Conversations Over Chess

Sitting With Slink I Episode 7 “SS-Honchos”

On this episode, I travel to 1260 Benning Rd Capitol Heights, MD 20743 where I interview a business owner and entrepreneur in Biggs & Da Don. We sit down in Biggs shop and have a great conversation surrounding a lot of things from Diddy to gun violence that is plaguing the community. Biggs schools me on what it takes to run a barbershop in the state of Maryland and Da Don talks about the grind...

On this episode, I travel to the legendary Hampton Workout Facility located at 8026 Cryden Way, Forestville, MD 20747. I had the privilege to interview 10 of the top women basketball prospects coming out of the DMV area, with offers from across the country. We had an enjoyable interview filled with some laughs and also where these ladies share some hidden talents, the sacrifice that it takes to be...

On this episode, I travel back home to Newburgh, NY where I interview a local business owner Cream Puffs. We sit down in his shop and have a great conversation and he schools me on what it takes to run a smoke shop in the state of New York and the grind that most didn't see for him to get to this point. We briefly speak about the loss of his father, and other loved ones due to gun violence. We...

On this episode, I travel back to Washington, DC where I interview Fox 5's very own Nora Blake Smith. This powerful woman stops in to have a conversation and gives us a lesson on what it takes to get on TV for a news channel and the grind that most didn't see. We briefly speak about the loss of her grandfather, and the love she has for him. We continue the conversation about her personal j...

On this episode, I travel back home to Newburgh, New York where I interview an artist that's taking the entire state and music industry by storm. The lyrical musician Ovi Jozi stops in to have a conversation. He gives us a brief look inside on what it takes to push his music out to the world. We briefly speak about his love for the game of football, his personal journey on how he had to overco...

On this episode, I travel to Maryland to have a conversation with the legendary DJ DMC. He gives us the 1s, and 2s on what it took to become a division one football player at the University of Villanova, his personal journey to becoming his own man, and ultimately how his entrepreneurial spirit has born multiple revenue streams all from a lot of hard work and perseverance. He also briefly speaks a...

On this episode I have a conversation with celebrity barber Cedric Graham. He describes what it took for him to break into the NFL and A lists ranks as being known as one of the top barbers in both the DMV and Houston. He also briefly speaks about how much his daughter has changed him for the better, and how he's learned from past mistakes. Lastly and most important Cedric tells us about the n...

On this episode I have a conversation with a childhood friend, and former high school basketball teammate Luc Brown. I traveled down to Matthew's, North Carolina and filmed in his beautiful living room Luc talks about how he had some growing pains as he came into maturity and how meeting his now wife at the time of this writing changed his life for the better. I hope you enjoy this episode as...

On this episode I have a conversation with the Waseem Talbert who's another Philly native and is also a professional NBA 2K League player and captain of his current team Raptors Uprising. I traveled up to Toronto and filmed in what I would consider there war (game) room. Seem talks about how he got started in the league and what it takes to stay in the league. What I appreciate the most is how...

On this episode I have a conversation with the Founder/CEO of Hampton Workout, a premiere training facility located at 8026 Cryden Way, Forestville, MD 20747. We have a fun conversation about a host of topics surrounding his early days growing up in the DMV area, who got him into sports, his grind to becoming a celebrity workout instructor, and how is wife and two girls means the world to him. I h...

On this episode of C.O.C.P I travel to BK Juices, located at 343 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 to interview Kim & Curtis the two masterminds behind the enterprise. We have a great conversation surrounding the journey that it took to make it this far in the juice bar industry. As well as a few things both personally and privately they had to overcome. We speak about a few sensitive topics li...

On this episode of C.O.C.P I travel back to my hometown Newburgh, NY to speak with a community activist by the name of Ali T. Muhammad. We have a great conversation about Israel vs Palestine, Politics at both a micro and macro level, the State Assembly position that he’s currently running for, the loss of his brother, and a host of other things. I open up about my own journey of being a knuckle he...

On this episode Cesar who's a business owner and entrepuner from my home town of Newburgh NY drops by the podcast. He gives a brief look inside of his journey into owning a store right on the very street that he grew up on. We talk about death, life, family and a host of topics surrounding his clothing brand "Wrld Izyorz". Cesar also is one of four sponsors of the C.O.C.P season two....

On this episode my best friend since second grade allows me the chance to travel to THE BRONX to have a deep conversation surrounding a few addictions that he's had in his life. We have our Super Bowl Chess game as well for the world to see who's truly the best between us two. We talk faith, family, and childhood stories that never get old. Please enjoy the last episode in Season 1, and se...

On this episode we have ChocDoll stop by the show. She's a model, social media influencer, and mother of two. During this episode ChocDoll opens up about what got her into modeling, some of the struggles she deals with as a single mother and also breaks down how the murder of her boyfriend still affects her today. There's a donation ask nested in the opening scene be sure to support if you...

On this episode I get the chance to speak with Deonte Brown, better known by his rap name Perspective. I get a chance to learn about is time spent in UAE, and how that's helped shaped his worldly view. I get a chance to learn more about his family dynamic, and what's it like growing up with successfully accomplished parents. Lastly we hear about what's in store next for Deonte, and som...

On this episode Sanai allows us to dig deep into her past relationship. She shares how she's been wronged by an individual and how it's affected her. I also get a bit personal and finally educate the world as to why I go by my middle name instead of my first name. Be sure to follow Sanai on IG:@h0n3yed_

On this episode we get to have the women in charge of the wonderful Youtube channel  @1of1nicole  stop by the show. She opens up about the death of her 5 year old niece, how it affects her, and the things she does to cope with the pain. She gives us a brief glimpse inside her day to day while she's finishing up her degree at the illustrious Howard University.

On this episode of the show I travel to North Philly to have a conversation with professional basketball player Myles Carter. He allows us to see his journey in basketball and all that he had to overcome, he touches on family life and even informs us how he ended up meeting his wonderful girlfriend in college. Be sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe and give Myles a follow on IG as well "@mca...

On this episode I travel to Dr. Jomah Watson's office to have a conversation. We touch on subjects surrounding his up bringing and the violence that was in his proximity as a young man growing up in the DMV. We briefly speak about his journey to college and why he ended up eventually becoming Dr. Watson.

On this episode AJ talks briefly about how it feels to lose a best friend at a young age, growing up with a father who travels a lot, and what it would take for him to settle down once and for all.

On this episode we had a lovely couple stop by the show to have a great conversation surrounding "Black Love". They touched upon certain challenges that they faced and how they grew and learned from the mistakes made in the past.

On this episode Amber stops by and teaches us a few lessons that she learned from her own experiences with love, friendships, and other relationships. The full episode teaches us so many lessons in life and over the conversation I gain even more respect for all that she's endured.

Dropping by the show today is a unique individual who is also a friend of mine. We have a great conversation touching on various topics from having to grow up fast, to even the loss of loved ones. Salvador (@sa1vador202 on IG) on this episode reminds us that it's always the right time to speak up and police one another.