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This episode discusses the complexity of Love. The Good Read for this episode is Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan House Every investment plan under the sun is, at best, an informed speculation of what may happen in the future, based on a systematic extrapolation from the known past. Same as Ever reverses the process, inviting us to identify the many things that never, ever change. With his usual elan, Morgan Housel presents a master class on optimizing risk, seizing opportunity, and living your best life. Through a sequence of engaging stories and pithy examples, he shows how we can use our newfound grasp of the unchanging to see around corners, not by squinting harder through the uncertain landscape of the future, but by looking backwards, being more broad-sighted, and focusing instead on what is permanently true.    By doing so, we may better anticipate the big stuff, and achieve the greatest success, not merely financial comforts, but most importantly, a life well lived. What's Popping in Vell's World includes How to Help Jamaica Rebuild After Hurricane Melissa, When Your Government Goes Offline: What the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown Means for Black America, RunDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow us on all social media platforms.

After years of trials and tribulations, my Uncle Swole is finally free. His journey back to St. Louis was nothing short of extraordinary—a testament to resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Each mile traveled carried with it the weight of past struggles and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As we approached the familiar streets of our hometown, anticipation surged through us, knowing the profound surprise awaiting my Grandmother. The moment she noticed my Uncle Swole, tears flowed freely, hearts swelled with joy, and the room was filled with the warmth of a family reunited. This was not just a return; it was a celebration of perseverance, love, and the power of never giving up.

This episode discusses the process of enduring the Hardlife. The Good Read for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley The beloved relationship coach, teacher, and host of the top relationship podcast Jillian on Love reveals nine core truths about love and self-acceptance and provides powerful self-healing techniques and strategies to help us repair our relationship with ourselves and start building the rewarding relationships we deserve. Jillian Turecki’s holistic, compassionate, yet no-nonsense approach to love has attracted a devoted following of millions. In her highly anticipated debut book, she makes clear that if you want a meaningful relationship filled with connection, security, and intimacy, you have to look within. The common denominator in all your relationships is you. Drawing from decades of experience helping clients heal themselves and their relationships, It Begins with You introduces the 9 core truths we must accept in order to change our lives: Truth 1: It begins with you. Truth 2: The mind is a battlefield. Truth 3: Lust is not the same thing as love. Truth 4: You have to love yourself. Truth 5: You must speak up and tell the truth.  Truth 6: You need to be your best self (even after the honeymoon).      Truth 7: You cannot convince someone to love you.     Truth 8: No one is coming to save you. Truth 9: You must make peace with your parents. Blending therapeutic strategies, somatic techniques, client case studies, practical tools, tips, and guiding questions, It Begins with You gives us a roadmap to finally start doing the work needed to love ourselves and find the love we deserve. It's never too late to choose yourself. What's Popping in Vell's World includes Laura Loomer Attacks Rep. Jasmine Crockett In Racist Rant...Again, Black Unemployment Jumps to 7.5%, Marks Highest Since 2021, Delta State University Student Found Hanging From a Tree on Campus In Mississippi, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

In this deeply personal episode, I dedicate space and voice to honor my late brother, Chas Major-Harris. More than a family member, Chas was a source of inspiration, strength, and laughter. Someone whose impact continues to ripple through my life and the lives of those who loved him.

Welcome back to the show, family. It feels good to be in front of the mic again. I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, and trust me—I’ve missed you too.

This episode discusses the complexity of Love. The Good Read for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley Whether we know it or not, relationship styles cause some people to naturally thrive in relationships and others to struggle. According to attachment theory, we tend to experience love in predictable ways--some of which are healthy and some of which are not--based on our style and that of our partner. The good news is, whatever relationship style you have naturally, you're not stuck with it! Using the strategies found in this book, you can · identify your relationship style (and your partner's) · understand the strengths and challenges of that style · overcome feelings of rejection and failed relationships · recognize the patterns and behaviors that are affecting your relationships · develop better ways to express and receive love If you've been caught in a cycle of unsatisfying relationships, discover how attachment theory can help you take the guesswork out of understanding why people behave the way they do--especially in times of stress--so you can find and sustain a love that lasts. What's Popping in Vell's World includes Black History Month, the Lieutenant Lloyd Burton Jr. Service Award, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance and Grammy wins, and the Education Department. Warns Schools to End Race-Based Programs or Lose Funding, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow us on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

2025 has started off a bit bumpy, but I’m confident it’s going to turn around and be a great year! Peace & Love Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

2024 is over, and 2025 is about to begin. Peace & Love Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode explores the art of being alone and embracing solitude as a source of strength, growth, and self-discovery. The Good Read for this episode is ART OF BEING ALONE: Solitude is My Home Loneliness was My Cage by Renuka Gavrani The Art of Being Alone is more than just a self-help book. It's a journey-my journey. After spending years hoping for people to stay, I learned the value of my own company and began growing, exploring, and building my dream life. Now, I want to show you how to transform your “alone time” into a tool for growth and fulfillment. Why Are We Afraid of Being Alone? We've been made to believe that loneliness is a curse, and we'll settle for shallow relationships just to avoid it. But in doing so, we lose our sense of self and miss the chance for true growth. Finding Strength in Solitude This book is divided into two parts: Turning Loneliness into Solitude - Here, I'll guide you to redefine “alone time” as a space for discovery and empowerment. Using Solitude for Growth - Learn how solitude can fuel your personal growth and help you achieve your dreams without waiting for validation from others. What's Popping in Vell's World includes Drake suing Universal, Vice President Kamala Harris Concedes the 2024 Election, Mike Tyson being Investigated After Revealing a Near-Death Scare Before the Jake Paul Fight, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode discusses the importance of voting in the 2024 Presidential Election. The Good Read for this episode is The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World by Ian Bremmer. In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer details how domestic and international conflicts leave us unprepared for a trio of looming crises—global health emergencies, transformative climate change, and the AI revolution. Today, Americans cannot reach consensus on any significant political issue, and US and Chinese leaders behave as if they’re locked in a new Cold War. We are squandering opportunities to meet the challenges that will soon confront us all. In coming years, humanity will face viruses deadlier and more infectious than Covid. Intensifying climate change will put tens of millions of refugees in flight and require us to reimagine how we live our daily lives. Most dangerous of all, new technologies will reshape the geopolitical order, disrupting our livelihoods and destabilizing our societies faster than we can grasp and address their implications. The good news? Some farsighted political leaders, business decision-makers, and individual citizens are already collaborating to tackle all these crises. The question that should keep us awake is whether they will work well and quickly enough to limit the fallout—and, most importantly, whether we can use these crises to innovate our way toward a better world. Drawing on strategies both time-honored and cutting-edge, from the Marshall Plan to the Green New Deal, The Power of Crisis provides a roadmap for surviving—even thriving in—the 21st century. Bremmer shows governments, corporations, and every concerned citizen how we can use these coming crises to create the worldwide prosperity and opportunity that 20th-century globalism promised but failed to deliver. What's Popping in Vell's World includes Dwyane Wade's Statue, NBA is back, Blacks in Fashion, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode discusses Vell's growth in struggles with grieving.   The Good Read for this episode is Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? What's Popping in Vell's World includes New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged with Bribery and Fraud, Social Media Erupts Over Missouri's Execution of Marcellus Williams, and Sean “Diddy” Combs Denied Bail Again, Remains in Custody Until Trial, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode discusses a few of Vell's love & hate relationship with taxes again.  The Good Read for this episode is Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence by Lisa Sun Lisa Sun’s boss wrote this in her first review as a business analyst at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Sun knew she wasn’t alone in receiving this type of feedback, and over the last two decades, she has been on a journey to uncover what it means to be truly confident. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, Sun, founder of lifestyle brand Gravitas, has cracked the code to help women build their self-worth on their terms. By doing so, she: debunks the narrow view of confidence society has written for us redefines confidence as an inclusive construct that combines several innate strengths helps you discover your “confidence language” and tap into the source of your self-belief arms you with the tools to flex other strengths so you can shatter your expectations for yourself Sun shares her journey of self-discovery and growth and combines it with proprietary research, real-world examples, and anecdotes from other successful women who have championed their definition of self-worth. Whatever stage of life you’re in, Gravitas offers valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed in any setting. Whether you are a mom, entrepreneur, creative soul, executive, thinker, maker, or doer, Sun will show you how you can live life with total self-assurance and find your gravitas. What's Popping in Vell's World includes Harris' interview on CNN, Shedeur Sanders & Travis Hunter help Colorado hold off NDSU 31-26 to start Year 2 under Deion Sanders, Lake Mary wins Florida’s first-ever Little League World Series title, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode discusses a few of Vell's sacrifices to achieve his success.  The Good Read for this episode is No Excuses! by Brian Tracy. No Excuses! It shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life: 1. Your personal goals. 2. Your business and money goals. 3. Your overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the “no excuses” approach. With these guidelines, you can learn to be more successful in everything you do—instead of wistfully envying others you think are just “luckier" than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way...so stop making excuses and read this book! What's Popping in Vell's World includes Election Season,  Microsoft Crash, Run Club Serge, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.

This episode discusses Vell's appreciation for 4 years of podcasting.  Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast.  Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to be mentioned in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents.

This episode discusses Vell's reason for picking up a camera and becoming a full-time creative.  The Good Read for this episode is The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can hone in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output. It’s about your relationship with the world. Creativity has a place in everyone’s life, and everyone can make that place larger. There are a few more important responsibilities. The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the artist's path as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that brings the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence closer to everyone. What's Popping in Vell's World includes League Stats To Be Integrated Into the MLB Record Book, Women’s Basketball Is Thriving and the WNBA Is Ready to Shine, Orlando’s Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and more. Follow on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @VellsWorldPodcast. Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or concerns you want to mention in our upcoming episodes. To sponsor an episode, send us an email. Don't forget to subscribe, tell a friend, and follow on all social media platforms. You can leave a voice message and become a monetary supporter for as little as .99 cents on Spotify for Podcasters.