This episode we speak with Ontae "Big Money" Lawrence about being a member of one of the most underappreciated and in some instances underpaid profession of truck driving. 

He shares humorous tales of life out on the road, his motivation for becoming a driver and also provides anecdotal evidence that it takes a special kind of individual to live the life of a successful driver out on the road, while providing for the family.  

He also provides some career insights for those that are thinking of joining the ranks of over 3 million truckers across the United Sates, and gives information on starting salary to options you should prioritize as non-negotiable when seeking employment with trucking companies.

This episode is purely, especially from a conversational standpoint, one that we are very proud of because of the significance of truck drivers within both of our families.  

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Show Notes

Credits

Bed track created using royalty free music purchased from Audiio and Audio jungle

Excerpts from 1977 Rastar pictures production and Universal Pictures movie release “Smoky and the Bandit” utilized to support segment on Trucking.

Verse and Audio Clips from Jerry Reeds “Eastbound and Down”, Johnny Cash “Storm Riders in the Sky”, Chamillionaire “Riding Dirty and Ghostface Killer “Daytona 500” used to support segment on Trucking.

ASCAP licensed (eff:  Feb 2022) BMI licensed (eff: Mar 2022)Why Trucking?

Links:

Truck Drivers in the USA Statistics - All Trucking

Truck Driving Annual Salary in San Diego, CA ($70,977 Avg | Apr 2022) - ZipRecruiter

This is a bonus episode containing a quick but thorough discussion with my cousin Jewel, who as nurse shares some insight on how she started in the career field.

She will also deliver some information on the things that should either greatly influence the creation of new nurses or deter someone who isn't ready for the challenges of being in this important role of caregiving.

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This episode we focus on the big “C” and its relation to men’s health; how being proactive in receiving both the prostate and colon exam as well as performing routine testicular self-exams will bolster efforts in staying cancer free.  

I will be providing information from my recently performed prostate exam, that should shed some light on the procedure as well as dispel any myths associated with the exam process.  

Candace and I also have a discussion on my newfound love of musicals, specifically the musical Hamilton, and how this complex array of scenery, intricate lyrical wordplay and song and dance contributes to the continued evolution of the Hip Culture.

Lastly, I interview guest Stan Bolo, beat production artist from Waipahu, Hawaii and discuss his relationship with Hip Hop and later converse on 2007 hip hop classic song “When the Gun Draws from Queens Emcee Pharaohe Monch.

Links:

https://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/prostate-cancer-myths-facts

https://www.healthline.com/health/advanced-prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-survival-rates-in-black-american-men

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353087

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/testicular-cancer/about/what-is-testicular-cancer.html

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer.html

https://www.pharoahe.com/

Instagram page of guest Stan Bolo
beatsbystn

Spotify page of guest Stan Bolo
Stutterin' Stan

Credits
Bed track created using royalty free music purchased from Audiio and Audio jungle

Bed track behind Stutterin' Stan interview court courtesy of Stan Bolo and beatsbystn

Excerpt from 2001 Montecito Picture production and Dreamworks/Columbia movie release “Evolution” utilized to support information provided on Prostate, Colon, and Testicular examinations.

Verse and Audio Clip from 2007 Street Records album “Desire” and Allhiphop.com exclusive release “When the Gun Draws”, was utilized to review titular song performed by Queens Emcee/Artist Pharoahe Monch.

ASCAP licensed (eff:  Feb 2022) BMI licensed (eff: Mar 2022)

We interview our guest Dan Poh and have a conversation on his surviving a stroke. 

We talk about his after-care and the impact on his mental health that having a stroke caused him and how he has adapted to life post stroke.  We also talk about how strokes have affected the young  and discuss and share both of our stories on post and pre stroke prevention. 

He also discussed briefly how gaming has helped in his stroke recovery, specifically how it has helped his fine motor skills. 

We delve into his current activities in relation to his connection to yoga and how it has also helped his stroke recovery. 

We later talk about his creative past as an artist and participant within the scene of Hawaiian Hip Hop culture and then finally, close the show with his take on which actor has played DC comics character "The Batman" the best.

Links:

American Heart Association

https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/heart-attack-and-stroke-symptoms

CDC Website

https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/

American Stroke Association

https://www.stroke.org/