On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the life human beings live as intro and extroverts. Furthermore, they talk about the how one of these categories affect the way we carry ourselves both in our personal and professional lives. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you enjoy having moments of solitude? Or are you the life of the party? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on t...
Mar 10, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about a life of options that many people live when it comes self-improvement. Furthermore, they talk about everything from improving on the job, negotiating deals, weighing options as well as who should lead an intimate relationship between a man and woman. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Do you currently have options in your life? Who should lead a relationship? The man or the woman? Join us for the conversatio...
Mar 03, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the guidance of humans under parenting. Furthermore, they talk about the growth or hinderance people experience when having no sense of self-identity or guidance in doing what is best for their personal development. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are you currently in a between a rock and a hard place? Do you know who you are as a person? Are you fearful to step out on faith and follow your own path? Join ...
Feb 24, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the differences and classifications of employees in corporate careers . Furthermore, they talk about employees can distinguish themselves from their colleagues in order to better position themselves for job promotion and diversifying their skillset all while increasing their value. What are your thoughts on today's topic wise community? Are you currently in a rut when it comes to job growth? Are you fearful to step out on faith a...
Feb 17, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the their aspirations and goals for the new year. Furthermore, they talk about the top 5 traits people should have in order to have a successful 2021. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Have you created a set of goals for the year? Are you fearful for what's to come? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wise-guys-podcast...
Feb 10, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the failures we encounter when on the road to success. Furthermore, they talk about whether fear holds people from experimenting or taking risks. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Do we fear failure when trying to become successful? What should we do after getting the small wins? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredconcrete.net/the-wis...
Dec 22, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about greed and lust within our lives. Furthermore, they talk about how greed and lust can be instilled within us from desires or not being able to control one's urges . What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Do we lack the ability to see when we lust for something? Are greed and desire natural human traits? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.floweredco...
Dec 15, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark, Kevin and Jerome talk about what stops people of color from progressing in today's society. Furthermore, they talk about whether it's worth it for someone to stay in their community once they obtained riches and/or some form of social status . What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Do we bail upon our communities the moment we make it? Are people of color expected to stay, build or service their communities once they have become succes...
Dec 08, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin sit down with Jerome Davis, a returning guest from (season 1, episode 21) and continue the conversation pertaining to redlining, housing segregation and the racial bias that comes with these systemic forms of oppression. Furthermore, they talk about how communities of color can be aware of these discriminatory policies and how they can counteract in order to succeed. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Can communities of co...
Dec 01, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 18
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about one's nature and their surroundings as opposed to their upbringing as well as how they've been raised. Furthermore, they talk about the nature of their own lives as well as how it affects them and the people around them moving forward. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? What is nature as opposed to nurture? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.f...
Nov 24, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 17
On today's special bonus episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin hosts an IG Live session with Jon McLeod, last season's guest on episode 13 to talk about the Mental Health initiative that he and a colleague started at ESPN, his place of employment. Furthermore, they also talk about how mental health consistently disrupts progress from being made within communities of color. Furthermore, they also touch on their own narratives that tested the fortitude of their own mental health along their personal jou...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 34 min
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin talks about mental health and how we often scrutinize or avoid it all together within communities of color. Furthermore, he talks about a time in his life where he realized his mental health was deteriorating due to situations he found himself in as well as those of friends. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to the state of our mental health? Why is mental health/illness considered taboo ...
Nov 17, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 16
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about manipulation and how we utilize it in our everyday lives. Furthermore, they talk about the fact that manipulation starts from the time one is born and carries on well into adulthood. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to us being manipulators within our lives? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us Online: www.flower...
Nov 10, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about the election and the narratives running around it in what is considered probably the most important election year to date. Furthermore, they talk about the intentions behind voting as well as how political decisions have made an impact or hasn't amongst the working class. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Does voting matter? Are you for either candidates? How do you feel about politics in general? Join us for t...
Nov 03, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about materialistic culture and how toxic it could be for the social and personal development of young people. Furthermore, they talk about the intentions behind keeping up with the Joneses and why it matters to some. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to being true with what we have? Join us for the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us...
Oct 27, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about peer pressure and how it can drive one to do things that are out of their character. Furthermore, they talk about ways in which pressure can destroy one's lifestyle and how they carry themselves. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to standing out on our own? Do we succumb to pressure when it comes to being ourselves? Join us for the conversation wise community and share...
Oct 20, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Anais and Theresa return to pick up the conversation where they last left off on Episode 6 of season 1 but this time around they are joined by their friends Amanda and Tyshan as they speak to Mark and Kevin about the imbalance between women and men during the dating period of relationships and their desires/goals. Furthermore, they also talk about interracial pairs and how that aligns with the agenda of men and women within the black community. What are your ...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation with returning guests from season 1, Jean and Jimmy about the primary concern for Black men in 2020 during a tense racial climate. Furthermore, they talk about the holistic framework of men. What are your thoughts wise community? Can moving up the social and economic ladder help Black men find peace and success? Does the Black man ever have to compromise his existence for the sake of survival? Join the conversation wise comm...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 10
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin talk about addictions and the various types that keep people within the same cycles. Furthermore, they talk about ways in which folks can combat their demons and overcome the stranglehold that these addictions may have in their lives. What are your thoughts on this topic wise community? Are we honest with ourselves when it comes to our addictions? Are we even aware of them? What are some solutions that can help us overcome them? Join us for...
Sep 29, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this week's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with two women that are his colleagues in Lilly and Taylor about the issues plaguing women of color both professionally, personally and romantically. Furthermore, they they talk about whether women can have it all in today's American society when it comes to their career and livelihood. What are your thoughts on this week's topic? Can women have it all? Why are they not respected at all times? Join the conversation wise community ...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with Larry Bowers, CEO of 5TC Athletics. During their conversation, they speak about young boys of color and how mentorship is necessary for them in order for personal growth as well as social development. What are your thoughts on the matter wise community? Are young boys given second chances? Do we focus on helping them grow as a society? Be sure to tune in to the episode and join the conversation! Find Us Online: https://www.flower...
Sep 15, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about his time working at an all girls private school exactly a year ago and an incident that led to him being fired. During their discussion, they talk about how does one navigate a white institution while maintaining their identity of blackness. Furthermore, they talk about race relations in America and how we can reach a common understanding of how to move forward. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you ever been ...
Sep 08, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about the imperfection of human beings. During their discussion, they talk about how people can acknowledge their flaws when they come up short and what are the steps necessary to better yourself as a person. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you accepted your imperfections? Are you oblivious to them and refuse to work on yourself? Join the conversation wise community and share your thoughts on this episode! Find Us...
Sep 01, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about navigating the emotion and act of love in all aspects of our lives. During their discussion, they talk about the many factors that go into expressing love and how it can be shown at all times. What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you able to express your love for someone that matters to you in a healthy way? Do you see yourself as a healthy lover that knows what he or she wants and also reciprocates? Join the conv...
Aug 25, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about the vast majority of the human population that lives paycheck-to-paycheck. During their discussion, they talk about how we as a society unconsciously play into the paradigm of capitalism and the economic pyramid in general. What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you currently living paycheck-to-paycheck? Are you currently looking for a route to improve your financial standing? Join the conversation wise community an...
Aug 18, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about post college unemployment and having to make the hard adjustment to the real world. During their discussion, they talk about how one's degree doesn't prepare them for the work force nor does it provide any form of security. What are your thoughts on the matter? Have you had many opportunities after graduating from college? Do you view yourself as a failure? Are you still searching for success? Join the conversation wis...
Aug 11, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On today's first episode of season 2 of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin catch up on life since Covid-19 hit and have a conversation about maneuvering through life within a new world after the virus. During their discussion, they talk about how the pandemic has affected jobs and various industries as well as real estate and the stock market. What are your thoughts on the matter? Has Covid-19 affected your plans for 2020? Has it completely changed your life for the better or worse? Join the conversa...
Aug 04, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about Instagram and social media in general. During their discussion, they talk about the fact that people struggle with balancing their personal lives along with their online persona. Furthermore, they explore the cases of women that have struggled with identity as well as peer acceptance to social media as maturing adults. What are your thoughts on this topic? Do you think we reflect what we observe in the media? How can m...
Jun 23, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Mark and Kevin have a conversation about communication and how we as people navigate communicating with those we love and interact with on an everyday basis. During their discussion, they talk about the fact that people struggle with communicating and look for solutions to improve all lines moving forward. What are your thoughts on this topic? As people do we struggle with communication when it comes to family and friends? Do we communicate better within the ...
Jun 16, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On today's episode of The Wise Guys, Kevin has a conversation with social workers Felicia Henry and Ashley McLain about the juvenile justice system. Today, they talk about whether or not the system is fair to minors and helps provide them with the tools and resources needed to reform prior to adulthood. Furthermore, they also talk about the trauma that is inflicted upon the youth, their families and those that work with them. What are your thoughts on this matter wise community? Do you think tha...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
