https://ishmailganda.com/podcastenSociety & CultureCopyright Ishhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8ce5c25d3d28efdf89505d37cf1bf9e.jpghttps://ishmailganda.com/podcastSat, 15 May 2021 15:46:44 +0000IshIshassistant@mrganda.comJoin father, husband, entrepreneur, and imperfect human Ish along with his guests as they talk life, business, relationships, and everything else you want to, but are afraid to. If you want dry humour while discussing serious topics, welcome. If you...yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-let-s-catch-up--44835643
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We talked about therapy for black men. Reba is always a pleasure on the podcast because she knows that our pleasure matters as people. You can find Reba on Instagram @rebathediva and listen to her new podcast On the Business of Sex.

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We talked about therapy for black men. Reba is always a pleasure on the podcast because she knows that our pleasure matters as people. You can find Reba on Instagram @rebathediva and listen to her new podcast On the Business of Sex.

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Kern shared some of his passions with me and some of the latest projects he is working on. You can follow Kern on Instagram at @kerncarter or his website www.kerncarter.com. Be sure to purchase his latest book.

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Kern shared some of his passions with me and some of the latest projects he is working on. You can follow Kern on Instagram at @kerncarter or his website www.kerncarter.com. Be sure to purchase his latest book.

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Join father, husband, entrepreneur, and imperfect human Ish along with his guests as they talk life, business, relationships, and everything else taboo. If you want that radio voice... well, at least he tries to be funny.

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Join father, husband, entrepreneur, and imperfect human Ish along with his guests as they talk life, business, relationships, and everything else taboo. If you want that radio voice... well, at least he tries to be funny.

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In this Intro, I give a breakdown of how the podcast will go. While not all episodes will have videos, I will be posting the audio versions on Youtube as well.

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If you are starting a business, be sure to check out Founder Gym (t-shirt) at https://foundergym.com/. They are helping entrepreneurs and startups learn and grow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42199597Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:56:34 +0000IshJoin father, husband, entrepreneur, and imperfect human Ish along with his guests as they talk life, business, relationships, and everything else taboo. If you want that radio voice... well, at least he tries to be funny. In this Intro, I give a...
In this Intro, I give a breakdown of how the podcast will go. While not all episodes will have videos, I will be posting the audio versions on Youtube as well.

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If you are starting a business, be sure to check out Founder Gym (t-shirt) at https://foundergym.com/. They are helping entrepreneurs and startups learn and grow.]]>724applepodcast,blackmen,blackpodcast,coldestwater,dopeblackpodcast,googlepodcast,growth,introduction,podcast,spotifyyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mental-health-psa-mini-episode--25506807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25506807Fri, 08 May 2020 22:56:23 +0000IshWe return with this mini-episode talking about the importance of mental health especially during Mental Health Month.867blackmen,blackodcasters,blackpodcasts,couplespodcast,dopeblackpodsclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-the-book-of-daralyse--20717970
You can connect with Daralyse Lyons von Instagram @daralyselyons and her website www.daralyselyons.com. As always, make sure you like, review, and rate the podcast on Apple Podcast. Share it with your friends and let me know if you are vibing with it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20717970Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:11:34 +0000IshJoin Ish as he revisits the message shared by one of his firsts guests Daralyse Lyons. Ish explains why he wanted to share this episode with his new listeners and have his current listeners revisit it. A major gem that Daralyse shared with us is that...
You can connect with Daralyse Lyons von Instagram @daralyselyons and her website www.daralyselyons.com. As always, make sure you like, review, and rate the podcast on Apple Podcast. Share it with your friends and let me know if you are vibing with it.]]>3199black,blackmen,blackpodcast,newpodcast,podcastclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-riding-shotgun--20362447
This is an attempt to show the brothers that it is okay to talk about your failures as a man and see how you can change for the ones you love. You do not have to be tough. Sarah talks about an issue that is affecting black men that she worries about all the time.

Like and rate this episode on iTunes and share it with your friends and loved ones. You can follow Ish on Instagram @mr_ganda, Twitter @mr__ganda. You can follow Ish & Sarah on Instagram @forthegandas. Listen to more episodes on our website www.loudlysayingit.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20362447Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:49:03 +0000IshJoin Ish and his special co-host/guest Sarah as they talk about some of the issues black men face when it comes to relationships. Ish and Sarah talk about their relationship, the trials they've had to overcome and how their relationship is stronger...
This is an attempt to show the brothers that it is okay to talk about your failures as a man and see how you can change for the ones you love. You do not have to be tough. Sarah talks about an issue that is affecting black men that she worries about all the time.

Like and rate this episode on iTunes and share it with your friends and loved ones. You can follow Ish on Instagram @mr_ganda, Twitter @mr__ganda. You can follow Ish & Sarah on Instagram @forthegandas. Listen to more episodes on our website www.loudlysayingit.com]]>2436black,blacklove,blackmen,blackpodcast,growth,love,marriage,men,podcast,policeviolence,relationshipsclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-reintroduction--20048598Loudly Saying It is a black podcast focused on addressing everyday topics and those topics that affect men of colour but we are uncomfortable discussing. Ish's declaration for you is simple; You are worthy of success and forgiveness. He talks about how this declaration freed his soul and resulted in this podcast.
Thank you for joining Ish on this journey, be sure to rate and review the show on iTunes. Follow Ish on Instagram and on Twitter
For more information about the podcast, visit our website and learn more about the show and host Ish.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20048598Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:43:35 +0000IshJoin Ish has he talks about the new and improved podcast. On this episode, he talks about why he rebranded the podcast and what to expect from the new podcast. Ish does a deep dive into the reasons for the change and talks openly about his struggles...Loudly Saying It is a black podcast focused on addressing everyday topics and those topics that affect men of colour but we are uncomfortable discussing. Ish's declaration for you is simple; You are worthy of success and forgiveness. He talks about how this declaration freed his soul and resulted in this podcast.
Thank you for joining Ish on this journey, be sure to rate and review the show on iTunes. Follow Ish on Instagram and on Twitter
For more information about the podcast, visit our website and learn more about the show and host Ish.]]>1194blackmen,blackpodcast,conversations,culture,hustle,loud,loudly,podcast,relationship,say,taboo,talkyes2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-guess-who-s-back--18828059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18828059Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:36:21 +0000IshIt's your boy Ish back on the mic. This episode is raw and uncut. Get your mind out the gutter people. I wanted to do something different today and decided to do an episode just giving you guys an update on what's been going on behind the scenes. I...1724blackness,friends,growth,life,podcasterclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-1-happy-2019--16679261
I've got so much in store for my listeners this year. Stay tuned and stay you.
Jump on over to My Blog and share with your friends. Please subsribe and like on iTunes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16679261Thu, 10 Jan 2019 17:18:50 +0000IshIt's 2019 and I thought I should check in with my favourite people. I ended 2018 on a high note because I learnt so much about myself, my God, my family, and my friends. I am excited about 2019 and decided to finally go on Instagram Live. That was an...
I've got so much in store for my listeners this year. Stay tuned and stay you.
Jump on over to My Blog and share with your friends. Please subsribe and like on iTunes]]>1246clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-the-way-of-the-alchemist--16074968
The Alchemist is not for everyone so don't go around saying Mr Ganda told me it'd fix my life and now I'm in a worse place than where I started. You are the only one who can fix your life. If you'd like to write a review for this episode, please do so on Apple Podcast. You can also do so on Spreaker, TuneIn, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher.

Send me an email at info@mrganda.com or DM me on Instagram @mr_ganda or Twitter @mr__ganda.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16074968Sun, 28 Oct 2018 14:17:43 +0000IshIn this episode, I talk about the messages from my favourite book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, that has helped me in pursuing my dreams. I am not asking you to go out there and buy this book because I'll benefit in any way. No, my goal is to share...
The Alchemist is not for everyone so don't go around saying Mr Ganda told me it'd fix my life and now I'm in a worse place than where I started. You are the only one who can fix your life. If you'd like to write a review for this episode, please do so on Apple Podcast. You can also do so on Spreaker, TuneIn, Spotify, Google Play, and Stitcher.

Send me an email at info@mrganda.com or DM me on Instagram @mr_ganda or Twitter @mr__ganda.]]>2217alchemist,blackpodcaster,discovery,dreams,goals,growth,journey,life,lifegoals,lifelessons,message,paulocoelho,personal,selfhelpclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-sex-talk-with-reba-the-diva--15683055
Reba is married to her best friend, chef and soulmate, and together they have a beautiful blended family with several kids. In her free time, Reba loves to entertain-- working on multiple projects in audiobook production, independent film, music production and theatre. Reba's work can be found on NPR, iTunes, Audible, YouTube and SoundCloud." - RebaTheDiva.com

In this episode, we talked about the taboo of discussing sex, pleasure, and sex education in the black community. Reba shared how her early experiences helped her pursue her dream of creating a safe space for people to learn about their bodies and the pleasures they seek. We focused on some of the obstacles members of the black community face when it comes to sex education.

So the first lesson Reba had for us was this, "stop comparing yourself to other people." Oh, she wasn't done, she then followed up with this, "what's normal is what you feel." People, I can't even begin to make up the gems that Reba dropped during this episode. She has been given the title of Resident Sex Expert for Apparently With Mr Ganda. Okay, maybe not yet, but I intend on making it official soon. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15683055Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:00:05 +0000IshReba is an ambassador for the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) and through her work at Sexpert Consultants LLC is committed to promoting sexual health awareness among adults of all ages. She attended Howard University and has received...
Reba is married to her best friend, chef and soulmate, and together they have a beautiful blended family with several kids. In her free time, Reba loves to entertain-- working on multiple projects in audiobook production, independent film, music production and theatre. Reba's work can be found on NPR, iTunes, Audible, YouTube and SoundCloud." - RebaTheDiva.com

In this episode, we talked about the taboo of discussing sex, pleasure, and sex education in the black community. Reba shared how her early experiences helped her pursue her dream of creating a safe space for people to learn about their bodies and the pleasures they seek. We focused on some of the obstacles members of the black community face when it comes to sex education.

So the first lesson Reba had for us was this, "stop comparing yourself to other people." Oh, she wasn't done, she then followed up with this, "what's normal is what you feel." People, I can't even begin to make up the gems that Reba dropped during this episode. She has been given the title of Resident Sex Expert for Apparently With Mr Ganda. Okay, maybe not yet, but I intend on making it official soon. ]]>3494blacksex,growth,pleasure,rebathediva,sexyes1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-open-book-with-daralyse-lyons--15657379
You can connect with Daralyse via her Official Website https://www.daralyselyons.com, on Instagram and Twitter using her handle @daralyselyons

You can find her latest e-book Tears for Kyra on Amazon. Please go follow her on Instagram (@daralyselyons), Twitter (@daralyselyons), and sign up for her newsletter on her website.

Feel free to send me your feedback about this episode via email: info@mrganda.com and follow me on Instagram: @mr_ganda Twitter: @mr__ganda 
Sign up for the newsletter at Apparently With Mr Ganda]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15657379Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:00:05 +0000IshIn this episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with the transformational life coach, avid speaker, and prolific author, Daralyse Lyons to discuss growth. We talked about her struggle with eating disorder as a teenager, her decision to work on...
You can connect with Daralyse via her Official Website https://www.daralyselyons.com, on Instagram and Twitter using her handle @daralyselyons

You can find her latest e-book Tears for Kyra on Amazon. Please go follow her on Instagram (@daralyselyons), Twitter (@daralyselyons), and sign up for her newsletter on her website.

Feel free to send me your feedback about this episode via email: info@mrganda.com and follow me on Instagram: @mr_ganda Twitter: @mr__ganda 
Sign up for the newsletter at Apparently With Mr Ganda]]>3218clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-let-your-dreams-bloom--15327242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15327242Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:37:31 +0000IshIn this episode, I got to sit down with international recording indie artist Brittany Bloom. We talked about her new single "You", which is out and how she's been navigating her musical journey.3130brittanybloom,dreams,fortheculture,gatekeepers,musicclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-men-hurt-too--15271875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15271875Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:30:06 +0000IshThe greatest challenge in manhood is convincing other men that real men can be vulnerable. This episode talks about the dilemma young black men face. Society tells us to be one thing, friends tell us something else, and so do our families.2473blackmen,fortheculture,manhood,men,societyyes1full