Misconnected with Imani Kaliid

This was heavy on my heart.  I can't help but think that at the minimum, the U.S. has played some part in emboldening Vladimir Putin in his criminality.

Many of us have chosen life paths that seem to accompany a figurative wardrobe (blue-collar man, corporate woman, bohemian, etc.).  Some of us have donned this outfit only to find that it has not served us.   Have you chosen a cookie-cutter lifestyle and accompanying outfit or have you tailored your life to suit your own needs?

People make the mistake of identifying African American trauma and outrage to isolated incidents of racial injustice. I explain why it's so much bigger than that.

What can we do to counter the stealthy momentum suicidal thoughts build that robs our loved ones of their lives?

It's interesting how some have the luxury of playing what seems like a game of racial peekaboo.  On some days, they claim a race, and on other days, they claim an ethnicity.  Sounds convenient.

Some of us are done with being the bigger person.  Why pray for those that aren't deserving?

Modern-day political figures with racist and white supremacy leanings insist on comparing themselves to African American civil rights icons.  Of course, this is BS.

For so long, the United States has been misdiagnosed as socially "divided" vs the real underlying issue - stupidity.

An idiot congressman that punches innocent trees, supports coups, and calls for bloodshed wants women to raise their boys to be “monsters”.  Oh, joy.

Because let's face it - We totally lack the nuance and creativity to properly educate white children about racial matters without making them feel guilty (but not really).

Jokes were told, people were angered and what followed was an organized employee walkout at Netflix. Is Dave Chappelle, an equal opportunity offender, targeting the Alphabet community with his humor?

If millions of Americans are intent on allowing racism to continue its lawless rise, what lengths will they go through to maintain the power they seek?

Think the actions of the Border Patrol agents carrying whips while on horseback was just about law enforcement? Wrong.

Nothing screams lack of self-awareness more than the average Joe that thinks he can weather the emotional toll of being an elite athlete.

What if I told you an obscure business strategy resembles the black sellout's motivations?

There was a meme circulating on my LinkedIn feed recently comparing gender pay disparities between professional basketball standouts Lebron James and Sue Bird. Tune in as to why this BS comparison annoyed the s**t out of me.

Yet again, music lovers mourn the loss of another icon - NY rap artist DMX. A reflection on the artist’s career, impact, and cautionary tale.

GOP leadership postures with tough rhetoric on-camera and through social media to appeal to their base. In this episode, I share examples of how their tough talk doesn’t reflect their actions and how it compares to hated frauds in the music industry - “Studio Gangsters”.

I watched HBO Max’s four-part docuseries exploring the sexual abuse scandal tied to filmmaker Woody Allen as alleged by ex-girlfriend and actress Mia Farrow. Hear my take on this dark and disturbing story.

SO MUCH to unpack in Nike’s lawsuit against Lil Was X’s “Satan Shoes”, his viral music video, and those of us wondering if the southern music artist really does worship Satan.

Am I the only one that doesn’t care that much about the fallout with the “Royal Family”, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

Some successful women are confused and frustrated as to why their professional and academic achievements don’t produce their ideal man in the sexual marketplace. Let me explain why.

After conservative media icon Rush Limbaugh passed, right-wing pundits made public calls for this controversial figure with a history of highly inflammable comments to be framed as a saint.  Listen to why that is wrong.

Texas politicians teased California when it battled the wildfires of 2020. But when their own state faced record cold and power outages statewide in February 2021, their sense of humor magically disappeared. One would wonder why.

I share my take on how Trump pimped his supporters ‘til the bitter end and how the attempted coup again shows that white America and people of color experience two separate justice systems.

After watching HBO's Season 2 finale of "Succession", an important message was reinforced - You gotta be a killer.

A lot has been said about what it means to be a "real man".  As men, is it not time that we redefine what manhood means today?

How about we let liberals tell people conservatives exactly how they feel instead of conservative media?

Why do people enjoy the comforts of modern science, yet refuse to acknowledge the science of the pandemic?

Donald Trump Jr. test positive for COVID-19 and there are plenty of reasons why I don't give a s**t about his diagnosis.

With misinformation and conspiracy theories running rampant, journalism must continue evolving to survive. I have some ideas.

When the world sadly lost the talents of actor Chadwick Boseman, it struck an emotional chord with me. Tune in to hear how.

So, you’re white and you wanna know exactly how to help African-Americans during this time of racial tension and division? Hear my thoughts.

With a Biden victory capping a year that brought heightened police brutality, racially-charged protests and demands for social justice, what's next for Black America?

With 48 hours remaining in this election cycle, a final plea to Americans to vote out the corrupt and inept Trump administration and all political enablers across the U.S.  

Terrence Patterson is the creator of the web series, “Half Past Jump Time” - a drama based on his grandmother’s stories during the Harlem Renaissance. This web series is part urban, sci-fi adventure as well as a dance/entertainment spectacle. Available on Facebook, Vimeo, Amazon Prime Direct, and www.halfpastjumptime.com.

Don’t be fooled by Ryan Rondeno’s calm and easy-going demeanor. This New Orleans native is a classically trained chef in French, Italian, American, and creole cuisine. He entrepreneur has prepared elegant meals for the household name such as Will Smith, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Common Ashton Kutcher, and global brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini, and the LA Philharmonic. In this conversation, Ryan shares his culinary path from his grandfather’s Louisiana tutelage to his rise as a celebrity chef and entrepreneur.

Jan Hogrewe is the Owner of Just Jan’s, an artisanal food company with a product line found in North American retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Home Goods, Bristol Farms, and other retail outlets. For aspiring entrepreneurs, there are lots to be learned of her courageous transition from the entertainment sector and into the hyper-competitive culinary world - a career that has lasted for eight years.

Russian-born Eugenia Kuzmina revisits her family’s early struggles of enduring food lines, national transformation, and other hardships in the post-Soviet Union before embarking on a fortuitous journey into modeling, acting, stand-up comedy and later motherhood.

April Doyle is an accomplished singer and songwriter who has performed with Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Babyface, Seal, and other industry legends. While surpassing month four of the COVID-19 pandemic and week-one of the civil unrest following the tragic death of George Floyd, April explores the impact of this new world as a musician and a human being.

On October 1, 2017, Troy and Shannon Zeeman attended the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival - a concert hosting more than 22,000 attendees. What should have been a celebration of Shannon overcoming breast cancer became the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.

This episode’s conversation is with Charles Daniels, CEO of “Fathers’ Uplift”, a non-profit organization reuniting ex-felons with their children.  We go beyond criminal stereotypes to explore the human challenges these men face while readjusting to their newfound freedom and rekindling family ties. Fathers Uplift has been featured on “Good Morning America” and “The Steve Harvey Show” along with getting a cyber nod from former President Barack Obama for the organization’s efforts.

While the Corona Virus has caused biological devastation, hypnotherapist and author Dr. Laurie Nadel, Ph.d. maintains there are actually three pandemics happening in parallel. In this conversation, Dr. Nadel shares her expertise in acute trauma, stress, and anxiety to expose how the pandemic affects us physically, emotionally, and financially. For more information on Dr. Nadel, you can visit her website at www.laurienadel.com and/or explore her published works: “The Five Gifts”, “Dancing in the Wind” and “The Sixth Sense”.

Tiauna Jackson is the CEO of The Jackson Agency - a boutique firm representing a roster of actors and writers in the film and TV space. This unapologetic advocate of diversity and inclusion takes a courageous path of sharing her professional struggles while revealing industry prejudice, racism, and cowardice.

Pete Evans is an investigator and board member of the Trinity Foundation, a Dallas-based watchdog group that investigates suspected religious fraud.  Their foundation has been featured as consultants by CBS News, HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, CNN and other media outlets.   In our conversation, Pete exposes some of the sophisticated schemes used and the tragedies that befall devoted followers.

If you are in a rut, you might be stuck in what I call the "Corona Funk".   Take a listen on how to get unstuck.

The Corona Virus (aka COVID-19) crisis is holding a mirror up to our faces. What is this pandemic telling you about yourself and the world you live in?

Online Fitness and Lifestyle coach Luke DePron and I discuss perspectives on optimizing physical health by combining fitness with lifestyle - a staple in the business model Luke uses for himself and in serving his clients. In this conversation, we cover sensible workout frequencies, body types, proper nutrition and the hidden pitfalls of eating engineered foods.

Two time U.S. Army combat veteran, Ret. Major Steve Snyder-Hill reflects on being molested while as a student at Ohio State University. The subsequent investigation that spanned for more than two decades allegedly chronicles sexual abuse targeting more than 1,500 students.

Two time U.S. Army combat veteran, Ret. Major Steve Snyder-Hill reflects on being molested while as a student at Ohio State University. The subsequent investigation that spanned for more than two decades allegedly chronicles sexual abuse targeting more than 1,500 students.

Angela Marshall bravely reflects on her past and shares some dark and surprising emotional insights as she raised a family with her ex-husband, an NFL athlete.