Teens today are dealing with way more stuff than we have ever seen before: trauma, stress, social challenges, and self-image to name a few. Young adults have a lot to process, it's not easy to drop the baggage of their childhood & begin to build a life of their own. They are “adults” , but might not feel like one all the time. In this episode, Marcel chats with Founder, Owner and creator of Benavieri Counseling, Laura Wood, to discuss signs, symptoms and potential solutions to help our most precious commodity redirect back to a thriving pathway.

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Well ladies...Marcel had you in mind with this episode. This is the counter to his last show in which he had a fun conversation with 3 woman surrounding the characteristics of a good man. Marcel and his guests Kwame Crooks, DJ Jones and Antonio Jordan...go all in with a conversation that addresses topics related to women such as:

How they feel about Yoga Pants

Dating women with children

Turn offs about women

Why man ghost or go dark on women

Features that are attractive about women

Independent woman

Insecure woman

Rating the most important characteristics about a woman

And lots more

This is an episode that you may enjoy in seclusion or potentially hosting a wine influenced listening party. These gentleman really covered a lot of conversational ground within this episode and it's definitely something that you want to tune in for.

To make a financial donation, please visit: www.iamnecessary.org  The proceeds from all donations received from this episode will go towards providing Christmas Gifts for families in need. As always, we thank your for listening and all of your support to this powerful platform.

Bonus episode to reset your gratitude and humility.

The experience of a barbershop is unlike any other. Barbershops in the African-American community, in particular, have served as a cultural staple dating back to the 19th century when most black-owned shops serviced white men. But, it was one of the founding industries that boosted the African-American economy after slavery was abolished and truly helped get some families on their feet. It was one of the first industries that allowed black men to become entrepreneurs and that all communities could support. Things may have changed here and there, in order to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of America, but the foundation for the barbershop has remained the same.

Listen in as Marcel has a free form conversation with his boys from Nu Look Barbershop, located in Mesa, AZ. Kez, Twoin and Marc (Barbers at Nu Look...where Marcel gets his cuts) join Marcel in a freestyle conversation about all things Barbershop. If you currently frequent a Barbershop, you will be able to relate. If you haven't and have always wondered...now you'll know.

This is the episode! Marcel dedicates this show to his birth town on Vallejo. If you’re from Vallejo, this episode is for you. Marcel, his childhood boys (Dwayne “Serm” Jones and Tyrone Taylor) along with Katrina Rice talk about the Vallejo they grew up in. They also reflect on today’s Vallejo and brainstorm on ways to bring their city back to prominence!

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Marcel and his special guests (Kwame Crooks and Kenny Sylvester) allow his listeners to eavesdrop on a random and raw session in which the fellas share their perspectives and opinions on topics such as: +Purpose in life +Is blood truly thicker than water +The definition of a friend +What they get insecure about +The unforgivable and much more! Put your favorite cup to the door and listen through the wall.

Marcel’s guest, Loretta Gaddies, is the owner and Founder of “Love The Skin You’re In”, created the FB Community “Black Owned Businesses In Northern California and serves as the Vice President of the Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce. Marcel asks about the challenges, myths and truths about Black Owned Businesses.

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Listen in as Marcel pours from his mind into your ear. Impromptu bonus episode in which he literally walked into the studio empty handed, turned the system on, recorded one time and walked out. We love when he gets into a mood like this. Enjoy!

Tune in as Marcel and 3 of his friends (Jerry Evans, Keenan Bosworth and Dr. William Bottomley) have an open and organic conversation about raising bi-racial children and being in bi-relationships in America today.