Cousin Ed’s Corner

In this episode, we’re talking about staying encouraged, trusting God’s timing, and the power of surrender. We don’t just say TGIF over here, Corner Community. We say TGFE, Thank God For Everything! Every second, every minute, every hour, and everybody who came before us: our forefathers, our grandmothers, our great-grands. I’m thanking God for every single one of you too, because this show keeps changing my life.

Coming off election week, I wanted to remind you to stay encouraged. There’s a lot of change coming over these next two years, and it may not happen as fast as we want, but everything happens on His time. God is the orchestra. He’s playing the piano and pulling the strings. And no matter where you are, in your car or in your prayer closet, He’s there. He’s behind you, forgiving yesterday. He’s in front of you, guiding your footsteps. He’s beneath you, holding you up as your foundation.

Remember, when your faith gets worried, take the “I” out of it! Don’t say “Lord, I can’t do this.” Say “Lord, I know YOU can do it.” Sometimes surrender is the strongest thing you’ll ever do. Tap in to receive this word: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment about what you’re surrendering to God this week, and how you stay encouraged when change moves slow! Let’s keep building, praying, and growing together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they are never alone! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Blue Wave and what it took to make history in the 2026 midterms. The morning after the election, I called back my sistah Dr. Christine McWhorter, associate professor of broadcast journalism at Howard University, to break down how media, messaging, and groundwork shaped one of the most powerful nights in recent memory. We start right here at home in Georgia with Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms and the tightrope Black women walk every time they step into the political arena.

This isn’t just about who won. It’s about the women who laid the groundwork, like Stacey Abrams and Vice President Kamala Harris, the truth-tellers on social media, and the “Cousins” willing to say what candidates can’t. Dr. McWhorter also takes us inside Howard’s student election newsroom, where young journalists went from finishing stories through tears in 2024 to editing through tears of joy last night. Remember, some of these races came down to a church parking lot’s worth of votes, so never let anybody tell you your voice doesn’t count.

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Drop me a comment about the race that moved you the most, and give a big shout out to Dr. Christine McWhorter for answering the call on less than a day’s notice! 👑 She’s training the next generation of journalists to cover history in the making, and she deserves her flowers. Show her some love and connect with her:

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In this episode, we’re getting real about where motivation actually comes from. I spent the weekend listening to Jay-Z’s “What More Can I Say?” and it hit me: sometimes I sit in this chair searching for words to motivate y’all, when the truth is you already have everything you need. This Motivation Monday is a little bit of a rant, and a whole lot of love.

This isn’t just about getting hyped for the week. It’s about looking in the mirror and knowing that we’re great, blessed, and highly favored without needing anybody else to say it. I’m sharing the 90% Rule: motivate yourself most of the time, and lean on your people for those days when life is being life. We’re also celebrating the everyday wins we overlook, like waking up, breathing fresh air, and making it home safely.

And I’ve got a question for you. Should Motivation Monday become Mindful Monday? Because maybe what we need most isn’t more motivation. Maybe we just need love.

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Drop me a comment with your vote, Motivation Monday or Mindful Monday, and tell me one everyday win that’s fueling you this week! Let’s keep building and lifting each other up together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a mirror moment today! 👑

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In this episode, I’m keeping it short and straight from the heart, because I just had to tell you how good God is. This week was full of tragic news, pain, and heartache, but He woke us up, let us go on our way, and brought us back here together again. Here at Cousin Ed’s Corner we don’t just thank God for Friday. It’s TGFE, Thank God For Everything, every second, every minute, every day.

Remember, some of us don’t know how we got through yesterday, but He’s got us in this moment right now. Tap in to receive the word: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment with your testimony of how God showed up for you this week, and send me a DM or voicemail @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about faith, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they’re never alone, and tell a friend to tell a friend! No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 🙏🏾👑

In this Corner Connection, we’re diving deep into discipline, accountability, and the power of keeping promises to yourself. I just completed 100 Push-ups a day / 100 day Challenge, and I’m sharing the whole journey with you. This isn’t just about fitness. It’s about showing up when life gets busy, and finding the people who will push us to be our best.

I built a group of some of my closest friends so we could grow old healthy, together. Only two consistently showed up. Instead of quitting, I found a new community through a 100-day challenge, and they kept me going through long days, late nights, and even cross-country travel into a new time zone. Remember, the hardest part isn’t the push-up. It’s stopping what you’re doing to get down and do it. That’s life!

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Drop me a comment about the 100-day challenge YOU’RE ready to take on, and tag the accountability partner who keeps you honest! Start with 5 days, then 10, then 20, and watch it multiply. The only person you can lose to is yourself. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a push today!

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In this episode, we’re talking about showing up for the people we love, at home and at the polls. This weekend I took a quick trip to see my Uncle Jesse, 90 years young and still in his right mind, and watched my dad reunite with him after almost three years. Moments like that remind me that none of us know how many days we have, so we’ve got to make every one count.

That same love is why I’m asking you to get out and vote. I know this midterm doesn’t have the fire we felt in ‘08 and ‘12, but it’s going to change the trajectory of our future. Vote early if you can, don’t let celebrities or pundits tell you your vote won’t count, and take somebody with you. An elder, a neighbor, a college student who needs a ride. I also get real about listening to our young people without judging, because if we don’t hear them, they’ll pull away.

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Drop me a comment and tell me who you’re taking to vote, and how you’re making space to really listen to the young people in your life! Let’s keep building and showing up for each other. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs the push to make their voice heard! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into faith over fear and the power of knowing you’re never alone. Today, I’m continuing Monday’s conversation about my dad’s journey from being selected to represent our church’s male choir to stepping on that stage for his solo, “Walk With Me.” At 79 years old, a Vietnam veteran with a lifetime of experience, he still got nervous and wondered if he’d bitten off more than he could chew. This isn’t just about our courage, and how God takes our hand when we step into something new.

Night after night, I recorded my dad and played it back so he could hear himself grow. Somewhere in those sessions, I realized the song he was singing was the very prayer he needed. In this episode, I also share my own nerves from my corporate training days and break down how God walks with us from every side: above us like an umbrella, behind us cleaning up our mistakes, and beneath us as our rock and foundation. Watch Dad’s full solo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjkL1GPauz8&t=3100s

Remember, GOD IS ALWAYS WALKING WITH YOU. Tap in to hear the whole story: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment about a time you stepped out on faith even though you were nervous, and share who walked with you through it! Let’s keep building and lifting each other up together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that God is walking with them! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

In this Corner Connection, we’re diving deep into the power of consistency, authenticity, and showing up even when you’re frustrated. I’m taking you behind the scenes of Sunday Morning Meditation, where my phone ran out of storage not once, but twice, while I was out at the lake. In that moment I was upset, so I turned my back to the camera, recorded some B-roll, and figured I’d fix it later.

What happened next blew my mind. The video I made in my most frustrated moment became the most viewed thing I’ve ever posted. This isn’t about going viral. It’s about the reminder that you never know which day, which post, or which moment is going to reach somebody who needs it. Keep showing up. Do it for the love of it. Do it for yourself first.

I’m also giving big respect to Anthony D. Brice, whose powerful “I’m Proud Of You” message made that video what it is. I play the full audio at the end of the episode, and I promise it’ll speak to the parts of you nobody claps for.

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Drop me a comment about a time you almost quit but kept going, and tell me how you’re using your voice! Let’s keep building and celebrating our journeys together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone you’re proud of! No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

In this episode, we’re digging into our ROOTS. This weekend I attended a special gala at my church, and the minister said something I had to write down right away: “Without the roots, there’s no fruits.” My son swears I’ve heard it before, but it hit me brand new, and I knew it was what I wanted to share with you all. Today, we’re talking about where our roots come from, who’s watering them, and whether we’re taking care of the tree that’s holding everybody up.

So many of us are that tree. Our branches stretch out to our parents, our children, our jobs, and our friends, but nobody’s pouring water on us. I share what my avocado plants and tomato gardens have taught me about pruning, cutting back the energy suckers, and letting go of what’s no longer alive so the roots can come back stronger. Remember, a plant turned away from the sun will always work its way back to the light. When’s the last time you turned back toward yours?

Because here’s the truth, FAM: you can look strong and healthy on the outside, but the first wind that comes through will show whether your roots are solid. This episode is your reminder to take care of yourself, let people know when you need to be watered, and make sure your good fruit comes from good roots.

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Drop me a comment and tell me what you’re watering, pruning, or letting go of this week. Let’s keep growing together, Corner Community. 💪🏾 Connect with me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner isn’t just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who’s been holding everybody up and needs a reminder to take care of themselves! 🌳 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of gratitude and the comfort of knowing we are never alone. This wasn’t a scheduled Corner Connection or Financial Freedom Friday. I came into the corner simply because I missed y’all and wanted to say Thank You. On Cousin Ed’s Corner, we don’t just say TGIF. We say TGFE, Thank God For Everything. 🙏🏾

Over the past few weeks, I’ve talked with several people who lost loved ones, and it reminded me how precious it is just to be among the living. We’re giving thanks for the lives of those who’ve gone before us, for every memory they left behind, and for the simple blessings so many of us take for granted: the air in our lungs, our sight, our touch, and a right mind. With the holiday season coming, I know it gets heavy when the person who should be here isn’t. If that’s you, this episode is a hug for your heart. 🕊️

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Drop me a comment about what you’re thankful for today, and share how you’re honoring a loved one this season. If you have a prayer or a message, reach out to me at @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they’re never alone! No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑