VIBRANT SONS

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! The world's most vibrant podcast is back! Today's episode features Atlanta creative and urban legend, Chilly-O. If you’ve never heard of him, you’re either severely out of the loop or it’s probably by design. Chilly-O is one of those legendary figures in hip-hop culture who enjoys being in the background. He is a limitless artist who is well known for his signature t-shirts, BMX abilities, and mentor-like presence in Atlanta. I am extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to chop it up with him and get some insight into his upbringing. Together, we revealed stories from his past and development that I’m sure no other interviewer has gotten before. This episode is loaded with tons of free gems that I'm sure everyone will appreciate. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: instagram.com/chillyolovesyou Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! The wait is officially over! Your favorite podcast has returned and we are anxious to get back to providing great interviews and thought inspiring conversations. In this episode Geoff and I talk about why we’ve been gone, all the changes we are making to the platform, everything we have planned for the future, and and offer some wisdom on the power of vulnerability and finding your purpose in life. This was an awesome conversation that we are proud to share our vibrant community. Please share with us how you feel and share this episode with a friend if you really enjoy what we talk about! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: instagram.com/geoff.ico Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features a long-time friend of mine & Atlanta creative, Jhordin Gibbons. Jhordin's creative abilities aren't limited to just one field; he has done just about everything including fashion design, music, videography, writing, directing, and many more. In our conversation, Jhordin talks in depth about where he believes his creativity comes from, his relationship with his mom, the rivalry between him and his father, and we also go on some philosophical tangents. This is a loaded episode with tons of great insight and interesting conversation. I know you guys will really appreciate this. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: instagram.com/whomurderedcanticeleste Twitter: twitter.com/tokillcanti Forever Feonix: instagram.com/foreverfeonix Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features actor, writer, director, and music artist, Larry Rhem. Larry's acting work has landed him small roles on Being Mary Jane, BET's Hell Date & Vampire Diaries. His most prominent acting role has been on BET's The Quad as Bryce Richardson. He is also the man behind the viral YouTube sensation Yung Humma. His hit songs such as "Lemme Smang It" & "Fried or Fertilized" has earned him over 25 million views on YouTube. In our conversation we talk about his career, his childhood growing up in a family struggling with substance abuse, and ultimately how God has lead him and his family to overcome every obstacle in their lives. This was a fun and insightful episode I know you all won't want to miss! ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Email: larry.rhem@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/Rhemy83 Instagram: instagram.com/rhemy2.1 Twitter: twitter.com/rhemy1 Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features counselor, author, community developer, and entrepreneur, Afu Nteff-Okosun. Our conversation is jam packed since Afu and I met through social media and discovered that we have so much in common. Aside from growing up in non-traditional homes, we've both lived in between Atlanta, GA & Huntsville, AL. Afu does a great job of telling his story, which was the subject of his book, A King Without A Crown. We also discuss the many roles he plays in the community and his experience growing up in America with African immigrant parents. ENJOY! Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode is very special and personal to me since I got the chance to interview my older brother, Damon. Damon is the oldest of my four brothers and has always been the coolest person I know. Because of the age difference between us, we were never raised in the same home together. Therefore, his experiences have been much different from mine. In our conversation we talk about what it was like for him when his parents got divorced, his experiences growing up in multiple cities, and his overall take on what I'm doing. This is a funny and insightful episode I know you guys will love. ENJOY! Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features my friend Jaquane Johnson. He and I met in college but became much closer at the youth retreat I spoke at in Detroit, MI. Jaquane's story is very interesting and very powerful to me because even though he grew up in a 2-parent household, his father grew up with out his own father and effected how he parented Jaquane. In our conversation we talk in depth about Jaquane's relationship with his father, his father's recent passing, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons learned throughout his life experience. I'm so appreciative that Jaquane decided to share his story with me and I think you all will really appreciate it too. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Email: jaquane28@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaquane28 Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features Juliet Udeochu, the Community Engagement Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta. In our conversation, we discuss how important mentors are and how impactful the can be to a person's life. We also talk all about Big Brothers Big Sisters and highlight the great work they are doing across the world and what separates them from other similar organizations. I really encourage you guys to become mentors if possible! Juliet details the steps you'll have to go to in our conversation that you won't want to miss! ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Email: juliet.udeochuo@bbbsatl.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-u-udeochu/ Website: https://www.bbbsatl.org/ Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode is a special Father's Day podcast & continuation of the conversation I had with Dr. Richard Williams. In this episode, we talk specifically about how slavery has left a lasting impact on the modern father and child of the black family. Many of the negative cultural characteristics we observe today in our black men and women were created on the slave plantations. Dr. Williams unpacks this and so much more as we go in depth about his book, They Stole It But You Must Return It. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Website: blackfamilysite.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/They-Stole-But-Must-Return/dp/0938805010 Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! I'm sorry for being away for quite some time but we're back with a phenomenal, knowledge-packed episode. I am so honored to feature a man whose reputation far exceeds my own, Dr. Richard Williams, Ed. D. Dr. Williams is an educator, author, musician, public speaker, activist, creative, and so much more. I brought him onto the podcast to talk specifically about his book, They Stole It But You Must Return It. In his book, he details how slavery has affected the modern family and gives a detailed plan on what we should do to transcend above these harmful effects. You guys definitely don't want to miss this episode. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Website: blackfamilysite.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/They-Stole-But-Must-Return/dp/0938805010 Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! So, immediately after we recorded episode 18, we sat down to discuss how we felt about some recent pop culture issues. (Hence the .5 episode) Geoff, Yamo, and I discussed Cole's recent album, Kanye's recent interviews, and the mental health implications of them both. We wanted to be intentional with our discussion about KOD since it seemed to have been overshadowed by everything "Kanye". This conversation was really fun and much different from every conversation I've heard on the topics. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Geoff: www.instagram.com/thegeofftacular Yamosa: www.instagram.com/yamothegoat Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! On today's episode, I'm joined by my co-host, Geoff & special guest, Yamosa! I use this episode to recap 2 speaking engagements I had the previous week where I was invited to speak at my old high school & moderate a mock funeral. Within the stories we drop gems about embracing challenges, being conscious of your image and influence, and even talk about the new phrases kids are using to talk about drugs. These stories are just as hilarious as they are insightful. I hope you all really enjoy this episode because we definitely had fun recording it. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Geoff: www.instagram.com/thegeofftacular Yamosa: www.instagram.com/yamothegoat Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNnNrV74YO2HJm_Z3nr83A Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY Today's episode features my little brother, Jordain Thompson. Even though we've grown up in the same house, my brother & I have had much different stories with very different perspectives on our upbringing. So it was awesome to sit down with him and have a deeper conversation that we've never really had before. We cover so much in this episode! He gives me his honest opinion on the VS movement, shares his story of growing up without his father, and we contrast our experiences growing up in the same home. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: www.instagram.com/jordain.t Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode features Darius Carter-Bryant & in this episode we get deep! Darius and I met through Instagram where he shared his story of meeting his father for the first time. Being moved by his unique story, I invited him onto the podcast to share his story and the lessons he's learned each step of the way. In our conversation we talk about his experience growing up in foster care, meeting his parents for the first time, battling suicidal thoughts, and ultimately how his mindset shifted to have a more positive outlook on life and to leave a legacy behind. I'm so glad Darius was willing to be open in our conversation and I'm hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: www.instagram.com/1eastside_darius Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today I am joined by my co-host, Geoff Follette & my coworker, Antwan Aiken, LCSW, MPA. Antwan is a psychotherapist & professor in Atlanta, GA. In our conversation, we explore a recent Harvard study, discuss barriers in the Black community that prevent us from improving our mental health, & he provides keys on how we can improve our situation on a personal & community-wide level. This was truly an amazing conversation & I'm so glad to have him on the podcast today. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET Instagram: www.instagram.com/agaiken Email: antwanaiken@gmail.com Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Hey guys! Today's episode features my boy Keezy Hardaway from the Keezy Hardaway Podcast & a short feature of a conversation I had with Dr. Bernice King, the youngest daughter to Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. Bernice King tells me about the challenges she had to face mourning her parents' death in the public light while Keezy & I share shared experiences growing up without our fathers. We have so much in common so it was good to connect but we also realized the importance of sharing our experiences with others. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET: Keezy Hardaway Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/keezyhardaway1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeezyHardaway Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennyakakeezy Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Today's episode is really special because I induct a new cohost & answer a lot of questions. VIBRANT SONS has been rapidly growing and we're fighting to keep everything on track while still delivering quality content. So this episode should bring you up to speed with everything I've been doing behind the scenes and even gives a few previews of whats to come in the near future. I primarily discuss my trip to Detroit, my involvement with the Caught Up youth retreat, the message I shared with the kids while I was there, and all of the funny stories that fit in between. ENJOY! Let us know you're listening by using the hashtag #vibrantsons & follow us on all social media platforms! Facebook: facebook.com/vibrantsons Instagram: instagram.com/vibrantsons_podcast Twitter: twitter.com/vibrantsons Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

Hey guys! I had the pleasure of being the first guest to be featured & interviewed on the PaperPrayer$ blogcast! Here is the interview conducted by some real sisters, Celisia & Chenna Rouson. We had a lot of fun recording it so I'm sure you all will really enjoy it. Their blog is intended to share their “paper prayers," out loud whether they be involving society’s instilled never-ending chase for more money or more education to live a “decent life,” vs. moving their goals & wishful thinking from paper & the imagination, to action & pursuing their purpose…whatever THAT is. I really love what they're doing & I think you guys should definitely check out their full blog at https://paper-prayers.com/ CONTACT SHEET Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paper.prayers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paperprayers_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paperprayers/

VIBRANT *SONDAY! Sorry for the break but I'm back and even better than before! Today's episode features Ms. Nikita Banks, a licensed clinical social worker based in Brooklyn, NY. She is also the host of the Black Therapist Podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Banks over the phone to get some professional insight on the issues surrounding non-traditional families. In our conversation we discuss the importance of prioritizing your mental health, she gives parenting advice, tells her own story of growing up in a single parent household, and dispels some stereotypes associated with statistics about single parents. She even schooled me a little bit & got me to change my perspective about this movement. ENJOY! CONTACT SHEET: Website: www.nikitabanks.com Podcast: soundcloud.com/blacktherapistpodcast Email: blacktherapistpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: instagram.com/blacktherapistpodcast

Sorry! There's no episode this week but I'm working twice as hard to deliver great content for you guys! I will be back next week so use this time to catch up on any past episodes you've missed & check out the new website in the meantime! Playlist can be found on: vibrantsons.com/sounds

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! To conclude this month, I have a VERY special guest on the podcast today, my girlfriend, Meseret Nicholson. She sat down with me to have an interview I literally thought would never happen. In our conversation, we talk about her childhood in Ethiopia and the circumstances that brought her to being adopted & moving to America. Though there are serious moments, her story has a lot of twist and turns that I think you all will really enjoy. From accidental cults to accidental pet hyenas, this podcast really has it all. You don't want to miss this episode!

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! This is our 3rd episode of the Vibrant Daughters campaign happening all February long. I'm excited about this episode because it is the first podcast crossover I've done on the VIBRANT SONS platform. My guest today is Kenesha Ryce, creator & host of the Fam Talk podcast. Though Kenesha didn't grow up in a single parent household, our conversation is centered on solutions & applicable advce on how to be a better support and communicator with your loved ones. She's an amazing person and an amazing guest and I'm glad we were able to share our conversation with all of you. You can find more episodes from her podcast at https://soundcloud.com/famtalkpod & follow her show on instagram (@famtalkpod) *You'll also be able to find an interview I had with her for her podcast as well!

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! I want to thank all of my listeners & supporters! The free gifts are shipping soon! This is our 2nd week of VIBRANT *DAUGHTERS & I'm glad to have my long-time friend, Taylor Simone, on the podcast. Taylor is a very creative person so we talk about some of her creative endeavors as well as her upbringing. In her story we talk a lot about her transparency and desire to be more transparent with the people closest to her, including her father. It's a great conversation that I'm glad I have the privilege of sharing with all of you! I hope you enjoy! You can find Taylor's spoken word album "In A Letter I Wrote to You" here: https://soundcloud.com/user-185455527/sets/in-a-letter-i-wrote-to-you

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Thank you for tuning into the very first episode of VIBRANT *DAUGHTERS! This is an especially amazing episode since I got the opportunity to bring Miah on as the very first female guest of the podcast. I've had the pleasure of knowing Miah for quite a few years and she's truly a phenomenal person. In our conversation we talk about her upbringing, we contrast the female experience to the male experience, we talk about the importance of seeking out professional help, and the value of being intentional when attempting to connect with family & friends. This is truly one of the best conversations I've had on this platform and I'm sure you all will enjoy it as well! Continue to share this podcast with everyone you love. Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts/Facebook. Like & Comment on SoundCloud. You guys are the best and look out for the playlists we have coming soon!

HAPPY VIBRANT *SONDAY! Thank you guys for tuning in! In this episode, I invite Geoff back on to the podcast as the "unofficial official cohost" of the show. In our conversation we discuss the past, present, & future of the podcast and also go deeper into the mission of the podcast. We go through some of our favorite moments and reflect on some lessons we took from each episode. Send in a voicemail to share what you've learned as well! This episode will lead us into February & all of the great things we have prepared for you all. The brand is growing & it's all because of you! Subscribe to the podcast and continue to rate & review on the iTunes store. Like & Comment on Soundcloud if you're a SoundCloud listener! Thanks again!

HAPPY VIBRANT SUNDAY! Today's episode is special because this is the first guest that I've had on the podcast that I didn't already know. Ky'lee and I have an amazing conversation about his childhood & having to grow up with his mom in prison. Throughout our conversation we also talk about his music, the influence of his grandmother in his life, his relationship with his father, and his passion for helping other kids whose parents have been separated from them due to incarceration. Additionally, I think that Ky'lee is a talented artist & you all should definitely give his music a listen! All of his info is below: Booking/Features: kyleebooking@gmail.com Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/KyleeBDMG Youtube: youtube.com/user/KydadonTV Twitter: @KyleeBDMG Instagram: @KyleeBDMB Rate & Review us on iTunes! Like & Comment on SoundCloud!

HAPPY VIBRANT SUNDAY! Arigato for tuning in! Today's episode features my uncle Danny who has an amazing story! Danny was adopted by my grandfather when he was very young and in our conversation he tells me about what it was like to grow up with my grandparents as his parents, his experience of not knowing his ethnic background, and his thoughts of becoming a newly single father after going through a divorce. There was so much ground to cover in our conversation & I wish we really could've expounded on some topics but I'm sure you all will enjoy this episode anyways! Please follow us on Twitter & Instagram and Rate & Review on iTunes if you love our show and the movement behind it!

Thank you for tuning in! Today's episode features a conversation with one of my best friends, Lamar Howard. This guy is like another one of my brothers and his story is amazing! His story proves that there is always more beneath the surface of a person and their success. In our conversation, he details his life story and how the life & death of his father influenced the future trajectory of his life. This was a very deep and introspective talk that I think you all will really enjoy! Don't forget to Rate & Review on iTunes! You can also Like the track on SoundCloud if you enjoyed the episode. Follow VIBRANT SONS! Twitter: @vibrantsons Instagram: @vibrantsons_podcast Email: vibrantsons@gmail.com

Hey guys thanks for tuning in! On today's episode, I have one of my best friends Chad Lupoe come on to tell his story. Though he's never met his father in person, he tells me about the one time he almost got to meet him, his experience growing up with a stepfather and his battle with his self image/self esteem because of his situation. It's an amazing conversation that had me on the edge of my seat while interviewing him! I also introduce a new segment called VIBRANT VOICEMAILS where you guys get the chance to directly interact with me by submitting your voice memos to vibrantsons@gmail.com Chad is also an excellent singer and graphic designer so here is his information if you ever want to get in touch with him directly: Digital Portfolio: behance.net/chadlupoe Instagram: @Chad.lupoe Twitter: @itsChaddington Music Features: soundcloud.com/almightyalumni (Omega)

Hey guys! Thanks for tuning in! Today's episode is is featuring my best friend Demont! In our conversation, Demont shares with me a revelation he had after going on a trip overseas and that story causes us to reflect on the importance of cultural history, family history, and we even contrast how each of us were raised and extract a lot of gems from our dialogue. I think you guys will really enjoy this episode. Demont does make music so if you want to get in touch with him, his contact information is: Email: demontdavis@gmail.com Instagram: @yo_demo

Welcome back for the 1st episode of Vibrant Sons! I am joined by one of my best friends, Geoff Follette. He serves as a guest co-host today and interviews me about my experience growing up without my father. In our conversation, I tell him about the one encounter I've ever had with my father, my battle against my ego as a child, and I discover the important role religion has played in my life. Don't forget to Subscribe on iTunes and Rate & Review! Thank you. Intro music by: Yo Demo Instagram: yo_demo Email: demontdavis@gmail .com

Thank you guys for tuning in! Your support means a lot to me. This short, promotional episode will give you an idea of what's to come from this podcast and the idea behind it! Please follow & subscribe on iTunes and also follow on social media: Twitter: @vibrantsons Instagram: @vibrantsons_podcast Background music produced by Mach Duce SoundCloud: @tilinfinitymusic IG/Twitter/Apple Music: @Mach2official