Cousin Ed’s Corner

Motivational Monday - Don’t Get Ready To Be Ready, THE TIME IS NOW!

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The Corner Connection - The Survival Essentials Nobody Needs To Be Talking About

Family, I need you to sit down for this one. This isn't our typical Cousin Ed's Corner episode. This one episode I didn't want to have to do, but the one I MUST! Today we're diving deep into Emergency Preparedness, Survival Essentials, and protecting your family when the world gets unpredictable.
Remember when COVID hit and none of us were ready? Remember the panic, the empty shelves, the uncertainty? I'm watching what's happening right now—military ships positioned outside Cuba, tensions with Venezuela, threats toward Greenland, escalating conflicts with China, Russia, Iran, and Iraq—and I refuse to let my family go through another crisis unprepared. This episode is about our responsibility to protect ourselves and the people we love.
We're breaking down seven critical survival categories: food and water storage (6-12 months worth!), shelter and warmth essentials, health and hygiene supplies, communication systems for when cell towers fail, financial preparedness with cash and precious metals, energy independence through solar power, and yes—we're having the uncomfortable conversation about the Second Amendment and family protection. From MREs to two-way radios, from dehydrated food to bartering skills, we're building our survival readiness bags together. 
This is the same kind of talk our parents had to have with us about how to act when police pull you over, or how to navigate being followed in stores. These are uncomfortable truths, but they're NECESSARY truths. I'm not trying to scare you, family—I'm trying to PREPARE you. Because love means protection, and protection requires preparation.
Tap in to get equipped: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
After you listen, I NEED to hear from you! What's in your survival readiness bag? What am I missing in mine? Do you want Part 2 of this conversation? Send me a DM, drop a comment, or text me directly at 762-333-2032. Let's build this preparedness community together, because prepared neighbors are safe neighbors, and safe families are strong families!
Share this episode with someone who needs this message—your parents, your siblings, your friends who think "it can't happen here." Let's protect our people with the same energy we bring to chasing our dreams. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
 
 
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're about REAL LIFE preparation and protection. This is family taking care of family. Let's get ready together! 👑

The Corner Connection - Cherishing The Importance of What Truly Matters During the Holidays

In this episode, we're diving into something that's transformed how I view not just the holidays, but more of how I think every single day—the power of presence and the blessing of "Everyone In The Picture!" This isn't just about family photos—it's about our gratitude, and recognizing that the greatest gift we receive each year isn't wrapped in paper, it's seeing the same faces we love still here with us.
Remember when the holidays were all about the parties, the gifts, the celebrations? I'm sharing how my answer to "How was your Christmas? or How was your New Years?" evolved over several days of conversations into something far more profound: "Everyone that was in the picture last year is in the picture this year." Through surgeries, struggles, pain, and life's daily uncertainties, everyone made it. Fam, that's what I'm celebrating.
Tap in: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment about a family tradition that helps you appreciate your loved ones, and share how you're capturing memories before they become all we have left! Let's keep building this culture of gratitude and intentional living together. 💪🏾
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 someone who needs this reminder that every day with our people is a blessing we can't take for granted! 🙏🏾

Motivational Monday - Your Best You in 2026

In this episode, we're diving deep into what it means to stop TRYING and start BEING the best version of yourself. Today marks the first Motivational Monday of 2026, and we're not playing around, family. This isn't just about making New Year's resolutions—this is about US, our daily commitment to excellence, and how the small things we do create the big results we desire.
Remember how we said 2026 was going to be different? Well, it starts right here, right now. I'm sharing why eliminating the word "try" from your vocabulary changes everything, how my dad serves as my accountability partner who won't let me settle for mediocre, and why doing small things with excellence—like prepping your lunch the night before or showing up to work on time—builds the foundation for extraordinary success.
Tap in to embrace the wisdom: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or voice note (762-333-2032) about the small thing you're going to do with excellence this week, and tell me who your accountability partner is! Let's keep building and pushing each other to be our best selves together. 💪🏾
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 someone who needs to hear that being their best starts with the small daily choices! 👑

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - How Much Are You Willing To Sacrifice This Year?

🚨New Season Alert🚨: Season 5 of Cousin Ed's Corner is officially HERE, and we're starting 2026 with a powerful message about sacrifice, service, and God's complete protection over our lives! This isn't just another motivational talk—this is a MOVEMENT, fam. This episode was inspired by the monks walking across America spreading peace and unity, and it got me thinking: What am I REALLY willing to sacrifice for the greater good? What are WE willing to give?
I'm getting real vulnerable in this one, talking about how I stepped back from coaching and mentoring during COVID and now feeling that strong pull to get back to serving my community. With two kids graduating this year, I know it's time to pour back into the next generation. But here's the thing—this message isn't just for me, it's for ALL of us. When's the last time you volunteered your time? Read to a kid? Visited an elderly home? Paid it forward? This episode is a challenge to myself AND to you to do MORE in 2026.
Tap in to embrace this message and start your year with PURPOSE: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a text or voice note at 762-333-2032 and tell me what YOU'RE excited about in 2026! What cause are you passionate about? Who should I interview this season? Where are you from? I want to celebrate YOU and build this movement TOGETHER. If you don't have cheerleaders, I'm over here with my pom-poms ready to cheer you on—nothing you can do about it! 📣
Let's keep building, fam. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and let's make 2026 the year we all sacrifice more, serve harder, and live with INTENTION! 💪🏾
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. Season 5 is going to be LEGENDARY! 👑

The Corner Connection - Why 2026 Is Going To Be Your Greatest Year Yet

In this powerful episode, we're closing out 2025 and stepping BOLDLY into 2026 with intention, preparation, and faith! Today, I'm sharing my heart about what it means to make it from Y2K fears to 26 years later—still surviving, still thriving, and still fighting for what's next. This isn't just about New Year's resolutions; this is about US, our community, and strategically planning for the GREATEST year of our lives by breaking it down in quarters and doing the mental and emotional clean-up work that sets us up for multiplication and prosperity.
Remember that you've ALREADY done the hard work to get here? We're celebrating that truth while preparing our hearts and minds for everything 2026 has in store. I'm sharing prayers for protection, prosperity, and divine covering over you, your family, and everyone connected to you as we navigate this next chapter together. Whether you're celebrating by the fireplace, in the sanctuary, or out on the town tonight, I'm reminding you to stay SAFE so we can all walk into this new year as a family.
Tap in to receive your New Year's blessing and strategic game plan: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or text (762-333-2032) about what you're cleaning up mentally and emotionally before 2026, and share what you're most excited about for this upcoming year! Let's keep building, celebrating, and preparing together. This is OUR year! 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're family moving forward together with purpose. Share this with someone who needs to hear that 2026 will be their greatest year yet! 👑

Motivational Monday - Are You Ready For The New Year?

In this episode, we're closing out the year with conversation about stepping into 2026 prepared, powerful, and purposeful! I'm coming at y'all with something SPECIAL as we close out 2025 and get ready to step into 2026! I'm not just bringing motivation—I'm bringing REAL LIFE PREPARATION scenarios that we all need right now.
I'm opening up about some major blessings in my life—yes, I got TWO kids graduating this year, one from high school and one from college (can you believe that?!)—and I'm sharing why I'm so genuinely excited about what 2026 has in store for Cousin Ed's Corner and for each and every one of us in this family. This isn't just about making resolutions that we forget by February—this is about US understanding that when excitement meets preparation, that's when we become UNSTOPPABLE.
I'm breaking down exactly what we need to do RIGHT NOW to close out 2025 strong and position ourselves for breakthrough in 2026. I'm talking about sitting down THIS WEEK to write out your plans—your first month, your first quarter, your first six months, your FULL YEAR. I'm also talking being prepared financially. Have you seen the news?  Why is gold and silver prices are skyrocketing, why do you need hard cash stashed, how can we move our money strategically, and yes family, why beans and rice matter more than you think. I'm not trying to scare nobody—I'm making sure MY FAMILY is ready for whatever comes our way so we can THRIVE, not just survive.
Tap in before we step into 2026: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
I want to hear from YOU—drop me a comment or text at 762-333-2032 telling me what you're most excited about for 2026, and share ONE action you're taking THIS WEEK to prepare for your best year yet! Whether it's financial goals, health transformations, family milestones, or personal breakthroughs—YOUR wins are OUR wins, and we're claiming victory together! 💪🏾
Connect with me: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms.
This is Cousin Ed's Corner, where we don't just talk about it—we LIVE it, we PREPARE for it, and we BUILD it together as a family. Share this episode with someone who needs this message of excitement AND preparation as we close out 2025! And keep your eyes open—I might have something special for y'all on New Year's Eve! 👑
Let's finish 2025 strong and step into 2026 READY! I love each and every one of y'all. Let's get it! 🔥

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Keeping Family Traditions Alive Across Each Generation

In this episode, we're breaking free from the "TGIF" mentality and diving deep into the power of thanking God for EVERYTHING—not just Fridays, but every single moment of every single day. Fresh from my family's Christmas celebration, I'm sharing raw reflections on the beauty and bittersweet reality of multi-generational gatherings, the traditions my grandmother started in that small house in South Carolina, and the faces I miss when I look around the room.
This isn't just about holiday nostalgia—it's about US, our responsibility to gather NOW instead of waiting for funerals, and the urgent call to honor our family traditions while passing them down to the next generation. I'm also breaking down a powerful four-directional prayer meditation: God above us like an umbrella, behind us cleaning our mistakes, before us clearing our path, and beneath us as our rock and foundation. Y'all, when I started unpacking this truth, I couldn't help but cry out in worship right there on the mic. It got REAL. It got DEEP. It got AUTHENTIC.
I want to hear from YOU, family! Did you do an Italian potluck with homemade pasta? A Louisiana-style crab boil? Traditional turkey and fixings? Or did you travel somewhere warm for Christmas? Whatever your traditions are, I want to celebrate them with you! Send me a voice note at 762-333-2032 or DM me @CousinEdsCorner on any platform and share your story!
Tap in to embrace the gratitude and receive this word of encouragement: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment about the family traditions YOU'RE keeping alive, and share how you practice daily gratitude beyond just Fridays. Let's keep building and celebrating authentic faith together! 💪🏾
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 someone who needs this reminder that God's protection surrounds them and that time with family can't wait! 👑

The Corner Connection - Beyond the Wrapping Paper: A Christmas Message From Cousin Ed

Merry Christmas: In this Christmas Eve episode, we're discussing what this season truly means—and it's not about the presents under the tree, fam. This is about US, our memories, our connections, and the love that transcends both time and distance. I'm opening up my heart and sharing stories about my grandmothers in South Carolina and New York, the family gatherings that shaped me, and the people I wish I could hug one more time this Christmas.
But this isn't just a trip down memory lane—this is a CALL TO ACTION for every single one of us. When's the last time you told your family you love them? When's the last time you used FaceTime to share a meal with someone you can't be with physically? When's the last time you honored the memory of someone you lost by speaking their name out loud and celebrating the joy they brought to your life? This message will challenge you to shift your focus from getting to GIVING—and I mean real sacrifice, not just regifting stuff you don't want.
I'm also announcing Cousin Ed's Corner Winter Gift Drive where we're collecting donations to provide hats, scarves, socks, and bags to people who need warmth this season. Winter just started, and we got a long way to go, so I need my family to step up and help make a difference. Shaq showed me what giving back looks like, and now I'm challenging all of us to do the same with whatever we have.
Tap in to receive this Christmas blessing: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or voicemail about who you're thinking about this Christmas—whether they're sitting next to you or watching over you from heaven. Share your favorite holiday memory, tell me how you're giving back this season, and let me know how this message touched your heart! Let's keep building this family together with love, authenticity, and real connection. 🎄❤️
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 Christmas message with someone who needs to hear about the power of memories, the importance of connection, and the blessing of giving back! 🙏🏾👑

Motivational Monday - Give Freely And See What He Will Do

In this special Christmas week Motivational Monday, we're diving deep into the most valuable gift you can give this holiday season—and it won't cost you a single penny. Today, we're exploring the gift of LOVE, the power of sowing seeds without attachment to outcomes, and what happened when I lied about having cash, heard a comment that cut to my core, and had to decide what kind of man I wanted to be.
This isn't just about holiday giving—it's about US, our testimonies, and how showing up for people in pain might be exactly what saves their life. I'm sharing a vulnerable story from 10-15 years ago about two homeless ladies, a child, $20, and the moment I learned to close my eyes and free my heart to give without controlling what happens next. Sometimes God tests us to see if we can release what He gave us, trusting Him with the results. That's real faith. That's real generosity.
Remember that your time is more valuable than your money? We're talking about visiting seniors, coaching kids, documenting lives through photos and videos, and understanding that your testimony—your PAIN—might be someone else's survival guide through their darkest moment. When you sow seeds, you're not trying to grow every single one. You're planting abundantly, knowing that one day, YOUR plant will grow. That's the promise I'm holding onto, and I want you to hold onto it too.
If you're feeling alone this Christmas week, hear me clearly: you are NOT alone. God is with you always, and somebody over here at Cousin Ed's Corner loves you deeply, authentically, and unconditionally. This Corner is all about us, for us, and we're building a community where everybody feels seen, valued, and loved.
Tap in to receive this Christmas blessing: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment or text (762-333-2032) about how you're planning to give back this season, and share a time when someone's generosity or testimony helped you through pain. Let's keep building and celebrating this culture of authentic love together! 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. I'll love to hear from you.... 

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Celebrating Life 365 Days a Year 2025 'Happy Birthday'

On today's episode, I'm not celebrating me—I'm celebrating All GOD's gifts and the gift of another day with you all. I'm bringing you with me on this journey of pure gratitude and divine reflection. In this brand new episode, we're diving DEEP into what it really means to Thank God For EVERYTHING—not just the victories, but every single moment that's brought us to where we are today. Yes Family, listen—today is my birthday, but let me be real with you: EVERYDAY IS A BIRTHDAY! and I'm happy just to Celebrate it with you.
Yes, I'm turning another year older, and the only reason I'm acknowledging it is to say THANK YOU to the One who made it possible. Every breath, every heartbeat, every circumstance that had to align for me to be here—that's ALL God. I'm breaking down Matthew 6:34, the scripture that literally saved my life during my darkest hour. This isn't just motivation—this is TRANSFORMATION. I'm talking about recognizing God's presence in every circumstance, understanding that He's already got your story written, and learning how to walk in faith even when you can't see the next step. I'm sharing real-life testimonies from my own family that will change how you think about strength, peace, and surrender—including my father's incredible journey through two major surgeries and a month in the hospital.
But more than celebrating my birthday, I want to celebrate LIFE itself—every single day. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday—we should be thanking God for all of it. Not just the good days. Not just when things go our way. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And family, we're taking ACTION together. I'm launching a community giving initiative to bless our homeless neighbors with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. This is faith in motion. This is what it looks like when we truly love God and love each other. I need YOUR help to make this happen.
Tap in now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment and tell me: What's one thing God has done in your life that you've been taking for granted? How has faith carried you through your darkest moment? And if this episode blesses you, PLEASE share it with someone who needs to hear that God's got them covered. I promise you, someone in your life needs this message right now!!!
🤝 Special Giving Initiative - We Need YOU!
Family, I need your help with something special. Yesterday, I saw this incredible creator, @5xgr8tr, blessing homeless individuals with hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets. It touched my heart so deeply that I knew God was calling me to do the same for our community. Check out their beautiful work here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWnq97jcBY/
This is the inspiration behind our giving-back initiative, and I'm asking YOU to partner with me in this mission.
Whether you can contribute $5, $10, $50, or more—every dollar helps us purchase these essential items to keep our homeless family warm and protected during these cold months. We're launching this at the beginning of the year, and I want Cousin Ed's Corner to SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT for those who need it most.
You can donate via:
Call or text: 762-333-2032
Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, or Google Pay (just reach out for details)
This isn't just charity, family—this is LOVE in action. This is faith with works. When you give to the least of these, you're giving to God Himself. Will you join me? Share this with your network. Let's bless our community together and show the world what Cousin Ed's Corner family is made of.
Thank you for answering this call. 🙏🏾
----God is above you, beneath you, behind you, and WITHIN you. You're never alone, family. That's not just something I'm saying—that's something I KNOW. And on this day of my birth, I want to remind you that every day you're alive is a birthday—a gift from the Almighty. Let's keep building this community together. Let's show up and show out. 💪🏾
 

Wind Down Wednesday - It's Time To Clean House

In this powerful episode, I'm breaking down what it REALLY means to CLEAN HOUSE as we wind down 2025 and step into 2026. This isn't just about tidying up your physical space—we're talking about cleaning your mind, your habits, your mindset, and everything that's been holding you back from being the BEST version of yourself.
Listen, we all know the struggle. We've got toxic habits we want to drop. We've got mindsets that need updating. We've got spending habits that need adjusting. We've got spiritual work to do. But we tell ourselves, "I'll start on January 1st." NOPE. Not this time, fam. Cousin Ed is challenging you to START TODAY. Why? Because time is not promised, and waiting is a luxury you might not have.
I'm sharing his PERSONAL three-day detox journey—day one water, days two and three juice cleanses—as he removes toxins and prepares for breakthrough in 2026. But beyond his personal story, he's sharing a POWERFUL testimony about a young woman who had to completely CLEAN HER MINDSET. She was living like she was 18, caught up in WorldStar culture, and then she decided to GET REAL. She got into politics. She got spiritual. She got in tune with finance. She TRANSFORMED her entire life by choosing to clean what wasn't serving her anymore.
We're talking about REAL cleaning: ✓ Your wallet and your purse ✓ Your car and your space ✓ Your daily drinking habits ✓ Your smoking patterns ✓ Your eating habits ✓ Your MINDSET—the foundation of everything
This is about honoring yourself like the KING or QUEEN you are. 👑 This is about recognizing that you deserve better. This is about doing better and BEING better. And guess what? You don't have to wait. You don't have to feel guilty. You just have to START.
Tap in to this life-changing message: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop a comment and tell us: What are YOU committing to clean up in your life? Share your transformation story with our community. And please, SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear this message of empowerment and self-love.
Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it. We're building something real here, something authentic, something that MATTERS. We're not fans; we're FAMILY. So let's get clean together. Let's honor ourselves. Let's step into 2026 as our best selves.
Much love, fam. Let's CLEAN HOUSE. 💪🏾
Connect with Cousin Ed: 📱 762-333-2032 📲 @CousinEdsCorner (all platforms) 🔗 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Share this with someone who needs this message of transformation, self-love, and empowerment. Cousin Ed's Corner—where we keep it real, always. 👑

Motivational Monday - Giving Back Is Not Always About Money

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the POWER OF GIVING BACK and why this should be a lifestyle, not just a holiday season thing. I'm sharing a real story from Home Depot that changed EVERYTHING about how I see generosity and community.
Picture this: Two elderly Vietnam veterans asking for help in the plumbing aisle. Professional plumbers brush them off saying, "I'm not getting paid for this." But then your boy Cousin Ed steps in. What happened next? A 15-30 minute conversation that proved one life-changing truth: Your TIME is the most valuable currency you can give.
Here's what we're breaking down in this episode:
✅ The four-year journey discovering real givers in our community—people who give food, shelter, haircuts, money, and free content just because they CARE
✅ Why the excuse "I'm not being paid for this" misses the entire point when it comes to serving vulnerable communities
✅ The "Pitching Pennies" analogy: whether you're dropping kindness in a cup of water, a river, or an ocean, the ripple effect is REAL and POWERFUL
✅ How to overcome the barriers stopping YOU from giving back (money, time, fear, doubt)
✅ Why honoring our elders—especially Vietnam veterans—matters more than ever
✅ The truth that generosity isn't transactional; it's RELATIONAL and TRANSFORMATIONAL
Real talk? You might not have thousands of dollars to give. But you have TIME. You have KNOWLEDGE. You have PRESENCE. And sometimes, that's exactly what someone needs to feel seen, valued, and capable again.
This isn't just motivation—this is REAL LIFE APPLICATION. We're living it, fam. We're building it together.
After you listen, I want to hear from YOU: 💬 What's your giving back story? 💬 How have you experienced the ripple effect of kindness? 💬 What's ONE thing you're committing to do this week?
Drop your comments, share your stories, and PLEASE share this episode with someone who needs this reminder about their own power to change lives.
Connect with Cousin Ed: 📱 762-333-2032 📲 @CousinEdsCorner (all platforms) 🔗 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Cousin Ed's Corner isn't just about motivation—we're LIVING IT. We're proving that giving back transforms communities. We're showing the world that time + compassion + action = the ripple effect that changes everything.
See you Wednesday for Wind Down Wednesday, fam. Until then, keep pitching those pennies. 👑💪🏾
#CousinEdsCorner #GivingBack #MotivationalMonday #RippleEffect #CommunityFirst #VeteransRespect #TimeIsCurrency #ServingOthers #AuthenticMotivation #PurposeDriven

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Helping Others In This Holiday Season

On Today's Episode, I'm talking about Thanking God for Everything, every single moment, every breath, every second. Because when you shift your perspective from what you're missing to what you already have, your entire life transforms.
But here's where it gets powerful: Gratitude without generosity is incomplete. This season, people around you are HURTING. They need you. Maybe not your money—maybe they need a cooked meal, a listening ear, someone to believe in them, someone to just show up. We're talking about becoming the kind of person who gives anonymously, who blesses quietly, who knows that sowing seeds of kindness creates a harvest of blessings. That's the real work, that's the real legacy.
And listen, if you're carrying weight right now—if you feel alone, if the burden feels too heavy, if you're worried about yesterday or afraid about tomorrow—I need you to hear this: God's got you. He's above you with an umbrella. He's in front of you clearing obstacles. He's behind you forgiving your past. He's beneath you, holding you up like a pillar. You are NEVER walking this alone, fam.
This episode is about remembering that you belong to something bigger than yourself. You belong to a community. You belong to a family. You belong to God's protection and love. So tap in, listen with your whole heart, and then share this with someone who needs to remember they're not alone.
Listen now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment and tell me what shifts for you in this episode. How does recognizing your blessings change your daily life? What's one way you're going to give back this season? Let's build this community together—your voice, your story, your feedback matters to me. And PLEASE share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they're not alone, that their life matters, and that God's protection is real and constant.
Let's keep it real. Let's keep it grateful. Let's keep building together. 💪🏾👑
📱 Connect with me: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms 🎙️ All episodes & links: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Remember, fam: Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation—we're LIVING it together. Share this message with your people. Let's transform this season together. 🙏

The Corner Connection - Give The Gift The Means The Most

The Corner Connection - Give The Gift The Means The Most
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Motivational Monday - Check On Your Strong Friends

Check On Your Strong Friends

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - He Is Good In EVERY Season

On today's episode, we're diving deep into one of the most transformative spiritual practices I've discovered: gratitude in EVERY season. Not just when life's perfect. Not just when the blessings are obvious. We're talking about saying "Thank You, God" from the hospital bed, from the grief, from the loss, from the uncertainty that keeps you up at night.
Here's what hit me this week—I realized that we thank God when we get the scholarship, when the marriage works, when the job promotion comes through. But what about when we lose someone we'll never see again? What about when the toxic relationship ends? What about when we're facing something as heavy as a terminal diagnosis? THAT'S when real faith shows up. That's when gratitude becomes a spiritual revolution. And family, if you're going through something unbearable right now, if you're wondering why, if you're struggling to find anything to be grateful for—this episode is for you.
We're exploring the concept of the 11th hour and 59 seconds—that critical moment when you've done all you can, when hope feels impossible, and God just SWOOPS in and changes everything. But more than that, we're talking about recognizing His protection in the everyday miracles we almost miss. The car that just missed you. The job loss that redirected your path. The friendship that fell away when it was hurting you. God's been working the whole time. One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes from a faithful family member who's been walking with God for over 40 years. Her testimony about letting God in when life goes crazy and trusting that whatever happens is exactly what He wanted—it might be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.
I want to be real with you—this show is my meditation, my therapy, my moment to release and Thank God for ALL of you. And I'm inviting you into that space. Tap in to this episode and let's do this together: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Send me YOUR story. What's your 11:59 moment? When did God come through for you in a way you didn't see coming? Text 762-333-2032, hit me with a voicemail at CousinEdsCorner.com, or slide into my DMs @CousinEdsCorner. Your testimony matters. Your story blesses the whole family. And if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear that they're protected, that they're not alone, and that God's got them in every single season.
Remember— 'No Matter How You Cut It Or Slice It, We Are All In This Together'

Wind Down Wednesday - Stay In Your Lane

Motivational Monday - Refill Your Cup Before the Holiday Rush

On today's episode, we're diving deep into something that most important to me and —and I'm betting it's important to you too. Life is not promised. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed. So what are we doing TODAY to take care of ourselves?
We're talking about REAL health consciousness. We're breaking down why the holiday season is the PERFECT time to refill your cup before you run on empty. I'm sharing a fitness challenge that's been circulating—one that's about carrying half your body weight—and explaining why it matters for YOUR health journey. But more than that, we're talking about meditation, rest, nutrition, and all those "small things" we've been neglecting that are actually FOUNDATIONAL to who we are.
Here's what I want you to know: Without you here—healthy, whole, and taking care of yourself—who's going to be able to live out their purpose? Whether it's the gym, a staycation, sitting outside in nature, or finally starting that meditation practice, it's TIME. And I'm challenging you to document your journey. Record your progress. Let that camera be your accountability partner. When you look back in a year and see how far you've come, you'll understand why I'm pushing this so hard.
This isn't just motivation—this is a lifestyle. This is about honoring the body God gave you and remembering that self-care ISN'T selfish. Tap in to get the full message: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
Drop me a comment about what YOU'RE committing to this week for yourself. Are you hitting the gym? Starting meditation? Taking that staycation? I want to hear it, and I want you to share this episode with someone in your life who needs this reminder that they MATTER. Let's keep building and celebrating our commitment to health and wholeness together. 💪🏾
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 your family and let's hold each other accountable to the health and self-care we all deserve! 👑

Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - Thankful Memories

Today's episode is hitting straight from the heart, and I need you to tap in. We're diving deep into something that many of you are carrying right now—grief, loss, and the beautiful reality that our loved ones never truly leave us. We're talking about your grandparents, your aunts, your uncles, your friends who've passed on. We're talking about why YOUR stories about THEM matter more than you could ever imagine.
This isn't just about nostalgia or looking backward. This is about understanding that legacy lives through YOU. The only way our people stay alive is when we speak their names, share their stories, and pass their wisdom to the next generation. In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own journey—about my grandfather James (who I named my son after), about my grandmother Daisy, and about those small moments that shaped my entire life. These weren't big, flashy moments. They were quiet. They were simple. But they changed EVERYTHING in me and made me who I am today.
You know what hits me the most of the holidays,  we all will one day have our number called. We all hope to be remembered by our loved ones. Let's give God Thanks for today. And if you're feeling that weight, that same missing of your loved ones, I want you to know: You're never alone. They're watching over you. God's protection surrounds you like an umbrella. Your angels are guiding your footsteps. This is TGIF—Thank God for Everything—and today we're Thanking God for every single person who shaped who we are.
Tune in now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner
So here's my challenge to you: After you listen, go tell somebody about your people. Don't keep it to yourself. Leave me a voicemail at CousinEdscorner.com and share the story that changed your life's trajectory. Tell me about the person who made you who you are. Drop a comment. Send me a DM. Let's celebrate them together because when we do, their legacy never dies. It lives through us. It lives through our children. It lives through the stories we tell. This is Cousin Ed's Corner—we're not just talking about living authentically, we're LIVING it. Share this episode with someone who needs to remember that they're never walking alone. 💪🏾 Connect with me: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Your people are with you always, family. Honor them. Celebrate them. Let their legacy live forever through your voice. 👑