Episodes

When we're starting something new, we have to allow a grace period, a time to master basics, before moving to the next level. Rushing stages, trying to skip levels will only lead to frustration and wasted time. The worst thing you can do is compare yourself to others. Learn to enjoy the journey. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching o...

We all face our own private battles, some give us a peek into the interior working of their lives in hopes of inspiring others who maybe going through a similar trial. There's not right way or wrong way to handle your personal situation. The creator in me might be inclined to document thing and somethings, but some private and never make the light of day. The truth still matters, even though some may want to create an alternate universe, the truth still matters. Even those that believe in alter...

Death is a part of life, there's no escaping the grave. Make the most out of your life while you're here, we don't know how much time will be afford to us. Khalia Wright the CEO/Founder of MessInABottle posted something earlier in the week about, keep sharing, someone will hear you-(I'm paraphrasing). I received that message, but I didn't take a screenshot or repost it on my timeline. A few days later, Amanda the Digital Marketing Manager for Marathon Sports and SoundRunner hit me up to write a ...

I bumped into the franchise owner of Wing It On in Stratford, I obviously personally invited him to be a guest on the show. Osman immediately recognized me: "Hey, you're the guy who did that btrm review. Yes, that was me. Earlier in the day I stopped into Fatty Patty, they wanted me to buy a a water in order to get a code to use the bathroom, nah I'm good. But, now I'm curious to see what their restrooms look like. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interes...

Alex always enjoyed things in relation to audio. he started off as a rapper (his lyrics were more focused on the uplifting feeling, being there for each other and the feeling that you are on top of the world). As he became older, he decided to play around with music production programs to release the musical melodies that were bouncing around in his head. When it came to his instrumental style, he created everything from scratch and Alex enjoyed making the following style of music: Classical, Hi...

Kyle Rittenhouse is a murderer PERIODT! Rittenhouse is not a hero, he's a homegrown terrorist, he's not defending the American way of life. OMG please with the 17 year old boy narrative, trying to humanize his vicious intentional actions. I don't care how they try and spin this murder, Rittenhouse was not resolving any issue. Armed vigilantes are not deputized police officers. Police officers in Kenosha are partly responsible for the murder of the two people who were killed and theres enough bla...

Melanie Eversley is a seasoned journalist, native New Yorker and 23-time marathoner. A friend of BTW Podcast and a former guest of the show challenged me to take up the mantel and produce a Running Magazine. Stephan suggested speaking with Melanie, so I reached out to her and she graciously accepted our invitation to be on the show. Melanie is the CEO/Founder of Beyond the Railroad. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BT...

We're living in exciting times, even though there's madness happening in our nation, I'm choosing to identify speak on it and move on. I choose to tap into the best that resides within myself and those around me. This strategy works for me, it has helped me connect with some dynamic people along this journey. Alex Celestine is a new artist from Wichita Kansas, who after hearing some misogynistic lyrics in a venue decided to remove herself, rather than sit in agreement with the performance.-in so...

Here we are again, another shooting of an unarmed black man. What could possibly justify shooting an unarmed black man in the back at close range? I'll wait. There's no justification. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowl...

I caught a brief rundown on the RNC last night, after hearing a few of the speeches it was clear to me that you have to have a strong stomach for politics. Politicians flop more than Valde Divac. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested in learning more about the BTW Podcast visit RUNUTAINMENT . Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the l...

Last week was the anniversary of me being called into the police station in Stamford for questioning because a white girl felt uncomfortable and jumped out of my vehicle, I didn't think much of it at the time. I reported the incident to Uber incase there was any black lash or claims of injury submitted to the insurance company; after a conversation with a friend who's an attorney, I was left with my jaw hanging. Brenda asked "Why did you go into the station with out an attorney?" I said: "I just...

This episode was inspired by a recent Medium piece I wrote about Entrepreneur, a new song by Pharell and Jay-Z. Even with all of the positive images in the video some people still managed to focus on supposed drama from years ago between Jay-Z & Nas. Drama and Trauma sells I guess. So here's the deal, some people think that Jay-Z intentionally drops music on the same day as Nas. No one can stop your shine! As a customer I'm not thinking about if I should get Nas or Jay, if their projects is are ...

Pharell and Jay-Z dropped a new song, Entrepreneur as a stand alone piece is low key, however when you sprinkle the images message on top of the beat and lyrics it immediately elevates the song. Yet some choose to focus on 10 words, I shared a few thoughts on the topic in a medium post: Do You Listen To Rap Music or Do You Just Skim Through It? After watching the video I finally decided to read the LA Times article. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're intere...

We are CT #1 Podcast for running and entertainment also known as #RUNUTAINMENT. I think it's wise to have a healthy respect for those who might be doing something similar to you or who have gone before and paved the way in a particular industry. But, the days of waiting for the gatekeepers to put you on are over. If I was an artist I wouldn't be waiting for an old media establishment to put me on, especially one that's living in the backdrop of NYC. CT. Artist deserve better, CT. Audiences deser...

Adrienne A. White is the VP of Strategy/Business Development at Citizens Trust Bank. Previously, she was the VP of Finance of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Prior to The Center, she worked at The Coca-Cola Company. She started the first four years of career at Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY) external audit services. Adrienne is a board member of the Atlanta Track Club, the nation’s 2nd largest track club. She’s served on the marketing committee and currently serves as diversity commit...

Our creative muscles get stronger the more we use them. One of the things I love about sewing is the creative process, taking something that's flat and lifeless, but in your mind's eye you see this magnificent mask. We are creators, we were created in the image of God why wouldn't we be able to create? Creation is about finding your voice exploring experimenting. Morgan is the daughter of Penny, Penny is one of my Facebook friends from the running community. Morgan is exploring with her voice on...

Getting fired can be a good thing, it doesn’t have to be viewed as a failure. Yesterday I posted the question on Facebook several people commented and liked the post, Brandie Mcghee draw a comparison between being fired and getting a divorce. I’ve been fired and laid off from a job in my past and I’ve quit. When it happened I was devastated, embarrassed, angry. I knew he was out to get me. He had tried for months, working for a homophobic racist narcissist wasn’t. I was never one for brown nos...

During this episode we follow up with Wing It On in Stratford CT., as part of our strategy to in crease awareness of the show in CT. In a previous episode I mentioned The Checklist Manifesto and butchered the authors name-my bad Atul. Tons of other good stuff included. Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service...

While walking through Walmart on Sunday evening inspiration knock me upside my head and caused me to buy some fabric. OK, maybe I’m being a bit dramatic. I saw some purple fabric, I liked it so, I picked it up figured I’d make a mask. I had a little work to do preparing for an upcoming episode on narcissism in relationships. I figured I’d watch the Invisible Man and make a mask at the same time-I’m multitasking-sewing relaxes me. Sewing allows me to flex my creative muscles. Melissa, a long ti...

Welcome back from the weekend, I hope you all enjoyed yourselves. We had a lot to cover this morning. Brandon Trump is huge, he must be going through a growth spurt. Yvonne Michele for the UK is going to be a guest on the show, interviewed her this morning times.. Ola Smallz an artist from Ikoyi, NG, we came across his music on Twitter and we were able to book him for the show. Some people have some adventurous online first date stories, first date was with a vertically challenged person, the s...

Please join us in congratulating both the 2020 Man of the Year awarded to Michael "The Dream Chaser" Smith and the 2020 Leadership award awarded to Kelly Worrell! We are happy for you and proud of the work you’re doing in the community with your platform. After suffering a horrific hit and run accident, which he probably wouldn't have survived if it wasn't for a random angel who stopped to apply a tourniquet. Michael experienced a host of emotions and fell into a depression, but he didn't stay w...

In an unrehearsed introduction for this episode, I said: "You either love her, or hate her, or you love to hate her." In 2019 Latoya was getting dragged through these social media streets, something awful. You would think they were getting paid attack her and the compensation worked was based off likes and vile comments. I mean keyboard warriors were on standby, it was an obsession. I've never been obsessed with an entertainer or a sports figure, I was caught up in an entanglement once, but I'll...

In an unrehearsed introduction for this episode, I said: "You either love her, or hate her, or you love to hate her." In 2019 Latoya was getting dragged through these social media streets, something awful. You would think they were getting paid attack her and the compensation worked was based off likes and vile comments. I mean keyboard warriors were on standby, it was an obsession. I've never been obsessed with an entertainer or a sports figure, I was caught up in an entanglement once, but I'll...

Ralph was born in 1956 and raised in Savannah, GA. He attended a segregated catholic school through 4th grade and was then a part of the national experiment, where he and a neighbor first integrated an elementary school when he was in the 5th grade. That first walk through the school year was my Little Rock. I ran for class president in 6th grade, but they were not ready for little Obama yet. Ralph left public high school and entered the Ivy League for college, Harvard, in 1974, a turbulent era...