94. Bet on Yourself: RE-Invest in Yourself with Thera Books Publishing (The Art of Writing)

When do you know you can bet on yourself? On this episode, we  dive into the craft of writing and the journey of these authors.  We discuss the topic of "Betting on Yourself" and how do you know when!

Also, on this episode, we invite Thera Books authors to discuss the current times, and the importance of writing.  You'll also hear the authors share there pieces. Enjoy this episode with the authors from Thera Books: 

Louise A. Hammonds
Theodore Shank
Synnika Lofton
Donnelle McGee

Happy New Years 2021!


For More INFO: https://thetherabooks.com/collections/all

Synnika Lofton Twitter: @SynnikaLofton
Instagram: i_am_synnika
Facebook: Synnika Alek Chizoba Lofton
Website: www.iamguerrilla.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/datpoetchic7
Twitter : https://twitter.com/ElleSeven3?s=09

IG: datpoetchic7
Donnelle Twitter: @dmcgeewriter
@BooksThera
Instagram: dmcgeewriter
Therabooks Website: thetherabooks.com

Episode 93: State of RE Podcast Honors/Awards episode.

• SpeakerBox Award 

Awarded to the State of RE Top Listeners. (Eric Velasquez and Donnelle McGee)  @dmcgeewriter @ecruzvalasquez 

• Instagrammer of The Year 

Awarded to Chris aka Proper Chris for his constant love on IG. @properchr6s

• Healthy Mind Healthy Heart Award 

Awarded to Bianca, Jimmy, Blythe for the Best Mental Health Episode! Decolonize your Mind from emotional residue ep.81   @biancajaelyn @rhythmicfreeverse @bee0125

•  I AM HIP HOP AWARD

Awarded to JAH, for an exciting year of consistent real HIP HOP @onedayjahfari

• Offensive Player of the year 

Awarded To Aaron Horner and Che Ramirez for their efforts on the front lines during the pandemic. Episodes 75 & 76. @chediggz 

• Nipsey Hussle Award: 

Awarded to VAN LATHAN for Inspiring us, and joining us on episode 77!  @vanlathan

• Maya Angelou Manifestation Award: 

Awarded to Javicia Leslie for coming on the podcast and speaking her truth and manifesting the new BATWoman role! & joining us on episode 78!  @javicialeslie 

• Mamba Award: Mamba Mentality  

Awarded to Coach Sarah @Taki.Fit  for talking about the true vulnerability behind confidence! Episodes 80.  @taki.fit 

• Jay - Z Award:  

Awarded to Jocelyn Kibby for being the Instagram hustler of the year! Follow her @unscriptedwithjkpod - IG 

•  Hot Gurl Summer Award

Awarded to Shameless Conversations for not only starting a podcast but for using their voice to liberate and shine light on women's sexuality. They also joined us for episode 84 @shamelessconversation

•  Puka Award 

Awarded Sydney Johnson aka @Bydney for stepping out of her shell and joining the State of RE podcast on multiple episodes and even hosting the TAkeover Womens breakup episode!

• Jean - Michel Basquiat Award 

Awarded to Madi of @ShyNatives for her inspiring and bold creativity. Episode 73! 

•  Simba Award

Awarded to Melly Mel: Melanie Suthathra for her relentless approach and determination to reach her goals. Episode 74. @melaniesutra

Ep. 92 - "Get Out Ya Feelin's" Women Empowerment TAKEOVA Edition w/ Bydney & Henneylyn (Women's Break Up Songs Edition)

On this Episode Hennylyn and Bydney take over the State of RE Podcast to share their Songs that cover the 3 stages of Break Up songs edition from the WOMEN's perspective.
They share empowering music about love and relationships from EMPOWERING FEMALE Artist. 

3 Stages of Break UP Music Categories covered: 

1. Bitter Shit Music
2. Emo Shit Music 
3. I'm Over it Music 

Have your pen and pad ready to take notes on this 1st ever TAKEOVER edition on the State of RE podcast with Bydney and Hennylyn! 

Enjoy yall! 

This is the State of RE 

ALL MUSIC FEATURED on this Episode belong to each artist. None of it belongs to the state of re podcast. 

Episode 91 - Finding your Soulmate/Soulmates???
with Prof. Dean and FoReal Khalil


Segment 1: (REcognize (3:30 - 17:20) - FoReal Khalil Hanging up his jersey. Proposal/Engagement process. (Congrats Coach 4real Khalil!)

Segment 2: (REwind 17:25-31:00) -  Crate Diggin experiences during Covid-19

Segment 3: (Good REads and REviews 31:10-33:10)
Book Recommend: 

• American REverie by Donnelle McGee and Synnika Lofton from Thera Books Publishing.  
• Heist Movies (Oceans Series)
• Barbarians series on Netflix. 

Segment 4: (RElationship Main Course of Conversation 33:30- 60:02)
 Finding your Soulmate/Soulmates??? 

Tips to find your Soulmates: 

• Organic Authenticity (FoReal Khalil's take) 
• Great Energy (not misery loves company)  (Prof. DEAN's take)

RELearn: The Question is, what can people do to meet their soulmates? 

• Honesty 
• Positive Vibrations 
• Write it OUT... 

Music Featured:

Jahfari - State of RE Intro 
Lizzo - SoulMate 
Soytiet - 41, 42, 43, 44...
Aretha Franklin/Mos Def - One Step/Ms. Fat Booty Remix 
Joe Chambers - Mind Rain 
Tenno - Journey 
Bobby Byrd - I know you got Soul 
Ms. Tina Turner - What's Love Got to do with it? 

Episode 90: If I was President...Top 5 things I do first.

Prof. DEAN & FoReal Khalil 

Top 5 things they'd change. 

FoReal Khalil: 

1. Repainting and designing the White House 
2. Reparations for Ancestors of Slaves 
3. New Constitution led by Killer Mike 
4. Restructure K-12 education system 
5. Restructure Prison systems (Mental illness support) 

Prof. DEAN: 

1. New Basketball Courts at the White House
2. Ownership of Oppression: Walk the Trail of Tears or Underground Railroad
3. Free College for everyone
4. Half off all Health Care 
5. Travel before College

Come out with Jay-Z and Jabbawokkez 

Music: 

If I was President - Wyclef Jean 
If I ruled the world - Nas 

On Episode 89 of the State of RE Podcast with Prof. DEAN & FoReal Khalil, the fellas explore the conversation: How do you know you found "the 1,"  What are some examples??


Segment 1: Shit is REdunkulous - Presidential Debates

Segment 2: Action REaction - NBA Finals and the Lakers

Segment 3: Rewind - Bryson Tiller, and Wiz Khalifia, with LoFI Beats

Segment 4: Good READs and REviews - Dangal, Social Dilemma
Common's audible book: Blue bird memories, Jim Kwik's book: Limitless

Segment 5: Main Course of Conversation: 

• How do you know you found the right one??? 
• "The 1" What do we look for? 
• What are some examples?? Here are some of FoReal Khalil and Prof. DEAN's examples. 

1. Does that person INSPIRE you to be better with their presence? 
2. Do they love you at your worse? 
3. What's the turnaround time for apologies?
4. Do you still find each other attractive when you are not feeling cute? 
5. What are your core values? and do they match?
6. Respect, do you truly give each other the respect and benefit of the doubt?   

Segment 6:  RE-Think RE-Learn 

• Who are your MENTORS and those that share Wisdom with you about the one??? (Gentiligence) 
• Are you the ONE?? Are you growing and being your best self? 
• What do you have to offer? 

Music: 

Jahfari - State of RE Intro
ATCQ - Stir it up (Steve Biko)
Bryson Tiller - Don't/ Right my wrongs 
Wiz Khalifa - When I'm Gone  
Joyner Lucus - Fall Slowly 
Outkast - Roses 
B.O.B. - Don't let me fall 

Episode 88  - Relationship with trying to Educate people Online… Pandemic Education. 

How’s your Distance Learning? How’s your Distance Educating?  – Feat. 2nd Grade Teacher Lisa and Professor Justin, with State of RE’s own Clare the intern. 

Intro – Prof. DEAN vents and rants about current events. 

• Actual INTERVIEW & PODCAST begins at the 14-minute mark. 

Professor Dean interviews and talks with 2nd Grade Teacher Lisa, Professor Justin, and our own Clare who attends UCB - 

·      How does Distance Learning during this pandemic affect Families and educators?? 

·      Highs and Lows of Distance Education 

·      Creatively what to rethink and relearn as educators of online learners.  

• Shout out to Ms. Kao and Titus Lee for their feedback on content about their experience as a parent, and as my bad ass lazy nephew about their experience. 

Comedy Sketch - 

• EddieBComedy 
• Matt Shell IV Rant 

Music: 

• State of Re Intro
• Kupla - Kingdom of Blue
• Biggie Smalls - Sky's the Limit 
• Jess Glyne - Thursday (Ed Sheeran) 
• Ann Marie - 2002 (Ed Sheeran)
• Lauryn Hill - Everything is Everything
• Backstreet Boys - Show me the meaning 
• Mr. Rogers Intro 

87. What Songs do Men listen to when they go thru Break Ups???

The fellas have some fun on this one and deep dive into Men's Break Up Songs... with their guest Jahfari.

They break it down into 3 Categories...

Dude's Break Up Music Categories:   

• Bitter Shit: Bitter Songs during break ups. 
• Emo Shit: Emo Songs during break ups. 
• Get Over Shit: Get over songs during break ups. 

Coach 4Real & Prof. Dean interview Jahfari from One Day records about Hip Hop, his September 30th, 2020 Album drop, "REMEMBER MY NAME"

More info @onedayrcrds (IG)  @onedayjahfari @forealkhalil


Enjoy it yall! Send us and share your songs for the break up moods! 





Music Featured:

Tupac: Do for Love
Chika: High Rises
Drake: Marvin's Room
Linkin Park: In the End
Big Sean: F*** with You
H.E.R. - Focus
Usher: Moving Mountains/ Burn
Jodeci - Cry for you
Chris Brown - Loyal

Episode 86: So what’s your Relationship with your LEGACY?

·      What will you be REmembered for?  

·      What is your Legacy going to be? 

·      What is your Purpose? 

·      What is your Legend going to be? 

·      What are Tangible acts of Legacy you can leave behind? 

·      What are Intangible acts of Legacy you can leave behind? 

With the recent loss of Chadwick Boseman, Coach John Thompson, Lute Olson, and Cliff Robison (Rest In Power)....

FoReal Khalil and Prof. DEAN deep dive into a conversation about the Legacy of our existence in the MAIN COURSE of CONVERSATION: 
They look at both Intangible and Tangible Legacies, and share their vision and dialogue on reflections and acts we can all think about when it comes to coming to grips with life, death, and legacy. 

• In Shit is REdunkulous they discuss the shootings of Jeff Blake, the riots and shootings that follow as well. 

• In Action REaction Sports they deep dive into the Protest by the NBA and where social justice, protest and civil rights go when it comes to sports and entertainment. 

• In REwind they bring out EMCEE Jah's new freestyle. https://www.instagram.com/onedayrcrds/

Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Dr. Mosby, Venus Jones, DeMia OG, and Chris Valentine's Family. 
This Episode we also Dedicate to Professor DEAN's father, NHIA YER YANG, we thank you for your lessons and blessings. We love you and we miss you. 
 
Rest in Power, Peacefully in Paradise to all those that we may have lost in the physical form but we know shine and watch over us.

   
Spread Love, One Love. 






Music and Intro Credits: 

Chadwick Boseman - Howard University Graduation Speech 2018
The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar - Pray for Me 
Kendrick Lamar and SZA - All Stars 

FoReal Khalil and Professor DEAN do a quick State of RE podcast Check In. 

This episode they share their real life, summer highs and lows of 2020.

They discuss their RELATIONSHIP with their craft and art as Podcasters and discuss the balance needed in their lives. 

They also talk their normal shit about current events and do a quick review and update of things to come the rest of this 2020 on the State of RE Podcast. 

Thank you to all the fans, and listeners who've supported us along each step of the way on this podcast. It's been a rough summer, tough year but we will all get through it and this too shall pass. 

Music:
 

• Jah - Intro
• Jah - Freestyle ( Laugh now cry later) 
• Tori Kelly - I believe cover
• Nipsey Hussle - That's how I knew 
• Tenno - Journey