Yall, I am excited for where I've been, where I am, and where I'm headed.  Let's discuss the power of community connections, reasons to be overwhelmed by gratefulness, and reflections from last week's episode with The Introvert Leader, Mr. Terrence Lee.  

Terrance Lee, aka The Introvert Leader, joins the podcast to discuss his insightful new book ("Quiet Voice Fearless Leader"), the power of empathic leadership, and how to thrive as an introvert in an extroverted world.

My daughter turned 9 today y'all.  Let's talk about the lessons of being a #girldad, the uncanny wisdom of children, and the how my daughter taught me to lead with my heart, not with my eyes.  

Whew...I have some stories for y'all.  Let's talk about the value of the offseason, the coaching costs of football season, and the reasons why there is so much power within a collective punch.  

Life will teach us lessons if we are open and honest to being taught.  Let's talk about loss, language, and the reasons why everyone has a right to say the wrong thing. 

Many people labeled Simone Biles a quitter when she withdrew from the Olympic competition this past summer due to mental health reasons.  Her decision became a hot topic of discussion.  

This week, Simone provided the Senate with damning personal testimony about her experiences being sexually assaulted as a member of Team USA. 

This nation has remained silent.  

• After analyzing both the "Donda" and Certified Lover Boy" albums, let's discuss increased artistic expectations, the sellout cost of beef, and the reasons why two of hip-hop's Kings picked the worst time to be engaged in a war of words.  

To ALL people affected by the events and aftermath of September 11th, my heart goes out to you.  9/11 was a WORLD tragedy that forever changed our social existence. May we learn from the tears that were shed and not bask in the blood of lives lost.  

Be well.   

After last week's analysis of Kanye's "Donda" album, I felt it was only right to breakdown Drake's "Certified Lover Boy".  Let's talk about OVO, CLB, and the reasons why the 6 God's music catalog is one chip shy of being with the GOATs.