Black 2 The Future

Walter Ford & Ms. Nessa are here to Inform and Edu-tain from black folks' perspectives about society, culture, and personal development in their ever evolving world. Listen while they bring the MUCH NEEDED comedic relief with their personal stories black from the past, present and future.

Episode 15: Black Outside in 2022 (Season Finale) 12/16/2022

Episode 15: Black Outside in 2022 (Season Finale) In this hilarious & compelling episode Walter & Nessa give their heartfelt overviews of the podcast, biggest things they've learned this year, & major staples in history for the black community in 2022. They cover everything from the HISTORIC nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson all the way to the YE & Kyrie situation and everything in between. They cover their favorite topics of the season as well as discuss whats new to come in 2023! Don't miss this season finale! /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/25346436

Episode 14: The Appreciation of Time in the Time of Appreciation 12/03/2022

Episode 14: The Appreciation of Time in the Time of Appreciation In this deeply critical & side-splitting episode Walter & Nessa talk about how we perceive and define time in 2022 in the black community. How we relate to the concept and also how we learn or don't learn how to manage it. They recant hilarious stories & memories as well as experiences related to how we really are still figuring this whole thing out we call life. They also discuss while we definately have obstacles & roadblocks specifically effecting the black community but also on the flip side they ask "What do we take for granted in the black community in 2022. You don't want to miss this episode right before the Season 1 Finale! /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/25209489

Episode 13: Self-Help Begins Self-Love is the Win 11/19/2022

Episode 13: Self-Help Begins Self-Love is the Win On this emotion-evoking episode of Black 2 The Future, Walter & Nessa discuss the tough question "When does self-help begin" or "How do I begin healing?" They give personal experiences, accounts, & stories including Nessa's "Love Thy Self" Project she's been praticing for years. You don't want to miss this highly informational and inspirational episode! /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/25070829

Episode 12: Are You Changing Your Habits or Are Your Habits Changing You? 11/04/2022

Episode 12: Are You Changing Your Habits or Are Your Habits Changing You? In this insightful episode of Black 2 The Future Walter & Nessa do a deep dive into what is the definition of a habit, how they effect us daily,and what habits do we pick up in the black community in America that ends up not serving us positively. They get extremely personal when it comes to taking back your own power and changing yourself for the better. You don't want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24904356

Episode 11: Guarding the Garden of Your Mind 10/21/2022

Episode 11: Guarding the Garden of Your Mind On this episode Walter & Nessa discuss how important it is to filter what you see, hear, touch, and smell. They go over the principle of "Everything counts" in the black community in our current generation. They also discuss if you can separate a persons work from their personal problems. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24764634

Episode 10: The Hardworking Anti-Social Social 10/09/2022

Episode 10: The Hardworking Anti-Social Social In the 10th episode of Black 2 The Future Walter & Nessa hit on points that are effecting them at this exact moment in their lives. How much hard work is too much hard work. And defintions as well as examples of what a "Extroverted Introvert" really is. With various opinions along with statistics & research this episode is a deep dive into certain aspects of how the black community views labor and being social. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24632973

Episode 9: The Audio Audacity to Audit Your Life 09/16/2022

Episode 9: The Audio Audacity to Audit Your Life In this deep awe-inspiring episode of Black to the Future Walter & Nessa give strategies, insights & personal acounts on what to do when you feel like giving up as a black human being navigating the world in 2022 and beyond. They get honest & unadulterated with facts, statistics, & examples that help quantify what our realities really are. You don't want to miss this episode. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24397521

Episode 8: The Present is the Real Present 09/04/2022

Episode 8: The Present is the Real Present On this episode Walter & Nessa discuss Anxiety and its different forms. What anxiety comes with just living in America as a black human being and globally as well. They also dive into how long is too long when holding on to something. They get more personal and emotional as ever on this episode. You don't want to miss this compelling episode of Black 2 The Future. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24268146

Episode 7: Love, Life, & The Pursuit of Crappyness 08/19/2022

Episode 7: Love, Life, & The Pursuit of Crappyness On this emotional episode Walter & Nessa talk about how long is "too long" to hold on to something not good for you & also what anxiety come from how black folks go about dating in 2022. This episode will make you laugh, cry, and ask yourself the question "Am I doing this for me or for the other person?" You don't want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/24106131

Episode 6: The Response to Responsibility 08/05/2022

Episode 6: The Response to Responsibility This episode Walter & Nessa discuss how our parents generational trauma effects us and the generation today. They deep dive into how the societal norms have changed and how that effects us in our daily lives. This episode is an emotional roller coaster you don't want to miss this one. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23971500

Episode 5: Yea Being Black Is Rough. Are You Even Black Enough? 07/23/2022

Episode 5: Yea Being Black Is Rough. Are You Even Black Enough? In this hilarious episode Walter & Ms. Nessa discuss the "Are you black enough" debate in our culture and outside of it. How those types of tropes and labels effect us mentally & emotionally. Lastly, they get into deep conversation about how Black folks are unmatched in being the most resourceful and make almost anything the defintion of "cool." /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23834573

Episode 4: Situationships in 2022 07/08/2022

Episode 4: Situationships in 2022 In this hilarious episode Walter & Ms. Nessa discuss relationships in 2022 whether it be friends, business, or romanticly. They define what exactly is a successful relationship to black culture in 2022. Also with a few EXTRA personal accounts of dating app disasters. This episode is unforgettable. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23684417

Episode 3: Passion, Purpose, or Purses 06/27/2022

Episode 3: Passion, Purpose, or Purses On this hilarious episode Walter & Ms. Nessa discuss the definitions of fufillment and purpose, and how to navigate the discovery of your own personal greatness. They have the needed coversation on how passion is cultivated in the black community, and how it effects us with decision making throughout our lives. While Ms. Nessa brings it home with asking the hard question, "What are back handed compliments?" /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23545007

Episode 2: Don't Take Anything Personally. Although it is Sometimes because You're Black. 06/27/2022

Episode 2: Don't Take Anything Personally. Although it is Sometimes because You're Black. Walter & Ms. Nessa discuss the defintion of Red Flags, finding value while being honest with yourself, & also the innate insecurities that come with being a person of color in our society. They discuss the highly acclaimed New York Times Bestseller "The Four Agreements" and how applicable it is to modern day philosophies and paradigms. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23544260

Episode 1.5: What that mind do? 06/10/2022

Episode 1.5: What that mind do? This episode Walter & Nessa deep dive into the stigma of mental health in the culture. They bring statistics and facts about what the real disparaities of mental health in the black community. How does our society and our place in it effect our mental health? With a splash of motivation and a few laughs in between. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/23384999

Episode 1: Black in 2022 04/01/2022

Episode 1: Black in 2022 Hosts Walter & Nessa discuss the complexities and benefits of living while black in 2022 while in America. You get an introduction to the hosts' lives past, present, and future. /episode/index/show/395df2af-0154-4283-ab19-684a7d7d790e/id/22634495

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