Conversations With Lamp

Had a great conversation with 12 Kyle, the host of the 12 Kyle podcast! He had an interesting episode where he talks about his life in the 1990s. We discussed his graduation from high school, being influenced by the TV show A Different World, the influence of his father, the aftermath of his parents divorce, how football helped him in life, and his own experiences of being a husband and father.

Ashley Janai' joined me to talk about how she started watching wrestling to deal with her uncle's death, writing songs for herself and others, producing music, songwriters who inspire her, making sure to deliver on her upcoming music show, and who she would have main event Wrestlemaina 40

Dane Hawkins has been married for 9 years and a father of two girls! During our conversation, we talked about him growing up with all sisters, knowing at an early age he wanted to be married, meeting his wife at the right time, the importance of communication, HBCUs, and the benefits of marriage for men!

Marc Too Sharp is a barber in PG County. On a personal note, he is my barber, so you know I trust him! We talked about him never having an enjoyable barber experience which lead him to cutting his own hair, building rapport with his customers, being mentally and physically prepared to do his job everyday, being a professional, and his desires to do more than just cut behind the chair.

This is a rare episode. During this episode I talk about my divorce which happened last year. It was a very difficult time for not only myself, but my family. I wanted to discuss the decision to divorce, trying to figure out how to get through the anger and pain, being accountable for my actions, accepting I was not good, figuring out how to love my ex wife as a friend, and being in a better place!

Had a very interesting conversation with Cartier Butler. He is a IT professional and content creator. He is an extremely sharp and brilliant young man! He has already built a successful career in IT at only the age of 23. During our conversation, we talked about him leaving home at 17, his love for 90s music and fashion, having a successful IT career without going to college, and addressing his mental health.

LaPortia Mitchell is the president and founder of LaPortia Mitchell Presents. She is an advocate for mental health. During our conversation, she spoke about surviving being molested, seeking therapy, the lack of support she had during therapy, repairing the relationship with her father, and how she defines peace.

Had the pleasure of having Marcellous Gladney on my podcast! He is Royal Court Zeta of Mu Phi Beta fraternity. During our conversation, we talked about his fraternity work combating homelessness, he himself being homeless as a child, starting a new chapter in life after sports, leaving the city of Oakland, and his overall commitment to improving the community!

Had the honor of having Uncle Dolemite on the podcast! He is the host of the Too Much Game Podcast. In this episode we discuss his excitement becoming a father, raising children in a positive environment, being the fun parent, navigating fatherhood through a separation, and what he ultimately wants his kids to learn from him.

Darrius Williams is a good friend/brother of mine! He came home from prison and turned his life completely around! During our conversation, we discussed having a son right before prison, his son giving him a reason to live, raising daughters, setting an example as a man, remaining humble, and the state of the Black family.