Today's Golden nugget comes from episode 8 of the podcast with Eric Douglin. This GN talks about how many of us would react if we were to receive bad news. Listen to Eric reflect on his feelings when he heard he needed a kidney transplant. 

I think many of us will be able to relate to what he said and apply some of the lessons he learned from this snippet.

Listen to the Full Episode HERE

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Blog about his kidney transplant 

Gift of living donation FIND OUT MORE 

The new episode is out! 

Tredel and I are just two nerds talking about the things they love. We discuss what his creative process is like, and his joy for creating stories and making art. Listen to him talking about some of his ideas throughout his life and how he has grown as a creative. He also talks about being a freelance creative and some of the trials with that. It's a fun conversation and I loved everything we talked about.

Tredel's Youtube 

Tredel's Instagram

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I hope this conversation added value to you, if so, share this episode, spread the word and leave a review. It helps this podcast grow and reach more people.

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Today's golden nugget comes from episode 12 called Klarna is a Trap: Being Financially Healthy with CK Money Talks. We talk about the importance of financial education and what we aren't teaching children about money. 

If you like the episode, please rate and review the podcast. Subscribe and tell your friends.

Resources: 

https://www.barclays.co.uk/digital-confidence/lifeskills/

https://www.which.co.uk/money/credit-cards-and-loans/credit-scores/how-to-check-your-credit-score-for-free-avgzx7h867dp

https://www.hsbc.co.uk/financial-education/

https://www.investopedia.com/guide-to-financial-literacy-4800530

https://themoneycharity.org.uk/

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Black & Raww Website 

Listen to Peter Chiswa talking about the Iron John story and what that means as a man. We also touch on the four male archetypes and what being an integrated man means within society. 

Follow this link to listen to the full episode: HERE BOI

Website Article

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Iron-John-Book-about-Men/dp/0306824264

Four Male Archetypes 

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Listen to Aaron Wallace talking about how his growth mindset helped him lean into the fear of starting another business. 

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Today's Golden Nugget comes from Episode 5 with Dr Dwight Turner (Find Your Elder). We talk about introducing play into our lives as adults and young people. We mention some of the benefits and what play looks like in our lives. 

Dwights Blog: https://www.dwightturnercounselling.co.uk/library/blog/

Stuart Brown - Play: Listen to this 

Soul Scene: Into a Flow State

Here are some articles on the importance of play: 

https://medium.com/the-ascent/the-importance-of-play-as-an-adult-931e311c0cdf

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/smarter-living/adults-play-work-life-balance.html

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This golden nugget is from episode 23 with Tope Florin. We talk about building a D.I.Y identity and how learning about ourselves is essential to understanding who we are. 

If you like what you heard go listen to the full episode. (Click Here)

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Starting next week I'll be releasing bitesize snippets from every episode of the podcast. I wanted to share parts of my conversations which people haven't listened to yet. 

Every Wednesday at 8 AM, a golden nugget will be released focusing on different topics within a certain episode. I hope you like this and can gain a wealth of knowledge from each golden nugget. 

If you like what you hear from an episode, then go listen to the full episode which will be linked in the description. 

I hope this conversation added value to you, if so, share this episode, spread the word and leave a review. It helps this podcast grow and reach more people.

Episodes are available on Spotify, Google, Itunes etc….

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Here is another addition to how can we add to an understanding of black masculinity? Listen to 6 of my guests answer the final question of each episode. The guests that are included in this episode come from these episodes: 

Conversation with Torron Lee Dewar

A Legacy Through Filmmaking: Conversation with John Wayne

Should we teach black history in schools? Education, Life Adversities and Being a Role Model with Emmanuel Awoyelu

What can we learn from black history? Conversations with Prof. Hakim Adi

Movember Special: Mental Health, Vulnerability and the Importance of Conversations with Triple O

I had to understand what it meant to be myself. Movember Special with Eugene Ellis

Each guest brings unique advice that is personal to their life experiences. I hope you enjoy this episode and go listen to the full episode... 

Website: www.blackandraww.co.uk

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Here is another episode for the black and raw podcast with the creator of Vocal & Verses (V&V) Benjamin Bennett come onto the podcast to talk about V&V. We delve into why he started V&V, what has kept him going throughout the 11 years it has existed. We also touch on his poetry and how it has evolved with his growth. This is just a small snippet of what we talk about.

If you want to contact Ben, his details are below:

http://vocalsandverses.com/

https://twitter.com/MrBenjaminB

If you want to contact me:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter/Insta/Tiktok: @blackandraww