Put Yo Phone Down.

Special Guest:A Hip-Hop Head who likes to garden and enjoy sippers of brown liquor. Recreating the magic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk while learning the finer points of raised bed gardening.

On this episode we discuss the importance of growing our own food, the health benefits and much more.

We also dive into his podcast and his love for hip hop in which Skibbie mentions his latest visit to Renaissance of the Culture concert held on 2/10/24

But we couldn't leave without talking about a feature he spotlights on his podcast where he talks about his love for brown liquor while getting me "drunk on knowledge"!

We made our way back in discussion eating healthy and in 1945 43% of Americans grew their own food

In 2024 we only 0.1%

Tap on to this episode of Beats, Beds and Browns!

Silverstray, a non-profit organization founded in 2019 by Kelly Carey, Kelly says "we are sowing the seeds for a compassionate community that encourages families to remain and not just survive but thrive on a foundation of empathy."

Silverstray is dedicated to offering essential services such as free spay/neuter, microchips/vaccines, and TNR.

Jay Weinberg founder of jjweinberg.com chimes in and discusses how helping serve the community by being front and center with the intricate details of this project is key! From making sure the vehicles are lined up smoothly to keeping the fur parents informed while they sit comfortably in their car.

Links below:

To find out more information on the free services Silverstray provides or how you can donate and volunteer check out :

Silverstray.org

Also, for my lovers of art head over to jjweinberg.com for more of Jay Weinberg and his upcoming exhibits.

Cymphani Cyrine is a talented music producer, born in East St Louis, IL. Her love for music started at the age of eight when she watched her cousin write and recite his raps. Cymphani decided to start writing songs and poems, and the journey began. Although she initially wanted to play the drums, it was thought that the instrument might be too noisy, so she was introduced to the piano and became self-taught.

Currently, Cymphani is a proud brand ambassador of well respected organizations such as:

' She Is The Music',Beat Club'&'Grammy U'

Cyrine's goal is to inspire everyone (especially women) to know that you can hold on to your dreams you had as a child and see them all manifest in due time!

Cymphani has faces her challenges, Cyrine says: I had people tell me I was dope to be a female, I had to tell them, I'm not dope for a female, I'm dope!"

You can catch up on her latest work and instrumentals at:

CymphaniMusic.com

In this episode Jennifer and I talk about all things Jennifer! The ups,downs and the many surprises lead her to discover a better version of herself.

Jennifer owns several businesses and now has a billboard that promotes All In One Tax Services

Located at:6340 Kennedy Ave

Hammond,In

Jamar James is a Professional Trader and Crypto Currency Coach who helps entrepreneurs and business professionals earn a full-time income investing in crypto-currency strategies.

Jamar, also known as the Digital Currency Guy has created a Perfect Day Crypto -system designed to take an individual from being introduced to crypto-currency to living completely off of crypto-currency investments.

Before creating the perfect day crypto-currency system, Jamar spent 20 years as an Technology Consultant and Prop Trader for private financial firms in the U.S.

FAYRO, with a name like that you know you're in the company of greatness!

Rapper, Producer, CEO ( FAYRO Arcelio Prod.)Actor& Visionary let's just say, he's just getting started!

FAYRO hops on this episode to discuss his new single "However It Go" this isn't just a song with a tight beat and dope hook it's also metaphoric, about ones mentality, adapting to change and being prepared however it/life goes, you have to be ready to roll with the punches!

FAYRO opens up about the ups and downs of the industry, remaining positive and how working with the right people (Producer Cymphani Cyrine.) Changed his entire thought process.

Please continue to keep your eye out for all this positive energy as FAYRO doesn't hold back!

To keep up with his next moves, check him out at:

Fayromusic.com

GaKnew's current EP "The Return" is social commentary through the lens of a social worker and educator. Having grown up as a Hiphop artist in the inner city of Los Angeles, GaKnew's socially conscious lyrics led him into the spoken word scene where he became a national poetry slam champion and frequently invited to speak with at-risk youth.

Roxwel has also been featured on:

HBO's Def Poetry Jam

HBO Documentary Foster

Several panel discussions regarding the Foster Documentary

Several speaking engagements at Universities 

His passion for saving lives is displayed in his lyrics and the work he does in the community!

To find out how you can support his music, art and more. Check out:

Gaknew.com

***Disclaimer, we record from our phones at times the call may give us the "dead air" in those times, we keep it going because we realize it's about the message. In this particular episode we did experience a few glitches. But it did not and will not take away from Mikia's story!'

“Fractured to Free” tells the story of a little girl who faces obstacles and generational curses through- out her life that broke her into pieces. However, through her transparency, trust, and faith in God, HE mended her foundation. Her fractured pieces were and are being sealed and woven into a beautiful tale of freedom and victory. With and because of God; she made it through. Her journey from fractured to freedom was not pretty. And though the trials were ugly and brutal, she over- came and exchanged her brokenness for beauty. Hold on to your seat. Allow her life and words of healing found on these pages to draw you to your place of healing and freedom..

Returning Guest,Olga Medina and I chop it up about her spa and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

We also dive into the self care section for men, we know this subject usually applies to women. However, our men need a lil pampering too!

We also touch on the subject of teens and hygiene. What age do you think is appropriate for teenagers to begin waxing?

Olga, also an esthetician gives her expert advice and talks on the upcoming specials and packages Bel Viso Skin Spa has to offer.

In my 4th season I wanted to celebrate life, beginning businesses,art and testimonials.

Lisa FeFi Johnson-Martin embodies all of that! In this episode she shares her story in how stepping into her 50's was both fearless and necessary!

A lupus survivor, Lisa realizes every day is a gift and you can't take it for granted, Lisa is also encouraging listeners to take a leap into starting over.

"I had to realize all is not lost and the only thing we can't do over is death!" Lisa exclaimed.

Lisa also embarking on becoming an entrepreneur. Yes, at 50 (or any age) you can start a business, have children,wear whatever you'd like and START AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!

Lisa is a mother, wife,daughter, sister,friend, business owner and more!!!

She also has two beautiful daughters one (Kala)who also has a business!

Jett lifestyle creations

(check her out as well!)