CedTalks Podcast

Mitch Plater joins me for an incredible conversation on Episode 73 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on our shared hobbies, life growing up in Calvert County, our religious beliefs, ways to stay on your purpose, and ways to improve your time management skills. Be sure to give our convo a listen 💪🏾

My cousin Crystal Creek joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on her reasoning for enlisting in the Air Force, taking a chance on herself to leave home, as well as advice maintaining your priorities in life. We also expand on our faith in the Lord, childhood memories, and ways to cope with grief.

Entrepreneur and my good friend Cam Whittington joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast! She touches on her skin care company, “Camryn Elise Esthetics,” and her passion behind skin care and helping herself and others. She also touches on her life growing up, mental health, and ways to improve your mental health in times of struggle.

University of Maryland College Park student and my good friend Marissa Kasulke makes her appearance on Episode 70 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on how COVID effected her first semester at UMD last Spring, how exercising keeps her focused on her goals, and how she benefits from creating weekly schedules. She also touches on her life growing up in Calvert County, MD, our shared passion of edu...

University of South Carolina student Olivia Thompson joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on how COVID impcted us last Spring, the effect it had on us during the Fall semester, and ways to stay encouraged while faced with uncertainties. She also touches on her life growing up in a military family, how creating schedules keeps her focused when balancing her academics, and we touch o...

YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kendrick Brownths aka AwakenPSD joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. He touches on his love of gaming, his purpose for being a creator, offers advice to people looking to find their calling/passion, and ways to improve your self confidence.

In our second session, Sheba and I expand on a variety of topics. She touches on the death of her mother and how that affected her and her family. She also expands on what motivated her to get out of that dark place and the ways that she coped with her grief. She also touches on her college degrees, starting her career, and advice on how to main focus with every day life.

Entrepreneur and Marketing Director for e-Trepid Sheba Smith joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. In our first session, she touches on how COVID impact her personal life as well as her job and marketing company, Bekoz. She also expands on ways she stays organized throughout her weeks, her Middle Eastern background, her faith in God, how she manages her companies, and advice to students look...

My good friend Asaun Hudson joins Episode 65 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on how COVID impacted us last Spring, life growing up in Calvert County, and our spirituality. He also expands on returning to study God’s words and ways that he stays encouraged in difficult times.

University of South Carolina and my old friend Michael Morrison joins this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on growing up here in Maryland, sports, reasoning for attending the University of South Carolina, and ways to improve your confidence.

On this edition of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit with my coworker Meghan Arthur and we touch on how we use our faith in Christ to stay encouraged in life. She also touches on the moment she became a Christian, hobbies that keeps her encouraged, and her personal thoughts about God and advice to anyone looking to give their life to Christ.

Salisbury University student and my good friend Spencer Cooper joins the first 2021 edition of the CedTalks Podcast! We touch on coming up together in Calvert County, our relationship with God, the moment he allowed Christ back into his life, and what his relationship with God means to him. We also touch on mental health, perfectionism, lessons we learned in college, and ways ti give control back...

On the final CedTalks Podcast episode of 2020, I give my reflections of the year and discuss what I have learned out of this unorthodox, insane, and rewarding year that is 2020. I talk about the good, the bad, the devastation, while also touching on what I look forward to in the new year.

I welcome my good friend Christopher Tyrell on the final CedTalks Podcast interview of 2020. He touches on his pan sexuality and the moment where he felt comfortable living his life as a pan sexual young black man. We also touch on mental health, our shared interest in writing, theater, and ways to block out negativity.

I welcome my best friend Jonathan Brock on Episode 59 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on his life growing up, the impact that his father made on his life, grief, and the people who supported him in his times of grief. He also speaks about his reasoning for joining the army, and life as a husband and father to two beautiful children.

I welcome my best friend Jonathan Brock on Episode 58 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on his life growing up, the impact that his father made on his life, grief, and the people who supported him in his times of grief. He also speaks about his reasoning for joining the army, and life as a husband and father to two beautiful children.

I welcome West Virginia student and my good friend Jacob Lupfer on this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on the topics of COVID, setting goals for yourself, remaining committed in the process of achieving your goals, meditation, manifestation, and the purpose of being involved in nature.

I welcome my cousin Berná Jacks on Episode 56 of the CedTalks Podcast. We sit and discuss on how COVID-19 impacted us during the Spring and Summertime, life growing up in Calvert County, MD, the impact her grandmother had on her as well as her passing, and grief. We also touch on our hobbies and ways to stay on your purpose in life.

I welcome University of South Carolina student Easton Cipressi on this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on our passion for school, the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, and ways to stay on your purpose. He also touches on the love he has for his family as well as his dedication for pursuing his goals.

I welcome Virginia State University student James Ricks on this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. We discuss the Law of Attraction and manifesting your desires. We also touch on the moments we found Christ in our life, high school/college life, and the ability to be uncomfortable in situations to help you grow.

On Episode 53 of the CedTalks Podcast, I discuss the importance of Betting on Yourself while also Taking Chances. When it comes to those things, I’m still working on myself. I am my own biggest critic, so it is hard on my end to take changes with myself and chase after what is in my heart. But I would rather fail at what I tried to do then question what could have been.

I welcome musical artist and entrepreneur Tr3 Taylor as my guest on the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on his life growing up in PG County, the transition he had moving to Calvert County, school life, the love he receives from his family, his passion for music, the inspirations he finds for his music, and life as an entrepreneur.

Edwin and R.J. return to the first ever literary edition of the CedTalks Podcast. On this episode, we analyze and breakdown Jon Stone’s book “The Monster at the End of this Book: Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover,” while discussing the basis of fear and continuing to move while in fear. We also discuss our goals heading into 2021 and give a little message about wearing your masks...👀😷

We’re celebrating 50 Episodes of the CedTalks Podcast! On this episode, I welcome my friend Lexi Redding on the show and we have a phenomenal conversation. She speaks about her life growing up in Calvert County, her strong relationship with her family, the importance of nutrition/exercise, and how she stays focused on her goals. She also touches on the importance of taking chances on yourself.

I welcome my Aunt Leah Reynolds to Episode 49 of the CedTalks Podcast. We talk about manifestation, her love of writing, where her inspiration comes from for her stories, life growing up in Calvert County, her 18 year career with Prince George’s County’s school system, her reasoning for retiring, and how she stays disciplined.