Minista & Coach

Today we’re talking “Skin in the Game”, with longtime friend and Adidas Brand Ambassador Kylek Alford. He and Coach get into all the sides of basketball, how it may affect someone's mental health and Super Tuesday politics with Mike. The two make distinctions about what actions are healthy and unhealthy when advocating for yourself and for others when things are uncertain. Featured Tracks: Public Enemy- “He got Game”Yellow Pain - “My Vote doesn’t count”

Ep 16: Coach sits with creative Adisa Steele, they get personal about defeat, competition and expectations. They explore the heartwarming and all-telling Players Tribune Essay written by former NBA player Ben Gordon about overcoming suicidality. Funny, loud and introspective these two discuss processing rejection, manifestation and the lessons in losing.   Featured Tracks:Big Sean- “Bounce Back”Nipsey Hussle - “Bigger than Life”

Back at it again - Minista and Coach are live in the studio with the host and producer of the Queerience Podcast. Together, they talk about ‘Pedestals and Mirrors’. They dive into celebrity idolization and self reflection; how the two intertwine and the stories we create to perpetuate them. This week's words of the day, Lionize and Coercion inspire everyone to get personal about the Kobe tributes, political figures and the tools to support getting through it the media noise!Featured tracks:Groove Theory - “Tell Me”Brownstone - “If you love me”

Minista & Coach travel to FISHTOWN Philadelphia "Philly" PA to visit Harriett's Bookshop owned and operated by entrepreneur Jeannine A. Cook (Minista Jazz's Sister) for an exclusive interview.  Together they discuss what it means to be a HERO, HUMAN, and HUMBLE while navigating freedom, success, and culture.  Jeannine Cook shares her journey to business ownership and some tools on making it against the odds.  Today's show highlights musician & activist Nina Simone.Author & Playwright Lorene Cary of My General Tubman playing at Arden Theater& Toni Morrison

Todays show was filled with gems and jewels with guest Melissa Simonson. She and the ladies discuss people pleasing, unapologetic behavior and the power of “no”. Melissa is a self love and relationship Coach sharing how she recovered from being a people pleaser. Minista and Coach play with Melissa practicing some self love techniques.

While Minista’s away the coaches will play!! Today’s show pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with guest host Coach Mike Hussein of HCB Basketball training. It gets personal as he and Coach D reflect on Kobe’s life and legacy. They discuss Delonte West, Mental Health in Basketball and the media narrative of mental health disorders. This weeks featured tracks:"Black Mamba" by Fabolous "Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" by Toshi Reagon

Minista & Coach with special guest Lenina Mortimer dives deep into her book ‘I Ain’t Thinking Bout You’, and explore the dynamics of a “toxic relationship”. Raw, funny and unfiltered, Minista & Coach take you on a journey that helps you understand that it is possible to create TREASURE from TRASH. Special Voice Appearances: Oscar the Grouch * Shonda Rhimes * Dave Chapelle & More.Coach Word of the Day: SurreptitiousMinista Word of the Day: ComeuppanceFeatured Music'Diamonds & Pearls' by Prince'Poison’ by Bell Biv Devoe

Ep 10: Minista and Coach are super excited about the New Year! They get into a lively conversation about transformation and resolutions. They discuss how they brought in 2020 and give tips to support your New Year restart!This week’s featured track was:: ‘Everyday’ by Lucy Pearl

Listen to the beginning of our weekly radio show on Bondfire Radio LIVE every Monday Morning 10 AM - 11:30 AM.Discover here:1. How to check your emotional temperature?2. What hot in the news?3. Mental Health in History?Q: What was the name of the movie that featured the 16 survivors discovered after 72 days of being stranded due to a plane crash? Subscribe and submit your answer using #ministaandcoach for a chance to win Sniff-EZ of the week: I Ain't Gonna Hold You.Tune in every Monday for Press Play with Minista & Coach www.wearemuchdifferent.com

Ep 8: Minista and Coach discuss the term ‘gaslighting’ and dive deeper into the danger of terms like "woke” and “good vibes only”. The creative duo explores how gaslighting shows up in different spiritual and religious spaces while sharing tips to escape with experiences of gaslighting with compassion and regain confidence within oneself after identifying the abusive relationship. This week’s featured tracks were:“Wings of Forgiveness” by India Irie “I like that” by Janelle Monae“Master Teacher” by Erykah Badu