“TRU CHAT”... A Community Podcast & "Today's Temperature"

Hey hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast a MejIMusyK Production. I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ! Still in season 8 and back with our community partners A Journey 2 Manhood's youth program out of one of Chicago's historical parks...Lindblom Park. The youth out of this particular location site are the ones' that are definitely before their time...they speak as though they've been here before, in a childs body. It's always my pleasure to provide a platform for our youth to be their natural selves and express who they truly are and messages we all need to hear. Sometimes hearing these messages can be difficult for the older generations, but we must hear so that we know how to guide our futures in the making accordingly!

Thank you to the participants, listeners, and monthly supporters. Your time and interest is very much needed and appreciated. Please continue to support and share the episodes with your inner circles. Let's grow together!

Stay tuned for more episodes and what's to come in this "new word" we are all co-creating. Until then...I am your host JoY signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody! Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production. I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is episode 4 of season 8! We have a new guest out of Englewood, Chicago sharing her story and how she created her brand "The Sandwich Queen." This episode hits hard on our community as we speak on the physical, mental, and spiritual abuse many of the women in our community have and are still experiencing. Yes is may initially feel like a story about victimization, though if you listen you will see how this is a story of a journey to FREEDOM!!

The older generations taught us that there was no progress without struggle...well it is time to change that uncessary narrative, which it appears a lot of the youth these days (through use of the internet) have discovered it does not have to be that way...while still trying to figure it all out. I'm here to confirm that it does not! You can choose to struggle, which in some cases is placed there for you to believe that you need to, to prove yourself, to be accepted, and/or to live better lives than those before you. Remember, FREEDOM is a God given gift...more like a passage of rights to just be. If you don not believe...then so it is!

Thank you to all my listeners that actually make themselves known by hitting that subcribe button to catch the new episodes as they are posted. And to all the listeners that preferred to Not be supportive and act as though they are not listening and take make words, phrases, and ideas and pass them off as if they are yours... I see you and feel you! Keep spreading the word, just remember, Karma is also watching and waiting on the right time to remind you of your actions :)!

So...stay tuned for the next episode to here more words straight from the hearts of the youth of Englewood Chicago. Until nest time, I am your host JoY signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another season n episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyk Production, and I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This episode "The Cuban Connection" features a couple of the members of my Cuban family Antonio Gonzales, and his mother.  Recorded now almost a year ago in Sweden.  In this episode you will hear mention of how politics/politicians effects us what appears to be separately as a whole...meaning the same around the world.  It leaves us seeing each other and the struggles we experience as extremely different, when in fact...we are all experiencing a form of SLAVERY, in it's many forms.  The objective here is to recognize it and learn how to free yourselves.  Bob Marley said it best...though I won't be repeating it this go round, LoL.

As I now have no more sponsors, I thank all of you that continue to listen to this podcast.  It's been difficult to change the name of this podcast, though the goal has changed but the objectives remain the same...should make you go, Hhmmmm!

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is the last episode of season 7.  In this episode, we revisit some of the previous conversations and tough lessons learned throughout the year ...as well as upcoming lessons that will be laid down for a lot of you :}!

Thank you all for hangong in there with Me as I continue to tackle the streets of Chicago...getting to the Truth, Accountability on all fronts, and taking ONLY 100% responsibility of knowing self and the actions of self!  There's still much more to share with you all so stay tuned this year for a fresh feel on TRU CHAT aka... "The Chat!!"

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Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 4 of season 7 titled..."Opposition & Attraction" with the voices of two Georgians speaking on how opposites attracted and what that really looks like on people in the world we're living in today.

As we wrap up this 2022, THANK YOU to you all for listening and supporting "TRU CHAT" and the many thought provoking, life changing conversations we have here.  I look forward to another year with a elevated feel...Thank You :)!!

Be sure to check out the last episode of the year..."speaking candidly" a wrap of 2022, until next time, Peeeaaacccee!

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 28 of Today's Temperature.  In this episode we cover the many offices to vote for in the state of IL, and the candidates.  GA is also very heavy throughout his conversation.

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 5 of season 7.  In this episode you will hear the returning voice of Johneeta Anderson, known in Chicago as Sis. Awthentik...Poet, educator as well as a student, D.J., and the list goes on.  This interview was just in perfect timing to give a review for "The Woman King."  Excellent movie, that was taken apart by black communities, In my opinion, for lack of wanting and in some cases ...knowing how to account and process old pain and trauma.

As Johnetta gives the older generations a STRONG sense of hope, Black women will continue to shine.  Conversation points throughout this episode are 1.  Zero tolerance policy. 2.  Who's to blame for the state of our people and nation for that matter  3.The ability to see yourself in others.

Thank you to my monthly supporters... and if you enjoyed this episode, please show support by clicking the subscribe button, and if you enjoy the podcast, give .99 a month, it goes a long way.

Be sure to stay tuned.  

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 4 of season 7.  In this episode you will hear the youth of AJ2M at Sherwood Park located in Englewood, Chicago.

Be sure to tune in next week for part 3 of Youth Speaks with TRU CHAT and AJ2M's Limbolm Park program youth.

Thank you to my monthly supporter.  I truly appreciate you :)!!

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature.  Another MejIMusyk Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This is the last of the group discussion on "The Hip-Hop Culture...part 2.  The episode also features a westside artist Prince Roc -aka- M.U.D.D. LIFE with his story in I Seen It All.

Be sure to tune in next week for A Journey 2 Manhood @ Sherwood Park youth tell their stories.  Thank you all for tuning in.  Please click that subscribe button, share with a friend or two, and/or give .99 or more a month to support the causes.

Thank you to my monthly supporters, and sponsors.

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Hey hey Everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 2 of season 7.  A Journey 2 Manhood at Homan Center Square will share their summer experience with the expanded program.  Please open you ears and your hearts to receive the messages throughout this episode...not asking for agreeing...more of understanding what is being said.

Thank you to TRU CHAT'S monthly supporters, and sponsors!  Be sure to tune in next week for more TRU TALK on TRU CHAT!

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production, and this my friends is the last part of the Roe v Wade discussion.  Thank you all for your patience, and as always...I welcome your feedback.

Thank you to my monthly supporters.  Be sure to stay tuned for more informative conversations here on "TRU CHAT"

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ!  You will hear the voices of Awthentix, K. Love the Poet, M.C. Phenom, community changer and shape shifter; Terrance, D.J. Tech, and a few more as they raise a universal vibration sharing thoughts, and concerns around what is now known...being called  "The Hiphop Culture"

Be sure to tune in to part 2 to catch the shift in flow of this conversation.

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Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and we are still in season 6 with another delicious conversation with brother PuTu, a PanAfricanist brother out of Atlanta, GA. Lending his voice to inform communities like ours of the "in you face" similarities we share with communities in Liberia...how is it traced back to Englewood, Chicago.

Be sure to stay tuned for part 2.  Thank you to all my sponsors and monthly supporters.

If you gained anything from this episode, why not give to support and continue to gain by clicking the subscribe button and/or .99 a month.  Thank you all for tuning in...until next time, I am you host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is part 2 of Roe v Wade overturn.

Be sure to stay tuned for the last portion of the conversation which should air next Wednesday.

Thank you to all my sponsors and monthly supporters.  What a ride we've all signed up for...Thank You dearly ")!!!

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Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production!  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is season 6 episode 5.  A Journey 2 Manhood, an official community partner of JoYful SoundZ gives us the goods on the summer programs they have for 2022, and some that will extend into 2023.  It's truly good to see these guys at work with the youth they encounter through the several programs offered with A Journey 2 Manhood.

Don't forget to come on out Friday, July 22 from 6 to 9pm for the Jump Off.  You will get to see these brothers as well.

Thank you to all my monthly supporters and event sponsors. I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing out...Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is episode 24.  Twenty four episonds of Today's Temperature.  In this episod we will discuss the over turn in the U.S.constitutional amendment, Roe Vs Wade, and what that means for our communites.  This is just the first half of this discussion, so stay tuned to see just how far down the rabbit hole we go.

Thank you to my monthly supports, and my sponsors Ms. Stephanie Bailey & Family, John Doyle, Lexi W., just to name a few. 

Be sure to tune in for parts 2 and 3 as well as more information on the Kick off for... "The Jump Off!"

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Hey hey everybody, Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is season 6, episode 4  titled, "Elders in Englewood". You will hear the returning voice of Mrs. Tina Hammond.  We touch on topics such as volunteerism. respecting our elders, community recognition and understanding trauma.

Be sure to tune in next week for more insight into the future, and how to be prepared.  

Thank you to corporate an community sponsors, and monthly supporters.  DCASE. The Field Foundation, Channel Sources, Sylvia Smith (Mother), The Conscious Leadership Group, Lexi, Zena, Raven & Jasmine, A Journey 2 Manhood.

Please consider giving at least .99 to the podcast to keep the conversations going.  The link is in the description

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Hey hey Everybody, Welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  In this episode, you hear the voice of Peter from Australia as he shares his covid-19 related experiences and knowing on his side of the world and from his perspective.

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Thank you to TRU CHAT sponsors and followers for keeping the conversations flowing, and on that note.....Peeeaaaccce!!! 

Hey hey everybody...and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT"... Today's Temperature, another MejiMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is the second part of "The Slap" conversations.  Please feel free to leave your comments in the section below.

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters for keeping TRU CHAT on the air waves :)!  If you enjoy the podcast, please hit that subscribe button, and, give as lil as .99 a month to support the conversations.

Be sure to tune in next week for part III/last portion of "The Slap" let's see how far down the rabbit hole it will take you :)!

Hey hey everybody...and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is the episode where we dive into the slap of what appears to be...the decade, LoL!  You'll hear the returning voices of Marquinn, John, Lady T, Neilah, with a new voice lil bro. Jay outta Atlanta.

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Hey hey everybody and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"... A Community Podcast,  A MejIMusyK Production, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is the end of season 6.  In this episode, you'll hear the voice of Ripper Brown of Str8ght Razor Films.  Dope director out of Englewood Chicago.

Be sure to turne in next week for the Today's Temperature as we discuss that hollywood slap.

Thank you to my monthly supporters.  Until next week, signing off and out...peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and Am excited to share the voice of Rev. Aaron Filming-McLeod.  In this episode he will touch on topics such as Cultural Values, securing a bag and what that truly looks like for our communities.

I invite all listeners to engage with this podcast by participating in the polls.  The question still remains...Is slavery a choice?

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters...I truly appreciate your love and continued support and will continue to bring you More JoY... TRUTH

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Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, and I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 3 of season 6.  You will hear the voice of Mrs. Shirley (re-turning resident of Englewood, Chicago).  Listen as she gives the news on what is happening amongst the Black and Brown people of our community and how it is effecting community growth.

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters.  I truly appreciate your continued support!  Be sure to tune in next week and yes...next week for the dynamic conversation with myself and a well known Chicago director.

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Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this my friends is episode 23.  This is the last of the three part conversation around the mis and dis education around sex and sexuality.  

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Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters.  Please share with you circles of influence.  Until next time, I am JoY signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey Everybody :)!  Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 22 fam!!  Yes I have finally posted part two to the previous intense conversation/discussion around the cause of the violence on our streets/communities.  You will hear the voices of Dhamana, Tiara, Makayla, and Marquinn.

We will soon hit our 2 year mark for "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, Monday, December 20, 2021.  I'm truly excited about the growth of "TRU CHAT" since it's origin 12/20/19.

Be sure to tune in next week for the final portion of this intense discussion regarding sex and sexuality and the how the mis/dis-education of it is the cause of the violence on our streets.

Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement.  Please...continue to support "TRU CHAT" and watch our communities flourish.

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 20.  You will hear the voices of Makayla, Dhamana, Lady T., and Bro. Marquinn, who will all share their thoughts and feelings around sexuality and its relation to the violence we see on the streets of communities such as Englewood...and alike.

Take this time to leave any questions, comments, or concerns relating to the topic in this episode and the ones to follow.

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters.  I truly look forward to sharing more stories, and findings from the follow-up with the stories previously presented by residents of Englewood and communities alike.

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Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production, I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 6, with the boyZ of Homan Square, North Lawndale from our partnering organization, A Journey 2 Manhood's Safe Summer Passage Program.  The youth bring wealth of knowledge to absorb and pass on.

Be sure to tune in for more of Tru Talk on "TRU CHAT"

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters.

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyk Production.  I am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ, this is episode 7 of season 5.  In this episode you will hear the voices of Dj V-Dub of Chicago's number 1 radio station, WGCI, and our program director and house/Resident DJ, DJ Phil Good.  Get ready to hear real life experience that gives examples of some of the best life lessons you can get.  Listen as these guys give lessons, through life experiences.

Thank You to my sponsors and monthly supporters that assist in keeping "TRU CHAT" going...you are most appreciated :)!!

Be sure to tune in for more from our youth program.

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Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 18 of Today's temperature, and yes it's been a while since we've come together to discuss hot topics and most needed issues that are effecting the streets...the people of our communities, neighborhoods, and families.  You will hear the voices of Mama Dhamana, Bro Dion Dawson, and Bro Marquinn McDonald.  Listen to how these masters are demonstrating what being free really looks like.

Thank You to my monthly supporters for continuing to support "TRU CHAT" and it's many efforts to bring information and stories we can all use to heal our lives and to create the narratives we want to see! 

Be sure to tune in next week for part two to our summer youth program interviews on "TRU CHAT"...A community Podcast

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 6 of season 5.  In this episode you will hear the voice of the youth from A Journey 2 Manhood's Safe Summer program.  Notice the title...Does the teacher know when the student becomes the teacher?  Well, have a listen to the next few episodes here on TRU CHAT and find the answer to that much needed question.

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters.  Be sure to tune in next week for more from our youth.  Until next time... Peeeaaaccce!!!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, and MejIMusyK Productions.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 5 of the new season.  This is a new form of conversation we will be having during these sessions.  The Parking Lot Candid Conversation is created for conscious leaders of leaders...to speak feely sharing feelings, thoughts, and concerns on the work they do in and around the cities/towns in which they reside.  This first discussion is with Toni Anderson of Sacred Keepers share her past struggles and recovery methods doing this work

Thank You to my sponsors, and monthly supporters...I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off...Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 4 of our 6th season, we are going on two years Y'all!  In this episode, you will hear the voice of brotha Marquinn McDonald, founder of Watch Guard, an outreach organization in Bronsville, Chicago, who's primary goals are to serve and protect the women of their community and to set the example for communities alike.  This is part one of a long and much so needed interview on how to master the skill/art of being a Master Messenger, Gate Keeper...and such :)!

Thank you to "TRU CHAT" sponsors and monthly supporters.  Be sure to stay tuned for more from Marquinn and many more.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to season six, episode 2 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusK production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and I am happy to re-introduce to you the men of A Journey 2 Manhood.  How do we invest in our future...what does that really mean, and where it begins.  You'll also here part 2 to Collaboraction's "Moonset-Sunrise" 25th yr. anniversary event...Tony'(Toca) Carpenter's arrangement of "The World Is A Ghetto" performed by JoYful SoundZ collective.  I suggest you download this episode as to THE MUSIC IS EPIC AND HISTORICAL MASTERPIECE you probably won't hear anywhere else, though will have heard of every musician/artist mentioned across the world :)!!

Shout out to Anthony Mosely Executive Director of Collaboraction, for believing in me and putting me on, Thank you to JoYful SoundZ (The Jump Off) sponsors and podcast monthly supporters...you are very much appreciated!!  Be sure to tune in next week for new topics, guest and musyK.  Hope to see you out at "The Jump Off" this Friday July 23, 2021 @ The Promise Land hosted by JoYful SoundZ and The Hammond Family

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 1 of a new season...season 6!!  In this interview, you will hear the voice of Bro. Laurence P., as he shares his story and how he encourages and assists others in finding theirs.  Included in this episode is a snippet of JoYful SoundZ's version of the Last Poet's "A Tribute To Obabi." JoYful SoundZ, the first to do it with the desire to show the similarity and connection to traditional African culture, especially through music.  The first to fuse Bata/Orisha rhythms with our Gospel music (Call & Response).  Love to hear your feedback.

Thank you to my sponsors & monthly supporters.  Look forward to expanding the podcast...I truly appreciate the opportunity you all have afforded "TRU CHAT" on this journey to heal our communities and change the narrative.

Be sure to sune in next week for more Tru talk on "TRU CHAT"

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejiMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is season 5, episode 2.  We have another Englewood artist to share with you this week, the leader of a band called The Elektra Kumpany, bro. Tamarie T.  Listen to how listening to the teachings of our elders effect our lives for the betterment of the entire community!

Be sure to catch the last of "The Jump Off" Live @ JoYful SoundZ next week with a story for the new world ago with music from The JoYful SoundZ Collective.

Thank you to my sponsors and monthly supporters...I truly appreciate you :)!!

Hey hey Everybody...Welcome back to season 5, episode 1 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production, I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  Yooooo, please tell me what you think of the music!  leave your thoughts anywhere I can find them, LOL!!  This episode is ooozing with an energy that was meant for that day, those people, for the purpose of exposing the world to a new knowing and understanding of day to day living...life expression.  I am extremely grateful I Am and have accepted my CROWN.  As I continue to inspire others to do the same and watch our worlds change into the ones we wanna see.  

Thank You Smith/Sullivan Family for supporting me and the pride you have for me.  I look forward to the light shining on us all!  Thank you Conscious Leadership Group/Jim Dethmner, for providing the perfect avenue through sharing your own lives and putting your knowing as it was given and shown to you through life in words and real life exercises that can reach all people's levels of understanding (of self/life/how the universe works):)!  Thank You also for your sponsorship and support, Love y'all!

Thank You to my friends and community as to adversity is your life's greatest teacher and when you've learned to master that...That You Are ;`~)!! 

Be sure to tune in next week to catch second part of the show and another one of Englewood's Artist that will FUNK yo world RighT on uP!!

Let's Go!!

Hey hey everybody...and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature, and we have finally made it back to the sister circle of Queen Nielah.  Listen as the conversation continues around self love and how we show up for the people closest to us as opposed to how we desire to show up...how is that a reflection on how we show up in the world.  Listen to uncover unconscious beliefs of your own.

Shout out to my partners, sponsor, and monthly supporters, thank your for assisting with continuing these conversations and your continuous support...my heart smiles!!!

Until next time, I am your host JoY of JoYful SounddZ signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!!

Hey Hey everybody, and welcome back to an episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production!  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 15 of season 4...and yes, I think I may have my episode numbers off, so pardon me, LoL!!

You"ll hear the voices of the men of A Journey 2 Manhood INC.  a nonprofit organization founded by Englewood's very own, Robert Bisbee, serving youth ages 6 - 16 with programming that will change their lives through, revolutionary initiatives and innovation projects to encourage self reliance and to spread love through out our community through acts of service.

Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 and get the lic from M.C. Markey D, who you won't hear on this episode though a major contributor to this organization and this particular project (Safe Summer Passage and Job Training program).  Be sure to come out to the kick off for "The Jump Off" hosted by JoYful SoundZ in efforts to get more of our younger generation involved and to actually listen to the podcast to receive the messages we have to give.

Thank You to my sponsor and monthly supporters, for keeping TRU CHAT going...It Us :)!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 12 of season 4.  In this episode, you will hear the voice of Mr. Silver Room himself, Eric W.  creator/founder of long standing Hyde Park, Chicago street festival "The Block Party."  Listen as he shares his secret to success!

Come out and support A Journey To Manhood INC. our community outreach partners May 16th from 6 to 9pm. as JoYful SoundZ raise money for their "Safe Summer Youth" program.  D.J. Phil will be on the ones and twos creating a safe and fun environment for the peace and empowerment of the neighborhood and the surrounding communities...Let's Go May St....Englewood Stand Up!!

Thank You to my sponsor and monthly supporters.  Be sure to tune in next week for the voices of A Journey To Manhood, and learn more about the summer youth program.  

Until next time, Peeeaaaccce!!!

Hey hey everybody, Welcome back to another episode 17 of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature.  You'll hear the voice of Sis. Nielah, share her circle of influence with TRU CHAT.  Please send in questions or topics you would like to hear discussed.

Thank you all for tuning in.  Be sure to tune in next week for part II.

Thank You to my sponsor Annette Challenor, and the monthly supporters.

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT'S "Today's Temperature."  This is the last of the Piney Woods Country Life School alumni discussion.  I encourage and invite Piney Woods's staff, faculty, and present students to join this conversation for the resolve and progression of the school.

Thank You to my sponsor and supporters.  Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with your circles of influence.  I Am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ, signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 10.  You will have the pleasure of listening to the voices of Princess Alysha, and Bobby Wonderful...another dynamic dual here on "TRU CHAT!"  

Be sure to tune in the coming Wednesday for the latest episode of "Today's Temperature"

Thank you to my sponsor and monthly supporters.  Until next week...Peeaaaccce!!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A community Podcast, A MejiMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 9 of season 4.  You will hear the voice of one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE M.Cs. Cee Knowledge, A.K.A. The Dooble Bug of Diggable Planets!!  

This brother has one of the biggest hearts Ive experience in this HipHop Game...This Industry...Thank You brotha, for allowing me to interview you twice after I fucked up the recording on that first one, though through that first conversation, I gained a friend and spiritual /battle warrior/ comrade!!

Be Sure to tune in next week for more TRU Talk on "TRU CHAT"

Thank you to my sponsor Annette Challenor, and the monthly supporters for keeping TRU CHAT going....Let's Go!!

Hey hey everybody...welcome back to another episode of 'TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production, I Am your host JoY of JoYful soundZ, and this is episode 8 of season 4.  You will hear the returning voices of Ebony Ellis and her partner in life Mr. Sam Trump and from a young lady who's voice has been heard across the city of chicago and then some through poetry...Ms. Emon Black of The Real Hood-Wives of Chicago, a podcast on Spotify.  

Thank You to my sponsor, Annette Challenor, and the monthly supporters that give to keep TRU CHAT going.  Be sure to tune in next week for an old-time favorite M.C. Hip-Hop Rapper....surprise Y'all, STAY TUNED!!

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and the is part two to the previous episode with the Piney Woods School Alumni.  

The episode speaks for itself.

Thank You to my sponsor, Annette Chanllenor, and my monthly supporters that keep TRU CHAT going.  Stay tuned for part three.

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 7 of season 4.  As you all know this is Valentines Day Weekend and this episode is dedicated to that fresh new new love and those of your out there looking for love.  Gotta love yourself first to really get the kinda love you want returned to you.  You'll hear the voices of Ms. Ebony & Sam Trump :)!

Be sure to download this episode for a copy of Sam Trump's "Cheers" from his E.P. Love Notes.

Thank You to my supports and sponsor Annette Challenor.  Until next week...Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT'S" Today's Temperature.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 14.  In this episode you'll hear the voices of Tamesha B., James Alfred, and Umi Bam NiiLampti as we all share our experiences at Piney Woods Country Life School and it's influences and effects on our lives thereafter.

I'm truly grateful for the participation of these brave ass individuals showing so much growth and leadership/commitment for ourselves, our communities in real-tyme into the "New World."

Be sure to stay tuned for at least two more discussion on Piney Woods and where we are truly going with these conversations.  I invite any alumni and/or present day student of Piney Woods to be a part of the change... be a part of the solution, and join the conversation.

Thank You to my sponsor Ms. Annette Challenor and TRU CHAT's supporters!!  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out, Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"... A Community Podcast, a MejiMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 5 of season 4.  Today is you'll hear the voice of M.C., Sound Curator, Film Producer, and musician (Sax) Artist Umi Bam NiiLampti...my first lil brother away from home.  Listen as he shares his experience and growth in an industry, you gotta come ready for, or it will E.A.T. you, LoL.  Thank You Umi again, for blessing "TRU CHAT'S" airways.  Thank you for setting the example and demonstrating what it is to be yourself through the entire process and still being successful in this industry...So So Proud of you!!

Thank You to TRU CHAT's supporters and sponsor...You all are truly appreciated.  Please continue to spread the word and LOVE!  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out...Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production, and I am your host, JoY of JoYfuyl SoundZ.  Thank You all for tuning in and sharing this episode with your circles of influence.  Download and receive a free copy of our guest artist new solo "Lean On Me (feat. Awsm the Producer & 2nd Nature)" by; Leni' McKinney, one of Chicago's well loved musicians who happens to be a woman.  Listen as she shares her story on her strides down the road to success and still marching.

Be sure to tune in next week to catch an up and coming Hip-Hop artist outta New York, by way of Birmingham, AL...exciting timeZ family!

Thank you to my Sponsor and supporters and if this podcast have served some purpose for you or you just like the content, hit the support button for just .99 cents a month, that's a whole $12 a year for awesome ear nutrition :)!  Until next week, Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody, this is episode 12 of "TRU CHAT's" Today's Temperature.  We have continued the conversations on sex and sexuality.  You'll hear the voices of Dhamana, John, Nelly, Tracie, Omeca, and Annette as they share their stories, thoughts, and opinions on sex, sexuality, and appropriation as it relates to comfort zones.  

If you enjoy this podcast and it gives to your life experience, support with just .99cents a month, that's just $12 a year. 

Thank You listeners for tuning in and downloading your favorite episodes, your support is most appreciated.  Thank you to my podcast supporters and JoYful SoundZ sponsor... (Annette Challenor)...thank you for believing in our mission :)! 

Hey hey Everybody, Welcome to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I Am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 4 of season 4 titled, "Kuumba KinKs."  In this episode you will hear a call for community in a way that the average Chicagoan hasn't heard before.  Become curious of who and what you think and say you don't like something or someone, to the point of complete understanding.  Then take 100% responsibility for your thoughts which leads to your actions and/or re-actions.

Thank You to my sponsor and TRU CHAT supporters...we keep going by you, so thank you over and over again.  Thank you listeners, continue to share "TRU CHAT with your circles of influence, their will be awesome discounts and give-a-ways coming acha.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing Off... Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey Everybody, welcome back to episode 2 of season 3 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  You'll hear the voice of Bro. Carlos Patterson , a street artist well rounded in the arts.  Listen to how he creates the world he wants to see in his community and encouraging as well as empowering others in his "circle of influence."

A BIG Thank You to all of our supporters and sponsor!!  Thank You all for tuning in and be sure to tune in next week for more of TRU Talk on "TRU CHAT."  I Am your host signing off and out

Hey hey everybody... and welcome back to a new year, this is season 4, episode 1.  In this episode, you'll hear the voices of new guest-host Jamal "Amadi" McPherson with a background in finance and politics.  You will hear him share his thoughts and opinions through this season.  Our featured interview is with Troy Harden, a returning Englewood warrior that brought evaluations to the community of Englewood on a level the average person could understand...he made data and statistics interesting which encourage more people you would't expect to take more of an interest in how they are living and being treated.

If you like what you hear on this podcast, subscribe and support this podcast with just .99 cents a month, that's just $12 a year for positive ear nourishment.

Be sure to tune in next week for the very informative interview with Artist Karlos of Chathum, Chicago.  Your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off...PEEEAACCE!

Hey Hey everybody, and welcome back to the season's episode finale' of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  Thank you all for being faithful listeners.  Get ready for an exciting new year with new guest and hot topic/conversations.

On this episode you will hear the voice of the young man (Baby D), through an open and honest dialogue in the Moran Park field-house help mastermind the creation of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast by showing me how much the younger generation needed to be heard...how they needed a voice.  You'll also hear the voice of a returning guest Wayne.

Thank You to my supporters...without you, TRU CHAT couldn't continue!  I look forward to serving you all another year, Peeeaaaccce!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production, and I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This is episode 14 of season 3.  You'll hear the voice of artist from New York named Tenjin Ikeda.  His work represents the patterns of life's journey as a Black, PuertoRican male in America from strife to triumph.  Leave your comments in the sections below.  I'd love to know your thoughts.

Thank You to all my supporters, and sponsor.  Be sure to tune in next week as it is the last episode of the season.  Until next week, Peeeaaaccce!

hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another MejIMusyK Production, TRU CHAT..."A Community Podcast" I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 13 of season 3 titled, "Interchangeable Cities."  You'll hear the voice of Joy Butler, a dear friend of mine, and, author of the book, Pigtown Chronicles.  Once you begin reading this book you want to continue to find out what this girl is about to do next...oKaY!!  This interview was taken to give an example of how this lifestyle that endures quite a bit of violence is nothing new and has no real color unless designed to be as such.  Can you hear the similarities?  Two neighborhoods miles apart, different demographic, same Case scenarios.  Become curious as to why things are this way?  What worked and what is not working, what is working to maintain this, or these conditions?

Be sure to tune in next week for more on Revolutionary Art.  Thank you to my supporters and sponsors.

Hey hey everybody and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production, I am your host JoY of JoYful Sounds and this is episode 12 of season 3 titled "Isolation and It's Many Faces."  You will hear the voice of JoY Butler, a segment taken from her original interview with TRU CHAT as she speaks on her book.  You'll also hear the voices from  previous discussion, where men described their feelings around crying.

Thank You to all my sponsors and supporters, for helping to keeping TRU CHAT going.  Be sure to tune in next week to hear Ms. JoY Butler as she speaks about her book/story...it's a can't miss!  So, until next week...peeeaaacce!

Greetings and Welcome back to another MejIMusyK Production.  This is episode 11 of season 3's TRU CHAT..."A Community Podcast and I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This is part 2 to Sustainability with Julian Dawson...enJoY!

Be sure to tune in next week for an episode of TRU CHAT...Today's Temperature.  The discussions have gotten all the way live.  Thank You again to my sponsors and supporters.  Until next time, peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT..."A Community Podcast," and a MejIIMusyK Production. This is episode 10 of season 3 titled "Self First."  Though some may not agree, you have to acknowledge you must take care of your yard before taking care of someone else's...I don't think there's any denying that.  In this episode you'll hear the voices of Sis. K. Love and a it tid bit from her mom :), as they share they thoughts and ideologies of self love/care and how to achieve it.

Thank You to all my sponsors and supporters.  Be sure to tune in next week to catch part II to a previous episode.  I Am your host JoY signing off and out...peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friends is episode 9 of season 3 titled "Sustainability."  You'll hear the voice of Julian Dawson, an architect with years of expierences that have stories he's willing to share with us.  So be prepared for an awesome history lesson on life and many Chicago origins.

Be sure to stay tuned in for part two of this conversation.  Thank You to my sponsors and supporters.  I trust you all will benefit and enJoY this episode.  Until next time, Peeeaaaccce!!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to TRU CHAT's..."Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This episode you'll hear the voices of Tamesha Beamond and Howard Bradford.  A true blast from the past in the name of healing the past to receive a better future!!  Words of TRU CHAT!

Be sure to tune in this Friday morning for TRU CHAT A Community Podcast.  Thank You to my sponsors and supporters. Until next time, Peeeaaaccce!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT..."A Community Podcast" and a MejIMusyK Production.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and this is episode 9 of season 3.  I titled this episode "A Necessary Recall," to bring attention back to the 2nd episode on TRU CHAT, especially as we get closer and closer to election day.

You'll hear the voices of Aundrie Pinnick, and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.  I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Chairman this lifetime.  I look forward to the day my podcast encourages people to call in or leaves questions they'd like to have addressed.  

Thank you to all my sponsors and supporters.  Be sure to tune in next week for a double wammy ;)... Until then, I am your host JoY signing off and out...peeeaaaccce.

Welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 8 of season 3.  You'll hear the voices of Victoria A. Prince, Nielah Spears, and brother Marlon Hammond.  

Thank You to my sponsors and supporters for helping to keep TRU CHAT going.  Be sure to tune in next week for more of Englewood's residents' commitment to creating the Englewood we want to see!!  Peeeaaaccceee

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production!  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 7.  In this episode, you'll hear the voices of Lotus Love, Andre Ohni DuVual, and Ms. Toni Anderson, founder/CEO of Sacred Keepers.  You will here more from this crew as we continue this journey of TRU CHAT'S, Today's Temperature.  

Be sure to tune in next week for follow-up discussions on what's happening out on our streetz, and how it is and will effect who is sitting in the presidential seat this coming term.  Thank You to my sponsors and supporters.  I Am your host JoY, signing out...Peeeaaaccceee!!

Hey hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT... "A Community Podcast,"  A MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 7 of season 3.  In this episode you'll hear the voices of a group of men (Andre' "Ohni" Duval & The Rising Deities), magicians, musicians speak on their give to the community of Englewood through their talents and why they do it.  The second segment is an interview with wizard Wes Julian, drummer/producer share his magic and how he uses it.  Be sure to stay tuned for more from these artist through the coming episodes of TRU CHAT..."A Community Podcast."

A special thank you to my sponsors: Annette Challenor, Fractured Atlas and supporters: Pastor Willie Johnson, Monica of Cannon Baptist Church, Tiara Wilson, Dominique Atwood, Rashada Dawan, and Lexi...Thank You for keeping us all on the chat allowing voices to be lifted, heard, and a chance for others to understand...THANK YOU!!

Be sure to tune in next Friday for more "TRU CHAT"... Peeeaaacccee!!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...'Today's Temperature, another MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this my friendz is part II of our discussion around sex, sexuality, and the misunderstanding and dis-education of the word-origin and its conceptual meaning... Yah Diiiiiiiiiiiiigg...Let's Go!!

Welcome back to part 2 of The Mis or Dis Education of Sexuality.  EnJoY!

Hey hey everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 6 of season 3.  You'll hear the voice of Empress Milayo Nigesti share her professional and personal thoughts on sexuality, and its mis guided norms.  Be sure to tune in next week to catch part II of this particular conversation.  It is definitely a must finish.

Thank You to my Sponsors: Annette & Lexi, and supporters: Tiara/Lady- T, Pastor Johnson, and Monica...Thank you for assisting in keeping "TRU CHAT" alive, You all are dearly appreciated! 

I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out....Peeeaaaccceee!!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT'S "Today's Temperature"....what's happening in the streetz today?  What's got us in a state of emergency, and can we read between the lines?  These are just a few of the unconscious questions we are feeling though not asking.  The asking begins with asking ones self these very questions first...before asking it of others, see what you come up with, though knowing what to ask is the challenge in itself in our communities!  Well, this discussion will open the eyes of those allowing for TRU growth and change.  Notice the things that trigger you throughout this conversation and what you feel charged to do or say because of it.  Then go deeper and become curious as to why you feel that way, because it's ALWAYS about YOU!

You will hear the voices of Nielah, Tiara, Milayo, Dominique, and Rashada, one of my newer circles of influences... a group of extremely intense loving professional (I trust you all will give the word the energy it deserves) woman share their understanding and effects of sex and sexuality as it relates to the violence taking place in and on our streetz today.  

Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for part 2 of this discussion.  Thank you to all of my sponsors and supporters.  If you like what you hear in this podcast, click the link below that says support and give as much as .99 a month, subscribe to the podcast through your listening platform, and share it with you circles of influences.

I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out...peeeaaacccee!!!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, A MejIMusyK Production!  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 5 of season 3.  In this episode, you'll hear the voices of a group of beings considered as artist, share their experiences as an artist on the south-side of the city of Chicago.  The last segment will feature a discussion with my new found sister by the name of Ms. Rashada Dawan.  Listen as she schools us on being a mother, actress/writer, vocalist in all forms and the list goes on, yes...listen as she share her secrets to success.  This sister and I will be bringing more communities together as a mission of a much higher power, for the sake of a rebirth fueled by love.  So thank you Universe for responding to my call again and again.  You will be hearing much more from this sister...Thank You!

Be sure to tune in next week for both A Community Podcast and Today's Temperature.  The conversations continue to grow and heal.  I urge you to continue listening and invite your circles of influence into TRU CHAT's circle.

Thank you to all of TRU CHAT Sponsor: Ms. Annette Challenor and Supporters: Lexi Weintraub, Tiara Wilson, Monica of Cannan Baptist Church, Sylvia Sullivan Smith, Pastor Willie Johnson, Renee Collins, and Mr. & Mrs. Tina & Her Baby Daddy Hammond, Thank You from the bottom of my heart :)!!

 If you enjoy this podcast and like to make suggestions on topics you'd like to be address, please click the support link at the end of this message and give as little as .99 a month, then add your comments in the appropriate square.  Thank You for your support!

Hey hey everybody, and welcome back to episode 4 of season 3 of "TRU CHAT"... A Community Podcast, and a MeJiMusK Production, entitled; "Englewood's kolour Kingdom."  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This episode you'll hear the returning voice of Nicole Bond, a teaching artist who shares her perspective on the power of color in our classrooms as well as our communities.  She shares her poem "Color Theory."  What responsibility does an artist have to the people if one at all?  What roles do artists play in our staying connected to traditions that serve us and letting go one the ones that don't!

Thank you to all of "TRU CHAT" supporters and sponsors.  Be sure to tune in next week for Episode 5 of season 3 for more of what the artists roles are in society today.  I am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out...Peeeaaacccee!

Hey hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production, and i am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This is episode 3 of season 3.  You'll hear the voices of Victoria, (returning voice) King George, and Sis. Nicole.  Listen as these Englewood residents share their stories of survival and the meaning of respect on the street level, as well as that missing factor...self Love.  You will hear more from each of our guest today throughout TRU CHAT'S journey, so stay tuned for more into their stories, right here on TRU CHAT!

Special thank you to TRU CHAT sponsors and thank you Smith Family for pitching in and hosting the Back Yard Jam events to assist with keeping "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast going.  It was one of the most creative ideas I've had in a minute.  Now the discussions come to me during this pandemic.  We are still able to provide healing through sound, music-power, and the power of the voice.  Thank you all again and again for our give and support.

Be sure to tune in next Friday for more from the art world and their contribution to the madness.  Til then...Peeeaaaccceee!!

Hey Hey Everybody... Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast!  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 2 of season 3.  This week's episode is titled "Englwood Art Forms & Ideologies."  In this episode, you'll hear voices from a panel of professional artist as they share their experience creating in their chosen art forms as well as a discussion with Ms. Dominique Atwood as she shares her story on art through movement...TRU example of the "Divine Feminine" at work!  The closing is another story shared by yours truly with the intent to inform women in the music industry especially, and those that identify as LGBTQ, or that's how the public views you, and take precaution of the vicious games played to kill your spirits!   So prepare your ears for very passionate/emotional language emoting through your speakers while inspiring you to share your story.

Special Thank You to my sponsors Pastor Willie Johnson, Lexi Thompson, Cannon Baptist Church, and Anchor.  Those of you that haven't supported this podcast yet and enjoy the content, click the support button and assist in keeping "TRU CHAT" on the airways.

Be sure to tune in next week as we hit the streets of Englewood.  I am your host JoY, signing off and out, Peeeeeaaaacce!!

Hey Hey Everybody and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT"...Today's Temperature!  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 4.  What's happening out in the streets today y'all?!  You will hear the voices of Dr. Maisha Handy, Pastor Derrick, both out of Atlanta, GA, returning guest Constance Every, Dr. Nielah who also is a repeat guest as she has great insight on what's happening on a true spiritual level in the world today.  As these scholars share there thoughts and opinions as well as the work that they are doing, listen to the unconscious beliefs coming through this conversation and see how many you can pick out....(I'd love to get the listeners feedback on this...please submit comments at will.  Lots of time will be spent deliberating between ourselves, but let's not loose site of the mission, and keep a loving heart to better hear each other.

Be sure to tune in this Friday for TRU CHAT'S" A Community Podcast to hear discussions from Englewood residence on what's happening in Englewood.  Thank You to all TRU CHAT sponsors listening supporters.  You all are most appreciated and I truly look forward to posting the many episodes of "TRU CHAT"... So until next episode, I Am your host JoY signing off...peeeaaaccceee!

Hey Hey Everybody, Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  We have made it through two seasons, into the summer with this being season III with the very first episode ( 20 episodes thus far), entitled, "Road Trip Diaries". You will here the voices of Sister Tiara Wilson, mother of three and Constance Every, one of the strongest young freedom fighters this country has, both out of Knoxville, TN, so be sure to follow these two for new development for our people in communities like ours here in Englewood, Chicago...Because..."Englewood Is Everywhere!"

Thank You for tuning in and be sure to catch TRU CHAT's Today's Temperature for updates on what's to come and what we are doing about what happening in the streets today!  Shout out to Pastor Willie Johnson and his Healing products.  Now is the time to stock up to keep yourself completely healthy during these times.  You should NOT be depending on this system to take care of your wellbeing right now...or ever for that matter, though especially now!

So until next time...Peeeaaaccceee!!!

Hey Hey Everybody, and welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT's Today's Temperature.  It's been a couple weeks since TRU CHAT's last post, so I delight in sharing this weeks episodes...I have a bit of a surprise for you listeners.  Inspired by a calling, I went on the road headed south and had the pleasure of share space and time with several worldly significant humans...such an honor.  In this episode, you will hear the voices of Constance Every, freedom fighter out of Knoxville, TN, and Emperor amaru honga and his goddess, Empress naziyah-amirah shabazz.  I trust you all will enJoY this very informative episode and be able to see the connections in your own communities, and what possible next step of liberation and ending an era that turned into a cycle!

Thank You for tuning in and be sure to tune in this Friday morning for TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast where you can get part 2 of the interviews and discussion from tody's guest.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, signing out... Peeeaaaccceee!!

Hey hey Everybody!  Welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT...A Community Podcast.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this week's episode is number 19, entitled "An Englewood Theory of Black Wealth." 

Hey hey and welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT'S... "Today's Temperature,"  another MejIMusyK Production!  This week's topic stems from an informative conversation between Dr. Buttar,  Dr. Lipton and a female medium, regarding the phase and position our planet is in to create the world we want to see through collective intentional thought... A natural birth right also known as Quantum Science or Theory.

You'll hear the voices of Dhamana, Nielah, Charles, Denika, and your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  Please feel free to leave messages and comments you'd like to get answers to or to hear discussed.  Next Week's topic will involve our faith based community across the country.  Thank You all for tuning in....JoY signing out, Peeeaaacceee!!

Welcome Back to "'TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Productuion I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 18 entitled,  "Reality Check!"  In this week's episode, you'll hear the voices of a long time Englewood resident Mrs. Shirley and her neighbor and friend Darryl, also known as L.  Listen to how reality settles in on these individuals as they share their stories on life in Englewood, Chicago, and mostly, in general.  

Today's Temperature is forcing us a race of people (The Human Race) to do something different to survive, and to survive nowadays is to live...Let's Go TRU CHAT!  Thank You all for tuning in to this week's episode and a special thanks to TRU CHAT supporters...You All keep this thing going, and I Am enJoYing the experience :)!  Be sure to tune in next week on Wednesday for TRU CHAT's "Today's Temperature" and Friday for ...A Community Podcast.  I Am your Host JoY of Joyful SoundZ signing off and out, Peeeaaaccceee.

Welcome back to episode 16 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production, I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  Thank you all for tuning in this Friday morning.  This week's episode features a returning guest, Artist Jeff Maldonado, Mr. Robert Bisbee, Founder of A Call to Manhood, and our closing interview with Mr. Donye' Smith of Target Area.  Listen as these men of Englewood and communities alike, share there stories of trauma and how they turned them around to stories of triumph ova trauma.  When the actual choice is made to change one's life for betterment of self and the world around her/him by her/him, it is considered "Self Regulation."  How often are we self regulating for the BETTERMENT of SELF AND the WORLD AROUND YOU??  Well, I'm guessing everyone is finding the answer to that out during our stay-at-home orders!

Be sure to tune in next week for episode 17... This conversation to follow You don't wanna miss!!  Thank You to "TRU CHAT" sponsors (Anchor, Englewood Branded, Pastor Willie Johnson, Cannon Baptist Church, and JoYful SoundZ)and pledgers.  Believe it or not, you keep the Podcast going, We Thank You dearly!!

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Hey Hey Everyone, welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host, JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 15.  This week we revisit The Women of Englewood Speak Out series.  You will hear the voices of an Englewood Teenage resident Amia, Dr. Nielah Spears(established author, dancer, and ordained minister and Ife Priestess), as well as our returning 20th ward Alderwoman, Sis. Jeanette Taylor.  Listen as these women share their stories on the joys' and pains' of life in and around Englewood, Chicago.  In each of the stories these women tell of challenges they face or have faced with multiple solutions to assist other women who may be facing similar experiences.

Tune in this Wednesday for a new segment of "TRU CHAT" where you can get the latest on what the temperate is like in our world today, how we as a collective community feel about the introduction to the new world, and fresh ideas from different perspectives.  Join the conversation from 7 to 8:30pm next Wednesday.  

Special thank You to all of "TRU CHAT" Supporters. We are continuing to grow, thanks to you.  Episode 16 will air at its regular scheduled time.  I Am your host JoY of JoYfyl SounZ signing off and out, Peaaaacccce! 

Greetings and Welcome back to episode 14 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejIMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this week we return to Women of Englewood Speak Out series ( with part 3 on deck).  You will hear the voices and experiences of Gloria, a Moran Park PAC member, Linda, a teen resident, Sis. Dhamana, a licensed guidance counselor and spiritual practitioner, and our 20th ward Alderwoman Sis. Jeanette Taylor.  Listen to how these women, influenced by life experiences, have and are continuously changing history's narrative of women of color through intentionally building positive relationships with family members and other women and having the challenging discussions and conversations that have been missed in our communities.  Be sure to tune in next week for a continuation of Women of Englewood Speak Out with new voices and new stories to share!

Special Thank You to "TRU CHAT"s finical supporters committed listeners.  I truly enjoy delivering "TRU CHAT" to You!   Signing Out, Peeeaaacceee!

Greetings and Welcome to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, and a MejIMusyK Production,  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This weeks topic is centered around taking 100% responsibility...  What does it really mean.  What does it truly look like for one and one's circle of influence.  During this weeks discussion, you'll hea the voices of Englewood resident Omari Moore, Pastah J of Canaan Community Church, also the author of "A Church Forsaken" A Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods.  You'll also hear the voice of Pastor Cherry of Canaan Baptist Church in Englewood Chicago as well.  You will get to hear full interviews with each of the previously mentioned guest in future episodes.  

Thank You for tuning in and be sure to tune in next week as TRU CHAT returns with Women of Englewood Speak Out.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing off and out, Peeeeaaaccceee! 

Hey  Hey everybody, welcome back to episode 11 of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  This week's episode is centered around pride in and around Englewood, Chicago.  You will hear the returning voice of Mr. Phil Hampton as he shares some of the upgrades Chicago Park District is making in and round Englewood, Chicago, as well as one of my favorite teachings of the Abrahams Hicks with a relevant talk about politics and its relationship with the average human being.  Our featured interview you'll hear the voice of Alderman David Moore as he gives a breakdown of what it means to be an Alderman in Englewood and what taking 100%responsibility looks like in that position.  The mastery number 11 explained in the introduction. 

Be sure to tune in next week as we return to "Expressions of Spiritually" and what it looks like to take 100% responsibility to some of Englewood's spiritual leaders.  Also, support this podcast with just .99 a month to keep it going.  Thank You for your continued support.

Greetings and Welcome back to another episode.  This is episode 10 of "TRU CHAT"... A Community Podcast,  A MejIMusyK Production, I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ and today, we dig deep into Trauma, the meaning, how we deal with it, and what is restorative justice.  You will hear the returning voices of Quinten Mables and Robin Carol of I Grow Chicago as well as the voices of the staff out at Heartland Alliance Healthcare Center.

Be sure to tune in next week as we visit taking 100% responsibility through the lens of spiritual and political leaders of Englewood, Chicago.  Thank You for your continued support.  Please continue to share the links and support with just .99 a month to keep this podcast going. 

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Hey Hey Everybody, Greetings and Welcome to another  episode of "TRU CHAAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejiMusyK Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ, and this is episode 8 entitled "Breaking Down Englewood's How, What, Why, and Who We Are."  In this week's episode,  you'll hear the voices of returning guest Mulah and King George, and the voices of the staff at Heartland Alliance Healthcare Center on 55hth & Halsted St., and I Grow Chicago on 64th & Honre St.  These two organizations share pertinent & supporting details, factors, and professional/person experiences that identifies and demonstrates that Englewood is clearly affected by structural violence without it's residents being aware of the "What" that is happening but can surely feel it!   You'll also hear how theses two community based organizations are actively developing and initiating creative community based solutions by sharing their stories with "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, and other Restorative Justice initiatives amongst the community.  Be sure to tune in next week for more on how Restorative Justice is showing up, in and around Englewood, and, mental illness, and how the community is tackling this issue.  Thank You for listening and your support to keep this podcast (healing) going for our community.

Greetings and Welcome back to another episode (7) of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast, a MejiMusyk Production.  I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  Let's take a peak into how spirituality shows up in Englewood for some.  Hear how the knowing and believing in something greater than the self has placed these people in highly favored roles and positions throughout our communities at large.  Spirituality is another topic you will hear mentioned, and even referenced quite often on this "TRU CHAT" journey.

You'll hear the voices of Jeff Maldonado of the "JDEF Peace Project" to whom you will hear more from in later episodes, Coach Louis, a community elder, a returning voice...Street Leader, King George, and our featured interview/ conversation with Rodney Simons and his partner Jessica Newman of MoDos Dance Studios.  They all share their experiences of a Divine Energy leading them to do the work they do in Englewood and other communities alike.

Thank You all for tuning in and be sure to tune in next week, as we begin to just touch on what is now being called "mental illness."  Also, we will re-visit with a couple returning guest in Englewood as they share their stories, and more of what they want, and how they will BE the "What" they want to see!  I Am your Host JoY of JoYful SoundZ signing offffffffffff... Peeeeeeaaaacccce!! 

Welcome back to the 6th episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  This week's topic is politics and the effects on the community, who our leaders are, and more.  You'll also hear from the 5 Aldermen of Englewood, Chicago (Ms. Stephanie Coleman, Mr. David Moore, Ms. Jeanette Taylor, Mr. Raymond Lopez, and Mr. Roderick Sawyer), as they come together to listen to the people of Englewood.  

You'll her the voices and opinions of Mr. Mark Carter, long time Englewood resident, about why politics is important and why as business owners, we should get involved.  Next, is Ms. Jamie Nesbit Golden as she shares her story on how she found journalism and the importance of elevating and amplifying untold stories and unheard voices,  and using political platforms to do so.  Our last story is with Phil, executive director of Kusanya Cafe... a local non-profit coffee shop made for the people of Englewood, by the people of Englewood!

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Episode 5 of "TRU CHAT"... A Community Podcast discussion is centered around the women of Englewood, how we are treating ourselves, how we treat each other, and how others treat Us.  You will hear the voices of the following:

Sis. Sharazard Ali, Jessica Newman, Bayisha Branch, Alderman Stephanie Coleman, and Renee Collins..

This weeks episode is again... longer than our usual.  You get to hear an hour of women of Englewood, Chicago have some of the most difficult conversations regarding self love, and sexuality.  This is the beginning of sacred sister circle movement in Englewood.  Thank you listeners and guest.  Be sure to tune in next week as we return to our regularly timed episodes.

Welcome back to another episode of "TRU CHAT"...A Community Podcast.  This week's episode is longer than usual, giving the listeners an EAR FULL, on self accountability, what's happening to the women and how we are showing up in our community, the conditions of families in our community, and creating our own narrative.  These conversations are just the beginning of a series of conversations and stories being told as organic as possible around the trauma that plaques our community and how we are and will address them, to heal our people and bring us back to the level of greatness we can all be proud of.

The first segment you'll hear the voices of Ms. Dhamana, and Mr. Anthony B. Doss.  The second and third segment you'll hear a conversation with a street leader Mr. Wayne, and our featured interview with Mr. Phil Hampton with Chicago Park Districts.  

Thank You for tuning in for another episode of TRU CHAT, be sure to tune in next week as we dive even deeper into what is happening with the women in Englewood, and how we seem to show up in the community.   

Stay Tuned for more episodes from the streets of Englewood, Chicago.... Friday, January 24, 2020, with your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ!

Episode 3 : "Women of Englewood Speak Out" is the first of a series (Spread through-out the podcasts season) of episodes you will here with the women of Englewood, Chicago and other communities alike speak out, and, tell their stories.  Today, you will here the voices of Toi Hutchingson, Office of Governor J.B.Printzker, Diana Alfaro, Deputy Director, Office of Minority Economic Empowerment, DCEO share vital information and  opportunities for the Englewood community with regarding Cannabus legislation, social equity, advocacy, and education.  You will also hear from Ms. Michele Norris; "The Race Card Project" talk about what true Social Equity looks and feels like through storytelling.  We will end episode 3, with our featured interview with long standing Englewood Resident, business owner, and community outreach leader, Mrs. Tina Hammon share her story.

Habaragani, Kujichagulia...What's the News...(Self-Determination).  Welcome back to another episode of TRU CHAT,  A Community Podcast/ A MejIMusyk Production...I Am your host JoY of JoYful SoundZ.  This week You will hear interviews with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., Mrs. Audri Pennick, interviewed by Sonya Harper; State of Il Representative, district 6.  The conversation of what the youth in Englewood want and how do we (older generation/community leaders) get more information to the younger generations without it being distorted by other stories in history, or others telling the story.  This episode is the first episode that the community leaders and elders speak directly to the younger generation both on the streets (as Mrs. Pennick speaks of her business knowings/relationship with Jeff Fort also known as Abdul Malik Kabah) and with political influences.  I, JoY of JoYful SoundZ can't express enough gratitude for the message Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. and Audri Pennick blessed our younger generations with.  

Tune in next Friday for more TRU CHAT where we will chat about the powerful women of Englewood go the work for their community!