Conversations with Dray

Day 5: "Express your feelings openly; it's a sign of strength, not weakness. Your emotions matter, and so do you." Daily Check-In: Take a few minutes each day to check in with yourself emotionally. Reflect on your feelings and be honest about what you're experiencing. Communicate with Others: Share your emotions with trusted friends or family. Practice articulating your feelings,...

Day 4: "You are not defined by your mistakes. Learn, grow, and forgive yourself as you journey through life." Goal Setting: Set achievable goals that align with your personal growth. Embrace the journey of learning and improving, understanding that mistakes are part of the process. Reflection Time: Acknowledge any mistakes, identify lessons learned, and consciously let go of any self-cri...

Engage in open and honest conversations with those you trust. Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, fostering a more profound understanding between you and others.  Express Feelings: Practice expressing your emotions, even if they make you feel vulnerable. It could be through art, writing, or direct communication with someone you trust. Active Listening: Be a receptive listener when othe...

Day 2: "Your strength is not measured by how much you can carry alone, but by how well you share the load with those who care about you." Teamwork Mindset: Approach tasks and challenges with a mindset that values collaboration. Remind yourself that strength is found in shared efforts. Open Communication: Communicate openly with those around you about your goals and challenges. Allow them...

This week kicks off with the The Empowered Gentleman:  7 Days of Inspiring Men to Lead Exceptional Lives  Day 1: "You are worthy of love and kindness. Embrace the love that surrounds you." “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”. MLK Morning Reflection: Begin your day by repeat...

Drayton Jackson talks in depth about racism and its affect on America Music by Aye Nyce "Where My Shake At"  Produced by @franam1.   References District Judge Tammy Kemp, who is black, has come under fire for the compassion she showed last week to Amber Guyger, who was convicted of second-degree murder. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joshua-brown-murder-dallas-police-identify-suspects-in-c...

Do you think Athletes should get paid when their likeness is used? California thinks so; the NCAA doesn't. Articles: A Star’s Shoe Breaks, Putting College Basketball Under a Microscope. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/sports/zion-nike-shoe-ncaa.html College Football Player Loses Scholarship https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/31/college-football-player-loses-scholarship-youtube/ Surprising Facts a...

With my last podcast for the season I wanted to bring an exclusive. The man who brought you Audio Two, MC Lyte, Frankee & Positive K and one of the biggest Hip hop sample song ever "Top Billing."  A pioneer and a legend in the Hip Hop's history, Record Label Executive,  and  founder of First Priority Music, Nat Robinson,  the exclusive interview on Conversations with Dray....

Zoe Spears is just one of ten people in the LGBTQ community have been killed just this month.  Only half a mile away her friend Ashanti Carmon was killed. While pride celebrations are going on in cities throughout the U.S. there are people being murdered because they want to be who they are.  Some of these people are people you know, some are your children and they are in danger.  W...

Older father's in society For years society has told women that  their clock is running out or you better have that baby now because you're not getting any younger .  But many men have heard from other men saying you not missing anything and ooh it's stressful and the the  cost to support a child is overwhelming. Now that I was in my late 30's when I had my first son and in my 40s w...

Father's in Society have a tendency to get a bad rap. On this podcast I share insights are what its like to be a father in this society today

People say that people of color and/or people living in poverty do it to themselves, that we are the problem.  But many times the people we are suppose to trust and who we believe will give us a fair shot are the very ones doing us wrong. They are not in the right frame of mind and they don't give us an even playing field. On today's episode we talk about police and drugs, killer female cop a...

I spoke with Carlos Cromwell from Wellslaw Realty to see how important is home ownership today and tips on how you can work toward owing your own. Here is a bonus podcast its short (only 20mins) but what you get is invaluable.  Take a listen. Visit Wellslaw Realty at www.wellslawreality.com Music Home by Stephanie Mills Home by Blake Shelton

On the podcast we talk with national bodybuilder, Chris Bickley Jr., about how simple life changes affect you physical and mental past egrations and emotions.   Contact Chris Bickley at C.bickleyjr@gmail.com | 3603283262 FB: @TeamRedAesthetics IG: @Teamredaesthetics  IG: @mr_redlion Contact Drayton Jackson FB: @draytalks IG: @draytondjackson Twitter: MrDDJackson MUSIC: Joe Jones - You ta...

With increasing number of children committing suicide reports, we have to start wonder why this is happening. What has become so bad in a child's life that they would even consider committing suicide, let alone to actually commit to doing it. Why are our children dying? Maybe it's because of us.  We need to talk about.  Social Media FB      @draytalks  IG  &...

This podcast is going to be enlightening for people. Gather Together Grow Together Founder and Executive Director, Marwan Cameron is my guest this week on the podcast as we talk about homelessness and what's really going on. A local news channel made a documentary called Seattle is Dying. Seattle is not dying, Seattle is making us sick and believe me when I say Ohh... we gonna talk about it. ...

What's your state of mind? Your emotional well being? Reference(s) CNN News  Jennifer Hart drove her six children to their deaths as her wife looked up how much they would suffer, a jury says - https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/06/us/hart-family-crash-inquest-searches/index.html  Family Doctor.org Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health https://familydoctor.org/mindbody-conn...

Drayton Jackson talks about who we really are. Are we hiding behind a mask or are we being our true authentic selves? Listen in and let's talk about it. 

Listen in as We  talking about love and how that word is messing up your relationships.

What is going on today in the world? Sometimes we get caught up in the "big news" even "fake news" that we miss some stories that really matter.  The ones that really are close to home and affect us on a more personal level. When I tell you we are gonna to talk about it, ohhh....we gonna talk about it. Help sustain Conversations with Dray.  With your small monthly donation, you can help...

Dray give update on child support and his take on gun violence. 

Everyone should have the opportunity to care for their children, but what happens when the law makes it difficult for a parent to be in their child's life? Which is more important: Money or Time spent when it come to your children? Who really suffers when government is involve with your children? We talk about the origins of child support and who is really benefiting from it.  Be sure to list...

Drayton Jackson continues his discussion on the state of the world today in part 2 of "What is going on in the world today?" (1 of 2)

Drayton Jackson gives a brief history about taxes in America and talks about GOPs new tax laws and its effects on the middle class.

Drayton Jackson is back with season two of  Conversations with Dray Podcast. Sit back and listen.