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As an adolescent, and in his early years as an adult, True Khepra was on the wrong path in life. He performed poorly in school, stole cars, and sold drugs. After realizing that his future was doomed if he did not transform his life, he committed himself to furthering his education, becoming a community activist and better example to his children.  Now, True Khepra is a writer, author, speaker, and certified life coach with a mission to fight for social justice and share the power of personal development. He co-founded an organization called Extended Black Family Movement, wrote for NSPIRE magazine, and co-founded a youth program called “Liberation School”. True Khepra has made a lasting impact through his inspiring speeches at various institutions, including the Essex County Youth Correctional Facility, Pride Academy in East Orange, NJ, Hunter's World Mentorship Program, and many more. He has also had the privilege of speaking to a single classroom of students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science, personally connecting with the next generation of leaders. Now, he is taking his message to the airwaves with his podcast, Raw Success, where he shares his insights and expertise on achieving success and living a fulfilling life. With a passion for uplifting and educating, True Khepra's words have resonated deeply.True Khepra's message is rooted in his beliefs that by harnessing the power of the mind and learning to generate and create states of being aligned with our purpose, goals, and intentions, none of us are stuck.

As I See It February 17, 2024 is an episode concerning thoughts of the host, Marc A. Medley at the time of the recording. BEYOND THEIR YEARS; The Incredible Legacies of Herb Carnegie and Buck O'Neil is referenced. It is documentary about the two men and the challenges of racism in hockey and baseball. There was a panel discussion about the documentary that included, Jasmine Thomas, Bryant McBride, Cecil Harris, Dr. LaQuinta Frederick, Russell Patterson, led by faciliator Daryl Jacobs. There are other thoughts that are shared throughout this episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW PODCAST. Take a listen and reflect.

In 2022, the U.S. spent 766 Billion dollars on defense and 746 Billion dollars in 2023. Can you imagine if that money was spent on loving, encouraging, and building people up instead of creating ways to kill people? Take a listen to this episode, think and reflect.

It is 2024 and we are still fighting for civil rights and social justice. We all are humans. We are all extricably linked. Birth and death are the two equalizers. Take a listen to this extended version of The Marc Medley show acknowledging January 15th, the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who would have been ninety-five years old on January 15, 2024. Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.!

I'm waiting for Rod Serling to appear at any time now, for we are definitely in my opinion in the Twilight Zone. Take a listen to my latest episode of THE MARC MEDLEY SHOW. Listen to me live each Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on gobrave.org. Learn more about me by visiting my website marcamedley.com

The Golden Rule is a principle that is a common thread across belief systems. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show to learn why I believe in it so deeply.

Have you ever taken a look at how our product packaging is getting smaller and smaller while the prices go higher and higher? Have you thought about how we are willing to have a known cheater as our leader? Have you thought about how there is no such thing as customer service anymore? Well, I have. Take a listen to this episode of The Marc Medley Show.

Stevie Wonder wrote "Cash In Your Face" in the early 80's as it appears on his Hotter Than July album. The lyrics of Cash In Your Face are just as appropriate in 2023 as they were in the early 80's. Not much has changed. In fact, we are regressing. The clocks are being turned back with decisions such as those being made by our current Supreme Court and politicians around the country. Book bannings, Diversity courses being outlawed, etc. are just a few examples of what is going on today. In this episode we analyze Stevie's lyics and discover how they apply to us today. Take a listen.

Happy Mother's Day! Take a listen.

I would not trade my time of growing up in the 60's and 70's with a child growing up today in 2023 for all of the money in the world. I would not trade whatever issues I am facing with anyone else's issues for all of the money in the world. Take a listen to this episode and find out why.

At the end of the day, it really is about respect. Take a listen to my thoughts about Angel Reese and Yusef Salaam.

Unfortunately in 2023, good clean fun is a thing of the past in my view. Even for something as simple as April Fool's Day. Take a listen.

In order to get your desired results, you must put in the work. This episode was inspired by a speaker series presented by ESPN's Darryl Jacobs. The keynote speaker Dr. Marcus Bright, author of Brighter Ways Forward: Reflections on Sports, Tech, And Socialeconomic Mobility.

Chris Rock appeared in a live stand-up special that could be viewed as Jason Zinoman of the New York Times described it as "comedy revenge." Exerpts from Mr. Zinoman's review and exerpts from Bishop Desmond Tutu's book The Book of Forgiving are excerpted and commentary by this podcast host Marc Medley is given during this episode. Take a listen in its entirety.

"The process of life is ever unfolding, guiding you, pushing you, preparing you for the next part of the process. Life often takes a twist, or makes a turn that is frightening or confusing. Difficult challenges, bad days, upset feelings, moments of confusion are part of life's process. Perhaps if we stopped trying to figure out the process, the process would proceed exactly as it should." Iyanla Vanzant

This episode is based off of the readings from two books. #SpeakLife: Your Tongue Has The Power of Life & Death by Laticia Nicole and Until Today!: Daily Devotions for Spiritual Growth and Peace of Mind by Iyanla Vanzant. This is the first episode of The Marc Medley Show in 2023. Take a listen. Be sure to visit my website at marcamedley.com