This blog post serves as the full Script and Podcast Notes for my TNFro is Reading and Over 40 and Unapologetically Nerdy Podcast.

Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Calm, rooted and undisturbed; Golden Age of Grift Part 3-Hollywood Ponzi Scheme; Reunion Lerwks and Owning Your Light. – feliciabaxter

Starting with childhood hymns and a cleansing of the evil eye, this episode dives into the messy, "ghetto," but beautiful process of putting yourself back together piece by piece. Join me as I talk through leaning into gratitude, ignoring the haters (thanks for the algorithm boost!), holding people accountable to high standards, and guarding your peace at all costs. I’m sharing candid thoughts on self-regulation, building true independence, and tackling that sneaky imposter syndrome and fear of success that creeps in just as things start working out. Rooted, unbothered, and stepping into a new era of intentional calm—let's walk this path together. Sunday mornings on the ridge bring a profound stillness, a welcome respite after the week’s hustle. This weekend, the focus shifted from podcast production to personal restoration, involving movement, meditation, and nourishing rituals. Grounding in the present moment, I honor my lineage and find gratitude in the simple joys of life, carrying this sense of peace and purpose into the week ahead. #CountYourBlessings #Unbothered #SettingBoundaries#ImposterSyndrome#HealingJourney#ProtectYourPeace Jason Cloth, a Hollywood executive producer, ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme, exploiting his industry connections and reputation to deceive investors. Wealthy investors were misled by his credentials and proximity to fame, failing to scrutinize his financial practices. To protect against such scams, it’s crucial to maintain a vigilant, analytical mindset, separating creative credibility from financial transparency and demanding clear, verifiable information. I continue to discuss "circling the block" and finding yourself and peace while navigating your next Chapter in Terry McMillan's I Almost Forgot About You, a FBRoasters Subscription Book Selection.  The Bell Collective reunion looks were praised for their styling, with standout outfits from Letitia, Dr. Marie Monroe, and Carlos King. The author found the Real Housewives of OC boring and criticized Carrie Paul for being performative about her business struggles. The author also noted the improved dynamics among the Bell Collective cast members. See for yourself on the NoChaser TV Instagram Page.   Further commentary on the #RHOA Reunion looks and thinking further about if Shamea Morton walked into her own greatness? #RHOA #PorshaWilliams #ShameaMorton #BravoTV #RealityTVDeepDive #HousewivesHistory #RHOARecaps   Explore our Roast-to-Order Subscriptions: www.fbroasters.com Connect with us on Instagram: @tnfroisreading Follow our creator journey: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading   #CoffeeSubscription #RoastToOrder #SpecialtyCoffee #HomeBrewing #SmallBatchCoffee #CoffeeLover #CreatorAuthenticity #EthicalSourcing    

1. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Calm, rooted and undisturbed; Golden Age of Grift Part 3-Hollywood Ponzi Scheme; Reunion Lerwks and Owning Your Light. 01:22:54
2. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Calm, rooted and undisturbed; Golden Age of Grift Part 2-Scam Baiting; What if Shamea walked into her own light and owned her own BS? 01:15:36
3. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Calms, Clarity, and Punching Back 🕊️🥊; Golden Age of Scamming: #Shameana V. #PWillie unbest friends. 01:16:42
4. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Grief is Ghetto #wip; Soul of the Valley Countdown; Guilty Pleasure Trash" to Emmy Nominated Trash #RHOA best in class 55:08
5. Persist and Consequence Shall Induce Itself Has A Fro…Grief Sucks But Life is Better; The Fallacy of FameHero; RHOA Retrospective: The Delusion of Shereé Whitfield & The Golden Era of Atlanta 46:20

Spotlight Black Excellence

Cicely Tyson

Rest in Power 1924 to 2021, to a great lady, amazing actress, and strong woman. Who shared her craft with the world for almost 7 decades leaving us with a beautifully written memoir documenting the wild ride. An inspiration to generations of creatives to be the best with the tools given them.

Amanda Gorman first youth poet Laureate for our country, and whose long poem soared to heights during the inauguration.

Now she has entered into a lucrative modeling contract and has a multi-part deal to publish her work all to be released in 2021!

The Hill We Climb is my site Chattabooks but her other works will not be released until September of 2021, and I will be sure to add.

Brandon Dudley is a hip hop inspired visual artist best known for portraiture

is showcased on RAW, an organization to serve independent artists with tools, resources, education and exposure needed to thrive and succeed in their creative careers.

History of Black History Month

Of Course I am going to highlight a book because this is a blog mostly about books. Four Hundred Souls, is a historical collection of stories from the African American community our experience in our words.

Summary from Amazon, The editors, Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, have assembled ninety brilliant writers, each of whom takes on a five-year period of that four-hundred-year span. The writers explore their periods through a variety of techniques: historical essays, short stories, personal vignettes, and fiery polemics. They approach history from various perspectives: through the eyes of towering historical icons or the untold stories of ordinary people; through places, laws, and objects. While themes of resistance and struggle, of hope and reinvention, course through the book, this collection of diverse pieces from ninety different minds, reflecting ninety different perspectives, fundamentally deconstructs the idea that Africans in America are a monolith—instead it unlocks the startling range of experiences and ideas that have always existed within the community of Blackness.  Promises to be a thought provoking read!

This month started out as a recognition of a week as far back as 1926 by the brilliant historian

and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History then expanded to the entire month of February recognized since 1983 by every US President with the exception of the previous occupant in some meaningful way. The Library of Congress has a website, African American History Month, dedicated to the celebration and recognition from all Smithsonian and Endowment of the Arts and even the Holocaust Museum accurately preserving and recording our history for posterity. What is the threat behind this recognition when we have been present at every stage in the building of the country. Why not recognize our contribution as integral to the establishment of the United States.

Compelling because everyone points to the historical election of President Barack Obama to the Presidency of the United States and now Vice President Kamala Harris to the current administration. But, they both speak of influence of Shirley Chisholm, the first elected Black women from the 12th District of New York to Congress and then becoming the first Black woman to run for President in 1972.

Can you imagine how much she was threatened by the Klan and every racist in this country? I can only wonder she couldn’t even safely campaign right where I live in TN now.

Everyone on the planet unless they live under a rock hears about Dr. Martin Luther King, icon, Civil Rights leader, and I played parts of his powerful, I Have a Dream Speech, on a recent podcast in celebration of his birthday in January. But do you know of a little known leader, Bayard Rustin?

But it was Rustin who organized and strategized in the shadows. As a gay man who had controversial ties to communism, he was considered too much of a liability to be on the front lines of the movement. Nonetheless, he was considered to be one of the most brilliant minds, and served his community tirelessly while pushing for more jobs and better wages.