CedTalks Podcast

I welcome Kayla Hawkins to Episode 48 of the CedCedTalks Podcast. She goes into detail about sickle cell anemia and how the disease affects her mentally and physically. She also discusses how she empowers others within the sickle cell community as well as the charity work she does to help raise awareness for the disease.

I welcome Virginia State student Eric Mimms on this edition of the CedTalks Podcast. On this Episode, we touch on his relationship with God, overcoming social barriers, shifting his focus back to school after having a rough GPA, and stepping into the unknown to become Mister Sophomore at VSU last year.

I welcome YouTube sensation Jordan Green on Episode 46 of the CedTalks Podcast. On this episode, he discusses Protecting Your Peace, his reasoning for becoming a vegan, our shared views on being introverts, taking a break from social media, his creativity outside of YouTube, and how to find confidence in yourself. I highly recommend you find the time and listen to our conversation .

I welcome College Park student Mia Isaac on Episode 45 of the CedCedTalks Podcast. We discuss how COVID impacted her freshman year at UMD, growing up in Calvert County, her love for soccer, her reasoning for choosing Kinesiology as her major, and what keeps her motivated to continue to pursue her goals.

On Episode 44 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with Abby Orlandi and we touch on a variety of subjects. We discuss her early life, what made her choose education as her profession, her faith in Christ, and the joy she gets from teaching. She also touches on how the moment she initially left University changed her life.

On Episode 43 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with my mentor and former teacher Mr. Kerwin about a variety of subjects. We touch on how COVID-19 impacted his 2019-20 school year back in March, his early life, his reasoning for becoming a teacher and a coach, and also shares some advice on overcoming challenges and how the ability to fail in life can help open up doors that can start someo...

On Episode 42 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with the Head Coach of Northern High’s Girls Basketball Team Eric Lindsey and we sit and touch on a range of topics. We touch on his early life and some of his early struggles in school, the ups and downs he faced at Washington Adventist University, vulnerability, accountability, his reasoning in becoming a Coach, and his clothing business of “Resp...

On Episode 41 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with my Uncle Sean Hawkins and we touch on a variety of topics. We touch on how COVID-19 effected him this past Spring, the pros and cons that comes with technology, the effects that social media has on our society, mental health, as well as the benefits of having a well balanced nutrition. He also touches on his decision to leave college to e...

On Episode 40 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with Darrien Coates and we touch on a variety of subjects. We speak about how COVID-19 affected his senior year recently at Huntingtown High School, his decision to choose Mount Saint Mary’s as his college, his love for track and field and why he chose to play it at his college over soccer, his love for the Lord, and the importance of giving b...

On Episode 39 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with Mister Sophomore at Bowie State University Edgar Park the third and we have an incredible conversation. We touch on the importance of voting, how COVID has impacted our semesters at Bowie State University, the prominence of having a male role model in your life, and the importance of reaching out to someone and choosing not to Suffer in Silenc...

On Episode 38 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with my barber, Jay Gross, and we touch on a variety of topics. From starting his small business called “Art of Clippers,” how COVID-19 affected his business, to his passion for drawing, the importance of nutrition, to overcoming certain obstacles in his life to get to where he is at now. I hope his kind words inspires you and challenges you to tac...

On Episode 37 of the CedTalks Podcast, I bring my good friend Mekih McKinney back on the show where we discuss the topic of “When God Says No.” We also touch on the negative effects of social media, perfectionism, obedience to God, grief, and the power of keeping a positive attitude in the midst of our storms.

On this episode of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with Ric Alston and speak on a range of topics. He speaks about moving from Calvert County, MD to California and how the move positively effected him. He touches on his life growing up here and some of the role models in his life that has helped shaped his own morals and beliefs. We also touch on how he gave his life to Jesus Christ and how he co...

On Episode 35 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with my former AP Government teacher Ms. Hoetzlein and we sit down and speak on a variety of topics. We touch on how COVID has impacted her school year and how she has taken this unfortunate situation as an opportunity to grow as a teacher and as to keep her students involve. She speaks about her life and how her love for education was instilled in...

On Episode 34 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and talk with my mentor Tobias Jenifer and we touch on the struggles and challenges that has helped him become the man and he is today. He speaks on how he overcame his grief and anger of living with his grandfather and how he turned those emotions into passion with sports. He also touches on his decision to become a teacher and a coach; and how he uses...

On Episode 33 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down and pay tribute to my father, as I begin to close the door on his life and enter the healing process of beginning my new life without him. I share some memories from my childhood, some funny stories that captivated his personality, and touch on some of the lessons that he taught me; and still teaching me to this day. I hope I made you proud with th...

On Episode 31 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with owner of PrimeTime Youth Activity and Children’s Center Ms. Brenda Tyrrell about the 32nd Anniversary of PrimeTime’s establishment. We speak on how the pandemic has shaped her business and how she stayed consistent with her morals and values to keep it running to help other families. We also touch on the importance of continuing to push f...

On Episode 30 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit with Ruby Steuart and her journey with Cystic Fibrosis. She touches on how CF has affected her life and some of the positives that she has used to impact and inspire others. We also touch on COVID and how it has affected our academic lives in the past six months. I hope her kind and humble spirit inspires others to Keep Moving Forward in spite of the ob...

On Episode 29 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and talk with and old friend of mine, Cody Tolley, as we speak on a range of topics. We talk about his love for martial arts and Jiu Jitsu and how that has transformed his life. We also touch on failure and why it’s okay to fall down in life in order to get back up and try again. I am very proud of our conversation and was so blessed to have the time to...

On Episode 28 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with an old friend of mine and young entrepreneur Thomas Weiskircher on some of the experiences he has learned in his journey within the world of Business Administration. We touch on our relationship with God and how he has blessed our lives. The two of us also speak about the importance of time management and why fear should never dictate you...

On Episode 27 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and talk with future educator Alexis Hill as we our aspirations and goals on becoming educators. We also touch on the importance of giving back to others to receive the full cycle of blessings that God has in place for us. Her drive, passion, and her positivity for life is inspiring and I hope someone who listens is inspired to find what ,ales them happ...

On Episode 26 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit down with Mekhi McKinney as we discuss and engage in a range of different topics. From our thoughts of the passing of Chadwick Boseman, to personal growth in trusting in God’s faith, we hope this episode brings you encouragement, and the wherewithal to tackle your obstacles and challenges 🤝

On Episode 25 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with Kevin Creek Jr, as he returns to the show for our conversation of “All About Me.” We speak on the importance of focusing and working on yourself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We also touch on the activities and hobbies that brings us joy and helps us remain encouraged in spite of the growing seasons that challenges us in life. M...

On Episode 24 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and talk with my good mans Ryan about his love of hunting, and the importance of working hard for the things you desire in life. We also talk and anxiety and how we cope with our own problems as well. S/o to him, and I’m glad we got to spoke. Give it a listen 🤝

On Episode 23 of the CedTalks Podcast, I sit and speak with Kevin Jackson Jr. about his life experiences and the hard work he put in to obtaining his goals and dreams. Driven, hard working, and a leader, Kevin proves that nothing is impossible with a little bit of hard work and faith 🔥✊🏾