Will Tidwell
SpeakUpZee
SpeakUP Zee is more than a podcast—it’s a movement built around honest conversations that help people heal, grow, and lead better lives. Hosted by educator, youth mentor, basketball coach, national speaker, and writer Will “Zee” Tidwell, each episode dives into the topics people often struggle to talk about: mental health, relationships, parenting, masculinity, youth development, leadership, faith, education, purpose, and everyday life. Whether it’s a heartfelt story, a difficult truth, or a practical lesson, every episode is designed to leave you thinking differently and becoming better
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: speakupzee.com
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Episodes
Stop Going Backwards 💯 07.09.2026 7:21
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee delivers a simple reminder — stop going backwards. 💯 Stop returning to the habits, relationships, environments, and versions of yourself you worked so hard to outgrow. Missing what’s familiar doesn’t always mean you’re supposed to go back. Sometimes g...
Some People Would Rather Lose You Than Be Wrong 💔 23.08.2026 9:54
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth — some people would rather lose you than admit they were wrong. 💔 Pride, ego, and the inability to take accountability can destroy relationships that could’ve been saved with one honest conversation. Sometimes you have to a...
Life Can Humble Anybody 💔 14.08.2026 10:14
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality we all eventually learn — life can humble anybody. 💔 Money can change, relationships can end, careers can fall apart, and life can look completely different overnight. This conversation is about giving people grace, staying humbl...
You’re Allowed to Outgrow Who You Used to Be 💙 07.08.2026 18:29
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about giving yourself permission to change — you’re allowed to outgrow who you used to be. 💙 You don’t have to stay attached to old habits, relationships, environments, or versions of yourself just because they’re familiar. Growth sometimes mean...
Getting Your Life Together Is Lonely 💯 04.08.2026 7:27
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a truth that doesn’t get discussed enough—getting your life together is lonely. 💯 As you grow, your priorities change, your circle gets smaller, and you’ll often have to choose discipline over comfort. The journey toward becoming a better...
To the Fathers Who Never Stopped Showing Up 💙 31.07.2026 9:00
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee gives flowers to the fathers who don’t always get recognized. To the fathers who never stopped showing up—thank you. 💙 Whether you were providing, protecting, coaching, praying, sacrificing, or simply being present, your consistency has made a differe...
A Reminder That You Matter Too (Zee’s Most Viral Content) 30.07.2026 8:04
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this special episode, Zee revisits the best moments and most powerful takeaways from his most viral and widely shared message, “Never Shrink Your Heart.” 💙 If that episode impacted you—or you missed it—this recap brings together the lessons that resonated with millions...
Don’t Become A Bitter Person 💯 24.07.2026 9:25
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the danger of letting pain turn into bitterness. Life will hurt you. People will disappoint you. 💯 But if you’re not careful, the experiences that wounded you can begin to shape the person you become. This conversation is about healing ins...
Stop Trying to Save Everybody 💯 17.07.2026 19:21
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why it’s time to stop trying to save everybody. ❤️🩹 Having a good heart doesn’t mean carrying everyone else’s burdens. Sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is set boundaries, let people take responsibility for their own choices, and...
Nobody Makes It Through Life Alone 💙 16.07.2026 9:24
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee reminds us of a simple but powerful truth — nobody makes it through life alone. 💙 Behind every success story is someone who encouraged, believed in, supported, or poured into us along the way. This conversation is about the importance of community, me...
Having A Big Heart Is Overrated ❤️🩹 14.07.2026 6:55
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee challenges a phrase we hear all the time — having a big heart is overrated. ❤️🩹 Caring deeply is a gift, but without boundaries, it can leave you drained, taken advantage of, and constantly putting yourself last. This conversation is about protecting...
The People Everyone Depends On Need Someone Too 💔 13.07.2026 9:17
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the people who are always there for everyone else. The people everyone depends on need someone too. 💔 Whether you're the strong friend, the parent, the leader, or the one everyone calls in a crisis, constantly pouring into others can...
It’s Hard Being Everything to Everybody 💔 11.07.2026 7:30
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the weight of trying to be everything to everybody. 💔 When you’re constantly pouring into others, it’s easy to neglect yourself. This conversation is a reminder that you can’t give your best to everyone if you’re running on empty. Setting...
Preparing Kids for the Real World Isn’t Easy 💙 09.07.2026 7:06
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why preparing kids for the real world isn't easy. 💙 From teaching accountability and resilience to building confidence and character, raising the next generation takes patience, consistency, and a whole lot of love. These are the conv...
Conversations Every Young Man Needs to Hear 💙 (Zee’s Mentorship Calls) 05.07.2026 8:32
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, you’ll get a look inside Zee’s Mentorship as Zee has one of the many conversations every young man needs to hear. 💙 From accountability and emotional intelligence to discipline, confidence, purpose, and making better decisions, this mentorship session is...
It’s Hard to Outgrow the People You Love 💔 01.07.2026 7:59
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about one of the hardest parts of personal growth — outgrowing the people you love. 💔 Sometimes growth requires difficult decisions, changing environments, and creating healthy boundaries. That doesn't mean you love people any less—it simpl...
The Pain of Growing Up Without Your Father 💔 25.06.2026 8:01
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about the pain of growing up without your father. 💔 From unanswered questions to emotional wounds that can follow us into adulthood, father absence leaves an impact that many people quietly carry. This conversation is about healing, breaking ge...
Too Many People Are Working Hard and Still Struggling 💔 24.06.2026 9:48
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality millions of people are facing — too many people are working hard and still struggling. 💔 From rising costs to emotional burnout, many are doing everything they know how to do and still feel like they’re barely staying afloat. Thi...
Some of the Happiest People Are Hurting the Most 💔 22.06.2026 7:28
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a truth many people overlook — some of the happiest people are hurting the most. 💔 Behind the biggest smiles are often silent battles, hidden pain, and people carrying more than anyone realizes. This conversation is a reminder to lead with...
Too Many Good Men Don’t Feel Appreciated 💔 (Father’s Day Special) 21.06.2026 7:35
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality many men quietly carry — too many good men don’t feel appreciated. 💔 Whether they’re providing, protecting, leading, or simply doing their best every day, many men feel like their efforts go unnoticed. This conversation is a remi...
Nobody Was Meant to Raise a Child Alone 💔 19.06.2026 11:27
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee talks about why nobody was meant to raise a child alone. 💔 Parenting was never designed to be carried by one person, yet far too many mothers and fathers are doing it without the support, community, or village they deserve. This conversation is a rem...
Nobody Prepares You for Watching Your Parents Grow Old 💔 18.06.2026 8:30
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, family, and personal growth. In this episode, Zee reflects on one of the hardest parts of becoming an adult — watching your parents grow old. 💔 As kids, we often see our parents as superheroes who will always be there. But as the years pass, we begin to notice the gray hai...
Too Many Black Men Feel They’re Not Enough 💔 16.06.2026 12:15
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, purpose, and mental health. In this episode, Zee speaks directly to a struggle that too many Black men carry in silence — feeling like they’re never enough. 💔 Many Black men spend their lives trying to provide, protect, lead, and carry the weight of everyone around them. T...
Being Strong All The Time Is Exhausting…💔 14.06.2026 9:25
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, healing, and mental health. In this episode, Zee talks about a reality that so many people silently live every day — nobody checks on the strong friend. 💔 The person everyone depends on is often the one carrying the most. They’re the listener, the encourager, the problem s...
Don’t Go Back to Who You Used to Be 💔 13.06.2026 8:12
🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee shares a reminder for anyone who's been tempted to slip back into old habits, old mindsets, or old versions of themselves — don't go back to who you used to be. 💔Growth is hard. Healing is hard. Change is hard. But one of the biggest challen...
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