everything....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 34 year old woman and I'm married. I found the man of my dreams and he’s treated me like a queen since the beginning of our courtship. We’ve been married almost a year and until recently, my life and marriage were great. He’s in his late 40s and he’s having issues with high blood pressure so his doctor put him on a high dose of medication. Because of all of the medicine, our sex life sucks.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my ex-husband and I are both in our 40s and we have three children under age 12. We divorced over two years ago and recently he allowed his girlfriend to move into my old house with him. The kids mentioned it, so I asked my ex to let me meet the woman that my kids are around. He got upset and said it’s none of my business. I said I should know who’s around my children and he said all I need to know is that they’re with him and that's all that matters......................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am having a major problem. My fiancé and I have been together for almost 2 years. She is 37 and I am 29. In the early stages, we use to throw down in the bedroom! I'm talking about doing it everywhere like 5 times a week and multiple sessions at a time, to the point where we ended up with bruises or bite marks. Her hair could never stay done back then. But lately, I can barely get her to take care of my needs and her mood about sex has drastically changed..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 28 year old woman and I recently got engaged to a man who's almost perfect. We're on the come up and have promising careers and our life plans are laid out. We want the same things, but there's one issue: He hates my mother. I admit she was a little tough on him when they first met, but she only had my best interests at heart. She asked him a lot about his background and ambitions and he took it as criticism....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old single female and I am in love with a man that I can’t have. We started out as friends ten years ago and one thing led to another and we made love. I must have the magic touch because he was stuck like glue to me after that. I moved to another city and before I left, he asked if I would be his girlfriend. He came to visit me every weekend so I never in a million years would think he was cheating on me...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 50 year old married man and my wife and I have been married for 11 years. When we got married, I was working on my doctorated degree and I worked full time and struggled to take care of her and our newborn child. She decided to start school herself after having our second child. She got her master’s degree in 2019 and I expected her to apply for a job but instead, she decided to get a doctorate degree......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 34 years old and I’ve been dating a sexy, chocolate man for four years. We have a very active sex life and during the lockdown we started spicing things up and filming our exploits around the house. He’s very kinky and likes it when I dominate him and tie him up. We have a three year old son and because of the lockdown, my mother hasn’t been able to see him for almost a year. She told me no matter what my son does, she wants pictures or videos because she misses him so much..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 34 years old and I was dating a guy that’s 32 years old and we broke up because he said I am not a team player. A week ago, he had to put his car in the shop and he asked if I could pick him up from the repair shop. I went by to get him and he said his car would be ready in a week. I had planned to drop him off at home and go to dinner with my co-worker. I got to his house and went in to use the bathroom. I noticed he was in his closet and he had a suitcase on his bed...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old married woman and my husband and I had our first child 6 months ago. My husband is a musician and he’s back to traveling a lot, so he suggested that we hire a nanny. I welcomed the help and when my son was 2 weeks old, we hired a 26 year old girl that had just moved to the US from Belize. She is beautiful inside and out and she has a big family so she’s been helping raise children since she was 12 years old..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 51 year old man and I have a wife but I haven’t lived with her in 4 years. It’s a long story but I’ll try to make it brief. Four years ago, my cousin had a bad divorce and he needed somewhere to stay, so my wife and I let him rent one side of a duplex we own. I made him promise to be respectful to my older tenant that shared the duplex with him because she’s a Christian woman that loves peace and quiet................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 36 year old male and I misjudged my fiancé. I met her on social media and we had a long-distance relationship for five months. When I first visited her, I should have known better than to pursue her. She’s 32 years old and lives with her mom, her 3 children, her 2 sisters and 2 nieces. But she was always well put-together and she had her own tax business, so I gave it a chance.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was a late bloomer and did not have a lot of dating experience until I was in my early twenties when I got braces and lost a little weight. Men loved it and would take advantage of me. I thought I had life figured out by the time I was twenty eight years old and I met the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, In 2017 I met a handsome man at a nail salon. He stared at me the entire time so I gave him my card as I left. He called and invited me to his apartment for dinner and we have been together since that night. He’s a big flirt and a bit too outgoing and it’s always bothered me. Two years ago, I started checking his phone and he was always talking to different women. Whenever I called him a flirt, he would say he’s a people person. He works long hours and I don’t get to see him every day so that bothers me too.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old single man and I would love to stop sneaking around with the love of my life. I have been friends with my secret lover for 20 years and our parents are best friends. Our families did everything together for over 20 years but they had no idea about our secret romance. She and I have been best friends since we were 7. By the time we turned 13, she was blossoming into a woman and I liked it................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old single mother and I’m in a crazy situation with my exes. I was married eight years to a man that cheated on me multiple times. The first time was right after I’d had our first child. I forgave him and we moved on with life. Three years later, I got pregnant again and he started acting out again. I was in labor when I found out he cheated the second time. He fell asleep and his phone rang, so I answered it and the lady told me everything................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single mother of two children and I had my first child when I was 16 years old. My oldest daughter is 28 years old now and my youngest is 26. As my daughters grew up, I had a lot of different men around them before I settled down with a man that was in prison. I made lots of bad choices and did things I regret, all for this man. When he was released from jail, I let him move in with us and he brought the criminal element in my home and showed my girls how to hustle and be street smart....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating an awesome guy and he treats me very well. Anything I want or need, he supplies for me. He’s a gentleman and our sex life is great. There’s just one problem... He has a bad habit of looking at other women’s butts. We could be on a date and he will stare at another woman’s butt as she’s standing there. If she’s walking away, he follows her with his eyes. We may be hugged up, having dinner, grocery shopping or driving down a street, he does not care.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36 year old man and my wife and I split up almost 2 years ago. She moved on and is dating someone she met at church. She just had a baby a month ago and she kept it from me for 2 weeks. I found out after my pops told me. He said she sent him pictures of her infant daughter and my sister went to visit the baby a few days ago. My dad said my sister’s kids are in love with the baby already and she’s the cutest little thing ever.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old single female and I met a really good man on a dating app. We’re from the same city and we know a lot of the same people. We dated for 3 months and he revealed to me that he went to college with my ex-boyfriend and didn’t want to run me off by telling me that up front. I was cool with it but my ex-boyfriend wasn’t and when he found out, he called to tell me his friends were off-limits...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28 year old woman that just eloped with the love of my life. We dated for 7 years and we did not want to waste money on a big wedding, so we eloped and had a nice ceremony. I also wanted to elope so my husband’s mom wouldn’t be all in the mix trying to tell us what to do. She’s the reason that I waited so long to get married. She’s a meddler and gossiper and it’s not really her fault, because my husband tells her everything I do................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my late thirties and I’m married to an older man. We dated for a short period of time and he moved in with me before we got married 4 months ago. My home is in a cozy, close-knit community and one of my neighbors recognized my husband and couldn’t wait to come give me some gossip on him. She said my husband was messing around with her aunt a few months before he met me and she thinks he’s been seeing her again since we got married..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a man for 8 years and he proposed last month. Shortly after we met, he found out about a 2 year old daughter by a woman he had a one-night stand with. The child’s mother was messing with 2 guys so of course he took a paternity test. I drove him back and forth to visit his child, which was over 3 hours away. I was friendly with the child’s mother and his daughter and I became besties.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old male and my fiance is 31 years old. Our wedding is planned for this November but I may have to call it off. The problem started over a direct message I got on Instagram from a female I used to have sex with, but, we never dated. Her message was, "Hey, it's been a minute....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 37 year old single mom and I have been divorced since my child was three years old. My ex-husband did not contribute financially to me and our daughter in the years past because he had some health issues which kept him from working for a long period of time and he ended up moving in with his dad......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year-old professional woman, living with my 33 year old boyfriend. We’ve been dating for almost 2 years and we’ve had a lot of ups and downs because he doesn’t have a lot of respect for women. He thinks women aren’t loyal and women only date men with money and trade up if a flashier, richer guy comes along. We’ve broken up a few times over his insecurity and each time, he begs me back...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help! My husband’s mother is separated from her husband and she’s staying with us temporarily while she works out her marital issues. Meanwhile, she’s been up late at night entertaining a younger man. My husband has seen it with his own eyes, but he doesn’t know how to confront her about it. My husband said we need to focus on getting her back with her husband so she can leave our home................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my best friend worked as a bartender at a popular restaurant and she introduced me to the new manager of the restaurant recently. He’s middle aged, handsome, tall and he has a nice beard. I was hooked on him because of how well he carried himself and I’ve always been attracted to older men. This restaurant has the best Sunday brunch and I’m always there, with my bottomless mimosas and a few of my other girlfriends......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 53 year old man and I have been married for going on 25 years. My wife and I use to have an active sex life, but for the past few years the magic has been happening less and less and now we do it once or twice a year. I’ve talked to her about it but she always seems to make up excuses. The one I hear the most is that she’s not in the mood because I’ve made her mad about something...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating an amazing guy for two years and I feel like I have finally found my future husband. He is great with my kids and my family loves him. I couldn’t have asked for a better man to enter my life, but there’s just problem. It’s his ex-girlfriend that won’t go away. He was honest about a crazy ex that he had a bad breakup with and he’s been trying to end all of the communication with her, but she seems to be slow and does not understand when he says to leave him alone.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I love my husband to death although he and I are different in a lot of ways. They say opposites attract and we are living proof of that. He’s very successful and very frugal to the point that he won’t shop for himself so I have to do it. When I met him, I started shopping with him and for him and he always complained about prices. He’s also a practical man so he likes to have the newest gadgets around the house for repairs and home improvement so he doesn’t have to hire anyone to do it....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 36 years old and recently divorced. I met a guy 8 months ago and he just got divorced too. We bonded over our divorce dilemmas and he was open and honest about his breakup. He told me that he was controlling and they had a rough marriage because she liked to fight him and throw stuff at him. He told me that he had to restrain her a lot, but he never laid a finger on her. He told me that he even took a domestic violence class to try to fix his marriage................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 28 years old and I met a great man a year ago and things progressed quickly in our relationship and it seemed like he was the one. I waited till the 3rd date to have sex with him and it was all of that and more. He’s an amateur boxer and I started going to see him practice and I would join some of his workouts. He was definitely an Alpha male and I felt secure in his arms. After 6 months of dating, he told me that it’s time for us to move in together.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old hard working mother of 2 and I’ve been engaged for almost a year. I won’t set a date with this man because he’s not the man I thought he was. My fiancé is for the streets and he’s disrespectful with it. When we first started dating 3 years ago, I developed a great relationship with his mom and sisters but recently they take up for him when he’s messing around on me..............
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Martell Holt, reality TV star of Love and Marriage Huntsville, on the OWN Network joins us LIVE. Martell is here to get advice on his very public scandal involving infidelity and an impending divorce.
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in a struggle right now and I need a little advice for a big problem. I have a male friend that I’ve known since 1st grade and we’re almost 40 now. I’m divorced and dated a lot of men after my divorce. One day recently, I had a revelation that my soulmate is someone I have known all of my life. My good male friend and I hang out all of the time, but he’s not who I had in mind if I were to date someone I’ve known a long time...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been asked to stand with my friend in his wedding. I’m a female, so I can’t be a groomsman but I’ll be at his side at the wedding. Why am I not a bridesmaid, you ask? The future wife is controlling and she doesn’t want him to keep any of his female friends. My friend and I are so close that he officiated my wedding and now he and my husband are the best of friends. I’ve had mixed feelings from the beginning about this wedding so it’s no secret that I don’t think it will last........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I have been together for a while but we don't live in the same city so we do everything we can to keep the spice in our relationship. We send flirty texts and explicit pictures and when we're together it is on and poppin'. The texts and pictures we send are so raunchy, risque and vulgar that a pornstar would blush. We can't help it..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 44 year old married woman and we have new neighbors across the street. They moved in during the pandemic, so we see them in passing, but we haven’t formally met them. Two Saturdays ago, I was upstairs reading and resting. Our bedroom is on the front of the house and I had the windows raised so I could feel the breeze. I kept hearing noises like there was a wounded animal close by, so I asked my husband to check the front yard..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married 2 years to a man that is my everything. Things were great for the past 2 years but now the marriage may be over. I found out that I’m married to a prostitute! A week ago, my husband and I went to purchase two new tires for my car. My husband claimed he was testing out the new tires and he sped out of the parking lot and onto a service road. There was a policeman on the lot, so he flashed his lights for my husband to pull over. I thought my husband would get a warning for speeding or a speeding ticket................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help on how to resolve a big mess with one of my girlfriends. I have a non- profit organization for homeless women and I provide clothing and toiletries for the ladies. I’ve been using part of my living room to sort donations. An old friend of mine recently lost weight and donated her old clothes to my organization. I went by her house to pick up the items and I was happy to see that she had two big black garbage bags full of clothes..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband's father just passed away so we went to his parents’ home to make the arrangements with his mother and his sisters. With everything that his mother and sisters wanted for the funeral, it was going to be over $35,000. His father did not have life insurance, so the $35,000 would be coming from the family’s pockets. My mother passed away 5 months prior and I received a nice lump sum of money. Because my husband knew I had the money, he sat there and told his mother and sisters that ‘we’ would pay for everything.........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old married woman and my marriage is basically over. A year ago, a 24 year old female called me and said she’d been sleeping with my husband and sent me a picture of him in her bed. Right after that, I had to be quarantined with this man, so I made the best of it. By December, I had started having virtual counseling sessions with my pastor. He was one of the first to be vaccinated in our community, so he encouraged me to do face-to-face sessions...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met the love of my life 7 years ago and I was 21 years old at the time. He’s 3 years older than me and had already had a child. He was my first everything and he influenced everything I did. I overlooked a lot of things he did because I was young and crazy in love. He would be intimate with the mother of his child and he didn’t try to hide it. It made me feel like I wasn’t good enough or skilled enough at sex because he kept on having sex with her...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 38 and I married my beautiful wife 5 years ago. We both have great jobs and we bought a big house for our family. When we got married, she came with 3 kids and her nephew that she’s raising for her sister. No problem, I did not have children and I loved being a father all of a sudden. I have a job that involves a lot of travel and for the past year, I’ve been out working overseas and I came home as much as possible..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 2 years and when I met my husband four years ago, he had just gotten divorced and he was in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife. His daughter is very sweet and she loves her dad, but the ex-wife is dead set on her not having a relationship with her dad. When we met, he had to limit communication with his ex because she told everybody he kept calling her to work things out and he wanted his family back............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36 year old married woman and my husband just turned 40 so we went on a weekend getaway to Las Vegas with another married couple that we have known for years. We got to our hotel suite and we were drinking and eating and having a good time, just the 4 of us. The guys went down to the bar around 11pm for a nightcap. I was so tipsy and tired, that I decided to lie across my bed until my husband came back. I woke up around 3am and my husband was not in the bed.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old woman grieving the loss of my 77 year old best friend and sugar daddy that had been in my life since I was 19. He was also my father’s closest friend so we kept our relationship a secret for obvious reasons. When it all started, he was married to a woman that I looked up to. She was beautiful and classy and he turned me into her, with all of the nice gifts and trips he sponsored for me. We didn’t have sex until I was 23 years old and he never pressured me for sex........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old woman and I’ve been having bad luck on the dating scene. Finally, I met someone and thought he was great. Emotionally, he fulfilled my needs and he planned the best dates. We formed a bond over the fact that we were both tired of dating and being disappointed. After dating for 2 months, we decided to take things to the next level and we had sex..........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my girlfriend for close to a year and she has a problem with talking behind my back. I noticed a change in how her friends greeted me and acted around me but I didn’t think much of it, until I found out why they were doing that. One night my girl got an attitude with me because I was playing a video game and she wanted to argue about it. She started texting somebody back-to-back and when she fell asleep, her phone was still dinging.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 12 years and my husband and I are in our mid 30s and are regulars at a local bar by our house. We’ve met a lot of great people at this bar and look forward to seeing them weekly for karaoke night. I like the sense of community we have there and we can hang out with the other couples we’ve befriended...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old woman and I’ve been engaged for 2 years. I’ve never questioned my man’s loyalty to me and in the 5 years total that we’ve been together, I don’t think he’s ever cheated on me. We live together and I have all of his passwords to his phones, social media accounts and his checking account. He has all of mine too.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been friends with a great guy for three years and we have become the best of friends with the best sexual chemistry. Our sex is off the chain. He dates other women but he’s always said that he wouldn't get in a relationship without letting me meet the female and giving him my blessing. We never talked about us being in a relationship so I gave up hope early on. He found out I was dating a guy once and he got very upset and wouldn’t answer my calls for a whole week..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, about a year ago I left my home church to join another church. I was dating the church’s drummer and he invited me to join. I fell in love with the atmosphere of the church and the senior pastor was really good. When I joined, I was asked to help put together a praise dance team. I enlisted the help of the associate pastor to help me. The associate pastor is only 3 years older than me and we connected on so many levels................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I may need Tommy and J to offer some advice with this one, if you don’t mind, since they’re the side piece experts on the show. I have been a proud side chick to a married man for over 7 years. I knew what was up when we met and I was fine with it. I was happy to provide laughter, fun times and a lot of great sex once or twice a week. For the most part, I’ve held up my end of the deal. Now that we’re getting older, he’s been expecting more from me......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was a single and attractive, 34 year old woman, losing hope at finding love. I grew tired of the dating cycle and I decided that I would not have sex again until I was married. I prayed and practiced celibacy and a year later, I met the man of my dreams. He is handsome, educated, gainfully employed and he loves the Lord. I fell hard for this man and a year after we met, we got married. I was so excited for my wedding night because it would be our first time making love. He is blessed with the proper equipment, but it’s his skillset that’s lacking..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I worked from home as a corporate sales leader for 5 years. In February, I quit my job to do a podcast with 2 of my best girlfriends. Let me give you a little backstory… My husband and I met in college and got married when we were 24 and started a family. We had our first child when we were 25 and our second child on my 27th birthday. I have a degree in Mass Communications and I’ve always wanted a radio job, which is why I want your advice......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old single mother with one child and I’m pregnant with my second child. I’m pregnant by my best friend, who happens to be married. We’ve been friends with benefits for almost to 10 years and his wife thinks we’re just best friends, so she’s accepted me as part of the family. She’s aware that I’m pregnant but thinks it’s my ex-boyfriend’s baby. I’ve told her husband that it’s time for us to stop messing around and be serious now because we have a baby on the way................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in need of some sound advice. I got married 6½ months ago after reuniting with my man. We had an on and off relationship for years and he started seeing a woman that catered to his big personality. She dumped him and he came running back to me. After he begged me to give him another shot, I took him back and we got engaged. As soon as he put the ring on my finger, his personality started to change, but I married him anyway....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old single female and I just moved to my own place and started a new job. I like my job and I have a few associates that I hang out with after work. There’s one guy that I’m the closest with. He’s 47 and married but unhappy at home. We created a bond and we could tell each other anything, without judgment. The first time we made love, he made me feel like a princess.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m going to jump right on in. I cheated on my wife two years ago with a woman that constantly threatened to call my wife when she didn’t get what she wanted. This went on 2 years until I ran out of money and decided to end the affair. This woman called my wife a few days later. I was out, cutting the yard when she called my house and my wife answered..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40 year old black female and I’m an office manager at a small business. The owner of the business is an old family friend of my parents. He’s getting pretty old and has had some health issues, so his twin brother is helping out with the day-to-day operations. This older gentleman is in his 70s and he’s very sweet and pleasant. He comes to work overdressed daily in his suit and tie and cologne.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a guy for about a year and a half now and I’m concerned that he isn’t motivated to better himself. The first time I spent the night at his house, I made some comments about his neighborhood being kind of ghetto and then I commented on how none of the yards have grass and the houses have burglar bars on the windows and doors. I thought to myself there’s no way I’m staying here, but he assured me that he would protect me, so I stayed over.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for five years and it is a second marriage for us both. My issue is my 46 year old step daughter that has been inviting her mother everywhere for years. My husband divorced his first wife in 1987 and his daughter is still including this woman in all of our family functions. The ex-wife is the daughter’s best friend and they do everything together. I don’t have a problem with them being best friends, but I draw the line at her coming to family functions that I throw................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, after 18 years of knowing my fiancé, she cut the fool. I’ve been divorced for 21 years and my 4 children are all grown. She’s divorced too so there was never any pressure to get remarried, but I proposed recently because she’s the perfect woman in every way. She was getting her house ready to be sold and move in with me. Her kitchen sink leaked and the disposer didn’t work, so I asked my oldest son to take a look at it.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I believe my wife is tripping for no reason. The other day, we were in the grocery store going down the aisle and there were two women shopping together in front of us. They both had carts full of groceries so as we passed them, I noticed all of the stuff in their baskets. We turned onto the next aisle and my wife pinched me and said she saw what I was staring at. I have to admit that I noticed the women’s huge butts, but I zoomed in on all of the groceries that they had piled up...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past year I have been sleeping with my best friend's little sister. When I went to college, I lost all contact with her until we reconnected last year at her brother's 4th of July party. I hadn't seen this woman since she was a young girl and my oh my God she’s aged like fine wine. I’m 14 years older than her but we’re all grown now. The Lord took his time with that body..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need help getting back on track with my girl. My girl makes a big deal about Valentine’s Day even though I spoil her all year long. I’m a true romantic and I love this woman. I also have 2 female friends that I’ve known for many years and my girl is friendly with them. This Valentine’s Day, I went all out and prepared filet mignon, lobster tails, garlic mashed potatoes and a Greek salad for my girl...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 42 year old single man and I have a good job and my own place. My brother is a married man with 3 children and many mistresses. He always brings his mistresses to gatherings with the boys and I told him that’s probably not a good idea because most of them are baaad and the boys try to holler at them. I talked to him many times about the cheating because he’s always using me as his alibi. Two months ago, I was out with my brother and one of his mistresses was there...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, in high school I liked a girl and she liked me. We talked on the phone and hung out together all the time and her mom and my mom were close too, so she was always at my house or I was at hers. By the time we graduated from high school, we were even closer and I told her that I wanted her to be more than my friend. She’s always been really close to her mom and tells her everything, so she told her mom that she and I were dating................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a relatively successful entrepreneur and I have had a lot of help along the way. I believe in returning the favor and helping other minorities advance any way I can. To that end, about year ago, I hired a 26 year old black female that graduated at the top of her class. I set her up with an excellent starting salary and her own office. I noticed she was not much of a team player and worked better alone and that was fine with me because she was very smart and didn’t need a lot of direction...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in a relationship with a man for at least 12 years and we’ve known each other since we were children growing up in the church. We are the perfect couple. We have great memories and we always planned to spend the rest of our lives together. The only thing that’s coming between us is the woman he lives with. My man was in prison for 14 years but I was faithful to him the entire time....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 46-year-old woman and I need your advice on dealing with the man I’m dating. He was the first in his family to graduate college and now he is a successful doctor with his own private practice. I am a doctor too and I work in a public health clinic, which is not in the safest community. My boyfriend loves to joke about me working in the hood. He is opinionated and arrogant at times and it drives me crazy..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have known my baby daddy since high school. When I was 20, I got pregnant and we moved in together, but he cheated a lot, so when my son was 6, we broke up and my mom offered to let him live with her temporarily. My son is 16 now and my baby daddy still lives with my mom. My mom has 7 sisters that are very messy and they’ve always joked with my mom about having a fine young man living with her................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old single woman and one of my best friends recently got engaged to a man she’s known for less than a year. I have a close-knit group of girlfriends and we were all single before the quarantine, but one of our girlfriends got bored and started talking to a guy she met in the airport. We think she got lonely at home alone with nothing to do and the little man filled that void................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a man that can’t control his mother. We’ve been married for 2 years and I have dealt with this since I met him. His mother went through a late-life crisis and has started shopping at Forever 21 and hanging out at cafes at night. I have warned her about Covid but she says alcohol kills the virus. If that’s the case, she won’t need the vaccination because she is always a little tipsy when we see her......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old woman and I’ve been in a relationship for a year with a man that sends me mixed signals. We haven’t had sex because he’s the assistant pastor at church. I was a very sexual person before I met him and it’s hard for me to lie next to him without wanting to rip his clothes off. He decided to compromise so that I can get some kind of satisfaction. He allows me to provide oral stimulation to him whenever I want...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 41 year old woman needing advice on how to deal with my 39 year old friend. As you all know very well, we’ve all been dealing with being isolated in quarantine and while my friend was in lockdown, she decided she wants to be a popstar. She got laid off from work so she’s got a lot of free time and she says it’s time to pursue her dreams.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are both in our early seventies and we've been married for 30 years. My husband has gained a significant amount of weight in the last 10 years and he’s changed in a lot of other ways. His table manners are terrible and he throws food in his mouth and sounds like he's out of breath the entire time he’s eating. He grunts and moans while he chews.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27-year-old woman and I inherited my great grandmother’s house 5 months ago after she died and I am having a big problem with my great grandmother’s caretaker. She’s my great grandmother’s closest friend and took care of my great grandmother for years. She’s had full access to the house and everything that belonged to my great grandmother, but she fails to realize it’s my house now and she has to stop coming and going as she pleases, in my house! I noticed her going through my mailbox daily, picking out her mail................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some real honest advice because I’m in a serious situation. I’ve been married for 15 years to a very beautiful and wonderful woman. Lately the sex has gone from two or three times a week to once a week. About a year ago her sister went through a bad divorce and needed a fresh start in a new city, so my wife and I invited her to move to our city and stay with us till she got her own house...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 27 years old and I have my degree in business management, with aspirations of owning a business one day and I’m on the right path to fulfill my goals. I’ve been dating a woman for a few months and she was everything I asked God for. She’s a go getter with a lot of ambition and a backbone. She’s not a pushover by any means and she has a foul mouth when I make her mad...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 7 years. I’m 43 and my husband is 38, but he acts like the world owes him something and always has a chip on his shoulder. He is argumentative and a wanna-be thug. He grew up in a rough area and he had to make it out of the hood on his own, but he won’t acknowledge that he’s in a much better place spiritually and financially now. He will preach a good sermon on Sunday, but Monday thru Saturday, he curses, drinks and he’s a womanizing thug.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 67 year old woman, married to a very handsome gentleman that is 13 years younger than me. We have been married for 4 years but we’ve known each other for 6 years. When we first met, he waited a while to have sex with me and it finally happened when we were away on vacation. I have always been the aggressor in the bedroom and he would just let me take advantage of him in all kinds of freaky ways..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a 42 year old divorced man online a month ago and he was absolutely everything I had asked God for. We do Bible study every night, he has a very nice smile and he’s self-employed. He too said that I was everything he’d asked for in a woman and he was moving fast with our relationship. By our 3rd week of being together, he wanted me to come over and spend a night with him. We live 40 minutes apart and he had been coming to visit me each time, so I decided to visit his home and spend an evening with him.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help to figure out my situation with my husband. He is 36 years old, but he responds to any and every situation with either a temper tantrum or outburst of tears. If he’s excited, he cries. If he’s frustrated, he cries. If he’s angry, he has a temper tantrum. Marriage has its ups and downs but I can’t express myself to him without him getting emotional or storming out of the room if he disagrees with me. We haven’t had a healthy argument and I end up agreeing with him so he won’t explode..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33 year old woman and I’m dating a 35 year old man. For some background, we met about 3 years ago and after dating 3 years, we are now going on 1 year of living together. He has a great career, he has no children and he is an only child. I have a great career and I have 2 teenagers from two previous relationships, that I raised as a single mom. For the most part, life is pretty peaceful and full of love between my man and I...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 41 year old single man and I have a great job, my own car and a very nice apartment. Ideally, I want to buy a house and I’m working on it. There’s a beautiful woman that lives in my complex… She’s got that Nia Long vibe and she’s a chocolate goddess. We’ve seen each other in passing and I speak and she speaks back. She doesn’t have men going in and out of her place and she rarely has company at all, at her place.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a woman in my late twenties and my man is 32 years old. He has only had one other girlfriend and he’s inexperienced in being romantic. I’m all about the romance so I’m really into romantic comedies, but I think they are ruining my love life. I love my boyfriend. He has so many great qualities but when it comes to romancing me and woo’ing me, he falls short. I’m very particular in how I like things, so I think he's developed a mindset that it’s better to do nothing at all, than to do something that I will not like.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old mother with 3 children. My children’s father and I have been together over 10 years so let me say this before you bash me… he has asked to marry me him several times and I respectfully declined because we need to go to therapy before we get married. Here’s why… My confidence is at an all-time low because my children’s father has cheated many times...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my very best friend is a garden tool and a proud homewrecker. She intentionally ruined a marriage because she got jealous when her son's father moved on and fell in love with another woman. I'm disgusted because she is so proud that she’s meddling in their marriage. This man had been married for over 14 years and in that 14 years, she has had sex with him on numerous occasions and she even moved to Dallas from Atlanta to be with him in 2017....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old woman and I'm falling for a 43 y/o man. We met online and bonded because we were both very lonely for the last 10 months in quarantine. I work full time at a school and he is a screenwriter, waiting for one of his movies to get greenlit by a big producer. He said if that happens, he will be set for life. We decided to meet up and I asked him to meet me half way, since he lives an hour from me...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, the problems with my boyfriend all began when he started a new job. We had been together 2 years and we were doing just fine and then he started guarding his phone like a hawk and turning it over when he put it down. My intuition kicked in and I checked it one day when he fell asleep. One of his female co-workers sent him pictures of her vacation, personal selfies and body painting pics where she’s completely naked..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a middle age married woman and I’ve been married for over a decade. I work 2 full time jobs averaging 16-18 hours a day, usually 6 days a week. My husband has his own business and rarely works a 10 hour day and has consistent days and weeks off. During his down-time he finds the time and energy to help friends outside of our home but can’t seem to find the time to help clean our bathroom or wash his clothes..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36 year old man, married to the love of my life, with four children. Around 8 years ago I left home, moved about four hours away and that’s when I met my wife and we started a family. We were from neighboring cities and knew a few of the same people, so that’s how we clicked. She grew up in a close-knit family with lots of cousins so there’s no way I could ever meet her entire family in one visit...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 27 year old man and my best friend is causing issues at my job. I recently got him a job with me after he was fired from his last job because of Covid-19. It was going really good until my co-workers began asking me if something is wrong with him, because he disappears a lot during his work shift. I kept an eye out for him and noticed that two times during a shift I couldn't find him for about 30 minutes.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a great guy on a dating website and we ended up getting really close and after a few months of dating, we got a place together. Four months later, I found out he is very happily married and he’s having a baby, but not by his wife. After he came clean about everything, I jumped on him and he did not lay a finger on me because he knew he was wrong. He stayed in the relationship with me and eventually introduced me to the girl that’s having his son..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old divorced woman, dating a 29 year old man that I’ve been friends with for years. I have two children from my marriage, so I sleep over at his house for now. I have a key to his house but we agreed that I’d call before I came over. I went over unannounced on New Year’s Eve, to drop off the champagne and fruit tray for the night. I pulled up and my cousin was walking out of his house..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old single woman and I met the man of my dreams two years ago on a dating website. He lives in Tampa and I live in Philadelphia. A few months after we met online, he came to visit me. I immediately noticed that he lied about his height. He's short. He is an inch or two shorter than me and I like tall men. I had hoped he looked a little bit better than his pictures online, but he looks exactly the same in person. He’s not handsome at all.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in our late 30s and we’ve been together for almost 20 years. We have 4 children and we always had a robust sex life until 2 years ago when everything changed. My husband gradually lost interest in sex and whenever we’d try, he would stop in the middle of it and tell me he was tired. I had no idea what was wrong with him and I started to think that he wasn’t attracted to me anymore. One night when he told me no to sex, I started crying. He finally came clean and admitted that he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and it affected his ability to perform..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a guy for six months and he’s one of the sweetest men that I have ever met. This weekend, he disclosed some information to me and I need your opinion. He and I met when I moved out of my condo. He was the supervisor of the moving company that I used and he was very professional and handsome, so when he asked me out, I accepted. We started out as friends and now we’re in relationship.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old female in a confusing dating situation. We’ve been dating for almost 2 years but I waited for 4 months before we had sex, to make sure his last relationship was totally over. He has 3 kids by three different women, but the youngest child’s mother has been a problem in our relationship. My boyfriend lived with her when we met, but now he lives inside his RV, that’s parked in her driveway..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been kicked out of my church and I need some advice. I attended a very messy church and if you did not do things the way the pastor thought you should, he would call you out. I have had a few run-ins with him over stuff I post on my personal Facebook page. I told him that I can post what I want on my page and it has nothing to do with him or the church. I’m sure the real problem was the fact that I was sleeping with one of the deacons, but the pastor couldn’t say anything because everybody knew he was having an affair............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 48-year-old man and my wife and I have a 23 year old daughter that graduated from college and she moved back home. She asked her mom and I if one of her school mates could live in our basement for three months. I was hesitant, but my wife coerced me to let the young man stay temporarily. He was polite at first but then he started coming upstairs and trying to engage with our family.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m just going to jump right in and get to it. I’m married and he’s married. We both have families. I have 3 kids and he has 4 kids. One of my kids is his. Our affair had been going on for 11 years and now we have a 2 year old son. He left me when I told him that I was pregnant. We both agreed for me to terminate the pregnancy, but he refused to give me the money, so I changed my mind because deep down I wanted another child. I know it’s his son but he questioned it.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 3 years and we get along great. We’ve talked about getting married, but we have to work out a few kinks first. Both of us have teenage kids from previous relationships and I spend a lot of time with his kids, every other weekend. He is always around my kids because I have sole custody of them. We always joke about how his kids like hanging out with me more than with him..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 49 years old, but I look 30, praise the Lord! I'm an entertainer by nature. I love life and I celebrate it every day. I'm high energy, and always the life of the party wherever I go. Recently, I started an Instagram account to showcase my talent and I have a few hundred followers that like my work. I learned from you, Steve, that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. So here’s my issue. My so-called friends told me that I’m not as good as I think I am and when they come to my shows, it’s just for a good laugh. They told me that they have been laughing at me and not with me for the longest time, but they didn’t have the heart to tell me.........
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Dear Steve and Shirley I need your honest advice here because I don't know how to handle this situation. I'm in my late 40s and in a good relationship with a man my age. We are well above the age of foolishness, but recently we had a big disagreement. I was staying at his house the other night and I got a call from my ex husband, who I still consider a friend. My ex husband is still single and he lives alone. So when he called me at 2:30AM I figured there had to be something serious going on and I needed to go and see about him. So, I got up and was leaving to go help my ex husband..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my grandparents have been married for over forty years and they both have gone buck wild. About a year ago, my grandpa confided in me that he’d met a younger woman and he enjoys her company a lot. He started getting a bunch of tattoos and I told him he better not let my grandmother see them. He would tell my grandmother he was hanging out at the lake or at his barbershop, but he’d tell me that he was with his girlfriend...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my brother has been married over fifteen years and we’re a close-knit family. My wife and I went over to our good friends’ house to watch a game and I went to get a beer and my friend’s wife said she needed to show me something but I had to keep it a secret. I was nervous as heck, but I agreed. She took out her phone and showed me a video of my brother’s wife at her front door. It was captured on their security camera...................................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 54 year old married man and I had an affair with a 27 year old female. I texted my wife of 17 years to tell her that I’d met a younger woman and fell in love with her. I let my 80% happiness go, for a woman that only provides 20% of the love and happiness I need. I have a 5 month old daughter with the younger woman that I’m seeing. She already had 4 children and I help her with her other kids too...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28-year-old man and I am holding on to a secret. A couple weeks ago my best friend’s sister lost her job due to Covid-19 cutbacks and she ended up moving into his guest room. I knew that she was struggling and I thought it was good of him to offer to let her stay there until she got back on her feet. My best friend doesn’t know it, but I’m really into porn, sex chatrooms and watching sex cams since I’m single now for the first time in years....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am writing you because I need advice. A friend of mine was going through a rough time recently and she and her 4 children ended up getting evicted from their apartment. Me, being the caring and big-hearted person that I am, I offered to let my friend and the children stay with me temporarily till she got herself together. She initially said she’d only need three months and assured me that she would be looking for a place to live daily.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I don’t know what to do with my daddy. He’s not sick or anything, but in these times of Covid-19, cancer and heart disease, I worry about his health all the time. My dad is 87 years old and he loves to keep a house full of his friends and enjoy life. Every day, his house is like the senior center for men and they talk about women constantly, play cards, listen to music, watch movies and entertain elderly women...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I married my high school sweetheart and we have one child together. He had joined the Coastguard and I chose to put aside my career plans in order to follow him around wherever he is stationed, because I was very much in love with this man. We are now in a very small town and I find myself lost and lonely..................
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Hello Steve and Shirley, I married the man of my dreams, or so I thought. I insisted on waiting till marriage before having sex. My husband would give me the world if he could and I do love him, but every time we have sex, the only one getting any fulfillment is him. At first, he said it was because he didn't last long enough so he went to his doctor and the doctor gave him a shot. Well, that shot didn’t do anything and my husband said he wasn't going thru that pain again................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old woman and I have 3 children by my ex-boyfriend. I say ex, because we just broke up on election day. We had been together for 9 years and started a family together, but things started going downhill recently. A few years ago, we moved to a new city and we both had great jobs and we opened a small business together. We were finally getting the financial freedom that we needed for our family so I thought it was the perfect time for us to get married.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a woman for about a year and I’ve been keeping a big secret from her. The secret is I’m a wealthy man and my girlfriend doesn’t know. Before I met her and fell in love, I had met a lot of women that were attracted to me because I have a nice car, expensive watches and tailored suits. I have an apartment in the city and I started taking women there instead of to my home, because my house sits on a lot of acreage in a gated community in the suburbs...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I got caught cheating recently after I took my husband to my boyfriend’s house. My husband has accused me of cheating for years and it’s all because of Instagram. I get a lot of attention from random men and he gets jealous so I try to delete a lot of my comments before he sees them. Recently, I ran into an old acquaintance that had just moved back home and he asked if we could keep in touch...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 49 year old black man and I met a 39 year old black female and we hit it off. She told me she’d just got out of an emotionally abusive relationship, so I wanted to treat her extra special. She told me that she wasn’t used to men being honest and reporting in to her throughout the day. I thought that it may be too much for me to handle, because she has major trust issues, but I stayed with her............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband went out of town for military duty and he wasn’t even gone a month before I found out that he was seeing another woman before he left. I was humiliated cause everybody knew about it, except me. He denied it for months and eventually he decided to come clean, after the woman was done with him. He assured me that things were over with them but my trust was broken and I told him I needed some time apart.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband is a great provider and what I love most about him is the way that he loves the Lord. We dated for 3 years before we got married and we’ve been married for two months. I love him dearly, but we have a problem in the bedroom. When we make love it's usually a 10 to 15 minute session. We do the pre-game stuff and it’s wonderful. I hook him up and he hooks me up before we get started. But when it comes to getting it on, he is done way too soon. I have a problem with him finishing too fast and not making sure I’m finished before him..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in an “entanglement” with this pastor that I met 8 months ago. My office shared a parking lot with his church and he always greeted me with “Hello brown sugar.” I eventually told him my name because he’s married and I did not want appear to be flirting with a married man and a man of God. I didn’t entertain him at first but then he found me on social media and he started in-boxing me, telling me how lovely I am and how good I smell when I pass by him................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 44 year old mother and I allowed my 24 year old son to move back home after college. I had hoped that he would find a great job and get his own place, but he wasn’t so lucky, so I told him he could come home temporarily. My house rules are the same as when he was in high school. He’s expected to keep the house clean and the lawn looking good, in exchange for housing. Our bedrooms are on opposite sides of my condo so I rarely see him because of our work schedules and his social life...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 58 year old widow and I’ve been dating my current man for the past 10 years. He refers to me as his wife and most people think we are married. Truth is, I haven’t married him because I still get my deceased husband’s pension and he is okay with that. Before Covid-19, we were inseparable. We don’t live together, but he was with me day and night.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old woman with a great job and a great body, pretty face, and 3 boyfriends. One boyfriend is 38 and he’s an oil company executive. One is a 39 year old police detective. The third one is only 21 and he’s a manager at a retail store. They are all good financial providers and the youngest one is muscular and very handsome. The two older ones spoil me and I travel extensively with one of them.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been living with my current girlfriend for 2 years and everything is great until we start talking about our finances. I’ve worked since I was a kid and now all I want to do is save money and keep my small black-owned business afloat. My girlfriend is not good with money and she’s lived check-to-check since I’ve known her. I’ve talked to her about saving money and getting her credit straight so creditors will stop calling her...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old, married, successful woman, sleeping with my son’s best friend. He and my son have been the best of friends since the second grade and now they’re both 27 years old. The best friend, who we’ll call David, has been working with me for a year, as my accountant. I let the rest of my employees work from home during Covid-19, but David came into the office to complete our annual taxes and that’s when it started................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 53-year-old man and my fiancé is 35. We’ve been together for 4 years and from the beginning, she told me she wanted to be a mother. I was married before and I’ve got 3 children… and I’ve had a vasectomy. As our relationship got serious, I told her I could get my vasectomy reversed and I would give her a baby. I visited my doctor and I was told that I had a bit of scar tissue from the surgery, so it could not be reversed.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for 4 years and at first, my marriage was great and my wife was sexy, classy and ratchet so we had a lot of fun together. She was a very sexual woman so she talked me in to going to a swingers group. My wife liked it so much that she started having an affair with one of the guys she’d had sex with at the swingers party. I found out and I was so hurt. She begged me to forgive her and I did, but things did not go back to normal in our marriage...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old black man and I grew up in a middle class family, but I had a lot of friends. A lot of my friends were from a different background because I’d meet them playing sports or hanging out. I went to college and came back home and realized I’d outgrown a lot of my friends because they were still living at home with their parents and didn’t have a real plan for their lives................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 25 years to my soulmate and we had a great life, until 3 years ago when I caught him cheating. One night when he was supposedly hanging out with his boys, he called me and said he was too drunk to drive home. I offered to go get him, but he said he was going to sleep it off and come home soon. I called to check on him at 6am and a woman answered his phone...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40 year old married woman that got married in September and I’m already having problems. I met a great man in July and we had an instant connection and we fell in love quickly. We caught the Coronavirus around the same time so we bonded over that. We were inseparable… if he was using the bathroom, I’d sit in there and talk to him and vice versa. We were just that close................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your advice on how to move past being hurt by my husband. My husband cheated on me several years ago and although I love him deeply, I haven’t been able to move past the cheating. The most hurtful part is that he waited till after our 20th wedding anniversary to start having an affair and it lasted a very long time. I was not blind to the fact that he could’ve been cheating, but I always thought he wasn’t the type to do that.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my boyfriend for 7 years now and he was raised by his father and his father’s girlfriend has been a mother figure to him for the past 15 years. His father is a sweetheart and his girlfriend is nice but I’ve always thought she is kind of weird. She had a birthday recently and my boyfriend and I were invited over to have cake and sing happy birthday........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, My life is a mess and it all started a year ago when I moved in with my aunt to help her after she broke her leg. I was running errands for her one day and I met a man at the grocery store and we started talking and he was flirting up a storm so I gave him my phone number. We started off talking a lot and it helped me get through the rough days as a caretaker for my aunt. We quickly went from being casual friends to meeting up for sex.......................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m an attractive 45 year old independent woman and I’ve been in a relationship with a 41 year old man for a year. We don’t live together because I’m not ready for all of that and we’ve been arguing a lot lately. He’s a great man and for the first time in a very long time, I’m faithful to one guy. He is great in the bedroom, but his libido doesn’t match mine. I want sex all of the time and he doesn’t...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my early thirties and single but I’m finally ready to settle down again, after dating a mentally abusive man for close to four years. I’ve always thought I’d fall in love and get married before I was 30, but then I realized that this is just a fairytale because dating is very different now. Every guy I met this year was a playboy and wanted to casually date and have sex.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 56 year old woman with a lot of past trauma and family issues so I’ve been single a long time. I got out of my comfort zone though, and I opened my heart to a man that had just got out of prison and he had a history of drug abuse. We dated for 4 months and things were great. He was living with his brother but he’d come over and cook for me and do yardwork. We did a spiritual fast together, the sex was amazing, and we had the best conversations.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your input please. I live in the UK, right outside of London and I love your show. I have known this gentleman friend of mine for 2 years. We have a great friendship so a few weeks ago, I invited him over for the weekend. It started out as a great meet-up and I was glad to finally get to spend time with him. I asked him if he wanted to share my bed or sleep in my guest room..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 23 year old woman, living with my grandparents and I have a major problem with them. Recently my grandfather has been pressuring me to have a good relationship with my siblings and I’ve told him several times I’m not interested in getting to know them better. I know this sounds harsh, but I can explain. My birth mother is a hood rat, kitchen beautician, working at the dollar store and she dresses like she’s my age..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I dated a guy off and on for about 3 years but we never had sexual relations because I was having myself a good time dating several men at once and I was celibate. He was a perfect gentleman and had every quality that I prayed for in a man, but I wasn’t ready to settle down. Now that I’m 29, I decided it was time. My heart lead me back to the guy I’d been casually dating and he was still single and he still wanted me............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I were on vacation and strolling along the beach one night and discovered a portion of the beach that was for nudists. My husband thought it would be fun to experience it, so we walked over to a cabana like entrance. There was a greeter that told us to take our clothes off and place them in the cubbyholes along the walls. I was reluctant, but my husband was eager to experience it. We walked thru the cabana area and out onto the beach filled with other naked people, mostly couples............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 57 year old married man and I’m on my second marriage. My wife has two daughters from a previous marriage and they’re both grown and live in different cities. The oldest daughter is 29 now and she has a 1 year old son. My wife is looking forward to Thanksgiving because she will have the girls home and she can spend quality time with her grandson, but I’m not excited about us all being under one roof, because I had an affair with the oldest daughter....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an employee that is married to a crazy woman that constantly harasses me. She has it in her head that her husband and I have something going on. I am a manager of an essential business and my employees all have specialized skills that are in demand. Therefore, I rely heavily on them to keep my business going. We are currently backed up on orders, so I’ve been working the graveyard shift a lot and so has my crew...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 51 year old single male and I was dating one of the sweetest women I’d ever met. I spent a lot of time trying to impress her by pretending to be a foodie and acting like I’m into fine wines, because that’s what she likes. Sunday, we went to an Italian restaurant and we shared a pasta dish that had a heavy cream sauce with cheese and asparagus, and we drank a bottle of wine. We had chocolate and vanilla gelato for dessert..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old man, dating a 25 year old woman. We’ve been together for 4 months and things just got ugly between us. She moved to the United States three years ago and her parents live in Africa. She came to the states by herself to attend college and she’s done quite well for herself. She’s not like the average 25 year old….............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 44 year old woman and I’ve been attending a church in my city for about 7 months now. It’s a small church and I love the members and I am truly blessed weekly by the beautiful sermons the pastor preaches. The pastor is my age, single and fine. After I began attending the church, the pastor and I became friends on social media, which wasn’t unusual because he’s big on promoting the church through social media and, like I said, he’s single..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 22 years and I have a big problem with my husband. My husband’s co-worker recently bought a motorcycle and my husband wants one, so he showed me pictures of the motorcycle on his phone. As I swiped through the pictures, my husband walked outside, so I kept swiping thru his pictures. I went as far back as March and came across a video of my husband, naked..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 39 year old black man, married to a beautiful black woman and we have a 10 year old son. We have been married for 11 years and over the years, I’ve fallen short of being a great husband. I struggled to stay faithful and I slipped a few times and started sexting and having phone sex with women I met online. It’s not my wife’s fault that I did what I did, but she has changed since we got married...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28 year old black man serving in the United States Army and I’m doing quite well for myself and it’s causing a problem with my love life. I’m hesitant when it comes to dating because I have been meeting the wrong types of women. I am ready to settle down start a family, but I seem to attract female gold diggers.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single mom and I met a great guy at work. We dealt with each other for a month and the sex was really good, but I found out he was married. One day, while we were in his car having sex in the parking lot at work, I asked him to turn on the air conditioner so we could cool off. He cranked the car up and his Bluetooth was connected to his phone, so we listened to some 90s slow jams and kept on having sex...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for 9 years, and married for 8. One year after we met, I got pregnant with our first child, so we got married right away. He’s an excellent provider and great father, but over the years, he’s started treating me like I’m his daughter. I was 22 when we met and he’s 16 years older than I am. I have given everything to this man and he fails to see that I’m a grown woman now.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my marriage has been very rocky and it has gotten worse. My wife and I had four kids in a short period of time, so it was stressful at home with small kids running around. I got a really good job to take care of the family, so my wife could finish her degree. My wife got her degree and she started working when our youngest child started school. That’s when things went from bad to worse in our marriage................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 36 year old woman who just found out that I'm pregnant by my co-worker’s son. Her son is 24 and I met him at her birthday party earlier this year. We were standing around and I heard him say he was going to smoke and I told him that’s just what I needed to get the party started. He had a bag of really good weed so I asked him if he could bring me some later in the week. It’s legal, but I’ve never bought it myself. He called me the next day and said he was ready to drop off my package.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 39 year old divorced man and I’m the head coach of a high school girls basketball team. My female best friend works with me as my assistant coach. We met 7 years ago and bonded over our love of basketball. She’s a single mom and a straight up tomboy. She wears sweatsuits and sneakers all the time, no makeup and her long hair is always up in a ponytail. I joke with her about being more feminine but she said she’s sworn off dating for now, because her child’s father broke her heart.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I got accepted into medical school and my sister wanted to celebrate by throwing me small party. I drove 3 hours to her house, for a quick overnight trip. My boyfriend had to work so he couldn’t go. We had food and drinks out by the pool and my ex-boyfriend from 20 years ago showed up. We’ve stayed in touch over the years and it was good to see him. I did 3 tequila shots and I had champagne too, but I wasn’t drunk.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old man and I need your advice because the only way I know how to solve a problem like mine, is with my fists. My best friend since college started dating my sister a year ago. I wasn't cool with it at first, but he came to me first and promised me he'd take good care of her because he knows I don’t play about my sister. My sister was happy, so I was happy...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was a faithful and committed wife to an undeserving man for 3 years before I decided to flip the script on him. My soon to be ex-husband and I dated back when we were in college and we reconnected 5 years ago. We got married three years ago and a few months after our wedding, I found out that he had a girlfriend and a newborn baby. He admitted it after the girl came to our house..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm going to dive straight in. I’m a 28 year old father of 3 daughters, by 3 different women and my girlfriend’s pregnant now. The problem is, I’m trying to be the best father for the girls and best possible sidepiece for all of the mamas. I have a special bond with all of them and I have to have sex with them, if I want to or not, so they won’t put me on child support. If one of the mamas gets angry with me, I have to put in overtime with her and make sure I spoil her more than usual..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m currently living with my mom because of a back injury I got a few years ago. I had to humble myself and ask her if I could stay with her temporarily, after I lost my job. She said I could stay there until I found someone that’s crazy enough to hire me. She is not concerned about my health at all. She calls me lazy when I’m having a bad day and can’t help her out around the house. She’s even told me if I didn’t have such saggy breasts, I’d have a man by now and I’d be his responsibility................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 25 years old and I am in big trouble with my girlfriend’s parents. My girlfriend and I got pretty intense in the bedroom last week and I pulled out my phone and started recording us. It was dark in the room, so the video was not that good, but I kept it anyway because I love to hear my girlfriend’s whimpering and how softly she says my name...........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 41 year old married woman and my husband and I are at odds. Since the pandemic began, he has been growing his hair out and I am not a fan of it at all. He hasn’t shaved in weeks and he hasn’t had a haircut in almost 6 months. He looks like a darn grizzly bear and it’s disgusting. He says he’s waiting to see how big his afro can get because he’s never grown it out before.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together 7 years and he’s always treated me as a queen and he truly values me and our marriage. He accepted my daughter as his own from the beginning when she was an infant. I am 29 and my mom was the best single mother she could possibly be and I got a lot of my independence and determination to succeed from her...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 51 year old male who is currently going through a divorce. I was married for 28 years and we have both committed adultery and done things in our marriage that I’m not proud of. She has degraded me and humiliated me as a man for years. We have 2 teenagers and initially they both asked the judge to live with me and they stopped talking to their mom............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 38 year old wife and mother of 4 beautiful daughters. My husband and I have been together for 18 years and married for 10. We have been living separately for the last 3 years because my husband accused me of cheating in the craziest way. Less than a year after our last daughter was born, he set up a tape recorder in our home to catch me cheating. He told me about the recording and then played the tape for me........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38 year old married man and I need your advice on how to handle my wife’s ex-boyfriend. We all go to the same church and we started having Zoom service for those of us that don’t want to physically go back to church yet. My wife and was having trouble with our internet connection a few weeks ago and I noticed some of the members laughing. I wasn’t sure if they were laughing at my wife, so I let it slide.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m writing this letter to get some advice on how to handle my sister and her new husband. My sister called to let me know she eloped and she’s happily married now. I could not believe it. Four years ago, she met a guy at a restaurant and she started hanging out with him. He told her he was bisexual and she didn’t have a problem with that. As her brother, I told her she should not have married him because he's obviously confused on what he wants...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I are both in our mid 50s. We have been dating almost a year and are very much in love with one another. Our sex life has its hills and valleys due to his health conditions and his hygiene. He’s on medication and we got it regulated, but we can’t seem to get past his hygiene issues. Before bedtime, I like to take a nice, hot bath or a shower and I’ll usually invite him to join me. He never does.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 43 year old man and I’m a manager at my job. I have a new regional director that will be working in our office. We are both black men but he’s older than I am and he has a PhD that he brags on often. When he first got there, it was hard to warm up to him because he’s so entitled and thinks he is better than all of us in the office. Then things started getting tense when he began to critique the employees on my team. I let it slide and then he critiqued me.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 56 years old and I’m dating a 61 year old man that is separated from his wife. He had been pursuing me for a while and when he got a legal separation and moved out, we started dating. That was four years ago and our relationship isn’t what it used to be because his divorce has taken a toll on him. He has paid over $12K to his attorney and he’s got to pay the wife’s legal fees too............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 35 year old woman and I'm at a loss for words when it comes to my new boyfriend's four year old son. I’ve been with my boyfriend for 6 months and he felt it was time for me to meet his 4 year old son. He’s told me that I am the first woman he’s been serious about in years and he can see me as his wife someday. So, I met his four year old son and he’s a bit weird. He looked me up and down and said hello, then he stared at my breasts for a long time............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I got in a bad fist fight with my best buddy because of a woman that he is secretly in love with. I had a house party recently and we all had a lot to drink, so I offered to let a few people stay over. All night, my boy was trying to talk to the finest girl that was there and she was not really receptive to him. He told me that she asked about me, but she’s not my type so I didn’t pay it any mind. She ended up staying at my house because she lives in the suburbs and had been drinking...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 9 wonderful years and we’ve never had any major issues in our marriage. He's great with the kids, he’s a great provider and he’s a hardworking man. The only touchy subject seems to be our sex life or lack thereof. He’s 8 years older…. He’s 48 and I'm 40. He’s been taking medicine that prevents him from becoming aroused and it’s a big problem for me...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 62 year old married man and I’ve been married for 30 years. My wife and I have one daughter that is 31 years old and she still lives in our house, with her husband and their 3 children and she had the nerve to announce that she wants another child. I have told her not to bring any more kids to my house, but she thinks I’m joking. Our daughter and her family need to leave our house, or I’m going to leave our house..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old married woman with a two year old son that won’t stop cussing. Recently, whenever he gets frustrated or upset, he starts cussing. If he falls down and hurts himself, he cusses. If I tell him no, he cusses! I assumed he was hearing these cuss words from my husband, because I don’t cuss in front of him, so he is not hearing it from me. My husband swore to me that he has not been cussing in front of him either..........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33-year-old woman and I recently started dating a 25-year-old man. The age difference really didn’t bother me at first but I am starting to notice that he seems to be a little bit inexperienced when it comes to sex. The first time we got together there was a lot of kissing involved so I didn’t quite notice how much noise he makes in bed. I did notice that he was talking really dirty and maybe he thinks that all women are into that or he hasn’t been with that many women..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my roommate has ruined his relationship and mine. I’m in my late 20s and I have been roommates with my best friend since college. We both have steady girlfriends that are sorority sisters and we started dating them around the same time. I’m way more serious about my relationship than he is and I plan to propose to my girl soon. Marriage has not entered his mind and he still acts like he’s in college, messing with lots of other women on the side..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a young woman in my early 30s and I have been dating at 44 year old man for 10 years. We have had a great relationship until recently, when his mother moved to the city we live in. Since then, we’ve been fussing more and I’m really starting to dislike him. His true colors are showing, all because of his mother! We cannot move on with our lives because his mother is stuck on her son not being with her whenever he has extra time in his schedule...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old entrepreneur and I need your advice because Labor Day is coming soon. I live in a nice big neighborhood and I’m friends with everyone on my block. We’re a close-knit community and each year, we have a community outing for Labor Day at the neighborhood clubhouse. Last year, I took 2 big watermelons, ice and 2 cases of soda. Since I’m a bachelor, I’m not expected to do much more than that. We send around a checklist annually so we’ll know who’s bringing what, to the party.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40 something single female and my boyfriend is 69 years old. When we first started dating, he was my sugar daddy and he paid my mortgage, my car note, and sent me on vacation several times a year. But it wasn’t all of the money or the gifts that got me so hooked on him… it was the sex. This man is the best I’ve ever had and he does not need any enhancements to get aroused. We’ve been together for 5 years so I was shocked when he carelessly left his phone at home recently.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 35 year old man with 2 kids and a stepdaughter by my wife. I love my family, but I have come to a breaking point with my wife. For the second time in 4 years she has left the home and cut off all contact with me and the kids. The first time she left, she ran off with a man that she met online. She bought a bus ticket and rode out west and didn’t contact us for a month. Eventually, the guy dumped her and she reached out to me.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, this isn’t a typical letter about cheating. I am in my mid 30s and I’ve been single for too long. I’m a nurse and I meet a lot of great men at work, but I'm not having any luck in love. When I meet a guy, I’m optimistic and not expecting him to play games just to have sex with me. I’m the type to text right back, return calls and show up early for a date. My girlfriends say I catch feelings too quick and I’m a hopeless romantic...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 37 year old single lady and I work with a married couple that gets on my last nerve. They’re the most happy couple in the world and they love to rub their relationship in everyone’s faces. We’ve all recently returned to the office and our boss let them share an office. They love to announce to everyone that they’re going to lunch and they walk around holding hands at all times and making flirty gestures when they’re around us...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am best friends with the stupidest guy in the world. He’s been dating a woman for one year and he’s ready to give her the keys to the kingdom. He’s a successful realtor and he has a nice home and 2 cars. She has access to both cars and a key to the house. Before you think I’m jealous, I am married and this is my husband best friend that’s like family to us...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to a wonderful man that is 13 years older than I am. He is my everything and in the beginning of our marriage, we were very active and traveled a lot. Now it’s like he’s settled into being old and boring and I can barely get him to take a walk with me. I asked him if he was depressed and advised him to see a doctor. He went to the doctor and got a clean bill of health. We used to enjoy a martini in the evening to unwind and reconnect, but lately he’s turned to drinking brown liquor and I’ve noticed a change in him.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your advice because my daughter is in love with a country bumpkin. She is 24 years old and she got engaged recently and she brought her fiancé to town to meet my husband and I. As soon as they got out of the pickup truck, I thought WTH is this? He is a true country bumpkin. He has his GED because he dropped out of high school to work on his family’s farm. My daughter has a Master’s Degree and a promising career...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to my high school sweetheart but we have only been married for 4 years. After high school, we went our separate ways and he was married for 20 years and had 3 kids with his wife. I was married for 13 years and I got a divorce and was raising my 2 children alone, when I reconnected with my high school sweetheart. We blended our families and picked right back up where we left off in high school....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been sad for a while now and I’m seeking advice on how to move past this situation. I have been in a relationship for 6 years with a married man that was loving and attentive and treated me like a priority at all times. We live about an hour away from each other and he would make a point to see me weekly and take me on business trips with him and weekend outings whenever he could................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a confession to make and I know I can count on Steve to give it to me straight. I’m a divorced female and I work as a corporate trainer. I’m 49 years old and I have one daughter and a granddaughter. Last fall, I was called to train staff at an insurance agency. One of the male trainees got my attention and asked me for a business card before I left. He left a message on my office phone and invited me to dinner the next night. I knew he was a bit younger than I am, but I was flattered and went on a date with him....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley. My wife had a friend that she was friends with for many years and she stopped being her friend because a non-credible person told my wife that her friend was talking about her. My wife fell out with her friend and since then, she talks bad about the friend and she gets mad if I tell her what she’s saying is not true. I learned quickly to take my wife’s side and I even added a few choice words about the old friend, so my wife would think I was on her side................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single man and I’m in a bad situation. My cousin is a pilot and because he’s always out of town, he’s basically got women in every city. My cousin also has a girlfriend of 5 years and he has been talking about marrying her. She’s a successful 29 year old woman that really loves my cousin and they have a great relationship, other than the fact he cheats a lot. I’ve warned my cousin about getting sloppy with cheating and taking pictures with the women..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was released from state prison a few months ago. While in prison for 23 months, I thought my girlfriend had my back and we’d get married when I came home. Boy was I wrong and I came home to a situation that was worse than prison. I was released to my own home, with my girlfriend, who has been staying in my home while I was in prison. It was supposed to be a joyous homecoming, but instead, I walked into hell........................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 28 years old and I live with my fiancé that’s 32 years old. We have one child together and he will be the stepfather to my son from a previous relationship. I love this man with every bit of my heart and soul. He is an amazing father and an amazing man, but here's the problem. We've had issues where exes have texted his phone and I found out about it and I brought it to his attention. He still has them as Facebook friends as well..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, when you read my letter, I know you are going to think my boyfriend and I are young, but I am 43 and he is 48. We’ve been dating for 2 years and he is extremely intelligent. We both love the Lord and we have stable careers. So, here’s the problem. I still go out with my girlfriends and maintain a social life. Whenever I’m out, I’m not constantly checking my phone because I want to stay present with my friends..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my early thirties and I’m eager to meet a nice man and settle down one day. But in meantime and in-between time, I was keeping myself entertained in online chat rooms and online dating. I met a man that I paired perfectly with and his profile said he was 6’2” and athletic. His picture was nice but not really my type. We started chatting offline and would stay on the phone for hours....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old woman and I was in a relationship with a 31 year old man. We both have degrees and promising careers. He came from a solid, middle class family and I was raised by a single mother, with very humble beginnings. We have been dating for 2 years and my boyfriend’s mother does not like me. He told me his mom had always tried to hook him up with successful women in town, but he was never interested. I tried to overlook her and I was pleasant whenever I was around her.....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a 52-year-old single mother who is a loving and giving person. Three years ago, my mom kept saying she was going to reinvent herself and dress differently so she can meet a good man. My mom has always had a lot of nice men that come in and out of her life and it breaks my heart when she gets attached and the man ends up leaving her. The current man she’s dating will never leave her because he is a big loser and he needs my mom....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old divorced woman, who filed for divorce after only 2 years of marriage. Right after we said “I do,” I noticed a change in my husband and he could go 3 weeks without having sex with me. He kept making excuses to leave the house and would be gone for up to an hour when he left to “run a quick errand.” Then about 8 months ago, I walked in on him as he washed himself off in our bathroom sink, after he claimed he went to Dunkin for a cup of coffee................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 53-year-old single female and I’ve been casually dating a man for 3 years. His wife died 6 years ago and he’s a single dad, raising a daughter. He lives in my complex and when we met, we instantly clicked and started dating. After a few months of dating, he told me he wanted to take a break so he could focus on his daughter. That was 3 years ago and I showed support by cooking for him occasionally and showing up at some of his daughter’s basketball games..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past 10 years, I have lived with a really good female friend. Over the years, we’ve shared a bed at times and we’ve had sex when it was convenient. Other than that, it was more of a roommate type of arrangement. She dated other men and I dated other women. When we were at home, we were best friends that happen to sleep in the same bed sometimes. We never had our boyfriends/girlfriends sleep over..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old woman and I need your advice on how to help a friend. She’s been in quarantine alone so all I’ve been hearing is how lonely she is. Well, here’s why… She looks a hot mess all of the time and being inside for 3 months has made it worse. I know everybody has been looking crazy since we are stuck inside, but she’s put on a few pounds and looks like she hasn’t combed her hair since March...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 36 years old and I’ve been in a great relationship for 4 years. A year ago, I noticed a change in my man and changes in our sex life. If I initiated sex, he made up excuses like he has acid reflux and he’s scared sex might give him a heart attack. Then I saw a text on his phone that said, “I love you too.” I asked about it and he said he texted her some relationship advice and was only responding to her...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 44 year old woman who's been with a man for 5 years and he has had the same complaint for 5 years. He always whines about me knowing too many men. I was raised in the city we live in and my father was a prominent businessman and my family is well-known. When my boyfriend and I would go out, I'd run into guys that I grew up with, guys I worked with, went to high school or college with, etc. These are men that I’ve never dated or had sex with..................
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Dear Steve And Shirley, I am a beautiful black 29 year old woman and I’m in love with a deadbeat dude but I don’t know how to get him out of my system. He’s 36 years old and we currently live with his parents. When I met him, I was the side piece for a year. I got pregnant and had nowhere to live, so he let me live in his car. His parents found out about me and they let me stay with them. Now he's divorced and our relationship is complicated. I found him at a bar with a female recently and I poured his beer on him..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 48-year-old man and my wife and I have a 23 year old daughter that graduated from college and she moved back home. She asked her mom and I if one of her school mates could live in our basement for three months. I was hesitant, but my wife coerced me to let the young man stay temporarily. He was polite at first but then he started coming upstairs and trying to engage with our family.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 3 years. Our marriage was going good until a year ago, when he told me he was having an affair. Shortly after we met, he told me about a female friend of his that lives out of town and she’s like a little sister to him. I met her 5 years ago when she came to town for homecoming. We got along great, but I don’t trust any females around my man...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late 30s and I’m dating a man that I met at church. I found out that he talked to our pastor about me and the pastor hinted that he might be ready to propose. I got excited and decided it was time to take our relationship to the next level, meaning it was time for sex. We have been together for six months and we were friends for 2 years before we started dating. We haven’t had sex, but we sleep in the same bed a lot and I like to sleep in my underwear...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my husband for 6 years and we’ve been married for 2 years. I have myself to blame for what I’m going through now, because it was an issue before we got married. My husband has a problem with texting and talking to other females. When I’ve addressed the issue with him, he always says “Nothing is wrong with texting and talking, as long as I’m not crossing the line or trying to date anybody.” I believe that if one of the women he talks to or texts comes on to him, that he will take them up on the offer..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I feel like I already know my answer, but I want your advice anyway. My partner and I have been dating for 7 years. Yes, seven! We are both divorced and have adult children. He is 63 and I am 49. His ex-wife and I have become good friends and she has told me that he’s a good man, but a terrible husband. We live in a big beautiful home but it’s in his name only. He treats me like a queen in front of others, but behind closed doors, he’s a different man..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, about 6 years ago, I wrote in to get some advice about a woman I was messing with. You may not recall my letter, but I’m married and I was having an affair with a lady and it was getting out of control. I was very connected with this woman and I had started paying her bills and helping her take care of her children. The children had grown fond of me and had no idea that I was married and had another life with my wife................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I love my wife very much and she is the mother of my children, but I have another woman. My wife is very beautiful and smart, but she doesn’t submit to me like my mistress does. My wife wants me to be the man of the house all of the time and when I ask her for help on certain things, she huffs and puffs. I just want a partnership with her and raise our children together..................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 43-year-old woman and I have a small group of friends who have all known each other since high school. We’ve all been strict about quarantining, so we agreed to meet once a week for drinks and dinner. It’s really helped us feel better and maintain a sense of normalcy with the craziness going on in the world. About a month ago another girl we went to high school with moved back into town...............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m getting married soon and I need your advice. My fiancé and I met less than a year ago and we quickly fell in love. Within six months, he proposed. I called up my bestie and asked her to be my Maid of Honor. My bestie got married last year and she moved to another state. We’ve been friends since we were 5 and she was dying to meet my fiancé. Two weeks ago she came to town and I decided to throw a small dinner party and I invited everyone that’s going to be in the wedding............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married 4 years and the sex is terrible. We dated for 2 years before we got married and we agreed to wait until our wedding night to have sex for the first time. I was focused on us having a great friendship as well as a spiritual connection, which would lead to a great sex life. He romanced me and did things to me physically that satisfied me so I just knew he was going to be a great lover................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old man and I’m 6 feet tall and I weigh 202 pounds. I work out and eat right and take care of myself. In February, I met a beautiful woman that is a few months younger than I am. She is 5’6” and she weighs 330 pounds. I like what I like, and that happens to be big girls. She is big and soft in the right places and she’s always fly and sexy.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for almost 2 years and I met my wife on a dating website. She was the most beautiful girl I’d ever seen and when we met in person, we quickly fell in love. I came with a little baggage and she admitted that she did too. We are in our mid-forties, so we agreed that our past was the past so that’s where we’d leave it. She works as a guest service manager at an elite country club, so I can golf at the club for free....................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old female currently dating a 35 year old male and we’ve known each other for years. When he was married, I was his sidepiece. When he got divorced, I was married and he was my sidepiece. I got divorced and we decided it was time to stop playing games and become a couple. We got together and made it official four months ago. He is everything I ever wanted in a man but he has some trust issues.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for 2 years and it was really good for the first year. We spent a lot of quality time together and got to know each other by going on great dates. Now that we’ve been together a while and he’s started saying that he loves me, he feels it’s enough to make me happy. He won’t do the things he did in the beginning. I don’t get flowers anymore and he doesn’t take me to lunch like he used to.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, this is my fourth time writing you so I pray you respond this time. My daughter is leaving home for college in the fall and I’ll be an empty nester. I got divorced 12 years ago so mama is single and ready to mingle. I’ve been praying for God to send me a man and then I heard your show one morning and you were talking to your longtime friend that’s on the show about how he needs a woman..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a young, healthy and wise beyond my years single woman, that is a leader to my peers. At my young age, I have found the most handsome and amazing man of my dreams. He is respectful, has a great job, a beautiful home and he treats me like a queen. But here is the problem… well, it’s not a problem for us, it’s more of a problem for our friends and family. I am 22 years old and he is 42 years old. Now I know you are also shocked by our age difference, but I love him and believe age has nothing to do with it...........
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I really need your advice for this issue I’m having. I have fallen for someone that I have never met in person. I have heard him speak almost everyday and I'm not sure if he is single, but I would love to meet him in person. I am single and ready to mingle with him if he is available. This guy makes my toes curl when I hear his voice and the icing on the cake is that he is very funny and quite handsome.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband acts like an absolute child at times and I can’t deal with it. It’s like having a third child and I am so tired of him embarrassing me. The most recent incident went down over the weekend at my Pastor’s house. We were invited to a barbeque and the pastor was a little late because of a wedding he had to do. There was plenty of food on the grill and we always let the elders of the church eat first. The first lady fixed the pastor a plate and sat it to the side and covered it with saran wrap.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old mother of 3 handsome boys. My youngest son is getting married, but I have an issue with his fiancé and I feel very guilty about it. I hate to be rude, but the girl he is marrying is just not that attractive at all. I know it’s none of my business because he’s the one that has to live with her, but my son is very handsome and I feel like he could do a lot better...................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 39 year old Latino woman, married to a 53 year old black man. We’ve been together for 7 years and we’ve been married for 3 years. We met at church and we’re both in the church choir. When we started dating, I saw an edgier side of him. He rode a motorcycle, drank Hennessey on the weekends and he cursed whenever he talked to his friends. It was different from the church man I met, but I liked it. He told me that he didn’t want to scare me away because I was his queen.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my early 30s and I'm dealing with a guy in his mid 30s. We hung out for a couple of months and he was ready to get serious, which meant it was time for me to give up the cookie. From the time I met him, I had a problem with his so-called best friend, who is a female. I’ve tried to understand the relationship and he says it’s nothing, but she spends the night at his house and he will stay at her house................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been with my girlfriend for 10 years and we’re having our first major issue. When I met my girlfriend, she was new in town, so I introduced her to my group of friends and their wives. There are 4 couples that hang out and we’ve all known each other since college. The wives were all nice enough to my girlfriend but they’ve never included her in “girls night out” or invited her to brunch with them................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old woman and I have a 1 year old son. I met his father almost 2 years ago. When we met, I assumed he was single because he approached me and spent a lot of uninterrupted time with me. Come to find out, he has been in a relationship for 8 years. It was too late to cut him off because I was already pregnant. We argued over and over again about how he lied to me and he said he never lied, he just didn’t tell me that he had a girlfriend.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 25 years and last weekend, my wife and I took a road trip to see my wife’s dad. My wife’s mom passed away 3 years ago so her dad is still adjusting to being alone. Her dad was so happy to see us and he asked my wife to cook his favorite dinner. So when my wife started cooking, my father-in-law slipped outside and was talking to an older lady that had pulled up.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
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Dear Steve and Shirley, you are not going to believe this. I am 30 years old and my longtime girlfriend has an identical twin sister. I can barely tell them apart sometimes. They both have short curly afros, they both have dimples in both cheeks and their bodies are the same. My girlfriend and her twin love to prank me and confuse me since they look so much alike. Their little pranking went too far and now I want in on the fun.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 15 years and my husband is an associate pastor. He has office hours at the church and the church secretary is there from 9am-5pm. I started working part-time because I wanted to buy new furniture. I work in an artsy area of town at a craft store and there are several restaurants in the area. On 2 separate occasions, my husband called me to say he’d be in the area having lunch with some people from church................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, 2 years ago, I met the man of my dreams and he loves me, motivates me, and we can’t get enough of each other sexually. We've been talking about marriage and starting a family soon. There’s just one problem. Recently, I’d been thinking a lot about my ex-boyfriend and I decided to call to see how he’s been doing. I also wanted to let him know that I’d found happiness again............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my early 50s and my husband and I have been married for 7 years. Since the beginning of our union, he knows that I’m able to manage all of our household expenses and he has taken advantage of it. I’ve funded a lot of hair-brained business schemes he’s invested in and lost a lot of money fooling with him. He’s had a string of jobs in leadership positions that I’ve helped him get, but the longest he’s stayed at one company is two years.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I was in a relationship with a man for 6 months, but we fell in love quickly and we were living together. He is 36 and I’m 31. He was going through a divorce when we met so I made him wait until the papers were signed before we had sex. He told me that his wife divorced him because he cheated on her multiple times. He told me that he cheated, simply cause his wife had stopped having sex with him............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, a while back I met a man on a dating app and it was supposed to be just a one-night stand. He came over and we had the most explosive sex! After that, we talked all night. He lives out of town and when he got back home, we talked daily and spent hours getting to know each other. He came back to visit me because he was dying to have sex with me.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I’m a 32 year old married woman and I’d normally never write in to you, but I heard you cover a topic that I’m going through so I’m turning to you for help. It’s about an issue I’ve been having with my husband since the quarantine began. He and I were having sex more than usual and it was getting boring. I wanted to spice things up with role-playing.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 40 year old black man with a lot of weight in my community. I’m a very well-known businessman and former professional football player. I’ve been married for 10 years and I have 3 children. My wife is very sweet and we never argue or have any issues with our children. Everything is great, except for our sex life. My wife is a good woman that is very reserved in the bedroom............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 29 years old and my boyfriend is 30 and he’s an idiot. We have been together for 4 years and his ex-girlfriend and I were close friends before her man chose to be with me instead of her. I might have been wrong for dating him, but it felt like the right thing to do at the time. In the beginning, she tried to fight me 3 times and she showed up at my job once and I had her arrested. About a year ago, she started dating a new guy and she left us alone............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 40 years old and my boyfriend is a 45 year old, successful businessman. He’s divorced and has one kid from his marriage. We’ve been dating for 7 months and I love his kid and I get along well with his ex-wife. A few weeks ago, his ex and I were chatting in the driveway when she dropped their child off. She asked me if my boyfriend had revealed his big secret to me yet. I asked her what she was talking about and she assured me that it wasn’t about him cheating or anything like that, but it’s very strange and it was the cause of their divorce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I got married in January and I relocated to be with him, after the wedding. We dated for 2 years in a long-distance relationship before we got married. When I moved in with him, I found out he has a split personality. To my surprise, he used cocaine recreationally and he’s a binge drinker. I never saw this side of him when we were dating. The truth came out on our wedding day. He started drinking mid-day and looked like he was high.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship for almost two years and when I think about the things this man has shown me sexually and mentally, I am floored. He literally takes my breath away. But there are a few problems with our relationship. We’ve never spent a night together and I’ve never met his family, except for his twin daughters and their mother. It was a quick “Hi” and “Bye” when we ran into them at Target.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single female and I moved to a new city 3 years ago, for a new job. I did not have any family or friends in the city, but I instantly bonded with a male co-worker and we’ve become really close. He was really great at helping me get settled and showing me around town. He has a girlfriend of 8 years and a child and I’ve always respected that. We would get flirty here and there but it was always harmless, at first............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 37 year old divorced man and I'm in a one hell of a situation. I have a 5 year old son that has a lot of health issues, so my ex-wife and I decided it was best if we were all on lockdown together. I have custody of my son but she helps me out a lot with his medical care, so she moved back in with us temporarily. Everything was cool at first, but by mid-April, my ex was up to her old tricks............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 37 year old man and I’m in love with the perfect woman and I want to marry her. I am financially secure and I love taking care of my family. I bought a new home 5 years ago and I made sure I had a separate space for my mother to live comfortably. She has her own entrance from the garage, so she’s still independent. She does most of the cooking and I am happy to have her with me............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old female in a confusing dating situation. We’ve been dating for almost 2 years but I waited for 4 months before we had sex, to make sure his last relationship was totally over. He has 3 kids by three different women, but the youngest child’s mother has been a problem in our relationship. My boyfriend lived with her when we met, but now he lives inside his RV, that’s parked in her driveway.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 45 year old black man. My fiancé is 56 and she’s a great woman, but I’m worried about marriage. We like to kick back and relax and drink wine and alcohol. It depends on our mood, so sometimes it’s wine and sometimes it’s the hard stuff. We pretty much drink every day after work. I’m more relaxed and mellow when I’ve had a few drinks, but she is the opposite of me. She likes to get angry, cuss and fuss and bring up a bunch of old stuff, trying to start an argument................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in a relationship for 5 years with a man that thinks we are exclusive. I’m in my late forties and my sex drive has been through the roof lately. My boyfriend is 53 and he’s a beast in the bedroom, but he’s not enough for me and he’s not as kinky as he should be. For the first time in my life, I am a cheater. I’ve been having sex with a 30 year old neighbor and it is fun and spontaneous and he gives me the fire that I desire. This is not the only man I’m seeing on the side though............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 38-year-old married woman and my husband and I have lived downtown in a nice condo for the past six years. We get along well with all of our neighbors but a couple months ago, a single young man moved into the condo next door to us and now we’re having a big issue with him. Since we’ve all been quarantined, our neighbor has been into porn and it’s driving my husband and I crazy.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating someone special for four months and so far, he is amazing. He loves the Lord and he has a great personality and a great career. When we first started dating he did not want to rush sex, so we waited a little beyond 90 days to become lovers. Since things were going so great, I took him to meet my parents. He fit in like a glove and they both told me that he just might be the one for me.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a guy for six months and he’s one of the sweetest men that I have ever met. This weekend, he disclosed some information to me and I need your opinion. He and I met when I moved out of my condo. He was the supervisor of the moving company that I used and he was very professional and handsome, so when he asked me out, I accepted. We started out as friends and now we’re in relationship................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am the pretty young thing that wrote you about my lover that is the same age as my father. I took Shirley’s advice and asked my lover if the relationship was going anywhere or if it was just a fling. He told me that in due time our relationship would get to the next level. I didn’t like his answer, so I broke it off with him. Two days later, he sent flowers to my job and my house. I still ignored him.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old single female and I’m in need of advice. I’ve had a male best friend since high school and he is an active duty officer in the military. He’s been away for nine months and he came home in April. He got married while he was stationed in Hawaii and I was excited to meet his new wife and to see him. He planned a small welcome home party in the backyard and it was just like old times............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m ready to call off my engagement but I need your advice first. My fiancé and I are both divorced and our first marriages were terrible. I’ve been working on my issues so I can be a better wife this time. My fiancé, on the other hand, does not think he has anything to work on, but he admitted to cheating on his first wife, so he’s got some baggage. Now after 5 years of being with him, I think he’s cheating on me............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 22 years old and I recently graduated from college, so I’m quarantined at my parents’ house. They have been married for 37 years and the marriage has been rocky since I was a little girl, but they are still together. My father works out of the country for two months every year, so that gives my mother a break from him. In late March, I found out that my father was not only working while he was overseas, he had started a whole new life............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are having some real marital issues right now and I blame it on Covid-19. We haven’t been stuck together for this long, without being able to go to work or to play tennis or go shopping. My husband says I irritate him all day long and I’m sick of seeing him sitting up all day watching TV. We had a big fight that got really ugly and as my husband left the room, he mumbled that he couldn’t wait to get back to his baby. I asked him to repeat it, but he wouldn’t.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have 2 children. I was helping my daughter with a home school video 3 weeks ago and my husband’s phone is top of the line so I was using it. I saved the video and when I went in to edit it, I saw a lot of pictures of breasts, booties and feet in my husband’s phone. It seems that I’m married to a real creep that randomly takes pictures of women when they are not looking...................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I can hardly believe what I’m about to tell you and I need some advice. I have been with my girl for almost 3 years and I proposed to her. Her family lives out of state so I have not interacted with them much, but her mom comes to visit often and we get along very well. Her father is deceased and she is an only child. Since we’re getting married, we’ve been talking more about family dynamics and how we were raised................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am torn to pieces over my breakup. I was dating an old friend for two years. I am 52 and he is 45. We talked about marriage and we were in the process of buying a home. We were a picture perfect couple and then things started changing. I would see him throughout the week and on weekends, but, lately he has been busy on weekends............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 25 year old female that has been dating a 55 year old man for 2 years. He is the same age as my father and he’s very established and he takes good care of me. He has 3 children that are around my age and they don’t seem to have a problem with us dating. I don’t want to have any kids and he doesn’t want anymore, so that’s not an issue............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I hope my husband is listening today because I have a problem with him and he thinks it’s no big deal. My problem is that my husband is obsessed with an ex-girlfriend that he dated 35 years ago. She was very beautiful and popular when she was in high school and he was the star football player. When he went off to college, she married a wealthy older guy that owned several businesses in town. Then she moved to Texas and my husband lost contact with her..................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30-year-old man and my wife is 28. I was recently laid off due to the pandemic, so money has been a little tight. Because of it, my wife is making me feel like less than a man. We have a 2 year old child and she is a stay-at-home mom so I am the sole breadwinner. My wife’s attitude has been horrible for weeks so I have been avoiding her, to avoid arguing with her................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old divorced female and I’m working on my master’s degree in nursing so I wasn’t focused on dating after my divorce. But, 6 months ago, I met an amazing 25 year old man that was heaven sent! He’s tall, dark and handsome with a nice house, car, and two jobs. He is my everything and he takes good care of me. He pays bills, cooks, cleans, everything. There is just one big problem that I have with him and I need your advice to see if it’s a dealbreaker.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in love with a woman that has carried herself like a garden tool all of her life. In other words, she’s been “loose” since high school when we started dating. I dated her into my early 20s and after we broke up, I found out that she cheated multiple times. Here we are, 15 years later and she’s married now and she’s cheating on her husband with me. I have a connection with this woman and I can finally admit, after years of fighting it, I am in love with her........................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 28 year old engaged female and my wedding was put on hold because of the pandemic. My fiancé and I are living together for the first time because he thought it would be fun to be quarantined together. I’m very grateful that he moved in because I’m learning a lot about him and it’s quite shocking. He is smart, a great provider and he’s got a great personality, but he is straight from the ghetto and sometimes it’s too much for me to handle............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my boyfriend for eleven years and he’s eleven years younger than I am. When we met, I had two children from a previous marriage and he said he always wanted to have his own child with me. Well, we never got around to having children together and now I can’t have kids. I suspected that women his age would eventually get his attention, but I never expected him to cheat on me multiple times................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 52 year old widower. I lost my wife 4 years ago and I’ve recently started dating again. I live in a great neighborhood and my neighbors have been very supportive while I’m adjusting to being single. I’m really cool with one of my college buddies that lives around the corner from me. He has grown kids and he and his wife own a gas station. They are essential workers so they aren’t home a lot................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m writing for my friend because she has lost her mind and I need her to realize what she’s doing is wrong. My 28 year old friend has 2 children by her mother’s 56 year old boyfriend who I’ll call “Larry.” Her mother thinks that she has been dating a guy that she met in college and she’s never even asked to meet this guy. I honestly can’t stand “Larry” and whenever I’m around him, he seems like a pervert.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in a relationship with a cheater and I need your advice. Last week my man was cutting the yard and he left his phone in the kitchen by mistake. It kept dinging and ringing so I checked it. His so-called female best friend texted him, “Bring me some of that Corona D.” I answered her, “When and where?” She replied, “Now. Come pick me up.” I put on a sweat suit and called my sister and told her I was coming to get her............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Each day we aspire to bring you the good news. Because there is good happening in the world, every day, everywhere — we just need to look for it and share it. Here’s Something Good is a short daily podcast that offers inspiring stories, helpful tips and shared experiences to motivate and inspire you every day. We’re letting you in on the best advice we’ve gotten, the news that’s brightening our day, and practical insights from experts and leaders you know and some that you may not, including ordinary people making an extraordinary difference. Here’s Something Good comes to you Monday through Friday — it’s a great way to start your day on the positive side of life. Here’s Something Good is a production of the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartRadio, with support from Founding Partner P&G and Bank of America. For more information on Seneca Women, visit our website senecawomen.com and download the Seneca Women app free in the App Store. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 34 year old divorced, former model and beauty pageant winner. 5 years ago, I met and married the most perfect man. My husband is the CEO of a major company so we had an ideal lifestyle. I was young, wealthy and beautiful, with a passion for bad boys. I went to the gym daily, and a year ago, I met a man that was my age, with the best body I had seen in my life. I started sneaking around and sleeping with the guy, although my husband was devoted, loving and very attentive.................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my girlfriend and I have been together for 4 years and we had a normal relationship, having great sex on the regular, until two weeks ago. She started tripping about us having sex and we’re not married, but she lives with me, which also goes against the Bible. We were conflicted about it, but she moved in anyway. After having sex with her for 4 years straight, I am doing my best to stop pressuring her for sex.................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 29 year old workaholic and I don’t have time to date, so I met my boyfriend on Tinder. We met two years ago and were good friends until New Year’s Eve, when he asked me to be his girlfriend. We hung out early in the evening, but he brought in the new year with his friends that were in town for the holidays............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 28 years old and my fiancé is 35. We have a baby on the way and I recently moved across the country to be with him. Now that I’m living in his home, I’m not sure that I am making the right choice and I’m questioning whether or not I should marry him. When it comes to his family, there is an open door policy with his family. They come and go as they please and his sister has a key to our house............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my mid 30s. I’ve been married 13 years and we have 4 kids. In the beginning of our marriage, I was hardheaded and I had a lot of growing up to do. Seven years after we got married, I had an affair and my wife ended up catching us in the act, in my car. I fought hard to get my wife back and since then, I have been the ideal husband and father............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single female and last year, I moved back to my hometown. I got an apartment in a nice area of town and my community has a pool and a walking trail, so I’ve been using them both since the weather is nice. Shortly after I moved in, I met an older male neighbor and he’s 71 and recently divorced. Whenever I run into him, he flirts with me and I jokingly flirt back. He’s very inappropriate most of the time, but I figured he is just lonely and totally harmless............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 63 year old black woman and I’ve never been married and I don’t have any children. I was raised to believe sex outside of marriage was wrong, so I didn’t have sex until I was 32 years old. It was never that exciting to me, so I did not put much effort into having a great sex life. I always met and dated great guys, but they would all tell me that I had no passion or promise in the bedroom. For that same reason, I have never had an orgasm until this year.................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m back… after listening to all the advice you guys had, it lifted my spirits a little bit. Even J. Anthony Brown and Tommy were trying to help. But I’ve had more drama and my stress level is even higher. Steve, I thought I still had some player left in me, but no, I don’t. My wife’s niece still comes to the house to cook, but I steer clear of her. I have stayed in the basement or left the house, just to avoid her. She was there recently and I told my wife I was going jogging. When I came back, I went in through the basement because the niece was there................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 49 year old, divorced woman with 2 grown children. Two years ago, I prayed that God send me a real good man and life partner. I was dating with a purpose and I had a list of non-negotiables and must-haves. Six months into praying and dating, I met the most incredible man and he checked off nine of the ten boxes on my list. He lives in a different state, so either I visit him or he comes to see me twice a month............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 56 year old man with lots of swag and I’ve had fine women all my life. Eight years ago, I decided it was time to get married and I found a good woman to settle down with. I’ve always fooled around with Lotto and bought scratch-offs and a year ago, I got lucky and won $800K. My wife and I retired, paid everything off and traveled a little bit. My wife’s 26-year-old niece is in culinary school, so we hired her as our personal chef and she came three days a week to cook................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a married man but I have not been happily married in a while. I have no intention of leaving my wife and I’m not a cheater. I own a small bar downtown and my best employee is also my worst employee. She’s been with me for so long, that I’ve overlooked her raunchy behavior for years. She is a hoodrat and I knew that when I hired her as a bartender. This was supposed to be a part-time job, but now it’s the only job she has because she is loud and unprofessional.................
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I truly embarrassed myself and I want to pack up and move out of town. I live alone in a quaint little area of town and I am the only black resident on the street. My neighbors and I sit on our front porches in the evening and laugh and talk to each other to pass the time. The other evening, as I was sitting on my porch, I noticed that my azaleas were blooming, so I decided to pull the weeds and put out some plant food for them................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 37 year old married man with the most perfect wife a man could ever ask for. She accepted me with all my flaws and we never argue. Instead, she calls me out on my BS and we talk things through logically. I have a female friend that is single and bitter and whenever I brag about my great marriage, she always throws shade. She always says that my wife is hiding something because women love to argue.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 24 year old woman who’s dating a 28 year old man. Our relationship is great, but I’m holding a secret that could start a war within our social group. Here’s my problem, my boyfriend’s best friend is a pervert. Two years ago, he told me that I didn’t need to wear the jeans I had on anymore because he couldn’t keep his eyes off my booty. I told him that he was being inappropriate. When I told my boyfriend what he said, he handled it immediately and they almost got into a big fight................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with a liar for 7 years and I thought we had been married for 3 years. When we first met, he told me that he is an only child. 3 months into our relationship, I went by his mom’s house to drop something off for him and there was a woman sitting on the porch with 2 little girls. I got home and asked my man who the woman and the girls were. He said it was his sister and her daughters and they’re staying with his mom for a little while............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old man and I have been dating a new girl for about 3 months. Intimacy came after we had known each other for at least a month. I would sleep over at her house or she’d stay at mine. One evening in late March, we were watching the news and heard about the mandatory stay-at-home order. We decided that she would stay at my house for a while until things got back to normal. She brought comfy clothes and a few of her personal items to my house............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a married woman in my mid-forties and my husband is too. We’ve been together a total of five years and we’ve been married three years. Early on, he explained that he had some medical issues that sometimes kept him from having sex. When we got married, we had only had sex once, but he had found other ways to please me, so I was happy and our marriage was great. I hoped and prayed that he could get his libido back and we could have sex like a real married couple................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a happily married woman in my mid-thirties and my husband and I have a son and a daughter. My son is 15 years old and my daughter is 8 years old. We have all been cooped up in the house, but my son has found a new way to keep himself occupied. I found out that he watches porn on his phone. He’s been up in his room, day and night and I was worried about him so I barged into his room the other day to check on him................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 57 year old married woman and I have been married for 25 years. It’s been an agonizing marriage because my husband has cheated on me several times with many different women. He got caught most of the time and I would act a fool and threaten the females, then he’d apologize and promise to stop cheating and I’d believe him........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my fiancé for five years and I’m looking forward to a fabulous fall wedding with him. I have one problem that has been bothering me and I need your advice. I started having vivid sexual dreams about one of my fiancé’s best friends, about 2 months ago. I’ve even started fantasizing about him when I’m having sex with my fiancé and I have to concentrate on not saying the wrong name................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an old friend that I’ve been holding a grudge against for 3 years. She was one of my best friends until she ended up sleeping with my boyfriend. She and my boyfriend were good friends too and whenever he and I had problems in our relationship, he would run to her to tell his side of the story. A few times he got so mad that he left me and stayed overnight with her because he didn’t want to be around me. Call me crazy, but at the time, I would be so mad that I didn’t care where he was sleeping............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship for a little over a year with a wonderful man that I met online. We’re both in our forties and never been married. He is on the shy side and hasn’t dated a lot. When we met, I could tell that he was a lot more laid back than me and he did not have much experience with women, so I was patient with him and he started opening up more. I was also patient with him in the bedroom, after I noticed he was not as experienced as I am..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been divorced for four years and my 7 year old child is caught up in a dysfunctional mess with me and my ex-husband. After my divorce, I found out that my older sister was having an affair with my husband. Throughout the divorce, she was my rock and I turned to her for advice, since she’d been divorced 3 times. All of the signs were there that they could have been messing around, but I was going thru hell, so I didn’t notice............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I grew up in a two-parent home and both of my parents earned college degrees and worked hard to provide a good life for me and my siblings. I have a college degree as well and I’ve been married for over 20 years to a great woman and we have two teenagers. My teenagers are well mannered and really smart kids. So, here’s my problem… I met my wife in college and fell in love with her, but I can not stand her family............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 38 year old single mother of a nine year old son. I love my son with all of my heart and I’ve done the best I can to discipline him and instill great morals and values in him, but he is just terrible. His behavior is the worst of the worst and he may not make it through this quarantine with me. Since he started elementary school, his teachers have said he has a major attitude problem and is a very selfish child. He makes up excuses for his bad behavior and always says his teachers are picking on him. I have observed him, without him knowing it and he is bad as heck in class. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 45 year old woman and I've finally met Mr. Right, or so I thought. He has a steady job, a nice home and treats me like a queen! We've been dating two years and he recently proposed to me, but there’s just one issue with him that needs to be fixed before I agree to marry him. It’s his language. Steve, I know you are proud of your cussing skills so I need your help. Whenever my man gets frustrated, he cusses like there’s no tomorrow. Shortly after we met, he visited my church with me and while the sermon was going on, he got a call from his ex-wife............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating a man for almost 4 years and I’m trying to do the right thing by not living with him before we are married. I live alone and he shares a house with a guy that he has been friends with forever. My boyfriend has one child that he has joint custody of, but he doesn’t really get along with the child’s mother. I’ve had a few run-ins with his child’s mother, but recently, things between us got worse when this woman moved in with my man and his roommate................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have dealt with an older guy off and on for about 7 years and he meets all of my physical needs and we enjoy spending time together. He is 60 years old and he’s never been married and he does not have any children. He told me that I’m the only woman he’s ever been with for this long, because he hates it when women get clingy. I think he is my soulmate, but I’m worried about what goes on in his mind................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my fiancé and I have been together for 10 months and I just had a baby girl two months ago. My man’s phone is a constant source of arguments for us. He gets so many late-night calls and texts that I’ve started snooping. I never could see anything because he deletes all of his texts and that makes me think he has something to hide. One night recently, he got a text while he was in the shower and it said, “Can you talk?” I got his phone and responded, “No, but I can text. What’s up?” The woman texted that she’s been blowing his phone up for the past 2 days because it was an emergency............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 57 year old very attractive widow. I started back dating four years ago, after giving myself time to deal with the loss of my husband. Over a year ago, I met a really nice man at a bar and he told me I was gorgeous and he’d love to take me to dinner. We went on our first date and I was hooked! He told me he was looking for a deep sexual connection and whoever he was with, he would treat her like a queen............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 35-year-old lovely woman and my husband and I are having a dilemma. Four years ago, my husband of 10 years cheated on me with a woman he used to work with and he got her pregnant. He told me about the affair and I was livid, but after the baby was born, I was able to forgive him and move on. A year or so later, I had an affair with a guy that I met at the gym. He was good in bed and I quickly got hooked................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a guy online 2 years ago and we hit it off pretty good and have great chemistry. We hang out a lot and I’m ready to take the relationship to the next level. I mean the next level, as in sex. We have never been intimate and it’s becoming a problem for me. Whenever we’re alone at my place or his, I have tried to rub up on him or touch him in a way to let him know I need a little something something. He always moves away from me or he blocks my hands from touching him in places that I want to feel on.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem that I hope you can help me sort out, because I’m really confused. I have had a fiancé for 8 years. She and I have been together since college and we always planned to get married, but we can’t commit to setting a wedding date or planning the wedding. We have been living like a married couple for years. In December of last year, someone at my job got my attention and I have a couple of issues with it............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a black man in my mid-thirties and I’m married to the woman of my dreams. We moved back to my home state a few years back and we joined a great new church. We are friends with several of the young married couples there, but we’re having a problem with one couple in particular. We used to hang out with them and we got really close and would double date with this couple and have game night at their house or ours............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a divorced female and I am crushed and lonely without a man in my life. That’s why I’m writing you and that’s my only problem. I am one of those women that doesn’t like to be without a man and someone to lean on when I feel down or when I’m going through things. I was in a tumultuous marriage for about 10 years and I’ve been single for 3 years now. Even though my marriage was crazy, I wanted to work things out so I would not end up alone................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my lovely wife for 8 years and we have three children. My wife is great and we have a normal marriage and enjoy each spending time with each other. When my wife and I started dating, my siblings loved her, but my mom tolerated her. When we decided to get married, my wife told me that she could tell my mom was not happy about it. I blew it off and thought everything would be fine. Well, it’s not fine and I feel bad for my wife................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for 24 years and my marriage started out great. My wife was beautiful and kept herself up and this was what attracted me to her. We started a business together after we got married and it was hugely successful mostly because of my wife’s sacrifices. She started putting the business in front of our family and she neglected a lot of her responsibilities to me and our children as the years went by. My wife also failed to be intimate with me and we went for almost a year without sex.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 28 year old married man. I’ve been married for two years and it’s been a rocky two years so far. Right after I married my wife, she cheated on me with her ex-boyfriend. I suspected something was going on all along and she finally did admit it to me, but said she was drunk and it only happened once. I forgave her eventually and we’re still together. After it happened, my wife said she felt terrible and she told me there was only one way to make things even.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married twice and I believe my second husband was the man of my dreams, but I truly didn’t see it at the time. During my second marriage, I got bored with the relationship, even though he was a great man. He had a tendency to be jealous, so I stopped hanging out with my girlfriends to keep the peace at home. After about 3 years of staying home, I decided to start back meeting my girlfriends after work often. My husband would be angry when I got home, but I didn’t care, because I had met a handsome and intriguing man and I was having an affair.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem and I really need advice from the guys on the show, but Ms. Shirley, you can take a stab at it too. I’ve been single for most of my life and I finally figured out why. I’m a 28 year old man, never married, no kids and I own my home. I make really good money and I have a leadership position at my job. My problem is that I’m starting to realize that I’m not the most handsome guy in the world.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 30 year old married woman and my husband and I have been together for 6 years. We have a 3 year old son and since I had the baby, our intimacy has gotten a little stale. We tried role playing, watching videos and talking dirty to keep the magic going, but nothing helped. A friend suggested we put a full-length mirror next to our bed because it worked for her and her hubby. They love watching themselves getting it on. My husband and I decided to try it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My mother is 70 years old, but she is the new 70s woman. She’s a size 8 and her skin is as smooth as can be and she doesn't have one wrinkle or gray hair in sight. She's a well-known, respected member of our church and she’s active in church ministries. My mother and I have always had a great mom and daughter relationship, until recently. We have been having a lot of problems, since my mother started dating the organist at our church, who is only 31 years old............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been married for 17 years and have always considered ourselves to be a politically conscious black couple. We are both grads of an HBCU and we have great jobs. Our marriage was always solid and we were die-hard Democrats. We worked hard to get Obama elected for his first and second terms. During President Obama’s second term in office, my wife lost her job and she blamed it totally on President Obama. There were some trade agreements that affected her job and she was laid off because of that................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a real big problem. I'm a 32-year-old single father of two kids and I fell in love with my doctor who's 6 years older than me. We had a loving and caring friendship that grew into a romance. It lasted more than a year and a half. When I found out she was married, it crushed me, but she told me she was leaving her husband. It didn't happen. Eventually, I decided to try to move on from her................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my child’s father is a habitual liar. We’ve been dating for three years and he has lied to me about the most stupid stuff. We have almost been evicted because he lied about paying our rent. After I had our son, he told me he bought a ring and was going to propose, but he got in a financial bind and had to return the ring to pay off some debt. He has taken money out of our son’s bank account for petty things that he needs and then he lies about it and says it was for bank fees or something else.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for almost 30 years. We both have professional jobs and we make a good living. My husband is genuinely a good guy but he’s also a big time cheater. The first time he cheated on me, I was pregnant with our oldest child. I forgave him then because I was young and pregnant, but years later, I found out he was still cheating. I let it slide again and things just kind of went back to normal. Over the years, I have confronted him about his inappropriate contact with women............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 31 year old married woman and I’ve been married for 8 years and we have four kids. In the beginning, our sex life was amazing and our intimate sessions would last for hours. But after four kids, it’s basically non-existent and when we do have sex, it’s terrible and boring. There is no spice in our love life because my husband is tired. It’s just sex and then he goes to sleep, leaving me wanting more. We have sex once a week so I can fulfill my duties as a wife, but I get my satisfaction elsewhere................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 29-year-old black man and I'm sick to death of my racist family. No matter what I do, I am not "black" enough for them and I need your advice on how to handle it. As a youngster, I was interested in the arts, literature, and I preferred classical music and jazz. Their ignorant behinds always said I was “acting too white” and they forced me play sports and listen to hip-hop music. Since I was a teenager, I’ve dated white girls and I’ve dated black girls......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an issue with my man and he told me to listen to Steve, so I’m writing for advice. The issue with my guy is that he’s very self-centered and loves himself to death. He is looking at his phone literally all day and he keeps it with him at all times… in the bathroom, while he’s cooking, and by his pillow every night. I’ve asked him several times to let me see his phone and he told me that I need to listen to Steve Harvey, who said that a woman should never touch her man’s phone! If the man doesn’t have anything to hide, then why not? He goes back and forth on his phone, sending messages to women and some guys, day and night............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a married man and I work a few part- time jobs. I make really good money, so my line of work has never been an issue in my marriage. I work as a modern-day gigolo and I mostly get paid to entertain women at corporate events, dinners and family functions. I also have a few older ladies that call me if they need a tune-up, if you know what I mean. I get paid well for that, but I don’t do it often. My wife doesn’t know about that part of my job.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old, women's lightweight MMA fighter and I’ve been fighting for the past 13 years. I’ve had the same coach since I started and he’s been a great role model in my life. His motto is, “ladies should be respected and protected at all times.” He has a 20 year old son that works as a trainer for the female fighters and he travels with us. Over the holidays me and two other fighters had a match out of town and coach’s son went with us............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating my boyfriend for the past 4 months and I thought things were getting serious with us, so I told my brother about him. My brother and I are close in age and he always gives great advice on my relationships. My brother wanted to see my new boyfriend, so I gave him my phone and let him swipe to see a few of my boyfriend’s most recent pictures................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, six months ago I met a man and I had no idea that he was married when I met him. We waited a month to have sex and a week after that, I was talking to a group of friends and told them I met someone and that’s when I found out that he is married. When I confronted him, he didn’t deny it and he said it would not be a problem for long. Unfortunately, I was already in love. I had never dated a married man and I was extremely hurt. We continued our relationship because he had me believing that he was about to leave his wife............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old, Republican black man and I can’t find a woman to call my own. I have dated all kinds of women but I can’t get a woman to stay with me after we have sex for the first time. I’ve had sex with black women and they told me that I am disturbed and I need help. I’ve had sex with white and Mexican women and they said they’re very uncomfortable during sex. They all complain and say I’m a sicko because I enjoy being treated like a slave in bed.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a very handsome man a year ago. In the beginning, things seemed perfect. He has a great job and his own house in a very nice neighborhood. He’s a great father to his children and he and his ex-wife are good friends. He says he would love to have more children so that was big for me, because I want kids someday. I wanted us to take things slowly and get to know each other before we had sex, so our connection would be stronger........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I truly need your advice on this one. I’m 28 years old and so is my girlfriend. We have been together six months and I really like her, but lately I think she’s lost her darn mind. She has a crazy new habit that’s very embarrassing and illegal. I don’t want to lose her, so I’ve been going along with it. She likes to have sex a lot and that’s fine with me, but she has become obsessed with having sex in public places. It started a month ago when we went to see a movie............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 11 years to a very religious man. When I say my husband loves the Lord, he loves the Lord! He is 5 years older than me and he dedicated his life to Christ 3 years before meeting me. He said it was the Lord that led him to me. Because of him, I got saved and really got into church. I am a faithful Christian, but I can’t quote scriptures like he can.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been married for over 15 years and we’ve come close to getting a divorce a few times in the past few years over our finances. My wife has had issues with managing money, so I don’t trust her when it comes to keeping up with our money. We have always had separate accounts. I have a personal savings account and I’ve been able to save a great deal of money for our retirement. My wife does not have access to this account............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an issue with my man and he told me to listen to Steve, so I’m writing for advice. The issue with my guy is that he’s very self-centered and loves himself to death. He is looking at his phone literally all day and he keeps it with him at all times… in the bathroom, while he’s cooking, and by his pillow every night................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been kicked out of my church and I need some advice. I attended a very messy church and if you did not do things the way the pastor thought you should, he would call you out. I have had a few run-ins with him over stuff I post on my personal Facebook page. I told him that I can post what I want on my page and it has nothing to do with him or the church. I’m sure the real problem was the fact that I was sleeping with one of the deacons, but the pastor couldn’t say anything because everybody knew he was having an affair............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married to a wonderful man for almost 3 years. It’s his second marriage and my first. Everything is fine with us, except the fact that his mom and his aunts don’t like me. My husband has never tried to fix this problem because I think he’s scared of the women in his family. Recently, things got out of hand and my feelings were hurt. Here’s what happened… His mom had a 60th birthday party and I didn’t want to go, but my husband insisted that I go. When we got to the party, his mother gave me a fake smile and barely spoke. His aunts avoided me so they wouldn’t have to speak to me............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m desperate for some sound advice. I’m a 36 year old divorced female, with 2 kids. My mom is in her early 70s and recently widowed. Her life changed drastically so the kids and I spent a lot of time with her. About six months ago, I saw that my mom was getting back into her normal routine so I backed off a bit and let her have some space. When we visited with her, she seemed to be in good spirits. She wore jazzy new wigs that were longer than she normally wore and she started wearing very tight and revealing clothing, which was shocking............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single mother and I met a nice guy two years ago at a local bar. I wasn’t interested at first because he is significantly older than me and his overall look is completely different than what I typically like in a man. I didn’t pay him much attention and I didn’t give him my phone number. As I was leaving the bar, I told him how to find me on social media. Later that night he reached out to me on Instagram and said it was great meeting me and he wanted to make sure I got home safely.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in our late 30s and we’ve been together for almost 20 years. We have 4 children and we always had a robust sex life until 2 years ago when everything changed. My husband gradually lost interest in sex and whenever we’d try, he would stop in the middle of it and tell me he was tired. I had no idea what was wrong with him and I started to think that he wasn’t attracted to me anymore. One night when he told me no to sex, I started crying. He finally came clean and admitted that he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and it affected his ability to perform.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been dating for three years and we moved in together with a plan to get married and start a family. I'm 30 years old and he is 25. After a year and a half of living together, he bought me an engagement ring and I found out because he was dropping hints about it. Then one day in November, he admitted to me that he had bought the ring but he’s not as happy in this relationship as he should be. He told me that he was having doubts about marrying me. I asked him what made him feel that way.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old single man and I love dating beautiful women. I have been messing around with a close friend of mine for about six months. We’ve been friends for years and then one thing led to another and we had sex. I knew that if I messed this up, I could lose a friend, so I was careful to keep her happy. The sex is amazing and everything was going really great until recently. Two weeks ago, when we were intimate, she called out her ex boyfriend’s name................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old woman that’s in a dirty situation with my man. I love my man and couldn’t have asked for a better partner, but there’s one thing about him that ticks me off. He hates to wash his hands! We've been together for 6 years and we just got engaged. We moved in together last month and that’s when I noticed his nastiness. He works long days at a factory and when he comes home, he changes his clothes and flops down on the bed.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a successful executive and my job involves a lot of travel. I have been married for 20 years, but for the last 5 years, my wife has had some medical issues and she’s gained a lot of weight. At first, she tried to keep her weight down, but then she just let herself go and she is not happy with herself so she stopped having sex with me. I did a very selfish thing and started seeing other women when I am on work trips. At one time, I had four different sidepieces in four different states. They are all great women but they don’t hold a candle to my wife, so I knew I was wrong.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old single man. I'm 6'4” and I work out 5 days a week, so I’m in great physical condition. I am a doctor now and I come from a large family, so to put myself through medical school, I worked as a male dancer and porn star and I was able to make a lot of money. Sex was never a problem for me and when I worked, I was having sex up to 5 times a day with all kinds of voluptuous women. I didn’t think much about sex because it was my job. All of that changed when I met a new girl at work................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a hard-working, faithful man. I was married for 15 years to my college sweetheart. I never had any problems in my marriage until I tried to help out a friend. Here’s what happened… my wife had a best friend and the friend was married to a bigtime cheater. We were always there for her if she was going through drama with her husband. Their marriage finally ended when her husband got her cousin pregnant............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am heartbroken and I need your advice. My boyfriend broke up with me in September 2018 and I’m having a difficult time letting him go. We’ve been close friends since we were in middle school and we had a deep emotional and physical connection for many years. When he dumped me, he tried to still be friends but it was awkward for me, so I didn’t talk to him much because I needed to heal. Well, shortly after we broke up, he met a nice woman and they had only been together six months and he asked her to marry him. They got married in September 2019 and he had the audacity to invite me to the wedding................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single man in my mid-twenties and I met a woman on an online dating site. She’s 3 years older. She is gorgeous, has a great body and she’s more mature than girls my age. We started dating late last year and I’ve fallen for her really quick, but now I have a big problem. We decided to go public with our relationship over the holidays and I posted a picture of the two of us on Instagram. As soon as I posted it, I got a direct message from a stranger, claiming he hung out with her recently and she’s got an STD that she didn’t tell him about................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve known my husband since I was in high school and we’ve been in an off-and-on relationship for 31 years. Years ago, my husband made bad choices and he was sentenced to 8 years in prison for selling marijuana. I stood by him the entire time he was incarcerated because I knew he was my soulmate. When he got out of prison, he kept his promise to be with me forever and we have been married for 5 years............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single black female in one of the craziest love triangles ever and I need your advice. A year ago, my kids and I moved to a new house and I became good friends with a married couple across the street. I got really close to the female and she and I actually started dating. Her husband found out and asked to be included in our sexual fun, so we let him join in often. She eventually talked her husband into letting me move into their house so we could all be together.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my friend called me one night saying her house got shot up and she was coming to my house with her kids. I didn’t question her or ask her how long she was planning to stay, I just told her to come over with her 3 kids. My son and I have a two-bedroom apartment so we moved some things around so my friend could have some space. Three days later, my friend asked if her baby’s daddy and his mother could come stay at my house because they were homeless since someone fired 32 shots into the house............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old single mother. I have had the same best friend for 20 years and she is my daughter’s godmother. My daughter’s father died when she was 2 years old and my best friend said she would always be there for my child. Well, she has not kept her promise! My daughter is 7 years old now and she has a spicy personality and behavioral problems............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old man and I have been married for 7 years. My wife and I have two young children. I have cheated several times, but each time, it was just for a quick thrill. I started hanging out with a co-worker in February of 2019 and this was more than a quick thrill. I started developing real feelings for her shortly after we met and I realized that she was the woman I’d always dreamed of. She made me want to be a better man and I started eating healthier, going to the gym and I opened up to her emotionally................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married 22 years and we have three children. My husband and I have a great marriage and he still takes me out on dates weekly. My husband and I are prominent business owners in our community. So, whenever we go out in public, I have a problem with women approaching my husband. My husband hugs the women, chats with them and has even welcomed one woman to join us at our dinner table recently............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 13 years and 6 years ago my husband cheated on me and had a child by the lady he had an affair with. I had a hard time getting past this, but I did. We went to counseling and now I have a sweet stepdaughter to spoil. That happiness lasted a short period of time, because three years later, my husband cheated again................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiancé and I have been together for six years. We like to have fun in the bedroom, which often includes a third person joining us. And yes it is always another woman. Before my fiancé met me, he had never had a threesome but I had. Now he can't get enough of them and I enjoy them even more than he does from day one. I have set all the rules for the threesomes my main and most important rule is that I am the one and the only one that can call or text the females and invite them over. The females or not to ever have my fiancé cell number. So here's where the problem started............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 17 years to a man who I thought was trustworthy, honest and a good Christian man. We are both in our 40s and been together for 25 years total. For the last 4 years, he has been friends with a basic girl that he met at work. I call her basic because that’s what she is. I always have expressed how displeased I am with their friendship, but he insisted that I was worrying for no reason. We hung out with her and her basic husband often and my husband always made me feel like I was crazy for being suspicious of this friendship.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating the 6’4 tall drink of water for a few months. He is honest generous humorous and fun to be around. We decided it was time to take the next step in our relationship since we have been flirting and making suggestive comments to each other for weeks. So we did the deed if you get my drift and let me tell you, you cannot judge a book by its cover. With all of his tall and chocolaty goodness, he is not packing a thing. I mean he couldn't even hurt a fly. I couldn't use any of my normal tricks because he couldn't stay in the game............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 29 year old man and three months ago, I started dating a gorgeous woman in her mid-twenties. She has the best body, smooth and glowy chocolate skin, the sexiest voice and she is the best that I ever had, if you know what I mean. She's very affectionate and she treats me well, but she's missing one important thing... a brain.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I attend a prominent mega church and I’m very active in my church. The church threw a back-to-school bash for the children at the church and we had a pool party in our indoor pool. I volunteered to help around the pool and watch the smaller kids. Shirley, I have been losing weight for the last year and I wanted to show off my body in my swimsuit, but with a nice coverup on over my swimsuit. My husband told me I was going too far by wearing it to the church event, but I wasn’t showing any body parts..................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 47 year old female in my third marriage. My husband and I have been married for five years and he treats me like a queen, but I feel like he hates my 17 year old daughter. This is his first marriage and he has no children. So it's shocking that he acts like a drill sergeant with my daughter. He calls her lazy and fuzzes that are constantly about her chores. He expects her to take out the trash daily and do a few other things that I think he should be doing as the man of the house. My daughter is an honors student and in extracurricular activities so she has a busy schedule during the week.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I really need your help and advice with an embarrassing problem. I’m a 28 year old, healthy black male and I am single. Since I was 14 years old, I have been having frequent erections. I have been to several urologists and a specialist and each doctor told me that I’m completely normal. I have talked to my male friends and older men and they all say that it does not sound normal but it also does not sound like a big problem........................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 41 year old married man. My wife and I have been married for 19 years. We've also been living with her parents for the entire 19 years. It's not a financial thing. We are good on that front. Her parents are also financially stable and healthy. When I met my wife she was living with her parents. She told me once we got married we had to live with her parents but it would only be temporary. She would only be there for three years.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my mid 30s and I’m 5’1” and I weigh 128lbs. I am dating a personal trainer and he weighs 170lbs. He used to weigh 350lbs and he worked hard to lose the weight and keep it off. He is looking sooo good these days, but we have a big problem… Our eating habits are totally different now. I’m a country girl, so my meals are pretty hefty and full of flavor. They aren’t bad nutritionally, but they definitely are not the healthiest option.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm newly married and my husband told me that he was a freak when we started dating. He is loving and supportive, a hard-working family man and a great father, but he is constantly stressing me out over sex. He's an awesome lover but I can’t seem to keep up with his sex drive lately. I guess I’m in an open marriage because I’m sure he’s having sex outside of our marriage. I knew his sex drive was off the charts, but I thought I could handle him.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old single woman and I met the man of my dreams two years ago on a dating website. He lives in Tampa and I live in Philadelphia. A few months after we met online, he came to visit me. I immediately noticed that he lied about his height. He's short. He is an inch or two shorter than me and I like tall men. I had hoped he looked a little bit better than his pictures online, but he looks exactly the same in person. He’s not handsome at all.................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, do you think that dating rules for seniors are different than those for younger people? I need to know cause I am trying to find love again and I’m over age 60. I'd like to think that a man aged 65 to 70 would think and act differently than he did when he was 25 to 30 years old, but that's not the case. When I meet men my age, they are still interested in the cookie and I need to know if I should still be using the 90 Day Rule at my age................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 15 months and we are in a monogamous relationship. He’s 57 years old and I’m 49 years old and we’re both divorced. We get along well, but I need your advice. This past weekend, I stayed over at his house on Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night. On Sunday morning, we woke up and cooked breakfast and then we lounged around and watched football. He got up and changed his clothes and told me he was headed to the gym. I thought it would be the perfect time to take a nap before I cooked dinner............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old female and I have a 57 year old male mentor that I work with. He has given me great advice and helped me through some obstacles in my life. This is the first man that has ever treated me with respect and did not try to sleep with me. He is like a father figure to me and I call myself his play daughter. The only problem is his wife. He knew that I did not have any plans for Thanksgiving dinner, so he invited me to his home. He never talked much about his wife, but I figured she would be just as sweet as he was.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single woman without any children and I am dating a 41 year old man that has 3 young daughters. We’ve been together for 5 months and all of a sudden, he does not approve of how I dress. He told me that I dress as if I want attention from other men and not like a wholesome woman. I am a full-time legal assistant at a popular law firm and I take law classes at night.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36yr old female in a long-distance relationship with a man in his early 40s. Things are good between us, and honestly, I am ready to take things to the next level. I only have one problem and I’m hesitant to move to his hometown if he can’t fix the problem. We have been in a committed relationship for 2 years and when we are intimate, he is very gentle and loving in the bedroom. He has kept this same routine the entire time. He does not do anything freaky or exotic and he’s very passionate.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 3 years and we get along great. We’ve talked about getting married, but we have to work out a few kinks first. Both of us have teenage kids from previous relationships and I spend a lot of time with his kids, every other weekend. He is always around my kids because I have sole custody of them. We always joke about how his kids like hanging out with me more than with him.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old single female and my dad is a well-known pastor. I moved back home after college and I’ve been a big part of the church family since then. I help out with the youth ministry and I get along well with the youth minister. He is five years older than me and he’s married. The youth minister and I always had great faith-based talks and I looked up to him as a spiritual mentor, until recently.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I prayed and asked God to send me a great man. It took ten long years but my prayers were answered and I got an amazing man. We're getting married this month but there's just one problem. I was taught that you should watch how a man loves and treats his mother because it will show you what kind of man he is. Well, I recently learned that my fiance does not respect his mother at all............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, Four months ago I married the love of my life. So far, our marriage is great. I'm a head chef at a high end restaurant and I love my job, but I work long hours. There are a lot of beautiful single female servers and bartenders that work at the restaurant and it seems like since I got married these women have started to show me a lot of attention. A couple of the girls have asked me to hang out after work. The other day, a girl slid her phone number and address in my pocket and said I was welcome to stop by............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married to a wonderful man for almost 30 years. He's an excellent father and provider, but over the years I've spent a lot of time alone in my marriage. At one point I was very lonely. There was a lot of love and kindness but no passion. A neighbor and I would talk occasionally and he picked up on my extreme loneliness and saw that I was vulnerable. He used it to his advantage and we ended up having sex. I'm not placing all of the blame on my neighbor because I am a grown woman and I knew better.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm newly married and my husband told me that he was a freak when we started dating. He is loving and supportive, a hard-working family man and a great father, but he is constantly stressing me out over sex. He's an awesome lover but I can’t seem to keep up with his sex drive lately. I guess I’m in an open marriage because I’m sure he’s having sex outside of our marriage. I knew his sex drive was off the charts, but I thought I could handle him.................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Auntie Shirley and Uncle Steve, I have a problem with my real family members, so I want to be your niece instead. Here’s my problem… I’m a 28 year old woman that was raised by three uncles that were like father figures to me and I’m very close to all of them. One of my uncles is getting on my last nerve though. I’m really close with his daughter, my cousin, and she’s sick of him too. We grew up staying at grandma’s house and we watched my uncles have lots of different women around the house............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 42 year old woman and I have been seeing a man for 6 months and we go out several times a week and we’ve started having sex. The intimacy is good, but he was a bit aggressive at first, so I had to get him to settle down a bit. But that’s not the problem I have with him. There are times I can’t reach him and when he’s non-responsive, he tells me he’s out with a friend. It became clear to me who his friend might be, when he invited me to go shopping and I ended up feeling like the third wheel................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I have been together for four years. When we were dating I would sneak and go through his phone to see his text messages and call logs. He didn't have a password on his phone at the time. One day I went through his phone and I found exactly what I was looking for. I saw that my man had been texting his child's mom for a month and the texts to her were sexually explicit. She had sent him multiple pictures of herself and they called each other baby on the messages............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am happily married and my wife and I have two kids. The problem is I have a female friend from college. My female friend is also married with two kids and she lives in another state. We hardly ever see each other, but we do keep in touch. Over 15 years ago, she and I had sex. My wife knows we were intimate in the past because we all went to the same college. The other day I was talking to my friend on the phone, we chatted about reality TV shows, I congratulated her on her anniversary and we talked about our children............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 15 months and we are in a monogamous relationship. He’s 57 years old and I’m 49 years old and we’re both divorced. We get along well, but I need your advice. This past weekend, I stayed over at his house on Friday night, all day Saturday and Saturday night. On Sunday morning, we woke up and cooked breakfast and then we lounged around and watched football. He got up and changed his clothes and told me he was headed to the gym. I thought it would be the perfect time to take a nap before I cooked dinner............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 13 years and 6 years ago my husband cheated on me and had a child by the lady he had an affair with. I had a hard time getting past this, but I did. We went to counseling and now I have a sweet stepdaughter to spoil. That happiness lasted a short period of time, because three years later, my husband cheated again................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley, I need your advice on an issue between my husband and I. We have been married for a year and he’s a wonderful husband, but we are not seeing eye to eye on how he reacts to well-endowed women. When we were dating, he always had a thing for admiring women in my presence. He didn’t care if they had two heads, but if they had big boobies or a big ole butt, his head was on the swivel and he would just stare. Lucky for him, I’m not insecure and I never made a big deal of it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my mother and I are very close and live together. We recently relocated to a new city a few months ago because of my new job. My mother is retired and loves to go play bingo and she goes to the casino weekly. She also likes to date and entertain men that are too young for her. My mother is in her late 60s and I’m in my late 40s. The guy is 36 years old and they spend a great deal of time together. He’s a cook at the bingo hall that she goes to and she says they hit it off instantly............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I really need your help and advice with an embarrassing problem. I’m a 28 year old, healthy black male and I am single. Since I was 14 years old, I have been having frequent erections. I have been to several urologists and a specialist and each doctor told me that I’m completely normal. I have talked to my male friends and older men and they all say that it does not sound normal but it also does not sound like a big problem................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old female and I have a 57 year old male mentor that I work with. He has given me great advice and helped me through some obstacles in my life. This is the first man that has ever treated me with respect and did not try to sleep with me. He is like a father figure to me and I call myself his play daughter. The only problem is his wife. He knew that I did not have any plans for Thanksgiving dinner, so he invited me to his home. He never talked much about his wife, but I figured she would be just as sweet as he was.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem and I've been praying over it for years but I can’t seem to get over it. I married a man when I was 26 years old and he was 41 years old. We had a great married life, a nice big home and three lovely children. I thought our fairytale would never end, but it did. We were married for 8 years and on his birthday, he asked me for a divorce and served me papers. I was shocked that he already had the papers drawn up. Six months after our divorce was final, my sister gave birth to a beautiful baby girl................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Shirley and Steve, I am a 20 year old black woman who comes from a very loving and caring family that carries themselves in a very classy and respectful way. I’ve been taught since I was a little girl that men will treat you the way you allow them to treat you. I am coming to you all because I need help. I can’t find a man that wants to be in serious relationship with me and I know about 90 percent of the blame can be put on me................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old beautiful and successful woman and I’m in love with a 44 year old, well-educated hunk that swept me off of my feet. When I met him, he told me that he was seeing someone in a long-distance relationship, but I still started dating this man, despite the news. After six months of dating, I did some research and found out that he proposed to this woman and she has set a wedding date. I never confronted him about it but it tore me apart emotionally............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old wife and mother. My husband is 32. We’ve been together 10 years and got married 2 years ago. I don’t have any major complaints about my marriage, but my husband’s behavior is kind of strange lately. My husband and I met in college and we did what college couples do, we had sex every day or as much as we could. Now that I’m older and we have more responsibilities, I’m too tired to have sex everyday or as often as I’d like to............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a loving and respectable married man that likes to flirt. My wife knows I’m a flirt and she just tolerates it because she knows nobody else wants me. I flirt occasionally at work and it gets me a couple of laughs and eyebrows raised and the ladies flirt back. I have a real-life work wife that I work closely with and my wife has met her so it’s no big deal. What my wife did not know is that my work wife really likes me, but she respects the fact that I’m married. We have younger interns that work with us seasonally............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m just going to jump right in and get to it. I’m married and he’s married. We both have families. I have 3 kids and he has 4 kids. One of my kids is his. Our affair had been going on for 11 years and now we have a 2 year old son. He left me when I told him that I was pregnant. We both agreed for me to terminate the pregnancy, but he refused to give me the money, so I changed my mind because deep down I wanted another child. I know it’s his son but he questioned it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old married woman and my husband and I need your advice on an issue with our closest friends. Our friends are first time parents and their daughter is a toddler now. Since the child was born, we’ve been in a group text with the couple and 15 other people. My husband and I both hate text groups, but we humored the couple because they are really nice people. The couple started the group chat so they could send us pictures of their newborn daughter........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a long-distance relationship with a great guy for the past six years. We live an hour apart so it’s not far at all and we see each other regularly. When we spend time together, it’s wonderful and we have a lot of sex to make up for the times we’re apart. Although we have a lot of sex, it is never the romantic experience that I crave, because I’ve never seen my man naked from the waist down. I have never touched any part of his body, from the waist down. He will let me rub on his chest and that’s it........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my late 50s and I’m still a bachelor. I don’t have a problem meeting beautiful women and I don’t have a problem getting the cookie. I own a carpet business so I’m the person that goes to the customer’s home to do the initial meeting and get measurements. Three months ago, I went to a customer’s house and she was gorgeous.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 35 year old woman dating a 41 year old man. We’ve been dating for about 5 months and we had sex a few times before we actually decided to be in a relationship. The sex was always normal, nothing out of the ordinary and after the encounter, we wouldn’t talk for a while. Now we live together and I have come to realize that this man is a straight up nympho. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, every time we're in the bedroom at the same time, he is ready to get it on. He will drop everything he's doing just to get a little something............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have two children with my high school sweetheart. We both come from seriously dysfunctional families and we were all each other had. Shortly after we graduated, I got incarcerated for 18 months on a drug possession charge. During this time, my kid's mother met an older guy and he began to take care of her and my kids. He bought her a new car and moved her and the kids into an upscale apartment. I’m not a fool, so I know there was give and take in this situation, but I was locked up, so what could I say? I’ve been out of jail for about 9 months and he has continued to cover all of my family’s expenses.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 7 years and we have two young children. After having my second child, my desire to have sex decreased and it was a big problem in my marriage. My husband is a great dad and my best friend so I felt bad for him. I started back having sex with him, but I was never really into it like I had been in the past. I confided in my sister because she has a newborn too. Her child’s father broke up with her while she was pregnant, so she’s going through her own issues. I wanted to support my sister, so I told her to go out with her girls and I would babysit for her............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am engaged to a 63 year old man that acts a lot older than he is. His thoughts on sex and life in general shock me and I need some advice. I’m only 59 years old and I still enjoy sex and have tried to be patient with my man. He thinks I’m a freak because I try to initiate sex daily. He likes to grind and do a lot of kissing, but we rarely go all the way. I like to take care of him in other ways, if you know what I mean, but when it comes to me, he says that his mouth is designed to eat food and nothing else.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married a little over a year now and this is my second marriage. Since the wedding, my husband and I had been searching for a new church home that we mutually agreed on. We visited churches and settled at a church close to our home, with a good stern pastor. We loved his preaching style and felt really welcome there, until one Sunday when the pastor’s message was so crazy that it sent my husband into a frenzy................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help. I am 27 years old and I have lived with my fiancé for two years. We bought our first house together and everything was great until recently, when my fiancé’s brother moved in with us temporarily. His brother is going through a divorce and he has lived with everyone in the family. He’s worn out his welcome everywhere, so I didn’t mind him staying with us for a couple of weeks till he got on his feet. The couple of weeks have turned into two months and I want him out of our house. He is the nastiest man I have ever seen............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve worked with a guy for over 6 years and over time, we became attracted to each other. We went out a few times and had several passionate kisses, but nothing more. He explained to me that he is in a dead-end marriage for 20 years and he lives in an apartment in the city and his wife lives in their house in the suburbs. I am divorced and my grown kids live with me. The married guy and I enjoy each other’s company but I told him we can’t have sex until he’s divorced. He says he loves and respects me, so it’s not a problem............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dealing with an older man for a year. He’s 66 years old and I’m 30 years old, so I guess you can call him my sugar daddy. I also have a boyfriend that is my age. We’ve been dating for three years and he knows about the older guy and he doesn’t mind, because I told him that he is my uncle. The older guy takes me to and from work every day because my boyfriend works an overnight shift. The older man gives me tons of money and pays my cell phone bill and my boyfriend never has questioned it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently met a wonderful man and we instantly had a connection. I am a widow and his wife died earlier this year. When we met, he looked familiar to me, but I thought that it was just a coincidence. After a few dates, we talked more about his wife that had died and he told me her name. I knew his wife and when I put two-and-two together, I realized why he was so familiar to me. His deceased wife was the sister of one of my good friends.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 36yr old female in a long-distance relationship with a man in his early 40s. Things are good between us, and honestly, I am ready to take things to the next level. I only have one problem and I’m hesitant to move to his hometown if he can’t fix the problem. We have been in a committed relationship for 2 years and when we are intimate, he is very gentle and loving in the bedroom. He has kept this same routine the entire time. He does not do anything freaky or exotic and he’s very passionate.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 17 years to a man who I thought was trustworthy, honest and a good Christian man. We are both in our 40s and been together for 25 years total. For the last 4 years, he has been friends with a basic girl that he met at work. I call her basic because that’s what she is. I always have expressed how displeased I am with their friendship, but he insisted that I was worrying for no reason. We hung out with her and her basic husband often and my husband always made me feel like I was crazy for being suspicious of this friendship................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem that’s bugging me. My husband has always been attracted to big butts and a smile, and his girls before me were very ratchet. Recently, he’s been telling me that he is taking “odd jobs” across town for extra money. He’s a carpenter by trade and a handyman on the side. I haven’t seen any of the “extra” money, so I got suspicious. I know he likes the company of other women, but I thought that was in his past. Well one evening when I was lying in bed, I noticed a few black spots on his pillow and along the top of our bed........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 52 year old woman and I need for my best friend to have an open mind. I’ve known her for most of my life and she’s divorced with a grown son. Her son was raised by her ex-husband so I have not spent a lot of time with her son. I was having dinner with my best friend and joined us for dinner to say hello. He sat with us briefly and talked about his dance studio in town and since I love to dance, I was intrigued by him. He told us about his new Latin dance classes.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in a crazy love triangle and I met my man through his wife. She was supposed to be my best friend but we always argued over stupid stuff and then finally had a big blow out and stopped talking. The entire time, our other friends tried to get us to be friends again, but nothing worked. I ran into my best friend’s husband one day and he told me that it’s best to end the friendship because his wife never really liked me to begin with.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I attend a prominent mega church and I’m very active in my church. The church threw a back-to-school bash for the children at the church and we had a pool party in our indoor pool. I volunteered to help around the pool and watch the smaller kids. Shirley, I have been losing weight for the last year and I wanted to show off my body in my swimsuit, but with a nice coverup on over my swimsuit. My husband told me I was going too far by wearing it to the church event, but I wasn’t showing any body parts.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I got a divorce four years ago and I gave myself time to heal so I would not go into a new relationship with baggage. A year ago, I met a great guy and we fell for each other quickly. He paid all of my bills and he was super attentive to my needs. We went on two lavish trips and he promised me that we would travel the world together. He attended my church often and we prayed together. This man was so good, he even did most of the cooking......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a friend that can be self-centered and a bit loose when it comes to men. We’ve been friends for 13 years but I’ve never had an issue with her until recently. She likes to flirt with other women’s men and boasts that she can take any man from his woman. I just never thought it would happen to me. I started seeing a new guy and he invited me to a house party so I invited my friend to meet us there......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a divorced 58 year old black woman dating a 61 year old white man that I met on a dating website for black people. I thought it was strange that he was on a site that is for blacks, but I guess he likes what he likes. This man fell head over heels for me on the first date. He got up and kissed me at least four times that night, while we were at dinner. Since then, he sends me texts throughout the day, at least 10 a day, to tell me he is thinking about me and he misses me............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man at church recently when he was visiting from out of town. He lives three hours away from me so in the beginning, we enjoyed video chatting and talking on the phone for hours. After only two months, we really like each other and want to spend all of our time together. He is ready to take our relationship to the next level and he is planning to move to the city I live in. We are an older couple so we don’t want to waste time by talking on the phone all the time...................... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old single woman and I met the man of my dreams two years ago on a dating website. He lives in Tampa and I live in Philadelphia. A few months after we met online, he came to visit me. I immediately noticed that he lied about his height. He's short. He is an inch or two shorter than me and I like tall men. I had hoped he looked a little bit better than his pictures online, but he looks exactly the same in person. He’s not handsome at all................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old single guy and I have been attracted to a 27 year old beautiful woman for 4 months and I finally got the nerve to ask for her number. When I met her, I did everything in my power to sweep her off of her feet. I am a police officer and I work the night shift, so I’m home during the day. She is my mail carrier and it was an instant attraction when I saw her. I wait each day for her to come by.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 36 year old single woman and my new next door neighbor has me concerned. She's a pretty girl in her late twenties and she was nice enough when I met her. Here’s my problem. Her bedroom window faces my bedroom window so I have to keep my blinds closed for privacy. She always keeps her window cracked and night after night, usually during the week, I can hear very loud moans and whimpers coming from next door............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 50 year old with 3 children and I have been married for 14 years. All of the children are grown and are on their own, so my husband and I have the house to ourselves. I love my alone time with my husband, but his sister is causing big problems in our marriage. His sister gets on my last nerve. She is an unstable mother and she drops her kids off at my house with no warning............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, For the past five years I've been dating a man that is nine years older than me and I really love our relationship and how well he treats me. I recently started living with him and I have a problem that I need your help with. My boyfriend loves to get a big bowl of ice cream most evenings as a treat after dinner. I try not to be overbearing because he could be drinking alcohol or have another bad habit, but his ice cream addiction is killing me slowly. You see my boyfriend is lactose intolerant, therefore, I cannot sleep peacefully in the bed with him at night..............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past 8 years, I’ve been dating a 60 year old man and I am 14 years younger than he is. Everything in our relationship was good until 6 months ago, when he moved his 2nd ex-wife and their 20 year old child back into his home. He has been divorced 12 years, but he told me that his ex-wife is having financial problems, so he allowed her to move in. This changed our relationship a lot. We don’t spend time together daily like we use to and he only comes to my house twice a month............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I need your advice because I really want to kick my dad's wife’s behind. I am a 42 year old single mother of two kids. My children's dads don't help me financially so my father has helped me raise my kids for the past 15 years. Well, I recently lost my job and everything went downhill. I was unable to pay my rent so I had to move out of my apartment at the beginning of this month. I called my dad to ask if we could move back home and my dad had the nerve to tell me that I had to discuss it with his wife, my stepmother. He put her on the phone as she screamed, “Hell No!” and said this would be the ninth time that I've moved back in with them......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem with how men see me. I was married for 25 years and I got divorced three years ago and decided to move to another state for a clean slate. I’m not looking for a serious relationship right now, I want to enjoy being single a while, but I would like male companionship occasionally. So here is my problem.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a married father of two girls and I have a problem at home. Last week, I popped my sixteen year old daughter in the mouth after she raised her voice at her little sister and then raised her voice at me when I told her to stop. When I hit her, she lunged at me and punched me in my face. I tried to hold her to keep her from hitting me again and we ended up scuffling in the floor like two dudes in a street fight. The whole time she was still yelling and I was trying to control my anger so I wouldn’t hurt this child............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I need some serious advice right now. I’m a 30-year-old and I’m dating a 29-year-old woman. She is a very sexy, sweet woman with a great figure, but she has one flaw that is hard to overlook. She has hairy feet, a hairy chest, and her back is hairy. When we first met, it was in the middle of the winter so she wore sweaters, she wore jeans and boots mostly and kept her socks on when we were chilling at home…
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm an older single man and I’m very nice looking, not your typical old cornball pops type. Dating is hard for me because most women my age have let themselves go and look matronly. I love online dating sites and I have a great time meeting and hooking up with various women. Recently, a 30-year old bombshell sent me a message to say that she was looking for a little financial help, in exchange for some confidential fun. So we have met up for “lip service” a few times and that’s it.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 54 year old black professional man who has been married for 25 years. I am 6’6” and 270 lbs and I am not to be played with. But my wife seems to think she could play with me and get away with it. We’re in the middle of a divorce now because I found out that she was taking and sending nude pictures to an ex-boyfriend. I also found out that she’d been having an affair with the guy for almost a year. When I confronted her, she told me that she’s been unhappy for a long time and she needs more................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a young man who is in love with my girlfriend and I feel a need to protect her. We have been dating for two years and I’ve met her family and I love them all, except for her father. I don’t know where to begin. Her father argues with everyone in the family and he has started a few fist fights with the other men in the family. He smokes weed constantly and he does it in front of the family............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been seeing a guy for 8 months now and our relationship is strictly sexual. When we first met, he told me that he has a girlfriend that lives in another state and he had no plans to break up with her, but she can’t fulfill his needs when she’s so far away. We first met at a club and I would run into him at local parties, so we were bound to hook up sooner or later. We have sex often and it’s really good sex. I am the one who satisfies his sexual needs and desires while his girlfriend is away............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a black young lady in my mid 20s and I have been in debt since I graduated from college in 2016. I assumed I would be stepping out into the real world and paying a few bills, but not as many as I have now. While I was in college, my mom opened multiple credit cards in my name and proceeded to max them all out on her bills and personal items. Fast forward to today, my credit card debt is well over $8,500 and I am trying to pay the minimum payments on the bills so I can maintain a good credit score............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 54 year old married man and I have been married for 36 years. My wife and I have 12 kids, so my wife has never worked a day in her life, besides raising our family. I’ve always done my best to keep us on track financially, working two or three jobs at times. I have always been the best dad I could be and I make sure my family is well taken care of. My only problem is that my wife does not do her part by making sure I’m well taken care of............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single black woman with no kids and I’m writing in response to the letter “I Want to Live With All Four Women.” No, I’m not one of the women in the letter but I'm thinking that the letter writer may be on to something. After years of dating and being discouraged, I am willing to try anything. I’ve tried dating apps and I represented myself respectfully but I didn’t get any positive responses from men................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, this isn’t your typical letter, but just like everyone else, I need advice. I am a 37 year old female and I am professional wedding planner but I also have a corporate job that pays the bills. Six months ago, a co-worker asked me to help her put together her dream wedding. I was excited at first but then I realized that she had a very limited budget and very ghetto ideas. When it came time to choose her menu for the reception, she said that she had already picked out her food and set up the delivery................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single man that’s just enjoying life and I need some advice. I have four women who all love me and want to be with me. I have a child by each one of the women and I love all of them, but I find it hard to pick one to settle down with because they are all so good to me. I rotate my time with them, by going on dates and having sex with them regularly, and they don’t seem to have a problem with it........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for almost 25 years. My husband and I have been through a lot but we’re still together. I have a situation that I need help with, and it doesn’t involve my husband. A year ago, a guy at the gym came on to me. It was fun at first because it was all hugs and kisses, but then it escalated to sex. We were intimate on several occasions and each time, I was so ashamed. It went on a couple of months before I tried to end it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29-year-old man and three months ago, I started seeing a gorgeous woman in her mid-20s. She has the best body, smooth and glowy chocolate skin, the sexiest voice. She is the best that I ever had if you know what I mean. She’s very affectionate and she treats me well. But she’s missing one important thing: a brain… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met and older guy and I was attracted to him, but played hard to get. He begged me for a first date and I eventually agreed to go out with him. He asked to pick him up and I didn’t think much about it since his house was on the way to the restaurant. When I got to the house, he came out and so did a much older lady. He got in my car and told me that was his mom and that he lived with her…... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I’ve been married for 10 years. We don’t have any children together, but my husband has two grown kids and another “play daughter.” Before we got married, he had an ex-girlfriend and started dating her when her daughter was only two-years-old, so he became really close to the little girl. The girl even calls him “daddy.” When she was younger, he taught her how to ride a bike, they went bowling often, school shopping and he’d help her mom out financially with things the child needed....
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Dear Steve and Shirley, Two years ago I met a guy on an online site for dating and we became close. In the beginning, he told me that he was in an open relationship with a woman and he wanted me to meet her. I agreed, since I wasn’t looking for anything serious. I met the girl and she and I have become the best of friends. When I’m hanging out with her guy, she’s okay with it because she has another special friend that she kicks it with.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 57 years old and have been married to an intelligent, extremely good looking 60 year old man for ten years. We’re admired by friends and family because we seem to have the perfect marriage. At home and in public, we act like two teenagers in love. We send each other silly texts all day and we play all kind of silly games at home.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 50 year old devoted wife with a big problem. I've been married to a great man for 23 years and we have two kids in college. He is a great provider and we both have solid careers, but he has always had a big dream… He wants to be a big Broadway actor. My husband wants badly to be an actor but he's never been able to make it work. He’s auditioned for a lot of commercials, he’s taken acting classes and he has wasted our money on hustling his way into some big auditions, but each time he was rejected........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30-year old man and I love working out. I started a new, very intense workout routine last month and my trainer suggested I get a good deep tissue massage to get out the kinks. So, I scheduled a 90-minute deep tissue massage with a massage therapist. It’s an in-home massage service that came highly recommended by my trainer. A day later, a female therapist showed up at my house and I was surprised at how beautiful and in shape she was.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old man and I just started a job teaching adults that are getting a GED. I'm loving it so far, but I need advice on how to handle a very aggressive female student in her early 60s. At the end of one of my lectures, she approached me and asked what gym I go to because I have a very nice body. I blushed and didn't know what to say! She winked at me and left................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I love myself very much and I love most of my family but I developed this deep dark hatred for my sister. You see, my sister has the life I prayed for. I turned to God and asked God to bless me with a husband with all the qualities her husband has. God gave this wonderful man to my sister and my sister has never prayed for anything! She did not even want to be in a relationship when she met her husband............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 22 year old college student and I just started my senior year at a new school. I've joined a frat and met an awesome girl and it was all going great until last week. We threw a party to kick-off the semester and when my frat brothers saw my girlfriend they all got awkward and quiet. She didn’t stay long after that and when she left, I called them out for acting weird and ignoring my girl........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 40 year old man and my wife and I have a strong marriage and a great life together. We just have one little problem in our home. It’s my wife’s sister. My wife’s sister has been living with us for the past 7 years since she got a very nasty divorce. She said it would be temporary until she got on her feet, but she is still here. I do love my sister-in-law and she contributes to the household as much as possible, but she should have moved out years ago.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my friend hooked me up with a great guy and before I met him, we had great conversation and he seemed to be a cool guy. He sent me a picture of himself and I sent him a picture too. He had a beautiful smile and I commented that he had perfect teeth. He told me that he had false teeth. I asked him why he chose false teeth over implants and he said that implants were too expensive. It was no biggie, so we continued to get to know each other.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single woman with a great job, but I have an issue with a co-worker. I went to a local bar a couple of weeks ago and had a few drinks. I noticed a man and woman in the corner cuddling and didn’t think anything of it at first. Later on, I went to the bathroom and passed the couple and realized it was two of my co-workers in the corner boo’d up. Both of them are married and when they saw me, they instantly took their arms off each other and separated........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been worrying about my marriage and how my past actions may threaten it. A few months ago, my friends and I went on a guy’s trip. We always go on trips together and the wives get together and take trips too. While I was on the trip, I ate good and drank a lot. We went clubbing and since I love to dance, I was salsa dancing with the ladies and may have been a little too close to one particular lady that danced very sensually. I didn’t make out with her or anyone else, but my body language was inappropriate for a married man............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met the love of my life. This beautiful woman was so perfect I could not believe she was still single. Well after dating her for six months I figured out exactly why she is not married. She has a bizarre nasty habit. It all started to go downhill when I took her around my friends for the first time. We went to a house party and had a good time eating and drinking. The next day my friend called me upset because someone had relieved themselves in his bathroom drawer. To put it politely, it was not urine. He thought someone had had too much to drink and made a mistake............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, thirteen years ago I became friends with a newly-married, young couple at church. They have two children and they are good God-fearing people with large hearts. The only problem is that they are not book smart and the wife is lacking in the common sense department too. They both speak terribly and their subject and verb agreement is always off. Their spelling is even worse............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently started a new position as an assistant to the office manager. On my first day at work, I noticed that everyone in the office was looking at me and whispering. I thought that they were just checking me out because I was the new girl. Silly me! When my new boss got in, I went and greeted him. Everyone was still looking at me but now they were laughing. And then it happened! The odor that came out of my boss’ mouth damn near knocked me out.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old married woman with a two year old son that won’t stop cussing. Recently, whenever he gets frustrated or upset, he starts cussing. If he falls down and hurts himself, he cusses. If I tell him no, he cusses! I assumed he was hearing these cuss words from my husband, because I don’t cuss in front of him, so he is not hearing it from me. My husband swore to me that he has not been cussing in front of him either.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been together for ten years and he has the biggest heart. His empathy towards his fellow man is what made me fall in love with him. However, his big heart has been a big problem lately. He does community outreach for struggling adults and last year he met a guy that was trying to get his life back on track, so my husband helped this man get a job and a apartment. The problem is, now this man is one of my husband’s best friends and I can’t stand him.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my husband for 8 years and we have a 5 year old and a 2 year old daughter. My husband has 5 other kids, not including the two we have together. Yes, I know that is a lot of kids, however, I want to try for another baby next year. I am 32 and he is 40 and he says he is too old to have more kids. I don’t have a son and would like to try for a son. I always told him I wanted to have three children. We don't have sex because he says he doesn't want to get me pregnant and if we do have sex, he buys me the Plan B pill to avoid any possible pregnancies............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 60 year old man and I have been married for 16 years. My wife is 13 years younger than I am and we don't see eye to eye on a serious issue. In the beginning our sex life was great but over the years we simmered down a bit. A year ago I went through a very serious health issue and during that time our sex life suffered. I made a full recovery and when I was ready for some action my wife was acting like she was afraid to touch me. I had to beg for sex and when we did do it, it wasn't very exciting. One day I just told her that I was not being satisfied and she told me that while I was sick she found other ways to get a little pleasure.............
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 33 year old single woman and my best friend is a 32 year old wild woman. She works as a bartender and she uses her job to as a way to hit on guys and most of them are in their mid-twenties. She also has sex with these guys. She says that guys our age can't keep up with her so she sticks with the twenty-somethings because they are great in bed. I try not to judge her, but her sex life is a big problem for me, because she always uses my guest room to hook up with these random men............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 70 year old woman with raging hormones like a 30 year old. I love making love to a man that knows what he is doing between the sheets. I met this man about a year ago from an online dating site. After 5 months of talking on the phone, we decided to get together. Now I’ve always thought of love-making as an art and if you are not an artist, I am not looking for a painter. I know my performance is very artistic… or so I have been told. I like variety. Nothing too kinky, but a little variety. I told my boyfriend that he will get quality if he gives quality............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, let’s get right to it. Here's my dilemma… I’m a 38 year old woman and I've never wanted to have children. Five years ago, I was in a great relationship and we were talking about getting married, but he wanted children and I did not. So we mutually decided to end our relationship. We could not deny that we were still in love with each other, so two years after we broke up, we reconnected and have been seeing each other off and on since then.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a very happily married woman in my early 50s and I have an issue with my husband’s long-time friend and fraternity brother. My husband’s friend lives in another state for work, but he loves to come visit all his buddies in the city that my husband and I live in. When he comes to town, he would take turns staying at different friends’ houses. His first visit to our new home was earlier this year and he stayed the entire weekend and that was okay, as a one-time deal.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I'm a 29 year old married woman. My husband and I have been married for almost three years. We met at work and we fell for each other rather quickly. We also began to have sex early on in our relationship. At first the sex was ok. It was what I needed then, but as time went on our encounters started to be a problem because he could not last long at all. He was getting all of the pleasure and I wasn't getting any. Well, we eventually got married.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married over 20 years and thought everything was going well in my marriage. My husband and I are in our late 50s and our children are finally grown so we have more time to focus on each other. We are getting along well and our sex life is the best it has been in years. The other day I checked my husband's email to follow up on jobs he is applying for. He knows I have access to his email. A couple of weeks ago he went to get a complete physical and I noticed an email from his doctor, with lab results........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old male who is currently dating a female that lives 200 miles from me. We make an effort to meet 3 times a month, mostly on weekends. I do love her, but I have a big problem that will interfere with the progression of our relationship. You see, I deal with multiple girls on the side during the weekdays. The girls come to my place and we keep it strictly sexual and nothing more. The girls are not the problem, they all know that I have a girlfriend and they are okay with it............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, recently, I've noticed that there are lots of women that think they got it going on and don’t mind bragging on how fine they are. There is nothing that turns me off more than a woman that thinks she is God’s gift to the world. You know who I am talking about, the ones that walk around like their ish doesn’t stink. I was married to a gorgeous sister and the best thing about her was the fact that she wasn't stuck on herself and she always had a great attitude. Women don’t realize that looks will fade and in the long run, it’s a great personality and brains that will matter most............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old college graduate and I recently moved back in with my mother to save some money and get my own place. My parents were high school sweethearts but they never got married. For over 30 years, they’ve been hooking up whenever they were single. They go on dates, vacations and they attend family gatherings, but they refuse to get married. I’ve asked my dad why he won’t marry my mom and he said, “Son, a house is much better than an apartment,” whatever that means! My dad comes over to my mom’s house all the time and watching the two of them is like watching soft core porn............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I met a gentleman seven months ago. I'm 45 and he's 37 when we met he lived 3 hours away so he decided to move to my area. It's been four months now since we've been in the same city and I'm starting to see issues with him. He didn't have a plan in place when he moved to my city and now he's living in a shelter because I told him he cannot live with me. He doesn't have a car and I refuse to drive him around. He does have a job. In fact he's had three different jobs since he's been here............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently found out that my 17 year old son had sex for the first time. He's entering his senior year in high school and his girlfriend graduated last year. I overheard my son telling his friend about the whole thing and I was devastated. But there is another level to this story. I read my son’s texts and found out that his girlfriend’s mother knew about them having sex and allowed them to have sex in her home. I asked my son about it and apparently, the girlfriend’s mom was part of the plan all along and “counseled” them beforehand.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for the past 5 years to a very controlling man. He worked offshore so he was gone from the home a lot and I was not allowed to work, so I was left home with nothing to do. I started getting more involved in the church and one evening after a stewardship meeting, I met a handsome man in the parking lot of the church. He was in town visiting his mother and had brought her to the meeting. One thing lead to another and we exchanged phone numbers and secretly talked whenever we could........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single 46 year old, 6 foot tall black woman. I became single about 4 years ago and until recently, I’ve been enjoying dating and meeting new guys. I don’t look my age and I attract a lot of men that are in their twenties. With heels on, I’m taller than a lot of the guys I date, but they don’t seem to mind. I dated a few of the younger guys but mostly men my age, and I even gave it up to a few of them. That’s when the problems start. After a few rolls in the hay, they roll away. When I ask them what happened to run them away, they all have the same answer................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 29 year old newly engaged mother of 2. My fiancé is smart, loving, caring and crazy, just how I like it. The problem is he doesn't care for himself at all. He has a great job but he doesn’t have to dress up for work, so he puts little to no effort in his daily appearance. I am not sure how I overlooked this when we were dating, but now it’s getting on my nerves. He walks around with holes in his socks and raggedy underwear. I buy him new boxers and socks and tees, but he likes to wear the old stuff........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley as Nephew Tommy would say buckle up and hold on tight. There is no easy way to explain my situation. I am a 28 year old married woman. I married my high school sweetheart and we have six kids, but I'm not sure who my kid's father is. Here's why. Ten years ago I lost my parents in a bad accident and living without them was unbearable for me. I started drinking partying and having sex all of the time with different men. I was a mess. My boyfriend had no idea about my secret sex life. One night when I was drunk I went to my boyfriends house looking for him and ended up having sex with his father............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my best friend and were really close for 10 years. We were more like sisters and we told each other all of our secrets. Last year, she played cupid between me and one of her male friends. The guy and I have been together since then and we are very happy. I never let my new relationship affect my friendship with her. Everything was great between my best friend and I until a few months ago. She randomly stopped answering my calls and her excuse was that she was going through some things. I explained to her that I was there for her if she needed to talk............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 40 year old mother of an eighteen year old son and I need your opinion. We have a computer in our den and recently, I came home from work early and my son was acting weird. He had grabbed a pillow from the couch and he was clutching it, trying to hide himself. It was a very awkward moment. I knew what was going on, but I asked if he was okay. He said he was fine and he was going to head out to work a little early. When he left, I noticed that the computer was on and the speakers were knocked over....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 58 year young woman and I have been involved with this man since 2007 and he is a lying cheating thot! We are not together right now but I can’t get rid of him. When we were together, he cheated on me over and over and the worst part was when he got addicted to smoking weed. We stayed together and tried to work it out because I loved him. I’m dating again and I am happy, finally. He is dating a 27 year old girl and he is doing her the same way he did me......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 32 year old newly divorced mom of a one year old. I haven’t dated in a long time, so I decided to join an online Christian dating site instead of suffering through blind dates and meeting losers whenever I’m out with my girlfriends. I have been on the Christian dating site a few months and I met a nice 39 year old man. We’ve been chatting and talking for the last month. We have exchanged several pictures since we met and he has yet to compliment me on my looks. I am not sure if there is a physical attraction for him because he hasn’t said anything................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. Hey Tommy. My mom is 52 years old and she's been dating this guy for ten years. It's very good to her He wines and dines her and spoils her with gifts and money. He also attends our family events and holiday celebrations with her. Whenever I need anything, he's been there for me. So here's my issue. He lives three hours away and when he comes to visit my mom he rarely stays a full weekend with her at our at her house. He has two children but my mother has never met them. He says he is divorced but I don't believe him............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old single mother of two beautiful girls and I’m in the US Army. I’ve been casually dating a gentleman for 2 years now. We are not exclusive, but he’s met my kids and my family and our bond is incredible. I have never been in love like this and I want more than he’s willing to offer. He’s the one that doesn’t want to be in a monogamous relationship but he makes a way to see me once a week, even though we live over 300 miles away from one another......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 40 year old man and my wife is 36. After my wife had our two sons, she gained a lot of weight. I love her so much and I’ve tried to encourage her to lose weight by working out and eating right, but she won’t stick to a diet and exercise plan. I was honest with her and let her know that I was not sexually attracted to her anymore. She promised to work harder to lose the weight. Our youngest son is six years old now and she has not lost any of the weight she gained during the pregnancy.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my lady and I have been dating for three years. We met at work… She’s a nurse and I am an administrator. We love working together because we get to eat lunch together several days a week. Back in June, we were headed to lunch and I was dying to try this new BBQ food truck that was parked in the courtyard of the hospital. You could smell that good hickory wood smoke smell from a mile away. My girl was reluctant to eat there but I begged her so we went to order our food........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been living together for three months. He prides himself on being the man of the house and he enjoys paying all of the bills. I handle all of my personal bills and I buy the groceries. Shortly after we moved in together, he started flexing and setting rules, saying he needed to run his household in his way. We have a one year old child and he said that it’s my responsibility to drop the child off and pick her up from daycare........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Miss strawberry. I have been dating my boyfriend for over a year and I love him so much. We hardly ever argue or fight because we live an hour away from each other so when we are together we make the best of our time. We do everything together except one big thing when we do see each other. I always find a way to avoid having sex with him. He is very handsome but when it comes to the bedroom he just doesn't have it. I hardly ever get in the mood with him. He doesn't complain much but I can tell he gets frustrated sometimes I just lie there and fake moan and lie about how good he is in bed............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old white female and I am proud to say that I am still a virgin. Five months ago, I met a very nice 33 year old black man through an online dating site. We’ve been inseparable since we met and he’s so perfect for me. I have decided that I want to make love to him and he promised to take care of my heart and make it a memorable experience for me. I’m not sure if he’s “the one” but I’ve fallen in love with him and I want him to be my first. Here’s the problem… I suffer with anxiety and it is getting in the way of us having sex................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have heard Steve Harvey and an elder in my family say that you can train a man to do anything you want him to do. Well, I have tried it and it’s not true. I have been dating a really great guy for 3 years and as time goes on, it’s becoming clear that he has an issue with contributing financially to whatever we’re doing. He tries to do sweet things for me, but he does them in his own little cheap way. It’s never up to my expectations, but I always act like I love it. He always takes shortcuts and he finds a cheaper way to get things done............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old woman and I've been dating a 29 year old man for a year. We met in graduate school and immediately hit it off. He wants to start a business and I'm in the medical field, so we both have big dreams and aspirations. We have talked about a future together and I can see myself with him forever. But there’s a big part of my life that I’ve been keeping from him. It’s my ghetto family! I grew up in the hood and when I went to college, I promised myself that I was going to do better for myself and have a different kind of life. All of my family still lives in the hood and have no goals or plans to leave............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in my late 40s and I’m married to a wonderful man.We had a very normal sex life until he had a car accident and became disabled. We haven’t had sex in almost two years now. We have tried everything, but nothing has worked for us. I am suffering, but I do not want to cheat on him. One night we were watching a strange movie where a man in the movie did not want to have sex with his wife anymore, so he paid a man to have sex with her and he would watch them. Since I saw that movie, I couldn’t get this idea out of my head.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I reconnected with an old high school flame in January and we got engaged a couple of weeks ago. Well before he asked me to marry him he told me about his female best friend. He told me that he had sex with his best friend years ago but they didn't have any romantic feelings whatsoever for each other. Now of course I was very uncomfortable with their friendship but I didn't stress about it because I overheard him telling her how much he loves me and that I'm the one. This past weekend my fiance invited his best friend to lunch so I could meet her. Lunch was going great............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been living together for a year, but we’ve been together for 9 years. I have 3 kids that live with us and his mom lives with us too. My boyfriend works long hours to make sure that our finances are taken care of and I work full time too. We split the household chores and since my older kids are out of school for the summer, they have chores that we expect them to do daily. I can’t say that it really helps us out because they don’t always do their chores........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m dating a woman that is 36 years old and I’m 26 years old. The age difference doesn’t bother me much but she has a son that’s 15 and he had a problem with it at first. When we first met, everything was amazing and we couldn’t stand to be apart from one another. We were holding hands and kissing in public, constantly on Facetime with each other and we always went to church together. We have great chemistry in the bedroom and she does not look her age at all. So here is the problem… We’ve been together for two years and I moved in with her a few months ago.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, three years ago, my best friend and my older brother started dating. I was against it from the start and I told her that my brother is a sorry excuse for a man. He can not keep a job and he moves around a lot, depending on what girl is crazy enough to let him stay with her. He plays video games all day and he hangs out all night. As soon as he started dating my friend, he moved in with her and she pays all of the bills and his cell phone bill and he drives her car more than she does......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old man and my wife and I have been married for 4 years. Our marriage got off to a rough start and we separated for a short period of time in the beginning. Right after we separated, I met a chick with the body of a goddess and ended up having an affair with her for two months. I got bored with just having great sex and no real connection with this chick, so I told her I was going back to work things out with my wife. She got very upset and told me that her ultimate plan was to take me from my wife................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a big problem. Two years ago I relocated for work. Before I moved I had a special lady that I enjoyed spending time with. She was a big fine woman, thick in all of the right places. It's been a year since I had seen her and I was missing her good loving so I called her and told her I was sending her a bus ticket to come visit me. Yes, a bus ticket because a brother ain't rich. The weekend finally came and I was so excited to see her, but oh my goodness when this woman got off the bus I swear I barely recognized her. She had almost doubled in size in the past year............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an issue with my wife's image on social media. My wife has an Instagram account and I feel like the picture she posts are inappropriate for a married woman. I don't have an Instagram account. So for a long time I had no idea what she was posting on her page. One day I asked her to see her Instagram page and as I was as I started flipping through the pics I was so shocked by what I saw. My wife, the mother of our children had some very revealing pictures posted for the world to see. I am from the old school of thought where your wife is supposed to keep covered in public and only showed those types of things to her husband............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am I am darn near 50 years old and my wife is 40. We've been married for almost ten years and have two children both under the age of five. I want to make sure you all have the details. First of all I love my wife, but here is the problem. If I want some cookie I have to initiate it Ninety five percent of the time. Some times she will but it is rare for me. I don't want to feel like I am forcing her to do something she doesn't want to do. However I think we're both young enough to have the time of our lives. I have often gone to bed frustrated with the lack of cookie in our life. I have gone to bed naked.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have known my husband for 20 years and we've been married for three years. He cheated on me multiple times with multiple women but I'm standing by my wedding vows. I always pray that the good Lord would see us through his infidelity and now we're rebuilding our marriage. Not many women would be as forgiving as I am. Having said all of that I still have plenty of good sense and I've reached my limit on foolishness. So, you can only imagine how I felt recently when my husband asked me for a threesome. Yes............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm stuck. I've read your book Steve and I've been with my boyfriend for four years. In the four years we've bought a home and had lots of beautiful vacations together. We're under 30 years old and we have a solid relationship. He provides protects and professes his love for me. So why after four years I still don't have an engagement ring? I haven't given him my all yet because there are certain benefits that only a wife can give to her husband. He's not my husband. I never feel bad for reminding him when he complains about me holding back. When I drop hints about us moving to the next step in our relationship, he says that I'm going to have to be patient and pressuring him is not good........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve and Shirley, I am 50 year old divorced lady with a 28 year old lover. We’ve been together for two years but I met him when he was in college with my son. He came home a few weekends with my son and he started calling me mom back then. After college, he continued to hang out at the house with my son, so I got used to him being around. Well on Easter Sunday, 2017, things changed in an instant, when he rubbed up against me in the kitchen and I felt some kind of way. This young man is 6’2”, dark and handsome......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I really need your advice for this issue I’m having. I have fallen for someone that I have never met in person. I have heard him speak almost everyday and I'm not sure if he is single, but I would love to meet him in person. I am single and ready to mingle with him if he is available. This guy makes my toes curl when I hear his voice and the icing on the cake is that he is very funny and quite handsome. I have been single and abstinent for five years by choice. I have been focusing on my daughters and I’m writing a book about my family and it will be coming out soon........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 20 years and it’s been the longest 20 years ever. Neither of us have been perfect in the marriage, but I got myself together and I was hoping that my dumb ass husband did too. But it seems like there are far too many ways for him to do his dirty deeds now. About three months ago, he sent me a text that was intended for someone else. He wanted to meet up after work. I busted him and he lied and said that the text was for me and he was trying something new to keep our marriage interesting. I knew he was lying, so I started paying close attention to his daily call logs on the cell phone bill........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old woman and I had a one night stand with a 29 year old very sexy Brazilian guy. He gave me the best sex of my life and I never expected to hear from him again, but he called me a few days after we hooked up and now we’ve been dating for 9 months. Not long after we started dating, whenever we went out to our favorite club together, I would notice that a lot of older women approached him and they would often ask him to dance or send him a drink over to our table. This made me very uncomfortable at first, but he told me that he used to be a trainer and they were all members of the gym............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old mother of 3 handsome boys. My youngest son is getting married, but I have an issue with his fiancé and I feel very guilty about it. I hate to be rude, but the girl he is marrying is just not that attractive at all. I know it’s none of my business because he’s the one that has to live with her, but my son is very handsome and I feel like he could do a lot better. His fiancé is a sweet girl and she seems to really love him, but she’s just not a pretty girl............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married and my wife and I have a five year old daughter. My wife’s relationship with her ex-boyfriend is not normal and I seem to be the only one that has a problem with it. Over the weekend, my wife took our child to a birthday party at her ex-boyfriend’s home. Her ex-boyfriend and his wife invited my wife and my daughter and they went. This bothered me because I have spoken with my wife a few times about her close relationship with her ex. She doesn’t see it as a problem, because the guy is married and has his own family.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old white woman and I am dating a man who is half black, half Latino. He is 32 years old, a great provider, has served in the military and he is amazing in the bedroom. We've been together 8 months and it was going great until one night when a news report came on about the Black Lives Matter movement......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some advice. I am a 30 year old babysitter at my church’s daycare and I’m really concerned about one child at the daycare, because of his weight. The boy is only 4 years old and the average weight for his age is 35-40 lbs. I know this because I looked it up. It’s against the church daycare policy for me to weigh the children, but I’m almost sure this boy weighs at least 60 lbs. This is a big problem for me, so I monitor his food and drinks all day long. The daycare’s menu is carefully planned by a nutritionist and we offer very health conscious snacks........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Mr. Harvey and Ms Strawberry, I am a 22 year old guy and my girlfriend is 21. She still lives at home and she’s a virgin, so we’ve been taking it slow in the sex department. I am falling in love with this girl and I think she loves me. My birthday was two weeks ago and she treated me to dinner. As I was dropping her off at home, she told me to pull over before I got to her house so she could give me a surprise for my birthday. I pulled over a block away from her house......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old woman, dating a 34 year old man. We were together 9 months and waited almost 5 months before we started having sex. He was very kinky and liked to keep it interesting in the bedroom, but it ended up being way too much for me. You’ve answered a letter like this before, but mine is a different because my man is more extreme. My issues started one night about three months ago, when out of nowhere during sex, he started barking like a dog and licking me all over my face......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 48 year old female and I live in my childhood home with my 2 older sisters, older brother, my son, my son’s girlfriend and my daughter. My parents moved to Texas and left us all in the house. It’s a 6 bedroom house with 3 bathrooms so there’s plenty of space for everyone. The house is paid for and we all split the bills. We have not had any issues with our living arrangement until recently when my bitter older sister who has no life, decided that it’s time for my daughter, my son and my son’s girlfriend to move out........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 23 year old woman and one of my closest friends turned out to be a dirty skank that stole my man. Two years ago, my best friend came to visit me and we went out every night and kicked it. One of those nights, I introduced her to a guy that I have a crush on. I caught the two of them flirting with each other and I went off on her after we left the club. We got in a huge fight and haven’t spoken since. For years I've been flirting with this guy, but he never paid attention to me. I’m beautiful and fine as hell, so I don’t understand why he hasn’t pursued me......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m an elementary school teacher with a big problem. I graduated from college two years ago and it’s my first year teaching. At my school, there’s a very beautiful young black teacher that I have a crush on, but she’s married, so I would never say anything out of the way to her. When I first got to the school, an older white teacher in my cluster was very rude and would never speak to me, unless we were alone in the hallway or in the parking lot. I was told that she might be a little racist and to avoid her, so I did.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, since you help everyone, I hope you can help me too. I have been the Senior Pastor of my congregation for 13 years and lately, I’ve been having a problem with an associate minister. He is 41 years old and he is on his fourth marriage. Now his current marriage is in shambles because he has left his wife and moved in with one of the older sisters of the church. He told his wife that he was leaving her but none of us in the church had any idea it would be Sister Joann that he moved in with. Joann is 56 and single and she knows this man is married and she knows his wife, but they are not close........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my wife over 20 years and I’m still deeply in love with her and still find her very attractive and desirable. I travel often for work but I have never cheated on her while I’m away. We got married very young but have managed to keep our marriage interesting. About six months ago, I joined an online dating app after a friend told me about it. I used it to look at the women’s profiles and text back and forth with a few of them. I had no intention of ever meeting up with anyone. It wasn’t long before one special woman got my attention and we had so much in common, that we ended up texting and video chatting daily............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been seeing this amazing guy for a few months. We would go out 3 to 4 times a week and I really like spending time with him. I have no children but he has an eight year old son. Things were great between us until the NBA season started. He is a big basketball fan and whenever there’s a game, we have to go to a bar with a lot of TVs so he won’t miss it. I was okay with that at first because I still got to spend time with him........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your advice but I pray that you are not too stern with me. I am a 31 year old successful and beautiful woman with two children, ages 3 and 1. I am not married, but I am involved with a married man. It’s my sister’s husband. They have been married for 12 years and I started sleeping with her husband 5 years after they were married. My two children are actually his. My sister and my family members have no idea that I’ve been with this man for so long. Years ago, I started lying about dating a guy that lives out of town and I told them that it’s a crazy relationship, so they don’t need to meet him........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 22 years old and I have a 3 year old daughter with my boyfriend. We’ve been together for 6 years but we’ve been off and on the whole time. One night when we were not together, I went out and got really drunk with a guy that has been liking me for a long time. I got so drunk that I passed out and the next morning, I woke up at the guy’s apartment and realized that we had had sex. We went to the store and got a Plan B pill, so I would not get pregnant............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband acts like an absolute child at times and I can’t deal with it. It’s like having a third child and I am so tired of him embarrassing me. The most recent incident went down over the weekend at my Pastor’s house. We were invited to a barbeque and the pastor was a little late because of a wedding he had to do. There was plenty of food on the grill and we always let the elders of the church eat first. The first lady fixed the pastor a plate and sat it to the side and covered it with saran wrap. When it came time for my husband and I to fix a plate, only chicken legs, wieners and burgers were left.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 16 years and my wife and I were headed for divorce 6 years ago because of her infidelity. She cheated on me and admitted it, but shortly after that we found out that she was really sick, so I decided to stay with her and help her out because she could only work part time, because of all of her medical appointments. I worked extra hours at a job that I really hated and I paid most of her medical bills.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband is a great provider and what I love most about him is the way that he loves the Lord. We dated for 3 years before we got married and we’ve been married for two months. I love him dearly, but we have a problem in the bedroom. When we make love it's usually a 10 to 15 minute session. We do the pre-game stuff and it’s wonderful. I hook him up and he hooks me up before we get started. But when it comes to getting it on, he is done way too soon. I have a problem with him finishing too fast and not making sure I’m finished before him.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a young, healthy and wise beyond my years single woman, that is a leader to my peers. At my young age, I have found the most handsome and amazing man of my dreams. He is respectful, has a great job, a beautiful home and he treats me like a queen. But here is the problem… well, it’s not a problem for us, it’s more of a problem for our friends and family. I am 22 years old and he is 42 years old. Now I know you are also shocked by our age difference, but I love him and believe age has nothing to do with it........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have some news to share with you and I need your input. I am a 33 year old woman and I have a female friend that everyone thinks is just a friend, but secretly, she’s my girlfriend. Girlfriend, as in lover. It all started about four years ago when we both were having issues in our love life and we started venting, crying and holding each other. One thing lead to another and it was on! I totally loved the experience and wish I could be with her more, but we live in different cities................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have dated a man for the past several months and you will not believe what happened over the holiday weekend. He told me that he had plans to go out of town with his buddies since we had a long weekend. He said his phone service might be sketchy while he was driving, so he would call me when he could. He left town Thursday morning and everything was cool, until Friday morning at 9am when he called me. I was surprised to hear from him, but he sounded a lot different............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I need your honest advice here because I don't know how to handle this situation. I'm in my late 40s and in a good relationship with a man my age. We are well above the age of foolishness, but recently we had a big disagreement. I was staying at his house the other night and I got a call from my ex husband, who I still consider a friend. My ex husband is still single and he lives alone. So when he called me at 2:30AM I figured there had to be something serious going on and I needed to go and see about him. So, I got up and was leaving to go help my ex husband.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hi Steve and Shirley, I really need your advice. I'm a 32 year old woman and my husband is 37. When we first got married, our sex life was amazing. About three years into our marriage, intimacy became an issue.My husband started making excuses for not wanting to do it. He never wanted to have sex anymore. When we did do it, he would just lie there like he forgot what to do. So I came out of my comfort zone to try to get him excited. I would turn on porn. Talk dirty to him. Go to bed naked get my hair done regularly and even dress sexy. Nothing worked.After a while I started to feel unattractive and unwanted.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a mother of 2 beautiful kids and have been married for 8 years. When I met my husband, life was great and out of nowhere, he swooped in and stole my heart. We dated for a good while before he proposed and I withheld sex until I got the ring. It’s like we knew we were soulmates when we met, so he did not mind waiting until we were engaged to have sex. He took on my two children as his own and we had planned on having one more child together. That was before marriage............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33 year old single mom of three beautiful children. We recently moved to another state and I had to find a new everything… school for the kids, dentist and doctor. I found a great new gynecologist that came highly recommended by my new co-workers. When I first met my doctor, he took my breath away. Shirley, he’s 6'5” and a creamy caramel complexion, with beautiful teeth, and nice big hands. I was extremely nervous after I saw how fine he was. I was also extremely aroused during the exam. I made a point to tell him exactly how I was feeling and he just smiled and kept examining me........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a guy for six months and he’s one of the sweetest men that I have ever met. This weekend, he disclosed some information to me and I need your opinion. He and I met when I moved out of my condo. He was the supervisor of the moving company that I used and he was very professional and handsome, so when he asked me out, I accepted. We started out as friends and now we’re in relationship.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33 year old single female and for the past year or so, I have been having a romance with an inmate that has been in prison for 17 years. He’s my best friend’s brother and he tried to date me for many years and would write me letters but I just wasn’t interested. Well last year, I had surgery and I was out of commission for a while and he sent me the sweetest letters and cards. When his mother found out about “us,” she told me he might be exonerated because of some new evidence in his case. I started having mixed feelings about him coming home.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 27 year old female and my man is slightly younger than I am. He's an underwear model for several online magazines and that’s why I fell for him… he has a really great body. His modeling has been an issue in our relationship because of all of the raunchy comments he gets on social media. He loves the attention. He says it’s all just for fun and he never responds to the women and men that hit on him. The attention has really gone to his head and he told me that while he was on a modeling gig last week, a producer approached him with an offer to get into the porn industry............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 26 year old man with 2 children and a wonderful wife of 4 years. My wife recently graduated from medical school and she’s studying for her certification exam, so she is not working right now. She is at home studying most days or she’s on campus with her study group. I had no problem with all of the free time my wife had, nor did I ever question her loyalty in our marriage, until recently. I was using her phone one day not too long ago and a text from “Jarvis” popped up and the message was, “Yes, I’ll come by tomorrow for lunch.” I asked my wife who Jarvis is and she told me that he’s one of her study partners and she asked him to drop by on his lunch break the next day, to pick up some notes................ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating someone special for four months and so far, he is amazing. He loves the Lord and he has a great personality and a great career. When we first started dating he did not want to rush sex, so we waited a little beyond 90 days to become lovers. Since things were going so great, I took him to meet my parents. He fit in like a glove and they both told me that he just might be the one for me.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a beautiful, strong, talented woman and everything was okay in the beginning, until we had sex for the first time. She controlled everything from start to finish and she did not let me do anything. She got on top and that was it and it seemed to go on forever. I tried to talk to her and plead with her to let me do some of the work, but she was not trying to have it. The second time we had sex, she brought in toys.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 28 year old married woman and my husband just turned 30. We have a great marriage, but I need you to help me settle an argument. We are both black, but we come from very different backgrounds. He was raised in a poor, urban area that was predominately black. I was raised in a middle-class suburb that was very racially diverse. I often have to tell him that certain things like wearing a du rag outside the house or blasting loud rap music is not acceptable at his age and in the community we live in now......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a distinguished retired man and after our second date, he told me that I needed to have an open mind about sex because he lives an alternative lifestyle. He told me that he is in to bondage and domination. I told him we are not compatible because I’m not into kinky sex. After a few days, he called and told me that he liked me so much, he’d change just for me. So, we’ve been dating for two years and our relationship is great. He never once tried his freaky sex moves on me........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My life could not be more complicated. I'm a 36 year old woman and I've been dating the same man for 21 years. Yes that's right. He's my boyfriend and we've been together off and on since middle school. He was my first love and my first sexual encounter. We have three teenage children and we've been through all of the ups and downs that married couples have but we've never been married. He has never wanted to get married. I wanted to marry him when we were in our 20s but changed my mind because he was not treating me like a queen and making me feel like I was the prettiest woman in the world............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a big problem. Two years ago I relocated for work. Before I moved I had a special lady that I enjoyed spending time with. She was a big fine woman, thick in all of the right places. It's been a year since I had seen her and I was missing her good loving so I called her and told her I was sending her a bus ticket to come visit me. Yes, a bus ticket because a brother ain't rich. The weekend finally came and I was so excited to see her, but oh my goodness when this woman got off the bus I swear I barely recognized her.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in a bad situation and I need your advice. A few months ago, I was in a great relationship and my man and I were happy. I had a male neighbor that I only talked to on social media. My man found out about us sending each other messages and he accused me of messing around with the guy. He said it was inappropriate and I needed to stop, so I did, but my neighbor kept on liking my pictures and leaving comments every time I posted a picture on Instagram............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 46 year old single lady and I am ready for the next chapter in my life. In 1999 I dated a man off and on for a while, but finally ended things with him when I found out he got another woman pregnant. I moved on with my life and he moved to another state. Well, in 2018, he and I reconnected on social media. Since we live far apart, we texted and called each other daily. He told me he was coming to town and wanted to see me. I told him to come by the house, since we were old friends and hadn’t seen each other in many years............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am writing you for advice since I have heard you guys talk about this on the show before. I’m in my mid 30s and I’m an educated man with a great job and I’m financially secure. I was in a 10 year relationship that ended a few years ago and since that breakup, I have had problems meeting women. I have been ignored by women when I try to speak to them or strike up a conversation. I had considered many possibilities as to why women avoid me and I’ve come to this conclusion… It’s because I am an unattractive man and I have realized that my facial features aren't the cutest.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for over 20 years and we have 4 children, 3 daughters and 1 son. My husband is a truck driver, so he’s gone a lot and I’m left to care for the kids. When my husband is home, he tries to step in and take over the father role, but we argue constantly about disciplining the kids. My husband has been driving trucks for 10 years and that’s when I started noticing problems with our son’s behavior. I used to stay up at the school because of his bad attitude, poor grades and fighting with classmates. At home, he was unruly too.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a five month old son who was conceived during a threesome. I had an affair on my boyfriend of three years with a guy that I’ve known all my life. My boyfriend and I were having problems, so my male friend offered me an all expense paid trip to Miami and I didn’t have anything to do, so I went to clear my mind. When I got there, he picked me up and we went to the hotel and another one of his female friends had flown in for the weekend too............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 39 year old engaged woman and my fiancé is terrific, but I need your advice. My fiancé and I met in the Emergency Room, when I treated him for a minor illness. He flirted a little and told me that his mom used to be a nurse, so that made me even more attractive. We went on a date a couple of weeks after that and we’ve been together since then. I do most of the cooking and he prefers for me to only cook meals from his late mother’s handwritten recipe book. Her recipes are really good so I didn’t make a big deal out of that............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a situation that has become a huge frustration in my life and I need advice on setting healthy boundaries with a good friend, so that I don’t seem like a prude, which I’ve been called. I have a good friend who seems to be having a problem with alcohol lately. I don’t care what people do in their own homes and on their own time, however, when you include me in your mess by calling me drunk and belligerent and I can’t understand what you’re saying, then you’ll have to hear my mouth when you sober up. I have a friend that loves to indulge in alcohol and she always goes overboard when we’re out or when she’s drinking at home............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, 5 years ago, I got involved with an older married man that was my boss. In the beginning, it was strictly business and I met his entire family. Then after several business trips together, we ended up having sex and we’ve been together since then. He’d stay at my house at least four nights a week and he paid all of the bills. He was also very controlling and stopped me from hanging out with my girlfriends and most of my family. It was just me and him.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my best friend and I met five years ago and we had a lot of mutual friends. I had just gotten a divorce and she was there to console me through the hard times. My friend’s husband is a known cheater in our small city, but my friend acts as if they have the perfect marriage. I have heard that he cheats with multiple women and he does it out in the open. In January, I got a chance to see him cheating with my own eyes. I was out to dinner with friends and I saw my friend’s husband having dinner with a female. When the two of them left the restaurant, they left in his car............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Steve, my husband and I have been married for two years. When we met, he told me that he and his ex-wife have a great system of co-parenting their two children. I did not have a problem with that. I love his children and I met his ex-wife early on so everything was fine in the beginning. After my husband and I got married and bought a house, the ex-wife rented a house down the street from our home. I was livid, but my husband was thrilled that his children would be closer to him so he could spend more time with his daughter and take her to school every morning........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my amazing husband for 18 years. We have 3 children, ages 18, 14, and 10. I love my husband, but his job requires a lot of traveling and that leaves me feeling lonely. The loneliness got so bad that I started having an affair with a co-worker, strictly for the amazing sex and companionship. There are absolutely no feelings involved. Well, a few weekends ago my husband was out of town and my children were at my parents’ house for the weekend because I wanted to have my co-worker come over for some late night fun. He came over and we were getting down and dirty in my living room, when to my surprise, my 18 year old son walked in and caught us in the act! He was just standing there in shock for a minute before he ran to his room.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,I am a 31 year old female and I’ve been dating a 36 year old married woman for two years. Recently, she and her husband were having serious financial problems, so I offered to move in with them and help out with the mortgage and bills. We told her husband that I was just a co-worker that needed a place to live temporarily, and he bought it, so I moved in. When the husband was at work or hanging out on the weekends, me and my girlfriend would be getting it on, in their bedroom.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a man that I consider to be my soul mate. We have a long distance relationship but we see each other often. He always comes to visit me and I would always make sure that my house was clean. I would go out of my way to impress him. This past weekend, I went to visit him for the first time after driving for four hours, I got to his house and I was immediately shocked and disappointed by what I saw. His house was absolutely filthy. Before I could even hug him, I couldn't help but blurt out............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a married associate pastor and my wife is a stay-at-home mom. Two months ago, I went to Africa on a mission trip and when I came home, my wife was acting weird. She would be either really happy or really sleepy so I thought she was having a nervous breakdown, until one night I leaned in to kiss her and I noticed a strange smell in her hair and breath. It was weed! I asked her if she had been smoking and she denied it and got irritated with me for asking. After that, I started watching her closely and I snooped through her car........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I have been together for five years and we’ve been faced with many obstacles, but the main one started over two years ago when I cheated on him and admitted it. I swore to never do it again and we moved on. I really thought that all was forgiven, but my boyfriend still has major trust issues with me and here’s why… He has a high sex drive and so do I, but I refuse to give in whenever he wants to have sex, which is every day or every-other-day. He knows exactly why I won’t do it as much as he’d like to…........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m getting married soon and I do love my fiancé with all my heart, but there are some things that I really do not like about him. I am hope that I’m just overthinking things and I can get over them before our wedding. I’m sure I do a lot of stuff that irritates him and maybe even turns him off, but he has never said anything. My fiancé and I were raised differently, so I have had to tell him the do’s and don’ts on a lot of things like manners, communication, respecting others space, etc. I have had quite a few conversations with him about his behaviors that turn me off........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 42 year old married woman and my 76 year old father-in-law moved in with us after his wife died last year. He was very depressed, so we thought it would help if he came to live us and be surrounded by family. We have two teens, a boy and a girl and they have enjoyed having their grandfather in the house. But there’s just one issue. Now that my father-in-law is a widower, he pleases himself almost every night and he is very loud about it. He’s in the guest bedroom right next to our master bedroom and we are not sure exactly what he’s doing in there, but we certainly don’t want to hear it............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a hardworking man. I work from sun up to sun down, and I do well for myself. Two years ago I met a very beautiful woman who I can see myself being with for the rest of my life. About a year into the relationship, we moved into together and started planning for the future. I was recently laid off from my job, and I had to find a new one. She was not working at the time. Money was getting tight so I took a pay cut......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are in our early 30s and my best friend asked us to house-sit for her and her husband while they were out of the country for a month. They have a very nice beach house, so we jumped at the opportunity. Everything was going great and we loved it there, right until the third week, when a mutual friend of ours called me with some crazy news. The mutual friend said she had talked to the owners of the house and found out that there were hidden cameras all over the place............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I both are 75 years old and we’ve been in a great relationship for about 15 years. When we met, we hit it off right away, but courted for a while before we became intimate. Sex was great and it was the glue that held us together. Then, he had knee replacement surgery and I had my hip replaced, so we had to wait a while before we could resume a normal sex life. We did other things to each other to keep the fire going in the meantime......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in my early forties and I have been happily married and faithful to a wonderful man for 9 years. My husband says he likes the fact that I am a wonderful mom and wife and I keep it classy, until I am behind closed doors and I turn into his super freak. The last two years, my sex drive has been in overdrive. My cravings for sex drive me so crazy that I have left work to meet my husband at home during the day so I could get some relief. The thing is, my husband does not share my sudden urges to have sex all of the time. He’s usually tired after work and wants to cuddle, but that’s it........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m the subject from one of your recent letters. I was the wife that found out at a birthday cookout that my husband cheated on me with his best friend’s daughter. That day will stand out in my mind forever. We had only been at the party for only a few minutes when and my husband got a drink thrown in his face. I watched it all go left really quick. I had to drag my husband to safety because all of the men at the party were trying to jump on him. When we got home, I beat his behind, too, for embarrassing me. He had infidelity issues in the past and we worked through them.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old happily married female with a beautiful family. I need our advice on how to handle a little situation with my ex and my sister. Ten years ago, I had sex with a guy and it was like a “friends with benefits” situation because we both were young. He and I have sort of kept in touch over social media, but have not seen each other in years, until recently, when I ran into him at the mall and he told me that he met my younger sister and had been hanging out with her........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a divorced 59 year old woman and I started dating a 67 year old sexy gentleman in December. Our relationship is great. We have lots of fun together and he keeps me smiling. I followed Uncle Steve’s rules for dating and almost made it to 90 days, but on the 87th day, we decided it was time to get busy. He told me he could not take it any longer and he had to have me. I was more than ready, willing and able for our big night together......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 29 and my boyfriend has me really confused. He’s three years younger than me and we just started having sex, or at least we try to have sex. The problem is, he gets really nervous and when he’s nervous, you-know-what does not work. I don’t want to get graphic, so I hope you get the picture. So even though he says he's really into me and he wants to please me, he cannot perform. He told me that he is more comfortable taking care of business on his own and he’s been doing it that way for years......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 31 year old single female in need of your help. Back in August, I ran into one of my dad's best friends at a business seminar out of town. I was at the hotel bar and he sat next to me and we were both shocked, since it’s been over 10 years since we’ve seen each other. We had a great time catching up and when I left the bar, he walked me to my room because I had had quite a few drinks and he was being a gentleman. He asked if he could use my bathroom and then relax for a little while before driving back to our hometown, which was an hour away.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old woman and I just moved in with my boyfriend. We’ve been dating for one year and we have a great relationship, but of course there’s an issue, or I wouldn’t be writing you. Our love making is very good, but we are never alone when we are intimate. There’s always four extra eyes very close by, staring at us. It’s his dogs. He has a Doberman and a German Shepherd and these dogs are very spoiled and run the house. When my boyfriend and I get in the bed, they jump in too! Since I moved in, my boyfriend has forced them to sleep on the floor next to our bed, since I didn’t want them in our bed.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old woman and I have a male best friend. Well, I had a male best friend that I had been friends with since middle school. In 2016 I had a bad breakup and my best friend came over to console me. We were sitting side by side on my couch and he leaned over and kissed me. It felt so good to be held and kissed so passionately. Well, one thing led to another and I ended up giving him the cookie. We were shocked at how good it was and we did it a few more times before he left the next morning. After that, it was over............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my best friend and I have been really close for 17 years but now we are constantly bickering over her twisted ideas of love and marriage. She has always taken an interest in reading books about male and female relationships, but her favorite book is Steve Harvey’s “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” and she has twisted each chapter to fit how she chooses to live. In the past, she has dated great guys, but she would break up with the guys if they didn’t have any desire to take care of her financially. She brings nothing to the table and she lives paycheck to paycheck. She has a new guy that she is dating and he has a great job, so she’s happy. She brags about how he helps her with her bills and he gives her money to shop........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past 23 years, I’ve been married to the nicest guy in the world and I have always tried to be the perfect wife and mother. In the beginning of our marriage, our sex life was perfect, but over the past 7 years, things have drastically changed. In 2018, we had sex maybe 8 times in the whole year. I counted them. I don’t think he is cheating, because all he does is go to work and come home. If he goes out, we go out as a family. I just don’t think that he is interested in sex at all. He is completely complacent and I’ve stopped initiating sex because I get tired of him telling me to “move” all of the time........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am writing you because I need your advice on how to talk to my mom. My mother is a very religious church-going woman and I don’t share her love for church. I lie to her every Sunday when she asks if I have been to church. I am a Christian and I believe in God and I thank Him daily for everything that I am blessed with… But, I despise church. I don’t think church is necessary to have a relationship with God because so many of the churches today are full of pulpit pimps that manipulate women for sex and money. My mom’s church is no exception. Her church is full of sheep that follow this pulpit pimp blindly and after church, they are the biggest hypocrites and most hateful people........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 33 year old married woman with a great body, pretty face, long healthy hair and a lot of confidence. I got married four years ago and my husband works hard to make sure I’m well taken care of, in all ways except for one. My hubby does not give me compliments anymore or comment on my hair and nails like he used to, so I have been getting my needs met at work, the gym and via social media. It’s not what you’re thinking, my husband and I have a great sex life, it’s his attention that I so desperately crave........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a wife and a mother of two children. I've been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband, but I recently found out he had been cheating on me for a year. I found out when the woman started calling me she told me that she was taking good care of him when he is away from home with her. I confronted him about it and of course he denied it. I pray to the Lord to show me the truth. As time went on I never told him that I was still receiving calls from the woman. She even sent me pictures of my husband naked. So there was my proof. He finally came clean and apologized. I was so hurt and angry............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, please help me handle an issue with my wife. We are in our 30s and have been married 12 years and we have two children. We have a great relationship, but there's just one issue: She cannot cook! Not even a little bit. I'm not saying that it's her job as the woman. I love to throw down in the kitchen when I have time, but I'm currently the only one working. She has insisted on taking care of the family meals until she gets a new job and that's very nice of her, but her food is terrible......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 41 year old divorced woman and to be honest, I’m waiting for my knight in shining armor. I am in no way a picky person, but there are some deal breakers that I will not compromise on when I meet a man. I was in a bad marriage for ten years and I lowered my standards for my ex-husband and I kept a very open mind, until I got to the point where I could not be with him anymore. So now I’m back on the dating scene and I’m frustrated from having a failed marriage. I do have a special friend that I spend a lot of time with, and he’s handsome, fun-loving and financially secure. The only problem I have with him, is that he is 2 feet shorter than I am........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 53 year old single woman and I was dating a guy from my past. We reconnected five months ago and he told me that he would not let me get away from him again. He told me that he lived an hour away, so he came to see me on the weekends. I was so happy with him, but I couldn’t help but think that this romance was just too good to be true. My intuition kicked in and I decided to Google him. His Facebook page came up but he told me he didn’t do social media at all. The first picture I saw on his page, was a wedding picture.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 27 year old woman and I’ve had a few relationship issues because I just can't seem to pick the right man. Maybe it’s because I am in love with my male best friend. He is perfect for me and I’ve known it since we met six years ago. But there’s one problem… He’s had a girlfriend for the last three years. His girlfriend has no idea that she is in my way and she has tolerated our friendship, to an extent. Sometimes she will say little things to make him pull away from me, but that does not last long. She has every reason to fear me, because I want more than a friendship with her man............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m tired of motherhood. Sorry, but I am no longer interested in being a mother. I am 28 years old and I have a 5 year old daughter that is disrespectful, obnoxious and constant source of embarrassment in public. She is out of control on a daily basis. Beating her behind does not help and I don’t know what else to do. I have tried many ways of disciplining her. Reverse psychology and time out don’t work on her. I can’t seem to get thru to her without yelling and arguing. Why am I arguing with a 5 year old? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I just broke up with a great woman that I had planned to spend my life with. I got a ring and proposed and we were planning our wedding. We are both under 30 and we’ve been together since we were in college. Everything was perfect until recently, when an argument was blown way out of control and my fiancé tried to fight me. Yes, out of nowhere, she pushed me first and then tried to slap me, but I ducked. I will admit that I was wrong for texting a female co-worker, but I let the co-worker know that I was with my fiancé and we could talk the next day at work.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am married to a great man and I am truly blessed to have him in my life, but there is one issue. He is a very proud man and he is now the sole provider for our family. We were both in the military, but I retired to be home with the children full time. He’s still enlisted and he makes good money, but it does not always cover all of our expenses, so money and finances are becoming an issue with us for the first time. My husband is gone a lot, because he is on base on the weekends and he works a part-time job during the week....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a hard working female that’s ready to put my belongings in storage and live in my car, because of the problems I’m having in my apartment. I constantly live with noise above me, next door to me and across the hall from me. Above me, people are dragging things across the floor, stomping, and playing music all day and night. On either side of me, I can hear my neighbors arguing and having sex till 3 and 4 in the morning......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have been married for 5 years and we live in a 5 bedroom home. My parents recently moved to the city we live in, to be closer to their grandchildren, our kids. My wife and I have allowed my parents to stay with us temporarily while they moved into their new home. Everything was going great until my mother started having an issue with my wife. My wife smokes weed often and I don’t have an issue with it, but I have asked her nicely, not to smoke weed in front of my parents, out of respect......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I was attracted to a very sweet, tall, dark, and handsome guy and I was dying to meet him, so I made the first move and I asked him out on a date. I invited him to dinner and I asked him to meet me at the restaurant. He said that he would need me to pick him up because his car is in the shop. I usually don’t drive men around, but I thought, what the heck and I went to get him.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m writing you for advice on how to deal with a female family member. I believe that all women should be confident, regardless of their looks or size. But my cousin is an exception to this rule. She has crossed the line of confidence and now she’s downright delusional. She’s over 40 years old, yet she lives on social media all day, every day, constantly posting about how fine she is and how successful she is. Neither of these are true. Every man wants her and every woman is jealous of her. It is embarrassing the way she dresses and acts, just to get attention.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a divorced, 44 year old single mom. As an attractive, curvy, and educated woman, I have no problems meeting men, it’s keeping them that’s the issue. The last man that I dated, we were together for almost 3 months before we had sex. I made him wait for a reason, and here’s why… When we had sex for the first time, he passed out afterwards. He was only out for a short time and when he came to, he said his blood sugar was low, but I think he was lying, because this has happened to me before, with another man. The next time we made love, I toned down the intensity and I cut out the extra stuff that I normally do........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a married woman in my mid 30s and I want to have children, but my husband does not. From the time we got married till now, he said he does not want kids because he just wants it to just be the two of us, no one else. He said that it’s a financial responsibility we don’t need but I think there’s more to it than that. I think he’s just not fond of children at all. We’ve been married for 15 years and when we were younger, we enjoyed our carefree years of being childless, but we’re getting older and it is time to move to the next phase of our lives, by starting a family........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I married my husband by mistake. He is in law enforcement on a special drug task force, but I'm starting to think that he is involved on the wrong side of the law. We have a nice big lavish house and he just bought me a very expensive car that's so nice I can't even drive it to work. It just doesn't add up. After asking him millions of questions and getting halfwit responses I threatened to leave him. I feel like I was definitely tricked into this marriage. It happened so quickly......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am writing this letter as a concerned third party. I have two friends that have been married for over 15 years and I thought they had the perfect marriage, until recently. The husband is a wonderful, handsome man that cleaned up his image and left the street life behind, to marry my friend and help raise her 5 children, by a few different men. He worked multiple jobs to keep the family stable and I really admire him for that, so I was devastated when his wife told me that she was unhappy in the marriage and had been having an affair.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been engaged to my fiancé for a year and I love her dearly. When we met, I had a lot of female friends and I let those friendships die down a bit, out of respect for her. I remained really close with my best friend, though. He and I have been friends since we were 11 years old and we’ve been through a lot together. He lives in a different state, so we talk and text a lot, but now that’s a big problem for my fiancé. She listens to our conversations when he calls, she goes through my phone and reads our text messages and it’s getting to be too much........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my early twenties and I’m dating a guy that I've known this since high school. He was my high school crush and I always dreamed of being his girl. He had a longtime girlfriend and they broke up last year, so I made the first move to see if he was interested. He was, and we’ve been dating for five months now. He is a good boyfriend and the sex was as good as I thought it would be. Everything about him was pretty normal until recently, when I noticed he had a couple of furry animal costumes in his closet. We were lying in his bed, talking, and I noticed them so I jokingly asked if they were some old Halloween costumes............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a guy that I am embarrassed of. He and I met in college about 8 years ago and we lost contact initially because he got kicked out of college for behavioral issues and I moved to a different city after I got my degree. He found me a year ago and we have been trying to make a relationship work since then. We were much younger when we met and the way he acted did not bother me as much then. But now, we’re good and grown and his behavior is a turnoff. He says ignorant things on a daily basis and it gets under my skin...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single man and I had a special lady that I dated for 4 years. Over the years, we had our differences, so we were on again, off again. During one of our off periods, she dated another guy and she got pregnant. Things did not work out with the guy and she and I got back together and I vowed to raise the baby girl as my child. My girl and I have paid for everything that this child has ever needed. Now my girl and I have called it quits for good. I still love her dearly, but there is no romantic involvement whatsoever........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 38 year old single mom and my daughter is a sophomore at a local college. She lives on campus, but she comes home to wash clothes on the weekends. She had been dating an upper classman and I wanted to meet him, so she brought him over to the house a few weeks ago. As soon as she and the guy walked in, I could not believe how fine this young man was. He is a 22 year old senior and he’s 6’2” with creamy chocolate skin. He has his head on straight and he plans to go to graduate school next summer........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 65 year old grandmother that has recently got back on the dating scene. After dating a few losers, I met a really nice 74 year old gentleman on a dating site designed for seniors. We have been exclusive almost a year and not long ago, I gave him a key to my house and he gave me a key to his house. Last Friday, I went to his house after work so I could have dinner ready when he got home. I got to his house and decided to get comfortable for cooking, so I went into his closet to get a pair of sweat pants and I got a tee shirt out of a drawer......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 48 year old happily married man. I’ve been married for 17 years to one of the finest women in the world, but six months ago, my wife and I hit a rough patch in our sex life because I’m on high blood pressure medicine and I can’t perform like I used to. I’ve found different ways to make sure my wife is pleased and she has not had any complaints. She tried different things for me too, but nothing worked. As long as she’s happy, I’m happy. Fast forward to a month ago, I went out for drinks after work with my co-workers and there was a group of us, drinking, dancing and having a great time............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am married and have been with my wife for many years. We were good friends before we became lovers and I helped her work through a lot of bad relationships before we started dating. I’ve never held her past against her and I never throw it up in her face. But, whenever we are out with our married friends, my wife likes to point out how she used to kick it back in the day and brag about all of the lavish gifts she got from her past lovers. It’s embarrassing to me and it makes her look bad. I told her that she sounds like a loose woman, but she said her past is in the past and it means nothing to her now........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 49 year old female married to a 49 year old man. I have five children and five grandchildren. Here is the problem. My current husband is not the father of my children. I married this man when my children were young. So he's been in their lives for a very long time. My youngest son just graduated from high school and will be going away for college. So now my husband thinks that we're done raising children and from now on it will be just the two of us. He has said that we don't have to worry about the kids anymore because they are all grown and have their own lives. So am I not supposed to be involved with my children since they are no longer living at home.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in a relationship for 19 years but we are not married. I stayed in this relationship because I do really love my guy and we have 5 kids together. Since day one, he has cheated on me and I was young, so I let him get away with it, in hopes that he would get it out of his system. Well things got worse over the years and now he has 4 outside kids with 4 other women. His family knew about the other children, but nobody ever told me about them until recently......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I need your help. We want Nephew Tommy’s opinion too. We met in college and we’ve been married for 12 years, so sex can get rather boring over the years, even though we work hard to keep it interesting. My hubby completely fulfils my needs and he says that I’m all he needs. But lately, we have been joking about having a ménage a trois with another woman. I know, I know, married couples should never invite someone else into their bedroom, but we think it would help us more than hurt us......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 62 year old African American grandmother and this past weekend, I took my 5 year old grand daughter, who I call “Baby Girl,” to a playground in LA, because the weather was so beautiful. I kept a close eye on my baby girl, and I noticed troubling body language between her and a little blonde girl. Moments later, my baby girl dropped down on all fours and started crawling like a dog in the sand, as three other white children laughed at her. I rushed over to them and the children ran off. The look on my grandchild’s face hurt my heart and I could tell she was being bullied, but didn’t realize it. She told me that she was fine and I let her continue to play......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating a guy for close to three years and I need some advice on a major issue I’m having with him. I love this man and he is a great guy. He loves me, too, and we have been talking about marriage. But here’s my issue… I can not stand going to his house because it is always a mess. When we spend quality time together, we’re always at my house and I have to encourage him to pick up after himself and not eat all over my house. He and his teenage son live like slobs and I have told him that I don’t feel comfortable at his house........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a married man that drives part-time as a Lyft/Uber driver for extra income for my family. Last week, I got home late one evening after working my part time job and I decided to take my wife and 2 year old out to dinner. As my wife was securing our child in the car seat, she yelled out “What the hell is this?” I immediately turned around in my seat and I see my wife pinching a huge pair of ladies panties by the corners......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for 3 years, but my husband and I have been together for 13 years. Our relationship has had its challenges and lately, we have been arguing over bills and the fact that he sometimes stays out till 5am drinking. My husband and I split the household bills each month and the past two months, he’s been coming up short with his half of our rent money. Whenever I talk to him about money, he gets an attitude and calls me “controlling.” On top of not having his portion of the bill money, he has been lying to me about his whereabouts when he’s out all night.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in desperate need of advice. I was engaged to be married, but my fiancé and I recently split up after my ex-wife caused a whole lot of problems in our relationship. When my ex heard I was engaged, she called me. I told her that I was extremely happy and excited to get remarried. My ex said that she was happy for me and wished me well, which was a big lie. A few days after we talked, my ex created a new Facebook page, named it “The Thompsons” and posted a bunch of old pics from our wedding and family vacations.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,I’m a 37 year old married woman and I found out that my husband was sleeping with my girlfriend, when Shirley read my girlfriend’s Strawberry Letter on the radio. I’ve been married to a man for seven years and I had a girlfriend on the side for most of our marriage. My husband and I had some financial issues so my female friend, who was actually my lover, moved in with us to help out with the bills. My husband had no idea we were lovers. I hope you can remember that letter.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a single 38 year old female and I like dating older gentlemen. I’m open to online dating and I have met some nice men on Facebook, so I often look at men’s profiles and meet them that way. A handsome man in another city caught my eye and I sent him a message. We chatted back and forth and found out that we have a lot in common, even though he is12 years older than me. When we first started video chatting, I thought that he looked familiar, and we’re from the same city, so I just figured our paths crossed somehow in the past....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old single female and my family moved to the states when I was 15 so we could have a better life. In my culture, I grew up with a huge extended family and we stick close together, but now I have my own apartment and I love having my freedom. My mother often tells me that I should’ve been married years ago so she can have grandbabies, but I’m not ready for that. My parents both have good jobs and finally got the big house they were dreaming of and they have moved more family members to the U.S. to live with them......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my husband for 13 years, but we have been together for a total of 23 years. We have one son and my husband is a great provider for our family. I am, however, concerned about the example of manhood that he’s displaying for our son. My husband is non-confrontational, so we haven’t argued in years. If we have a disagreement, he will just agree with me, to avoid conflict. He’s always eager to help others and he does favors for his family members all the time, even if he is not feeling up to it. He rarely gets frustrated or raises his voice............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some advice, although this may not be your area of expertise. I'm a 27 years and I met my partner on a nationwide Facebook group. Because of the online group, my partner and I have mutual friends across the country. One friend, in particular, is trying my patience by blatantly hitting on my partner in direct messages and leaving racy comments on my partner’s posts. Sometimes my partner’s comments can look a bit flirtatious too. I’m concerned that this friend is going to try to make a move and my partner is very naïve, so this is a big problem............... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some advice on a different kind of double standard with men and women. My ex-boyfriend has a lot of flaws and I overlooked them in the beginning because I was really in to him and wanted things to work out. For example, when we met, he told me he lived downtown in a brownstone. So a few weeks later, I went over to his place. I pulled up and he escorted me in through the basement door and told me he hangs out down there most of the time. So we started kissing and making out on the couch and he had managed to take off all of my clothes and most of his, when someone knocked on the door. He threw a blanket over me and went to answer the door. It was a woman at the door............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for 14 years and we have two sons. My husband is a middle school principal and I work full time in an office. My husband and I have a great social life and we used to focus on keeping the romance alive in our marriage, but my boys are very active in sports now, so it’s hard to find time to hang out together. It has not affected my husband’s social life at all though. He still hangs out after work and I have a big issue with who he chooses to spend time with............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 46 years old and last year I married a man that's 18 years younger than I am. We met at the gym and the initial sexual attraction between us was magnetic, but I had my doubts about him, because of our age difference. It wasn’t long before we started having hot, passionate, sex and fell deep in love. He went above and beyond to let me know that this was more than just sex, it was real. I introduced him to my family and my daughter was not happy because he is only 2 years older than she is........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, here’s my ordeal. My husband and I have been married for 8 years and we have 3 beautiful children. One of my husband’s long-time ex-girlfriends died over the weekend and we were all shocked, because it was so sudden. My husband’s best friend is the deceased woman’s cousin, so he called to tell us the bad news. He said that the family was working out the funeral arrangements and had decided that they wanted my husband to be a pall bearer at her funeral, because the ex-girlfriend still loved him, up until the day she died. This was just too much for me to process.............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I are in our late 30s and have been married for 15 years . We’ve had some hiccups in our marriage and we went to counseling to fix the issues. I thought we were doing really good since the counseling, but here we are, a year later, and my husband’s insecurities got the best of him. He created a fake social media account and pretended to be one of my exes that I dated before we got married. He started sending me sweet messages, posing as my ex, but I was very stern about letting him know that I’m happily married and not interested in him at all, in that way............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have known my partner for 5 years and we have a child together. In the beginning, my partner cheated on me multiple times and I was very hurt, but I loved him and wanted to move forward with the relationship. Everything was fine for four years and then our relationship got stale and we started arguing a lot, so we mutually decided to take a break from each other for a little while. We talked about dating other people while we were on our break and we decided that seeing other people was not our primary focus for the breakup, the breakup was for us to work on ourselves and then come back together and be a real family.................. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my family has a church that they’ve been going to all their life and I recently joined. I decided to devote my life to fellowship and service at this church. My pastor is great but I always thought he was a bit creepy because of the strange relationship he has with my cousin. I had been watching them for a while and then in a stewardship meeting, my pastor mistakenly called my cousin “babe or bae” and she blushed. Immediately after the meeting, I asked my cousin what’s up with her and pastor and she got all awkward and tried to lie at first, but then she ended up spilling the beans............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am keeping a secret from my sweetie and I need your advice. When I was 18 years old and a senior in high school, I was in love with a beautiful girl who was also 18 and went to a neighboring school. We were each other's first everything! Our puppy love ended when we went away to college. I got a good job and got married right after college. By the time I was 37, I was divorced and I got a job transfer back to the city I grew up in. Shortly after I moved back, I ran into my high school sweetheart............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my girl and I have been together for three years and I instantly knew she was the one when I met her. She cooks, watches sports with me, and she supports my dream to be an entertainer. Our relationship was just perfect until about eight months ago, when I was on an adult website browsing through amateur home videos and I noticed one video with a background that looked just like my bedroom. After I zoomed in, I saw that it was my bedroom, and it was a video of my girlfriend and I getting it on........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have found the man of my dreams and we have been together for 5 years. We have one child together and I’m pregnant with our second child. Our relationship is great but my boyfriend’s mother is a huge problem and I’m fed up with her inserting herself into every aspect of our lives. She comments on how we parent, our finances, my decorating style, how I cook and my housekeeping skills. Recently, our child was sick and she caused a big scene in the hospital, saying that it was my fault for not taking better care of her grandchild........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 55 year old black man and I’ve been divorced for two years and I feel that I’m a great catch for a nice single woman. Last summer, I met a beautiful and curvy lady one morning when I stopped to get coffee on my way to work. I flirted with her and she flirted back, so I asked if I could get her number. We exchanged numbers and I told her I would call her later on that day. I started out with a text to break the ice… she told me that she was 31 years old and I felt funny about telling her my age right off, because I wanted to see if we were compatible............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a guy that I thought would be the man of my dreams, when we first met. He is a man of God and he would be a great father and husband to the right woman, but that woman is not me. I have a very high sex drive and this guy can’t keep up, so I lost interest in him and we broke up. He still takes me out on very nice dates and he visits me and my family every week, in hopes that we can get back together. In the meantime, I met another guy and he is willing and able to fulfill my sexual needs, but that is about it............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a guy that I thought would be the man of my dreams, when we first met. He is a man of God and he would be a great father and husband to the right woman, but that woman is not me. I have a very high sex drive and this guy can’t keep up, so I lost interest in him and we broke up. He still takes me out on very nice dates and he visits me and my family every week, in hopes that we can get back together. In the meantime, I met another guy and he is willing and able to fulfill my sexual needs, but that is about it.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for a year now, and since then, we have both gained a considerable amount of weight. I've gained at least 40 pounds, which is totally unacceptable for me. This extra weight has caused me to have extreme self-esteem issues, so I have changed my eating habits, I go to the gym more and I started taking an herbal supplement that my trainer recommended to increase my stamina and burn fat. The supplement gives me so much energy and I'm able to do way more reps at the gym than ever before! I can also see a few pounds dropping, so I need to keep using them............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a hardworking, educated, financially secure, good looking mature woman with a lot to offer, but since my divorce, I had been having trouble with dating because the men I meet say that I have too many prerequisites and they lose interest. My goal was to meet a man age 55 to 65, but instead, I finally met a man that is 75 years old. He is retired and he’s everything that I looked for in a man. He’s a sharp dresser, good looking, financially stable and he has good morals.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, do you think that dating rules for seniors are different than those for younger people? I need to know cause I am trying to find love again and I’m over age 60. I'd like to think that a man aged 65 to 70 would think and act differently than he did when he was 25 to 30 years old, but that's not the case. When I meet men my age, they are still interested in the cookie and I need to know if I should still be using the 90 Day Rule at my age. Then there are the other men that I meet and they voluntarily tell me that the cookie is a non-issue for them now............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 42 year old single mother and I have two teenage children that live with me. At my age, I wanted to become a homeowner and stop renting, so I started looking for an affordable place to buy. My mom recently received a financial blessing, so she offered to buy me a house. Hesitantly, I agreed. I found a small, affordable home and my mother bought it. I pay the mortgage, but the house is in my mom’s name, which is why I was hesitant to go through with the deal........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my childhood sweetheart for 8 years and we have two wonderful children. Early on, we had problems in our marriage and we were separated for a short period, but we worked things out and I thought we were back on track. My wife admitted that during our separation, she had flings with two other guys. She compared me to the guys she had the flings with and bragged about the money and nice things they had. I am an educated guy and I have a great full-time job and a part time job for extra money, but it’s not enough for my wife............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I want your honest opinions. I'm young and I have a great job, my own place and I'm happily single for now. Here's my issue. I don't think a strong independent woman should stand by a broke man or wait for him to reach his full potential. People always say I should not overlook a man that falls short financially but I prefer to remain strong because I am not afraid of being alone. So many women go through the emotional struggles of being with a man just to say they have a man. So is it selfish for me to live my own life and continue to pray for the man that God will send to me? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 11 years. My husband has three grown children from his previous marriage, two sons and a daughter. His sons are happily married but his daughter is not. My husband's ex wife constantly intrudes in our marriage and in her daughter's marriage. The daughter will not keep her mom out of her business and it upsets her husband. The ex-wife has also made my husband's life miserable but I can deal with that. It's my stepdaughter that is the problem. I am not welcome at any of the grandchildren's birthday parties or family get togethers because of her. I have tried for many years to have a relationship with my stepdaughter but she's not interested............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I met in college and we've been together for three years. She is perfect in every way. She has the looks a great job and when it comes to the bedroom she is on fire. But anyway here is the problem. Last weekend I took her to our usual breakfast spot and we started talking about the wedding and our guest list. I have met her mom dad siblings and grandparents and she's met my immediate family as well as we talked more in depth about our relatives. I told her about the small city where my family was from and she said that her family was from there too............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, You're not going to believe this. I'm a married man and my wife and I just purchased our first home in a new community. To celebrate home ownership, my boys took me out for drinks. We ended up going to a strip club and I got very drunk which are two things I had not done since I got married. The strippers were some of the sexiest women I had ever seen and we paid for our own private VIP area in the club. So we each had a dancer that catered to us all night. My dancer did all kinds of freaky stuff to me. We did everything except go all the way. Right afterwards when I sobered up, I was disappointed with myself and I swore to my boys that I would never go to another strip club.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a very nice man three months ago and we hit it off pretty quick. He's been taking me on a lot of nice dates and we have really good time together. I thought I had finally met the man of my dreams until two weeks ago. We ended up back at his house after a great dinner date. We both were ready to be intimate and we knew it was about to go down. So we started taking off our clothes. He took his shirt off first then his pants and Steve and Shirley a funk I had never smelled before hit me in the face. I realized that the smell was indeed coming from him...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm still best friends with my high school sweetheart. He's happily married now and his wife and I are good friends too. Here's my problem. For the past couple of weeks he's been making a lot of inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to me. I always politely tell him that he needs to say those things to his wife. I don't need any issues in my life. So I told his wife that he was making me uncomfortable. This heffa said well you know you're his first love so you should take those comments as compliments.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a male best friend that I want to be more than friends with. I was taught that the man is supposed to pursue the woman so I've never attempted to tell him how I feel about him. We have been friends for ten years and although we have a strictly platonic relationship, our friends and family make jokes about us already being a couple. My mom even refers to him as her son in law. He lives 400 miles away, but we see each other several times a month. He always pays for my flight, hotel rooms, meals whenever I go to visit him. When he comes to see me, he spends time with my mom and he makes plans for us to see movies concerts plays etc........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, This past Valentine's Day started out as the most amazing day with the man of my dreams. We planned to go out to dinner. So after work I went to his condo and waited for him to get home. The moment he walked through the door we got busy quick and Wild Style. Afterwards we pulled ourselves together and went out to dinner. He gave me the bottle of perfume that I've always wanted. So the night was going great. After dinner we went back to his condo and had some drinks, listened to some music and ended up getting intimate again............. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I used to be a working girl, but I've been out of the game for five years. Since I made this big lifestyle change, I have only dated one man and he knew about my past and was willing and able to take care of me. Now that I'm back on the dating scene, it's been hard for me to transition to another good man. Dating is so different now. In the past I sold my body because I needed the money to pay a couple of bills, go out for nice dinners and get whatever else my heart desires.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My girlfriend and I have been together for about a year. When I met her she had just ended a relationship with a wealthy man that was 19 years older than her. This man spoiled her with expensive gifts and he was her first sexually so she was caught up for a long time. He offered to buy her a condo if she stayed with him, but she realized that he was trying to buy her love and she wasn’t really into him so they broke up. We've been dating since then. The old boyfriend still calls and texts her and she tells me whenever she hears from him I'm no fool......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old divorced mother of five. Recently I met the man that I am now in love with. The chemistry was bananas from the moment we met. He accepted my children with no problem. To top it all off he's tall dark handsome and the sex is so good. It brought a tear to my eye one night. When we met, he was unemployed and living with his grandma but he won me over with his persistence and great personality. I encouraged and helped him complete a training program and then start a career. Well here's the dilemma. He is extremely jealous......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I met a gentleman seven months ago. I'm 45 and he's 37 when we met he lived 3 hours away so he decided to move to my area. It's been four months now since we've been in the same city and I'm starting to see issues with him. He didn't have a plan in place when he moved to my city and now he's living in a shelter because I told him he cannot live with me. He doesn't have a car and I refuse to drive him around. He does have a job.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my boyfriend and I are not compatible at all and I am not sure why I keep trying to make our relationship work. He says he loves me. I love him, but I'm not as in love with him as I used to be. We've been together five years and we have two children, but we argue so much! We're completely opposite of each other. He likes rap music, I like R&B. I'm educated, he's not. I'm a goal achiever, he just creates goals and never follows thru with them. I cook, he eats. I have a car, he doesn't. He likes hanging with his family, I would rather go on dates with just him.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old female and I’ve been dating a 40 year old guy for a year. I am madly in love with him and I believe he’s my soulmate, but I am afraid my past won’t let us last. You see, right before I met my man, I was seeing another guy and we had sex one time. It only happened one time and he stopped calling me after that. Two months later, I met my current boyfriend and we hit it off immediately. We had great conversation and great sexual chemistry and a lot of other stuff in common, despite the age difference......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some advice on a situation with my best friend and her husband. My friend and I have known each other since high school and we were in each other’s wedding and our children are around the same age. My husband and I double date with my friend and her husband, but now I can’t stand her husband. On paper he is a great guy. He’s professional, successful, and a great dad. What bothers me about him most is that all of a sudden, he has taken an interest in what me and his wife are doing all of the time......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single woman without any children and I am dating a 41 year old man that has 3 young daughters. We’ve been together for 5 months and all of a sudden, he does not approve of how I dress. He told me that I dress as if I want attention from other men and not like a wholesome woman. I am a full-time legal assistant at a popular law firm and I take law classes at night. At work, I am in heels and pencil skirts, and on the weekends, I dress for whatever the occasion is and it’s my own personal style. I have a beautiful, curvy body and at my age, I don’t see the problem with me wearing a top that shows a little stomach or a dress that shows off my curves.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my friends and family say that I have a problem. I don’t think I do. Here’s the issue at hand… I'm in love with a married, handsome, debonair, bald man. He's married to a very beautiful woman and he has a beautiful family that he adores greatly. I want to be clear, I'm not in love with him in a sexual way. I'm just in love with his TV shows... I’m totally hooked. I watch all of his shows and I listen to him daily on the radio. I can watch two shows at a time because I have a Firestick....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 29 year old single female and my dad is a well-known pastor. I moved back home after college and I’ve been a big part of the church family since then. I help out with the youth ministry and I get along well with the youth minister. He is five years older than me and he’s married. The youth minister and I always had great faith-based talks and I looked up to him as a spiritual mentor, until recently. Two weeks ago after service, he was walking me to my car and he said we need to talk about sex and salvation and I was like, “say what?” I reminded him that I was abstinent and did not want to talk about sex at all............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a man for 3 years and we get along great. We’ve talked about getting married, but we have to work out a few kinks first. Both of us have teenage kids from previous relationships and I spend a lot of time with his kids, every other weekend. He is always around my kids because I have sole custody of them. We always joke about how his kids like hanging out with me more than with him. If I am doing something for my kids, I include his kids. I buy them gifts for birthdays, Christmas, or just because. There is no separation to me. But over the weekend, I had the strangest conversation with my boyfriend about the kids.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 31 year old female and I’ve been dating a 36 year old married woman for two years. Recently, she and her husband were having serious financial problems, so I offered to move in with them and help out with the mortgage and bills. We told her husband that I was just a co-worker that needed a place to live temporarily, and he bought it, so I moved in. When the husband was at work or hanging out on the weekends, me and my girlfriend would be getting it on, in their bedroom......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old, single, black man. I am a college professor and I just bought my first condo in a nice new development in a quiet suburb. I come from a family of educators and I was taught to be well behaved and to mind my manners at all times. For this reason, I’m having a big problem with my new neighbors. They’re a young married couple and they are, pardon the expression, ghetto as hell. So far, we are the only blacks in the community and they are just too much.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married to my wife for 15 years and we have two beautiful kids. We grew up in the church and we abstained from sex before we got married. We don’t use drugs or drink alcohol and we are active in our church. But lately, my wife is showing me a side of her that I’ve never seen. She’s revealing who she really is and I’m starting to wonder who I married. She had a health scare recently and she said it really shook her up and made her reflect on how she wanted to live the rest of her life....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old single mom of a 16 year old and I still live at home with my 84 year old father. I have never moved out because I never wanted my daughter to suffer through any hardships or go without having the things she wants and needs. My dad takes good care of us, so that helps me save money. Here’s the problem… I’ve been dating a man for 4 years and we have a great relationship, but he is pressuring me to move in with him, with my daughter........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 28 year old female and I have a 57 year old male mentor that I work with. He has given me great advice and helped me through some obstacles in my life. This is the first man that has ever treated me with respect and did not try to sleep with me. He is like a father figure to me and I call myself his play daughter. The only problem is his wife. He knew that I did not have any plans for Thanksgiving dinner, so he invited me to his home........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, let’s get right to it. Here's my dilemma… I’m a 38 year old woman and I've never wanted to have children. Five years ago, I was in a great relationship and we were talking about getting married, but he wanted children and I did not. So we mutually decided to end our relationship. We could not deny that we were still in love with each other, so two years after we broke up, we reconnected and have been seeing each other off and on since then. While we’ve been spending time together, he started a relationship with a new woman and they had a child together and he couldn’t be happier........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am 33-year-old woman that is madly in love with a 63-year-old man. We have been dating for over a year and we spend a lot of time together. I am head over heels in love with this guy and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. The only thing that is stopping us from being together is the fact that he is best friends with my child’s grandparents. I’m very close to them and we have a great family bond. I am an angel in their eyes and they would be heartbroken and I would be ashamed if they found out. That’s the one thing that is keeping us from being together, not even the fact that he is married. Yes, that’s right. He’s married and I’m okay with that, because she is basically just at the house as his roommate. I get treated like I’m the wife.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I need your advice because I really want to kick my dad's wife’s behind. I am a 42 year old single mother of two kids. My children's dads don't help me financially so my father has helped me raise my kids for the past 15 years. Well, I recently lost my job and everything went downhill. I was unable to pay my rent so I had to move out of my apartment at the beginning of this month. I called my dad to ask if we could move back home and my dad had the nerve to tell me that I had to discuss it with his wife, my stepmother. He put her on the phone as she screamed, “Hell No!” and said this would be the ninth time that I've moved back in with them.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a guy for a year and he treats me really nice. We live in neighboring states but we're less than an hour apart so I wouldn't consider it a long distance relationship. We see each other a few times a week and either I'm at his house or he's at mine on the weekend. I assumed we were in an exclusive committed relationship until recently. The other day he was trying to show me a picture on his phone and he mistakenly pulled up a picture of another woman, he tried to quickly swipe passed the picture but he knew I had seen it........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve Harvey and Shirley. Currently I am separated and over 40 can't have any children. Main reason for my divorce anyway. I met a man Mr. Man who was also separated and we became very close. It was great after a year. Mr. Man has his divorce. Once my divorce was final this summer I thought Mr. Man and I would be together. Well Mr. Man told me that he was going to New Jersey to get his ex girlfriend the woman he should have married instead of his wife. I had to ask what about me. He said I'm a beautiful woman but I had three problems. Number one I am too emotional........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I have a problem. I met a guy and I consider him a good friend and I want to get to know him better. He has taken me on a few dates and all went well at first. The problem arose after one of our recent dates after a really good date. We decided we'd pick up some food and go back to his house to chill and eat our food. Well when we got to his house with our food and he turned the lights on. Boom bam boom roaches went flying from east to west. They were so bad they were even crawling on his dog. But told him politely that I was not eating my food......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a successful 32 year old woman that got caught up with a 45 year old man. Before dating him, I’ve only had one serious relationship, but I am no fool, so I’m not sure how I let this man cloud my judgment. I had my suspicions that he was a cheater, but I could never get any real proof till recently. It was like the angles came down from Heaven one day and made him forget his phone at home. I heard the phone ringing and saw that it was a female calling, so I answered it. To my surprise, the woman said she was my boyfriend’s girlfriend...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Steve, I've been married to my wife for over ten years and we have five kids. Before we got married, my wife was in an abusive relationship and over time, our arguments would lead to her getting in my face and scratching me all up. In the first 2 years of our marriage, she gave me 2 black eyes. I would never put my hands on a woman and I can never leave her because her sex is so amazing and it has a hold on me........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been in a relationship with a married man for ten years. People think that all mistresses have low self-esteem. However, I don't. I am very confident and I love everything about myself. Since I've been with my guy. I have only cheated on him once and I told him about it and promised him that it wouldn't happen again. In the first few months of our affair I tried to end it but both he and I were already in love. He is my best friend and he has my entire heart....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m in a fairly new relationship with a great guy. Everything was going great the first 90 days of our relationship, so we were mutually ready to advance to a sexual relationship. We talked beforehand about what we enjoyed and did not enjoy during intimacy. But he left out one important detail about what he really likes. On our second encounter, he asked me to use a toy on him....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, this is probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I have two teenage children and their mother and I separated 10 years ago, but have maintained a solid co-parenting relationship. 5 years ago, I got remarried and my new wife seemed to accept my children and played a decent role as a stepmom. That didn’t last long and she eventually started treating them poorly. My teenagers became increasingly uncomfortable when they came over for the weekend........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband and I have been married for 25 years and we have a beautiful blended family. We worked hard to provide a great life for our children and we put them all through college. Now that our last child has left home, we are finally empty nesters so we decided to downsize on our house so we can travel and do the things we enjoy. We found a nice, much smaller house and my husband handled all of the financing and paperwork. After we closed on the house, I found out that my name was not on any of the paperwork........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I can’t trust anybody these days, so I’m coming to you for advice. Four years ago, my husband and I were married and we relocated to the city he grew up in, so he could be closer to his family. I didn’t know anyone in the city, but my best friend lived 30 minutes away, so that was good enough for me because she came to visit me often. A year after I got married, I got pregnant and that’s when my husband started cheating on me.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem and I've been praying over it for years but I can’t seem to get over it. I married a man when I was 26 years old and he was 41 years old. We had a great married life, a nice big home and three lovely children. I thought our fairytale would never end, but it did. We were married for 8 years and on his birthday, he asked me for a divorce and served me papers. I was shocked that he already had the papers drawn up...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a dilemma and I need your advice. I’m in my late 20s and I work for a non-profit organization and my boss is a fine older gentleman. From the beginning, I could tell he was attracted to me and I would catch him looking at me. One Saturday about three months ago, he called and invited me over to watch a pre-season game with him and some friends. I already had plans, so I told him I would come by later. When I got to his house, he was the only one there........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a problem and I've been praying over it for years but I can’t seem to get over it. I married a man when I was 26 years old and he was 41 years old. We had a great married life, a nice big home and three lovely children. I thought our fairytale would never end, but it did. We were married for 8 years and on his birthday, he asked me for a divorce and served me papers. I was shocked that he already had the papers drawn up......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married a little over a year and the consistent issue my husband and I have is, he thinks that I talk to my mom and hang out with her too much. My mom is my best friend and I am her only daughter, but I don’t ever let our relationship trump the relationship with my husband. I hang with my mom while my husband is at work and I make sure that I'm home by the time he gets off and I ensure that dinner is ready for him and the house is clean. However, he still has issues with me and my mom....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been in a relationship for a little over 3 years. This man treated me like a queen and I just knew that he was the one. Right when I was ready to get married again, my man’s skeletons came out of the closet. He admitted that there is this woman that has been in his life for many years, but there’s nothing to worry about because he’s not sleeping with her. I believed him because he spends quality time with me every day...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 32 year old female and I am a part time professor at a local university. Teaching is my first love and I’m hoping to get a full-time job as a professor. But there’s one little issue that I need your advice on. I have a very handsome student athlete in one of my classes. He is a golden tan color, has hazel eyes and the best smile. He is a beautiful young man and he is making me think about risking it all to spend some time with him. I’m 10 years older than him, so he’s and adult, but I could lose my job for dealing with a student..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have just wasted 3 months of my life with a guy. When we met, he was my supervisor at work. Shortly after we met, I got a new job, so we decided to hook up and see if we could be more than friends. The first time we went out, we had sex in his car. After that night, he called and texted me daily and he wanted to see me as much as he could. I was really falling for him and he told me that I was not his type, but he just couldn’t help how he felt about me. I liked him so much, that when he asked me to change my appearance for him, I did it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, in March of this year, my husband and I separated and he moved out of the house. During our separation, I started talking to a guy I met at work. We started hanging out as friends and we ended up having sex eventually. My new friend was aware of the problems my husband and I were having and he was supportive. I recently told the friend that my husband and I were trying to work things out in our marriage and he understood. We remained as friends with benefits until my husband moved back in with me......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley… and I might need to include Tommy too. I am a happily married 40 year old woman with grown children. I’m completely in love with my husband and we have an incredible sex life, but I have one issue. When we first started dating years ago, my husband could not get enough of me sexually. As you can imagine, that cooled down after a few years, so I wanted to spice things back up. I asked him to take me to a strip club since I had never been to one. And he did. We got a table in the back of the club and I got tipsy and started putting on a better show than the strippers........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 23 years old and I just got married. I am a little worried that I got married too soon because I realized I can’t do all the things I had planned to do with my life right now. We moved to Illinois after we got married, but I want to finish college in North Carolina this fall. I’m sure now that we can't afford for me to go back and finish school and keep up with our rent and bills. My best friend and I planned to get our bachelor degrees and then go to grad school and we were going to live like the girls on “Living Single” for a few years...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my man for 3 years and we started living together 7 months ago. I’m a nurse and he does construction work. I love his work ethic and his commitment to his job and the long hours he puts in. When he comes home from work, he washes his clothes, takes a shower, we eat and then we go to bed. But here’s the problem… throughout the night, while he is sleeping, he sweats really bad! His pillow is drenched and the mattress on his side is wet, too and I have to let the bed dry out daily and change our bed linens more often than I should. I can’t stand it, so I mentioned to him that he should see doctor........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 43 year old single mom of two. For the past year, I have been seeing a nice 43 year old gentleman that I've met on the Plenty Of Fish dating site. When we met, I told him that I was ready for a relationship not just to hook up for sex. He said let's see where it goes. Two weeks later after talking on the phone we finally met up and we ended up having sex that first night. Darn it Steve, it was so good that I could not stop. We continued to have sex at least once a week and he started staying overnight at my house....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some help with one of my closest friends. He and I have known each other since middle school and he’s always been a bit lazy. He comes from a fairly privileged background and I believe that made him feel entitled to certain things in life, without actually working for them. We are in our early 30s now and he still lives with mother, works part time, and never finished college. The majority of his time and money is spent doing photo shoots for Instagram, because he seems to be trying to brand himself as a socialite or local celebrity...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need help! When I was a teenager, my parents went through a horrible divorce and my mom moved to a new city to start over. I love my both my parents equally, but I chose to stay with my dad so I would not miss my senior year of high school with my friends. My dad has always been a pastor and now I am the minister of music at our church. A few years after the divorce, my dad got remarried to a beautiful woman that is a bit younger than him. We got along great and spent holidays and special occasions together as a family. Well, about a year ago, my father was away on a ministry mission and my stepmom invited me over for dinner........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my man for two years and we have lived together for the past year. We have a really good relationship but there's one problem. He will not have any kind of sexual relations with me and this has been going on since we started living together. He says he wants to wait until we are married but he has not even proposed. We're not at that point in our relationship yet. He told me that when God puts it in his heart, he will ask me to marry him. When we first started dating we had sex all of the time. I am 56 years old and he is 60 years old and I think it's a little late in life for him to be practicing celibacy.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 49 years old, but I look 30, praise the Lord! I'm an entertainer by nature. I love life and I celebrate it every day. I'm high energy, and always the life of the party wherever I go. Recently, I started an Instagram account to showcase my talent and I have a few hundred followers that like my work. I learned from you, Steve, that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. So here’s my issue. My so-called friends told me that I’m not as good as I think I am and when they come to my shows, it’s just for a good laugh. They told me that they have been laughing at me and not with me for the longest time, but they didn’t have the heart to tell me......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some serious advice. Steve, I’ve read all of your books and I follow many of your rules, especially the “No sex before 90 days” rule. I am dating a compassionate and caring man and he’s such a gentleman. He is affectionate, but understood when I told him we should wait to be intimate. It was no problem. So, we have passed our 90 day trial period and we’ve started having sex. I felt like the time was right and so did he. Well, the first three times we had sex, it was great and he was just as pleased as I was........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, There is so much going on in my home. I've been with my husband for 18 years and we've been married for four years. I have three children from a previous marriage and we have a daughter together. My husband does not like my children and he talks about them constantly. My kids don't like him either and after we got married they moved out of the house. The daughter that I have with him was 13 years old when we got married and she told me that I should not marry her daddy. I questioned her but she would not tell me why. When my husband is at home he stays in our bedroom with the door closed and the TV is always on blast............ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a loving heart and always try to help others. That being said the other day I was in the discount store buying toiletries to make packets for the homeless. I keep at least five packets in my car at all times and I give them out when I see the need. So I was in the checkout line and there was a couple in front of me. I overheard the lady ask the clerk how much was tax on a seven ninety nine shirt. The cashier told her 69 cents. Both the man and woman started looking everywhere for the change. I eased over to the man and I tried to slip two dollars in his hand........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a beautiful 38 year old female with a 54 year old man. Everything in our relationship is perfect except our sex life. The big problem is that my man can go for hours and I'm not exaggerating. He doesn't take any male enhancement products but he's in great physical shape for his age. I have been knowing this guy for 13 years. We dated a while ago. Then he got married. After his divorce, we started dating again. We talk we laugh travel and he is great with my kids. The only problem is that he wears me completely out. It makes me feel insecure when we are intimate because I feel like I'm not handling my business like I should. He told me that he has always had a hard time finishing up and I'm not doing anything wrong. He says he almost gets there but then nothing happens. Don't get me wrong the first 20 minutes are great but after that it gets to be a bit too much. I encouraged him to go see a doctor. I need him to fix this issue as soon as possible. Can you offer any advice in the meantime? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years. At the beginning, everything was perfect, but then I started checking his phone and I saw messages between him and a lot of different ladies. He usually texts one girl more than others so it seems like he is really trying to get to know her. I questioned him about the text messages and he promised that he would stop talking to all of the girls. We had a big blow up that night, but I let it slide........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my husband for over ten years and we finally got married last year and moved in together. Now I'm having second thoughts about him because he's sneaky and looks like something is going on with him. He works two jobs every day and when he gets in from work it's really late and I am usually asleep. A few nights ago I heard him digging through my purse and then I heard my car keys rattling. So I figured he's got my keys to move our cars around. The next morning I asked him politely not to ever go through my purse again. Mind you I have never seen his wallet........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My girl and I dated for six years. Then I proposed to her a year ago on her birthday. Since I gave her the ring her behavior has really changed and she's been acting like we're already married. Like married couples we don't have sex nearly as often as we used to. And now she comes to bed in unflattering pajamas or one of my big T-shirt. Before we got engaged she used to cook dinner for me or make sure we had a nice meal but she rarely does that now. Now whenever we go out she complains about everything from the traffic to the service at the restaurant....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have known my husband for 20 years and we've been married for three years. He cheated on me multiple times with multiple women but I'm standing by my wedding vows. I always pray that the good Lord would see us through his infidelity and now we're rebuilding our marriage. Not many women would be as forgiving as I am. Having said all of that I still have plenty of good sense and I've reached my limit on foolishness. So, you can only imagine how I felt recently when my husband asked me for a threesome......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I have been dating for seven long years and I say long because he is a constant cheater. He has a habit of waiting till I fall asleep at night. Then he leaves the house and if I call him when he's out he won't answer his phone. Sometimes he stays out all night and when he finally comes home in the morning he would tell me something like he fell asleep on the side of the road. This summer he went to his family reunion and I was not invited. After I saw the pictures from the reunion I see why I wasn't invited. His ex went with him and his family took several pictures of them together. I never would have expected him to be messing with her again. So I was so hurt. I thought we were all cool........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for close to eight years and over the weekend my wife told me that she is not in love with me anymore. I'm a big guy and my wife used to be a big girl but she recently had cosmetic surgery to fix a few issues she was having. Now she thinks she's God's gift to the world. She's been posting all kinds of sexy pictures on Facebook and when random men comment on her pictures she writes back to them. It's like she craves the attention. I went through her private direct messages on Facebook and found out that she has been having several intimate conversations with different guys......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My best friend and I have been the best of friends for over ten years. I met her and her husband at the same time and we all just hit it off. One day I was at their place sitting on the couch. My boyfriend was sitting next to me my best friend's husband was in the other room. I looked up and her husband was standing in the other room rubbing on himself while looking directly at me. I was so shocked that I quickly turned my head and didn't say a word. The next day I called him and told him that he is disgusting and if it ever happened again I would tell her........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiancé and I have been together for 15 years and we’ve been engaged for the last 5 years. He’s 31 and I’m 29 and we have four kids. I just finished nursing school and I will start a great new job next month. My fiancé has been working at the same company for 7 years and he still doesn’t know what he wants to do with his life. He’s in a job, not a career. He is in business school right now and when I talk to him about his plans and career goals, he has none. This is driving me crazy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my now fiance for three years and what I can't wrap my head around is his closeness with his older sister. When we first started dating my fiance sister called and texted him excessively they would stay on the phone forever and she would pop up at his house whenever she wanted to. He told me that she just had to get used to the fact that he was no longer single and you know because they had always spent a lot of time together. His sister used to come over to his house on Saturday mornings to do her laundry and then she would stay and hang out with us for the rest of the day. She often included herself on our dates too........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband cheated on me two years ago, when he was away on a work related trip. I could tell he was different when he got home, so for the past two years. I asked him over and over if he cheated on me, and he denied it. About a month ago, while we were in a heated argument, he admitted that he cheated and told me who the woman was. I went of Facebook and found the woman and saw that they are still Facebook friends and he comments on her photos and sends her direct messages. That made me even more angry. I felt betrayed and humiliated, so I put a post on my Facebook page and tagged my husband and this woman on the post, so it also showed up on their Facebook pages.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m tired of motherhood. Sorry, but I am no longer interested in being a mother. I am 28 years old and I have a 5 year old daughter that is disrespectful, obnoxious and constant source of embarrassment in public. She is out of control on a daily basis. Beating her behind does not help and I don’t know what else to do. I have tried many ways of disciplining her. Reverse psychology and time out don’t work on her. I can’t seem to get thru to her without yelling and arguing......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some relationship advice. Here's my issue. I was dating a member of a certain fraternity for four years and we broke up earlier this year. Since then I grew closer to an old friend that I've known since college and we decided to take our friendship to the next level. This new guy is in the same fraternity as my ex and they see each other at monthly chapter meetings parties and sporting events. When the new guy and I started dating we were apprehensive about being seen together because we did not want to be judged by others. We both knew that it was a sticky situation but our chemistry was undeniable......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 61 years old and my boyfriend is 67. I thought I had met the man of my dreams three years ago when we met. When we met, we were open and honest about what we wanted in life. Or so I thought. He recently had a revelation that he does not think he can make love to the same woman for the rest of his life. He also told me that he enjoyed an active swingers lifestyle for many years before we met, but he got tired of that so he chose to settle down with me but now he is saying that he is getting bored and wants to make our sex life better........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I have been together for a while but we don't live in the same city so we do everything we can to keep the spice in our relationships. We send flirty texts and explicit pictures and when we are together it is on and poppin. The texts and pictures we send are so raunchy risque and vulgar that a porn star would blush. We can't help it. Well now we have a big problem. My man has a 15 year old daughter and I have always had a great relationship with her until recently when she went through her father's phone and saw it all...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my late 20s and two years ago I started having sex with a guy I met in high school. We dated broke up and now we're back together. He is the only man that I've ever had sex with. During the short time we broke up. We were friends with benefits because we really enjoyed each other's bodies. We used to do it every day anywhere we could. We used to do it everyday. Anywhere we can. All I had to do was look at him a certain way and he knew what time it was. Back then we both enjoyed having sex and everything was going great until he asked me to be his girlfriend again. Since we made it official. Everything has changed....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have two children. My husband is a functioning alcoholic. He can work a full day without drinking but as soon as he's off the clock he starts drinking. He drinks in private. He doesn't leave his alcohol out where I can see it but I can always smell it in his cup. This started shortly after we got married and I allowed it and never confronted him. I can always tell when he's been drinking by the changes in his behavior and how he treats me and the kids. It's gotten worse recently and I brought it to his attention. I told him that I know exactly what he's up to.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I have been together for six years. He's 50 and I'm 35 and this will be the first marriage for both of us. When he proposed my intuition told me he was not ready to be married. A month ago, my fiance and I got into a big argument about his family and I didn't like his response or how he acted in front of our 3 year old daughter. So we haven't really been speaking. Two nights ago, he never came home from work and he did not answer my calls or text messages. I received a message from an acquaintance on social media saying that my fiance was at a bar downtown so I drove down to the bar hoping to see him there alone so we could try to resolve our issue. As soon as I walked in and saw him, my heart sank......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My wife and I have been together since 2009 and married since 2015. We have three sons and I love them all dearly. I'm not trying to sugarcoat this at all but I have to tell you about my wife. Now we've both cheated on each other from the beginning of our relationship even though she refuses to admit all that she's done. I forgive her for everything because of my wrongdoing, but I have a problem with her dishonesty. I am willing to walk work on all of our issues because it's Till Death Do Us Part. She admitted to cheating with six different guys. Then we've been married......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm stuck. I've read your book Steve and I've been with my boyfriend for four years. In the four years we've bought a home and had lots of beautiful vacations together. We're under 30 years old and we have a solid relationship. He provides protects and professes his love for me. So why after four years I still don't have an engagement ring? I haven't given him my all yet because there are certain benefits that only a wife can give to her husband. He's not my husband. I never feel bad for reminding him when he complains about me holding back......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Uncle Steve, I am having a hard time dealing with a situation with my family. I traveled around the world, got a couple of degrees, moved away from my hometown and married the love of my life. In the last few years, my dad’s health declined and he had to retire, money got tight, and now he and my mom fight all of the time. I call my parents daily before I go to work and each day it’s a struggle to talk to my dad. He manages to twist every conversation into something negative........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 49 year old female married to a 49 year old man. I have five children and five grandchildren. Here is the problem. My current husband is not the father of my children. I married this man when my children were young. So he's been in their lives for a very long time. My youngest son just graduated from high school and will be going away for college. So now my husband thinks that we're done raising children and from now on it will be just the two of us. He has said that we don't have to worry about the kids anymore because they are all grown and have their own lives......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I've lost my best friend. We've been best friends for over 15 years. Thee best of friends. We were thick as thieves and nothing could keep us apart. Whenever she got in relationships she introduced me as her brother and I got along with all her boyfriends. She started dating her current boyfriend and I didn't approve of him at first because he had a reputation of being a liar and a cheater. I played it cool and supported her through all of the drama and the breakups with him. He knows I don't really like him. So one night he invited me to go to a strip club with him. I met him at the club and ended up having a great time........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 11 years. My husband has three grown children from his previous marriage, two sons and a daughter. His sons are happily married but his daughter is not. My husband's ex wife constantly intrudes in our marriage and in her daughter's marriage. The daughter will not keep her mom out of her business and it upsets her husband. The ex-wife has also made my husband's life miserable but I can deal with that. It's my stepdaughter that is the problem...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a young single female. I recently had a conversation with a close male friend about relationships and sex. He told me that from a man's point of view a man can never fully love a woman and give his all to a relationship until they have sex. This blew my mind because my girlfriends and I are withholding sex now and we really think that we're doing the right thing by making men wait. I look back at how many men I have turned away knowing that they just wanted to have sex with me. If what my male friend says is true then I may have missed out on a few good men....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a testimony and I need some solid advice. In the past, my husband was a scam artist and I am an ex stripper and call girl. We both got caught up and ended up doing time and our family took care of our children. I got I got released from prison first and I started to rebuild our lives. When he got out I put him through school. After that I continued my education and now we make decent money and have a stable home life. My husband used to be a natural hustler but now he does not share my desire to work hard and earn more money. Besides that, he has gained 100 pounds and has turned into a couch potato. I am stuck being the dreamer, the planner, the motivator and the brain, but my problem gets deeper. The worst part is our sex life......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My girlfriend and I have been together for about a year. When I met her she had just ended a relationship with a wealthy man that was 19 years older than her. This man spoiled her with expensive gifts and he was her first sexually so she was caught up for a long time. He offered to buy her a condo if she stayed with him, but she realized that he was trying to buy her love and she wasn’t really into him so they broke up. We've been dating since then. The old boyfriend still calls and texts her and she tells me whenever she hears from him I'm no fool......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a recently divorced man with joint custody of my children. On the day that our divorce was final my ex-wife and I we went out for drinks and then back to her place to play a little game of hide and seek if you know what I mean. We only did that once and for the past six months we have not had sex or anything close to it. Not too long ago she told me that she had started dating again. So here's the problem. She wants her new guy to meet our son and daughter after dating him for only two months........... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm writing you for advice on a family matter. When my daughter had her first child, she and her husband asked me to move in with them to help out with the baby. I was thrilled to be there to help with my grandchild. After living with them for about five months my daughter came to me and said that her husband had been watching me move around the house. I thought she meant that he was watching me to see how I handled the baby. I didn't think anything about it. Once again my daughter came to me and said that her husband was watching me and that she felt some type of way about it. Now she had my full attention. This was no joking matter....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, When I met my wife five years ago she was all that I wanted and more. She was beautiful, sweet, driven, short and thick. Just how I like them. Now two kids in three years of marriage later I hardly recognize her. She has gained far too much weight. I told her I would work out with her and I went and bought exercise mats and dumbbells so we could get started. She hurt herself during our first workout and now she uses that as an excuse to stop exercising........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are now 50 years old. We have five grown sons and four grandchildren. Ten years ago my husband had a fling at work and the female was barely 20 years old. At the time, I was devastated but he swore nothing physical happened the whole situation didn't sit well with me. So one day last week I checked my husband's old phone for any proof I could find. I found messages between my husband and the girl that he had been playing with and she was thanking him for all he was doing for her financially and praising him for his sexual prowess......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Uncle Steve and Aunt Shirley, I am a young female that graduated from high school two years ago. Yeah and I am in a sticky situation. You see after graduation I met a guy on an online app and we texted back and forth and decided to spend some time together. We ended up going on dates and messing around a lot. He is a really great person but he was not the one for me so we ended our fling. We stayed in touch for a while through text messages but that was about it. Last November I met a new guy and he and I are in a committed relationship. So things were great until we went to a New Year's Eve party and the guy from my past was at the party....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My wife and I met when we were 12 years old and we got married when we were 20 years old. We've been married for 15 years and we were very happy until recently. Now I need help to save my marriage. Three years ago I cheated on my wife and got another woman pregnant. I told my wife about the affair and the baby. My wife was going to divorce me but we went to marriage counseling and she had a change of heart. My wife welcomed the baby into our family and she has grown to love the child....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiancé and I have been together for six years. We like to have fun in the bedroom, which often includes a third person joining us. And yes it is always another woman. Before my fiancé met me, he had never had a threesome but I had. Now he can't get enough of them and I enjoy them even more than he does from day one. I have set all the rules for the threesomes my main and most important rule is that I am the one and the only one that can call or text the females and invite them over. The females or not to ever have my fiancé cell number. So here's where the problem started......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my husband for 19 years. Recently my younger sister spent the night at my house when she was in town. I usually only invite my sister to stay over when my husband is away on military duty. She always sleeps in my 15 year old daughter's room when she's visiting. So this was the first night that my husband was home when my sister was visiting. We were having a typical Friday night watching movies eating and talking........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married to a wonderful man for almost 30 years. He's an excellent father and provider. But over the years I've spent a lot of time alone in my marriage. At one point I was very lonely. There was a lot of love and kindness but no passion. A neighbor and I would talk occasionally and he picked up on my extreme loneliness and saw that I was vulnerable. He used it to his advantage and we ended up having sex. I'm not placing all of the blame on my neighbor because I am a grown woman and I knew better. Loneliness was no excuse to step out on my marriage........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I met in college and we've been together for three years. She is perfect in every way. She has the looks a great job and when it comes to the bedroom she is on fire. But anyway here is the problem. Last weekend I took her to our usual breakfast spot and we started talking about the wedding and our guest list. I have met her mom dad siblings and grandparents and she's met my immediate family as well as we talked more in depth about our relatives. I told her about the small city where my family was from and she said that her family was from there too........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 38 year old female and I've been married for three years. My husband and I met 28 years ago in middle school. I love him with all of my heart and I always have. My only problem is that I'm lusting over our landlord. Whenever I think about the landlord, my body just reacts no matter where I am when I am in his presence it's just like we fit together. When I am with my husband I am often thinking about the landlord.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 32 year old Hispanic man and I am dating the most amazing woman. I am ready to share the rest of my life with her. She is a beautiful loving honest strong black female and our chemistry is undeniable. So here's my problem. She is a Christian and I am an atheist/non-believer. We've made our relationship work so far. Here's the problem she's a Christian and I'm an atheist non-believer. We've made our relationship work so far and we respect each other's views but I can't help but wonder if and how this would affect our future......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been in a relationship with my fiancé for three years. In the beginning everything was great but things have taken a turn for the worse. She has hit me on two different occasions and it startled me because I have never raised my hand to her even been mad enough to hit her. Lately she has been pointing out my flaws and to add insult to injury. Sex is like a foreign concept to her. She has no desire to have sex with me now no matter how many different ways I try........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been listening for years and decided it was time for me to get some advice. I'm a young brother in my early 40s. I have a great career and two sons that are grown. I'm a bit of a homebody so I don't hang out much and I've never liked hanging out in clubs. My issue is that I'm at a point in my life where I'm ready to settle down and be with one good woman but I can't seem to shake the women from my past. I have females that I have been intimate with and I consider them friends with benefits. I've been with some of them for over ten years..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old female and in a relationship with a 35 year old male. We've been dating about a year and we have a four month old daughter. I have been cheated on in the past relationships. But I felt like this new relationship was going in the right direction since I had my daughter. I have been very insecure about my weight but my boyfriend still says I am the woman he wants to marry. Well one day, curiosity got the best of me and I went through my boyfriends phone......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, You're not going to believe this. I'm a married man and my wife and I just purchased our first home in a new community. To celebrate home ownership, my boys took me out for drinks. We ended up going to a strip club and I got very drunk which are two things I had not done since I got married. The strippers were some of the sexiest women I had ever seen and we paid for our own private VIP area in the club. So we each had a dancer that catered to us all night. My dancer did all kinds of freaky stuff to me. We did everything except go all the way. Right afterwards when I sobered up, I was disappointed with myself and I swore to my boys that I would never go to another strip club....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 48 year old single mother with a 10 year old son. My boyfriend and I recently purchased a house together. He works out of town but he's home for half of the month. He has a 15 year old son and he has joint visitation with his son’s mom. Over the summer my boyfriend told me that his son will be living with us this school year because his mom is having problems disciplining him. Mind you my boyfriend lets his son run over him and his son has an attitude problem. I told my boyfriend that I don't think I should handle that responsibility by myself while he's working out of town........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for 25 years and we've been married for 18 years. He's a great father and provider and we have a lot of fun together, but he says I'm a constant nagger. My husband has done a few crazy things since we've been together and I let him know when he's wrong but I don't nag him. For example one of his many female friends texted him good morning and I called him out on it. I called her his girlfriend and he said she's just a friend. My husband also will go out with a female friend whenever he chooses to. I like to say he's going out on dates with these women but he always says it's innocent..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm an older female with old school ways of doing things. After many years of marriage I'm now divorced and back on the dating scene. I never would have imagined how much things have changed when it comes to dating. I am learning about all of these online dating apps but they scare me so I've been dating the traditional way. I've met two nice men in my community but I have a problem with how they communicate with me. They both like to send text messages instead of calling me to get to know me. Please tell me that texting is not the new way of talking to people........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 30 year old woman and I've been dating a 35 year old man for a little over a year and I need your advice about an issue. When we started dating, we were already following each other on Instagram and Facebook and I noticed that we had one mutual friend a female that I went to college with. My boyfriend is following her on Instagram and Facebook. I asked him how he knew her and he said that he was interested in her before we started dating. He said they never met and he has never sent her any messages on social media. I told him that I know her personally and although we don't talk often we are good friends. So then I noticed that he started liking her pictures on Instagram....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, This one is short and sweet. I actually want Tommy's opinion too if that’s ok. I've been married to a wonderful man for the past 12 years and we have a great marriage. I have done any and everything to make him happy. Most importantly we have a very exciting sex life. I often let him have threesomes and I've started to really enjoy them myself but there was a big problem. Our threesomes are always with females.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I met 14 years ago. We both were young adults when we met. Through the years we’ve had many ups and downs. Our biggest problem has been his cheating. I have forgiven him but it's hard to forget what he's done. I stay with him because I love him and he has been the best father to our children from day one and about three years ago one of his flings called me and gave me all the juicy details of their relationship. I was absolutely heartbroken. How could he have done all of this stuff with another woman? We took our vows before God our family and our friends.......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, Two years ago I met the most amazing woman. I'm from the hood and she is from a small country town and we are very different in many ways but we also have a lot in common. We quickly became best friends and she is the only girl that I could see myself with in a long-term relationship, but here's the problem. After eight months of dating I was struggling with the fact that she is white and I was scared to take her home to my mother. So I decided to take a break, but I couldn't get her off my mind and quickly realized that I had made a mistake. So after we were apart for two months I called her and explained everything......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My former best friend won't speak to me. Here's what happened. My best friend and her boyfriend have been in an on and off relationship for 12 years. I never really cared for this man because I know that he has cheated on her multiple times with multiple women. She continually takes them back in hopes that he might change. I don't get in her business but it breaks my heart that she is constantly being disrespected by him. Just last week construct trusted source told me that my best friend's man is messing with a female he works with. I told my best friend and she pretended that it was no big deal....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help. My fiance and I have been in a great relationship for four years and things were great until recently when I happened to scroll across a steamy video of us on his phone. We have our own YouTube channel with a lot of followers that love our Funny videos of the two of us doing silly things and I edit all of our videos for the channel. The other day I had this phone so I could edit a recent video of us on a shopping spree as I scroll through his videos. I saw one that was a total shocker. The video was only 20 seconds long but it was 20 seconds of one of our hottest intimate moments........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old divorced mother of five. Recently I met the man that I am now in love with. The chemistry was bananas from the moment we met. He accepted my children with no problem. To top it all off he's tall dark handsome and the sex is so good. It brought a tear to my eye one night. When we met, he was unemployed and living with his grandma but he won me over with his persistence and great personality. I encouraged and helped him complete a training program and then start a career. Well here's the dilemma. He is extremely jealous. Any misstep on my behalf such as a missed call or a delayed text response he starts to act crazy....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, Let me start off by saying that I love my wife but I just can't be intimate with her. My wife and I dated for two years and we've been married for six months. Now that we are married and living together, I get to see all of her bad habits and nasty ways. When we were dating I knew that she smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol. After we got married, I realized that she has to have a drink every day and her smoking is really really bad. She constantly sprays the house to mask the cigarette smell but her breath always smells like an ashtray. Then her drinking is so bad some nights that she keeps me up all night with her drunken antics. When she wants to be intimate with me, it's a turn off....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 33 year old man and my girlfriend is 31. We have been together for over five years and when I met her she was a single mom working part time as a waitress and barely making ends meet. So we started dating and I stepped in and started doing everything for her, as a man should. She will admit that I was the best thing that ever happened to her. Now five years later she's finished college and she's got a great job. I've always supported her with anything she's wanted to do and after our two year anniversary of dating, I had planned to ask her to marry me but I had a big financial setback and I had to put that on hold........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in our 50s and all of our grown kids are finally out of the house. We had a great normal married life until recently when my husband became one hundred thousand dollars richer. He ended up being the beneficiary of a late family members life insurance policy, so he recently got a 100 thousand dollar check. At first he tried to hide it from me but his behavior changed and I started calling him out on it....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a guy for a year and he treats me really nice. We live in neighboring states but we're less than an hour apart so I wouldn't consider it a long distance relationship. We see each other a few times a week and either I'm at his house or he's at mine on the weekend. I assumed we were in an exclusive committed relationship until recently. The other day he was trying to show me a picture on his phone and he mistakenly pulled up a picture of another woman, he tried to quickly swipe passed the picture but he knew I had seen it. I didn't make a fuss about the picture. I asked him to delete it and he did, but seeing the woman’s picture on his phone made me wonder about the nature of our relationship....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 22 year old married woman. My husband and I have been together for over five years but we've only been married six months. I am the first woman that my husband has ever had sex with and we waited until we got married to have sex. Shortly after we got married he told me that he wondered what it would be like to have sex with another woman because we are both still young. I felt like I should allow him to have that experience. I love how open and honest he is with me because he didn't have to share this with me. He could have just cheated on me instead........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for five years but my husband is missing a P. He provides for the family and he professes his love for me but he does not protect me like he should. Last month a neighbor yelled at our son for going into his yard to get a ball. My husband and I went outside to see what was going on. I politely asked the neighbor not to yell at our child and he began to yell and curse at me. I told my child to go inside so we could deal with the situation. My conversation with this man got heated and he was using every curse word that he could think of....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 34 year old married woman. I work hard and I feel very accomplished since I've worked my way out of the hood. I love my job and here's why, Dot dot dot. I have been sleeping with my boss for the past 3 years the affair was a big secret until recently when I came into work and found pictures on my desk of me and my boss doing the do, the news spread quickly throughout the office and now everyone at my job knows about us. Look I know we shouldn't have sex at the job but he is married too so we don't have anywhere else to do it...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a happily married man and I need your advice. Last summer I loaned a female friend three hundred and twenty dollars for an insurance class so she could start her own business. She was engaged to be married at the time to a preacher. After I loaned her the money we barely kept in touch. She got married and I was busy with my family and traveling for work. Recently I decided to check in on my friend and see how she was doing in her new career as an insurance agent...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a wife and a mother of two children. I've been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband, but I recently found out he had been cheating on me for a year. I found out when the woman started calling me she told me that she was taking good care of him when he is away from home with her. I confronted him about it and of course he denied it. I pray to the Lord to show me the truth. As time went on I never told him that I was still receiving calls from the woman. She even sent me pictures of my husband naked....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am an engaged 33 year old female. I don't have any children but my fiance has two children aged 17 and 14. When the children are with us. I'd do anything I can to make them happy. Sometimes they try to be nice to me but most of the time they are very disrespectful. When they don't get their way, they have gone so far as to call me an airhead and stupid to my face....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in our early 30s and he is the most amazing man I've ever been with. He is my best friend and we have the best relationship. There's just one big problem. Our sex drives don't match up. I'm not sure if my sex drive is too high or his is too low. Since we got married, the quality of our sex life has changed. It is now very inconsistent and most of the time I find myself finishing up the job on my own. I'm not getting enough and when I do get it, its just okay....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 35 year old hardworking single male. I'm tall dark and handsome and the ladies love me, but there is one lady in particular that I can't seem to get enough of. She's my best friend's girlfriend. I was attracted to her from the moment I saw her and I could tell she was feeling me too. One day she came on to me and one thing led to another, fast forward two years later and we're still having sex. We have to sneak around because I live with my child's mom........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I'm a 31 year old single mom fresh out of a nine year relationship with my child's father. After we broke up, I focused on school, work and my child. I chose not to entertain any men for a while and I deleted all of my social media pages. I pretty much fell off the grid. Right after my ex and I broke up, we would get together occasionally just for sex but he started wanting more from me so I had to cut that off...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am I am darn near 50 years old and my wife is 40. We've been married for almost ten years and have two children both under the age of five. I want to make sure you all have the details. First of all I love my wife, but here is the problem. If I want some cookie I have to initiate it Ninety five percent of the time. Some times she will but it is rare for me. I don't want to feel like I am forcing her to do something she doesn't want to do. However I think we're both young enough to have the time of our lives...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I want your honest opinions. I'm young and I have a great job, my own place and I'm happily single for now. Here's my issue. I don't think a strong independent woman should stand by a broke man or wait for him to reach his full potential. People always say I should not overlook a man that falls short financially but I prefer to remain strong because I am not afraid of being alone...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a question and I need your advice. When should I tell a new love interest that I have been to prison? I'm not the average parolee though. I am an older woman that served a lengthy prison term as a first offender for transporting drugs. Since my release from prison, I have earned a degree and I have had a great career for many years. I own a home and I'm an upstanding member of my community...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for five years but my husband moved out three years ago and moved in with my brother after he got into a big argument with my son. My son really didn't know my husband that well when we got married and he thought that my husband was using me so he didn't like him. My husband tried to come back home twice and my son disrespected him both times so he said he would never come back....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 25 year old woman. I married my husband when I was 19 years old and I am starting to believe that it was a mistake. We both work. His days off are consistent but my days fluctuate. When I'm off. I clean and cook I take care of our two children and I make sure everyone has what they need, but lately I've been the one who needs to be checked on to make sure I'm good...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steven Shirley, I've been dating a beautiful woman for about five months. Everything is great. She's special and she does a lot for me. Here's the problem, we've run into a big issue whenever we discuss her sleeping over at my house, she asked me how many sexual partners have I had and undoubtedly there have been quite a few. Then she asked me how many women have been in my bed. That was a tough question to answer. Undoubtedly there have been quite a few..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old that is married and together my husband and I have three kids. About 2 years ago, my in-laws and their 21 year old son moved into our three bedroom house. I was on board with them moving in because they had a hardship and needed some help until they got on their feet. Well that was two years ago and I have not seen any signs of them trying to get on their feet. My father in law does not work and neither does the 21 year old. They are both able bodied and able to work any type of job. My mother in law works as a hairstylist and my husband and I take her to and from work because they don't have a car......... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old divorced female with no children. I work full time and I am in school full time. I am finally able to pursue my dream of becoming a comedian. Since my divorce I've been very happy being single and carefree and dating. I don't want a serious relationship right now. See in the past I put all of my time and energy into helping my ex husband build his comedy career and like a dummy, I let my goals and dreams get lost in his shadow..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating a man for six months now. He is divorced and has two kids, a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. I have never had kids and I really like his. My only problem is that he still lets his kids sleep in the bed with him. Whenever I'm at his house, the kids still sleep in his bed with us. They spend the weekend with him every other week and I feel weird about sleeping with a 10 year old boy...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 45 year old single black female. My best friend is a 55 year old married female. She and I are on the same dating website. Yes, she’s married. Recently she told me that she has fallen in love with one of the guys she met on the site. They have been seeing each other for 2 years. Her husband is clueless. He takes care of her. She does not have to work and he is a great provider. On the other hand, the guy that she is in love with is single and he has no idea that she is married...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for 17 years and I've been divorced for six years. After my divorce, I was buckwild for a little bit dating many different women at one time. One of the girls I dated was a sweet church girl and we shared many intimate adult moments. She was a wonderful girl, but I didn't want to settle down so she stopped fooling with me. A year later I saw a picture of her younger sister on facebook and she was incredible. So I decided to reach out to the sister...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for 13 years and we've been married for five years. Before we got married, we broke up for about a year and during that time we dated other people. We got back together in 2010 and we swore that we cut ties with anyone from our past. I moved in with him and we got married. Not long after our wedding, I found out that my husband was still communicating with an ex girlfriend. This woman had the nerve to call our house and ask for him. I had words with her and she ended up hanging up on me...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need the code cracker. I am a 31 year old man who's been dating this girl for over a year now and everything is going great. We have the same sense of humor. So we're always laughing and the sex is so good that Tommy could beat Junior in a race for it, but just recently we've been arguing over something so stupid. We were watching a movie the other night and Michael Ealy popped up on the TV and my girl shot it out Michael Ealy can get it.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 37 year old man and I've been dating a 31 year old woman for three years. She is the love of my life and I want to ask her to marry me, but I recently found out some disturbing info about her. I got an anonymous message on social media and it got my full attention. The message said that my woman was very friendly in all caps very friendly with a lot of guys when she was in college, especially the athletes. I was shocked and angry. So I confronted her immediately...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I am a 30 year old woman and I've been divorced for four years. I'm finally ready to start dating. So I agreed to let my sister set me up on a blind date with her husband's friend. I had never been on a blind date before and I was a little nervous. When I got to the restaurant and met my date. I was pleasantly surprised. This man is so perfect and we have a lot in common. We ate and talked and laughed for hours..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have coached baseball for ten years and in those ten years I have never had a child quit my team nor have any parents ever complained about my coaching style. Well last year a parent from the opposing team yelled at me and called me out of my name. It was all over whether or not his son was safe or out during a game. Things got heated and we had a shouting match in the parking lot...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm 27 years old and my husband and I have been legally separated for three years. I recently filed for divorce and I cannot believe that he is not contesting it. I just knew it would make him come to his senses and come back home to me and the children. I will admit that I've done some things in my marriage that many people will say is evil but I was just doing me..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, In the spring of 1976 during my senior year of college, I met a girl….she was a sophomore. We hit it off immediately and we became inseparable. After my graduation, I accepted a job in New York and we would see each other twice a month. After she graduated, we eloped and on our wedding night, we had sex for the very first time. Lionel Richie was our favorite entertainer and like his song, we would be at it “All Night Long,” every night! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your point of view on my situation. I'm a very successful black male in my late 30s. I have a career and I'm working on my doctorate degree. I own my own home and I live a great life. My only problem is that most of my friends that I hang out with are getting married engaged or are in a very serious relationship and I am the only one that is still happily single. My male friends are starting to put pressure on me to stress me out about finding one nice female and settling down..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a male best friend that I want to be more than friends with. I was taught that the man is supposed to pursue the woman so I've never attempted to tell him how I feel about him. We have been friends for ten years and although we have a strictly platonic relationship, our friends and family make jokes about us already being a couple..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have known my husband for 20 years and we've been married for three years. He cheated on me multiple times with multiple women but I'm standing by my wedding vows. I always pray that the good Lord would see us through his infidelity and now we're rebuilding our marriage. Not many women would be as forgiving as I am. Having said all of that I still have plenty of good sense and I've reached my limit on foolishness...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in love in a loving relationship for about a year with a man who for the most part has provided protected and professed his love for me. We have so much in common but we have several issues where there is total disagreement. In the beginning, we would laugh as we expressed our divergent views on such things as gun control immigration and sexual orientation...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a man that I consider to be my soul mate. We have a long distance relationship but we see each other often. He always comes to visit me and I would always make sure that my house was clean. I would go out of my way to impress him. This past weekend, I went to visit him for the first time after driving for four hours, I got to his house and I was immediately shocked and disappointed by what I saw..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a hairstylist and in the last few years I've built up a great clientele and I'm enjoying the fruits of my labor. I was able to buy a new car and I purchased my first home, a nice home. I also have found love again with a great supportive man. So here's my problem. My professional life and my love life are going great but my friendships are suffering. I've lost a lot of girlfriends in this past year.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in desperate need of advice. I am a 30 year old female and I am still a virgin. I grew up in the church and I was taught to wait until marriage before sharing that part of myself. I believe that if I did the Lord would send me a husband, but now here I am 30 years old still single and wondering if I am just being naive. All of my friends who started having sex in their teenage years are all married.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I recently got a great government job. I love my new job and I make really good money but I'm having a big problem with my new boss. My boss calls my cell phone at night and on the weekends and he sends me text messages of a sexual nature. He pops by my office daily and says all types of perverted things to me..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I used to be a working girl, but I've been out of the game for five years. Since I made this big lifestyle change, I have only dated one man and he knew about my past and was willing and able to take care of me. Now that I'm back on the dating scene, it's been hard for me to transition to another good man.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 24 years and he thinks sex is the answer to everything. A prime example of this is last month when we went to a barbecue at his mother's house, when I bent over to get a soda out of the cooler I caught my husband lustily looking at my butt. A lot of friends and family members saw him too and they all laughed..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, This past Valentine's Day started out as the most amazing day with the man of my dreams. We planned to go out to dinner. So after work I went to his condo and waited for him to get home. The moment he walked through the door we got busy quick and Wild Style. Afterwards we pulled ourselves together and went out to dinner. He gave me the bottle of perfume that I've always wanted. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I met a gentleman seven months ago. I'm 45 and he's 37 when we met he lived 3 hours away so he decided to move to my area. It's been four months now since we've been in the same city and I'm starting to see issues with him. He didn't have a plan in place when he moved to my city and now he's living in a shelter because I told him he cannot live with me. He doesn't have a car and I refuse to drive him around..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a big problem. Two years ago I relocated for work. Before I moved I had a special lady that I enjoyed spending time with. She was a big fine woman, thick in all of the right places. It's been a year since I had seen her and I was missing her good loving so I called her and told her I was sending her a bus ticket to come visit me....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm writing you for advice on a family matter. When my daughter had her first child, she and her husband asked me to move in with them to help out with the baby. I was thrilled to be there to help with my grandchild. After living with them for about five months my daughter came to me and said that her husband had been watching me move around the house...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married 22 years and we have three children. My husband and I have a great marriage and he still takes me out on dates weekly. My husband and I are prominent business owners in our community. So, whenever we go out in public, I have a problem with women approaching my husband. My husband hugs the women, chats with them and has even welcomed one woman to join us at our dinner table recently...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley as Nephew Tommy would say buckle up and hold on tight. There is no easy way to explain my situation. I am a 28 year old married woman. I married my high school sweetheart and we have six kids, but I'm not sure who my kid's father is. Here's why. Ten years ago I lost my parents in a bad accident and living without them was unbearable for me. I started drinking partying and having sex all of the time with different men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I got married two years ago and we couldn't be happier. This is my first marriage his second. We have a total of five kids and one on the way. I love our blended family but my husband's ex-wife has been a problem since day one. I rarely get in my husband's dealings with his ex-wife but now I may have to..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm still best friends with my high school sweetheart. He's happily married now and his wife and I are good friends too. Here's my problem. For the past couple of weeks he's been making a lot of inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to me. I always politely tell him that he needs to say those things to his wife. I don't need any issues in my life. So I told his wife that he was making me uncomfortable..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 47 year old female in my third marriage. My husband and I have been married for five years and he treats me like a queen, but I feel like he hates my 17 year old daughter. This is his first marriage and he has no children. So it's shocking that he acts like a drill sergeant with my daughter. He calls her lazy and fuzzes that are constantly about her chores...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, You're not going to believe this. I'm a married man and my wife and I just purchased our first home in a new community. To celebrate home ownership, my boys took me out for drinks. We ended up going to a strip club and I got very drunk which are two things I had not done since I got married....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating the 6’4 tall drink of water for a few months. He is honest generous humorous and fun to be around. We decided it was time to take the next step in our relationship since we have been flirting and making suggestive comments to each other for weeks....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
This is a special Strawberry Letter that went live on the air. Nephew Tommy's wife checks in and is the center of the letter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a guy for a year and he treats me really nice. We live in neighboring states but we're less than an hour apart so I wouldn't consider it a long distance relationship. We see each other a few times a week and either I'm at his house or he's at mine on the weekend. I assumed we were in an exclusive committed relationship until recently...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have a question and I need your advice. When should I tell a new love interest that I have been to prison? I'm not the average parolee though. I am an older woman that served a lengthy prison term as a first offender for transporting drugs. Since my release from prison, I have earned a degree and I have had a great career for many years..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a very nice man three months ago and we hit it off pretty quick. He's been taking me on a lot of nice dates and we have really good time together. I thought I had finally met the man of my dreams until two weeks ago. We ended up back at his house after a great dinner date. We both were ready to be intimate and we knew it was about to go down. So we started taking off our clothes...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, This one is short and sweet. I actually want Tommy's opinion too if that’s ok. I've been married to a wonderful man for the past 12 years and we have a great marriage. I have done any and everything to make him happy. Most importantly we have a very exciting sex life...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hi Steve and Shirley, I really need your advice. I'm a 32 year old woman and my husband is 37. When we first got married, our sex life was amazing. About three years into our marriage, intimacy became an issue. My husband started making excuses for not wanting to do it. He never wanted to have sex anymore. When we did do it, he would just lie there like he forgot what to do...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steven Shirley, I prayed and asked God to send me a great man. It took ten long years but my prayers were answered and I got an amazing man. We're getting married this month but there's just one problem. I was taught that you should watch how a man loves and treats his mother because it will show you what kind of man he is. Well, I recently learned that my fiance does not respect his mother at all..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I reconnected with an old high school flame in January and we got engaged a couple of weeks ago. Well before he asked me to marry him he told me about his female best friend. He told me that he had sex with his best friend years ago but they didn't have any romantic feelings whatsoever for each other..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My fiance and I have been together for four years. When we were dating I would sneak and go through his phone to see his text messages and call logs. He didn't have a password on his phone at the time. One day I went through his phone and I found exactly what I was looking for. I saw that my man had been texting his child's mom for a month and the texts to her were sexually explicit..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 37 year old wife and mother I've been married for 14 years and my husband and I have four children and we are raising a fifth child, which is my sister's child. Here's my issue. Three years ago my younger sister called me and said she was pregnant and she wanted to terminate her pregnancy because she already had two children and this pregnancy was unplanned...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in a new relationship and about two months ago, we started our sexual adventures. He is an amazing man in and out of bed. I am 28 years old and he's 10 years older than I am. I love our relationship but I have one major issue. He likes to pull my hair. To be more specific, he likes to pull my weave while we're being intimate. A couple of nights ago, he pulled my hair so hard that my scalp was on fire the next day and I had whiplash for the past two days. My darn neck hurts.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I think that I have it all figured out when it comes to dating, yet I'm still single. I have created a few dating guidelines for the men I meet and my friends don't agree with my guidelines. I think a man should be a man at all times and provide for me. So here are a few of my guidelines. I never give a key to my house to a man. When I first meet him. He has to earn the key by helping me with the rent or mortgage..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I need your advice because I really want to kick my dad's wife’s behind. I am a 42 year old single mother of two kids. My children's dads don't help me financially so my father has helped me raise my kids for the past 15 years. Well, I recently lost my job and everything went downhill. I was unable to pay my rent so I had to move out of my apartment at the beginning of this month..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a wife and a mother with a great career. I love my husband he is my best friend and an amazing father. But sometimes I feel like he doesn't value me. Before we got married I knew he wasn't very romantic and he didn't pay attention to details. Over the years I realized that he does not get me.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have an issue with my wife's image on social media. My wife has an Instagram account and I feel like the picture she posts are inappropriate for a married woman. I don't have an Instagram account. So for a long time I had no idea what she was posting on her page. One day I asked her to see her Instagram page and as I started flipping through the pics I was so shocked by what I saw...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I'm a 29 year old married woman. My husband and I have been married for almost three years. We met at work and we fell for each other rather quickly. We also began to have sex early on in our relationship. At first the sex was ok. It was what I needed then, but as time went on our encounters started to be a problem because he could not last long at all.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, Four months ago I married the love of my life. So far, our marriage is great. I'm a head chef at a high end restaurant and I love my job, but I work long hours. There are a lot of beautiful single female servers and bartenders that work at the restaurant and it seems like since I got married these women have started to show me a lot of attention. A couple of the girls have asked me to hang out after work...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steven Shirley I'm a 41 year old married man. My wife and I have been married for 19 years. We've also been living with her parents for the entire 19 years. It's not a financial thing. We are good on that front. Her parents are also financially stable and healthy. When I met my wife she was living with her parents. He told me once we got married we had to live with her parents but it would only be temporary. He would only be there for three years...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old mother of two and I've been married since I was 18. Well recently I met a man online and initiated the conversation with him about sports since we like the same teams. I was completely attracted to him when I saw him online and we decided we should meet in person and once we met we started out as friends and we talk to each other and saw each other daily.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I need your honest advice here because I don't know how to handle this situation. I'm in my late 40s and in a good relationship with a man my age. We are well above the age of foolishness, but recently we had a big disagreement. I was staying at his house the other night and I got a call from my ex husband, who I still consider a friend. My ex husband is still single and he lives alone...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley Strawberry, I've been dating this guy's whole lot of empty promises. I let him in my life. He had potential. Nice looking, in school recently obtained his master's, hard working at one time held down two jobs, had his own place. At one time I had the key. Then along comes a BFF a best friend forever from New Jersey and he took the key back and then they move in to a 2 bedroom apartment...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my husband for 30 years. He's a great father and a great son to his mother, but he falls short on being a good husband. When I met him I thought that if a man treats his mother like a queen he will be a great husband, but after all of these years I think that I may be living with a mama's boy....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a wife and a mother of two children. I've been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband, but I recently found out he had been cheating on me for a year. I found out when the woman started calling me she told me that she was taking good care of him when he is away from home with her. I confronted him about it and of course he denied it...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steven Shirley I'm a 32 year old divorced mother of five. Recently I met the man that I am now in love with. The chemistry was bananas from the moment we met. He accepted my children with no problem. To top it all off he's tall dark handsome and the sex is so good. It brought a tear to my eye one night........ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my ex-girlfriend and I had been together for many years, but we recently broke up because she was selfish and didn’t want to get married. We broke up about six months ago, but we continued to have sex because that’s the one thing that she does very well.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Stephen Shirley. I met a guy about a month ago. We met at a restaurant he co owns with a friend. We sat there for the whole night chatting the night away and left in the morning. He got my numbers from a girlfriend of mine just before we left the place. He then called 30 minutes later to find out if we got home safe.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need you advice concerning an issue that is going on in my marriage. I sincerely and wholeheartedly love my wife and have never even considered having an extramarital affair, but after the smallest misunderstanding with my wife, she deprives me of sex for three months..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I begin this letter by saying I hate my husband of 12 years. I feel as though he has made a fool of me and I feel stupid. The thought of him makes me sick to my stomach. I want to say kiss my butt. I'm at the point in which I don't even care to confront him for what reason..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everyone there in the studio. I got this problem that I always find the perfect woman. Well sort of perfect to be with me. I'm a tall dark and very handsome young man trying to make it in life, but right now I don't feel that way because I thought part of being a man...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past two years, I have been friends with a really nice guy. He is very handsome, until he opens his mouth and shows his little scary looking shark teeth. After the first year of hanging out with each other, he said he wanted to take our friendship to the next level..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley. I met my husband on a blind date and eventually we got married. Now by no means am I perfect and I don't make myself out to be perfect. We've been married for six years and we have two children together.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for 11 years and one of our main problems is his 14 year old daughter, my stepdaughter. To put it nicely, she is a liar and a manipulator. I have always treated her as if she was my own child and honestly, I treated her better than her own mother does...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everyone. Steve I know you like to turn every problem into a joke but please be kind. I'm a 39 year old black male who turned his life around 10 years ago when I left the street life and joined the Nation of Islam. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating this guy for the past couple of months. We actually moved in with each other. He is married and expecting a baby. His wife does not live in the same state that we're in...... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My co-worker and I have developed feelings for each other. The problem is, he is already in a situationship with another co-worker. They've been together for more than four years and he says they're not sexually involved, but they spend a lot of time with each other... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been with my husband for almost 16 years. We have three beautiful healthy children. After our second child was born, my husband was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I just started dating this guy and he is great. I'm 28 and he is 31. Here's where it gets tricky. Last week he invited me to his family's barbecue. I was excited because this would be the first time I would meet his family. We go to his parents house and he introduced me to his siblings and his step mom..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, My life could not be more complicated. I'm a 36 year old woman and I've been dating the same man for 21 years. Yes that's right. He's my boyfriend and we've been together off and on since middle school..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Steve,
I am 45 and my husband is 46. We've been married for almost 18 years and have four children. Sex between us was really good and often. My husband wanted sex any time he saw me. I thought it was borderline neurotic, but my ego and my husband made me… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old wife and mother. My husband and I have three children. When I first met my husband seven years ago he was kind loving protective and the sex was amazing. After we got married he started complaining about everything. All he does now is complain like a woman....... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past year, I have been seeing an older, married man. And yes, I know it is wrong... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, let me start off by saying that I am young man in my mid-twenties, but I have been fully committed to my beautiful girlfriend since high school. Our relationship is great, but my issue is when we are out in public, Lord knows this ALWAYS happens to me... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been dating a man for four months, and recently we decided to be exclusive and to start being intimate. The other night I was over at his place and things started to heat up. I was super excited because we hadn't been going any further than kissing, but this night I was finally going to give him some... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning to all. Steve I've been waiting for the chance to speak to you and Shirley or have you speak into my life. I'm a single parent of a 13 year old boy. My son is very intelligent a straight A student. My concern with my son is that I feel he lacks common sense... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I'm hoping I can get some advice on this issue because it's driving me crazy. My husband's mom has been living with us and sleeping on my couch for the past month. She left her boyfriend because of his drug use and moved in with her elderly father. One Saturday she asked to come stay with us so she could go to church with us. The next morning well she never made it to church and a month later she's still sleeping on our couch... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hi Steve I am 23 years old and I am married to a 21 year old man. We have two babies together. He's in the military and I stay at home and watch the kids. I am bisexual... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I need some real advice here. I've been married for a year and my wife recently started a new job... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 40 year old female no kids and never been married. I've been dating a man for two months and he's a great guy that's consistent, thoughtful, and a hard worker. He has all of the qualities I'm looking for in a mate. But here's my problem... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I want your honest opinions. I'm young and I have a great job, my own place and I'm happily single for now. Here's my issue... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I met the love of my life. This beautiful woman was so perfect. I could not believe she was still single. Well after dating her for six months I figured out exactly why she is not married... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Shirley and Steve I'm 29. I'm a 29 year old Hispanic woman just recently married. I love my husband with all of my heart and soul. We've been together for going on two years married two months and we get along great. The problem is his son's mother... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steven Shirley this past Valentine's Day started out as the most amazing day with the man of my dreams. We planned to go out to dinner. So after work I went to his condo and waited for him to get home. The moment he walked through the door we got busy quick and Wild Style... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley. I listen to your show all the time and I laugh at some of the letters I hear. However looking at my own life I realize that I need to write a letter my damn self. I'm a married man of six years. I love my wife. I have since we both said I love you for the first time I made a promise to her and myself that I would never betray her. Well I did anyway several times... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve, Shirley, Tommy, and crew. Good morning. I'm a 32 year old female who married at the age of 19. My husband was 22. We've been married for least 13 years. Anyway, we've been separated for six months. We have two children. My husband is divorcing me... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
My husband is 71 years old and he loves to watch porn. I sometimes watch it with him just to please him. Recently things have gotten out of hand... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I'm in love with a man who loves me. We've been dating for 14 months. However, four months ago I decided to further my career and take a job 3000 miles away. I made sure to let my boyfriend know that I was not leaving him, but trying to obtain a better life for me and my daughter. Well he was devastated... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
Greetings from the dirty south. I have this dilemma that I've dealt with for twenty one years and I finally had enough. My problem is that I'm married to three people... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I have a problem. I met a guy and I consider him a good friend and I want to get to know him better. He has taken me on a few dates and all went well at first. The problem arose after one of our recent dates. After a really good date, we decided we'd pick up some food and go back to his house to chill and eat our food. Well, when we got to his house with our food and he turned the lights on. Boom bam boom roaches.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hi Steve and Morning Crew,
I am writing this letter because I am in total disbelief. My son who is 18 knows no limit. My husband and I had built quite a collection of porn... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everyone,
I really enjoy listening to the Steve Harvey Morning Show. My problem is this, the other day while in my bedroom changing my 3 month old daughter's diaper, my husband's cell phone had rang twice. He was sleeping... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve Harvey and crew,
I am writing because I have I am having a major dilemma, my husband and I have been together for about 11 years and have two children. We are currently separated and have been going through some things for the last few years. We've been on and off again. We can't seem to get along... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I have been married for five years but my husband moved out three years ago and moved in with my brother... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Steve,
I'm hoping that you will choose this letter because at this point I really don't know what to do. I've been married for close to nine years to a wonderful man. I have one child and another child that will be born in about two weeks. When my husband and I were dating, I did notice... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve Harvey and crew,
I'm writing this letter because I'm a 30 year old single mother of one who finally decided to be in a committed relationship after being married before divorced and in the dating game for a few years. So, I've had a little time to free myself. The man I am seeing... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I am damn near 50 years old and my wife is 40. We’ve been married for almost 10 years and have two children, both under the age of 5. I want to make sure you have all the details. First off, I love my wife, BUT... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I have been best friends with someone for 18 years. This relationship was strictly platonic for this period, until I finally gave in year 19 to become more than just friends. After two years of this, I realize.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. Hey Tommy.
My mom is 52 years old and she's been dating this guy for ten years. It's very good to her He wines and dines her and spoils her with gifts and money. He also attends our family events and holiday celebrations with her. Whenever I need anything, he's been there for me. So here's my issue.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley,
First let me clarify the title. I am a girlfriend and I'm the one with less than perfect credit. I met a man last year, who appeared in my life just two weeks after I got down on my knees and prayed.... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley,
I am a 25 year old woman. I married my husband when I was 19 years old and I am starting to believe that it was a mistake... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Morning Show,
I am sick and tired of this man, but more importantly I'm sick of myself. Here it is, I'm in love with the man that I'm sure doesn't love me... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and friends my husband and I have been together for four years and married for one year. Now we're raising three young children with one on the way. I am taking part time classes at a local college and work part time. My husband... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I am a 25 year old college student. I plan to go to medical school and become a doctor someday. After my last relationship went sour, I didn't think I was going to fall in love ever again. To my surprise... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, my wife and I have allowed our friend and his girlfriend to stay at our apartment for a few weeks. They just bought a condo and they are waiting for a few repairs to be finished before they move in. I don't mind them staying with me, but there's one big problem. They are too darn loud too loud. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Is there really a signal that women put off that tells a man that she only dates married men because that's all I seem to pull, since I was 16 and now I'm 28. If so, let me know so I can clear it off my face. I always thought it was because I was mature for my age, but..... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I met a gentleman seven months ago. I'm 45 and he's 37 when we met he lived 3 hours away so he decided to move to my area. It's been four months now since we've been in the same city and I'm starting to see issues with him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve Shirley Tommy and Carla,
I'm a 23 year old college student living with my uncle in South Carolina. He is providing for my room and board while I attend school and I really appreciate him. I love my uncle dearly but he is simply crazy and needs help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Miss strawberry,
I have been dating my boyfriend for over a year and I love him so much. We hardly ever argue or fight because we live an hour away from each other so when we are together we make the best of our time. We do everything together except one big thing when we do see each other. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
I begin this letter by saying I hate my husband of 12 years. I feel as though he has made a fool of me and I feel stupid. The thought of him makes me sick to my stomach. When he says I love you. I want to say kiss my butt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley,
My man is so handsome sexy very smart and loved by everyone. He is so patient with me and he spoils me rotten. I love this man and I want to be more affectionate with him but I can't because it's darn breath stinks. We have been off and on for two years and his breath is a part of the reason the sex is great but I have to keep my head on the pillow because of his breath. He kisses and leaves a smell on my neck. He won't go get his teeth checked even though he's got good insurance. I mean the odor is bad and it hits you hard especially in the morning. Oh boy. My 3 year old daughter has even asked him to brush his teeth. Now don't get me wrong I have brought this up numerous times and I'm about to make him a dental appointment. I'm about to let it all out and say baby your breath is terrible and you know it.
Please help. I love this man, but this odor is tearing our relationship apart. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everyone,
Steve Shirley Carla and Tommy I'm having some issues. My mother in law is going through some problems financial and needs some support. Now let's start from the beginning Steve. I married my wife in 92 back from the first war in the desert. Since then I've been the Nine one one of her family. My father in law broke camp and told me, Son in law you better leave while you got the chance. I didn't understand what was going on or what he meant then. My wife has four younger sisters and she's the only one that's married and stable. I've heard it all and yes even seen it too. I'm a strong man and grew up without a father. I have three beautiful babies ranging from 13 to 9 by my wife. I love her to death and I'll tell you why Steve. I was a dog when she met me and married me. It took me about two years after marriage to realize what I had. She stuck by me. I got myself together and devoted myself to her forsaking all others. Now I've put up with the in-laws thinking that this was punishment for all my infidelities. I've helped out with cars rent house payment bills bankruptcies and even gotten apartments in my name. Now my wife will probably hear this. She listens to you also. But I married her not her family. My God. Haven't I suffered enough? Brett can't do it anymore. I've considered running away but can't leave my babies don't want to leave her. What should I do?
Dazed and Confused. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve,
I'm a 38 year old lady. I am a successful lady with a number of degrees, own my own home and car. I guess none of that really matters when it comes to love. My problem is I know this guy who wants to get back with me. We were together a long time ago. We attend the same church and have the same friends. My friends keep telling me that I should give the brother a chance. Now Steve he doesn't have a car nor a place to call his own. He is 40 years old no steady job because of health problems health issues. He will work. I do love him but Steve I want someone who can bring something to the table. I know love is important but Steve a little security will help a little bit more. What do you think I need to do. Marriage is a serious step and I've got to be sure. Prayer is the only way I know. Just wanted to get a male point of view. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am 25 years old and just graduated from college and just started my career in August with a great company. I've only been with a company for five months and just found out that I'm pregnant. My boyfriend of three years is currently living out of state but has just accepted a position with an equally great company near me. We have already been discussing him moving up here and us getting married in the future. But now that I'm pregnant we decided to move the wedding date up to next year. Now here's the issue. He wants me to move in with him since I'm pregnant. He is very adamant about having his family all under one roof. My family is telling me not to move in with him because we are not yet married. His family on the other hand is saying we should move in together because we're going to be a family now. I do not doubt for a minute that he is going to marry me. I have known him for four years now and I know him to be a man of his word. He said to me if I'm asking you to move in with me it's because I am ready to make that next step and I truly believe that he is. But we have still decided to wait until next year to make that next step. Some of my family said that we should go to the courthouse, but I feel like we will be doing that just so I can move in with him. And we already decided to wait until next year. We have a place set up and we have been looking at rings and discussing our budget for everything. Also I do not want to rush to do everything at once. He's starting a new job moving to a new area and we're having a baby. Been adding getting married and moving in together all at the same time. I know we already have three out of five going on but I am afraid of adding more stress because we really do not know what we're getting into. We're only 25 years old. I'm stuck at a crossroads because no matter what decision I make I will be disappointing someone. I know it's my life and I have to make my own decisions. But all my life I have been the good one. I've always done what I was told always strove to make everyone around me happy with my actions and decisions. I do not want to begin feeling like me getting pregnant is destroying everyone else's life. This is truly a blessing even though it was not done the traditional way. I know he still plans on marrying me either way but I will cause a lot of strain but it will cause a lot of strain in our relationship if I do not move in and thinking about our future. I do not want to cause any extra stress on a relationship. I think we have enough as it is right now with distance pregnancy marriage and soon a baby so my question is should I move in with him and upset my family or not move them with him and upset my soon to be family? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
About two months ago my wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I told her my biggest fantasy was to have a threesome. It took some persuading and finally she gave in. Let's just say the best birthday present I have had in a long time until the lights came on. To my surprise lying next to my wife was her mother. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello. Morning Crew. So I've been in a relationship with my fiance for seven years now and I can't trust him. He's never done anything for me not to trust him. But looking at all the men in my family and knowing that they cheated I can't trust him because I feel there is no way he's faithful. I have the mindset that all men cheat. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve and Shirley. I have a 32 year old pastor with somewhat of an issue. My wife and I are happily married and we have the typical issues like the next couple. Here is the situation. There was one particular lady in my church who really freaks me out and rubs my wife the wrong way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
First, let me say that I love the advice that you and Steve give to those with dilemmas. I've tried to ask for advice from others. But those shy and backed away but I'm at the point where I need answers. I'm not sure where to begin. But here I go. I'm head over heels for this guy and has straight affection problems. He says that he loves me once in a while but it's like pulling teeth from his mouth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley. I've been married for a year and I'm the breadwinner of my family. We have a great lifestyle because of my income. My husband works for a cable company and he gets paid 400 dollars a week and that just takes care of the car note. So let me tell you how I'm the breadwinner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley. I'm a 43 year old female and I've always dated older men. Well about eight months ago I started dating a 36 year old man and after seven months of dating we decided to be intimate. Now here's the problem I guess since he's younger than me he wants to have sex or make love three to four times a night seven days a week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley. I just found out that my husband has a two year old child with his ex-wife. When I confronted him about the child he told me it wasn't his child. It was a tube baby. He says she is a product of IVF and that he has documentation to prove it. When I ask him why with his ex wife he just said she asked him to donate his sperm and that she was his first wife and never been with no other man but him so he agreed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I date both single men and married men. I find nothing wrong dating them. Most of them need love too. The man that’s married made the agreement with someone else not me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve Shirley Tommy and Carla. I'm a 30 year old woman who recently left my children's father. I left because it seems as though we don't want the same things in life. Let's start by saying in the beginning of the relationship things were great, as you know the beginning is always the best. He asked me to move in with him so that we can save money and get a house together. Mind you I was fine living alone with my 2 year old daughter at the time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steven Shirley I'm a divorced mother of twins that runs a successful business. Due to the fact that my company requires a lot of my time. I spend all of my free time with my twin boys both my sons participate in team sports and I am at all games and practices as well as very active in their school and educational process. This leaves no time for a real relationship right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Stephen Shirley. I am here in Vegas alone and there is something weighing on my heart. So I decided to write. I've been talking to a man for about a month. I really like this guy and we connected immediately. I am 53 and he is 47. Getting to know us face has turned up some issues but since they won't harm or hurt me I can compromise. The thing that brought us to a halt is his refusal to be tested for HIV. He says he never has and never will. How are some of us still stuck on stupid and afraid of being tested? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve Shirley and Tommy. I'm a wife of 14 years I've been with my husband for 18 years. We were together as young teenagers. He doesn't know that I've been seeing someone else since before we got married. I love this other man simply for the man that he is. When we're together, his focus is 100 percent on me. He has limitless sex drive and pleases me every time. About a year ago I began a sexual relationship with another man who I care very much for. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Uncle Steve and Shirley. First let me say that I am addressing you as Uncle Steve because you are indeed an uncle to me. I don't have many men in my family and the ones I do have, I wouldn't dare ask them anything because all of their situations are jacked up. Background I've been lied to, put 2nd and not chosen so many times. Never fought for what I wanted or even spoke up about how I really felt. Always knew my worth but never live up to it. I finally made a choice not to settle for good enough. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I really don't know what to do. I need a man's perspective on this issue. I'm 34 and I've been happily married for almost five years. We have no children my husband and I are very much in love. Most of our friends idolize our relationship. People say we look like we're in love. The problem is that he is not satisfied with me sexually. We do it four to six times a week all the time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley I'm a 23 year old female. I recently graduated from college. Currently I'm working for the state of Arkansas and attending school full time to receive my master's. I'm a person that loves my family no matter what. However lately there's some things within my family that have hit me hard. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everybody. I love this radio station and I've listened to you guys every morning. OK here's my story. I'm a 28 year old black female I'm a wife of six years and a mother of two lovely girls. I love my husband and my family and I truly know that he is my best friend. Well here goes, my husband is nine years my senior. That's not the problem because I love older men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been having an affair with a married man and I am deeply in love with him. His brother has been allowing us to visit his apartment, or should I say our “Love Nest” to see each other. My man gives his brother $100 and the brother takes off for about an hour or so, leaving us alone in the apartment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve Harvey and Shirley. Currently I am separated and over 40 can't have any children. Main reason for my divorce anyway. I met a man Mr. Man who was also separated and we became very close. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Shirley Steve and Tommy let me start by saying that I have been married for six years without a problem. At least this is what I thought in parentheses. My wife and I along with her two children attended her best friend's wedding. I noticed that my wife introduced me to everyone but this one guy. But she did state that he used to work with her. As the wedding went on, I saw the guy whisper to my wife among friends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hi Steve I want your advice. My boyfriend and I have a relationship for six years. He started cheating on me three years ago. He had a child with that girl and now he's cheating again. His mother stopped talking to me because she thought I was trying to take her son from her. I wrote him a letter a while back telling him that I need him to be a man that I can rely on the man that I need to head our household and the only way that can happen is if you stop allowing his mother to control him and our relationship as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve I've been married 20 plus years and have two almost adult kids. I've been faithful devoted trying to hold things together for my family. I didn't want them to have to live a lifestyle I would have had to give them had I left my husband Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Stressed wife and I both workaholics, he is a good provider and I've always served him because I believe my man should never have a reason to have his needs met any place outside of me. Well the past two years have been challenging due to my layoff from a nonprofit community arts job and my husband having surgery on his wrist and most recently a hernia operation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve and family I'm a 30 year old female with no kids a great job and do pretty well for myself. I'm engaged to a great man who proposed to me on Valentine's Day of this year. He has two kids with someone else and takes very good care of his children which is just one of the things I respect about him. Here's my question to you. Does size really matter? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve I met a gentleman about three months ago and we have been enjoying a platonic friendship. Lately it's become apparent that we are feeling each other on a deeper level and I have a strong physical attraction to each other. The other day during a discussion about herbal supplements versus prescription drugs he revealed that he has no choice but to take prescription drugs because he is HIV positive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello all I would like to ask your advice about my sister. I am 37 years old and I'm going through a divorce. My husband and I separated because he hit me. That was the second time he had done that and my father didn't raise no fool. I left him and filed a charge against him. My older sister was at the house and witnessed my husband hit me. Now during the time before we went to court my husband was frequently visiting my sister. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve Shirley Tommy and Carla. I listen to your show everyday on my way to work and was wondering if you could give me some advice. I'm a 31 year old mother of two and I've been married for over seven years. I've noticed that our relations meaning my husband and I have decreased to almost nothing. I have to almost coax him into having relations both times while I was pregnant. It was like pulling teeth. My aunt was amazed as to how I even got pregnant not once but twice. Anyway I remember Steve saying a while ago that even when men are sick they still want to have sex. Here's a problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear morning crew buckle your seat belt because you're in for a journey. I'm a 25 year old mother of two. The problem starts and ends with my mother. When I was in my early teens my mom met this man. This man turned out to be a pervert, but my mom never listened. She in turn threw me out for saying he was trying to molest me and for me fighting him back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley my husband and I have known each other since we were seven and 11 years old. Throughout the years we've had often on relationships it didn't matter if we were exclusive or not we always found a way to be together. We finally got married. We have been separated for four years until we found our way back to one another. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hey Steve I'm a 21 year old young man that is in desperate need of advice. My father passed when I was 12 so I have very little men to choose from when it comes to advice. I am currently in a relationship that has lasted two plus years. I've even asked her to marry me and she said yes but I was thinking that I would be the one setting the pace of the relationship but she wants to move forward. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning everyone. I've been married to my husband for eight years have three kids. Last year two deer rammed into the side of my car and totaled it out. So I've had to use his car for work. If I have to go anywhere else I have to fight with him just to get the car and I'm tired of fussing with him. He doesn't go anywhere. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve Shirley Nephew Tommy Carla I listen to your show faithfully every morning because it gives me the inspiration I need to start my day. I love the way God truly gets the glory, first and foremost. On the issues I am emailing about my wife and I have been together for 28 years and married for 19. Our problem is our grown children twenty seven and twenty five. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve and Shirley I recently came back in contact with a female that I was dealing with and found out that she had a daughter that's 21. So I started asking her questions and she got real defensive. So I just came out and asked was she my daughter. And she said no. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good day Mr. Harvey and crew I am a 37 year old woman with two daughters aged 14 and 12. I got married when I was 22 years old. In 2005 my husband told me that he was going on vacation with his friends. I suspected that he was lying. I went to the airport on his way back and surely he was with another woman. I kicked him out of the bedroom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley I have a big problem. I'm a 31 year old woman and my man is 36. We both have never been married and have no children. I've been with my man for a little over a year and our sex life sucks. When we first started dating it was on and poppin’ and we fell in love instantly. We couldn't get enough of each other making love two times a day and the first four months of us dating we both gained 30 pounds. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve and the show family I have a situation that needs an immediate resolution. I'm a 38 year old African-American woman who is a single parent. I'm independent hardworking attractive and successful. My problem is this. I'm not a 55 year old white man at the airport. We exchange business cards and began a friendship. I started out really liking him but now I am not sure if I like him or the things he does for me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello everyone my mother 49 and father 50 have been together for twenty one years and married for 18 and for 13 of those years my father has been cheating on my mother. The reason I know this is because ever since I was little when they got into arguments which is often he proudly throws the fact that he has a couple of women on the side in her face and sometimes calls his mother and tells her how stupid my mom is for staying with him when she knows he is cheating on her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Steve and Shirley I am a 47 year old attorney who is seven months pregnant. I have three daughters that are grown married and have professional careers. My youngest daughter just moved back home with her husband because they're in the process of moving into a new home. One night I was home alone and my oldest daughter's husband came over to pick something up for his wife. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and the morning crew I have a huge problem. I dated a married man for several months. We had a wonderful time together. We were able to date each other because we are in the military and he was stationed in the same place as I was and his wife lived in a different state. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Steve, Shirley, Tommy, Carla. I'm a 20 year old student in Greensboro North Carolina. I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I'm really feeling lonely at this time. When I found out I was pregnant and told the father of the child he informed me that he wanted nothing to do with this baby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
All right good morning Morning Show family I'm a 28 year old working pregnant woman. Well here is my problem. I began dating a friend of three years about a year ago when he resurfaced in my life. He was in the midst of a rough time where due to tragedy he lost almost everything he owned. Being the kind and giving soul that I am I offered my help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley I'm a 37 year old divorced mother of four 17:14 10 and seven. I'm currently dating a man who is 42 divorced and has no kids. He treats me very nice. We've been dating about seven months. He's been there for me emotionally as well as financially. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Shirley and Steve my husband got my brother in law a job at his company and allowed him to live with us while he got us used to the city and found a place to live. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve and Shirley please help. I have a best friend with whom I've been friends for many years. We've gone through a lot of ups and downs together supported each other through hard times traveled together and I've even watched our children grow. She even gave me a baby shower for my son who is now five years old. She's been a real good friend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Dear Shirley and Steve I've been keeping a secret from my man and I need your advice. I joined a local swingers club a little over two years ago and my sexual appetite desires being with more than just one man. I've been with my boyfriend now for six months. I really want to tell him about my other life but I don't know how. I've hinted around at the idea of us going to the parties as a couple and the idea of us becoming swingers and for play he will say yes but on the night of a party he doesn't want to go. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I'm a 35 year old mother single mother of three kids 16 15 and 11. I've been divorced for about five years and don't know much about the games men play. I listen to you all the time and over the last six months I have really learned a lot but I have a situation that I don't know how to handle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Steve I met a man recently. The type that most women would love to have tall 6'3 235 pounds college professor, homeowner 41 years old. I am cute sexy 50 and enjoying my life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Well here this crap of a son of a gun goes. I was married for six years to what I thought was a good man. Well the second year of our marriage he was in a horrible accident and was paralyzed from the neck down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
First of all hello Steve Shirley Carla and Tommy. I live in a small Southern town in Georgia to say no more. I recently moved to Florida 10 months ago to the big city of Jacksonville for a better paying job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I really need your help. I'm a married mother of three. My husband and I have been together for almost 20 years. Everything is fine except the fact that my husband recently had an affair he confessed and totally regrets what he has done. However the low life homewrecker won't leave him alone. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am writing to get your opinion on friends dating their best friends ex. I'm a 43 year old woman who has a really good male friend of 30 years. We have always been very close and always took good care of each other. We have amazing chemistry and a very good bond very strong bond but we continue to say we are just friends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I'm a Midwesterner now currently residing in Memphis Tennessee. Since living here I've begun dating this guy. He's a little older. Charming smart college educated. Good job no kids no failed or current marriages and has been there for me when I've needed him with all these good qualities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I've been with my boyfriend for six years living together he bought a house and we started going to church. He and I got married and were married in that church to a Luther song, so amazing. Three months into the marriage my husband started to cheat on me with a 24 year old woman who is the same age as his daughter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I was at a gathering and was introduced to this couple that has kids the same age as mine. We had good conversations set up play dates and our kids play very well together. Then while hanging out one night playing games the woman of the couple asked me a woman if I have ever been with a woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am a middle aged single female who has been dating a man about five years my junior. He's a great guy has great values is a family man. But here's the problem. He can't afford to buy a ring. I'm not materialistic at all. However... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hey Steve I am a 20 year old online student and I live with my lesbian mother and little brother. I have been living with her for almost a year now and before that I had not stayed with her since I was I think 16 but even then I did not stay with her but only a couple of months. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Currently I am separated and over 40 can't have any children. Main reason for my divorce anyway. I met a man Mr. Man who was also separated and we became very close. It was great after a year. Mr. Man has his divorce. Once my divorce was final this summer I thought Mr. Man and I would be together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am happily married and my wife and I have two kids. The problem is, I have a female friend from college. My female friend is also married with two kids and she lives in another state. We hardly ever see each other but we do keep in touch. Over 15 years ago, she and I had sex. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
My dear friend has been married for over 20 years. I have been married and I’m divorced. She was a great supporter throughout my whole mess. When I started dating again, she made sure she knew who I was going out with and where I was going, just so I was safe on my dates. She was a really good friend. Now that I've been in an exclusive relationship for the past 5 years, she has started telling me that I can do better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I've been with my boyfriend for 4 years and I love him so much. I'm 25 and he is 30. He has promised me that one day we will get married, but there are just a few problems that I need to handle first. About a year ago, he lost his job and he took it pretty hard. The first month he wouldn't shower or brush his teeth. I told him that if he didn't shower, I would bust the windows in his car! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I have a problem with my husband's ex-wife not respecting my place as his new wife. We got married a few months ago and his ex-wife needs to respect me as the boss of this family now. She has never liked me because I dated my husband while he was still married to her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
My husband and I have been married for 21 years. When we first met, we were intimate a couple of times, but we decided not to have any more sex until we were married. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
First off I want to say that I love my husband. He is the most kind and gentle man I have ever known. When we met we dated for a year without having sex. We had never seen each other naked until marriage. After we got married and before we started having sex my husband admitted to me that he was smaller than normal if you know what I mean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I have been dating a guy at work. After dating him for 10 months, I found out that he was married and he has three kids. I forgave him for lying because we were into each other and I wasn't about to let this minor problem mess up our relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
In the past, I was a side chick and I ended up having a baby. I didn't feel like a side chick because he was at my house every day and every night and I really thought he was the one. The shocker came one night after we had been intimate... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
A year ago I began working at a new company. Two months later, my supervisor and I began flirting and texting each other during and after work. It didn’t take long for this to turn into a sexual relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
My husband is a good and decent man, but he is very shy and his shyness spills over into our sex life. When we first met in college, he was great in bed and wasn’t ashamed to say what he wanted from me. Nowadays, he doesn’t show me any public displays of affection and the worst part is that he’s been acting shy in the bedroom! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I met a girl and moved in with her. We had 3 kids. Then my girl’s mom and her sister moved in with us. Then her uncle moved in when he is released from prison. Now we have mother, sister, uncle, and children under one roof. There are so many people in the house, that people are sleeping in the dining room on the floor. There are no house rules or discipline for our children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Here’s my issue… I'm dating a guy that has nothing going on. We’ve been together for three years. He has four children, no car, and he used to live with me. I tried to help him get a better job but he wants to work dead end jobs. I told him he should offer to pay some of my household bills and he says I watch too much Love and Hip Hop and I want to live that kind of life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I once was in love with a man 20 years older than me… I was 20 years old when we met. It was supposed to be a sugar daddy, sugar baby relationship. Needless to say, the sex was awesome. Things got extremely difficult when I found out he was a family friend. We decided we would continue with our deeds and keep it a secret. We ended up catching feelings and I was head over heels for this old man and I thought he felt the same way about me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I was with my girlfriend for 12 years and we never got married because of her constant cheating. I tried to break up with her back in 2015, but we got back together because her car and her house are in my name. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
It’s beyond being a momma’s boy! He jokes about her thinking he is her man and I repeatedly tell him it’s not funny. I feel that she is jealous of the attention he gives me. Anything I say I want to do for him, she has to piggy back and try to do it too. If he tells me I look nice, she gives me a sad look and he has to compliment her more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I have been married for two years. I love my wife with everything inside of me and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. She is an amazing mother and wife. We have a great sex life. My problem is that I want more. I want to be in an open relationship or at least be a swinging couple. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am 45 years old and have been married for 12 years. I have a very good relationship and this is the happiest I’ve ever been… except there’s one problem. My husband has issues in the bedroom and it has been going on for 5 years now. We have been to every kind of doctor and he’s tried everything. No matter what he tries, he can not last more than a minute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Recently, my dad had a mid-life crisis and quit his federal job and moved to Mexico. At first, he was partying and having wild sexcapades daily. After doing this for about 5 months, he called to tell me that he fell in love and he’s getting married. Despite his foolishness, I was happy for him until I found out that his fiancé is 22 years old, she has 4 kids and they communicate through an app, since she speaks no English and he speaks no Spanish. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I need some advice. I've been with my boyfriend for over 2 years. We live together and we have a two month old baby. We have a lot of issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I begin this letter by saying I hate my husband of 12 years. I feel as though he has made a fool of me and I feel stupid. The thought of him makes me sick to my stomach when he says I love you. I want to say kiss my butt. I'm at the point in which I don't even care to confront him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Nearly four years ago I cheated on my boyfriend once with my ex. I only cheated because every man I have loved has always cheated on me and lied to me about it even though I was always the faithful honest one in the relationship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
My husband never wanted me on Facebook but I made an account anyway to keep in touch with family and friends. We've been married for 2 years and I loved and admired him until recently. Fast forward to one of the worst days of my life… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I’m a 42 years old and my fiancé and I have been together for 12 years. He is the father of my two sons. Recently, he proposed… he said he was ready to get married. He told me that he’s never been in love like this with any other woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Three years ago, I decided I was going to leave my wife because she had some addiction issues. Prior to leaving my wife, I met a lady at a business convention. She was like a breath of fresh air and we got along great. I ended up leaving my wife and moving in with her. The only problem was the moment I got there, she wanted to have a child. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am so ashamed to even tell anyone about the problem I have my wife and I have been married for 10 years now we have three girls a son and a baby girl on the way. We got along fine but I was just told by a person in my neighborhood that when I leave for work at night another guy is being led into my house by my pregnant wife. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hey Steve and Shirley I’m so hurt right now and it's my own fault. My boyfriend and I came back to the house last night and my friend told him how I went out with this other dude the other night. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
A couple of years ago I had an affair with my wife's younger sister and yes, we both know it was wrong. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am a 70 year old married man. My wife is 65 years old and we have been married for 10 years. Recently, I was planning a surprise birthday party for my wife and I realized that I needed some of her girlfriends’ phone numbers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I'm a wife of 14 years I've been with my husband for 18 years. We were together as young teenagers. He doesn't know that I've been seeing someone else since before we got married. I love this other man simply for the man that he is when we're together. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am writing this because I was messing with this married man for years and I was also married. But I am recently divorced Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Ten years ago, I decided to change my ways and I started going to church. I met a woman there and we became friends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
We met at a restaurant he co-owns with a friend. We sat there for the whole night chatting the night away and left in the morning. He got my numbers from a girl friend of mine just before we left the place. He then called 30 minutes later to find out if we got home safe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I want your advice my boyfriend and I have a relationship for six years. He started cheating on me three years ago. He had a child with that girl and now he's cheating again. His mother has stopped talking to me because she thought I was trying to take her son from her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
She convinced me of his innocence. I was asked to write him a character letter. I told myself just because he cheats doesn't make him a rapist. So I wrote the letter. Then a few months later another date rape charge from a different woman in a different state came up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hey Uncle Steve Harvey and the morning crew I have a problem. I think my boyfriend of three years is cheating with my sister. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I value your opinions, so let's jump right in. I'm a 34 year old of mother of 4 and when I say I have met the man of my dreams, I have! He is 55 years old and retired. He’s a gentleman, a great friend, he cooks and cleans and he works from time to time to keep busy. So here's my problem… Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
am a 24 year old female that is well established for my age. I have my own house, car and I am a registered nurse. Anyway I met this guy a couple months ago and I was interested in him. We would hang out from time to time and I really enjoyed his company but it seemed like the only thing that would become of this is friends with benefits. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
love your show dearly and I am a faithful listener every morning, however, I am in a relationship with a guy I work with. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
See I used to be involved with an older man. See I like older men. I am 29, he is 49. We dated for 5 years and in between that time I got pregnant with our son. We are not together anymore. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am writing you a letter all the way from sunny South Africa. Obviously the radio station will not be correct then. Steve after 25 years, I have finally met the man of my dreams and he going to ask me to marry him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I've been with my girlfriend for about a year now and I love her to death. I feel like I've finally found my soulmate. Whenever we're around each other, you can just feel the love, but there’s one problem! She has a very bad little boy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Ever since I got married, my mother in law is such a black you know what. One time my husband took me her house to see her and she slammed the door right in my face, took a knife and pointed it at me. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I have a problem and don’t know what to do. My husband is a preacher and I love sex not just with my husband but with anyone I can seduce. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Hello Steve and Shirley I have a situation. In December of 2007 I decided to write an ex that had been sent to prison, about a week later, I received a response but only it wasn’t from the intended recipient. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I've been dating my guy for almost 3 years. He's married and I love him beyond words. There has never been any talk of him leaving his wife and I don't ever pressure to him to do so. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am a 20 year old black woman who comes from a very loving and caring family that carries themselves in a very classy and respectful way. I’ve been taught since I was a little girl that men will treat you the way you allow them to treat you. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I am having the most crazy time in my life. My mother who I love dearly believes that everybody in the household... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I have been in a committed relationship with my boyfriend for 3 years and it is great, but I am starting to get extremely bored in the bedroom. So, a couple of months ago, I poured my heart out to my boyfriend's sister and she truly understood what I was going through. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Good morning Shirley and Steve I have serious problem I have been married for 4 years now. We have a 3 year old son. Everything has been going well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
I dated a woman for 3 years and this year, for her birthday, I decided to surprise her with a special gift she’s been asking me for. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers