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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2026 · 1H 9M

Meditation, Magic, and Manhood: The Transformative Fiction of Douglas Bell.

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Tune in Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 7pm EST/4pm PST/6pm CST for the next “HeSaid, He Said, He Said Live!” A Look at the World from A Seasoned Black Man’sPerspective…because one perspective isn’t enough!” for “Meditation, Magic, and Manhood: The Transformative Fiction of Douglas Bell.” Douglas Bell | Author | Black Voices, Bold StoriesThis Friday, January 30th, He Said, He Said, He Said Live invites you into a world where storytelling becomes healing andtransformation begins in the quiet.Our special episode, “Meditation, Magic, and Manhood: The Transformative Fiction of Douglas Bell,” spotlights awriter whose work is changing how we see identity, love, and resilience.Writing under the name Douglas Bell, author Troy Porter brings bold, emotionally rich stories rooted in the culture, food, architecture, and spirit of Houston. After a life-altering personal awakening and a deep immersion in Buddhist philosophy, Bell now uses fiction as a vehicle for healing—especially for Black men whose stories are too often overlooked or unheard.We’ll explore his groundbreaking trilogy:✨ Cakewalk— a story of a successful Black man secretly in love with a transgender woman, wrestling with fear, faith, and self-acceptance in the middle of Houston’s LGBTQ+ civil rights battle.✨ LoveCake — set during COVID, Black Lives Matter, and political unrest, where Bryan and Nadia build Texas’s first trans-owned bakery and discover that forgiveness is the hardest—and most necessary—ingredient.✨ Threads of Purpose — the story of a young doctor facing collapse, who finds healing and clarity through meditation, and learns that transformation begins in stillness.These are not just novels. They are mirrors. They aremedicine. They are maps for anyone searching for peace, purpose, and the courage to be real.Join us Friday night for a conversation about spirituality, masculinity, mindfulness, and the magic of becoming who you truly are.This is He Said, He Said, He Said Live. And this is Meditation, Magic, and Manhood.New Episodes of “He Said, He Said, He Said” - Live stream Fridays, 7 p.m. EST on all theselinks: https://linktr.ee/hesaidhesaidhesaid FACEBOOK: facebook.com/hesaidhesaidhesaidlive RELIVE and SHARE special moments from "He Said, He Said, He Said" here: SHOW CLIPS (22) He Said, HeSaid, He Said - Live - YouTubeFOLLOW US —- CLICK LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to us @hesaidhesaidhesaidlive on YouTube and Instagram!#HeSaidLive #DouglasBell #BlackAuthors #Meditation #Mindfulness #ModernManhood #AuthenticLiving #HealingJourney #ChosenFamily #QueerLove #TransLove#CommunityHealing #ThreadsOfPurpose #CakewalkNovel #LoveCakeBook #DeepConversations #PurposeDriven #Transformation

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