Curtis Blair and Nick Beam sit down with Seattal and B.A. of Jardin Cannabis Dispensary to explore cannabis as medicine, education, and community on this episode of Translation.

From managing a rare autoimmune disease to building a community-first cannabis brand in Las Vegas, this conversation breaks down stigma, proper dosing, terpene education, and why integrity and education matter more than hype in a rapidly evolving industry.

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03:45 – Autoimmune Diagnosis & Early Health Journey

13:05 – Learning the Plant: Terpenes, Strains & Education

24:15 – Breaking the Stigma Around Cannabis

29:30 – Jardin’s Community-First Approach

34:50 – Retail, Regulation & Doing It the Right Way

40:10 – Productivity, Creativity & Cannabis Myths

50:20 – Scaling With Purpose & What’s Next

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Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down the real state of Las Vegas — beyond the Strip, beyond the headlines, and beyond the tourist narrative. From post-COVID fallout and declining tourism to rising prices, corporate greed, and shifting nightlife culture, they unpack why Vegas feels different, and where it’s actually headed.

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01:00 – Is Vegas Dying or Just Changing?

06:30 – Tourism Decline, Rising Costs & Corporate Greed

12:00 – Losing the Vegas Experience: Pricing, Nightlife & Culture

16:00 – Sports, Film & New Industries Shaping the City

20:00 – Locals vs. Tourists: Where Vegas Should Invest

24:00 – Building the Future of Las Vegas Beyond the Strip

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In this episode of Translation, Curtis Blair and Nick Beam sit down with King Jermaine Jones, founder of Dr. Fish Spa, to break down transformation, real wealth, and building success after adversity.

King shares his journey from foster care, incarceration, and Detroit survival to becoming a seven-figure entrepreneur, revealing how mindset, discipline, and ownership drive long-term success. They explore his path from football to engineering, his work with Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla, and how he used those skills to scale a nationally recognized wellness brand.

The conversation dives into why wellness is the next wealth frontier, how franchising creates generational opportunity, and why legacy matters more than flashy success

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00:00 – From Survival to Purpose

06:18 – Growing Up in Detroit

12:05 – Prison, Discipline & the Mindset Shift

19:42 – Football, Engineering & Entering the Corporate World

27:58 – From Tesla to Entrepreneurship

34:40 – Building Dr. Fish Spa

42:15 – Why Wellness Is the New Wealth

49:30 – Franchising, Ownership

56:10 – Legacy & the Millionaire Mindset

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In this episode of Translation, Curtis Blair and Nick Beam sit down with entrepreneur and operator Zach King to break down reinvention, real wealth, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable life after sports.

Zach shares hard-earned lessons from his journey — from college athletics to real estate, insurance, and building multi-location restaurant businesses. They discuss why flashy success fails, how scaling too fast can destroy a business, and why loving the process matters more than chasing money.

This episode delivers real talk, real lessons, and a blueprint for playing the long game.

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00:00 – The Reinvention Mindset

07:32 – From Athlete to Entrepreneur

18:47 – Process Over Money

28:14 – Scaling Too Fast, Business Losses & Hard Lessons

40:22 – Ownership & Playing the Long Game

52:18 – Culture, Legacy & Redefining Real Wealth

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Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down how the American Dream has changed — from one-income households and blue-collar stability to inflation, survival mode, and the pressure to keep up with a lifestyle that no longer reflects reality. They explore the fading middle class, the rise of entrepreneurship, and how consumerism, politics, and social media reshaped what “success in America” really means.

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01:00 – The American Dream: Then vs. Now

06:30 – Inflation, Survival Mode & The Death of the One-Income Household

12:00 – Consumerism, Opulence & The Lifestyle Trap

16:00 – Group Economics, Community Power & Breaking Division

20:00 – Politics, Systems & How America Really Functions

24:00 – Redefining Success & Reclaiming the Modern American Dream

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Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down the sports-betting scandals shaking the game — from athlete temptation and media narratives to the blurry line between competition, entertainment, and accountability. They dive into how gambling culture has taken over sports, why certain players get exposed harder, and the real pressures happening behind the scenes.

A raw, unfiltered look at the business, the scandals, and what it all means for the next generation of athletes.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

01:00 – Athletes, Coaches & The Fallout of Sports Betting

06:30 – Accountability, Temptation & Personal Responsibility

12:00 – Is the Game Fixed?

16:00 – Media Narratives, Fall Guys & Why Some Names Get Exposed

20:00 – Pressure, Power & The Business of Sports

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In this episode of Translation, Curtis Blair and Nick Beam sit down with credit strategist Tishara Walker to break down the truth about credit and the money habits that shape our lives. They dive into the misconceptions we inherit from family and culture, why credit is one of the most important tools for building stability, and how anyone can rebuild their financial foundation.

Tishara shares practical game on credit utilization, payment strategy, credit mix, debt mindset, and how to leverage banks instead of letting debt take control. They also explore generational money trauma, budgeting discipline, and the pressure to “keep up,” while highlighting why financial literacy is essential in every community.

This conversation delivers real steps, real talk, and a blueprint for taking back control of your credit and your financial future.

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IG: www.Instagram.com/truconsulting_/

⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 – Welcome Tishara Walker: Translating Credit & Financial Empowerment

07:00 – Credit Basics 101: Payment History, Utilization & Credit Mix

18:00 – Life Happens: Rebuilding After Hard Times

25:00 – Generational Money Trauma & The Psychology of Debt

32:00 – The Truth About Inquiries, Reporting Dates & Credit Strategy

48:00 – Empowering Your Family: Teaching Credit to the Next Generation

55:00 – Building A Financial Ecosystem & Community Support

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This short-form breakdown delivers the strongest insights from our full episode with Tishara Walker, highlighting the credit strategies that matter most. Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down why credit is the foundation of financial freedom, how most people misunderstand it, and the simple moves that can change your entire money future.

They dive into early money lessons, secured cards, credit mix, utilization, debt mindset, and what banks actually look for — all while unpacking the cultural habits, family patterns, and financial pressure that keep people stuck. Tishara brings real-world game, straight talk, and practical steps anyone can use to rebuild, restore, or level-up their credit.

If you want the blueprint, the mindset shift, and the clarity behind how credit really works, this short cut gets you the gems immediately.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Credit, Empowerment & Reality

02:00 – First Credit Cards & What People Get Wrong

05:00 – Secured Cards, Credit Mix & Building the Foundation

08:00 – Good Debt vs. Bad Debt: How to Use Credit Correctly

11:30 – Utilization, Inquiries & Becoming “Lendable”

14:30 – Money Stress, Communication & Rebuilding After Life Happens

17:30 – Discipline, Budgeting & Avoiding the “Keeping Up” Trap

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