6ix & Friends

When I was growing up the way men thought about sex was fundamentally flawed. Sex for us, was a goal, a prize of sorts. We didn’t consider the human that was behind the body of the woman we wanted to have sex with. We just wanted to up our body count. But for what? To feel more of “man”? To prove you were “attractive”? These thoughts aren’t unique to me and my upbringing. They’re similar thoughts a lot of men the 90s had. Today I challenge you and everyone else around you to rethink the reasons you have sex and make sure it’s simply because it’s something you enjoy and not something you need to prove. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

What passions do you have? When do you think is the best time to follow them? For most people the pandemic was a great opportunity to follow whatever passion that had their mind on.  But, not everyone was so fortunate. Some people don't even know what their passions are. I wanted to talk with Trey today about his passions, how the pandemic affected him, and how he found his passion. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Who do you consider your friend? When did you become friends? What do you know about your friends? It’s kind of crazy how men can build such long lasting friendships so easily, but no one really ever talks about how they happen. How long does it take for a strong friendship to form? How elastic are friendships? What does your love language have to do with friends? All these questions and more are answered on today’s episode. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

How many people do you know have a job they love and want to spend the rest of their life doing? For people in corporate America those people are few and far between. I was one of those people they was working simply because it paid a very sustainable salary. However, going to work everyday just for the money took it's toll on my mental health. This was because I actually hated my job; the bureaucracy, the red tape, the elbow rubbing. It started feeling like I was surrounded by a bunch of people who only wanted to fuck each other over for a promotion so they could justify buying more shiny things, the rat race as some would call it. I was sick of it, so I quit. Here's the story. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

What is your definition of a "Man"? When someone says they're being a "Man" what does that make you think about? Is this idea of being a man toxic behavior? Is there toxic behavior associated with being a man? Sir Eddie Washington and myself wanted to talk about these things and dispel all the myths of being a man  and the toxic traits that come with the old version of being a man. What do you think being a man is? Do you agree with us? Were we wrong anywhere? Let's discuss. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Fear is a primal instinct. It serves as a protection mechanism. But what happens when you have fear and there’s no physical danger to be afraid of? Then fear can hinder you from bettering yourself. Sometimes it’s the fear of failure and even sometimes it’s the fear of success. What if you’re just afraid of your potential? Evan and myself had a conversation centered around fear and how it prevents us from doing the things we know that’ll make us great. Do you have any fears? How do you plan on overcoming them? Maybe you’ll learn some tips and tricks on today’s episodeSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

You workout for your physical health and meditate or pray for spiritual health. But what do you do for you mental health? Mental health is such an unseen factor for many people. Your mental health can affect all facets of your life. Luckily, there’s been more light shed on the topic and mental health and what it means to take care of it. Today’s guest is Leo Flowers, he’s the host of the “Before You Kill Yourself” Podcast. He’s struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts and is here today to talk about how important taking care of your mental is and some ways that will help you through it. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-you-kill-yourself/id1446501856thrivewithleo.com If you like the episode, go ahead and join the facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3571885766265106Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Voting is one of the most important things you can do as an American. However, it seems that most Black people vote for the Democratic party unequivocally. By why is that? Is it a function of the Democratic party being the best choice or maybe the Republican party being the worst. Although, historically speaking the Republican party had the first Black Congressmen. What changed? Does it even matter what party we (Black people) vote for anymore. I talked with Ben Baker, a social political activist and wanted to see if I could get some answers for these questions. https://youtu.be/v2LlvHvsnScSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

On this season of the podcast I want to be a little more introspective and ask the why questions. And since we're coming back on the weekend after Valentine's Day, what better topic than dating? Why is dating hard? Is it because we have too many choices? Is it because we won't settle for anything less than perfect? I decided to call up on my friends Sam and Morgan (Mo Peace if you will) to see if we could find some answers to the questions. What do you think is the reason?  https://youtu.be/AbMmywiYToU Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Last episode of the season. Let's be introspective. We've all heard the term generational curses. But what does that mean and why do they hold us back so much? Why do we stick to these old habits and old ways of thinking that are obtrusive to greatness? Sometimes it's just what we're taught and we don't take the time to explore other ideas and methods. Let's be the generation that breaks the generational curses. Let's find them and destroy them so that we as individual people can become better and do better for ourselves. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

What better way to end the year than with the biggest turnout in a Presidential election is America's history? Now I'm sure you're thinking that all Black people that voted should've voted for Biden/Harris, and if they voted for Trump/Pence they must hate Black people? Well I found someone who did vote for Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020, but she's very Pro Black. To be honest with you, voting for Donald Trump and being Pro-Black just don't agree in my mind. So I had to do what I do best, sit down and have a conversation with her about her vote and her beliefs. And between me and you I understand where she's coming from, but I'm still not voting for Trump. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

2020 has been the year of the investor. A lot of people have taken their newfound free time to learn how to invest in different vehicles. The most popular vehicle? The stock market. However, if you’re not careful and not smart with your money, you can lose it all in the stock market. So that begs the questions, how do I make smart decisions with the stock market? Well lucky for you I got Mac on a phone call to talk about the stock market and how to invest in stocks. It’s a crash course into investing and it might contain a couple tips for the seasoned investors. Just for reference you can get started investing in the stock with as little as $200, even less depending on the stock you want to invest in, but we’ll get into all that in the episode.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

There’s two big reason someone would buy a house; to live in it or rent it out. Luckily, this episodes explores both sides of it (mostly the financial aspects of it). What do you need to buy your own personal house? How much money do you need to put down? Most people assume 3.5% with an FHA loan but there’s a couple options out there for you depending on what you want to do. And on the investment side, how much do I need to start? How do I invest in real estate but also protect my personal finances? I’ve brought a mortgage broker, Mr. Conrado, to talk about all these thing with me. I hope everyone takes away something new from this episode and starts their own journey to home ownership. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

I just want to be successful. A phrase that we're all familiar with. Maybe you've heard it recently, or better yet said it recently. But what does successful really mean? Am I successful because I have a job? Or maybe because I've paid off all my student debt? Or maybe it could be something as simple as me being able to live independently by myself? One thing we can all agree on is that success is subjective and depends on the person. But what similarities does everyone's success share? What pitfalls do most people hit on their way to success? What can we do to help each other? Coach Cam has joined me today to explore all these questions and even more. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Dr. Higgs is currently an engineering professor at Rice University. He is one of the few Black engineering professors I've met in my life, none of which were at my Alma Matter, Auburn University. Since I didn't have any Black professors there was a question that always persisted in the back of my mind "How would things change if my professor could relate to me?" It's been proven countless times that when students see someone that looks like them in positions of power it motivates them to strive for greater success. Also, having those figures can be provide the safe spaces that are sighs of relief. I wondered how Dr. Higgs felt about that sentiment and thus got him on the podcast and asked the question. After all of it, his biggest piece of advice? Everyone should get a doctorate. If you want to know why you should tune in. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

Empowerment (n) - authority or power given to someone to do something. But who willing gives women the power? A lot times women have to empower themselves to get what they want. But the question is how? How do women empower themselves, and what does that really mean. I sat down with Tafiea to talk about some of the ways she empowers herself and what the means. We also talked about feminism. And how men can be feminists too. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

They say the path to becoming a millionaire is have at least 7 streams of income. And many people today would tell you that ForEx is a great way to make money in your sleep. However, many more people are skeptical of the idea. How can people make that much money? Is it a scam? Is it an MLM? as Kayy says "Scared money don't make money." So I figured I'd sit down with her and discuss what ForEx is and if it's worth the time and investment. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

"Never forget where you came from." It's the number one phrase given to people when they "make it out." But honestly what does that even mean? Not forgetting where you come from is taking care of the community that raised you. For some people it's monetarily, however for Keyshawn (Shawn) it's community outreach. Shawn does the most in his power to take care of his home community of Newark, NJ. He even created a scholarship to help high school seniors pay for college. His story is inspiring to hear, and makes me want to go do more for both my home community and the community I live in. Hopefully, hearing it will make you want to do the same. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

I first met Cody Robinson during my undergrad years at Auburn University. At the time he was a cop. A really cool one at that. We both practiced parkour together. Cody was a cop in Alabama for 5 years. I sat down with him to have a conversation on policing in America and how it affects Black lives. It’s interesting to see where our thoughts and ideals converge and diverge. In this episode we covered cop training, psychology, and what could be done on both sides to help with the over policing of Black bodies. The conversation was civil but not always in agreeance. It gets really heavy so strap in for the ride. Excuse the long episode.Don’t forget if you like the episode, share with one other person and rate the podcastSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)

I sat with Amelia to have a conversation with her about the life of a transgender woman. There's more to it than meets the eye, and there's a lot of scrutiny involved. However, I wanted to show that at the end of the she's just another regular person, living a regular life, and enjoying it all the same. Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/6ixstudios)