Things My Mother Never Told Me
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107 episodes
Season 6 Episode 6: More about what's Trending
Welcome back! Tune in to this episode discussing a few current events topics: Shedeur, Shannon, & this Administration. Damon and Brandise chat about the outcome of the 2025 NFL Draft, Shannon's pending lawsuit, and wrap reviewing the latest...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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58:42
Season 6 Episode 5: Vigilante Inc
On this episode of Things My Mother Never Told Me, show host Damon and producer, Brandise take a dive into the film made by Greg Palast: Vigilante Inc.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen. We're talking about data shared by inves...
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Season 6 Episode 4: Hot Topics
Welcome back! Here's another episode of your favorite podcast, featuring your favorite show host and producer. Damon and Brandise chat about current state of the world, and a few hot topics. Executive orders, Economic Black Out, Federal Lay off...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:11:21
Season 6 Episode 3: The Queen of Convo
Welcome back to Episode 3 of Season 6. We're chatting with a very special guest, Ms. Marjon Parham. You may recognize Ms. Marjon's face or voice, as she is the Queen of Convo. But that's not all she's known for, and on this episode she shares h...
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Episode 3
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1:10:58
Season 6 Episode 2: 2025 Resolutions
Welcome to 2025! This cast episode focuses on the history of making New Year's Resolutions and the traditions we've come to follow for years. How can we overcome 'incomplete' resolutions and what does realistic goal setting look like. Join us f...
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Episode 2
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47:31
Season 6 Episode 1: Welcome to Season Six!
To our supporters! We must say Thank you, for continuing to listen. We're glad you're along for the ride. We're back for another season. Episode 1 of this new season kicks off with a special cast episode, chatting about politics. N...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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40:40
Season 5 Episode 25: Thank You for 100!
Cheers to our 100th episode that we recorded as S5E24! This special episode celebrates that milestone.On this show we recap past guests and share updates about what they're doing now. We take a dive into 'the numbers'; which episodes ha...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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Season 5 Episode 24: More Cast Conversations
Join us for a cast chat around a few current events for a special Juneteenth 24' episode.Grandmother of Juneteenth, has childhood home rebuilt 85 years after it was burned to the ground. Netflix releases Black Barbie, produced by Shonda...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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49:44
Season 5 Episode 23: Chatting with the Cast
We've been away too long! So we're back with your host and show producer, Damon & Brandise chatting about a few topics in the news.Job posting discrimination in 2024? No more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace? And we...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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56:29
Season 5 Episode 22: 2024NFL Draft Recap
Welcome Back!The 2024 NFL Draft was held in downtown Detroit, over 775,000 people in attendance. The cast chats about the experience, the city, and overall the impact of hosting such a huge event. If you weren't able to attend, take a l...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:10:48
Season 5 Episode 21: Artificial Intelligence
With so much talk about Artificial Intelligence and it's rise to popularity, through services like ChatGPT, we decided to chat with De'Lon Dixon, the Founder of Think Technologies. He shares with us his background in the industry and the ways i...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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Season 5 Episode 20: SOAR into 2024
This episode features two special guests, Halima Curry and Geneva McCloud. These ladies share important health tips and encourage our listeners to take an active approach to your well being in 2024. They have an upcoming event, dedicated to lea...
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Episode 20
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Season 5 Episode 19: Faith & Football
Good Evening,We are approaching the final of episode of season 5, but before we get there we have special guest! This episode features Mr. Luther Bradley, Notre Dame legend and former Detroit Lions cornerback. The USFL's all-time interc...
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Season 5 Episode 18: What's Happening Now
Happy New! Thanks to all of our listeners for tuning in once again. We're excited for another year of interviews and discussions. On this episode, your cast brings you the latest stories making early headlines in 2024. Katt William...
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Season 5 Episode 17: Governance and Leadership
New Episode Alert!This pre-holiday episode features Rev. Vanessa Gulley, discussing God, Leadership and everything in between. Rev. Gulley takes us through some of the life and career changing moments along her journey. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:20:22
Season 5 Episode 16: What's Happening Now?
For this episode, your cast chats about several current events.First, some shoutouts to previous guests, Phil Lewis and Cassandra Phipps who've received national recognition for the work they're doing.More and more people ages 1...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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Season 5 Episode 15: She Did It
When talking about trailblazers and women who rock, we can't forget to mention Emeline King, Detroit's own. This Cass Tech Alum, was the first black woman designer for Ford Motor Company, in 1983. Ms. King, chats with your hosts, and takes us t...
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Season 5 Episode 14: Let There Be Light
The featured guest on this week's episode, is Dr. Sonya George-Thomas. Dr. Thomas is a proud alum of Cass Technical HS in Detroit, Mi. 'As a personal development coach, Dr. Sonya C. Thomas guides you towards a breakthrough with an introduction ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:34:05
Season 5 Episode 13: The Church Girl
Episode 13 features author Tapeka Dixon-Malone, discussing her book: The Church Girl Chronicles: Double Life. Tapeka talks through her personal journey and connection to the book, as it relates to her ministry and purpose in life. The book is a...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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58:18
Season 5 Episode 12: More from the Cast
The cast is back, and chatting about more current and local headlines. In Michigan, Gov. Whitmer repeals requirement for asset test when applying for food assistance. What will that look like for new applicants or those previously denied? ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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Season 5 Episode 11: What in the World
This episode features your cast discussing current events happening around the world.We're chatting about 93 year old Ms. Josephine wright of South Carolina, who's being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group in what Wright believes is...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:17:44
Season 5 Episode 10: Fired Up Ministries
Welcome back!On this episode of Things My Mother Never Told Me, we're chatting with Min. Cassandra Phipps CEO of Fired Up Ministries. Min. Phipps shares her journey to developing Fired Up Ministries and how it came to be. She discusses ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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Season 5 Episode 9: Things We Were Thinking pt2
Welcome back to another cast episode of Things My Mother Never Told Me. This episode we're chatting more about current event national and local.Could you imagine working your 9 to 5, and someone randomly gifts you $500? Then that $500 turns...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:00:08
Season 5 Episode 7: Elite Customer Service
What keeps you supporting your favorite business? It's usually a quality product or experience. This week we're joined by Ms. Colette Douglas, President of Elite Customer Service, LLC (ECS). She has 30 years of experience leading companies and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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Season 5 Episode 6: Things We Were Thinking
This week's episode of Things My Mother Never Told Me features your host Damon, and the show's producer Brandise chatting about current events. Another mass shooting, making this the 190th in the US in 2023. Golfer rage? Be careful...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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