We had the good fortune of connecting with Quincy Shelton and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Quincy, what principle do you value most?
Being accountable is what matters most to me. Too often, we love to place blame on others for something that was of our own doing. Society is always looking for a finger to point instead of us just handling our own business. If everyone was accountable then there would be few problems impacting our day-to-day living.

Social media is filled with emotional people who can’t see how their decisions have impacted their lives. They chose the wrong boyfriend/girlfriend despite all of the red flags. They made an impulse purchase that has crippled them financially. They put themselves in a harmful environment for the sake of fun/excitement. Yet, it’s always someone else’s fault.

Getting people to understand how their decisions impact their lives in the short and long term should be the goal of every parent out there, but sadly it isn’t. I’m just glad that my parents taught me how to be honest with myself and be accountable.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
What makes what I do in podcasting a little different than others is that I give a platform for people to express themselves. I don’t censor them (as long as they are being respectful to others) and I try not to cut them off when they are speaking their truths. It’s not my job to tell anyone that they are “right” or “wrong”. It’s my job to ask the questions to drive a discussion so that my audience can decide on what they deem “right” or “wrong”. I present my podcast in a way that exposes people not just to a multitude of topics, but a multitude of perspectives. Regardless if they agree with what’s being said, they need to know that particular perspective exists so they will know how to deal with it if they encounter it in the real world. Exposure to new and different ideologies in my podcast can help someone address it in the real world.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
From the few visits that I’ve had in Atlanta, one of my favorite spots to visit would be the Dunwoody area. I love the restaurant J. Alexander’s as well as The Bird Rotisserie & Sports. The food spots downtown are nice as well with Old Lady Gang and Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint, if you like live music. But I prefer to stay on the outskirts to avoid the constant traffic.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
So many people have contributed to my growth in life. Not all of them are even aware that they have. I can’t shout out to them all, but family, friends, coworkers, and friends of my podcast have all given me examples, both good and bad, on how to proceed in life. I thank them all whether their contributions were given freely or unknowingly.

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Quincy Shelton

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