The episode, Dysfunction Junction…What's your Malfunction is an excerpt from the book "Dysfunctional: an urban taboo". The material was designed to promote improved mental health & trauma-informed responses while grasping the effects of dysfunction going unaddressed and becoming normalcy. When the effects manifest it is typically in future connections, human relations, and communal interactions, which is negatively affecting the institutes of family, marriage, and the village. With heightening consciousness, we are hoping to break the cycles of abuse, violence, non-communication, and/or miscommunication on deeply embedded matters affecting urban families.

This book can be purchased on My Author Page E Mark Pelmore which I co-authored with my wife, Crystal Danyel.

The episode, I SAID what I SAID is an excerpt from the book "Communication: in the form of a key". The material was designed to help gain an understanding of the process of communication, where speaking is only 1-piece of that process and how dialect (spoken word) affects our culture. When noise affects the process what keys maintaining communication or avoiding non-communication, and/or miscommunication on issues affecting your ability to convey your message successfully.

This book can be purchased on my author page E Mark Pelmore. 

In the hearts of people in "the Paign - -, that's P A I G N", the pain ( that's P A I N) runs deep but their light must come forth. The mind over matter episode is an excerpt from "Cultivating Minds: in the urban context" which outlines tips & tools for overcoming hopelessness thought patterns that have been conditioned to the culture. In "Cultivating MInds" the core concept for introducing change starts with: seasons of change, a change in mirror conversations, change of position, change of circles, and much more!

This book can be purchased on My Author Page/E Mark Pelmore.

Knowing “the hold” & “the fold” alternatives were made famous representing poker. Cheese on the TRAP is similar for illicit activity and an excerpt from the book "House of Paign". The allure of the TRAP is hitting harder than any options being placed in front of youth & young adults in many cities, towns, and municipalities. The premise of metaphorical cheese (aka quick reward)...is in direct opposition to the realistic traps (aka long-term peril). What IF, there was a workable solution that outweighs the draw of the fast money, promiscuity, and street cred that TRAP Stars obtain? Escaping the TRAP is training based on the philosophy and teaching techniques used by Lincoln & Hill to display to youth & young adults there are gratification alternatives that are delayed instead of instant.

This training concept is a core principle of Lincoln & Hill and is delivered across multiple training & the book that can be purchased on My Author Page/E Mark Pelmore.

Our times dictate the need for individual creativity and innovation to help move us forward; however, cheating and misrepresentation are still prevalent tactics for getting ahead. Ideal Idea is an overview of the training "Idea Development", which shows the ideal way ideas are created, executed, and perfected, showing the differentiation between IDEAL and IDEA. 

This training & concept is spread across several books as a core Lincoln & Hill principle which can be purchased on My Author Page - E Mark Pelmore.

In the culture of today, securing the BAG has become the top priority; which by default has created Bag Hunters. These Bag Hunters (individuals, organizations, and government entities) operate with a "GET MONEY BY ALL MEANS" mindset, to achieve getting the BAG. This episode is an excerpt from the "Building Generational Wealth" training, which introduces tips and tools for amassing real assets through reputable avenues & approaches to pass down for generations.

This concept is covered through intersecting points across multiple books that can be purchased on My Author Page E Mark Pelmore.  

An excerpt from the storyline of Target Acquired is the defying evidence that behavior, crime, and violence have escalated to the point beyond return for many African American disadvantaged neighborhoods. I am speaking on Champaign-Urbana IL, specifically; but generally, the same problem exists around the nation. As the final “e Marks the Spot episode of 2020”, this episode dives into the forthcoming book that documents the highlights directly related to the underlining statistical benchmarks, the rise in aloofness amongst African American males, and were some solutions to move forward can be found.

This book can be purchased on my author page E Mark Pelmore

The episode, Going Nowhere Fast is an excerpt from the book "Bat Race Repellent". The material is designed to help individuals to visualize, prepare & elevate themselves into the career direction of their choice. The foundation of the training in planning, implementing, and evaluating employability skills is built with an emphasis on developing entrepreneurial pivot points.

This book can be purchased on my author page E Mark Pelmore.

An excerpt from…America the Dream: protected by gatekeepers, is designed to uncover the disadvantages and inequities placed around and within the American Dream from my perspective. Throughout this book, I unpack how injustice and exclusion were social constructs to eliminate sections of the masses from advancing with gatekeepers.

This book can be purchased on my author page E Mark Pelmore

The episode, "The Destroyer" is an excerpt from… Silo Destroyer: synergy in learning, is designed to help learners create their own synergy in learning by knowing what a silo is, understanding how to recognize a silo, and how to combat the effects of a silo through pivot points that foster interdisciplinary learning.

This book can be purchased on my author page E Mark Pelmore