Authentic Filters

Welcome to Season 7 of Authentic Filters ! In this powerful kickoff episode, “Give Yourself A Chance,” the spotlight is on YOU and the dreams you’ve been waiting to pursue. It’s time to let go of fear, doubt, and hesitation—those barriers that often hold us back from stepping into our greatness. Whether it’s launching a business, embracing a new career path, or reigniting a forgotten passion, now...

It's been a minute, but thought I'd hop back on the airwaves. Today's message is about giving yourself grace to try something new. With an understanding that it may not be great the first go around but can certainly lead to something bigger and better. Tune out what other people may think and just allow yourself to create what YOU like. That's when you'll find your groove...

It’s been over 400 years and African Americans still have not received reparations for the brutal dehumanization and injustice that was inflicted on our ancestors during the era of slavery.  When President Lincoln signed the Proclamation of Emancipation into law, slaves were promised 40 acres and a Mule , but they never received anything when they were set free. Instead, the slave master was compe...

Russia and China appear to be on a Mission to devalue the U.S. Dollar. As the #1 global currency that holds the most weight, the Dollar has taken our country far and stood the test of time. Allowing us to take on more debt unlike any other country. Well, under a newer alliance known as BRICS, Russia and China (two of the largest in the group) are vying for the Chinese currency “Yuan” to start reig...

What world do we live in when you can be shot at and almost killed for ringing the wrong doorbell? This is what happened to Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old black teenager that went to the wrong house looking for his little brother. Andrew Lester, an 84-year-old white man, didn’t ask who he was looking for or say he was at the wrong house, instead, he went to the door with his gun and opened fire on the...

Not that we’re trying to be overly dramatic here, but you literally can’t go anywhere without the fear that someone is going to open fire. And the fact that many Republicans in congress are still singing the same old tune of “needing more guns” is wild to us! There are currently more guns than there are people in the U.S., yet they’re NOT the problem…? From a Dunkin’ Doughnuts Drive Thru to a Swee...

Former President Donald Trump faced the presiding judge over the criminal arraignment where he pleaded not guilty on 34 indictment charges. Trump showed up to the hearing by an escorted motorcade. He was not arrested nor handcuffed like most people would be. Instead he was given the “Presidential” treatment. And soon after, he flew back to Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida to talk poorly about the presid...

It’s Deja Vu all over again, but this time in a new city and new town. There’s no rhyme or reason why kids should have to fear going to school wondering if they’ll make it home. A school should be a safe space, for learning, growing, and escaping whatever stressors exist at home.  On the morning of March 27 in Nashville, the person who police would later identify as Audrey Hale, 28, joined the gro...

It was reported by several news outlets that Donald Trump would be arrested not for the role he played in the January 6th insurrection, but for the hush money he paid to Stormy Daniels . If he is charged and convicted, his attorney has told him that he could possibly face up to 1 to 4 years in prison. Donald Trump is still working and the arrest has not been made as of yet. As this story continues...

What do you do, when the one place you’d expect your monies to be safe actually isn’t? Well, for customers and clients of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and Silvergate Capital, their recent failing has brought that age old question back to the light. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was actually under Federal review for more than a year with notices that certain practices needed to be modified and...

It’s sad that we live in a world where people that you call friends, might not be as loyal as they portray themselves to be. Shanquella Robinson , a 25-year-old entrepreneur, life was cut short when she took a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with 6 friends back in October 2022. Her friends plotted a heinous attack on her that left her with a spinal cord injury and later took her life. These no-good...

It’s crazy to think about the number of people in managerial and leadership positions that abuse their power. From intimidating those under them, micro-managing to show seniority, and the most childish of all….choosing favorites. It’s as if they forgot the Golden Rule growing up: Treat others as you want to be treated. In the first segment, we’re discussing all things Leadership and what it means...

The creation of the Lauren Paige Collection came into existence about 2 years ago. Through hard work and dedication, 13 amazing scents were created from scratch and have elevated the business to new heights. We are now featured in Made in KC stores in Kansas City and we have also partnered with Faire which will allow us to sell our products wholesale to small & large shops on a global scale. A...

We’re officially back and on the big screen. Welcome to Season 5 of Authentic Filters where we’re bringing you our first official video podcast season. Check out the full video episode: HERE   The month of February is not only great because of our Birthdays 😏, but because it’s the official month of Black History. A history that is so embedded in the very roots of America’s creation that containin...

Welcome to our bonus Episode this season on Authentic filters. We couldn’t leave you for several months without closing out the season with some last-minute updates. Today we are going to talk about Elon Musk and the chaos that he is causing within his new organization, Kanye West and the aftermath of what he is facing from his Antisemitic comments about Jewish people; Then we are going to pivot a...

Have you ever heard of the saying “ When it rains it pours ”? Well, Kayne has been in a monsoon because the waters are coming every which way. Talented but controversial, Ye has been in the spotlight for a lot of good, but also a lot of bad. It seems lately, now more than ever, he’s been on a downward spiral to rock bottom.  In a matter of hours & days, Kanye went from being valued at over a B...

When politicians put governance and cadence in place and don’t adhere to those rules and regulations, the people suffer the consequences from those actions. Brittney Griner , a WNBA professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury is currently being held in a Russia prison due to carrying, medical prescribed hash oil. She has been detained since February 2022.  In Russia, cannabis is illegal...

If y’all thought Quiet Quitting was the in thing, think again. It turns out Over Employment is the next come up and that work from home schedule just might be the cover needed to make it happen. Working 2 & 3 jobs is nothing new, but when you’re working those jobs on someone else’s clock, it’s a hard act to keep up. And maybe, just maybe….they are connected. We’ve said it before and we’ll say...

We live in a world where women are invisible and not heard. It’s an existence of feeling alone and at times considered an afterthought. Mid-term elections are quickly approaching next month, and Abortion is the number one topic of discussion. For the past fifty years, folks on both sides of the party, liberals and conservatives have been trying to turn back the hands of time by banning abortions a...

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, then this is the podcast you should be listening to. This episode will provide you with a wealth of knowledge on how both Lisa & Anthony were able to pursue two business ventures that are generating profitable revenue streams. If you can find what you’re passionate about and if it can possibly make you money along the way, then the next step wo...

Brett Favre , legendary NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer   has recently come under fire for damning allegations. In what was supposed to be a generous donation to his Alma Mater and School that his daughter attended, has turned out to be a shamble of all sorts. Through verified sources and leaked texts, it's been confirmed that Favre , who claimed to be donating funds for the new Southern Mi...

Car burglaries are on the rise and not slowing down anytime soon. Thieves are snatching catalytic converters in less than 30 seconds and cashing in at junk yards as fast as they can. There is also an uptick in home robberies as well. Many of these crooks are casing high profile celebrities by tracking their whereabouts and breaking into their homes. People need to be vigilant and pay attention to...

What a week WHAT A WEEK!!! Michael Bruner of current season Big Brother 24 and one of the greatest competitors to ever compete on the show, was finally evicted in the always chaotic Double Evection week. After the house unanimously decided to vote out Terrance, Julie Chen Moonves hit the remaining house guest with the DE twist. As a real threat, the house decided to make their move and get out Mic...

Today’s episode will be filled with open discussion on many trending topics, along with droplets of nuggets to know. Issa Rae has done it again. She has elevated the Reality television game to the next level. The series, “The Sweet Life”, is about a group of smart, young entrepreneurs that are trying to find their way through life, by making a name for themselves. This series is fresh, real, humor...

It’s been over 3 months since the horrific tragedy that took place in Uvalde, TX in which 19 children and 2 adults lost their lives from gun violence. There’s no way to truly measure the amount of hurt & pain the families and community feel, but there is a way to hold people responsible. And it appears, that’s exactly what is happening with the former School District Chief of police “ Pete Arr...