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We’ve got our little cousins on the mic this week! They’re in their teen years, figuring out life, family, and all the ups and downs that come with it. It’s real, it’s funny, and trust me—we laugh LOUD. This one feels just like sitting in on family time.

Introducing Zion Strong, a young entrepreneur from our very own community whose vision is to build unity and create spaces that bring people together. Through his business, 4everlasting, Zion is helping to lead an important and revolutionary work to strengthen the love and purpose in our community.

In this episode, we sit down with author Keichelle to celebrate the release of her brand-new book Title. She shares the heart behind her writing—exploring the power of knowing and embracing your true place in the world, no matter the cost. We dive into her grand imagination, the wisdom woven throughout her work, and her journey of finding the strength to write through her unique lens of life. Tune in for inspiration, insight, and a glimpse into the treasures within her pages.

In this episode, we uncover the disturbing link between school literacy rates and the prison pipeline that continues to plague our nation. This system, designed to profit a wealthy few, mirrors the destructive “spirit of Cain” in the Bible—brother against brother, community against community. Together we discuss how breaking this cycle requires unity, vision, and a new system built on wisdom, strength, and shared purpose.

One year ago, our family’s world shifted with the news of our mom’s stage 4 rectal cancer diagnosis. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her harrowing yet hope-filled journey through a year marked by faith, love, and the unwavering support of friends, family, and God. Together, we reflect on the lessons learned, the strength found, and the power of trusting that everything unfolds just as God wills.

Today, we’re spotlighting a remarkable young author, Tyler the Reader, a 4th grader who went from learning how to read to publishing his own book—all within a single year. His journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when acknowledgment, love, engagement, and cultivation meet community. Surely this could not be possible without the ALECtion method implemented by the Real Black Excellence Intervention Program and the support of his other school teachers, parents, and many other members of the community. This episode is a celebration of literacy, mentorship, and the brilliance of our youth. You’ll want to hear how Tyler’s story unfolded!

In this episode, we sit down with Marquel—a young man whose passion for community and purpose is reshaping the lives of the next generation. Once a young boy searching for his place, Marquel was guided by men who poured into him and helped him discover his value. Now, he’s paying it forward by leading his own young men’s meetings, creating safe spaces for boys to grow, heal, and step confidently into manhood. Tune in as we explore his journey, the power of mentorship, and the importance of helping young men find their voice, vision, and village.

In this episode, we dive into Jane Elliott’s groundbreaking “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” experiment and the profound effect it had on the children and young adults who experienced it. What began as a classroom exercise became a powerful demonstration of how quickly people can internalize superiority or inferiority based on arbitrary traits. We explore how this social experiment exposed the raw truth about prejudice, privilege, and the ease with which society builds—and believes in—destructive constructs.

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with our Uncle Muncle as he reflects on growing up as the youngest of three brothers—our dads included—and what it meant to find his voice and calling among two larger-than-life overachievers. We also explore a deeper conversation on the tension in the Black community between outward confidence and inner self-worth, and how that disconnect impacts our ability to build, sustain, and access resources. It’s personal, powerful, and deeply necessary.

In this episode, we challenge the misconception that acknowledging our history means adopting a victim mentality. We unpack why telling the truth about the past—through the correct narrative—is not weakness, but a vital step toward healing, identity, and progress. It’s not about blame; it’s about clarity, context, and reclaiming our story.