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Conversations w/ Smart People Jennifer & Maurice Dunn (E-Learning) & Open Call
November 29, 2020 14:14 - 2 hours - 48.1 MBThis week's CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE features, husband & wife entrepreneurs, JENNIFER (CEO) & MAURICE DUNN (CFO), founders of BUNIFU, an e-learning and consulting platform focused on digital learning tools for African American youth & small businesses (1st hour). In this new world of digital learning some AFRICAN AMERICAN parents have expressed concerns over this new school format. BUNIFU offers culturally relevant eLearning and Black parents across the country are raving about the pla...
Why Women Cheat, & Why Men Can't Take It?
November 29, 2020 12:50 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBIf PASTOR JOHN GRAY'S wife cheated on him, would he forgive his wife this many times or would social media accuse her of being for the streets now? Special guest, cognitive behavioral therapist, MARILYN ODUENYI, drops by to discuss men's egos when faced with INFIDELITY. Why do some men have a double standard when it comes to INFIDELITY? Do men and women cheat for different reasons? Are women actually better equipped to deal with INFIDELITY emotionally, or is it forced on them through SOCIAL...
Vaccines, Clinical Trials & Health Studies Should Blacks Participate?
November 21, 2020 12:07 - 1 hour - 48 MBSpecial guests, ATUARRA MCCASLIN, All of Us Research Center at MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, and regular clinical trial participant, ALEASA WORD drops by to discuss the distrust AFRICAN AMERICANS have for medical research studies and how that distrust affects our health outcomes. For example, AFRICAN AMERICANS have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the U.S., yet there are large portions of the AFRICAN AMERICAN community who openly say that will refuse a vaccine if and when it c...
Are Strong Black Women Allowed To Express Their Femininity?
November 10, 2020 01:15 - 2 hours - 48.1 MBSIX THE GODDIS, author, The Black Woman's Guide to Reclaiming Femininity, drops by to discuss in the era of the INDEPENDENT WOMAN or BOSS CHIC, how FEMININITY is often lost, along with true POWER. Some women openly express they “DON'T NEED A MAN,” but they would like a companion. Some BLACK MEN even complain about women like this, but fail to understand some women have had to be strong for so long they've forgotten how to express their FEMININE GRACE. For women in this position, can they st...
How Can You Take Advantage Of The COVID-19 Housing Market?
November 08, 2020 19:14 - 1 hour - 48 MBREAL ESTATE expert, NATALIE VUORIAHO, realtor Keller Williams drops by to discuss and answer any questions TRUTH SEEKERS may have about the current HOUSING MARKET after the COVID-19 PANDEMIC brought INTEREST RATES to an all-time low. Is it a buyers or sellers market? FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS are there any new HOME BUYING programs used to incentivize buyers? After the CARES ACT ends FORECLOSURE RELIEF should MORTGAGE PAYERS who are unable to catch up by the end year consider a SHORT SALE of t...
Conversations w/ Smart People Mason Wright (14yr old restaurant CEO) & Open Call
October 27, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThis week's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE series features 14 year-old mobile hot dog stand owner MASON WRIGHT as prepares for his GRAND OPENING for his brick & mortar location Mason's Super Hot Dog, and therefore becoming the youngest restaurant owner in the state of Georgia. Tune-in as we find about him starting his business 3 years ago and eventually being recognize for having the #5 ranked VEGAN HOT DOG in the entire country. Any parent wanting to raise future entrepreneurs don't miss th...
Domestic Violence: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
October 25, 2020 04:16 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBUnfortunately recent studies revealed during the initial months of the COVID-19 PANDEMIC lockdown DOMESTIC VIOLENCE increased worldwide. Special guests, LAWANDA JORDAN, founder of "Feet of Clay" a non-profit dedicated to the survivors of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE drops by, along with Marriage Counselors HASAN & NAAILA CLAY, from Global Leadership Integrated Counseling to discuss DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS and their decision of whether to leave or stay in the marriage/relationship. The prevailing thou...
Do We Truly Want A Colorblind Society?
October 04, 2020 02:33 - 2 hours - 42.1 MBSpecial guest, Diversity Consultant, LATRICE ROSS, along with co-host EVE COX drop by to discuss the idea of whether or not America should still be working towards becoming a COLOR BLIND society. During his presidential debate with JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT TRUMP suggested to the PROUD BOYS, a fringe WHITE SUPREMACIST group, to "STAND BACK & STAND BY." Some AFRICAN AMERICANS were deeply upset by the president's comment; while others suggest it is nothing wrong with having RACIAL PRIDE. If America...
THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 012 featuring Shelley Wynter (Trump Supporter/Proud Boys)
October 04, 2020 02:08 - 27 minutes - 11.1 MBA 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & SHELLEY WYNTER to discuss how can BLACK CONSERVATIVES like himself continue to support PRESIDENT TRUMP, even after the President appeared to openly support the PROUD BOYS, a fringe WHITE SUPREMACIST group during his Presidential debate with JOE BIDEN? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/support
Postpartum: After The Baby How Can Black Men Help?
September 28, 2020 20:58 - 2 hours - 41.8 MBAfter a NEWBORN the health of that child is paramount, however, what often goes unnoticed is the EMOTIONAL & MENTAL WELLBEING of the mother afterwards, and how many never fully recover even with their HUSBANDS, child's father, or mates by their side. In many cases concerned husbands, mates, family, or the woman herself is unaware of how to handle what is referred to as POSTNATAL DEPLETION. Special guest, MARILYN ODUENYI, Peaceful Parenting Coach, POSTPARTUM DOULA, & Nutritionist, along with ...
Conversations w/ Smart People Sabreen Sudan-Jolley (poet) & OPEN CALL (2nd hour)
September 23, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 41 MBThis week's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE features, SABREEN SUDAN-JOLLEY, author, spoken word artist, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur as we highlight this Queens inspirational journey to the world. Host, BLACK SOCRATES, once saw SABREEN featured at a SPOKEN WORD event at URBAN GRIND coffee shop in Atlanta and never forgot her performance or inspirational spirit. We are excited to share this queen's story in the 1st hour of our show, you don't want to miss it. For the 2nd hour please ...
Should African Americans Refer To Themselves As Kings & Queens?
September 22, 2020 13:14 - 2 hours - 42.2 MBRecently within the AFRICAN AMERICAN community there has been an increase amongst BLACKS who refer to themselves and others as KINGS & QUEENS or some goes as far as referring to themselves as Gods. Co-host EVE COX and special guest, DASIA ROBINSON, join the show to discuss if host, BLACK SOCRATES, who does call all of his AFRICAN AMERICAN guests & callers KINGS & QUEENS should continue to do so, especially since some BLACKS do not like the reference, and some are even offended by it. Some su...
Conflict Resolution In The Black Family: What Should We Do?
September 15, 2020 01:55 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBSpecial guests, DR. SUNDIATA, an Authentic Dialogue Instructor, and ALEASA WORD, a Conflict Resolution Specialist drop by to discuss CONFLICT RESOLUTION, or the lack of thereof, in many AFRICAN AMERICAN families. Ideally most of us want our FAMILY TIES to be strong and when conflict arises the hope is the FAMILY BOND will emerge even stronger. However, in some families the dysfunction is rampant to the point that RESOLUTION seems almost impossible. Is some of the CONFLICT simply a failure t...
THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 011 featuring Brother Anhk (Black Retaliation)
September 15, 2020 01:36 - 40 minutes - 14 MBA 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & BROTHER ANHK on the concept of how the Black community best RETALIATES against POLICE BRUTALITY & RACISM. Some believe protesting peacefully and integrating into American society is weak snd only has led to more problems. because according to some AFRICAN AMERICANS, WHITE SUPREMACY only RESPECTS loss of MONEY & VIOLENCE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podca...
Black Prisoners: Why Do We Forget About Them?
September 11, 2020 03:42 - 1 hour - 41 MBATTORNEY MAWULI DAVIS, of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm, and one of ATLANTA'S top CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYERS, along with special guest, MARIA LLOYD drop by to discuss MASS INCARCERATION and how respectability politics holds us back from properly addressing the devastating role the PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX has on BLACK FAMILIES. Lloyd's father, MARIO LLOYD, is currently fighting for executive clemency to have his LIFE SENTENCE commuted after serving 31 years in prison for a NON-VIOLENT DRUG offense. ...
THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 010 Featuring Maria Lloyd (#FREEMARIONOW)
September 11, 2020 03:01 - 42 minutes - 14.4 MBA 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & MARIA LLOYD as she breaks down her family's #FREEMARIONOW campaign to bring home her father MARIO LLOYD after 31 years in prison for a non-violent drug offense. Listen and learn how the justice system unfairly sentences BLACK MEN in particular and how you can help with the #FREEMARIONOW campaign. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
Black Women: How Can We Empower Them?
September 10, 2020 14:28 - 2 hours - 42 MBOur 1st hour guest, SHEO of She Prints It, CHER'DON REYNOLDS, drops by to share the #MYSISTERSKEEPER grant she launched to assist other BLACK WOMEN BUSINESSES OWNERS. As a successful business woman with big aspirations herself, she wanted to not only prove that BLACK business owners support one another, but also allow the BLACK community to share their favorite BLACK WOMEN owned business to take part in her initiative and receive funds. Our 2nd hour guest, LATISHA SPRINGER, founder of the ...
*SPECIAL EDITION* MD Pop Up Show: Kamala Harris Revealed...
September 08, 2020 02:58 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBJOE BIDEN chose KAMALA HARRIS for his VP running mate, but who is KAMALA HARRIS? Many African Americans demanded that BIDEN choose a BLACK WOMAN as his VP running mate, but some have question HARRIS' racial lineage to suggest she manipulates here heritage simple for political gain. Our special guests politicos, ERMINA HILL, APRILL SHINES, LEO SMITH, & SHELLEY WYNTER all drop by to address the real concerns as well as the made up concerns about HARRIS. Is she truly a progressive candidate th...
What Should Be Done About The ATL Water Boyz?
September 04, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBIn the CITY OF ATLANTA for years teenagers have went to intersections to sell water during the summers to raise money or simply make money for themselves. However since the PANDEMIC an influx of youth, including pre-teens, have joined the corners to the extent Mayor KEISHA BOTTOMS addressed the issue and some were even arrested recently for selling unpermitted water. One of our guest, OKEEBA JUBALO, and founder of Young Black Entrepreneurs magazine, interviewed MAYOR BOTTOMS, about the issu...
Can We Destroy Racism White Supremacy?
August 26, 2020 03:18 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSince the nationwide protest for GEORGE FLOYD there has been dialogue about SYSTEMIC RACISM in the U.S. and what can be done about it in a country founded on RACISM WHITE SUPREMACY? The JEWISH COMMUNITY due to the HOLOCAUST stamps out any group worldwide who pushes WHITE SUPREMACY or appears to be ANTI-SEMITIC in anyway. So the question becomes can we eradicate the U.S. and the world of RACISM WHITE SUPREMACY? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT...
Economics & The Black Vote: Are Both Necessary? ft. Jay Bailey, CEO of RCIE
August 16, 2020 03:29 - 2 hours - 41.4 MBSpecial guest, JAMES "JAY" BAILEY, CEO & President of The Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE) drops by MD to provide his insight on the role of ECONOMICS in POLITICS, especially in regards to the AFRICAN AMERICAN community. Some suggest that we've had a CIVIL RIGHTS movement & a political movement, but have fail to back either with an ECONOMIC movement in the BLACK community. We ask BAILEY when voting what should BLACKS expect to get out of it economically? Since America...
Conversations w/ Smart People Donald Atchison (Economics) & Karriemah Muhammad
August 15, 2020 23:24 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBThis week's CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE series features in the 1st hour (10am-11am) DONALD ATCHISON, founder of Economic Development Ministry which focuses on real estate investing and entrepreneurship. A month ago he and MD show host, BLACK SOCRATES, engaged in a CORONAVIRUS pandemic debate via FB, in which they disagreed on the measures the government took to shut down the economy. ATCHISON believes the government went too far in its push for SOCIAL DISTANCING and is ultimately setting ...
THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 009 featuring Mickey Dalton (COVID-19 & VACCINES)
August 11, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 15.4 MBA 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & MICKEY DALTON, a longtime pharmaceutical sales professional gives us his views on COVID-19, and the CLINICAL TRIALS for a COVID-19 VACCINE, and the DISTRUST within a large portion of the AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY in regards to a VACCINE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/support
Janelle Monae Says To Cancel Hip Hop: What Say You?
July 20, 2020 02:29 - 2 hours - 42.3 MBWe bring in special guests, Entertainment Lawyer, MICHELLE SIMPSON & boys youth program coordinator, MUSTAFA MAHDI to discuss the MYSOGYNY prevalent in HIP HOP and MONAE'S call to CANCEL HIP HOP altogether. Do the powers that be push these negative messages down our throat solely to make money? Can artist be blame for making music that is a reflection of their lives? What about artist like NIKKI MINAJ & MEGAN THA STALLION do they as women also perpetuate these negative stereotypes? Why doe...
MLK & Nonviolence: Pacifist Or Revolutionary? ft. Baba Amin Imamu Ojuok
July 13, 2020 02:40 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBAfter the killing of GEORGE FLOYD, the MILLENNIALS kicked off a serious of PROTEST around the country, and some turned into RIOTS, to include the burning down of buildings, destroying police cars, & the LOOTING of businesses. MARTIN LUTHER KING famously said "RIOTS ARE THE VOICE OF THE UNHEARD," and although he sympathized with the frustration, MLK was known for his NONVIOLENT strategy during the CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. Special guest, African-centered educator and owner of the Uhuru Academy,...
Why Does The Black Woman Feel Unprotected?
July 02, 2020 12:27 - 2 hours - 41.2 MBIn 1962 Malcolm X, said " The most disrespected person in America is the BLACK WOMAN. The most unprotected person in America is the BLACK WOMAN. The most neglected person in America is the BLACK WOMAN." In 2020 we ask has anything changed or do BLACK WOMEN still feel they are the least protected, even by their own BLACK MEN? Social media shares examples of BLACK WOMEN often fighting or fending for themselves or worse being harmed by BLACK MEN, while other BLACK men stand around and watch. Do...
THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 008 featuring Darryl Black
June 29, 2020 00:37 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBA 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & DARRYL BLACK, former gang member, turned owner operator of his own Trucking Company about POLICE STOPS in the BLACK COMMUNITY!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/support
Should We Defund The Police, Or Not?
June 29, 2020 00:23 - 2 hours - 41.2 MBAfter the death of GEORGE FLOYD, there's been a fever pitch call from many activists to DEFUND THE POLICE. What does DEFUNDING the police really mean? Guest co-host, CHER'DON REYNOLDS, Sheo of She Prints It, along with our special guests, OSHUN OJOH, community activist, & OKEEBA JUBALO, CEO of Young Black Entrepreneurs (YBE) Magazine & community activist, drop by to discuss the PRO & CONS of DEFUNDING police departments. Do people actually want to get rid of the police? Will DEFUNDING the p...
Do Blacks Need White Allies?
June 18, 2020 01:55 - 2 hours - 49.4 MBGuest co-host, CHER'DON REYNOLDS, Sheo of She Prints It, and our special guests, both of European descent, MARK CARMAN, former police officer, and JOHN COSTINO, former co-host of the Race Haven podcast return for this open and honest discussion about WHITE ALLIES. As America is under PROTEST, many WHITES are finally seeking an understanding of what it truly means to be BLACK IN AMERICA. However, many AFRICAN-AMERICANS are asking why now, why this time, as we witness POLITICIANS foolishly d...
How Can We Help Our Black-Owned Businesses Destroyed By The Protest?
June 08, 2020 02:55 - 2 hours - 42.3 MBA couple a weeks ago on the MENTAL DIALOGUE talk show we discussed how our BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES were surviving during the COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Now imagining how beauty salon owners, RHONDA WILKINS & SONIA BOOKER felt after being closed during the SHELTER IN PLACE measures, only to end up with their salons as targets of LOOTING & VANDALISM in the aftermath of the GEORGE FLOYD protest here in ATLANTA. Both are very active business leaders in the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community, so please tune-in t...
Should We Watch Or Avoid Videos Of Blacks Being Killed?
June 05, 2020 13:06 - 1 hour - 48 MBAward winning PSYCHOLOGIST, DR. ROSELYN AKER-BLACK, visits the show to discuss the effects of watching videos of BLACK people being killed on the BLACK PSYCHE. Are these videos TRAUMATIZING for BLACKS? Do these videos inspire some BLACKS to become activist? Why do we share these videos on social media repeatedly, and does it help? Are these videos MODERN DAY LYNCHINGS? When these videos don't lead to a conviction, then what? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the question America's afraid to ask. AL...
Should Black People Reorient Themselves From Whiteness?
May 24, 2020 15:18 - 2 hours - 42.8 MBSpecial guests, Maria Richards & LaTrice Ross, drop by to discuss the psyche of African-Americans finding themselves under the construct of race where the concept of whiteness is the gold standard in America. When PRESIDENT TRUMP campaigned to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, many AFRICAN-AMERICANS could only ask when exactly that was and who's standard are we judging by? Unlike other groups our ancestors were stripped of a great portion of their culture and fought long and hard to be counted as n...
In America Do Blacks Play The Victim? (The Debate)
May 17, 2020 16:08 - 2 hours - 41.6 MBAre AFRICAN AMERICANS still victims of AMERICA'S OPPRESSION or do we PLAY THE VICTIM and hold ourselves back from America's opportunities? Special guest co-host, JANELLE KING, also co-host of TV's Georgia Gang, helps us moderate the discussion with returning guests, CBS Radio host, ROBERT PATILLO, and, SHELLEY WYNTERS, host of the Shelley Wynters Show. If the VICTIM MENTALITY is true, how does it hold us back as AFRICAN AMERICANS? If it is not true, what can we do about SYSTEMIC OPPRESSIO...
How Are Black-Owned Businesses Surviving The Pandemic?
May 12, 2020 16:38 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBCALLING ALL BLACK-OWNED BUSINESS OWNERS!!!! Special guests, tax accountant & CARES ACT consultant, RONICA BROWN, along with Urban Grind Owner (coffee shop), CASSANDRA INGRAM drop by to discuss the impact of the PANDEMIC, specifically on BLACK BUSINESSES; and what can be done to survive now and beyond. BROWN's agency specializes in helping small business's navigate the CARES ACT, so business owners especially, call in to get her expertise. INGRAM's shop, Urban Grind, located in the midtown ar...
How Hard Is It To Live Out Your Dreams?
May 03, 2020 05:34 - 2 hours - 42.4 MBHOW MANY OF US TRULY LIVE OUT OUR DREAMS? This week our special guest co-host is actress/make-up artist, ELYSE DAVIS, and our featured guests are music producer/artist, JOE BLEEZ and tech entrepreneur, ELI MARKUS, as both are at different stages of LIVING OUT THEIR DREAMS. Five years ago, BLEEZ, gave up a SIX-FIGURE income to return to his 1st Love, music, but the journey took longer than expected and now he is on the verge of truly living out that dream. On the other hand, ELI MARKUS, aka T...
Quarantine: What Don't We Understand About Anxiety & Depression?
May 01, 2020 05:19 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBWhile the political left and right go back and forth about SHELTER IN PLACE orders, there are many who were already suffering from ANXIETY & DEPRESSION prior to the SOCIAL DISTANCING guidelines; and now many more will be faced these very serious MENTAL HEALTH issues. Psychotherapist, DR. KATRINA PITTMAN, owner of Paradigm Shift, brings her 17+ years of experience in MENTAL HEALTH on the show to discuss what people may be experiencing during this COVID-19 PANDEMIC. What does she recommend for...
When A Good Man Shows Up, Now What?
April 28, 2020 12:54 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSome BLACK MEN think there are plenty of BLACK WOMEN who are unable to deal with a GOOD MAN in their life. These GOOD BROTHERS often end their pursuit with a women they see great potential in, due to certain dynamics that seem to consistently come up. What are those dynamics? What do these GOOD MEN expect from women? Are their expectations unfair? When a good man comes into a woman's life, how does she know? Do some women say they want a good man, but treat them like all the others, or s...
Is America Trying To Kill Us?
April 13, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBWhenever America catches a cold, it often said BLACK AMERICA catches the flu. This sentiment holds true as AFRICAN AMERICANS by far have been hit the hardest by the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. Initially there was an urban legend that BLACKS could not contract the virus, but as it spreads across the U.S. some BLACKS are now asking are AFRICAN AMERICANS being targeted. Many AFRICAN AMERICANS say they will refuse a VACCINE for COVID-19, if one comes online, amidst past fears that VACCINES have been u...
Have You Ever Invested Into A Black-Owned Business, Why or Why Not?
March 29, 2020 15:13 - 2 hours - 48.3 MBSpecial guests, LA DETRA WHITE, aka The Ambush Queen, serial entrepreneur & investor, RASHAD HOWARD, both known for investing their money into BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES (BOBs); along with CHER'DON REYNOLDS, currently running a CROWDFUNDING campaign for her business She Prints It, all drop by to discuss investing into BOBs. Where should AFRICAN-AMERICANS go to seek out ANGEL INVESTORS? What are investors looking for in your BUSINESS PITCH? What are some of the key mistakes start ups make when S...
Conversations w/ Smart People Marilyn Oduenyi (Homeschool) & OPEN CALL-2nd hour
March 22, 2020 03:44 - 2 hours - 48.1 MBThis month's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE features, MARILYN ODUENYI, Peaceful Parenting & Conscious Motherhood Coach at thepeacefulblackmama.com as she drops by to discuss her expert tips for parents being asked to HOMESCHOOL children during this CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK. ODUEYNI, an UNSCHOOLING advocate, explains UNSCHOOLING and how it can be used to better serve our AFRICAN-AMERICAN children too often under served in PUBLIC SCHOOLS. ODDUEYNI also coaches BLACK WOMEN who are overwhelmed with CH...
Is It True That Men Cheat More, But Women Cheat Better?
March 18, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 41 MBPeople have all types of opinions about the OPPOSITE SEX, and who CHEATS the most in relationships. One study shows WOMEN'S INFIDELITY has increased by 50% over the last 20 years, although it is often said men cheat the most, but women cheat smarter? In 2020 is this a myth, or have women caught up to men when comes to INFIDELITY? Even in the past when women were not known to CHEAT as much, there were still MARRIAGES in which women had their husbands unknowingly raising children that were not...
What Are Your Greatest Fears When It Comes To Money?
March 08, 2020 20:10 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWhy are we so secretive about our MONEY and PERSONAL FINANCES? Personal Finance Coach, ASHLEY THOMAS, M.B.A. drops by to discuss people and their fears about MONEY. In many cases we are embarrassed by our financial status, and often will go through great lengths to keep that information even from our immediate family. How many fail to seek help with their personal finances, due to their own embarrasment and fear? When dating how quickly should you bring up finances? Do some people still ...
Submission In Marriage: What Does It Really Mean (the man's view)? Pt. 2
March 01, 2020 14:19 - 2 hours - 41.4 MBThis week we have an ALL MEN'S panel featuring former show host, MONTOYA SMITH AKA BLACK SOCRATES along with special guests, YIEH SASSAEKPO and MUSTAFA MAHDI, with OPPOSING VIEWS about the concept of SUBMISSION within MARRIAGE. In 2020 should men be concerned with being the HEAD of the HOUSEHOLD? What is wrong with a man SUBMITTING TO A WOMAN? Should PATRIARCHY be torn down? Do roles matter in a MARRIAGE? Can a man be HEAD of HOUSEHOLD if his wife makes more money? Are MARRIAGES today part...
Submission In Marriage: What Does It Really Mean (the woman's view)? Pt. 1
February 23, 2020 15:23 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBThis week we have an ALL WOMEN'S panel featuring former show co-host, CHRISTY GAYNELL (divorced) along with special guests, CAROL LONG, a married stay-at-home mom and CHER'DON REYNOLDS, a married mother of two and business woman, better known as the SHEO of She Prints It, as they discuss the concept of SUBMISSION within their MARRIAGES. In 2020 are men still considered the HEAD of the HOUSEHOLD? Some women say they are willing to submit, but only to the "RIGHT" man. Do men today expect women...
Conversations w/ Smart People Jermail Shelton (Business) & OPEN CALL
February 16, 2020 23:45 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBThis week's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE features, JERMAIL SHELTON, Account Manager, Just Add Honey tea company as he drops by to discuss the decision & process for expanding their business (husband & wife team) to a 2nd location. Many of our long standing BLACK mom/pop shops, even in Atlanta, never expand to a 2nd location. What was the key to their expansion and do they have any plans for more expansion? We also delve into a conversation SHELTON recently had with the host, BLACK SOCRATES...
WTF Is Polyamory? ft. Dr. Sundiata
February 08, 2020 22:43 - 2 hours - 41.4 MBIf you ask the public what is a POLYAMORY you typically get an array of unsure answers that sound more like questions like, isn't that a woman with TWO HUSBANDS, or isn't that illegal in the U.S., or is that SWINGING? This week special guest, DR. SUNDIATA attempts to provide clarity by descriging his own transition into full acknowledgement of his own POLYAMOROUS life, after an 11 year MONAGAMOUS marriage that included children, and ended in DIVORCE. DR. SUNDIATA, publicly CAME OUT on social...
What Does Excellence In Black Business Look Like?
February 02, 2020 19:10 - 2 hours - 42.4 MBCALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS & ALL FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS!!! Two special guests, TERRY SIMMONS, and DUANE DRAUGHON, along with special guest co-host, TAMEKA PEOPLES, drop by to discuss BEST PRACTICES for BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES to pursue EXCELLENCE in business. SIMON'S is the CEO of T. Simmons and Company, a top-notch organizational design, brand development, and workforce development firm, that specializes in helping business owners scale their businesses in order to move from SELF-EMPLOYMENT t...
Conversations w/ Smart People Ariah J. (poet) Finding Black Love & Open Call!!!
January 26, 2020 13:58 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBOn January 17 spoken word artist ARIAH J. dropped by the MENTAL DIALOGUE LIVE XPERIENCE (MD Live X) and shared her dynamic poem about her STRAINED RELATIONSHIP with her BLACK FATHER; who after he divorced her mother refuses to date any BLACK AMERICAN WOMEN now. ARIAH'S poem kicked off one the deepest dialogues we ever had at the MD Live X, and this Saturday, ARIAH J, is our 1st hour guest for our CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE series. Are there DADDY ISSUES? Does she struggle with SELF-LOV...
Ghana's Year Of Return: Should We Move, Visit, Or Not Go?
January 20, 2020 15:01 - 2 hours - 42.2 MBThroughout 2019 various well known African-Americans, such as comedian STEVE HARVEY, rapper LUDACRIS, and real estate mogul JAY MORRISON highlighted their visits to GHANA, dubbed THE YEAR OF RETURN; in part, because it marked the 400 year anniversary of enslaved Africans being brought to the shores of what is now known as the U.S in 1619. Leading up to the YEAR OF RETURN, the GHANAIAN government highly encouraged AFRICAN-AMERICANS to visit, do business, buy land, or even repatriate back to ...
How Do We End The Gender War In The Black Community?
January 13, 2020 14:09 - 2 hours - 41.3 MBIf there is, in fact, not a current GENDER WAR going on in the AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY, the blame game between BLACK MEN & WOMEN is unfortunately never ending. On THE REAL talk show, LONI LOVE suggested that BLACK MEN in general don't know how to have healthy or faithful relationship. CHARLAMAGNE THA GOD of the BREAKFAST CLUB retorted that is not a factual narrative since BLACK MEN DON'T CHEAT. Both SEXES seem to enjoy telling the other what they can do to be better, without holding their...