Navigating through unchartered territory is one of the toughest things any entrepreneur can do. Chantel Calloway knows that better than anyone. Chantel is the owner and creator of Rhyme Antics, a Hip Hop board game that promotes financial literacy and improves English skills. Earlier this year, Chantel struck a distribution deal with Target and is now in over 400 stores. She has been featured in Black Enterprise, Breakfast Club and The Earn Your Leisure Podcast.

Diana K Levy is a woman who wears many hats.  Hypnotherapist, model, social media host, business owner and a dozen of other titles.  We are going to talk to her about her upbringing, the beginning of her career, how she grew her social media accounts and what she sees for the future of hypnotherapy.  

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There's something to be said about Indiana natives that move away and still are loyal to their roots.  We always find each other lol.  I met Jaz at the DOPE store on Fairfax in LA.  She was starting her journey as a fitness influencer and we stayed in touch on Instagram.  I've followed her journey and she has turned herself into a force in the fitness industry.  She has done dozens of brand partnerships, accumulated over 100k followers on Instagram and has traveled all over world promoting a healthy lifestyle.  

We are going to talk to Jaz about her beginnings, the move from Indiana to LA and how she established herself in the fitness industry.  

This was a live broadcast. 

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Call Me Ace is an independent hip hop artist, millennial professional and disruptor who challenges the status quo. His corporate résumé is one thing – e.g. Ivy League grad, MBA from Top 10 business school, work experience at top Fortune 500 companies.   His music résumé is another – e.g. in 2019, his debut album, Airplane Mode, debuting #3 on the iTunes Top 40 US Hip-Hop Album Chart as well as #50 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales chart.  We talked to Ace about his history with tech, getting employed in Silicon Valley and how to balance a corporate rap career.  

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Every comedian believes that if they get one shot at creative freedom, they will be able to show the world what they truly have and they will be able to have a lasting impact.  Mike Damn didn't wait for one shot, he took it.  Mike is one of the founding members of Dormtainment, a comedy troupe consisting of 6 friends that had been around for over a decade now.  They had a show on Kevin Hart's LOL Network and they amassed over 1.1 YouTube Subscribers to date.  

We're talked to Mike about the early days of Dormtainment, moving from Atlanta to LA for comedy and his solo journey into music.

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Every artist dreams of getting on the Billboard charts and having their music considered for a Grammy.  For most, this is a pipe dream.  For Melissa B, this is a reality.  How did she make this happen as an independent artist? 

Growing up around the music industry, Michael DeBarge has seen and heard it all.  When we booked Melissa, she told us she was bringing a guest and we're glad she did.  Whether it's getting on the radio, publishing or anything music business-related, you need to lock in to this episode.  Dozens of gems.  

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Imagery is powerful and understanding the nuances of a great photo is a skill.  Pepper Robinson has mastered that skill.  She has created her own photography company, has an expansive portfolio on her Instagram and is a photographer for the NBA's Indiana Pacers.  We are going to talk to Pepper about her journey, how she learned photography, her business goals and how she got into the NBA.  

This was a live podcast.  We took questions during the episode. 

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- Produced for Kendrick Lamar and Ab-Soul, check

- 200k subscribers on YouTube, check. 

- Cracked the iTunes Top 10 Charts as an independent artist, check.

- Launched his own online university for Independent Producers and Rappers, check.  

And that's not even the half of it.  When it comes to the independent music business, Curtiss King has figured out how to dominate and monetize in so many ways.  He's one of the leaders in out industry and is someone who consistently gives value on a daily basis.  Anyone who wants to make any money from music or from your online presence, this is an Episode that is sure to give you a gem that you can apply today.  

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Yo Gotti, MoneyBagg Yo, Boosie, Young Dolph have all hired Shane Foster to create a sound that with resonate their audience.   

Showtime, MTV, BET, VH1, Amazon Prime Video have hired Shane to create a sound that will sell their content.  

Now he's giving the blueprint to you.  Shane is from the 'Ville (Shoutout J. Cole), a graduate of VCU (Shoutout 2011 Rams) and is the President of DFD Music in Atlanta.  Any producer, music business professional or artist is going to want to tune in to this episode.  

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