Continue the conversation...This was one of kind convo. For those that have been listeners of my podcast know that I just shoot from the hip. This was a bit outside my normal zone yet, still fun to do. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode my first crossover in a while. I connect with my long time friend Alex AKA Josie from Brooklyn, C.I. To be exact...we catch up and talk a about what it was like for us growing up and how though we grew up in the same place we received different messages about how to deal with our feelings catch her on the interrupting racism podcast…

Found this in the archives. Probably one of the shortest episodes that I never put out. At least until now. I was trying out the anchor app for the first time. Just to get a feel for my voice and how it sounds when it’s recorded. This was short and too the point.

For the first episode of the year.....How I started my business and where it is now. This was recorded a while back. It’s been a while since I put out an episode figured I’d throw this one out there right quick.

After working 7 days straight, I have been reminded of things I’ve had to do to get prepared for what’s happening in my life at the moment. Please please leave a comment and subscribe and also check out my apparel at www.1819apparel.com

In this weeks episode I talk about how and why I kept myself going even in the toughest of times. Even though sometimes things didn’t work out the way I wanted them too. They worked out in a way I needed them to. Check out the brand over at www.1819apprel.com and check me out on IG https://www.instagram.com/p/B5A3vx5A0i2/?igshid=1eup40o58d2s3…

In this episode I tell the story on how I was faced with opportunities to growth several times in such a short time frame, and how telling this story to a coworker reminded me that just because something is uncomfortable doesn’t mean you can’t learn from it. Check out the latest in 18.19 apparel over at www.1819apparel.com…

In this episode I talk about why I started writing and what kept me going. I also share a little story about how I starter The Hybrid Theory series. Check my website www.1819apparel.com added a few things for the fall/winter months approaching.

In this episode I recap a conversation I had with my oldest sister and hope that brought up an interesting thought process when it comes to dealing with life’s challenges. Check out my website www.1819apparel.com also check me out on IG @mend_history24

In this episode I talk about hope and how it can help but it can also hinder. Check me out on IG @mend_history24 when I get back from the holiday weekend I’ll be back on my IG live “driving with my thoughts” series

In this episode I talk a little about will power. I also share a story on how I used will power to avoid a situation they could have possibly gone bad for me at least and possibly the other person. Do you have will power or better yet do you understand it. Please subscribe so you can be notified when I upload new episodes which will be weekly. Also…

What’s going on family. In this episode I talk about why....why I feel like what’s been going on in my personal life and in the world, I am going through another transition. This one I felt and still feeling. Just sharing a little as to why I’m feeling how I feel despite getting the rest I need. Follow me on IG @mend_history24 for my daily lives wh…

In light of last weeks fiasco of a episode(which I deleted or course) I wanted to jump back in with something real and positive and something that hit me yesterday when I was leaving work I talk about protecting your energy even from the ones we call family and friends. If you haven’t already follow my IG @mend_history24 as always thank you for lis…

In this episode I ask the question, after being asked the question....., where do women especially black women expect protection to come from? And are the men in their lives capable of protecting them?

After joining the ladies from www.Krunk868.com on their show last week and then dealing with something in my relationship with My lady I wanted to invite @nellajay and @fancistyle on my podcast to have the conversation...Is the expectation set too high for men? The ladies unpack somethings that even I didn’t think about. Leave a review and drop a c…

In this Episode I share a story about my most recent crab in a bucket encounter. I also raise the question as to why this is still happening given the recent climate. Please add me on social media; twitter: @Shadesofgreige IG:@Mend_history24 and Facebook: Rodney Smith(profile pic is a picture of my mom and I) also check out my website that houses m…

In this episode my friend Alex and I discuss what it’s like to be a young black man in America. If there is a legit fear of cops and why, and we break down the whole “defunding” of police force. Here you’ll hear two different life experiences but the same out look. Also at the end I mention a radio show I will be a guess on today. Though I said tom…

In this episode I ask the question do we as a black society fear owning guns. Are we too dependent on law enforcement to come and help us. I want to hear your thoughts find me on Facebook at Rodney Smith(icon is a picture of my mom and I) IG @mend_history24 Twitter @shadesofgreige lets have this conversation.…

In this episode a good friend of mine Alex and I talk about friendships life and most importantly being so self aware that you have to make the choice to protect yourself or to continue to be part of the issue that so many of us deal with.

In this episode I talk about how I’ve gotten to where I am. Understanding who I am what made me that way why it’s a good thing and partially a bad thing.

In this episode I speak about what life’s been like for the past month and a half

In this episode I speak about how I published my first book after 10 years, and what sparked the first thought for The Hybrid Theory.

In this episode I talk about the move I made down to The “A” I’m still trusting the process and having fun with it considering what’s been going on. Praying for New York and all my folks back home #staysafe

On this episode of Welcome to AR house, I talk about the time I got “Ghosted” and what it meant for me

In this episode I speak about how I manifested things good or bad....even how I manifested break ups

In this episode I talk about a situation we’ve all been in at one time or another. I share a very personal story on this one....then again aren’t they all?

In this episode I talk a little about self awareness and how I’ve become so comfortable in my own skin. There’s more to come on this topic.

Enjoy being yourself......there are things you were put here to do.

Here Is the story about how I almost committed suicide....the thoughts that led up to it....and why I didn't.

Preview to, can women and men be friends...

Keep moving, you never know where the opportunity is going to come from. #nevergiveup

Be mindful

Working in an office...and avoiding the stress they may come

An interesting convo....as promised..the story behind the post I put up on IG and Facebook about a statement that was made towards me in regards to who I date.

Keep going....was a little tipsy when I recorded this.......but these are the types of thoughts that are always on my mind wanted to share those.

The complexity of our community.....the black community that is

The Monday-Friday grind, are we working for it or is it working for us?....

Venting...about the lack of perspective that can take over someone.

A recap of a q&a I had with someone. About relationships

15 days in..

In the proccess of making a beat

“Origins”

A snippet(music also plays in the background) of the beginning stages of the music I have worked on that inspired my story and my website.

Testing out the app.