How are we going to get there? How are we going to reach our goals together?  That was the question that started a love that would blossom into a success. Devale Ellis knew very early on what he wanted to do and once he started down that path, he attracted his now wife, Khadeen Ellis. As a couple, they created a plan and those steps led them to a co-written best-selling book, We Over Me, and their very popular podcast Dead Ass.  Devale joins us today to share what he considers to be a normal black love story.

Connect: @CariChampion @DevaleEllis

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Larry Willmore has helped shaped television comedy over the last 3o years.  He is a veteran and a champion in the game working on household favorites such as, In Living Color, The Bernie Mac Show, The Office, Insecure, Grown-ish, and many many more. He is a Writer, Producer, and basketball enthusiast. Wilmore joins us today to discuss the WGA writer’s strike, some of the black women in Hollywood he’s mentored over the years and his NBA thoughts on the season.

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Styles P's name is synonymous with the Lox, New York, Hip Hop, and now a healthy lifestyle. Styles didn't grow up vegan/plant-based, but after making small changes over the years he adopted the lifestyle in order to intentionally transition his health, mind, and energy. In this episode, Styles elaborates on how he ventured into the business of creating healthier options in the neighborhoods that need them most. 

Connect: @StylesP @CariChampion   

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This next guest truly needs no introduction, he is a veteran in the game. We get into a conversation about mental health, his family, and of course his music. Kirk Franklin changed the ambiance around Gospel music. He quite frankly made it cool. Found out what’s behind Franklin’s motivation and learn about his upcoming TV show on this episode.

Listen to Kirk Franklin's New Single: All Things

Connect: @CariChampion @KirkFranklin

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A memoir is a literary example of being, “Naked” and expressing your story to the page.  Jemele Hill recently released her memoir, “Uphill” and she doesn’t hold back, but sometimes truth comes at a cost. They say the truth doesn’t have a temperature, but some of her family members (one in particular) was pretty heated over the stories Hill decided to tell in her debut book. In this episode we discuss the aftermath of living your truth, sharing your story, and being bold enough to do so.  Hill has consistently exhibited her bravery by standing by her words and opinions and you can expect nothing less from her book or this conversation.

Learn More: Jemele Hill

About the book: Uphill: A Memoir by Jemele Hill

Connect: @CariChampion @JemeleHill

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This is a special extended episode with one of the players that inspired Cari’s initial attraction to collegiate basketball.

Grant Henry Hill is an American former professional basketball player who is a co-owner and executive of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He joins us from his family’s home in the D.C. area to share stories of his upbringing, family, and long-lasting commitment to the game.

Read: Game: An Autobiography

Listen: Game: An Autobiography – The Audiobook

Connect: @CariChampion @realGrantHill

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Veteran NBA player and analyst, Jalen Rose joins us on today's episode. We discuss the yesteryears; the unhealthy anger he carried as a young Jalen from the North West Side of Detroit, the Fab FIVE Era/the documentary, and the regrets of not winning more championships. Who doesn't know a child named, "Jalen" despite all odds he is inspiring and evolving. 

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Creative control cannot be given to Katt Williams, he has and always had control. After releasing 11-self-produced specials, Williams releases his second collaborative production with Netflix entitled “World War III”.  Yes, this is a comedic special and yes you will laugh, but the topics/theme of misinformation breaking down the lies vs the truth are worthy of sparking conversation. 

In addition, Katt shares; stories of mutual instrumental relationships throughout his life from, Stephen Curry, Tyronn Lue, and Prince and offers his opinions on the business of make-believe and how it plays out in “real” scenarios ie: the Oscars, the incident at the Hollywood Bowl with Dave Chappelle and Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction.  

After a few years of not hearing from Williams, he does not hold back on this episode. If you haven’t watched the latest special here is a juicy introduction to what Katt Williams has to say. 

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Is Amanda Seales misunderstood or is she just an unfiltered unapologetic loud voice, and you have to be informed on the topics before you can understand her critiques? 

Seales is a Comedian and Common Sense Specialist and the creator of Smart, Funny & Black Radio. She gained her notoriety after making the radical decision to move across the country from New York to California and within four months was cast in HBO’s Insecure as Tiffany Dubois, she also explains how this character came to life.

As she continues to grow her online community and within the public eye, it’s not without a little backlash but we have a feeling, she won’t go quietly into the night…in fact, she might just get louder and louder and LOUDER.

Get informed: AmandaSeales.com

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Connect: @CariChampion @AmandaSeales

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Van Lathan is an established host and media personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At present, Van resides in Los Angeles and is developing both film and television projects. Lathan is the author of Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation, Lathan explains in this episode why he wrote this book and how it helped him exercise some of his own demons. Van and Carrie have a heated discussion over the unbalanced attraction men and women have to power. 

The Book: Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation

Connect: @VanLathan @CariChampion

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