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💸 Uncle X on Money, Manhood & Making Smart Moves
Guest: Uncle James Terrell 👔 Topic: Money, mindset, and making choices that set you up for success 💬 Meet Uncle X Hey Sugars 💕 — you already know Ask Your Auntea isn’t just for the aunties. This week, we’re flipping the script and letting an uncle drop some serious gems. Meet Uncle James Terrell — financial advisor, author, DC native, and proud dad of three girls (and three nieces!). He’s here to spill the tea on money, choices, and what it really means to grow up
Nov 143 min read


👔 Real Talk with Uncle Rodney: Work, Wisdom & Watching Out for Yourself
Guest: Uncle Rodney Gainous Topic: Growing up in DC, finding your purpose, and making smart choices 💪🏾 💬 Meet Uncle Rodney Hey Sugars 💜 — this week’s tea is a little different. You know we love hearing from our aunties, but today we’re hearing from one of our uncles — because it takes a village of men and women to help you grow into your best self. Meet Uncle Rodney Gainous , program analyst for DC’s Department of Employment Services and a proud mentor to youth acr
Nov 143 min read


🕊️ “Faith, Family, and Finding Your Peace”
Uncle: Rev. Dr. James E. Terrell Topic: Faith, forgiveness, and learning to listen for God’s voice ☕ Meet Great Uncle James Yes, sugars — this episode’s tea comes from a real OG: Rev. Dr. James Terrell , educator, minister, and father of our very own Auntie M (Marisa Terrell)! 💕 He’s proof that wisdom never goes out of style. From growing up in a big family in Akron, Ohio, to becoming a Rhodes Scholar–level thinker, Uncle James has seen things and lived to tell the sto
Nov 143 min read


🕶️ “Wearing Tomorrow, Today”
Auntea (well, Unc!): Melvin "Uncle Mel" Witten ☕ Topic: Choices, discipline, and bouncing back from setbacks 💬 Meet Uncle Mel Uncle Mel grew up right here in Southeast DC and went from HD Woodson High to Hampton University , then Howard Law — but the road wasn’t straight. He got kicked out his first year of college, worked full-time, and went to UDC at night to finish strong. 👏🏾 Now? He’s done work with Motown Records , BET , and the DC Commission on the Arts & Huma
Nov 143 min read
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