Authentic Filters

Brett Favre, legendary NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer  has recently come under fire for damning allegations. In what was supposed to be a generous donation to his Alma Mater and School that his daughter attended, has turned out to be a shamble of all sorts. Through verified sources and leaked texts, it's been confirmed that Favre, who claimed to be donating funds for the new Southern Miss University Volleyball complex, was actually green lighting taking funds from the State’s Welfare pot in order to complete the project. We’re breaking it down and trying to wrap our heads around this whole debacle. Somebody, make it make sense.

A tale as old as time, the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side. Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is in a whirlwind of mess after it was discovered that he was having personal relations with a member of his staff. Mind you, he was/is engaged to iconic actress Nia Long. THE Nia Long! As the saying goes: Everything in the dark will come to the light.

Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

Car burglaries are on the rise and not slowing down anytime soon. Thieves are snatching catalytic converters in less than 30 seconds and cashing in at junk yards as fast as they can. There is also an uptick in home robberies as well. Many of these crooks are casing high profile celebrities by tracking their whereabouts and breaking into their homes. People need to be vigilant and pay attention to their surroundings. From security cameras, to better lighting, there’s things you can do!

It's been 2 ½ years since the pandemic happened and businesses are still struggling to keep employees on their payroll. There have been several fast-food restaurants chains that have had to close as early as 4:00 pm each day due to staff shortage. If things don’t get better in the economy, many of the franchises will have to go out of business. Is social media to blame for the staff shortage around the world due to the craze of wanting to get rich quick by making “content”, Tik-Tok videos, etc… If we keep on this path, Artificial Intelligence will soon be the work around.

Home school is not for everyone, but it’s working just good for my daughter. When you have a child that is Autistic, you must ensure that your child’s needs are being met and that they are getting a fair chance to succeed in life. One on one learning is the best gift to give a child that learns differently than others. Taking on the commitment of doing home schooling is work, but it will bring great results and reward to my daughter in the long run.

In closing remarks, if you have a dream, find ways to bring it to fruition and just do it. No more excuses or regrets. Leave woulda, coulda, shoulda at the door and just make it happen for whatever it is that you want to accomplish in life. Try setting goals and allow for yourself to move the needle each day. You’ll be glad that you did.

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Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

What a week WHAT A WEEK!!! Michael Bruner of current season Big Brother 24 and one of the greatest competitors to ever compete on the show, was finally evicted in the always chaotic Double Evection week. After the house unanimously decided to vote out Terrance, Julie Chen Moonves hit the remaining house guest with the DE twist. As a real threat, the house decided to make their move and get out Michael. But it wasn’t without a fight till the end and one of the most epic exits in Big Brother history that Michael left his mark on the game and solidified his iconic status as a BB alum.

When you hear the term UFO’s, what comes to mind…. Flying sauces? Little green aliens with big black eyes? Well, for years, people have been saying they’ve “seen things”, and it might just be true. Knowing that we are in just one of many galaxies, is it naive of us to believe that we truly are the only planet with living species? This may not be the X-Files, but let’s dip our toes in these murky waters.

Plain and simple, Elon Musk has silly money and ample time. One of his biggest goals currently, is to colonize Mars with human life, amongst other things. According to reputable sources, 2030 is his target to make that happen. Crazy to think it’s only 8 years away; something tells us, his company SpaceX is working on some pretty epic technologies behind the scenes.

Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

Today’s episode will be filled with open discussion on many trending topics, along with droplets of nuggets to know.

Issa Rae has done it again. She has elevated the Reality television game to the next level. The series, “The Sweet Life”, is about a group of smart, young entrepreneurs that are trying to find their way through life, by making a name for themselves. This series is fresh, real, humorous,  and authentic. A truly must see.

The next time you go out to eat, be sure to tip off the subtotal and not the total of the bill. I don’t think many people know this or pay attention to it. If your bill has the gratuity amount listed at the bottom of the bill, make sure to recalculate to ensure the amount listed is correct.

Serena Williams gave an outstanding performance at the 2022 U.S. Open. She dominated in both the first and second round. Even though Serena lost in the third round to Ajla Tomljanovic, she goes down in history as the G.O.A.T in the Tennis world.

Stacey Dash had a moment of clarity. She just learned that DMX passed away. DMX has been gone for almost a year now. Let’s all pray for Stacey.

Quiet quitting is the new trend right now. Folks are only working their regular schedule hours and doing the bare minimum to keep their job. Will this be the new norm or will employers catch on and demand more from the employees.

The “Games of Thrones” may be no more, but the prequel is proving to live up to its name, “House of the Dragon.” Let the reign of House Targaryen begin.

Big Brother, Season 24 is bringing all the drama and we are all here for it. Last season, the Cookout made history with the last 7 remaining houseguest being African Americans. While Kyle assumes that this season was going to copy the previous season, Kyle finds himself in the hot seat for insensitive racist remarks that causes the houseguest to step up and do the right thing.

Flooding in Mississippi is not getting better. Many folks have lost everything, and they have nowhere to go. The President declared the State a Natural Disaster. If you would like to donate, please reach out to either the Red Cross, United Way, or another reputable charity.

Lastly, a Kansas City pastor decided to put his congregation on blast by telling them they were poor, busted, and broke for not buying him a luxury Movado watch. I’m not sure who he is working for or representing, but it’s not the work of GOD.

Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It

It’s been over 3 months since the horrific tragedy that took place in Uvalde, TX in which 19 children and 2 adults lost their lives from gun violence. There’s no way to truly measure the amount of hurt & pain the families and community feel, but there is a way to hold people responsible. And it appears, that’s exactly what is happening with the former School District Chief of police “Pete Arredondo”. The man who should’ve sent officers in to try and stop the crazed gunman much sooner than he did and has at least 21 innocent lives lost under his tenure. 

Switching gears, we are breaking down the recent decision by the Biden Administration to offer relief on student loans up to $20k for those that qualify. Key words “UP TO”. Will that be enough, or should the Administration do more? Finally, let’s dive into the recession and what we’ve noticed in our everyday lives as having gone up due to inflation. We’ll discuss simple ways in which you can cut back on your spending but still live a fulfilling life.

Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson split after only 9 months of dating. Some knew the inevitable was bound to happen, while others were cheering for them from the sidelines. Did Kim lower her standards to try something different that she had hoped would work out for the long haul or was the age gap between them a problem to begin with? 

On another note, an important key element to building character and navigating your way through life is starting with having an education. Without it, making decisions might become challenging; however, with it, choices are abundant. Teachers are the resource that is needed to help our kids with becoming good people. They serve as mentors, sponsors, advocates, and friends to many of us. So why is there now a shortage of over 200,000 teachers in the United States?  

In addition, there is also an 83% shortage of bus drivers. For many low-income and middle-income families, this could be the only means of transportation for their kids to get to school. 

One thing we know, Teachers and Bus Drivers are severely underpaid. They are required to do a lot for a little and now our children may feel the effects.

With student loans coming due soon, many borrowers have yet to see relief. President Biden is deciding on the amount he will forgive and if the pause on student loans will be extended. Either way, this doesn’t fix the debt situation that many are facing. It’s only a temporary fix to a larger problem and not a long-term solution that is needed.

Welcome to Season Four of Authentic Filters episode Two. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen! We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

That’s that Na-Na…said Queen Bey on her highly acclaimed Seventh Studio album “Renaissance”. Dedicated to her Late Uncle Jonny, it’s as vibrant as it is brilliant. With Cheeky lyrics & melodic beats, Beyoncé’s artistry shines brightly in music that is beautiful from beginning to end. Act I makes you dance, laugh, smile, and most certainly feel good. It’s hard enough to create one album where every song hits, but to do it again and again….baby you got to be an Alien Superstar. 

As if the COVID pandemic wasn’t enough, a visibly sinister looking virus is now making waves. Monkey pox, a member of the small pox family, originally started in the tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa. How then did the virus makes its way to the UK and spread wildly from there? We may never know; but one things for sure and two things are for certain, healthy and clean hygiene habits are as important now as they’ve ever been. Misinformation initially spread that only certain “groups” of people were susceptible to Monkey pox but that just isn’t true. Take the time to do your research with helpful resourced like: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html | to better understand how it works and symptoms to look out for. Also, at the very least…wash your hands. 

Ding Dong! Word on the street is somebody tipped off the FBI in Trump’s inner circle. Hmmmm, we wonder who??? Mar-O-Lago was the center of attention just recently as it was raided for what the FBI believed to have held top secret governmental documents that the former President was not supposed to be in possession of. Mind you, these are documents that have to deal with “National Security”!  Initially, the documents from the raid were to remain sealed, but a federal judge did unseal the search warrant which highlighted over 20 boxes of documents were taken, information on the president of France, and note, the executive grant for clemency for Mr. Stone, among other items. As with you, we too are going to see how this plays out, in our bed with our shades like the Tiffany Pollard meme. 

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Welcome back and welcome to the official kick-off to Season Four of Authentic Filters! Over 10,000 downloads, we can’t thank you enough. This is going to be an exciting 12 episode season that will take us to the Holidays and we know you’re ready for the ride! Let’s keep those downloads coming and the reviews. You know what time it is…Let's Get Into It.

Netflix has been incrementally increasing their fee’s over the years since they first started. What was once around $7, has now surpassed a whole $20. It’s to be expected that as a business continues to provide more and more offerings and at a greater level, cost increases will happen. From top talent to original produced shows, Netflix has a lot going. But with the increase in competition, just how much can they push the envelope on pricing and still retain a strong & consistent customer base?

It’s been over 60 days since the War in Ukraine has started with Russia. Unprovoked, unnecessary, and of no Noble cause, this senseless mess has got to stop. Nato has over 20 countries that can and should ban together to end this act of terror once and for all. Only time will tell if they so choose to do so.

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Welcome to Season Three of Authentic Filters and our final episode Twelve! If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends. We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

At local Northeast Middle School,  a 14-year-old was stabbed multiple times by another student and later died from his injuries. Our condolences go out to the family for this sad, tragic loss. People  need to be held accountable when they are measures in place that are not being followed by school officials. This school had resource officers, medal detectors, and the students were required to carry clear backpacks. The school administrators failed, other students failed and as a result of their careless actions, this promising young man is no longer with us.

The War in Ukraine is not ending anytime soon. Russia has made a threat against the United States by stating that if we continue to provide aid and resources to Ukraine that we will suffer unpredictable consequences. Vladimir Putin also made a statement saying that he feels this war is the noble thing to do. Who is going to step up and stop this evil?

While crime is on the rise, many analysts are trying to figure out what is the cause for the uptick in theft. During the beginning of the pandemic, the government infused a lot of money into the country which in turn lifted  folks living in poverty to middle class. Victims are sharing their stories on social media platforms on how thieves are disrupting their lives and we're just trying to figure out how and why.

Over the past 2 years, 47 million people have quit their jobs. Why and how do people continue to leave the workforce without another job in hand? Employers are still struggling to find top talent to fill their job openings. Folks still want a more flexible schedule that will allow for them to work more hours remote or full time remote. California is looking to adopt a 4-day work week that would allow for employees to work 32 hours a week and any hours over that would be overtime pay. If companies can offer this benefit to employees, it might encourage folks to get back in the workforce and show that more organizations are listening to their employees and trying to find ways to continue to offer a more work life balance for their employees.

Welcome to Season Three of Authentic Filters episode Eleven. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends. We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.

It’s clear that the war in Ukraine is not getting better. By definition, War is: A state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state. This particular conflict however seems very much one-sided in its level of escalation. The world has seen the destruction, the sorrow, and pain inflicted on thousands of innocent people. There are days it feels hopeless for those of us who are not presently there and don’t know exactly how to help. But there are many ways you can make an impact for the good and show your support. Donate, denounce, and most importantly, Pray. 

During the second half we will chat about the 1,000 lb gorilla in the room: Student Loans. For many, this can seem like a jail sentence; especially if your income isn’t enough to make a serious dent in the loan amount. Will President Biden truly forgive all or at least some % of student loans for everyone? Or simply just a select few groups who happen to meet certain criteria.

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Welcome to Season Three of Authentic Filters episode Ten. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends. We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.