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

Author

Will Tidwell

Category

Education

Podcast website

speakupzee.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Parents of Children With Autism Deserve More Support 💙 29.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee shines a light on a group of people who often don’t get the recognition they deserve — parents of children with autism. 💙 Behind every therapy appointment, school meeting, difficult day, and milestone is a parent doing their best to love, advocate for,...

Parents of Children With Autism Deserve More Support 💙 29.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee shines a light on a group of people who often don’t get the recognition they deserve — parents of children with autism. 💙 Behind every therapy appointment, school meeting, difficult day, and milestone is a parent doing their best to love, advocate for,...

For the People Quietly Fighting Depression 💙 27.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that remind people they’re not alone. In this episode, Zee speaks directly to the people who are quietly fighting depression every single day. 💙The ones who still show up, still smile, still help others — all while carrying battles internally that nobody else fully sees. This conversa...

For the People Quietly Fighting Depression 💙 27.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that remind people they’re not alone. In this episode, Zee speaks directly to the people who are quietly fighting depression every single day. 💙The ones who still show up, still smile, still help others — all while carrying battles internally that nobody else fully sees. This conversa...

Nobody Communicates Anymore These Days 💔 27.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about love, healing, and human connection. In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth many people can relate to — too many relationships end because nobody communicates. 💔Instead of expressing feelings, asking questions, or working through misunderstandings, people often shut down...

Nobody Communicates Anymore These Days 💔 27.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about love, healing, and human connection. In this episode, Zee talks about a painful truth many people can relate to — too many relationships end because nobody communicates. 💔Instead of expressing feelings, asking questions, or working through misunderstandings, people often shut down...

Teaching Boys How to Feel Without Crashing Out 25.05.2026

Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that help us grow into healthier people. In this episode, Zee talks about something that doesn’t get discussed enough — teaching boys how to express emotion in healthy ways. 💙 Too many young boys grow up believing they have to suppress their feelings, stay silent, or “tough everything out....

Teaching Boys How to Express Emotion in Healthy Ways 💙 25.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations that help us grow into healthier people. In this episode, Zee talks about something that doesn’t get discussed enough — teaching boys how to express emotion in healthy ways. 💙Too many young boys grow up believing they have to suppress their feelings, stay silent, or “tough everything ou...

Bro… You Can’t Save Everybody 💭 x Take Care of Yourself, Bro ...💯 23.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real, honest conversations about life, growth, and protecting your peace. In this episode, Zee delivers a hard truth many people need to hear — bro… you can’t save everybody. 💭We talk about the emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to fix people, carry people, and pour into people who may...

Bro… You Can’t Save Everybody 💭 x Take Care of Yourself, Bro 💯 23.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real, honest conversations about life, growth, and protecting your peace. In this episode, Zee delivers a hard truth many people need to hear — bro… you can’t save everybody. 💭 We talk about the emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to fix people, carry people, and pour into people who m...

Don’t Let Pain Make You Heartless 💔 x Never Stop Trying to Heal 💙 22.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you through real conversations about life, healing, and growth. In this episode, Zee talks about something so many people silently struggle with — not letting pain turn you heartless. 💔 When people hurt us, betray us, disappoint us, or leave us broken, it becomes easy to build walls and stop trusting, loving, or...

Too Many Black Mothers Are Raising Kids Without Help 💔 21.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee speaks on a reality that too many families are living every single day — too many Black mothers are raising kids without help. 💔From carrying the emotional load to handling parenting, finances, discipline, and everyday responsibilities alone, this con...

Don’t Let Pain Make You Heartless 💔 x Never Stop Trying to Heal 💙 21.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you through real conversations about life, healing, and growth. In this episode, Zee talks about something so many people silently struggle with — not letting pain turn you heartless. 💔When people hurt us, betray us, disappoint us, or leave us broken, it becomes easy to build walls and stop trusting, loving, or f...

Too Many Black Mothers Are Raising Kids Without Help 💔 21.05.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast , the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations that matter. In this episode, Zee speaks on a reality that too many families are living every single day — too many Black mothers are raising kids without help. 💔 From carrying the emotional load to handling parenting, finances, discipline, and everyday responsibilities alone, this c...

Holding Him Accountable While Helping Him Heal 💙 (Youth Mentorship Call) 29.04.2026

Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift — especially when it comes to guiding the next generation. In this youth mentorship call, Zee walks through a real moment of holding a young man accountable while also helping him heal. 💙This conversation highlights the balance between correction and compassion — showing that discipline isn’t about tearing someone d...

How to Turn What You Love Into a Career 💭 (Real Talk With My Students) 27.04.2026

Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this real classroom moment, Zee breaks down how to turn what you love into a career 💭Speaking directly with his students, he walks through the real process — from passion, to skill development, to consistency, and eventually turning that value into income. This isn’t ju...

10 Minutes of Mentoring/Teaching Youth (Teaching VLOG) 28.01.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift — both inside and outside the classroom. In this classroom vlog, Zee gives you a real look at how he sets the tone every single day. From expectations and structure to presence and consistency, this video shows how leadership starts the moment students walk through the door. Setting the tone isn’t about being loud...

10 Minutes of Loving, Calming, and Redirecting My Students 💙 28.01.2026

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift — especially when it comes to supporting our kids with love and understanding. In this autism-friendly teaching compilation, Zee shares 10 minutes of loving, calming, and redirecting students 💙This video highlights real classroom moments centered around emotional regulation, patience, empathy, and connection. Fro...

You Can Start Over — No Matter Your Age💯 25.12.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee speaks to anyone who feels pressure to stick to a version of life that no longer feels right — it’s okay to change your whole life plan. 🕊️We talk about releasing timelines, redefining success, and trusting yourself enough to pivot when your heart an...

You Can Start Over — No Matter Your Age💯 25.12.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee speaks to anyone who feels pressure to stick to a version of life that no longer feels right — it’s okay to change your whole life plan. 🕊️We talk about releasing timelines, redefining success, and trusting yourself enough to pivot when your heart an...

Maybe It’s Time to Walk Away From the Relationship 💭 23.12.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee addresses a difficult but necessary question — maybe it’s time to walk away from the relationship. 💭We talk about the difference between loyalty and self-abandonment, how to recognize when love is costing you your peace, and why staying too long can...

When You Start Your Life Over ... 18.12.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee talks about a bittersweet reality many people don’t know how to name — outgrowing the life you once prayed for. 💭We explore what it means when the dream you worked so hard for no longer fits who you’re becoming, and how growth sometimes requires rel...

It’s Okay to Start Over — As Many Times As You Need 🕊️ 24.11.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee reminds us of something powerful — it’s okay to start over, as many times as you need. 🕊️We talk about letting go of the pressure to have it all figured out, learning from what didn’t work, and giving yourself permission to begin again — without sham...

You’re Going to Be Okay ... I Promise.🩷 (Mental Health Check-In) 11.11.2025

🎙️ 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 message straight from the heart — you’re going to be okay. I promise. 💙 We talk about those quiet nights when it feels like everything is falling apart, the moments when you doubt your strength, and the truth that healing doesn’t always lo...

Stop Letting Them Take Advantage of You! 06.11.2025

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself! In this episode, Zee talks about a truth too many people ignore — you’ve been letting people take advantage of you for too long. 💯We unpack why it’s so hard to say “no,” how people mistake your kindness for weakness, and how setting boundaries doesn’t make you cold — it...

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