Awakened Demagogue

Throughout my life, I have been expected to be a doormat. From guilt trips to subliminal hints and blatant disrespect, I have been expected to "lay down" and take whatever people give me. No more! My persona is one of Independence and autonomy. I work best alone and in my own element. I do not have the capacity to be a perpetual caretaker or a parent to anymore, especially adults. I need freedom,...

The trans and LGBT communities are.rife with combative personalities and drama. There are those who are in the life because of trauma, by choice, and by genuine orientation and desire. How do we reconcile all three? How do we in the life cultivate an existence to where we can be happy with what we see in the mirror? Then, there's the Nick Cannon fiasco. What people aren't ranting and raving about...

Pandemic or Plandemic? The Conspiracy Community has hijacked collective consciousness to our detriment. What will the world look like on the other side of this confluence of crises?

I am in the darkest part of my life -- severing all ties with my past and burning everything down in efforts to set myself free from depression, ridicule, and oppression. The American people find themselves doing the same in an effort to be heard, to be free, to have pain reconciled, and for Black America to finally be given some semblance of justice and dignity that they deserve.

Yep. I went there. And I had time today, literally. COVID-19 has turned the world upside down and let out a flurry of conspiracy theories. I share mine as well as my direct experience on this podcast. Also, for over a year I have been saying that Biden is most likely to be the best bet against Trump. Now that he is the Democratic Nominee, we all see that I was right. Listen and find out why.

Middle East Affairs, and global affairs as a whole, requires a nuanced understanding of the contextual story of Middle East Affairs over time. Yet, as the West postures itself as supreme, Islamic Autocracies have managed to do what the West used to do and can no longer manifest. Abundance for most and soon all citizens. Let's explore how what happens on main Street impacts the global body politic.

What does leadership mean to you? Is it about being a stoic picture of perfection? In my experience, true charismatic leadership is about connection and leading from the heart. Show the people who you truly are, how you feel in every moment. Tell them the ups and downs, let the pain show on your face, but still show up, each and every day, and get the job done. Be an inspiration. Listen to people....

What is sanity and why do we try so hard to embody it? All of life is a story of achieving balance and equlibirum, and in 2020, I think the world should be more open to embracing its insanity and balance it with the sense of sanity in coexisting and functioning in the world in order to yield to sweet fruit of creation and constructive destruction -- art, science, scholarship -- that has inspired g...

Isolation is a problem for me, and 2019 showed me in tumultuous ways that I need to reach out and let people in. Can you relate to that? We live in a world of fixers who need fixing, systems that need fixing, brokenness denied -- it's time to tell the truth: we need fixing and healing.

Sometimes when we do our best to help, we hurt. We often can't see beyond our own perspectives and judgements, and we often overcompensate the shadow with false light. Let's get real. It's time to be honest.

Annual end of year reflection on the trials of caregiving, substance abuse, enlightenment, purpose, and embracing death.

Just a holiday tidbit on my reflections on caregiving and what it means to live the way of the heart

1. Kamala Harris ended her campaign and it shows how incompetent the political industry has become as well as what Democrats have to look forward to in 2020. 2. Sororities and Fraternities Prepare us for a life of success and elitism, and as we go further we find our way into the Halls of power. 3. Being my mom's best advocate is setting me up for success in my greater mission and higher calling.

How are you showing up in your relationships? Are your personal relationships healthy? Are you authentic in the workplace or in your business? Do you aspire to impact public policy or run for office? What do your community relationships look like? Time and again, we are challenged to assess the quality of our relationships, but this is often an exercise of the ego intended to create "yes men" that...

UN General Assembly week was jam packed with meetings, summits, talks, and receptions. On this episode, I share my insights from two UNGA events I attended relating to tech and media being accountable in elections and preventing election interference, where political consultants drop the ball, what candidates need to beat Trump, and how the UN and other IGOs and NGOs can make their abstract goals...

A call for emphasis on spiritual practice over the worship of people, groups, and the ego. We can heal and become whole. We can transcend. This episode offers a critique of the ego consciousness and promotion of passive aggressive abuse in success circles and new thought as well as contemporary spiritual and recovery communities and calls on listeners to get in touch with God directly, let go of w...

I'm back from a long break living and learning, and I've not only watched the Democrats play it safe and pander to get votes from blocks who won't be inspired to act but also approached one of the many peaks of my spiritual journey -- healing and integrating the inner child. I've realized the consciousness of limitation that pervades not only politics but also success circles, New Age spirituality...

The Democratic debates have come and gone and despite the devastating smack down Harris gave Biden, good 'ol Joe is still the top contender in some states. What does this mean for Democrats moving into the 2020 election? Why is it so important to ensure Trump doesn't get re-elected aside from the obvious disdain for his politics and personality? Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin made the bold...

Biden's comments on working with segregationists have put Democrats in a frenzy, Iran has shot down a U.S. drone and the world is in chaos, or so it seems. How will the world fare in these trying times?  In other news, I've come to realize that love doesn't require commitment, possession, or confines. Should the institution of marriage be reformed? I think so. Background Music: Power Of Progr...

After watching docuseries after docuseries on the traumatic experiences baby boomers endured at the whims of self-aggrandizing, corrupt presidents, I've developed some thoughts on the key takeaways on what can be learned from the tumultuous wars America has been involved in and how they impact what our nation needs in a president going into 2020. Background Music: Brace For The Storm by Darren-Cur...

Spreading freedom among all mankind was successful only for a short time. Now, as Russia and China flex their muscles, once again, as great powers on the international stage, it is imperative for American politicians to examine to failings of the past and take a page out of the book of historical conquerors and dictators. We have to meet the enemy where he or she is. Background Music: Psychopath b...

Knock Down the House, a documentary chronicling the primary campaigns of four women running for congress was just released and I have some thoughts about that. What you really want to hear, I know, is why I support the recent Abortion ban laws passed by Georgia and Alabama. It's not your typical pro-choice argument.. kind of. Background music: Hide by Barradeen | https://soundcloud.com/barradeen M...

Biden is the only candidate Trump cares about, but does that mean he is a shoe in for the Democratic primary? China is now a recognized great power, but Western arrogance and even white supremacy retard the American foreign policy elite in understanding how to handle the problem of China.  It's time to stop playing chess and learn how to play Go. Background music: Take It Easy by LiQWYD | htt...

This week I go over updates about the 2020 campaign and what I'd like to see from Trump in his second term. Also, I address the real issue with this new soft power style of warfare. The issue isn't so much cyber security as it is a need for an American Renaissance -- the restoration of conservative values and heightened education that have laid the foundation for America to become its own downfall...

This week's podcast covers my journey in recovery and how it has helped me lose weight quickly as well as my frustrations with the spiritual community and current dating consciousness. I also share my latest insights on the 2020 presidential election and who the top contenders are going into the primaries. Background track: City Life by Artificial. Music | https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music M...