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I took a long and winding journey up the Northeast roads on October 26, 2025, stopping at cafes, driving through small Americana towns, and for a small hike. We had a great chat with 74 year-old Paul and his dog about the trail, marriage, regrets, and how he would do life differently if possible. We greeted several others in this vast wooded area—walking in search of something or escaping something, who knows. We then came across this beautiful scene to serve as the backdrop for my thoughts on the occasion. Each orbit around our luminary anchor should come with reflection about who we've been, who we are now, and who we want to be later. Thank you to the dear friends who know that being IN community with others requires TIME and ENERGY. What are we doing for your birthdays?! Send a pigeon.

-WV

Extra honey in my tea

But still not a cup for everyone 

My love/life is a slow burn 

The constant choosing of conscience 

In a world meant for you to not hear yourself

The offering itself is the gift

Not everyone will stick around long enough to see it

And that’s OK

‘Sometimes that’s what you need to see yourself

Breakthrough & free yourself

Accept your own & be yourself

It’s magic’

-WV 

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We are all under the same Sun. From Praia to Lagos, so much remains the same. It’s always fascinated me how much, from Nigeria to Barbados to Jamaica to Angola to Guinea to Mozambique to Haiti to Senegal to Cape Verde, felt like a simulation. All these black men with the same disposition and mannerisms and bluetooths hanging out of their ear. I can’t describe to you how funny all these cultures collectively are to me. Separated but you can’t hide the roots. But are real conversations actually happening? Are these black men saying, “I’m going through it right now, I’m really struggling with ____”? Not so much that I’ve seen. We have to give people permission to be themselves sometimes. To say, “you can say how you actually feel and still be manly.” I guess that’s one of my missions here. Anyway, Tomi & I sat down to put it on the line & air some dirty laundry. “You can’t ruin a true connection by saying how you feel.” I believe that to my core. “The Brothers” (2001) served as the inspo for this one here, hope you enjoy. 
-WV 

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“Finding Love After Love &… A Baby”

What does modern dating really sound like? 
Are we saying what we feel
—or just thinking it? 
Inspired by André 3000’s 
“Where Are My Panties” skit, 
this episode explores dating dynamics & more. “Where are all three good men?!” 
I hear women say. 
Are both genders looking in the 
same place & for the same things? 
If you passed your perfect match, 
would either of you notice? 
Can love find you again after love…and a baby? The Love Below: The Night Before. Pull up a chair.

-WV 

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"Yeah, I'm Changing" – In a world overflowing with noise, distractions, and expectations, how do you stay focused on your own growth? This episode explores the challenge of evolving while being bombarded by external stimuli—balancing self-work with the chaos of life. Tune in for reflections on change, resilience, and the ongoing journey of becoming.

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Wandering the streets of Providence, where art meets asphalt, "Black Bourdain: The Creative Capital" is a journey through conversation, connection, and the poetry of the everyday. From random run-ins to deep musings, one stranger—a 23-year-old navigating love, loss, and the uneasy road back to romance—reminds us that the city, like the heart, is always under construction.

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In this episode, Will & Lu are joined by DJ (Dennis Leggett), co-founder of East33, a creative arts & wellness space in East Providence, RI. We explore the power of accountability in personal and professional growth, discussing how Black men can level up through self-discipline, mentorship, and strategic mindset shifts. Enjoy! 

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Accountability & Growth: How Black Men Can Level Up

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What if every misstep was fate’s design,
weaving wrongs into what’s meant to be?
Maybe the universe never gets it wrong—
only rearranges destiny.

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It's been a journey, very proud of this one and to see how far I've come. I love when I get the urge to go back and listen to a random episode, it's easy to forget why I chose to do this, but on days like that, I remember. It's my therapy, it's one of my creative outlets. Never thought I would have people from different corners of the globe listening to me. Thank you to anyone who has listened or subscribed or rated the podcast, means a lot to me. Leave a message soon, tell me where you are. Thank you to Lu for DP-ing this episode, you didn't know what to make of my abstract directions but you trusted me. What you hear is pure unbridled expression bursting at the seam. I want to put things out that make me nervous a bit. Ok, to the next 50 and beyond!!

–Will

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Can friends mix business and stay friends? In “Risking It All: Business, Friendship, and the Balancing Act,” we break down five common reasons business with friends fails and five ways to increase chances of success. From setting boundaries to staying accountable, this episode is your guide to balancing partnerships and profits. May the odds be ever in your favor! 

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If someone tells you "you're all talk," how does that affect you? Does it? Two black men in white snow talking life and what it means to get out of your own way. Listen up, follow, subscribe, and anything else they say to do that you should do, peace.