Freedom Cage Podcast

This week Shawn & Kenny got the opportunity to speak with an up-and-coming legend in the Healthcare field, Jamie Forbes who is the Manager of People Operations in the Emergency Department at a never not busy hospital in the New York area. Kick back, relax and enjoy this episode as the FCP crew ask the tough questions surrounding her background, her present life and what she has planned for the nea...

This week Shawn & Kenny went into Autism Awareness month with a special and transparent conversation to discuss the spectrum disorder through the lenses of a caregiver and specialists' perspective. They welcome both Shemika Paul, an outstanding and experienced Autism Mom with many other hats and Charles Robinson, who has over two decades under his belt as a Pediatric Cognitive therapist but shifte...

This week Shawn & Kenny take care of the people in the middle of the month and drop a bonus episode with John Cox and Ross Chadwick-Myers for a special rendition of the FCP Top Ten with a basketball v. football theme leading the forefront. Come lock in and join the discussion, laughs and memories amongst the group as they pick apart the MJ & Bron argument, Mahomes on his way to possible GOAT statu...

This week Shawn & Kenny got to take a moment before March Madness officially kicks off this weekend by discussing what the kids of today need to understand prior to getting to that point. For this episode the FCP crew have two special guests that work with the youth at these crucial stages of life while sports are still a priority on their list; Ross Chadwick-Myers who is the CEO and Founder of th...

This week Shawn & Kenny lock in to discuss what they truly want for themselves and dissect the tasks they will need to execute in order to be more successful mentally, emotionally, financially and professionally while also understanding what they should and should not expect from others along the way to achieve those goals. The FCP crew also discuss a ton of news that caught their eye this week fr...

This week Shawn & Kenny speak on the unofficial holiday after Valentines Day and discuss the different moments and milestones that occurred in their own lives involving the ones they love. The FCP crew also got a chance to speak with the wives of the show and obtained their personal Top 10 things they love and hate about their partners attempts at romance. Kick back and dive into their past, prese...

This week Shawn & Kenny delivered a special Valentine's Day bonus episode to discuss the relationships that they have that are strictly social media based.   The FCP crew talk about how many Reel connections they participate in and the best way to decipher a strong one versus a weak relationship when it comes to meme deliveries and proper response time. How many Reel Relationships do you really ha...

This week Shawn & Kenny bring in Black History Month by discussing the often-overlooked exhaustion and maintenance required to keep up with the frequently changing social awareness ques, national holidays and education of being Black. The FCP crew talked about pay inequality, civil right activists and what this month means to them along with a ton of other news that caught their radar this past we...

This week Shawn & Kenny start the year off and get a chance to speak with Steve '@FabesSole' Davis to discuss sports, footwear, modern day window shopping, sneaker conventions, fashion brands, trending sneaker silhouettes in the current market and a ton of other news that caught there radar this past week! Come lock in as they discuss a variety of topics and send some well needed shots to those in...

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss a crazy few days in the sports world leading up into the NFL Super Wildcard Playoff weekend. The FCP crew speak on Nick Saban's retirement, Pete Carroll & Mike Vrabel being relieved of their coaching duties, Bill Belichick and the Patriots parting ways, Black head coaches heading into the busy postseason weekend, the L.A. Clippers giving extensions, Aaron Rodgers no...

This week Shawn & Kenny shift there focus onto the conversation and revealing dialogue that took place between Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins and Nia Long in the midst of Jeezy dropping a new double disc album titled 'I Might Forgive… But I Don't Forget'. The two cultural icons in their own respective fields sat down to have a very personal, in depth and benevolent back and forth exchange where they touched...

This week Shawn & Kenny reflect on an impactful and informative conversation they had during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with Emerita Verdejo, a licensed psychotherapist based out of New York & New Jersey who is the CEO and owner of Pathways to Healing & Social Justice. With over a decade of experience in the field she gives professional answers to the tough questions that the FCP...

This week Shawn & Kenny step into the second phase of a three-part series focused on the path and potential stages one can endure while Climbing the Corporate Ladder with the assistance of two very special guests to explore this route through various lenses. Joining the FCP Crew for this series is Aisha Ortiz, HR Business Advisor and Career Coach in addition to being the Founder of Aisha Ortiz Con...

This week Shawn & Kenny begin the first phase of a three-part series focused on the path and potential stages one can endure while Climbing the Corporate Ladder with the assistance of two very special guests to explore this route through various lenses. Joining the FCP Crew for this series is Aisha Ortiz, HR Business Advisor and Career Coach in addition to being the Founder of Aisha Ortiz Consulti...

This week Shawn & Kenny get a chance to reflect on the 60 th anniversary of MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech, the unfortunate news of yet another racially charged killing in Jacksonville Florida, Coco Gauff's US Open etiquette, the NFL & Spain making big changes to their rosters, Kanye getting exposed in Italy, Trump in and out of Georgia in record time, Sexy Redd's comment section going viral and al...

This week Shawn & Kenny revisit the topic of Gaslighting but this time around they are joined by Nola Ro of 'The Nola Ro Experience Podcast' and Katari Villanueva who specializes as an Executive in the Client Services division within the Healthcare field to fully deconstruct the purpose, ups, downs and problematic capabilities Gaslighting can have in both the corporate and personal side of life. I...

This week Shawn & Kenny get to discuss the long-awaited release of the Travi$ Scott album -UTOPIA. The FCP Crew dissect everything on the new body of work from their instant favorites, the regrets they did not need on the album, the amount of production that went into the project, the vast number of writers involved, surprise guest appearances throughout and their overall opinion on his 5 th solo...

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the delicate balance and consequences of liking someone but not wanting to be with them – The FCP crew get into understanding what a significant other may deal with, how the two can coexist positively and what actions may need to be taken when it's a good time to abandon ship.   FCP Shop - https://the-fcp-shop.myshopify.com/   YT - bit.ly/3njvShH   Come lock in for...

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss the immediate and swift aftermath of Carlisha Hood and her 14-year-old son during the melee that unfolded while ordering food within the South side of Chicago. They discuss the importance of having a registered firearm, the fear a parent can possibly experience with your child's future being on the line along with all the emotional turmoil, consequences and repercus...

This week Shawn & Kenny are back for the summer to discuss this past Father's Day, the best types of gifts to receive as a dad, the upside and downsides of fatherhood and a few other gems that make being a role model to your own a job that is truly priceless during this episode! FCP Shop - https://the-fcp-shop.myshopify.com/ Come visit The FCP Shop for the latest merchandise but don't forget to fo...

This week Shawn & Kenny got the opportunity to speak with the owner and face of the #1 restoration powerhouse in the footwear market, Mr. Davis of Fabe's Sole. He gave us a sneak peek into the driving force and origin behind the brand and also let us know who in his life gave him the idea to turn his love for just wanting to be fresh into a business model that has yet to be duplicated by any other...

This week Shawn & Kenny discuss how constant competition from their youth translated to what success looks and feels like in today's climate, what motivates them to maintain their trajectory these days, a few valuable lessons learned from various peers throughout life that kept them humble, why a reservation for one is not talked about enough and a few other items that caught their radar this week...

This week Shawn & Kenny dive into the many pros, cons and key differences on how being loyal or selfish can either help or hurt you in many different scenarios. The crew discussed Damian Lillard's loyalty stance in today's NBA atmosphere, whether current friends come before or after future love interests, if the remaining members of the Migos have enough left to keep it together, what digital plat...

This week Shawn & Kenny got the prestige opportunity to sit down with Co-Owner & Co-Founder, Coach Redd of 'Bigger than Basketball' (@biggerthanbasketballl), which is a not-for profit youth program based out of Staten Island. They got to dive into the origin and purpose of the organization, the people involved with its creation, its importance to the youth, his upbringing and transition from playe...

This week Shawn & Kenny are back for the 1 st and they discuss how Black History Month this year feels different within the current climate, if chasing your dreams should override your hearts intentions, the back story of the token guy, Power Slap competition thoughts, a few NYC sports figures getting their flowers from the FCP crew and a ton of other items that caught their radar this week. FCP S...