The Highlight Real

The Highlight Real

By Jhariah WadkinsNews
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The Highlight Real episodes

  • 26 | Mental Health Discussion w/ Queen J. of Lets Get Uncomfortable Podcast

    In this episode of The Highlight Real we talk mental health! Mental health is a very important that many shy away from but is increasingly becoming a more and more important topic as many Black people start to discuss it and explore. in this episode, special guest Queen J. discusses her mental health journey as well as some of the tools she has been using to help her analyze and manage her emotions as she continues to evolve as a person. We both share our experiences and discuss things that confuse along with many things that have helped us. If mental health is a very important topic to you, this this episode is for YOU! Tune in!


    Follow Queen J: @officiallyjanayh

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    58 min
  • 25 | "What Are We Gonna Talk About?" w/ Malena and Jashua

    In this episode of The Highlight Real, I talk with Jashua and Malena! These two are two of my closest friends and I figured we could use this episode to discuss our perspectives on life as 23 and 24 year olds. In this episode we discuss relationships, money, and many things in life in general! Tune in to witness some funny moments, interesting debates, and more!


    Follow Malena on Instagram: @_lena.jay_

    Follow Jashua on Instagram: @june_bugsy

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    1 hr 28 min
  • 24 | Show Up! The Limit Isn't There!
    In this episode of the Highlight Real, I discuss how the limits that you have in your head... may only be coming from you. There is something you can do about that though. Put action forth and SHOW UP! Once you consistently take action toward that goal you say you have, you may truly start to see progress. It is definitely scary at first. At the same time, the more you do it the more comfortable you may become! None of this is possible though if you don't take action and show up in the first place. I give examples of how things could have deterred me from trying to attain my goals, but I did not let those things stop me, and why that should not stop me either. Tune in for some funny stories and some gems!

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    25 min
  • 23 | The City Champs w/ @cheezycharles & @4quan

    In this episode of The Highlight Real, I talk with @cheezycharles and @4quan to discuss their new collaboration tape "City Champs!" Throughout the episode, I get to learn more about who they are outside of the music while also learning about how some of those factors influence their artistry as well as their new release. We discuss influences, writing processes, the beauty and importance of collaboration, some of our favorite tracks from the release, and more! @4quan's daughter Bia is also a special guest on this episode as you'll see! (The Highlight Real is for the kids as well!) Tune in!


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    Follow the City Champs on Instagram: @cheezycharles & @4quan


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    1 hr 1 min
  • 22 | Berklee College, Faith, and Young Adulthood w/ @lexicocoa ​

    In this episode of The Highlight Real, our special guest is my cousin @lexicocoa. Lexi is a former Berklee College of Music student that studied jazz and plays trombone. Lexi is extremely talented and full of personality. We talk about some of her experiences at Berklee that are very different from the typical college experience. We also take the time to delve into our faith and our struggles with that in college as well as what we have learned about ourselves through our walk in our faith. The struggles of young adulthood naturally come into this conversation as Lexi and I are 23, and 24, respectively. Tune in to this episode to hear some of our experiences, how we grew up together, and some funny stories!


    Follow Lexi on Instagram: @lexicocoa

    Follow Lexi on TikTok: @lexicocoa__

    Follow The Highlight Real @thehighlightrealofficial on Instagram!

    Listen to The Highlight Real on audio platforms: https://linktr.ee/thehighlightreal


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    53 min
  • 21 | Columbus Tales and Bridging the Gaps w/ @midmacvisuals

    In this episode of The Highlight Real, we talk with my cousin Miyal! Miyal is the cousin that I stayed with when I first moved to Columbus, Ohio and I used to get a lot of advice from while I was there. We talk about how we met (we just met about 5 years ago) and how our relationship had developed as well as some funny Columbus tales and how I can learn from these situations. I also pick his brain about his perspective on life and how it influences his actions. Make sure to tune into this because Miyal drops some GEMS 💎!


    Follow Miyal at @midmacvisuals on Instagram!


    Follow The Highlight Real @thehighlightrealofficial on Instagram!


    Listen to The Highlight Real on audio platforms: https://linktr.ee/thehighlightreal


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    1 hr 12 min
  • 20 | Life After College, Relationships, and Growth w/ @jaydacolemann of Within Your Reach

    In this episode of The Highlight Real, we discuss a whole lot with special guest  @jaydacolemann  of Within Your Reach! Jayda and I are from the same area, we went to college together, we used to date, and we also have our own podcasts! So you can already assume there are a lot of similarities between us! In this episode, we discuss what life after college has been like and some of the realizations we've made about life. We also have an important discussion about our individual growth processes as a young black man and a young black woman. Finally, we had to talk about some relationship stuff! We talk about the different things each of us has learned since we dated and how we plan to improve as people and future partners.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • 19 | Season 2 Premiere!

    In this episode, I discuss what life has been like since I was last on the podcast. I've been putting in a lot of work to upgrade the podcast, my health, and my life overall. I also discuss what these changes have taught me and how excited I am for the future. I have many plans and ideas for the podcast coming up and I share some of them in this episode. Tune in for a reflective episode and to see what I have been up to since I've been away!


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    22 min
  • 18 | A Time to Reflect (ft. Mama and Dad)
    In this season one finale of The Highlight Real, I talk with my Mom and Dad! I ask them questions that I have for them as a young adult still learning many things about life. We also talk about our familial dynamic and how that has shaped my development. There's an interesting discussion about how my name was almost something else and the story behind it! Later in the discussion, I talk about legacy, its importance, and how I want to make the decisions to leave the legacy that I want. I wanted to use this season finale as an opportunity for you to learn more about me and my upbringing but also for me to use this as an opportunity to reflect with my parents as I end the first season! Tune in to learn more about my story featuring my parents, and to take away the gems within this finale!

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    1 hr 11 min
  • 17 | Happy To Be Home
    In this episode, I further discuss some of the things I have already done since I moved back home to Cincinnati, Ohio. I really am happy and grateful to be here! A sense of renewal and rejuvenation is in the air since I moved back and I am excited to make some things happen! I detail some of my experiences and some of the people I have met since I moved back. I'm happy to be back home and I plan to take advantage! Tune in!

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    13 min

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The Highlight Real is a platform for fun, engaging, and informative conversations with other young adults regarding topics within community, culture, and current events. On this platform you can…