Emotional Intelligence in a world that often emphasizes stoicism and emotional detachment in men, it's time to explore the transformative power of emotional intelligence. Join me on a captivating journey of self-discovery as I delve into the impact of emotional intelligence on men's lives. This episode aims to challenge societal norms and shed ligh…

In this final episode of season 3, I have the privilege of speaking with Donna Brissett for the third time and she drops more gems than ever about the ins and outs of content creation. She dives deeper and shares more about her journey as a content creator and generating income on a consistent basis. Great tips on getting started and negotiating fo…

Become a Patron member to gain access to the full episode. I spent some time with Tri Vuong an illustrator, comic writer, the creator of The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn, Anchovie Akiyama, and co-creator of Everyday Hero Machine Boy, and learned a great deal about his creative process and dedication to his projects. Follow Tri on Instagram. Join his…

Let's celebrate and recognize the incredible community leaders who have dedicated themselves to promoting positive change and improving the lives of those around them. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Derick Asante

Become a Patron member to gain access to the full episode. In this episode, I shared some laughs with my guest Stouteesha as she walks me through her journey of ups and downs and getting shot, being incarcerated, being a mother, and still standing. She shares her viral moments and more. The full episode is available for patron members. Pledge here.…

Attention all listeners and supporters, there are some changes with the podcast moving forward. Please listen to be informed. "Become a Patron" today to continue to gain full access to all episodes and more.By Derick Asante

This law states that "a good reputation is the most valuable asset you can have." Law 5 is all about understanding the importance of a good reputation and how it can impact all aspects of our lives. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Derick Asante

Brené Brown, the famous author once said, "Vulnerability is showing up when you can't control the outcome." This reminds us that sometimes we have to take a risk and be vulnerable in order to grow and learn. In this episode, I'll be sharing three tips on how you can embrace vulnerability in your own life. Share your thoughts in the comments, like a…

Tanasha Smith is a driven entrepreneur and business owner. She is the owner of Mastery of Self Inc a counseling services business and the author of "Once Broken" which is available for purchase on Amazon. Follow and support Tanasha on social media. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

The fourth of the 48 Laws of Power series. When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. How can we use this principle in our daily lives? Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

The third of the 48 Laws of Power series. Anyone who blabs about their plans will find them fail. How can we use this principle in our daily lives? In this third law, I share ways to apply the law to both personal and professional settings. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

The second of the 48 Laws of Power series. In this second law, I share ways to apply the law to both personal and professional settings. This law is a challenging one and requires great skill in order to effectively apply it in your daily routine. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

This man has been through it all both personally and professionally. SPIN is his name and his journey is ever evolving as he continues to grow in every aspect of his life. Learn more about this man and his passion for other humans. Support his work here, and follow him on social to build with him. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subsc…

The first of the 48 Laws of Power series. In the first law, I share ways to apply the law to both personal and professional settings. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Derick Asante

In this episode, I highlight another African trailblazer. Amma Darko is a Ghanaian novelist. She had won The Golden Baobab Prize for one of her novels. One of her most notable creations is her novel "Faceless." A short summary of the book. Faceless is about the death of Baby T, a child prostitute who was murdered and mutilated by unknown men in a M…

In this episode, I spent time with an old colleague and friend Sahar Joya. She has accomplished so much both personally and professionally. In our conversation, we discuss many things including her journey to find herself, her identity, and happiness through passion. Follow Sahar on social media here to learn more about her and her journey. You can…

In today's society, speaking up and expressing your opinions can be a difficult task. We often find ourselves walking on eggshells to avoid hurting others' feelings, or worse, risking the loss of a friendship or relationship. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

Viola Desmond was a Black Canadian businesswoman and civil rights activist who became a symbol of the struggle against racial segregation in Canada. One of the most famous incidents in her life occurred in 1946, when she was arrested for refusing to leave a whites-only section of a movie theater in Nova Scotia. Share your thoughts in the comments, …

Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, experiences, and thoughts through speaking, writing, body language, and other mediums. It's a fundamental part of human interaction and plays a vital role in our personal and professional lives. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAP…

"Between the World and Me" is a letter written by Ta-Nehisi Coates to his teenage son. In the book, the author reflects on the state of race in America and the ongoing legacy of racism and violence against Black people. Visit the shop to pick up a copy of Scriptures from the Sidewalk and the children's book The Best of Gray Share your thoughts in t…

Shonna Brown has not only accomplished so much professionally, but she continues to share her gifts of music and acting with the world. She recently released her latest single “Fresh Start ft. Choclair” from her upcoming project. Check her out online and support her on Instagram and Facebook. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe …

Sports do help young people maintain a healthy weight, develop strong bones and muscles, and improve cardiovascular fitness. This episode explores other areas in sports that serve as a great benefit to young people and adults. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

A poverty mentality influences behaviors that are consistent with a person's beliefs and more. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

Every now and then we will experience a feeling of fear and uneasiness for many reasons including stress. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can have a significant impact on your life. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

Communities as I have known them are a thing of the past. Communities are extinct in the 21st century. No longer are communities physical spaces, they have transitioned to online communities. Making a delicious pot of soup requires vision, ingredients, confidence, and love. Building a healthy community is similar to making soup that revives the sou…

Society scares me and rightfully so because this feeling of I can't trust the people in my circle to remain sturdy during an earthquake is real. When things are falling apart and you need your close circle of people to not flip on you in order to save themselves, what choices will they make? If loose lips, sink ships then it is safe to say that the…

Socrates told his students to examine every idea on its merits alone. Critical thinking is a great skill to have. It allows you to detect and avoid deception from others and identify facts that are accurate and brings you closer to the truth. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

There is something special that happens when you care about others in every capacity of your life. Human beings are a complex species, why do we go out of our way to simplify our interactions with others? Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

Challenging traditions from a logical stance. How we defined environments in the past appears limited when we look at the complexity of humans today. Environments aren't limited to our physical surroundings, but our spiritual and mental as well. Share your thoughts in the comments, like and subscribe and watch the video on the tube @DAPShow…

You ever wonder what it feels like to be born Black? You ever wonder what I think about and how I feel at times? I know you don't care about any of that, but I'll share something with you today that might be interesting. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

The world has available to us, what we need to survive and be successful, however, we are the indecisive ones who lack the skill to identify the value and significance of the resources readily available to us. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

The majority of our decisions stem from our feelings and our feelings evoke our reactions to everything happening around us or with us. Share your thoughts in the comments and watch the video on the tube @DAPShowBy Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

This is an ode to everyone out there grinding, hustling, persevering through life, and experiencing those dark moments when quitting seems to be the best possible option. Quitting is not an option. You can't quit for nothing. Check out the visuals for the show here.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

We all deserve a break from the bottom, whatever that is for you. There is nothing great about being broke outside of the possible fact that it builds character, resilience, and tenacity for some. This episode speaks to the three areas we should never be "broke" in again and it's completely up to each individual to hold themselves accountable for t…

After a much-needed re-calibration from everything, the podcast returns for a 3rd season. This episode is for everyone experiencing growth in multiple areas of themselves. Many parts of us must evolve for the better, however, our foundation should not be heavily tampered with, otherwise, we will pay greatly for it. Share with others who can relate …

In this final episode of season 2, I shed some light on the impact luck has on the many circumstances we find ourselves in as well as the amount of misfortune and incredible opportunities we encounter. The journey of success can be extremely elusive if we are ill-prepared while disregarding luck and its role in almost everything that happens along …

I ask the simple question "What does it take to be a man?" I share my answer to the question, knowing it isn't my final answer. It is my first attempt at answering the question but it definitely isn't my final answer. How would you answer this question? Please share in the comments. Check out the visuals for the show here.…

In this episode, I share my thoughts on the narrative floating around many platforms regarding modern women. I question where some of the confusion is coming from and how we as a society can be of support.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this conversation, I learned a great deal about Angela. A single mother who was tasked with the difficult decision of putting her second born up for adoption and changing her decision. Once she regained custody of her child, she then had the responsibility of having to bury that child within a short span.…

An insightful conversation with two friends on how to protect your inner peace from toxicity. We discuss several scenarios and share our experiences as well as perspectives on them.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

When is it okay to get the attention or not to give the attention to your partner? This episode is an attempt to understand the opposite sex and how men can gain a greater understanding of women. What do women want from men in a relationship? Is what men have to offer or give to a relationship enough for women?…

In this episode, I am logically speaking about the difficulty some of us have to listen to logic and reason when we are emotionally triggered by the truth in what is being spoken.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this episode, I address the topic of habits and how our habits impact us on a daily basis and beyond. How many bad habits do you have and how do you intend to drop them? Adopt some of the suggestions in this episode and reap the benefits of adopting new positive habits and behaviors.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this episode, I discuss the contrast between the slave auction block and today's entertainment industry structures. How this structure treats its black acts or characters in comparison to the treatment of slaves by slave owners of the past.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this episode, I discuss the powerful act of giving back. I challenge all listeners and supporters to go and create an opportunity for others to benefit. Life isn't about your accomplishments, what you have and don't have. It's about how many people you have lifted or helped get better. Consider your service to others your rent for the space you …

In this episode my guests and I discuss the overturning of the constitutional right of abortion by the Supreme Court in the United States of America. We discuss various scenarios in which people and families will be impacted and how we can all play a part in saving more lives rather than losing lives.…

In this episode Shelly and I discuss the subject of Taking Risks and the impact of failing to do so. In various parts of our lives, as people we don't take enough risk because we're trapped in our own heads and the other reason is our adoption of a false sense of security.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this episode I discuss the topic of identity and the divide it has caused and sustains with guests Rayan, Alana and Riva. Ridicule follows when you stand on one side or another. We share our views on the subject along with attempting to answer the question posed by Matt Walsh creator of the controversial documentary "What is a woman?" I will con…

In this episode the topic of thought is attitude and the impact it has on all circumstances. Developing the positive attitude opens doors to opportunities and it also equips a person with all the mental, emotional and spiritual capacity to overcome any circumstance.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.

In this episode I share a perspective not often shared when discussing the topic of G.O.A.T. The perfect scenario I drew from is the 1998 NBA Finals Game 6. We can all discover a great lesson simply observing the greatness of Michael Jordan and apply it to our daily routines toward greatness.By Gray Miles Publishing Inc.