Let's Talk About It

We've been at it for 20+ years and while we don't always get it right - we keep working to keep it going.Join Mark and me as we discuss keeping the FLAME going and some tips to dating while married.

Come hear from parents whose athletes are beyond the games. Was it worth it?

We’re talking about Behind the AAU Curtain —the part people don’t post enough about.The early mornings. The long drives. The money.The pressure. The politics. The sacrifices families quietly make in pursuit ofopportunity.This episode explores what it really means toraise a child in competitive sports while trying to protect their confidence,identity, mental health, and joy along the way.Because behind every athlete is usually a familybalancing exhaustion, expectations, hope, and reality in real time.If you’re currently in the AAU/travel sportsworld — or preparing to enter it — this conversation is for you.Honest dialogue. Real perspective. Necessaryconversation.

Faith-Based Parenting: Building Strong & Grounded Kids in a Changing WorldWe’re discussing the balance between protecting our children and preparing them — while still leading with wisdom, love, and intentionality.Because so many of us are trying to raise children with values, confidence, discernment, and faith — without fear or isolation.This conversation is honest, thoughtful, and deeply relevant for the times we’re living in.

This episode is personal.Not because I have every perfect word prepared — but because conversations surrounding race are still deeply felt, deeply layered, and deeply human.As a Black woman, I carry lived experiences that shape how I move through the world. And in this conversation, I wanted to create space for honesty without hostility, truth without division, and dialogue without defensiveness.My guest and I come from different racial realities, but we chose to meet in the middle with respect, vulnerability, and a willingness to listen. That matters to me.This conversation isn’t about debate. It’s about perspective. Growth. Friendship. Accountability. Grace. And what it looks like to have hard conversations while still seeing each other’s humanity.I hope people walk away challenged, thoughtful, and more open than they were before they pressed play.

This week on Let’s Talk About It with Jami Jones Ervin, we’re having a conversation that so many women live through — but don’t always have space to process.Navigating Womanhood as a Motherless Woman.What does it mean to grow, evolve, and step fully into yourself while carrying the absence of the one who first shaped you?Together, we explore grief that changes over time, identity without a blueprint, and the strength it takes to become — even in the missing.There is tenderness here. There is truth here. And yes… there is room for healing here too.

This week, we’re talking about The Training Game — what it really takes to reach the next level.Not just talent. Not just highlights.But the discipline, the consistency, and the work nobody sees.We sat down with trainers who are shaping advanced high school and collegiate athletes to uncover the truth behind the grind — mentally, physically, and personally.Because the next level isn’t given… it’s built.Episode drops Thursday at 7AM.Listen on your commute, during your workout, or wherever you tune in.

Knowing when to jump isn’t always about having all the answers—it’s about recognizing when your current season no longer fits who you’re becoming. In this episode, we unpack the tension between comfort and growth, fear and discernment, and how to make confident decisions when life is calling you forward. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, a relationship change, or a personal evolution, this conversation offers honest perspective, practical wisdom, and the clarity you need to determine what’s next.

Parenting a scholar athlete comes with pride, pressure, and tough decisions. In this episode, we explore the balance between academics, athletics, and identity—unpacking how to support our children without letting performance define them. At the core, it’s about remembering that their worth isn’t measured by grades, stats, or scholarships, but by who they are and who they’re becoming.So, let's talk about it!

Navigating the “sandwich era” of life can feel like being stretched in every direction—caring for aging parents while still showing up for your children, your partner, your work, and yourself.This week, Stephen Franklin joins me for a grounded, relatable conversation about what it really looks like to live in the middle. We talk about the emotional load, the shifting family dynamics, the stress (and the guilt), and also the unexpected moments of meaning that show up along the way.A heartfelt, honest look at trying to stay balanced, present, and human when life gets complicated.