Mook Presents the "WE NEED ANSWERS" Podcast

Caria the cutie behind the bar & I hosted this panel to highlight the men's perspective of the party scene in Baltimore. We discussed how they got into the party scene, what the party scene is like today versus the past and they also shared some advice for the upcoming promoters. We had some issues with the first half of the video so please check out the podcast apps (google, apple) for the fu...

Had the pleasure to sit down with Chef Dae and talk about her many businesses in the food world. If you watch my interviews you know my favorite word is confirmation. Chef Dae story was so interesting to me because she received a lot of confirmation in her journey. From being taught how to cook by her aunt to her process of learning the food truck business Dae has been through it all. If you want...

This episode came together after the first "Reinvest West" event that was discussed on episode 112. Had the pleasure of getting a little bit of Blair's story at the event and was grateful for her to come on the show and share with the rest of the world. We talked about the process of becoming a realtor, the pros and cons, the benefits to owning a home and more. If you are interested in learning or...

Kendra the Charm City Maven joined me for this episode to discuss her new blog that showcases Baltimore and all the city has to offer.  We discuss how she got started, her journey and a ton of Baltimore favorite questions. Kendra  and I also discuss the Reinvest West event where Rian from episode 110 will discuss all real estate and financial help and benefit free of charge. Check out @thecharmcit...

For the first episode of the new year I decided to start with a new session. Allowing anyone to come vent and get some things off their chest. Good or Bad. Doing this podcast has showed me how important it is to talk and let things go. It is a very effective method that helps a lot of people. Originally this session was about being a single mother but as you will see we got into a little bit of ev...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rian and receiving a ton of good information on real estate/development and the amount of potential Baltimore has. We discussed the business of being a developer. The process of purchasing a home and how important it is to own property. If you would like to receive more information follow and reach out on IG @ Onyx__development

Devin Allen joined me for the second time (check out episode 65) to discuss his book “No Justice, No Peace”. This book displays visuals of the Freddie Gray riots as well as classic photos from different periods of time. The book also has written pieces from various celebrities with different and necessary point of views. Devin and I also discussed the state of photography and art, his upcoming sho...

On this episode i got to chop it up with Clark to talk about his life and book, “Humble Hustlaz”. Clark shared a very vivid and detailed stooge about growing up in Baltimore and being a product of his environment which led him to spending most of his life behind bars. He talks about his bad luck in the court room, loyalty over love and shares a ton of gems for the youth. Please subscribe to the we...

This episode is sponsored by @ Boost global on instagram and the @ freshkicksneakerlaundry follow and check them for all shoe cleaning services Had a very short break but came back with some good game on this one, I got to sit down and chop it up with @Kennyco_ and @scoot_1987 about their upcoming informative clothing line. The guys plan to teach a lesson while keep you fly at the same time. We al...

For the 14th episode of the series I had the pleasure of sitting down with my Uncle Johnny. Uncle J is a basketball legend in Baltimore, well known basketball coach from Cherry Hill. As you can tell in the episode he lives and breathes Cherry Hill and loves where he comes from. We talked about his love for his neighborhood, the youth and basketball. We also discuss a little bit of what he sees in...

On this episode I sat down with Devin to talk about his coloring book and what inspired him to create the movement. Devin shares all his inspiration and plans with his brand "Meeting you where you are" and how he plans to impact the youth of the City of Baltimore and change the negative narrative to all positivity. This episode is sponsored by @boostglobal on instagram. Check out his page if you n...

On episode 69 we had the opportunity to learn about Infertility. The idea was brought up to talk with a surrogate mom because they sometimes go hand and hand. Kim (@_kash_b) came on the show to discuss her experience with being a surrogate mom. She discussed how she got into it, the selection process, the pay and so much more. This was a very informal episode for me, I hope it was for you too! Ple...

As stated in the previous episode I was able to catch up with Brill for part 2 of our Untold Truth series. I was able to get a few calls in so this episode is longer than the previous. Brill and I discussed some of the controversies of the book like using names, false accusation in the TV show and how he had an epiphany that changed his life. I've been constantly reading his book and generating qu...

A week or two ago I was connected with Brill after he reached out about wanting to tell his story and promote his book "The Real Shropshire Organization: The Untold Truth". I was only able to talk to Brill for 15 min so we decided to chop this interview up in 4 Parts. We discuss him being discussed on the new HBO show "We Own The City", How he became incarcerated and more. If you have any question...

Reached a milestone with this one! Episode 100 is finally here. My cousin Ashley (@Ashleyb_hair) joined me to discuss the importance of maintaining your mental health and paying attention to the people around you. Ashley shares her history with her mother and her transition from a loving mom to an unhealthy situation. What I learned from this episode is to pay attention to changes and never play w...

My plan for my 100th episode was to have my mother on, but it happened sooner than later LOL. I bought my mother on for transparency and vulnerability. Before this show I was always private about family and family issues but this show has been therapeutic for me. My mother rarely talks about the past so I was surprised but happy that she opened up so much. I learned a lot about myself, my family a...

I decided to go with this title after having this conversation with B (@lom_hueyp) because It shows the evolution of the Baltimore man. B shares his details about his car service and all his other business endeavors that have taken him on another path that was created in Baltimore. If you watch or listen to any other episodes you get that Baltimore creates hustlers and go getters. B shares a littl...

One of the first episodes I imagined doing was to get some answers about therapy from a therapist. Tomi (@touchedbytomi) is currently studying in the field so we sat down to discuss the process and how it is learning about human psychology. This is part one of the upcoming series, next will be with a current therapist. Subscribe to the We Need Answers Podcast Youtube

My guy Chris came through to run some game about going to college. Inspired by a conversation he had with a kid that wasn't sure about what he would do after high school, Chris wanted to share why he feels college is important for the youth. We both discussed our experiences and how college impacted our lives but also focused on what we didnt know before entering school. There are many ways to be...

Maya (@everythingmaya) sat down with me to give some good tips on how to handle your business. Maya shared how to manage finances, running a business, the pros and cons of social media, creating the mom tribe and much more. This is a very informal episode providing a lot of free game for everyone. I suggest reaching out if you have any interest because you will not find prices like this anywhere!

On this episode Coach Eric "Smiley" Lee talks about growing up in East Baltimore and how basketball kept him out of trouble. He shares his experiences with ball in various leagues with players who eventually made the NBA. Coach is well known for this coaching at Dunbar high school, we break down how he arrived and his experiences coaching as well.

Today's episode brings my Uncle Kemp Earl to the show to promote his upcoming comedy show this Saturday 3/12 at Sully's. Two of the comedians on the show Ray Ray and Quawndra talk about how they got started in comedy, their goals and even gave us a taste of what their show will be about. Check out @justrayray_ and @kempearlmitchell for more details

Kia (@slimhoneyy) & Bill joined me on this episode to talk about the trucking industry. The couple talked about how they got started, the multiple ways to make money in the industry, how it is working with your partner, things to look for when jumping in the industry and more. This is a very informal episode because we all need answers about this lucrative industry. Be sure to follow the busin...

Vol 4 of Hood 2 Hood we take a trip down South Baltimore to chop it up with Nick (@4evastr8__) about his hood and the surrounding areas. We talk about his clothing line, basketball, and the stigma that South Baltimore has. Check out his clothing line and store link in his IG bio.