Cousin Ed’s Corner

Cousin Ed
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  1. 22h ago

    Motivational Monday - Without The Good Roots, There Is No Good Fruits

    In this episode, we’re digging into our ROOTS. This weekend I attended a special gala at my church, and the minister said something I had to write down right away: “Without the roots, there’s no fruits.” My son swears I’ve heard it before, but it hit me brand new, and I knew it was what I wanted to share with you all. Today, we’re talking about where our roots come from, who’s watering them, and whether we’re taking care of the tree that’s holding everybody up. So many of us are that tree. Our branches stretch out to our parents, our children, our jobs, and our friends, but nobody’s pouring water on us. I share what my avocado plants and tomato gardens have taught me about pruning, cutting back the energy suckers, and letting go of what’s no longer alive so the roots can come back stronger. Remember, a plant turned away from the sun will always work its way back to the light. When’s the last time you turned back toward yours? Because here’s the truth, FAM: you can look strong and healthy on the outside, but the first wind that comes through will show whether your roots are solid. This episode is your reminder to take care of yourself, let people know when you need to be watered, and make sure your good fruit comes from good roots. TAP IN to get rooted: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment and tell me what you’re watering, pruning, or letting go of this week. Let’s keep growing together, Corner Community. 💪🏾 Connect with me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner isn’t just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who’s been holding everybody up and needs a reminder to take care of themselves! 🌳 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

  2. 3d ago

    Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Being Grateful for Another Breath

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of gratitude and the comfort of knowing we are never alone. This wasn’t a scheduled Corner Connection or Financial Freedom Friday. I came into the corner simply because I missed y’all and wanted to say Thank You. On Cousin Ed’s Corner, we don’t just say TGIF. We say TGFE, Thank God For Everything. 🙏🏾 Over the past few weeks, I’ve talked with several people who lost loved ones, and it reminded me how precious it is just to be among the living. We’re giving thanks for the lives of those who’ve gone before us, for every memory they left behind, and for the simple blessings so many of us take for granted: the air in our lungs, our sight, our touch, and a right mind. With the holiday season coming, I know it gets heavy when the person who should be here isn’t. If that’s you, this episode is a hug for your heart. 🕊️ Tap in Now and TUNE IN: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment about what you’re thankful for today, and share how you’re honoring a loved one this season. If you have a prayer or a message, reach out to me at @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that they’re never alone! No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

  3. 5d ago

    Wind Down Wednesday - Open Your Window And Let Your Mind Be Free

    In this episode, we’re slowing it down and talking about the power of a true midweek reset. We made it to hump day, and the weekend is so close we can smell it and taste it. Before we get there, I wanted to check in on the Community and remind you to let your mind be free. This isn’t just about getting some sleep, it’s about our peace, and giving ourselves permission to rest with intention. Take your shower, grab whatever is in your cup, and plan out the weekend you’ve been waiting on: the book, the trip, the goals, the quiet time. I’m also sharing my own routine, from sound baths and ocean waves to opening my windows and letting the cool fall breeze and the sounds of nature carry me to sleep. Shout out to my New York people with the fire escapes, I see you too! Remember, rest isn’t a reward you earn at the end, it’s fuel for the journey. Tap in to Wind Down with me: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment with your favorite wind-down routine, because what helps you rest might be exactly what someone else needs tonight. Let’s keep building and taking care of each other together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. Share this with someone who needs a good night’s rest! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

  4. Oct 13

    Motivational Monday - Relighting Your Fire And Reclaiming The Dreams You Had As A Kid!

    On today's episode, we’re diving deep into a question that might just change the way you look at your life: 'If you had all the money and all the time in the world, what would you do?' I’m challenging all of us to reconnect with the kid we once were, before society put labels and restrictions on our dreams. Remember when you wanted to be a dancer, a painter, a rapper, or a fireman? That fire is still in you, and today we’re going to talk about lighting it back up. This isn’t just about dreaming, it’s about working to take control of our life. It’s about why so many of us wait for retirement to start living, and why we keep waiting for somebody else’s permission to chase what makes us happy. I’m talking about how bills and responsibilities can smother our dreams, how our dreams are allowed to grow up with us, and how folks are changing careers later in life and loving every minute of it. And I’m keeping it real with y’all: I’m guilty of sacrificing my own dreams to please others. This one is for me just as much as it’s for you. Tap in to reclaim your fire: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment and tell me: What would you do if money was no object? What childhood dream are you ready to bring back to life? Let’s keep building and chasing our dreams together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just about motivation, we’re living it. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who needs permission to dream again! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!!

  5. Oct 9

    Financial Freedom Fridays - Is the Government Holding Your Unclaimed Money?

    In this episode, we’re diving into unclaimed money and how to claim what's your TODAY! Do you know may have unclaimed money out there, I'm talking about checks you never cashed, tax returns that never reached you, old retirement plans, forgotten stock dividends, and even inheritances you didn’t know existed. When companies can’t find you, that money goes to your state, and it sits there waiting on YOU to claim it. AND TODAY IS THE DAY.... Listen, something told me to looked myself up this week and found two unclaimed funds with my name on them. Then I started searching for my parents, my cousins, my aunts and uncles, and my friends, and I sent them links to money they didn’t know they had. One in seven Americans has money sitting in a government account somewhere. This isn’t just about a few dollars. This is all about looking out for each other and passing the blessing along. Don’t be selfish with this one! TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW.... I walk you through exactly how to search your state’s official .gov website or visit unclaimed.org. I also explain why you need to check every state you’ve ever lived in, including your college state. And this Christmas you and your family can have some extra funds under your tree. Tap in to get the full breakdown: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment and tell me what you found, and who you helped find money too! Let’s keep building and blessing each other together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed’s Corner is not just a podcast, it’s a Community. Share this with someone who needs a financial win this week! TGFE 🙏🏾 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We’re All In This Together!!! 👑

  6. Oct 7

    The Corner Connection - What's In Your Family Constitution?

    In this episode of The Corner Connection, we're diving deep into the values that shape us and the traditions that hold our families together. Yesterday was my grandmother's heavenly birthday, and while thinking of her, I started asking a powerful question: What's in your family constitution? This isn't just about rules and traditions. It's about the codes we were raised on, and the people who poured into us long before we knew what we were receiving. I'm sharing the law my grandmother laid down for us cousins down south: no matter what arguments happen in the room, 'You defend your family, and your family defends you.' I'm also sharing how my dad taught me to care for others, the "amendments" I've made as I've grown, and a real conversation with my son about our family's non-negotiables. Remember, the values that last are the ones that live inside us, not the ones we're forced to follow. Tap in and let's talk about the values many of us gained from those who raised you: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment with one value from your Family Constitution that still guides your life, and share a memory of a grandparent, mother, or father whose words stuck with you until today! Let's keep building, honoring our roots, and passing these values on together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation, we're living it. It's not just a podcast, it's a Community. Share this with someone who carries their family's values with pride! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!!

  7. Oct 5

    Motivational Monday - The Deadline Is Here: Are You Registered To Vote?

    This Motivational Monday, we're talking about one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself, your family, and your community: VOTING. Here in Georgia, today October 5, 2026 is the last day to register for this November's election, and deadlines in other states are right around the corner. This isn't just about politics. It's about our voices, our households, and the future we're building for the next generation. This one is personal. My daughter turned 18 back in June, and making sure she got registered reminded me that so many young folks might not know the deadline or the process. So I'm asking you: check on the young people in your life, check on our seniors, and check on that friend who said "my vote doesn't count." Remember, just you showing up can inspire somebody else to show up. Look at gas, groceries, the light bill, and our schools, and ask yourself if it's getting any better. Tap in to get motivated and get ready: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment and tell me who you're helping get registered, or what issue is driving you to the polls this year! And don't stop at the ballot. Call your congressman and senators and let your voice be heard. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation, we're living it. It's not just a podcast, it's a Community. Share this with someone who needs the reminder, and tell a friend to tell a friend! No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!! Know Your State's Deadline Deadlines vary widely by state, from 30 days out to 10 days out. Example Dates: Alaska and Arkansas: 30 days before Arizona and Florida: 29 days before Georgia: fifth Monday before (October 5) New Jersey: 21 days before Alabama and California: 15 days before New York and Hawaii: 10 days before Note that some states offer same-day or Election Day registration. Resource: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/ Reminder: Always confirm with your state's official election office, since rules change.

  8. Oct 3

    Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Let Him Carry Your Weariness 'We Can Always Count On Him'

    In this episode, we're kicking off October and the fourth quarter with a full heart of gratitude. Over here we don't say TGIF, we say TGFE: Thank God For Everything. Every day of the week, every high, every low, every breath. I'll be honest with y'all, I needed this one as much as anybody listening. We're stepping into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm calling on the whole Corner Community to focus on our HEALTH. Wake up ten minutes earlier. Knock out some calf raises, pushups, or sit-ups. Drink that extra glass of water. Small steps, FAM. Somebody who started this year with us isn't here anymore, so let's honor the gift of today by taking care of ourselves. Then we go to God in prayer. I'm thanking Him for the people who've been with us for years, the new ones still figuring us out, and even the ones He removed for our good. Remember, when you get weary, hear Him say, "Let go. I got you." Tap in and listen NOW: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop me a comment and tell me what you're Thanking God for this week, and what small health step you're committing to this month! Let's finish this year strong together. 💪🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just a podcast, it's a Community. Share this with someone who needs to know they are never alone! 👑 No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We're All In This Together!!!

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Welcome to Cousin Ed’s Corner. This is not only my block but it’s OUR block. Come and join me for some of the realest conversations you will have.

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  • Creator
    Cousin Ed
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    642
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