<![CDATA[I Gotta Start Somewhere]]>I Gotta Start Somewhere is a community-focused podcast hosted by Herbert Parsi, MS, LCADC. This platform was created to raise awareness of real issues impacting our communities, provide education on current drug and alcohol trends, and offer practical guidance for individuals and families navigating substance use concerns.

Each episode delivers direct, relevant information about prevention, early intervention, treatment options, and recovery support. The goal is to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and help listeners make informed decisions when they or someone they care about may need help.

This podcast is designed for:

Individuals struggling with substance use

Family members seeking guidance

Community members wanting to stay informed

Professionals looking for insight into treatment trends

Herbert Parsi is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and the founder of Herbert Parsi Wellness Treatment, a private outpatient practice providing services to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Services include comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, relapse prevention, and family support. The practice accepts all major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.

This podcast is about awareness, accountability, and action — because change begins when we choose to start somewhere.

]]>https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/2xWvSKyzjQu77l60yP8xUd/homeRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 19:53:06 GMTWed, 04 Feb 2026 15:45:02 GMT60Herbert Parsi<p>I Gotta Start Somewhere is a community-focused podcast hosted by Herbert Parsi, MS, LCADC. This platform was created to raise awareness of real issues impacting our communities, provide education on current drug and alcohol trends, and offer practical guidance for individuals and families navigating substance use concerns.<br /><br />Each episode delivers direct, relevant information about prevention, early intervention, treatment options, and recovery support. The goal is to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and help listeners make informed decisions when they or someone they care about may need help.<br /><br />This podcast is designed for:<br /><br />Individuals struggling with substance use<br /><br />Family members seeking guidance<br /><br />Community members wanting to stay informed<br /><br />Professionals looking for insight into treatment trends<br /><br />Herbert Parsi is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and the founder of Herbert Parsi Wellness Treatment, a private outpatient practice providing services to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Services include comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment planning, relapse prevention, and family support. The practice accepts all major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.<br /><br />This podcast is about awareness, accountability, and action — because change begins when we choose to start somewhere.</p>episodicHerbert Parsichangecoachtoday@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha Trailer]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-Togetha-Trailer-efa7orfbfaed31-c2d0-4a72-bc60-ce6c8b125d1eFri, 12 Jun 2020 01:41:44 GMTIntro to the podcast  no00:00:37Da Get Togetha Trailertrailer<![CDATA[Stories Of Whackness! - Da Get Togetha Episode 13]]>You ever have someone do some corny ish to you?  Just some whack nonsense?  Matter fact, have you ever done some whack corny nonsense to someone?  Join Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl as they bring community favorites Porschea and Bigg on to share some crazy stories and laugh out loud moments!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Stories-Of-Whackness----Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-13-emgc3cef5247d0-e31c-49ce-83aa-6ddc42b91ec6Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT<p>You ever have someone do some corny ish to you?  Just some whack nonsense?  Matter fact, have you ever done some whack corny nonsense to someone?  Join Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl as they bring community favorites Porschea and Bigg on to share some crazy stories and laugh out loud moments!  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZU6EmXwdizKMC3tTaQwfKj8Y0KO30Vq19FpQRnylGTrmS76o0oug6m4EdKfVZo0Y6Td35sSETdT1QBfTZNw7GwLBDD0v1YvE3vaWTZy6YPhTaNVK8v-LhaRQdyg3OY7lHN0ZjSv5eiUb9e5FjPZbxYqbsrK7wCoUDSjzLA1a-U1_WxBZAEk75PxD75CEPtzVDI&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bethesolution?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZU6EmXwdizKMC3tTaQwfKj8Y0KO30Vq19FpQRnylGTrmS76o0oug6m4EdKfVZo0Y6Td35sSETdT1QBfTZNw7GwLBDD0v1YvE3vaWTZy6YPhTaNVK8v-LhaRQdyg3OY7lHN0ZjSv5eiUb9e5FjPZbxYqbsrK7wCoUDSjzLA1a-U1_WxBZAEk75PxD75CEPtzVDI&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BeTheSolution</a></p> yes01:35:4413Stories Of Whackness! - Da Get Togetha Episode 13full<![CDATA[Supporting Blindfolded! ]]>In this episode, I tell on myself! I also ask if you've done the same in the past. Please listen and comment! Lets have fun!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Supporting-Blindfolded-egeilv835bc4ad-b482-4185-91ba-9046a8f269a6Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:13:47 GMT<p>In this episode, I tell on myself! I also ask if you've done the same in the past. Please listen and comment! Lets have fun!!</p> yes00:07:51Supporting Blindfolded! full<![CDATA[Walidation - Da Get Togetha Episode 6]]>What is #WALIDATION?  Join community members The Phlash, Manami Jackson, Jeff Webb, and Lavar Edwards as Elder Herb helps The Browngirl and King break down his coined phrase and delve into whether or not it’s real, do we need it, and what can we do to stop needing it so much.  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to check out this and all the amazing episodes and videos of #DaGetTogetha or like and subscribe right here on your favorite podcast platform!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Walidation---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-6-ejrrcp44df44ba-ac15-4d60-b563-47d672fa16e9Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT<p>What is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/walidation?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUZos1mBkrktwB_cl2J4WD8pQrwjO839d4wdjwEzWx5yuR1jZQ9Ffz4fPTjRf3Loz_1S0-nr92hhctewFGARyYMlweFFHEyNn_WBDyFEaZuSe0wgruyWSm3GOwQ8PyUxWIQvvJKKS8eOcuHXBxxhXTMyxsgFBbJVHcpxdbl3onLXKYBHh-reESULHfMd8eIfgs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#WALIDATION</a>?  Join community members The Phlash, Manami Jackson, Jeff Webb, and Lavar Edwards as Elder Herb helps The Browngirl and King break down his coined phrase and delve into whether or not it’s real, do we need it, and what can we do to stop needing it so much.  Head to <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.SolutionBasedCommunity.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1YzN8QEKrPiT6ALNkcLFKQbzKCVsJE5BDTZZ5sT2CYqpENcCes8X2j5Lk&amp;h=AT1oClPksJEg3y5pyqyt9mh-cQY_xA6vY6Qb31O1X5UcdYpSddx6pic1EmiNIredW7WFWhYjDi2PRifbd4WAZtFxoTwHaLhdK-f3F1a270T3bLP2GMI8AY33gvZ6X_hvTKr7Mn4vxUa4KZmmwiy6nV8&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1dIXF4iatKYWVeKklXz5MeA_MJ33aOCuIzvaM45_nLFAlyJmdtVjetXRBP1sCwOf7xrXbSEGUR7mm6WyrYsQTO3Qc2YcFm1nCKfkSrTgKfOzOckIANcw-I0HipYgppgv1ZIABljJ1jAmVGJGUPsr70kTQTdjeLSVCnV7dyn7FqGw6I-i-KJul9Pw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com</a> to check out this and all the amazing episodes and videos of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUZos1mBkrktwB_cl2J4WD8pQrwjO839d4wdjwEzWx5yuR1jZQ9Ffz4fPTjRf3Loz_1S0-nr92hhctewFGARyYMlweFFHEyNn_WBDyFEaZuSe0wgruyWSm3GOwQ8PyUxWIQvvJKKS8eOcuHXBxxhXTMyxsgFBbJVHcpxdbl3onLXKYBHh-reESULHfMd8eIfgs&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> or like and subscribe right here on your favorite podcast platform!</p> yes01:23:126Walidation - Da Get Togetha Episode 6full<![CDATA[Education! - Da Get Togetha Season 2 Episode 4]]>Education Education Education!  How important is it to the black community?  Do we need to focus on it more?  Are we at a disadvantage?  Join us as we invite Dr. Leroy Stanford Jr., Mansa Musa Jr., and Dr. Patrice Clark to talk about these and many other concerns about education in the black community.  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see the full video or listen on your favorite podcast platform!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Education----Da-Get-Togetha-Season-2-Episode-4-errqds9a720e85-164f-4f60-a32f-c0eae8d810c5Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT<p>Education Education Education!  How important is it to the black community?  Do we need to focus on it more?  Are we at a disadvantage?  Join us as we invite Dr. Leroy Stanford Jr., Mansa Musa Jr., and Dr. Patrice Clark to talk about these and many other concerns about education in the black community.  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see the full video or listen on your favorite podcast platform!</p> yes01:17:3024Education! - Da Get Togetha Season 2 Episode 4full<![CDATA[Self Love - Da Get Togetha S2Ep1]]>Love Thyself!  Thats the name of the game!  Do we love ourselves enough?  Do we suffer from too much self hate?  In this new episode of The Solution Based Community Podcast we get right into it with community members Dexter Smith, Kenya Welch, and Dominique Janelle!  Come join the conversation this sunday February 21st!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Self-Love---Da-Get-Togetha-S2Ep1-eqkvv39ed43854-b388-46dc-8953-db1347e8bddcSun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT<p>Love Thyself!  Thats the name of the game!  Do we love ourselves enough?  Do we suffer from too much self hate?  In this new episode of The Solution Based Community Podcast we get right into it with community members Dexter Smith, Kenya Welch, and Dominique Janelle!  Come join the conversation this sunday February 21st!!</p> yes01:32:5322Self Love - Da Get Togetha S2Ep1full<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha Season 1 Bonus Episode!]]>The crew gets together to discuss their favorite moments from season one of Da Get Togetha, have a few laughs, and talk about the upcoming season 2!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-Togetha-Season-1-Bonus-Episode-epdvuq03096c2f-d54c-4035-98c8-8774e87d2ce4Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT<p>The crew gets together to discuss their favorite moments from season one of Da Get Togetha, have a few laughs, and talk about the upcoming season 2!!</p> yes01:24:51116Da Get Togetha Season 1 Bonus Episode!bonus<![CDATA[For The Love Of Money Pt. 1 - Da Get Togetha]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/For-The-Love-Of-Money-Pt--1---Da-Get-Togetha-emqk1gc31d5d44-8bed-4d3a-8a4c-4c05c514a408Sun, 22 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMTFor the love of money? On the first episode of an ongoing series, we talk about employment in the black community. The ups and downs that are unique to our lives as people of color and some things we can do to change mindsets and actually break generational cycles. Join us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see the full video and all the other content! #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution #SolutionBasedCommunity yes01:33:5214For The Love Of Money Pt. 1 - Da Get Togethafull<![CDATA[Coparenting - Da Get Togetha Episode 9]]>Is Coparenting difficult?  On this episode of Da Get Togetha, Elder Herb and King get into the ups and downs of coparenting with Community Members Shirea Graham, Tim Arrington, Tamika Phillips, Koko Clemens, and Dawn Comeaux.  Join the conversation, experience the real stories, and understand the effort or lack thereof and how it affects our children.  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com now to see this and all the other full episodes!!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Coparenting---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-9-ekqbpq15311df3-fe64-4511-bae1-83030a712c73Sun, 11 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT<p>Is Coparenting difficult?  On this episode of Da Get Togetha, Elder Herb and King get into the ups and downs of coparenting with Community Members Shirea Graham, Tim Arrington, Tamika Phillips, Koko Clemens, and Dawn Comeaux.  Join the conversation, experience the real stories, and understand the effort or lack thereof and how it affects our children.  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com now to see this and all the other full episodes!!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution</p> yes01:29:549Coparenting - Da Get Togetha Episode 9full<![CDATA[First Date Representative - Da Get Togetha Episode 8]]>Do you remember your first date?  Do you remember the first time you realized you met someone’s representative instead of the real them?  Join us on this next episode of Da Get Togetha when Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl pull out some hilarious stories of their early dating life!  Adding to the hilarity, Community Members Juanita Henry, Chrischel Denson, Dana Betts, Ira Parker, and Atula Godwin all bring their own crazy stories and intriguing perspectives to this non stop laugh fest!  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com this Sunday to see and hear all the antics or listen in on your favorite podcast platform!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/First-Date-Representative---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-8-ekincv2798854b-2bfc-4fb3-ba88-af3600ee4709Sun, 04 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT<p>Do you remember your first date?  Do you remember the first time you realized you met someone’s representative instead of the real them?  Join us on this next episode of Da Get Togetha when Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl pull out some hilarious stories of their early dating life!  Adding to the hilarity, Community Members Juanita Henry, Chrischel Denson, Dana Betts, Ira Parker, and Atula Godwin all bring their own crazy stories and intriguing perspectives to this non stop laugh fest!  Head to <a href="http://www.solutionbasedcommunity.com/?fbclid=IwAR2rK6_G1KC1qBjLuT3-pRp6HKfOCm8A4u_Yf5Jozqq5BadhQLa36ciexOc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com</a> this Sunday to see and hear all the antics or listen in on your favorite podcast platform!  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVblhI5gjycghq-XeAWR0z9IpAJX2L35OTZ6uwB92dw-Y5gpEK6LhjCr4RtrY0Gof55HNm9i4FIevnviy1oQUkwPRVIte-NQ_0ihoA5s9sB0Xb95e1A9W6QMwrkUYOfiPmTQfACl1xjCmfJSVIkkIbYlQxtfSmHQ8nNBRrkCvI7_zz141PychUxOVIqXK8zOw4&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bethesolution?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZVblhI5gjycghq-XeAWR0z9IpAJX2L35OTZ6uwB92dw-Y5gpEK6LhjCr4RtrY0Gof55HNm9i4FIevnviy1oQUkwPRVIte-NQ_0ihoA5s9sB0Xb95e1A9W6QMwrkUYOfiPmTQfACl1xjCmfJSVIkkIbYlQxtfSmHQ8nNBRrkCvI7_zz141PychUxOVIqXK8zOw4&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BeTheSolution</a></p> yes02:00:438First Date Representative - Da Get Togetha Episode 8full<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha Episode 4 - Mental Health]]>In this episode we get togetha to break down Mental Health, how it affects our community, and ways to appropriately address it.  The panel includes mental health professionals as well as everyday people questions and detailed answers.  Please tune in and join the conversation by leaving a comment and asking your own questions.  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with the community!  Enjoy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-4---Mental-Health-ej6rr626581d7b-daf4-4348-9801-31af8edd7b1cSun, 06 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode we get togetha to break down Mental Health, how it affects our community, and ways to appropriately address it.  The panel includes mental health professionals as well as everyday people questions and detailed answers.  Please tune in and join the conversation by leaving a comment and asking your own questions.  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with the community!  Enjoy!</p> yes01:38:264Da Get Togetha Episode 4 - Mental Healthfull<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha/Black Love ]]>In this episode, we come together and discuss Black Love and the struggles and barriers that it has. We also touch on the significance of self love in our communities. The panel spoke of their individual struggles and showed each other with love and respect. We then agreed that the objective of better understanding was achieved throughout this episode. This was super inspiring episode and gives hope to future "Get Togethas." Please listen and comment. Thanks!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-TogethaBlack-Love-ei846083aaed55-7ee9-4b66-867b-0d89fbe07272Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:28:43 GMT<p>In this episode, we come together and discuss Black Love and the struggles and barriers that it has. We also touch on the significance of self love in our communities. The panel spoke of their individual struggles and showed each other with love and respect. We then agreed that the objective of better understanding was achieved throughout this episode. This was super inspiring episode and gives hope to future "Get Togethas." Please listen and comment. Thanks!</p> yes01:37:4612Da Get Togetha/Black Love full<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha ]]>Da Get Togetha is a platform to just "kick it!" We talk about real topics among family/close friends and speak the truth. We laugh together and cry together but we couldn't do any of this if we didn't Get Togetha! In this episode, King and Herb talk to a good friend and member of the Solution Based Community about his reported dream of becoming an entrepreneur. We discuss the ups, downs and community benefits of being self employed but most of all we elaborate on the amount of dedication necessary. In this episode we laugh really hard at ourselves and grow at the end. This is what "Da Get Togetha" is all about! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-Togetha-ei4ccg115e371c-06e6-4386-969d-3ee4898f386dFri, 14 Aug 2020 03:33:15 GMT<p>Da Get Togetha is a platform to just "kick it!" We talk about real topics among family/close friends and speak the truth. We laugh together and cry together but we couldn't do any of this if we didn't Get Togetha! In this episode, King and Herb talk to a good friend and member of the Solution Based Community about his reported dream of becoming an entrepreneur. We discuss the ups, downs and community benefits of being self employed but most of all we elaborate on the amount of dedication necessary. In this episode we laugh really hard at ourselves and grow at the end. This is what "Da Get Togetha" is all about! </p> yes01:14:5111Da Get Togetha full<![CDATA[Congradulations is in order! ]]>In this episode, I (Herb Parsi) introduce my new Business Partner King. We discuss our personal and business journeys to entail our evolving perspectives of everyday life, marriage, raising children and Black owned businesses.  We also touch on our views of the podcast and aspirations for its future. Check it out and leave us your input! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Congradulations-is-in-order-ehfen8ddbd05e5-52cf-4326-bea1-3d8e92569f7fFri, 31 Jul 2020 00:43:00 GMT<p>In this episode, I (Herb Parsi) introduce my new Business Partner King. We discuss our personal and business journeys to entail our evolving perspectives of everyday life, marriage, raising children and Black owned businesses.  We also touch on our views of the podcast and aspirations for its future. Check it out and leave us your input! </p> yes01:08:2811Congradulations is in order! full<![CDATA[The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Officer Montez Smith ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Hoods-response-to-the-current-pandemic-with-Officer-Montez-Smith-eh10fa8cc92523-d2d1-4ef9-83f1-7e823930d1acMon, 20 Jul 2020 23:18:12 GMTBrotha Montez Smith is a great friend of mine and a police officer serving the intercity communities for many years. In this episode, we discuss his perspective on the current COVID-19 pandemic and how he views the communities responses. We also touch on a few more topics as we drift from interview mode into 2 friends just kicking it.  yes00:40:2812The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Officer Montez Smith full<![CDATA[The Hood's responce to the current pandemic with Dr. Dinks-Brown ]]>In this episode we discuss the medical side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Dr. Shantay Dinks-Brown originally from Camden, NJ brakes down the specifics of COVID-19 along with its many different effects on the Hood (Under-served communities) and gives the audience medical advice on realistic preventative measures. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Hoods-responce-to-the-current-pandemic-with-Dr--Dinks-Brown-egldece4168d02-05ae-46c9-aa45-1cee67a8394eSun, 12 Jul 2020 23:25:02 GMT<p>In this episode we discuss the medical side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Family Dr. Shantay Dinks-Brown originally from Camden, NJ brakes down the specifics of COVID-19 along with its many different effects on the Hood (Under-served communities) and gives the audience medical advice on realistic preventative measures. </p> yes00:29:2511The Hood's responce to the current pandemic with Dr. Dinks-Brown full<![CDATA[Stayin' Alive - Da Get Togetha Episode 12]]>We just tryna Stay Alive!  On this next episode of Da Get Togetha we get real about health in the black community.  Join Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl as they welcome Jasmine Privott, Andrew Steezo Banks, Cherise Lenore, Tangela Stewart, and special guest Actor, Rap Artist, and Trainer to the stars Xango Henry!  Come join the conversation and gain some perspective and motivation to finally take our health seriously!  Log on to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see the full episode or hit the links to listen on your favorite podcast platforms!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Stayin-Alive---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-12-em68edb0951e85-ac8e-42a1-b5f9-96c83539316bSun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT<p>We just tryna Stay Alive!  On this next episode of Da Get Togetha we get real about health in the black community.  Join Elder Herb, King, and The Browngirl as they welcome Jasmine Privott, Andrew Steezo Banks, Cherise Lenore, Tangela Stewart, and special guest Actor, Rap Artist, and Trainer to the stars Xango Henry!  Come join the conversation and gain some perspective and motivation to finally take our health seriously!  Log on to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see the full episode or hit the links to listen on your favorite podcast platforms!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DaGetTogetha" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23BeTheSolution" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BeTheSolution<br /> <br /> <br /> </a></p> yes01:49:39112Stayin' Alive - Da Get Togetha Episode 12full<![CDATA[For The Love Of Money Pt. 2 - Da Get Togetha Episode 15]]>Join Elder Herb, King, and Dana again for the season finale as they get into the love of money part 2!  This continuation focuses on entrepreneurship in the black community and we assemble a great set of community members to offer some powerful advice and thought processes about how we can do better and be better!  Don't forget to head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com and your favorite podcast platforms to see this and all our amazing content from Season 1!  And Stay tuned for a bonus episode coming soon!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/For-The-Love-Of-Money-Pt--2---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-15-eoq92te879510a-a294-4671-953a-854867383fc1Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT<p>Join Elder Herb, King, and Dana again for the season finale as they get into the love of money part 2!  This continuation focuses on entrepreneurship in the black community and we assemble a great set of community members to offer some powerful advice and thought processes about how we can do better and be better!  Don't forget to head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com and your favorite podcast platforms to see this and all our amazing content from Season 1!  And Stay tuned for a bonus episode coming soon!</p> yes01:37:21115For The Love Of Money Pt. 2 - Da Get Togetha Episode 15full<![CDATA[No Church In Da Wild - Da Get Togetha S2E01]]>Happy Valentines Day love birds!!!  Welcome back to Season 2 of Da Get Togetha!  We are just overflowing with all the love everyone showed us last season, so we wanted to start this new season off on the day of love talking about those that have more love to give!  That's right, lets talk about OPEN RELATIONSHIPS!  What kind of relationships are there nowadays?  Which type do you subscribe to?  Does society look down on your choices?  Are you monogamous?  Polyamorous?  Are you a swinger?  Do you prefer a friend with benefits situation?  Join Elder Herb and King as they open it up with community members Shonn Bennett, Candace Felder, and Atula Godwin who all have different perspectives on non traditional relationships!  And of course King brings back his word of the day and Elder Herb continues to cuss him out for it!  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com and Tune in, drop a like, and subscribe and share it with a friend!  After all, today is about each other!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/No-Church-In-Da-Wild---Da-Get-Togetha-S2E01-eqd0lpfca4fa27-84d4-4a56-afc0-3eb066df0423Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:57:58 GMT<p>Happy Valentines Day love birds!!!  Welcome back to Season 2 of Da Get Togetha!  We are just overflowing with all the love everyone showed us last season, so we wanted to start this new season off on the day of love talking about those that have more love to give!  That's right, lets talk about OPEN RELATIONSHIPS!  What kind of relationships are there nowadays?  Which type do you subscribe to?  Does society look down on your choices?  Are you monogamous?  Polyamorous?  Are you a swinger?  Do you prefer a friend with benefits situation?  Join Elder Herb and King as they open it up with community members Shonn Bennett, Candace Felder, and Atula Godwin who all have different perspectives on non traditional relationships!  And of course King brings back his word of the day and Elder Herb continues to cuss him out for it!  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com and Tune in, drop a like, and subscribe and share it with a friend!  After all, today is about each other!</p> yes01:28:0721No Church In Da Wild - Da Get Togetha S2E01full<![CDATA[Too Much Sex? Da Get Togetha Episode 5]]>On this episode we get EXPLICIT and delve into the real deal with sexuality.  What is sexuality?  Is it too much?  Is it not enough?  Are we getting what we need?  Are our kids being exposed too soon?  Are we doing what we need to do as parents to create a safe space for our children to talk about it?  Are we creating our own safe space to talk about it?  Come join the conversation today and please like and subscribe!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Too-Much-Sex--Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-5-ejh3u0f425715c-fdbf-4a92-9a94-9f20178d4ae0Sun, 13 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT<p>On this episode we get EXPLICIT and delve into the real deal with sexuality.  What is sexuality?  Is it too much?  Is it not enough?  Are we getting what we need?  Are our kids being exposed too soon?  Are we doing what we need to do as parents to create a safe space for our children to talk about it?  Are we creating our own safe space to talk about it?  Come join the conversation today and please like and subscribe!</p> yes01:26:075Too Much Sex? Da Get Togetha Episode 5full<![CDATA[Da Get Togetha/Role Models]]>This episode entails a panel of men giving their perspectives of the topic, "Role Models." We give the "formal" definition of the topic and then go n on what it means to us. Shout out to Steezo, Kross and Joel for coming through and making this episode so special. I am sue that the community will definitely appreciate this one! Please rate this podcast and comment on this episode. Thanks! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Da-Get-TogethaRole-Models-eirdta2b358614-3571-46fc-bc6e-b9794e8fb2d6Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT<p>This episode entails a panel of men giving their perspectives of the topic, "Role Models." We give the "formal" definition of the topic and then go n on what it means to us. Shout out to Steezo, Kross and Joel for coming through and making this episode so special. I am sue that the community will definitely appreciate this one! Please rate this podcast and comment on this episode. Thanks! </p> yes01:28:3713Da Get Togetha/Role Modelsfull<![CDATA[The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Jerome Henry aka Kingpin]]>In the episode, King and I discuss his understanding of the current COVID-19 pandemic along with him giving his perspectives of the community's responses to it. We then discuss his input on solutions to this issue. I even give my input a little bit more then usual. lol! 

Please visit www.ljsessentials.com


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Hoods-response-to-the-current-pandemic-with-Jerome-Henry-aka-Kingpin-eh6m2ad8bfd448-4b2a-4849-a771-3bafadefb589Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:55:14 GMT<p>In the episode, King and I discuss his understanding of the current COVID-19 pandemic along with him giving his perspectives of the community's responses to it. We then discuss his input on solutions to this issue. I even give my input a little bit more then usual. lol! </p> <p>Please visit www.ljsessentials.com</p> <p><br /></p> yes00:46:5714The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Jerome Henry aka Kingpinfull<![CDATA[The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Mental Health Therapist Danielle Bailey ]]>During this episode, Danielle gives us her take on the current pandemic, how we are responding as a community and ways we can collectively progress. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Hoods-response-to-the-current-pandemic-with-Mental-Health-Therapist-Danielle-Bailey-eh9bmi41333389-58e1-4328-b283-e56f470e5c2fSun, 26 Jul 2020 20:22:52 GMT<p>During this episode, Danielle gives us her take on the current pandemic, how we are responding as a community and ways we can collectively progress. </p> yes00:38:3915The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Mental Health Therapist Danielle Bailey full<![CDATA[Single Parent Dating - Da Get Togetha Episode 7]]>Is dating as a single parent hard?  When should we meet the kids?  Do we tell our co-parents?  On this episode of #DaGetTogetha Elder Herb, The Browngirl, and King answer these questions and many more with community members Dee Dalton, Porschea McCallister, Domanek Banks, and George Cash Holland!  How soon is too soon to think about tomorrow?  Log on to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com now and join the conversation or jump on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Anchor, and all your favorite podcast platforms to find out!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Single-Parent-Dating---Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-7-ek7pfl4b05404c-8639-409f-a724-b9c036dbea18Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT<p>Is dating as a single parent hard?  When should we meet the kids?  Do we tell our co-parents?  On this episode of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZWVUFTA--AcwzdTEy5P9DY91vZwrbeby1PzEX-OGZdTVkdG1tADD3AHI6y7pmvcGKw8hvAMmHlHPCaiP1xDPu_yvsWNQj-Hkb4ekNDGd36X2cp0A605e8Neo8_yffMWW7dq9dlx4p2QgxgUtdq93bKmrBFRWbnqUN0TuRNGNLwR2_odomAphRr0HGOxMA1UTPVuTY-LuDU7ltw_JNdkqPrY&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> Elder Herb, The Browngirl, and King answer these questions and many more with community members Dee Dalton, Porschea McCallister, Domanek Banks, and George Cash Holland!  How soon is too soon to think about tomorrow?  Log on to <a href="http://www.solutionbasedcommunity.com/?fbclid=IwAR1cNTCOuDC6a22AyGkCo6teoczbcczl_dVW9C3VS2lOeCq_ZLDfAihW9sE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com</a> now and join the conversation or jump on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Anchor, and all your favorite podcast platforms to find out!</p> yes01:53:507Single Parent Dating - Da Get Togetha Episode 7full<![CDATA[The Floor is open ]]>This episode is strictly asking for feedback. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Floor-is-open-egp6q0cc287bd3-3190-42f9-9b57-cd2d86d8fccaWed, 15 Jul 2020 10:09:55 GMT<p>This episode is strictly asking for feedback. </p> no00:01:42The Floor is open full<![CDATA[Charity! - Da Get Togetha Season 2 Episode 5]]>CHARITY!

Guess who’s back!!! Next episode drops tomorrow morning! This one is all about CHARITY. Join Elder Herb and myself as they break down the function and necessity of charity in the community with guests Dana Dalton, Mansa Musa Jr., and Janise Good! And get ready for some changes coming soon too!! Show your love community!! We missed you!!

Head to SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see or hear the episodes in full tomorrow morning!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Charity----Da-Get-Togetha-Season-2-Episode-5-e18uce2f92f0fe3-bb86-46fe-a0a1-84ab7b428e61Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT<p><strong>CHARITY!</strong></p> <p>Guess who’s back!!! Next episode drops tomorrow morning! This one is all about CHARITY. Join Elder Herb and myself as they break down the function and necessity of charity in the community with guests Dana Dalton, Mansa Musa Jr., and Janise Good! And get ready for some changes coming soon too!! Show your love community!! We missed you!!</p> <p>Head to <a href="http://solutionbasedcommunity.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ciOXU9d97B3QYs3rzRWT7JArpFfJAkQnrmP0wBfJR-0dWVA_PqU7UFcQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SolutionBasedCommunity.com</a> to see or hear the episodes in full tomorrow morning!</p> yes01:04:2925Charity! - Da Get Togetha Season 2 Episode 5full<![CDATA[Stop Snitchin! - Da Get Togetha S02Ep03]]>Are we tellin too much of our business?  Join Elder Herb and King as they discuss the topic of too much social media!  How does it affect our community?  Is there a history lesson to pull from?  Is it a hinderance or an asset?  Community members Porschea, Terry, and Janise weigh in on the subject and bring out some hilarious points.  Tune in Sunday, February 28th at www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Stop-Snitchin----Da-Get-Togetha-S02Ep03-er701kf5976535-5979-4ec6-a7ac-d7b03966211aSun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT<p>Are we tellin too much of our business?  Join Elder Herb and King as they discuss the topic of too much social media!  How does it affect our community?  Is there a history lesson to pull from?  Is it a hinderance or an asset?  Community members Porschea, Terry, and Janise weigh in on the subject and bring out some hilarious points.  Tune in Sunday, February 28th at www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com!</p> yes01:39:4223Stop Snitchin! - Da Get Togetha S02Ep03full<![CDATA[The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Community Activist Lavar Edwards ]]>In this episode, we discuss Lavar's community involvement, his perspective of the current COVID-19 pandemic and his aspirations for not only himself but the community as well. He expounds on personal and professional approaches to address this current pandemic and assure the best safety for himself and family. Lavar explains why he feels obligated to service and gives information to the community in efforts for us to have the opportunity to give back as well. Listed below are links to reach out and receive or be of assistance to others using platforms that Lavar himself gives back on. 

camdenclockchasers.org

theworkgroup.net

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/The-Hoods-response-to-the-current-pandemic-with-Community-Activist-Lavar-Edwards-eh2i1843673878-d34a-4926-91be-3a7c07bcde39Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:54:52 GMT<p>In this episode, we discuss Lavar's community involvement, his perspective of the current COVID-19 pandemic and his aspirations for not only himself but the community as well. He expounds on personal and professional approaches to address this current pandemic and assure the best safety for himself and family. Lavar explains why he feels obligated to service and gives information to the community in efforts for us to have the opportunity to give back as well. Listed below are links to reach out and receive or be of assistance to others using platforms that Lavar himself gives back on. </p> <p>camdenclockchasers.org</p> <p>theworkgroup.net</p> yes00:39:0313The Hood's response to the current pandemic with Community Activist Lavar Edwards full<![CDATA[Where Is The Love? - Da Get Togetha Episode 10]]>What is a ride or die chick?  Should you be one?  Have you ever been?  Is that the only way to gain real love?  On this new episode of #DaGetTogetha, The Browngirl takes Elder Herb and King on a journey of realization with Community Members Neffertiti Phillips, Porschea McCallister, Cassandra, The Homie Big, and Summer Willow of the Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast!  Head to www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com to see this and all the full episodes and all the content or hit the links to listen on your favorite podcast platform!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Where-Is-The-Love----Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-10-el7i7t5e9c1b2a-c273-4b1d-a635-2403f8c914f9Sun, 18 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT<p>What is a ride or die chick?  Should you be one?  Have you ever been?  Is that the only way to gain real love?  On this new episode of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUDw27KdhoqpT92cGnuREu120j25MXuVNcaka0uG1PJqA6XyU_EmMZ0107jKj8TNbm-1uMqozhJWtO2l_ufQ_grBi7D9SImSxzs_4bqHB7ePcCl2XhLnLB3vH1zAQepsh8NCO33d34UMYvE1_cR7MEDTtin5KrrQulfD5HjG0eDXEZh7io6FdTjJDg3nRSu5Ow&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a>, The Browngirl takes Elder Herb and King on a journey of realization with Community Members Neffertiti Phillips, Porschea McCallister, Cassandra, The Homie Big, and Summer Willow of the Ladies Luv Hip Hop Podcast!  Head to <a href="http://www.solutionbasedcommunity.com/?fbclid=IwAR3WSNvS1Y22pP_Y0J0FTNjfJxxSfpEsmxxq72kZdF9hdZkSy6EvYCT7O-E" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com</a> to see this and all the full episodes and all the content or hit the links to listen on your favorite podcast platform!</p> yes01:33:0310Where Is The Love? - Da Get Togetha Episode 10full<![CDATA[What's Goin On? - Da Get Togetha Episode 11]]>What's Goin On?  This question along with many others affecting the social climate of the black community get addressed with Elder Herb, King, and The BrownGirl as they welcome community members Cherise, Owen Anderson, Avi Scott, and Dexter Smith to chop it up and gain some amazing perspective.  Come join the conversation this Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com.  Log on and check out this and all the other full episodes or click the links and tune in on your favorite podcast platform!  #DaGetTogetha #BeTheSolution

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/solutionbased/episodes/Whats-Goin-On----Da-Get-Togetha-Episode-11-elrvdia6b11748-f718-4912-9aaa-8f3c8d86838dSun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT<p>What's Goin On?  This question along with many others affecting the social climate of the black community get addressed with Elder Herb, King, and The BrownGirl as they welcome community members Cherise, Owen Anderson, Avi Scott, and Dexter Smith to chop it up and gain some amazing perspective.  Come join the conversation this Sunday, November 1st, 2020 at <a href="http://www.solutionbasedcommunity.com/?fbclid=IwAR365sx1lCfbgb7sQyjXTMgf5gEGFV645lAO5GqlSWAQIcqG3Gl4wndVVt0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SolutionBasedCommunity.com.</a>  Log on and check out this and all the other full episodes or click the links and tune in on your favorite podcast platform!  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dagettogetha?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV8mfXFTTyjA6TfoPiDl6d6jP3J5VRcvfhw94Fzm5HQNlwdmL_IDwVXinEYeZkSXe6vxx7VkuUYwm_FyD5DhU3cM9WfUDBOky-_-NTMkZZP7td_-gf1MKC8QS6qpqBncZvI5KkU2k7mPtMf54pkPlGGenxlxrUoP227wCHDrgE6hMdAAVqGA3rVzyxNv5t4d2Q&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#DaGetTogetha</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bethesolution?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZV8mfXFTTyjA6TfoPiDl6d6jP3J5VRcvfhw94Fzm5HQNlwdmL_IDwVXinEYeZkSXe6vxx7VkuUYwm_FyD5DhU3cM9WfUDBOky-_-NTMkZZP7td_-gf1MKC8QS6qpqBncZvI5KkU2k7mPtMf54pkPlGGenxlxrUoP227wCHDrgE6hMdAAVqGA3rVzyxNv5t4d2Q&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#BeTheSolution</a></p> yes01:46:1911What's Goin On? - Da Get Togetha Episode 11full