Lion's Den Podcast

Clear goals, solid foundation, and patience, but is that all that's needed? This week We discuss achieving greatness, wealth and the blueprints to success.

We believe that knowing your love language is the first step in overcoming many challenges. It can help you communicate your needs to people you love, including yourself.

Would you accept a gift from a stranger? Probably not, but why is that? In the back of your mind, you know that this person might have an ulterior motive. We discuss why every gift has a price, to be paid for in money, favors, expectations, or goods. Things can get sticky when someone wants to collect for something you thought was free.

Going out just isn't the same? The quality of music seems to have dropped off? Does outside seem boring? We talk about why the issue might be you.

In an era of OnlyFans and transactional relationships, we discuss how modern dating promotes promiscuity and closely resembles prostitution.

Will black people ever be able to build together?

Listen what the Lions were up to and what's coming after such a long break.

The Lions closeout season 2 giving thanks. Thanks to the listeners, followers, and hater

In an episode speaking directly to men, king breaks down the concept of masculine frame and why EVERY man should build it.

Everyone wants to talk about obtaining wealth but always fail to apply the this key ingredient to their formula. Stay tune to find out.

It wasn't too long ago that COVID & and vaccines littered the media, now with all the recent various world crises' it seems like things have conveniently shifted, but was it an actual issue in the first place? We consult a doctor to shed light on the coronavirus, vaccines, and even Dr. Sebi.

We take a serious look into some mental health issues that we face as black people, especially in the Caribbean, how this may have affected how our parents raised us and how it may affect today's young parents raising their own children.

Are Relationships over-rated and not as promising as being alone? The lions reflect on a collection of conversations had with people who prefer to be alone and argue that being alone means there's no one to disappoint you, but is it a deeper rooted issue?

With the recent death of social media influencer Kevin Samuels, we discuss the impact he had on the black community, why women have a hard time accepting the truth, and whether or not the hate for him was warranted.

Can men really take the heat they dish out? Why do women forgive easier? Do women really cheat better? For this episode, we brought along Mad & Uncomfortable's host, Bunchie, to help figure this one out.

The lions have entered the fray. Here to discuss the situation leading up to the COI, the allegations and recommendations put forward in it, as well as the highly publicized ex-premier Andrew Fahie's arrest in Maimi, FL

Special guest Black and host Self talk about his experiences with the system and try to encourage young men as much as possible to avoid any problems with the system.

Is the village empty? Has the villagers packed up and left? In today's episode self and the Rastaman talk about the now lack of village presence that some people still believe is essential in the upbringing of a child.

It's the common belief that the American dream is easy to attain and takes little to no effort. Today Mr. M helps us to understand if that statement is true or not. https://anchor.fm/lions-den-vi/episodes/Is-Networking-Important--feat--Mr--M--ep-04-e14so0p

Joined by a special guest for this episode, the duo explains why your sex might be wack! Ever wondered why you could never get a call or text back after a "link", or why things always seem quiet during "intimate" time? Don't fret, the lions might be able to help.

We all saw the slap, Will defended his wife, or so it seems, amongst the thousands of over-analyzed think pieces, the Lions break down why it it's deeper than that, and why we think it's all FAKE!

If you were ever curious about how the Lion's Den produces episodes, or maybe you always wanted to start your own podcast, we break down hardware, software and costs for getting an episode off he ground.

Part two of 'Why do men hurt nice women'. The lions expand on influences of the media, trauma in the home and whether it's men fault.

Why do men always try to offer solutions rather than support? This episode the guys explore whether men are too logical.

What is your body count? Why are men being labeled as champs for having a lot of bodies, but women labeled as tramps? Is it true 'hoes' are more desirable than virgins? With a topic that tends to cause contention amongst young couples, we give our insight and hopefully shed light on why we think about the question.

Why do nice women always end up hurt? Do men really like nice women? What even is a nice woman? The lions discuss these questions and more see if there's a deeper issue.

The lions take the deep dive discussing standards, expectations, misogyny and even misandry in modern relationships.

What is the true origin of Valentine's Day? Was Saint Valentine gay? Was he even a saint? Is Valentine's only for women? For this episode, the lions try to separate fact from fiction about this age-old 'lovers day'. reveal the hidden double standards, and even donate a few last-minute, budget gift ideas.

The weather is warming up again, which only means the lions, cohost king and self are back with more heat.

Here we are the finale, finally! After almost 6 months of recording, producing, we were able to upload 22 episodes and release them EVERY Friday at 8 a.m. consistently. Something that would be impossible without our team, and by our team we mean you. We thank you, our listeners for riding along this experimental and exciting journey with us, our special guests for sacrificing their time and energy, and all the people who share our posts on social media and WhatsApp. So with a big lion's roar, we say THANK YOU!

For this week's podcast episode we combat bums AGAIN, but this time, we dive deeper into the topic, and along with our lady guest, we discuss who is a bum, the prevalence of bum culture in the BVI, how women can be bums too, and most importantly, how to not be a bum. There are even a few gems like dressing tips for the ladies.

Is baby mama drama our new culture? Should you be having raw sex if you're not ready for kids? Is coming from a single parent household a disadvantage?

Rent, food, gas, groceries, utilities. The list of expenses can go on forever, and that's the essentials. It's clear that a single income stream can't work. So what do we do?

This week we dissect and analyze the dark dimension referred to as the friend zone. Along with our female guest, we discuss why it exists, the different types and most importantly how to escape.

Remember asking in math class “will I ever need this”? What about private vs public schools? Is any one better? This week We rate our education system and discuss why it might be failing us.

For this episode, we breakdown cheating. Why people do it in relationships and if there's ever a good reason to cheat.

Is love enough in modern relationships? If not then what? Money, trust, compatibility? We dissect this one with a special guest who gives his personal stories on where love failed him.

Wellness coach and entrepreneur Sarah stopped by to drop gems. Self love, finding and living by your purpose, boosting your confidence, attaining true happiness and so much more!

This week we focus on the men. We give our tips on how to be a high functioning male and be valuable to society. We go over style guides, financial advice and over all life tips to help you elevate as a man.

Are men dogs? Are women trash? Or Maybe the problem is you? Have you ever rated yourself? This week we invited a lady into the Lion's Den to help break it down, the good, bad, and the ugly. Settling, compromising, and honesty with oneself.

The Lions caught up with local influencer Bunchie where they talked everything from money and culture to creating and maintaining an online presence in the Virgin Islands.

Is it really okay to judge someone on the way they're dressed? How important is that first impression? This week we take a deep dive into this topic. We talk about the different factors that influence the way we're dressed, as well as style tips for men and women. Check out Neressa's pages below. http://www.herluxehaven.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AnjaBeautyCosmetics/

Do you think gender roles are necessary or should they be abolished? We brought along former guest SylJoe to give her thoughts from the perspective of a woman to discuss the controversial topic, gender roles. From cooking and cleaning to whether women should be in the workforce.

You know the saying, older and wiser, but as Damian Marley asked, "we growing wiser or just growing tall". This week we give some useful tips on things we should be doing and things we shouldn't be doing as high functioning adults.

Maybe the 9-5 lifestyle isn't for you, maybe the thrill and accomplishment from the life of an entrepreneur is your calling, you think you're ready to start your very own small business, but are you? We brought along business analyst and former guest MR. M to help break down the entire process, from sketching concepts to a successful organization. We give insight on market research, pricing strategies, taxes, and every other useful piece of information we could gather.

So you want to become a content creator, but what gear would you need? How much would it cost? This week we'll be giving our tips and tricks to help someone get into the industry or those who want to take their craft to the next level. We'll be giving computer and laptop buying guides, program recommendations, whether getting a Mac is right for you and even our personal ultimate gear wish list.  Follow Jai Haizel Designs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaiHazelDesigns

Should we be dating for marriage? Does it even make sense to get married? Are there any advantages to being married? This week we dismantle and dissect the concept of marriage as well as weigh out the pro's and cons to the system. We invited two intelligent young women to provide balance and insight from a woman's perspective. Please excuse the relative degradation of quality. Recent curfew restrictions limited our production capabilities.

Is it really who you know and not what you know? Is networking really that important as a young professional? We discuss why this could be the secret sauce to push your business or career to the next level. Also on this episode we feature our first guest speaker, another young male entrepreneur, he shares his wealth of experience and knowledge on what it was like working at the top level in the U.S and now coming back home to the Virgin Islands and starting a business.

Life can be financially challenging as a young adult. Income is generally low, while expenses are high. Here lies the problem, we want to live comfortably, but what are our options?  Some try a "side hustle", to acquire multiple streams of income, whether legally or illegally, but when it comes down to dollars and cents, which sex is really putting in the work? Who are the real go getters? Does a life of crime pay more than an honest entrepreneur?

"Most relationship problems have little to do with our partners, they have more to do with the way we are parented" a controversial tweet by author Neil Strauss which we will base this podcast episode on. We discuss whether or not this is a true statement. We discuss the importance of accountability and speak about why we think therapy is important.

In this episode hosts King & Self discuss their opinions on dating people, in the same friend circle and at the same time. Breaking down common misconceptions with dating, they elaborate on how modern dating has been affected by technology and culture.