In this episode, we're diving into something REAL — a message I caught at my son EJ's college graduation that hit me so hard, I had to bring it home to the FAM. Today we're talking about looking for trouble — not the kind that hurts you, but the kind that GROWS you. Commencement speaker Tia Michelle Grace Brant shared a gem from her father: "Whenever you're having a hard time making a decision, pick the one that is the most trouble. It's almost always the right thing to do."

FAM, that one rearranged my whole week. We're talking about why the easy path keeps you stuck, why standing in the gap requires courage, and why the practices, conversations, and decisions you DON'T want are the ones that build the version of you you're meant to be.

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Drop me a comment and tell me — what's the harder path YOU'VE been avoiding? Where are you choosing comfort over growth? And share this episode with somebody in your life who needs a push toward their purpose — a graduate, a parent, a friend at a crossroads. Let's grow together, FAM. 💪🏾 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 with somebody who needs the reminder that the right path is rarely the easy one.

In this episode, I talk about how bad I wanted this day to end. I sat down to record tired, ready for the day to be over — until I remembered I had just come from a wake. Somebody would have given anything for the day I was trying to fast-forward through.

I also opened up, sharing something personal: the day my grandmother passed when I was 11, the years I spent upset with God after, and how I came to understand that she never left me. We're talking grief, gratitude, and how God surrounds us all.

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Drop me a comment about somebody you've lost who's still walking with you, and tell me one thing you're thanking God for today. Keep DJ, his sisters, his mother, and our whole community lifted in prayer 🙏🏾 Let's keep loving on each other and reminding each other that we are never alone.

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 somebody who is grieving today, and remind them their angels are camped right beside them. 👑

In this episode, I share my some conversations that I recently had that touched my spirit — including one from a longtime brother who goes all the way back to Mr. Moody's Neighborhood. After all the love, I had to come back and say thank you. Because this show? This show is my thank you letter to the world. It's not about me. It's about US.

We stepping into transition season, FAM. Graduations are here. Promotions are happening. Kids are moving up — daycare to kindergarten, high school to college, college to whatever's next. I got two of my own walking across stages this year, and I'm not gonna lie — I feel like I'm just graduating myself. 🥹🎓

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Drop a comment with your graduate's name, share their picture in the comments, or DM me directly so we can shout them out on the show! Send pictures and stories to @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms, email info@cousinedscorner.com, or text the line at 762-333-2032. Let's celebrate every level of growth together — daycare diplomas, high school caps, college tassels, and every milestone in between. Share this with somebody who's got a graduate in the family! 👑🎓

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