In this episode, I sat down with Ossie Mae Neal, the woman leading the Spread The Love Foundation, the nonprofit connected to Krayzie Bone and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

We talked about working with kids inside juvenile detention, why music therapy has been changing behavior inside the detention center, what it really takes to run a nonprofit in Cleveland, grant funding, leadership, CMSD school closures, development in Glenville, and the bigger vision behind Krayzie Bone's Harmony District project.

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We get into the full history of the stadium situation, what the Modell Law actually says, how it was changed, and how the state of Ohio betrayed the city of Cleveland in favor of Brown's ownership.

I walk through the money, the politics, and the key players involved so we can stop guessing and really understand who’s responsible.

Don't blame the wrong person and miss the actual guilty parties

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We get into community funding, leadership, and the biggest issues going on in Cleveland.

If you live, work, or play in Cleveland, this episode is worth your time!

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We gotta talk about East Cleveland. A lot of people laugh at it, avoid it, or straight up act like it doesn't exist, but the story of East Cleveland is deeper than most think.

This city went from Millionaires’ Row and Rockefeller to potholes, boarded-up houses, and mayors getting indicted.

And today, I’m breaking it all down:

• How East Cleveland was built—and who really lived there
• When things started falling apart—and why it wasn’t by accident
• What decades of bad leadership, redlining, and disinvestment really did to the people

If you’ve ever driven through East Cleveland and asked, “How did it get like this?”—this is the episode you need to hear.

Tap in, hit that subscribe button, and let’s talk about what really happened to EC.

Listen now and let me know: Is East Cleveland too far gone, or is there something still worth saving?

What really happens to your house when you die in Cleveland? If you don’t have a will, the answer might surprise you. Probate court could decide what happens to your property, and trust me, that’s not a process you want your family to face.

In this episode, I’m breaking down Cleveland’s probate process, how it affects your home, and why having a solid plan is the best way to protect your people and property.

Plus, I’ve created a FREE Will Preparation Worksheet to help you take action now. It’s simple, straightforward, and designed to give you peace of mind.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ What happens to your house when you die without a will

✅ The role of probate court in Cleveland

✅ Common mistakes that can cost your family

✅ How to start preparing today to avoid probate problems

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Don’t let the courts decide for you. Handle your business now and protect what’s yours.

Until next time, Cuz, I’ll see you in Cleveland!

In this episode, I break down what lead is, how it damages the body (especially in children), and why this issue is still hitting Cleveland so hard.

🔗 Resources & More Info:

• Cleveland Lead Safe Certification: clevelandohio.gov
• Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition: leadsafecle.org
• Latest lead poisoning data in Cleveland: clevelandhealth.org

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These hearings decide where your tax dollars go, which departments get funding, and what services might get cut. So today, I'm breaking it all down:

• How the budget process actually works.
• The biggest winners and losers in this year’s budget.
• What these decisions mean for your neighborhood and city services.

If you’ve ever wondered why potholes aren’t getting fixed fast enough, why your rent keeps going up, or why some neighborhoods see more investment than others—this is the episode you need to hear.

Tap in, hit that subscribe button, and let’s talk about where them dollars at!

🎧 Listen now and let me know: Is Cleveland spending money in the right places?

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I’m breaking it down so you know exactly what’s happening in your city and how it could affect you and your family. Tap in, CLE!

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