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TRUE Conversations Network

TRUE Conversations LLCwww.true-conversations.com
TRUE Conversations Network believes in spreading understanding around the most stigmatized areas of life, and brings well rounded perspectives to one place, so people have just one network to visit to spread understanding. Hear and have transparent, real conversations that uplift and empower in all areas of our lives between thought leaders and community members, True Conversations LLC is redefining how we communicate and lead by spreading understanding. www.true-conversations.com to host your own podcast show, for live events, fb live chats, training, curriculum, podcasts, merchandise and blogs.
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Episodes

EP 164 - "Do whatever you need to get past this... but remember to build yourself back up afterward."

In this episode, S.P. and Emilio check in with each other on how they've been doing mentally and more... The boys have a mental health discussion on "Burnout" and "Secondhand Grief", and more... WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: "The Incredibles" on DISNEY+ / "Star Trek" on PARAMOUNT+ _________ LISTENER LETTER EMAIL: How to deal with break-ups _________ Listen as S.P. and Emilio discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even read emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebr...

May 17, 202330 min

EP 98 - "Carry On My Wayward Son"

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: * @lewishamilton - Wins his race! * @dijahsdesigns - Local Black Business ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: In this episode, Strav and Juan discuss why it is okay to not always be okay. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: SpaceX shuttle launch... The "issue" with The Mandalorian... Moderna vaccine 94% effective... Twitter and "fleet"... Proud Boys and Trumper protest violently... First housing complex in Queen's for the trans community... Slay is coming to The CW... Candace Owe...

Dec 17, 202057 min

EP 94: "I'm Speaking!"

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: * @blckbr360 - platform that explores blackness through the black male lens. * Lakers win the title. ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: In this episode, Strav and Juan discuss generalized sexism. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner Domestic Violence story... Megan Thee Stallion SNL performance... Tory Lanez vs. The law... Donald Trump vs. COVID-19... California and reparations for black people... Drake dated SZA... Celebrities naked voting?... Lo...

Nov 29, 20201 hr 15 min

EP 89 - Wakanda Forever (feat. Justen Davis)

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: *Keke Palmer as first black woman to host the VMAs *Vince Carter is officially an analyst for ESPN *Rest In Power Chadwick Boseman ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: In this episode, Strav and Juan are joined by Justen Davis, as they discuss an "Off My Chest" from a listener asking for more respect for this pandemic. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Toonami on #BlackLivesMatter ... Cliff Robinson ... John Thompson passing ... IG Influencers and bad clout ... NBA protest ... Ad...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 35 min

EP 88 - Listener Letters & Chill VIII

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: Henry Simmons @realhenrysimmons and KOBE DAY! ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the mental health behind Black Lives Matter vs. 2020 #JusticeForJacobBlake #ProtectMeganTheeStallion ------- The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, while we read your emails asking for advice. ------- JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE": listen for gems! ------- Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and ev...

Sep 05, 20201 hr 2 min

Ep 87- You Are Your Only Source Of Progression

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: Nia DaCosta making history as first black woman to direct a Marvel Movie (Captain Marvel 2)... Lovecraft Country premieres on HBO... ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the mental health behind our expectations of people, and if it matches the reality of who they really are. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Biden!Harris... VOTE... covid-19 Vaccines free January 2021... Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reboot (Drama Series)... Cee-Lo Green vs. women... DaBaby and ...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 5 min

EP 86 - Got Too Much Anxiety

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: Madu Anthony on his acceptance into @LeapofDanceAcademy Cardi B. feat. Megan Thee Stallion new single, "WAP" ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan are joined by artist, Adam @kronowskiadam, as they discuss creating during this pandemic, and its impact on mental wellness. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Ellen DeGeneres Show story... Safaree remix to "W.A.P." (B.A.D.)... Big 10 and Mac shut down football season... We need more Umbrella Academy... ------- JUAN'S "FOR...

Aug 26, 20201 hr 37 min

EP 85 - That Is Not My Job!

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: "Black Is King" on Disney+ ... The Rock and Dany Garcia buying the XFL ... "The Lambda Lounge @lambdaloungeny ... and our co-host, Juan @don.juandisimo on body positivity. ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the mental health of body positivity, and cyberbullying. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: #ProtectMeganTheeStallion ... Logic on Depression ... LAPD officers charged with falsifying records ... Ed Sheeran on his battle with addiction ... MLB vs. COVID...

Aug 20, 20201 hr 14 min

EP 84 - Listener Letters & Chill VII

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @kingjames and @wnba ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Today the guys discuss the importance of respecting women. (Please watch Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez most recent speech), and #JusticeForGloriaBambo ... Also, wear a mask, or stop going outside... Finally, R.I.P. Regis Philbin ------- The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, as we read some of your emails asking for advice! ------- JUAN'S "FORTUNE COOKIE": " Be smart, be diligent, be grateful." ------...

Aug 19, 202056 min

EP 83 - Protect Your Energy

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @yarashahidi and her mother open a new production studio. @devanteparker1 releases a new cartoon. @repjohnlewis R.I.P. ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the importance of voting (but don't vote for Kanye)... ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: #PrayForKanye ... Congrats Nicki Minaj on your pregnancy ... Travis Scott fell asleep in the studio with T-Pain ... Nick Cannon loses Wild'N'Out, Viacom, and everything ... Hollywood vs. Mental Health ... Calling Out...

Aug 19, 20201 hr 21 min

EP 82 - "Pick Your Entanglements Accordingly!"

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @javicia as new black "Catwoman". @badgalriri for donating tablets to students. @usman84kg the “Nigerian Nightmare” and his Welterweight champion. ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the difference between quitting a job, or quitting a boss... Juan also calls everyone to action to remember to vote, and has a special message for Chance The Rapper... ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: R.I.P. to Naya Rivera ... Anniversary of the passing of Cory Monteith ... ...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 22 min

EP 81 - "Read The Room!"

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @iamtabithabrown and @patrickmahomes on Instagram ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: The guys discuss the importance of unity at a time like this. #BlackLivesMatter ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Racist couple vs. activists... The Smiths vs. August Alsina... Cannabis as a potential way to fight COVID-19... Tina Knowles-Lawson vs. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and his "coonery"... LAPD partners with peaceful responders for non-violent cases... Black celebrities a...

Jul 16, 20201 hr 32 min

EP 80 - Listener Letters & Chill VI (feat. Anthony Tantillo And Mallory Branca)

BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @melted.kisses @cameron1newton @kaepernick7 @ava @msstate @hailstatefb @k.hill8 all on Instagram. ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Today the guys are joined by Mallory and Anthony to discuss allyship during these tough times. ------- The rest of the episode is dedicated to you, the listeners, as we read some of your emails asking for advice! ------- Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding mental health, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for a...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 25 min

EP 79 - "Give It More Time."

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @smallcakesny on Instagram ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: The guys discuss respecting everyone's form of quarantine, and not shaming. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: DL Hugley, live shows, and COVID-19... Jersey Shore Family Vacation (what's your price for fame?)... The CW speaks up... Candice Patton advocating for black women... Jared Padalecki advocates for #BlackLivesMatter... CNN vs. Trump... Cancel Culture... J cole song & "No Names" reaction... Complex racial i...

Jun 25, 20201 hr 24 min

EP 78 - "Awareness Is Key."

"BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @hubbard_rmn on Instagram ------- "OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Juan discusses the importance of supporting your creative friends. And Strav discusses the mental health of men, and why some fear progress. ------- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: Birthday Shout outs... Lea Michele vs. Everyone... De Blasio on NYPD defund... #DefundThePolice... Dave Chappelle's new stand up comedy... Playstation 5 announcements... Epstein documentary... Baseball vs. 2020... NASCAR is woke?... B.Simone can...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 31 min

EP 77 - "My Malcolm X Moment" (feat. Kevin Murray) EXPLICIT

In this special episode today, we continue with our discussion on #BlackLivesMatter, and discuss pop culture topics like... Hartley Sawyer fired from "The Flash" for racist tweets... Mark Wahlberg racist past... Billy Porter on Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+... Protect John Boyega... NFL vs. Colin Kaepernick... Terry Crews should log off... and more... ------- "BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @dijahsdesigns on Instagram ------- Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/cu...

Jun 11, 20201 hr 43 min

EP 76 - "Black Souls Matter"

Listener Letter" episode is dedicated to #BlackLivesMatter , as Strav and Juan discuss protests, riots, how to be a better ally, and reading emails for advice by you, the listeners. ------- "BLACK BRILLIANCE" SEGMENT: @blklivesmatter on Instagram ------- Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk! — NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” ...

Jun 04, 20201 hr 30 min

EP 71 - Thinking Out Loud

"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the coronavirus vs. Stay At Home Fitness ----- "THE TALK" SEGMENT: More updates on the Coronavirus on the "The Corna-Corner" ... Americans drinking disinfectant... AMC staying closed until the summer... New COVID-19 Lawsuit for LA Jails... Tekashi 6ix9ine blames coronavirus for him being an absent father... 50 Cent vs. Teairra Mari... Matt Barnes public apology... Kim Jong Un dead?... Georgia opens back up? Why?... Racism on TikTok... Celebrities sw...

May 01, 20201 hr 10 min

EP 70 - Locked out of Heaven

"OFF MY CHEST" SEGMENT: Strav and Juan discuss the coronavirus vs. Americans who won't stay inside ----- "THE TALK" Segment: More updates on "The Corna-Corner" ... Dr. Blue Ivy Carter PSA ... Landlords exploiting tenants ... Amazon stocks rise due to the virus ... Deliver drivers coughing on packages ... Statistics report some upperclass not tipping delivery drivers ... Julie Bindel says "Karen" is a slur ... "Party of Five" deserves better than FreeForm ... Jordan Documentary released ... Gene ...

Apr 24, 20201 hr 28 min

TITLE: EP 69 - 2 Year Anniversary Listener Letters (feat. Jon Rivera)

Thank you to everyone for 2 amazing years! Here is to many more! — Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk! — NEW THEME SONG: “Anxiety” by YB Pilso @ybpilso

Apr 16, 20201 hr 32 min

The 1 Year Anniversary Episode @ Freedom Over Fear Studio

Thank you to everyone for all the love and support! Here's to another year! — Listen as Strav and Juan discuss topics regarding wellness, pop culture/current events, and even reading emails for advice from you, the listeners! Celebrate your #ThrivingThursdays here with us on The Tomorrow Talk! All the best, The Tomorrow Talk Podcast: Twitter: @TomorrowTalkPod Instagram: @TomorrowTalkPod Brought to you by True Conversations Podcast Network

Apr 18, 201953 min

Move Over Millennials: Here Come Gen Z

Did you know that approximately 72% of Gen Z’s report that they want to start their own business? Host Paula recently took time to talk to one of those 72 percenters to find out what they are made of. Meet Syd Sikes, a talented 13 year old Make Up Artist. Get a glimpse into how she is forging her entrepreneurial spirit and the mind set she possesses to keep her moving forward. www.true-conversations.com

Jan 23, 201838 min

Journey to Happiness: From Loss to Legacy

A mother and founder of Journey to Happiness Movement Inc, Camille Butler, joins host Meghan Enriquez for a raw and heartfelt conversation about loving your family, advocating for their health, loss of a child and legacy. Inspired by the late Journey Bessai, the J2HM was founded as a means to educate the world about the possible complications involved with carrying the sickle cell trait (SCT), such as Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC). Prior to her RMC diagnosis, Journey was full of life, talent a...

Jan 18, 201850 min

Under the Armor of Men and Invisible Disabilities

Rick Logan was an Under Amour sponsored personal trainer and Fitness Manager for FX Studios in Baltimore, Maryland. As a stroke survivor, his mission is to create awareness and increase prevention while also providing support to fellow survivors. You can follow his story on instagram at rick_logan. At the age of 26 he suffered from a stroke and his life is forever changed. The reality of living with an often times invisible disability including now having a treatment plan for mental illness, thi...

Jan 14, 201841 min

Inclusive Leadership and the Future: with Bryant Education Leadership Group

This episode with Ms. Zephia Bryant who currently serves as the Founder and CEO of the Bryant Educational Leadership Group delves into what is inclusive leadership for the youth, and what does one's leadership journey really look like. Ms. Bryant is a Higher Education practitioner with over 17 years of experience. Ms. Bryant started the Bryant Educational Leadership Group (BELG) in 2012. The organization was started based upon the principle, we stand on the shoulders of giants, and to whom much ...

Dec 20, 201739 min

Holistic Leadership

Cheri-Leigh Erasmus is a wanderer and lover of stories at heart. In this episode we launch her new podcast series around what well rounded or holistic leadership means and why it is so important as we venture into the next decade as female leaders both at work and at home. In her professional capacity, she serves as Executive Director of the South Africa-Washington International Program (SAWIP), a non-profit organization aimed at preparing and inspiring the next diverse generation of South Afric...

Dec 10, 201735 min

Party Politics Episode 10: When Gun Violence Becomes Personal to a Politician

MD Delegate Talmadge Branch, Majority Whip joins Party Politics US's for this "when politics and gun violence become personal" podcast episode. What do you do when it's your family member that's the victim? In this podcast, MD Delegate Branch shares the story no grandparent wants to, and how his struggle is like that of too many grandparents but his role as an elected official is not. Yet, what can be done to stop what's going on in the streets of Baltimore and cities like it? Follow party polit...

Dec 03, 201742 min

Perspective and Love: with 1Man3Hearts Christophe Lafontant

Author of 1Man 3 Hearts 9 Lives, Christophe Lafontant joins us again for episode 68 on the True Conversations Network. In this episode we discuss how powerful taking on a new perspective can be and the true conversation around love, what it really means and is it possible for someone with disabilities to find it. His book, available on amazon and at Barnes and Noble, is a memoir about his journey living with chronic illness from the age of 6, that includes 2 heart transplants, a kidney transplan...

Nov 21, 201748 min

Simple Sacrifices, Ripple Effects and Small Moments all Creating Big Change

Jilleien Franqueilli, founder of Simple Sacrifice which meets every Sunday to feed Baltimore's homeless, and owner of Ripple Effect, a company that helps with multi family housing solutions, sits down to talk with founder of True conversations Meghan Enriquez about how the SMALLEST of moments are what create the biggest of changes, personally, healthwise, professionally and globally. For our guest's full bio and more info about how to get involved www.true-conversations.com...

Nov 13, 201742 min

Me Too: Hashtag That Got us Talking about Sexual Violence

Katelynne Cox is the founder of Silence is Not Compliance , and she joins founder of True Conversations Meghan Enriquez to have an honest and curious conversation around the most recent social media hashtag that has everyone from celebrities to citizens talking about sexual violence, and what everyone, including non survivors need to know.

Nov 07, 201743 min
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