Ray Wood's remarkable journey from Toledo's Door Street to leadership in both labor and civil rights movements offers powerful lessons on perseverance, purpose, and personal transformation. In this candid conversation, Wood takes us through the...

Former Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd shares his journey from childhood fascination with firefighting to becoming a trailblazing leader in the department and his personal battle with prostate cancer. His story weaves together lessons on racial ba...

What does it mean to be a "girl dad" in today's world? In this deeply personal conversation, host Alan C. Jackson sits down with his longtime friend and former high school football teammate Joe Dickens to explore their shared journey raising da...

Damon Lee's journey from hardened martial artist to cancer warrior reveals profound lessons about resilience, faith, and the transformative power of authentic brotherhood.<br><br>Starting with his early training in Shaolin Kung Fu u...

A genuine, heartfelt reunion between lifelong friends reveals powerful truths about growth, purpose, and authenticity. Sean Wood and Alan "Two Cups" Jackson trace their 30-year brotherhood from Toledo's neighborhoods to their current paths as e...

Imagine stepping away from your familiar life and embarking on an international adventure that leads to retiring in the tranquility of Ghana, only to find yourself at the helm of an innovative snail farming business. We had the pleasure of host...

Ever embarked on a journey that reshaped your entire existence? Corvez Braswell did, and he's here at Two Cups Cafe to share his powerful transformation from a turbulent past to a figure of inspiration in the boys' group home sector. Through ca...

Every artist's journey is a tapestry woven with threads of inspiration, setbacks, and triumphs. Join us as we sit down with LaPala Crawford, the visionary filmmaker behind Prime 8 Visions, who peels back the curtain to reveal the heartbeat of h...

Imagine facing down your darkest struggles and emerging not only victorious but also as a beacon of hope for others. This is the story of Carter Thomas, our guest on 2Cups Cafe, whose personal battles with addiction and his transformation into ...

Ever found yourself at the crossroads of creativity and the search for identity? Darrell Sheares, the dynamic creative who's been there, joined me at Cups Cafe for a conversation that's as rich and bold as the coffee we sipped. We meander throu...

Ever wondered what fuels the creative spirit of a polymath? Join us as we share a steaming cup of inspiration with Imani Latif, a genuine renaissance man whose canvas spans artistry, entrepreneurship, teaching, and curating digital comics. In o...

Have you ever wondered about the road less traveled by those who serve our communities? Angel Tucker, a retired public servant with a remarkable life story, joins us to pull back the curtain on his vast experiences. From his transformative Navy...

What can you expect when you invite an eleven-year-old to chat, especially when she happens to be your daughter? Welcome to our latest Two Cups Cafe episode featuring a delightful conversation with my youngest, Alana Melon Jackson. She peels ba...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to transition from a cushy corporate job to the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship? Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with Clyde "Scoop" Kynard - a successful entrepreneur who embodies ...

What if you could gain a fresh perspective on life's toughest transitions, from military life to parenthood, through the eyes of a woman who has walked that path? In an inspiring conversation with my better half, Maya, we explore her extraordin...

Brinson, the charismatic Christian hip hop artist from Jacksonville, Florida, takes us on a thrilling journey through his fascinating life in this caffeinated conversation. From his early beginnings rapping for the Lord at church to his transit...

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have, Darren Griffin.

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have, Charles Williams.

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have, David Lewis, Jr.Join us for an insightful conversation that covers everything from f...

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have  financial expert, Nate McAllister.Join us for an insightful conversation that c...

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have  recording artist, Thaddaeus Washington.Join us for an insightful conversation t...

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have Al's brother, Richard Jackson in the house.In this episode, Richard and Allen Jackson...

Welcome to 2 Cups Cafe, where we bring you engaging conversations with fascinating people over a cup of coffee. In this episode, we're excited to have Dr. Calvin Sweeney and Allen Jackson in the house.Dr. Calvin Sweeney is an accomplishe...