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2025 Year‑End Reflections: A Season of Healing, Growth, and Community Power As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to speak directly to the people who made this year unforgettable, you. This year was one of the most transformative seasons of my life. Season 3 of America in Black and White and the continued growth of Changing Trends and Times were not just professional milestones. They were lifelines. They were reminders that community is not something we talk about, it’s something we build together. And I want you to know how deeply grateful I am. To My Guests: You Carried Me This Year Every guest who joined me on the show brought something powerful, truth, vulnerability, humor, brilliance, and heart. You didn’t just show up for an interview. You showed up for me. Many of you may not know this, but 2024 was the year I lost my mother. Her passing left a space in my life that felt impossible to fill. But every conversation, every story, every moment of connection on the show helped me breathe again. You helped me heal in ways I didn’t expect. Your presence reminded me that even in grief, there is purpose.Even in loss, there is community.Even in pain, there is possibility. Thank you for being part of my healing. Season 3: A Testament to Our Collective Power This season wasn’t just successful, it was meaningful. We tackled real issues.We uplifted real voices.We created real impact. And none of it would have happened without you, the guests, the viewers, the supporters, the people who believe in the mission of telling our stories with honesty and dignity. You are the engine behind this machine.You are the heartbeat of this platform.Together, we are making a difference. Looking Ahead to 2026 I’m excited for what’s coming next. More conversations.More community.More truth.More growth. And yes, I’m working toward taking the show on the road. I want to meet you where you are. I want to bring these conversations into your cities, your communities, your spaces. Because this platform belongs to all of us. Let’s Build Together: SYTM Accounting & Consulting Inc. As we move into a new year, I also want to extend a personal invitation. Many of you know me as a host and storyteller, but I am also the founder of SYTM Accounting & Consulting Inc., where we support individuals and businesses with: If you need support in 2026, I would be honored to serve you.Let’s build your financial future with clarity, confidence, and care. Reach out anytime, let’s make it happen. Stay Connected With Me You can reach me through any of my platforms: Whether you’re a guest, a supporter, a listener, or a future client, you are part of this family. And together, we will continue to uplift our communities, tell our stories, and build something that lasts. Thank You Thank you for your time.Thank you for your trust.Thank you for your stories.Thank you for your love.Thank you for helping me turn a difficult year into a meaningful one. Here’s to 2026, a year of expansion, healing, and community power.

As I look back on 2025, I’m overwhelmed, not by the challenges, but by the grace, the connection, and the extraordinary people who walked with me through this season. This year was more than another chapter of America in Black and White and Changing Trends and Times. It was a year of healing, rebuilding, and rediscovering purpose. And that’s because of you, my guests, my supporters, my community, my family. Season 3: A Year That Changed Me Season 3 wasn’t just successful, it was transformational. Every guest who sat across from me brought wisdom, vulnerability, humor, and truth. You didn’t just show up for the show; you showed up for me. You helped shape conversations that mattered, conversations that pushed culture forward, conversations that reminded us why storytelling is a form of activism. You brought your brilliance.You brought your courage.You brought your heart. And because of that, Season 3 became one of the most meaningful seasons we’ve ever produced. Your Presence Helped Me Heal This year also carried a deep personal weight, the passing of my mother. Losing her was one of the hardest experiences of my life. But what many of you may not know is how much your presence helped me cope. Your interviews, your laughter, your insights, your energy, they gave me something to look forward to. They gave me purpose on days when grief felt heavy. You helped me keep going. You helped me feel connected. You helped me heal. For that, I will always be grateful. Looking Ahead to 2026 I’m excited for what’s coming next. More conversations.More community.More truth.More impact. And yes, I’m looking forward to taking the show on the road. I want to meet you where you are. I want to bring these conversations into your cities, your communities, your spaces. Because this platform is not just mine, it’s ours. You Are the Engine of This Machine Let me be clear: You are the reason this works.Your stories.Your engagement.Your willingness to show up.Your belief in the mission. Together, we are building something powerful, a movement rooted in truth, empowerment, and community uplift. SYTM Accounting & Consulting Inc: Let’s Build Together As we move into 2026, I want to extend a personal invitation. Many of you know me as a host, a storyteller, a community advocate, but I am also the founder of SYTM Accounting & Consulting Inc., where we support individuals and businesses with: I would be honored to serve you, your families, and your businesses in the coming year. You’ve supported me, now let me support you. If you need services, or simply want to explore how we can work together, reach out. Let’s make it happen. Stay Connected You can contact me anytime through my websites or social platforms: Thank You Thank you for your time.Thank you for your trust.Thank you for your stories.Thank you for your love.Thank you for helping me turn grief into purpose and purpose into impact. Here’s to 2026, a year of growth, expansion, and community power.

We don’t talk enough about what it means to love someone who is lying, not because they’re malicious, but because they’re terrified. Terrified of being rejected.Terrified of losing family, career, community, or safety.Terrified of being fully seen. In Dee Carr’s short “Loving a Liar,” we’re invited to look beyond the surface of deception and into the emotional architecture behind it. And when we connect this to the LGBTQ community, the conversation becomes even more urgent. Because the truth is this: Some people aren’t lying to deceive you. They’re lying to survive you. The Code-Switching Closet For many LGBTQ people, athletes, politicians, entertainers, clergy, business owners, and everyday folks, life becomes a constant performance. A carefully curated version of themselves is presented to the world, while their true identity stays tucked away, waiting for a safer moment that may never come. This isn’t just “being private.”This is code-switching as self‑protection. It’s the athlete who dates publicly but loves privately.The pastor who preaches authenticity but fears living his own.The business owner who avoids pronouns in every conversation.The entertainer who smiles on stage but cries in the dressing room.The everyday person who edits their life to fit someone else’s comfort. And the people who love them?They often end up loving a version of someone that isn’t fully real, not because that person is dishonest, but because the world has taught them that honesty is dangerous. The Emotional Cost Loving someone who is hiding can feel like loving a ghost, present, but not fully here. But imagine the cost on the other side: This isn’t lying for manipulation.This is lying for survival. And survival shouldn’t have to look like this. What Does Love Look Like Here? Love, in this context, becomes a bridge, not a demand. It asks: Love doesn’t force someone out of hiding.Love creates a world where hiding is no longer necessary. Let’s Talk About It This is where you come in. Have you ever loved someone who was afraid to be themselves?Have you ever BEEN that person?What does safety look like for you?What does honesty cost in your world? Drop your thoughts in the comments, your voice might be the one someone else needs to hear. And if conversations like this matter to you, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next post in this series inspired by Dee Carr’s powerful shorts.