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POW! Play on Words is a raw and outspoken exploration of words/phrases often used in modern urban culture. Corein Carter breaks down the REAL meaning of some often used but misconstrued lingo from various perspectives. This is your weekly dose of POW!

Corein Carter


    • Sep 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    The Comeback Season - (How to Bounce Back From a Set Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 19:47


    After a brief hiatus, we are back again!This week, Corein Carter breaks down her personal journey in "The Comeback Season" and gives some tips on how to "bounce back" from a set back. Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" on the birth rate decrease in the United States and keep you charged up with "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Battery Xchange. This is your weekly dose of POW!

    The Comeback Season - (How to Bounce Back From a Set Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 19:47


    After a brief hiatus, we are back again!This week, Corein Carter breaks down her personal journey in "The Comeback Season" and gives some tips on how to "bounce back" from a set back. Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" on the birth rate decrease in the United States and keep you charged up with "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Battery Xchange. This is your weekly dose of POW!

    Nothing to Something (A Hustler's Mentality)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 19:51


    Most people want success, happiness, and a big bag. Although it may not seem like it, we all have the same 24-hours to get those things. So what's REALLY stopping you from getting to it?This week Corein Carter breaks down what it means to have a "hustler's mentality" and gives three major tips on how to stay ambitious. The millennial job hopping culture is revealed in "The Ugly Truth" and Good Credit America of ATL is crowned "The B.O.B. of the Week."This is your weekly dose of POW

    Nothing to Something (A Hustler's Mentality)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 19:51


    Most people want success, happiness, and a big bag. Although it may not seem like it, we all have the same 24-hours to get those things. So what's REALLY stopping you from getting to it?This week Corein Carter breaks down what it means to have a "hustler's mentality" and gives three major tips on how to stay ambitious. The millennial job hopping culture is revealed in "The Ugly Truth" and Good Credit America of ATL is crowned "The B.O.B. of the Week."This is your weekly dose of POW

    New Year, New You Huh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 17:19


    We're back and kicking off season two right! It's officially two months into the new year, are you still holding down those resolutions?If not, Corein Carter has you covered. This week we discuss five ways to secure your "glow-up" and avoid repeating last year's mistakes. Also, we pull "The Ugly Truth" on the U.S. racial wealth gap and celebrate LA based Nature Boy Grooming Products for "The B.O.B. of the Week."This is your weekly dose of POW

    New Year, New You Huh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 17:19


    We're back and kicking off season two right! It's officially two months into the new year, are you still holding down those resolutions?If not, Corein Carter has you covered. This week we discuss five ways to secure your "glow-up" and avoid repeating last year's mistakes. Also, we pull "The Ugly Truth" on the U.S. racial wealth gap and celebrate LA based Nature Boy Grooming Products for "The B.O.B. of the Week."This is your weekly dose of POW

    Double Standards (feat. keepingupwithjme)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 62:15


    We're back! This week we define "the can's and cannot's" of both genders - also known as "Double Standards"QTNA*Do gender roles still exist today?*Should a woman's high "body count" be a deal breaker?*Are men with children out of wedlock viewed differently than women?*Can women comfortably become the breadwinners of a household?@keepingupwithjme joins Corein Carter to hash out these burning questions and more. Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" on a Penn State University sex study and give the "B.O.B. of the Week" to ATL fashion designer - @BrittainBugattiThis is your weekly dose of POW!

    Double Standards (feat. keepingupwithjme)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 62:15


    We're back! This week we define "the can's and cannot's" of both genders - also known as "Double Standards"QTNA*Do gender roles still exist today?*Should a woman's high "body count" be a deal breaker?*Are men with children out of wedlock viewed differently than women?*Can women comfortably become the breadwinners of a household?@keepingupwithjme joins Corein Carter to hash out these burning questions and more. Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" on a Penn State University sex study and give the "B.O.B. of the Week" to ATL fashion designer - @BrittainBugattiThis is your weekly dose of POW!

    Being Submissive (feat. Keenya B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 42:26


    The battle of the sexes has been a constant tug-of-war since forever!It's all a "power trip" - Is it really a bad thing to be "submissive" toward you're partner?- Is being submissive gender specific?- Can each partner submit to each other correspondingly?This week Corein Carter and special guest Keenya B define what "Being Submissive" really means.Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" about financial debt plaguing young adults and check out some custom time pieces with "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Spring Break Watches.This is your weekly POW!

    Being Submissive (feat. Keenya B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 42:26


    The battle of the sexes has been a constant tug-of-war since forever!It's all a "power trip" - Is it really a bad thing to be "submissive" toward you're partner?- Is being submissive gender specific?- Can each partner submit to each other correspondingly?This week Corein Carter and special guest Keenya B define what "Being Submissive" really means.Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" about financial debt plaguing young adults and check out some custom time pieces with "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Spring Break Watches.This is your weekly POW!

    Loneliness is an Illusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 18:27


    In this world, one of the worst emotions a person can experience is feeling alone. Or is it all really just an illusion?Corein Carter discusses why "pushing people away" in times of solitude is a bad idea, how depression can sometimes stem from "having too much pride", and who you should keep around to "lift your spirits."The Ugly Truth on how cheese (yes, cheese) is being monetized throughout fast food restaurants is revealed. Also, The B.O.B. of the Week comes from a book subscription club (with all black authored books) - Noir ReadsThis is your weekly POW

    Loneliness is an Illusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 18:27


    In this world, one of the worst emotions a person can experience is feeling alone. Or is it all really just an illusion?Corein Carter discusses why "pushing people away" in times of solitude is a bad idea, how depression can sometimes stem from "having too much pride", and who you should keep around to "lift your spirits."The Ugly Truth on how cheese (yes, cheese) is being monetized throughout fast food restaurants is revealed. Also, The B.O.B. of the Week comes from a book subscription club (with all black authored books) - Noir ReadsThis is your weekly POW

    The Single Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 17:01


    Summer is in full effect and we all know what that means, right? - It's officially "Single Season" This one is dedicated to those who are out in the mix this summer searching for a love connection. Corein Carter gives some major keys on how to gain the most out of your "Single Season". Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" about the real NRA pioneers and head to Trenton, NJ for some all-vegan eats with the "B.O.B. of the Week" - Health is Wealth Restaurant. This is your weekly dose of POW!

    The Single Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 17:01


    Summer is in full effect and we all know what that means, right? - It's officially "Single Season" This one is dedicated to those who are out in the mix this summer searching for a love connection. Corein Carter gives some major keys on how to gain the most out of your "Single Season". Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" about the real NRA pioneers and head to Trenton, NJ for some all-vegan eats with the "B.O.B. of the Week" - Health is Wealth Restaurant. This is your weekly dose of POW!

    It's the Small Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 45:27


    It doesn't take much time, nor effort, to show appreciation to a friend or loved one. BUT, in our fast paced generation, it's so easy to forget about "the small things."This week, Mina B (The Mina B Podcast) joins Corein Carter to discuss some "little things" that can help and some pet peeves that get overlooked.Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" regarding suicide rates jumping within black youth and get you hip to an amazing ATL based skin care line for "The B.O.B. of the Week" - KinKerKisThis is your weekly POW!

    It's the Small Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2018 45:27


    It doesn't take much time, nor effort, to show appreciation to a friend or loved one. BUT, in our fast paced generation, it's so easy to forget about "the small things."This week, Mina B (The Mina B Podcast) joins Corein Carter to discuss some "little things" that can help and some pet peeves that get overlooked.Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" regarding suicide rates jumping within black youth and get you hip to an amazing ATL based skin care line for "The B.O.B. of the Week" - KinKerKisThis is your weekly POW!

    WTF is Potential?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 14:52


    Annnnnnnnd.. WE'RE BACK!This episode, Miss Carter dives into what it really means to see someone's "potential." Is a person with "potential" actually worth it? Is what we see in others their truth or a false perception?Does a person with potential get "the playbook" on how to win you over?Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" regarding the Mexican-U.S. relationship and go uptown Harlem for "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Harlem Hops.This is Your Weekly POW!

    WTF is Potential?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 14:52


    Annnnnnnnd.. WE'RE BACK!This episode, Miss Carter dives into what it really means to see someone's "potential." Is a person with "potential" actually worth it? Is what we see in others their truth or a false perception?Does a person with potential get "the playbook" on how to win you over?Also, we get into "The Ugly Truth" regarding the Mexican-U.S. relationship and go uptown Harlem for "The B.O.B. of the Week" - Harlem Hops.This is Your Weekly POW!

    Finding Closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 19:57


    Same old mistakes! Ever re-dated a person to "make sure" you made the right decision the first time around? Has someone ever left you guessing, "What if.." or "popped back up" in hopes to re-kindle love?This week Corein Carter discusses why "Finding Closure" is so difficult and recollects on her time doing so. Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" about seven major cities with water issues mirroring Flint, MI and "The B.O.B. of the Week" - black owned vodka company and founder of Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival - Fou-Dre.This is your weekly POW!

    Finding Closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 19:57


    Same old mistakes! Ever re-dated a person to "make sure" you made the right decision the first time around? Has someone ever left you guessing, "What if.." or "popped back up" in hopes to re-kindle love?This week Corein Carter discusses why "Finding Closure" is so difficult and recollects on her time doing so. Also, we reveal "The Ugly Truth" about seven major cities with water issues mirroring Flint, MI and "The B.O.B. of the Week" - black owned vodka company and founder of Black Owned Wine & Spirits Festival - Fou-Dre.This is your weekly POW!

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