Episode 100 | Good Impressions
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This week Shawn and Kenny wrap up 2024 and celebrate a bit during their 100th episode by getting to know the often imitated but never duplicated FAMU alumni member behind the social media scenes at her alma mater, the Founder & CEO of CC Media & Marketing, LLC – Christina Compere Minor (@ccmediamogul). The FCP crew get a glimpse into the mindset of a multi-talented brand marketer to discuss everything from her biggest influences, the importance of cultural representation within the content creation landscape, what started her passion towards broadcast journalism, how she balances...
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Episode 99 | More than Thanks
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This week Shawn and Kenny got the chance and privilege to take some time from the owner and operator of ‘Simply Best Catering’, Celebrity Chef Cheryl right before Thanksgiving to ask the tough questions on what support looks like in this current climate, society’s conception about women in business, how catering and traveling coincide with regular life, what initiated her community contribution and outreach awareness and the FCP crew also find out what is on her latest menu for the holiday and who has been her coolest customer to date. As always don’t forget to subscribe to the...
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Episode 98 (Bonus) | Court Squabble
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This week Shawn and Kenny took a moment before the extended weekend to discuss how incoming packages should be delivered during this upcoming holiday season, a few oldies but goodies making a comeback on the home entertainment and fashion side of things, Kendrick Lamar dropping a surprise album before the year is out called ‘GNX’, and Teedra Moses having a doppelganger moment during her Tiny Desk performance. The FCP crew also make a stop at Metlife Stadium just to see a dead body as the New York Giants make a highly anticipated change to the roster, some early NFL MVP predictions along...
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Episode 97 (Bonus) | Past Meets Present
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This week Shawn and Kenny got a chance to sit down right before the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul boxing spectacle to discuss the pros and cons of seeing Iron Mike almost 60 years old hitting the ring. The FCP crew touch on unauthorized changes on app purchases, the motivational speaker Ryan Leak leaving a lasting impression, walks of shame through hotel lobbies, Trump laying out a proposed path for DEI reparations, asking if woman or men give better advice, Denzel Washington announcing his future retirement plans and UFC 309 happening at Madison Square Garden with Jon ‘Bones’ Jones returning...
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Episode 96 | Another Four
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This week Shawn and Kenny had a post-election discourse surrounding the recent presidential selection and spoke about their initial overall reactions to the outcome, the current effects of a GOP victory, a few other scenarios that may have swayed the vote and what they will do moving forward. The FCP crew also discussed potential roads that a different name from birth could have led too, Young Thug finally being released with a ton of stipulations, upcoming concerns regarding emergency response teams here in New York City, taking losses in silence, EA sports revisiting the special move button...
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Episode 95 (Bonus) | Bad Approvals
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This week Shawn and Kenny drop a bonus episode at the top of the month to highlight the life and accomplishments of Rodolfo Franklin II better known worldwide as DJ Clark Kent who unfortunately passed away. The FCP crew also discuss potential Halloween plans, new flight mandates that will benefit the public from the Dept. of Transportation, Angel Reese and Shaq hitting the weekly news cycle for nasty reasons, the awkward unveiling of a new statue to honor Dwayne Wade at the American Airlines Arena, New Yorkers having a tough week between political rallies with heavy racial undertones and local...
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Episode 94 | Sins of the Father
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This week Shawn and Kenny start the month off with a bit of reflection on fatherhood to discuss if they are passing on their bad deeds to their kids but also taking a moment to examine if some of these traits may have been passed onto them from their fathers. The FCP crew also speak on imbalances within the friend group, if cheating up vs. down can affect the outcome of a relationship, taking advice from others, nature vs. nurture roles and they also unpack the myth of – “If Papa was a Rolling Stone” how far the apple will truly fall from the tree along with a ton of other news that...
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Episode 93 | Tolerate vs. Appreciate
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This week Shawn and Kenny get to the middle of the month with fall steadily approaching and find out that being right in the relationship means you are wrong unless evidence is provided, when unauthorized bank card notifications can cause panic and how a new film discussing equity within nursing called ‘Everybody’s Work’ is bringing attention to the current metrics through a new lens. The FCP crew also unpacked a few different scenarios and discussed the possible challenges around being appreciated vs tolerated and how these dynamics can influence and even affect your personal life or...
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Episode 92 | Early Departures
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This week Shawn and Kenny discuss a vast amount of topics at the top of the month from drink safety procedures and etiquette, when holding out from your partner can go wrong, wondering if you still got the juice with the opposite sex, Meek Mill living out his nightmares in real time, the worst place to date in the U.S., more New York officials seeking early retirement, what the most recent SUNY Downstate ramifications will cause to the community, WNBA playoffs being in full swing and a ton of other news that caught their radar this week! As always don’t forget to subscribe to the YouTube...
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Episode 91 | Beyond Business
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This week Shawn & Kenny got a chance to speak with a future mogul in the making that’s forging a path for others to follow within the investment market. The FCP crew invited Mr. Ramel Lee to the show, who is the founder and managing partner of RD Lee Capital Partners, which is a private equity firm that focuses on providing investors with substantial returns through alternative investments. Throughout the discussion they speak on the importance of trusting the numbers, putting feelings to the side for better business practice, understanding what can be at stake well beyond the X’s and...
info_outlineThis week Shawn & Kenny went into Autism Awareness month with a special and transparent conversation to discuss the spectrum disorder through the lenses of a caregiver and specialists’ perspective. They welcome both Shemika Paul, an outstanding and experienced Autism Mom with many other hats and Charles Robinson, who has over two decades under his belt as a Pediatric Cognitive therapist but shifted his talents to be an ABA specialist to the show. As always, the FCP crew continue to ask the tough questions surrounding various topics on Autism that just are not brought to the forefront as often as they should be. They go on to discuss evaluation triggers, the possible downside if symptoms are not treated within the early stages of life, balancing self-care in the process, dealing with as well as the importance of having family in your corner and what you can do to help spread awareness on your end.
If you are seeking help or advice on where to start do not hesitate to reach out to today’s guests who are always more than willing to point you in the right direction on this frequently traveled road that does not have a clear direction.
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