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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald, interviewed Stacy Spratt. She has worked with the United Negro College Fund for 15 years and has been the Director for The Empower Me Tour for ten years. Her mission is to help provide resources for minority students in areas that do not have any HBCU colleges. She is a proud Clark Atlanta University graduate and a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member. UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. UNCF Empowerment Tour is one of the leading programs that tours the country to provide job and scholarship opportunities. #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Laura Foos.  Her talents as a financial advisor can help you through your struggles.  She has overcome bankruptcy herself when she was 7 months pregnant, being a single mother most of her daughter’s life, and has started several profitable businesses. ABOUT LAURA:Laura Foos knows all too well about financial struggles, how to overcome them, and using that knowledge to turn her life around having gone through bankruptcy herself when she was 7 months pregnant, being a single mother most of her daughter’s life, to then starting several profitable businesses over the past 15 years being the financial advisor for them all.  Laura is passionate about LIFE, living it to the fullest and taking others with her.   Laura wears many titles and gives each of her roles the dedication and effort of someone doing them full-time. She works as a Business Finance Manager as her full time corporate career with Dignity Memorial.  She has been in the death care industry for over 27 year as she is passionate about serving families at a difficult time.  She partners with three other hardworking women in the beauty industry running an award-winning full-service salon, Salon Couture that just celebrated their 16 Year Anniversary located in Forestville, MD.  Most recently added to her titles is, Event Space Owner, with the purchase of her first commercial property that she renovated to be Foos Studio and Foos Financial Headquarters.  Laura can also be seen on Facebook & Instagram Live with her “Ask Foos” weekly broadcasts sharing of free tax & financial advice as she is a Licensed Tax Professional with her own company, Foos Financial Services LLC.  One of her passions is educating others about taxes, savings, budgeting and being more organized as these are topics we don’t learn about in school, so most have to learn by trial and error. #BEST #STRAW  #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#STRAWBrenda Johnson is the CEO of the Collaborative Training Company, an Atlanta-based management and professional services consulting firm founded in 2018. She has over 30 years of experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, serving in various management and senior leadership roles. Following a 15-year career as a licensed Civil Engineer, Brenda pivoted to the nonprofit sector where she focused on addressing social, racial, and economic injustice. As a former Regional Director of Year Up and former Manager Director of the OneTen Coalition, she worked to expand access to wealth-building opportunities for under-represented populations and historically excluded communities across the country. Brenda earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and is a Certified Corporate Trainer, Certified Scrum Master, and alumna of the McKinsey Black Executive Leadership Program. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she has enjoyed the lovely weather and southern hospitality Atlanta offers for over 25 years. Company Description *    The Collaborative Training Company (CTC) is a professional services consulting firm providing professional development and career readiness training. CTC supports human resources business units by designing and delivering customized workshops that increase employee retention - maximizing human capital investments. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katrina Fitten.  She is also the CEO and CFO of New Day For You Financial Services.  She is a national leader in business funding solutions. Katrina helps women business owners secure $100k in funding in 100 days or less, with same-day approvals and next-day funding.  Katrina's company empowers them to build financial empires. With a Bachelor's in Agricultural Economics, an Executive MBA, and 30 years of professional experience, she has facilitated over $1 million in funding this past year supporting a growing community of women entrepreneurs on their path to becoming first-generation millionaires. Recognized by ESSENCE Magazine and MSN, Fitten is committed to helping women revolutionize their relationship with money and gain confidence in their cash flow to achieve financial peace and generational wealth Talking Points/Questions What a wild time! What is your general take on money, finances post-election?Question 1: How might the proposed changes in the tax code affect small business owners, especially in terms of profit margins and tax write-offs?Question 2: How will Trump's probable proposal of increased tariffs impact mid-to-low income families and business owners?Question 3: How do you predict the potential impact on consumers and business owners if there is deportation enforcement of immigrants?Question 4: What are the implications of the ongoing discussions about Social Security benefits for everyday Americans?Question 5: How can listeners take proactive steps to navigate these financial uncertainties? #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dawnn Lewis. For decades, my guest has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts, and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, and American Heart Assoc.  She is amazing.  In addition to acting, she does voice work on Star Trek Lower Decks, and she currently lends her voice to recurring characters on The Simpsons and Futurama.   Dr. Dawnn Lewis is the proud daughter of Guyanese parents and is a force of talent and compassion who seamlessly navigates the realms of entertainment and philanthropy with grace. As President and CEO of Morning Jewel Inc., a prominent multi-platform production company spanning film, television, animation, music, and experiential events, she has solidified her position as a leader in the industry. Brooklyn-born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Flatbush, Dr. Lewis is the visionary founder and CEO of A New Day Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth and grassroots nonprofits. Her charitable efforts span the globe, providing educational resources and participating in community projects in Guyana, India, and other locales. She earned an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities for over four decades of community and philanthropic service. Dr. Lewis’s contributions to the entertainment industry are equally impressive. As a Trumpet Award and Grammy Award-winning singer, she has left an indelible mark on the music world, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards, BMI Awards, and ASCAP Awards for her songwriting prowess. Her music has been used in several other Film and TV soundtracks for Disney, ABC, NBC, HBO, and WIGS Films. Her talents extend beyond music, with a diverse portfolio of work as a film, television, and stage actor, series TV creator/producer, and esteemed inductee into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. She returned to Broadway in the original cast (2019-2022) of the exhilarating TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (12 TONY Nominations), co-starring as ZELMA BULLOCK, Ms. Turner’s mother. Dr. Lewis can be seen in a variety of projects, including “Young Rock” alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and the NETFLIX animated series “Karma’s World,” created by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Her versatility continued to shine in her role of “Captain Carol Freeman” in “Star Trek: Lower Decks” even as she prepared for the release of her holiday film “Black Jack Christmas” on BET+, half of which was filmed in Jamaica. She has lent her voice to iconic characters in beloved franchises like “The Simpsons,” “Curious George,” and Disney/Pixar’s Academy Award-winning films “Inside Out” and “Monsters University.” Dr. Lewis is dedicated to advocacy and leadership in the entertainment industry, holding positions on various boards, including the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, and serving as a Trustee for the SAG Pension Plan and chairing the SAG-AFTRA Singers Committee. Dr. Dawnn Lewis’s remarkable journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in both her craft and her commitment to uplifting others. Her impact resonates not only on stage and screen but also in the countless lives she has touched through her philanthropic endeavors. Company Description *The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded by Award Winning Actress, Musician, Producer & Activist Dawnn Lewis in 2017. For decades Ms. Lewis has used her celebrity platform for mentoring, lecturing, giving concerts and donating her time and talents to causes across America and abroad on behalf of Organizations such as UNICEF, UNCF, Congressional Black Caucus Against HIV AIDS, American Heart Assoc., KIS Foundation For Sickle Cell Disease, The Urban League, NAACP, SAG/AFTRA and others. She has served on the National Advisory Board of the National Center For Civil and Human Rights, since its inception and is now continuing this walk of service under the umbrella of her own nonprofit organization – A New Day Foundation 501(c)3. The foundation's mission and purpose is to provide financial and programmatic support toward the empowerment and education of underserved youth; provide capacity building pro bono services to assist small/grassroots nonprofits; and to provide general support services in well deserved yet under financed communities. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Joi Mebane She is a trailblazing entrepreneur and beauty educator with over 21 years in the industry. As the visionary behind The Look by Joi, she’s crafted signature brow techniques and an innovative beauty line, featuring the popular 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks.   The Look by Joi is a leading beauty brand founded by acclaimed makeup artist Joi Mebane. Known for its innovative brow and beauty products, The Look by Joi empowers individuals to define their unique look with ease and confidence. Rooted in Joi’s artistry and extensive industry experience, the brand offers a curated selection of high-quality, user-friendly tools and cosmetics, from brow kits to vibrant lip colors. At The Look by Joi, we believe in effortless beauty that’s accessible to all, with each product designed to enhance natural features. From the runway to everyday, The Look by Joi is transforming beauty routines with expert innovation and a personalized touch.  1. Building The Look by Joi Brand    - Joi’s journey from makeup artist to entrepreneur, founding The Look by Joi to empower beauty professionals.    - The creation and success of her 60 Second Brow Kit and signature lipsticks as staple products.   2. Beauty Education and Mentorship    - Joi’s role as a beauty educator, with a community of over 10,000 professionals.    - Her mission to teach strategic business and self-care practices that help professionals succeed in beauty and business.   3. Global Inspiration and Product Development    - Joi’s travels abroad to source materials and gain inspiration for her beauty line.    - How her global perspective influences product design and enhances the brand’s self-care mission.   4. High-Profile Media Features and Bravo Appearance    - Joi’s media exposure on NBC, Fox News, and Bravo’s *Below Deck Mediterranean*.    - The impact of these appearances on brand visibility and credibility in the beauty industry.   5. Atlanta Fashion Week Partnership    - The Look by Joi’s exclusive makeup partnership with Atlanta Fashion Week, providing beauty services and brand exposure.    - Joi’s approach to leveraging high-profile events like Atlanta Fashion Week to strengthen brand awareness and influence.   6.Balancing Leisure, Business, and Self-Care    - Joi’s dedication to incorporating leisure and self-care into business, balancing work with wellness and travel.    - Tips on how other entrepreneurs can achieve similar balance in their careers.   7. Future Growth and Goals for The Look by Joi    - Joi’s vision for the brand’s growth, upcoming product lines, and new initiatives.    - Long-term goals for expanding her influence in beauty education and product innovation. #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey.  She is the founding Director of the Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center.  They assist in the development of minority entrepreneurship.   The Morehouse Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) is a global model for higher education and industry collaborations to foster innovation and entrepreneurial leadership. Established in 2004 as a unit of Morehouse College, the Center has continually operated with an internal and external focus to promote innovation and entrepreneurship with people of color. Since its inception the Center has secured grants and contracts in excess of $50M and impacted over 2100 students.  Through the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program we partnered with over 17 large mentoring corporations and assisted over 100 technology protégé growth companies nationwide. Our efforts of providing developmental assistance to these protege companies resulted in an increase in $20M in revenue and created over 150 new technology jobs. On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, MIEC will commemorate its 20th anniversary with the unveiling of the Building Black Business Report 2024 starting at 9 a.m. inside the Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center on the campus of Morehouse College. The report details an 18-month community engagement research initiative convening Atlanta-based Black business serving organizations. Immediately afterward, there will be a legacy impact luncheon to commemorate the significant impact MIEC has had on the transformation of Black entrepreneurship. The organization will also reveal its plans for a bold and influential future. Since 2004, MIEC has developed life-changing opportunities for more than 400 small businesses, resulting in more than $255 million in revenue growth and $35 million in capital access. Since its inception the Center has secured grants and contracts in excess of $50M and impacted over 2100 students.  Through the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program we partnered with over 17 large mentoring corporations and assisted over 100 technology protégé growth companies nationwide. Our efforts of providing developmental assistance to these protege companies resulted in an increase in $20M in revenue and created over 150 new technology jobs. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kevin Cohee.  He is the owner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and the first Black owned internet bank in America. In the aftermath of the protest against police brutality in 2016, Mr. Cohee created and spearheaded the Bank Black movement resulting in Black people transferring tens of millions of dollars into Black owned banks as a form of social protest. Through Mr. Cohee’s visionary leadership, OneUnited Bank has exceeded industry averages year after year regarding asset growth and profitability. From 1996 to the present, OneUnited assets have grown from $56 million to over $650 million. The Bank has consistently been profitable and achieved a compound growth rate on its common equity of over 35%. A successful business executive and entrepreneur for almost 20 years, Mr. Cohee founded a consulting firm in 1979 specializing in acquisition of radio and television stations by minorities. After obtaining his JD/MBA in 1985, Mr. Cohee became an investment banker at Salomon Brothers, Inc. Company Description *    OneUnited Bank is the premier bank for urban communities, the largest Black-owned bank, the first Black internet bank and a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Its mission is to provide affordable financial services to support economic development in urban communities and maintain superior financial performance to maximize shareholder value. OneUnited is an FDIC insured bank and an equal housing lender. He is the CEO of OneUnited Bank, America’s largest Black-owned bank. Discover how OneUnited is transforming financial access through artificial intelligence technology and innovation, offering tools to help underserved communities build wealth and financial literacy. Cohee shares powerful insights on breaking down barriers in banking, leveraging technology for financial empowerment, and creating opportunities for a brighter economic future. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your financial journey with resources tailored to uplift and empower! #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Josh Jalinski.  He is prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023) and he is the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show.    The Financial Quarterback radio show airs Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight.  Josh Jalinski.  He is the founder and CEO of Jalinski Advisory Group and Wealth Quarterback LLC, is a prominent financial advisor recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Top Financial Security Professionals' for three consecutive years (2021-2023). As the host of The Financial Quarterback radio show, airing Saturdays at 9 AM and 10 AM ET on WOR 710 AM New York, Josh offers live financial guidance, tackling real-time listener questions with his signature blend of expertise and insight. Josh also leads The Financial Quarterback Podcast, where he explores modern financial strategies, from retirement planning to cutting-edge economic trends. His book Retirement Reality Check challenges outdated financial wisdom, offering innovative ways to protect and grow wealth. Jalinski Advisory Group, led by Josh Jalinski, provides comprehensive financial advisory services tailored to retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. The firm is dedicated to helping individuals and families secure their financial futures through a holistic approach that covers everything from tax-efficient planning to long-term income strategies. With a focus on personalized advice, Jalinski Advisory Group emphasizes proactive planning to navigate market challenges and ensure clients can achieve their financial goals with confidence. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Damon Haley. He has delved into the beauty industry by acquiring and transforming existing beauty businesses. His beauty brand ‘Glow + Flow Beauty’ is reimagining the shopping experience for black and brown communities.    Gone are the days of poor service, fractured relationships and harmful products. Damon’s goal is to create a healthy environment for women, men, girls and boys to shop, learn and grow as their needs change. He is also launching multiple product lines and is franchising the business model. They Intelligently and Excellently (1). Buy Cost Effective & High Demand Products, (2)Sell Product at a High Velocity Pace, (3) Attract Volumes Of & Diverse Customers (4) Serve the Beauty Community THE BEST. We are a beauty retail concept that provides manufacturers of color an opportunity to share, socialize and sell its products to women of color directly. We also reinvent the shopping experience by providing best in class service with a connective twist. We are the future of beauty. They believe the program will help us obtain retail excellence in the form of new trends, best practices and scalability. With our franchise model and opportunity, we want Glow + Flow in every community and to create generational wealth from people that over index on purchasing beauty products. Business excellence is vital to allowing franchise owners to believe in the idea. And, greater access to capital 'models' will allow us to scale the business across the country and abroad. Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, he served as Sports Marketing Director at TroikaTV, launched Nike's Western Region Marketing Office and rose through the ranks at Chevron in its Treasury, Overseas, Corporate Planning and Investment Strategy Groups. Damon has mastered the art of designing, developing and implementing campaigns that appeal to consumers, sponsors, clients, partners and investors, all the while attracting targeted audiences and promoting the brand as well as delivering millions in impressions and revenues. Damon formed his own 'communication solution' agency for several years, where he focused on launching new products, consumer activations, theatrical film releases, affinity programs and sports experiences. His portfolio of clients included Nike, Pepsi, Time Warner, Viacom and Turner Broadcasting Family of Brands and Networks spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jennifer Ledwith.   She has a business degree from the University of Oklahoma.   She is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online and her company Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Houston native, entrepreneur, and educator, Jennifer Ledwith understood from a young age that education and literacy were crucial to success. Again and again, people told her that her mother — a single parent with serious debt and no child support — made too much money for her to get any free money for college. She didn't finish in the top 10% of her high school class (which is academic poison in her home state of Texas). Thankfully, her PSAT scores were high, and she could write the essays to get the money. She knew how to beg for money tactfully in 100 words. She knew why she wanted to get a business degree from the University of Oklahoma. From her junior year of high school to her junior year of college, she wrote essays for over 30 scholarships. She won enough money to pay for tuition and fees. She had the most scholarships when she walked across the stage at graduation. The announcer was still reading them after she had crossed the stage. Even then, she didn't have enough money for school. She worked and worked and continued to apply for scholarships. She graduated from an out-of-state university (University of Oklahoma) with no credit card debt and only $1,000 in student loans. Hey, a girl needs plane tickets. Jennifer Ledwith is the owner of Scholar Ready, an educational services company. She meets with clients online. She also studied Personal Financial Planning at Rice University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Company Description *Scholar Ready tutors Math, conducts personal essay writing workshops, and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, and ACT exams. Many of Scholar Ready's students have earned academic scholarships, including full rides to Mississippi Valley State University, Fordham University, Texas A & M University, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. We strive to instill our students with confidence that is earned and true. We teach them how to learn, how to advocate for what they need in the classroom, how to study, and how to set goals and expectations. We do not allow our students to be limited by experiences of the world they currently inhabit. We want them to have the confidence and work ethic to reach a better life and achieve any goal they set for themselves.   #BEST    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dominique Leonard.  The founder of Jus' Free Parole Package Services. Once classified as an inmate a few short years ago, he wrote my own parole plan and was granted the privilege of freedom. Since his release, He has been dedicated to humanizing inmates with favorable representation in their quest to obtain parole.Jus' Free is a parole package provider that goes above and beyond to bring forth and present the best potential of our clients. Due to a lack of knowledge, inmates are unaware of what is given to the Board of Pardons and Parole. Our company works with offenders and their loved ones to ensure the Board hears YOUR story. Together, we humanize and purposely create a narrative for the Parole Board that deems those requesting the privilege of parole worthy of the transition to freedom. At Jus’Free, they recognize imperfection as part of the human experience. Our mission is to restore dignity to those who have been dehumanized and bring families back together. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to empower individuals, promote understanding, and foster reconciliation. While we can't guarantee specific outcomes, we're committed to supporting each person's journey with compassion and empathy. Together, we work towards a more just and compassionate society. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed T. Dallas Smith. T. Dallas Smith began his commercial real estate career in 1982 at Atlanta Air Center Realty under the guidance of Thomas W. Tift, Jr. as leasing and management representative for the portfolio. In 1989, he became the first African American broker at Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia. His affiliation with the company opened doors for many minority brokers. In 1995, he pioneered the brokerage division for H.J. Russell & Company, an African-American-owned construction and management firm, where he served as VP of the Brokerage Division. In 2006, with the blessing of the late Herman J. Russell, Dallas opened T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co), specializing in tenant representation. Now, he leads the firm’s branding and strategy efforts, which includes creating and overseeing all new business verticals within TDS&Co that align with the company’s core business. Dallas is a proud Atlanta native who prioritizes industry exposure and active community engagement in his day-to-day life and as part of the company's culture. Company Description *T. Dallas Smith & Company (TDS&Co) is the country's largest African American-owned pure tenant rep commercial real estate firm. For more than 17 years, TDS&Co has taken pride in catering to the needs of clients requiring office space, industrial space, and land. As an exclusive tenant and buyer representation firm, TDS&Co eliminates any conflict of interest when negotiating leases and/or purchases for clients. Based in Atlanta, GA, the TDS&Co team has more than 150 years of combined commercial real estate experience and has collectively worked on assignments in over 40 states exceeding $16 billion in aggregate value throughout their careers. The TDS&Co team has served in leadership roles at some of the largest, most reputable real estate services companies in the country including Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Newmark, Physicians Realty Trust, H.J. Russell & Company, Equitable Real Estate, Lend Lease Real Estate, Morgan Stanley, Colliers International and Bank of America. The TDS&Co team has also represented the commercial real estate interests of some of the most notable corporations in the country, including but not limited to, Airbnb, ALSAC/St. Jude, AT&T, The Athlete’s Foot, The Coca-Cola Company, FedEx, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Truist and Veritext. #AMI #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier. Founded the BOSS Network is an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking. The mission of the BOSS Network, which stands for "Bringing Out Successful Sisters," is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women of color. The BOSS Network has had a long-standing commitment to women entrepreneurs. The mission of The BOSS Network is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women of color. The BOSS Network Celebrated Its Milestone 15th Anniversary?: This year, The BOSS Network announced two exciting initiatives during its yearlong celebration, highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year.“Invest in Progress” Grant and “The BOSS Impact FundThe BOSS Network is changing how enterprising women are viewed among the masses and becoming a resource for companies seeking female minority influencers as their target market.  Through initiatives, it has supported the careers and small business developments of more than 200,000 women of color nationwide. One of them is BOSS Business University, a digital platform that provides comprehensive mentorship programming through industry business experts. How Has The BOSS Network Celebrated Its Milestone 15th Anniversary?: This year, The BOSS Network announced two exciting initiatives that took place during its yearlong celebration highlighting its 15th anniversary milestone year.“Invest in Progress” Grant and “The BOSS Impact Fund”:The single greatest barrier to success for new businesses and startups is access to capital, and minorities make up less than 1% of founders that get investment.The BOSS Network and Sage (via the Sage Foundation)—the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), are partnering together to remove that barrier with the return of the BOSS Impact Fund and its three-year, $1.5 million commitment to support the Fund with the “Invest in Progress” grant investing in Black women led businesses.In 2022, the BOSS Network announced the launch of its BOSS Impact Fund, which focuses on investing in Black women led businesses and preparing these entrepreneurs to build scalable, growth aggressive companies. Its goal is to raise investment funding for Black women entrepreneurs over a three year period.Through the “Invest in Progress” Grant Program, 25 Black women entrepreneurs had the opportunity to receive a capital investment of $10,000 toward successfully starting and growing their business in addition to an entrepreneurial mentor program in support of Black women-owned small businesses.The “Invest in Progress” Grant has also provided coaching, curriculum, and connections while removing capital barriers to help this group achieve success.For more information, please visit: BOSSImpactFund.com. Pathways to Success:In addition, The BOSS Network partnered with both Sage and Swoop, a global fintech company specializing in funding solutions for businesses, on the launch of “Pathways to Success”–a new training and mentorship program designed to support Black women entrepreneurs in Atlanta. The Pathways to Success training and mentor program, developed and delivered through Sage Foundation, equipped 150 Atlanta-based Black women entrepreneurs with a structured series of training and roundtables, providing tactical advice to address and overcome financial and capital-raising challenges. The program was developed as a direct result of Sage, The BOSS Network and Swoop’s report titled “Voices of Strength: Pathways to Success for Black Women Founders” launched in September 2023. The report identified the most prominent challenges Black women founders in Atlanta face, including a lack of access to funding through grants and government resources, mentorship, and the ability to digitally scale their businesses for growth. Participants will receive one year of training access and a three-year membership to The BOSS Network. The BOSS Network Donating $250,000 to Divine Nine Sororities and the Chicago Urban League: Earlier this year, The BOSS Network announced awarding $50,000 each in grants and scholarships ($250,000 in total) to the Divine Nine sororities—including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated—the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated, and the Chicago Urban League. Four women from each organization received a $10,000 grant from the BOSS Impact Fund and a scholarship to BOSS Business University (valued at $2,500).This investment exemplifies The BOSS Network’s longstanding legacy of supporting Black women in the arenas of business and community.The Ladies That Lead Conference: This celebrated annual event honors extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to their fields. Past honorees include the Divine Nine Sorority Presidents, Michelle Williams, Tina Knowles, Beverly Johnson, and other luminaries.   “Invest in Progress” Grant and “The BOSS Impact FundThe BOSS Network has had a long-standing commitment to women entrepreneurs. The mission of The BOSS Network is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and career development of women of color.  Speaker, investor, and award-winning entrepreneur - these are just a few words that describe Dr. Cameka Smith, Founder of The BOSS Network, a community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through conversation, online engagement, and event-based networking. Working towards one simple goal, BOSS® is “Bringing Out Successful Sisters” to promote and encourage the small business spirit and professional development of women. Under Dr. Smith’s leadership, The BOSS Network has become one of the fastest-growing women communities, garnering several accolades such as a Top 50 Website for Entrepreneurs (Inc. Magazine), 10 Best Career Sites for Women (Forbes.com) and a top Twitter Account to Enhance Your College Experience (BlackEnterprise.com). In recognition of her achievements, Dr. Smith was listed in Ebony Magazine as a 40 under 40 Entrepreneur, named one of the Top 40 Chicago Game Changers by Ariel Investments, The Network Journal listed her one of their, 40 under 40 Business Leaders, and she was presented with a Brand Star award by Adweek. With a Doctor of Philosophy degree, Dr. Smith developed student academic programs for more than ten years. After being displaced from her job in 2009, she established The BOSS Network to support women in their journey to become independent and successful by utilizing the power of networking and technology. Since then, The BOSS Network has evolved into a go-to resource for companies seeking Black women as their target market. A one-stop-shop for career and entrepreneurial-minded women, The BOSS Network provides its members and partners with professional connections, resources, and marketing and promotional opportunities. As the author of "7 Steps to Grow Your Professional Network," Dr. Smith frequently travels to college campuses with her non-profit, BOSS On Campus, and speaks on career development and leadership topics. She currently resides in Chicago, where she is actively involved in charity work and mentoring youth. In 2022, Dr. Smith launched the BOSS Impact Fund and invested in 35 Black women-owned businesses. JPMorgan Chase honored Dr. Smith during Juneteenth with a leadership award for her work uplifting entrepreneurs in the Black community. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley-Lauren Elrod. She is a true champion of diversity, safety, and inclusivity in all aspects of entertainment, media, marketing, and advocacy. At Visionary Woman Productions, they are the experts in bringing visions to life through powerful storytelling that connects with your audience and philanthropy that heals the world. The mission and vision are to create partnerships and content that make a lasting impact on the world for the better.  Talking Points/Questions *1. Social impact in entertainment and media. 2. How we are propelling change in and out of the industry to help give back to communities. 3. My inspiration for this company and how we transitioned into this space today. 4. The importance of true and accurate representation in media, marketing, and entertainment. 5. The work we are doing to change lives, such as with our upcoming project Verge of Remembrance in support of survivors and Project CAN HOPE with the Chicago Children's Advocacy Center. A project to raise awareness and funding for SA, DV, and sex trafficking survivors in America. 6. The importance of utilizing one's story in leadership positions to create change. 7. Our plans to make the entertainment industry and world a safer and more healed place to be. 8. The people and orgs we are partners with and supporting. 9. The importance of mental health in the work field. 10. How to have a greater impact in your business that not only aids in profitability but world sustainability. #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis, is the CEO of award-winning business The Student Loan Doctor LLC. She is considered the people’s expert on all matters related to student loan debt repayment. She has over 14 years of practical higher education and financial aid experience.   Dr. Lewis is an expert speaker across all audiences, regardless of age. She has been invited to share her expertise in written work, conferences, or live media: CNN, The White House Briefing on Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, Black Enterprise, SALON Magazine, RT America, Essence Magazine, KYW News Radio 1060 AM, Fox 29, The BET Network, Money Magazine, Forbes, Investfest (EYL) and a host of other notable platforms across the nation. Sonia is also a 3-time self-published author. Company Description *The Student Loan Doctor LLC has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. The City of Philadelphia has also awarded us two citations for our business’s impact on the Philadelphia community. The company was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and provide assistance in making a tangible plan for repayment. The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. Talking Points/Questions *1.    Student Loan Forgiveness and the Election: How the current administration’s policies are shaping forgiveness programs and what borrowers can expect from candidates in the upcoming election.2.    Financial Freedom and Student Loans: Why student loan debt is a major obstacle to financial milestones like homeownership and investing, and how to navigate debt to move towards true financial freedom.3.    Staying in Good Standing: Why keeping your loans in good standing is critical for personal and financial health, and actionable steps borrowers can take today to avoid penalties and default.4.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC, founded in 2016, has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 5.    The City of Philadelphia has also given the business two citations for its impact on the Philadelphia community. 6.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and assist them in making a tangible repayment plan. 7.    The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have a blended family, but my side has blended and his has not. His twelve year old child said she didn't feel comfortable in our home, and we understand it because I have two sons. For the past year, she's done activities with us, and we pick her up and take her back home. Most of the time, my husband does things with her by himself, and he doesn't ask me and my sons to join them. My husband said he has to go the extra mile to make his daughter feel included, and that's fine with me........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Rod Griffin. Rod Griffin.  He is the Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian, to unpack the essentials of financial health and identity protection. Griffin dives into savvy strategies for improving your credit score, understanding fraud prevention, and managing personal finances for lasting success. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their financial future and gain peace of mind in today’s digital world. Perfect for listeners eager to unlock financial freedom and protect what matters most. Talking Points/Questions * From your perspective and career in the financial services industry, what does it mean to be financially savvy? What role does credit play in a consumer’s overall financial health? What are some of the common misconceptions about credit and credit scores? What advice would you give to someone who is looking to establish or rebuild their credit history? Many people know your credit score can impact your ability to access credit cards, loans, etc. but what else can your credit history influence? What are ways consumers can save on everyday expenses like car insurance? What are your top tips for people looking to be more financially savvy in 2025? What tools and resources are available from Experian for consumers who are looking to improve their overall financial health and save money? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Douglass Fort.  He founded The Blerd Academy (Black Nerds).  It’s a wealth building program that helps High-Achieving Black-American youth get scholarships to HBCU’s. They have secured over $8 million dollars in scholarships!  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class Douglass Fort. Why did you start the Academy? What are some outcomes of the Academy? Why should the Black-American community highlight our nerds? · Since 2016 Fort has secured $8 million in scholarships for 63 high-achieving Black American students. Full-ride and tuition-only scholarships to HBCUs through graduate school.· PJ’s sister, Marissa, also went through the program. She graduated Cum Laude from Hampton University with a degree in Accounting, earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University all debt-free, and now works for Deloitte in New York City.· Other success stories: A Tennessee State U graduate now works in the front office for the NFL’s Chicago Bears.· Two are Obama-Cheskey Voyager scholars.· Fort says: “We don’t talk enough about Black scientists, mathematicians, and doctors. Only 1% of athletes make it to the NFL. We’re hustling backward having our kids focus on sports over education.”· Criteria for the students he assists: a 3.5 GPA, a 28 ACT score, or a 1300 SAT score for a full-ride scholarship, or a minimum 3.2 GPA, a 23 ACT score, or an 1130 SAT score for tuition-only scholarships. AP and/or Honors classes, community service, and school leadership is also beneficial.· Since the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina struck down Affirmative Action in college admissions Fort has been busy.· Several HBCUs saw a surge in applications, including Washington D.C.’s Howard University, Clark-Atlanta University, which outpaced the University of Georgia, and Florida Agricultural Mechanical University (FAMU).· Fort says: Parents just don’t know there is money and resources at these institutions for their high-achieving students, but they should because their kids have excelled in the classroom, and they deserve it.” MONEY MAKING CONVERSATIONS TALKING POINTSGuest: Douglass J. Fort, Founder, The BLERD Academy· Grew up in East Palo Alto, California· Liked school but got caught up in the streets· Was shot as a teen.· A childhood friend suggested he apply to Jackson State University. When he was accepted, hesitated, but did go.· Graduated from JSU. A Criminal Justice Major/Urban Affairs/Development minor. After graduation, he returned to East Palo Alto where he started the violence prevention program, For Youth By Youth.· Worked with law enforcement to help clean up Black neighborhoods.· His son received a full-ride athletic scholarship to Morehouse College but turned it down to play Division 1 Football at a PWI, and never played.· Doug was heartbroken that his son turned down Morehouse. A close friend told him he had to get over it and focus on kids who wanted the HBCU experience.· Founded The BLERD Academy, a combination of the words Black and Nerd in 2016 in Oakland; a non-profit wealth-building program that assists high-achieving Black American students graduate, debt-free from more than 100 HBCUs.· Found the first BLERD while working at a Bay Area JSU Black College Expo booth. It was 6’5 honor roll student, Phillip Patrick Jr. who had a 3.6 GPA and 28 ACT score. Fort offered him a full-ride Presidential scholarship to Jackson State on the spot.· Phillip Patrick had played baseball all his life and thought he would have to continue playing in college on scholarship. When he received the full-ride, he told his mother he no longer wanted to play baseball, he wanted to be a brain surgeon.· Patrick Jr. majored in Biology Pre-Med and graduated from JSU in 2020. He is now in the 3rd year of a five-year medical program at UC Irvine Medical School where he will receive his Master’s in Public Health and Medical Degree in Cardiac Anesthesiology. UC Irvine is fully financing his medicaldegree. He is engaged to a fellow Blerd who graduated from Howard University and is in Medical School at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Also debt free.· Fort advises his kids to leverage their B.L.E.R.D and secure their bag of money through graduate school.· He is especially passionate about young Black men from tough neighborhoods like he came from.· He is a big proponent of kids buying property as early as possible.· Fort says: “This is a spiritual calling. My mission is to rebuild our community, and it starts with young men because they are the ones who will be the providers for their families. We exist as an organization to build a healthy community that is Black, Educated, Resourceful, and Determined, and we are doing it one B.L.E.R.D at a time.”· Website: www.theblerdacademy.com, Instagram: TheBlerdAcademy #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Tim Mercer.  He is the author of Forbes Books "Bootstrapped Millionaire."   He is also the CFO of Cadence Ventures, INC.  It is a boutique private equity firm that invests in private mortgage notes and offers "nontraditional" financing to real estate investors, builders, and developers. As a private lender with discretionary capital, we've become a reliable capital partner for real estate professionals needing execution and timely closings.  Tim has over two decades of experience in finance, real estate, and government contracting; Mercer is currently the CFO of Cadence Ventures, INC and IBOX Global, LLC, ranked #357 on Inc. 500’s list of the Fastest Growing Companies.  Talking Points/Questions *1) Phases of entrepreneurship (i.e. solopreneurs, intrapreneurs, business owner, investor)2) The importance of financial literacy and how to level up your financial knowledge3) How government contracts can help scale your business4) Advice to small businesses seeking to get into government contracting5) Why real estate is the safest and most profitable investment 6) How to invest passively into real estate #BEST #STRAW    #SHMS    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I was messing with my homegirl for years and finally her husband caught us naked from the waist down in the coat closet. He came home early and we got busted hiding in the closet. So here we are a year later and her divorce is final and my long term girlfriend dumped me. My homegirl thinks that since I was messing with her while she was married, that it's fate and we are meant to be together. No we're not and I told her that, but she has trouble understanding me. We've been cool since high school, but it's never been more than sex. Back when I was married, I did not mess around with her. I honestly don't know why I went back to her...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty one year old single black man and about two months ago I was not ready to settle down yet, so I was mingling and dating. After countless failures with meeting women, I finally came across a much older woman who was on the same page that I was on. She only wanted sex and that's it. She invited me to her house one evening, and from the moment I got there, it started getting heated. We were kissing and grinding on her sofa, and as it was about to go down, she left me on the sofa and went upstairs to her room, and she told me to give her ten minutes. So I undressed and went upstairs, and it was pitch black. She told me where to go, and I followed her voice into a room where all I heard was jingling keys and metal clinging, and something that sounded like a towel was hitting a mattress.................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton.  He is an executive search and healthcare professional staffing leader who founded The Royster Group in 2001. With vast experience conducting executive searches for public and private companies and the healthcare sector, he has built a reputation for excellence in his field. Recently, Taunton was awarded the prestigious SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Georgia, further solidifying his success. Talking Points:  Are there benefits to being a certified Black-owned professional staff firm?How does one become certified?Why did you start your company?SBA Small Business Person of the Year for 2023The importance of DEI.What business model was it based on?Grew up in the Birmingham, AL, projects. he could only afford college because my mother, who worked in housekeeping, received a discount. A first-generation graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He knows what it’s like to be marginalized, so he has made it his mission to support others who have talent but are often overlooked.The National Institute of Health said it best: A diverse nation calls for a diverse healthcare force. That is why a significant portion of our efforts is dedicated to the healthcare sector.He has been successful because they focus on five core values: Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Royster Group, Inc., a certified minority-owned business enterprise, is a leader in executive search and professional staffing services in the private and public sectors and the healthcare industry. The Royster Group assists clients in meeting and exceeding their human capital objectives by providing highly qualified leaders and healthcare professionals at all organizational levels. #BEST #AMI #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cicone Prince.  Founded a Personal Development and Leadership Development company specializing in real-world business leadership and personal accountability approaches. He helps individuals, organizations and companies get to the root of their behavior, performance, and areas of improvement to change their overall outlook and become more productive, encouraging, and inspiring.   He is the CEO of CiconePrince.com where their slogan is “Making Motivation Personal by Introducing You to Yourself.”TM With an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mr. Prince has used his love of learning to continue educating himself. He then passes on those lessons via engaging stories and illustrations during his motivational speeches.   #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis T. Wade.  A seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of corporate experience. His company THE GUARDIAN is a private security corporation with three separate divisions: Armed & Unarmed Uniformed Security Officers, Personal Protection, and Private Investigations. Serving the Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina states. Their mission is to maintain a strict and unwavering code of ethics with our employees, clients and community; To provide the most qualified, dedicated and professional officers that represent both the client and THE GUARDIAN. And to establish and maintain the most effective security services available. THE GUARDIAN is dedicated to providing the highest level of integrity available in the field of Security Management and Protective Services. We hire and train our people to be the most professional and qualified officers in the industry. Talking Points.1.    The transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship 2.    Transitioning from NY to ATL 3.    Current Company Guardian Security Management Inc. 4.    Taking a company from a mom and pop operation to a corporation 5.    Working with the competition 6.    Operating multiple businesses7.    The importance of Human Resources for a small business8.    The transition from corporate to entrepreneurship9.    You company’s mission is to maintain a strict and unwavering code of ethics with your employees, clients and community; 10.    To provide the most qualified, dedicated and professional officers that represent both the client and THE GUARDIAN. 11.    And to establish and maintain the most effective security services available.12.    We hire and train our people to be the most professional and qualified officers in the industry.13.    Each work independently, supporting the other to provide our clients with a cohesive security programa.    Armed & Unarmed Uniformed Security Officersb.    Personal Protectionc.    Private Investigations. Most recently serving as the FVP Head of Human Resources at Carver Federal Savings Bank. Known for strategic leadership, Travis has excelled in developing and executing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals. His expertise spans succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational development, performance management, and compensation. In his previous role, Travis led a team supporting 125 employees, demonstrating strategic partnership with division executives for effective workforce planning. He implemented a talent calibration process, fostering the identification and development of high potentials. Travis managed all aspects of HR, from recruiting to diversity initiatives, and redesigned the department to align with evolving business needs. Travis’s impact extends to compensation, where he introduced incentive targets and designed innovative programs, including Management Equity Stock Award and Annual Incentive Programs. His commitment to culture management is evident through defining Core Values, enhancing company culture with workshops, and initiating recognition programs like the Carver Core Value awards and “Women’s in Business” Recognition program. His dedication to employee development is reflected in the creation of the Leadership Pathways program, incorporating Graduate Leadership, Middle Management Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion training. As Travis takes command of The Guardian Security Management, his wealth of experience and commitment to strategic HR leadership promise a positive impact on our organization.Armed with a bachelor's in business administration from Queens College, Travis brings a solid educational foundation to his role. His professional journey is marked by significant certifications, including Professional in Human Resource (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). These credentials underscore Travis’s commitment to excellence in the HR field, ensuring a high standard of expertise and best practices in his leadership. #AMI #STRAW #BEST #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Isaac Hayes, III.  His business career started in 2013 when he served as president and C.E.O of Isaac Hayes Enterprises. Managing the name, image, likeness, brand, masters, and publishing catalog of his soul icon father, the late Isaac Hayes.  He is also a visionary to change social media forever.  That vision is Fanbase.  He used his fearless and savvy use of social media to help elect Atlanta’s 61st Mayor, Andre Dickens and has been a civil servant for the community, demanding equality for all creators in the social media space. Fanbase is a Black-owned social media app that focuses on instant monetization with no censorship, making users owners of their own IPs. Isaac is also in a raise for his Fanbase app. Isaac conducted an Investathon, which was star-studded with influencers, leaders, and media personalities. It went extremely well and the details are attached. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paul Rainey. He serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance for Penske Media Corporation (PMC). In this role, he works across PMC’s portfolio of award-winning brands, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Robb Report, SHE Media, Dick Clark Productions, Luminate, Sportico, and SXSW. Rainey oversees all operations and financial decision-making affecting the various operating companies that report to him. He provides strategic financial input companywide, including developing and implementing operational and financial procedures to improve and maintain the economic health of PMC and its leading media brands. He also guides acquisitions and investments.  Paul also serves on several boards.  He is the Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. board of directors and a SXSW director.  An accomplished senior executive with 25 years of financial leadership experience across multiple verticals with extensive international experience in billion-dollar operations spanning five continents.   Rainey holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.   *Company DescriptionPenske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as the Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year’s Rockin Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world (General Electric for 15+ years across 5 continents) and have been a board advisor to startups with a few employees that have gone on to obtain Fortune 100 companies as clients.  I have seen many paths and time horizons to financial stability and can share what I have observed in a few areas specifically in a time where people are struggling with remote work to return to offices turning the "work/life" balance and or priorities upside down. While they are also trying build wealth to gain financial security while they pursue professional careers: Talking Points1) Work life balance - How to navigate in today's environment2) Wealth building - What is reasonable time horizon (overnight?), How to think about generating passive income, keys to investing #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kathleen Bertrand. Kathleen Bertrand began talking in 2009 about a new film festival to attract people of color to Atlanta’s growing film industry. From a discussion with her then CEO William Pate at the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, to talks with film enthusiasts and potential film partners, Bertrand began to assemble the team and resources needed to launch what was to become BronzeLens Film Festival, a non-profit organization. While everybody knew about Tyler Perry’s Atlanta-based empire, Bertrand and her colleagues created a platform for broader engagement in the industry for people of color and did so in a way that showcased Atlanta and its history and culture. Under Bertrand’s visionary leadership as executive producer, BronzeLens has grown to receive attention and accolades from across the country and around the world. It is a charter member of ARRAY (formerly AFFRM), the film distribution network founded by producer/director Ava DuVernay in 2011. BronzeLens has been mentioned in articles about film diversity in publications such as the New York Times, the LA Times, Atlanta Magazine, Oz Magazine, and Ebony Magazine. In late 2016, the festival was named as an Academy Award Qualifying Film Festival for the Short Film Award. This tremendous honor is one of only 3 such designations in the country for film festivals that support the work of people of color. In its most recent film season, the festival received film submissions from 59 countries around the world. BronzeLens has received two “Best of Atlanta” Awards from Atlanta Magazine: “Best Showcase for New Filmmakers,” and “Best Place to Break into the Film Industry.” Kathleen has received numerous awards for her work with BronzeLens. In 2016, she was given the Georgia Highlight Award, as part of the annual Georgia Film Gala. In 2018, she received the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from her alma mater Spelman College, which honored her careers in both hospitality and the film industry. Additionally, in 2018, she was inducted into the Atlanta Hospitality Hall of Fame, which also honored her dual careers in film and in hospitality. In 2019, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms presented Bertrand with the City of Atlanta’s highest honor – The Phoenix Award. Recent honors include the 2023 Image Award presented by Atlanta Film Society, the Synergy Award from African American Film Critics Association and being recognized by Georgia Entertainment Magazine as one of “200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries.” Company Description *BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. #AMI #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband tried his hand at comedy a few years before I met him. He started doing amateur nights, but his career never took off after a local club burned down, so he started doing fundraisers at the church, and his jokes almost got him put out of the church. I married him after he got a job at a car dealership. He's great at selling cars, so I encouraged him to stick to that. He told me years ago that he has to exercise his comedy muscle or he would lose it. He never had it, since he doesn't have an audience. He tells all of our business and tries to pass it off as jokes....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning Television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton, founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Solidified with the five core values for success, including customer service, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and respect, The Royster Group is one of North America’s fastest-growing professional staffing agencies providing diverse and highly qualified executive-level talent for the public and private sectors, including healthcare and government. Here are some interview highlights: Ken established The Royster Group after noticing a need for more diversity, including women and people of color, in senior-level executive searches while employed at Korn Ferry. A minority business enterprise certification legitimizes Black-owned businesses' capability and capacity to do business with Fortune 500 companies. Healthcare support services careers are among the top job markets due to the nation’s growing population of people who need help caring for themselves. As a new business owner, having a mentor who shares free information about important business decisions can help you avoid costly mistakes in the future.  The U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE are excellent resources for small business owners who need guidance on establishing the appropriate business model. Established in 2001, The Royster Group is a multi-million-dollar firm with national clients in over 20 states. In 2023, Ken was named the U.S. Small Business Administration Small Businessperson of the Year for Georgia. #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm dating a twenty nine year old mama's boy. We dated off and on for a few years, so I'm really cool with his mom. I decided to date him again even though I know his mom is a huge part of his daily life. His father died when he was a teenager, so he feels responsible for his mother. That's the part I love about him, but he needs to realize his mother is only forty seven and she can have a man if she wanted one. Here's the part I don't like. He is staying with her temporarily because someone tried to break in one night. They live in his grandmother's old house, and all of the furniture is from the eighties. The windows are nailed shut, so there's never fresh air circulating in there. The drapes are dusty, and so is everything else in there........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Valerie Obaze.  R&R Skincare is a premier, woman-owned beauty brand dedicated to crafting high-quality, cruelty-free skincare products that harness the power of Africa’s natural resources.   1. Overview of R&R Skincare as a woman-owned, cruelty-free beauty brand founded in 2010 in Ghana. Emphasis on the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability. 2. Valerie's background as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother. 3. The inspiration behind founding R&R Skincare, highlighting the personal connection to her mission. + Valerie’s clear vision is to establish R&R as one of Africa’s leading beauty brands using indigenous African ingredients, such as Shea and Baobab, and their healing properties. 4. How R&R Skincare empowers African women through job creation and fair trade practices. 5. The role of African culture and heritage in shaping the brand’s identity and product offerings. 6. R&R Skincare prioritizes sustainability in its supply chain and product formulations.The brand’s approach to creating luxurious products that are environmentally friendly. 7. Overview of R&R Skincare’s plans of expansion into the U.S. market and its significance for the brand, along with future plans for engaging with diverse audiences while showcasing African beauty secrets. 8. Valerie’s commitment to philanthropy and community support through R&R Skincare. 9. Reflections on balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. 10. (Closing Thoughts) Invitation for listeners to connect with R&R Skincare and explore its product offerings. Encouragement to support ethical and sustainable beauty brands that celebrate African heritage. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend was out of town, so I went to pick up our dog so he could stay with me. I heard a female voice say, hello, "who's there?" I knew the voice, so I walked back to my boyfriend's bedroom and it was his female friend lying in his bed. She was all cozy under the covers watching a movie. I remained calm as I asked why she was there. She said that she has been having issues with her marriage, so my boyfriend suggested that she stay at his house while he was out of town. She said that he was supposed to tell me about it. I played it off like maybe he did tell me, and I forgot. I noticed this woman was wrapped up in the monogrammed robe I gave my boyfriend for Christmas as she explained how special my boyfriend is to her and how he always gives her great advice about her marriage..............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley,  My husband falls asleep on the couch all the time while he's scrolling through his phone. The other night, I thought the TV was up too loud, so I went to tell him to turn it down a little bit. He was knocked out with his phone on his chest and he had his AirPods in. I took them out, and when I did, I could hear a video on his phone and there was music playing and a woman in the background. I started watching the video because a woman was bare chested. She'd bent over and kissed a man and told him to take a selfie with her.................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Ozell Graham.  He is a US Army Veteran who started The Fade Shop Brand in 1996 inside a tent while serving his country deployed in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor. After eight years of Honorable Service, Ozell transitioned back into the civilian workforce, moving to Arkansas to pursue his career in Cosmetology. Upon graduation, Ozell moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked in several barbershops where he learned more about hair and how to run a business. In 2005, Ozell stepped out on faith and followed his dream of entrepreneurship, and opened his first barbershop in Dallas. He currently has three successful locations in the Dallas Metroplex,  and a Hair and Skin Care Product Company called AT Ease!  AT Ease Hair and Skin Care's Mission is to provide universal hair and skin products, education, and training to consumers so they can maintain personal grooming for healthy hair and skin, leaving them relaxed and worry-free. *Talking Points/QuestionsHere are 5 Effective Steps to help you grow and  Maintain a Healthy BeardStep 1-  Let your facial hair growStep 2: Once you have a beard, big or small, you want to wash it using a beard wash. This will remove any dirt, product buildup, and dry or flaky skin that can cause a blockage that stunts hair growth. Keeping it clean will also open your pores and allow your beard to grow smoothly through the skin.Step 3—After your beard is clean, you want to add a non-pore-clogging beard moisturizer or oil. This will keep your hair and skin moist to prevent dryness, protect the hair from breakage, and prevent skin cracking. Doing this will also improve your hair and skin's texture. Step 4-Brushing or Combing your beard daily helps distribute the natural oils to moisturize, while stimulating blood flow that can improve beard growth because the more nutrients that are going to your beard follicles will return a healthier beard.Step 5-Maintain a nice curb appeal on your beard keeping your borders (top and bottom) clean and neat by using a trimmer or razor. Doing this will be a great foundation for that Stand Out Beard. #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I relocated for work and I rented a house. I used an agency to help me locate the home, and a nice religious man ended up showing me around. When my furniture arrived, he offered to help me get my house in order. He showed me around the city one day, and then he surprised me by asking me out on a date. I was eager to get to know him better. I learned a lot about him, like he likes proper women, as he calls it. He said he likes a woman that is classy at all times, even at home. He said he loves a woman that still smells good after an eight hour workday, and she can command attention without saying a word. I told him the type of men I'm attracted to, and I assured him that he's my type..................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm dating a man that was married. When I met him, he was going through a hard divorce, so I allowed him to vent and even cry sometimes because he was going through it. I loved how he never said anything negative about his ex wife. I felt like she had to be an evil person because of how bad the divorce was. I finally talked to her for the first time, and she's far from evil. But first, let me tell you what happened. Two weekends ago. I went to Dallas for the day and I drove back home that same night. My boyfriend said he was out watching the game. He sent me a text that said he wanted to see me before I left, and another one that said please, please please.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend is in love with his brother's wife and he won't admit it. It started as a joke, but now it's starting to get under my skin. I met his brother. The same night I met him. His brother had just started dating the lady he married. That was four years ago. They are married, but my boyfriend and I are not. My boyfriend idolizes his sister in law and compliments her when she's all dressed up, which is all of the time. Her hair is sure and fly and she has expensive purses and shoes. She called me last week and asked me if we could do a day of pampering together.................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I decided early against having children. We have a great social life and our house is still the hangout spot for our friends. He's sixty one and I'm fifty nine, and we have made the marriage work for twenty seven years. Last year I found out he was cheating. His lover kept calling his phone over and over, so I told him to handle it. He told me that he handled it. I decided not to stress about it because there was nothing I could do to stop him from cheating, and I was not ready to leave him and be alone, so I didn't ask any questions. He did all he could to show me how remorseful he was for cheating, and I was just happy that our friends didn't find out, so I didn't have to deal with the embarrassment and stress.........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been dating a very attractive woman with the perfect body and beautiful brown skin. I met her at a gym and she asked me out, which I loved because she is not afraid to go after something if she wants it. We have been dating for a little over a month and we finally had sex over the Labor Day holiday. I wasn’t expecting the performance I got.................................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I got married three years ago and I love sex. My husband works hard as a construction worker, so I let him relax before I get nasty with them. I make sure I feed him first. When we go to bed really early because his days start early. He makes sure we're having sex by 9pm. He takes care of business and I go on to sleep every time. I was living the dream and didn't know that he had a problem with anything we had going on in the bedroom. But apparently he does, and I found out through a third party...........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am twenty eight years old and my boyfriend is twenty seven. He was an old flame that I had in school, and I decided to rekindle things with him. He pursued me, and I finally gave in. I realized he was the missing piece in my life and he told me the same thing. He moved in with me the second week of our relationship, and we were learning to love each other again. All was well until he took me to his family reunion. His ex-girlfriend was there and he knew she would be there. He has a daughter with her, so she came with his daughter......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer, Rushion McDonald interviewed George Acheampong and Carter Cofield. They own Melanin Money, which aims to empower the Black community through financial literacy and wealth-building. They have been recognized for their innovative approach to bridging the wealth gap and fostering a culture of financial empowerment. Melanin Money has implemented the challenges they have had to overcome, as well as their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.   The interview would cover topics such as: - The inspiration behind founding Melanin Money - Key milestones and achievements in your journey - Strategies for promoting financial literacy within the Black community - Personal stories of success and overcoming obstacles Future goals and projects for Melanin Money #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for twenty four years and married for fifteen years. We dated and broke up a lot in the past because he's a cheater. He had sex with six women that I know of, and I'm sure there are plenty that I don't know about in the past fifteen years. He said he's been faithful and he stopped all of the messing around a year before we got married. My husband has embarrassed me to no end, and my family still has a problem with accepting him. I thought things were going good and I kind of let my guard down, but my family was right and I never should have married him. I could be wrong, but all the evidence points to him cheating again........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Rebecca Homkes. She is a high-growth strategy specialist, best-selling author, executive adviser, and Consultant.   Dr. Homkes teaches at two business schools and runs a USA-based LLC SRT Strategy. She is a Lecturer at the London Business School, Faculty at Duke Corporate Executive Education, Advisor and Core Faculty for BCGU (Boston Consulting Group), and a former fellow at the London School of Economics Centre for Economic Performance. A best-selling author, global keynote speaker and recognized thought leader, she is also the global Faculty Director of the Active Learning Program with the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), leads several fintech accelerators, and serves on the Boards of many high-growth companies. She earned her doctorate at the London School of Economics as a Marshall Scholar and is now based in Miami, San Francisco, USA and London. UK. Company Description *     Talking Points/Questions * Why we need to get away from viewing uncertainty as something inherently negative Planning vs. preparing: Why leaders need to set planning tools aside and instead go into preparation mode when facing uncertainty How leaders can develop a pragmatic strategy in these uncertain times (election, market volatility, etc). Why few economic and business decisions should be delayed entirely until after election How to distinguish the difference between purposeful, strategic waiting from passive waiting— as the latter will put you farther and farther behind Depending on who wins, immigration, trade and offshoring will be impacted— How businesses can plan for contingency NOW Kickers and killers for companies: Stop asking "What could happen?" and focus on these 2 questions; What could break us? (a killer) and What could make us? (a kicker) An brief overview of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married, but my husband and I haven't slept in the same bed for two years. His sleep meds didn't work and he would try to watch TV all night. I sleep lightly, so I told him that I needed the room to be quiet. He went and slept in the other room two years ago and never came back. After the first year, he moved all of his clothes into the room with him. He came to my bed a few times wanting sex, but he did not want to cuddle afterwards, so I stopped being intimate with him. Luckily for me, I travel every two months for my job, and I'm gone two weeks at a time. My last work trip was in July and I was having dinner with two other managers, a male and a female.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Demond Martin.  He founded WellWithAll, a Black-owned, purpose-led health + wellness brand.  Their mission is to improve wellbeing for all of us to achieve generational wellness. We invest 20% of our profits in the fight for health equity in Black, Brown, and underserved communities.   1.    Origin Story: What was the spark that drove you + your co-founder to start WellWithAll?According to Pfizer, Black people are at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, and diabetes compared to their white counterparts. But that is not all. Based on research recorded by Psychiatry, Black people with any mental illness have lower rates of obtaining mental health services, including prescription medications and outpatient services, compared to white men and women. Demond Martin, Co-Founder + CEOAn investor and philanthropist, Demond was a senior partner at Adage Capital Management where he invested in the consumer sector for 22 years. A graduate of Harvard Business School and former assistant to President Clinton’s White House Chief of Staff, Demond has served as a trustee on a number of non-profit boards including the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, the Grammy Global Venture Board, and the Obama Foundation. We encourage + support our customers on their wellness journey while inspiring us all to do good in our communities and in our lives. Talking Points/Questions * 1. Origin Story: What was the spark that drove you + your co-founder to start WellWithAll?  2. Product/Solutions: What are solutions/products that WellWithAll offers to solve for better wellbeing? **Demond to share how our product, content, community are here to help put more life into years (pursue our joy/living well), especially for Black and Brown consumers who have been underserved or overlooked in the wellness space overall. 3. What does generational wellness mean to you? **Dialogue between Demond and Rushion and their respective points of view. 4. Conscious Capitalism/Biz Model: WellWithAll doesn't just sell quality products, it also has a passion and purpose. Can you share more about your innovative business model to build heath equity for driving positive social impact and change? #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I came home after a party late at night with my sister and walked in on a man having a drink in my living room. I was tipsy and so was my sister, but we could see that this man was fine. My husband was passed out on the couch, so I got another drink and sat with this strange man. He told me that my husband said he could stay over because he was in town to kick it with my husband for his birthday. My sister decided to stay over at that point, and she poured herself a drink. I went to change out of my dress but couldn't unzip it, so I yelled for my sister to help me. The strange fine man came in and said he and I were the only two people still awake in the house. As he unzipped my zipper, his tongue followed the zipper down my back.............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I busted my husband with his side chick Ace. They were in a booth at a pool hall having wings and beer. I walked up on them, and she smiled because she knew who I was. She says she was just waiting for me to catch them because she's been having sex with my husband for a while. She put it out there and I didn't have to ask any questions....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to a big baby that acts like he can't do anything without me. I even went on his last job interview and sat in the lobby for moral support. I never liked a whimpy man, and he hasn't always been like this. He lost his confidence when he started having problems with the erectile dysfunction. It took away his swagger and ruined our sex life. I adjusted and never blamed him or made jokes about it. He used to drink a lot, and that's why he couldn't have sex with me. Over time, it became the norm. So now that we're not having sex, I tend to treat him like he's just a roommate.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Travis May, Sr. and Alair Castro from Northwestern Mutal, one is a financial advisor and the other is a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist discuss how Black Entrepreneurship bridges racial wealth gap.  The racial wealth gap refers to the disparity in assets of typical households across race and ethnicity. The gap in assets is far wider than disparities in wages across races. Income inequality, housing policies, limited educational opportunities, and a lack of support structures contribute to the racial wealth gap. Talking Points -    Can you provide an overview of the Community Conversations initiative and its purpose?-    This is the third Community Conversation you’re hosting—what impact have the previous two events had so far?-    Travis joined the firm as a result of the first conversation. How did that connection come about, and how has his journey exemplified the goals of these conversations?-    In what ways do you feel these events are making an intentional and impactful difference in the Black community?-    How does Community Conversations help identify individuals who align with the firm’s vision and goals?-    What makes these events unique in fostering relationships and opportunities within the Black community?-    Northwestern Mutual is a financial partner that offers personalized plans, top-rated services and life insurance.-    What inspired Northwestern Mutual’s Callaway Black office to focus this year’s panel series on Black entrepreneurship as a solution to bridging the racial wealth gap?-    Why do you believe entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in narrowing the racial wealth gap, specifically for Black communities?-    What unique challenges do Black entrepreneurs face in starting and scaling businesses compared to other demographics?-    How have historical barriers, such as limited access to capital and systemic racism, impacted Black entrepreneurship, and what changes are being seen today?-    How important are mentorship and financial literacy in supporting Black entrepreneurs and future generations of business owners?-    What resources or programs do you believe are most effective in helping Black entrepreneurs succeed in today's business landscape?-    How can financial institutions, such as Northwestern Mutual, support Black entrepreneurs in accessing the funding and resources they need to grow?-    What role do community-based organizations and initiatives play in empowering Black entrepreneurs and addressing wealth disparities?-    Can you share any success stories of Black entrepreneurs who have directly benefited from your efforts or the broader financial ecosystem in Atlanta?-    How can the success of Black-owned businesses help inspire and empower younger generations in closing the wealth gap?-    In your view, what are the most effective strategies for ensuring that Black entrepreneurship leads to long-term wealth building within families and communities?-    Looking forward, what do you hope to see in terms of Black entrepreneurship and wealth-building in the next decade?-    How can the community come together to support Black entrepreneurs and ensure that their efforts are sustainable and impactful? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm fifty three and I've been married twenty two years. I've been struggling with my husband's two female friends for twenty five years, since the day I met him. We met at an alumni ball and they were his dates. They had to approve of me before we got serious with each other. My husband's two female friends live next door to each other. Their husbands accepted my husband as their wives bonus husband. I never liked it, but I never said anything about it. Many nights, for many years, my husband has been partying over at one of their houses.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Sheila Michelle Foye.  Her career began with the Gas Company here in Atlanta just before natural gas was deregulated. She began as an Office Assistant and moved lattice style into mission-critical senior leadership roles within organizations and across industries such as SunTrust Banks (Truist), CapGemini, Accenture, Cox, and healthcare giants such as Morehouse School of Medicine, Piedmont, and Grady. Foye leveraged her corporate knowledge gained over the years to become an award winning, respected successful Entrepreneur in Drug Testing and CLIA-waived Laboratory Testing. Drug Testing was chosen due to her oldest son’s murder (age 24), which was drug/ gang violence related and her family history of substance/alcohol abuse that made for a rocky road in life. Nearly two years into the business, Michelle was able to innovate and pivot Precis Screening by establishing a consulting arm that has now assisted more than 3,000 Entrepreneurs and counting. #BEST #AMI #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been messing around with the guy that I worked with. He said he saw something special in me, so he got me transferred to his team. I looked up to his man because of his work ethic and how he commanded the room at our meetings. He is a straight nerd, but there's something about him. It's probably all of the big words he uses, but OMG, he is stuck in the late nineties with his hair, his suits, and even the way he talks.  Thank goodness, he's not that way in the bedroom. He's large and in charge there............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tonya Millions-Fitch.  ASTRE Wellness is your trusted partner in achieving optimal health and wellness, offering a luxurious environment where personalized care meets clinical excellence. Our commitment to exceptional service, proven results, and meaningful client relationships sets us apart. Whether you're seeking IV hydration, weight management solutions, or cutting-edge medical aesthetics, our team of experienced professionals delivers tailored treatments designed to help you reach your unique goals. At ASTRE Wellness, we believe in empowering you to live your healthiest, most beautiful life, all while indulging in an atmosphere of sophistication and comfort. Talking Points/Questions     Medical backgroundWhat does “ASTRE” meanHow did you get startedWhat are you most proud of with your company? (Voted best Wellness clinic 3 years in a row)What is your biggest accomplishment so far?What types of services do you offer? Tonya Millions Fitch is a distinguished healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience, including 12 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist. As the founder and leader of ASTRE Wellness, Tonya is committed to transforming lives through her extensive knowledge and passion for health and wellness. Her deep understanding of the healthcare industry, combined with her dedication to patient care, drives the mission of ASTRE Wellness. Tonya’s vision is to empower individuals to achieve optimal health, happiness, and beauty, making her a trusted advocate for holistic well-being and a leader in the wellness community. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married and I think we have a rodent problem in our house because of my husband's friend. Let me be clear. We don't have a filthy house, and we don't eat anywhere but in our kitchen and occasionally in our living room. My husband got out of the military a few years ago and we chose to settle down in a metropolitan area. When our friends come to town, they always want to stay with us. So when my husband's friend got out of the military, he has to stay with us for a while while he looked for a house in our area. Since he's been in our home, there have been certain smells that I have never experienced before...............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I are on shaky ground because he thinks I'm cheating. He's the one whose phone rings all night long? So why is he so paranoid about me? Whenever I go out without him, he calls me repeatedly. He'll even ask me to FaceTime him so he can see where I am. He thinks he's slick, but it makes me think he could be cheating on me. The thing is, I do not care because if he is, it will come out eventually. He's suspicious about everything thing I do, and now he's questioning me before, during, and after sex..........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband's office is near the airport, so he usually leaves his car at his office when he travels. He travels at least once a month, and he started ghosting me when he's on a trip. I became suspicious and hid out in the parking lot of his job to see if anyone was getting in the lift with him to go to the airport. I didn't catch him doing anything that day, but the last trip he went on has me thinking that he's seeing someone that lives one hundred miles from his office. Here's what I discovered. The morning of his trip, I checked the odometer on his car.....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kier "Junior" Spates. Co-Host of Steve Harvey Morning Show and founded Kier's Hope to provide underprivileged individuals who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease to ensure they receive the medical, physical, and emotional attention they deserve. Suffering from sickle cell disease in silence is not uncommon in the African-American Community as there is a lack of knowledge of the disease. So, he created the Kier's Hope Foundation. The annual Kier's Hope 5K Fun Run and Walk and Junior Claus is an opportunity for families and those with sickle cell disease to gather and learn more about new treatments, spread awareness, and increase community engagement. Sickle Cell Disease is misunderstood as being contagious, an automatic death sentence, and that people with SCD can't do what "normal" people do!  Kier is changing that narrative. #AMI #BEST #SHMS  #STRAW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 33 year old single woman and my best friend is a 32 year old wild woman. She works as a bartender and she uses her job to as a way to hit on guys and most of them are in their mid-twenties. She also has sex with these guys. She says that guys our age can't keep up with her so she sticks with the twenty-somethings because they are great in bed. I try not to judge her, but her sex life is a big problem for me, because she always uses my guest room to hook up with these random men...............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Annie Yatch.   Annie transitioned from her role as a Consultant for the Defense Intelligence Agency to become one of America's most prominent Team Leadership and performance Coaches. She is a remarkable transformational expert whose prowess extends from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises. She expertly prevents costly mistakes, boosts revenue, and catalyzes lasting behavioral changes within teams to drive consistent and remarkable results. Talking Points/Questions *1. Northstar Leadership is a company driven to help already successful male entrepreneurs surpass revenue ceilings by redefining their leadership at home and in the office.2. What is trauma, and how does it affect the entrepreneur?3. What are the lies entrepreneurs tell themselves that reduce their ability to create wealth?4. Why is unlocking your trauma the key to more success and fulfillment in business?5. What are the top 3 leadership gaps for most entrepreneurs?6. How can entrepreneurs redefine success for themselves to feel more fulfillment each day?7. What are the biggest relationship issues that entrepreneurs face and how can they resolve them to be more connected to those they love?8. How can entrepreneurs keep their teams growing and inspired? With a track record of guiding businesses across various sectors, Annie has consulted with companies from ground zero to 1.2B in revenue. Her prowess extends from startups to multimillion-dollar enterprises, as she expertly prevents costly mistakes, boosts revenue, and catalyzes lasting behavioral changes within teams to drive consistent and remarkable results. Recognized as the Chief Transformation Officer for Influencers and Entrepreneurs, Annie has earned this title through her unparalleled ability to empower you to rewire the subconscious patterns that limit your net worth. Her methodology extends beyond the surface, aiming to dissolve deeply ingrained trauma patterns that hinder your growth. By helping you and your team overcome these limitations, Annie paves the way for achieving monumental goals with newfound ease and unwavering confidence. #BEST #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for almost a year and we have a four month old daughter. We currently live in a hotel suite because the water heater flooded the main level of our home right after we moved in. It's been a rough year so far. I haven't been able to sleep because I take care of the baby all day and I also go back and forth to check on the restoration of the house. My job let me work from home before I have the baby, and my maternity leave is up, so I work and take care of the baby in this hotel room............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed April Showers.   My next guest is the Founder of Afro Unicorn, the first black woman-owned fully licensed character brand in major retail with over 20 million in total sales. Her groundbreaking brand celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color, inspiring countless individuals to embrace their uniqueness and potential. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Master Class April Showers.   Talking Points/Questions *1.    Afro Unicorn®️, a brand designed to represent the uniqueness of women and children of color in a truly diverse and inclusive fashion.2.    You started your entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19, what inspired you to become an entrepreneur?3.    You’ve created a brand that celebrates diversity and empowers women and children of color, what has your experience been like as a female entrepreneur?4.    You made history as the first black, woman-owned, fully-licensed character brand in major retailers, how did this happen?5.    You’ve been nicknamed “unicorn” for your ability to run multiple successful businesses while being a devoted single mother, what does being a “unicorn” mean to you?6.    As a single mother of two, how do you find the balance between your personal life and Afro Unicorn?7.    How has your use of social media helped create buzz for Afro Unicorn? What is your philosophy and strategy for social media that has garnered you success on multiple platforms?8.    You’ve had support from celebrities such as Tiffany Haddish, Sherri Shepherd, Alicia Keys, and Oprah Winfrey since the launch of Afro Unicorn, how has this impacted your brand?9.    Afro Unicorn has over 25 product categories, including books, bedding, hair care, party supplies and 45 licensee partners worldwide. Can you talk more about your current products?10.    What's next for Afro Unicorn? #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty three year old married woman and my husband is thirty six. We met on a blind date that was set up by one of our mutual friends. This friend of ours recently got married and we weren't invited because I don't get along with his new wife. I'm a ride or die type of friend, so I warned our friend about this woman before he married her. She had cheated on her first husband and she used to mess with my brother. She works at night, but she is not always at work. She usually takes a two hour lung break and she goes to hang out at a restaurant next to her job...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Craig Calafati.  The Executive Vice President and Director of Lending for Arkansas Capital Corporation, Arkansas Capital Corporation.  A community development finance company that was chosen by SBA to receive one of the three new SBLC licenses and now offers flexible capital solutions nationwide to small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved minority communities.  Company Description *Arkansas Capital Corporation (ACC) is a private, nonprofit lending corporation dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs in Arkansas and surrounding states. ACC offers flexible capital solutions to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs, small businesses, and economic and community development projects, emphasizing serving low-income, minority, and rural communities. Since 1957, ACC has partnered with commercial banks, government agencies, and others at local, state, regional, and national levels to deploy over $2.34 billion in capital financing. Talking Points/Questions *Talking points: If you don’t have a Business Plan you will not be successful.   What is the purpose of Arkansas Capital Corporation? The SBA does not lend money. Instead, it provides guarantees so lenders are more inclined to lend money to small business owners. Small business owners should establish a line of credit with immediate access - especially for small businesses with payroll employees. Aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to spend time with entrepreneurs who are already operating a successful business in your area of interest to gain valuable insights. Small business owners should always know how much money they need before speaking with a lender. #SHMS, #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Attorney Jalene Mack, America’s Favorite Entertainment Attorney, and discussed ten tips on developing your business and avoiding signing a contract that can ruin your dream.  There are bad contracts, and there are scam contracts.  Tell us the difference between the two. Where can you go if you don't have much money for legal advice? Ten tips on how to develop your Business #1 Identify Your Project#2 Make sure you have a Plan#3 Form a Team#4 Prepare a Budget#5 Form a Business Entity#6 Get an EIN#7 Open a Business Bank Account#8 Protect Your Assets#9 Contracts#10 Marketing Jalene is not only an entertainment attorney but this industry renaissance woman and ARTivist has successfully integrated the demanding roles of wife, mother, TV & Film producer, writer, actress, playwright, and author of The Business of Stage, Screen & in Between, Entertainment Attorney Jalene Mack’s Practical Advice for Performers, Playwrights & Producers by keeping the focus on her long-term goal “to make an impact on the entertainment industry.”  From her base in Houston, she has expanded her reach into the film centers of Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Baltimore, MD, New Orleans, LA and the UAE. Ms. Mack’s legal skills in Arts & Entertainment include a wide range of matters regarding Film & Television (scripted and unscripted), from development through distribution, Theater, Music, Books, Performing Artists, Contracts, Film Finance, Distribution, Federal Trademark & Copyright Registration and more. Jalene has served as either Producer or Production Attorney on over three dozen or more films and TV series. A few recent films she produced/executive produced or served as production attorney include Senior Moments, The Pillow Case (BET+), Staycation (ALLBLK), Friend Zone (Tubi), One Crazy Christmas (BET+), The Great Divide (BET+) and My B.F.F. (Aspire). Hip Hop Family Christmas and its sequel, Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding (VH-1), Safe Room (Lifetime), and North of the 10 (BET+), were filmed in L.A., Chicago, and the UAE. A few clients, former or present, include Steve Harvey, Rushion McDonald, Tommy Davidson, Kim Burrell, AJ Johnson, Kiana Dancie, LeToya Luckett, Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles, Kenny Smith, Carl Payne, Greg Carter, Datari Turner, Rhyan LaMarr, Jilly Anais to name just a few. In addition, she’s compiled a long list of acting credits in over 40 productions, including Better Call Saul, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and AllBLK’s Houston drama 5th Ward, a hit television series of two seasons. Look for her alongside Jamie Foxx in The Burial out on Amazon Prime. She even won a Hollywood & Africa Prestigious Award (HAPA) for Best Supporting Actor for BET’s film Christmas Belles. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. You can find Jalene on all social media and professional platforms: @JaleneMack. Websites: www.jalenemack.com, www.mpac-arts.org #AMI #BEST #STRAW  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Stuckey.  The Chair of Stuckey’s.  A pecan snack and candy company based in Wrens, GA. She is also the author of “Unstuck: Reviving an American Icon.”  Stuckey’s growth lies in their partnership with almost 5,000 retailers nationwide that sell their delicious pecan snacks and candies. Questions About the Company’s History and Legacy: Stuckey's has such a rich history. Can you share what initially inspired the rebirth of the brand after all these years? How does social media on LinkedIn work? The Power of Marketing and Branding. What strategies did you implement to turn Stuckey’s around and bring it back to the forefront of the market? Acquiring a pecan manufacturing facility was a major step. How has owning this facility impacted your product offerings and business growth? What role does innovation play in the resurgence of Stuckey’s, especially in terms of product development and marketing? Questions About Branding and Marketing: Stuckey’s is known for its nostalgic appeal. How do you balance honoring that nostalgia while also appealing to modern consumers? How important has social media and digital marketing been in the rebirth of Stuckey’s? Questions About Leadership and Vision: What’s your long-term vision for Stuckey’s, and how do you plan to continue the momentum you’ve built? What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business? Questions About Partnerships and Community: How have partnerships with retailers and other brands contributed to the comeback of Stuckey’s? Stuckey’s has deep roots in Georgia. How important has the local community been in your company’s resurgence? Can you share any upcoming collaborations or new product launches that will be part of Stuckey’s comeback story?   It all started with a borrowed Model A Ford and a $35 loan   With that, W.S. “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr. founded Stuckey’s as a roadside pecan stand along Highway 23 in Eastman, GA in 1937. With that Ford that he retrofitted to haul pecans and the loan (from his grandmother), W.S. drove around the countryside and bought pecans from local farmers to sell at his stand, along with local honey and souvenirs. His wife, Ethel, added her delicious homemade candies – southern delicacies like pralines, Divinities, and our iconic Pecan Log Rolls.   Through grit and determination, the Stuckeys grew the stores from these humble beginnings to a roadside empire. At its peak in the 1960s, the little pecan company had become an integral part of the American road trip. It boasted 368 stores in over 30 states, each offering kitschy souvenirs, clean restrooms, Texaco gas, and of course, our famous candies.   Stuckey’s also owned a candy plant in Eastman to allow for larger production of sweet treats, a trucking company, and a sign company that produced the 4,000 Stuckey’s billboards that dotted America’s highways. Stuckey’s merged with Pet Milk Co. in 1964 to add capacity and capital for the company to grow.   Decline and Rebound   W.S. Stuckey, Sr. died in 1977, the same year that Illinois Central Industries, a Chicago conglomerate, bought Pet Milk Co., and they began to close Stuckey’s stores across the country. Stuckey’s fell into a decline until 1984 when W.S. “Billy” Stuckey, Jr., son of the founder and a five-term Congressman from the 8th District of Georgia, acquired Stuckey’s and began to turn the company around.   Under Billy’s helm, the Stuckey’s Express concept – or a store within a store – was launched, and the company expanded to over 115 franchises in 17 states. The Eastman candy plant continued operations by a third-party contractor but was shuttered in 2009 during the Recession, although Stuckey’s branded candies continued to be produced by outside vendors.   In November of 2019, Ethel “Stephanie” Stuckey, Billy’s daughter, took over as CEO of Stuckey’s. In August of 2020, Stuckey’s acquired Front Porch Pecans, a pecan snack company that sells to domestic and foreign markets, including grocery channels in the Southeast U.S. With this merger, Stuckey’s gained management support with R.G. Lamar as new President to run Stuckey’s with Stephanie.   In January of 2021, Stephanie and R.G. acquired a pecan manufacturing facility in Wrens, Georgia to drive growth of the company through snack and candy making. Later that year, they added a third equity owner, Ted Wright, a marketing professional based in Atlanta.   Today, Stuckey’s is making a comeback, thanks to reinventing the brand as a pecan snack and candy company. They are once again making the delicious products that Ethel first made in her country kitchen, and Sylvester sold at his roadside stand. There are still 13 original blue roof Stuckey’s stores in operation. These stores are not owned or operated by the parent corporation but are licensed to sell our products and remain an important part of our past and story. Stuckey’s growth lies in our partnership with almost 5,000 retailers nationwide, including Hobby Lobby, Bealls, Ingles, Wawa, TravelCenters of America, and others, that sell our delicious pecan snacks and candies. The company also maintains an online store, a fundraising business, and a corporate gift program. In August of 2022, R.G. Lamar, Jr. transitioned to the role of CEO, and Stephanie Stuckey assumed the role of Chair. They continue to run the day-to-day operations of Stuckey’s, with R.G. driving internal growth and Stephanie being the external face of the brand. From a humble pecan stand to a nationwide brand, the future looks bright for Stuckey’s. Look for our products soon in a store near you — and be part of our comeback journey! #SHMS, #STRAW, #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old man and I just started a job teaching adults that are getting a GED. I'm loving it so far, but I need advice on how to handle a very aggressive female student in her early 60s. At the end of one of my lectures, she approached me and asked what gym I go to because I have a very nice body. I blushed and didn't know what to say! She winked at me and left.................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I got a call that my husband was sleep in his car behind the bar that he goes to on Friday nights after work. I pulled up on him there and he was asleep in the back seat with the windows cracked. His pants were unbuttoned and his shoes were off. I tapped on the window and he did not budge, so I hit the button to unlock the car. Then he jumped up and screamed. I told him to get out of the car, but he refused to. He said that he did not know how he got there. I should lead because it was not safe for me to be there. I told him I wasn't going anywhere until he got out of the car...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Karon Joseph Riley. He co-stars in the popular The Black Hamptons series on BET+. His book navigates life's ups and downs and uncovers the importance of perseverance, resilience, and determination. It shares his insightful reflections entitled "Keep Pedaling: Things I Learned On My Bike."   Whether facing steep inclines or unexpected detours, he learns to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation. Through encounters with nature, encounters with others, and moments of solitude, he discovers the power of mindfulness and living in the present moment. "Keep Pedaling" is more than a self-help book; it's a roadmap for navigating life's twists and turns with grace and courage. Through Karon's heartfelt lessons and candid reflections, readers will find inspiration to overcome obstacles, pursue their passions, and savor the beauty of the journey itself. "Keep Pedaling" is a reminder that no matter where life takes you, as long as you keep moving forward, the possibilities are endless. Full-scale production company that has the capacity to take a film or television project from creation to distribution and all the production necessary in between #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve Shirley, I'm married to a man that loves to talk big and bad, but when it comes down to handling his business, he lets me handle the tough stuff. It's gotten worse over the years, and he still won't shut his mouth or stop harassing people on our app for the neighborhood. It started when my sons were in school and his way of handling bullies was to go up to the school and talk all big and bad to the principle. But that never solved the problem. I had to snatch one of the bullies up one day and threaten him with the frying pan.  When he came in our yard talking about he was going to kick my sons behind. My husband looked at it all through the window, through the screen door. His boss bullies him and he comes home telling me all that he's going to do and say, but he just takes it and still is not getting paid what he's worth.............................................................. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my boyfriend for seven going on eight years, off and on. He's broken up with me three times because he says I'm not domestic enough, or I say the wrong things when he asked me to do things. Then he'll call so we can get back together. Just recently, I moved back in with him and he got upset that men were speaking to me at a motorcycle event when he left me alone for hours at a time. Mind you, these men were not hitting on me at all, and he knew one of the guys and a guy told him we were all just hanging around and talking, but the whole time he was over with a group of women showing off his bike..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jasmine Young.  You would never have guessed that such a powerful, nationwide-spanning voice for the African American community began in small-town Jackson, Alabama, but that is precisely where Jasmine Young got her start. She is the Founder & President of The Financial Literacy Institute, a CPA by trade, and Founder of the Southern Heritage Financial Group in Atlanta, GA. In addition, she is also the Producer of the Black Wall Street Black Business Expo, which aims to empower and uplift the African American community in both the 21st century and beyond—Are you interested in hearing about her mission? Want to know more about her event and what it all entails? Well, tune in to the Money Making Conversation Master Class today to learn more! #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a twenty seven year old female and I just got out of a ten year relationship that was going nowhere. Now I'm dating a twenty nine year old man that pursued me for a few years. He was there for me after my breakup, so I got used to him being around. I want to get your advice before I fall for the wrong man again. He works as a manager of two movie theaters and he runs his mobile detailing business on the side. He's also a really good cook, but I can't get him to cook anything spicy...................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I wrote in about my husband helping out my best friend after her husband died. My mother visited us from Nigeria and she told me that I was giving my husband permission to cheat, and I didn't want to believe her. I got so offended by what she said because I trusted my husband. My mom wasn't having it, and she was so persistent that she told me to pass by my friend's house after we picked my son up from preschool. My husband's truck was on the side of my friend's house, not in her driveway, but on the side of her house a little ways up from her house. She told me to park the car and call my husband........................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Stephen Shirley, Everything is a minor inconvenience for my husband, and I need to see if something is going on with him outside of our household. He used to love doing everything with me. He used to initiate intimacy and afterwards he would always get up and cook breakfast, no matter what time of day or night it was. That was our little fun time. He wanted to have a lot of kids before we got married, but now he's saying that he doesn't know if we can afford to start a family. He said that babies take up a lot of time and are inconvenient most of the time. That broke my heart, because how can a child be inconvenient? He's been saying crazy stuff like this, and I've been taking mental notes......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Michael Giles. Our Virtual Dosing Window™ allows patients to record their take-homes by using a phone or computer to scan the QR code on their methadone bottles and then recording a video of themselves dosing for their care team to review. This patented solution helps build trust between OTP patients and their care teams, empowering clinics with real-time insights to make informed treatment decisions. Sonara also increases patients’ likelihood of earning more take homes, which in turn improves program retention rates. Since starting Sonara in 2020, Dr. Giles has expanded the solution to a network of modernized, tech-enabled clinics in 11 states that provide accessible, patient-centered care for individuals struggling with OUD. Sonara® is on a mission to support OTP patients, with a remote dosing solution that makes it easier for people with opioid use disorder to commit to their methadone treatment programs, so they can get their lives back. Sonara provides OTPs with the confidence they need to approve more take-home doses responsibly, to improve the quality of life for patients and expand treatment accessibility for those who live farther away from clinics. Notable investors in Sonara include Mark Cuban and First Trust Capital. With Sonara, OTP patients can achieve their treatment goals without putting their lives on hold. To learn more about partnering with Sonara or bringing the Virtual Dosing Window to your OTP, visit sonarahealth.com/contact-us to get in touch. #STRAW #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband is threatening to divorce me because I haven't slept in the bed with him for almost two months. I have asked him to do a few minor things, but he won't and to add to the things he does to irritate me at night, he does not wear his sleep mask, so he snores like sasquatch. We got married in 2017 and he moved back to our hometown to be with me. We met over twenty years ago, but we were just good friends until we realized that we had a lot in common.  Our long distance relationship was fine because he always came to see me............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Tiffany Bussey.   As the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) Founding Director, Dr. Tiffany Bussey stands at the helm of profit-yielding partnerships bridging the gap between the supplier diversity initiatives at global brands and multi-million-dollar Black and brown businesses. An engaging dialogue with Dr. Bussey around the ways MIEC creates unique pathways to help minority businesses scale using what she calls the three Cs: Capital, Connections, and Contracts.  Here are some of the interview highlights: MIEC's engagement with 400 scalable, mid-size minority-owned businesses has been instrumental in creating 850 new Atlanta-based jobs, granting access to $34 million in new capital, and generating nearly $82 million in new revenue growth. MIEC's unique business education prepares minority business owners to obtain contracts with large firms seeking business-to-business partnerships with small to mid-size businesses. Atlanta is one of four national accelerator locations for The Clean Tech Infrastructure Academy at Goodwill, a new 4-week program designed to grow the electric vehicle workforce. At the academy, student workers are paid $15 an hour to learn how to install and maintain EV chargers, heat pumps, and solar panels. This training equips them for jobs in the growing electric vehicle industry, where maintenance techs can start earning $30 per hour.  About MIEC: ·  Since its inception, MIEC has garnered over $50 million in grants and contracts and positively impacted over 2,100 students. ·  MIEC incorporates a holistic approach to supporting the business leaders it serves, providing education, access to capital, procurement opportunities, mentorship, and student involvement. ·  125 minority-owned businesses participating in Ascend Atlanta have experienced an increase in revenue of $13.5 million and have gained access to $5.5 million in capital funding. #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Justin Lee, Sr.   He is not just constructing buildings – he's creating a legacy with Amazon. Whether you're eyeing a real estate deal or a groundbreaking construction project, this member of the Million Dollar Club in real estate is your go-to guy for expert guidance and unmatched service tailored just for you.  Plus he tells you how you can register to make money with Amazon.   Talking Points:•    State of the real estate market•    How does interest rates impact the market•    How does it feel to be the first in your family to Hold a Dr. degree•    How do you balance being a full-time single father and owing three striving businesses•    Ways for first-time buyers to buy without having much money•    Credit the good the bad, and the ugly•    ATL real estate meetup / free workshop 8/22 6-8 pm at Fleur De Lee’s Event Space 1932 Austin Dr. Decatur ga 30032   #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Angeanette Dowles. Homeownership is one of the critical aspects of the American Dream. However, that dream seems more like a fantasy than an attainable goal for many of us. Well, Angeanette Dowles of NACA is here to tell you that homeownership is achievable for all at an affordable rate too. For the rate of only a few months’ rent, people with even 420 credit scores you can purchase homes in the hundreds of thousands with little interest rates! It sounds too good to be true. Well, this is one time you’ll be happy to be wrong as it is just as good as it sounds.  With Americans facing skyrocketing rents and climbing interest rates, NACA provides the best affordable homeownership program for low to moderate-income individuals and people of color.  Homebuyers will receive one-on-one counseling from a HUD Approved NACA Counselor during this event, and many will get a same-day qualification for NACA’s Mejor en América mortgage to begin their housing search.  All NACA services are free of charge.  NACA has over $20 Billion for its unique mortgage, including $15 Billion from Bank of America.  NACA’s Mejor en América Mortgage features no down payment, no closing costs, no fees, no mortgage insurance, and a below-market fixed interest rate.  NACA is the nation’s largest HUD-approved nonprofit community advocacy and homeownership organization. #STRAW #AMI  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Shica Little.  During COVID, Dr. Shica was laid off and decided to pursue her dream, and she created Vegan Cookies and Cookie Dough Mix.  Dr. Shica's Bakery: Nationwide Roll-Out:  Our Snack Cookies (Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Lemon, and Confetti Sugar.  •    Nationwide Retail- All HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls (throughout US and Canada)- over 4120 stores•    Costco- We will start a Roadshow with Costco in the Culver City (near LAX) location next month. We'll be in-store sampling and selling our new snack cookies.•    ISM Middle East/Dubai- Selected to be a speaker at the largest Snacks and Sweets Show in the Middle East, which is called ISM. •    Canada Minority Program—Selected to participate in the trade show for the Minority Supplier program in Toronto, Canada.•    Fundraising- We have a new fundraising opportunity for organizations to use our cookies to raise money. The fundraising link is on our website. #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser.  He is back and bringing another bottle of medication for your financial ills in the form of the “7 Main Streams of Income.  "It's not how you start, it's how you finish, that God has great plans for each of us, we must simply listen for his voice, follow directions, overcome the obstacles, and stay the course. He is the Chairman and C.E.O. of FraserNet, Inc., a global networking movement that brings together diverse human resources to increase opportunities for people of African descent. He is also a renowned networking guru, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He will discuss action plans for success and tips on developing your plans for success that you can use in your personal and business world through networking. 1. Help Black people build wealth that can be transferred inter-generationally. 2. Help Black people become the #1 employer of Black people in the 21st century 3. To facilitate the building of a global network of Africans throughout the diaspora whose focus is personal and business excellence and to use it to build partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Don’t see the importance of financial literacy as an African American? Have thoughts about quitting your job? Are you confused about how High-Yield Savings Accounts and investing in Stocks can benefit you? Don’t understand the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses as an African American? No problem! Dr. Fraser is here to help you build your Black wealth checklist here on the Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast. #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser.  Dr. George C. Fraser is the Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded over 35 years ago. He is a renowned networking guru, business leader, author, and entrepreneur who is regarded as one of the foremost respected authorities on entrepreneurship and building generational wealth and economic empowerment for the Black community. Got financial ills and in need of healing? Well look no further because Doctor George C. Fraser is in the house and ready to administer a prescription in money management! From the trap of only paying off your monthly minimum balance on your credit card to the pitfalls of buying things on sale and borrowing money, Dr. Fraser debunks many financial myths that can ruin your financial future while providing easy-to-swallow methods on how to build generational wealth. The information train doesn’t just stop there though. Dr. Fraser is also here to introduce us to the Power Networking Conference, a conference that he started 23 years ago to connect African American business across the diaspora and increase the value of Black dollars.  #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ashley M. Fox. “Breaking News! Former Wall Street Banker, Ashley M. Fox, Tells All!” Ever wanted to learn how Wall Street operates? How the rich cultivate generational wealth for their descendants’ descendants? Why Ashley M. Fox left her lucrative job on Wall Street to start her company, Empify? How do properly invest in the Stock Market and actually see a return on investment? Well, the Money Making Conversations Master Class podcast has the scoop on all this information and more! Tune in today to hear this enlightening (and illuminating) exposé! #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a wife and a bonus mom to two teenagers, and my husband has a good co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife. His fourteen year old son lives with us. His seventeen year old daughter is living with her mother. She turned seventeen on July thirtieth, and that is what prompted me to write in for your opinion. My husband told me that we were buying his daughter a car for her birthday, but he did not tell me it was going to be a car that's better than both of our cars. It's a sporty coup with too much horsepower for a teenager..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a man that has a lot of female friends. I don't like it, but they seem harmless, so I've learned to go with the flow. He is on a bowling team with two of his closest friends from his childhood. They're girly girls, and it bothers me because I don't do all of the weed, makeup, lashes and stilettos like them. I feel self-conscious around them. To be totally honest, he assured me that he isn't into all of that either, and he loves how I dress and how I carry myself. He told my stepdad that he wants to marry me. So I have been on pins and needles, thinking he's going to pop the question at any minute. He booked a weekend trip to the nearby beach, and he said he just wanted to get away.................................................. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 51 year old married woman and I'm eight years older than my husband. He is successful and he loves the Lord. Those were the two main things I prayed for when I was dating. God gave me exactly what I asked for, but I also got lots of things I didn't ask for. My husband has a quick tongue and loves to talk back when I'm telling him how things should be. I know that he hasn't been exposed too much, so every chance I get, I get him out of his comfort zone. He wasn't used to different kinds of food, so I took him to eat different kinds of seafood and shellfish. I also exposed him to high end scotch and bourbons because he loves to drink...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kiyana Pearson.   Kiyana Pearson is a dynamic entrepreneur, scalp specialist, and innovator in the natural hair care industry. As the founder of Tress Clean, the first Black woman-owned hair wipes company, Kiyana has revolutionized scalp care with her innovative Braid, Loc & Scalp Refreshening Wipes. A graduate of Morgan State University, Kiyana's journey from Baltimore, MD, to Miami, FL, inspired the creation of a groundbreaking solution to a universal hair care dilemma. Faced with the challenges of maintaining her signature braids in Miami's relentless humidity, Kiyana's quest for innovation led to the development of Tress Clean’s Rinse-Free Braid, Loc & Scalp Refreshening Wipes. Drawing on her cultural identity and expertise in protective hairstyles, Kiyana identified a need for convenient, effective scalp and hair refreshment. Through meticulous research and development, she crafted a product that embodies her commitment to quality and holistic haircare. Tress Clean’s wipes are now a household staple, empowering individuals within the braid and loc community to maintain their styles while nourishing their scalps. As a recognized Scalp Care Specialist, Kiyana blends tradition with innovation, offering solutions that prioritize moisture, anti-fungal properties, and follicle protection. Her dedication to providing exceptional products underscores her mission to redefine haircare norms and empower individuals to embrace their unique beauty with confidence. #SHMS #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty eight year old single mother of a twenty eight year old grown man. Like me. My son started having children at an early age. I encouraged him to marry the mother of his three children. So they went to the courthouse in 2022 and got married. His wife has done a complete 360. She means one eighty. Now that she's married, or now that they're living together and we can see who she really is. He has tried to overlook her weed smoking, drinking, and hanging out with hoochies. He's told me that he's trying to make it work. That was before last month.................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dealing with a man for a few years, but we can never stay together longer than three to four months at a time because he disappears for a few days and then pops up like nothing happened. We argue over other women a lot because he refuses to be honest. That's how we fell out again, and this time I don't think I can look past his lies. He has four names tattooed on his body, among his many other tats. His mama's name is across his heart, with his daughter's name and his baby mama's names under his mom's name..................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Sonia Fears.  Sonia Fears of the Fears Group at Morgan Stanley, She is the First Vice President, Financial Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments Director, Global Sports, and Entertainment Director - All Black Wealth Management Team Sonia Fears of The Fears Group at Morgan Stanley; she is one of the leading financial experts in discussing stocks, savings programs, compounded interest portfolios, Name Image and Likeness and lines of credit.    Sonia built a family practice at Morgan Stanley along with her two daughters.  Sonis provides Alternative Investment opportunities, Retirement plans, and Entertainment and Sports financial consultations.  #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm dating a guy that's been living with a woman for six years and they're not married, so technically he's single, so we're not cheaters. He's not happy with her, but he tries to make her think he is, which is confusing to me. I've been acting like I am his cousin, and I'm tired of covering for this man. If I call him, he pretends like he's talking to one of his homeboys. I have been on FaceTime with him many times and I've had to drop my phone. When she walked in the room, everyone is hinted to her that her man is cheating, and she's mentioned it to me before, but I always assure her that her man is faithful...........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm sixty three and I've been married for a year. I've known my husband for about thirty years, and we dated off and on for many years before deciding to make it official. This is the first marriage for us both, so we're very set in our ways. I remembered my husband to be open minded and fun loving, but he's changed since the wedding. He knows that I love music and concerts. He has taken me to at least twenty concerts, and he loves how I sing all the songs and dance the entire time............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in a bad place all because I found him next door with my neighbor's sister. The lady calls to tell me that my husband was complaining of chest pains. I told her to dial 911, and she said my husband didn't want to go to the hospital. She also said my husband didn't want her to call me, but she did anyway. I didn't ask questions until I saw how my husband was doing. This strange woman was standing outside of my neighbor's house........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed renowned real estate investor, financial expert, and creator of the REWealth Creation Summit.  Pastor Dexter B. Jenkins, a renowned real estate investor and financial expert and creator of the REWealth Creation Summit.  The REWealth Creation Summit is a unique opportunity for aspiring real estate investors, seasoned professionals, and anyone interested in securing their financial future through property investments. With a lineup of esteemed speakers and experts, this event aims to provide attendees with invaluable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to navigate the real estate market and generate substantial wealth.  Dexter B. Jenkins is a faith-based financial mentor with more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He is passionateabout helping families build generational wealth with easy-to-implement steps.Jenkins inspires and instructs hundreds of people with his podcast, programs,online courses, and books. A popular speaker on wealth building God’s way, he is an authority on faith and finance. What is The SHIP Method, and why is it the secret sauce to wealth building? What’s the correlation between faith and finances?  What is the inner game of wealth, and how does one play it? What is your new book coming out this fall about? How can a person in their 50s get wealth quickly?  What does a person need to know before becoming a real estate investor?  How important is it to know about real estate before investing in property? #SHMS #STRAW    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, for the past 23 years, I’ve been married to the nicest guy in the world and I have always tried to be the perfect wife and mother. In the beginning of our marriage, our sex life was perfect, but over the past 7 years, things have drastically changed. In 2018, we had sex maybe 8 times in the whole year. I counted them. I don’t think he is cheating, because all he does is go to work and come home. If he goes out, we go out as a family. I just don’t think that he is interested in sex at all. He is completely complacent and I’ve stopped initiating sex because I get tired of him telling me to “move” all of the time......................................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Lynn Richardson.  Financial planning executive and fan-favorite Dr. Lynn Richardson returns to dispense invaluable information for the listeners! This time, she brings with her information on how to manage debt properly, how the Black community’s skepticism of the finance sector will only hurt them in the end, and the secret tax write-off that every family with a home-based business rarely takes advantage of employing their children in their business. That’s right, child labor is perfectly legal if you follow the right steps! Curious? Skeptical? Both? Well then, there is no better solution than listening to this episode of Money Making Conversations Master Class.  #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for thirty years. Since I was nineteen darned years old. I had two babies, and my husband wanted one more. I had another one, and then another one. I never even wanted children, but I love my children and gave them all I had, all I had to give. The youngest finally got a job and his own place. I went as fast as I could to get some fillers and injections in my face to look as young as I feel well. I took the other shots too, and lost....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty seven year old, married married man. My wife's twenty nine year old niece got divorced recently and moved back to town. Her daughter is in a really good preschool that happens to be by our house. So my wife asked if she and her daughter can stay at our house until November, when her alimony payments start and she can move into her own house. She works part time for now, and I work second shift, so I don't head out to work until two pm daily. My wife goes to work around seven am, and she drops the kid off at school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend is the sweetest person I've ever dated. We met when he picked me up from the airport in his SUV. I had just moved to Alabama and my company hired him to be my driver until my car was delivered. He showed me around the city and introduced me to some of his female friends, but they weren't the kind of women I wanted to be associated with. They're big weed smokers and drinkers, and I'm more laid back. I needed someone to hang out with, so the driver was always available to go to dinner, festivals, and movies with me.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty three year old single woman and I've been in a long distance relationship for the past eight months. He pursued me, and he claimed that he didn't care about the distance because it was love at first sight for him. I had strong feelings for him once I got to know him, but something was keeping me from him from falling head over heels in love with him. He said it was hard to get me to soften up and let my guard down. So I did something that I usually would never do. I drove two hours to surprise him. Last week, I snuck in the gate at his complex and I was sitting in my car in a skin tight dress when he got home from work........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for three years and my husband had two sons when we got married. I'm cordial with the mom of his nine year old son. It's the mother of the two year old that I don't vibe with. Here's why my husband and I split up a month before our planned wedding date because we were arguing over wedding plans and money. He started sleeping on the couch and we ignored each other for weeks, so we postponed the wedding and he moved in with his cousin. During that time, he met a girl and was having sex with her without protection..........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with my boyfriend for five years. I moved in with him when I got pregnant, and he asked me to marry him on our daughter's second birthday. We haven't had money for a wedding because he was in the process of starting his clothing line right when I got pregnant. He has a line of sweats, t-shirts, shorts and baseball caps. He runs a business out of our guest room and I help him ship the items. I can see when the inventory is low, and I noticed that a lot of the women's short sets vanished, but we didn't get any orders for them...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for twelve years and he is on just about every committee at our church, so he's always doing something for ladies at our church. He does not offer to take me with him, even though I complain that he does not spend time with me like he used to. He told me that it's part of his calling to serve others. He likes to mirror what our pastor does, so he'll drop everything to go help the single church women do odd jobs around the house. Just like Saturday, he went to change out the filters and a single church member's air conditioner. He came in late and said the unit was in the attic and he had trouble getting to it......................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty four year old married woman and my husband has been sleeping in the other room lately. He and I got into an argument on Easter weekend and he told me that he could do a lot better than me and find someone that doesn't nag him or treat him like a child. He's sixty seven and we've been married for four years. Since we got married, I bathe him every night.  I put lotion on his body and I suffer through bad sex. I also cook every night. I wash all of his clothes, and I wash both of our cars whenever they need to be cleaned.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a hard-working, faithful man. I was married for 15 years to my college sweetheart. I never had any problems in my marriage until I tried to help out a friend. Here’s what happened… my wife had a best friend and the friend was married to a bigtime cheater. We were always there for her if she was going through drama with her husband. Their marriage finally ended when her husband got her cousin pregnant...............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 7 years. I’m 43 and my husband is 38, but he acts like the world owes him something and always has a chip on his shoulder. He is argumentative and a wanna-be thug. He grew up in a rough area and he had to make it out of the hood on his own, but he won’t acknowledge that he’s in a much better place spiritually and financially now. He will preach a good sermon on Sunday, but Monday thru Saturday, he curses, drinks and he’s a womanizing thug.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old mother with 3 children. My children’s father and I have been together over 10 years so let me say this before you bash me… he has asked to marry me him several times and I respectfully declined because we need to go to therapy before we get married. Here’s why… My confidence is at an all-time low because my children’s father has cheated many times...............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 35 year old man with 2 kids and a stepdaughter by my wife. I love my family, but I have come to a breaking point with my wife. For the second time in 4 years she has left the home and cut off all contact with me and the kids. The first time she left, she ran off with a man that she met online. She bought a bus ticket and rode out west and didn’t contact us for a month. Eventually, the guy dumped her and she reached out to me.............  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been sad for a while now and I’m seeking advice on how to move past this situation. I have been in a relationship for 6 years with a married man that was loving and attentive and treated me like a priority at all times. We live about an hour away from each other and he would make a point to see me weekly and take me on business trips with him and weekend outings whenever he could................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I love my wife very much and she is the mother of my children, but I have another woman. My wife is very beautiful and smart, but she doesn’t submit to me like my mistress does. My wife wants me to be the man of the house all of the time and when I ask her for help on certain things, she huffs and puffs. I just want a partnership with her and raise our children together..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 29 year old single woman with a great job, but I have an issue with a co-worker. I went to a local bar a couple of weeks ago and had a few drinks. I noticed a man and woman in the corner cuddling and didn’t think anything of it at first. Later on, I went to the bathroom and passed the couple and realized it was two of my co-workers in the corner boo’d up. Both of them are married and when they saw me, they instantly took their arms off each other and separated...........  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, my husband of 22 years has made a lot of changes in the last 6 months. He’s been in the military since I met him and he retired last year, but he still hangs around with his co-workers. He has always cursed like a sailor because he was a sailor when he was younger. When we had our first child, I asked him to watch what he said around our daughter and he slacked up with using profanity.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m married to my high school sweetheart but we have only been married for 4 years. After high school, we went our separate ways and he was married for 20 years and had 3 kids with his wife. I was married for 13 years and I got a divorce and was raising my 2 children alone, when I reconnected with my high school sweetheart. We blended our families and picked right back up where we left off in high school....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a very beautiful woman that is hood and bougie. She’s a bad dresser and she has a bad figure. She’s got a bad ride and she’s got a mean walk. I mean bad as in good, Steve, real good. We met at a lounge and she stood out from her group of girlfriends. She was poised and graceful and I watched her sip wine while her friends were all loudly chanting and taking shots.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your advice on an issue with my husband. We’ve been married almost 2 years and we are parents of a 7 month old baby girl. I’m a nurse and I work nights, 7pm till 3am. My husband is an optometrist and he had a licensing exam in Maine last month so he had to be gone for 5 days. I suggested that my best friend’s sister babysit while I was at work. She’s 25 now and I’ve known her since she was in 3rd grade..................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am engaged to a man that I work with. We both teach elementary school and when he transferred to my school, it was love at first site for me. At the time, I had only been divorced a few months and my ex-husband was still pursuing me and trying to work things out. He cheated on me more than a few times when we were married, so I divorced him...................................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I started messing with the man that lives next to me. He was in a long distance relationship, so we started messing around out of boredom. I'm separated from my husband, so it was helping me out, and it was convenient. His girlfriend has moved to town and she's always at his house, so we can't spend as much time together as we used to. I went out and I met a man at karaoke night and he came back to my place. One thing led to another and we had sex, and I mean it was good too. I must have been too loud because I heard banging on the wall..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband has put my life in danger for the last time. When we started dating, he had a lot of loose ends to tie up with women from his past. Even at our wedding, an ex of his was in the parking lot crying and one of his cousins had to get her under control. We've been married for two years and we live in his house. Things have been quiet lately, and even his ex wife has settled down and stopped annoying me. He mentioned to me how one of his exes lost her dad and he was close to the guy. He said his ex moved to London, and they lost touch. He admitted that she used to live with him for a short period of time, but they broke up and he hadn't heard from her in over five years....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, you are not going to believe this. I am 30 years old and my longtime girlfriend has an identical twin sister. I can barely tell them apart sometimes. They both have short curly afros, they both have dimples in both cheeks and their bodies are the same. My girlfriend and her twin love to prank me and confuse me since they look so much alike. Their little pranking went too far and now I want in on the fun.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been dating a guy for close to three years and I need some advice on a major issue I’m having with him. I love this man and he is a great guy. He loves me, too, and we have been talking about marriage. But here’s my issue… I can not stand going to his house because it is always a mess. When we spend quality time together, we’re always at my house and I have to encourage him to pick up after himself and not eat all over my house. He and his teenage son live like slobs and I have told him that I don’t feel comfortable at his house............................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend is very outgoing and when I started dating him, I gained several new friends, mostly females. I trusted him and I had no reason to think he would ever try to have sex with his female friends. We've been dating for three years and I went to his house Thursday and his friend Grace was in his bed sleeping. He told me she had a migraine, so he picked her up from work and brought her to his house so he could look after her and he told me not to turn the TV on because she needed the house to be quiet and dark. Grace started throwing up and he ran to take care of it............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for four years and I just had my first child at age forty. My husband has two children from a previous marriage. When I came home with the baby, he had his two children at my house and it was a mess. His son is fourteen and his daughter is eleven. My husband said they're not used to cleaning up, so he would get to it. His entitled children have a housekeeper at their main home with their mom so they don't have to lift a finger. I didn't speak to him for days because the house was filthy, and he shouldn't have me and our newborn daughter come home to filth. I told his ex wife that she should start now. It's not too late to give the kids basic chores around the home........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am 57 years old and have been married to an intelligent, extremely good looking 60 year old man for ten years. We’re admired by friends and family because we seem to have the perfect marriage. At home and in public, we act like two teenagers in love. We send each other silly texts all day and we play all kind of silly games at home..............  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty eight year old married woman and I've been living alone for the past three years. My husband moved out and he's living with one of my girlfriends. Okay, wait, yeah, I had to let that be right for a moment. Yeah. I found out they'd been messing around for years, and I was hurt but not surprised, and I took it better than they expected me to. Instead of acting a plump fool, I called her up and asked her why she did it. She told me that I was neglecting him sexually. I can accept that because I did. He came to me a few days after that and asked if he could go be with her. I told him that I wanted him here with me. He said he didn't want to be here with me. We have a twenty four year old son, and he was there when my husband said it. He told me to let him go. It would not have been that easy if my son wasn't there................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in need of advice. I am a 36 year old divorced man and I’m engaged to be married. I’m a middle school teacher and I have 2 children by my first marriage. My first wife is also a teacher at the same school and we divorced after I caught her cheating on me in her car with the track coach at our school. After the scandal, he transferred to a high school and my ex-wife married him. It was hell to have to work with her after she moved on with the guy that she cheated on me with..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man and fell in love. I'm forty five and he's fifty five. I didn't like him at first, but he wore me down and stole my heart. I have to weigh the pros with the cons all the time because he is very annoying. He's been very handsy from the beginning of our relationship. We went on a blind date and I was very nervous because he's older. He reached across the table and grabbed my wrist and told me that he could feel my heart racing by the pulse in my wrist. I wanted to snatch my hand from his because he was being too familiar. He walked me to my car and he had his hand in the small of my back............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to the sweetest man on earth, and he's very outgoing and he loves to cook. Because of that, we never can have a quiet dinner at home. If he makes pasta, he has enough food to feed the multitude, and his family knows it, so they automatically drop by and fix a plate. My husband has styrofoam to go plates just for his family. I complain about his family taking advantage of him, but he doesn't see it that way. I do sneaky little things, like I'll ask his mother to bring a gallon of milk when she comes, but she always has an excuse not to do it. She'll say she wasn't dressed to run in the store, or she forgot to shop...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in a long distance relationship with a guy that I dated in high school. We both married other people, and we both got divorced last fall, so we decided to give dating a try again, but he lives almost three hours away, so I don't get to see him as much as I'd like to. He came to see me over the weekend, and this was our first time having sex in nineteen years. I was so ready for it. He got in Thursday and I went to his hotel room after work. I took a shower, and then he put it on me like he promised. He kept on saying that I had been waiting for that moment for years, and he said I'm by far the best woman he ever had sex with...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My brother and I were best friends, and I love his wife like she's my blood relative. Her family has become my family because my brother and I lost our mom ten years ago and our daddy is a loser. His wife's family has welcomed me for Christmases, Birthdays and other family gatherings. All of that has come to an end because I took up for my brother and it backfired on me. I manage a restaurant that is in the county, far away from the city, so it's become the creep spot for cheating men to go on dates. My brother is the main one that's always hitting me up for a table in the back. Back in November, I put him in the back for a date with the lady that flew into town to see him........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I have some news to share with you and I need your input. I am a 33 year old woman and I have a female friend that everyone thinks is just a friend, but secretly, she’s my girlfriend. Girlfriend, as in lover. It all started about four years ago when we both were having issues in our love life and we started venting, crying and holding each other. One thing lead to another and it was on! I totally loved the experience and wish I could be with her more, but we live in different cities................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for seven years and I need advice because my husband is being inappropriate with the girl that keeps our kids. I was at the hair salon and a girl that goes to church with me asked if I had the same babysitter that used to come to church with me. I told her yes, and she asked if I had seen the pictures from the babysitter's trip to Destin. I am not on TikTok, so she showed me the babysitters videos. I've only seen her as a twenty four year old, sweet, introverted girl that loves my two kids. On the video, she was taking shots of alcohol and twerking on her girlfriends and throwing her middle fingers up............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 28 years old and single and I’ve had the worst dating history of all of my friends. I was recently dating a guy that told me he had a stalker and we had to lay low for a while until she left him alone. I understood why he might have a stalker because he is fine and sexy with a bald head and full beard. He’s 36 years old so I was intrigued by dating an older man for the first time........................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm separated from my husband because he cheated on me and the girl he was dating had a miscarriage. He left me and his son to be there for her while she was grieving. Yes, it was his baby. I decided to move on too, and I've been with my new boyfriend for two months. My husband never expected from me to get a boyfriend, and he was shocked when our eleven year old son told him that he's met mommy's boyfriend and he's really tall and he has a basketball court in his backyard. My husband did not like it one bit. He told me that my side piece is off limits to our son, and I had to remind him that his side piece almost had a baby by him, so he can't tell me what to do................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in the most trifling phase of my life, but it took the last incident to shake some sense into me. I was with the married guy that I deal with occasionally. He told me to stop by to get some money. So I went by his house while his wife was having dinner with her parents. I have my Lyft driver drive by the restaurant so I can make sure her car was still there. I went into the back door of the house and he greeted me in his underwear. He took them off and I had to earn the money. I love stuff like that, so I told my Lyft driver not to wait for me. We had sex on the floor and it was magnificent. He gave me five hundred dollars cash and I was headed out when we heard the garage door going up............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to a man that calls himself a preacher without a church. I call him a motivational manipulator. He goes on Facebook and says he's a prophet, and he sees stuff differently than anyone else. He said he can sense when our dog has indigestion. Everyone in our house can sense it too, because we can smell it, but we humor my husband. He tries to spook our kids into not doing things that he doesn't agree with. My daughter wants to be a Majorrette at her school, and my husband made up a statistic about girls not getting accepted into good schools if they had been shaking their booties in high school...................................... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been with Don for four years, off and on. That kind of threw me because she put his name in there. I've been with Don for four years, oh, on and off. He's a great friend, lover and hard worker, but he's messy. He tells all of his sister's business and his older sister beat him up several years ago. He didn't learn his lesson, and he did it again. His older sister is supposedly an escort, and he decided to share it with their dad, and she showed up but their dad's house and wore my man out. I couldn't stand by and let that happen because he didn't run from her or anything.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty nine and divorced. My male cousin is thirty, and he's been staying with me for the past month. I'm in a long distance relationship and I'm usually with my man, so that means my cousin has my house to himself a lot. I trust him, and I don't mind if he has company. But I was shocked to come home early and hear him and his female companion having sex. I heard him as soon as I walked through the door, and his screams made me think he was being attacked, so I was scared to walk back to his bedroom.......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm forty seven years old and my husband is seventy four. I used to work for him and we became close over the years, but we never had any romantic interest in each other. His wife passed in 2021 from pneumonia, and I was there for him. I made sure he ate and took his medicine. I got a few ladies from my church to assist me with cleaning out his wife's closets so he could move on. It was a process that took a full year. He told me he was used to seeing me every day, not just at work. He said he liked how I took care of him, and he asked me to have sex.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, In 2017 I met a handsome man at a nail salon. He stared at me the entire time so I gave him my card as I left. He called and invited me to his apartment for dinner and we have been together since that night. He’s a big flirt and a bit too outgoing and it’s always bothered me. Two years ago, I started checking his phone and he was always talking to different women. Whenever I called him a flirt, he would say he’s a people person. He works long hours and I don’t get to see him every day so that bothers me too.................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I was dating Mr. Right for almost one year and we got a condo together and looked at rings together. He is a physician and his practice is about an hour from where our condo is. We dated publicly and I met all his friends and his sister. He never gave me any reason to suspect that he was married. He is an avid golfer in his spare time and he usually stays at the resort where he golfs on the weekend.................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 57 year old single woman but I am dealing with a man that is slightly older than me. He’s a nice man and he just lost his wife so he’s trying to settle down with me. We have great chemistry in the bedroom and that is what’s the most important to me. He matches my freakiness and has taken it to a whole new level but after five months of dating, he said he wants to only do certain things for special occasions................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for eleven years and we have our separate spaces in the house. This has helped us cope with the day to day stress of being married. I have a group of friends that I play cards with once a month, but I prefer to be at home, watching movies and reading. My husband is nothing like me. He's very outgoing and he loves to be outside, as he calls it. His need to be outside has caused a lot of problems, and it's the reason he's in trouble. He told me a string of bad lies and I called him out because he thinks I'm stupid. It was almost 2am when my husband came home Sunday morning............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have an auto detailing shop, but we make the most money with our mobile detailing truck. My husband has been running the mobile detailing business all by himself because he said he can't find anyone that's as good as he is. Most of his mobile customers are single females that don't like going to a car wash. I go by the shop daily to pick up the cash so I can deposit it. I was there the other day and I overheard a female telling my detail shop manager that she had to stop getting mobile detailing because the owner was flirting with her and her husband didn't like it since she was talking about my husband........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty eight years old and my husband is forty two. We've been married for six years and his business has taken off in the past three years. He used to be a club promoter and now he owns a lounge with three other guys. I was scared to date a man that's always in the streets, but he's proven that he's just out to get the bag and bring it home so he can spoil me. I trusted him until this past weekend. It was his birthday weekend, so his partners threw him an all white party.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for thirteen years and my wife and I work from home. I do food deliveries two nights a week just so I can get out of the house and give her some space. She goes walking with ladies in our neighborhood to give me space. I love that she's lost weight and kept it off, and so have I. We don't have sex as much as we used to, but when we do we still have the best chemistry. Everything would seem to be great with us, but it's not because my wife has let herself go in a lot of ways....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 51 year old married woman and I’ve been with my husband for 7 years. We met at a rap concert while picking up our daughters who were both 16 at the time. He and I started talking about how we shouldn’t have let our daughters go unchaperoned. My daughter and her friends came out first and he got my number before I walked away. We instantly clicked and he proposed after a year of dating..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband is driving me batty with his occasional drinking and mood swings that come with it. He has embarrassed me for the last time, and I hate that he can never remember what he did or said when he was drunk. On the flip side, he's the sweetest man in the world when he doesn't drink. Saturday, we had an engagement party to go to and my husband started drinking around noon. I could tell that he was going to be a problem because he made a few rude comments about my outfit........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for three years and married almost one year. When I met him, he was just getting a divorce and he was struggling with being alone. He said he was still really cool with his ex-wife, even after she cheated on him. They have a four year old daughter, so he has no choice but to talk to her to co-parent with her. He's thirty five and his ex-wife is twenty eight. He explained to me that he started dating her when she was twenty two, and when they moved in together, he had to teach her the basics like money management and how to take care of their household. I couldn't imagine how much he had to prepare her to be a mother. He made it sound like she had no home training................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty nine years old, and I'm sad to say that I've been a side chick for most of my adult life. I got used to men saying they were in a terrible marriage or they weren't married at all. So I started calling wives and girlfriends of the men that I was sleeping with. Earlier this year, I started going to church regularly, and I was celibate for three months. Then I met a really great guy named Jarvis. Jarvis is my preacher's nephew, so I figured he's a stand up guy. He said he was attracted to me because I'm always smelling good. He said he loves my love handles and the dimples in my butt. He asked me to be his girlfriend, and I got butterflies. I had to investigate him first though. I found him on Facebook and I saw pictures of his skinny girlfriend all over his page..............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man, we clicked. He showed me his representative for the first few months. Now I see some things that make me wonder if I want to continue our relationship. These are things that I think he can control, but he didn't act like this in the beginning of our relationship. He has no filter in anything he says or does, and his delivery is always so shocking. I took him to meet my mom and he unleashed the madness as soon as we got in her driveway......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty eight year old married woman. This is my second marriage and my husband's first marriage. I have a twenty one year old child and an eighteen year old child, but I felt obligated to have a child with my husband because he didn't have any kids. We've been married four years and we have a three year old daughter. He used to be my world, but now my children are my world. After my daughter's iPad exposed my husband as a cheater, it was caught on videos, so there's no way he can make me believe what I heard was not what I heard. My husband runs a tax prep business and he does the payroll for his brother's business......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for five years and I had a baby in December, so I'm eager to get these few extra pounds off. Pilates has always been my thing, but my pilates instructor moved to another city. My husband loves his class at the gym, so I asked if it's worth me giving it a try. He said, his class is full and there's a waiting list because his instructor is the best. I'm a member at his gym too, so I went by one day and enrolled in any class I could take. I ended up in a pilates class with a nice older lady. But after one session, I realized I'm too advanced for her class, and she agreed. She suggested I sign up for the other pilates class, so I did. It was just my luck that there was not a waiting list like my husband said there was................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm twenty eight years old and dating a man that is five years older than I am. We've been together for eight months and he's someone I can see myself settling down with. He doesn't have any children, so that's a plus for me. The only issue we have is that he has sex with other ladies. He told me that even though he has sex with other women, I'm the only one he spends his time and money. He said, he doesn't want to cheat on me, so he's just getting some things out of the way before he settles down. We talk about marriage and having children together, and he wants to be married before he's forty..........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married nineteen years and we have two teenage daughters. My husband has seen it all and he has adjusted to bras and the laundry makeup all over the house, and he doesn't mind buying special items for the girls. The girls are totally in love with my younger sister, who's twenty four and care free. She's a nail tech and she's probably sleeping with an older man because she drives an expensive car that her quote man bought. She's a free spirit with a big personality and big wild hair. My husband jokingly calls her a weirdo, and she calls him a nerd............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for three years and I work from home, but I have to travel sometimes for conferences. I often ride with co-workers if it's a short distance. Last week I drove and Don and Calvin from work jumped in with me. I made sure not to tell my husband, who was riding with me, until we got in the car, so I could act like I went up to the office and the guys just happened to end up in my car. My plan worked, and my husband called right as we pulled up to the hotel in Austin. I stayed in my car to take the call while Don and Calvin got our bags. It started raining, so I had to rush off the phone and get into the hotel because I couldn't find my umbrella................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for nine years. In the beginning, we talked about starting a family, but he wasn't able to make that happen. We went to see a specialist and we were told that his little swimmers are weak. The doctor said he should improve his diet and exercise more often. But my husband made his issue my fault because I cook a lot of red meat and we eat a lot of bread and potatoes. I was so hurt that he blamed that on me. Then sex with him got worse. Gradually, he said it's all my fault because I come to bed partially naked and wearing a scarf over my hair. He said, those visuals don't go together, and he can't perform with me looking unpresentable. That hurt my feelings too. The bottom line is he cannot perform and his main character is smaller than normal......................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty four year old married man and I'm in a very high leadership role with my company. My wife and our two children enjoy my annual company picnic, and they've been out of the country twice with me on my work trips. I came from the hood and so did my wife, and we want better for the kids. I've worked at this manufacturing company since I was in the tenth grade, and I worked my way up. My wife and I got married after high school.................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for seven years, but we are separated. My husband saw text messages and pictures I sent to another man, and he didn't try to work things out with me and see why I was involved with someone else. I have had a boyfriend for a few months and he is a great lover and an excellent provider. I didn't have to ask for a thing. I don't have to ask for a thing or lift a finger when I'm around him. He knows how to treat a woman. My husband, on the other hand, would get upset and call me trifling if I ask him to put gas in my car or wash it for me. My husband didn't care if I was happy with our sex life or not. He only cared if his needs were being met....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, One of my oldest friends got reacquainted with a girl we went to high school with, and he was so excited that she wants him. He is trying to marry her. My husband and I invited them to dinner, and I purposely did not tell my husband anything about the ladies past. I let him meet her and form his own opinion just from sitting and talking to them for two hours. My husband said that my friend is so caught up by her beauty. There's nothing I can do or say about this girl to make him leave her. This woman is thirty three years old now, and she slowed down a lot and said she's in love with my friend and ready to be a wife............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm divorced and my ex husband and I are great at co-parenting. My son is fourteen and my daughter is ten, so she prefers to stay with me and my son prefers to stay with his dad. After we have been divorced seven months, I got a mommy makeover and my ex came and stayed a few nights to help me with the kids. He also drove me to my doctor's appointments and we worked on becoming friends again. Ten months after our divorce, we started having sex again. Then I found out he had a girlfriend and I asked him about it, and he admitted that he was in love with a new chick. I met the woman and she told me they were getting married......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I live in a duplex and his brother and the brother's girlfriend live next to us. I don't get along with a girlfriend, and she knows she will never be welcome in my house. My husband's brother and I are the same age. We're forty six. My husband is fifty eight and he has problems with sleep apnea, so he's been sleeping with a CPAP machine to help him sleep at night. Because of it, I don't have a lot of sex with my husband. I have it with his brother instead. He gives me all of the great sex that I want and need, and we don't even have to sneak around to do it. He comes over after my husband falls asleep, and the sounds of his sleep machine drown out any sounds we're making in the next room.........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for twenty five years and married for twenty two. Our youngest daughter finally moved out, and my husband and I hit the road and visited his parents, and then we drove up to Michigan to see my sister and her children. It was a great two weeks of spending quality time with my husband. The only drawback was that we didn't have a lot of sex because his back was hurting. He had his doctor phone in medication for his back and we picked it up as soon as we got back into a few days after the trip, I was still unloading stuff from the back of my husband's SUV. I mistakenly dropped a bunch of things in the driveway and I heard a crash............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm almost sixty years old and I've been a live in girlfriend for over twenty years. When my honey and I started dating, he was fresh off a terrible marriage and I was married to an old man that died on me and left me homeless. I had saved up a lot of money and lost it all taking care of him. When he died, his children took what little money he had. So my current honey and I said we'd never get married, but he'd never leave me like the last one did. He makes sure I have access to everything that's his, and he doesn't have any children, so I'm good on that part. We have a comfortable life and he loves to travel...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty nine year old married man. My wife is thirty seven, and she volunteers throughout our community and it's become her life passion. She got fired right after the pandemic because it was too hard for her to keep her composure with her coworkers after all of the Black Lives Matter movement stuff. Every day she comes home ranting. She came home ranting over something a coworker said, and I'm sure she usually took it the wrong way. Currently, she's the director of a nonprofit organization that does gardens in underserved areas of town...............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm fifty six years old and my husband will turn seventy five in May. My husband is a great provider and great daddy, but I don't get butterflies when I'm with him like I did in the beginning. I will admit he wooed me with expensive things and I was caught up at first. We met and got married all within a year. I didn't snap back into reality until I met my step son at our wedding a year ago. Now I want my step son more than I want my husband. He's a fifty two year old bachelor and a big flirt............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for nine years and I've been mad at my husband for the last year. For an entire year, he has questioned my faithfulness to him and demanded me to drop friends that I've known longer than I've known him. My husband is projecting his character traits on me. He's a cheater, not me. He is the one that texts women and comments on their pictures on IG while he's in bed next to me. When he started tripping about who I hang with, it set me off. I've known my girl Fay for twenty two years, and I met her cousin, John John about five years ago. We've had Faye and John John over to the house hundreds of times. My husband enjoyed hanging with John John until I told him that John John is Fay's cousin and not her man.....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I met a man online and he's a decent guy that's eight years older than I am. He's fifty nine and divorced and I have never been married. When we met, we talked about everything and I really got to know him. I found out that he's the cafeteria manager at an office building downtown and he loves to cook. He lied on his dating profile and said he's a chef's so I brought that up to him. All he did was brag about his cooking, and he said he's the best chef I'll ever meet. So our first date was a makeshift picnic at a park by my office, and he brought all of the food. My first impression of him was not good.........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, The love of my life is a six ' four beautiful man that is black as tar with the straightest teeth I've ever seen. He's a singer with no gigs, but I've been patient with him since we started dating because he's a good man. He's messed up his credit so he doesn't have a car right now. I allow him to use my car when he's going to go sing, and he brings it back on E because I don't want him to use a little money that he has on gas. I'm twenty nine and he's twenty eight. We moved in together and my dad stopped talking to me because he knows my man can't take care of me like he should.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am the baby girl of two older sisters. My oldest sister lives in a gated community and she's a housewife, but she's not too bright. She's just a rich and a pretty homebody whose husband has been cheating on her for a long time. I felt bad about it for years, but now I feel worse because I have a secret that I can no longer keep. My middle sister is having sex with my brother in law, and I saw it for myself. I stayed over at their house to babysit for them while they had a Christmas party at the house. My nephew and I were upstairs in his room playing a video game, and I heard a lot of banging on the bathroom wall closest to his room....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm remarried and I was living my best life until my stepdaughter graduated college and moved back in with her mom. My husband has two children from a previous marriage, and my bonus son is a sweetie. But the girl is a stepdaughter for a reason. She has caused problems in my home from day one. She was sixteen when we got married, and she stayed one weekend at our house and she found my weed stash, wore a brand new shirt of mine, and let a whole roast go to waste because she left it out all night. Her own mother admitted she was being vindictive.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty seven year old married man and this is my second marriage. I have a twenty one year old daughter from my first marriage, and my wife has a twelve year old and an eight year old. We're living in a house. We're living in my house, which is four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's busting at the seams. My daughter just moved in and she has a one year old son. My wife's children split time between our house and their father's house. I wish they could go live with him full time, but my wife wants them to live with her, which is understandable. I think they should be with their dad.....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley,  I am a 58 year old single woman.  I have been divorced for four years and my two children are grown.  The man that I have been dating hasn't been honest with me so I need your advice.  We met at a blind date and it was one of the worst dates I have ever been on.  The guy was not feeling well and he kept going to the bathroom.  I told him that I could not see myself going on anymore dates with him and after a few days he started begging me for a second date, I fell for it and went to his house for dinner...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I need your help on how to resolve a big mess with one of my girlfriends. I have a non- profit organization for homeless women and I provide clothing and toiletries for the ladies. I’ve been using part of my living room to sort donations. An old friend of mine recently lost weight and donated her old clothes to my organization. I went by her house to pick up the items and I was happy to see that she had two big black garbage bags full of clothes..............  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for four years, but we have been together six years. My husband charmed me and I was head over heels in love with him. He was always considerate and very loving, but over the years he's become distant in everything that we do. He stopped dating me after the pandemic. We had just got married, and when the world opened back up, he never resumed his duties as my husband. Now we make love and he gets in the shower and then goes to sleep on the sofa. He said it's because I don't like to sleep with the TV on. But I will compromise if he'll stay in the bed with me. I even tried to lure him back in for sex twice in one night, but he said he was tired. When we go out for dinner, we don't have much to talk about, so we talk about whatever's topical on social media.............................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I live in North Carolina, and I'm in a long distance relationship with a man I've known all my life. He's a great man that would never cheat on me because he barely has enough money to take care of the two of us. After dating him for seven years without him having a real plan for our future, I cheated on him. I got a sugar daddy that lives in the same city as my man.  He is a preacher and he's thirty one years older than me. He spoils me with gifts and he knows exactly what he is doing in the bedroom. But I have a potential problem coming up Easter weekend, and I don't know what I should do..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty three years old and I moved back to my hometown two months ago. My dad is ill and my mother is doing the best she can to take care of him, at least that's what she told me. I kicked right in and started taking Daddy to the doctor and to get his medication. When I couldn't do it because of work, Daddy had another woman taking him, and I thought she was some kind of nurse or assistant that his insurance provided. My mom said it was just a lady that my dad knows.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I think my husband is cheating on me. I found out after a woman called me and said my husband was late on her car payments. She said they've been having sex for almost a year and bought her a car. He bought her a car for her birthday last August. She said that she started dating another man in October and my husband got mad and said he would take the car away from her. She said she kept dating her boyfriend, but she was still sleeping with my husband..........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm forty four and my partner is forty eight. We've been together for thirteen years total and living together for the past nine years. He's been married before, so he didn't want to get married again. I have never seen a great marriage, so I'm not big on the institution of marriage either. Even now, nothing but married men hit on me. I'm a realist and I know that ninety eight percent of men cheat, so I've tried not to stress out over what my partner is doing when he's not with me.............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am newly divorced and dating again at fifty three years old. My aunt set me up with a handsome, bald man that has a great smile but a quirky personality. I cannot figure out what's up with him until recently. He's a school administrator and he does educational videos for the school district, so he's really into how he looks. On our first date, he told me that he bleaches his teeth regularly and he gets fillers in his face. We have been dating four months and he still won't tell me how old he is, but he looks like he's slightly older than I am........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a thirty four year old married woman and I'm staying at my cousin's house temporarily while I'm working on a project in Austin. My cousin is fifty two and her husband is forty eight. My room is on the other side of their house, by the kitchen. I've heard my cousin's husband on the phone mumbling late at night, damn near every night since I've been staying with them. He's usually on the couch every night until 3am, and then he goes to bed. My cousin is up and out early in the morning for work, and then her hubby is free to FaceTime some woman that has an annoying laugh........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I moved to a new city and I met a man at my apartment complex. He doesn't live there, his sister does. He asked me to go out, and our first date was so good that he wanted to show me around town. We became inseparable, but we haven't had sex or put a title on our relationship. It's been three months and I'm sexually attracted to him, so I asked if we were dating?..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm forty years old and married to an older man. He's an entrepreneur and I'm in the insurance field. He's out and about rubbing elbows with big wigs every day, at least that's how he describes his line of work. He dabbles in real estate and he owns a few parking lots and he just acquired another one. When he's at home, he's sleep or he's on his computer. We used to cook at home together and watch movies. That was our thing............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a fifty eight year old married man. I'm a dump truck driver. I retired from teaching after thirty years in the classroom. I was only fifty five, so I decided to reinvent myself and get back to work. I was talking one of my homeboys that has a hauling business. I hadn't talked to him in years. One day I ran up into him and he was telling me how he bought a truck and he gets a lot of business hauling dirt, tree limbs, and debris, and he sets his own rates. He said he already made twenty seven thousand this year and it's only March. I went to my wife with the idea of buying a truck and taking a class to become a certified driver.....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I met and immediately fell in love. I'm twenty eight and he's thirty four. I met him at work and he relocated and asked me to come with him after we had known each other for only two and a half months. Everything was rosy back then, and all I could think about was getting married and having babies with curly hair like his. My fairy tale life lasted for almost a year.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I love my husband with all of my heart, but I do not like him, and I don't like being around him. I cannot have a conversation without him weighing the pros and cons of what I'm telling him. For example, prom season is coming and our son has a date, but our daughter chose to go to the prom with a group of girls. He tried to get my daughter to ride to the prom with our son, and I had to shut that down. He thought of every reason in the world to keep my daughter from doing her junior prom her way. When we are out with friends, he can't decide which credit card he is going to use because one card gives him perks and the other one has a better interest rate..............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 33 year old married woman and I’ve been with my husband for 8 years, married for 5. My husband just found out that my male best friend is my ex-boyfriend. I also have a female best friend that I used to have threesomes with. We are all close and they loved my husband and he loved them. I was on FaceTime with my best friend the other night and he mentioned a tattoo on my lower back and said he remembered when I got it.................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for fourteen years and married for ten. After our third child, we gained a little too much weight, so when our toddler started school, we started to work out. My husband has lost a lot more weight than I have, but I am glad that my clothes are fitting again. I have to hear my sweet husband bragging about losing more weight than he imagined he would. I have to smile when he flexes his flabby arm muscle in my face like he's Hulk Hogan...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for eleven years and we have a son. My husband is eight years older than I am, and he has old school values and ideas. He is great with our finances and I'm not. I spend a lot of money on our child's extra curricular activities and his annual school fundraisers. I hate that I have to ask our friends to support our child, and I have to do this single handily because my husband won't ever help me. So I use cash that he keeps in the house, or I use our credit card. My husband never questioned me...........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married and I have a male best friend that just moved to Hawaii. My husband couldn't be happier that he moved so far away. I'm excited too, because we've been sleeping together for three years. I was tired of playing things off in front of my husband. I went out to Hawaii to help him find temporary housing, and I told my husband I was in San Antonio with my sister. My sister is in on it, and she makes me feel bad about sneaking around on my husband. She says that's when things happen.............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 32 years old and I’ve been dating this guy for almost 8 months and we’ve had fun getting to know each other. He was honest in the beginning and told me he had some loose ends to tie up before we got serious and I appreciated that honesty. The fact that he didn’t hide his phone or turn his ringer off made me feel that he was ready to be in a relationship with me so I didn’t trip. We went out all over town and I stayed at his home all of the time...........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I just moved in together and he had four months left on his lease, so he kept his furniture and a few personal items there until he completely moved out. It was our crash spot. If the traffic was bad in the city, we'd stop by there and wait for the traffic to die down. Last week he had wine, cheese, and crackers and a jar of olives in the fridge. I asked who the snacks were for, and he said they were for us. We have never had wine and cheese together. It made me wonder if he had been entertaining someone else there at that time, I could only get into the gate by calling him to let me in..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I met in the seventh grade and I have loved him since then. We got married when we were twenty two years old, and we have two grown children. His parents are like my parents and vice versa. His mom is staying with us for a while because my father in law was going through her personal things and he started following her. When she found out, she called us with a sob story and my husband sided with her. I immediately gave my father in law the benefit of the doubt because his wife is very dominant and he lets her run all over him. My husband always takes his mom's side, and he got upset with me when I asked him to hear his dad out................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I got busted and I don't know what to do to get my man back. I will admit that I search his phone and I look for makeup on his clothes, but other than that, I trust him. He has had a few slip ups makeup on his shoulder of a shirt, but he said he likes to hug people instead of shaking hands. Right before his birthday, he planned a party for his boys at his house. He just rented a nice house and it has a huge deck with a built in bench and rope lights. I asked if I could come over and host the party for him and his friends and he said that it wasn't that kind of party. He said it was going to be strippers and everything, and I didn't need to be around all of that.......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in love with a man that's dramatic and very high strong. He overreacts in everything he does. Whenever he's driving, he swerves all over the place to avoid potholes and he swings out to make right turns. It gets on my last nerve, but it's also entertaining. You ought to hear him gossiping when he talks to his mama. When I hear him say oh nah, I know they will be at it or while the funniest part of our marriage is how he acts in the bedroom, I have to clear the room before we start. He will knock over anything on the night stands........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been married for seventeen years, and when our marriage got stale, my husband asked for a Hall pass. He said he didn't want to cheat on me behind my back. I told him I wanted to see who he had in mind for his hall pass it so I just so happened to know the woman and her husband. I told him, let's both get a hall pass and we can invite the couple over. That was two years ago, and we've done the switcheroo at least once a month with them. I introduced my husband to another couple, but we haven't hooked up with them as much because the man makes my husband very insecure. This newer couple is my favorite for so many reasons. The husband is Jamaican and that's all I need to say about him....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a forty eight year old divorced female and I'm trying online dating. My niece helped me do my dating profile and we used a real photo of me, but she suggested that I lie about my interests so I would attract a man with a nice body. So I said that I love working out, running and traveling. The app matched me with a tall, muscular, older man. He isn't cute, but we've been dating for six weeks getting to really know each other and I like him a lot. He runs marathons and he asked me to do a charity run with him in April. I said yes because I didn't know how to say no..................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been together for eight years and married for three years. In the beginning, I told him that I had a problem with all of his female friends. He said he would cut them all off for me. He's a hairstylist and barber and his best lady friend as he calls her, is in the same salon with him. My husband and I are thirty nine years old, and his best lady friend, Tammy is thirty. I've always wondered how he and Tammy's friendship has lasted for six years. I told him, as his wife, I should be his best lady friend, but he is stuck on stupid.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, One of my best girlfriends was sleeping with my husband and I feel like a fool for trusting her. She was smiling in my face and acting like she and my husband couldn't stand each other. It was like Martin and Pam's relationship back in the day. I sent my husband to her house for years whenever she needed help with minor things. The most shocking part was that my husband told me everything after he'd been trying to end the affair for months. He saved text messages from the beginning of their relationship and it showed that she initiated everything...........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 44 years old, divorced and single for 10 years. My husband divorced me because I cheated on him and the man I cheated with was married and he’s still married. We met at work and the rest is history. We are still in a relationship and it’s been 10 years now. Our sex life is great but our relationship has a few challenges. We have a 6 year old son and he has 2 children with his wife............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, In relationships, I know you have to take the good with the bad, but my boyfriend is a terrible dresser. He's fifty two years young and a well known DJ in the city. He's still got all of his hair, but he keeps it braided up. He goes to get his hair done just as much as I do. But that's not a problem because I like to be neat and clean. My problem is the way he dresses. I don't know if he's trying to look younger or not, but his jeans are way too tight. They're tight and short. He calls them ankle pants and I wear ankle pants, so I begged him to stop calling them that. Most of the young white guys in our area dressed like my boyfriend, but they are about twenty five pounds slimmer in the waistline.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to a forty six year old gossiper and my life went downhill when I let him get on Instagram. He loves to take pictures when he gets addressed, when he gets dressed up, and I would always post his pictures on my Facebook and Instagram pages. His friends would poke fun at him because he wasn't on social media. So I asked him if he wanted me to set him up a page. I did, and all he posts are pictures of his car after he washes it. The other day he posted a picture of our son after he got a haircut. He's really not a poster, but he's a creeper........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My honey and I are on shaky ground and I'm not in a loving mood. This Valentine's Day, we celebrated our two year anniversary and Valentine's Day on Sunday because he has a flight on Valentine's Day. He's a flight attendant, so he flew in on Sunday and met me at a hotel for our little staycation. We ordered room service and he had his friend drop off my gifts. He got me a necklace with a diamond encrusted two on it for the two years we have been together. I also got a teddy bear wearing a T shirt that said I love you, and I got a bottle of Creed perfume................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm twenty nine years old and my boyfriend of two years broke up with me and when I asked for closure, he finally agreed to tell me why he broke up with me. He said he got bored because I'm shallow. He said it was fun at first, but when he got to really know me, there was nothing there but a pretty face and a lot of unbelievable sex. He told me all about his new girlfriend and he said things are going great because she is who she says she is inside and out. I know that I'm the total package and his new girl is around a six on a scale of one to ten..............................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a Christian woman and new to dating. I was married for twenty two years and my husband divorced me in 2022. I have dated men at church and men that my friends hook me up with. I'm very traditional, so I like to be courted. I want my doors opened, and I want my man to order for me and when we're on a date. I also like passionate love making and refuse to settle for wham bam thank you, mam in the bedroom.......................................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband played a significant role in politics in our city for fifteen years, and then he started a business that we now run together. When he was in politics, he interacted with lots of prominent females that he called his associates. When rumors swirled about him cheating, there was no way for me to find out if they were true because he was around pretty women all the time. When he started our business, we interviewed a lady that worked on his campaign. She seemed to know all about marketing, so I agreed to hire her. I've regretted it for three years..................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm staying with my sister because my husband said he needs space. I can't blame him for how he feels about me, but I can blame my best friend for what she did to me. I argued with my husband all during the holidays over the smallest stuff, and he was on my nerves. When I'm upset, I have no desire to have sex, so he wasn't getting any. I told my best friend what I was going through, and she said she was stuck in a rut too and it was time for a girls trip for the MLK holiday weekend.........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm forty six years old and married, but over the past two years, my relationship with my husband has tanked. We've been sleeping in separate bedrooms since last October because he sleeps with a CPAP machine. He also has the TV on and he sleeps under the ceiling fan. We have not had sex since August. He's tired and cranky all the time, so I started going out after work with a co-worker instead of going home to a hostile environment. My co-worker and I drank so much one night that we ended up in a hotel room having sex in the shower. My affair is fun and exciting because I'm sneaking around to have great sex.......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty one years old and my boyfriend and I have been together for eight months. We live almost an hour apart, so he gradually started staying at my house for days at a time. I just let it happen because it was cold outside and I wanted to cuddle. He lives in the house he grew up in with his sister. His parents moved back to their hometown and left the house to his sister, but she couldn't afford the upkeep, so he is living with her. I've stayed overnight there a few times, but there is no real privacy with his sister there. In the past few days, I have switched things up and I asked if we could stay at his house..............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty seven years old and my sister is forty five. I'm staying with her and her live in boyfriend of seven years. I've been having sex with her boyfriend and it started after I was here only a week. For years, the sexual tension has been strong between me and her boyfriend, but I was married at the time. A few years ago. She mentioned it, but she wasn't mad. I wondered if it was on her mind when I moved in with him, but it's like she doesn't care at all....................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend is married and we've been together for a year and a half. He calls me his wife two point zero or the new and improved version of his wife. We met when he came in to pay his property taxes. He was so fine that all the women in my office did a double take. I started flirting with him instantly before one of the other girls snagged him. I gave him my number and he came over late that evening........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a single mother of a seventeen year old high school senior. I had my daughter when I was forty, and my grandma loves to say that babies are for young people. She got that right. On Friday night, I went to the movies and my daughter went to the basketball game at her school. Another parent called and said, my daughter left the game early and she was wondering if everything was okay. I felt like she was trying to tell me something without telling me something. I could not get my daughter on the phone, so I ended my date early and went home...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been in a relationship for twelve years and my girlfriend confessed that she cheated on me seven years ago. She blurted it out during an argument and it cut like a knife. I have never cheated on her when I could have, I remained faithful. The worst part for me is that she won't tell me who she cheated with. She thinks that clearing her conscience is enough and I should be able to deal with it and move on, but I can't. How can she halfway confess it could be one of my friends, co-workers, a guy at the gym, or even a family member?........................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty eight years old and I have a two year old and a two month old. My husband and I have been married two years and we've been busy growing our family, but not on purpose. He has an eighteen year old son and he told me that having more children wasn't high on his list of priorities when I met him, but as soon as we held our first daughter together, he started saying he wanted another son. Then we had our second daughter two months ago and he still mentions wanting another. I have to try to avoid him in the house because he can't keep his hands to himself...................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I live about thirty minutes away from the city on his family's land, and we're renovating the home he grew up in. I used to love being away from the madness of the city, but now my country bumpkin in-laws have moved in on us. It's their land, so we can't say anything about them living right across from us. When my husband's grandmother died, everyone started fighting over who would get her house. Unfortunately, she had a will and it stated that the house belongs to my father in-law. So they left a house they built in 2018 to live on the family's land...................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, When I met my new friend, it was like a fairytale romance. I'm twenty eight and he's thirty five and perfect for me because I prayed for an older man but not too old. He has a photography studio and I booked him for a Christmas photo shoot for me and my daughter.  After the photo shoot, he asked me to have dinner with him, so my daughter and I went to dinner with him. After that, he planned dinner dates with us every night that week. I couldn't wait for my daughter to go to her dad's later that week so I could spend quality time with my new friend. He had kept telling me how good he was in bed, and I couldn't wait to see. It was supposed to go down at his house, but it was raining really badly, so he came over to my house.......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm fifty four years old and I'm married to my third husband. I have a tendency to get bored in relationships, so I was really trying to make my marriage work. I get hit on by men at least three times a week and I always have to flash my diamond ring so men know I'm taken. I guess it's my cute dimples and my sweet voice. Each one of my husbands told me that it's the baby talk that drove them crazy. Whatever it is, I know I can always get a man. But my current husband is boring and he's not into explicit videos or role playing. We've only been married two years and he's already stopped flipping me around when we're intimate..................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm married to a caveman and he invades my space all day every day. We've been together for eight years and married for four years. We work from home and we were sharing our home office until I moved my desk into the foyer to get away from him. As soon as you walk in our front door, my desk is right there. It looks junkie, but I'm willing to endure the mess over having him in my personal space all day. When he's not working, he's on the phone gossiping with one of his friends or co workers, and he talked so loudly that I can't get work done.......................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley,  As a man, I'm ashamed to write you for help, but I don't know what to do with my girlfriend. I met her at a cookout and we bonded instantly because we have a lot of mutual friends. She was gorgeous and had white toenail polish, glowing skin, and flowing hair. We've been together for almost two years, and I moved in with her because we were spending every night together. Anyway, I pay all the household expenses as a man. I know I'm supposed to do that, but I mentioned it for a reason. I'm handling all of the bills and her car is paid for. She might buy the grocery sometimes, but usually she puts them on my AMEX, so that leads me to believe that she is stacking her money, and I'm cool with that...................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband is very particular about all of his things. He had a professional organizer come and do his side of the closet and I had to have a tantrum to get him to pay to get my closet done. I'm so glad we have separate closets because with my busy schedule and a newborn, I don't have time to keep my closet neat like his. My husband has a shopping addiction too. When he goes to hang with his boys, he needs a new shirt or a new jogging suit or new dress pants. I have asked him a million times if he's really going to hang with his friends, because he is dressed so nicely. He has a thing about his underwear too. There is only one designer that he will wear, and they're expensive.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty two years old and single because I will not tolerate a drunk living in my house. My ex and I got into a big argument because for the past two years he's been drunk when we are intimate and whenever I want him to be on his best behavior, his Hennessy is like liquid confidence, and he has been sneaking it in on me. I don't drink like that anymore. Back when we first met, though, I used to to try to out drink him..................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am dating a cheater and he just asked me to marry him, and I was thinking of saying yes, but then one of his side chick's pressed charges against me. In November I found my man on the side of a building in his car, naked from the waist down, and a woman was running across the parking lot away from his car because she saw me pulling up. I fired a warning shot with an air gun that I keep just to scare a criminal away. When the gun went off, she got scared and fell like she had been shot...........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I was married for four short years and my ex husband and I are still really good friends, but we can't seem to get along well enough to live together. I moved to a nearby city to start over so I wouldn't have to run into him all the time. As soon as I moved and got a job transfer, I started dating a guy at work. I've been seeing him for a little over a year, and we have a lot in common except sex drive. So a few days ago I drove back to my old stomping grounds to finalize my divorce. Then my ex husband and I ended up having sex in a parking lot of the courthouse. He followed me home over an hour away, and we got busy all night..............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty nine years old and my husband is forty two. I stopped working a nine to five when my tax business took off two years ago. I run a small office space and I offer debt relief services after tax season. In my mind, my husband never expected me to do so well and make so much money. He started hating on me early on, and he was negative about every advancement I made in getting set up. He wouldn't even come to my office until I have moved in it. He's really upset that I am making a lot more money than he is, so that's a problem..........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband of fourteen years must be losing his mind because he cheated on me once and I took him back. So he's got to be crazy to do it again at this stage of our lives. We got our marriage back on track after his affair, and I haven't. I hadn't suspected anything else was going on until November. He started going to bed early and getting up before I got up, so we couldn't have sex. My intuition told me to keep an eye on him, and my intuition never fails. My husband is cheating again and the woman lives in Maryland.....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a teacher and I cater events and I do weekly meal prep for three people. My husband gets to feast on the leftovers, and he loves my cooking. He also loves my cookie. I am a well rounded wife and I provide my husband with good food and good loving. Wherever he wants it, he gets it, and as soon as we're done he wants a full meal. That's fine and dandy, but it's a problem when it's late at night or early in the morning and he has to eat a full meal afterwards. Something about the cookie makes him so hungry.............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I caught my husband on the phone with a female reminiscing about the sex they had earlier that day. I tried to control my laughter so he wouldn't hear me. I was cracking up inside because the girl was talking about how he put it down and it was the best she had in a long time. She sounded young, so I wondered how many men she'd been with. I was very relieved to hear that they used protection..............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm thirty eight years old and I've been with the same man for five years and he's not focused on marriage or taking our relationship further, but he won't let me go. He accuses me of seeking attention from other men because of the way I dress and I see that as him not trusting me. He's so paranoid all the time, so I reassure him that I'm not up to no good when I'm hanging out with my friends. I told myself i'd give him another year to propose. I would never tell him about my deadline because I don't want him to propose unless he really wants to........................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been married for eleven years and can honestly say that I trusted my wife and loved her unconditionally, but now I'm questioning our commitment because she lied and withheld information. The week before Christmas, she and her best friend went to Orlando to do some Christmas shopping and she transferred thousands of dollars to her personal account, like six thousand dollars, but I was cool with it because she works hard and she is a great mom.  While she was gone, I took the kids to Tennessee to visit with my parents. My wife and I were both distracted, so we didn't talk much during the few days we were apart. I told her that I would be back in time to pick her up from the airport, but she said she would ride with her best friend......................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m 34 years old and my significant other is 39 and we’ve been together for 3 years. I call him my significant other because he has yet to define our relationship. We started as friends, just like most couples do and as we got closer, he told me that he didn’t want anything serious but he enjoyed spending time with me. We started having sex a month after we met and at that time, I was very busy at work and helping my sister with her new baby, so I was not ready for anything serious either.............................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am an older married woman and this is my second marriage. When I met my husband, he was extremely handsome and generous. We connected spiritually and he joined my church. We didn’t court for long and he said he knew I was his soulmate the minute we met. I knew things could be going too fast because I’m his third wife, but I felt the same connection to him so I agreed to marry him................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My boyfriend and I have been dating for about 5 months and he’s the best man I’ve ever been with and he treats me really good. There’s a situation that I’m dealing with and my man doesn’t understand why it’s bothering me. When we first met, he had just gotten a divorce. I mean it was literally finalized the day before I met him. Because it was a quick divorce, he was still living in the house he shared with his wife.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 27 year old man and I have a best friend and we've been super tight for years. We have been thru all the good and bad girlfriends together and now that he’s married, I want to tell him so bad that his wife is too much. She’s too much of everything. She’s tall, thick, wears big hair, big lashes and her nails and toe nails are very long.....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am having a major problem. My fiancé and I have been together for almost 2 years. She is 37 and I am 29. In the early stages, we use to throw down in the bedroom! I'm talking about doing it everywhere like 5 times a week and multiple sessions at a time, to the point where we ended up with bruises or bite marks. Her hair could never stay done back then. But lately, I can barely get her to take care of my needs and her mood about sex has drastically changed..................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 48 year old single, educated and professional woman that has never been married. I have dated 3 guys in the last 8 years and decided to give it a rest until recently when I met a very nice man that works with my aunt. We talked a few weeks over the phone before we met. Then he called me one day and said he’d been in a bad car accident and his face hit his steering wheel so he had to have emergency oral surgery and all he could think about was me....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 32 year old single man and I started a sexual relationship with a female that hangs out with me and my boys. She’s like one of the boys and we party together, work out together and she travels with us on our annual guys’ trip. She is a good friend and we respect her and her sexual preference. We’ve never talked about her love life, but I assumed she never dated a man before. We’ve been friends since middle school and she has always been a pretty girl........................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I are in our late 30s and we’ve been together for almost 20 years. We have 4 children and we always had a robust sex life until 2 years ago when everything changed. My husband gradually lost interest in sex and whenever we’d try, he would stop in the middle of it and tell me he was tired. I had no idea what was wrong with him and I started to think that he wasn’t attracted to me anymore. One night when he told me no to sex, I started crying. He finally came clean and admitted that he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and it affected his ability to perform..............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been kicked out of my church and I need some advice. I attended a very messy church and if you did not do things the way the pastor thought you should, he would call you out. I have had a few run-ins with him over stuff I post on my personal Facebook page. I told him that I can post what I want on my page and it has nothing to do with him or the church. I’m sure the real problem was the fact that I was sleeping with one of the deacons, but the pastor couldn’t say anything because everybody knew he was having an affair............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I have been in a relationship for 4 years and my boyfriend and I live 3 hours apart. We’ve always been in a long-distance relationship and I thought everything was fine, until recently. He started talking about marriage after we dated 2 years and he said he would gladly move to Philly to be with me. I got all excited about marriage and I started preparing myself emotionally and financially to be with him for the rest of my life....................................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, about 2 years ago I messed around with my sister’s husband after a drunken night out. I made him swear that nothing would ever happen between us again. We managed to stay away from each other but he would text me often, begging for just one more night with me. He would tell me how sexy I am and I’m the best he’s ever had and he’s with the wrong sister and all of that......................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm on my second marriage and there's an issue in my marriage. My husband was married for 18 years and he's got two daughters and joint custody of them. I have a daughter that lives with us. We've blended the family nicely and his daughters are sweet to my daughter, but they like to remind her that their father is not her father. My husband is not good at setting boundaries for his ex-wife. When we started dating, he let me know that he and his ex are friends and whatever he does for her is for his daughters. I can accept that, but when it gets to be too much, I step in to help him set boundaries...................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 42 year old single mother of a son that is 20 years old. My son’s girlfriend just had a baby that is fair skinned and they both are chocolate. This girl is 21 and a dancer at a bar across town. She says she’s not a stripper but that’s all she is. My son is afraid to ask this girl for a paternity test, so I did. When my son went to visit the baby, she jumped on him and then called me and said if I keep putting my son up to this foolishness, I would be next....................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 14 years and I have a busy schedule as a high school basketball coach. After years of marriage, my wife still doesn’t get how stressed I am around this time of year and she had been pressuring me to buy a Christmas tree and have it up by December 1st. I missed her deadline cause of my schedule.........................................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in a long distance relationship with a man that my daughter hooked me up with. He's a bodybuilder, and my daughter met him at her gym. She said, "She was looking in the mirror working out when he came and stood in front of her to see himself in the mirror." She said, "other than being vain, he's extremely quiet and nerdy." He and I talked a lot in the beginning, and it was fun to have someone to talk to.........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm in love with another man, and I just need to make it through the holidays with my current boyfriend so I can dump him and get with the new guy, but, I need your advice before I let a sure thing go and move on to a fairy tale lover. I don't want to leave my current boyfriend just yet, because he is getting my brakes fixed on my car and he's getting me a bracelet that I want for Christmas. I already saw it hiding in his drawer, so I'm doing all I can to stay faithful until the new year. My new man is in a similar situation, but he's married. He advised me to stay put while he lets his marriage fizzle on out.......................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, My husband and I have been married for eight years and we have three children under age six. That means I'm always tired and trying to get a nap whenever I can. If I happen to be in the bed lying down or on the couch lying down, my husband thinks it's a perfect time for him to ask for sex. Although I might be very tired at the moment, I will always give him a quickie so he won't feel neglected. I don't want to be so tired that I make him go seek intimacy from another woman. Last week, I was so tired that I fell asleep a couple of times during intimacy and my husband did not stop.............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, One of my sister's best friends has been dating a man for ten years and he hasn't proposed to her yet, but he's cheated on her several times. He swore that he would never cheat on her again and he joined her church to gain her trust back so she wouldn't leave him. She's still with him and she started to suspect he was cheating again after he turned his phone off her few times while he was out at night. My sister had a brilliant idea that was supposed to help her friend out.............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley. I met a man online and he's a decent guy with a good job and a great set of friends. We've gone on double dates with my friends and his friends, and I did that because that's how you get to really know a person. The drawback of it is that my friends also get to point out the bad things about my man. We had a double date with my best friend and her man and my best friend.  He said that it's too soon for my man to be as hands on as he is, meaning he can't talk without touching me. She said he was going to start pressuring me for sex too soon. She was spot on with that one, so I couldn't be mad at her...............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley. I used to think I was the luckiest girl in my city because of who I was dating. My boyfriend is tall, with creamy brown skin and a decent body. He's on the city council, and he sits on the board of a very prestigious private club in our city, and he's known for making things happen in our community. Dating him is not what I expected it to be, though. As soon as he changes out of his suit, he reverts to the little boy from the hood, and it's scary to be around him. He won't just have one drink, it's half the bottle. So I have to entertain him and laugh at his drunken sense of humor................................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm dating a man that goes overboard to please me. We've been together for three years, and from our first date until today, he's always done too much. Our first date was at a place where you could eat and play games. I wore a dress and a pair of heels, and he came in workout clothes. I didn't know where he was taking me, so I was shocked. When we pulled up. He made us matching shirts to wear and told me that he wanted to see how good I was at basketball............................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a fifty one year old man and I have a wife, but I haven't lived with her in four years. It's a long story, but I'll try to make a brief. Four years ago, my cousin had a bad divorce and he needed somewhere to stay, so my wife and I let him rent one of our side of a duplex we own. I made him promise to be respectful to my older tenant that shared the duplex with him, because she's a Christian woman that loves peace and quiet. He moved in, and in less than two weeks, the old lady called me to complain about sex noises coming from his side of the duplex........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I've been friends with my boyfriend for seven years.  I met him at work and there's another girlfriend of ours that is our bestie.  We were inseparable back when we met and it was a shocker for our other friend when we started dating it just kind of happened that one night.  We talked until the sun came up and we ended up having sex on the top of his car.  He told me that it's always been me the apple of his eye the girl of his dream and my heart melted.  I called our other friend to tell her the news and she started crying.  I asked if she was happy or sad and she said both.  She explained that she didn't want to lose our friendship but she was happy that we finally hooked up because all he did was talk about me...................................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, about a year ago I left my home church to join another church. I was dating the church’s drummer and he invited me to join. I fell in love with the atmosphere of the church and the senior pastor was really good. When I joined, I was asked to help put together a praise dance team. I enlisted the help of the associate pastor to help me. The associate pastor is only 3 years older than me and we connected on so many levels................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 30 year old woman that’s in a dirty situation with my man. I love my man and couldn’t have asked for a better partner, but there’s one thing about him that ticks me off. He hates to wash his hands! We've been together for 6 years and we just got engaged. We moved in together last month and that’s when I noticed his nastiness. He works long days at a factory and when he comes home, he changes his clothes and flops down on the bed..............  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 30 year old single woman, forced to live with my 46 year old father for the first time ever in my life. I moved in with him last year after I got pregnant and lost my job all in the same month, during the pandemic. My parents got pregnant with me in high school, so I was raised by my 2 grandmothers and I thought of my dad as an older brother or a playmate because he didn’t do anything but play with me when I was younger...................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 57 year old married man and I’m on my second marriage. My wife has two daughters from a previous marriage and they’re both grown and live in different cities. The oldest daughter is 29 now and she has a 1 year old son. My wife is looking forward to Thanksgiving because she will have the girls home and she can spend quality time with her grandson, but I’m not excited about us all being under one roof, because I had an affair with the oldest daughter....................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m going to jump right on in. I cheated on my wife two years ago with a woman that constantly threatened to call my wife when she didn’t get what she wanted. This went on 2 years until I ran out of money and decided to end the affair. This woman called my wife a few days later. I was out, cutting the yard when she called my house and my wife answered..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I'm a 30 year old married woman and my husband and I have been together for 6 years. We have a 3 year old son and since I had the baby, our intimacy has gotten a little stale. We tried role playing, watching videos and talking dirty to keep the magic going, but nothing helped. A friend suggested we put a full-length mirror next to our bed because it worked for her and her hubby. They love watching themselves getting it on. My husband and I decided to try it.............  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a hard-working, faithful man. I was married for 15 years to my college sweetheart. I never had any problems in my marriage until I tried to help out a friend. Here’s what happened… my wife had a best friend and the friend was married to a bigtime cheater. We were always there for her if she was going through drama with her husband. Their marriage finally ended when her husband got her cousin pregnant...............See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’ve been married for 8 years and my wife has owned a trendy clothing boutique for 4 years. She decided to hire young, attractive females to represent the type of clothes she sells. The store manager is a gorgeous 28 year old woman with a banging body. Two years ago, my wife decided to help her pay for body contouring procedures so she can always look great in the clothes at the boutique. I didn’t approve, but my wife said it’s her money and she did it anyway...........................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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My estranged husband is in jail. He's been in jail for over a year since right up to the 4th of July 2022 and recently, some phone calls from last year between he and I were leaked and on those calls, you hear me saying you were winded going up the stairs at your home and Marjorie looks at us as the help. Right here and now, I want to apologize to you and Marjorie for what I said. As much as I wish I could, I can't take it back. I can't. I said it, and now I want to apologize..............................  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 27 year old single man and I would love to stop sneaking around with the love of my life. I have been friends with my secret lover for 20 years and our parents are best friends. Our families did everything together for over 20 years but they had no idea about our secret romance. She and I have been best friends since we were 7. By the time we turned 13, she was blossoming into a woman and I liked it................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am in my late thirties and I’m married to an older man. We dated for a short period of time and he moved in with me before we got married 4 months ago. My home is in a cozy, close-knit community and one of my neighbors recognized my husband and couldn’t wait to come give me some gossip on him. She said my husband was messing around with her aunt a few months before he met me and she thinks he’s been seeing her again since we got married..................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dear Steve and Shirley, I’m a 51 year old man and I have a wife but I haven’t lived with her in 4 years. It’s a long story but I’ll try to make it brief. Four years ago, my cousin had a bad divorce and he needed somewhere to stay, so my wife and I let him rent one side of a duplex we own. I made him promise to be respectful to my older tenant that shared the duplex with him because she’s a Christian woman that loves peace and quiet................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Steve and Shirley, I am a 50 year old married man and my wife and I have been married for 11 years. When we got married, I was working on my doctorate degree and I worked full time and struggled to take care of her and our newborn child. She decided to start school herself after having our second child. She got her master’s degree in 2019 and I expected her to apply for a job but instead, she decided to get a doctorate degree......................See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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