This week on Sippin On Excellence, we hand the mic to the incomparable Tonya Renee Banks—actor, author, reality TV icon, and all-around truth-teller. Buckle up, because Tonya didn’t hold back.

She takes us deep into the world behind Little Women: LA and even deeper into her new book (which inspired this episode’s title). Tonya shares what reality TV never shows: family dynamics, her upbringing, and the gritty, unfiltered moments that made her who she is.

No topic was off-limits. From the challenges and triumphs of growing up as a little person, to the way her family kept her grounded (and hilarious), to her hustle in Hollywood—Tonya drops gems and realness in equal measure.

Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink what resilience looks like. If you’ve ever faced adversity, judgment, or just needed a reminder that you can carve your own path—this episode is for you.

Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s sip on some real excellence.

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Welcome to the rawest episode we’ve done yet. This week on Sippin’ on Excellence, Coach KJ and Doc Hunt dive headfirst into the silent war most men are losing: their mental health.

We’re unmasking the high-performing man who looks like he’s winning… but is emotionally drowning. We’re challenging outdated definitions of masculinity that keep men locked in shame, stress, and silence.And we’re breaking down why that “strong, silent type” image is killing men from the inside out.

From performance pressure, suppressed emotions, to the emotional cost of pretending everything's fine, it’s time to rewire how we see strength.

If you’re a man, know a man, love a man — this episode is your permission slip to go deeper.

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In this powerful and no-holds-barred episode, Coach KJ and Dr. Hunt sit down with none other than The Honorable Judge Greg Mathis—the streetwise icon who turned a troubled youth into a lifetime of service, justice, and unapologetic leadership.

Judge Mathis opens up about his past as a juvenile, the moment he knew education would be his weapon, and how he used the courtroom as a platform to fight for the voiceless. We dive into the major influences that changed his trajectory, how he stayed grounded in his community roots, and why he never traded in his authenticity for respectability.

This isn’t just a story of redemption, it’s a masterclass in reclaiming power, building purpose, and giving back with a vengeance.

Whether you're a fan of justice, the underdog’s rise, or real talk about Black excellence, this episode is a must-listen.

“I’m still the street guy... I just made it.” — Judge Mathis

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