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During Spring Break many college students are high on life and high on drugs. Drug use is rampant in certain circles, if a student is eager to party and not watching what they are doing or likes to do recreational drugs, they can overdose if given a drug that is cut with the wrong stuff such as cocaine and opoids. A group of college students from New York experience this. Let's talk about this and...

This episode includes my thoughts on the recent passing of Traci Braxton, the conclusion of Jussie Smollett's hate crime case in Chicago, The fallout from the Russia Conflict with Ukraine and more. 

As Russia enters its third week bombarding Ukraine, there are issues at the border especially with minority students stuck in the middle and being told at the border that they cannot leave the county. Let's talk about it. 

If you don't know Ryan Coogler, you may have seen one of his movies. He is the director of "Black Panther" and also "Fruitvale Station." On a regular trip to his local bank, he attempted to withdraw money from his account and the responding staff at the bank did not believe him. Police was called...  Let's talk about mistaken identity, systematic racism, implicit bias & why it all matters...

This is a serious episode if you are under the age of 18, you should not be listening! This episode is for a mature listening audience over AGE 18+. A son and father in Florida conspired to sexually trafficked a 15-year-old girl in Croatia. She flew to Florida and was involved with a 23-year-old man who pretended to be a guitar instructor. Let's talk about the consent laws in both U.S and Croatia...

Russia has attacked the country of Ukraine with innocent causalities. Not only are people suffering, families are being torn and serious decisions to either flee the country or break up family units. Sending healing thoughts to our listeners in Ukraine and surrounding locations. Let's talk about it. 

Covid Mandates are affecting celebrities who act in the entertainment industry as well as all kinds of workers who are mandated to take vaccines. Is this fair? Let's talk about it. 

Last year over $594 Million dollars was given to anonymous individuals in the name of love and romance scamming according to the Federal Trade Commission. Netflix highlighted the realities of dating apps and possible scamming methods as 3 women discussed their experience with a popular dating app as they gave thousands of dollars to allegedly to a high value man they thought they were in love with...

Love bombing is a technique that scammers use and also individuals who are narcissists use to mentally beat down their intended target. Have you ever seen these signs in a previous relationship or discussed with a friend. Let's talk about how damaging and unhealthy this is. 

Welcome back to Speak Truth 2 Life Podcast, where we discuss pop culture, viral videos, and all things in between love and life.  Recently, an interracial couple arguing on campus at Purdue University in Indiana got out of control and a third party called the police. The police arrived but instead of discussing the issue, the student alleged that law enforcement attacked him. The video which...

Okay, we're back and today is the love today. But isn't loving yourself an everyday thing? Yes, we are discussing self-love tips for singles and if you are booed up, you can listen too.  Happy Valentine's to all listening and enjoy the episode!

Bonus feature updates for the week of Feb. 11th. 

During the last few weeks of January 2022, there were multiple people who took their life in their hands and committed suicide. This episode is a serious one in which I believe can help, heal and be thought provoking. The content of the show and intention is to create community and uplift. If this subject hits too close to home, let it sit for a while and listen when you are able to do so. If you...

Let's talk about the hot job of the year. If you are interested in working home, earning a good salary and using your technical skills or know someone who's good at this, COME ON IT TO LEARN MORE. The remote job of the  year pays A SIX FIGURE SALARY!! Let's  talk about it. 

Welcome back to Speak Truth 2 Life. This episode covers the updates on  Lauren's case , the need for police to contact families when there are urgent matters such as a death or investigation and much more. 

We all love movies! Before the health crisis that has impacted us going into the movie theaters, we all were out there in the movie theaters. Back in the day, a good way to save money was to use a movie subscription. Let's talk about the possible reboot of Movie Pass. 

This episode covers  The importance of HCBUs  Federal investigation of hate crimes  Why student learning was disrupted on Feb. 1st. 

In this podcast, we are discussing the decision making many people are making regarding cruising. Recently, a cruise from New York was re-routed to only one location on it's cruise ship, Norwegian had to cancel their routes and people were funded back the money because of what occurred. So the question is how and where to cruise is up to you, depending on if you want to adhere to CDC's recommendat...

Whether you are looking for a new home or helping a friend find a new place, you must be careful not to get into the hands of a scammer. They present real time apartments/homes but steal information in the process. Recently in New York City, a woman promised a group of applicants for the rent stabilized apartments and stole over $100,000 in a calculated rental scam. These scams are taking place no...

Yes, you heard me, ages 18-20 can drive trucks now in a program designed by the Biden Administration. 

The Chicago Teachers Union members have decided not to show up for in person learning, this has created a foundation of politicking that has torn parents, children, and educators on opposition sides. The pandemic numbers for Chicago have increased during this time leaving educators with hard decisions to make. 

We are in a new year and that means people making a list of things they say they will do but DO NOT! So, do you really need to commit to an empty promise to yourself or do you need to make a commitment to yourself without a resolution. Let's talk about it. 

This bonus episode asks the question, what happens with a life well lived. Actor Sidney Poitier and Actress/Comedian Betty White both had well lived lives and contributed not only to entertainment field but to the world at large. 

Happy New Year! Yes, we are talking about ways to keep and protect your credit card, how or if you should use debit cards and protect your digital identity/identity theft. 

Once upon a time during a long long time ago, I was traveling through Illinois to a location to perform some poetry. On this train ride, not only did I not make it on time, but mother nature showed her ugly head. Like the thousands of people stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia, I was cold, impatient, and confused. The Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm offers some life lessons about patience, creativity so...