Brandy Was Here the Podcast

Creators, Freelancers, Entrepreneurs listen up. Today my guests are breaking down what it means to follow your passion and make a profit from it while making an impact.

Andre Manning (@dre_manning) started developing his artistry as a rapper but when it started feeling like a job decided to pursue other creative endeavours. Dre is currently working on starting a hat company called the 9 brand and is also the proud founder of a startup marketing company Black Crown Media where he hopes to tell stories that are true and authentic to the Black community.

Mike Norice (@mikenorice)started drawing at age 2 and has spent the last 30+ years perfecting his craft. With a mother who encouraged his talent, years of training as a fine artist and a degree in Apparel & Manufacturing, Mike has set himself apart as an experienced and unique individual. With celebrity clients to boast, Mike bridges his classical training with street art in a way that compels you to watch. He is the owner of BYN Customs, a non profit Artfully United and creates custom art pieces on a daily basis while being a husband and father. Mike's work ethic alone makes his signature worth it. www.mikenorice.com

My guests have come to their careers from different angles but both have an acute focus that allows them to continually develop while concurrently being successful in their fields. Grab your notebook, this is a good one.

Welcome to Season 2!

The episode starts with an update on additions to the podcast since the last airing. I explain what I have been up to in the interim and how the podcast has grown.

Then, to start the new year off strong I give you the tough love you've been waiting for. I challenge listeners to ask themselves three questions that will force you to make a decision about the direction of your life.

1. Am I creating something worth having?
2. Am i waiting for superman?
3. What is the next necessary step on my journey and why have I not taken it yet?

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to my day 2 Patreon supporter Gabriella Hernandez.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by

TBM Skincare www.tbmskin.com
PureCBD AZ www.purecbdaz.com

The episode also features new music from last season's guest Andreaus Haley "Love Me"
https://ahaley91.bandcamp.com/track/love-me

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Season 2!

The episode starts with an update on additions to the podcast since the last airing. I explain what I have been up to in the interim and how the podcast has grown.

Then, to start the new year off strong I give you the tough love you've been waiting for. I challenge listeners to ask themselves three questions that will force you to make a decision about the direction of your life.

1. Am I creating something worth having?

2. Am i waiting for superman?

3. What is the next necessary step on my journey and why have I not taken it yet?

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to my day 2 Patreon supporter Gabriella Hernandez.

This episode of the podcast is sponsored by

TBM Skincare www.tbmskin.com

PureCBD AZ www.purecbdaz.com

The episode also features new music from last season's guest Andreaus Haley "Love Me"

https://ahaley91.bandcamp.com/track/love-me

This is episode 10, the final episode of Season 1. I wanted to have a real heart to heart with you all about what it takes to really and truly live a life of purpose and authenticity. In this episode I read from my book of poetry If You Wanna Fly, a text I published just 5 years ago. I give 3 keys to becoming your highest self.I also give you my top books of 2020 and explain how they helped to transform my life this year.


Books I mentioned:
Your Score by Anthony Davenport
The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou
Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude Sr.
The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

This is episode 10, the final episode of Season 1. I wanted to have a real heart to heart with you all about what it takes to really and truly live a life of purpose and authenticity. In this episode I read from my book of poetry If You Wanna Fly, a text I published just 5 years ago. I give 3 keys to becoming your highest self.I also give you my top books of 2020 and explain how they helped to transform my life this year.

Books I mentioned:

Your Score by Anthony Davenport

The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou

Begin Again by Eddie S. Glaude Sr.

The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele

Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown

I had the privilege to sit down and chat with two men I admire and ask lots of questions about things that were on my mind. This episode is full of astrological energy of Aries and Taurus.

Lamar Patterson is a working father and aspiring podcast host. He loves to talk about just about everything but mostly about how to let go of excuses and make things happen.

I have been friends with Antwan Thomas for over a decade and value his opinion about many things. In this conversation the "former rapper" talks about his trials and tribulations in the music industry, why entrepreneurship makes sense and why family history matters.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

I had the privilege to sit down and chat with two men I admire and ask lots of questions about things that were on my mind. This episode is full of astrological energy of Aries and Taurus.

Lamar Patterson is a working father and aspiring podcast host. He loves to talk about just about everything but mostly about how to let go of excuses and make things happen.

I have been friends with Antwan Thomas for over a decade and value his opinion about many things. In this conversation the "former rapper" talks about his trials and tribulations in the music industry, why entrepreneurship makes sense and why family history matters.

On this episode of the podcast I got to talk about one of my favorite subjects: LOVE.

As much as I enjoy giving advice and sharing my opinion, I wanted to talk about relationships with two people who are in one.

Ariel Jackson is a renaissance woman dabbling in makeup, modeling, art and entrepreneurship. She is the creator behind @urbanrenaccess where she makes beautiful earrings, waistbeads and other accessories. Her artistry spans singing, dancing and painting and you can see her in action on her personal page @1mermaidbabe

Patrick Mitchell played basketball for most of his life even going semi-pro. But like Ariel he is an artist at heart not to mention a father and visionary. Together with his partner Ariel they formed @urbanrenalliance to showcase their art and provide a platform for other artists to do the same.

On this episode the two share their love story, the ups and downs and offer some advice for how to maintain a healthy relationship with one's self while also being a competent and loving partner. Want to expand your creativity? Well they also give us tips on being disciplined in your craft, accepting feedback on your work and asking for help when necessary.

Grab a pen and pad to take notes or a bag to catch all the gems they are dropping.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of the podcast I got to talk about one of my favorite subjects: LOVE.

As much as I enjoy giving advice and sharing my opinion, I wanted to talk about relationships with two people who are in one.

Ariel Jackson is a renaissance woman dabbling in makeup, modeling, art and entrepreneurship. She is the creator behind @urbanrenaccess where she makes beautiful earrings, waistbeads and other accessories. Her artistry spans singing, dancing and painting and you can see her in action on her personal page @1mermaidbabe

Patrick Mitchell played basketball for most of his life even going semi-pro. But like Ariel he is an artist at heart not to mention a father and visionary. Together with his partner Ariel they formed @urbanrenalliance to showcase their art and provide a platform for other artists to do the same.

On this episode the two share their love story, the ups and downs and offer some advice for how to maintain a healthy relationship with one's self while also being a competent and loving partner. Want to expand your creativity? Well they also give us tips on being disciplined in your craft, accepting feedback on your work and asking for help when necessary.

Grab a pen and pad to take notes or a bag to catch all the gems they are dropping.

This episode is a powerful conversation about purpose, mental health and divine timing.

Both of my guests are dynamic and incredible spirits who I have learned a great deal from. In this conversation I wanted to get a deeper understanding of who my guests were on a spiritual level; what struggles they survived and how they go to be where they are today.

Aliyah Bey is an Authentic, Bold, and Confident Black Woman on A Journey Towards Self-Discovery and Evolution. She is a wellness facilitator who is passionate about helping people reach the highest version of themselves. In addition to wellness, Liyah models and dances as well as hosts her own youtube show Liyah in Yellow.

Darryl Robertson is a journalist former staff writer at VIBE Magazine. His work has appeared in XXL, Billboard, and Ebony magazines; Salon, Don Diva, and the Washington Post to name a few. He is a Mississippi native now living in Harlem; a devout Nas fan and student of hip hop culture. Currently Darryl is a graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Ph.D. in U.S. history.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brandywashere.substack.com/subscribe