Vell's World Podcast

This episode discusses the complexity of Love. The Good Read  for this episode is Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan House Every investment plan under the sun is, at best, an informed speculation of what may happen in the future, based on a systematic extrapolation from the known past. Same as Ever reverses the process, inviting us to identify the many things that never, ever ch...

After years of trials and tribulations, my Uncle Swole is finally free. His journey back to St. Louis was nothing short of extraordinary—a testament to resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Each mile traveled carried with it the weight of past struggles and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As we approached the familiar streets of our hometown, anticipation surged through us, kn...

This episode discusses the process of enduring the Hardlife. The Good Read  for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley The beloved relationship coach, teacher, and host of the top relationship podcast Jillian on Love reveals nine core truths about love and self-acceptance and provides powerful self-he...

In this deeply personal episode, I dedicate space and voice to honor my late brother,  Chas Major-Harris . More than a family member, Chas was a source of inspiration, strength, and laughter. Someone whose impact continues to ripple through my life and the lives of those who loved him.

Welcome back to the show, family. It feels good to be in front of the mic again. I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, and trust me—I’ve missed you too.

This episode discusses the complexity of Love. The Good Read  for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley Whether we know it or not, relationship styles cause some people to naturally thrive in relationships and others to struggle. According to attachment theory, we tend to experience love in predictab...

2025 has started off a bit bumpy, but I’m confident it’s going to turn around and be a great year! Peace & Love Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don&#39...

2024 is over, and 2025 is about to begin. Peace & Love Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all soci...

This episode explores the art of being alone and embracing solitude as a source of strength, growth, and self-discovery. The Good Read  for this episode is ART OF BEING ALONE: Solitude is My Home Loneliness was My Cage by Renuka Gavrani The Art of Being Alone is more than just a self-help book. It's a journey-my journey. After spending years hoping for people to stay, I learned the value of my own...

This episode discusses the importance of voting in the 2024 Presidential Election. The Good Read  for this episode is The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World by Ian Bremmer . In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer details how domestic and international conflicts leave us unprepared for a trio of looming crises—global health eme...

This episode discusses Vell's growth in struggles with grieving.   The Good Read  for this episode is Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García , Francesc Miralles According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and lon...

This episode discusses a few of Vell's love & hate relationship with taxes again.  The Good Read  for this episode is Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence by Lisa Sun Lisa Sun’s boss wrote this in her first review as a business analyst at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Sun knew she wasn’t alone in receiving this type of feedback, and over the la...

This episode discusses a few of Vell's sacrifices to achieve his success.  The Good Read  for this episode is No Excuses! by Brian Tracy. No Excuses! It shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life: 1. Your personal goals. 2. Your business and money goals. 3. Your overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one...

This episode discusses Vell's appreciation for 4 years of podcasting.  Follow on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @VellsWorldPodcast.  Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to be mentioned in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe,...

This episode discusses Vell's reason for picking up a camera and becoming a full-time creative.  The  Good Read  for this episode is The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can hone in on who they really are and what...

This episode discusses Vell's respect for his Dad and Father.  The  Good Read  for this episode is Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama. In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama l...

This episode discusses Vell's highlights of April 2024 and what is in store for 2024.  Follow on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @VellsWorldPodcast.  Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to be mentioned in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forg...

This episode discusses Vell's hopes of better making of men in American society.  The  Good Read  for this episode is JAY-Z: Made in America by Michael Eric Dyson, (Contribution & Foreword by) Pharrell This book wrestles with the biggest themes of JAY-Z's career, including hustling, and it recognizes the way that he’s always weaved politics into his music, making important statements a...

This episode discusses Vell's highlights of the 2024 First Quarter and what is in store for 2024.  Follow on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @VellsWorldPodcast.  Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want mentioned in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forg...

This episode discusses Vell's difference between choices and decisions.  The  Good Read  for this episode is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. Eddie, an 83-year-old man killed trying to save a young girl, wakes up in the afterlife, where his life is retold by five people. As Eddie recounts his many ups and downs, he sees what his life meant, in turn reminding all of us that no...

This episode discusses Vell setting the record straight regarding his relationship status.  The  Good Read  for this episode is The Black Man's Guide to Romancing the Black Woman: Things Every Man Should Know About Every Woman by Dale J Kelly . What is romance? There is no definitive description of romance except what one perceives from watching others. Where does romance begin? It actually be...

This episode discusses Vell's value of privacy in safeguarding the things we cherish most.  The  Good Read  for this episode is The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath , Dan Heath . While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace t...

This episode discusses Vell's highlights of 2023 and what is in store for 2024.  Follow on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  @VellsWorldPodcast.  Email vellsworldpodcast@ldmonger.com with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to be mentioned in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, t...

This episode discusses Vell's excitement about his baby sister's double accomplishment of graduating from Mizzou and the surprise proposal.   The  Good Read  for this episode is Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson’s biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His...

This episode talks about Vell's relationship with his grandmother and how it has shaped how he shows up for women.   The Good Read for this episode is On the Shortness of Life by Seneca On the Shortness of Life" is a philosophical essay by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca. In this timeless work, Seneca explores the theme of the brevity of life and the need to make the most of our time. He c...