Episodes

Over the years, prior to running, I found myself in some tight situations. When I say it like that it makes it seem as though, I wasn't in control of what was going, as if I was a victim of circumstance, when in fact the opposite was true-I ended up in those situations because of the choices I'd made in my life. At this stage in my life, I'm trying to make better choices. Writing is something I'm working on improving, so I stopped by Barnes & Nobles for a few resources. Reading is a part of impr...

Listening to politicians trying to interpret what Trump say in plain english is hilarious. No, it's actually an insult to all Americans and people all over the world. What's more frustrating is the denouncing game the media plays for ratings. If you've gotta corner someone with a microphone and a camera in order for them speak out against something they strongly believe, their statement shouldn't even be taken seriously because it was coerced. Also on today's episode Charles Blow on Bigots and R...

Rai is a really cool Gen Z, who we interviewed back in August during the interview her Mom walked in the room so we invited her to jump on the call-it was like having two interviews for the price of one zoom call. 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...

The first presidential debate was neither a debate or presidential. It was a national disgrace, we didn't learn anything new last night. How on earth can anyone still be undecided at this point is unbelievable. 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...

Do you remember a song by Dj Khaled "No New Friends?" It was out in 2013 the video has over 32million views and I'd venture to say some people have literally taken the lyrics to heart. I'd like to suggest making some new friends, venture outside of your comfort zone and connect with other likeminded individuals and you'll be amazed at what happens. I'm not suggesting this as a self serving one-sided relationship, where you're just looking to receive. No! Friendships, like communication are a two...

When a so called Billionaire pays $750 in taxes for two years that's a slap in the face to every hardworking American. I guess I'd fight to keep my tax returns private if I was DJT. Can you imagine how Wesley Snipes must feel after spending 3yrs in Federal Prison? 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...

Have you ever had one of those days where you felt like you wanted to get back in bed and start over? Some mornings I roll over while still in bed and check my social media feed before actually getting up to starting the day-this is not the best practice-I'll be the first to admit I'm not perfect. There are some mornings when I'm outraged by what I see online and that causes me to jump up and start the the day. The inconsistency is not good and the beautiful thing about us as humans is we can ch...

Group thinking can be dangerous I know we’re upset with the Breonna Taylor situation specifically Daniel Cameron decision to hide behind the Grand Jury, but a roasting session of Daniel Cameron is not going to bring back Breonna Taylor. No one person has the power to excommunicate a black person from the black community, if you’re born black you gonna die. My concern with the excommunication philosophy is it can very easily force people into group thinking and they start becoming obsessed with ...

In the blink of an eye we can get a snap shot into the inner life of someone, by peering into their car, apartment, house, or junk draw. I tuned in Believe In The Run's IG live yesterday and caught a glimpse of Richard Kuchinsky talking about kicks and I could instantly tell he loved talking about shoe design. 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. ...

I’ve set my expectations low on purpose when it comes to our justice system as personal self care strategy and to keep from becoming apathetic or going on an emotional roller coaster ride. I sometimes get the feeling that part of the strategy is to wear us out to the point where we just give up, but we can’t afford to quit. I’m past the point of trying to muster up more outrage from the day before, now it’s about conserving my energy and thinking and acting strategically and not acting off of my...

Tiffany Johnson, 37, who lives in Woodside, was attacked back in August while out for a jog, her only crime was she was running while black in America. Running while black is not a crime in America, but you couldn't tell by frequency with which we are pulled over and harassed by the police for engaging in a simple physical activity-apparently we fit the description. Tiffany said her instinct was to avoid further confrontation. “I just wanted to get away from her as quickly as possible. My safety...

This is a bonus episode for Ko-fi and Anchor Supporters of the show, your support for the work that we do at the BTW Podcast allows us to spread the running gospel in CT. Doors are being opened and on a local level through a local running to in CT. SoundRunner and their parent corporation MarathonSports. During this episode I partner with my friend Nancy to try and convince Yvonne to name a bar of soap after me. If you're tired of a station that doesn't speak to your needs and you're interested...

I went live this morning after staying up early this morning working on REBUILDNYRR episode which is live now. In this today's episode I share three new books, the topping the list is The Inner Game of Tennis, it's not a Tennis book. 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...

We’ve been following this story for a few weeks now on first on Instagram and then on Facebook, within several running groups. I wanted to hear directly from the REBUILDNYRR, so I reached out to them for an interview, I’ve also reached out to the NYRR, as of the recording of this episode they have not responded. Initially, I was hoping to have an actual conversation with a representative from REBUILDNYRR, but they were concerned about retaliation. I even suggested altering their voice as an opt...

We’ve been following this story for a few weeks now on first on Instagram and then on Facebook, within several running groups. I wanted to hear directly from the REBUILDNYRR, so I reached out to them for an interview, I’ve also reached out to the NYRR, as of the recording of this episode they have not responded. Initially, I was hoping to have an actual conversation with a representative from REBUILDNYRR, but they were concerned about retaliation. I even suggested altering their voice as an opt...

Adam Parr is a 26 year old from across the pond after a traumatic life event, Adam suffered from PTSD. He pieced the pieces of his life together and the started attending university and retail before realizing it wasn't for him. Adam starting learning about NLP and launched a podcast and coaching business. 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 for ...

It's a typically day in Bridgeport CT., I had just finished posting the episode for the day and was ready to start my day, but not before grabbing a cup of coffee from DD. I observed a category 5 customer interaction and made a few notes when I got back to my car, after I finished writing I went and spoke to the manager about the incident. Later that day I had three more notable customer experiences one at Crossroads Pizza in Bpt, Popeyes and Ben & Jerry's in New Haven. The launching of my Ko-f...

A gentle nudge in the right direction got me across the finish line of in Hartford CT. for my first marathon, but it took two years of coaxing from my sister to get me to actually head out for my first run around downtown Bridgeport-why? Why did I agree to run 26.2miles without even knowing how long 26.2miles was? All it took was a casual conversation with two acquaintances in Home Depot and I started down the road to living a healthy lifestyle. At my core I am a teacher, a coach of sorts, I am...

After the 2007 economic crash, many individuals were faced with unemployment and the challenge of finding a new career, leading some to venture into what has become one of the fastest growing industries over the last decade. This is an excerpt from a 2014 article written by Greta McClain, Read more: Digital Journal. Interestingly enough, around 2007 was when my fascination podcasting and audio started, as with most things I get interested in I started researching the coaching industry, buying bo...

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who tune into the BTW Podcast, I certainly appreciate YOU; your support allows me to share stories of ordinary people doing EXTRAordinary things within their communities. During my travels around the state I come in contact with individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs and I'd share the podcast with them, but I had no way of allowing them to support the podcast prior to Ko-fi-the same could be said of those online. I was introduced...

Raza Gilani is an aspiring film maker and co- producer of the duo that makes up Creatives Talk Shop, along with his good friend and business partner Carter Snow, the podcast explores Creatives, their lifestyle, entrepreneurship and mental health. Raza is a Filmmaker and Content creator from Toronto, Ontario. He creates and produces content under his alias VIVIR and has recently been working as the Team Videographer and Digital Content Creator for St. John’s Edge (NBLC Basketball team). He also ...

Although I was born in Barbados and raised in Brooklyn. I had no real connection to my birthplace until I visited the county in 1976, that visit changed everything. It was a father son retreat, it wasn't billed out as such at the time. Saturday mornings were devoted to spending time with my Dad while he worked side jobs in the neighborhood. I couldn't wait until it was my turn, because my brother would come home with all sorts of treats. By the time I was old enough the tradition came to an abru...

We are certainly living through frustrating times, science education and rational thinking are being trampled underfoot. We're living in the divided states of America. The left is blaming the right, the right is blaming the left; meanwhile the nation is literally burning. 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 em...

We all have our own personal bias, I jokingly say, I assume everyone with a pickup and a large American flag flapping in the wind is a racist-there's no factual data to support my claim. Then there's this thing I have against Subaru owners, 99.9% of the time when I'm cutoff on the highway it's by someone driving a Subaru-again there's no statistical data to support my claim. I don't actually believe these claims, its just a sneaky suspicion I have based on my own experience. One of my good frien...