I Am Necessary

I Am Necessary

By Marcel JohnsonSociety & Culture
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I Am Necessary episodes

  • Sleep Apnea: CEO Of Taylor Made Sleep Services (Robert Taylor)
    Whatever you do...don't sleep on this episode. If you snore or know someone who snores, please tune in. With this episode, Marcel asks Robert all about Sleep Apnea. They cover the causes, how to recognize the symptoms, the dangers of going untreated, how Robert's company can help you and much more. 
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    40 min
  • Puff Puff Pass: Cannabis Growing 101 With Shelby & Devin Proud (Owners of Proud Family Farms)
    Roll one up and listen in as Marcel and his wife (Kathryn 'Keds' Johnson) have a conversation with the owners of Proud Family Farms. In this down to earth casual chat, they explore the ins and outs of cannabis farming. They also hit on topics about how long does weed stay potent, the time-energy and effort it takes to be a successful grower and much more. Shelby and Devin are close personal friends of Marcel and we hope you enjoy this trip.
    35 min
  • 1993 MLB Pennant Winner- Tony Longmire (The biggest off - field game of his life )
    Find a quiet place to tune in and listen as Marcel and Tony dive into:  How he got started in the game/ How much he hated to lose / The personal vendetta that showcased his talent/ Tony talking about a trip to a local bar that changed his young life / Tony sharing his early battles with addiction/ Marcel and Tony paying homage to Fay Thompson/ Racism he experienced in the MLB/ What it felt like to be in the World Series/ His current day to day fight with MS / What got him into coaching youth
    41 min
  • Josiah Turner: Blurred 2020 Vision (America through the lens of an 18-yr-old young man)
    In this episode, Marcel chats with 18-year-old; Josiah Turner as they talk about what it’s like to navigate through America in the year 2020. Josiah shares his thoughts on the current climate, heading to Western New Mexico University to play basketball with only taking a virtual tour of the campus…and not the customary…in-person tour. He expresses how fortunate he is to have the parents that he does. Josiah and Marcel exchange experiences with getting pulled over by the police. He also shares with us his challenges, outlook on the future, his role models and what makes him necessary.
    38 min
  • Rest & Reload Your Mind
    A bonus episode in which Marcel reveals and shares his late night conversation with himself. A conversation that allowed him to awaken with a sense of rejuvenation.
    6 min
  • Executive Chef Keenan Bosworth: Recipe for change!
    Listen in as the former owner and Executive Chef of the Pig & Pickle restaurant and Marcel walk through this menu:
    What happened with the Pig & Pickle  /  Where Keenan learned about cooking  /  He shares his early days "go to" dish  /  What it takes to open and run your own restaurant  /  Keenan explains what went behind "Cannafeast"  /  The controversial picture of Keenan that surfaced at a Trump rally  /  The two men slip into a conversation about Black Lives Matter /  The gentleman also share how their past trauma with racism and police brutality has begun to surface recently /  Raising mixed  children in 2020
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    57 min
  • The Doctor Will See You Now: Questions & answers with Dr. William Bottomly

    Listen in and gain insight into some of the things that you may have been wondering about the Medical Profession. Dr. Bottomly takes the time to answer a few questions for us, such as: What does the training and education for becoming a doctor consist of / What makes one doctor better than others / Things to consider when looking for a doctor / How doctors choose a doctor / What it's like when friends and family ask for help / How doctors are incentivized / One question that you should always ask a doctor...and much more!

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    49 min
  • LGBTQ: Beyond The Letters With Karine (A Thriving - Japanese - Lesbian - Married - Mother of 3 Boys)

    In this episode, Karine and I discuss:

    **How she met her lovely wife  **When she knew she was gay  **What it was like to "come out" to her family  **How her lifestyle is perceived within the Japanese Culture  **Getting married in Arizona  **The joys of being a mother  **How she responds to difficult questions about raising boys  **Her determination to break the cycle  **Racism and discrimination

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    36 min
  • Law Enforcement (Behind the badge with Metal of Valor recipient - Gary Clark)
    In this episode, Gary and Marcel dive into: 
    What got him started in Law Enforcement / The definition of a "Bad Cop" / The "Code of Silence" within the force / Gary walks us through the event in which he was awarded with the Metal of Valor / Law Enforcement's desperation and frustration with finding qualified candidates / Advice for future candidates / The challenges of being a Black Officer / Gary shares his thoughts regarding de-funding Law Enforcement and lots more.
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    39 min
  • Khalid Elahi: How A "Hood Virus" and San Quentin Prison Changed His Life

    Listen in as Marcel and Khalid have a conversation about the unspoken "Hood Virus" that infects inner city children on a daily basis. Khalid also talks about the impacts of unprotected social relationships. Marcel listens as his guest walks him through the first four steps into San Quentin State Prison. The two men share what it was like to grow up in their families, their mutual respect for their fathers and for one another. Khalid reveals what it means for him to be a: Master Motivator.

    40 min

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What makes you necessary? The "I Am Necessary" podcast invites listeners to explore that question. Listen as our guests share what makes them necessary. Join our host Marcel Johnson (entrepreneur,…