Thoughts in the Car

Episode 120 - What's Your Side Hustle? Everyone needs an additional stream of income and a side hustle is the answer. Several types of side hustles can turn into creative ventures that can turn into full fledged entrepreneurial successes.  We all need extra income and a side hustle is one avenue to get to that point.

Episode 119 - Dating During a Pandemic talks about being mindful of your partner during these social distancing times. You need to keep your partner in mind when you're out in public because exposure could be the worst thing for your relationship. Take time getting to know folks with alternative ways instead of face-to-face.

Episode 118 - The Education of Children in America talks about digital learning versus in-classroom instruction and how we don't have much of a choice given the lack of attention and resources the government made to ensure their return.

Episode 117 - Don't Take Voting for Granted talks about John Lewis' legacy of fighting for the voting rights and equality of black people. Many are disenfranchised with the outcome of elections and the lengths government officials go through to prevent people from casting ballots. John Lewis always knew that it was key to advancing black people. Last week we loss John Lewis to illness but his lega...

Episode 116 - Economic Spiral talks about how the United States economy can't get quite get back on its feet. Small business are taking a beating as virus hot spots creep up and shut them down. Getting started is not working for many industries and President Trump thinks it's because chlldren aren't in school. He wants badly to declare that the United States economy is fully operational, but he ca...

Episode 115 - Safety First talks about following the guidelines during the pandemic even if the President of the United States does not.  Keeping yourself safe should be a priority and taken seriously. Many Americans are throwing caution to the wind and it needs to stop before it's too late. Simple practices help and are encouraged.

Episode 114 - Entertaining Kids in a Pandemic talks about hosting a painting party for the kids in your life. We are all so serious about the current health crisis, social injustice, unemployment, and isolation. Take the time out to plan something fun for the children who have no choice but to follow our lead. A painting party is a great activity to escape the daily grind most of which we don't ha...

Episode 113 - Trump gets Trumped is a reflection of how the tide seems to be turning away from Donald J. Trump. Two Supreme Court rulings against his actions and Oklahoma barely turns out for a rally. All these are signs of his appeal is wearing off because narcissism is no longer in fashion.

Episode 112 - Progress Takes Time talks about police reform and the movement towards change in light of the tragedies that continue to occur in the assault of unarmed black people in America by law enforcement. Breonna Taylor gets a no-knock warrant ban, Minneapolis adopts a choke-hold ban and these referendums are the tip of the ice berg. Humanity is gaining a foothold on progress. It's about tim...

Episode 111 - New Day talks about the affect that protesting against injustice is having across America. Officers have been charged with wrongdoing, but the possibility of conviction is palpitating amongst black people. Big business is shouting from the rafters that Black Lives Matter to them. And voting is top of mind for African American communities. It is a new day where hope and change feel ob...

Episode 110 - Killing Blacks in 2020 talks about the tragic end to the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Sean Reed and Ahmaud Arbery. All were unarmed and all would be alive today if things were different. Each individual's end has one common denominator except one. We were able to bear witness and formulate our own opinion. Can we see our way to change? 

Episode 109 - Vote for Joe Biden talks about how America is ready to change our leadership and Trump has ensured that the possibility is real.

Episode 108 - Can't Trust Him talks about how President Donald J. Trump has failed America. He is not America first, he is Donald J. Trump first every day of the week. Americans need to vote in November 2020 for a chance to get back our dignity, forge clarity, and chart a new course.

Episode 107 - How I Wish I Had My Mother talks about the celebration of mothers on Mother's Day and how some of us can only pay homage to the memory of a loving parent. 

Episode 106 - What I learned in quarantine talks about what a shelter-in-place order can do for you in self-reflection. I have learned to like something that I thought was useless as well as few other things about patience and preparedness. What have you learned about yourself while the world took time off? 

Episode 105 - America's Grand Reopening talks about how the American economy starts to come back on line when it's obviously not ready.  The risk and reward don't add up or does it?

Episode 104 - All Hands on Deck talks about what is necessary for America to reopen for business throughout the fifty states. What does America still need and how much we as citizens can continue to contribute to make things better. In the middle of a storm, Americans still look for answers and try to find solutions.

Episode 103 - Winner By Default talks about how Former Vice President Joe Biden is the presumptive nominee  of the Democratic Primary election. He will go head-to-head against Donald J. Trump in the November general election.

Episode 102 - Cabin fever on another level gives examples of people exhibiting cabin fever due to statewide shelter-in-place orders to help curb the spread of Covid-19. Most people didn't realize they needed an outlet until they didn't have one.

Episode 101 - My Digital Learning Fiasco talks about the challenge of conducting digital learning for elementary school children while being under the social distancing order. 

Episode 100 - Social Distancing - What to do? There is so much we as individuals can do during this time of social distancing that can lead to self-improvement, a happier Homelife and creative discovery. Let's treat social distancing as a blessing and not a curse.

Episode 99 - Run away Joe talks about how former Vice President Joe Biden's come from behind primary race is making him the presumptive democratic nominee to run against Donald J. Trump in the general election come November 2020. Trump continues to dig himself into a hole with the down play of Coronavirus otherwise known as Covid-19. All of the recent events give Joe Biden the edge.

Episode 98 - Self-Promotion is the Best Promotion talks about business needing to get the word about their products and services. It was National Be Heard day on March 7th and businesses need to make some noise to let potential customer know that they exist. The segment talks about economical ways to self-promote your products and services to potential customers.

Episode 97 - Delegate Race talks about how form Vice President Joe Biden's campaign gets invigorated by the South Carolinian turn out. The black vote takes shape and they want Uncle Joe. The burn is still being felt by many, but will Senator Bernie Sanders hold onto his delegate lead to win the nomination. The race has shifted, but to what end?

Episode 96 - Author Roundtable #4  allows you to meet Poetry Author, Yvonne James, Romance Author, Chad Sir Wick Hughes, and Chick Lit Author, Evelyn Lemar. They join the panel for a discussion of famous black authors from the past and present whom they admire and tell us why.  Each author gives insight on genres they could be inspired to write one day in the future. They also allow you to peak be...