Culture And Conversations

Jamison chats with Janea Jamison of the H.E.R. Story podcast about her challenges with body image, self-acceptance and how her victory over those issues pushed her start her podcast and several other ventures.  This episode concludes the miniseries on body image that began at episode 76.Listen to the H.E.R. Story PodcastH.E.R. Story Podcast on FacebookH.E.R. Story Podcast on InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Friend of the show Brandee stops by to answer questions with Ramond and Jamison from listeners of the show.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Jamison talks with Jaye Love about her journey to self-acceptance, body image and living with the massive attention that comes from being a viral personality on social media.Jaye Love on InstagramJaye Love on TwitterSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this concluding episode on leadership series I chat with Dr. Russ Barnes to discuss his experience in the military as a leader and how his life experiences have shaped his work as consultant helping organizations develop stronger leaders.Russ Barnes and his company Systro SolutionsSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Ramond and I chat with Essence McCray about some basics and the not-so-basics of managing consumer credit.  We also talk about the crazy around the new Popeyes chicken sandwich and lies men and women tell.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss new transfer rules in college football and how it leads to de facto "free agency."Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss our opinions of various NFL teams ahead of the upcoming season.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Dr. Shanta Harper chats with me about her thoughts on building strong leadership teams in organizations and how to encourage, promote and retain the best leaders that emerge in an organization.  This is the first episode in a two-part series on leadership.Dr. Harper's WebsiteDr. Harper's InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this discussion Ramond and I chat with Chuck, Ian and Matt about sports and culture.  In this part of the episode we discuss the failed "Rich Paul Rule" as well as free agency in sports.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this final segment with my friend Brandee we talk about living life while being a podcaster and the challenges of sharing stories about dating without exposing the other person.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Ramond, his mother Cassandra and myself have a thought-provoking conversation about marriage, dating and relationships as told from Cassandra's experiences as a wife.  #TheGroupChat is a weekly video stream recorded and Facebook Live.  Here is the audio for your enjoyment.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Amie Gaskin of Refined Vision shares her journey into the family therapy as we discuss some of the causes of issues in families and marriage.  Amie also shares a story of overcoming colorism and shadeism that is very encouraging and uplifting.Refined Vision onlineRefined Vision on InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

We return to our conversation with Brandee Thomas discussing the effects certain media content has on our emotional well-being and perception.  Also we talk about the difficulties of having a publicly expressed opinion.  If you'd like to support Brandee please consider visiting her merchandise store below:Buy from Sugar and Spice Wear and FlairSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this episode I chat with Melodie Moore and Danielle Galloway of The Therapeutic House located in Alpharetta, GA about using magnets and alternative approaches to promote wellness and to provide relief for chronic pain.  I also talk about #TheFifth and #TheGroupChat, the weekly live stream of the Culture and Conversations podcast.The Therapeutic House on InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

Brandee Thomas returns to the podcast to talk about her new pet project Sugar and Spice Wear and Flair, the changes to the Culture and Conversations live stream #TheGroupChat on Facebook and her limited but hopefully improving Game of Thrones knowledge.Buy from Sugar and Spice Wear and FlairSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

I chat with Latasha Matthews of Illumination Counseling about her journey into counseling, therapy and what her life experiences with domestic violence taught her about patience in dating.  Latasha also shares some principles from her book "The Dumping Ground."  I give a brief update about my listener appreciation event #TheFifth and talk about the growing community over on Facebook.com/CultureAndConversationsIllumination CounselingThe Dumping Ground BookLatasha's WebsiteSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

After a week off I chat with you about the happenings on the show.  I talk about the new logo, merchandise, changes to #TheGroupChat, the addition of Ramond Hingleton as a co-host and how I'm learning to live with "the familiar."  I even talk about a trip to therapy and how I have something in common with Maverick from Top Gun.  Below are the details of how you can support Culture and Conversations.Support:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In a hilarious episode of Culture and Conversations my friend Ramond stops by to co-host my weekly Facebook live stream named #TheGroupChat.  We answer listener submitted questions and try our best not to get my podcast cancelled.Culture and Conversations on FacebookSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

In this episode I talk about an awesome experience I had visiting and reviewing Yakitori Jinbei in Smyrna, GA.  I talk about being validated as a member of the larger media community and how it was a great experience of encouragement on this podcast journey.Yakitori Episode on The Sit-DownAshlee on InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show

I chat with comedian and actress Dominique Witten of Tropical Cop Tales and the Dave Chappelle Show about her career in comedy and about how her perspective on life helped her persevere through difficult times early in her career.  As an editorial I talk about the Game of Thrones series finale and update listeners on happenings behind-the-scenes of the show.Dominique Witten's WebsiteDominique Witten on TwitterDominique Witten on InstagramSupport:  Consider making a donation via $SmallwoodMedia on CashApp.  A donation of $25 keeps Culture and Conversations alive for an entire month!  Thanks again for empowering AND being part of the conversation!Merchandise is here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallwoodMedia  All proceeds go to help make the show better!Support the show