Day 5: "Express your feelings openly; it's a sign of strength, not weakness. Your emotions matter, and so do you." Daily Check-In: Take a few minutes each day to check in with yourself emotionally. Reflect on your feelings and be honest about what you're experiencing. Communicate with Others: Share your emotions with trusted friends or family. Practice articulating your feelings, fostering a sense of connection and understanding. Journaling: Maintain a feelings journal where you can express your...
Jan 20, 2024•32 min
Day 4: "You are not defined by your mistakes. Learn, grow, and forgive yourself as you journey through life." Goal Setting: Set achievable goals that align with your personal growth. Embrace the journey of learning and improving, understanding that mistakes are part of the process. Reflection Time: Acknowledge any mistakes, identify lessons learned, and consciously let go of any self-criticism. Gratitude Journal: Include a section in your gratitude journal to focus on personal growth. Write down...
Jan 18, 2024•8 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Engage in open and honest conversations with those you trust. Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, fostering a more profound understanding between you and others. Express Feelings: Practice expressing your emotions, even if they make you feel vulnerable. It could be through art, writing, or direct communication with someone you trust. Active Listening: Be a receptive listener when others share their vulnerabilities. This creates a reciprocal environment that encourages deeper connecti...
Jan 17, 2024•24 min
Day 2: "Your strength is not measured by how much you can carry alone, but by how well you share the load with those who care about you." Teamwork Mindset: Approach tasks and challenges with a mindset that values collaboration. Remind yourself that strength is found in shared efforts. Open Communication: Communicate openly with those around you about your goals and challenges. Allow them to share in your journey, and be receptive to their support. Delegate Responsibilities: Don't hesitate to del...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
This week kicks off with the The Empowered Gentleman: 7 Days of Inspiring Men to Lead Exceptional Lives Day 1: "You are worthy of love and kindness. Embrace the love that surrounds you." “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy”. MLK Morning Reflection: Begin your day by repeating the affirmation. Stand in front of the mirror, look yourself in the eyes, and say, "I am worthy of love and ...
Jan 15, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Drayton Jackson talks in depth about racism and its affect on America Music by Aye Nyce "Where My Shake At" Produced by @franam1. References District Judge Tammy Kemp, who is black, has come under fire for the compassion she showed last week to Amber Guyger, who was convicted of second-degree murder. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joshua-brown-murder-dallas-police-identify-suspects-in-case-of-slain-amber-guyger-witness-2019-10-08/ Samuel Morton https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Morton Ku...
Oct 09, 2019•39 min
Do you think Athletes should get paid when their likeness is used? California thinks so; the NCAA doesn't. Articles: A Star’s Shoe Breaks, Putting College Basketball Under a Microscope. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/sports/zion-nike-shoe-ncaa.html College Football Player Loses Scholarship https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/31/college-football-player-loses-scholarship-youtube/ Surprising Facts about being a College Athlete https://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/14-surprising-facts-about-being...
Oct 02, 2019•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
With my last podcast for the season I wanted to bring an exclusive. The man who brought you Audio Two, MC Lyte, Frankee & Positive K and one of the biggest Hip hop sample song ever "Top Billing." A pioneer and a legend in the Hip Hop's history, Record Label Executive, and founder of First Priority Music, Nat Robinson, the exclusive interview on Conversations with Dray. Oh, we gonna talk about it! #draytalks Follow me on my social media FB @draytalks IG @draytondjackson Twitter: MrDDJackson F...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This is what happens when you ask an 8-year to help you with a test interview then you leave him alone with a microphone and he decides to use it. Music Dilated People - Live on stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGsX7ZW0TYE Pusha T - If You Know You Know (Clean) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OM1wj5eaLI YG - Big Bank (Clean) ft. 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZiZqtIdZQ Follow me on my social media FB @draytalks IG @draytondjackson Twitter: MrDDJackson Oh,...
Jul 03, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Zoe Spears is just one of ten people in the LGBTQ community have been killed just this month. Only half a mile away her friend Ashanti Carmon was killed. While pride celebrations are going on in cities throughout the U.S. there are people being murdered because they want to be who they are. Some of these people are people you know, some are your children and they are in danger. We need to love people and not judge them or force them to be something they are not. In this episode, I talk about wha...
Jun 26, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Older father's in society For years society has told women that their clock is running out or you better have that baby now because you're not getting any younger . But many men have heard from other men saying you not missing anything and ooh it's stressful and the the cost to support a child is overwhelming. Now that I was in my late 30's when I had my first son and in my 40s when I had my second son, however, I was 19 when I had my first child so I have seen it from both sides. Here is my tak...
Jun 20, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Father's in Society have a tendency to get a bad rap. On this podcast I share insights are what its like to be a father in this society today
Jun 12, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1
People say that people of color and/or people living in poverty do it to themselves, that we are the problem. But many times the people we are suppose to trust and who we believe will give us a fair shot are the very ones doing us wrong. They are not in the right frame of mind and they don't give us an even playing field. On today's episode we talk about police and drugs, killer female cop and affirmative action. Listen in as we get right too it. Article Whistleblowers go undercover to expose cr...
May 29, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 15
I spoke with Carlos Cromwell from Wellslaw Realty to see how important is home ownership today and tips on how you can work toward owing your own. Here is a bonus podcast its short (only 20mins) but what you get is invaluable. Take a listen. Visit Wellslaw Realty at www.wellslawreality.com Music Home by Stephanie Mills Home by Blake Shelton
May 17, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On the podcast we talk with national bodybuilder, Chris Bickley Jr., about how simple life changes affect you physical and mental past egrations and emotions. Contact Chris Bickley at C.bickleyjr@gmail.com | 3603283262 FB: @TeamRedAesthetics IG: @Teamredaesthetics IG: @mr_redlion Contact Drayton Jackson FB: @draytalks IG: @draytondjackson Twitter: MrDDJackson MUSIC: Joe Jones - You talk too much https://youtu.be/2GOYYbiEul0 Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) https://youtu.be/Xn676...
May 07, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 13
With increasing number of children committing suicide reports, we have to start wonder why this is happening. What has become so bad in a child's life that they would even consider committing suicide, let alone to actually commit to doing it. Why are our children dying? Maybe it's because of us. We need to talk about. Social Media FB @draytalks IG draytondjackson TW MrDDJackson Links Raniya Wright died of medical condition AVM, no charges will be filed, officials say. Greenville News, April 19, ...
May 05, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This podcast is going to be enlightening for people. Gather Together Grow Together Founder and Executive Director, Marwan Cameron is my guest this week on the podcast as we talk about homelessness and what's really going on. A local news channel made a documentary called Seattle is Dying. Seattle is not dying, Seattle is making us sick and believe me when I say Ohh... we gonna talk about it. Follow me on social media Facebook: Drayton Jackson (@Draytalks) Twitter: MrDDJackson Instagram: draytond...
Apr 17, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What's your state of mind? Your emotional well being? Reference(s) CNN News Jennifer Hart drove her six children to their deaths as her wife looked up how much they would suffer, a jury says - https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/06/us/hart-family-crash-inquest-searches/index.html Family Doctor.org Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health https://familydoctor.org/mindbody-connection-how-your-emotions-affect-your-health/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Why is quality of ...
Apr 10, 2019•5 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Drayton Jackson talks about who we really are. Are we hiding behind a mask or are we being our true authentic selves? Listen in and let's talk about it.
Mar 27, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Listen in as We talking about love and how that word is messing up your relationships.
Mar 20, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
What is going on today in the world? Sometimes we get caught up in the "big news" even "fake news" that we miss some stories that really matter. The ones that really are close to home and affect us on a more personal level. When I tell you we are gonna to talk about it, ohhh....we gonna talk about it. Help sustain Conversations with Dray. With your small monthly donation, you can help Conversations with Dray continue with future episodes. Be sure to click on " Support this podcast " and support ...
Mar 13, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Dray give update on child support and his take on gun violence.
Mar 06, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Everyone should have the opportunity to care for their children, but what happens when the law makes it difficult for a parent to be in their child's life? Which is more important: Money or Time spent when it come to your children? Who really suffers when government is involve with your children? We talk about the origins of child support and who is really benefiting from it. Be sure to listen then we gonna talk about it. www.draytonjackson.com FB: draytalks IG: draytondjackson Twitter: MrDDJack...
Feb 27, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Drayton Jackson continues his discussion on the state of the world today in part 2 of "What is going on in the world today?" (1 of 2)
Feb 14, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Drayton Jackson gives a brief history about taxes in America and talks about GOPs new tax laws and its effects on the middle class.
Feb 14, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Drayton Jackson is back with season two of Conversations with Dray Podcast. Sit back and listen.
Feb 06, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
