Life Is Not Complicated - YOU ARE

Life Is Not Complicated - YOU ARE

This podcast inspired by the bestselling book, "Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings", is a platform designed to discuss relevant issues and controversial ideas that are prevalent in today’s society. The in-depth interviews are conducted by best-selling author Carlos Wallace.

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August 22, 2025 5 mins

This episode is inspired by Carlos Wallace’s blog When Life Imitates the Worst of Our Art. We are confronting how streaming platforms filled with hypersexualized Black indie films are shaping identity, behavior, and even public health in our communities.


This is not about censorship. It is about cultural responsibility. Because when we normalize dysfunction on screen, we invite it into real life.

If you care about the future of Black...

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What does it really mean to be rich versus being wealthy? In this episode, we explore the story of former NBA star Trevor Ariza, who earned over 116 million dollars during his career but is now reportedly broke at age 38. His story is not unique. From Allen Iverson to Antoine Walker and countless others, we have seen far too many millionaires lose everything before they even reach middle age.


Carlos Wallace offers a deeply perso...

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This episode is not for the faint of heart. We are diving into the uncomfortable truth that most people would rather ignore. The gender double standard in sexual assault cases. We unpack what happens when the predator is a woman and how quickly the narrative changes depending on who is accused.


From the Sedona Prince controversy to the real story of Ramone Sosa, we break down how image, gender, and perception distort justice. We...

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In this episode, we unpack the stories behind Carlos Wallace's Medium blog that had people nodding their heads and shaking their fists at the same time. We talk about what it meant to grow up in a Black household where the TV remote was not about control, it was about protection. Where media was filtered not just for the language, but for the message. Where George Jefferson taught us how to stand tall, and my daddy made sure we...

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In this episode, we unpack the powerful blog that sparked deep conversationsabout grief, health, and what it means to take care of yourself when yourbiggest supporter is no longer here. The discussion centers around the story ofCarlos Wallace’s journey after losing his mother and how that loss became aturning point in how he approached health and manhood.


We talk about what happens when the “healthcall” you used to make to your ...

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In this episode, we discuss a powerful blog by Carlos Wallace that asks a hard-hitting question: Why is Jasmine Crockett held to a higher standard than Donald Trump? From race to power to media bias, this conversation exposes the double standards we’ve grown too comfortable with—and challenges us to call them out.


BLOG: Hypocrisy: Why Jasmine Crockett Is Held to a Higher Standard Than Donald Trump

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“Sometimes it seems, we are so diminished by our own shortcomings we are unable to celebrate the success of others.” ― Carlos Wallace

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November 9, 2022 28 mins

“Weakness doesn't mean you're going to cry and crying is not a sign of weakness.”―  Carlos Wallace

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“My belief is, we are not so much separated by race or ethnicity anymore. Privileges that used to be determined by the color of one’s skin has are now being decided by the color of money—The great divide is one of haves and have nots.”― Carlos Wallace

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“Weeding out the harmful influences should become the norm not the exception.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity

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“Fear makes strangers of people who you thought were friends.” ― Carlos Wallace

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“Choose your battles - small enough to win but big enough to matter.” ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

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September 30, 2022 9 secs

Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

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“Ignorance is a progressive thinker’s enemy; acceptance, awareness, accountability and action are the tools of the informed; of people who want change and do all they can to achieve it.” ― Carlos Wallace, The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity

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September 23, 2022 1 min

Jeremy Cann aka JCann has had to fight hard to achieve success. When it comes to his comedy no one is safe!

Born in Houston, TX, stand-up comedian, writer and actor JCann is known for his online social media presence and hilarious old school character, Uncle Dynamite. Most of his material minded from his own life experiences and his family. JCann is living his childhood dream of becoming a successful entertainer. Comedy has always ...

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There is a considerable difference between knowing and accepting that we are a work in progress, then programming ourselves to believe that some commonly accepted, socially influenced changes will help mask our issues; issues that will take a lot more to resolve than a list of empty affirmations made on what is just another day.  ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your ...

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September 13, 2022 9 secs

Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

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Most times, it is not that we cannot; it is that we will not, or we are too afraid to even try. Fear limits us. Uncertainty limits us. Doubt limits us. We must get out of our own way to reach our chosen destination.  ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

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September 6, 2022 9 secs

Success is constant. Any time you achieve more than you did the day before, the year before; any time you add a piece to the framework that will someday determine your ultimate goal, you have achieved some degree of success. ― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings

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February 5, 2021 32 mins

“Class. You either have it, or you don't. It's not determined by how you dress, your level of education, or your social standing. It's conveyed in how you carry yourself and treat others. Some folks go to great lengths to "prove" they make the grade. Ultimately, people with class are outstanding without trying too hard to stand out.”― Carlos Wallace, Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Gr...

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