Bang talks about why he decided to leave his dream of being a Doctor behind during college and how he ended up working in Nonprofits. There are dark sides to almost every career field, especially as young adults taking leadership positions. He talks about how he sees it as a "double-edged sword", but why it's important to stand your ground and show why you belong. 

Being a DC resident, Bang spent some time on the streets during the protests and talks about his experiences seeing everything firsthand. We talk about what seemed like a "minority war" on social media and the detrimental affect it has on true progress. 

Follow Bang:

LinkedIn & Instagram - @BangTCo

Kedrick Armstrong talks me through his journey of finding himself through music and cooking. He drops multiple gems about knowing your worth and standing up for yourself while simultaneously making it easier for future generations. He gives us insight on his quest to spread knowledge about the music of underrepresented composers, but more specifically the Black Woman. I hope this inspires you to go after your dreams and to never give up after the first "no". 

Follow Kedrick here:

Website - http://kedrickarmstrong.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withkeddy/

Join & Donate to the International Society for Black Musicians - https://www.isblackmusicians.com

I sit down with Randy Fultz as we talk about his transition from an all-black wearing teenager to a Bassoonist with the US Army Field Band. In our usual fashion, we also talk about men and why trying to date them is...a tragedy most times. 

Check out Randy's Bio with the Army Field Band: https://www.armyfieldband.com/about/personnel/concert-band-bassoon

I meet up with my good friend, Vasia, as we discuss her move to Atlanta and her journey preparing for motherhood. She is also a boss businesswoman so we talk about the industry and how social media overall has played a part in it. 

My dear friend Mac breaks down some political cases for people like me, who don't understand how most of that stuff works. There is also a lot of tomfoolery happening because education without fun is pointless. 

Reach out to Mac if you have any questions about anything he talks about on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mac.mhughes/

Social media isn't inherently bad, but y'all are just a**holes. Society has been lying to us all these years about how trends come into fruition. 

Follow Rachel:

https://wildmavenstyling.com

https://www.instagram.com/wildmavenstyling/

https://www.tiktok.com/@wildmavenstyling

https://www.pinterest.com/wildmavenstyling/_saved/

https://www.instagram.com/pineandrue/

Christian Folk joins me to talk about his journey into starting his PhD and the aggravation that is Band Director Facebook Groups.

And We Were Heard:

https://www.andwewereheard.org

Olivia Rodrigo:

https://www.oliviarodrigo.com

Flo Milli:

https://open.spotify.com/album/49FIsErcdC5rfTFhRpPZ7P

My Twin, Ben, joins me on today's episode as we discuss his journey into becoming a Sports Performance Coach and Business Owner. 

Follow Ben:

https://www.instagram.com/bennybarbells/

Following The Training Ground:

https://www.instagram.com/ttg_nwla/

https://ttgnwla.com