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  • Entrepreneurship, Culture & Community ft. Harlem Green | #116

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    This week begins with a roundup of the biggest stories in sports and entertainment before shifting into a special conversation with New York entrepreneur Harlem Green.

    Donte reacts to the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA Championship, the public backlash surrounding Brittney Griner and Zion Williamson, and shares his thoughts on internet culture before sitting down for an in-depth interview about entrepreneurship, purpose, business, and building something meaningful.

    If you're interested in culture, personal growth, and real conversations, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ† Denver Nuggets win the NBA Championship

    ๐Ÿ€ Brittney Griner airport controversy

    ๐Ÿ€ Zion Williamson headlines

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Special interview with entrepreneur Harlem Green

    ๐Ÿ’ผ Business, purpose, and entrepreneurship

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo conversations

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    01:30 - Salute to the Miami Heat

    06:50 - A call for support

    08:10 - Brittney Griner airport incident

    13:50 - Zion Williamson controversy

    21:50 - Azealia Banks discussion

    31:43 - Harlem Green interview

    42:34 - Closing thoughts

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, entrepreneurship, sports, entertainment, politics, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that inform, challenge perspectives, and inspire.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข What are your thoughts on how social media treats public figures?

    โ€ข What was your biggest takeaway from the Harlem Green interview?

    โ€ข What does success look like to you?

    #TalkMyCredo #HarlemGreen #Entrepreneurship #BrittneyGriner #ZionWilliamson #BlackCulture #Podcast

    45 min
  • The Price of Chasing Perfection | #115

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    The crew is back together as the newly married Keashia (KT) returns for another episode filled with laughs, debates, and the return of our favorite segmentโ€”Dope or DooDoo.

    We react to some of the week's biggest headlines, including the tragic passing of Jacky Oh, leading to an honest conversation about cosmetic surgery, beauty standards, and the growing pressures created by social media.

    We also discuss the lawsuit involving transgender athletes in women's sports, Shannon Sharpe's next career move, Cornel West's presidential campaign, and several trending entertainment stories.

    As always, expect authentic conversation, humor, and thoughtful perspectives on the culture.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ’œ Remembering Jacky Oh

    ๐Ÿ’‰ Cosmetic surgery and beauty standards

    ๐Ÿƒ The transgender athlete debate

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Shannon Sharpe's next move

    ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Cornel West enters the presidential race

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Dope or DooDoo returns

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    01:35 - KT takes a gummy

    05:06 - The Color Purple remake

    10:30 - Deitrick Haddon discussion

    15:49 - Derrick Jaxn's ex-wife coaching business

    25:42 - Remy Ma jokes about her age

    32:15 - Cornel West announces presidential bid

    37:39 - Shannon Sharpe becomes a free agent

    46:33 - Trans athlete lawsuit

    52:55 - Jacky Oh's passing and cosmetic surgery

    01:06:00 - Closing shenanigans

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, entertainment, politics, sports, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข How has social media influenced modern beauty standards?

    โ€ข What are your thoughts on cosmetic surgery culture?

    โ€ข Where do you stand on transgender athletes competing in women's sports?

    #TalkMyCredo #JackyOh #CosmeticSurgery #ShannonSharpe #CornelWest #BlackCulture #Podcast

    1 hr 10 min
  • When Inclusion Creates New Problems | #114

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    The original crew is back together after Memorial Day weekend, catching up before diving into one of the biggest cultural conversations of the episode:

    Has the modern focus on diversity and inclusion actually helpedโ€”or unintentionally hurtโ€”the Black community?

    Using recent headlines as a starting point, the crew explores the goals of diversity initiatives, where they believe those efforts have succeeded, where they may have fallen short, and how these conversations continue to evolve.

    We also review Disney's The Little Mermaid, react to Kim Kardashian's comments about Kanye West, discuss Scottie Pippen's criticism of Michael Jordan, and unpack a Juneteenth controversy that sparked conversations about inclusion and community.

    As always, expect thoughtful discussion, humor, and authentic Talk My Credo chemistry.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿงœ Our The Little Mermaid review

    ๐ŸŽค Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

    ๐Ÿ€ Scottie Pippen vs. Michael Jordan

    โœŠ Juneteenth controversy

    ๐Ÿค Diversity & Inclusion discussion

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    16:00 - The Little Mermaid review

    26:53 - Kim Kardashian on Kanye West

    38:28 - Scottie Pippen's comments on Michael Jordan

    54:47 - Juneteenth inclusion controversy

    01:20:00 - Is diversity & inclusion hurting the Black community?

    01:47:59 - Closing thoughts

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, entertainment, politics, sports, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge perspectives while celebrating culture.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Has DEI achieved its intended goals?

    โ€ข What did you think about The Little Mermaid remake?

    โ€ข Do you agree with Scottie Pippen's assessment of Michael Jordan?

    #TalkMyCredo #DEI #BlackCulture #TheLittleMermaid #KanyeWest #Juneteenth #Podcast

    1 hr 52 min
  • "Karen" Is A Racial Slur? Why History Matters | #113

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    Donte, LJ, and Wavy are back in New Jersey for another laid-back conversation that blends history, culture, current events, and plenty of laughs.

    This episode explores an important question:

    How much does understanding history shape the future?

    The crew reflects on the value of learning from the past, honoring those who paved the way, and why historical context matters when discussing today's biggest cultural issues.

    We also pay tribute to the legendary Jim Brown, debate whether the term "Karen" has become a racial slur, and dive into several thought-provoking conversations about culture, identity, and society.

    As always, expect authentic perspectives, humor, and the classic chemistry you've come to expect from Talk My Credo.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿˆ Remembering Jim Brown

    ๐Ÿ“š Why history still matters

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Is "Karen" a racial slur?

    ๐Ÿง  Culture, identity, and perspective

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo conversations

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, history, current events, sports, entertainment, politics, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Can understanding history change the future?

    โ€ข Is the word "Karen" a racial slur or simply internet slang?

    โ€ข What lessons from history do we still ignore today?

    #TalkMyCredo #JimBrown #History #BlackCulture #Karen #Podcast #CurrentEvents

    56 min
  • Fame or Success? We Couldn't Agree... | #112

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    The TMC crew hits the road!

    Recorded live during our weekend trip to New Jersey and New York, Donte celebrates Episode 112 alongside special guests LJ and Wavy for a laid-back conversation packed with sports, culture, relationships, and plenty of laughs.

    From the NBA Playoffs and Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA to Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, OnlyFans, and one of the biggest questions of the episodeโ€”

    Would you rather be famous... or truly successful?

    This episode is filled with the spontaneous conversations and authentic chemistry that make Talk My Credo what it is.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ€ NBA Playoff reactions

    ๐Ÿ€ Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA

    ๐ŸŽค Kanye West and celebrity culture

    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Kim Kardashian and the OnlyFans conversation

    ๐Ÿ’ญ Fame vs. Success debate

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Live road-trip shenanigans

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    12:33 - NBA Playoffs recap & hot takes

    25:47 - Understanding the bilingual mind

    28:19 - Brittney Griner's WNBA return

    32:15 - Politicians and celebrity influence

    34:40 - Trying to make sense of Kanye West

    38:10 - Kim Kardashian's rise

    40:52 - Did Kim Kardashian change internet culture?

    44:52 - Would you date someone with an OnlyFans?

    46:10 - Preference or insecurity?

    55:10 - Paying attention to the culture

    01:00:25 - What separates greatness from being good?

    01:01:46 - Chitlins and Black culture

    01:12:17 - More sports and shenanigans

    01:19:25 - Would you rather be famous or successful?

    01:24:48 - Closing thoughts

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, sports, entertainment, politics, relationships, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Would you choose fame or success?

    โ€ข Would you date someone with an OnlyFans?

    โ€ข What separates great people from good people?

    #TalkMyCredo #Success #Fame #NBAPlayoffs #KanyeWest #BlackCulture #Podcast

    1 hr 27 min
  • Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good?! A Week of Difficult Conversations | #111

    Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers from the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    This week, the TMC crew tackles one of the busiest weeks in entertainment and current events.

    We react to the surprising reports that Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good are dating, discuss the continued fallout surrounding Ja Morant, and share our thoughts on the evolving public image of Janelle Monรกe.

    The conversation then shifts to politics and culture as we examine President Joe Biden's commencement speech at Howard University, revisit the ongoing discussion surrounding the terms "Black" vs. "African American" following comments from Smokey Robinson, and close with a thoughtful discussion about the tragic Jordan Neely case and the many perspectives surrounding it.

    As always, expect thoughtful conversation, humor, and authentic discussions about the stories shaping the culture.

    In this episode:

    โค๏ธ Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good

    ๐Ÿ€ Ja Morant in trouble again

    ๐ŸŽค Janelle Monรกe's new image

    ๐ŸŽ“ Joe Biden's Howard University speech

    โœŠ "Black" vs. "African American"

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ The Jordan Neely tragedy and public debate

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo conversations

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    05:50 - The "new" Janelle Monรกe

    09:06 - Ja Morant in trouble again

    15:36 - Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good

    31:43 - Joe Biden's Howard commencement speech

    48:34 - Smokey Robinson on "Black" vs. "African American"

    57:15 - The Jordan Neely case

    01:24:03 - Closing thoughts

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, politics, sports, entertainment, relationships, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Were you surprised by Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good?

    โ€ข What did you think of Joe Biden's Howard speech?

    โ€ข How should we approach conversations like the Jordan Neely case?

    #TalkMyCredo #JonathanMajors #MeaganGood #JordanNeely #JaMorant #BlackCulture #Podcast

    1 hr 27 min
  • Should Trans Athletes Compete in Women's Sports? | #110

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    Donte, Nas, and a returning KT are back with another episode packed with culture, sports, music, and thought-provoking conversations.

    This week, we dive into one of the biggest debates online after Brittney Griner's comments about transgender athletes competing in women's sports, exploring fairness, competition, and the many perspectives surrounding the issue.

    We also discuss Shaquille O'Neal, Kenya Barris, and 50 Cent's reported effort to purchase BET, celebrate Sha'Carri Richardson's continued rise, react to the rumors of a Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz battle, and unpack several conversations about Black history, leadership, and dating standards.

    As always, expect honest perspectives, plenty of laughs, and the kind of conversations that make Talk My Credo different.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ€ Shaq, Kenya Barris & 50 Cent's BET proposal

    ๐Ÿƒ Sha'Carri Richardson continues her comeback

    ๐ŸŽค Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz rumors

    ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ Brittney Griner and the trans athlete debate

    ๐Ÿ“š The NRA, Black history & post-Civil War America

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Is Cardi B a community leader?

    โค๏ธ Would you date a bus driver?

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

    Chapters

    00:00 - Intro

    08:40 - Shaq, Kenya Barris & 50 Cent create a group to buy BET

    14:45 - Sha'Carri Richardson is on the rise (again)

    23:55 - Chris Brown vs. Usher Verzuz rumors

    30:45 - Brittney Griner wants trans athletes in women's sports

    44:50 - An awkward impromptu KT interview

    48:13 - Did the NRA train Black people after the Civil War?

    01:12:15 - Is Cardi B a community leader?

    01:17:35 - Would you date a bus driver?

    01:46:19 - Thank you & support us!

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo is a podcast exploring Black culture, current events, sports, music, politics, entertainment, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    If you enjoy conversations that challenge perspectives while keeping the laughs coming, subscribe and become part of the TMC family.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Should transgender athletes compete in women's sports?

    โ€ข Would you want to see Chris Brown vs. Usher in Verzuz?

    โ€ข Could Shaq, Kenya Barris, and 50 Cent have changed BET?

    #TalkMyCredo #BrittneyGriner #ShaCarriRichardson #ChrisBrown #Usher #BET #BlackCulture #Podcast

    1 hr 48 min
  • Black or African American? Let's Talk About It | #109

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    This week, Donte and Nas dive into one of the most inspiring moments in sports after Giannis Antetokounmpo's now-viral speech about success, failure, and perspective.

    Is there really such a thing as failureโ€”or is every setback simply part of the journey?

    From there, the conversation expands into culture and identity as we revisit the ongoing discussion surrounding the terms "Black" and "African American," exploring history, identity, and how language shapes the way we see ourselves.

    We also remember the lives and legacies of Harry Belafonte and Jerry Springer, react to Ime Udoka's return to coaching, discuss Nick Cannon's comments about Red Table Talk, and share another unforgettable Donte storytime.

    As always, expect thoughtful conversation, humor, and authentic perspectives on the week's biggest stories.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ€ Giannis Antetokounmpo's inspiring speech

    ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Remembering Harry Belafonte & Jerry Springer

    ๐Ÿ€ Ime Udoka returns to coaching

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Nick Cannon vs. Red Table Talk

    โœŠ Black vs. African American discussion

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, sports, entertainment, politics, history, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Do you agree with Giannis that there is no failure in sports?

    โ€ข Which term do you prefer: "Black" or "African American"?

    โ€ข What lesson from this episode resonated with you most?

    #TalkMyCredo #Giannis #BlackCulture #HarryBelafonte #NBA #Podcast #CurrentEvents

    2 hr 40 min
  • The Week Cable News Was Turned Upside Down | #108

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    What a week.

    The media world was turned upside down as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon both lost their primetime jobs within hours of each other, while Fox News agreed to pay $787 million to settle its defamation lawsuit.

    The TMC crew breaks down what these stories mean for media credibility, political commentary, and public trust before diving into several of the week's other major headlines.

    We also discuss the latest developments surrounding Jonathan Majors, react to the backlash involving Marques Houston, and examine the controversy surrounding Bud Light, the boycott movement, and the launch of Ultra Right Beer.

    As always, expect thoughtful conversation, honest perspectives, and plenty of Talk My Credo shenanigans.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ“บ Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News

    ๐Ÿ“ฐ Don Lemon exits CNN

    โš–๏ธ Fox News pays a historic settlement

    ๐Ÿบ Bud Light backlash & Ultra Right Beer

    ๐ŸŽฌ Jonathan Majors update

    ๐ŸŽค Marques Houston controversy

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo conversations

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, current events, politics, entertainment, sports, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Were you surprised by Tucker Carlson's departure?

    โ€ข What impact will the Fox News settlement have on journalism?

    โ€ข What are your thoughts on the Jonathan Majors case as it continued to unfold?

    #TalkMyCredo #TuckerCarlson #DonLemon #FoxNews #JonathanMajors #Podcast #CurrentEvents

    2 hr 10 min
  • Wait... Confederate History Month Is REAL?! | #107

    Welcome back to another episode of the Talk My Credo Podcast!

    This week, the crew dives into one of the most surprising discoveries of the year:

    Confederate History Month.

    After learning that several states recognize April as Confederate History Month, we discuss a classroom video shown to students in Florida and explore the broader conversations surrounding history, education, and how America's past continues to shape today's cultural debates.

    We also examine the ongoing Bud Light backlash, discuss the lawsuit surrounding Hulu's upcoming Freaknik documentary, react to the viral divorce story involving a professional soccer player, explore the relationship between Christianity and politics, and unpack Uganda's controversial anti-LGBT legislation and the international response it received.

    As always, expect thoughtful discussion, honest perspectives, and classic Talk My Credo conversations.

    In this episode:

    ๐Ÿ“š Confederate History Month explained

    ๐Ÿซ Florida education discussion

    ๐Ÿบ Bud Light boycott

    ๐ŸŽฌ Freaknik documentary controversy

    โšฝ Viral divorce story

    โœ๏ธ Christianity and culture

    ๐ŸŒ Uganda's anti-LGBT legislation

    ๐Ÿ˜‚ Classic Talk My Credo shenanigans

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Talk My Credo explores Black culture, history, current events, politics, entertainment, and society through thoughtful discussion, authentic conversation, and humor.

    Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Join the conversation:

    โ€ข Had you ever heard of Confederate History Month?

    โ€ข How should difficult history be taught in schools?

    โ€ข What role should governments play in shaping cultural values?

    #TalkMyCredo #ConfederateHistory #Florida #BlackCulture #CurrentEvents #Podcast #History

    1 hr 28 min

About Talk My Credo

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Talk My Credo brings together a crew of friends who dig beneath the headlines to unpack what society, politics, and culture actually mean for our communities. Every episode rides the full spectrumโ€ฆ