And Then You Graduate

Part 2 is here! In this episode Cliff opens up about being newly married and how he and his wife have balanced their career, faith, and commitment. From pre-marital counseling to philosophies on abortion, this was another poignant snapshot of realism that we aim for. Sit back and listen as Cliff drops another hour of gems. Thank you Cliff. Peace!

Another on in the books for ATYG. This week we had photographer Clifton Winston Prescod III, and boy did he drop jewels. Clif detailed the highs and lows of his 10 year career and was especially vulnerable when talking about the psychology of often being the lone black artist in countless settings. His unwavering commitment to humility and fearlessness was ever present in the room and our discourse. We are truly inspired. Clif has had the likes of Nick Cannon, SZA, RZA (see what we did there), and Ryan Leslie in front his camera just to name a few. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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What's it called? Maslow's. You know, as in Maslow's hierarchy of needs. What's the show about? Tune is as JD and Pete (mainly JD -- blame it on the whiskey) give us the play by play of what making your own pilot is all about; getting over the insecurity of being a couple of newcomers, the massive bouts of impostor syndrome, balanced with the burning desire to make something great. What does it mean to be an actor? A writer? A producer? All those questions answered here! Enjoy. Peace!

Peace to all the Graduates! In this week's episode, we had a special guest and JD's writing partner, Peter Shaheen. Pete wastes most of his days selling software for one of the leading technology companies in the industry. Boring! His last 600 nights were spent giving birth to Maslow's, a 30 min Pilot created by him and JD, in an effort to finally commit to what it is they are supposed to be doing after they graduate. Tune in to part 1 and check out how JD and Pete met, and even decided to embark on this journey together. Peace!

ATYG is back with another episode. Apologies for the inconsistencies, but n****s is busy, and if we aren't working on our dreams we can't come to yall with this fire content. With that said enjoy this episode and stay tuned, we cooking up some good content for y'all in the near future.

Peace to all the Graduates! The long awaited Episode 16 is now here! From everybody here at ATYG we really appreciate the wait. This episode we catch up on what’s been keeping us so busy, and away from recording. In typical ATYG fashion we bounce around from Arto’s hand in mass transit technology, to Quaison’s deep dive into crypto currency, to JD’s European vacation. Tune in and let us know what you think. Peace!

On this inspiring episode we get into a it with influencer Ben Quiñones. He’s an influencer not because he has thousands of subscribers to his daily email newsletter A Charming Inspiration, but he’s an influencer in a more direct sense, through his intentions and actions, he’s walks the walk, as well as talks the talk. He talks about the importance of knowing oneself, how he went from making 6 figures and being unhappy to being fulfilled by his everyday experiences in the present moment. He also shares about being overweight at 300+ pounds to now training to be an olympic lifter. In short this episode is as his newsletter describes. A charming inspiration.

Please enjoy, You can find Ben’s Newsletter at acharminginspiration.com and you can find Quaison and JD on Twitter at @quaison & @_john_dixon

Peace to all the Graduates! This week the ATYG team let it all spill out. From financial literacy to anal bleaching, we covered an array of topics that push the envelope. Can three heterosexual men ask questions about homosexuality without being homophobic? Should Donald Sterling be able to say Nigger in the privacy of his own home? Should Becky from accounting be able to ask you if your hair is real without being called a racist? All those questions answered this week. And again, we're just curious. Follow us on all social media @atygpod. Peace!

Peace to all the Graduates! This week on ATYG, special guest Dr. Mark Rodgers came through to school us on Donald Trump's favorite topic, Climate Change. With more degrees than any starting 5 in the Eastern conference (1 Bachelors, 3 Masters, and a Ph.D), Mark shared his scholastic journey with us, and how a passion for chemical composition and statistical trends led him into a lifetime of Engineering. All of this black excellence is bookended by JD recapping the Mod Def (Yasin Bey) concert at The Apollo, and the cost-benefit analysis of getting a personal chef versus meal prepping. As usual, check us out as atygpod.com and @atygpod on all social media. Peace peace!

Hello Friends, this is another random episode of the And Then You Graduate. We talk about the fear of loosing jobs, emergency prevention, stock tips, whether Quaison is closer in complexion to Nas then he is to Jay Z (short answer, he is), and we get into a deeper conversation and background with co-host Arto Altincatal - the history and conflict of Turkey & Armenia and his families revolutionary, grammy award winning impact on Avant-Garde Folk music. As always you can find us at @atygpod and andthenyougraduate.com