What's Up Cuz

Many of us are clueless as to how we spend our money and are addicted to instant gratification. Truth is, so much so, that we are willing to live paycheck to paycheck. Today’s podcast examines our financial fitness with our featured guest, Dr. Howard Slaughter, Jr., a renowned financial expert from Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. David Alan Brock and Dr. Sharon McDaniel take their listeners on a journey toward gaining and maintaining financial health through a series of questions with Dr. Slaughter to get them to examine the way in which they view, spend, save, honor, or dishonor their financial resources. Dr. Slaughter provides practical tips to teach everyone from the novice to the savviest fiscal manager how to be “set free, by being debt free.” Listen and learn as they discuss this very important life issue.

Dr. Slaughter desires that we all have the ability to live in the fullness of our lives by being fabulous and financially fit. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation and “dare to dare” to become debt free in 2023! What’s Up Cuz? educates its listeners in non-traditional ways with the hope of being impactful for sustainable change.

Regardless of your situation, leaning into today’s podcast will not only make you better, but will also help you to become the best version of yourself along the way. Come on, listen in and let’s learn together during this episode of What’s Up Cuz?What’s Up Cuz is released bi-Wednesdays and available on your favorite podcast listening platform. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. We love hearing from you!

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Welcome to another episode of What’s Up Cuz? Today’s podcast centers on the power of reading for enjoyment, development, and growth. Dr. David Alan Brock and Dr. Sharon McDaniel take their listeners into the world of literature and explore a few of the latest and greatest books. Whether you're a book lover, casual reader, or looking for your next captivating read, we've got you covered. Listen and learn as they discuss a few books they have found helpful in their social justice, leadership, spiritual, emotional, and educational journeys. While these books are not endorsed in any transactional way with the authors, What’s Up Cuz? is purposed to educate its listeners in non-traditional ways to reimagine their personal journeys through the words of others, and in this context, through books. They will discuss some of the most compelling novels from a range of genres and offer their honest opinions and recommendations. Want to have lunch on Dr. Brock and Dr. McDaniel while listening to this episode of What’s up Cuz? Simply comment the What’s Up Cuz? Facebook page, share what you’re reading and how it’s transforming your life. Someone will win lunch on the doctors and receive a gift card to purchase the book(s) you desire to read as you continue your journey in reading. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy this literary adventure as they explore the amazing world of books.

What’s Up Cuz hosted by Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, and co-founder, Dr. David Alan Brock. In today’s episode we bring awareness to the not often talked about issue of the omitting black history from the education of children. Our guest today is Yven Destin, PhD, an educator and writer living in Charlotte, North Carolina. He teaches history at a private school and is a student of American writer James Baldwin. Currently, he is working on a book devoted to the philosophy of the famed author. He is a published researcher and serves on the editorial board of the Family Integrity & Justice Quarterly and is Guest Editor to the Journal of Family Strengths. He also serves on the board of A Second Chance, Inc, a kinship care organization. Dr. Destin is a graduate of Morehouse College, a historically black college in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned an MA from the University of Chicago and his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh.

Regardless of your situation, leaning into today’s podcast will not only make you better, but will also help you to become the best version of yourself along the way. Come on, listen in and let’s learn together during this episode of What’s Up Cuz?

What’s Up Cuz is released bi-Wednesdays and available on your favorite podcast listening platform. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. We love hearing from you!

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This Doesn’t Have To Be Your Story!!

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

What’s Up Cuz hosted by Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, and co-founder, Dr. David Alan Brock. February is heart awareness month and heart disease is the number one killer of woman in the US. We devote another episode to the memory of Rhoda D. Wright, the sister of our co-host Dr. Sharon who passed due to an undetected heart condition. In this informative episode we are join by our special guest Michael Washington an accomplished elite athlete, nutrition coach, personal trainer, and sales leader at the executive level in the healthcare space. With a vision for a healthy and informed society, Michael has dedicated his adult life to educating all communities about the importance of living a life of optimal health and well-being. Michael’s mission is to help individuals and companies alike to break free from conventional wisdom so that they can be open to new ideas and new solutions.

Regardless of your situation, what we teach will not only make you better, but will also help you to become the best version of yourself along the way. Come on, listen in and let’s learn together during this episode of What’s Up Cuz?

What’s Up Cuz is released bi-Wednesdays and available on your favorite podcast listening platform. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. We love hearing from you!

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What’s Up Cuz hosted by Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, and co-founder, Dr. David Alan Brock. February is heart awareness month. Heart disease is the number one killer of woman in the US. We devote this episode to the memory of Rhoda D. Wright, the sister of our co-host Dr. Sharon who passed due to an undetected heart condition. In this informative episode you will hear about the risks of heart disease. Did you know that age alone doesn’t cause coronary artery disease, but the older you get and the longer you’ve been exposed to the effects of risks such as high blood pressure or an unhealthy lifestyle, the greater your overall risk. We will hear from Dr. Natalie Stokes, UPMC Physician of Internal Medicine about the need to know your numbers and reduce your overall chances of developing heart disease.

Regardless of your situation, what we teach will not only make you better, but will also help you to become the best version of yourself along the way. Come on listen in and let’s learn together during this episode of What’s Up Cuz?

What’s Up Cuz is released bi-Wednesdays and available on your favorite podcast listening platform. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. We love hearing from you!

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Building on the idea of being in positive fellowship and relationship with one that you trust with your private thoughts, fears, and concerns, “What Up Cuz” was the creation of Dr. Alan Brock, D.Min, and Dr. Sharon McDaniel, Ph.D., EdD, MPA, as a way to intentionally share “out loud“ our innermost thoughts and ideas on America’s most protracted issues challenging our African American communities. 

Centering the podcast on our faith, wisdom, experiential learning, and academic scholarship, we will tackle community challenges/opportunities and provide meaningful solutions in a manner that is clearly understood, viable, and implementable. 

We look forward to sharing and growing together one community at a time.