The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert

Episode Topics: Reclaiming "winning time", motivation to finish life's "4th quarter" moments. Discovering the purpose and pain of the "ugly middle", ways to embrace the process within the purpose.

Thank you to all of the women athletes out there competing as champions, inspiring generations, and breaking down the barriers that you face both on and off the playing field.  You're more than an athlete.  You're a trailblazer, creating HERstory with every move.  

Let's wrap up all of this drama from The Oscars.  Episode Topics: Being purposeful in creating quality time, face-to-face communication, and healthy human connections. Discussing Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett-Smith, self-pride, and the need for protection. The importance of elders in our communities, sharing wisdom and being the "cool" in host situations.  

Episode Topics: Aaron discusses his personal struggles with trauma, revenge, why it doesn't always feel good to do "right". Discussing the triggers of trauma and defining the conflict of being "right" vs. "right now". Issues with respectability politics, Black masculinity, perceive purity at the Oscars, and the pressures to be the token negro.   Highlighting the examples of #blacklove in the midst of the Oscars situation.    

R.I.P. Aunt Gail Episode Topics:  Reflecting on the life, love, and lessons of my Aunt Gail, who passed away late last year Discussing the power of vision, seeing people at their best when they are going through their worst moments. Concluding our three-part Kanye series and the reasons why Aunt Gail would have fed his soul a hearty helping of love and support.  

Episode Topics: Breaking down the dynamic between Will and Jada vs Chris Rock Discussing the imperfections of #blacklove and the fight for marriage The purpose of protecting at all costs.

Episode Topics:   Pursuing purpose (and not perfection) when "living your best life". Breaking down the first episode of the Kanye West "Jeen-Yuhs" documentary and highlighting the importance of faith, family, and healthy friendships.  

Episode Topics: The art of storytelling and the power(and choice) of voice. I examine the music industry's production and Kanye's pitfalls surrounding the introduction of "Yeezy" into the mainstream. The perspective of seeing individuals as people and not products.  

Episode Topics: The importance of looking forward and creating the experience of a "new normal". Life perspectives from existing in the "gray" of life and embracing the nuance, hypocrisy, and contradictions of the human experience. Revisiting Kanye West and the reasons why his story is provides many with not only great lessons but also common ground.  

Episode Topics: The importance of creative spaces and communities that embrace inclusivity, inspiration, and introspection. Kanye's "Jeen-Yuhs" documentary, side-eyes, fake smiles, and why all laughs aren't created equal. Reasons why we all have a "Ye" personality, designed to protect the person by projecting performance.