JustCuz Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode the cousins are discussing the dynamics of being biracial in our society. The current generation of parents are adapting to society adjustments and expectations with attempting to provide the best family life experience. The cousins are also discussing the different views of how government leadership is affecting day to day living for Americans. This is a time to continue to educate yourselves on the history of our country to understand where it's going.

In this Episode our cousins Bruce and Molly discuss their opinion of the recent Boycotting initiatives, Massive layoffs, and future of America. There are several boycotting schedules that are floating around, are you encouraged to participate or discouraged to remain silent? The cousins are discussing how important it is to identify what plans you need to be putting into place for our future, and to stop thinking small. Civic engagement and Public Policy are going to be major keys to unlocking the setbacks that our country is experiencing in the next five years. Either way, it's time to lock in and let your voice be heard. 

In this episode Bruce and Molly are celebrating the Super Bowl Championship Win, and congratulations to the Eagles entire team. Bruce provides a viewpoint of the Halftime show with Kendrick Lamar, Molly provides a viewpoint from a creative standpoint of customized apparel and set design. What does it take to be a True Leader in this time? Politics and the importance of local elections are discussed with a possible path forward to ensure education will still exists after dismantling key agencies. 

In this episode Bruce and Molly are celebrating the Super Bowl Championship Win, and congratulations to the Eagles entire team. Bruce provides a viewpoint of the Halftime show with Kendrick Lamar, Molly provides a viewpoint from a creative standpoint of customized apparel and set design. What does it take to be a True Leader in this time? Politics and the importance of local elections are discussed with a possible path forward to ensure education will still exists after dismantling key agencies. 

In this Episode our cousins Bruce and Molly discuss their Passion vs. Interests along with some self accountability and learned lessons about navigating throughout Life. The cousins are discussing how important it is to identify what your passion is, and how influential it will be to change your life. Identifying your own potential and actually putting in the work to achieve whatever it is that you would like to. Also, what have you learned with age? What type of wisdom comes with age? 

There's an interesting question that keeps being asked among the cousins, and it is What Concert are we going to this year Cousins. Bruce and Molly are diving into what concerts they plan on attending in 2024, as they are planning in advance for more festival and concert greatness. Who will you be going to see? The Houston Slim Thug is a must be there concert. 

In this Episode, Bruce and Molly are welcoming the new year of 2024. They are discussing family values, lessons learned from 2023, the importance of consistency, and having accountability partners to push you along the way. The trials of Life can be very trivial within the process, but it feels Amazing when you've made it in the victory of to Keep Going. The moral of the story is Be Positive, and Be Grateful within everything. 

In this episode Bruce and Molly have a special guest Starr where they are discussing the journey of Leadership. Bruce provides a viewpoint of Leadership from Active Duty Military, Molly provides a viewpoint from Corporate, and Starr is providing a leadership viewpoint from a Civilian/Reserves in the Military. What does it take to be a True Leader? Is the title of Leader earned, or just given to be a Leader? Does Respect go both ways? Can an effective Leader create a Good Team?  

In this Episode Bruce and Molly are discussing their recent Mental Health struggles as they navigate through Life Transitions. Have you not felt like your normal self recently? If so, have you tried taking up a new hobby or journaling? Sometimes Life can be a bit overwhelming, and we need to create a good group of friends and family to support us within remaining positive. They also discuss the importance of having a Safety Plan in the household in a Safe Space to remind anyone struggling with Mental Health issues of their positive outlets to seek help. SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE: DIAL 988CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741

In this Episode Bruce and Molly are discussing their recent Mental Health struggles as they navigate through Life Transitions. Have you not felt like your normal self recently? If so, have you tried taking up a new hobby or journaling? Sometimes Life can be a bit overwhelming, and we need to create a good group of friends and family to support us within remaining positive. They also discuss the importance of having a Safety Plan in the household in a Safe Space to remind anyone struggling with Mental Health issues of their positive outlets to seek help. SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE: DIAL 988CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741

In this Episode Bruce and Molly are discussing their recent Mental Health struggles as they navigate through Life Transitions. Have you not felt like your normal self recently? If so, have you tried taking up a new hobby or journaling? Sometimes Life can be a bit overwhelming, and we need to create a good group of friends and family to support us within remaining positive. They also discuss the importance of having a Safety Plan in the household in a Safe Space to remind anyone struggling with Mental Health issues of their positive outlets to seek help. SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE: DIAL 988CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741

In this episode of our JustCuz Podcast cousins are discussing a Visit to the Uncle Nearest Distillery in Shelbyville, Tennessee. They visited the Distillery during the Grand Opening of the Humble Baron Bar (The World's Longest Bar at 525-feet-long according to The Guiness Book of World Records). If you are looking for American History, and don't mind a drink while listening to Great Music this is your Place. Our cousins also discussed recent lawmakers being expelled from Tennessee House GOP over protesting Gun Control. Lastly, our cousins briefly discussed the State of College Basketball. GO LSU Tigers! Always Be A Risker, and Stand on It. 

The JustCuz crew is jumping off Season two at the beginning of the year with a candid conversation on a the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue that was recently revealed in Boston.  What did our cousins think about the Statue, and should family be included within the Creative Process for a memorial? Do you always respect the Architect? Our cousins also dived into what generational wealth improvements that we all can make for our families going forward with minor adjustments completed. What are you working on in 2023?

The JustCuz crew is jumping off Season two at the beginning of the year with a candid conversation on a few topics.  One in particular is the Best Man series!  Tune in with us and hit us up on IG or FB pages to join in on the conversations! What were your thoughts on the Series?  Was Robin out of pocket? Did Jordan........ 

We wrap up our first season of podcasting and reflect on some of our episodes and get sidetrack talking music AGAIN!  Let's get it in!!

In this episode we are discussing the Influence of Growing Up within the Hip Hop and R&B Culture. We are discussing the importance of growing up on older ways of listening to Music, and how we are still collecting Vintage Albums. Hip Hop and R&B played a part within the TV shows that we watched on a weekly basis as well. Long Live DMX!!! 

In this episode Bruce and Molly are discussing Creating relationships while implementing Traditional and Progressive Behaviors. Bruce and Molly are discussing the dynamics that individuals face within Dating. They are also discussing how to enhance your skills while communicating with others to maintain a healthy relationship. Communication is the Key. 

In this episode Bruce and Molly discuss dealing with receiving Unsolicited Opinions from others for example Family Members, Friends, Co-Workers, or people of our Community. While being a new entrepreneur we tend to lose focus on the common goal if we listen to unsolicited opinions from others as we are attempting to reach the next level of Success. Don't Listen to Anyone who isn't Positive!

Bruce and Molly are joined by our Special Guest J In this episode as we are discussing the recent overturn of the Roe Vs. Wade Supreme Court case, and how it impacts our daily lives. We are also discussing the case as it relates to other issues within the United States such as our Economy, Housing, and Stock Market. We are all in agreement that we need to prepare for this upcoming election, and how we it will impact our future. 

On this episode Molly and Bruce discuss being safe and the impact the recent shootings are having on them.  Also discuss the perspective of owning guns and the state of guns laws in the country.  Being a gun owner and having loved ones who have separate views concerning guns can be tricky although a conversation can be extremely beneficial.

Yes we've been gone for a minute but we're back with another episode.  In this episode half of the dynamic duo has a discussion with two prominent gentleman, one retired and one starting his career, about being a black male in the Army.  We discuss experiences and outlook on our interpretation's being a Soldier.  Tap in with us by leaving a comment on our Facebook page, leave a review and rating on your podcast streaming platform and let us know your thoughts.  Thanks for tunning in with us Cuz'n! 

Molly and I breakdown the basic level of credit; what is it, the score, the report, the bureau's and more.  A basic introductory into the credit to give some insight and can be used for young adults to start their understanding of credit.  If there are any questions or input check out our Facebook page as well as our IG page and drop a comment.  Also leave a rating for the podcast on your favorite podcast platform, let us know how we are doing, if you have any suggestions, or have a topic you would like to hear discuss.  Take care cuz'n and look forward to hearing from you!

Molly gives us a follow up after attending the Department of Education meeting last week.  We also discuss unequal treatment of children and the system of institutional schooling along with the CROWN Act.  What are your thoughts?  

Have you thought about purchasing a weapon? How about getting a license to carry concealed? We discuss the importance of gun safety and the importance of being trained on your weapon as well as the importance of knowing state laws.  We also discuss some of the recent legislation being introduced and already been passed as state law.  Stay safe, up to date, and aware of your surroundings.

After a glitch in the matrix we finish out our discussion on how important it is to be consistent as a New Business Owner, and to keep your motivation during the highs and lows with building your new business.  It's a lot to unpack, but the key is TO KEEP GOING!

We are discussing how important it is to be consistent as a New Business Owner, and to keep your motivation during the highs and lows with building your new business.  It's a lot to unpack, but the key is TO KEEP GOING!

In this episode Molly dives into her recent experience dealing with a school incident involving her youngest child and how the administration is slow rolling on resolving the issue or pacifying their lack of urgency!  How do we hold school officials accountable? What are the policies in place to protect students? What are the policies to reprimand students?  Is there discriminatory practices and micro aggressions happening?  Lets talk about it!!

Another deep discussion about do we know ourselves and our limits.  Molly and Rashied dive into their experiences of knowing themselves and how they deal with every day life along with their careers!  When was the last time you learned yourself and reflected on your values, biases, likes and dislikes, what you will accept and don't!  Meet us on youtube or facebook and let us know your thoughts!

In this episode we discuss placing our expectations and/or goals on others and possibly not allowing them to travel their path.  How often have we subconsciously or consciously pushed our children, friends, co-workers, or even elders towards what we believe is best for them without actually getting an idea of their own goals and ambitions.  Molly and I talk about our experiences and how we can better support our loved ones moving forward!

This episode we are continuing the discussion of our views on the Education system, and it's relevance in our opinion. We had our special guest Jayla Scott-Cottman a freshman at Clark Atlanta University discussing her views of the recent visit from our President and Vice President to the university. She also provided viewpoints of being a recent high school graduate, and the importance of receiving a high school diploma.

This episode we discussed our views on the Education system and it's relevance in our opinion. 

Self–care is what we deliberately do to take care of our physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual, health.What are your Self-care practices and how often do you practice them?  Have you heard of community care?  I came across this while doing more research on self-care, is this something that is already being practiced?  Could it be something new to incorporate?Community care is an action or actions taken that are intended to help another person or group of people. This kind of care consists of interpersonal acts of kindness and compassion like reaching out to a friend to see how they are, sending gratitude messages to co-workers, or even larger scale acts like protesting to better the lives of others. 

 The Joy of Parenting sometimes involves watching your Kids, and you will say to yourself “hmmm I wonder where they got that from”, there is a High chance it came from you or that phone/tablet you gave them! You are their first Moral Compass!!! Our kids Mimic everything we do (The Great and Terrible Things), so we have to be Mindful to Lead by Example.

We discussed exploring our history and India discussed her second experience at the National African American Museum.  We also dived into gaining confidence into traveling solo and how it can be peaceful to take trips by yourself.  Stepping out of comfort zones and gaining knowledge of the unknown is a lifelong process.  Lessons on lessons on lessons

In this episode we continued our discussion about relationships and their impact.  We tapped into vulnerability and reassessing ourselves as we continue to grow and process.  This was our first time going live on facebook also, so if find us on facebook and at JustCuz Podcast and join our conversation in the chat. 

In this episode we discuss staying in relationships for children and the impact it can have.  We also discuss how we pass on traditional standards to kids and how some may damage relationships due to their children not living to the same standard.  All this and more in this conversation.

In this episode we discuss trusting the process and being flexible during the process.  Everything is not going to go according to plan to your goal and you have to be alright and have the freedom to adjust on your path to your goal.  There is no straight line to your purpose and it's for a reason.

In this weeks episode we finish up our conversation on self-fulfilling prophecy and workplace dynamics and transition into family dynamics and how our socialization process growing up created some "speed bumps" in our career's and lives.

This week's episode we discuss self-fulfilling prophecy which is the process through which an originally false expectation leads to it's own confirmation.  We also expound on this topic and how it effects our relationships in this two part episode

Part two of our discussion on fear and workplace interactions as well as understanding our worth, value, and most importantly peace.

What holds us back from executing our goals or demanding our value?  Is it fear of failure or is it fear of success?  On this two part episode we discuss that fear along with similar topics.

On this episode we dive into our grieving experiences and our interpretation of it. 

 We attended a live EYL podcast show and discussed the gems and takeaways we received from the experience