Natural Soul Conversations

This week’s conversation is with Mr. Samuel T. Blango, President of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), Director of Operations-Texas of TJ Solar Technology, and Chairman & CEO of SECCOM International Group, LLC. Mr. Blango introduces the Greater Austin Chapter of NAMC, connecting local contractors and small business to communities, and providing Education about job opportuniti...

Part 2 and the Conclusion to the episode. This vortex is a deep-filled cesspool of narcissism, debauchery, treachery, perversion, intimidation, and deception. And, I am desperately  Head over to Facebook/Instagram: Natural Soul Conversations to add your comments or join our Facebook group- Natural Soul Conversations for deeper conversations, or email us at nsoulconversations@gmail.com to suggest a...

This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode recounting my fall down the vortex of Social Media. It's dark down here. Help! Make sure to listen to Part 2 for the conclusion and what I've learned by becoming a Social Media junkie! Head over to Facebook/Instagram: Natural Soul Conversations to add your comments or join our Facebook group- Natural Soul Conversations for deeper conversations, or email us at nso...

In this episode, I decided to spend the entire episode reintroducing my voice to the Conversation. Influenced by a recent event witnessed on a popular Social Media Platform, I provide my insight into the larger picture of when to offer help, advice, or encouragement and when to let go and move on. Black Renaissance: This week’s BR is a word of encouragement to embrace your “Rebirth”. “And whosoeve...

Kimbralon B. and Catina L. Irvin join me in exploring the facts of Manhattan Beach, its original owners, the Bruces, how they lost their land, and how they have been working for 97 years to reclaim their land. Xia, R. “Manhattan Beach Was Once Home to Black Beachgoers but the City Ran Them out. Now It Faces a Reckoning.” Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2020, lat.ms/3o2C6Vn. The John Henry Effect: “A ten...

This episode week, I have an educational discussion and a lightweight debate with the president of NAACP- Austin Chapter, Mr. Nelson Linder, and he promptly schools me on the finer points of politics and Austin politics in particular. He also challenged me to dig deeper into the policies signed by the current president to learn how they affect or benefit the Black community. For more information a...

This episode is Part 2 of the 2 Part Conversation with Tim Eure on how to restore Black America and the road towards Restoration. Mr. Eure outlines his 10-plus step plan, which includes practical actions and ones that can be promptly engaged. Steps listed include: Join organizations Vote 100% on all levels...Zoning Planning Commissions (actually promotes gentrification/Racism) Read/Educate yoursel...

In this first part of the Two-Part Conversation with Tim Eure, Mr. Eure begins the Conversation by discussing some of the challenges facing Black America and how our communities move toward restoration through his 10 Step Action Plan. Make sure to continue listening to this Conversation in the next episode! Head over to Facebook/Instagram: Natural Soul Conversations to add your comments or join ou...

In this episode, my play big bro, Dr. Marcus Ex reveals a portion of his past that helped shape his present and provide the foundation for his educational/motivational movement "We All We Got" and institute, We All We Got University. "We All We Got" was coined by Dr. Marcus and it is a concept that continues to grow on me as I explore my role in contributing to my community. It is truly amazing an...

In this episode, I have a Conversation with childhood friend, Sue Watson-Carnevale about faith and how it fuels your purpose. As Sue discusses her past relationship and situation with her parents, I realized that she was being prepared to handle circumstances and care for her children with Special Needs. Through this Conversation, I realize that life often provides the best preparation and educati...

In this episode, my guest and friend, Nicole Conway return to help me understand the new standard of beauty in the Black community, how we choose to wear our hair and to appreciate the complexities and the prerogatives to express our beauty in whatever way we choose! Technically, she low-key gathered me all the way together! Let’s start our own haircare supply company and make it the trend. Let’s...

Today, we have a Conversation with Catina L. Irvin, Attorney At Law, practicing in Los Angeles, CA, and briefly discussed Pretrial Diversion and the programs serving to rehabilitate and remedy behavior to mitigate the severity of the punishment, eliminate a criminal record, and avoiding trial; and Post Conviction Repair, allowing convicted individuals the opportunity to have their sentences overtu...

Today, we wrapped up our business series, Black Business And Success with Shetay Nicole Ashford-Hanserd, Phd, and learned a lot about her programs, including STEEAAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Arts and Music. She also discusses the core foundational blocks of her programs: Empower, Equip, and Export Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. For more info...

Today, we continue our business series, Black Business And Success with SaulPaul, music business mastermind, entrepreneur, changemaker, a “Musician with a Message”. We discuss his history, challenges, finding purpose, and how his purpose is to Entertain, Inspire, and Empower. Also, to mentor the next generation in finding purpose and developing entrepreneurial skills to turn purpose into a success...

Today, we start our business series, Black Business And Success with Archette Holmes, founder and CEO of Rollin With God, LLC and Genell's Sew Boutique, LLC. Her story educates us on how to turn activity initially used to administer healing into a sustainable business, and recognizing business opportunities in an underrepresented industry. Rollin With God, LLC, https://rollinwithgod.com; Facebook/...

Today’s episode was a Conversation with Asha S. Jones, who is currently recovering from mental distress brought on by discrimination at her workplace. In 2018, her new position at San Diego State University came with challenges- allegations, discrimination, and harassment  from peers and management, which ultimately led to a temporary leave of absence to heal and manage her mental health. Lis...

We continue the conversation about Derrick Jax'n and wife, Harry and Meghan, Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood, and how they all interconnect. If you haven’t first listened to Episode 12, make sure to circle back and listen to receive the entire experience. For more information about Kimbralon Barnes and her practice, visit her website: focusedlivingcounseling.com. Visit her on Facebook: Kimbra...

In the episode, Kimbralon and I discuss Derrick Jax'n and wife, Harry and Meghan, Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood, and how they all interconnect. This is a two part show so make sure to continue with Part 2 in Episode 13. For more information about Kimbralon Barnes and her practice, visit her website: focusedlivingcounseling.com. Visit her on Facebook: Kimbralonblpc; Instagram: focused_living...

This week's episode is a continued Conversation with Austin's hometown musician and producer, Terell Shahid and introduced theories that explains why certain people are afraid of Black people. This conversation is sure to promote deeper Conversations and research into hidden truths.  Scripture referenced: Malachi 1:1-5. For educational purpose and further research into Epigenetics and Post Traumat...

This week's episode is a Conversation with Austin's hometown musician and producer, Terell Shahid, and he did not bite his tongue with his take on what has happened to the once thriving Austin music scene and how Race hindered the movement of Austin's Black musicians. He also taps into racial issues on a macro scale and offer some interesting insights. A few of the scriptures Terell referenced: Re...

My good friend, Kimbralon "Kim" Barnes, and I have a virtual sit-down and discuss various topics, from performance politics, policing and brutality, hiphop/rap contract beef, colorism (or not), homeless in Austin, and so much more. The Conversation was so good that we talked for two hours! For more information about Kimbralon Barnes and her practice, visit her website: focusedlivingcounseling...

PART TWO We pick up with the second hour of our Conversation... My good friend, Kimbralon "Kim" Barnes, and I have a virtual sit-down and discuss various topics, from performance politics, policing and brutality, hiphop/rap contract beef, colorism (or not), homeless in Austin, and so much more. The Conversation was so good that we talked for two hours! For more information about Kimbralon Bar...

Conversation about the departure of Black people from American, Christian Churches or just White Dominant Churches. Are there more inclusion in churches with Black leadership? Are the traditional practices and interpretations driving Blacks out of the church and into other faith practices? You decide. Michah Idris, owner of Michah's Mixx lemonade truck. Courtesy of The Black Enterprise. 2021, Janu...

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