The Fully Connected Podcast with Chris Jones

The Fully Connected Podcast with Chris Jones

The ”Fully Connected Podcast” is an interview style podcast where listeners engage in deep, insightful, and humorous conversations with notable guests from various fields. The podcast provides valuable insights and inspiration for listeners seeking to navigate the complexities of business, relationships and Life. Our approach is to blend the interview format with casual conversation, creating moments that make you think deeply and laugh along the way. Whether delving into the complexities of entrepreneurship or exploring the dynamics of relationships, the ”Fully Connected Podcast” offers a compelling blend of interviews and dialogue aimed at fostering connection and growth.

Episodes

December 21, 2025 91 mins

In this raw and wide ranging episode, former NFL player Sam Breeden opens up about life in his 40s, marriage, fatherhood, and the mental pressure that comes with being a Black man in America. Sam reflects on his time in the NFL, politics, discipline, and what it means to raise kids in a completely different generation. From losing his father to building his marketing company, this conversation is honest, reflective, and grounded in...

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In this powerful and deeply educational episode, Dr. LaTasha N. Eley Kelly, Ph.D — known as Dr. Tasha — opens up about Black identity, womanism, and the intentional erasure of African history. From losing two jobs before earning her PhD, Dr. Tasha shares her unfiltered journey of resilience, purpose and truth. She breaks down Black body politics, the psychology why white women touching Black hair is harmful, and why feminism never ...

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In this powerful episode, former college basketball star and Friends University Hall of Famer Joe Mitchell opens up about marriage, faith, loss, and life after the game. Joe shares how grief, parenthood, and purpose shaped him into the man he is today — from walking away from WSU, to finding love, to helping kids build emotional intelligence through mentorship and his new daycare. This one is filled with truth, healing, and perspe...

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In this heartfelt episode, Valerie White opens up about faith, relationships, and the strength it takes to lead with heart. From working alongside Coach Bill Self at KU to becoming a respected community leader, Valerie shares how her upbringing and faith shaped her views on love, purpose, and resilience. She reflects on dating as an educated Black woman, balancing career and single motherhood, and how vulnerabili...

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In this inspiring episode, barber and entrepreneur Nelson Tovar (owner of After Hours and co-owner of Coffee Daze) shares his raw journey of growth, faith, and self-discipline. Nelson opens up about growing up in a Mexican-American household where emotions weren’t easily shown, becoming a father at 19, learning balance between hustle and family, and the lessons that shaped his mindset as a man, mentor, and businessman. From helpin...

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In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, Coach Roland Mumford opens up about manhood, mentorship, marriage, and mental health. From coaching young athletes across the world to raising his own children, Roland brings raw honesty about what it means to be a man in today’s world — strong enough to lead, yet humble enough to apologize.

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In this unforgettable episode, entrepreneur Juliana Phillips (owner of Everyday Beaut and co-owner of Clifton Collective) shares her story publicly for the very first time. Juliana opens up a...

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Chapter 1: Acting Journey & Early Career 4:05 – When He Started Acting 4:41 – Acting in PPP Loan Gone 5:45 – Balancing Acting With a Full-Time Job 8:50 – Importance of Sacrifice to Succeed

Chapter 2: Personal Growth & Mindset 10:22 – Overcoming People-Pleasing 11:50 – “We Have More Neurons in Our Stomach Than in Our Brain” → Listening to Your Gut 14:30 – Upcoming Movie B...

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In this episode, I sit down with Byron McSwain owner of Greater Grounds Coffee & Co, a Black-owned coffee shop in Wichita built through persistence, community support, and countless lessons learned. He opens up about rejection, overcoming fear, balancing family and entrepreneurship, and the realities of running a business. Byron also reflects on marriage, relationships, and the creative ways he and his wife keep love alive. Thi...

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Today’s guest is Christina Long President & CEO of Create Campaign, Inc., where she’s dedicated to helping diverse entrepreneurs start, scale, and sustain their businesses. She’s also the owner of CML Collective, a branding and communications firm, and a fierce advocate for building economic power in underrepresented communities.

Born and raised on the north side of Wichita, Christina’s journey hasn’t been without challenges in...

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Is R&B dying? In this episode, Columbus gets brutally honest about the state of modern R&B, why so many artists can’t really sing, and the struggles of staying authentic in today’s music industry. He opens up about writing for big names like Eric Bellinger, losing his spark for music, surviving a life‑changing car accident, and how bodybuilding shaped and broke  him. This is one of his most raw and revealing conversations y...

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In this episode, I sit down with Wichita’s own Tayshaw Long-Nail award-winning artist and entrepreneur, as she shares her powerful journey from being fired to going full-time with her painting business. We talk about what it’s like being a biracial woman in today’s world, her struggles with anxiety, and how she built a thriving brand while raising her daughter as a single mom

 

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In this new episode, I sit down with XV—blog era legend, the only rapper from Wichita to sign with a major label, and one of the most influential voices in hip-hop’s digital renaissance. We dive into his come-up, from collaborations with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, J. Cole, Nipsey Hussle, and Kendrick Lamar, to building his own production brand making him $8K a month selling beats online. He opens up about the real reason he left Warner Br...

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hris Jackson aka Jack Stacks shares his journey from working a regular job to becoming a full-time food content creator. He talks about the origins of his “Sizzle Bizzle” catchphrase, how back surgery shifted his perspective, and the video that first went viral. Chris opens up about reviewing his wife’s cooking, staying healthy while constantly eating out, and the realities of making money in this unique industry. He reflects on hi...

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Chapter 1: Wichita Roots & Club Life 2:42 – Why She Moved to Wichita 3:30 – Problems with Today’s Music 4:20 – Shots Fired in the Club?! Life as a DJ 7:45 – Acting in Movies

Chapter 2: Women in Music & Healing Energy 10:04 – Stress of Being a Female DJ in a Male-Dominated Industry 14:44 – Healing with Frequency (Harmonic Egg) 17:10 – Spiritual Journey & Zodiac Signs 18:59 – Gabby’s ...

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In this episode I sit down with the high-energy and ever-inspiring Fayola to talk about his journey, mindset, and purpose. From his unexpected career shifts in banking to becoming a well known Media Personality and Entrepreneur, Fayola shares how faith and resilience have paved the way for his success.

We dive into the power of consistency over hard work, the challenges of staying balanced, and why frustration can be a tool for su...

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In this episode, therapist Gabrielle  Jones, LMFT, dives into the power of authenticity, the importance of setting boundaries, and what it takes to build strong, healthy relationships. She opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her journey, sharing valuable insights on attachment styles, codependency, self-worth, and modern dating. If you’re ready for a raw, insightful conversation on mental health, relationships, and ...

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In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Troy Andrews, CEO of Drew Vision Cinema, to dive into his incredible journey as an indie filmmaker. Troy opens up about the challenges of directing his hit movie The SEEDS, which has racked up over 4 million views on YouTube!

We discuss his battles with anxiety, perfectionism, and how people changed once he hit his first million views.

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In this episode host Chris Jones sits down with Josh Enlow, tech entrepreneur, family man, and a Project Manager Coalfire, to explore the intersections of technology, personal growth, and community.

Josh shares his journey from starting a business in tech to becoming a role model for the next generation. The conversation dives deep into the future of artificial intelligence, the risks of cyber-attacks, and how virtual reality coul...

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In this episode I sit down with Jay Ajayi former NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles , Super Bowl champion, and now rising rap sensation "Rude Boy Finesse"! Jay shares his incredible journey from dominating the football field to creating viral hits in the music world. We dive deep into his transition from the NFL to the recording studio, the challenges of redefining himself after an injury, and his creative process as an a...

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