TSM Podcast

This episode we discuss Damar Hamlin, a personal story from my childhood, and what it means to prepare ourselves for what we’re asking God for. Please leave a rating and a review! 💪🏾

We took some time off, but we are back! Join us as we discuss the holidays, BLM, politics, and staying true to what we believe. Please rate, subscribe, and leave a review! Thank you

Part two of my series “The Journey” focuses on how I became a prisoner of my own thoughts.

There was an experimental study conducted by a few college Universities to study the effects of placing monkeys in a cage. The monkeys became enemies and kept each other from leaving instead of helping each other. I spent YEARS trying to break myself free of this mentality, and it wasn’t until I surrounded myself with positivity that I realized how important it was to have a community of brothers.

0:40 - Breeze’s attire
2:50 - Deontay Wilder
4:00 - Introducing Manny
7:50 - The Cage Mentality
17:00 - Responses from Manny and Breeze
35:00 - How do we break the cycle?
55:20 - Prayer

This is the first installment of a new series I’m titling “THE JOURNEY.” The journey is where true character is revealed. Most people rave about the destination because it gives them a reason to keep striving. The journey actually encourages more people because it teaches us how to remain strong, even when the destination isn’t in sight.

How can you tell if the weight you’re carrying is strengthening you or hindering you? Physically, heavy weights can be a sign of endurance. Emotionally, a heavy heart can be a sign of burdens that we are not meant to carry. I’ve learned that God is willing to help me carry heavy weights whenever I’m willing to ask for it.

What happens when a boy is told to “man up,” without ever having a man in his life? What happens when a boy doesn’t know how to treat women respectfully, because he never saw a man treating his mother respectfully? How can we encourage those who grew up without a father (or father figure) in a society that has diminished the true essence of manhood? I brought my father back for another episode to discuss the importance of masculinity, NOT the way we define it, but the way God ordained it. #TSM💪🏾

During the current lockdown, I’ve had more than enough time to learn about investing. I’ve spent more time investing into myself, my craft, my business, and my ministry. I asked my brother to help me discuss effective ways of investing into ourselves. Please feel free to like, comment, share, and subscribe! #OTW #TSM💪🏾

We’re kicking off season 3 by discussing the benefits of being different. Please listen: it’s okay to be different! The harder it seems to fit in, the easier it’ll be to stand out. Every single one of us are unique with our own special gifts and talents. Let’s learn how to tap into being who we’re created to be! #TSM #OTW

Today, I was joined by Larry Smith jr (IG: @lsmithii), Calvin Carey jr (IG: @kinghearted_cal), and Kenneth Loney jr (IG: @_mrkenlo). We reflected on the impact of this quarantine, particularly in the black community, while offering our perspectives on how we as Men can continue to uphold our faith, morals, and responsibilities during a crisis. “The first unaccomplished goal of the day is hitting the snooze button to an alarm you set the night before.” Many of us use the snooze button to collect ourselves for a few additional minutes before beginning our day, but the encouragement is to prevent forming a “snoozing” pattern in your life: never accomplishing goals on time, but always saying you’ll get them done eventually. Make the best of the time you have during this quarantine. Your future self will be extremely grateful for the mindset you learn to possess today! -TSM💪🏾

Two questions were imposed today: What’s something you have, but wish you didn’t? And what’s something you don’t have, but wish you did? Accountability plays a huge factor in whether or not I can create a friendship with other men. I was joined today by three men who helped expound on the importance of honesty and transparency. Enjoy! -TSM 💪🏾 (w/ special guests LJ Smith, Calvin Carey, and Emmanuel Brooks) **DUE TO PRECAUTIONS SURROUNDING THE CORONAVIRUS, WE AIRED THIS EPISODE VIRTUALLY. THE SOUND MAY BE DISTORTED AT TIMES)

To celebrate DJ Cool Breeze’s birthday, I decided to have a segment discussing our goals, values, and expectations of our lives before our next birthday. Enjoy! -TSM 💪🏾

Today, I had a very in-depth discussion with my military brother and best friend, Matt Rajt. Our goals have always been similar, but our paths have always been different. Your upbringings, morals, principles, and values don’t make you any better or worse than anyone else. It just makes you different. A table of diversity only works if everyone at the table is willing to understand before being understood. When you can ask the right questions, it prevents you from assuming the wrong answers. Join us as we discuss the importance of diverse communication! -TSM💪🏾

Learning how to invest, is just as important as learning WHAT to invest. William Buffet once said “The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you’ll earn.” -TSM 💪🏾

Having a high expectation should be met with an even higher preparation. On today’s segment, I break down and discuss the three things I focus on while I’m expecting something great. 1. Watching my mouth 2. Preparing 3. Being around others who are expecting. God bless! -TSM 💪🏾

We begin the second season by discussion New Year Resolutions. Making a decision to change your habits isn’t an issue. Failing to follow through with the decision is the issue. This season will consist of more special guests, more controversial topics, and more topics that require a series. It will take longer than 45 minutes to break down and properly dissect certain things (particularly those pertaining to The Bible), and the goal is to ensure everyone leaves with a better understanding of the truth. Enjoy today’s segment! -TSM 💪🏾

While everyone is in the “holiday spirit,” it tends to be viewed as the spirit of giving. Today, I got to sit and discuss with my childhood friend, Raphael Mostyn, about how giving back is one of the ultimate gifts of life. We discussed the importance of giving back, passing down wealth, and the “Mostyn Community Development.” Enjoy! -TSM 💪🏾

Being selfless is a great attribute to have. It means you value the well-being of everyone you’re connected with. It’s just as important to understand that being selfless does NOT mean you place everyone else’s happiness before your own. Far too many people find themselves burnt out from exhausting their time and effort to help someone else without ever taking the time to care for themselves. Join us as we discuss the different perspectives of what it means to be selfless. #TSM 💪🏾

The church is slowly turning into a court room, where people will be a judge of your sins, but a lawyer for their own. In an attempt to restore faith, hope, and cohesion within the church, I felt led to start a series that’ll allow those with opposing views to sit and discuss their perspectives regarding the subject. Join me and my special guest, Pastor Kellen Brooks, as we discuss one of the more prominent topics plaguing the church: Church Hurt.

We focus a lot on leadership, but never explain the importance of being an intentional follower before you can become a leader. Join us as we discuss the elements of an effective follower!

Being a PK (preacher’s kid), I often get questioned, interrogated, and even ridiculed by peers. I openly answer any questions they have regarding the church. But to me clear and direct, being a PK does not mean I automatically agree with everything being done and said in the church. It’s quite contrary. The church has slowly turned into a court room, where people will be a judge of your sins, but a lawyer for their own. I’ve decided to bring my Father/Pastor (Larry A. Smith Sr) on this episode to discuss the hypocrisies of church. It’s better to hear it directly from a Pastor to remove the stigma of assuming all Pastors operate the same. God bless!

Mental Health is a priority. Priorities require action! Often times, we dismiss the topic without fully understanding the importance of it. Join us as we discuss the stigmas, assumptions, and ultimately the truth about mental health. W/ special guest Catrina Smith (MSW)

After receiving tremendous feedback on our impromptu segment, I decided to bring the segment back to answer a few randomly selected questions. Join me and my special guest, Telisha A. Smith, as we discuss the launch of her new book before segueing into a few questions asked by our peers. The “off the top” begins at the 26:00 mark. Enjoy!

Everyone has different paths to achieving their own success. In this episode, I discuss the three things that helped me achieve success. I call them the “Ex” factor: EXposure, EXpansion, and EXpectancy. Enjoy! I welcome any and all feedback.

Learning how to embrace conflict may not be ideal, but it is necessary for understanding each other whenever a disagreement arises. In this episode, I explain the FIVE different ways I approach conflict in high hopes that they will encourage you all to see any conflict as an opportunity to overcome it.

Steph Curry and Lebron James are two of the NBA’s most well-known figures both on and off the court. They are both MVPs, philanthropists, and both are 3x Champions. Their upbringings are different, while their careers are similar. Steph Curry grew up with a father who played in the NBA. Lebron James grew up without a father. Different INCOMES, but similar OUTCOME. Do your circumstances control you, or do you control your circumstances? Join us for an in-depth discussion on how we can all capitalize on opportunities (and even the lack thereof)....

Often times, we miss out on opportunities, and it’s not due to a lack of time, nor lack of commitment, but simply a lack of FOCUS. Our minds become consumed by our failures, and we find it challenging to focus on our victories. Today, we will challenge you all to focus more on your outcomes, and less on your obstacles. Join me and my first special guest, my big brother (Larry A. Smith Jr) as we discuss how to Fix our Focus!

What makes us happy? How can we seek happiness? Do we truly seek happiness, or do we seek validation? Join us as we discuss the focal points of pursuing true happiness.

This is the first episode of the official TSM Podcast. This episode gives the listeners a preview of what to expect from upcoming episodes. I will challenge the way my listeners think, act, and react. People have grown accustomed to blindly following crowds without any validity behind the crowds they are following. Your beliefs, religion, political affiliation, behaviors, and even your ethics will be challenged. Don’t be afraid to embrace opposition. An opposition is nothing more than an opportunity to willingly address a difficult situation. God Bless! -T.Smith