More Than 2 Min. hosted by Wil E. is a digital-first culture-forward talk platform. The podcast is a space for advocating mental health, amplifying community issues, promoting civic dialogue, exploring artistic endeavors, and introducing new entrepreneurs. Distributed across all podcast platforms, and social media the show connects culturally insightful audiences with culture curators from all walks of life. If you're seeking authentic engagement, real stories from real people, and you need more than two minutes to enjoy some tea...then sit back...tune-in...and vibe with us.
Jade Rogers: Motherhood, Hoodoo, Heritage & Learning to Be Present
Host Wil E. interviews Jade Rogers of Never Jaded Wellness about embracing presence amidst motherhood, heritage, and spirituality.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Becoming Again: Carla D. Walker on Faith, Boundaries & Finding Her Voice
Host Wil E. interviews transitional life coach Carla D. Walker about her journey of self-care and finding her voice during challenging seasons.
22 Sept 2026
Lion Aurah — Finding the Lion Within: Grief, Glory & Lap Dance Poetry
Host Wil E. interviews Lion Aurah, an actor and poet, exploring survival, grief, and creative transformation through powerful life stories.
31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Curtis King on The Black Academy of Arts & Letters, Art as Healing & the 2026 Riverfront Jazz Festival
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" What happens when a creative vision becomes a lifelong commitment to culture, community, and the next generation? In this episode of More Than 2 Min, presented by Greenhouse Lounge & Wellness Center in DeSoto TX. Wil E. sits down with Curtis King, founder of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) and visionary behind the Riverfront Jazz Festival in Dallas, Texas. King takes us from his childhood in Coldwater, Mississippi, and ...
21 Apr 2026
“Keisha Nixon survived so she could thrive—and now she advocates for those still in the storm.”
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this unfiltered episode of More Than 2 Min, Keisha Nixon shares her journey from surviving domestic abuse and a wrongful criminal case to becoming a voice for community advocacy, justice reform, and political accountability. After being arrested and indicted following an act of self-defense, Keisha’s experience exposed the deeper realities of the criminal justice system, including systemic bias, political influence, and gaps in accounta...
7 Apr 2026
From Protests to Healing: Lelani Marie Russell on Activism, Trauma & Finding Yourself
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In Episode 10 of More Than 2 Min, we sit down with activist, stylist, and community organizer Lelani Marie Russell for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about activism, identity, mental health, and self-discovery. From growing up in Dallas to becoming a frontline voice in protests across Texas, Lelani shares her journey into activism—including her first protest at just 14 years old, experiences with police brutality, and what it...
31 Mar 2026
From Foster Care to Fostering Dreams: Vallery Mitchell on Healing, Service & Community
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this inspiring episode of More Than 2 Min, Vallery “I Get Stuff Done” Mitchell shares her journey from being placed in foster care at birth to becoming the founder & CEO of the Fostering Dreams Foundation and an award-winning nonprofit leader. Vallery dives into her “season of growth,” balancing graduate school, leadership, and service while staying grounded in purpose. She reflects on how her upbringing shaped her passion for serv...
24 Mar 2026
From Set Design to Entrepreneur: How Home Decor Impacts Mental Health | Dabbs Decor
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this episode of More Than 2 Min, we sit down with Donna Dabbs, owner of Dabbs Decor and Gifts, to explore her journey from a quiet, shy girl growing up in Oak Cliff, Texas to becoming a successful entrepreneur, home designer, and creative force in the Dallas area. Donna shares how her early experiences at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts shaped her love for design, staging, and storytelling through spa...
17 Mar 2026
From Fatherhood to Innovation: Richard A. Prince II on Technology, Faith, and Building Better Fathers
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this powerful episode of More Than 2 Min, host Wil E. sits down with Richard A. Prince II, entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of Building Better Fathers, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families by empowering and supporting men in their journey through fatherhood. Richard shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Dallas, watching his father build community programs from the ground up, and how those early experiences sh...
10 Mar 2026
Walking in Your Truth | Dr. A'londa Barber-Kusimo on Faith, Identity, Leadership & Mental Health | More Than 2 Min
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this powerful episode of More Than 2 Min, host Wil E. sits down with motivational speaker, bestselling author, and community leader Dr. A'londa Barber- Kusimo for a deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, trauma, leadership, and transformation. Dr. Kusimo shares her journey from growing up in Oak Cliff, via Dallas Tx., attending Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts; from being mentored by Savi...
3 Mar 2026
Fashion vs. Style: How What You Wear Impacts Confidence, Mental Health & Identity | Catrice Hines
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this episode of More Than 2 Min, we sit down with South Oak Cliff by way of Dallas Tx. native and DeSoto Tx. boutique owner Catrice Hines for a thoughtful conversation on identity, confidence, and the deeper meaning behind what we wear. From early memories of designer jeans and charm school to spiritual growth and redefining personal expression, Catrice shares how her style evolved from survival to empowerment. We unpack: • The differ...
25 Feb 2026
From Rodeo Dirt to Recording Booths: The Journey of C-Boy
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this powerful episode of More Than 2 Min, we sit down with Dallas native C-Boy — a cowboy, rodeo competitor, DJ, and independent recording artist whose life bridges country grit and soulful expression. Raised between East Dallas and DeSoto Tx., C-Boy shares how watching his Oklahoma cattleman grandfather led him into the world of rodeo at just 12 years old. He breaks down the psychology of riding, the discipline of breaking horses, and...
18 Feb 2026
Nicole Raphiel on Civic Engagemeng & Leadership in DeSoto, Texas | More Than 2 Min.
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" In this powerful episode of More Than 2 Min, we sit down with the Honorable Nicole Raphiel, former DeSoto City Councilwoman, for an inspiring conversation about civic engagement, community leadership, and the real work of local government in DeSoto, Texas. Nicole shares her journey from being born and raised in Dallas, Texas—with deep roots in Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove—to building a life in DeSoto, where she became a respected voice on...
10 Feb 2026
Building More Than Homes: The Good Guy with a Mission to Transform Texas
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" 🎙️ More Than Two Minutes Podcast — Featuring Jeffrey "The Good Guy" Burns In this episode of More Than Two Minutes, we sit down with Jeffrey Burns, a seasoned general contractor, smart-home builder, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience transforming houses into efficient, modern homes. As the owner of Burns Son Construction, Jeffrey blends craftsmanship with technology to create spaces that truly serve families. But Jeffr...
4 Feb 2026
“More Than Two Minutes: Jamila Sherman on Purpose, Power & Building Jay Sage Productions”
"Text 'SPONSOR' to 469-609-7540 for advertising info" Welcome to the reboot of More Than Two Minutes — the podcast where stories go deeper than elevator pitches and journeys matter more than destinations. In Episode One, host Wil E. sits down with Jamila Sherman, founder of Jay Sage Productions, Oak Cliff native, arts advocate, and cultural strategist shaping the creative economy in DeSoto, Texas and beyond. Jamila shares her real story — from studying law to pivoting into entertainment, prod...
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Jade Rogers: Motherhood, Hoodoo, Heritage & Learning to Be Present
Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Um, so the kinetic science was my first, and then I got into IFA, um, which are the Orishas. And then, um, I was introduced to hoodoo. I want to say in 2016, um, I was introduced to hoodoo by its actual name, right? Because, um, realistically a lot of things that black people do melanated people do tend to be hoodoo but we just don't necessarily recognize it as that as that name some people call it superstitions um but as i started to do more research i started realizing like wow a lot of this stuff i actually already do yeah um and that's how i was able to kind of start getting into hoodoo and then eventually i started to study voodoo itself okay educate me about hoodoo Um, everything that someone who is totally 1000% blind to hoodoo. […]
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