What happens when the person you trusted turns out to be someone you never truly knew?

Jess joins King Me Podcast for an honest conversation about surviving domestic violence, telling her children, and rebuilding her life. Drawing from her experience, we discuss warning signs she recognized in hindsight, what she learned afterward, and the role faith continues to play in her journey.

A mother, sister, friend, and entrepreneur, Jess shares her story in her own words—with room for laughter, reflection, and hope.

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Heads high, crowns higher.

Content notice: This episode discusses domestic violence. We are not domestic violence experts; this conversation shares personal experiences and does not replace professional support. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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• (00:00:16) - Intro and Guest Welcome
• (00:01:17) - Would You Rather: Surprises vs Planning
• (00:03:29) - Would You Rather: Birthdays and Travel
• (00:04:38) - Would You Rather: Admitting Fault
• (00:06:32) - Would You Rather: Friendship and Texting Habits
• (00:09:07) - Would You Rather: Missing Someone and Relationship Conflict
• (00:11:40) - Personal Reflections on Arguments and Marriage
• (00:13:37) - Disclaimer on Domestic Violence Discussion
• (00:14:18) - The Incident in Dominican Republic Begins
• (00:17:17) - The Argument Escalates at the Resort
• (00:22:41) - The Moment of the Assault
• (00:24:27) - Aftermath at the Resort and Seeking Help
• (00:26:10) - Authorities Fail to Act Across Borders
• (00:26:52) - Fear, Trust, and Disbelief After the Attack
• (00:29:07) - His Disturbing Response and Fake Advocacy
• (00:31:02) - Victim Blaming and Red Flags Reconsidered
• (00:32:22) - Before the Trip: Love Bombing and Red Flags
• (00:35:44) - The Importance of Background Checks
• (00:37:01) - Telling Her Children the Truth
• (00:39:31) - Finding Strength to Walk Away
• (00:43:30) - Legal Struggles and Raising Awareness
• (00:45:03) - Men's Role in Stopping Domestic Violence
• (00:46:12) - Dealing With Dismissive Authorities
• (00:49:27) - Finding Purpose and Faith Through the Trauma
• (00:51:21) - Gift Giving Segment
• (00:52:44) - Moving Forward and Legal Aid Resources
• (00:55:08) - Closing Message and Call to Action

Who was the OG who helped shape the man you are today?

Velt and TJ join the King Me Podcast for a conversation about the men who guided us, the advice that stuck, and the lessons we’ve had to learn for ourselves.

Who was your OG, and what’s one thing they always told you? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe and join the KINGdom.

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• (00:00:00) - Intro and Guest Introductions
• (00:02:23) - Game: Stand on It Begins - Taking Out the Trash
• (00:04:35) - Correcting Your Partner in Front of Friends
• (00:07:08) - Borrowing Money From Friends
• (00:09:38) - Calling Out a Friend's Bad Decisions
• (00:10:20) - Mom Asking for Money vs Your Household Needs
• (00:12:06) - Family Disrespecting Your Partner at Gatherings
• (00:17:49) - Protecting Your Lady and Keeping the Peace
• (00:19:04) - Missing Overtime for Your Kid's Game
• (00:23:30) - Sacrifice, Hindsight, and Parents' Struggles
• (00:26:53) - Love Over Money Growing Up Poor
• (00:29:51) - Freedom, Adulthood, and Being a Slave to Something
• (00:32:47) - Scripture on Receiving Instruction and Wisdom
• (00:35:05) - Remembering Your OGs - Mentors and Elders
• (00:41:11) - Adapting Old Lessons for a New Generation
• (00:45:20) - Defining Legacy for Your Children
• (00:52:19) - Passing Down Skills and Work Ethic
• (00:57:17) - Learning and Growing Together (Family Land)
• (00:58:30) - Favorite Lines From Elders and Closing Thoughts

Why do we ignore the problems plaguing our communities? Why isn’t there any outrage for the violence we’re facing? Is it because we have become numb?

In this episode, we ask the million dollar question: CAN WE SAVE OUR COMMUNITIY or IS IT A LOST CAUSE?

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"Motivation Tip of the Week.” Sometimes you go through pain while growing, but it’s apart of the growing pain.”

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• (00:00:00) - Intro and welcome
• (00:00:37) - Clarifying the 'slavery' comment about kids and work ethic
• (00:02:36) - Entrepreneurship, mentorship, and delayed rewards
• (00:04:18) - Teaching work ethic and chores at home
• (00:06:42) - Coddling parenting cycles and rebellion
• (00:11:38) - Choices game: money, love, texting, peace, privacy
• (00:18:37) - Lil Durk trial and glorifying harmful figures
• (00:20:28) - Community violence, accountability, and perspective
• (00:31:13) - Hive mindset, individuality, and standing out
• (00:35:09) - Black-on-black violence and psychological toll
• (00:40:35) - Seeking solutions: influence in your own orbit
• (00:44:51) - Church hypocrisy vs genuine relatable faith
• (00:54:21) - The story of Jakari: a kid's powerful influence
• (01:06:18) - Lineage, intentionality, and closing thoughts

We wanted to give our kids what we didn’t have: protection, understanding, emotional support, and a safe place to express themselves. But did we protect them so much that we stopped preparing them for the realities of life?

In this episode, we ask the uncomfortable question: Are we raising a more emotionally aware generation, or one that struggles when life gets hard?

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• (00:00:17) - Rick Ross Concert Cancelled
• (00:03:26) - Baby Washing 3
• (00:06:37) - Childhoods of Today vs. My Own
• (00:10:44) - What Did We Eat All Day?
• (00:12:14) - What's One of the Things From Your Childhood That You Miss?
• (00:18:13) - Binge Watching on Social Media
• (00:19:23) - Social Media Is Infecting Kids
• (00:23:44) - How To Raise Young Adults
• (00:29:15) - Teaching Kids To Question Authority
• (00:33:41) - God's Plan for My Life
• (00:37:44) - Mama On Her Emotions
• (00:40:52) - Kanye West on His Mental Fortitude
• (00:47:02) - Mental Health: Not Everything Needs Therapy
• (00:52:08) - Social Media, Parenting

Sometimes men aren’t avoiding their health because they don’t care—they’re scared, uncomfortable, or simply don’t know how to talk about what they’re going through.

In this episode, Brandon, Q Da Don, and Mrs. Shannell have an open conversation about mental health, doctor visits, medication concerns, and the pressure men feel to always be “okay.”

Taking care of yourself isn’t just about you. The people who love you want you here, healthy and whole.

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• (00:00:12) - The Kimi Pod
• (00:00:46) - Happy Birthday to My Brother!
• (00:02:43) - Harmonia Cherry HONOR her daughter
• (00:06:59) - Ray J
• (00:09:53) - Biggie Smalls
• (00:13:21) - "Give Me My Flowers When I'm Dead"
• (00:14:17) - Give People Your Flowers
• (00:21:04) - Samuel On The Homeless People
• (00:28:29) - Bipolar Man in Jail for 12 Years
• (00:34:20) - My Dad's Mental Health Story
• (00:37:22) - Bipolar Patient Reveals How He Takes His Medicine
• (00:42:47) - Water Drink Challenge for Young People
• (00:47:01) - Black Men Talk About Socializing With Whites
• (00:51:58) - Turning 31: Do You Feel Old Enough To Talk?

We’ve been taught to keep pushing, keep serving, and keep showing up. But what if faith isn’t always about doing more? What if trusting God sometimes means slowing down, setting boundaries, and believing He can carry what you were never meant to? Join us as we discuss the tension between burnout and obedience, the pressure of ministry, work, and family, and how to discern the difference between God stretching your faith and simply being crushed by the expectations of others.

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• (00:00:12) - Hot Dog On The Kool Aid
• (00:01:50) - Old People Talk About Kool Aid
• (00:03:56) - Overeating With Mothballs
• (00:06:02) - Breed of Burnout
• (00:11:00) - Married Preacher's Experience of Burnout
• (00:15:35) - How a Leader Can Help His Member
• (00:20:24) - How Much Should I Give to the Church?
• (00:24:08) - Only The Strong Survive
• (00:27:11) - Tap in with God
• (00:28:31) - "Just Try It"-
• (00:30:03) - Brandon on His Burnout
• (00:32:24) - I Should Have Asked My Boyfriend To Get Married
• (00:35:33) - 8 Years Of Marriage
• (00:38:51) - "You Shouldn't Display Everything Before Getting Married"
• (00:42:23) - "She Should've Said No" To Getting Married
• (00:47:03) - Give It Up

In this episode of the King Me Podcast, we discuss why so many people struggle to fully let their guard down in relationships, even when they truly love their partner.

Is loving someone with your whole heart healthy, or can it cause you to lose yourself?

Tune in and join the conversation: Can you love deeply without losing yourself?

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• (00:00:00) - Kimi Back On The Kimi Podcast
• (00:00:51) - Johnny Austin on Catered Fourth of July
• (00:02:00) - Canoeing and Kayaking
• (00:03:48) - I Realized I Cut My Hair
• (00:07:10) - Marriage: Giving 100% of Yourself To Your Love
• (00:11:32) - Never Give 100% of Yourself to Your Partner
• (00:17:14) - Chanel On Love & Infatuation
• (00:22:33) - Why It's So Hard For Me To Give A Person 100%
• (00:28:16) - Brandon on His Advice For A Good Partner
• (00:31:58) - "Will You Marry Yourself?"
• (00:36:23) - "You're a Jerk!" Says One Woman
• (00:39:25) - In The Elevator With A Partner
• (00:40:13) - TRAVEL BLOG

“In this episode, the King Me crew tackled a tough topic that seems to be trending amongst our young black men between the ages of 20 to 24. Suicidal Thoughts and attempts compared to their white peers. We addressed the “WHY” and tried to navigate through how this began and how to we can change this pattern and guide them to a better outcome. King Me Network =========================================== Ways to Work with Us: Send us a DM @https://www.instagram.com/kingme_podcast/ on Instagram =========================================== Connect with us! IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingme_podcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/share TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingme_03 "Motivation Tip of the Week.” Sometimes you go through pain while growing, but it’s a part of the growing pain.” Support this podcast at — https://cash.app/$Gentlemen85

• (00:00:00) - King Me: Good Living
• (00:00:39) - Celebrating My Son's Juneteenth
• (00:03:05) - LeBron James on Men's Mental Health
• (00:05:18) - Black Men's Mental Health
• (00:08:02) - Married Mom's Advice For Single Parents
• (00:14:08) - James Harden on Young Men's Mental Health
• (00:20:54) - Philadelphians Talk About Having An institutionalized Mind
• (00:26:17) - "It's uncomfortable for older men to cry"
• (00:30:40) - I Forced My Child To Cry (My Experience)
• (00:34:36) - Losing My Mom Changed My Life
• (00:39:20) - Robin Williams on Raising Kids
• (00:44:30) - Jay-Z on His Child's Basketball
• (00:46:22) - Dad's Words for Father's Day
• (00:50:38) - Maury on Being Humorous in the Ministry
• (00:54:15) - Paul on Traditionalism and His Own Life
• (00:58:24) - Don't Question God