Cousin Tripp had the opportunity to travel to Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana. As you’ll see during the episode, I’m still overwhelmed. There’s so much to unpack and still so much to learn. I experienced the history, the culture, and the people. It all felt like coming to the reunion of a family I ju...

Are we overlooking one of our ancestors’ wildest dreams? When we consider the brutality forced upon Black bodies, wellness looks a lot less like a luxury and more like progress. How many of our ancestors just wanted to be okay? How many of them just wanted to go a day without waking up in pain? T...

From writing birthdays in the back of her Bible to cooking for the family on Sundays: Big Mama has always been a record keeper and space maker. It was in her living room, backyard, and kitchen that we learned what we come from, who we are, and everywhere we could go. Tonight, we sit with Ms. Suza...

Bitterness is a choice. It’s a choice we see folks make all too often. On this episode, Cousin Tripp and Cousin Odi discuss how many of the fellas fall into bitterness and ways to escape.

Tonight, we’re chopping it up about the infamous “5 Love Languages.” Where did they come from and what are they actually for? You might be surprised to learn that they were never meant to be universal let alone law. Rather than reject them though, let’s re-contextualize them. Let’s imagine what t...

Historically, Black people’s whereabouts have always been a concern in the US. Where we are, how we are, and who we are have been subjects of debates in courthouses and churches. The one thing that held true was that we created and held space for ourselves even when the world didn’t. But what hap...

Sh*t Happens. But some accidents are absolutely avoidable. What does it look like to operate outside of your lane? What's the potential cost?

Anti-intellectualism is not a new problem. We've seen this weapon effectively wielded throughout American History. Today, in the era of mass misinformation and content monetization, everyone has become enabled to act as an expert on everything. We've seen entire platforms built on unfounded opini...

Can you age out of tradition? How does the wisdom of good aging change the way you move? When you’re over 40 and still in your prime, the game might look a little different! We’re talking to Janese Boston about dating at an age where most have either settled down or plain old settled.

In this third installment of the Hard Look At Self, we discuss the importance of taking care of your basics. The best way to avoid manipulation is to stand on your principals which are rooted in your foundation.