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The perfect episode to drop before we walk into the eating season. Remember, we are eating to live and not living to eat. Our guest today, Robin Allen, breaks down and makes plain everything you need to know to eat for health and to live your best life. She calls out that food is medicine and shares much needed information. Share this episode with your entire network and really soak up what she lays out. Special treat for our Patreon Community in a more up close chat with Robin as she talks this vs. that, and we will be releasing an additional follow-up with her to dive into her story and her best recommendations when eating to live and being the best version of self. Join us at (Patreon.com/whileblack) Make sure to engage with Robin by checking her IG at nessynutri or her website at (https://www.necessaryvitamind.com/black/) Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eminent Domain is one of those concepts that so many of us don't quite understand, yet it has impacted our culture and community in severe ways since the 1800's. Dig into this episode and learn more about the history of eminent domain and the ways it is still hurting us now. Make sure you join our Patreon community for other dope content and benefits, including exclusive access to the video for this episode. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creators and the creation industry is on the rise, and right along with it come places to celebrate the creators who change the shape of the culture. The BronzeLens Film Festival is leading the way in that celebration. In today's episode, BronzeLens founder Kathleen Bertrand sits with us to discuss why this space is so important. Get closer to and engage with Kathleen and her work at BronzeLens by clicking HERE Make sure you join our Patreon community for other dope content and benefits, including exclusive access to the video for this episode. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever considered leaping into politics..have you ever considered stepping inside the system to help change it from the inside out...If you have or if you know someone who needs to do just that - then this episode is for you. Today we sit down with A'shanti Gholar, the first black President of Emerge (an organization dedicated to preparing democratic women for public office) and the host of The Black Girls Guide To Politics, as she breaks down how her organization is helping to change the American political landscape forever. Listen up, get dialed in, and push for the change you need to see on your block, in your community, and throughout your world. Get closer to and engage with A'shanti, her work at Engage, and her podcast, The Brown Girls Guide To Politics, by clicking HERE Make sure you join our Patreon community for other dope content and benefits, including exclusive access to the video for this episode. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today, Stacey Abrams, is running for Governor of Georgia, and stands to make history as the first black female Governor in our country's history. That is a big deal, and I can't lie - I WANT TO SEE HER WIN! This episode is a peak behind the curtain of who Stacey is, what she wants for us as a community, and why the office of the Governor is so critically important. It's also just really good to see her in a safe space for her and all of us. TIP if you don't want to hear my personal intro (you know you wanna hear it tho) then skip to minute mark 13:20 and hear what Leader Abrams has to say. Please support Stacey and the campaign with your attention, your dollars, and your vote. Visit her campaign website to learn more. Make sure you join our Patreon community for other dope benefits, including exclusive access to the video for this episode. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family, we have launched our Patreon account, and we want you there. Patreon picks up where our episodes stop and bring you extra behind-the-scenes information as well as content developed exclusively for Patreon. One of the best parts is that we are just getting started and I'm meeting personally with everyone who is joining the community (If you have joined already then make sure to check your messages because I'm waiting to hear back from a few of you all) Become a part of the community and get access to guest-centric video from all of our episodes as well as access to While Black Behind The Podcast, our new video content series bringing the guests and I (some from the podcast and some not featured on the podcast) directly into your living room. What I am most excited about is the opportunity Patreon presents for you and me to dialog and build together...help us select new episodes, hone in on the guests you need to hear from, and I'm making room to highlight and interview the dopest of you!!!! See below for full benefits, but we want to see you there. Includes Discord benefits ✊🏾 2 x Monthly Bonus Podcast Episodes (Extended interviews, “Video from episodes, Extra rambles and rants from Vince) ✊🏾 Members Only Monthly Livestream + Q&A ✊🏾 Exclusive "While Black: Behind the Podcast" Series ✊🏾 Video Versions of While Black Podcast Episodes ✊🏾 Access to “While Black” Chat Community on Discord ✊🏾 Exclusive Voting Power (help pick podcast topics & more) ✊🏾 Discord Conversation Link up with us at Patreon.com/whileblack Peace Update Description Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS PART 2 OF DAWN'S AMAZING JOURNEY - IF YOU HAVE NOT LISTENED, PLEASE GO BACK AND LISTEN TO LAST WEEK'S PART 1 EPISODE FIRST. Dawns story is heartbreakingly sad in places, but at the same time the joy she holds inside is infectious. Her story is one of trauma and confusion but it is also filled with support, community, and love. Dawn suffers from bipolar disorder and just like so many of our brothers and sisters it is a battle that is fought daily. Tune in to learn what the struggle can look like. Take from her story the lessons that support you and your betterment. Join our Patreon community - we are working on a behind-the-podcast episode focused on mental health and wellness. I already know how impactful it will be. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawns story is heartbreakingly sad in places, but at the same time the joy she holds inside is infectious. Her story is one of trauma and confusion but it is also filled with support, community, and love. Dawn suffers from bipolar disorder and just like so many of our brothers and sisters it is a battle that is fought daily. Tune in to learn what the struggle can look like. Take from her story the lessons that support you and your betterment. Join our Patreon community - we are working on a behind-the-podcast episode focused on mental health and wellness. I already know how impactful it will be. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We LOVE Black Women and intentionally celebrate the platforms designed specifically for black women, which is why we shared space with the dope hosts of The REVOLT original Podcast Monuments To Me. Tyi and Akilah hold needed conversations that are curated with black women in mind, and they make it look so damn easy. This episode is hilarious and informative as hell, and you should absolutely run to check out the podcast Monuments To Me on REVOLT. We discuss everything from why this space is important to our dreams for black women and our thoughts on how down for the cause you can be if you are married to a person from another race.... and Tyi shuts us all down about listening to R Kelly...Trust us...just don't do it. Make sure to tap into the conversation on Monuments on any podcast player and follow the hosts on their IG pages. Click here for Akilah and Click here for Tyi Join our Patreon community - we are working on some behind-the-scenes with the ladies of Monuments. Find out why these spaces are critical and more about who each of the hosts are. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronic pain is a major issue for many black people in this country, and its treatment isn't as simple or fair as you think. Racism, as it does in any other system, impacts our ability to seek and receive adequate or fair treatment. Tune into this episode featuring successful entrepreneur and the author of Race Matters in Pain Medicine - Mr. Jackson Dunbar Esq Join our Patreon community, where the podcast experience gets even richer. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your struggle is not your story. But, while it may be a root, it doesn't have to limit where your branches can grow and reach. Our guest exemplifies how unlimited our futures can be when we find access and embrace education. Brandon Fleming, the founder of the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project, a world-class educator, and author of the best-selling book Miseducated, was once a kid who struggled to read, sought refuge in the streets, and attempted suicide as a relief mechanism. As he became a young man, he held on to his childhood ideals and ultimately became a college dropout...but sometimes all it takes is one person to stoke your internal flame and redirect you to your place of passion. That happened to Mr. Fleming; now, he lives inside his passion, serving others in the capacity he once sought to be served. This episode is one of the most inspirational hours in the While Black catalog, and it will motivate you to live ... live differently, live authentically, and live out loud. When you find your place...stand on it...let no one displace you. Plant yourself in a soil designed for the unique curve of your feet, and know that you are home. Engage Brandon and his work by hitting his website and by following The Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project Instagram page or the website (Newly renamed Veritas School of Social Sciences). Join our Patreon community, where the podcast experience gets even richer. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supporting black should be the norm, not the exception. The normalization of supporting black needs to be so significant that when, on the off chance we don't, we feel some kind of way about it. That is what this episode is about. Tap in as we delve into why black banks, and specifically Greenwood bank, are so important and how intentional we MUST be if we are going to create the world we say we want. The mission requires sacrifice and inconvenience at times...are you really down for the cause???? If you are, then prove it. Engage Ryan and his work by checking in over at The Gathering Spot or by opening an account and banking black at Greenwood Bank Come join our Patreon community, where the podcast experience gets even more rich. The content and information shared in the community is there to make us all better. (Patreon.com/whileblack). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family tune in to part 2 of our deeply needed episode with Mac. This episode is focused on nothing but understanding your rights as you interact with the police and Mac delivers life-saving information. We talk about our rights when dealing with the police, and we go deep into the situations you may find yourself in. Please share this episode with the people that you care about. The episode is made better by joining our new Patreon family (Patreon.com/whileblack). The benefits are rich and will be enriched even more by the upcoming release of behind-the-scenes videos (from the gun range) featuring Mac with other military/law enforcement folks giving gun safety direction, discussing the importance of black women and weapons, plus giving us needed information on the 2nd amendment. Join our Patreon community to get this and more exclusive content, all designed to enrich the podcast listening experience and make us all better.- "We Gon Be Alright". Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family, we have launched our Patreon account, and we want you there. Patreon picks up where our episodes stop and bring you extra behind-the-scenes information as well as content developed exclusively for Patreon. Become a part of the community and get access to guest-centric video from all of our episodes as well as access to While Black Behind The Podcast, our new video content series bringing the guests and I (some from the podcast and some not featured on the podcast) directly into your living room. What I am most excited about is the opportunity Patreon presents for you and me to dialog and build together...help us select new episodes, hone in on the guests you need to hear from, and I'm making room to highlight and interview the dopest of you!!!! See below for full benefits, but we want to see you there. Includes Discord benefits ✊🏾 2 x Monthly Bonus Podcast Episodes (Extended interviews, “How To While Black…” segments, “Enrich The People” segments & more) ✊🏾 Members Only Monthly Livestream + Q&A ✊🏾 Exclusive "While Black: Behind the Podcast" Series ✊🏾 Video Versions of While Black Podcast Episodes ✊🏾 Access to “While Black” Chat Community on Discord ✊🏾 Exclusive Voting Power (help pick podcast topics & more) ✊🏾 Discord Conversation Link up with us at Patreon.com/whileblack Peace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode will save lives and should be shared with your loved ones. It is that important! This amazing two-part episode features the powerful Shawn Mac a former federal agent turned civil rights attorney. Mac gives a no-nonsense perspective on the state of policing and shares the same advice he gives to his children and family to help them survive police encounters. I'm serious, this two-part series will bless you with the information needed for you and your loved ones to come home alive after a police engagement. The episode is made better by joining our new Patreon family (Patreon.com/whileblack). The benefits are rich and will be enriched even more by the upcoming release of behind-the-scenes videos (from the gun range) featuring Mac with other military/law enforcement folks giving gun safety direction, discussing the importance of black women and weapons, plus giving us needed information on the 2nd amendment. Join our Patreon community to get this and more exclusive content, all designed to enrich the podcast listening experience and make us all better.- "We Gon Be Alright". Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! It's a new chapter, and we are excited to be part of the REVOLT Podcast Network. In addition, today, we are celebrating our launch on Patreon. Be one of the first to join our community and gain access to new and exclusive content/tools designed to make us all better. Join at Patreon.com/Whileblack Our first episode on REVOLT is a powerful one. There are few people who have been as central to the current fight for social justice as Attorney Ben Crump. He has represented the families of some of the most well-known police brutality cases in history, including Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, and during our conversation, he chats about each. However, the conversation doesn't stop there - Ben digs in on a range of topics, including the problem he sees as more significant than police brutality, his views on voting and the importance of jury duty, and how he manages his own mental wellness as he fights for equality and justice. Brother Ben also let us in on something else he and his team are working on - a new music venture (Tenacious Dawgs Music) where they are focused on sharing information and inspiration through music. (Stick around at the end of the episode for a listen) Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Written and narrated by award-winning author and Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, “History is US” is a 6-part audio documentary produced and developed by C13Originals that asks questions about who we are as a nation, and what race might reveal about our current crisis. Through the voices of distinguished historians and scholars, this limited series gives listeners the background and education to understand how we got here and how we can all use history to clarify the choices before us. There will always be something distinct about our present day, yet history haunts. “History is US” is a presentation of Shining City Audio, a C13Originals and Jon Meacham Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No catchy opening or description - This topic is simply too important to waste time. This illness is dangerous and needs to be talked about and taught about. It impacts far too many women which means the percentage of black women is even worse. Take the time to listen and hear our guest, Ms. Sasha Nicole, as she shares her experience and what she is doing to change our postpartum experience. If you are an expecting mother, know an expecting mother, or plan to one day become a mother - please take this one seriously. Go get closer to Sahsa Nicole and her work on her websites Fearless Nfluence and Partum Evolution and IG page. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there is one thing that I can promise, it is that at some point in your life, either you or someone you love will be faced with a major medical situation and if you haven't been there yet --- just wait. When you find yourself in that stressful, emotional, and unfamiliar situation, having someone on your team focused on your needs is key to an improved outcome. That is where Dr Nicole Rochester, founder of Your G.P.S. Doc comes in to play. If you are human and love anyone (including yourself), this episode requires listening....do yourself a favor and dig in. Go get closer to Dr Nicole and her work on her website and IG page. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week the fellas had the floor, but this week it's all about the Significant Sisters of Spelman College, and they handled some difficult topics with ease. If you need an injection of hope that the future is secure, this episode is the only way to go. Please tune in and be lifted by Sydnee Coggins (Rising Jr.), Onna Geddie (Rising Sr), and Alexis Dickerson (Graduating Sr) . Please follow the hyperlink embedded in their names above to learn more about these sisters. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If our future is in the hands of the brilliant young men of Morehouse College, then our future is secure. If you don't believe me, just hit play. Ride with us as we surf topic after topic with today's amazing guests, Morehouse College seniors Jay Davis (graduating) and Trenaj Mongo (rising). These young brothers flow effortlessly across fun and difficult topics ranging from prison education to homosexuality in the black community to HBCU's vs PWI's. You will not want to miss this one!!! We are building hope in our future by investing in theirs!!!! Please follow the hyperlink embedded in their names above to learn more about these brothers. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success is not dependent upon your position as head of the class, nor is it singularly related to being voted most likely to succeed. In fact, you can create significant success without a far-reaching vision - But you do have to dream and believe, and you do have to be willing to do what most won't. That was the not-so-secret trick that our guest today, Former Obama White House Official and current CEO of Values Partnerships and Gauge, knew and practiced. He found success despite not being the most prolific performer in school and not being the biggest visionary to dream a dream. That fact is what makes today's episode so powerful. Joshua has a message for those who don't wake up every day feeling like the world is their oyster. Today's episode is powerful, so please tune in and let Joshua help guide you to your gift. To learn more about Values Partnerships or Gauge please follow the hyperlink or visit Joshua's website at https://joshuadubois.com/ Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we change the criminal legal system for the better? We do it standing with, beside, and behind folks like Ilham Askia and Sarah Higinbotham as they charge up the hill and fight battles that we can't afford to lose. We do it by supporting the public defenders who represent 80% of the people fighting for freedom in the system. We do it by providing powerful education to system impacted folks. We do it by exposing the problems, operating in empathy, and remaining diligent to the cause. We do it together and expectant of positive change. Today's hyper-dynamic episode was designed by While Black friend and past guest Winfield Murray and features two women dedicated to the space of criminal legal reform. TRUST ME when I say they laid this episode out. You will be made better by listening.... it was so good we decided to make it a two part episode. Please listen closely to Ilham Askia of Gideons Promise and Sarah Higinbotham of Common Good Atlanta as they lay out perspectives, problems, and solutions that will challenge your ability to remain idle. To learn more on Gideons Promise please follow the hyperlink or visit their website at https://www.gideonspromise.org/ To learn more on Common Good Atlanta please follow the hyperlink or visit their website at https://commongoodatlanta.com/ PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE!!!!!! Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we change the criminal legal system for the better? We do it standing with, beside, and behind folks like Ilham Askia and Sarah Higinbotham as they charge up the hill and fight battles that we can't afford to lose. We do it by supporting the public defenders who represent 80% of the people fighting for freedom in the system. We do it by providing powerful education to system impacted folks. We do it by exposing the problems, operating in empathy, and remaining diligent to the cause. We do it together and expectant of positive change. Today's hyper-dynamic episode was designed by While Black friend and past guest Winfield Murray and features two women dedicated to the space of criminal legal reform. TRUST ME when I say they laid this episode out. You will be made better by listening.... it was so good we decided to make it a two part episode. Please listen closely to Ilham Askia of Gideons Promise and Sarah Higinbotham of Common Good Atlanta as they lay out perspectives, problems, and solutions that will challenge your ability to remain idle. To learn more on Gideons Promise please follow the hyperlink or visit their website at https://www.gideonspromise.org/ To learn more on Common Good Atlanta please follow the hyperlink or visit their website at https://commongoodatlanta.com/ PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE!!!!!! Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to hide something from black folks then put it in a book...Well, today thanks to so many amazing folks including today's guest, Ms. Glory Edim, that is no longer the case. So much power comes from telling our stories and reading them in a book that we should dedicate some of our daily time to reading and learning. Today we go deep into books, and stories, and be a better version of ourselves. Pay close attention to this one and get to know Glory at her website - (https://www.wellreadblackgirl.com/). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The good news is that going from where we are to where we want to be is achievable if you are willing to do the work. The better news is that nothing can stop you unless you allow it to - not corporate America, not racial bias, not society. Today our dynamic guest, Zuri Walker, builds on last week's episode by providing us with the motivation and the inspiration to begin our journey. After listening to Zuri inspire for a full hour, I can't see a world where you are not made better. Pay close attention to this one and get to know Zuri at her website - (https://www.zuriwalker.com/) or on her IG page. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surviving corporate America is best done with a dope friend group, some amazing stress management skills, and healthy doses of trained/professional help. Corporate can tear you apart and in many cases we help by believing that what we experience is normal or even a requirement for "the big bucks". If you are not careful our work lives can tear apart our entire lives and in some cases even end it. Our guest this week, Kym Ali, has a story that will change your perception on how corporate America can impact your health and life. In Kym's case she experienced mental and physical impacts including heart attack that almost took her out. Thankfully, that wasn't the end of her story as a matter of fact in some ways it was the beginning and led to this amazing episode. Pay close attention to this one and get to know Kym at her website - Kym Ali Consulting Firm (https://www.kymali.com/). Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A high energy episode delving in the world of anime, cosplay (did I spell that right) and everything black nerd. Our guests and authors of Black Nerd Problems, William Evans and Omar Holmon, deliver a hilariously enlightening introduction to a world we knew nothing about. Black folks are not a monolith and you owe it to yourself to dig in and learn from the dope brothers. Get deeper with them by visiting their IG page (Blacknerdproblems) Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a preview of Power: Don King. Don King rose from a life of hardship and crime to become the most successful boxing promoter the sport has ever seen—the first Black man to do so. It was his own American Dream. Don’s flamboyant appearance, dizzying wit, and commanding personality made him a star in and out of the ring, as did his promotion of greats like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and even America’s musical dynasty, the Jacksons. But his less than honest exploits? They made him legendary. Don King may have taken advantage of his fighters and burned a lot of bridges, but he always seemed to find another. Power: Don King, the third installment of Somethin’ Else’s Power series tells the story of one of entertainment’s most controversial figures. Hosted by Panama Jackson, this season asks: What does it take to get to the top and stay there in a sport famed for money and excess? Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating the change we want to see around us can be a scary thing, but once you move past the fear and invest in self your ability to disrupt the status quo becomes your superpower. On this episode, we sit down with Alexys Feaster, Founder of The Kinship Advisors, as she discusses overcoming personal fear and stepping into her success position. Stepping out of fear allowed Alexys to create The Kinship Advisors an organization dedicated to supporting others build their social dreams. This is the perfect episode to move you from where you are to where you want to be. To learn more about the work Alexys is doing please visit her Website (https://thekinshipadvisors.com/) or engage with her on IG @alexysthegreat Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1900's black folks collectively owned about 20 million acres of land in the US and today we own less than 4%. Why is this the case should be your primary question. The answer is simple - Systematic land theft and its been a problem since we earned our 'freedom" On this episode we sit down with Jillian Hishaw, an expert in the problem of systematic land theft, and listen as she breaks down the how and the why but also provides context on how big of a problem it still is today. To learn more about the work Jillian is doing please visit her WEBSITE or engage with her on social media - IG Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Education and specifically higher education (while not the only way) has a direct link to closing the wealth gap. This means the opportunity to advance our education at every level is critical and something the entirety of Black America should be focused on. Billionaire Robert Smith had the issue of access and funding for higher education squarely in his sights that day on Morehouse campus when he agreed to shoulder the student loan debt of 400+ graduates that day, but more importantly the idea for the Student Freedom Initiative was born. What is the Student Freedom Initiative you may ask..... what I'll tell you is that it is an answer to the problem of how can I, he, she, and we afford college... it is a bridge over the troubled waters of financial inequity and it is the topic of todays episode. Mark Brown, executive director of The Student Freedom Initiative, joins us to talk the the need, the problem, and the solutions. His organization is equipped to support us while it teaches us how to pay forward the beautiful gift of a college education. To learn more about The Student Freedom Initiative please visit their WEBSITE. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tech industry not only needs more black and brown folks but it is also creating pathways toward significant income and wealth for those who break in. On this episode we sit with Alexandra Holien, Deputy Director of ADA Developers, as she provides context on the what, why, when, and how of breaking into tech. She takes care to show you how to get the right education and experience for those truly interested in enriching their life position inside of this industry. She goes in detail with the programs and work options that ADA Developers offers to help folks change their position and trajectory. One call out - pay attention to the average income increase graduates of their program receive!!! If tech is for you....if coding is for you....or if you are even remotely interested in the industry then this is the episode for you. To learn more on Alexandra please feel free to reach out to her via email - HERE or go learn more about ADA Developers on their WEBSITE. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heal my brother! Heal my sister! Now here is how you get there. Our guest today, Thérèse Cator, is a mother and a healer and she is hyper targeted on black women (but hint hint black men you can learn something here as well). On this episode we a blessed to have time with Thérèse as she talks us through full body healing .... something different than we, at While Black, had experienced. Take your time to digest this one and allow yourself to be made better. Make sure to get closer to Thérèse and Embodied Black Girl on both the organizations website and her personal website. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has the fight about race reached its boiling point in this country? What is the solution for racial equity and how do we enact it? Just what in the hell is really happening here for black folks? CNN political commentator, New York Times best-selling author, and former white house aid Keith Boykin leads a conversation on positioning us for greatness in this country and you had better not miss this episode. Its 100% enlightening but also 40% scary...bc he is not afraid to be real about this county and what needs to happen before we find ourselves in the midst of CIVIL WAR To go a few levels deeper than we get on today's show make sure you go and purchased Keiths Book entitled "Race Against Time: The Politics of a Darkening America" Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're sharing a special preview of the new podcast, Well-Read Black Girl from Pushkin Industries. Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Glory Edim, author and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl community, sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet book club members, literacy advocates, and Black booksellers to hear what they’re reading and what it means to be well-read. In this preview, Glory talks with lawyer and educator Anita Hill about her work to help gender-based violence victims and the process behind writing her new book. You can listen to Well-Read Black Girl at https://link.chtbl.com/whileblackwrbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical Race Theory isn't a new topic but it sure has become a divisive one. Winfield Murray, an expert on the topic, sits with us today and lays out the truth about what critical race theory is, what it isnt, and why its important. Winfield does a hell of a job of detailing how CRT impacts you in ways you probably don't realize...the CRT battle may be central to the classroom but its impacts are far and wide. Bonus - What do you know about Lake Lanier and the historic black town of Oscarville GA.... He breaks that down as well!!! This is one for the history books literally! Thank us later - PEACE Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the name of prioritizing yourself and you self care in 2022 we are re-releasing this powerful episode with Anana Harris Parris. Last week was all about the men but this week is all about black women!!!! Self Care is an act of revolution an act of social justice and a first step in creating radical change. In this episode, our SUPER DOPE guest Anana Harris Parris dives into actionable information supporting your ability to practice real self-care. This is hands down one of our most impactful and needed discussions and you will be blessed by listening. For more info on Anana or The Self Care Agency go interact with and follow at her website or her IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back While Black Family. In our first episode of 2022 we wanted to stand for the brothers. We want to help each black man and every person who loves, stands for or supports black men to have the info in hand to make sure that WE ARE GOOD. Today Dr Brian McGregor takes time to layout what self care in black men can look like but he also provides tools and resources for each of us to do better in that area. How can we hold you down if we are not holding ourselves down? How can we partner with other black folks to build strong families, lead dynamic earth changing children, or build financial legacies if we lack nourishment and care of self. Tune in and get it all. Get it as a black man or get it for a black man and then make sure you share it with another. With love in 2022 - While Black WE BACK!!! Make sure you connect with Dr McGregor on his IG page. IG: @drbmcgregor or via email @[email protected] Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: Email [email protected] to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are ending our season with a powerful and much-needed episode. (See you in January) In this continuation from last week's episode, Noble and Kim Evans deliver specific advice in the form of 15 lessons that any married couple needs in order to live a happy harmonious marriage. You owe yourself and your spouse all the benefits afforded by tuning in to this important episode. 15 Lessons Lesson 1 of 15: Setting The Tone: A Transparent Journey To Healing. Lesson 2 of 15: What works for your marriage may not work for another and vice versa Lesson 3 of 15: NOTHING and NO ONE comes before your spouse except GOD! Lesson 4 of 15: Be his energy instead of his enemy! Lesson 5 of 15: SUNDAY MORNING SEX Lesson 6 of 15: COVER YOUR WIFE, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR HOME. Lesson 7 of 15: GUT PUNCH!!! In Sickness and In Health - For Richer or For Poorer - Good Times and In Bad Lesson 8 of 15: BLENDED...IT'S GOD'S WILL Lesson 9 of 15: IF YOU’VE HAD AN ABORTION KEEP READING - THE SPIRIT OF MOLECH Lesson 10 of 15: STRONG BACKING Lesson 11 of 15: NOTHING CHANGES, IF NOTHING CHANGES! Lesson 12 of 15: ALL ACCESS PASS! Lesson 13 of 15: A MESSAGE TO THE BOSS WIVES, THE ALPHA FEMALES. Lesson 14 of 15: NEVER LEAVE YOUR PARTNER BEHIND...SECURE THE BAG TOGETHER! Lesson 15 of 15: TAKE MASSIVE ACTION AND GO TO WAR FOR YOUR MARRIAGE! NO EXCUSES/TAKE DIVORCE OFF THE TABLE! Make sure you connect with Kim and Noble on their brand new IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: Email [email protected] to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marriage is the bedrock of the black community yet it's often left vulnerable to attack. The family is where we go to recharge and heal but if it doubles as a battleground then where do we rest and build for the battles awaiting us outside. Our guests today Noble and Kim have made it their purpose to strengthen black marriage. In part one (1) of this two (2) part episodes, you hear their dynamic story. It's full of ups and downs, stress and strife, but also victory and blessings. They talk openly about the moments life would beat down their marriage, but also the moments of reinforcement that allowed them to build back better through a blessed and ordained marriage. For those of you married, considering marriage, or considering a relationship this episode will deliver. Tune in. Make sure you connect with Kim and Noble on their brand new IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES: Email [email protected] to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Black Family - We will continue our 4 part series featuring guests from small-town Mississippi next week. In the meantime, please enjoy a preview from an amazing podcast we think you will enjoy. Introducing Smoke Screen: The Sellout! Jose Huizar grew up in Boyle Heights – a working-class Latinx neighborhood in L.A. Eventually, he became their councilperson. He ran on promises of solidarity and community. And, for the most part, people trusted Huizar... until the day the FBI raided his home and offices, looking for evidence of corruption. The Feds would go on to say that Huizar led a criminal enterprise based in city hall. He stands accused of taking bribes from luxury developers as his constituents were displaced from their homes. This season of Smoke Screen is a collaboration with grassroots media organization L.A. TACO. In this 9-part investigative series, journalist and host Mariah Castañeda investigates how Huizar got the power to do what he did, and how the community that raised him paid the price. Smoke Screen: The Sellout is available now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ain't building content then what are you doing. Our guest today is internet comedian and stage performer Kerwin Claiborne and without a doubt his perspective is if you are not creating content then you are leaving the bag....and we all want the bag. Today Kerwin joins us to talk how he got started, what motivated him, what scared him, and how he overcame it all to amass millions of followers and the dollars that come from such a strong following. Most importantly Kerwin gives game on how you can follow his lead and grow both your brand and bank account. Part 2 of our small town Mississippi series (Vicksburg,MS) Make sure you follow Kerwin on his IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES : Email [email protected] to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simply put - Get off your tail end and do it....build it...invest it....create it....GO NOW. Our guest today, Mr Elton Pope brought the funny to the state of Mississippi in a big way. Thirteen years ago he noticed a void in the state and realized that Mississippians needed the space to laugh. With that realization he took it upon himself to carve a path, build a business, and find the success he wanted to see. Elton didn't have experience in comedy but he had initiative. He didn't have contacts but he had passion. He didn't know how to do what needed to be done, but he figured it out. What are you thinking or dreaming about now that you haven't moved on? TODAY is the day - MOVE and Elton gives the inspiration needed to make it happen. The best time to take action on your idea was yesterday but the second best time is now!!! Make sure you engage with Elton and Carpe Diem on their website or if you are funny and ready to grow to the next level then hit Elton up directly at 601.709.7894 Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES : Email [email protected] to enquire about advertising on the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Jim Crow to juvie to a prison break Mr Bobby Love has lived a full and damn near unbelievable life. He was convicted of bank robbery and given a 30 year sentence only to break out after 6 and create not only a new name but an entirely new life. But here is the thing....His wife of 30 years had no idea who he was until the FBI and NYPD came knocking on the front door to arrest him early one morning. Bobby went to jail a victim of jim crow and a criminal but came out a cool and loving man who would become a husband, a deacon, and a little league coach. Listen to this incredible story from Bobby and Cheryl love all about how to love, forgiveness, and redemption. Then make sure you go and purchase their new book "The Redemption of Bobby Love" HERE Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is politics a place that black folks belong? Is real change possible through a political platform? Two of the questions we explore with Sandy Springs GA (Atlanta Burb) Mayoral Candidate Dontaye Carter. Dontaye has an incredible ability to convey a thought and communicate the necessity in moving from Protest to Policy and you will be made better by spending the time with him today Make sure you learn more about Dontaye and his platform here . Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The battles we fight as black people are not won in a silo, they are not won by ourselves, and they are not won without diversity. This episode is all about managing through and winning with cross racial relationships. Two best friends and hosts of the the newPushkin Podcast "Some of My Best Friends Are" (One white and one black) join us to discuss the podcast and how their cross racial friendship has flourished during a time where many have faltered. Tune is to get an introduction to their podcast and a lesson from their relationship. Make sure to listen to Some of My Best Friends Are wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obesity is not as simple as what you put in your mouth. The reality is far more complicated than that and on todays episode Dr Jamy Ard, of Wake Forest, digs in deep and breaks down the realities behind this disease. Obesity is physical, environmental, and even systematic. If you are struggling with the disease or simply desire more factual information about it this is the episode for you! Catch up to Dr Ard on twitter @drard or get more information by visiting The Wake Forest Site and searching for the Weight Management Center Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs this is MANDATORY listening. Dr Howard along with her Masters in accounting, Masters in Taxation, Ph.D. in Accountancy and her Juris doctorate (Not to mention the 8 languages she speaks) are here to make you path to financial business success crystal clear. On this episode we talk everything from Nino Brown and New Jack City, to PPP Loans, Bitcoin, the impact of co-mingling your personal and business funds plus the right way to structure your business. If you are building a business to help secure your legacy then please listen up to learn the right way to move today. Make sure you go engage with Ensa at her business site SEED Financial and on her IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen up Family - the conclusion to our financial focus series is every bit as strong and needed as each episode before. We have worked with you on building a budget, getting out of debt, understanding how tax law can help you save and build and now we are focused on investing. If you are ready to plant your own money tree and teach money how to work for you instead of you working for money then hurry up and press play. Mr Ranauldo Wright has so much game to share with you - you are doing yourself a disservice by not paying attention. This is a must listen and a must share Catch up to Mr Wright on IG @Ranauldowright or email him directly at [email protected] Make sure you go engage with Ensa at her business site SEED Financial and on her IG page Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: [email protected] Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices