CedTalks Podcast

Salisbury University student Joseph Rothbaum joins me for an incredible conversation on Episode 98 of the CedTalks Podcast. He touches on how the pandemic shaped and effected him back in March of 2020, importance of exercise, life growing up in Calvert County, MD, his love for soccer, and his reasoning for choosing Salisbury University. We also expand on the importance of paying it forward and giv...

Antoine White joins me for an incredible conversation on the 97th Episode of the CedTalks Podcast. He touches on his life growing up in Calvert County, MD, his religious beliefs, his family, sports, coaching, his reasoning for wanting to be a mentor and leader to others, and his job as a member of the Calvert County Public School Board. He also provides encouraging words to others that are looking...

My friend Grace Pomilla joins me for another incredible conversation on Episode 96 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on her life growing up in Calvert County MD, her love for the arts, what got her into creating movies, the relationship she has with her family, and the importance of taking care of yourself. She also touches on her hobbies, ways that she prioritizes her mental health, and her li...

My good friend Grace Pomilla joins me for an incredible conversation on Episode 95 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on the passing of her mother when she was just 10 years old, how she continues to move forward with her grief, her incredible bond with her sisters and father, and offers encouragement to anyone struggling with their own individual grief.

N’dea Smith joins me for an incredible conversation on Episode 94 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on how the pandemic initially effected her mental health, our shared thoughts on the vaccine, the benefits of talk therapy, and ways to improve your mental health. She also expands on her life growing up all throughout Maryland, her time in high school, how she views college, and her decision to...

On this short edition of the CedTalks Podcast, I summarize and reflect on my experiences during the 2020-2021 school year. I share a poem titled “Who Will Cry for the Little Boy,” by Antwone Fisher, and shed light on how I’ve been healing through some difficult storms placed in between the school year.

Sisters Taylor and Madison Burnett join me for an incredible and fun conversation on Episode 92 of the CedTalks Podcast. Both Madison and Taylor touch on how the pandemic effected them last year when the lockdowns had taken place, how their faith in the Lord got them through their dark times, and our shared faith in God and our testimonies. They also touch on life growing up in Prince George’s Cou...

On this special Mother’s Day edition of the CedTalks Podcast, my good friend Auj’Zhanea Brock returns to the Podcast for an incredible episode. She touches on how motherhood has changed her life, initial reaction to becoming pregnant for the first time in 2019, and how both her 2019 and 2020 pregnancies were similar and different. She also expands on her postpartum depression that she experienced...

My brother Edwin Stewart returns to celebrate Episode 90 and the One Year Anniversary of our initial Podcast episode. He touches on how his life has changed in the past year, his mental health, reasoning to enter therapy, how his new relationship with his girlfriend has changed his life, and advice to others struggling with their mental health.

Dr. Marsha Plater joins me for a great conversation on Episode 89 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on her life growing up, reasons for wanting to become a Dentist, what led her to establish her own dentistry, how COVID-19 impacted her dental office, life as a mother, and offers advice to any entrepreneurs looking to establish their own business.

Daniel Vance sits down with me on Episode 88 on the CedTalks Podcast for an incredible conversation. He touches on how the pandemic impacted him as a high school student, how he’s adjusted to returning back to school, impact of not having his father in his life, his faith in trusting the Lord, and how his faith has impacted his life. He also touches on his YouTube channel, his passion for content...

Musical artist Babii Yamii sits down with me for a great conversation on Episode 87 of the CedTalks Podcast. He touches on his modeling career, what inspired him to switch careers and become a rapper, his Puerto Rican roots, being yourself, creative inspiration behind his music, and how rapping turned his life around at a young age.

I catch up with my old friend Geovany Carino on Episode 86 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on his life growing up, the work he does in the military, his relationship with the Lord, the opportunities that the military has, how the military has changed his life, and the importance of having discipline in ones life.

My good friend RJ Holland returns to the CedTalks Podcast for a great conversation. We touch on mental health, the importance of taking time out for yourself, acknowledging your feelings, importance of being yourself, and advocacy for animals and wildlife.

YouTube sensation and my good friend Jordan Green returns to the CedTalks Podcast for an incredible conversation. We touch on the Law of Attraction, pros and cons of being content creators. relationships, investing in yourself, self love, finding a balance in life, and ways to value being single.

My good friend PAV from WrestlinGifs returns to the CedTalks Podcast for an incredible conversation. We touch base on how our lives have been, prioritizing your Mental Health, the importance of taking breaks, and ways to discover new hobbies to keep you encouraged when you endure mental setbacks.

On Episode 82 of the CedTalks Podcast, I touch on the Burning Desire and the importance of staying on your grind to chase the success and achievements you would like to have in your life. While I have fallen down in the past few weeks and am still searching every day for my Burning Desire, it’s liberating to rise every morning knowing that you have another chance to chase your purpose. Here’s hopi...

Entrepreneur and musical artist Will Norris joins me on this edition of the CedTalks Podcast for a great conversation. He touches on his life growing up, his passion and love for music, the creative inspiration he finds for his music, beginning MarQ productions, and how music has changed his life.

Student at Carnegie Mellon University Lily Bridges joins me on the 80th episode of the CedTalks Podcast for a great conversation. She touches on her love for art, photography, video making, and the importance of having a Creative Mind.

Towson University student Bizz Boley sits down with me for a great conversation on Episode 79 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on life growing up in Calvert County, MD, Time Management skills, Prioritizing your education, and the importance of scheduling to create structure for ones life. We also touch base on Prioritizing rest and ways to include self care into a busy/hectic schedule.

I welcome University of Maryland School of Nursing student Lucie Roach for an incredible conversation on Episode 78 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on her decision to enter the nursing field, what giving back to her community means to her, as well as how she has adjusted to working as a nurse in the middle of the pandemic. She also touches on her sexuality as a lesbian, the moment she came to te...

Sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Zane Carey joins me for an amazing conversation on Episode 77 of the CedTalks Podcast. We touch on the cons that social media brings to one’s mental health, Time Management skills, meditation, manifestation, and our shared passion for reading. He also touches on his life growing up, his love of soccer, his reasoning for choosing Computer Science as his...

My cousin Aaron Hawkins returns to the CedTalks Podcast for an incredible conversation. We touch on mental health, insecurities within the black community regarding men, social medias benefits and cons, and ways to stay encouraged in the midst if discouragement.

Student of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Jordan Simms sits down with me for an incredible conversation on Episode 75 of the CedTalks Podcast. She touches on how COVID has impacted her year at Wilmington, life growing up in Maryland, the hobbies and skills that holds her interest, activism, and ways to stand up for your beliefs without fear. We also touch on mental health, reading, an...

I welcome my good friend David Mendez-Hutchinson on Episode 74 of the CedTalks Podcast for an incredible conversation. We touch on growing up together, our faith in the Lord, and ways to trust God in unfortunate times. He also touches on growing up in New Orleans, coming to Maryland as a child, the moment he gave his life to Christ, and how he continues to serve for the Lord as a young Christian t...