This week's episode features the first person who hired me when I moved to Houston TX, Nicole Franklin-Jones.  Nicole currently serves as the Director of Youth and Outreach with AVDA-Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse.  This episode is filled with great information.  Are you in a healthy relationship?  Do you know someone who is an abusive relationship?  What are the signs of danger?    

Facebook: Nicole Jones

Website: www.avda-tx.org

Instagram: @nikki3579

Click here for more info:  Are You in a Healthy Relationship? 

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"What is it that you like about yourself and why?"

What happens when you lose your mother at 14, go to war at 20, and return home with no roadmap?In this powerful episode of The Network Podcast, Michael Prejean sits down with Gulf War veteran and insurance professional Freddie Noble to unpack grief, trauma, racism, fatherhood, and why financial literacy is a form of love in Black communities.This conversation goes beyond money — it’s about dignity, healing, and protecting the people you love.
This week's episode features Insurance guru, Freddie Noble.  Freddie is a Gulf War veteran and has been with State Farm for over 26 years.  He holds licenses in Property and Casualty, Life and Health and Series 6.  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nobleagent

Twitter: @4anobleagent

Instagram: @4anobleagent

TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00–1:20 – Introducing Freddie Noble | Gulf War Veteran & Insurance Agent

• 1:21–3:10 – Getting the Knock: Going to War at 20

• 3:11–5:00 – Life in the Gulf War: Fear, Racism, Survival

• 5:01–7:25 – Coming Home Broken: Depression, Identity, Transition

• 7:26–10:58 – Losing His Mother at 14 & Growing Up Too Fast

• 10:59–12:40 – Learning Self-Trust Through Trauma

• 12:41–16:00 – From College Struggles to State Farm Internship

• 16:01–20:16 – Racism, Opportunity, and Becoming an Agent

• 20:17–22:45 – Why People Fear Insurance (And What They Miss)

• 22:46–26:15 – Life Insurance, Grief, and Protecting Family

• 26:16–28:40 – How Much Life Insurance Is Enough?

• 28:41–30:00 – What Keeps Freddie Up at Night

• 30:01–33:30 – Books That Changed His Life

• 33:31–37:00 – Music, Mindset, and Balance

• 37:01–44:30 – Rapid Fire: Life, Fear, Identity

• 44:31–47:20 – War, Patriotism, and Hard Truths

• 47:21–50:10 – Fatherhood, Family, and Emotional Growth

• 50:11–51:49 – Final Words: Building the Black Professional Network

Current reading/Recommended Reads:

• Chasing the Scream by Johann Hart
• David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
• Success Runs in our Race by George C. Fraser
• The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkerson
• Miseducation of the Negro by Carter G Woodson
• The coming home of John (souls of blackfolks) W.E. Dubois
• Makes me want to Holler by Nathan Mcall
• I know why caged bird sing by Mayou Angelou
• Mama by Terry McMillian
• Isis Papers by Frances Cress Welsing
• Option Trading for Beginners by JD Scott
• White Evangelical Racism by Anthea Butler
• 5 Major Pieces to Life by Jim Rohn 
• The Half Has Never Been Told by Edward Baptiste
  

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• J. Cole
• Da Baby 
• Music that tells a story
  

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• The Network with Michael Prejean (aye!)
  

Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"Being the father of 3 girls (you learn how to tend to) their emotional needs of 3 daughters."

"How do you deal with dysfunctional families?"

This week's episode features Brian L. Turner, Ph. D.  Dr. Turner is a licensed clinical psychologist serving the greater New Orleans area. He is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana, Director of the African American Studies program at XU and owner of Moments of Truth, LLC.  

Dr. Turner practices in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana and gives us direction on what "winning" looks like. 

Facebook: Brian Turner

Twitter: @nojagr504

Instagram: @nojagr504

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"Don't loan money to people who can't pay you back and expect to get it back." 

"Take care of yourself first so that you can take care of those who you are responsible for and some who are not..."

"Good food, Good folks and Good fun...if you get at least two of those in life, the third has to follow...you can't have two of them and the third come up lame." 

Here is all of the best advice "Ya Didn't Ask" for in 2020.  Enjoy the unsolicited advice from each of our guests in 2020.  Welcome to The Network, you may need it.  

In this year end recap, we hear from our guests again as they share their recommended reads of 2020.  

This week's episode features Kerii Landry Thomas, Director of Career Services and Title IX Coordinator of the Southern University Law Center (SULC). 

I grew up with Kerii and she has always been one of the sharpest people I know.  In Episode 21, we explore her journey and she shares infinite wisdom that she has gained along the way with us.  Enjoy!  

Facebook: Kerii Thomas

I grew up with Kerii and she has always been one of the sharpest people I know.  In Episode 21, we explore her journey and she shares infinite wisdom that she has gained along with us.  Enjoy!  

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"It's okay to leave home, venture off, try new things, you can always come back!" 

Charles Cannon of Illustrious Soles

Facebook: Charles Cannon or  Illustrious Soles

Instagram:  @illustrioussoles

Twitter:  @illustriousoles

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

1.  "Check authenticity before you buy kicks" and 2. "Be careful going into business with family"

My family, Kobie Bowles,  joins The Network for Episode 18.  We talk about a little bit of everything as we cover his diverse journey from New Jersey to New York.  

Facebook: Kobie Bowles | Fan Page

Instagram:  @kobiebowles

Twitter:  @A_Rising_Son

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"Stop honoring your limitations, and honor your dreams and your hopes."

Chandra Hampton joins us for Episode 18.  Just a fearless girl from Baton Rouge, Chandra has given herself permission to live and helps bring joy to other people through the medium of dance.  Voted DC best dance instructor in 2017-2019, Chandra is bouncing back from a breast cancer diagnosis--she's cancer free btw--and regaining her form and strength and no doubt will DC's best once again.  

Facebook: Chandra Hampton or Champion Lifestyle Fitness

Instagram:  @CHamplifestyle

Twitter:  @CHamplifestyle

Webpage: www.champlifestyle.com 

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"Drink plenty of water."

Grambling State University graduate Jakeithia Prejean is in the house for Episode 17.  She shares the wisdom behind R.E.S.E.T with J along with her journey from Lafayette to Grambling and back to Lafayette.  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/resetwithj

Instagram:  @reset.with.j

Twitter: jkprejean

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Finally, "You Didn't Ask," but...

"Stop, pause and don't be too busy to re-evaluate."

"You can't tell everybody everything."

"You can't put everything on social media."