The Marcus Hendricks Show

Deus Ex Machina

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:57:25 GMT

What more can I say?

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Soul Food Sunday: "Absolutely Nothing!"

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:44:00 GMT

Hendricks for President 2044.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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The Bama Brawl, The Bus Boycotts, & Brandon Miller

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:47:20 GMT

Short and sweet for this cultural commentary. I believe this is a moment that will spark a movement. And, for that to happen, it requires action. That's why there is not too much that must be said. There is not too much that can be said that we don't already know. We are in a pre-war state. The tension between all actors is at an all-time high. I have been aware of and preparing for this season for a while (really all my life). I was born and bred for wartime. If you're reading this, you probably were too. I listened to Pastor Touré Roberts' sermon "You Are A Revolution" recently, and he helped me understand that the battles I have fought (wins and losses) have all been to prepare me for the war I was destined to be a general in. I understand, appreciate, and thrive in chaos just as well as in calm. I'm in the middle of The Matrix as I write this. I started it last night. It was my first time watching it, and it seeded as I slept. There is a war going on outside. And, finally, I think we've seen the first glimpse of the veil being pierced. The timeline has shifted, and the matrix is breaking. If there has never been a time where this is more true, that time is now: the onus is on us!

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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No More Cake!

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:25:29 GMT

I try not to directly call for revolution because most people's idea of a revolution is not what I would be asking for. I've called it many times instead, a Renaissance. This expansion of awareness and knowledge is opening people's minds worldwide. It's activating their sense of agency and ownership in their future. Too long have we all been sheep following the path of the herd, not knowing that those that had been entrusted to shepherd us were incompetent and corrupt. Downright stupid and evil in some cases. Too long have we been accepting scraps while they've gotten fat off the bread we worked to make. This connected me to "F*ck The Pie Pts. 1 & 2". We must draw in on our collective power and form a joint vision and mission to enact real change for ourselves by ourselves (The F.U.B.U. Model). It's our turn to own the means of production and direct industries. It's our turn to be economic players on a global scale. It's time to buy back the block; that starts with buying your house or your block first. Get your home and your neighborhood in order before going for greener pastures. Hold on to the handshakes, and no more cake.

Please don't die over the neighborhood that your momma renting.

Take your drug money and buy the neighborhood; that's how you rinse it.

(The Story of O.J.: JAY-Z)

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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A New Season

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:00:00 GMT

A new season. For this show. For my life. For our world. There has been another major shift in the timeline. I've said in many episodes before that the world has sped up in an incomprehensible way. There has been a supernatural transition between realities. It's not conspiracy, it's observation. God bless you all.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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With No Vaseline

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:21:19 GMT

While the 2024 election is still over a year away, now is the time that we need to discuss what’s coming. The candidates are starting to throw their hats in the ring, and we're seeing some all-too-familiar faces. What we are looking at is a possible rematch between the last two major party nominees who also just so happen to, coincidentally, in a completely serendipitous situation, be the previous and current president. How does picking the leader of the "free world" keep coming down to the lesser of two evils game? Has it always been this way, and we're just now catching on and calling it out? Trump spent his oval office exit and the ensuing months swearing the 2020 election had been stolen from him. He tweeted, "Stop the vote,” when he lost and accused every state that he didn’t win of voter fraud. His hypocritically false claims have been backed up by Fox News and their recently canned top host, Tucker Carlson. And now we have Ted Cruz admitting he echoed the lies as well. The scariest part of it all is that it does feel like parts of the democratic process are rigged. I don't necessarily believe that the winner is predetermined and that the entire election is fixed; I don't believe there's a nefarious hand playing puppet master like the cabal. I do believe we’ve been set up for this showdown from the beginning. Maybe not intentionally or even with forethought, but everything that has occurred over the past half-decade and change has led us to this point. We're on a collision course that will usher in a society that we may not be able to recover from because the people in power will have gotten their way. And if that happens, they aren't taking their chances at losing the reigns again. This is a heartfelt, almost desperate call to action. If it wasn't at any point before, it's our time to stand up. Democracy means the people hold power. We elect these Individuals to represent our interests, and it's up to us to not only ensure that they do but also that we put people with purpose and principles in those positions. The onus is on us. It's our time.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Legacy, Legacy, Legacy

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:45:00 GMT

On the 28th anniversary of Mobb Deep's The Infamous, I must remind you: there is indeed a war outside. To once again quote the greatest artist of our time, Drake said on "March 14": I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world; I was hiding the world from my kid. From empty souls who just wake up and look to debate... It took me some years, but I now understand exactly what he meant. Somewhere along the way, we slipped up and lost our way. Some would say it started with the 2016 election, and others would say life hasn’t been the same since the spring of 2020. It’s also possible that the world ended in 2012, and we’ve lived in a simulation since. Hell, that’s what it feels like. Even Elon has said he thinks the simulation theory is entirely plausible. And well, if you were to let social media and the news media dictate your beliefs, you’d think that the world is over. The scary fact is that perception becomes reality when propaganda, conjecture, and misinformation become the standard for communication. We’re fighting a psychological battle for our future; for black people, our war is one on two fronts. It’s up to us to decide how this all plays out, and I, for one, will not sit back while others try to make that decision for me.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Inside The Diaspora (Part 2)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:00:00 GMT

This is the finisher of the previous episode, “Inside The Diaspora (Part 1).” I wanted to continue the pocket of conversation that spawned the topic in the first place, but this time in a different direction. I had no choice but to bring happy energy to this episode; I’d been having a very good day so far. I owe that positive mood mostly to my “Black Superhero Music” playlist. It caused me to think of Hip-Hop as a culture and its influence on our community. Specifically, the way it is packaged for us to build upon the self-image that has already been cast in a negative light.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Thugz Cry Too

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:05:52 GMT

This is not sad boy hours. I don't believe in that. But I do know that men have feelings too. More specifically, thugz cry too. This topic spurred from recent conversations with my closest friends, also men of color, who expressed how they have dealt with mental health issues but haven't felt they could show it in the outside world. The sad part is that we all also have felt we couldn't show it in our private lives either. There are too many expectations of us to have it all together. To be strong, secure men. Strong, secure men know how and when to express their feelings healthily. This belief and need to be the tough guy whom nobody can see cry comes from a broken self-image. One that has been portrayed for us by forces outside of and within our community. In reality, most of us want to be more vulnerable, but wearing your heart on your sleeve in this world can get you taken advantage of or shamed by the people who are supposed to accept you how you are. Show emotion, and you’re soft or emotionally unstable. Hide your feelings, and you’re aggressive or emotionally unavailable. The way to combat that is to ignore the expectations and be okay with wearing your heart on your sleeve. That’s a lesson I wish I’d learned much earlier, but I am grateful to be learning it now. I can and will be better for myself and my people moving forward. I must. We must.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Search & Rescue

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:44:56 GMT

Drake said it best (doesn’t he always?): “come and rescue me.” Look, in all honesty I’m ready to build and live out my dreams with my wife. I was always among them that didn’t feel like they fit this generation of love and the current dating culture. It’s a dangerous world out there because everybody is hurting everybody in this cycle of toxicity that no one wants to take accountability for. I recognize where I am in my life, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I also recognize that I still have much work to do when it comes to being ready for that next chapter. I am writing the book, though, and I’m thinking about how that chapter will read. I don’t believe most people can genuinely say that. There’s so much selfishness floating around, and it’s being disguised as self-love or fear of being hurt. And while both are valid reasons to remove yourself from the dating scene, if there is no self-work done to overcome your past, how can you ever expect to have a fruitful future? This episode, you’ve just got to listen to it. I think it’s worse the time. Enjoy!

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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A Minute With Marcus (But Make It An Hour)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:54:43 GMT

Fair warning, I said bad words in this episode. Over this past week, I have felt overwhelmed and bombarded by information. It felt like the world sped up instantly, and I got left behind trying to figure out where I got lost. The relieving knowledge is that I am not alone in how I feel. Unfortunately, this is the way of the world now- an overload of tragic news without enough time to process one event before being force-fed another one by the media. This is what Donald Trump meant by “fake news.” Not necessarily that everything is untrue (although some of it is), but many reported stories are exaggerated and overblown or lack context and substance. Nas starts the song My Bible by saying, “we living in biblical times.” I think he’s right. I’ve been telling everyone for some time now that something drastic is coming down the pipeline. The issue is that our current events are all somehow world-ending catastrophes, so it’s impossible to say what may actually cause our demise. Maybe it’s all working for the same purpose. I can’t predict what’s coming; I can only tell people to be steady and get ready. There’s a war outside. You can’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Inside The Diaspora (Part 1)

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:35:59 GMT

It wasn't too much of from the message, but part of the audio was lost due to a technical difficulty. But, alas, that does not take away from the depth of this episode’s conversation. Episode six is part one of a two-part series in which I dive into the topics I covered in a recent conversation with a friend from high school. This friend had a very different childhood and upbringing than I did, and our paths since hitting adulthood have been even more disparate, but the defining common trait between us is our race. Even more so, over the recent years, we have both been involved in the cultural and social awakening that has taken place in America and globally. Our diverging lives have allowed us to experience similar phenomena from different viewpoints. Our combined exposure has given way to some overlapping insights and differences in internal perspective. I enjoyed the conversation we had. I hope we can bring the discussion to the forefront using this platform. In this episode, we look at how black people in America have been indoctrinated to fit a system of control that works from the inside out and the outside in, with equal effectiveness. A trendy phrase I've enjoyed using is "nasty work"; this psy op that has been run since we were brought across the Atlantic is- nasty work. The programming and conditioning that happens to and within the diaspora are the roots of issues like spacial fatigue and the need for code-switching. It’s what forces a black boy and a black girl going through different experiences to learn to shape-shift and adapt for the comfort of those around them at the expense of their own peace. It is also what gives way to the limitless creativity and capacity to dream that spurs so many of us toward our passion and purpose. They wanted us to feel inferior; instead, they gave us imagination. Part two of this conversation will continue where we left off and move deeper into the separation between “dark skin” and “light skin” black Americans and between African-Americans and Africans. Both are divisions with the power to destroy our communities from the inside the same way racism can from the outside. As always, we’re looking toward solutions by addressing the problems, not just focusing on the problems.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Appeasement, Appropriation, & A.P. African-American History

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:45:38 GMT

At what point do we stop fighting? Has that point already passed?

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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America's Worst Nightmare.

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:47:39 GMT

Did ya miss me? I'm sorry I've been M.I.A, but I'm back and better than ever. I'm young. I'm black. And I'm holding my nuts like 'chyeah’. That’s a dangerous combination in many people’s eyes; let’s talk about why. Why is someone like myself America’s worst nightmare? Maybe because I preach and pursue black excellence, elevation, and liberation. Maybe because I have found my passion for inspiring others to represent the same values. Maybe because I’m not the only one taking action and pushing The Renaissance. An entire community of us is leading the charge, and we’re only growing larger in rank and stronger in power. The mission now is securing more recruits and continuing to spread the message. I am America’s worst nightmare. We are America’s worst nightmare. Why? We are the change-makers that will show our people another way out. It’s not about taking the place of the oppressor, but ensuring that never again will there be an oppressed. Wake up! So that you can be a nightmare.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Me & Chef Lonnie G

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:45:00 GMT

The first TMHS interview! Over the weekend, I had a great conversation with my guy Chef Lonnie G.; Lonnie is a vegan chef based in Miami, FL. He also uses his platform to speak on mindset and holistic well-being through the synergy of mind, body, and soul. We talked about his background and what led him to his calling, his motivation for what he does, and some of the deeper purpose behind his mission. He shared some advice and insights on shifting the narrative around healthier diets and cleaner lifestyles and maintaining discipline on the journey of health transformation and life. There is a point toward the last quarter of the episode where we lose Lonnie’s audio; that forced a short portion to be cut, but the rest of the conversation makes up for it, plus some.

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Booking

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Reasonable Doubt & Black Entertainment Television (B.E.T.)

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:45:00 GMT

One thing you cannot do is... knock the hustle. Firstly, thank you for being here and listening to me for an hour. I end every episode with "I love you" because I mean it. Now on to today's episode, I discuss Reasonable Doubt (the Jay-Z album and the recent Hulu series) and Black Entertainment Television (from the network to what it's supposed to represent). I recall being in second grade, and the girl I had a crush on told me she wasn't allowed to watch B.E.T. I can't say that seven-year-old me was a B.E.T. fanatic, but I was aware of the channel and its offerings. Aside from the notable difference in cultural upbringing, I always wondered what separated the media I was allowed to consume from someone like Lily (listeners of this show can conclude what answers likely best fit that question). The theme you'll continue to see runs its thread through this show, my life, and every project that comes next is an elevation of black excellence. One thing I know is that this process does not and will not happen through the natural order; it takes an intentional effort to do more than shift the narrative, but to create an entirely new one for us and by us. Representation and opportunity are the keys to starting the engine, but a free expression of creativity and relevant storytelling drive the car. The concept of Black Entertainment Television has the power to be a unifier and a machine for positive propaganda, but it takes conscious output and healthy intake. The onus is on us because the power is with us!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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The 1619 Project & Black Excellence University

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:16:23 GMT

Welcome back to The Marcus Hendricks Show; season 2 is underway! In this reintroduction, we discuss The 1619 Project, the new docu-series from Nikole Hannah-Jones. I also introduce the plan for Black Excellence University, a community and platform that will be home to engagement, education, and elevation for my fellow brothers and sisters working to drive the forces of liberation (word of the day). I won't do much extra explaining in this summary; I'll let the episode do the talking. Overall, what's important to remember is the mission. We are working to affect change for generations of people who have passed and many more who will come soon enough. That vision is what I took away from this documentary, what "BE U." is all about, and the purpose behind my efforts. I want a better society for us all. I want to pass on a better world to my children. It starts with us, with education, equity, and unity. It's our time! We everywhere!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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F*ck The Pie. (Part 2)

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:59:25 GMT

The end of the beginning! For the last episode of season one, we're finishing out "F*ck The Pie." The follow-up in this conversation pair is about where we've been, where we're at, and most importantly, where we're going. The question has been posed many times, and I am asking it again: what is the vision for the future of the culture? During this February that we've now aptly dubbed Black Futures Month, it's time to start asking and answering the pressing questions. Decisions about our future have always been made for us, but we are finally getting into places of leverage and power that allow us to dictate our trajectory. The missing ingredient now is the will to drive change. We need more people invested in the mission beyond what they may personally gain. We need more people willing to say "fuck the pie" because they see that the short-term loss is crumbs compared to the wins on the other side. We need more people that can see the bigger picture. And more that are willing to paint it even if they can't see it right now.

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Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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F*ck The Pie. (Part 1)

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:45:00 GMT

Were 40 acres and a mule ever a fair slice of the pie? I mean, we built this country, after all. For that to be one of the most known facts in this world, it is also one of the least recognized in its importance. So now, the mentality is fuck the pie. That's what we're talking about during this two-part season finale. Episode 10 is about the system holding us all in this invisible form of slavery, regardless of race. I ask the question, what if, instead of taking the pie offered to us - the one we created the recipe for, baked by hand, and built the infrastructure around - we chose to have our own pie factories? And what if we made more than just pie? Everybody eats, and everybody eats well. That's why I'm saying fuck the pie. And if we all say fuck the pie, then we can have our cake and eat it too.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Slow. Down.

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:30:00 GMT

Another short episode to wind down your week. It's a partial Flashback Friday since the idea comes from something my dad said to me as a kid. I've always been easily excited about the things that interest me, and something I used to love more than anything was going to work with my dad. When we would be getting ready in the morning, he would say to me, "slow down gym shoe." I want to share that message with you all as we continue going down our life paths, unsure of where we may end up. This episode is a simple reminder that it's much less about the destination and all about the journey. There's such beauty in stopping to smell the roses. To my fellow Gen-Z rebels and revolutionaries, our time will come. I urge us all to slow...down.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Rap is Just Fine. Hip-Hop is Dead.

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:45:00 GMT

Nas said in 2007, "Hip-Hop is Dead." Whether you agree with that statement or not, there is a simple truth that we all need to acknowledge- the culture needs to change. Episode 8 has a clear title for those that understand rap as a sport and hip-hop as a culture. While the two words may be interchangeable when representing a genre of music, they stand alone in prospects. One is thriving and continuing to grow at a steady, if not recently rapid, pace, and the other is slowly fading away. The competitive sport that is the rap game has some great talent keeping the motion flowing, from established vets to this generation's finest and extremely promising newcomers. The independent wave is everything hip-hop has needed, but it may be too late to save a culture mired in evil and exploitation. We are lost in music about drugs, murder, and toxic energy. As a student of the game and an obsessive fan of the culture, it pains me to see the very thing that inspired so much of who I am today go in a direction completely countering my own growth. Unless we shift where this system is headed quickly, we'll only continue to see more of the negative cycle that has been programmed in us and consistently pushed by the unaffected profiteers. Save the music!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Banning TikTok? Take Twitter too.

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:54:14 GMT

This was an interesting episode to record, so I imagine it'll be interesting to listen to. It's like the meme joke, "my last two brain cells fighting each other," except this is fully coherent. When you get to my economics definition confusion, ride it out with me. So, what's the overarching message of episode 7? Twitter can also go if we're actually going to ban TikTok. In truth, I have a deeper issue with Twitter than I do TikTok, but that's probably due to me using the former more frequently. I really do enjoy the bird app as a platform and concept, but there are just too many goofballs (word of the day) that are almost too active on there. Social media, as a whole, has taken a weird turn toward public relevance over private relatability; people would rather be seen by the masses than understood by the few. I, for one, look forward to the day when I no longer need the leverage of social media to spread my message. That's the leading reason I started this podcast, so maybe that day has already come. Don't be surprised when the links below no longer include social media; sooner rather than later. In a world where we are infinitely connected, it feels more separated than ever, and we know my mission is unity. I think that starts with us saying bye to these tools used for division daily and bringing connecting back to the real world.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Flashback Friday: "He's a great student, but..."

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 23:45:00 GMT

Bonus show! This Flashback Friday episode of TMHS dives into creative kids as students and how we can serve them better. By now, you know that the central focus of my passion and mission is cultivating creativity. I believe that is especially important involving children; if we can encourage the creative spark in the kids, then we will inevitably have creatively inclined adults. I figure if I can relay some of my childhood experiences, then I can shed some light on the situations and individuals that relate to my story. As I've said, I do not have a particularly unique experience, but for that very reason, I must share what I've learned about my past so that others may process and progress as well. I hope that by reflecting on how my life has gone that I can give a voice to the voiceless, especially those that were once the loudest but have since been silenced.

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Creativity in Education and The College Conundrum

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! In episode 5, I'm continuing the conversation about creativity and its importance in society. There is a shift coming to the world of education, one that is long overdue and will be the driver of cultural evolution for generations to come. The reintroduction of creativity into our schooling will be the catalyst for a new age of knowledge and way of thinking. When you look back at the great renaissances across history, the vital changes were our views on education and the arts, specifically the intersection between the two. I believe we are sitting at another such crossroads today; the only logical next step in our evolution is cultivating creativity from a young age and continuing to do so through adulthood. As the world of work shifts, so must the education system. Gone are the days when the American Dream referred to a secure job, a 30-year mortgage, and a pension plan (which won't even exist by the time Gen-Z hits "retirement age"). In a society where digital nomads and passion projects are the new norms, creativity is the driving force as we chart our paths to pursuing purpose. Let's make America creative again!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Reframing Creativity & Shifting Creator Culture

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We're on episode 4 already! Crazy! This one is a two-parter; creativity is the topic all throughout this episode and the next. Today's conversation is about reframing how we look at creativity in our daily lives and shifting the trajectory of creator culture. In this episode, I discussed the idea that all humans are innately creative and how embracing and tapping into our natural creative inclinations can lead to more fulfilled lives. While some people may be more naturally inclined to be creative, it takes intentional cultivation for us to reflect that side in the real world. I also discussed how more people being open to their creative nature and living through it as a way of being would shift the economy of creator culture as more people would be motivated to pursue artistic/creative endeavors simply for their passion. Join me Thursday as I continue this conversation and tie these topics into our discussion. Thank you for being here; enjoy!

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Intro & Outro Song:

Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Saturday Special: "Self-Love IS The Best Love"

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:30:50 GMT

In episode 3 of The Marcus Hendricks Show, we have the first-ever Saturday Special. This bonus episode is all about self-love. We often confuse many words that contain the "self" prefix as synonymous or interchangeable. And while most of them present the same root idea of building up one's well-being in a way that best serves them, I believe that self-love is the start of all things good. Like the cliche says, "how can you expect anyone else to love you if you don't first love yourself?" People will often say how simple such a phrase makes the concept seem. And, yes, it is a process to develop and continue developing a sense of self-love, but cliches exist for a reason- they're usually simple truths.

Let's all make the effort to love ourselves a little bit better. In turn, we become better able to love those around us. Nobody said it would be easy, but it's damn sure worth it.

Links to connect and work with me:

Calendly: calendly.com/marcushendricks

Twitter: @m_hendricks27

Instagram: @marcus_hendricks

TikTok: @marcushendricks27

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The Root of the "Gender War" and The Problem(s) in Relationships/Dating Culture Today

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:12:30 GMT

In this episode, we're talking about men, women, and our broken relationship culture. Why does there seem to be a gender war running through social media? I don't have the answer, but I'm diving into the root causes that I think have led to it and the issues that are sustaining it. Truthfully, we just need to be better for ourselves before trying to be anything for anyone else, but many people don't want to have that conversation. I do. I think couples could listen to this one together and maybe spark some interesting conversation. As always, you've got the full audio; the only edits are sound and silences. Keep an open mind and enjoy!

Links to connect and work with me:

Calendly: calendly.com/marcushendricks

Twitter: @m_hendricks27

Instagram: @marcus_hendricks

TikTok: @marcushendricks27

YoutTube: @TheMarcusHendricksShow

Intro & Outro Song: Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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Who is Marcus Hendricks? and Goals & Plans for 2023 and Beyond

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:59:06 GMT

The beginning of the beginning! The Marcus Hendricks Show is finally here. For those that have been patient with me every time I claimed I was starting a podcast and then didn't release what I'd made, we're past that. This episode is a simple introduction to me as an individual and as a man on a legacy mission. I am so excited to share this with you all! It's only bigger from here! "Action words and power moves only." - The H.N.I.C.

Here links for ways to connect and work with me:

My Calendly - calendly.com/marcushendricks

The Hendricks Collective - https://tally.so/r/wQoObX

The Henny Leagues - https://tally.so/r/n9N4Pp

Twitter - @m_hendricks27

Instagram - @marcus_hendricks

Intro & Outro Song: Hennything Is Possible by Elijah

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