Life Is Not Complicated - YOU ARE
by Carlos Wallace
This podcast inspired by the bestselling book, "Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings", is a platform designed to discuss relevant issues and controversial ideas that are prevalent in today’s society. The in-depth interviews are conducted by best-selling author Carlos Wallace.
Episodes
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When Life Imitates the Worst of Our Art
This episode is inspired by Carlos Wallace’s blog When Life Imitates the Worst of Our Art. We are confronting how streaming platforms filled with hypersexualized Black indie films are shaping identity, behavior, and even public health in our communities. This is not about censorship. It is about...
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The Wealth Trap: Why So Many Millionaires Go Broke Before 40
What does it really mean to be rich versus being wealthy? In this episode, we explore the story of former NBA star Trevor Ariza, who earned over 116 million dollars during his career but is now reportedly broke at age 38. His story is not unique. From Allen Iverson to Antoine Walker and countless...
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Unmasking Gender Bias in Justice: A Call for Change
This episode is not for the faint of heart. We are diving into the uncomfortable truth that most people would rather ignore. The gender double standard in sexual assault cases. We unpack what happens when the predator is a woman and how quickly the narrative changes depending on who is accused....
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Guardians of Identity: Media, Memory, and Resistance
In this episode, we unpack the stories behind Carlos Wallace's Medium blog that had people nodding their heads and shaking their fists at the same time. We talk about what it meant to grow up in a Black household where the TV remote was not about control, it was about protection. Where media was...
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Transforming Grief into Health: A Community Awakens
In this episode, we unpack the powerful blog that sparked deep conversationsabout grief, health, and what it means to take care of yourself when yourbiggest supporter is no longer here. The discussion centers around the story ofCarlos Wallace’s journey after losing his mother and how that loss...
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Hypocrisy: Why Jasmine Crockett Is Held to a Higher Standard Than Donald Trump
In this episode, we discuss a powerful blog by Carlos Wallace that asks a hard-hitting question: Why is Jasmine Crockett held to a higher standard than Donald Trump? From race to power to media bias, this conversation exposes the double standards we’ve grown too comfortable with—and challenges us...
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S7E8 DR. OGA OBIE & ANTOINE COX: Veterans. Mental Health. Artificial Intelligence.
“Sometimes it seems, we are so diminished by our own shortcomings we are unable to celebrate the success of others.” ― Carlos Wallace
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S7E7 ANTOINE COX: Salute To All Veterans
“Weakness doesn't mean you're going to cry and crying is not a sign of weakness.”― Carlos Wallace
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S7E6 RACHEL B-FOY: Is Quitting Really A Bad Thing?
“My belief is, we are not so much separated by race or ethnicity anymore. Privileges that used to be determined by the color of one’s skin has are now being decided by the color of money—The great divide is one of haves and have nots.”― Carlos Wallace
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S7E5 CARLOS WALLACE: Relationships. Politics. Organizing.
“Weeding out the harmful influences should become the norm not the exception.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S7E0 DIVISION OR DELUSION: Let's Be Clear
“Fear makes strangers of people who you thought were friends.” ― Carlos Wallace
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S7E4 CARLOS WALLACE: How do we make the workplace better?
“Choose your battles - small enough to win but big enough to matter.” ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings
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S7E0 DIVISION OR DELUSION: Let's Be Clear
Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest...
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S7E3 LIZ FAUBLAS-WALLACE: Why don’t we have more Black authors?
“Ignorance is a progressive thinker’s enemy; acceptance, awareness, accountability and action are the tools of the informed; of people who want change and do all they can to achieve it.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S7E0 The Most Know Unknown Comedy Tour
Jeremy Cann aka JCann has had to fight hard to achieve success. When it comes to his comedy no one is safe! Born in Houston, TX, stand-up comedian, writer and actor JCann is known for his online social media presence and hilarious old school character, Uncle Dynamite. Most of his material minded...
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S7E2 J. McNAIR: The future is not what we planned for tomorrow it's the result of what we do today.
There is a considerable difference between knowing and accepting that we are a work in progress, then programming ourselves to believe that some commonly accepted, socially influenced changes will help mask our issues; issues that will take a lot more to resolve than a list of empty affirmations...
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S7E0 DIVISION OR DELUSION: Let's Be Clear
Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest...
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S7E1 BLAKE MOSS: Why are there less Black baseball players now?
Most times, it is not that we cannot; it is that we will not, or we are too afraid to even try. Fear limits us. Uncertainty limits us. Doubt limits us. We must get out of our own way to reach our chosen destination. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest...
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S7E0 DIVISION OR DELUSION: Let's Be Clear
Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest...
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S6E4 Purpose. Passion. Pride.
“Class. You either have it, or you don't. It's not determined by how you dress, your level of education, or your social standing. It's conveyed in how you carry yourself and treat others. Some folks go to great lengths to "prove" they make the grade. Ultimately, people with class are outstanding...
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S6E3 Acceptance. Awareness. Accountability.
“Ignorance is a progressive thinker’s enemy; acceptance, awareness, accountability, and action are the tools of the informed; of people who want change and do all they can to achieve it.”― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S6E2 Adjust, Adapt and Overcome.
“Each day, wake up with a plan. Don’t just approach your days in an unfocused void. That state of mind leaves too much room for discontent, opposition, unhappiness, and hopelessness.”― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S6E1 My Battle with COVID-19. Betrayal. One & Done Don.
“The most dangerous among us come dressed as angels and we learn too late they are the devil in disguise.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S5E4 Healthcare. Educators. Do Your Part.
Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S5E3 Social Media. Organizing. Why You Should Vote.
“My parents and grandparents did not tolerate idle thoughts or behavior. If the action did not have a purpose or lead you in a positive direction, their feeling was “why bother?” This is how I was built. This is why I refuse to fail.” ― Carlos Wallace
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S5E2 Know Your Local Politicians. Leadership. Electoral College.
“Each day, wake up with a plan. Don’t just approach your days in an unfocused void. That state of mind leaves too much room for discontent, opposition, unhappiness, and hopelessness.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity
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S5E1 Agree to Disagree. Equal Pay. Knowing Your Rights.
“Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results. Make sure you can live with the results of your actions.” ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings
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S4E6 Vanessa Necolettos: Parenting. Education. The Importance of "Life Is Not Complicate - YOU ARE.
Mother, wife, Educator for life. Ed.S in Secondary Education, Masters in Secondary Education. - Produced by Liz Faublas
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S4E5 Shonda Strives: Business. Philanthropy. Faith. Striving.
You should always be your greatest motivator. Never leave that power in someone else’s hands. Once you learn to love the person you are, there are no limits to the person you can become. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest...
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S4E4 Mikell Limbrick: When I Rise, We All Rise – The iRise Section
When you know who you are, what you stand for and that all your intentions are forthright, it will not matter what anyone labels you. You walk taller, you act with assurance, you speak with certainty, you carry yourself with dignity, you convey honesty and you embrace all this with humility....
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S4E3 Missy Franklin: Thinking Beyond Tax Season, It’s Not Just About "The Bag"
Success should not be based on lavish lifestyles and inflated bank accounts; flaunting your fancy homes and putting your luxuries on display. You can’t build a future on “Bottles” and Benz’s. You can’ retire on rims and Rolexes. You can’t save if you’re always shopping for stilettos. Acquisitions...
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S4E2 Liz Faublas: I Will Not Apologize For My Success and Neither Should You
You should always be your greatest motivator. Never leave that power in someone else’s hands. Once you learn to love the person you are, there are no limits to the person you can become. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest...
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S4E1 Chance Glasco: Discussing - Call of Duty, VR-Eval and Mass Shootings in America
When you know who you are, what you stand for and that all your intentions are forthright, it will not matter what anyone labels you. You walk taller, you act with assurance, you speak with certainty, you carry yourself with dignity, you convey honesty and you embrace all this with humility....
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S3E11 (BONUS EPISODE) Taylor Reynolds: Guess Who’s Black and PROUD Of It
Taylor Reynolds moved around. A lot. The self-proclaimed Military brat spent so much time shuffling from base to base, it was hard to settle in, make friends, much less find her identity. She grew up full of questions and searching for answers. Taylor graduated from Texas Southern University with…
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S3E10 Devonte Hill: Tough Hill to Climb
Devonte Hill is a man that is mature beyond his 26-years. A staunch champion of civil and social rights, Devonte has parlayed his knowledge of local politics and experience in television news into the role Harris County District Clerk Community Liaison. Like most millennials in this critically...
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S3E9 The Jack Sisters: We Are Family
For the Jack Sisters, this is not just a popular song title, it’s a way of life. Zoe, 21, has set her sights on a flourishing career as a singer. Alex, 28, is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful business deals. Both sisters are a product of elite Texas colleges. Alex...
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S3E8 Anna Kay Parker: You Need A Special Permit To Handle This AK
Whether she’s running her own business in the Lone Star or setting up office hours on the island of Jamaica, Anna Kay Parker knows exactly what she wants and she stops at nothing to get it. The Texas Southern University graduate became an established independent consultant and career coach before...
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S3E7 Alexandra Necolettos: Educated, Passionate and Involved in Today's Political Process
Alexandra Necolettos is a 22 year-old millennial from South Florida. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Communications from Penn State University. The passionate young lady volunteered on for both Democratic President candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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S3E6 L. J. Bering: Discussing POLITICS, RELIGION and WOMEN in SPORTS REPORTING
JaCoy Bering a native East Texan now living in Houston, Texas. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Masters in Theological Studies, both from Texas Southern University. Bering, a life-long Dallas Cowboys fan has grown to appreciate local Houston sports organizations. We discuss his…
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S3E5 Jaswin John: Comparing SINGAPORE to AMERICA, POLITICS and the Effects of SOCIAL MEDIA
Jaswin John (23) a millennial Singaporean immigrant and recent graduate from Houston Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree. She shares her story of the struggle of coming to a foreign country to pursue her education, effects of social media and future goals.
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S3E4 Sean Alexander Bogle, Jr.: Discussing The Influence of The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S and Future Goals
Sean Alexander Bogle, Jr. is a 23 year-old millennial living in Houston by way of Virginia Beach. He is a former college athlete pursuing a Master's in Psychology from Houston Baptist University.
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S3E3 Ashley Smith: SECOND Generation American, FIRST Generation Millennial: REDEFINING the Cultural Divide
Ashley Smith (25) is a native New Yorker, Brooklyn College Graduate, EMT and the only daughter of well known television anchor, Liz Faublas. How does she handle the pressure? By respecting the cultural values of her Haitian background and applying the survival skills she was forced to develop...
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S3E2 Brittny Taplin: Millennial MOTHER, POET and aspiring ENTREPRENEUR
Brittny Taplin is a 27 year-old millennial mother. She’s an essential piece component to the Sol-Poetry organization and the host of the “Consciously Tapped In – The Podcast”. The multi-faceted Houston native tells host Carlos Wallace how she navigates the challenges of being a young single…
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S3E1 Yasir Ahmed: Being YOUNG, EDUCATED and MUSLIM in Today's Polarized Society
Yasir Ahmed is a 21 year-old millennial born of immigrant parents. He is in his third year of St. John's University elite Pharmacy School. The first generation Bengali-American tells guest host Liz Faublas how he navigates the challenges of being a young practicing Muslim, masters an unforgiving...
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S2E10 Dr. Cherry Sawyerr talks PSYCHOLOGY, MENTAL HEALTH and INFLUENCING the next GENERATION
Some people applaud my no nonsense approach to life. Others say my methods are “extreme”. Where I’m headed and how I get there is between me and my God. So, if you don’t know where I’m going, how can you suggest I’m taking things too far? ― Carlos Wallace
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S2E9 Daphine Jack talks her duties of a PAROLE OFFICER, the CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM and FAITH
When God chooses you to deliver a message, to have a purpose, no one and nothing can reverse the course of His plan. ― Carlos Wallace, "The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity"
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S2E8 Miracle the Poet talks INSPIRATION thru poetry and becoming a BETTER PERSON
When you know who you are, what you stand for and that all your intentions are forthright, it will not matter what anyone labels you. You walk taller, you act with assurance, you speak with certainty, you carry yourself with dignity, you convey honesty and you embrace all this with humility....
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S2E7 Dr. Christy M. Hines, Esq talks WOMEN'S RIGHTS, PRIVACY PROTECTION and TECH POLICY
From the moment I could even understand what “respect” was I knew it was not a choice but the ONLY option. ― Carlos Wallace, "Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings"
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S2E6 Mia Williams talks working the BETO campaign, MEDIA STEREOTYPES and overcoming BREAST CANCER
Class. You either have it, or you don't. It's not determined by how you dress, your level of education or your social standing. It's conveyed in how you carry yourself and treat others. Some folks go to great lengths to "prove" they make the grade. Ultimately, people with class are outstanding...
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S2E5 Deloris Akins talks the effects of CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, FORGIVENESS and ART THERAPY
Your car's scheduled maintenance is a priority, but you can't visit your kids every day. You brag about how much you earn, and ignore your child, who you owe the most. Neglecting your kids is unacceptable! You hold their fragile life in your hands. Your deadbeat drama could make for an unhappy...
About this show
This podcast inspired by the bestselling book, "Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings", is a platform designed to discuss relevant issues and controversial ideas that are prevalent in today’s society. The in-depth interviews are conducted by best-selling author Carlos Wallace.
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