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June 12, 2025

The Power of the Pivot: Why Changing Direction Isn't Failure

A lesson in business resilience and the courage to change course As entrepreneurs and dreamers, we often get trapped in the mindset that changing direction equals failure. We pour months of work into a project, invest our time and money, and then f…

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June 3, 2025

Navigating Safety in the LGBTQ+ Community

Welcome back to The Twisted Truth with Corey Wesley — where raw honesty meets lived experience. In his latest podcast episode, Corey gets real about something we often push aside when hormones take the wheel: safety. As Pride…

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May 21, 2025

Why Friendships Fail: Porsha, Shamea & Real-Life Lessons

Friendship Isn’t Always Forever – And That’s Okay Hey y’all! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted—life’s been chaotic with home renovations, and a much-needed escape to Vegas with my bestie, Joh…

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April 29, 2025

You Don’t Need Proof—Just a Gut Feeling: When Hope Becomes Self-Betrayal

Here’s a captivating, click-worthy blog post based on that deeply emotional and brutally honest podcast episode: Why We Stay, When We Should Walk Away Ever loved someone so hard you ignored your own truth?Yeah, this one's going to sting&…

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April 24, 2025

Calm in the Chaos: Why Mistakes Might Be Your Greatest Advantage

Ever found yourself spiraling after making a mistake? Yelling at your laptop? Cursing the furniture instructions that made “A” look like “B”? Been there. Recently, though, something changed—and it shocked even me. I wa…

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April 24, 2025

The Twisted Truth About AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Quietly Changing Lives for the Better

The Twisted Truth About AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Quietly Changing Lives for the Better What if the thing you’re most afraid of is the very thing that could help you thrive? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is either hailed as the fut…

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April 9, 2025

Creative Burnout Is Real—And It Doesn’t Mean You’ve Failed

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and getting nowhere? Yeah, same. Let’s talk about creative burnout—what it really is, how it sneaks up on you, and why it doesn’t mean you’re not meant for greatness. Welcome to T…

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March 24, 2025

The Cost of Free: Why Half-Ass Help Will Haunt You Later

Ever offered to help someone for free—and then slacked off because, hey, it’s not like you’re getting paid? Or maybe you’ve been burned by someone who “volunteered” but disappeared when it got real? Here’s t…

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March 23, 2025

Title ≠ Leader: Why Managing Doesn’t Mean You’re Leading

“If you think leadership is about control, deadlines, and delegating — you’ve already failed.” That line hits hard, but it needs to. Because too many people in leadership roles are still clinging to outdated models of manage…

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March 22, 2025

Funeral Attendance: Respect or Regret?

In his soul-baring podcast episode of The Twisted Truth, Corey Wesley delivers a raw, heartfelt meditation on what it means to truly “show up.” The question at the center of it all—“Is funeral attendance love or guilt?”…

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March 20, 2025

The No-BS Way to Start Your Podcast (Without Overthinking It!)

If you’re like me, you’ve probably spent hours watching YouTube tutorials, reading blogs, and listening to experts tell you what you should do. But here’s what I’ve learned from trial, error, and multiple podcast attempts: …

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March 20, 2025

Trust Your Gut: The Ultimate Dating Survival Guide

Welcome back, my beautiful, brilliant, and sometimes beautifully messy humans! It’s your boy, Corey Wesley, here to bring you another dose of Twisted Truth—where we sip, spill, and sometimes swallow the reality that life throws at us. No…

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March 18, 2025

The Productivity Paradox: Why Working Less (and Laughing More) Gets More Done

Are You Working Too Hard? Welcome to Twisted Truth with Corey Wesley! It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood—are you out there having fun, or are you stuck in work, work, work, work, work mode? Let’s talk about something that&rs…

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March 17, 2025

Are You in a Toxic Relationship or Just Dating a Human?

Welcome to another episode of The Twisted Truth, where we break down the things society loves to throw around as absolute truth. Today, we’re tackling a big one—toxic relationships. Now, before you go diagnosing your best friend, your p…

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March 17, 2025

The Twisted Truth: When Allyship Has Limits

The Twisted Truth: When Allyship Has Limits In the latest episode of The Twisted Truth, Corey Wesley takes a deep dive into the complexities of acceptance and allyship within the LGBTQ+ community. While society likes to tout progress, Wesley challe…

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March 16, 2025

The Twisted Truth About Hugs: A Social Norm Worth Questioning

Hey boys and girls, ladies and gents—welcome back to The Twisted Truth with me, Corey Wesley. Grab your hot toddy because today, we’re tackling a topic as universal as it is awkward: hugs. Are you a hugger? Do you thrive on that warm, f…

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March 15, 2025

The Twisted Truth About Applying to Grad School: Debunking Myths with an NYU Admissions Director

Welcome back to The Twisted Truth with Corey Wesley! Today, we’re tackling a topic that many of you have asked about: applying to grad school. Is it only for recent undergrads? Do you need a perfect GPA? Is it impossible to get in? To get the …

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March 15, 2025

How to Prepare for a Video Podcast: Lessons from My Own Mistakes

Welcome to another episode of The Twisted Truth with Corey Wesley! As I continue my podcasting journey, I’ve learned a few hard-hitting lessons—some the hard way—about what not to do before hitting record. Trust me, you don’t…

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March 15, 2025

Launching Your Podcast in an Hour: The Twisted Truth of Podcasting Made Easy

So, you’ve been thinking about launching a podcast, but the whole process feels overwhelming—editing, themes, distribution, SEO… the list goes on. What if I told you that starting a podcast can take just an hour? No, really. That&…

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March 14, 2025

Manifestation + Action: The Real Formula for Success

In the latest episode of The Twisted Truth, host Corey Wesley breaks down a hard truth about manifestation—visualizing success is only half the battle. The other half? Taking real, tangible steps toward your goals. In this deeply personal and …

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March 13, 2025

Blocking Isn't Petty—It's Self-Care: Why Protecting Your Peace is the Ultimate Power Move

🚨 Let’s be real—we’ve all been there. That moment when someone’s energy just doesn’t sit right with us anymore. Maybe it’s a toxic ex, a friend who’s more of an energy vampire than a supporter, or a family m…

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March 13, 2025

How to Tell If Someone Really Likes You: The Twisted Truth About Modern Dating

Dating in the modern world is a maze of mixed signals, ghosting, and what Corey Wesley brilliantly calls "booty calls in disguise." If you've ever found yourself wondering, Does this person actually like me, or am I just a time-filler?—this bl…

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March 12, 2025

Stop Procrastinating and Trust the Universe

Life has a way of whispering to us before it starts screaming. Whether it's a nagging thought to update your résumé, a gut feeling about a career change, or a push to finally start that passion project—you’re receiving thes…

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March 12, 2025

The Twisted Truth: Are You Really Doing Nothing?

Welcome back to another episode of The Twisted Truth! I hope you’re all having a fantastic and blessed day. And hey, Happy Daylight Savings Time—whether you love it or hate it, the clocks have changed, and so should our mindset. Today, …

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