Brian's World

It's my pleasure to welcome to the show, a good friend of mine from my college days. She's birthed a therapy practice and her work has already helped clients of all creeds find their light. Today, let's link up with Briana DeNeal-Findley, CEO of the Bee Network. Let's chat about her journey through her pain to help others through theirs. We also get tips and words of wisdom to make this difficult time for many, a little bit warmer. 

"As people, we don't need 'cookie-cutter' help," DeNeal-Findley shared when asked about the importance of creating trust between her and her clients. "To be able to have real human connections with people, to build rapport, allows for people to truly give you parts of them that need healing." She stresses the importance of finding a therapist that you can truly connect with. Having had troubles of her own, she knows that we all need the absolute best experience when seeking therapy.

DeNeal-Findley lost her mother to cancer in 2019, just months after she had started her new practice. She shared how important it was for her in that moment to step away from the practice and do some healing of her own.

I'm excited for her to share her story with the family and look forward to the commentary afterward. People like Briana truly make the world the better place. Share thoughts on today's episode at [email protected]. Also, connect with the Instagram: @BriansWorldLive. 

I've had my mind focused on improving my posture. I can feel myself slouching and immediately want to switch up how I'm sitting. Even worse, I could feel myself slouching when I walk, hiding from something. It's just anxiety. Different species, though. Now that I'm focusing on it, I could feel the difference. 

Here's what I've gathered. 

On today's episode, we're joined by Prince George's County, MD artist Jus10. 

He's preparing for the 2021 release of his next album God Happened. We have an in-depth discussion about how the album came together and what he expects from its release. We also talked about recent comments from Teyana Taylor about how the artist grind relates to mental health concerns within the industry. "At this point, I can’t let this kill me. Granted, to my fans, I think that, you know — and I can see how my message can come across but at the same time — I feel like it’s a tiny bit selfish to say, ‘What about your fans? Do it for your fans.’ Baby, I gotta do it for my mental health. I have to do it for my emotional health. I have to do it for my kids so I can stay alive for my kids,” Taylor shared on her Instagram live. 

Hear the commentary and discussion inside.

The blue light is on. Today, we chop it up with Central Valley, CA artist JC $anchez about how his discipline has helped guide him through an unusual year for us all. He's preparing to drop some new music and stopped by "2AM" to talk about it.

Pure, raw, and versatile. 

Those are three words our next guest uses to describe himself. They’re also three words that can elevate our life beyond the stars. Let’s take a trip to Lansing, Michigan and meet Kool Focus or, 'KF1'.

Our conversation about how he’s found solace in purity, honesty, and versatility is one that could push you to where you want to be. He’s a father, a hard working man, and someone with a past like the rest of us. His latest project Everyday Problems just hit streaming platforms and now, he’s here to tell his story.

Family, meet Kool Focus.

It was a pleasure to be joined on this episode by rapper, Fokie Dope. He's an artist from 6 Mile in Detroit, a place that I have never experienced on my own. He grew up in an environment that many don't make it out of. No matter how difficult the task, Fokie used that tough environment to fuel the rest of his journey.

Now, he's on the east coast with a passion for music and art. That passion intersects with the story of his past and has helped him to accomplish many goals on this journey. I hope you can tap into this episode and get some golden words on passion, perseverance, purpose, and hard work.  

It was great to have rising artist Finesse 1111 on the show to talk sacrifices. He made quite a few on his journey towards the industry and there's one in particular we discuss here. The sacrifice he made for his recent single, "My Level" with R&B singer Carl Thomas, taught him a few lessons. Hear the full episode inside.  

Heavy plates and long days. It's the life of a warrior. I'd even take it a step further and throw in the lonely nights and constant pressure. Sometimes it feels like it's too much to handle but then you realize, "to whom much is given, much is required". This is the life we prayed for and these are things we've asked for, "to whom much is given, much is required".

The job you wanted, the house you wanted, the marriage you wanted, the opportunities you wanted. All of those things come with a price tag and if we are going to pray for success then we must assume the responsibilities that it comes with. Keep knocking at the door and always come back for more! 

Love! Happy Turkey Day. 

Closing out the week on the show, Rochester artist I.AM.TRU.STARR takes on a journey; his journey.

He's a young father from Western New York currently residing in Las Vegas. To get prepared for the interview, I started to fall into his world of appreciation for art. His keen eye to detail and the progression of emotion will quickly grab your attention. A conversation with 'TRU' feels exactly that, "true". His authenticity shines just as bright as his voice.

It was a joy to have him on the show this week. I've been wondering how other creatives were dealing with the pressures of our world today. Some days the clouds affect me and according to TRU, I'm not alone in that thinking process. He points out what's missing the most during the pandemic: human connection.

"I can't see people's smile. That level of human connection is gone," TRU shared when asked about wearing masks during the pandemic. He described his current town of Vegas as somewhere that hasn't been strict against the virus.

It really is quite the change that society has been pushed into. Even for me, it's hard to create and bring certain things to life because my mind is so cloudy. TRU believes that shouldn't stop the creative mind from creating.

"Whether its music of film, do what you got to do. Write that next script. Figure it out because we're 'gonna get through this," the Vegas artist shared.

Get the full episode inside. 

I can't tell you how much I wish we could back but the only way to go is forward. Seeking closure at various (and busy) intersections in our lives are what allow us to move forward with an acceptance of what's in the rear view. In other words, learning to find closure helps open other doors. 

Here's how finding closure with my job in Indianapolis is helping open doors for other jobs elsewhere.

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