Built Different By Big Blendz

The Finale. Concluded this season, we end with a brave story from an individual that brought the “BDP” dream a reality. 3/3 the trio's story comes full circle, strap on for the next hour and get to know Kane aka BIG BLENDZ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

For the next hour we put Rease on the grill for a perfect well done story. He takes us on the journey of his 28 circles around the sun. Things get juicy and intimate. We also see similarities from Rease and Paris's stories as young black men making decisions and how to be successful in this life. So buckle up for this unfiltered ride and get to know the 2/3 of the BDP trio. *Books mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612680178/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8ZBJKPDK5E3FPWJ2Y5KE The Motivation Manifesto: 9 Declarations to Claim Your Personal Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401948073/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_NXJ8E5QRGR68XQ6GR8BB So Good They Can't Ignore You https://www.amazon.com/dp/0349415862/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FWDQAGSMSQR46D44NFE9 The Alchemist, 25th Anniversary: A Fable About Following Your Dream https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062315005/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JAC2CNCJMH1T16ZYRW2R The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (20th Anniversary Edition) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1622038320/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W36G1ZWPHY9FN1E9S274 What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087709296/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0V93E2HH6Q4S86GQY5B2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

This week we tackle one of three interviews of the BDP trio. Strap yourself in as we take a trip to get to know Paris for the next hour. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

You ever get intimate with someone, things don't work out, then months or years later you just can't shake them? Feeling unlike yourself? Feeling like someone else spirit has been near you? Sounds like a Soul Tie. Soul Ties are messy and disturbing but most importantly dangerous. They can cause you to do or say something irrationally. Through this conversation we get deep into what they are, signs to identify them, and how to rid yourself of them. Trust us we know its not easy to cut ties emotionally and mentally after intimacy. The question you should ask yourself is who am I about to create a soul tie with? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

“When one door closes another one...” well we all know the saying but do you truly believe that? Ironically enough we The Built Different crew opened our doors to a new co-host Paris. In opening this new door with Paris, we exam the ones that close on us like the door to door salesman that is trying to sell you steak knives. Does it hurt when the door closes? Are you stuck at that particular door? Will that door ever open for me? Good question, our answer is and will always be “yes, no, or not your time.” Through our personal experiences, we have learned that opening doors to soon or ones that aren't meant to be open can lead you to a house that's not meant to be a home. The only thing all doors have in common are being doors: They are all built different./ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

Is being alone the same thing as being isolated? We had Christian Prather from 100 Conversations podcast stop by and we explore this idea deeper during this weeks episode. In this conversation we begin the process of identifying, defining, and discovering lessons that are birth in seasons of being alone. In your season of aloneness you can still be in community and not feel isolated. Community is here to remind you that you are needed. We get it, we are all just trying to survive but let's do it together. Find CP on Instagram @growwithcp and also check out his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-conversations/id1437951310 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

This week's episode gets beyond interesting. Join us as we take down one of relationship's biggest betrayals, infidelity. At some point or another, we all deal with infidelity in our lives. We discuss everything from polyamorous to relationship passes, also discussing a partners role & place in the relationship. Plus there is a very special guest joining the "BDP" crew this week who has an intriguing way of approaching infidelity. Everybody sits in the hot seat during this episode so tune in. Looking for T.O.'s cigars? https://www.opulencepremiumcigars.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

In this week's episode we dive into a topic essential in our everyday lives. Loving with caution can be applied in all relationships from romantic to friends to family. Do you love with caution? If so, to what extent? It usually starts from setting uncompromising boundaries, spills over to rationing unconditional love and goes beyond from there. Joins us as we take a look towards drama with an infamous celebrity, reveal our celebrity crushes, and glance into our own lives when it comes to loving with caution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

On this week, we uncover the ugly truths at the roots of some relationships. Is it love or is it circumstance? Often times we find ourselves sticking it out to pay the bills or to create a stable foundation for the kids. When the truth is good intentions backed by unsettling reasoning typically harms all parties in the long run. While unraveling this touchy topic we came to the conclusion that doing evaluations throughout the relationship and keeping the communication open is key! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

This week we analyze Ushers melodies from his timeless hit Lovers and Friends. We explore the idea of being Friends before considering someone a Lover. Hopping in bed with someone is like skipping the interview process for a job you “think” you want. Although you don't understand what your responsibilities are and end up hating your job. During our conversation we discovered it's okay to go through a interview process, at least you know what you're committing to. Build the foundation on friends first, then become lovers is our remix to this hit! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

Can you keep up? On this episode we explore what it means to “Keep Up With The Jones's”. Who are they anyway? Why do we desire a stamp of approval from them? It's okay you are not moving at their pace. This episode is much like an exam in school, your teacher tells you to keep your eyes on your own paper; because your neighbor is on a different question and you will end up with the wrong answer! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message

This weeks episode we only scratch the surface on "Ghosting", we all have some connection to ghosting one way or the other but we try to dig deep into the mindset of a "serial ghoster". These are our uncut, raw, uncensored personal opinions. Listeners discretion advised! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtdifferent/message