This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest MJ @younganddebtfreeatl. Listen as MJ explains his journey through childhood, hiding a traumatic experience that changed the trajectory of his life and sexuality. You'd think it would be difficult to come out to your parents, but what about to a chapter of frat brothers? Also, COVID hits home as TC reminds us to social distance during the upcoming holidays. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Jacqui @jessjacqui. Listen as the group discusses a few topics, starting with a recent incident at a black-owned restaurant in Dallas, TX where the owner addressed a group of women asking them to stop tweaking or leave the restaurant. Is 19 too young to decide on what your career will be for the remainder of your adult life? Is the hustler spirit a natural gift or is it learned? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Jesse @signedmistertoar. Listen as the group has a discussion on therapy in the black community, its stereotypes, and the healing so many of us are missing out on. Though it may look different between individuals, the stress we carry daily can weigh you down more than you realize. Sometimes, a trusting conversation with a neutral party could be all the healing you need. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest Ana @missanamartina. Catch up with how Ana has been surviving the dating scene with her belief in nonmonogamous relationships. Have blurred lines between gender roles changed our confidence levels for the worse in dating situations? Asking for consent in all situations is the right thing to do, but what happens when a lack of confidence and initiation becomes a turnoff to someone you're dating? Is it safe to simply read the signs/body language and make your move? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by King K of @3drunkenknights_ podcast. How many hats do you think a man has to wear in life? After a long workday, there are still roles like being a father, husband, brother, son, friend, and this is all before having any personal time. Does society put more on men than they can handle, or is the pressure self-inflicted? Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Kailah King @__killagram, owner of The Emerald Doula @theemeralddoula. Black women are more than 3 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States. Pregnancy-related mortality can be defined as the death of the mother during pregnancy, delivery, or within one year postpartum. A doula is a source of peace during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone be a source of knowledge and support as you journey through the stages of pregnancy? Find out how The Emerald Doula can help. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Tunisia Offray @tunisiaoffray, mother of 4, business owner, and a boss. Becoming a single mother at age 16 could feel like a future ruined, but what about being a mother of 2 by the age of 18? What if your child was the product of spousal rape? It took our guest roughly 20 years to heal from a trauma that caused her to continually put herself in the same toxic, and abusive relationships with men, often being left feeling alone and discarded. Through learning to heal, Tunisia has been able to help others who have experienced similar relationship trauma. Sometimes, you never know where you'll find your "village." Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Brother James Joyce III, owner, and host of Coffee with a Black Guy @cwabg. Taking on the responsibility of bridging the gap between races, classes, and cultures can be a daunting task, but a fresh cup of coffee could ease the tensest situations, right? There's an election coming up, but many people are solely focused on the presidential candidates, ignoring their local candidates and positions. Who do you turn to for information on local policies and race relations? Well, we know a black guy who likes coffee that could be the answer to all of your questions. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by fellow podcaster Geaux Dee of @talkabrothas podcast. Listen as the trio discusses how they deal with stress and mood swings. As men, we're often told to toughen up and suppress our moods or feelings, but how damaging is that to our mental and physical health? Also, everyone loves good customer service, but why is it hard to find in our own neighborhoods? Gotta think, is the craving worth dealing with my cousin in the drive-thru window?... Tune in, like, comment, and share!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by returning guest, Richarh Tyson @wmtvchannel27. Listen as the trio discusses Richarh's journey from incarceration to owning and operating his own news and entertainment media outlet. Have you ever had an idea that people close to you thought was crazy? What would happen if you ignored the naysayers and focused on your goals and mission? Richarh did just that, and now he's reporting the news to millions of viewers via social media platforms. Tune in, like, comment, and share!

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