
The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes
Welcome to "The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes" 🎙️This is more than just a podcast—it’s a space for connection, inspiration, and growth. Through heartfelt reflections, shared stories, and engaging conversations, I bring you on a journey that explores life’s twists, turns, and opportunities for change. Here, you’ll hear me reading and unpacking my latest essays and articles, diving into the insights that shape my journey and perspective. You'll also experience intimate, uplifting conversations with friends, mentors, and kindred spirits—people who inspire me and whose wisdom I can’t wait to share with you. Beyond words, expect soulful melodies, creative expressions, and the soundscapes of my heart. Music, stories, and moments of reflection all find their way into this space as I share the inspirations and creative expressions that fuel my spirit and guide my path. This is "your" space too—a place to pause, connect, and rediscover yourself through shared stories, vulnerability, creativity, and conversation. Whether you’re here for insights, a dose of motivation, or just to listen to a song or thought that resonates, you are welcome. Let’s find our way through "The Pivotal Points" of life together. 🎧 Tune in, listen deeply, and let’s grow.
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Episodes
22 episodes
What It Really Means to Build a Legacy | Beyond Success, Into Sacred Impact
In this soul-stirring episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, we explore the true meaning of legacy, not as something you leave behind, but as something you live and embody right now.Legacy isn't just money,...
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Emotional Currency and the Cost of Overgiving: A Conversation with Dr. Wendy Perkinson
In this pivotal episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, we explore the deep, often unseen cost of emotional overgiving and how to reclaim your sacred energy and live from a place of power, not depletion.Joining me is...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:09

UNSTUCK After 40 (Part 2): Escaping a Toxic Relationship & Reclaiming Your Life-w/ Fee King
What if the pain that nearly broke you... was actually the thing that set you free?In Part 2 of this bold and deeply personal conversation, host Dwayne Barnes continues the journey with the unstoppable <...
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59:18

UNSTUCK After 40 (Part 1): The Childhood That Shaped Her-w/ Fee King
What if the key to your next chapter was hidden in your first?In Part 1 of this raw, two-part conversation, host Dwayne Barnes sits down with the powerful and unfiltered Fee King—actor, writer, NAACP-nom...
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31:32

You Are a Leader (Even If No One Ever Told You) | Unlock Your Leadership Vision
You don’t need a title to be a leader. In this soul-stirring episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, we explore what real leadership looks like—from the inside out. If you’ve ever wondered how to cultivate your leadership vision...
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13:23

Real Strength Is Letting Go: Remembering What Mandela and Dr. King Taught Me
In this episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, we explore what it truly means to be strong.For years, I believed strength meant surviving — holding it all together, muscling through pain, and never showing weakness. But ...
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12:33

The Healing Power of Ho’oponopono: Four Words That Changed My Life
In this episode, I share the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono and how the four phrases — I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. — helped me release years of emotional pain, reconnect with my inne...
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11:22

Letting Yourself Be Happy: Why Joy Takes Courage
In this raw and soul-stirring episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, I open up about a powerful spiritual shift I experienced — when my intuition told me, “Now it’s time to remember the good.”After months of trauma excav...
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14:08

The Power of Vulnerability: A Journey to Authenticity
In this raw and soul-stirring episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, I unpack the layered power of vulnerability — especially through the lens of being a Black man in a world that tells us to stay armor...
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14:57

How to Create the Magic the World Doesn’t Know It Needs: The Power of Authenticity, Purpose & Vulnerability
What if your true calling isn’t loud, flashy, or approved by the world — but divinely assigned and waiting for you to own it?In this powerful episode of The Pivotal Point with Dwayne Barnes, we explore how to create th...
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15:40

In A World Trying to Break You- Do You (bonus: full version of raw demo)
Here’s the full version of my song “Do You.” It’s a reminder, a battle cry, and a personal truth. With everything trying to pull you down — systems, people, even your own doubt — this is your call to rise up, stand tall, and choose yourself...
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4:16

Are You Enjoying the Fight? A Creative Affirmation to Embrace Your Journey
Welcome to The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes! In this unique episode, experience a creative subliminal affirming moment designed to inspire transformation from within. Discover how true success isn’t just about the win—i...
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16:59

The Breakthrough: Escaping the Trap of Forced Success to Live Authentically
Join Dwayne Barnes on The Pivotal Point as he shares his raw, transformative journey from forced success to authentic living. In this deeply personal episode, Dwayne reveals how relentless pressure for approval and control nearl...
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14:14

Unlocking Unexpected Success: Trusting Life’s Flow and Following Your Intuition
Welcome to another transformative episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes! In this episode, "Unlocking Unexpected Success: Trusting LIfe's Flow and Following Your Intuition," I dive deep into the magic of trusting your inner voic...
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16:20

The Moment I Spoke Up—and What Happened Next
Welcome to The Pivotal Point with Dwayne Barnes. In this raw, honest episode, I share the defining moment when I finally spoke up against invisibility and disrespect. From an everyday encounter at Staples to a surprising apology at a K...
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11:57

She Said This, and My Entire View on Success Changed
Hey Courageous,What if everything you’ve been told about success, hard work, and ambition is wrong? What if trying too hard is actually blocking your biggest opportunities?In this episode of T...
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14:26

"Menace II Society’s Crackhead: A Powerful Tribute (Part 2) – The Story Continues"
Hey Courageous,In this poignant episode of the Menace II Society Crackhead Tribute narrative podcast, the fictionalized journey of Gregory Reynolds continues with a raw and heartfelt reflection on a deep, abiding friend...
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21:28

35 Years in Hollywood: Lessons on Trust, Rejection, and Staying Authentic w/ Dwayne Barnes
Join Dwayne Barnes—actor, storyteller, director, writer, and author—on The Pivotal Point podcast as he reflects on his 35-year journey in Hollywood. From iconic roles in Menace II Society and Big George Fo...
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13:25

Betrayal to Empowerment: The Growth I Found in My Pain
In this deeply personal episode of The Pivotal Point w/ Dwayne Barnes, I share a recent life-changing experience of betrayal that rocked me to my core but ultimately became the pivotal turning...
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12:59

Menace II Society's Crackhead Tribute Song & Letter: MUDDY WATERS
**IF YOU KNOW OR KNEW SOMEONE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING THIS IN HONOR OF THEIR RECOVERY.***full song on YouTube below. ——————————————————————————————————————De...
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16:28

Why 'Doing Nothing' Is Actually Everything: The Healing Power of Rest
In this episode, we explore the life-changing power of taking time just for you. Life builds up stress. Life pulls us in a million directions. But what happens when you stop, pause, and simply give yourself permission to bre...
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