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David Jay is joined by author, Fox News contributor and conservative activist Kevin Jackson and progressive political operative Dakota as they perform an autopsy on the chaos in Baltimore. Dakota and Kevin get into a heated debate on the Muhammad drawing contest that has been in the news. The post Battle of Ideas With Political Activist Kevin Jackson and Dakota – TWTCL 027 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Super Sistah Stephanie Small joins me for girl talk about dating and relationships that benefits both women and men. Stephanie offers advice on what it takes to become a better woman and to rid yourself of baggage that may be preventing you from being in a successful relationship. Men looking to better understand women should take notes. David Jay and I discuss career changes and issue a challenge to those of you who want more from your career and are ready to do something about it. Dating and Relationship Advice With Author and Personal Growth Coach Stephanie Small From bad relationship to author of the Black Girl's Guide to Winning at Love & Life: Dating, Relationship & Self-Help for Single Sisters, Stephanie Small is using her life experiences to help women improve themselves. Hear Stephanie's advice for getting your life on track and preparing yourself for a great relationship. Learn more about Stephanie at www.thesupersistah.com. [1:02] Life Lesson: Build Your Own Career If you're ready for something new

Police brutality, protest, riots and chaos ensue in Baltimore, Maryland. David Jay and Nadia look into how things spiraled out of control in Baltimore and talk about the various side stories surrounding the Freddie Gray incident and also give information on how you can take action. Floyd Mayweather dominated Pac Man over the weekend, but he has been fighting another battle with Twitter followers as they hound him over his history with domestic violence. The post Baltimore Uprising – TWTCL 025 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Millennials today just aren’t as interested in marriage as previous generations, and while marriage isn’t for everyone, it does have its benefits. We discuss research that shows that you’ll experience less of a dip in happiness during your midlife years if you’re married and debate how much you should tolerate before ending a marriage. Perhaps you’re not sold on marriage, but you should hear what it takes to attract suitors on online dating sites. Find out how money, education, and looks impact your online dating potential. Viewpoint How Marriage Can Help You Have a Better Midlife Crisis One benefit of marriage is that it can lessen the impact of a midlife crisis. We discuss an article that sheds light on the topic: Why Millennials Are in for a Worse Midlife Crisis than their Parents. [0:52] What You Don’t Know About Online Dating Surely you know online dating is somewhat superficial, but do you know what details in your profile can boost your desirability? We cover what people are paying attention to in onli

David Jay and Nadia talk with poet, author, playwright, and screenwriter Twana Lawler. She talks about the defining points in her life and shares a heartfelt story that touches on sensitive issues about relationships, family drama, and a quest for deliverance. Her story will shock most listeners because of the harshness of the reality plaguing the core of the family in the black community. Learn more about Twana's life story, which is documented in her book My Life: From Tragedy to Destiny. The post Tragedy to Destiny With Poet, Playwright, Screenwriter Twana Lawler – TWTCL 023 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

We're back to basics this week talking about life matters, including regrets you have in your 20s and 30s, how social media can make you envy those you're connected to online, and why you shouldn't end your job search when you find a new job. We also answer a great question posed by a twentysomething to those in their thirties: do you actually know what you’re doing or do you make it up as you go? Viewpoint Regrets in Your 20s and 30s Two articles, 7 Things You Will Regret in Your 20s and 11 Things You Will Regret in Your 30s, spark a conversation about regrets in life. Granted we can barely remember what happened in our twenties, we discuss the items on the lists that we resonate with. The good thing about being aware of the regrets people have in their twenties and thirties is that you can completely avoid them. [1:04] Green With Facebook Envy Is being on Facebook or other social media making you envious of your friends as they share the high points in their life? It's not uncommon to feel this way. We talk

Harris Glasser joins David Jay and Nadia to discuss what should be the financial priorities of millennials and what is the best investment vehicle out there these days. David Jay and Harris also answer the question is college really worth it? That and much more on episode 21 of This Weird Thing Called Life. Check out Harris's book, It's My Money and I Want It!, and the insightful book he mentioned during the interview, Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person. The post Is College Really Worth It? Answers from Financial Expert and Author Harris Glasser – TWTCL 021 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Get ready for some bold dating and relationship advice, because this week’s guest, relationship expert Steve Williams, brings it. Hear what Steve has to say about staying away from online dating, the difference between a “man” and a “male,” what it takes to be wife material, why a first date shouldn’t cost more than $2, whether there’s a best place to meet single men and women, and much more. We discuss why men are attracted to crazy women and how twerking is hard work. Interview With Relationship Expert Steve Williams Steve Williams from manradio101.com joins us this week to share his interesting perspective on dating and relationships. If you’re not a traditionalist, you may find some of his advice shocking, but it may be what you need to hear to get your dating life in order. You’ll get answers to questions you’ve wondered about and discover why honesty is the best policy in dating, if it’s possible to cheat-proof your relationship, and why men should see Fifty Shades of Grey. [0:45] Viewpoint The “crazy w

Linda Leon is today's guest on This Weird Thing Called Life. Linda talks about what it takes to get your book published and promoted and gives tips on what it takes to be an entrepreneur in today's economy. David Jay and Nadia discuss their favorite shows (i.e., Shark Tank, Empire) and try to figure out why millennials are the most educated of any generation yet have one of the highest unemployment rates of any generation! Learn more about book publishing and marketing through Linda's books, Publishing and Publicity For Smart People: How to strategically plan, publish and promote your book and Rock Star Marketing For the Emerging Author: How to strategically market your book. The post Getting Your Book Published With Linda Leon, Author Promoter – TWTCL 019 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Life coach and author Linda Williams, MSW, joins us to tell an inspirational story of how to overcome challenges and get unstuck in life. Linda has risen above abusive relationships, a nervous breakdown, and homelessness and gone on to excel in life, and you can do the same! This episode will prompt you to ask yourself some tough questions, encourage you to make changes in your life, and help you connect to your purpose in life. Learn more about Linda and connect with her at www.whoseapple.org. Life Lesson: Getting Over a Bad Relationship Linda answers this week's question, how do I get over a bad relationship?, forcing you to look at what you really want and take responsibility for who you choose to be in a relationship with. [32:39] Resources Fulfill your destiny with guidance from Linda's book, Whose Apple is it, Anyway!: Empowering Purpose to Achieve Your God-Ordained Destiny, which is available from Amazon.com, as well as other outlets. During the interview, Linda mentioned that she learned lessons f

David Jay and Nadia spring forward with episode 17. Nadia asks why some black men don't approach black women and David Jay gives the hard truths. The reasons why wealthy folks are cheap are discussed. Do the rich know something the rest of us don't? Also, would you quit your job to pursue other interests? David Jay and Nadia answer this week's question, how do I deal with strong personalities in the workplace? Resources Check out the finance book Nadia mentioned she's reading during the show: The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime. The post Attitude Adjustment – TWTCL 017 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Whether you've dreamed of ditching your 9 to 5 to become your own boss or you've never thought about being an entrepreneur, this week's interview with Rob Wyant, co-founder and President of Yapper, will motivate you to think about starting your own business. Rob shares his experience with starting a business and building an app and offers advice to help answer this week's question, how do I come up with a business idea? Interview With Young Entrepreneur Rob Wyant Rob Wyant, co-founder of the hyperlocal messaging app Yapper, joins us and provides insight into life as an entrepreneur. Hear how Rob and his partner use technology to solve a problem, what it takes to start a business, and what keeps Rob motivated. [0:46] Question of the Week: Developing a Business Idea For all you aspiring entrepreneurs, this week's question is how do I come up with a business idea? We offer some suggestions and discuss the processes we've used. [25:32] Resources During the interview, Rob referenced the lean startup approach add

Has Hip-Hop culture destroyed young minorities to the point they are all unemployable? Is it a bigger problem than racism? David Jay and Nadia are back with episode 15 to break down Geraldo Rivera's recent comments. David Jay digs into data to see if countries with arranged marriages have lower divorce rates than nations that typically marry for love and you will surprised what the numbers are. Nadia discusses tax refunds and this week's question is answered: How do I start a podcast? This and much more in this episode of This Weird Thing Called Life. The post Thugnation – TWTCL 015 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

If there’s more you could be doing to accomplish the things you want in life, but for some reason you’re not making moves, listen to this episode for tips on motivating yourself. We also discuss how shacking up with a partner may end in divorce, Kanye West and his shady antics at the Grammys, and how to enjoy being single. Viewpoint The Key to Motivation Is What You Feel Not What You Know Even when we know what we need to do, we just can’t do it. Why is that? It’s more than just being lazy. We chat about this problem and the article How to Motivate Yourself: 3 Steps Backed By Science. [1:13] Think Twice Before You Shack Up Love can make you do some crazy things, including moving in with your partner before you’re married, which results in higher rates of divorce than if you wait for a solid commitment before moving in. We share our views on the article How Shacking Up Leads to Divorce and discuss arranged marriages. [18:29] http://youtu.be/CwlLyhebmro Somebody Save Kanye Kanye West is at it again. We talk abo

David Jay and Nadia are back with episode 13! Are we a society of haters? Nadia thinks so, especially after seeing an interview with a comedian who is hating on Kevin Hart. David Jay wants to know why Brian Williams has so many haters. David Jay ponders if buying a house in Prince George's County, Maryland, is still worth it. This week's question, "how do I build a meaningful career?," is answered. Viewpoint Aries Spears vs. Kevin Hart Is Aries Spears justified in exposing Kevin Hart's secret writers or is he just drinking HATERADE? Life Lesson: Building a Meaningful Career We discuss several ways to build a meaningful career. Let us know if there is anything we missed. The post Haterade – TWTCL 013 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re not where you want to be in life, the reason could be that you hold the toxic beliefs that we discuss in this episode. Use of the N-word on the fashion runway in Paris prompts a conversation about the appropriateness of the word and adoption of Black American culture by other cultures. We answer this week’s question, how do I live a happier life?, and share what we’ve done and what you can do to get to a happy place in life. Viewpoint The Toxic Beliefs That Are Preventing Your Success You can get closer to success just by changing your mindset. We discuss six toxic beliefs that are holding you back. [1:09] N-Word Here, There, and Everywhere Surely people know where the N-word came from, right? Regardless, it doesn’t stop folks from tossing the word around, including French fashion designer Jean Touitou, who used the n-word to describe his collection. We chat about use of the word, the spread of Black American culture, and cultural appropriation. If you have no idea what cult

David Jay and Nadia give their viewpoints on an article explaining the 5 reasons you can't find a suitable relationship and discuss the creepy pervert haunting the DC metro subway taking pictures of unsuspecting teenage girls and posting them to porn sites. They also answer this week's question: When it comes to dating, what should you reveal and when? That and much more in episode 11 of This Weird Thing Called Life. The post 30 & Single – TWTCL 011 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

Most people don’t like their job. We’ve been there, so we’re offering advice on how to make the most of a job you don’t enjoy. We get wrapped up in current events this week, including the uproar over the movie Selma not being nominated for an Oscar and the Pope’s comments regarding the Charlie Hebdo attack. We also chat about the downside of being smart, annoying neighbors, a failed attempt to adopt the early morning riser trait of successful people, and letting go to live an easier life. Highlights Selma Gets No Love From the Academy Who knew people cared so much about the Academy Awards? It certainly became clear when the movie Selma received no Oscar nominations, which caused quite an uproar. [8:20] Let Go, Let Live Do yourself a favor and stop sweating the small stuff. You’ll find that when you let go and stop worrying about everything, you’ll gain more freedom and can get on with life. [14:01] Freedom of Speech Can Come at a Price You never know what may happen when you exercise your freedom of speech. I

David Jay and Nadia answer this week's question, “how do I save money,” and give tips on how to create a professional budget in under 5 minutes. Nadia is frustrated having to choose between watching Empire or Blackish. David Jay talks about Apprentice and Shark Tank and questions the trend of websites connecting random people to create babies. The post Baller on a Budget – TWTCL 009 appeared first on This Weird Thing Called Life.

We’re ready for 2015, armed with goals to achieve. We chat about the benefits of online dating in January and Kim Kardashian transforming before our very eyes. We also discuss a topic that got David Jay banned from Wikipedia—the difference between the terms “black” and “African American”—and how use of these terms influence how a person is perceived. Take a walk down memory lane with us as we reminisce about childhood television shows. We share our thoughts on how to make a fresh start in life. Highlights Ringing in the New Year We didn’t do anything exciting to ring in the new year, but we did set goals, which include building a legacy, being entrepreneurial, and helping adults in their twenties and thirties make life changes through this podcast. What are your goals for 2015? Share them in the comments below or on our new year Facebook post. [2:01] Kim Kardashian’s Transformation Somehow we ended up talking about Kim Kardashian again. She’s the cover girl for the February 2015 issue of Love magazine, and ac