In Part 2 of "Habits, Setbacks, & Contradictions, Mark Pruden details his journey as well as provides tips on living a fulfilling life while providing an update on the financial markets. Tap in here and share the podcast with a friend! Hopefully we'll be back sometime soon if you all want us back. Like & share this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_

On a special episode-encore presentation of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin return after an entire calendar year to talk about building habits for a successful 2023 as well as the state of the financial markets in today's climate. Furthermore, the men talk about specific routines, tactics, and strategies that can help young adults from millennials all the way down to Gen Z in stabilizing their lives while executing their game plans/agendas. What are your plans for 2023 wise community? Have you created a vision board/map for yourselves? Have you created a strategy ready for implementation and tireless execution? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc Kevin Anglade: @kevinanglade11 Mark Pruden: @markpruden_

On today's final episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin and Mark close out the podcast by reminiscing over their favorite moments of the show. Furthermore, they talk about the impact that the show had on their listeners as well as themselves as they enter new spaces within their lives. Lastly, they thank their guests, devoted fans and share their final "Word To The Wise" segment ever. Overall, thank you Wise Community. We will always be here in a sense whenever you need us. This surely won't be the last time that you hear from us on this platform as well as this RSS feed as The Wise Guys will become a production space with various forms of audio/visual content in the years to come. Happy holidays and happy new year! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with clinical therapist/social worker Aja Freeman about the juvenile justice system. During the conversation they talk about how the system is fairs for minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about her new counseling agency A Spiritual Evolution Counseling and what she intends to do with the agency in helping youth and their families get on track through additional services. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Are youth within the system in need of additional resources as well as counseling? How can social work be a system for change within today's juvenile justice system? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Brooklyn rapper, Hoffa Billz, about the music industry and what it's like navigating its infrastructure. Furthermore, they talk about how today's content within music is propogated by the system to sustain market viability. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Is the music industry promoting the wrong message? What other outlets can kids get into besides music? Join the conversation and follow The Wise Guys Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1 & 2, Jean and Jimmy about the issues Black men are facing within the work place in 2021. Furthermore, they talk about education for Black youth as well as the state of Black business and how do Black men go about running them within today's corporate climate. What are your thoughts wise community? Is there a glass ceiling for Black men in corporate America? Is the Black community depriving itself of success pertaining to business? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: https://www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Wise Guys alumni/frequent guest Jerome Davis. Throughout their discussion they talk about the plight of African Americans. Moreover, they talk about mass incarceration, broken homes, and how systemic oppression is deliberately at play in regards to the Black family dynamic. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that the government purposely planned on destroying the Black community in America? Do you think that Black people are an endangered species in America? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Stephen Campbell, a Manufacturing Instructor at Goodwin University and author of the newly released poetry collection, Sea Through Emotion. During their discussion, Kevin has Stephen talk about the writing of the book and asks him the ways in which serving a prison sentence inspired him throughout the process. They also talk about the fact that people should not let any obstacle or circumstance stop them from becoming successful. What are your thoughts on this matter? Have you ever found yourself in a situation that was life altering? Did you ever think you could overcome it? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, ESPN Associate Producer, Jon McLeod returns to have a conversation with Kevin about the different avenues adolescent athletes can take if sporting endeavors aren't feasible. They also talk about building a vision that could sustain them for a lifetime. What are your thoughts on this matter? Should we shift the focus that our kids have on things other than sports? Are sports preparing children for a life outside of them? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Twitter & Facebook: @thewiseguysnyc Instagram: @thewiseguysnyc

On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark returns to the show alongside Anais, Theresa, Tyshan and they have a conversation with Kevin about the modern woman, her standards when it comes to dating, gender roles and the objective of couples during this COVID era in time. Furthermore, they also the man's ability to lead while in a relationship as well as expectations of women and possible delusions that they may have. What are your thoughts on this week's topic? Are women's dating standards realistic? Are black women difficult to be with? Are black men not stepping up to the plate in today's dating market? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast http://linktr.ee/wiseguysnyc Social Media: @thewiseguysnyc