Cousin Ed’s Corner

In this episode, we’re slowing it down and talking about the power of a true midweek reset. We made it to hump day, and the weekend is so close we can smell it and taste it. Before we get there, I wanted to check in on the Community and remind you to let your mind be free.

This isn’t just about getting some sleep, it’s about our peace, and giving ourselves permission to rest with intention. Take your shower, grab whatever is in your cup, and plan out the weekend you’ve been waiting on: the book, the trip, the goals, the quiet time. I’m also sharing my own routine, from sound baths and ocean waves to opening my windows and letting the cool fall breeze and the sounds of nature carry me to sleep. Shout out to my New York people with the fire escapes, I see you too!

Remember, rest isn’t a reward you earn at the end, it’s fuel for the journey.

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Drop me a comment with your favorite wind-down routine, because what helps you rest might be exactly what someone else needs tonight. Let’s keep building and taking care of each other 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 good night’s rest! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

On today's episode, we’re diving deep into a question that might just change the way you look at your life: 'If you had all the money and all the time in the world, what would you do?' I’m challenging all of us to reconnect with the kid we once were, before society put labels and restrictions on our dreams. Remember when you wanted to be a dancer, a painter, a rapper, or a fireman? That fire is still in you, and today we’re going to talk about lighting it back up.

This isn’t just about dreaming, it’s about working to take control of our life. It’s about why so many of us wait for retirement to start living, and why we keep waiting for somebody else’s permission to chase what makes us happy. I’m talking about how bills and responsibilities can smother our dreams, how our dreams are allowed to grow up with us, and how folks are changing careers later in life and loving every minute of it. And I’m keeping it real with y’all: I’m guilty of sacrificing my own dreams to please others. This one is for me just as much as it’s for you.

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Drop me a comment and tell me: What would you do if money was no object? What childhood dream are you ready to bring back to life? Let’s keep building and chasing our dreams together. 💪🏾

Connect with Cousin Ed @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who needs permission to dream again! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

In this episode, we’re diving into unclaimed money and how to claim what's your TODAY! Do you know may have unclaimed money out there, I'm talking about checks you never cashed, tax returns that never reached you, old retirement plans, forgotten stock dividends, and even inheritances you didn’t know existed. When companies can’t find you, that money goes to your state, and it sits there waiting on YOU to claim it. AND TODAY IS THE DAY....

Listen, something told me to looked myself up this week and found two unclaimed funds with my name on them. Then I started searching for my parents, my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and my friends, and I sent them links to money they didn’t know they had. One in seven Americans has money sitting in a government account somewhere. This isn’t just about a few dollars. This is all about looking out for each other and passing the blessing along. Don’t be selfish with this one! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW....

I walk you through exactly how to search your state’s official .gov website or visit unclaimed.org. I also explain why you need to check every state you’ve ever lived in, including your college state. And this Christmas you and your family can have some extra funds under your tree.

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Drop me a comment and tell me what you found, and who you helped find money too! Let’s keep building and blessing each other 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 financial win this week! TGFE 🙏🏾 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

In this episode of The Corner Connection, we're diving deep into the values that shape us and the traditions that hold our families together. Yesterday was my grandmother's heavenly birthday, and while thinking of her, I started asking a powerful question: What's in your family constitution? This isn't just about rules and traditions. It's about the codes we were raised on, and the people who poured into us long before we knew what we were receiving.

I'm sharing the law my grandmother laid down for us cousins down south: no matter what arguments happen in the room, 'You defend your family, and your family defends you.' I'm also sharing how my dad taught me to care for others, the "amendments" I've made as I've grown, and a real conversation with my son about our family's non-negotiables. Remember, the values that last are the ones that live inside us, not the ones we're forced to follow.

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Drop me a comment with one value from your Family Constitution that still guides your life, and share a memory of a grandparent, mother, or father whose words stuck with you until today! Let's keep building, honoring our roots, and passing these values on together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.

Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation, we're living it. It's not just a podcast, it's a Community. Share this with someone who carries their family's values with pride! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!!

This Motivational Monday, we're talking about one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself, your family, and your community: VOTING. Here in Georgia, today October 5, 2026 is the last day to register for this November's election, and deadlines in other states are right around the corner. This isn't just about politics. It's about our voices, our households, and the future we're building for the next generation.

This one is personal. My daughter turned 18 back in June, and making sure she got registered reminded me that so many young folks might not know the deadline or the process. So I'm asking you: check on the young people in your life, check on our seniors, and check on that friend who said "my vote doesn't count." Remember, just you showing up can inspire somebody else to show up. Look at gas, groceries, the light bill, and our schools, and ask yourself if it's getting any better.

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Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation, we're living it. It's not just a podcast, it's a Community. Share this with someone who needs the reminder, 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 episode, we're kicking off October and the fourth quarter with a full heart of gratitude. Over here we don't say TGIF, we say TGFE: Thank God For Everything. Every day of the week, every high, every low, every breath. I'll be honest with y'all, I needed this one as much as anybody listening.

We're stepping into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm calling on the whole Corner Community to focus on our HEALTH. Wake up ten minutes earlier. Knock out some calf raises, pushups, or sit-ups. Drink that extra glass of water. Small steps, FAM. Somebody who started this year with us isn't here anymore, so let's honor the gift of today by taking care of ourselves.

Then we go to God in prayer. I'm thanking Him for the people who've been with us for years, the new ones still figuring us out, and even the ones He removed for our good. Remember, when you get weary, hear Him say, "Let go. I got you."

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Drop me a comment and tell me what you're Thanking God for this week, and what small health step you're committing to this month! Let's finish this year strong 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 to know they are never alone! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!!

In this episode, we’re having a needed conversation on The Corner Connection. As September comes to a close, I couldn’t let Suicide Prevention Month pass without talking about it. Between some podcasts I’ve been listening to and a powerful message at church, this conversation has been on my heart, and I believe it’s one we all need.

So many of us are carrying something quietly. Depression, postpartum, menopause, midlife crisis, divorce, grief, or just the weight of everyday life. I’m getting honest about the fact that we don’t always understand what someone else is going through, and that’s okay. You don’t have to understand to show up. A phone call every morning, weekend plans, or simply saying “I see you, I’m here” can mean more than you’ll ever know. And if you’re the one struggling right now, you are not alone and we need you here. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, anytime.

We’re also looking ahead to October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, because taking care of ourselves means caring for our minds AND our bodies. Do your exams, set your appointments, and remind the people you love to do the same. Tap in to hear the full conversation: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment about how someone showed up for you in a hard season, or who you’re checking on today. 💛 Connect with me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

In this episode, we're diving into something most of us avoid: preparing for change. The leaves are falling, the grass is turning brown, and life is shifting right along with the seasons. Our parents are getting older, our kids are getting older, and tomorrow isn't promised. So I'm asking the whole Corner Community one question: Are you prepared?

I'm sharing my own story of how my mother prepared everything ahead of time because she lost her mother early, and how she did it so I wouldn't carry that burden as her only child. I used to brush it off, and now I see my son do the same thing. We're also talking about being ready when the lights go out: candles, first aid, food, walkie-talkies, a spare tire, and even laying out your clothes the night before. Preparation isn't fear. It's love in action. 🍂

This isn't just about survival. It's about being ready and how sharing what we know keeps our whole Community from being left in the dark. Teach a man to fish, and he can prepare his own meal. TAP IN and let's get prepared together: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment with your best preparedness tip, and if you've already walked through caring for aging parents, share what you wish you'd known. Your story could be exactly what someone needs to hear. 💪🏾 Connect with me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms, and share this with someone who needs a push to get ready. It's not just a podcast, it's a Community. No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!! 👑

In this episode, I'm opening my heart in a way I don't often do. I woke up crying this Friday morning because the life and loss of a beautiful young man 'Nolan Wells'.  Family this feeling of sadness shook me to the core in my sleep that I woke up and had to cut this episode. Trust me, this isn't about headlines or speculation. It's about every parent who has ever looked in the mirror and thought, "That could have been my child!"

We're talking about the nights we wake up and check Life360 just to see our children safe. We're talking about the fear when the phone goes dark, and the unimaginable pain of losing a child and never getting answers that add up. I pray for the Wells family, for every grieving family, and for every child who isn't home tonight, including my own daughter who is away right now. I pray for that call we all wait for: "I'm home. I'm safe. Talk to you tomorrow."

This episode reminder, because we Thank God For Everything, even on the hard days. Tap in and pray with me: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Drop me a comment with the name of a child you're praying over this week, and tell me how you keep your faith when worry hits in the middle of the night. Let's keep covering our children and each other in prayer. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation, we're living it. Share this with a parent who needs this prayer today! 

We send a Special prayer out for the parents of this young King: Nolan Xavier Wells, Elmore Wonsley and Christine Wells-Wonsley.

🕊️No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!🕊️

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Christine McWhorter, Associate Professor of Broadcast Journalism at Howard University, whose journey from working inside a media organization to researching media effects and race in media has made her one of the most important voices on this topic right now.

Today, we're diving deep into media harm, and the power of telling our own stories. This isn't just about technology. It's about our narratives, and who gets to shape how the world sees us. We talk about why AI should be a tool and never a crutch, why the same script is showing up on news stations across the country, and why the Black press often carries the stories no one else will touch. Dr. McWhorter also shares her new book, Building Critical Race Media Literacy, which helps parents, educators, and journalists spot and challenge racial bias in the media. 

Remember, this is a "When My Sistah Wins, We All Win" episode, and Dr. McWhorter is a shining example of a Sistah using her gifts to lift up the whole Community. This conversation will change how you scroll, how you share, and how you support the voices that look like you. Listen in NOW: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

Family, let's empower our Sistahs! Follow Dr. McWhorter on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.christinemcwhorter/ and visit her website at https://www.christinemcwhorter.com/ to pick up her book, Building Critical Race Media Literacy. Then shout out a Sistah in the comments who is doing big things in media, business, or your own community. Drop me a comment about where you get your news, and share an independent Black media voice you trust so we can all support them! Let's keep building and telling our stories 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 a Sistah who inspires you and someone who needs to protect their media diet! 👑 When My Sistah Wins, We All Win!