In this episode Terence L. Shigg and his special guest James Dallas discuss how people of color are not afforded the same opportunities as their counterparts. In order to rectify this we must start with our young people and people of color must change their mindset. The mindset of success has common denominators. One being a positive sense of self and a willingness to sacrifice to get where you want to go. The American dream can be realized by people of color but know that in order to access ...

It's Not ok! Our teenagers are just as important as our first responders and essential workers. Their is a shared suffering that our teenagers are trying to deal with and they should not have to do it alone. Teen suicide and depression is on the rise. Adults have learned to cope and expect teens to do the same without the tools necessary. Paul Bunch from River Rock Film Studio in Hollywood, California shares the story of his son and his latest project "Alone." Paul recounts hearing his son te...

Invisible People are everywhere if you are listening and looking. There are whole segments of society that feel as though they are invisible. Ralph Ellison wrote the book Invisible Man in 1952. It was the story of a Black man who was born in the south and had high aspirations. He went to college and through a series of events realized he was invisible. The young man realized that he was being manipulated by others. The story he wrote resounds in the theatre of real life historical events. Rec...

Growing up in poverty is not normal. It puts a strain on your development. You are guaranteed to experience trauma in your day to day life. The temptation is to believe that the trauma of the daily life in the hood is "normal." It's not normal and today Terence L. Shigg MFT discusses how that type of thinking can do more harm than good. To accept trauma and to process it in a healthy way are two completely different things. Terence talks about his experience and relates them to concept...

In this episode Terence discusses wealth building. No matter where you are you can improve your status and impact those close to you for generations if you start now. Wealth building is more than just the bottom line. It is about creating a financial foundation that will last beyond your existence and more importantly allows your family to start ahead of where you began. Terence talks about how his definition of success and "hard" work limited his ability to succeed. A paradigm shift w...

In this episode Terence welcomes back his brother and friend Shawn B. McCullers Esq. to discuss the idea of "Crabs in a bucket." They discuss how Blacks must learn to work together and not against one another in order to achieve success. Success in not a finite resource. They believe it is possible to disagree and learn from others. The fact that people take the time to pour out and receive information from one another is an act of love and respect and therefore should be treate...

In this episode Terence discusses the striking similarities between the dynamics in an abusive relationship and how Black Americans are treated in America. The battle for power and control has been a fabric of American society since its inception and Blacks have been fighting for equal standing and opportunity throughout the history of America. Support the show

In this special edition bonus episode, Terence L. Shigg invites Shawn B. McCullers Esq. on the show to discuss policing and societies deliberate indifference to the problems facing Black people in America. Mr. Shigg and Mr. McCullers are both Black men and retired law enforcement officers with a unique perspective on policing. Mr. McCullers is a civil rights attorney and social justice advocate in Atlanta, Georgia. We discuss the 4th amendment, what to do if you are stopped by the police and ...

American is in need of C.P.R. Terence L. Shigg discusses Crime, Policing and Reform. Then he puts all of these topics through the filter of the PIECE Process to stimulate thought and promote action to improve society and begin an infinite game. Support the show

In this episode Terence introduces himself and looks at the current situation of school openings through the filter of the PIECE process. There are lots of questions we should be asking and not fighting over who's right. We can be safe and provide education and socialization for our kids. Support the show