So... Let's Talk About It Podcast

"I wanted a baby so bad, I began to become OBSESSED"....

In our conversation with Charmaine Broome, she opens up about her fertility battle and the struggles around getting pregnant.

In this clip, she and Brittany discuss the mental battles faced when coming to terms with experiencing difficulties getting pregnant and blaming yourself and your past for these issues. Malcolm shares his perspective of feeling pressured during our pregnancy journey in 2020.

Don't forget to check out the full episode: "Thriving When Your Career is Thriving: The Pivot Part II with Charmaine Broome."

"Don't get MARRIED TO THIS, because THIS won't last FOREVER".... one of the things Kirk Franklin shared with his team. While building with them also empowering them to create independently of him so they could have business and create revenue without him.

That's an incredible lesson on Leadership and Love for the people that you're working with.

In this clip, Charmaine lays out some Life, Business, & Leadership building principles she learned while working with Kirk Franklin over the last 15 years.

Don't forget to check out the full episode: "Thriving When Your Career is Thriving: The Pivot Part II with Charmaine Broome."

How do you know when it's time to pivot your career? How do you pivot when you’re doing everything you’ve always dreamed of? What are the biggest challenges and how do you overcome them?

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Charmaine Broome as our guest, a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in he music industry that has built multiple businesses now as an Author, a Chef, and a Business Coach.

After 15 years of performing alongside Kirk Franklin in the music industry, Charmaine realized her passion for cooking and coaching, which led her to pivot her career and start her own business.

Charmaine's inspiring story showcases the power of taking risks and following your passions, even when it means leaving behind something you've spent years building and how to find new creative outlets in seasons of uncertainty.

In addition to her career pivot, Charmaine talks about navigating the balance of marriage, family, and a demanding career and her fertility journey.

Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the strength of the human spirit.

So whether you're looking to pivot in your career, navigate marriage and a demanding career, or learn how to start launching your own business, this episode is for you.

Join us as we discuss pivoting and transitioning with Charmaine Broome.

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Timestamps

0:00:00 Intro

0:06:05 Exploring the Journey to Getting Into the Music Industry

0:07:43 Working with Kirk Franklin for 15 Years

0:21:01 Empowering Your Team, A Leadership Quality

0:25:23 A Reflection on Kirk Franklin's Supportive Mentorship

0:27:17 Fertility Journey

0:38:21 Fertility Testing

0:45:26 The Pivot: From the Music Industry to Cooking

0:58:57 Reflections on Intentional Living and Legacy Building

1:05:41 The Comment Section

1:13:45 Life Lessons 

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"What do I have to do to get my WIFE back?"

In this clip, we talk about the struggles we had navigating the need to create boundaries that separate the business for the marriage. Often times we'd get caught up in the hustle of building that we realized we weren't nurturing our marriage the same.

Be sure to check out the FULL episode: Can You Stand the Rain: the Four Seasons of Marriage

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We've all asked our significant other this question: Why Me? How'd you know I was the ONE?"

In this clip, Malcolm and Brittany share what they saw in each other that made them want to be together forever but also be committed to doing the WORK to maintain and grow their marriage through navigating through the changes of life.

Be sure to check out the FULL episode: Can You Stand the Rain: the Four Seasons of Marriage

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Have you ever experienced a winter season in your marriage or long-term relationship? The kind where things feel stagnant, mundane, and you're left feeling unfulfilled? In this episode of "Let's Talk About It," hosts Malcolm and Brittany Garrison dive into the four seasons of marriage and offer insights on how to navigate the challenges that come with each one.

They discuss the importance of being intentional in your relationship, especially during challenging times. The couple draws from Gary Chapman's book, "The Four Seasons of Marriage," with each season representing a different phase of the relationship. Spring is characterized by newness, hope, and growth. Summer is the season of passion and energy, where couples feel alive and connected. Fall is the season of transition, where couples must learn to adapt to change and shifting dynamics. And finally, winter represents the stagnation phase, characterized by coldness, harshness, and bitterness.

The conversation between the hosts centers around the emotions, attitudes, actions, and climate of the relationship in each season,

So, whether you're currently in the spring of your relationship or weathering the winter season, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship.

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Timestamps:

0:00:00  Intro

0:02:22 The Winter Season: Stagnation

0:19:41 Weathering the Storms of Life

0:28:58 The Spring Season: The Honeymoon Phase

0:37:53 The Summer Season: The Power Struggle Phase

0:43:52 The Fall Season: The Cooperation Phase

0:57:34 The Comment Section

1:01:12 Life Lessons

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Have you felt like your job was in the way of you effectively building your business?

We have too, but have we ever stepped back to ask ourselves, what do I need to LEARN from this job and the way their business is ran in order to grow my business to higher levels.

We talk about it in this clip with our guest, luxury custom fashion designer, Reese Alexander.

Be sure to check out the FULL episode -- The 9to5 Entrepreneur: The Realities of the Journey with Reese Alexander

In this episode, hosts Malcolm and Brittany Garrison welcome Reese Alexander, a luxury fashion designer from Columbia, South Carolina, to the show.

Reese shares his inspiring story of building a successful luxury clothing brand while working a full-time job in Atlanta. He sheds light on the challenges he faced and the strategies he used to overcome them, including balancing his work and business commitments and finding the right support system. Through his story, Reese demystifies the notion that you can't build a profitable business as an entrepreneur while working a job.

Reese's journey to building a successful brand started with a move to Atlanta seven years ago, to follow his dreams and pursue his passion for fashion. Throughout his journey, he has experienced successes and failures, but he's grateful for the blessings he's received and the lessons he's learned. Reese's story is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and perseverance, and he's here to inspire others to chase their dreams, no matter their circumstances.

This is an episode that will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to chase your own dreams.

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Timestamps

0:00:00: Intro 

0:02:17: Mental Toughness 

0:10:47: Conversation on Entrepreneurship and the Power of Self-Belief

0:15:23: Conversation on Pursuing Entrepreneurship While Working a Job

0:18:30: Applying Job Skills to Entrepreneurship

0:24:35: Building a Clientele Base for a Clothing Brand and Launching a Product

0:34:39: Strategies for Surviving the Winter Months"

0:42:08: "The Power of Hard Work and Timing: How a $1,500 Investment Led to $100,000 in Profits"

0:53:12: The Impact of Having a Supportive Partner While Pursuing Entrepreneurship

1:01:46: The Comment Section: Questions from Listeners

1:07:59: Life Lessons

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In this episode, Malcolm and Brittany dive deeper into the topic of intimacy in relationships in this follow-up episode to their controversial discussion on His Needs vs. Her Needs.

In this episode, they explore the big elephant in the room - S.E.X.

Based on the book "The 5 Sex Needs of Men and Women" by Dr. Gary and Barbara Rosberg, the couple shares their journey of putting intentionality into understanding and fulfilling each other's sexual needs.

Tune in as they share personal anecdotes and insights on how prioritizing your partner's sexual needs can bring a new level of love and satisfaction to your relationship. Get ready for a raw, honest and informative conversation on the importance of servicing each other in the bedroom."

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Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:02:46 - Exploring the Five Sex Needs of Men and Women

0:08:32 - Understanding Men's Top Five Sex Needs 

0:13:22 - Exploring the Impact of Sex on a Man's Self-Worth

0:21:17 - Emotional Connection and Physical Intimacy

0:22:39 - Building Connection: Tips for Women to Make Their Husband Feel Important and Prioritized

0:46:11 - Conversation on Intentionality and Appreciation

0:52:27 - Conversation on the Importance of Connection in a Woman's Sexuality

1:00:53 - The Importance of Meeting Women's Sexual Needs

1:20:35 - Spiritual Intimacy

1:25:58 - Life Lessons

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In this clip, we talk about our experience in competing for validation from culture -- on one side, seeking validation from the people you want to offer opportunities to and also how we receive those that bring us the opportunities.... is the Black Financial Trauma ALSO self inflicted?

Listen to the FULL episode and join us for this important conversation about Black Financial Trauma and how we can overcome its impact on our identity.

We're going to make an impact in our community by providing resources. Malcolm created the Better Finance Academy, a program designed to teach people how to manage their finances and make informed decisions about their future.

Join the Better Finance Academy WAITLIST to be FIRST to know when we launch!

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