Two Mics Up

Tap in to this episode as host Damon Cunningham talks with our return guest - Author Rebecca Wells Phillips about how storytelling in her latest works: “Dragonfly Passion” and “Lift Our Voice: Abuse Survivors Speak Their Truth” helps survivors turn pain into purpose, embrace transformation, and speak their truth.

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Contact Rebecca Wells Phillips: Email- [email protected]

💸 Ever met someone with champagne taste but living that EBT budget reality? 😏 Two Mics Up is serving up some real conversation (and laughs) in “Broke & Bougie”, airing Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8 PM EST!

From luxury dreams to budget realities, we’re breaking down why so many of us want the finer things — even when the wallet says otherwise.

Expect comedy, truth, and maybe a little self-reflection as we talk about priorities, image, and financial growth in today’s do-it-for-the-‘Gram culture.

🎙️ Join the conversation — drop a comment if you’ve ever stretched a dollar for the drip!

💥 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Two Mics Up for more authentic discussions that make you laugh AND think.

🏀🏈 Get ready for a two-sport showdown! This week on Two Mics Up, we’re diving deep into “Bracket & Board Battles” — where March Madness meets NFL Draft season!

Tune in Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 8 PM EST as we break down the buzzer-beaters, bracket busters, and the top draft prospects ready to shake up the board. From Cinderella stories on the court to game-changing picks on the gridiron, this episode has it all!

🎙️ Hosted by the trio of voices that keep real talk at the heart of the game, Two Mics Up brings expert insights, spirited debates, and plenty of fun.

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Which underdog or draft pick are you riding with?

🎙️ Two Mics Up is back with another inspiring conversation! Join us Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:30 PM EST for a powerful episode: “Unlocking Leadership Potential" featuring Olivia Coffey, Founder and visionary leader behind this transformative movement.

Olivia shares her journey of building spaces where men and women grow together as leaders—breaking barriers, nurturing potential, and creating opportunities for authentic empowerment. Tune in to hear how leadership and community can truly change lives.

🌟 Don’t miss out! Set a reminder, like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected with Two Mics Up.

🎥 Watch before the EmpowerHim EmpowerMe Summit on April 11, 2026!

🎙️ BLACK AIR FORCE ENERGY: The Ultimate Chaos Debate & Storytime

What’s the most Black Air Force Energy moment you’ve seen IRL? From backyard brawls to viral clapbacks, sidewalk sermons to "meet me outside" over a text on read – we're unpacking the vibe that screams fearless, petty, and ready-for-anything.

In this high-energy Two Mics Up episode:

🔴 Born chaotic or trained by life’s Ls?

🔴 Petty shade vs. full pull-up mode?

🔴 Why quiet folks got the worst energy?

🔴 Justified chaos: Food thieves, workplace liars, cheaters?

🔴 BAF fashion flags: Bonnet runs, old Bluetooth?

🔴 Pettiest "pull up" reasons ever?

🔴 Peak BAF athletes, celebs who survive Chaos Olympics, and timeline history-makers.

Timestamps, hot takes, and non-stop laughs – if it walks like chaos, talks like chaos... it's BAF energy.

🔔 Watch LIVE, drop your stories in chat, and challenge our picks. Subscribe, like, comment your BAF celeb or athlete – Who You Got? Join the convo and become part of the episode!

📅 Tuesday March 17, 2026 at 8pm est.

🚀 Live on YouTube, FB and Twitch @TwoMicsUp

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From The Sip to The Ride, The Style to The Sound, we’re running a full-court press on the culture with 30 heavyweight comparison questions. On this episode of Two Mics Up, we’re ranking and choosing between:

The Sip: Heineken, Becks, or Stella? Hennessy, Rémy, or D’Usse? Coke, Pepsi, or RC?

The Ride: Mustang, Hellcat, or Camaro? Escalade, Navigator, or Range Rover? Classic Impala vs Challenger vs Boss 429.

The Style: Nike, Reebok, or Adidas? Gucci, Louis, or Prada? Rolex, Breitling, or Omega?

The Sound: Nas, Andre 3000, or Rakim? Jay-Z, Biggie, or Eminem? Kendrick, Cole, or Drake? Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, or Roxanne Shante?

R&B Royalty: Beyoncé, Rihanna, or Janet? Usher, Chris Brown, or R. Kelly? Aaliyah, Brandy, or Monica? Erykah vs Jill vs Lauryn.

Hip-Hop Culture: Snoop vs Cube vs Pac, Outkast vs UGK vs Three 6, Missy vs Kim vs Foxy, Dre vs Premier vs Dilla, Golden Era vs Bling Era vs Trap Era, and more.

This is barbershop talk with podcast polish – nostalgia, strong opinions, and debates that hit everything from soundtracks to style, legends to new wave. Every choice says something about your taste, your era, and your definition of culture.

⚡️ Watch now and play along.

Comment your picks under the video, timestamp your favorite questions, and let us know where you agree or think we’re TRIPPIN’.

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Who you got?

🎙️ THE SILENCE OF STRENGTH — Redefining What It Means To Be a Man

Why are so many men taught to equate strength with silence? In this episode of Two Mics Up, Damon, Sam, and Clif dive into how cultural conditioning shapes masculinity — from childhood messages like “don’t cry” to the unspoken rules that keep men from opening up as adults.

💥 They’ll explore:

🎯 The impact of early conditioning on emotional health

🎯 The heavy cost of silence — on relationships, peace, and purpose

🎯 The masks men wear to hide pain behind confidence

🎯 How vulnerability and honesty can redefine real strength

🎯 Practical ways we can break the cycle for the next generation

This is more than conversation — it’s about connection, healing, and change.

🔔 Tune in LIVE and be part of the movement to reshape how men talk about mental health. Drop your questions in the chat and join the Two Mics Up family in real time.

📅 March 3, 2026 8pm est.

💻 Live on YouTube, FB and Twitch @TwoMicsUp

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This week in Black History Month, we’re talking culture on the line.

We’re unpacking appreciation vs. theft, corporate sneaker “inspiration,” cancel culture vs. accountability, old mistakes in a digital world, virtue signaling, and whether true forgiveness and comeback stories are even possible for our people.

📅 Go LIVE with us Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 8PM EST on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.

✅ Subscribe, hit the bell, and join the chat — your voice is part of this community conversation!

Are you surviving when you were meant to thrive?Join us for a transformational conversation with host Damon Cunningham and three powerful voices: Dr. Shawnise Carter (healing and purpose), Leann Herron (resilience strategies), and Erica Vanessa (personal elevation and scaled impact).

Learn how to move from "just surviving" to "thriving on purpose," integrate family, career, and faith, and get practical tools to overcome fear and burnout.

Your greatest challenges are your launchpad—it's time to take off.Tune in Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8 PM on Two Mics Up via YouTube, FaceBook or LinkedIn!

Call to Action: Share your thoughts and questions for our guests on social media using the hashtag #ResilienceToPurpose and tag @TwoMicsUp.

Your breakthrough starts here!

Guests:Erica Vanessa: Founder and CEO at B.E.Coming Consulting FirmPast Show: Elevate Your Purpose with Erica Vanessa - https://youtu.be/kzoBOuzA8XU

Leann Herron: Transformation Coach for Women, HCI/ICF Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach

🎙️Podcast Host Past Show: Unlocking Resilience - https://youtu.be/FWo0i947cJs

Dr. Shawnise Carter: Executive Director| Digital Health | Speech Language PathologistPast

Show: Purpose Driven Healing - https://youtu.be/xtwzymZoCr4

As Black History Month continues, Two Mics Up is going beyond the hashtags and digging into the real work of building Black futures.We’re unpacking Black culinary reclaiming and health, the value of a degree in a creator economy, social media as connection or chaos, “get-rich-quick” culture, and whether creators or platforms really hold the power.📅 Go LIVE with us Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8PM EST on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.✅ Subscribe, hit the bell, and bring your perspective — we’re building this conversation as a community.