A conversation with Mose Hardin: Recent Episodes
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Mose Hardin and his very special guest, actress/creative/author DEANNA DAWN discuss their thoughts on the movies SINNERS AND STRAW. They also discuss black stories that are yet to be told and shared on the big and small screens.
I am reading from my journal, dated April 19, 1993, to be exact, a reflection on a beautiful yet painful time in my life.
Shine bright like a diamond and do not dim your light for anyone!! DO YOU live and walk in your light.
This is my conversation with FULTERIUS KING about the debut of his book of poems, A BOOK OF POEMS FOR BLACK KINGS.
My conversation with DeAnna Dawn continues about life, family, love, and the black experience.
My conversation with Deanna Dawn, an actress, Singer, and Activist. Join us for a discussion about the black experience.
Let's talk about love and what it means to our lives. Amid chaos LOVE is the only thing that we can count on. And most importantly we have to learn and practice daily loving ourselves.
Learning to LOVE a brokenhearted friend/love is a process and so is the process of loving YOU
Talking about my journey on returning to college and seeking a HIGHER LEARNING personally and professionally and even spiritually.
Why do we befriend people who are jealous of us? And why are we the last to know that people calling themselves friends are competing with us?
How do we keep our emotions in check when it comes to our own experiences with racism? And how do we keep that toxic energy out of our treasured relationships?
A very transparent and informative conversation about the past and present state of HIV and WORLD AIDS DAY with my special guest George Kerr III (HIV Advocate/Activist)
Let's talk about the BLACK MAN and the chains he is still forced to wear in some form or another.
To live in ignorance is a choice.....there are too many avenues available to educate yourself.
Life is a classroom and we are forever students...only if we choose to listen and learn.
Why do we continue to judge and condemn one another, when no one's life is above reproach in the BLACK COMMUNITY?
We have to be mindful of the people we surround ourselves with. Do they reciprocate the same feelings we have for them?
We have to decide every day WHO WE ARE and choose to walk and live being true to ourselves.
Let's talk about the negative black energy that has had a huge impact on all our lives.
We need to get out of our emotions and stop worrying about what others think about who we are.
Let's talk about the Black Men who have never been to jail, never been on drugs and don't have children with different baby Mamas. They do exist....
Why do WE as Black people continue to be jealous of one another? Make it make sense.....
Facing the challenges of being a Black Man in America and the anger we carry on a daily basis
Sometimes life be LIFING and shit is coming at you from all sides, just always remember that you are BLACK AND UNBREAKABLE!
Black Excellence is a lifestyle to be proud of...no matter what others may think or believe! DO YOU all day everyday!!!
Celebrating BLACK MUSIC, BLACK CULTURE, BLACK HISTORY AND BLACK LIFE....featuring music from LALAH HATHAWAY, AJA MONET, ROBERT GLASPER & MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
This podcast is dedicated to the Black Gay Men and Women who influenced my life and the lives of others in the Black Gay Community.
My thoughts on why do Black people have to grin and smile in the faces of white folks to be accepted or get ahead in this life?
Sometimes you have to remind yourself and the child in you that you matter and your life does have a purpose.
My thoughts on Beyonce and her influence on the Music Industry, the Black Community and on Me.
My thoughts on why Black Men don't go see the Doctor and why we don't take our health and well-being seriously enough.
A conversation about my poetry books and the inspiration behind the poems...from a BLACK PERSPECTIVE
Sharing my thoughts on the major differences between arrogant and confident BLACK PEOPLE
My thoughts on Black successful people choosing white partners to share their lives with. Are we not allowed to be successful and upgrade our own?
These are the friends your Parents warned you about, the people who have no purpose or reason to be in your life. We have to learn to discern who are the users, abusers & losers in our lives. And of course it is never who we think it is.
Why do Black businesses mistreat their black customers and give the royal treatment to their white customers? Doesn't BLACK MONEY deserve the same respect?
WE all need to be lifted, encouraged and supported and telling someone I AM PROUD of you is a great way start to anyone's day!
This podcast is about choosing silence over trying to win the argument. We need to stop defending ourselves and choose self-care over the need to be right. We also need to learn to listen more talk less and allow ourselves to learn other's perspectives even they don't line up with our views.
This podcast is about my journey in coming out of the closet and celebrating the publishing of my very first poetry book "NAMASTE MOSE" 20 years ago.
The term Renaissance man/woman is used for a very clever man or woman who is good at many different things.
This podcast is dedicated to the Black people on their grind, working really hard to accomplish their dreams and goals.
My painfully honest thoughts on BLACK PRIDE VS GAY PRIDE and the anxiety it has created in me.
Sometimes you just need to PUSH and ENCOURAGE yourself....Life can be filled with challenges that will almost kill you but don't you give up on YOU!!
My thoughts on the division of Black people via their social class. A conversation about the black people who have and the black people who have not.
A conversation about my upcoming event THE BLACK EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT featuring my photography and my poetry.
Learning from and embracing the grieving process...when tragedy and pain arise suddenly.
PART 1 in a series of episodes about my life in the MUSIC INDUSTRY while living in the dirty south aka ATLANTA!
An honest and very candid conversation between African American Men about everyday life.
This is my very transparent truth about my life and sexual awakening. Blessed now that my past is my past and no longer controls me the man I choose to be today!!
Today I am celebrating being CANCER-FREE for 12 years now. I want to share with you the lessons I have learned on this very life-changing journey. My body has never been more sacred.
The mental state of a BLACK MEN MATTERS....And pride has never been our friend. We have to learn to be unapologetically honest with one another so we can RISE above our obstacles TOGETHER!
After listening to Beyonce's Renaissance Cd and her paying homage to her Uncle Johnny, I decided to pay homage to my Aunt Pam and her influence on my life. My mentor, my second Mom, and my Big Sister! Celebrating the people who support us our entire lives.
This episode is about celebrating your life in the SUNSHINE!! Looking for joy in anything and everything. Checking on those we love and cherishing every moment we have. Also making the time to just be free from our troubles just for a little while. Just learning to press the pause button of your life and simply be HAPPY!!
As a Black Man of a certain age living in America, this is my very honest and transparent account of my day-to-day struggles with racism. With the profound side effects racism has created in my soul, I have to let go so I choose my peace daily in order to rise above it.
You have to see and understand someone by seeing the whole BIG PICTURE to know who they are.. When a person shows you all (every facet)of who they are...then you know and only then can you believe them.
We have all fallen on hard times and didn't know where our next meal was coming from. Living paycheck to paycheck. I feel that it is important for us to become resources of information for one another so we all can get back up on our feet. The cost of living is getting higher every day and we need each other to rise above it and go through it. Let's have a conversation about money and sometimes the lack thereof without shame or fear of judgment.
This episode is about taking the time to just breathe, relax and simply enjoy not doing anything. Some of us are workaholics never taking the time to enjoy our lives and the people we love. You have to make time to reconnect, recharge, and regroup with yourself. You have no reason to feel guilty about quality time with YOURSELF. DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING IS SOMETHING
This podcast episode is dedicated to all the little black boys all over the world that need to be reminded that their lives matter. As always I use myself as an example by talking about my troubles as a little black boy growing up in the seventies in Dayton, Ohio. I am here to remind myself of the little boy in me and how much he is loved and valued.
I have come to realize that we are all searching for fulfillment in our lives however, we are afraid to leave the bubble we have been living in. This podcast is about taking the first step and leaving your comfort zone, facing your fears, and living your best life.
This is the truth about my experiences with racism while dealing with a (KAREN). I believe many black men are made to stand alone and deal with injustices daily thrown at us by white women. I know there are many black men including myself suffering from anger, bitterness, and anxiety and Karens are often at the root of the problem. We have to learn to stand together and fight together and not be afraid to lose our jobs our livelihoods or our lives. Haven't Karens caused us enough pain in one form or another?
Life is filled with ups and downs and we all must learn to rise above the daily challenges. This is my honest and very transparent perspective on life. You are not alone on your journey to greatness, I walk with you.
We are now in the month of March and my question to you is "what have you done for yourself and your goals lately?" We are all facing our daily challenges as best we can, but we all have to learn how to enjoy quality time with ourselves in our alone time. Happiness is a choice we have to make every day. So I ask you again....WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR YOU LATELY?
An honest and deeply personal perspective on my thoughts about the lack of mutual support Black Men don't give to one another. Black Women are winning and growing by leaps and bounds and we are falling behind because of the competitive and envious nature instilled in us. I know we can do better if we choose to rise above our differences and support one another and embrace the GREATNESS that we all have within us.
An honest discussion about the challenges we are all facing because of inflation, unemployment, and toxic work environments. I believe that we all need to come together and share knowledge, wisdom, and resources to survive in our everyday lives. We all deserve to live full and prosperous lives.
The journey to success for a CREATIVE can be long, hard, and discouraging but I know good things come to those who persevere. Creatives have to stay the course, build their tribe and continue to grow their brand. Life is better with a CREATIVE in your world!!
We are all learning to navigate through the challenges of working in hostile and sometimes toxic work environments. As a black man of a certain age, I am sharing my thoughts and opinions on the new workspaces.
Sometimes we have to evaluate our circle of friends and our relationships to see who really matters. And sometimes ghosting or disappearing on folks is the best thing for some of those relationships you cherish are not feeding your soul. We have to surround ourselves with positive, inspiring, and uplifting people.
We have to learn to face our fears and overcome our anxieties because the stress is quietly killing us. Let's be honest with ourselves and those we love about what is really going on inside.
This episode is about realizing that you are the GOLD at the end of rainbows. Realizing the value of your temple(body). Changing the way we think about our bodies and the people we share our bodies with.
Be proud of all you have accomplished in 2022 and don't focus on the challenges you faced. Give yourself permission to be HAPPY that you made it!
Talking about my poetry and my struggles with my and anger and depression and my relationship with God.