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Episode 17: Rico along with Makini discuss mass incarceration and the wrongly convicted. Later, she shares personal experiences with her husband currently being 'held for ransom' in prison for a crime he DID NOT commit. She discuss her challenges supporting a man in prison and losing all her friends in the process. Makini also shares how she copes without conjugal visits.

Thank you @Makini101 for being this weeks guest. Follow her on social media for updates on her husbands case. Email her at [email protected] to donate!

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See below for reentry programs available in NY.

Exodus – This organization helps male and female ex-offenders with their reentry process. They offer a variety of different services that returning citizens can benefit from.

Second Chance Reentry – They provide medical, educational, employment, and treatment programs with a focus on ex-offenders.

America Works – An employment resource that is available to ex-offenders.

The Doe Fund – An organization that assists many at-risk populations including ex-offenders.

College and Community Fellowship – They help female ex-offenders pursue higher education.

Fortune Society – They help returning citizens with a variety of different services to assist in their reentry.

Next Door Project – The Next Door Project helps ex-offenders with legal and employment services.

The Osborne Association – This organization offers ex-offenders opportunities to transform their life. They have a large amount of programs available to returning citizens.

CEO – Another New York City employment resource. This is only available to men and women on parole or probation.

Providence House – A faith-based agency based in Brooklyn. They help women with transitional housing.

Episode 16: Rico along with Will Lucas, host of Of10Podcast and co-creator of Classana to discuss building a startup. We also discuss finding your entrepreneurial spirit, code switching, mentorship and failure. How do you know when to give up? Lastly we discuss Kyrie Irving, Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. 'The future belongs to people who takes an entrepreneurial approach to it'

Thank you @WillLucas for being this weeks guest. Of10Podcast is available on iTunes for your listening pleasure.

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Episode 15: Rico along with Jeff Cardier discuss #BlackTransLivesMatters from a black, cisgender, heterosexual, hypermasculine prospective. We also discuss Bobby Valentino, Lil Duval, Charlemagne and The Breakfast Club. Lastly, we discuss Donald Trump's recent decision to ban all transgender individuals from serving in the military. Does having sex with a transwoman make you gay?

Special thanks to Jeff Cardier for being my guest.

I send my deepest condolences to all Black transwomen that lost their lives to violence.

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Episode 13: Rico along with the ladies from WCW Podcast (AK & Wynter) discuss everything fuck boy. Why are women attracted to fuck boyz? Does fuck boyz have better sex? Later we discuss celebrity fuck boyz Melo, TI and Bill Cosby. Lastly we discuss getting hatfished, hoeism, body counts, rape and consent. How do you know when 'no' means 'yes'? 'Fuck boy is a man that intentionally misleads women in anyway.'

Special shoutout to @pardnmyliteskin @ WynterDior for being my guests! @EverydayIsWCW is available every Wednesday on bboxradio.com. Tune In!

Episode 12: Rico along with AK (co-host of WCW podcast) discuss light skin privilege. Is there such a thing? AK later recalls growing up light skin and the struggles of defining her blackness. We also talk house slave vs. field slave, brown paper bag test and skin bleaching. Does colorism hurt more than racism? 'If colorism is the child of white supremacy then light skin privilege is its grandchild.'

Rico releases a special episode dedicated to his past guests and listeners. I reviewed and reflected upon every single episode while showing my appreciation to the featured guests. I later shared my vision for this podcast and lastly explained how to become a prospective guest!

I seriously cant thank you guys enough for being apart of this show. I will be doing a ' Thank You' episode every 10 episode to show my appreciation!

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Episode 11: Rico along with the ladies from #WeComeFromQueens podcast discuss the natural hair process and why they hate when people touch their hair. Is your hair still a distraction in the workplace? Is biracial women now the face of the natural movement? Later, the ladies react to Shea Moisture commercial, Kendrick's Lamar's 'Humble' video, Trans Women and Rachel Dolezal being 'Trans Black.'

Special thanks to Monique and Cadacia for being this weeks guest.

We Come From Queens podcast available on iTunes and Soundcloud.

You can also follow them on IG: @WeComeFromQns

Episode 10: Rico along with Brian Shaw discuss mastering the art of acting and playing the part. Brian shares his experiences as an up-and-coming actor. Would you ever play a gay role? How do you avoid being typecast? Later, Brian reacts to Samuel Jackson's comments about British actors, Kyle Jenner's Pepsi commercial and #OscarSoWhite. Lastly, Brian shared why he quit his job to pursue acting and the importance of following your dreams. He also dedicated this episode to the late, great Charlie Murphy. 'I leveled up mentally to just go with Plan A. I don't believe in having a Plan B.'

Episode 9: Rico along with Fees from #ThePodcastGirl podcast address the issues of fat shaming, struggles while shopping, weight loss surgery, etc. Is there such thing as big-boned? What's 'too big?' Later we discussed sex, love and dating from a plus size prospective. Does fat girls give better head? Is being called BBW a term of endearment? 'Just do you! It cost more spiritually, mentally and physically to do what everyone else is saying to do rather than to just do you!'

Special thank you to @FeesTheBeast for being this weeks guest. The Podcast Girl is available on SoundCloud and iTunes! Also follow her on twitter and IG: @ThePodcastGirl

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Credits:

Baltimore Music - Watch out for the big girls (https://youtu.be/bHQee6EqHIo)

Outro - 'fat girls' by Briki fa President (https://youtu.be/G8QqasUHOe8)

Episode 8: Rico along with special guest Makini kept the conversation going about the #MissingDCgirls. What social media got wrong? Are our kids being captured for organ harvesting? Why are so many kids running away? Later we broke down the criteria for issuing an Amber Alert. Makini walked us through completing a child safety kit you can provide to authorities should your child go missing. Lastly, we discussed the importance of life insurance. Should you get a life insurance policy on your child? 'The moment you have life insurance, is the moment you start living!'

Thank you Makini (@Makini101) for #Politicking with me. Follow her on IG for more information on the child safety kit. Also if you're interested in life insurance for your and children.

Interested in being a guest on #FeelFree2Disagree? Fill out brief survey to become part of the show. https://goo.gl/forms/6HBeilYH5aPq8axi2

Thank you Makini (@Makini101) for #Politicking with me. Follow her on IG for more information on the child safety kit. Also if you're interested in life insurance for your and children.