TuneTheFork Podcast

In the 2001 John Singleton movie "Baby Boy", Ving Rhames character (Melvin) discusses the concept of mans possessions being broken in to two categories; "Guns & Butter". Guns represent real estate, stocks and bonds; items that appreciate in value. Butter symbolizes depreciating assets such as cars, clothes jewelry, etc. E020 expands on this concept, and uses "thermometers" as a metaphor for essentially speaking the truth, and "thermostats" as an idea for creating the environment one wishes to live in.

The general belief is that as a species, we are first, human. However, the more we move through our societal constructs, we find ourselves forced to identify with specific groups. Our life experience has taught us the name of that force, and it's called racism/white supremacy. In episode 019, we discuss the challenges with associating with groups, and how the over-identification of that group ultimately leads to further conflict, and apathy.

Black death at the hands of law enforcement has occurred for far too long. This episode seeks to identify the underline forces that permeate our culture, and manifest in societies negative perception, and value of black life.

Tortured Souls touches on the idea of judging people based on their actions, and if this process really positions us to see the truth of the people in our lives. Much of our nonconstructive behavior is unconsciously motivated in an effort to manage trauma, and missing the opportunity to explore a deeper understanding ultimately contributes to perpetuating the trauma in ourselves and others.

On This episode, Life and James talk about their relationship to music, and how it's used as therapy. They also discuss the current state of music, and how it can lead us back to unity, and love

Do you have someone in your life who's always there for other people? Do they show up when no one else will? Do they always seem to have everything under control? Do they rarely complain? If so, these are the strong friends, and more than likely they need to be check up on. In Episode 015, we discuss our strong friends, and how we sometimes neglect to show up for them in the ways they seem to show up for everyone else.

During episode 014 Life shares his process, and journey raising three black men in the modern era. He describes the various struggles associated with balancing redirection, support, trust, and how the parenting process contributes to his personal growth as a father, and man.

During episode 13, we discuss the various challenges experienced when trying to process new ways of thinking. Struggling to see a world we did not create with new eyes is something we all work through. Are we creating space for others, and ourselves to have healthy conversations.

Forgiveness, compassion, empathy, understanding, reconciliation, forgetting, resentment; Even though we use these words often, do we understand what they mean? Find out during Episode 012 of TuneTheFork.

Every creative knows the struggle. How do you assign value to your work? What are the metrics? These questions, and many more are explored during the "Know Your Worth" segment of TuneTheFork