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One of our favorite people on the pod, Russ, will soon be a father. While we are happy for him and his beautiful wife, Tiara, we also want to take this time to shine a light on the amazing work they are doing as entrepreneurs in Petersburg, Virginia.  Some of you have complimented our podcast set, and might’ve wondered where do we film? Thanks to Kris and Tiara, we have filmed all of season 2 at there creative studio. Sit back, enjoy hearing about how they are building their real estate empire, the love and partnership they lead with everyday, and if you’re ever in Virginia, stop by Haus on Market, where creatives live.  CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com Hazel Designs: www.thehazeldesigns.com Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com Sincere thanks to New Balance, Honor the Gift SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ | Guests: Tiara Russell 0:52 | ATL to RVA 2:33 | What’s Your Why 3:42 | Buy Real Estate 8:01 | Everything Black 12:47 | Support Your Friends 15:19 | Kareem “Biggs” Burke 22:55 | Partners First 28:10 | Ruby Scoops, Hour Cycle 33:45 | Power Together QUOTES The only way we will survive as a people is if we elevate family. [34:30] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

To achieve what we want in life, we have to make sacrifices. Small deeds such as being kind and polite to others and prioritizing them when you don't have to is not always convenient but will make you feel good doing so. Tim Crews, based in Virginia, does just that. He helps others find physical homes, but he's equally interested in making sure his actions help others find a spiritual home as well. Enjoy this episode, and be sure to share it with a friend. CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Crews Real Estate: www.crewsrealestate.com Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Tim Crews 0:43 | Entrepreneur First 2:25 | Sacrifices 8:23 | Depart From Me 11:45 | Questioning Faith 20:38 | History and Time 30:34 | Actions Not Labels QUOTES If I can help more people encounter Jesus Christ by not taking money, let’s get the people. [4:03] Religion will always let someone down, that’s why we have to have a relationship. [37:33] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

The journey towards fulfilling your purpose is not always easy, but it's always worth it. Danielle Allen is a phenomenal published writer, but her journey to being so is far from easy. This episode explores the importance of trusting yourself and your gifts. Actively listen, knowing you have a purpose too. CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Danielle Allen: https://amzn.to/3BSpJC4 Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Danielle Allen 1:13 | Her First Story 5:18 | Pursuing Purpose 8:23 | Experience Creates Characters 9:11 | Representation in Literature Matters 13:37 | Black Women in Media 18:31 | Creative Control 19:49 | The Power of Being Independent QUOTES Tomorrow is not promised, and if we aren’t living our purpose, if we are not doing the things we want to do then what are we doing? [5:25] Black women deserve love that does not have struggle, that does not have any kind of pain associated. You don’t have to overcome something to deserve this happily ever after. [11:09] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

We have a responsibility to encourage and uplift the voices of young people. Moe Music is one of those voices. Anyone fortunate enough to listen to him recognizes his melodic approach and vocal potential. Based in Richmond, Moe credits his family and community for provoking the beginning of his singing career. Like Dr. King, Moe has a dream, and he's doing all he can to make that his reality. Please sit back and enjoy the rise of a celebrated young artist long before the world recognizes he's worth celebrating. CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Moe Music: https://solo.to/moemusic Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Moe Music 3:02 | Biggest Role Models 7:19 | Music is the Escape 7:58 | Steal Like An Artist 13:23 | Consistency 14:37 | To Be or Not Be Independent 26:58 | Tobechukwu Dubem "Tobe" Nwigwe 24:12 | J. Cole and Big Sean QUOTES I want to inspire kids to keep pushing because you remember a lot of stuff as kids. [18:36] Regardless of how we get to where we're supposed to be, there are people that are going to help us get there. [26:04] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Performance Conversations: https://amzn.to/3mBfZpp Dr. Christopher D. Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdleephd Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Dr. Christopher D. Lee 7:03 | 100% Focus 16:56 | Who Knows You 18:58 | People Like People Like Them 26:56 | Judgment and Mercy 51:42 | The Flow of the RIver 1:01:32 | Learn from Others QUOTES Find the people who are loving, kind, supportive and real, and you build your own network... If you build an army of positive people, it’s hard to lose. [15:52] Your reputation is more important than your performance appraisal. [17:07] When you don’t judge people, you create lifelong relationships, because sometimes people just want to be connected to you because they can be their full selves. [30:13] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Toria Edmonds-Howell: www.north24home.com Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com Black History Store: www.blackhistory.store SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Toria Edmonds-Howell 0:42 | Living Life 5:15 | Freedom of Choice 6:45 | Accelerating Black Businesses 8:15 | Educator Turns Executive 22:40 | Less Excuses, More Impact 25:18 | Pointers & Guiders 29:27 | Dichotomy 40:56 | Finding My Way QUOTES A big part of my why and the work that I do, is whenever I have a seat at the table, making sure I put on for me and mine. [8:12] I am really focused on supporting my community, reaching back, reaching up and reaching to the side and making sure others get resources. [14:37] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Antonio Knoxx: https://www.antonioknoxx.com/ Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: https://www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com Black History Store: www.blackhistory.store SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Antonio Knoxx 0:42 | Who Is Antonio Knoxx 3:48 | Be There 5:41 | Starting On Time 9:50 | Sustained Greatness 16:17 | Healing 24:02 | Keep Grieving 30:40 | Kris Shares His Truth 32:33 | Support Our Creatives QUOTES Obstacles are a prerequisite to breakthroughs. [10:54] Limitations birth creativity. [11:37] Content needs to change. I need to invest more time in getting other people's perspectives. [31:02] CONNECT Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

CHECK OUT OUR FRIENDS Made by KLC: https://www.madebyklc.com Bigger Than You Think: https://bit.ly/3AQ54fR Haus on Market: https://www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com Black History Store: www.blackhistory.store SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali | Guests: Kelsey Fleshman 0:42 | Give Kelsey Her Flowers 3:48 | Be There 12:09 | Seeking Connection 15:13 | Learning Culture 23:35 | Who Needs Help 36:06 | Luxury is Not Equal 1:06:02 | Active Immersion Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

Rodney Henry and Billy Williams are living the dream. Both are successful entrepreneurs, fathers, and loving husbands. Most importantly, they continue to move with passion, establishing new partnerships, all while staying focused on their priorities. Ladies and gentlemen welcome to a very special episode of the somebody's son podcast. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: Haus on Market: https://www.thehausonmarket.com AffluentLife: https://affluentxlife.com Black History Store: www.blackhistory.store SHOW NOTES Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali Guests: Rodney Henry, Billy Williams 0:00 | Introduction to Rodney Henry and Billy Williams 1:08 | Ownership 7:14 | Living Examples 11:34 | Everybody Wins 17:36 | Stress and Anxiety 19:33 | Wife Partnership 25:34 | Growing a Daughter 28:45 | Parenting 34:36 | Falsehoods in Media 36:25 | Real Estate Ventures QUOTES I couldn't have predicted how much I would've changed after having my daughter. My priorities changed. Once you sign up to be a parent, you no longer own your time. Website: https://somebodysson.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebodyssonpodcast YouTube: https://bit.ly/3uzqwEi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

Richard Duncan is a professional encourager. He has chosen to dedicate his life to being a listening ear and giving people hope when they need it most. Make sure you subscribe, and be sure to share this episode with a friend who you’d like to encourage too. Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali Guests: Richard Duncan Richard Duncan is the epitome of encouragement. The Virginia Tech alumnus serves as the associate pastor for Faith and Family church in Richmond, Virginia. Every day Rich looks for reasons to encourage the community, especially youth. Out the gate, Richard salutes his father, Calvin Duncan. [2:01] Are churches competitive? Is faith a franchise model? [5:25] Has streaming helped the church connect with the community? [10:20] Rich tells the fellas why it’s essential to have a business approach to organizations focused on the community. [14:59] Whatever  spiritual places of worship you engage in, leverage that  social hub to create a greater sense of proximity to your local community. When you do, watch how your efforts bear fruit. QUOTES As a man, I came into this marriage knowing you had two kids. If I cannot take care of all yall, I do not need to be here. [1:58] You have to be genuine to cut through the noise. [12:02] Some pastors portray  a perfect ideal which is why some people do not want to come in the doors. [19:16] CONNECT WITH US: Website Instagram Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

In a world where so much attention is placed on political parties that divide us, we needed to show humanity's compassionate part. This great melting pot we call America is a tapestry filled with our beautiful differences. The fellas sit down with Jamie Clark, not your average entrepreneur, to discuss the effect of recent tensions and how communities can come together to move the country forward. Please sit back and enjoy one of my favorite episodes of season 2, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating and share with a friend. Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali Guests: Jamie Clark Jamie Clark has closed thousands of business deals, especially in commercial real estate. He has seen the entire fabric of the community, and that has proven to shape his outlook on how he engages others, especially folks who don't look like him. He proves relationships are beyond skin deep. Jamie tells the fellas how being in different environments with diverse people shaped his outlook on life. [9:58] 15 Trillion dollars…. [15:02] Are the rules different in real estate based on color? [18:05] Is it fair to say some people in the majority still don't know the issues faced by minorities? [21:05] Jamie touches on how minorities are not adequately visible in the commercial real estate brokerage market. [23:02] Things will change if people in the business would be intentional [39:15] Jamie responds to the recent events of social injustice [1:06:02] QUOTES I'm not going to always side and say something you want to hear. [20:57] I'm not trying to start an argument, and I'm not trying to make people mad at each other because we have enough of that going on. I am trying to open people's eyes because my eyes have been open. [23:32] CONNECT WITH US: Website Instagram Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support

Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Somebody’s Son podcast. Like so many others, I’m so grateful for the teachers and mentors that I’ve had in my life, and without a doubt they’ve had an incredible impact on my development as a person. On this episode we sat down and chopped it up with the phenomenal entrepreneur and educator, Devario Hawkins. Vario is the kind of passionate, and out of the box educator whose actions challenge those around him to do better— and his brand We Know Folk is just another example of how versatile he is. Roll Call: Knight, Russ, Ali Guests: Devario Hawkins featuring weknowfolk.com Devario Hawkins can inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities. His inclusive approach to educating our youth continues to garner the respect of colleagues, students, and parents across Washington D.C. How important is it for underserved communities to gain access? [4:13] The guys discuss how fulltime careers encourage and inhibit creativity. [22:36] How does Devario capture kids' attention outside of the lesson plan while teaching them lessons inside the classroom? [38:51] Ali passionately expresses how much power he has over his future based on the foundation of those who came before him. [40:58] Do you clean? Are you a janitor? [45:31] Is it on us to help educate grown people? [52:41] QUOTES It's up to us who have been able to progress forward and jump many hurdles to knock those hurdles down for others. [28:30] I don't think I'd be where I am today if it weren't for those experiences. [29:17] Every time they turn those cameras on, we have a responsibility. [40:12] When people are watching you, what do they see? [44:21] You don’t owe nobody your energy, and Google is Free. [53:04] CONNECT WITH US: Website Instagram Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somebodys-son/support