Inner King Initiative
The Inner King Initiative is a podcast for men who are ready to heal, lead, and live with intention. Hosted by Adam Wilson, a Men’s Mental Health and Wellness Coach and speaker, the show uses conversation and lived experience to help men break generational patterns, strengthen their inner foundation, and step into the leaders they were created to be.
🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday
📍Available on YouTube + all major podcast platforms
Episodes
28 episodes
Financial Literacy Series Part 1 With LP
FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES - PART 1 OF 4:April is Financial Literacy Month. Over the next four episodes, we're breaking down the money lessons most Black men never learned from emergency savings to investing, credit to generational wealth...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:00:15
What Losing My Daughter Taught Me About Friendships, Grief, with Michael Blackshire
Some losses you never "get over." You just learn to carry them differently. My friend Michael Blackshire knows this better than most.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:Michael Blackshire is a special education teacher in Dallas, a Grambling State...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:01:54
Obedience, Imposter Syndrome, and Finding Your Purpose with Quentin R Jiles
Quentin R Jiles is a therapist, professor, podcaster, and former contestant on Peacock's hit show "The Traitors." His journey from imposter syndrome in grad school to becoming a trusted therapist for men and couples is a testament to the power ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:02:14
Why You Should Break Up With Your Friends ft Durell Douglas
Some men carry their father's rage. Douglas chose to put it down.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:Douglas is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx organizer, podcast host, and a man who walked away from a toxic father at 31 and never looked...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:02:49
You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Name
You can’t heal what you refuse to name.This conversation explores emotional gaps many Black men were raised with and how those gaps show up in adulthood.Healing isn’t weakness. It’s responsibility.Key Topics Discussed<...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:49
He Was 4 Years Old: A Black Man’s Journey Through Childhood Trauma
In this episode of the Inner King Initiative, Adam Wilson is joined by AJ for a real, conversation-based discussion about trauma, accountability, faith, and rebuilding.AJ shares how childhood trauma at 4 years old shaped his understandin...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:01:33
Why Black Men Need Therapy, Community, and Faith (ft. Dr. Joshua Smith)
In this episode of the Inner King Initiative, Adam Wilson is joined by Dr. Joshua Smith, a licensed therapist, for a real, grounded conversation about the mental and emotional challenges Black men carry—and why therapy, faith, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:27
Healing While Leading (ft. Rameel Cleveland & DeAndre Lacy)
In this episode of the Inner King Initiative, Adam Wilson is joined by Rameel Cleveland and DeAndre Lacy for a powerful conversation about the reality of being a man who’s still healing but is expected to lead anyway.
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1:00:41
From Side Hustle to Multi-Million Dollar Business: How Faith & Mindset Fuel Success
In this episode of the Hustle and Heal podcast, Adam Wilson interviews Mercedes Eckert, a successful entrepreneur who transformed her side hustle of mystery shopping into a multi-million dollar business. They discuss the importance of spi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:00
Healing the Wounds You Can’t See
In this powerful episode of The Hustle & Heal Podcast, Adam Wilson sits down with trauma-informed coach Thalea Pretorius to unpack the layers of childhood trauma from “big T” life-altering events to the small, e...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:42
Episode 19: I Didn’t Know Trauma Did This to My Mind Until Now | w/ Dr. Estera Borcsa
In this eye-opening episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Estera Borcsa—a trauma therapist, neuroscientist, and faith-based healer—for a transformative conversation on how trauma rewires the brain and how true healing requires more than talk therapy...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:09
Episode 18: How Trauma Lives in the Body
How Trauma Lives in the Body & What Real Healing Looks Like with Kyron (@ControlTheBasics) A lot of us are hustling through life, not realizing we’re holding trauma in our bodies—and it’s costing us our peace, he...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:56
Episode 17: You're Hustling.... But Are You Aligned?
Welcome to The Hustle & Heal Podcast! SummaryIn this episode of Hustle and Heal, Adam discusses the importance of pivoting in life, sharing his personal journey from the Underdog Lounge to his new podcast. He emphasizes the...
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15:57
Episode 15: The Vibrant Path to Holistic Health
SummaryIn this episode of the Underdog Lounge, host Adam Wilson speaks with holistic health coach Ariana Blakemore about her journey into health and wellness. They discuss the importance of nutrition, the impact of COVID on health choic...
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52:09
Episode 14 The Difference Between Talking and Communicating
In this episode of the Underdog Lounge podcast, Adam and Dante discuss the importance of effective communication in relationships, specifically in the context of communicating with women. They emphasize the difference between talking and truly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:49
Episode 13 The Power of Community and Personal Growth
SummaryThe conversation explores the importance of community and the impact it has on personal growth and spiritual development. It emphasizes the need to surround oneself with like-minded individuals who share a common purpose and goal...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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51:32
Episode 12 Shifting Perspectives for Personal Growth
Welcome to The Underground Lounge Podcast!In this conversation, Adam Wilson and Donte Jacobs discuss the importance of prayer and how it has transformed their lives. They talk about the growth of their prayer lives and the impact it has...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:25
Episode 11: Never Too Late for a New Beginning Ft. Brother Life
Welcome to The Underground Lounge Podcast! In this episode of The Underdog Lounge, we sit down with Brother Life, Pastor of A New Direction Ministries and owner of Advantage Fencing LLC, to dive deep into his incredible journey f...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:21
Episode 10: Rising Above! Coach Rechy on Faith, Family, and Finding His Calling
In this powerful episode of The Underdog Lounge, the fellas sit down with Coach Rechy, a motivational speaker and life coach from Ft. Myers, FL, who has an inspiring story of resilience, faith, and transformation. Coach Rechy opens up about...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:24
Episode 9: Leading with Purpose: Otis Wellborn Jr. on Family, Real Estate, and Empowerment
Welcome to The Underground Lounge Podcast! In this powerful episode of The Underdog Lounge, we sit down with Otis Wellborn Jr., an award-winning realtor, dynamic speaker, and former law enforcement officer with a remarkable journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:09:37
Episode 8: Empowering Change! LeMarcus Newman's Journey from Houston Streets to National Impact
In Episode 8 of The Underdog Lounge, we sit down with LeMarcus Newman, a dynamic leader whose journey from the streets of Houston to professional success is nothing short of inspiring. Currently serving as the Program Manager for...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:35
Episode 7: Faith Through the Storms: A Reflection on Our Journey
In this episode of The Underdog Lounge, Adam and Donte take a reflective journey back through the trials and tribulations they’ve faced. With candid and sincere discussions, they delve into how their unwavering faith has been the guiding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:05
Ep. 6 Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentorship Part 2 (Feat. Pastor Steven Benson)
Pastor Steven joined us again for part two, and in this episode, we talked about his experience as a father and how faith has helped him deal with his daughter's cancer battle. He opens up about the challenges and triumphs of parenting th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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52:43
Ep. 5 Unlocking Potential: The Power of Mentorship (Feat. Pastor Steven Benson)
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Underdog Lounge! This week, we are thrilled to have our first guest, Pastor Steven Benson, join us as we dive deep into the world of mentorship. Pastor Benson shares his unique insights and experience...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:58
Episode 4 The Foundations of Fatherhood part 2
Welcome back to The Underground Lounge Podcast with Adam and Donte for Part 2 of our Fatherhood series. In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the multifaceted journey of being a dad in today’s world. We start with a powerful and inspi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:44