Are you stressed out? Of course you're stressed out. We're ALL stressed out. But, did you ever consider for a moment that you may actually be addicted to stress? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (@the.atl.lpc), a Master Addiction Counselor who helped break down our addictions to stress. We discuss how stress tricks our brains into thinking it's actually pleasurable, his personal experience with stress addiction, the fear of being happy, and how to break the addiction. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Vaughn N. Gay, LPC of Holistic Atlanta (instagram.com/the.atl.lpc) Website: holisticatlanta.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Big K.R.I.T.'s album K.R.I.T. iz Here 13 Reasons Why on Netflix The United States of Stress: https://www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

What Hot Boy/Girl Summer would be complete without a sip of rosé? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Donae Burston (@thurstonburstoniii), CEO of La Fête du Rosé (@lafeterose), and we discuss what got him into the wine industry, whether being labeled a "Black owned business" can negatively impact opportunity, and what fast food item pairs well with rosé. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Donae Burston, CEO of La Fête du Rosé (instagram.com/thurstonburstoniii / instagram.com/lafeterose) Website: lafeterose.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Black Coffee Prince Kaybee HBO's 1994 documentary, Gang Bangin' in Little Rock MTV's Sex in the 90s series The Black Godfather on Netflix Black & Abroad's "Go Back to Africa" campaign Episode 016 of UNGENTRIFIED: "What Wine Goes With Leaving the Country" with certified wine expert Tanisha Townsend Pick up a bottle of La Fête du Rosé in Atlanta at Tower Liquors and Whole Foods locations in metro ATL. If not in the Atlanta area, you can order directly on the website at lafeterose.com. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

What would you give up if it meant that you could retire now? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (@richandREGULAR), financial power couple featured on CBS This Morning, the NY Times, and Essence Magazine to talk about F.I.R.E., the aggressive financial lifestyle many are turning to so that they can retire early and live their best lives. We discuss the basics of F.I.R.E., the Black community's relationship with money & finances, some of the things they do to save (they paid off $200K of debt in 5 years, you might want to listen), and whether or not everyone needs a side hustle. Listen and give us your opinion! Guests: Kiersten & Julien Saunders of rich & REGULAR (instagram.com/richandREGULAR) Website: richandREGULAR.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: The Shop on HBO When They See Us on Netflix Black Mirror: Season 5 on Netflix The Black Godfather on Netflix 3% on Netflix @GAScreenings on Twitter Playing With F.I.R.E. documentary Financial Freedom, a book by Grant Sabatier Work Optional, a book by Tanja Hester The Wealth Choice, a book by Dennis Kimbro Apps and Recommendations by Kiersten & Julien - https://richandregular.com/recommendations/apps/ Passive Real Estate Investing - https://richandregular.com/real-estate-investing/ Check out Kiersten & Julien's website where they cover their ongoing experience with FIRE at richandREGULAR.com. You can also pick up a copy of a Kiersten & Julien's ebook on their site when it drops. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

This podcast episode is a something I originally recorded in 2017 for the third season of the podcast "You Had Me at Black." The story didn't make that season, but Martina Abrahams Ilunga, creator of "You Had Me at Black" graciously gave me the files from our recording session, and I've taken the story I shared about my first trip to Dubai and created a mini bonus episode for you. After listening to this episode, definitely check out You Had Me Black, where they're reclaiming the Black narrative by passing regular people the mic to share their stories in their words. ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode, I am joined by Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms (@realmrcollipark), super producer and DJ, and we sat down to chop it up about his career in music and the impact he's had on the industry. We talk about the origins of "twerk," how his first hit, the Ying Yang Twins' "Wait (The Whisper Song)," almost didn't happen, discovering Soulja Boy, and how he feels about being responsible for a song played at every Black function, "The Wobble." Guest: Michael "Mr. ColliPark" Crooms (instagram.com/realmrcollipark) Website: mrcolliparkletsgo.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: The Tax Edition Check out ColliPark's remixes on his website, mrcolliparkletsgo.com Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

In this bonus mini-cast of UNGENTRIFIED, DJ B-Hen (@djbhen) and I sit down and try to put each other on to some new music. Check out our picks and let us know who had the best trio of choices. Kent's Picks: Batuk - Just To Touch Avelino - 1 in a Million Da Capo - Thando Lwami feat. Miss Dippy DJ B-Hen's Picks: Burna Boy - PH City Vibration Robert Glasper feat. Alex Isley - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix) Tropkillaz - Disbroqueia a Tela Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

What happens to Black Boy Joy when that boy becomes a man? On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Jason Rosario (@jason__rosario), creator of the digital platform The Lives of Men, and host of the new Yahoo show, Dear Men, and we try to find the answer to that question by breaking down what factors give Black men a chance to be their authentic selves. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Jason Rosario (instagram.com/jason__rosario) Website: thelivesofmen.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Chef's Table on Netflix Osvaldo's song, "Fly Like Birds" Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Check out Jason's show on Yahoo, Dear Men, which drops new episodes every Wednesday and be on the lookout for Jason's upcoming podcast, "Hey Jason." Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On a very special episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I review Jordan Peele's second horror film, "Us," with my best friend, Bianca. We work our way through the movie and discuss our pre-viewing theories, our spoiler-filled opinions on the film as a whole, Lupita's performance, the symbolism throughout the movie, and the ending. NOTE: This recap is not for people who have yet to view the film. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Julius Tillery (@blackcotton.us), one of the youngest Black farmers in the country and owner of Black Cotton, a cotton farm based in North Carolina . We talk about what Black farmers go through within the industry, our community's history with cotton farming, and whether or not "Queen Sugar" gets it right about the lives of Black farmers. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Julius Tillery (instagram.com/blackcotton.us) Website: blackcotton.us Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Snoh Aalegra's "I Want You Around" Jordan Peele's Us The Two Killings of Sam Cooke on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix Black Farmers File Suit over Fake Soybean Seeds Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].

On this episode of UNGENTRIFIED, I am joined by Vaughn Dabney (@mrdabney), founder of Empty Box Media and man on a mission to build his own tiny home within a truck. We talk about who inspired him to make a home out of a delivery truck, the one thing he didn't consider about not living in a traditional home, what dating looks like to tiny home owners, and where the resources are for Black people looking to live the tiny home life. Listen and give us your opinion! Guest: Vaughn Dabney (instagram.com/mrdabney) Website: mrdabney.com // tinyhometruck.com Resources/People/Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Dating Around on Netflix Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix Vaughn's book, Finding One Other inspirations for Black Minimalism: Afro Minimalist on Instagram Brown Kids on Instagram BlkMinimalists on Instagram Watch Vaughn's journey as he builds the Tiny Home Truck on his YouTube channel and on Instagram. Follow the conversation: @ungentrifiedpod on Instagram/Twitter @kentwjohnson on Instagram/Twitter ungentrifiedpodcast.com #ungentrifiedpod www.kentwjohnson.com Email us your questions/comments at [email protected].