Stakes is High Podcast

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Jacqui @jessjacqui for our second Women's History Month episode. We all know what "hoop dreams" are but what do hoop dreams look like for women? We often look at the term from the sole perspective of making it big in sports and entertainment, but what are some of the goals that women have been groomed to chase since childhood? Secondly, when is it okay to let go of your hoop dreams? After many failed attempts, you have to throw in the towel, right? Tune in, like, comment, and share.

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Jayde @jaja.dior a 21-year-old trans woman from the DMV area. Listen as Jayde shares her story about coming out as gay at a very young age, and beginning her transition into a woman at the youthful age of 11. It's hard enough to live your truth, but imagine how much harder is it to express yourself when you're still a child? Who do you express yourself to when you feel that no one will understand what you're going through? Feeling lost and alone at an early age can lead you down some dark paths. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Scoob @antimatter31 for a discussion on underdeveloped men. Does society force men to believe that wealth equates to success or happiness? There are multiple development areas throughout life that need nurturing, so focusing on one, wealth, diminishes growth in others, right? You should be able to have a nice bank and simultaneously be attentive to your partner's needs, but sadly that's not always the case. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by John, creator of @thejohneffectpodcast. Join us for a transparent conversation about sexuality, lack of LGBTQ support from the black community, and prioritizing your health. Do you feel as if you're on the frontline for issues that don't pertain to you directly? Is that support reciprocated for issues that do affect you directly? What happens when you can't even get the support you need at home? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow Ball State alum, Dr. Jarrod Nicholas Dortch @jarroddortch, founder of Solful Gardens, LLC @solfulgardens. Join us as Dr. Dortch sheds light on his journey from student to professor, strategizing the fusion of art, education, and urban gardening to help enrich the experiences of communities and their denizens. All things need to be fed in order to grow, but are you prioritizing the time needed for nourishment? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Rhyan @rhyanjsmith , Chief Curator at The Curate Development Firm. Join us as Rhyan shares past and recent experiences in failure and how she used those experiences to propel her further in life. Sometimes we fail to achieve certain goals because they were goals that weren't meant for us to achieve. Are we so stuck on our personal goals that we don't listen closely enough to God's plan? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Titus @3pic_eddie and Des @furiousbeast06 for our first BRUH SHOW of 2021. It's been a while, so the fellas share a quick update on what's been going on in their personal lives and drop their 2 cents on last week's convo of overcoming your fears, and stepping outside of your comfort zone... then the convo goes left. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guests Marko @sir_marko_rocks and Jaz @jazminesade321 for a conversation on faith and authority. Do you fear failing? Are you afraid of success? Does the thought of letting someone down prevent your progress in some way? We need to talk more about having authority over your own life, starting now. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Eden @mseden05, founder of Women Word Warriors Ministry. Listen as Eden shares her journey from pain to a purpose that lead her to create a ministry focused on helping women that have struggled post life-changing experiences. How do you find a purpose beyond the traumas you've experienced? How do you gain a renewed sense of faith? Sometimes it takes having a circle of people with similar experiences, good energy, and a little gossip. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Jacqui @jessjacqui. Listen as the group has a discussion about friendship boundaries while in a relationship. Would you be comfortable with your mate's close friend telling your mate they love them at the close of every conversation? Would it matter if that friend was of the same sex? If it's an issue, what's the next move? Tune in, like, comment, and share!