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by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for
This week, Netflix released its highly anticipated four-part documentary about Diddy, titled “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” Among the exclusive footage, the documentary features a series of voices sharing their experiences with Combs. Amongst the many voices appearing in the film executive produced by 50 Cent was Aubrey O’Day, a member
by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in
After being nominated more than once, Anok Yai is officially Britain’s Model of the Year. On Monday, Dec. 1, the 27-year-old accepted the Fashion Model of the Year award during the 2025 Fashion Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a stunning white satin strapless gown. “Mama, I think we
By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the
By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing
Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced that he is running for governor in next year’s gubernatorial race. “This moment demands bold leadership for Wisconsin. That’s why I’m running for Governor,” Barnes captioned with a campaign video released on Tuesday. The campaign announcement opens with Barnes highlighting his father’s
By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The State Department defended its stance by stating “awareness is not a strategy.” The Trump administration has prompted the United States not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Held on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day is a global recognition
by Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Velocity Banking Together started from our own journey of trying to understand money differently. My wife Michelle and I realized that traditional budgeting, debt payoff, and investing methods weren’t working for
This week, Netflix released its highly anticipated four-part documentary about Diddy, titled “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” Among the exclusive footage, the documentary features a series of voices sharing their experiences with Combs. Amongst the many voices appearing in the film executive produced by 50 Cent was Aubrey O’Day, a member
by: Samuel G. Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape?The inspiration for my podcast comes from nearly a decade in Miami’s radio scene, where I worked with Cox Radio Miami and co-hosted multicultural programs. Those experiences shaped my belief in
After being nominated more than once, Anok Yai is officially Britain’s Model of the Year. On Monday, Dec. 1, the 27-year-old accepted the Fashion Model of the Year award during the 2025 Fashion Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall in a stunning white satin strapless gown. “Mama, I think we
By Melesha Bailey, Love 4 Life Wellness How to protect your health, peace, and finances while celebrating the season with love and intention.“Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention.” The holidays are a time for family gatherings, laughter, music, food, and love. It’s a time we gather around the
By: Samuel Knox 1. What first inspired you to launch your podcast, and how did the idea take shape? Joe Budden, a former rapper who gained fame for his 2003 single “Pump It Up,” inspired our podcast. I was listening to his show one day and told my friend L, “We
SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has awarded five local businesses with $5,000 grants through the 2025 ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development program. A check presentation ceremony was held on Friday, November 14, celebrating this year’s recipients and their contributions to downtown’s growing
Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced that he is running for governor in next year’s gubernatorial race. “This moment demands bold leadership for Wisconsin. That’s why I’m running for Governor,” Barnes captioned with a campaign video released on Tuesday. The campaign announcement opens with Barnes highlighting his father’s
By Tyler Drenon Hollywood likes clean endings. The hero beats the robots at the end, roll credits, humanity restored to its rightful pedestal. That’s fantasy.In the real world, we don’t get the decisive finale. We get coexistence. Permanent, messy, negotiated coexistence. And pretending otherwise is … well, fantasy.Robots aren’t a
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman December 2, 2025 The State Department defended its stance by stating “awareness is not a strategy.” The Trump administration has prompted the United States not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Held on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day is a global recognition