The DAPS Show

In this episode, I spent time with an old colleague and friend Sahar Joya. She has accomplished so much both personally and professionally. In our conversation, we discuss many things including her journey to find herself, her identity, and happiness through passion. Follow Sahar on social media here to learn more about her and her journey.   You can find more frequent content here. Share your tho...

In today's society, speaking up and expressing your opinions can be a difficult task. We often find ourselves walking on eggshells to avoid hurting others' feelings, or worse, risking the loss of a friendship or relationship.   Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

Viola Desmond was a Black Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist who became a symbol of the struggle against racial segregation in Canada. One of the most famous incidents in her life occurred in 1946, when she was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only section of a movie theater in Nova Scotia.   Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tu...

Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, experiences, and thoughts through speaking, writing, body language, and other mediums. It's a fundamental part of human interaction and plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

"Between the World and Me" is a letter written by Ta-Nehisi Coates to his teenage son. In the book, the author reflects on the state of race in America and the ongoing legacy of racism and violence against Black people. Visit the shop to pick up a copy of Scriptures from the Sidewalk and the children's book The Best of Gray Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the vide...

Shonna Brown has not only accomplished so much professionally, but she continues to share her gifts of music and acting with the world. She recently released her latest single “Fresh Start ft. Choclair” from her upcoming project. Check her out online and support her on Instagram and Facebook . Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow  

Sports do help young people maintain a healthy weight, develop strong bones and muscles, and improve cardiovascular fitness. This episode explores other areas in sports that serve as a great benefit to young people and adults. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

A poverty mentality influences behaviors that are consistent with a person's beliefs and more. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

Every now and then we will experience a feeling of fear and uneasiness for many reasons including stress. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can have a significant impact on your life. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

Communities as I have known them are a thing of the past. Communities are extinct in the 21st century. No longer are communities physical spaces, they have transitioned to online communities. Making a delicious pot of soup requires vision, ingredients, confidence, and love. Building a healthy community is similar to making soup that revives the soul. It all begins with one person. Share your thoug...

Society scares me and rightfully so because this feeling of I can't trust the people in my circle to remain sturdy during an earthquake is real. When things are falling apart and you need your close circle of people to not flip on you in order to save themselves, what choices will they make? If loose lips, sink ships then it is safe to say that there are more ships sinking today than there are sai...

Socrates told his students to examine every idea on its merits alone. Critical thinking is a great skill to have. It allows you to detect and avoid deception from others and identify facts that are accurate and brings you closer to the truth. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

There is something special that happens when you care about others in every capacity of your life. Human beings are a complex species, why do we go out of our way to simplify our interactions with others? Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

Challenging traditions from a logical stance. How we defined environments in the past appears limited when we look at the complexity of humans today. Environments aren't limited to our physical surroundings, but our spiritual and mental as well. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

You ever wonder what it feels like to be born Black? You ever wonder what I think about and how I feel at times? I know you don't care about any of that, but I'll share something with you today that might be interesting. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

The world has available to us, what we need to survive and be successful, however, we are the indecisive ones who lack the skill to identify the value and significance of the resources readily available to us. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

The majority of our decisions stem from our feelings and our feelings evoke our reactions to everything happening around us or with us. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow

This is an ode to everyone out there grinding, hustling, persevering through life, and experiencing those dark moments when quitting seems to be the best possible option. Quitting is not an option. You can't quit for nothing.   Check out the visuals for the show here.

We all deserve a break from the bottom, whatever that is for you. There is nothing great about being broke outside of the possible fact that it builds character, resilience, and tenacity for some. This episode speaks to the three areas we should never be "broke" in again and it's completely up to each individual to hold themselves accountable for this. Share and subscribe. Your support is importan...

After a much-needed re-calibration from everything, the podcast returns for a 3rd season. This episode is for everyone experiencing growth in multiple areas of themselves. Many parts of us must evolve for the better, however, our foundation should not be heavily tampered with, otherwise, we will pay greatly for it.  Share with others who can relate or may resonate with. Subscribe so you never miss...

In this final episode of season 2, I shed some light on the impact luck has on the many circumstances we find ourselves in as well as the amount of misfortune and incredible opportunities we encounter. The journey of success can be extremely elusive if we are ill-prepared while disregarding luck and its role in almost everything that happens along the journey. Thank you for all your support and I...

I ask the simple question "What does it take to be a man?" I share my answer to the question, knowing it isn't my final answer. It is my first attempt at answering the question but it definitely isn't my final answer. How would you answer this question? Please share in the comments.   Check out the visuals for the show here.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the narrative floating around many platforms regarding modern women. I question where some of the confusion is coming from and how we as a society can be of support.

In this conversation, I learned a great deal about Angela. A single mother who was tasked with the difficult decision of putting her second born up for adoption and changing her decision. Once she regained custody of her child, she then had the responsibility of having to bury that child within a short span. 

An insightful conversation with two friends on how to protect your inner peace from toxicity. We discuss several scenarios and share our experiences as well as perspectives on them.