We Gotta Do Better Podcast

Is it possible to prosper despite our circumstances? If you feel like the odds are stacked against you here's a reminder that YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! You cannot be a victim of circumstance, if you refused to be victimized!!! If this helped and you think it will help someone else share this quick message! continue to like comment and subscribe for more short videos like this one.

Small phases huge impact

Hopefully this speaks to someone's heart. We tend to think we are falling behind especially in our 20s and 30s but the fact of the matter is NO WE ARE NOT! Don't get tricked into thinking you are behind, you are EXACTLY where you are supposed to be. Keep working, keep faith, your time is right now. Share this 4 min message with anyone you think will resonate Like, comment and subscribe for more short messages just like this one!

Y'all know the motto, “F#*% Being Humble”? Well Do you resonate with that statement or lean to the side of not speaking too much. Is there ever a time or place where it's ok set humility to the side and tell the world off? Let us know in the comments. Be humble or F#*% being humble! Like, comment and subscribe

Why do we do what we do? Is there a bigger purpose behind our actions or are we just just going through the motions. This is our first episode with all 3 of us in about a year! We are back in the groove. Looking to get better and better every week! Like, comment and subscribe!

Two black men under 25, talk about their first hand experience as Elementary school teachers. Teaching is more than just academics; it's fostering the next generation one child at a time. Black men have the power to cut high school dropout rate low income black Boys by nearly 40% Hope this call to action pushes more men to take part in one of the most impactful and rewarding career fields. If you would watch another episode LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!!! And follow the striking gems podcast.

Should you separate a person from their talent? Do we hold celebrities to the same standards as everyone else. We talk about how sometimes we pick and choose when we support or cancel someone depending on social status. BET ITS TOUGH FOR YOU TO GIVE A STRAIGHT ANSWER LOL! Make sure you like comment and subscribe!

Old to us but new to you, here is an episode from the "lost files" We talked about our feelings and the importance of checking in with the people your care about. Make sure you like comment and subscribe, We appreciate every single one of our supporters!

Our Kobe episode is all about how sports played huge roles in our lives. We talk about why it's so important for parents to get their kids involved what happens when that opportunity is taken away. Like comment and subscribe!

This episode we had the pleasure of having a conversation with the FIRST woman on our platform; Isaro Carter, the founder of The Carter Firm. She is a young black lawyer who uses her skills to help creatives protect their intellectual property. Isaro tells the story of how she connected her passion for music and with the legal side of the industry. Here, you will learn the importance of having your legal affairs in order which will save you and make you way more in the long run. Check our her page for content or her site for legal tips @carterlawfirm.co (NOT .com) on all platforms. ALL creatives of any area should check her out, she'll take care of you. If you guys enjoyed this episode or gained some value please make sure you like, comment, and subscribe

This episode is for everyone that thinks its hard to have multiple sources of in come. We had our boy Stef come through to show that it is possible not only to have a job but have a side hustle that also brings in money. Stef shares his story of how he went from being in the streets of The Bronx to working in corporate America. He took his book smarts from school and hustlers mentality from his upbringing to start and run 4 additional businesses! He is constantly looking for different sources of income and continues to think of more ways to start other business ventures. This is a lot of game from a young dude continuing to better himself and the people around him. Please make sure you like comment and subscribe!

This episode addresses all of the questions regarding Jabril's absence from the podcast. What really happen? Did we fight? Are still Friends? Is he gone for good? You get your answers here. We dedicated this episode to our beloved coach Ozzie who had passed recently hence EP.#O. During this episode we talk about who he was as a person what he did for us each of us.  R.I.P coach, we love you! Make sure you like comment and subscribe!

Work-life balance is something that everyone is looking for but many actually find. If you are feeling overworked, disorganized, stressed about your job or family situation, chances are you've been getting hit off balance by life. Many of us intend to be super productive at work, fully focused on our family, and have time to kick it with out friends; But the reality is that most us do not do this successfully. LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBCRIBE!!!

In Honor of hitting our 20th episode we wanted to talk about something we all thing about when entering our 20's; moving out of our parents house. Getting our own place is another rite of passage that signifies more responsibility and independence. Is there a point where we are too old to be living at our parents house? When is it too early to leave? Does society play a role in dictating when people should or should not move? What is the difference between living WITH your parents and living OFF of your parents. Share with us some of your thoughts, like, comment and subscribe!

On this episode of WGDB we decide to have a conversation plenty people have had over the years constantly. Do you need college in order to be successful? Many people have their own personal views and opinion on this topic. During this episode Roy and Jeremiah share their opinion on the topic and discuss key take away from their personal experience after High school. Tune in and enjoy, remember to like, comment and subscribe. We need all feedback so we can continue to get better for you guys. We gotta do better!

Often we have so many different goals in life. Without a clear plan it becomes very hard to purse them all. As humans we all faces this similar balancing issue. It has been Scientifically proven that people who write their goals down tend to be more successful at accomplishing them. So on this Episode of WGDB Roy and Jeremiah walk through a Jim Rohn goal workshop. Hopefully this Workshop will provide you with some insight on yourself, thus allowing us all to do better!

This episode we talk about choices/decision making. We are a product of the choices we made throughout our lives. Who are some people that influence our choices? Do we regret some choices, maybe? If we made some different choices where would we be? We will never really know...  

On this episode we had our brother Rob, CEO of TAKE CARE NY come out. He knows everything there is to know about the sneaker game. Rob will TAKE CARE of your shoes. Everything from customs, to cleaning, to full sneaker repairs; Rob has you covered. He is in a very unique field and we were lucky to get a chance to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Rob is a true example of someone doing better. He took his love for sneakers and turned it into a business where he can add value to others. We hope this inspires all of you young entrepreneurs. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!

We got a chance to chop it up with our big brother James Johnson. He is a community organize and advocate. James is not one to sit by and watch while his community is in clear need of reform. His goal is to bring resources into the community that will directly impact the education of our youth and provide economic opportunities to those reside there. Want to understand why YOU DONT KNOW your local officials? It isn't by accident, listen to James as he explains. James covers a drops some serious gems here. He needs all of the support he can get, Southeast Queens can DO BETTER with James Johnson in office! Like, comment, and subscribe!

We had to tap in with our guy Barry AKA Iceburg, the host of the 9th Period Podcast. We wanted to highlight this brother for what he's doing on his side. He's giving others a platform to show their value to the world and that's the definition of doing better! We had to do the same for him. Hope y'all enjoy a conversation with a couple Queens born cats.

Last Episode we decided to stir the pot and tackle something controversal but alot of people were quick to judge without gaining the full scope of things. Which made us realize this is something we all do often. Pass judgement on each other. We gotta do better so we decided to have that conversation! Tune in and enjoy, remember to like, comment and subscribe. We need all feedback so we can continue to get better for you guys. We gotta do better!

So this time around we decided to step away from the usual neutral conversations and tackle some controversy! This is a topic that has been around for decades and its something that we have most of us personal have dealt with face to face so, we decided to chime in on it. We all have our own opinions on this topic. Who do you agree with? Share how you feel about this! Tune in to see what we think ourselves. Make sure you like, comment and subscribe!

This was an impromptu episode, to first, thank your guys for rocking with us and then to assess ourselves over the last 10 episodes. We scrapped our original idea because it just didn't feel right moving forward without looking back on how far we've came. We know its only been 10 episodes but in this short span of time we've seen and felt the growth. We are far from where we want to be, but you guys have definitely shown us we are on the right track! We are working extremely hard to get better week in and week out for you guys. Tune in to see what we think about ourselves. Make sure you like, comment and subscribe!

This episode we connect with our brother from way back; Charles Walker aka Lil Kaycee. He is an up and coming artist gaining some buzz. While on the path to professional football Charles went through a life changing event. He was a victim of gun violence and wanted to share is testimony of how God spared his life. It isn't normal to survive 23 shots to the abdomen but Charles did. His only reason for coming on the show was to show that he is living proof that God is real! Of course we had to shed some light on his current music endeavors, and we also got his opinion on the present state of hip-hop. We hope you guys enjoy this episode and his story touches you. Be on the look out for Lil Kaycee!

We bet $50 there isn't a conversation on the internet where 3 young men tackle this conversation as thoroughly as we did. This episode, we talked about the importance of a father figure. We started with Jabril's personal story about how it felt to not grow up with a father, which opened up the conversations of dead beats, step dads and male mentors. We also get a perspective from Jeremiah and Roy who did have fathers. Here were some of the questions raised; Do fathers that left have the right to come back? Should the child give them another chance? How should the step dad dynamic work? Are father figures always biological? Can a mother handle playing the role of dad too? and more.

Its the start of the New Year! Around this time of the year people often start to make changes in their lives. So we also decided to give it a try and put Jeremiah in the hot seat to spark the new year off with a change! With that being said we felt like it would the be the perfect opportunity to tackle topic of Change. What are some changes going on right now? Did you see the storming of the capital hill? How does someone adapt to change? What about changing your circumstances? Tune in and enjoy, remember to like, comment and subscribe. We need all feedback so we can continue to get better for you guys. We gotta do better!

This was truly an opportunity of a lifetime! We had the chance to have a conversation with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. Adams was 1 of 6 children in a single parent household growing up in Southeast Queens. He isn't oblivious to the struggles of many New Yorkers. Adams knows what it's like to be on both sides of the policing system; from getting arrested in his youth, to becoming an officer himself. He has a direct plan of attack to address some major issues in our city such as policing, education and health. He is running for Mayor to "turn over tables in NYC". He is NOT coming to play. This description doesn't do the interview any justice because he touched on some amazing points. Can New York City do better with Eric Adams in office? You be the judge. Hope you guys enjoy!

This Episode was a complete freestyle, we let the New Year vibe dictate the direction of the conversation. We talked about some of the big things that were kicking off at the top of the year. Stimulus checks, New years resolutions etc.

So its the end of the year! It's been a tough one but none the less we made it. In this episode we reflect on some key events that had happen in 2020. How COVID affect our lives? What did 2020 teach us? What are your plans for 2021? Tune in and enjoy, remember to like, comment and subscribe. We need all the feedback so we can continue to get better for you guys. We gotta do better!

You guys really get to see the personality come out with this one! So far we've covered some heavy topics; but we took a more light hearted approach here on this episode, and we're sure that many people will connect with it. This episode was on leadership. What are the qualities of a leader? Can we all be leaders? Why are so many people followers? What is the pivotal moment that someone goes from a follower to a leader? Tune in and enjoy, remember to like, comment and subscribe. We need all feedback so we can continue to get better for you guys. We gotta do better!

This episode, we tried to tackle a VERY sensitive topic of mental health issues: Depression and anxiety specifically. We discuss a few statistics and reasons people may suffer from these issues. We touched on how social media might play a role in it as well. We even get into a heated conversation on weed. We cover some ways people cope with depression and anxiety and talk about how one can help someone else get through the rough times. We tried to be sensitive when approaching this because we know this is a serious problem. let us know if we had good points or if we missed the target with this one?

How did we become friends? Most importantly, why did we stay friends? This episode we speak on what does it mean to be a part of a true brotherhood? What's real and what's fake? Are gangs considered a brother hood? What is the true test to that bond? listeners even get some personal stories on our relationships with our blood brothers. Who did you agree with? Did we make some valid points or miss the mark completely? Please like, comment and subscribe. Give us feed back and let us know let us know what other topics you think we should talk about?

What is support? What does it mean to you? How can we support our communities? These are just some of the questions we wrestled with as we tried to unpack the true definition of support. Support us by giving us some feedback! What did you like or not like, we want to continue to improve and give you guys the best content We can. We appreciate you guys for joining us on this journey!