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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 39 MIN

Honesty With Yourself: The Conversations That Change Us

from Tea With TJ · host TJ Bolden

What we leave unsaid can steer our lives as much as anything we declare. This week, we sit down with producer and theater enthusiast Kevin Ferg to trace the quiet turning points that shaped his path—from Columbus, Ohio, to the buzzing stages and back offices of New York City. Over a pot of strawberry green tea, we dig into the messy middle between truth and strategy: how coming out unlocked confidence and creativity, and how staying silent at work can be smart or self-defeating depending on what’s at stake.We talk candidly about fear of being othered, the relief of finally saying “I’m gay,” and the strange ways auditions, rooms, and relationships shift once you’re not hiding. Then we get practical: when silence preserves your future self, when it erodes your body and paycheck, and how collective voice can move a room more safely than going solo. His story about dancing eight months in shoes two sizes too small becomes a blueprint for better boundaries, clearer asks, and protecting your craft.If you’ve ever wondered whether to speak, to wait, or to let the room carry the message, this conversation offers real-world cues and hard-won wisdom. Press play, sip something sweet, and tell us: what truth changed your path once you finally said it out loud? If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your words help more listeners find us.Support the showJoin us in conversation on socials:Youtube InstagramTik TokTwitterSubstackThreads

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What we leave unsaid can steer our lives as much as anything we declare. This week, we sit down with producer and theater enthusiast Kevin Ferg to trace the quiet turning points that shaped his path—from Columbus, Ohio, to the buzzing stages and back offices of New York City. Over a pot of strawberry green tea, we dig into the messy middle between truth and strategy: how coming out unlocked confidence and creativity, and how staying silent at work can be smart or self-defeating depending on w...

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