Here we are. Revisiting the same ongoing theory I use when speaking about my, and others, positions in my career: The Creator vs. Admin Theory. This go 'round, I'm applying things to my situation. 

Simple thought: should I be free and be a more professional creator, or go down the road that'll have me in leadership positions? Should I push my emceeing, DJing, radio personality, and professor roles to higher spots...or be a director, chair, or even a president at an university?

Decisions...or I can do both (that's my thinking, but again...we're here). 

Why not (again) share my many thoughts about progressing with the music and media? *shrugs*...enjoy the episode. I'll keep you all posted on the work moves, per usual. Thank you for tapping in. #TOTHETOP 

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August 5, 2026 marks one year that I lost my Father. All of the feels are hitting me. I'm part of the club of people that has lost a parent. I worried about my Mom, my family, even myself. It's a scary feeling because it's new, and I'm reminded that time waits for no one.

With all of that...work still rolls in and on. I will say that I ducked behind my work. Not because I was running away, but because I had started two important positions the same day my Father passed away. So...dealing with the grief wasn't continuous. It came here and there, but there was always a deadline I needed to clear, goals I wanted to continue progressing with, a media company that needed operations, and other work related things that kept me...working. 

In this episode, I share three points on how I would recommend dealing with grief while working. A LOT of people feel like life goes on, but does it really when you're grieving? We have to be honest with ourselves when it comes to dealing with this unfortunate feeling, and this is partly me...dealing. 

Rest in Peace Griffin Young. I love you and miss you...a lot. Power. 
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Last round of the Connect The Dots Series. I appreciate EVERYONE who supported this move. I would love to see more of these come up, but...we'll see. Please make sure to share this with someone you think will benefit from this.  

On this final episode of the series, we speak on how to run point on ACTUALLY making the meaningful connections. I share various ways to complete the task (via segments), if you should stick around until the connection plays in all favors, how to do a real intro, and more. 

Again, I hope this resonates with you all. We've all been in situations where a connection was dropped, and that happening has costs us. Whether it was money, an opportunity, or a resource...it wasn't a great feeling. So I hope that this series helps you in your journey to prosper in life. 

Share away...share away...share away. I'll see you all on the flip side. #TOTHETOP

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Round 2 for the Neighbors and Groovers. In this episode, we're focusing on the gatekeepers and bridge builders. 

For me, I have moments where I don't want to admit that someone is simply gatekeeping a situation, a connection, and a new relationship forming. In this moment, we have to call the spade out. On the flip though, there are people who make sure the connections happen...and I want to make sure to point out what they ideally look like. It's easy to spot the bad (the gatekeeper) and miss the values of the good (the bridge builders). Let this be the reminder. 

See you on the final episode of this series. I hope you all are enjoying and learning from this. #TOTHETOP

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Peace, Neighbors and Groovers. I'm here to present a special series of Clear Visions. If you've been following for a minute, you remember that I explained how I use this platform to experiment, create freely, and to inform the people of my thoughts and/or lessons I've come across.

This series is informative, and in my opinion, a simply conversation. A conversation that I felt needed to happen, so why not put it in a podcast format? *shrugs*

This three-episode series is about connecting the dots. It's an observation of how people have the proper situation to connect two resources, but for whatever reasons, it doesn't work. Now, on a good-bad day, I'll say that people be gatekeeping and hating, but on a reflective day, my first thought would be that people aren't aware of HOW to facilitate a connection. 

Enjoy the series. I hope this helps someone in their journeys. I more so hope that it helps that person that drops the ball when making said connection. 

Prayerfully, I'll have the other narrative shows done to present to you all...soon. #TOTHETOP

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Yep…I feel a way. Per usual and on brand, the people, or “community” didn’t look out for me…on a simple term: to make sure I’m in places that fit me and my brand. 

So…Grits and Eggs Podcast came to Duval County and I tried to get media passes, and ultimately attend the event. No luck on the passes (no one answered back…from the pod to the venue, etc). No luck on buying a ticket…and to go further…no luck on my community getting me access to the event…

…but let me see something of worth to people. I’m on it. 

I’m not mad. I’m aware though. Anyway…

Enjoy the show and thank you for listening to my second rant. *laughs*

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Greetings. What's the (or your) thoughts on wasting time with people, things, etc., vs. learning the lessons that come with wasting the time? 

A day prior to this pod, I was Positive Pete and thinking...'Pete, don't say you wasted your time...think better than that and say that you learned a lesson'. 

While recording this, I was not Positive Pete and said...'I really wasted my time with [said person/event/etc]'. 

With that, I stand on this being cool to think. I don't hold any heavy feelings to the things that wasted my time. I actually feel better with simply acknowledging that it happened. Now...the lesson that was learned the first time was enough for me to not do it again. On the flip, my humanitarian side kicks in and...at times...my time is wasted. *sniff*

Enjoy the show and thank you for listening to my rants. *laughs*

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Peace to you and yours. I’m here to share a lesson that I taught the students of my Intro to Mass Media class. This week, we’re learning the history of mass media. 

For me, learning the history of said person, event, culture, etc. is important to me, but while growing up, history (or social studies) was my least favorite subject. I use to always ask…”why am I’m learning about unrelated things??” It wasn’t until I took an African American History class in high school that made me enjoy learning where I came from, who came before me, etc. So I led with that energy while discussing the history of mass media. I pray it resonated with the students. 

With that, I shared with them how important it is to know the history of the things you’re involved in, strive to be, and more. I took time after class to share with you all. I hope the same for you all. 

P.S. THANK YOU for the 2,500 downloads. I’m THANKFUL. More to come. 

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Happy Holidays and such. 2026 is near (or here) and I'm giving my good points of my professional moves, as well as the bad points. It's a few things I have to praise, as well as get off my chest, so before midnight hits for 2026, I'm sharing. 

Thank you to anyone who has subscribed, supported, and enjoyed the content in 2025. More to come (I promise). Happy New Year and see you on the other side. #TOTHETOP 

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