Culture And Conversations

In this wrap up show for 2018, Tyler Shorter and I talk about our favorite episodes of Culture and Conversations and episodes we didn't enjoy that much.  Also we talk about news and upcoming changes to the show going into 2019!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 the final episode of 2018 I chat with my cousin, author, podcaster and financial literacy expert Prince Dykes about his children's book series on financial literacy. Prince and I talk about some of the basics around personal finance and what led to his growing financial literacy platform.  I also give my thoughts on the Kevin Hart outrage, activist groups and the Oscars.Buy Wesley Learns To InvestBuy Wesley Learns About CreditWesley Learns Books - https://www.facebook.com/wesleylearnstoinvestThe Investor Show - https://www.facebook.com/theinvestorshowRoyal Financial Investment Group - https://www.facebook.com/RoyalfinancialgroupSupport:  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 my friend, barber and fellow businessman Choman Ali.  Choman is the owner of American Barbershop and tells his amazing story of how he took $100 dollars while speaking no English and turned it into an amazing business servicing the northern Metro Atlanta area.American Barbershop's WebsiteAmerican Barbershop InstagramAmerican Barbershop FacebookSupport the show

In this episode I chat about Restorative Justice with Janice Jerome of The Restorative Justice Institute of Atlanta.  Janice and I discuss how Restorative Justice allows both victims and perpetrators to heal in a way that the punitive system of justice does not allow.The Restorative Justice Institute of Atlanta WebsiteThe Restorative Justice Institute of Atlanta on FacebookSujatha Baliga Clip on YouTubeSupport the show

Just me thanking each and every one of you for being a subscriber and a listener to Culture and Conversations!Support the show

My friend Melanie and I play catch-up as we discuss my dating life, Marvel Comics versus DC Comics and whether or not "good morning" text messages are too forward in a particular dating scenario.Support the show

In this episode my friend Melanie Williams stops by to share her story of her career as a lawyer and to talk about why she chose the family business of law.  I also talk about living with the criticisms and praises that come from having a public life on social media.Support the show

In this episode of Small Talk I collect a series of phone calls I took while streaming my coverage of the midterm elections in 2018.  The calls range from discussions of voting legacy as African Americans to the failed campaign strategy of Beto O'Rourke. Support the show

In this conversation I chat with my friend and fellow Georiga Southern Eagle Tia about her journey and STEM career as a black woman that writes code.Support the show

In this hilarious edition of Small Talk, Kimberly Isis of IHearThatGirl.com shares her dating experiences, questions me about first date ideas and I encourage her to find her inner "gold digger" while there is still time.Support the show

In this very special episode of Culture and Conversations, I talk candidly about my divorce in this conclusion of my series of shows on healing from divorce.Support the show

Kimberly Isis from Episode 2 stops by to share her story of her divorce and how it gave birth to her book "I Hear That Girl! - Life Advice For Every Sista."Kimberly Isis OnlineKimberly Isis - InstagramKimberly Isis - FacebookSupport the show

In this continuation of my series on healing from divorce, my friend Simone Pitts stops by to share her story of how she healed from her divorce.Support the show

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I wanted bring attention to the disease by interviewing breast cancer survivor LaDonna Peeples.  LaDonna shares her courageous story and offers encouragement to women dealing with breast cancer.LaDonna's email addressLaDonna's Breast Cancer Support PageSupport the show

In the first of a four-part series on healing after divorce, my friend Laura Hussey stops by to share her journey into her new life post-divorce.Support the show

On this episode of Small Bites I review Food 101 in Atlanta, GA.Food 101Support the show

On this episode of Small Bites I review 1 Kept Kitchen and Bar in Atlanta, GA.1 Kept Kitchen and BarSupport the show

Inspired by the release of the new Netflix movie "Nappily Ever After" starring Sanaa Lathan, my friend Gloria and I discuss Gloria's hair journey and its parallels to the movie "Nappily Ever After." Nappily Ever After - Netflix Support the show

My friend Gloria and I finish our conversation about hair by reviewing the movie "Nappily Ever After" starring Sanaa Lathan. Nappily Ever After - NetflixSupport the show

Assistant District Attorney Charles Watkins stops by to share his journey as an attorney. Charles also shares his opinion as a prosecutor on the Botham Jean murder case in Dallas, Texas.Support the show