The Watsons: Stronger Together

Carolyn, Beverly & Carlos Watson
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Most of us are born into, marry into, or end up creating a messy family. The Watsons: Stronger Together is a rare look at one that works even when it doesn't. Carlos, Beverly and Carolyn Watson open up about adoption, success, loss, resilience, and even their battle with the U.S. government. Real, unfiltered, sometimes hilarious, and always full of love. Think Black-ish meets the Kardashians, grounded in truth and heart. This isn't just a podcast it's a family movement, and you're invited into the circle. New episode every Tuesday.

  1. Sep 9

    I Found Out Who Actually Stays When You Lose Everything

    This episode is sponsored by Puori. Get 32% off your first order of Puori grass-fed whey protein when you start a subscription, plus a free premium shaker. Use code WATSONS at https://puori.com/watsons This episode is also sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons ---   Can love cross racial lines—and what really matters when choosing a partner? Carlos sits down with Beverly and Carolyn for a candid Watsons: Stronger Together conversation about interracial dating, personal preferences, family expectations, and what it really means to find someone who makes you feel loved, safe, seen, and heard. The Watsons get especially personal, revealing their own experiences with interracial relationships, why some family members have strong preferences about who they should date or marry, and how race can shape the way people experience love and partnership. They also dive into faith, Christian relationships, "missionary dating," and whether shared beliefs can matter even more than racial differences. It's an honest and sometimes spicy conversation about love, family, race, faith, and finding the right person. 👉 Do you think shared values matter more than race when choosing a partner? Tell us in the comments. Timestamps  Timestamp: [00:00] Intro: Interracial Dating Gets Spicy [01:18] Carlos on Dating Across Cultures [02:00] Carolyn's Experience With Interracial Dating [03:26] Why Carlos Never Dated White Women [04:49] Where You Feel Loved, Safe & Seen [05:17] Preferences, Race & Dating [06:51] Why Good Love Is Hard to Find [08:34] Should You Keep Your Dating Options Open? [09:25] When Relationships Disappear During Hard Times [11:55] "The Minute It Got Hard, She Was Out" [12:35] The Challenges of Explaining Race [14:16] Why Interracial Dating Is Still a Flashpoint [15:03] Are Some Black Men Being Written Off? [17:10] When Friendship Turns Into Romance [18:20] Should Bev Have Gone Outside Her Comfort Zone? [19:04] Why Carlos Wanted Bev to Marry a Black Man [20:44] "I Love Our People So Much" [22:22] Would You Rather Marry a Black Woman? [26:06] Why Carlos Never Set Bev Up [26:41] The "Missionary Dating" Debate [28:46] Can Different Faiths Work Long-Term?

    I Found Out Who Actually Stays When You Lose Everything

  2. Sep 2

    If Black America Invested Like It Votes, Wealth Would Quadruple

    This episode is sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons What if building wealth isn't just about making more money—but about learning how to own, invest, and build together? In this episode of The Watsons: Stronger Together, Carlos sits down with Dr. Boyce Watkins, founder of the Black Business School, to talk about investing, business ownership, Black economic power, and building generational wealth. They discuss stock investing and options, the power of consistent long-term investing, teaching children about money, and lessons from Dr. Watkins' own experiences with stocks, real estate, and Bitcoin. The conversation also explores rebuilding after financial setbacks, the power of family and community, and how families can work together to create economic opportunities. From investing for your children to understanding the difference between owning and running a business, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build lasting wealth. 👉 What's the most important financial lesson you would teach your children? And do you think families should have regular conversations about investing, business, and building wealth? Share your thoughts below. The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and conversations about life, family, resilience, and supporting one another. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast Timestamps 00:00 Meet Dr. Boyce Watkins 00:40 What Is the Black Business School? 01:53 Why Ownership Matters More Than Just Getting a Job 02:31 Stocks, Real Estate & Building Wealth 03:04 Understanding Stock Options 04:02 How Selling Options Can Generate Income 04:31 Who Should Consider Selling Options? 05:23 The Wealth-Building Power of Stocks & Real Estate 06:01 What the Monkey Investing Experiment Teaches Us 07:21 Teaching Kids to Invest Early 08:44 Wealth Is Built Through Consistent Behavior 09:27 The $500-a-Month Investing Strategy 10:34 Money, Freedom & Reducing Financial Stress 11:12 Black Business School Sponsor 11:58 Dose Sponsor 13:02 Rebuilding Wealth After Financial Setbacks 13:45 You May Be Wealthier Than You Think 14:08 The Two Major Sources of Wealth 14:31 Should We Have "Investment Days"? 15:17 Where Does the Money Come From? 15:29 The Power of Family Business Meetings 16:26 The Three C Model: Capital, Contractors & Customers 17:16 How Churches Can Create Economic Opportunity 17:36 The Ten Commandments of Black Economic Power 17:41 What Is Financial Fertility? 18:34 The Three Things That Made Dr. Watkins the Most Money 18:42 Becoming a "Master of Monetization" 19:25 Why Business Models May Need to Be More Creative 19:53 The Power of Buy-and-Hold Investing 20:12 The Bitcoin Lesson: Knowing vs. Doing 20:55 The Emotional Side of Wealth Building 21:21 A Story About Family, Patience & Parenting 22:40 The Nvidia Investment That Changed Everything 23:40 Why Not Checking Your Portfolio Can Help 24:06 Real Estate Investing & Learning Not to Be a Landlord 24:39 Owning a Business vs. Running a Business 25:19 The Rothschild Family & Generational Wealth 25:48 Why Family Is Your Ultimate Asset 26:01 Learning How to Build and Manage a Family 26:16 Final Reflections

    If Black America Invested Like It Votes, Wealth Would Quadruple

  3. Aug 24

    Is $300m the price of freedom in America?

    This episode is sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons   They offered us $300 million. We said no. Then everything changed.   In this episode of Watsons: Stronger Together, Carlos and his siblings revisit the four-year legal battle that followed the rise and fall of OZY—and the lessons they learned about power, race, justice, family, and resilience.   They talk about building OZY from a simple idea into a major media company, receiving a $300 million acquisition offer, and why they ultimately walked away.   They also discuss the legal battle, unexpected allies, the importance of telling your own story, and how Carlos prepared for the possibility of going to prison.   Most importantly, they share the mindset that helped them survive one of the most difficult chapters of their lives:   "Don't let the time do you. Do the time."   👉 What would you do if everything you built was suddenly at risk? Share your thoughts below.   Join the community:   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast   00:00 The Four-Year Battle 01:29 How OZY Started 02:03 The $300 Million Offer 03:03 Why They Said No 04:21 The Smear Campaign 05:26 Race & The Justice System 07:21 Finding Unexpected Allies 08:46 Black Business School Sponsor 09:27 Dose Sponsor 10:31 What Happened in Court 12:09 Why Telling Your Story Matters 13:21 "Hope Is Not a Plan" 14:09 Preparing for Prison 16:58 "Don't Let the Time Do You" 17:25 Be a Greater Blessing 18:04 Watsons: Stronger Together

    Is $300m the price of freedom in America?

  4. Aug 19

    THE DISRUPTED ADOPTION: "She Said 'I Can't Do It' — 3 Days After I Took Her Baby

    This episode is sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons Big thanks to our partner, Dose. Try Dose today and get 35% off with code CARLOS. https://dosedaily.co/CARLOS What if adoption isn't the end of a story—but the beginning of a love story? In this episode, Carlos sits down with family to talk openly about adoption, motherhood, loss, grace, and what it really means to build a family. They share the emotional journey of adopting Carlito during the pandemic, including a heartbreaking adoption that fell through after three days in the hospital. They discuss the complicated truth that adoption often begins with loss—for the birth mother, the child, and the adoptive family—and why sometimes the most loving choice is giving everyone the space to find the right path. The conversation also explores the realities of private adoption, the cost of the adoption industry, racial disparities, and why adopted children should know their story rather than grow up believing adoption is something to hide. Most importantly, they talk about love and grace—and how one family's experience changed their understanding of what it means to become a parent. 👉 Do you believe every child should grow up knowing their adoption story? What does family mean to you? Share your thoughts below. The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and conversations about life, family, resilience, and supporting one another. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast Timestamps 00:00 Why Adoption Changes the Meaning of Family 01:30 Becoming a Mother Through Adoption 03:45 When an Adoption Falls Apart 05:00 The Three Days That Changed Everything 06:15 Adoption Begins With Loss—and Grace 08:30 Learning to Let Go of Expectations 10:00 Dose Sponsor 12:45 What Surprised Them Most About Adoption 13:25 The True Cost of Private Adoption 14:50 Race & Adoption 15:40 Would They Adopt Again? 18:00 Building a Family Through Love 20:30 What Adoption Taught Them About Motherhood 23:30 Love, Patience & Raising Carlito 25:15 Why Adoption Stories Shouldn't Be Secret 27:00 Teaching Children Where They Come From 29:00 Adoption as a Love Story 30:00 Final Reflections

    THE DISRUPTED ADOPTION: "She Said 'I Can't Do It' — 3 Days After I Took Her Baby

  5. Aug 16

    What nobody tells you about caring for a difficult parent

    This episode is sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons What do you do when the parent you love is also the parent who can be incredibly difficult to care for? In this episode of Watsons: Stronger Together, Carlos and his siblings have a candid conversation about caring for their aging father, who is 91 and living with cognitive decline. They talk about their childhood, their parents' very different personalities, financial hardship, and the complicated emotional history that can make caring for an aging parent even harder. The family also discusses dementia, scams targeting seniors, routines, hoarding, caregivers, adult daycare, physical therapy, church, family, and the challenge of helping an aging parent maintain both dignity and quality of life. They also look ahead—exploring intergenerational communities, AI and robotics, and how we can create better ways for people to age while staying connected, active, and fulfilled. Ultimately, this is a conversation about family, aging, love, responsibility, and learning how to care for the people who once cared for us. 👉 How are you navigating caring for an aging parent or loved one? Share your experience below. Timestamps 00:00 Caring for Aging Parents 02:00 Growing Up With Two Very Different Parents 04:30 Financial Hardship & Working Young 07:00 When Parents Are Difficult to Care For 10:00 Dementia, Scams & Cognitive Decline 13:30 The "Scar Tissue" of Family Relationships 17:00 Should You Try to Change an Aging Parent? 21:00 Creating Better Routines for Dad 25:00 What Carlos Envisions for Dad's Future 29:00 Dad & Carlito's Special Relationship 33:00 Remembering Mom 37:00 Black Business School Sponsor 39:00 Dose Sponsor 41:00 How Other Families Care for Aging Parents 45:00 Adult Daycare, Caregivers & Physical Therapy 50:00 AI & the Future of Elder Care 55:00 Intergenerational Communities 01:00:00 How We Want to Age 01:05:00 Staying Healthy, Connected & Independent 01:10:00 Final Reflections The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and conversations about life, family, resilience, and supporting one another. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast

    What nobody tells you about caring for a difficult parent

  6. Aug 16

    You know damn well he won't... get a job

    This episode is sponsored by the Black Business School. Get 35% off their Prime Course and take control of your financial future. https://b1stockoptions.com/watsons —— 🎙️ THE EPISODE What does it really mean to be healthy? In this episode of The Watsons: Stronger Together, Carlos and his sisters get real about physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and relationship health — and the difficult seasons that tested all of them. They talk about stress, weight gain, exercise, financial struggles, trauma, serious car accidents, emotional eating, faith, prayer, and what it takes to rebuild yourself when life knocks you off balance. They also share practical lessons on consistency, deep breathing, joyful movement, rest, emotional health, and giving yourself time to heal. And the big question: Where would you rate your health today? Come pull up a chair for an honest conversation about wellness, faith, resilience, and becoming Stronger Together. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — What Does "Healthy" Really Mean? 01:13 — Our Healthiest & Lowest Seasons 02:59 — Stress, Weight Gain & New Mom Life 04:10 — Trauma & Surviving a Car Accident 04:49 — Food, Exercise & Healthy Habits 05:46 — Sleep, Purpose & Fulfillment 06:39 — The Basketball Test for Happiness 06:59 — Black Business School Sponsor 07:44 — Dose Sponsor 08:48 — Spiritual Health & Faith 09:14 — The Power of Prayer 10:17 — How Faith Connects to Health 11:31 — Holistic Health & Deep Breathing 12:44 — Healing Takes Time 13:18 — Rating Our Health Today 13:49 — Life Can Change in a Heartbeat 15:20 — The Power of Mindset 16:32 — Financial & Relationship Health 18:27 — Emotional Eating 18:54 — Consistency Over Perfection 19:15 — Rest, Recovery & Taking a Strategic Pause 20:02 — What Has Helped You Get Healthier? 20:35 — See You Next Week The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and conversations about life, family, resilience, and supporting one another. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast

    You know damn well he won't... get a job

  7. Mar 31

    How to Prepare for Life's Storms: Lessons in Resilience, Family, and Justice

    Hey, it's Carlos, Beverly, and Carolyn from Watsons: Stronger Together. We've been through some of life's hardest storms: loss, rejection, relationship breakups, business crises, legal battles, you name it. Trust us, we know the weight of it all. Carlos opens up about building Ozy, turning down a $300M offer from BuzzFeed, and facing a brutal smear campaign, investigation, and arrest. After years of fighting, President Trump granted him clemency, but it wasn't easy. We've learned a lot from those tough times. In this episode, we're talking about how to navigate your own storms. From the importance of building a strong support circle (but knowing not all help is good help) to asking for prayer and practical support, we get real about what works and what doesn't. We also dive into why rest and sleep are crucial for making clear decisions, how movement can help you process anxiety, and the power of talking openly to reduce shame. We talk about how hardship is just one chapter, not the whole book, and how we've learned to get second opinions and do our own research, not just rely on experts. Through it all, we remember the strength of our ancestors, the power of family teamwork, and how we've got to be prepared for the next storm. Tune in to this heartfelt conversation and let us know how you've navigated your own storms because we're all in this together. _____________ The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and the kind of love that can only be forged through resilience and supporting one another. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, then share it with someone you love. If you want to go deeper, join our community on Patreon, link in bio, or shop our online store. Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast  X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast

    How to Prepare for Life's Storms: Lessons in Resilience, Family, and Justice

  8. Mar 19

    From Jamaica to America, 3 Brothers Built Our Legacy

    In this episode, we are talking about where we come from, and the people whose sacrifices made our family what it is today. We reflect on our Jamaican roots and the legacy of Marksman Alexander Watson, who left the Jamaican countryside, traveled to Panama and Cuba, and helped set in motion a journey that would shape generations to come. From there, our family's story carried into Paynesville, Ohio, where new opportunities, hard work, and a whole lot of faith helped build the foundation. We talk about the different paths of three brothers, Dunbar, Lloyd, and Carlos, and the choices, sacrifices, and support that tied them together. From cycling and military service to medical school, careers, and stepping in for one another when it mattered most, this is a conversation about brotherhood in the real sense of the word. At the center of it is Dunbar, our father, and the life he built through service, discipline, and care for family. We talk about his 40 year career as a chemical analyst, his move to Texas to care for his wife through her battle with multiple sclerosis, and what it meant for him to raise five children after her passing. We also look at the role church, the NAACP, and community leadership played in shaping the man he became. This conversation is about legacy, identity, sacrifice, and love. It is about being Jamaican, being Black American, being family, and understanding that none of us gets here alone. And yes, we also take a moment to honor Dunbar as a patriarch, while passing a new patriarch gift to Carlos, with all the love, laughter, and family energy that comes with it. Watch the full episode on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. _____________ The Watsons: Stronger Together invites you to pull up a chair at the family table. No scripts, no filters. Just real talk, real laughter, and the kind of love that can only be forged through resilience and supporting one another. Watch the full episodes on YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, then share it with someone you love. If you want to go deeper, join our community on Patreon, link in bio, or shop our online store.   Join the community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheWatsonsStrongerTogether Shop: https://thewatsonspodcast.com/collections/merch  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewatsonspodcast/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thewatsonspodcast/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewatsonspodcast  X: https://x.com/watsonspodcast

    From Jamaica to America, 3 Brothers Built Our Legacy
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Most of us are born into, marry into, or end up creating a messy family. The Watsons: Stronger Together is a rare look at one that works even when it doesn't. Carlos, Beverly and Carolyn Watson open up about adoption, success, loss, resilience, and even their battle with the U.S. government. Real, unfiltered, sometimes hilarious, and always full of love. Think Black-ish meets the Kardashians, grounded in truth and heart. This isn't just a podcast it's a family movement, and you're invited into the circle. New episode every Tuesday.

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