This episode marks a big moment for me, the return of On The Mic With Joe Cee after over a year away from recording. In this conversation, Carlos and I talk about: • Why stepping away sometimes leads to growth • Fear of putting yourself out there publicly • Having real conversations even when we don’t agree • Social media, cancel culture, and clips taken out of context • The importance of listening to understand instead of listening to respond • Creating space for dialogue without extreme positions dominating the conversation This podcast isn’t about being right, it’s about perspective, communication, and growth. 🗣️ Join The Conversation We actually WANT feedback. Agree, disagree, have a different perspective, or have a topic you think we should cover? Reach out: 📩 Joe: [email protected] 📩 Carlos: carlos@anteaterhomesolutions You can also DM us on social media. And if you feel like you have expertise on something we discuss, we’d love to have you on the show. Appreciate you being here, whether you’ve been rocking with me for years or just found the podcast. Real conversations. Real perspectives. Always growth. 💈 Book a haircut: https://www.originalclipjoint.com 🎙️ On The Mic With Joe Cee Podcast Real conversations about life, business, communication, culture, and personal growth. No scripts, no filters — just honest dialogue meant to challenge perspectives and help us grow together. 👋 Who I Am My name is Jose Chavez — most people know me as Joe Cee. I’m a father of three, entrepreneur, barber shop owner, speaker, and lifelong student of communication. I’ve been building businesses since I was 7 years old. Today I’m: • Partner at The Original Clip Joint Barbershop (2 locations since 2015) • Investor with Supreme Automotive • Ambassador for Gentleman Republic • Speaker at barber & beauty academies across Southern California • Podcaster focused on real conversation and community growth 🧠 Why I Do This Since taking my first communication course in 2017, I’ve been fascinated by how conversations shape our lives, businesses, relationships, and personal growth. This channel is about learning together, sharing perspective, and creating dialogue — not just content. 📱 Connect With Me Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl3evsgcT6w5g0xiH9MnZxDWak05ROT1w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeceethebarber/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeceethebarber Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joeceethebarber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeceethebarber ❤️ Whether we know each other personally or you just found the channel, stay blessed, smile often, and I appreciate you being here.