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David Jay and Nadia spring forward with episode 17. Nadia asks why some black men don't approach black women and David Jay shares the hard truths. Do the rich know something the rest of us don't? The reasons why wealthy folks are cheap are discussed. Also, would you quit your job to pursue other interests? David Jay and Nadia answer this week's question, how do I deal with strong personalities in the workplace?

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Whether you've dreamed of ditching your 9 to 5 to become your own boss or you've never thought about being an entrepreneur, this week's interview with Rob Wyant, co-founder and President of Yapper, will motivate you to think about starting your own business. Rob shares his experience with starting a business and building an app and offers advice to help answer this week's question, how do I come up with a business idea?

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Has Hip-Hop culture destroyed young minorities to the point they are all unemployable? Is it a bigger problem than racism? David Jay and Nadia are back with episode 15 to break down Geraldo Rivera's recent comments. David Jay digs into data to see if countries with arranged marriages have lower divorce rates than nations that typically marry for love and you will surprised what the numbers are. Nadia discusses tax refunds and this week's question is answered: How do I start a podcast? This and much more in this episode of This Weird Thing Called Life.

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If there’s more you could be doing to accomplish the things you want in life, but for some reason you’re not making moves, listen to this episode for tips on motivating yourself. David Jay and Nadia also discuss how shacking up with a partner may end in divorce, Kanye West and his shady antics at the Grammys, and how to enjoy being single.

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David Jay and Nadia are back with episode 13! Are we a society of haters? Nadia thinks so, especially after seeing an interview with a comedian who is hating on Kevin Hart. David Jay wants to know why Brian Williams has so many haters. David Jay ponders if buying a house in Prince George's County, Maryland, is still worth it. This week's question, "how do I build a meaningful career?," is answered.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not where you want to be in life, the reason could be that you hold the toxic beliefs that David Jay and Nadia discuss in this episode. Use of the N-word on the fashion runway in Paris prompts a conversation about the appropriateness of the word and adoption of Black American culture by other cultures. David Jay and Nadia answer this week’s question, how do I live a happier life?, and share what they’ve done and what you can do to get to a happy place in life.

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David Jay and Nadia give their viewpoints on an article explaining the 5 reasons you can't find a suitable relationship and discuss the creepy pervert haunting the DC metro subway taking pictures of unsuspecting teenage girls and posting them to porn sites. They also answer this week's question: When it comes to dating, what should you reveal and when? That and much more in episode 11 of This Weird Thing Called Life.

Most people don’t like their job. David Jay and Nadia have been there, so they’re offering advice on how to make the most of a job you don’t enjoy. They get wrapped up in current events this week, including the uproar over the movie Selma not being nominated for an Oscar and the Pope’s comments regarding the Charlie Hebdo attack. They also chat about the downside of being smart, annoying neighbors, a failed attempt to adopt the early morning riser trait of successful people, and letting go to live an easier life.

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David Jay and Nadia answer this week's question, “how do I save money,” and give tips on how to create a professional budget in under 5 minutes. Nadia is frustrated having to choose between watching Empire or Blackish. David Jay talks about Apprentice and Shark Tank and questions the trend of websites connecting random people to create babies.

David Jay and Nadia are ready for 2015, armed with goals to achieve. They chat about the benefits of online dating in January and Kim Kardashian transforming before our very eyes. They also discuss a topic that got David Jay banned from Wikipedia—the difference between the terms “black” and “African American”—and how use of these terms influence how a person is perceived. Take a walk down memory lane with them as they reminisce about childhood television shows. They share their thoughts on how to make a fresh start in life.

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