There comes a time for each of us when we get the opportunity to make significant change in our lives. We sometimes get side tracked with everyday responsibilities and we tend to operate business as usual not identifying the change needed. Change ain’t easy but, it’s very possible by first recognizing the changes needed and making the decision to change while trusting the process to change. “We all are either headed into a storm, going through a storm or just gettin out of a storm”. The significants of this cycle is vital because as we enter the storm there’s a particular change that requires effort and action in order to activate a shift in our mindset to prepare and equip us to get through the storm that’s forming! Trusting the process is the key component that allows us the ability to make the change regularly. The process will consist of a lifestyle change that will allow us respond and not react in particular situations. This is the choice that you’ve made to “be better than you were yesterday” keeping that changed mindset active. No matter our current situation we control our mindset and we have to make the decision to be better not just for ourselves but, for or families and communities where we live. I speak from a long list of life experiences and storms which a lot of them I created. I wanted to blame others for my short comings but, in real life I couldn’t. Living the “street life” was my decision and most of the lessons I’ve learned were extremely difficult not only for myself but, my entire family and core group of friends. I now have the opportunity to change the narrative and share my life experiences which are hopefully relatable and helps someone else change their mindset. I just see my life differently now and I feel obligated to share my testimony in hopes it makes an impact bigger than I could imagine. As we come to the close of 2019 the simple fact is if we want better we've got to step out of what's comfortable and just Do better! It’s been a year of up’s and down’s but, It’s been a great one regardless! I’m looking forward to 2020 and making SixSense Entertainment and RealTalk with The6thman household names! Thank you All for the support and encouragement it has motivated me to go to another level. Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! "Happy New Year" #realtalkpodcast #sixsensent

It’s a lot of talk about how black love just doesn’t seem to exist anymore based on the 70% of married black couples who filled for divorced in 2018. In today’s society finding that special someone is a task as the dating scene has changed. The access to social media and dating sites have changed they way people approach finding worthy candidates. I’ve been told that being friends first is a must as you begin to explore that special someone. Respect, Communication and Honesty are key components to a successful relationship. We can learn a lot from a couple who’s been married for 30 years. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to sit down with a couple who breaks down some keys to a successful marriage. It’s a treat for me because their family and they don’t hold anything back as we discuss their 30 year journey. My hope is after listening to their story it will motivate other couples to hang in there and put in the necessary work needed to maintain a healthy relationship. #realtalkpodcast

Have white folks you know been acting different since Trump has been in office? Will their be another civil war if he’s impeached? That's a slippery slope and biggest elephant in the room is OVERPOPULATION! We all know it's a huge issue. OVERPOPULATION is affecting EVERYONE and everything! Food, Climate, Heathcare, Waste, Useful Land, Etc. The reality of it the only ones concerned about it are people with their eyes open just food & waste alone is enough to make you really think where is all the trash going, where is all of the Raw Sewage (waste) going? Where is all the food coming from? If you eat meat where are the animals coming from and how is there an abundance of food still today? If you're a vegetarian where is all the Plant life coming from and how is it always readily available? These are a few things to think about and should be on the forefront of our minds getting prepared! #realtalkpodcast

Life always finds a way to test and challenge our character from time to time. In those moments do we react or respond? At some point we’ve got to recognize that a pattern my have developed and it’s making life difficult to navigate. In most cases there’s no one to blame but ourselves. We’ve got to understand that changing our mindset is one of the most important factors in order to see necessary changes in our life. There was a old cartoon back in the day called G.I. Joe and there slogan was “knowing is half the battle” which is some of the realist shit ever still to this day. In order to see the type of life we dream of we have to recognize when it’s time to change it up and being better than we were yesterday! #realtalkpodcast

The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 81% of them are trapped in forced labor. 25% of them are children. 75% are women and girls. According to the United Nations, there are between 27 and 30 million modern-day slaves in the world. And the U.S. State Department cites that 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across borders every year. According to Enrile, anyone can fall victim to human trafficking. However, vulnerable populations who have little social and legal protection are the most at risk. The majority of victims are women—70 percent—and risk for women may be heightened further in areas where extreme gender discrimination prevails. Pimps/traffickers often exhibit the following behaviors or characteristics:

Jealous, controlling and violent

Significantly older than female companions

Promise things that seem too good to be true

Encourage victims to engage in illegal activities to achieve their goals and dreams

Buys expensive gifts or owns expensive items

Is vague about his/her profession

Pushy or demanding about sex

Encourages inappropriate sexual behavior

Makes the victim feel responsible for his/her financial stability. Very open about financial matters. Warning signs that an individual is being trafficked:

Signs of physical abuse such as burn marks, bruises or cuts

Unexplained absences from class

Less appropriately dressed than before

Sexualized behavior

Overly tired in class

Withdrawn, depressed, distracted or checked out

Brags about making or having lots of money

Displays expensive clothes, accessories or shoes

New tattoo (tattoos are often used by pimps as a way to brand victims. Tattoos of a name, symbol of money or barcode could indicate trafficking)

Older boyfriend or new friends with a different lifestyle

Talks about wild parties or invites other students to attend parties

Shows signs of gang affiliation? (ie: a preference for specific colors, notebook doodles of gang symbols, etc.) National Human Trafficking Hotline

1-888-373-7888

The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is answered live 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

humantraffickinghotline.org #realtalkpodcast

Mache' Turner is a Free-Hand Artist located in the DMV and Is the CEO of her brand Budda Oevure. She has a very unique style that displays vibrant/contrast colors in her work. One question that she is often asked is "where do you get your ideas from?". This young artist obtains her creative ideas/inspirations from what she experiences, views on life or certain situation, and haves fun while doing so. In many of her creations Mache', includes quotes or words that connects with the expression of the painting. As an artist her goal is to make others connect with her through her artwork. Be You. Be Free. Be Creative - est. 1954 was inspired by her late grandmother who actually gets all the credit for Mache’ even starting to draw/paint. Majority of the younger generation don’t have a clue on what they want to do with their lives but, Mache’ is one of those stories of hope. With guidance and determination to be better this young lady has finally found her nitch and turned a hobby into a business. I’ve known Mache’ since she was a baby and know her parents very well. I’m sure they are proud to see their daughter flourish into a young entrepreneur. #realtalkpodcast

Officers arrested a Maryland high school teacher who got into a fight with a student Friday morning, police say.

Vivian Noirie, 36, got into a physical altercation with a 17-year-old senior inside a classroom at Largo High School, Prince George's County police said.

Police say the teen was upset with Noirie for contacting their parents the night before and the teen went up to Noirie, stepped on her foot and bumped into her with her shoulder.

Noirie then repeatedly struck the student before other employees at the school stepped in to break up the fight, according to police. Once the two were separated, the student grabbed Noirie from behind and repeatedly struck her before being separated a second time, police said.

Noirie was charged with physical child abuse and second-degree assault, police said Saturday.

Detectives are pursuing charges against the student, who was not identified. It’s clear it’s a lot to this story and teachers don’t have an easy job. We can’t be so quick to judge because we don’t know the back story. I’m interested to see how this plays out and curious to see what punishment the student will receive in regards to the kicks and punching she have the teacher along with allegedly spitting on the teacher in a previous incident. #realtalkpodcast

We all have different wants and needs when it comes to finding that special person. I’ve heard how difficult dating is now and it made me think how difficult it would be dating an entrepreneur? Everyone wants their quality time but, entrepreneurs are always on the move and trying to build their business and they want that special someone too but, what does that look like? I’ve heard some funny stories and thought it would be a great opportunity to have a conversation about how easy or difficult it my be to date someone who’s always on their grind and how that may affect the dating process. I grabbed my girl “DaFirst Ladi” former host of Cookie Chronicles a podcast with a wide variety of grown conversations on sex and relationships. She’s always moving and trying to now build her own brand and online store “Ladi Haven”. I wanted to have a fun conversation about how the dating scene looks for her and those trying to build their own brand and business. Let’s see how this goes should be fun! #realtalkpodcast

Alexis Crawford, 21, died early on Oct. 31, investigators say Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford was strangled to death and smothered with a plastic bag before her remains were placed in a plastic bin and dumped in a park, according to Fulton County Superior Court documents released Tuesday. The documents which include police reports and interview summaries, paint a detailed picture of the last hours of Crawford's life and say that Jordyn Jones, Crawford's roommate, and Jones boyfriend Barron Brantley confessed to investigators. Jones told police that she asked Crawford to take her to a liquor store at around 11:30 p.m. October 30, according to a police report. Hours later, Crawford and Jones, were "engaged in a physical altercation," Jones told police, according to another report. The boyfriend got involved and, "As a result of the physical altercation, Barron Brantley choked the victim until she was deceased," the same report states. Jones was a close friend who had spent holidays with the victim's family, a family spokesman said Sunday. Jones spent at least one Thanksgiving and Easter holiday with Crawford's family over the past few years, the Rev. Markel Hutchins told CNN in an interview. Jones, who is from Michigan, and Crawford, who was from Athens, Georgia, started as freshmen together at the university, he said. This is a very unfortunate situation but, one that’s needs to be discussed. My condolences go out to the entire Crawford family, friends and the CAU community. #realtalkpodcast

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