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Episode 82 - "Finding peace of mind with Dr. Brianna Gaynor"

Culture and Conversations - January 16, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this episode Jamison chats with Dr. Brianna Gaynor of Peace of Mind Psychological Services about mental health and making therapy more approachable for various communities that traditionally are adverse to therapy. Podfest 2020 Session Schedule Submit Listener Feedback Support:  Consider m...

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Episode 81 - "Reflections on 2019 and mantras for 2020"

Culture and Conversations - January 08, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In the first episode of 2020 Jamison discusses the year of 2019 in retrospect and looks forward to some amazing happenings with the podcast in 2020.  Also Jamison shares two new mantras that he plans to live by throughout 2020. Podfest 2020 Session Schedule Submit Listener Feedback Support:  ...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 50 - "Reaction to the Amber Guyger verdict in the murder of Botham Jean."

Culture and Conversations - December 18, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison and Ramond discuss the outcome of the Amber Guyger verdict and sentencing in the murder of Botham Jean. Submit Listener Feedback Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks ag...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 49 - "Antonio Brown, Women Don't Apologize and Tekashi69 is a snitch."

Culture and Conversations - December 11, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this episode of #TheGroupChat Ray and Jamison discuss Antonio Brown's antics, the difficulty many women seem to have with apologizing and Tekashi69's testimony as a snitch. Submit Listener Feedback Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps...

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Episode 80 - "Expressing racism at Georgia Southern"

Culture and Conversations - December 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this live recording Jamison gives a response to a racist viral video filmed at his alma mater Georgia Southern University.  Jamison also offers several philosophical and religious objects to white supremacy. Submit Listener Feedback Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia o...

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Episode 79 - "April Finley and her story about living through cancer"

Culture and Conversations - November 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this episode Jamison talks with April Finley about her diagnosis, treatment and now recovery from triple negative breast cancer.  April and Jamison discuss the importance of advocating for your health and how faith as Christians helps during the most difficult of life's challenges. April on ...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 48 - The Kiana Dancie

Culture and Conversations - November 13, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Comedian, actress, entrepreneur and fellow Georgia Southern Eagle Kiana Dancie stops by to share insights into her career, her business, dating and even what it was like working with Marlon Wayans on "Sextuplets." Kiana on Instagram Submit Listener Feedback Atlanta Listener Appreciation Event...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 47 - "Black college athletes, HBCUs, paying college athletes and being financially attractive"

Culture and Conversations - November 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison and Ray talk about the Jemele Hill Atlantic article about black football players opting to only play for historically black colleges and universities.  Also the guys talk about the challenges that would come with paying collegiate athletes and lastly the idea of being "financially attrac...

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Episode 78 - "A talk with The Master Brian Byrdsong"

Culture and Conversations - October 31, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison chats with a friend and fellow software engineer Brian Byrdsong about Brian's career, how Brian helped Jamison get started as a software engineer and some of the cool technology Brian is helping to develop for Ernst and Young. Submit Listener Feedback Atlanta Listener Appreciation Even...

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Episode 78 - "A talk with The Master Brian Byrdsong"

Culture and Conversations - October 31, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison chats with a friend and fellow software engineer Brian Byrdsong about Brian's career, how Brian helped Jamison get started as a software engineer and some of the cool technology Brian is helping to develop for Ernst and Young. Submit Listener Feedback Atlanta Listener Appreciation Even...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 46 - "Antonio Brown, Jay-Z and the NFL and some insight into the Man-Code"

Culture and Conversations - October 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Friend of the show Ian from the Two Piece and a Biscuit podcast stops by to talk about Antonio Brown getting cut, the questionable relationship between Jay-Z and the NFL and we talk about the code of conduct that governs most men under the "Man-Code." Ian's podcast "Two Piece and a Biscuit" Su...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 46 - "Antonio Brown, Jay-Z and the NFL and some insight into the Man-Code"

Culture and Conversations - October 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Friend of the show Ian from the Two Piece and a Biscuit podcast stops by to talk about Antonio Brown getting cut, the questionable relationship between Jay-Z and the NFL and we talk about the code of conduct that governs most men under the "Man-Code." Ian's podcast "Two Piece and a Biscuit" Su...

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Episode 77 - "Hear Janea Jamison and H.E.R. story."

Culture and Conversations - October 17, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison chats with Janea Jamison of the H.E.R. Story podcast about her challenges with body image, self-acceptance and how her victory over those issues pushed her start her podcast and several other ventures.  This episode concludes the miniseries on body image that began at episode 76. Listen...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 45 - Listener Questions and Answers with Brandee

Culture and Conversations - October 09, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Friend of the show Brandee stops by to answer questions with Ramond and Jamison from listeners of the show. Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being p...

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Episode 76 - "Learning to love yourself in the public eye with Jaye Love."

Culture and Conversations - September 25, 2019 03:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Jamison talks with Jaye Love about her journey to self-acceptance, body image and living with the massive attention that comes from being a viral personality on social media. Jaye Love on Instagram Jaye Love on Twitter Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A don...

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Episode 75 - "Purposeful leadership with Dr. Russ Barnes."

Culture and Conversations - September 18, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this concluding episode on leadership series I chat with Dr. Russ Barnes to discuss his experience in the military as a leader and how his life experiences have shaped his work as consultant helping organizations develop stronger leaders. Russ Barnes and his company Systro Solutions Support...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 44 - "The good, the bad and the ugly of consumer credit with Essence McCray."

Culture and Conversations - September 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Ramond and I chat with Essence McCray about some basics and the not-so-basics of managing consumer credit.  We also talk about the crazy around the new Popeyes chicken sandwich and lies men and women tell. Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 k...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 43 Part 2 - "College Free Agency and transfer rules."

Culture and Conversations - August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss new transfer rules in college football and how it leads to de facto "free agency." Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of ...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 43 Part 3 - "Who is ready for some football???"

Culture and Conversations - August 30, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss our opinions of various NFL teams ahead of the upcoming season. Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture a...

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Episode 74 - "Talking leadership with Dr. Shanta Harper."

Culture and Conversations - August 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Dr. Shanta Harper chats with me about her thoughts on building strong leadership teams in organizations and how to encourage, promote and retain the best leaders that emerge in an organization.  This is the first episode in a two-part series on leadership. Dr. Harper's Website Dr. Harper's Inst...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 43 Part 1 - "The Rich Paul Rule and Free Agency in sports."

Culture and Conversations - August 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss the failed "Rich Paul Rule" as well as free agency in sports. Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and...

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Small Talk Vol. 17 - "Being a public persona and talking about dating while podcasting."

Culture and Conversations - August 21, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this final segment with my friend Brandee we talk about living life while being a podcaster and the challenges of sharing stories about dating without exposing the other person. Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversa...

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#TheGroupChat Episode 41 - "Perspectives on marriage."

Culture and Conversations - August 14, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Ramond, his mother Cassandra and myself have a thought-provoking conversation about marriage, dating and relationships as told from Cassandra's experiences as a wife.  #TheGroupChat is a weekly video stream recorded and Facebook Live.  Here is the audio for your enjoyment. Support:  Consider ma...

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Episode 73 - "Amie Gaskin shares her Refined Vision"

Culture and Conversations - August 09, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Amie Gaskin of Refined Vision shares her journey into the family therapy as we discuss some of the causes of issues in families and marriage.  Amie also shares a story of overcoming colorism and shadeism that is very encouraging and uplifting. Refined Vision online Refined Vision on Instagram ...

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Small Talk Vol. 16 - "Way too heavy banter, LaVar Ball, and dealing with listener feedback."

Culture and Conversations - July 24, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
We return to our conversation with Brandee Thomas discussing the effects certain media content has on our emotional well-being and perception.  Also we talk about the difficulties of having a publicly expressed opinion.  If you'd like to support Brandee please consider visiting her merchandise s...

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Episode 72 - "A magnetic approach to wellness with The Therapeutic House"

Culture and Conversations - July 17, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In this episode I chat with Melodie Moore and Danielle Galloway of The Therapeutic House located in Alpharetta, GA about using magnets and alternative approaches to promote wellness and to provide relief for chronic pain.  I also talk about #TheFifth and #TheGroupChat, the weekly live stream of ...

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Small Talk Vol. 15 - "Some days I'm giving you Baby Phat, some days I'm giving you burka!"

Culture and Conversations - July 10, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Brandee Thomas returns to the podcast to talk about her new pet project Sugar and Spice Wear and Flair, the changes to the Culture and Conversations live stream #TheGroupChat on Facebook and her limited but hopefully improving Game of Thrones knowledge. Buy from Sugar and Spice Wear and Flair ...

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Episode 71 - "Clearing The Dumping Ground with Latasha Matthews."

Culture and Conversations - June 26, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
I chat with Latasha Matthews of Illumination Counseling about her journey into counseling, therapy and what her life experiences with domestic violence taught her about patience in dating.  Latasha also shares some principles from her book "The Dumping Ground."  I give a brief update about my li...

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Episode 70 - "A new logo and learning to live with the familiar."

Culture and Conversations - June 19, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
After a week off I chat with you about the happenings on the show.  I talk about the new logo, merchandise, changes to #TheGroupChat, the addition of Ramond Hingleton as a co-host and how I'm learning to live with "the familiar."  I even talk about a trip to therapy and how I have something in c...

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Episode 69 - "#TheGroupChat Question and Answer - Part 1"

Culture and Conversations - June 05, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In a hilarious episode of Culture and Conversations my friend Ramond stops by to co-host my weekly Facebook live stream named #TheGroupChat.  We answer listener submitted questions and try our best not to get my podcast cancelled. Culture and Conversations on Facebook Support:  Consider making...

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