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The Sandra Bland incident has garnered so much attention over the past week or so that I decided to reach out to some ladies.  I wanted to get their opinions as women who now live in a world where they no longer get the respect/protection they once received.  I broke this show down into two categories: I wanted to get the ladies' perspectives on how/if Sandra Bland could have handled things differ...

The Sandra Bland incident has garnered so much attention over the past week or so that I decided to reach out to some ladies.  I wanted to get their opinions as women who now live in a world where they no longer get the respect/protection they once received.  I broke this show down into two categories: I wanted to get the ladies' perspectives on how/if Sandra Bland could have handled things differ...

It's hard to believe that after 4 years, 5 months, and 9 days that I've reached episode #500!  What started off as a 10 minute rant on relationships in episode 1 has turned into my own personal legacy.  For the 500th time, I will reach out to the world and mix it up with some of the most intelligent and entertaining callers in talk show history. I have been banging my head against the wall trying...

You're on the job and you just get settled at your desk.  You look up as a new hire walks into the building for the first time and this person is the finest person you've ever seen.  They wind up sitting next to you and you can't stop staring.  At that point, you have a decision to make: do I try to get to know this person as a coworker or do I try to get to know this person on a more personal lev...

"What IF" Women's Empowerment Conference Another Family Gathering, LLC presents our first annual Stilettos on the Pavement's "What IF" Women's Empowerment Conference. This conference is a continuation of the successful quarterly networking experiences--scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University, located at 1230 Raymond Ro...

There's nothing more irritating than someone who can't control their mouth.  Whether it's a nasty attitude, taking opportunities to hate on someone, or just plain being disrespectful, it makes you just want blow a gasket.  Why is it that some people don't realize that their mouth makes them ugly?  The things some people say have consequences yet they don't realize it.  Or they realize it and just...

James Brown once sung a tune called "It's A Man's World."  However, he also said that "it wouldn't be nothing without a woman or a girl."  So, who exactly is running things then? Women. More so than ever now.  They hold all of the power in dating.  Yet we guys are still getting over.  There are still plenty of guys out there who talk a good game and reap the benefits of it.  There isn't a shortage...

This is something everyone gets caught up in at times.  We shouldn't feel badly when it happens to us because it's human nature to think with our hearts instead of our heads.  However, there's a chance that we can ultimately make the best decisions for our hearts if we learn to focus on actions instead of words. Easier said than done, right?  People woo us with their promises and compliments all o...

Social media makes us stupid. I can't put it any more clearly than that. Sure, it's entertaining to those who already have a foundation in common sense, but let's face it, that's a minority. So, what happens when you mix social media channels with people who do not have common sense? Crazy stunts that result in serious injuries if not death, mixed signals in relationships, political statements, an...

Kids are very instinctive.  They're smarter than a lot of adults give them credit for.  They pick up on things easily and learn how to manipulate at a very young age.  They learn that when they cry that you will pick them up.  Or if they throw a tantrum that you will buy them a toy.  That comes natural to them.  Another thing that comes natural to children is lying.  They learn to do so to avoid c...

(Way) Back in the day, let's say the early 60's, guys could call the shots.  Guys were the bread winners so that afforded them some luxuries when it came to mate selection.  A lot of guys had the ability to choose exactly what they wanted in a mate because at the time women were looking for security.  They wanted a man who could pay the bills and be a provider. Fast forward to 2015 and the roles h...

A May-November relationship is when an older person dates a much younger person.  The older person represents November, which is towards the end of the year (and their life), while the younger person represents May, the blossoming part of the year (and their life).Can the two co-exist?  Well, we've seen it happen successfully, but more times than not it's driven by an agenda. We'll discuss the age...

"Gator Boots, with the pimped out Gucci suit; Ain't got no job, but I stay sharp; Can't pay my rent, cause all my money's spent;but that's OK, cause I'm still fly!"Some of you recognize that song by the Big Tymers.  It basically talked about despite the fact that there was little money to pay the bills there was enough to look good and fool the world.  Most people think that being "hood rich" is l...

The most basic rule of the average relationship is to be faithful to your mate.  Why is that so difficult for some people?  Now not being faithful is more than just not having sex with a side piece.  It's hidden Facebook messages, Twitter DM's, and other ways people conceal their dirt. Tonight I'll as my Show Legends to give their opinions on what they think causes someone to be unfaithful.  Ethic...

There are scandals galore in Hollywood and in the White House.  From acts of immorality to criminal acts, it's rarely a surprise when we see a famous name appear in the headlines for something bad.  One of the latest scandals involves a reality show star by the name of Josh Duggar.  The "19 Kids and Counting" participant has been accused of not just being a molester of seven girls, but some of tho...

Tonight, it's all about boxing!  Well, not quite all boxing, but enough to soothe the senses!  The Hall of Fame induction ceremony occurred this weekend and I was there to watch a lot of the festivities.  I hung out with The Young Brothers as we kicked it up in Canastota, NY and we talked boxing all weekend.  Now it's time to share the experience with you and talk about the future of one of our fa...

On this special Q-on-1 podcast edition of T2Q, I have a chat with the Single Dating Diva, Suzie!  Suzie's blog, SingleDatingDiva.com, gives a ton of scenarios and examples on how relationships can go wrong.  We discuss the perils of being over 35 years old and dating:Why aren't people honest in evaluating themselves? Why do some people not know what they want out of a relationship? These things an...

It's that time of the year again!  Summer is upon us and that means weddings galore.  There are so many different ways to have a wedding.  Gone are the days of tradition with the simple church wedding with family and close friends.  Now we have theme weddings and we will invite anyone from coworkers to Facebook friends. However, when does it cross the line of being too much?  What are some of the...

It's unbeweavable the way people make money off of hair. Okay, bad joke, but I have to admit that as innovative as this idea is it still comes off as ratchet, doesn't it? Enter The Weave Loan Store. Yes, that's right. If you're having a bad hair day and your money is short then just contact the Weave Loan Store for assistance. Is this a good idea or a sign of the apocalypse? I'll let you and my Sh...

We hear the term "black-on-black crime" quite often on news shows. Like the term "reverse racism," it appears to be a term insinuates something to be an isolated problem when it's in fact something all people experience. All races experience a high rate of race-on-race crime, but why do we not hear the terms "white-on-white crime" or "Latino-on-Latino crime"? Why are black people singled out?- Is...

On this Q-on-1 edition of T2Q, I have a chat with the Raw Girl in a Toxic World, Miss Esosa E!  Esosa has a new book coming out that you can pre-order now!  It's called "Got Veg? How to Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet."  We will discuss her vegan/raw lifestyle and how it benefited her body and what it can do for yours.  You'll learn how to:How to incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your diet. L...

You may think that you know how, but do you?  Really?  Well, I'll find out if you're courageous enough to call in and share some vacation tips for those who don't know how to relax. So many of us travel to the homes of relatives only to find out that it's more stressful there than at home.  Others take a vacation to a really nice tourist attraction and try to see every single site in the city.  Th...

We all have our favorite meals.  Our favorite cuisines.  Our favorite foods.  Social media has really generated a lot of buzz for food, even more so than cable TV.  Because social networking allows people to reach those who may not even watch the Food Network or Cooking Channel.  How many times have you seen a photo from one of your Facebook friends of a burger that looks on point?  The first thin...

On this Q-on-1 edition of T2Q, I have a chat with Solution Specialist, Frankie Picasso.  Frankie specializes in "bringing the impossible to life."  She specializes in:Change/TransitionDating/RelationshipsEntrepreneur/BusinessStrategy and more! Frankie overcame a tragic motorcycle accident that not only caused her a lot of pain, but also caused her to miss many opportunities in life.  But she fough...

I don't quite understand modern day hunters.  Some of them do it the old fashion way, but new schoolers have extreme measures of taking down the animals they hunt.  Is it really "hunting" if the animals don't stand a chance against their stalkers?  I remember how older generations of hunters would go out with their guns and hunting dogs to track and catch their prey.  Today's generation of hunters...