Regrow Your Foundation With Mr. Carter https://wil2538.podbean.com This isn’t your typical podcast. It’s a podcast about everyday life. It’s for mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. This is a platform for those of you driving home at 5:00 pm, stuck in traffic, trying to figure out why you keep doing what you’re doing. Work is draining and you’re lost. This series will help you get to know yourself again, take a break, and realize that you can tap into your full potential. You have the power to change your life! Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:11:34 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic wil2538 wil2538 No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18902586/New_Logo_5_15b0j99.png Regrow Your Foundation With Mr. Carter https://wil2538.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 25: Adversity Episode 25: Adversity https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-25-adversity/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-25-adversity/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:11:34 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/ca59b539-4e25-3719-b679-b2d704e56cc4 Pain comes in many different forms. How will you respond to it? 

]]> Pain comes in many different forms. How will you respond to it? 

]]> wil2538 false No 607 25 full Episode 24: Mother Episode 24: Mother https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-24-mother/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-24-mother/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 19:23:15 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/d880aa29-8bd0-36b7-871d-7cec8cd7b3a8 For those of you that have your mother with you, cherish her while she's alive and well. You won't have her forever.

]]> For those of you that have your mother with you, cherish her while she's alive and well. You won't have her forever.

]]> wil2538 false No 455 24 full Episode 23: Honor Your Pain Episode 23: Honor Your Pain https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-23-honor-your-pain/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-23-honor-your-pain/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:57:04 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/f986de58-a0f9-39cc-be38-fddcee72b3a9 Everyone has their own way of honoring their loved ones that have passed on.  Do exactly what makes you feel comfortable because there is no wrong way to express grief.  It's unique to all of us.

 

Thank you for listening. Comments? Suggestions? I'd love to hear from you.

oakrooted57@gmail.com

]]> Everyone has their own way of honoring their loved ones that have passed on.  Do exactly what makes you feel comfortable because there is no wrong way to express grief.  It's unique to all of us.

 

Thank you for listening. Comments? Suggestions? I'd love to hear from you.

oakrooted57@gmail.com

]]> wil2538 false No 530 23 full Episode 22: Lesson Learned Episode 22: Lesson Learned https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-22-lesson-learned/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-22-lesson-learned/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:59:19 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/484e08f5-f838-3716-9923-4200c001c7e0 Be careful where you travel because the law doesn't always protect you. 

]]> Be careful where you travel because the law doesn't always protect you. 

]]> wil2538 false No 742 22 full Episode 21: Reclaim Your Self-Worth Episode 21: Reclaim Your Self-Worth https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-21-reclaim-your-self-worth/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-21-reclaim-your-self-worth/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:59:07 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/9f3f5736-d53c-3cde-af19-62c16cdc4a91 How do you view yourself? Do you value your self-worth? Do you let the world affect how you think, feel, and act?

 

Thoughts? Comments? Feel free to write me at oakrooted57@gmail.com.

Thank you for listening!

]]> How do you view yourself? Do you value your self-worth? Do you let the world affect how you think, feel, and act?

 

Thoughts? Comments? Feel free to write me at oakrooted57@gmail.com.

Thank you for listening!

]]> wil2538 false No 482 21 full Episode 20: Victimizing our Vocabulary Episode 20: Victimizing our Vocabulary https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-20-victimizing-our-vocabulary/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-20-victimizing-our-vocabulary/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:15:12 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/e9b490b1-5d22-3242-8bfc-161131c51dad There is an epidemic that has a firm hold on the very essence of proper speaking and our vernacular ... it's called ignorance.

]]> There is an epidemic that has a firm hold on the very essence of proper speaking and our vernacular ... it's called ignorance.

]]> wil2538 false No 649 20 full Episode 19: The State of Laziness Episode 19: The State of Laziness https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-19-the-state-of-laziness/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-19-the-state-of-laziness/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:18:03 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/a8196218-5ef5-3c04-985d-0ea7a04b9822 What happened to our society? Why is there such an epidemic of lazy people?

We were created to be productive and to thrive!

]]> What happened to our society? Why is there such an epidemic of lazy people?

We were created to be productive and to thrive!

]]> wil2538 false No 790 19 full Episode 18: Holiday Scramble Episode 18: Holiday Scramble https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-18-holiday-scramble/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-18-holiday-scramble/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:46:19 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/0f2b4b19-50c5-3a88-b107-e665b1144441 Why are the holidays so hectic? It's simple when you keep it in perspective.

]]> Why are the holidays so hectic? It's simple when you keep it in perspective.

]]> wil2538 false No 595 18 full Episode 17: Mondays Episode 17: Mondays https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-17-mondays/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-17-mondays/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:33:53 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/96e359f0-d840-3bac-b581-c25771032193 What is it that makes Mondays so crippling for a large number of people? Why does one day out of the week make their attitude so terrible?

]]> What is it that makes Mondays so crippling for a large number of people? Why does one day out of the week make their attitude so terrible?

]]> wil2538 false No 653 17 full Episode 16: When You're Gone Episode 16: When You're Gone https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-16-when-youre-gone/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-16-when-youre-gone/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:08:35 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/0413c74f-200c-391a-9851-bf45b3f1ca4e What was it all worth now that you're gone and forgotten? Life is like a vapor .... it diminishes in the wind. Take time to focus on you. 

]]> What was it all worth now that you're gone and forgotten? Life is like a vapor .... it diminishes in the wind. Take time to focus on you. 

]]> wil2538 false No 701 16 full Episode 15: Obsessed with Social Media Episode 15: Obsessed with Social Media https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-15-obsessed-with-social-media/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-15-obsessed-with-social-media/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:26:40 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/372651b4-34b4-39a4-aaaf-13ec321c6ea5 As a society, we are obsessed with social media. It's ruining us. It isn't healthy, safe, nor is it normal to show the world every detail of our lives. 

]]> As a society, we are obsessed with social media. It's ruining us. It isn't healthy, safe, nor is it normal to show the world every detail of our lives. 

]]> wil2538 false No 791 15 full Episode 14: Dangerous Relationships Episode 14: Dangerous Relationships https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-14-dangerous-relationships/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-14-dangerous-relationships/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:12:10 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/b1e2b3e2-8cc7-31b6-9c20-8a4a4dceff38 Under no circumstances should males and females be friends if one or both are in a committed relationship. 

]]> Under no circumstances should males and females be friends if one or both are in a committed relationship. 

]]> wil2538 false No 843 14 full Episode 13: Who Will Stand Up? Episode 13: Who Will Stand Up? https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-13-who-will-stand-up/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-13-who-will-stand-up/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:30:14 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/d9e1564b-7a78-38a6-bb51-0c004f634750 More than ever, evil is on the rise. Who will take a stand and fight? 

]]> More than ever, evil is on the rise. Who will take a stand and fight? 

]]> wil2538 false No 857 13 full Episode 12: Time Episode 12: Time https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-12-time/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-12-time/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:36 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/00d3c0ff-5c36-325f-847b-e21ea9a4de57 What are your priorities? Are you wasting your time or are you using it wisely?

Get back to the basics. Take time for yourself, your family, and breathe in the beautiful world around you! 

]]> What are your priorities? Are you wasting your time or are you using it wisely?

Get back to the basics. Take time for yourself, your family, and breathe in the beautiful world around you! 

]]> wil2538 false No 625 12 full Episode 11: Our Schools Should be a Safe Place Episode 11: Our Schools Should be a Safe Place https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-11-our-schools-should-be-a-safe-place/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-11-our-schools-should-be-a-safe-place/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:49:47 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/c50cb540-5ef0-31eb-a50e-8e495839ffdc How safe are our children in the face of an active shooter? Do you agree with the current school protocols? 

Send me your thoughts and comments at oakrooted57@gmail.com.

Mr. Carter

]]> How safe are our children in the face of an active shooter? Do you agree with the current school protocols? 

Send me your thoughts and comments at oakrooted57@gmail.com.

Mr. Carter

]]> wil2538 false No 805 11 full Episode 10: Victorious Episode 10: Victorious https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-10-victorious/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-10-victorious/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:17:05 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/eea2c211-af07-3c77-be76-74800b66756d Even when you're at your lowest, you can rise above your circumstances!

]]> Even when you're at your lowest, you can rise above your circumstances!

]]> wil2538 false No 591 10 full Episode 9: The Matriarch (Part 1) Episode 9: The Matriarch (Part 1) https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-matriarch-part-1/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-9-the-matriarch-part-1/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:35:53 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/4680bbe2-e0d6-3c70-97e9-112c4c984971 A family matriarch is often times the cornerstone and foundation of the bloodline. She is  deserving of love, honor, and unyielding respect. 

]]> A family matriarch is often times the cornerstone and foundation of the bloodline. She is  deserving of love, honor, and unyielding respect. 

]]> wil2538 false No 664 9 full Episode 8: Value System Episode 8: Value System https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-8-value-system/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-8-value-system/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:25:51 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/51e355ff-bd1b-3238-8823-b545d0f3e314 Social media has put a handicap on our original value system.

]]> Social media has put a handicap on our original value system.

]]> wil2538 false No 826 8 full Episode 7: Prayer Episode 7: Prayer https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-7-prayer/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-7-prayer/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:18:37 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/ecff5658-8a84-3641-8423-0e3318dd4462 Even in your darkest hour, never underestimate the power of God!

]]> Even in your darkest hour, never underestimate the power of God!

]]> wil2538 false No 718 7 full Episode 6: The Service Industry Episode 6: The Service Industry https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-service-industry/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-service-industry/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:37:15 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/ae08e654-1da2-3987-994d-f9c3662f1e35 Why has the service industry become a thorn in the consumer's side?

What happened to providing great customer service?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments at oakrooted57@gmail.com. 

]]> Why has the service industry become a thorn in the consumer's side?

What happened to providing great customer service?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and comments at oakrooted57@gmail.com. 

]]> wil2538 false No 611 6 full Episode 5: The Introduction to Your Inner Circle Episode 5: The Introduction to Your Inner Circle https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-introduction-to-your-inner-circle/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-5-the-introduction-to-your-inner-circle/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:40:58 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/963961f1-919d-375b-9f69-07a6bb933869 This episode is for you to ask the question "How close is my mate to my inner circle of friends?"

]]> This episode is for you to ask the question "How close is my mate to my inner circle of friends?"

]]> wil2538 false No 611 5 full Episode 4: The Elder Years Episode 4: The Elder Years https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-4-the-elder-years/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-4-the-elder-years/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 20:40:18 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/afef57dd-6e14-3e95-8bc2-07db483d4e42 The elders are our foundation so we need to treat them with the honor and dignity they deserve.

]]> The elders are our foundation so we need to treat them with the honor and dignity they deserve.

]]> wil2538 false No 587 4 full Episode 3: Gratefulness Episode 3: Gratefulness https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-3-gratefulness/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-3-gratefulness/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 20:21:38 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/4c879a13-6b84-3d98-a529-a7865d52850f Our youth today don't appreciate what they have. There's a level of ungratefulness that is growing and it's only getting worse. 

]]> Our youth today don't appreciate what they have. There's a level of ungratefulness that is growing and it's only getting worse. 

]]> wil2538 false No 1086 3 full Episode 2: Love vs. Loyalty Episode 2: Love vs. Loyalty https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-2-love-vs-loyalty/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/episode-2-love-vs-loyalty/#comments Sun, 18 May 2025 20:01:45 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/9940b0b8-597b-38a7-82c6-4727889223f5 There is a distinct difference between "love" and "loyalty." The two are worlds apart when it comes to matters of the heart. 

]]> There is a distinct difference between "love" and "loyalty."
The two are worlds apart when it comes to matters of the heart. 

]]> wil2538 false No 978 2 full Episode 1: Watered Down Workforce Episode 1: Watered Down Workforce https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/watered-down-workforce/ https://wil2538.podbean.com/e/watered-down-workforce/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 20:16:54 -0700 wil2538.podbean.com/360e773a-2b1f-3386-9f01-1d4d5d1af332 This is an episode on how the workforce has gone from business to babysitting. There's a weakness that has become the norm in the world today. Businesses allow employees to dictate time, profit, and culture. 

]]> This is an episode on how the workforce has gone from business to babysitting. There's a weakness that has become the norm in the world today. Businesses allow employees to dictate time, profit, and culture. 

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