Cheers to 3 years of podcasting. This has been a journey that I feel so many emotions about ending. I found hope, lost hope and found it again over the past 3 years. In this moment, I still do not have it all together, and honestly, I am not sure if I ever will. However, I am glad that I was able to tell my story. I just hope someone else finds the ability to overcome and find a way to live with their mental health and wellness challenges. I may not be the change that makes a great impact on the world, but I hope to be the spark that ignites a flame of change. I'm tired, still challenged and I do not know what the future holds. I know the best thing for me to do is to end this and move on. Thank you for listening, -Blake --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

In this diary entry, I was able to have a conversation with my grandmother, my Dads mom to talk about her life, my Dad and family. Not much else I can say here, you just have to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

Just what the title says. No description needed. I love you Mom, xoxo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

This episode/series was recorded back in July of 2020, during the pandemic. I was able to have my cousin join me to share his story about his life and upbringing. Little did I know when we sat down to record, I would learn so much more about him, his life and his mindset. These diary entries changed our relationship and made us much closer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

Me and my Auntie Edna have a bond that is similar to the one me and my grandmother had. She get's me. She understands me, and I feel true, unconditional love and support from her. Being able to have her here to share our story together is an honor. I hope this episode brings some healing to other families and relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

One of the first people I met was Queen Cole. We connected early in the pandemic while we were both trying to figure out this podcast thing. We have grown and evolved tremendously over past few years and I am very happy one of my final episodes features this dope creative, entrepreneur, and author - Queen Cole! I turned the tables and allowed her to interview me for this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

Around the time I wanted to end the podcast, I wanted to find a way to end with bringing a new perspective to my journey. I allowed a few people I met in the podcast space to interview me and Walt was one of the people who showed up! I am super thankful for Walt & I am very thankful I have crossed paths with him.  Wish you continued success bro - Keep that creative confidence thriving. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message

Latrice is someone who I connected with in Afros & Audio. We met during the pandemic and were finally able to meet in person last year at podcast movement. She is a licensed mental health therapist and I am glad to have her on the podcast. She started her career with counseling with the military and also had a private practice. I am thankful to have had her on the podcast to share space to raise awareness about mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diaryofamadblackman/message