Podcast:NAH Hood
Degrees,Bags... No Love? What Do You Really Bring To a Relationship W/ April Mason Ep 27
In this soul-shaking episode of Not All Hood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley sit down with transformational identity coach April Mason for one of the most raw and nuanced conversations of the season. Mason pulls no punches as she challenges high-achieving women to confront their intrinsic value beyond career accolades, beauty, or domesticity.
The trio explore emotional intelligence, performative femininity, dating myths, and the shifting dynamics of love in modern Black relationships. With surgical precision, Mason unpacks why many women are struggling in relationships—not because of a lack of options, but a lack of identity. From girlfriend traps to the misunderstood power of energy and presence, this episode is a wake-up call for both men and women on how to lead with self-love, intention, and wholeness. April even assigns some relationship homework… if you're brave enough to do the work.
Politics, Media Lies & The Fight for Our Future w/Keisha Lance Bottoms #politicsunplugged
In this powerful episode of NOT ALL HOOD, former Atlanta Mayor, White House Senior Advisor, and current Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joins Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley for an unfiltered conversation about the state of American democracy, political resilience, media manipulation, and the misunderstood role of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Keisha shares personal insights on navigating political life while protecting mental peace, raising informed children in a digital age, and why local elections matter more than people realize.
The trio dives deep into how misinformation, distractions, and systemic rollbacks threaten progress, while emphasizing that true power lies within communities taking action—starting at home, in conversations, and at the ballot box. From tackling voter apathy to reclaiming narratives erased by political agendas, this episode is a masterclass in civic engagement, hope, and resilience.
If you're questioning where the leaders are, how to stay informed without losing yourself, or what DEI really stands for amidst today's culture wars, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss
AI Wrote It, You Claimed It Are We Losing Ourselves To AI? EP - 28 #aivshumans #notallhood
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing our work—it’s reshaping who we are. In this compelling Not All Hood conversation, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Candace Kelley dive into the unseen influence of AI on our creativity, our thinking, and our emotional lives.
As AI tools make it easier for anyone to sound brilliant, the question becomes: what makes us truly original? They discuss how tech like auto-tune and AI-generated writing have blurred the lines between human and machine-made, and why the real power lies with those who know how to use AI without losing themselves.
From students fiercely defending their AI-aided essays to professors requiring handwritten work just to ensure authenticity—this episode questions what ownership, authorship, and creativity really mean in a digital world. We also tackle the shifting landscape of DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and how language and branding around it are being reimagined in real-time