30 and Change

Mindfulness and Meditation with Guests Dr. Seeta Narsai, an Ayurvedic specialist, and Curtis Smith, founder of Moments of Mindfulness What is Mindfulness? What is Meditation? How does one get into the practice as a beginner? How does diet and exercise play a role of being optimal? What are the benefits or life changing aspects? How has you life changed since adding the practice to your life? What is mind-chatter and how do you overcome it? How does sound impact us? How does technology and screens affect us?

What was your educational experience? How would you describe the extent to which you received an equitable education compared to other neighborhoods? Do you believe equity can be achieved? Why or why not? How does school choice affect where to buy a home? What can parents do to ensure they gain better access and opportunity to experiences that provide equity?

Let's Talk about Life After Divorce with Guests Marco, Natasha, Antoine, and Sal What have you learned? (3:40) How have your friendships with people you met as a couple evolved after the divorce? (15:40) Co-Parenting: What works and what are areas of improvement? (24:53) Dating: How is your dating life after divorce? (40:09) Would you get married again? Why or why not? (59:17) What advice would you give to couples going through hard times? (1:01:15) How would your Ex describe you? (1:12:41)

Why are black churches so important within the African American community and the impact this has on society wth Guest Marcus Guynn.

Lets talk about the life and impact of Nipsey Hussle with guest Vida Starr, Host of Flip the Script from KOFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles. What impact did Nipsey have on you? (6:00) Favorite Nipsey Song/Moment/Lyric  Community Impact Ownership inspiration Conspiracy Theories (31:00) Gangster's Karma LAPD Real Estate Development Moving Back to the Hood (51:00) What happens now? (1:10:00) Loss of another Leader Ownership Unity

Guest Panelist: Symone Redwine, Melanie Marks, Loren Guillory, Cherice Williams, Kala Garner Does Body Count Matter? (4:25) Is there an amount of sexual partners too high for a potential spouse/significant other? Should it matter if your Husband/Boyfriend earns less? (24:50) Should men feel comfortable making less money than their woman? would you enter into a relationship knowing you would be earning more? If the woman is the breadwinner, should she be the head of the household? Do you have to take your Husband's last name in marriage? (1:06:06) Is it important to keep your maiden name What if your name is branded and produces revenue? Is it acceptable for a woman to propose to a man? Are traditional gender roles still relevant within a relationship or is it whatever I do you can do too and vice versa  

What defines "friendship" in your life? How have the nature of friendships evolved from your teens, 20's, to 30's?  How old if you longest friendship?  How do you maintain those friendships?  Have you had to let friendships diminish or perish?  How has technology and/or social media had an impact on the nature of your friendships?

Let's talk about Marijuana with special guest Mary Pryor of www.cannaclusive.com. What is the 1970 Controlled Substance Act?  What does it mean for the people in prison for marijuana charges?  Is weed weaponized against black and brown people to justify imprisoning?  Where does the money come from within the Marijuana industry? How can you invest in the industry? 

Is College Worth the Return of Investment with Special Guest Taiyyab Z.  Is the cost of a 4 year degree worth the return on investment?  Is it only useful for professional degrees (law, medical, CPA etc)? For those with degrees, are you using it in your day to day activities in your current role? Could you be in your current role without a degree and just the knowledge? For those without degrees, what path did you take to get to your current position/career?  Do you feel on equal footing with colleagues who have degrees?  Does college nurture talent? Is there a more efficient way for various backgrounds (certificates, bootcamps, apprenticeships, etc)?

Athletics - Are they worth the investment? (with Guests Former Michigan Wolverine Football Players Antonio Bass & Charles Stewart) What are some of the life lessons sports taught you early on?  Do you think you life would be different today had you never played sports? In our 30s now that your playing days are most likely over, do you think the time/energy focused on sports was well spent? If you could re-write your life, would you commit the same energy to athletics? Do you plan on raising you kids to focus on sports the same way you did?