The Fully Connected Podcast with Chris Jones

  In this episode, I sit down with Sherdeill Breathett aka "Brother B", former pastor and Business Development Coordinator with over 30 years of experience in economic development, nonprofit leadership, and community advancement. From leading major initiatives with Sedgwick County to serving as Director of Development for the Quivira Council, Sherdeill shares a powerful perspective shaped by leade...

In this episode, I sit down with Miguel Genochio, the visionary behind The Front Steps, a clothing brand inspired by the journey of life and the influence of music, art, and fashion. Miguel breaks down how his experiences shaped the brand, why creativity and community matter more than ever, and how he views people as “lighthouses” guiding each other through life. We also get into real conversation...

In this episode, I sit down with Fanny for a real and honest conversation about anxiety, grief, and growth. She shares how therapy helped her reframe anxiety from something overwhelming into a protective tool, and how losing her mom shaped her perspective on life and relationships. We also dive into growing up in a Mexican household where therapy wasn’t always accepted, and the challenges of choos...

In this episode, I sit down with Chaz Mack, entrepreneur and director of New Beginnings Youth Home, a boys’ home supporting youth in the foster care system. Formerly a football coach, Chaz shares how he’s been able to push through adversity and dedicate his life to mentoring young men and helping them beat the odds. He talks about powerful life lessons from his mom, including the mindset of “pick...

In this episode, I sit down with Ruth Vinova, owner and barber at Vibez Barber and Esthetics, for a real and reflective conversation about growth, ego, relationships, and self accountability. With over a decade behind the chair, Ruth shares the pros and cons of being a female barber, her journey to opening her own shop, and what she has learned about men  cutting hair and how it changed her perspe...

"From Jail Cell To Opening For Mike Epps" This week I’m joined by comedian Pooh Hefner Jr., who survived jail, opened for Mike Epps, and turned his struggles into punchlines. Poo Hefner Jr., who has opened for major names like Mike Epps and Gary Owen, shares what it was really like doing three years in jail and how that experience shifted his mindset forever. He talks about surviving 90 days in so...

In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Helms LCFMT, owner of Soma Therapy in Wichita, Kansas and a licensed clinical marriage and family counselor, for an honest and eye opening conversation about narcissism, boundaries, and healing. Jenny breaks down what narcissism really looks like, why people pleasing and defensiveness show up in relationships, and how difficulty saying no can quietly destroy...

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and godbrother Lyndon Breckenridge for a thoughtful conversation about career, connection, and what truly makes life meaningful. Lyndon shares his journey working across major companies like SiriusXM, Spotify, Yahoo, Starcom, and Ohub, including his current role as an account manager at SiriusXM where his work even supports launching satellites i...

In this rare and honest conversation, multi platinum hip hop producer Mike Summers formerly known as Seven opens up about his journey from making beats as a kid to building a career without ever working a traditional job. Known for his work with Tech N9ne, XV, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Mac Miller, and more, Mike breaks down the real story behind the split with XV, the vulnerabilities that...

In this raw and wide ranging episode, former NFL player Sam Breeden opens up about life in his 40s, marriage, fatherhood, and the mental pressure that comes with being a Black man in America. Sam reflects on his time in the NFL, politics, discipline, and what it means to raise kids in a completely different generation. From losing his father to building his marketing company, this conversation is...

In this powerful and deeply educational episode, Dr. LaTasha N. Eley Kelly, Ph. D — known as Dr. Tasha — opens up about Black identity, womanism, and the intentional erasure of African history. From losing two jobs before earning her PhD, Dr. Tasha shares her unfiltered journey of resilience, purpose and truth. She breaks down Black body politics, the psychology why white women touching Black hair...

In this powerful episode, former college basketball star and Friends University Hall of Famer Joe Mitchell opens up about marriage, faith, loss, and life after the game. Joe shares how grief, parenthood, and purpose shaped him into the man he is today — from walking away from WSU, to finding love, to helping kids build emotional intelligence through mentorship and his new daycare. This one is fill...

Valerie Time Codes In this heartfelt episode, Valerie White opens up about faith, relationships, and the strength it takes to lead with heart. From working alongside Coach Bill Self at KU to becoming a respected community leader, Valerie shares how her upbringing and faith shaped her views on love, purpose, and resilience. She reflects on dating as an educated Black woman, balancing career and sin...

In this inspiring episode, barber and entrepreneur Nelson Tovar (owner of After Hours and co-owner of Coffee Daze) shares his raw journey of growth, faith, and self-discipline. Nelson opens up about growing up in a Mexican-American household where emotions weren’t easily shown, becoming a father at 19, learning balance between hustle and family, and the lessons that shaped his mindset as a man, me...

In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, Coach Roland Mumford opens up about manhood, mentorship, marriage, and mental health. From coaching young athletes across the world to raising his own children, Roland brings raw honesty about what it means to be a man in today’s world — strong enough to lead, yet humble enough to apologize. GET CONNECTED WITH CHRIS TODAY! https://linktr.ee/fullycon...

ET CONNECTED WITH CHRIS TODAY! https://linktr.ee/fullyconnected  https://www.fullyconnectedcounseling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chris.fullyconnected/ GET CONNECTED WITH THE GUEST! Juliana Phillips https://www.instagram.com/cmlcollective/ In this unforgettable episode, entrepreneur Juliana Phillips (owner of Everyday Beaut and co-owner of Clifton Collective) shares her story publicly for the v...

Titus Hayden 0:00 – Coming Up! 2:25 – Episode Starts! Chapter 1: Acting Journey & Early Career 4:05 – When He Started Acting 4:41 – Acting in PPP Loan Gone 5:45 – Balancing Acting With a Full-Time Job 8:50 – Importance of Sacrifice to Succeed Chapter 2: Personal Growth & Mindset 10:22 – Overcoming People-Pleasing 11:50 – “We Have More Neurons in Our Stomach Than in Our Brain” → Listening t...

In this episode, I sit down with Byron McSwain owner of Greater Grounds Coffee & Co, a Black-owned coffee shop in Wichita built through persistence, community support, and countless lessons learned. He opens up about rejection, overcoming fear, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and the realities of running a business. Byron also reflects on marriage, relationships, and the creative ways h...

Today’s guest is Christina Long President & CEO of Create Campaign, Inc., where she’s dedicated to helping diverse entrepreneurs start, scale, and sustain their businesses. She’s also the owner of CML Collective, a branding and communications firm, and a fierce advocate for building economic power in underrepresented communities. Born and raised on the north side of Wichita, Christina’s journe...

Is R&B dying? In this episode, Columbus gets brutally honest about the state of modern R&B, why so many artists can’t really sing, and the struggles of staying authentic in today’s music industry. He opens up about writing for big names like Eric Bellinger, losing his spark for music, surviving a life‑changing car accident, and how bodybuilding shaped and broke  him. This is one of his mos...

In this episode, I sit down with Wichita’s own Tayshaw Long-Nail award-winning artist and entrepreneur, as she shares her powerful journey from being fired to going full-time with her painting business. We talk about what it’s like being a biracial woman in today’s world, her struggles with anxiety, and how she built a thriving brand while raising her daughter as a single mom   0:00 – Coming Up! 2...

In this new episode, I sit down with XV—blog era legend, the only rapper from Wichita to sign with a major label, and one of the most influential voices in hip-hop’s digital renaissance. We dive into his come-up, from collaborations with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, J. Cole, Nipsey Hussle, and Kendrick Lamar, to building his own production brand making him $8K a month selling beats online. He opens up abou...

hris Jackson aka Jack Stacks shares his journey from working a regular job to becoming a full-time food content creator. He talks about the origins of his “Sizzle Bizzle” catchphrase, how back surgery shifted his perspective, and the video that first went viral. Chris opens up about reviewing his wife’s cooking, staying healthy while constantly eating out, and the realities of making money in this...

0:00 – Coming Up! 1:37 – Show Starts! Chapter 1: Wichita Roots & Club Life 2:42 – Why She Moved to Wichita 3:30 – Problems with Today’s Music 4:20 – Shots Fired in the Club?! Life as a DJ 7:45 – Acting in Movies Chapter 2: Women in Music & Healing Energy 10:04 – Stress of Being a Female DJ in a Male-Dominated Industry 14:44 – Healing with Frequency (Harmonic Egg) 17:10 – Spiritual Journey...

In this episode I sit down with the high-energy and ever-inspiring Fayola to talk about his journey, mindset, and purpose. From his unexpected career shifts in banking to becoming a well known Media Personality and Entrepreneur, Fayola shares how faith and resilience have paved the way for his success. We dive into the power of consistency over hard work, the challenges of staying balanced, and wh...