Ever notice how some people apologize with a receipt instead of accountability? Yeah… we’re talking about that. This episode dives headfirst into the very familiar habit of buying your way out of hard conversations—flowers after the fight, trip...

Let me be clear—because clarity is kind of my thing. I’m a Leo by nature. I’m transparent. I say what I mean and I don’t wrap it in three layers of fluff to make it easier to digest. And for some people, that automatically translates to “mean,”...

We’ve all felt that spark: a shared idea with a close friend that sounds like destiny. The vibe is loyal, the energy is real, and momentum takes the wheel. But when trust runs on autopilot, it misses the potholes. Styles lays out a simple, memo...

Something feels off right now. When rules stop being clear and start feeling like a mood, people notice—and that’s where this conversation begins. I start with a real moment of fear and pull the thread all the way back: how power has always bee...

This isn’t a full episode—it’s a pause before the conversation. A moment to set the table. I didn’t start this platform to chase politics, outrage, or viral chaos. But when life starts pressing in on all of us, silence stops being neutral. This...

The mood always changes when the bill hits—and this episode stops pretending it doesn’t. Styles breaks down why tip screens, auto-gratuity, delivery app fees, and so-called “convenience” charges have people fed up with modern tipping culture. W...

Just because you can reach me doesn’t mean you’re supposed to.This week on Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report, Styles dives into modern phone etiquette, digital boundaries, and the entitlement that came with constant access. ...

One phone call can reset a whole day—ten seconds, real love, no script.This episode opens with a live check-in that proves presence still works, then digs into the invisible work mothers carry every single day. From the grit of a teen mo...

In this episode of Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report, Styles breaks down how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube turned visibility into a pay-to-play system — and what creators quietly give up in the process. From content ownership and...

Comebacks always look cinematic after the credits roll. What you don’t see is the quiet grind—the pauses, the restraint, the moments where you decide depth matters more than noise. In the final chapter of The Uptown Renaissance, we sit with Jel...

Yo—if you’re listening to this on your way to work, at the gym, or scrubbing a pan at midnight, this episode is for you.The glow of starting fades quick when the work asks for more than you planned—more nights, more focus, more heart. Fo...

The moment responsibility knocks, your reflection changes. Jelani steps into fatherhood with open eyes and an honest heart, trading the myth of readiness for the practice of consistency. We talk about what it takes to raise boys into kings whil...

What if the sexiest thing you can do is show up—on purpose—again and again? In this episode, Styles dead the fairy tale that love clocks out after the “I do” and gets real about how sparks are built on habits, not fireworks. No capes, no flash ...

What if comfort is the real flex—and the grind has been oversold?Everybody keeps selling you this finish-line fantasy: work yourself into the ground now so maybe, one day, you’ll have the energy to enjoy life later. That math is disrespe...

The “all-American mom” fantasy doesn’t exist where we’re from—and we’re done acting like it does. This episode is for city moms, working moms, and every woman whose rest comes in minutes, not weekends. Where peace isn’t handed to you—you take i...

Some seasons don’t feel like growth—they feel like life hit the brakes and forgot to tell you why. In this episode, we get honest about pressure, responsibility, and the quiet seasons that look like delays but are really training. Harlem-born a...

Love doesn’t start expensive—it gets that way once you stay. In this episode of Brunch Behavior, we retire the fairy tale that “love don’t cost a thing” and pull out the real receipt on modern relationships. Because while the spark feels free, ...

The countdown season loves theatrics—new mantras, loud goals, recycled pressure. We’re not doing that. This episode flips the script and talks about what power actually looks like before the applause shows up. No permission slips. No waiting on...

The last Sunday of the year doesn’t need fireworks—it needs honesty. This episode is what happens when the noise dies down and the truth finally gets a mic. No highlight reels. No fake reflections. Just a clear-eyed breakdown of what actually m...

Holiday tables can feel less like reunions and more like press conferences, complete with folding chairs and unsolicited metrics. We dive into the subtle ways family turns small talk into inventory—career, relationships, money—and how to keep y...

What if the grind only feels endless because you never stop long enough to clock the progress? In this episode, I crack open a different kind of momentum—the kind that knows when to move fast and when to sit still without spiraling. We talk thr...

When the music fades, the group chats go quiet, and the house finally exhales… that’s usually when it hits. The holiday hangover. Not the fun kind—the emotional one. In this episode of Brunch Behavior: The Pour Report, I’m talking about what ha...

Let’s be honest—some gifts aren’t gifts. They’re invoices with ribbon. In this episode, I get a little messy about gifting etiquette, unspoken expectations, and that awkward energy when a present comes with strings, subtext, and a quiet countdo...

Ever hustle so hard you forget what breathing feels like? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on a truth creatives don’t like to admit: exhaustion is not evidence of greatness, and burnout is not part of the job description. Sitting with ...