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In this episode, we're diving deep into what it really means to survive the storm—not just the physical storms hitting our nation right now, but those unexpected life storms that knock the wind out of you when you least expect it. You know how you can be driving down a Florida highway with nothing but sunshine, and suddenly you're in the middle of a torrential downpour? That's exactly how life hits us, fam.
Today, we're talking about spiritual preparation, divine protection, and why being grounded in your faith BEFORE the crisis hits changes everything. This isn't just about getting through hard times—it's about US, our community, and knowing that we're never facing these storms alone. I'm breaking down how God protects us from every single angle: above us like an umbrella, around us like a protective bubble, in front of us leading the way, behind us cleaning up our past, and beneath us as our rock-solid foundation. You are completely covered, family.
Whether you're facing job loss, dealing with grief, navigating health challenges, or just trying to prepare for whatever's coming next, this episode is for YOU. We're not just talking motivation here—we're talking survival, faith, and the absolute certainty that you WILL make it through your storm because you've got the ultimate protection.
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Drop me a comment about a storm you've survived and how you made it through! Your testimony is powerful, and this family needs to hear it. Let's keep building together and reminding each other that we're surrounded by divine protection every single day. 🙏🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're about FAMILY. Share this with someone who's in the middle of a storm right now and needs to know they're not alone! 💪🏾👑

In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of community, career clarity, and creating the professional support system we were promised but never received. Today, I'm sharing Coach Amy Pierre-Russo's incredible journey from HR professional watching people struggle in silence to becoming a transformational coach building Harmonious Moms—a community dedicated to helping mothers, especially women of color and first-generation professionals, navigate career transitions with harmony instead of overwhelm.
This isn't just about career coaching—it's about US, our resilience, and how we can turn setbacks into breakthroughs when we have the right support. With 300,000+ Black women recently laid off, Coach Amy provides the roadmap for moving from crisis to clarity, from isolation to integration, and from surviving to thriving.
Remember that feeling when your professional success stopped feeling like success? We're exploring why this disconnection happens and exactly what to do about it. Coach Amy breaks down the critical difference between coaching (forward-looking goals) and therapy (processing the past), explains her "harmony over balance" approach, and shares how Harmonious Moms offers monthly connection calls, AI audits, content marketing training, and most importantly—a village that celebrates your ambitions instead of questioning them.
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Drop me a comment about a career moment that made you realize something needed to change, and share how community or coaching has helped you navigate professional transitions! Let's keep building and supporting each other's authentic journeys together. 💪🏾
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Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're living it and building community while we do it. Share this with a working mom, a first-gen professional, or anyone navigating career uncertainty who needs this message of clarity, community, and possibility! 👑

In this episode, we're diving deep into what it truly means to stand in the gap and honor the ultimate sacrifice. Today, we're reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy—not just as a historical figure, but as a man who gave EVERYTHING so that we could have opportunities today. This isn't just about remembering history—it's about US, our responsibility, and how we answer the question: "Are we willing to stand for something?"
I'm sharing my personal experience visiting the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, standing on the balcony where Dr. King was assassinated, and feeling the weight of what true martyrdom means. Family, we're facing backward movement on civil rights in 2025, and Dr. King's dream—the one that included whites, blacks, Jews, Gentiles, EVERYONE—is still unfulfilled. From John Lewis to Jesse Jackson to Coretta Scott King, these warriors stood in the gap. Now it's our turn.
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Drop me a comment about where YOU'RE willing to stand in the gap—in your community, your church, your household. Share a moment when you witnessed injustice and chose to act, or tell me what this episode inspired you to do differently! Let's keep honoring Dr. King by DOING the work, not just observing the holiday. 💪🏾
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In this episode, I share an epiphany from a recent conference where I saw familiar faces from last year, and it hit me like a ton of bricks: not everyone made it back this year. Some people we saw last January aren't with us this January. That reality completely changed how I greet people.
Instead of those automatic responses we all give—"I'm blessed and highly favored," "can't complain"—I started telling people, "I'm just glad to see your face. I'm glad we both made it back for another year." You should've seen their faces scrunch up as it registered: we're taking these reunions for granted when every single one is a miracle.
This isn't just about conferences, fam. It's about US. It's about the loved ones we've lost, the entertainers who seemed invincible, the people who lost their health or their minds. To be amongst the living again, stronger and sharper—that deserves celebration RIGHT NOW, not later. I've been on the road finding value in peace and quiet, getting into my Word, and in those moments, I think about you—this podcast family. When I see your DMs and messages week after week, that's proof God is keeping us together with no gimmicks, just authentic connection.
But here's the real talk I need you to hear: one day you might turn this show on and I might not be here. One day there might be no more episodes to listen to. That's just the reality behind life—we all must go one day. So let's celebrate the time we have together NOW.
Tap in to this powerful message: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop a comment about someone you're grateful is still in your life, and share how you're going to show them you appreciate seeing their face! Let's stop taking our reunions for granted and start celebrating every single moment we have together. 🙏🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
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Family, I need you to sit down for this one. This isn't our typical Cousin Ed's Corner episode. This one episode I didn't want to have to do, but the one I MUST! Today we're diving deep into Emergency Preparedness, Survival Essentials, and protecting your family when the world gets unpredictable.
Remember when COVID hit and none of us were ready? Remember the panic, the empty shelves, the uncertainty? I'm watching what's happening right now—military ships positioned outside Cuba, tensions with Venezuela, threats toward Greenland, escalating conflicts with China, Russia, Iran, and Iraq—and I refuse to let my family go through another crisis unprepared. This episode is about our responsibility to protect ourselves and the people we love.
We're breaking down seven critical survival categories: food and water storage (6-12 months worth!), shelter and warmth essentials, health and hygiene supplies, communication systems for when cell towers fail, financial preparedness with cash and precious metals, energy independence through solar power, and yes—we're having the uncomfortable conversation about the Second Amendment and family protection. From MREs to two-way radios, from dehydrated food to bartering skills, we're building our survival readiness bags together. 
This is the same kind of talk our parents had to have with us about how to act when police pull you over, or how to navigate being followed in stores. These are uncomfortable truths, but they're NECESSARY truths. I'm not trying to scare you, family—I'm trying to PREPARE you. Because love means protection, and protection requires preparation.
Tap in to get equipped: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
After you listen, I NEED to hear from you! What's in your survival readiness bag? What am I missing in mine? Do you want Part 2 of this conversation? Send me a DM, drop a comment, or text me directly at 762-333-2032. Let's build this preparedness community together, because prepared neighbors are safe neighbors, and safe families are strong families!
Share this episode with someone who needs this message—your parents, your siblings, your friends who think "it can't happen here." Let's protect our people with the same energy we bring to chasing our dreams. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
 
 
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're about REAL LIFE preparation and protection. This is family taking care of family. Let's get ready together! 👑

In this episode, we're diving into something that's transformed how I view not just the holidays, but more of how I think every single day—the power of presence and the blessing of "Everyone In The Picture!" This isn't just about family photos—it's about our gratitude, and recognizing that the greatest gift we receive each year isn't wrapped in paper, it's seeing the same faces we love still here with us.
Remember when the holidays were all about the parties, the gifts, the celebrations? I'm sharing how my answer to "How was your Christmas? or How was your New Years?" evolved over several days of conversations into something far more profound: "Everyone that was in the picture last year is in the picture this year." Through surgeries, struggles, pain, and life's daily uncertainties, everyone made it. Fam, that's what I'm celebrating.
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Drop me a comment about a family tradition that helps you appreciate your loved ones, and share how you're capturing memories before they become all we have left! Let's keep building this culture of gratitude and intentional living together. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're living it. Share this with someone who needs this reminder that every day with our people is a blessing we can't take for granted! 🙏🏾

In this episode, we're diving deep into what it means to stop TRYING and start BEING the best version of yourself. Today marks the first Motivational Monday of 2026, and we're not playing around, family. This isn't just about making New Year's resolutions—this is about US, our daily commitment to excellence, and how the small things we do create the big results we desire.
Remember how we said 2026 was going to be different? Well, it starts right here, right now. I'm sharing why eliminating the word "try" from your vocabulary changes everything, how my dad serves as my accountability partner who won't let me settle for mediocre, and why doing small things with excellence—like prepping your lunch the night before or showing up to work on time—builds the foundation for extraordinary success.
Tap in to embrace the wisdom: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or voice note (762-333-2032) about the small thing you're going to do with excellence this week, and tell me who your accountability partner is! Let's keep building and pushing each other to be our best selves together. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're living it. Share this with someone who needs to hear that being their best starts with the small daily choices! 👑

🚨New Season Alert🚨: Season 5 of Cousin Ed's Corner is officially HERE, and we're starting 2026 with a powerful message about sacrifice, service, and God's complete protection over our lives! This isn't just another motivational talk—this is a MOVEMENT, fam. This episode was inspired by the monks walking across America spreading peace and unity, and it got me thinking: What am I REALLY willing to sacrifice for the greater good? What are WE willing to give?
I'm getting real vulnerable in this one, talking about how I stepped back from coaching and mentoring during COVID and now feeling that strong pull to get back to serving my community. With two kids graduating this year, I know it's time to pour back into the next generation. But here's the thing—this message isn't just for me, it's for ALL of us. When's the last time you volunteered your time? Read to a kid? Visited an elderly home? Paid it forward? This episode is a challenge to myself AND to you to do MORE in 2026.
Tap in to embrace this message and start your year with PURPOSE: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a text or voice note at 762-333-2032 and tell me what YOU'RE excited about in 2026! What cause are you passionate about? Who should I interview this season? Where are you from? I want to celebrate YOU and build this movement TOGETHER. If you don't have cheerleaders, I'm over here with my pom-poms ready to cheer you on—nothing you can do about it! 📣
Let's keep building, fam. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let's make 2026 the year we all sacrifice more, serve harder, and live with INTENTION! 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it. Season 5 is going to be LEGENDARY! 👑

In this powerful episode, we're closing out 2025 and stepping BOLDLY into 2026 with intention, preparation, and faith! Today, I'm sharing my heart about what it means to make it from Y2K fears to 26 years later—still surviving, still thriving, and still fighting for what's next. This isn't just about New Year's resolutions; this is about US, our community, and strategically planning for the GREATEST year of our lives by breaking it down in quarters and doing the mental and emotional clean-up work that sets us up for multiplication and prosperity.
Remember that you've ALREADY done the hard work to get here? We're celebrating that truth while preparing our hearts and minds for everything 2026 has in store. I'm sharing prayers for protection, prosperity, and divine covering over you, your family, and everyone connected to you as we navigate this next chapter together. Whether you're celebrating by the fireplace, in the sanctuary, or out on the town tonight, I'm reminding you to stay SAFE so we can all walk into this new year as a family.
Tap in to receive your New Year's blessing and strategic game plan: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or text (762-333-2032) about what you're cleaning up mentally and emotionally before 2026, and share what you're most excited about for this upcoming year! Let's keep building, celebrating, and preparing together. This is OUR year! 💪🏾
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Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're family moving forward together with purpose. Share this with someone who needs to hear that 2026 will be their greatest year yet! 👑

In this episode, we're closing out the year with conversation about stepping into 2026 prepared, powerful, and purposeful! I'm coming at y'all with something SPECIAL as we close out 2025 and get ready to step into 2026! I'm not just bringing motivation—I'm bringing REAL LIFE PREPARATION scenarios that we all need right now.
I'm opening up about some major blessings in my life—yes, I got TWO kids graduating this year, one from high school and one from college (can you believe that?!)—and I'm sharing why I'm so genuinely excited about what 2026 has in store for Cousin Ed's Corner and for each and every one of us in this family. This isn't just about making resolutions that we forget by February—this is about US understanding that when excitement meets preparation, that's when we become UNSTOPPABLE.
I'm breaking down exactly what we need to do RIGHT NOW to close out 2025 strong and position ourselves for breakthrough in 2026. I'm talking about sitting down THIS WEEK to write out your plans—your first month, your first quarter, your first six months, your FULL YEAR. I'm also talking being prepared financially. Have you seen the news?  Why is gold and silver prices are skyrocketing, why do you need hard cash stashed, how can we move our money strategically, and yes family, why beans and rice matter more than you think. I'm not trying to scare nobody—I'm making sure MY FAMILY is ready for whatever comes our way so we can THRIVE, not just survive.
Tap in before we step into 2026: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
I want to hear from YOU—drop me a comment or text at 762-333-2032 telling me what you're most excited about for 2026, and share ONE action you're taking THIS WEEK to prepare for your best year yet! Whether it's financial goals, health transformations, family milestones, or personal breakthroughs—YOUR wins are OUR wins, and we're claiming victory together! 💪🏾
Connect with me: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
This is Cousin Ed's Corner, where we don't just talk about it—we LIVE it, we PREPARE for it, and we BUILD it together as a family. Share this episode with someone who needs this message of excitement AND preparation as we close out 2025! And keep your eyes open—I might have something special for y'all on New Year's Eve! 👑
Let's finish 2025 strong and step into 2026 READY! I love each and every one of y'all. Let's get it! 🔥

In this episode, we're breaking free from the "TGIF" mentality and diving deep into the power of thanking God for EVERYTHING—not just Fridays, but every single moment of every single day. Fresh from my family's Christmas celebration, I'm sharing raw reflections on the beauty and bittersweet reality of multi-generational gatherings, the traditions my grandmother started in that small house in South Carolina, and the faces I miss when I look around the room.
This isn't just about holiday nostalgia—it's about US, our responsibility to gather NOW instead of waiting for funerals, and the urgent call to honor our family traditions while passing them down to the next generation. I'm also breaking down a powerful four-directional prayer meditation: God above us like an umbrella, behind us cleaning our mistakes, before us clearing our path, and beneath us as our rock and foundation. Y'all, when I started unpacking this truth, I couldn't help but cry out in worship right there on the mic. It got REAL. It got DEEP. It got AUTHENTIC.
I want to hear from YOU, family! Did you do an Italian potluck with homemade pasta? A Louisiana-style crab boil? Traditional turkey and fixings? Or did you travel somewhere warm for Christmas? Whatever your traditions are, I want to celebrate them with you! Send me a voice note at 762-333-2032 or DM me @CousinEdsCorner on any platform and share your story!
Tap in to embrace the gratitude and receive this word of encouragement: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment about the family traditions YOU'RE keeping alive, and share how you practice daily gratitude beyond just Fridays. Let's keep building and celebrating authentic faith together! 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
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Merry Christmas: In this Christmas Eve episode, we're discussing what this season truly means—and it's not about the presents under the tree, fam. This is about US, our memories, our connections, and the love that transcends both time and distance. I'm opening up my heart and sharing stories about my grandmothers in South Carolina and New York, the family gatherings that shaped me, and the people I wish I could hug one more time this Christmas.
But this isn't just a trip down memory lane—this is a CALL TO ACTION for every single one of us. When's the last time you told your family you love them? When's the last time you used FaceTime to share a meal with someone you can't be with physically? When's the last time you honored the memory of someone you lost by speaking their name out loud and celebrating the joy they brought to your life? This message will challenge you to shift your focus from getting to GIVING—and I mean real sacrifice, not just regifting stuff you don't want.
I'm also announcing Cousin Ed's Corner Winter Gift Drive where we're collecting donations to provide hats, scarves, socks, and bags to people who need warmth this season. Winter just started, and we got a long way to go, so I need my family to step up and help make a difference. Shaq showed me what giving back looks like, and now I'm challenging all of us to do the same with whatever we have.
Tap in to receive this Christmas blessing: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or voicemail about who you're thinking about this Christmas—whether they're sitting next to you or watching over you from heaven. Share your favorite holiday memory, tell me how you're giving back this season, and let me know how this message touched your heart! Let's keep building this family together with love, authenticity, and real connection. 🎄❤️
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're LIVING IT. Share this Christmas message with someone who needs to hear about the power of memories, the importance of connection, and the blessing of giving back! 🙏🏾👑

In this special Christmas week Motivational Monday, we're diving deep into the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season—and it won't cost you a single penny. Today, we're exploring the gift of LOVE, the power of sowing seeds without attachment to outcomes, and what happened when I lied about having cash, heard a comment that cut to my core, and had to decide what kind of man I wanted to be.
This isn't just about holiday giving—it's about US, our testimonies, and how showing up for people in pain might be exactly what saves their life. I'm sharing a vulnerable story from 10-15 years ago about two homeless ladies, a child, $20, and the moment I learned to close my eyes and free my heart to give without controlling what happens next. Sometimes God tests us to see if we can release what He gave us, trusting Him with the results. That's real faith. That's real generosity.
Remember that your time is more valuable than your money? We're talking about visiting seniors, coaching kids, documenting lives through photos and videos, and understanding that your testimony—your PAIN—might be someone else's survival guide through their darkest moment. When you sow seeds, you're not trying to grow every single one. You're planting abundantly, knowing that one day, YOUR plant will grow. That's the promise I'm holding onto, and I want you to hold onto it too.
If you're feeling alone this Christmas week, hear me clearly: you are NOT alone. God is with you always, and somebody over here at Cousin Ed's Corner loves you deeply, authentically, and unconditionally. This Corner is all about us, for us, and we're building a community where everybody feels seen, valued, and loved.
Tap in to receive this Christmas blessing: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or text (762-333-2032) about how you're planning to give back this season, and share a time when someone's generosity or testimony helped you through pain. Let's keep building and celebrating this culture of authentic love together! 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. I'll love to hear from you.... 

On today's episode, I'm not celebrating me—I'm celebrating All GOD's gifts and the gift of another day with you all. I'm bringing you with me on this journey of pure gratitude and divine reflection. In this brand new episode, we're diving DEEP into what it really means to Thank God For EVERYTHING—not just the victories, but every single moment that's brought us to where we are today. Yes Family, listen—today is my birthday, but let me be real with you: EVERYDAY IS A BIRTHDAY! and I'm happy just to Celebrate it with you.
Yes, I'm turning another year older, and the only reason I'm acknowledging it is to say THANK YOU to the One who made it possible. Every breath, every heartbeat, every circumstance that had to align for me to be here—that's ALL God. I'm breaking down Matthew 6:34, the scripture that literally saved my life during my darkest hour. This isn't just motivation—this is TRANSFORMATION. I'm talking about recognizing God's presence in every circumstance, understanding that He's already got your story written, and learning how to walk in faith even when you can't see the next step. I'm sharing real-life testimonies from my own family that will change how you think about strength, peace, and surrender—including my father's incredible journey through two major surgeries and a month in the hospital.
But more than celebrating my birthday, I want to celebrate LIFE itself—every single day. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday—we should be thanking God for all of it. Not just the good days. Not just when things go our way. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And family, we're taking ACTION together. I'm launching a community giving initiative to bless our homeless neighbors with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. This is faith in motion. This is what it looks like when we truly love God and love each other. I need YOUR help to make this happen.
Tap in now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment and tell me: What's one thing God has done in your life that you've been taking for granted? How has faith carried you through your darkest moment? And if this episode blesses you, PLEASE share it with someone who needs to hear that God's got them covered. I promise you, someone in your life needs this message right now!!!
🤝 Special Giving Initiative - We Need YOU!
Family, I need your help with something special. Yesterday, I saw this incredible creator, @5xgr8tr, blessing homeless individuals with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. It touched my heart so deeply that I knew God was calling me to do the same for our community. Check out their beautiful work here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWnq97jcBY/
This is the inspiration behind our giving-back initiative, and I'm asking YOU to partner with me in this mission.
Whether you can contribute $5, $10, $50, or more—every dollar helps us purchase these essential items to keep our homeless family warm and protected during these cold months. We're launching this at the beginning of the year, and I want Cousin Ed's Corner to SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT for those who need it most.
You can donate via:
Call or text: 762-333-2032
Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or Google Pay (just reach out for details)
This isn't just charity, family—this is LOVE in action. This is faith with works. When you give to the least of these, you're giving to God Himself. Will you join me? Share this with your network. Let's bless our community together and show the world what Cousin Ed's Corner family is made of.
Thank you for answering this call. 🙏🏾
----God is above you, beneath you, behind you, and WITHIN you. You're never alone, family. That's not just something I'm saying—that's something I KNOW. And on this day of my birth, I want to remind you that every day you're alive is a birthday—a gift from the Almighty. Let's keep building this community together. Let's show up and show out. 💪🏾
 

In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what it REALLY means to CLEAN HOUSE as we wind down 2025 and step into 2026. This isn't just about tidying up your physical space—we're talking about cleaning your mind, your habits, your mindset, and everything that's been holding you back from being the BEST version of yourself.
Listen, we all know the struggle. We've got toxic habits we want to drop. We've got mindsets that need updating. We've got spending habits that need adjusting. We've got spiritual work to do. But we tell ourselves, "I'll start on January 1st." NOPE. Not this time, fam. Cousin Ed is challenging you to START TODAY. Why? Because time is not promised, and waiting is a luxury you might not have.
I'm sharing his PERSONAL three-day detox journey—day one water, days two and three juice cleanses—as he removes toxins and prepares for breakthrough in 2026. But beyond his personal story, he's sharing a POWERFUL testimony about a young woman who had to completely CLEAN HER MINDSET. She was living like she was 18, caught up in WorldStar culture, and then she decided to GET REAL. She got into politics. She got spiritual. She got in tune with finance. She TRANSFORMED her entire life by choosing to clean what wasn't serving her anymore.
We're talking about REAL cleaning: ✓ Your wallet and your purse ✓ Your car and your space ✓ Your daily drinking habits ✓ Your smoking patterns ✓ Your eating habits ✓ Your MINDSET—the foundation of everything
This is about honoring yourself like the KING or QUEEN you are. 👑 This is about recognizing that you deserve better. This is about doing better and BEING better. And guess what? You don't have to wait. You don't have to feel guilty. You just have to START.
Tap in to this life-changing message: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop a comment and tell us: What are YOU committing to clean up in your life? Share your transformation story with our community. And please, SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear this message of empowerment and self-love.
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it. We're building something real here, something authentic, something that MATTERS. We're not fans; we're FAMILY. So let's get clean together. Let's honor ourselves. Let's step into 2026 as our best selves.
Much love, fam. Let's CLEAN HOUSE. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 📱 762-333-2032 📲 @CousinEdsCorner (all platforms) 🔗 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Share this with someone who needs this message of transformation, self-love, and empowerment. Cousin Ed's Corner—where we keep it real, always. 👑

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the POWER OF GIVING BACK and why this should be a lifestyle, not just a holiday season thing. I'm sharing a real story from Home Depot that changed EVERYTHING about how I see generosity and community.
Picture this: Two elderly Vietnam veterans asking for help in the plumbing aisle. Professional plumbers brush them off saying, "I'm not getting paid for this." But then your boy Cousin Ed steps in. What happened next? A 15-30 minute conversation that proved one life-changing truth: Your TIME is the most valuable currency you can give.
Here's what we're breaking down in this episode:
✅ The four-year journey discovering real givers in our community—people who give food, shelter, haircuts, money, and free content just because they CARE
✅ Why the excuse "I'm not being paid for this" misses the entire point when it comes to serving vulnerable communities
✅ The "Pitching Pennies" analogy: whether you're dropping kindness in a cup of water, a river, or an ocean, the ripple effect is REAL and POWERFUL
✅ How to overcome the barriers stopping YOU from giving back (money, time, fear, doubt)
✅ Why honoring our elders—especially Vietnam veterans—matters more than ever
✅ The truth that generosity isn't transactional; it's RELATIONAL and TRANSFORMATIONAL
Real talk? You might not have thousands of dollars to give. But you have TIME. You have KNOWLEDGE. You have PRESENCE. And sometimes, that's exactly what someone needs to feel seen, valued, and capable again.
This isn't just motivation—this is REAL LIFE APPLICATION. We're living it, fam. We're building it together.
After you listen, I want to hear from YOU: 💬 What's your giving back story? 💬 How have you experienced the ripple effect of kindness? 💬 What's ONE thing you're committing to do this week?
Drop your comments, share your stories, and PLEASE share this episode with someone who needs this reminder about their own power to change lives.
Connect with Cousin Ed: 📱 762-333-2032 📲 @CousinEdsCorner (all platforms) 🔗 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're LIVING IT. We're proving that giving back transforms communities. We're showing the world that time + compassion + action = the ripple effect that changes everything.
See you Wednesday for Wind Down Wednesday, fam. Until then, keep pitching those pennies. 👑💪🏾
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