In this episode of the #WYR show, I am fortunate to talk with Dr. Howard Stevenson. Dr. Stevenson has devoted his career as an educator to helping boys and men of color find the resilient and successful pathways. His current work focuses on racial literacy, a tactic we can all use to diffuse the stress of our current racial and political climate. The conversation was riveting.

Wouldn't you want a decision about your fate to be unanimous? Well, in Louisiana that is not the case. If 2 people disagree and 10 others say yes, you are going to do time. The Juror Project's executive director, Will Snowden drops by the show to talk about his revolution, ensuring that we take seriously our civic duty to sit on juries. Too many of us are sitting behind bars and failing to find and embrace the healthiest version of ourselves because of policies that hamper our existence.

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Continuing with our access to capital series, Damon Burns, ED of Finance Authority of New Orleans details the path to creating your dreams through homeownership and real estate investing. Most men of color only have a saving on average of 11,000 dollars. It's time to take control of your destiny. Real Estate investing is one way to find and embrace the healthiest version of yourself. Why? Because it takes embracing discomfort, hypothesizing a revolution, and finding ways to build relationships that will improve opportunities for access to capital. It's a great show.

Only 4% of companies of color have employees. Less than 1% of small businesses are led by men of color. 70% of all small businesses fail within the first 3 years. One of the biggest barriers to success is access to capital, particularly for businesses of color. In this riveting show, three juggernauts of industry, Aaron Walker, Rodrick Miller, and Daniel Applewhite detail their struggles and successes in making their companies grow. The best ways to gain access to capital, build relationships and embrace the discomfort.

As we are looking to be the healthiest version of ourselves, there are a number ways to get our mind in focus. Buddhism is one of those ways. In this compelling show, my guests and I discuss the various forms of the philosophy and showcase how a consistent practice can revolutionize your life. It's an amazing show.

One year on the air at WBOK1230am. This show highlights our past guests, and some funny out takes with my mother and father right before the break. On the other side of the break, I interview, Jarvis Deberry, Revolutionary of the Year, opinions editor and columnist at the Times-Picayune. This is compelling as Jarvis goes in depth about how he able to maintain his revolution in the midst of the chaos that surrounds our country.

When was the last time you just got out and explored the world. One interesting fact I learned about New Orleanians post-Katrina is that many had not left the comfy confines of the city. We can't grow unless we see that which we have not seen. In this episode I chat with Travel Bloggers Kim and Val from 2GirlsWhoTravel.com and my travel buddy Dr. Derek Greenfield. Kim and Val chronicle the importance of traveling abroad but also find places in you hometown that take your out of your comfort zone. Derek and I joke each other while chronicling our journeys over the last year to Europe, Montreal, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona. After those trips we fear nothing and have a deep appreciate for each other's lived experiences.

In this episode I discuss the power of sitting in discomfort. There is so much literature that talks about there is no growth without struggle. I detail my experiences with struggle and give some tips on how to sit with discomfort to find the healthiest version of yourself. Tip - Ask yourself what's the best thing that could happen and the worst thing that could happen. Most often the anticipatory fear is greater than the real fear.

Our one year anniversary is on January 17th. Please make sure that you listen live as we bring back some of our special guests and announce the Revolutionary of the Year.