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As an adolescent, and in his early years as an adult, True Khepra was on the wrong path in life. He performed poorly in school, stole cars, and sold drugs. After realizing that his future was doomed if he did not transform his life, he committed himself to furthering his education, becoming a community activist and better example to his children.  Now, True Khepra is a writer, author, speaker, and certified life coach with a mission to fight for social justice and share the power of personal development. He co-founded an organization called Extended Black Family Movement, wrote for NSPIRE magazine, and co-founded a youth program called “Liberation School”. True Khepra has made a lasting impact through his inspiring speeches at various institutions, including the Essex County Youth Correctional Facility, Pride Academy in East Orange, NJ, Hunter's World Mentorship Program, and many more. He has also had the privilege of speaking to a single classroom of students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science, personally connecting with the next generation of leaders. Now, he is taking his message to the airwaves with his podcast, Raw Success, where he shares his insights and expertise on achieving success and living a fulfilling life. With a passion for uplifting and educating, True Khepra's words have resonated deeply.True Khepra's message is rooted in his beliefs that by harnessing the power of the mind and learning to generate and create states of being aligned with our purpose, goals, and intentions, none of us are stuck.

As I See It February 17, 2024 is an episode concerning thoughts of the host, Marc A. Medley at the time of the recording. BEYOND THEIR YEARS; The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil is referenced. It is documentary about the two men and the challenges of racism in hockey and baseball. There was a panel discussion about the documentary that included, Jasmine Thomas, Bryant McBride, Cecil Harris, Dr. LaQuinta Frederick, Russell Patterson, led by faciliator Daryl Jacobs. There are other thoughts that are shared throughout this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW PODCAST. Take a listen and reflect.

In 2022, the U.S. spent 766 Billion dollars on defense and 746 Billion dollars in 2023. Can you imagine if that money was spent on loving, encouraging, and building people up instead of creating ways to kill people? Take a listen to this episode, think and reflect.

It is 2024 and we are still fighting for civil rights and social justice. We all are humans. We are all extricably linked. Birth and death are the two equalizers. Take a listen to this extended version of The Marc Medley show acknowledging January 15th, the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have been ninety-five years old on January 15, 2024. Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.!

I'm waiting for Rod Serling to appear at any time now, for we are definitely in my opinion in the Twilight Zone. Take a listen to my latest episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW. Listen to me live each Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on gobrave.org. Learn more about me by visiting my website marcamedley.com

The Golden Rule is a principle that is a common thread across belief systems. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show to learn why I believe in it so deeply.

Have you ever taken a look at how our product packaging is getting smaller and smaller while the prices go higher and higher? Have you thought about how we are willing to have a known cheater as our leader? Have you thought about how there is no such thing as customer service anymore? Well, I have. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

Stevie Wonder wrote "Cash In Your Face" in the early 80's as it appears on his Hotter Than July album. The lyrics of Cash In Your Face are just as appropriate in 2023 as they were in the early 80's. Not much has changed. In fact, we are regressing. The clocks are being turned back with decisions such as those being made by our current Supreme Court and politicians around the country. Book bannings, Diversity courses being outlawed, etc. are just a few examples of what is going on today. In this episode we analyze Stevie's lyics and discover how they apply to us today. Take a listen.

Happy Mother's Day! Take a listen.

I would not trade my time of growing up in the 60's and 70's with a child growing up today in 2023 for all of the money in the world. I would not trade whatever issues I am facing with anyone else's issues for all of the money in the world. Take a listen to this episode and find out why.

At the end of the day, it really is about respect. Take a listen to my thoughts about Angel Reese and Yusef Salaam.

Unfortunately in 2023, good clean fun is a thing of the past in my view. Even for something as simple as April Fool's Day. Take a listen.

In order to get your desired results, you must put in the work. This episode was inspired by a speaker series presented by ESPN's Darryl Jacobs. The keynote speaker Dr. Marcus Bright, author of Brighter Ways Forward: Reflections on Sports, Tech, And Socialeconomic Mobility.

Chris Rock appeared in a live stand-up special that could be viewed as Jason Zinoman of the New York Times described it as "comedy revenge." Exerpts from Mr. Zinoman's review and exerpts from Bishop Desmond Tutu's book The Book of Forgiving are excerpted and commentary by this podcast host Marc Medley is given during this episode. Take a listen in its entirety.

"The process of life is ever unfolding, guiding you, pushing you, preparing you for the next part of the process. Life often takes a twist, or makes a turn that is frightening or confusing. Difficult challenges, bad days, upset feelings, moments of confusion are part of life's process. Perhaps if we stopped trying to figure out the process, the process would proceed exactly as it should." Iyanla Vanzant

This episode is based off of the readings from two books. #SpeakLife: Your Tongue Has The Power of Life & Death by Laticia Nicole and Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind by Iyanla Vanzant. This is the first episode of The Marc Medley Show in 2023. Take a listen. Be sure to visit my website at marcamedley.com

Have you ever asked the question "why me?" I know I have. The truth of the matter is, I do not believe any of us will be exempt from a "Why Me?" event in life. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show to learn more. Be sure to visit me at marcamedley.com

The next time you go to pay for anything, be observant of your experience. I'll bet you will find like I do that it is not best experience, especially when you are spending your hard earned money. Take a listen to this episode for some interesting insights by Marc on this topic.

We are in a sad reality. Let's take a look.

Parents and educators ought to use the sad display at the Oscars by Will Smith as a teachable moment for our young people. Violence is not the way.

The behavior by Will Smith at the Oscar Awards was deplorable. Find out my thoughts in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

A photograph taken by New York Times photographer Sarabeth Maney at the Supreme Court Nomination Hearings goes viral. Take a listen to this episode and find out why.

During this episode Marc takes a look at our customer service experiences whether in the store or on the telephone. Take a listen and think about your own experiences in 2022.

Am I the only one who feels we are in a season of loss? Take a listen to this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW to learn why I feel this way and ultimately what we can do about it.

These are some turbulent times especially in terms of race relations and navigating through all of the negativity that is nothing short of demonic and satanic. Covid-19 has so many of us emotionally worn out. Find out more by listening to this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

Can we be thankful regardless of what is going on in our lives? Listen to this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW and find out.

We often use the phrase "Back in the Day" with great affection and fondness as we reflect on a period of time that is usally 10, 20 or 30 or more years ago. Usually the phrase is used to refer to what was considered a good time to be alive or to be doing whatever the speaker of that phrase was doing. My question is, what type of "Back In The Day" will our children today have to refer back to?

This weekend we will set our clocks back an hour just as we set them an hour ahead in the Spring. As a country we do this in lock step and without any hesitation or resistance. I have yet to hear anyone say that the changing of our clocks as a country (government mandated by the way) is infringing upon our freedom. Yet, the wearing of a mask or getting a vaccine is. Learn more about it in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

There is no quick fix for anything, yet, there are so many both young and old alike who want whatever results they are looking for fast and now. This episode is based on conversations that I have had with students concerning them doing their school work.

Marc Medley Appears on The Psychic and The Doc with Mark Anthony and Dr. Pat Baccili. His topic of discussion was "If I Can Help Somebody, Then My Living Will Not Be In Vain." Marc shares his thoughts about learning from mistakes, those he would surround himself with and leaving a legacy.

I've literally observed people spend hundreds of dollars per day on the lottery and have often wondered what would happen if they took that same money and invested it daily just like they do spending it at the lottery machine? I raise that question in this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW.

More and more stores are moving to self-checkout and cutting down on the number of cashiers. I'd love to know your thoughts as I share my thoughts in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

Covid-19 is a health issue and not a political issue. Because we have politicized it, we have lost time and so many lives. We must see it for what it is, a health issue and not a politcal issue. Learn more in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on the same date Katrina did 16 years earlier. The same calendar date, Aug. 29, as Category 3 Katrina did in 2005. While there were contrasts in the storms, significant damage was levied by both. Houses and other property was gone in an instant. What had taken years to build was gone in a matter of minutes. There are some lessons that we all need to learn from these storms in terms of our perspectives about what really matters in life. Material things can be lost so quickly and yet there are so many who place all of their focus and energy on material things and their egos. This episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW addresses these issues.

This is a special Father's Day episode of The Marc Medley Show. The title is "From Cornflakes to College"

Every time one of these abusive policing issues arise, we always hear the clarion call by the Chiefs and Commissioners for more training or cameras. Neither is what is needed. What is needed is a change of mindset and the change of hearts of too many of our men and women who wear a uniform, badge and carry a gun. It's the individual who is committing these crimes in uniform and not the entire police force and these individuals are giving the entire profession a black eye. The police receive more than enough training. To learn more of my thoughts take a listen to this episode.

In the Declaration of Independence are the words "We hold these truths" and yet in 2021 we keep hearing the words "The Big Lie." Take a listen to my thoughts on how far we've [America] fallen.

This episode is a recap of the events of this week (4-18 to 4-24) and commentary on our society in general. Take a listen and learn why one man dead and one man going to jail is nothing to celebrate.

If we read Exodus 32:9 in the Bible, we see where God tells Moses "I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiff-necked people." I would argue and I do in this episode that we here in the U.S. are a stiff-necked people given everything with COVID-19, these police shootings and mass shootings. From where I sit, we are just not getting it......stiff-necked.

Life lessons from current events. Most recently the passing of Midwin Charles, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Earl "DMX" Simmons. Also, more thoughts on the Derek Chauvin Trial.

This is episode is a commentary on a compilation of events going on in the world. It starts with the Derek Chauvin Trial and just continues to flow from one topic to another.

Six of the eight people killed in the shootings at Atlanta-area spas on Tuesday were women of Asian descent. Are Caucasian perpetrators treated differently from Black perpetrators? Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show and you decide.

What a week! Take a listen to the week in review (January 17, 2021 - January 23, 2021 in this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

The statistics below are from the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2020. Given these numbers, how are the food and restaurant industries accommodating this segment of the population? DiabetesTotal: 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population)Diagnosed: 26.9 million people, including 26.8 million adultsUndiagnosed: 7.3 million people (21.4% are undiagnosed)PrediabetesTotal: 88 million people aged 18 years or older have prediabetes (34.5% of the adult US population)65 years or older: 24.2 million people aged 65 years or older have prediabetes

There was an "ism" on display on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, and it was not Patriotism.

On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, we witnessed one of our saddest days in the history of the United States. This is my commentary on the events of that day. Those were not PATRIOTS.