A Guy Called Wes

When it comes to the black experience it’s not hard to tell that it is a journey that comes with trials and tribulations. Don’t get me wrong, being black will always be a privilege and power in my eyes, but with this skin comes its struggles and setbacks. Struggles and setbacks, set by a system set on keeping down the people who have built this country. It’s hard enough to deal with the prejudices, stereotypes, racism, and micro-aggressions because of our skintone from other races, but when we feel these same forms of disrespect form our own brothers and sisters brings a whole different pain.

Life is like a loooong drive, and along the way we pick up travelers who make the drive a little bearable. No matter how tough life can be, friends make it bearable. Every laugh, hug, and handshake we share is medicine for the wounds that this world deals to our hearts. Unfortunately, along this road called life, some of these travelers will need to get off at their stop. There are some cases where you’ll see them again in the future, but 9 times out of 10, you probably won’t.

Saving money isn’t easy and no one has all the answers…. Allow Wesley to try and find them in this episode.

In this new age of social media where we’re so use to sharing our highlights and accomplishments, it can be hard to share moments that made us feel like we weren’t on top of the world. Listen to Wesley dig deep and share the biggest moments that humbled him.

Full interview with Dr. Elom.

As we get older the world takes more and more from us and we feel obligated to give ourselves to our jobs, careers, and relationships. By doing this we forget to dedicate time to take care of ourselves, and although it is easy to say “Love yourself!”, the question remains: How do we love ourselves?

“Anybody is a killer, all you have to do is push them to the limit.” - J. Cole

It’s easy to be inspired by celebrities and athletes on our TV screens, but rarely do we take the opportunity to tell the people closest to us how big of a role they’ve played in our lives. Wesley and Anthony are two great friends from college who understand that it’s best to give people their flowers while they can still smell them.

In a world where it is so difficult for men to show their emotions and vulnerability, Wesley breaks down the concept of “Being a man” and how it has evolved and even hurts us in some cases over the years.

Wesley tackles the word “Toxic” and how it relates to our everyday life. It’s very easy to label people and circumstances as “Toxic”, but we rarely take the time to acknowledge where it stems from.