Cousin Ed’s Corner

In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of technical education and breaking down educational stigmas that limit our young people. Today, I'm sharing my personal journey from high school in New York to becoming a top HVAC student and how those skills shaped my entire career path. This isn't just about trade school - it's about US, our values, and how practical education can be the f...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of knowing your worth without needing anyone else's validation. Today, I'm sharing a heartfelt conversation I had with my 17-year-old daughter about the pressures we all face to "keep up with the Joneses" and fit in with everyone else.

This isn't just about teenage struggles - it's about ALL of us and ...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the divine warning system that we too often ignore until it's too late. Today, I'm sharing my own personal story of how I let my car breakdown this week that became a spiritual breakthrough about how God gives us check engine lights in life - those warning signs we dismiss, rationalize away, or simply hope will disappear on their own. This isn't just a...

In this special episode, we're celebrating something incredible - not just 100 episodes for Season 4, but nearly 500 total episodes of authentic connection and community building! Today's show is dedicated entirely to YOU - our beautiful family who makes this journey possible through every listen, every share, and every message of support.

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In this episode, it's a double whammy. We're diving deep into why it's essential that we adapt to new technology and automation. We also honor our the heroes who serve our communities. Today, I'm sharing an incredible Sunday morning conversation I had with a local military veteran and police officer that allowed me to completely shift my perspective on innovation and work ethic. After we fin...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of daily gratitude and the truth that EveryDay is your "Last but First." Today, I'm sharing my heart as I watch my daughter navigate the start of her senior year, and how this milestone reminded me that yesterday is gone but today is our fresh start. This isn't just about milestone moments - it's about US recognizing the miracles we take for ...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the sacred season of back-to-school and the bittersweet journey of parenting through transitions. Today, I'm sharing my raw emotions about dropping off my daughter for her senior year - the "last first day" that hit me right in the heart. But this isn't just about parental feelings - it's about US recognizing and celebrating every single person who tou...

In this episode, we're getting real about money, mentorship, and building generational wealth! Today, I'm sharing the raw, unfiltered conversation I had with my son about financial planning - the same conversation I wish someone had with me at 22. This isn't just about saving money - it's about US, our responsibility to teach the next generation, and how honesty about our financial mistakes ...

On today's episode, we welcome the amazing Dr. Bilkisu Gaye, MD. Man oh man, we're diving deep into the truth about our US healthcare system, the dangers lurking in our food, and how one incredible woman went from refugee to revolutionary doctor. This isn't just about health tips - it's about US, our community, and how we can take control of our wellness before we end up in the hospital.

In this episode, I'm keeping it 100 about my own struggles with consistency and productivity while breaking down the game-changing "10-minute rule" that proves small actions create massive results. We're talking about why trying to be Superman or Superwoman is actually holding you back, and how embracing our beautiful mortality makes us unstoppable. Most importantly, I'm sharing why you NEED...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the idea of thanks and gratitude—not just when things are going well, or on Fridays when the world says to celebrate TGIF, but every single day. No matter what life throws at us, we have something to be thankful for, and that’s the spirit I want to pass on to you.

This episode is a heartfelt dedication to our brother, our friend Malcolm-Jamal Warner, whose passing reminded me of just how prec...

On today's episode, we're diving deep into the grief we're all feeling over Malcolm-Jamal Warner's passing and why losing someone we watched grow up feels like losing family. This isn't just about celebrity culture - it's about US, our shared experiences, and how the people we "grew up with" on screen become mirrors of our own life journey.

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Family, this one's different. This one comes with a sadden heart. Today, we learned about the the tragic loss of my big brother - Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Now I know we never met, but sometimes people touch your life in ways that make them family, and that's exactly what Malcolm did for me and millions of young Black men through his portrayal of Theo Huxtable.

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