Seasoned Conversations

This Seasoned Session brings host Kenneth Braswell together with psychologist and spiritual counselor Dr. Jerome Maultsby for a powerful conversation on how heritage and cultural identity shape mental health—particularly for seasoned individuals seeking clarity, grounding, and renewal.

Fresh from his journey to Ghana, where he received the ceremonial name Reverend Dr. Kofi Jerome Olawale Akwasi Botang Maultsby. Dr. Maultsby reflect...

In Faith Over Fear – Part 2, host Kenneth Braswell continues his transformative Seasoned Sessions series with an in-depth look at how fear shapes our lives—and how to break its hold. This powerful session, Confronting and Dismantling Fear, explores both the internal and external fears that quietly limit our potential: insecurity, inadequacy, shame, rejection, criticism, loss, and uncertainty.

Kenneth shares personal stories of fait...

Every Battle Made Me is more than a conversation—it’s a testimony of endurance, grace, and transformation. In this deeply moving episode of Seasoned Conversations, host Kenneth Braswell sits down with Atlanta community leader and founder of Save Our Sons, Bruce Griggs, to reflect on a lifetime of struggle and strength.

From growing up during segregation in LaGrange, Georgia, to battling addiction, loss, and cancer, Griggs shares ho...

In Faith Over Fear – Part 1, host Kenneth Braswell opens this three-part Seasoned Session series with a powerful teaching on how fear disguises itself in everyday life—and how faith is the only antidote strong enough to overcome it. From perfectionism and procrastination to people-pleasing and self-doubt, Kenneth unpacks the subtle ways fear steals our time, peace, and purpose.

Drawing from scripture (2 Timothy 1:7) and real-life l...

In this episode of Seasoned Conversations, co-hosts Kenneth and Tracy Braswell invite listeners into an honest, laughter-filled, and wisdom-rich conversation about finances, faith, and partnership. Reflecting on 15 years of marriage and over two decades of shared purpose, the couple discusses the evolution of their financial journey—from early struggles and lessons learned to building a thriving life of meaning and abundance.

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In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Dr. Matisa Wilburn sits down with host Kenneth Braswell on Seasoned Conversations to reflect on life after loss—what it means to heal, rediscover yourself, and find new rhythm in faith. Following the passing of her husband, the beloved Lawrence Wilburn, Dr. Wilburn shares an honest and uplifting testimony about love, grief, motherhood, and the freedom that comes from transformation.

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In this powerful training session from The Seasoned Collective, Kenneth Braswell invites viewers to explore the question: What are you still carrying? Through personal storytelling and transformative guidance, he unpacks the emotional and spiritual weight we often hold onto—labels, shame, and limiting beliefs that have kept us stuck. Braswell shares his own experiences, including the moment he almost let someone’s judgment silence ...

In this deeply moving conversation, Kenneth Braswell welcomes longtime friend, author, and filmmaker Ali Brathwaite to Seasoned Conversations for an unforgettable dialogue about redemption, love, and legacy. From his early years in Queens, New York to serving a life sentence and rebuilding his future alongside his wife Arlene, Ali’s story is one of remarkable transformation.

Ali opens up about his strict Caribbean upbringing, the c...

In this episode of Seasoned Conversations: Forever Starts Now, Kenneth and Tracy Braswell tackle one of the most sensitive yet vital topics in marriage—money. With candor and humor, they reflect on their personal financial journeys, including childhood lessons, credit card debt, repossessions, business struggles, and the defining moments that shaped how they view money today.

The Braswells explore the power of financial transparenc...

In this Seasoned Conversations episode, Kenneth and Tracy Braswell bring honesty and humor to a subject many couples shy away from: how changing bodies affects relationships. They discuss menopause, strength, body image, and health issues like sleep apnea, while sharing their own journey of learning to adapt with grace. From self-consciousness and comparison to finding joy in cuddling, laughter, and everyday rituals, this conversat...

In this episode of Seasoned Conversations, Kenneth Braswell welcomes Bishop Darren Ferguson, pastor, author, and advocate, whose latest work Plantation Theology: A Love Letter to the Black Church challenges the church to face its complicity in systems of control while reclaiming its liberating roots.

Ferguson, whose journey from prison to pulpit has shaped his prophetic witness, speaks candidly about faith as both resistance and re...

In this thoughtful and emotional episode of Seasoned Conversations, host Kenneth Braswell welcomes longtime friend and community leader Javin Foreman for a powerful conversation sparked by a poignant question from Javin’s son: "What if you only had five days to live?" Through Javin's heartfelt response, they unpack valuable lessons about family, wisdom, purpose, and legacy.

Together, Kenneth and Javin ex...

In this candid episode of Seasoned Conversations, host Kenneth Braswell engages in a heartfelt dialogue with community advocate and seasoned retiree, Juanita Goss. Together, they explore the shifting landscape of retirement, debunk common myths, and emphasize the crucial steps needed for financial and emotional preparedness.

Juanita shares her personal retirement journey, highlighting lessons learned fro...

In this intimate episode of Seasoned Conversations, host Kenneth Braswell sits down with his wife, Tracy Braswell, to explore the journey of marriage as they navigate life beyond 50. Through genuine reflections and authentic storytelling, Kenneth and Tracy share valuable insights about blending families, managing expectations, effective communication, and building a lasting partnership anchored in faith and mutual respect.

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In this inspiring episode of Seasoned Conversations, host Kenneth Braswell sits down with America’s Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere, for a powerful and humorous discussion on aging, mental health, fatherhood, and legacy. Together, they explore what it means to be "seasoned"—living intentionally, aging gracefully, and carrying wisdom forward into the next chapter of life.

From reflections on being the oldest person in the room to rai...

In this enlightening episode, "Wisdom from the Rearview Mirror: Lessons from Life’s Second Half," host Kenneth Braswell reflects candidly on the transformative wisdom gained from his seasoned years.

From navigating significant life shifts to embracing growth through reflection, Kenneth draws upon his rich personal journey to inspire and encourage listeners facing their own life's second half. Discover valuable lessons about perspec...