SpeakUp Zee

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The podcast about designed to talk about real things with real people. Everything from daily motivation to business, community outreach, a splash of politics, marketing and so much more! Zeè & his friends SpeakUP about it all, and you guys get to hear it first hand.

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June 16, 202612 min

Too Many Black Men Feel They’re Not Enough 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, purpose, and mental health.In this episode, Zee speaks directly to a struggle that too many Black men carry in silence — feeling like they’re never enough. 💔Many Black men spend their lives trying to provide, protect, lead, and carry the weight of everyone around them. They work long hours, sacrifice their own needs, and constantly feel pressure to succeed. Yet despite everything they give, many still battle the feeling that they’re falling short.This conversation is about the emotional burden of always having to be “the strong one,” the pressure to meet impossible expectations, and the reminder that your value isn’t determined by what you produce or provide. You are more than your paycheck, your title, or what you can do for others.If you’ve ever questioned your worth, felt like your best was never enough, or carried the weight of the world on your shoulders, this episode is for you.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one message you think more Black men need to hear today?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this conversation today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re raising a child who needs guidance, looking for support as a parent, or searching for accountability and mentorship for a young person, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 mentorship sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Discipline, decision-making & life skills development✔️ Parent coaching & support strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on long-term growthWhether you’re a parent looking for help, a young person needing direction, or a family seeking additional support, we’re here to walk alongside you.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 14, 20269 min

Being Strong All The Time Is Exhausting…💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, healing, and mental health.In this episode, Zee talks about a reality that so many people silently live every day — nobody checks on the strong friend. 💔The person everyone depends on is often the one carrying the most. They’re the listener, the encourager, the problem solver, and the one who always seems to have it together. But behind the smile, they may be exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly fighting battles nobody knows about.This conversation is a reminder that strength doesn’t mean someone isn’t struggling. Sometimes the people who seem the strongest are the ones who need love, support, and someone to simply ask, “How are you doing?”💬 Drop a comment: Have you ever been the “strong friend”? What’s one thing you wish people understood about it?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with the strong friend in your life—or someone who needs to hear this today.✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re raising a child who needs guidance, looking for support as a parent, or searching for accountability and mentorship for a young person, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 mentorship sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Discipline, decision-making & life skills development✔️ Parent coaching & support strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on long-term growthWhether you’re a parent looking for help, a young person needing direction, or a family seeking additional support, we’re here to walk alongside you.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 13, 20268 min

Don’t Go Back to Who You Used to Be 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself!In this episode, Zee shares a reminder for anyone who's been tempted to slip back into old habits, old mindsets, or old versions of themselves — don't go back to who you used to be. 💔Growth is hard. Healing is hard. Change is hard. But one of the biggest challenges in life is resisting the urge to return to what's familiar, even when what's familiar wasn't good for us. Sometimes the old version of you will try to make a comeback when you're tired, hurt, lonely, frustrated, or discouraged. That's when you have to remember how far you've come.This conversation is about staying committed to your growth, giving yourself grace when you make mistakes, and understanding that one bad day doesn't erase all the progress you've made. You don't have to be perfect—you just can't afford to stay stuck.If you've been fighting to become a better version of yourself, this episode is your reminder to keep moving forward. The life you're building is worth protecting.💬 Drop a comment: What's one thing you've worked hard to leave behind that you refuse to go back to?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se...⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you're raising a child who needs guidance, looking for support as a parent, or searching for accountability and mentorship for a young person, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 mentorship sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Discipline, decision-making & life skills development✔️ Parent coaching & support strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on long-term growthWhether you're a parent looking for help, a young person needing direction, or a family seeking additional support, we're here to walk alongside you.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 13, 202612 min

It’s Time to Lock In 💯

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift you to become the best version of yourself!In this episode, Zee delivers a message that's simple, direct, and necessary — it's time to lock in. 💯Too many people are distracted, procrastinating, making excuses, or waiting for the "perfect" moment to get serious about their goals. The truth is, the life you want is going to require focus, discipline, consistency, and sacrifice.This conversation is about eliminating distractions, getting intentional with your time, and committing to the goals, habits, and standards that will move your life forward. Nobody can do the work for you. At some point, you have to decide that you're tired of talking about it and ready to be about it.If you've been feeling unfocused, unmotivated, or stuck in the same cycle, this episode is your reminder that your future is built by what you do today.💬 Drop a comment: What's one thing you're locking in on for the rest of this year?⸻🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se...⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻If you're raising a child who needs guidance, looking for support as a parent, or searching for accountability and mentorship for a young person, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 mentorship sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Discipline, decision-making & life skills development✔️ Parent coaching & support strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on long-term growthWhether you're a parent looking for help, a young person needing direction, or a family seeking additional support, we're here to walk alongside you.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.Join Our Community & Stay Connected!💡 Want to Support the Podcast?🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?

June 11, 20267 min

We Can’t Hold Kids Accountable Anymore 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about parenting, leadership, and raising the next generation.In this episode, Zee tackles a growing concern that many educators, coaches, mentors, and parents have noticed — we can’t hold kids accountable anymore. 💔Too often, when a child is corrected, redirected, or challenged to take responsibility for their actions, the conversation immediately shifts to defending the behavior instead of addressing it. The result? Many young people are growing up without learning one of life’s most important skills: accountability.This conversation explores why accountability matters, how children often mirror what they see at home, and why true growth requires both support and consequences. Loving our kids doesn’t mean protecting them from every uncomfortable lesson—it means helping them learn, grow, and become responsible adults.If we’re serious about preparing children for the real world, we have to teach them that actions have consequences and that accountability is not punishment—it’s a pathway to growth.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one lesson about accountability that every child should learn before becoming an adult?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with a parent, coach, teacher, or mentor who needs this conversation✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re raising a child who needs additional guidance, looking for support as a parent, or searching for consistent mentorship and accountability for a young person in your life, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & real accountability✔️ Virtual and 1:1 mentorship support✔️ Emotional regulation & behavior guidance✔️ Confidence, discipline & decision-making development✔️ Parent support & communication strategies✔️ Life skills training & basketball development✔️ A positive community focused on long-term growthThis isn’t just motivation—it’s structured support designed to help youth and families thrive.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 9, 20268 min

It's Hard Watching Everyone Else Win 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, purpose, and perseverance.In this episode, Zee talks about a feeling many people have experienced but few are willing to admit — it's hard watching everyone else win. 💔When you're working hard, making sacrifices, staying consistent, and still not seeing the results you hoped for, it can be frustrating to watch other people achieve the things you've been praying for. It's easy to start questioning yourself, your path, and whether all your effort is actually worth it.This conversation is about staying faithful during the waiting season, resisting the urge to compare your journey to someone else's, and trusting that your time is coming—even when you can't see it yet. Success doesn't always happen on our timeline, but that doesn't mean progress isn't happening.If you've been feeling overlooked, discouraged, or tempted to give up because everyone else seems to be moving ahead, this episode is for you.💬 Drop a comment: What's something you're still believing and working toward, even when the results haven't shown up yet?⸻🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se...⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻If you're a parent looking for support, a young person who needs guidance, or someone who simply wants more accountability, structure, and support in their life, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 support sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Life skills development & accountability✔️ Parent support & communication strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on growthWhether you're looking for support for your child, guidance as a parent, or someone to help you navigate life's challenges, we're here to help.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.Join Our Community & Stay Connected!💡 Want to Support the Podcast?🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?

June 6, 20268 min

Please Don’t Give Up on Yourself 💙

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through real conversations about life, healing, and perseverance.In this episode, Zee shares a message for anyone who feels tired, discouraged, or ready to throw in the towel — please don’t give up on yourself. 💙Life has a way of testing us. Sometimes the setbacks keep coming, the progress feels slow, and it can seem like everyone else is moving forward while you’re fighting just to keep your head above water. But your current chapter is not the end of your story.This conversation is about holding on when things get hard, believing in yourself when confidence feels low, and remembering that growth often happens during the seasons when you feel like quitting. You’ve survived every difficult day you’ve faced so far — and there’s still purpose, growth, and opportunity ahead of you.If you’ve been questioning your worth, your future, or whether you have enough left in the tank to keep going, this episode is your reminder to stay in the fight.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one reason you’re refusing to give up on yourself?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who may need this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re a parent looking for support, a young person who needs guidance, or someone who simply wants more accountability, structure, and support in their life, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 support sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Life skills development & accountability✔️ Parent support & communication strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on growthWhether you’re looking for support for your child, guidance as a parent, or someone to help you navigate life’s challenges, we’re here to help.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 3, 20269 min

We Compare Our Lives Too Much 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about life, growth, and perspective.In this episode, Zee talks about a trap that so many of us fall into — comparing our lives to everyone else’s. 💔Social media has made it easier than ever to measure our lives against someone else’s highlight reel. We see the vacations, the relationships, the new businesses, the promotions, and the success stories, but we rarely see the struggles, sacrifices, setbacks, and pain behind the scenes.This conversation is a reminder that comparison can rob you of gratitude, peace, and joy. Just because someone is ahead of you in one area doesn’t mean you’re behind in life. Everyone’s journey is different, and success doesn’t have a single timeline.If you’ve been feeling discouraged, inadequate, or like you’re falling behind, this episode will remind you to stop looking sideways and start appreciating the path you’re on.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one thing you’ve learned to stop comparing yourself to others about?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re a parent looking for support, a young person who needs guidance, or someone who simply wants more accountability, structure, and support in their life, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 support sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Life skills development & accountability✔️ Parent support & communication strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on growthWhether you’re looking for support for your child, guidance as a parent, or someone to help you navigate life’s challenges, we’re here to help.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.

June 3, 20269 min

We Compare Our Lives Too Much 💔

June 2, 20268 min

Some People Never Heal 💔

🎙️ Welcome to SpeakUPZee Podcast, the show designed to motivate, inspire, and uplift through honest conversations about healing, growth, and becoming a better version of yourself.In this episode, Zee explores a difficult reality that often goes unnoticed — some people never heal. 💔Many people carry childhood wounds, heartbreak, trauma, disappointment, rejection, and pain into adulthood without ever addressing it. Over time, those unhealed experiences can show up as anger, insecurity, bitterness, trust issues, unhealthy relationships, or patterns that continue hurting both themselves and the people around them.This conversation isn’t about judging anyone. It’s about recognizing the importance of doing the inner work. Healing isn’t easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight, but avoiding it comes with a cost. At some point, we all have to decide whether we’re going to keep surviving our pain or start healing from it.If you’ve been carrying things for years that you’ve never truly dealt with, this episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin the healing process.💬 Drop a comment: What’s one lesson you’ve learned on your healing journey?⸻Join Our Community & Stay Connected!🔹 Join Zee’s Private Community: https://groupme.com/join_group/948285🔹 Follow Zee:📌 Instagram: @speakupzee📌 Twitter: @speakupzee📌 Facebook: SpeakUPZee📌 Website: www.speakupzee.com⸻💡 Want to Support the Podcast?💰 CashApp: https://cash.app/$willzeetidwell96📩 Email: WILLZEETIDWELL@GMAIL.COM📞 Community #: 501-817-2228Creators & Business Owners — Need Help Growing Your Platform?🚀 Check out my full Content System here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-se…⸻🎥 Don’t forget to:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more content✔️ Share this with someone who needs this reminder today✔️ Hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!⸻🚀 Ready for Real Mentorship & Growth?If you’re a parent looking for support, a young person who needs guidance, or someone who simply wants more accountability, structure, and support in their life, my Mentorship & Youth Development Accelerator was built for you.✔️ Consistent mentorship & guidance✔️ Virtual and 1:1 support sessions✔️ Emotional regulation & confidence building✔️ Life skills development & accountability✔️ Parent support & communication strategies✔️ Basketball training & athletic development✔️ A positive community focused on growthWhether you’re looking for support for your child, guidance as a parent, or someone to help you navigate life’s challenges, we’re here to help.👉 Learn more & join here: https://www.speakupzee.com/product-services/p/zeesmentorshipNeed mentorship for your child, help with emotional regulation, behavior, confidence, decision-making, or personal growth? Looking for virtual or 1:1 mentorship, parent support, or youth development guidance? 💬 DM “ZEE” or call 501-817-2228 to get started.