Stakes is High Podcast

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by guests Tandy, and the owner of @themissingbrickindy, Indy’s first 21+ Pizza Joint, Que. Listen as the group discuss the troubles of entrepreneurship, believing in your brand, and sticking to your vision. Is it wise for a business owner to adjust the focus of their business based on the feedback of patrons? Are you limiting yourself as a business owner by not catering to everyone, and being exclusive? Lastly, what can we do differently to get our people to compare less and support more? Take a listen to these topics and much more.

Sponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss cultural holidays and why other cultures choose to celebrate them, the "crabs in a barrel" mentality within our communities, and Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell being the Idiot of the Week. Do you know why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Do you think wearing sombreros and taco t-shirts are an appropriate representation of the culture or holiday? Also, why do we feel the need to be the "one" that makes it out of the hood instead of working as a team to bring one another to success? Take a listen to these topics and much more.

Sponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and feature request to [email protected]. Also, don't forget to shop for your Stakes is High merchandise at www.stakesishighpod.threadless.com

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by first-time guests Tina and Tracy. Tune in as the group discusses the difficulties in balancing religion and today's common relationship practices. Are some of the things we're comfortable with today causing us to stray away from religious or cultural beliefs? Do interracial relationships and blended families mean that you value your own culture less? Also, what's so bad about a Houston high school principal enforcing a dress code for parents on school grounds to pick up their children?! Take a listen to these topics and much more.

Sponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the value of men/women stepping in and raising a child as their own. Also, in this episode, are insecurities sometimes used as a security blanket? Have you ever made fun of yourself in order to mask what you are insecure about? Take a listen to these topics and much more.

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This week on Stakes is High; Brotha2daKnight, makes a guest appearance to defend his statement that caused him to get idiot of the week. Take a listen as the fellas continue to discuss what are men and women's greatest values. Also, in this episode the fellas discuss the fear of dying young. If death were to suddenly knock at your door, have you lived the life you wanted to live? Are you happy with what you've accomplished thus far? Do we spend too much time worrying about what we want to accomplish instead of being proud of what we have accomplished?

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are back with another dope episode. Take a listen as they discuss Kodak Black’s statement about Lauren London, which has everyone in a uproar. Was Kodak Black out of line for his comments? Should he be canceled? More importantly what does canceling someone really mean?

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC compare the actions of Cardi B and Bill Cosby. Do you consider their acts of secretly drugging victims to take advantage of them, the same or differently? This episode also covers the tragic murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle, and the number of theories on why he was gunned down. Lastly, Omari Hardwick steals not one, but two kisses from Queen Bey! Did he overstep his boundaries or was his greeting acceptable? Tune in and leave your comments!

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On this week’s episode, Jones and TC wrap up Women’s History Month with returning guest @theaisharose of Strength of She. Take a listen as they discuss diversity and inclusion of women in the workplace and in society as a whole. Also, do women make it hard on other successful women and find it hard to follow their leadership? Lastly, Jussie Smollett charges were dropped, but is he innocent or still canceled? Tune in!

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On this week’s episode, Jones and TC continue to highlight Women’s History Month with guest Itoro "Dr. O" Okpokho. Take a listen as Itoro shares the story of her upbringing, heritage, and dream of being a doctor at an early age. We'll also discuss some of the challenges Dr. O faces being a young, black, female doctor, and what it means to her to be a role model for her younger siblings, family members, and peers. Tune in!

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On this week’s episode, Jones and TC continue to highlight Women’s History Month with guest educator, author, and Indianapolis administrator, Kristy Jones. Take listen as we discuss the state of today's education system, the importance of funding from the government, and the struggles with reaching both parents and youth when it comes to behavior and class performance. We will also discuss the book in which Kristy was a contributing author, Positioned to Prosper, and learn more about her shared testimony and journey towards becoming a writer. Tune in!

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