What happens when a DJ from Buffalo decides to stop waiting for permission and starts building platforms for others to be heard?

In this episode, Brek sits down with Jamil Crews — founder of Cruise Control Media and The PodHub, photographer, world-renowned DJ, and one of the most intentional behind-the-scenes leaders you'll meet. Jamil shares how he went from piecing together old equipment in a 2-bedroom apartment to running a media company that amplifies voices across Buffalo and beyond.

They dive into the real story — from mentoring Brek's son Caleb in photography, to the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with fatherhood, to what it means to stay rooted in faith when life keeps evolving. Jamil gets vulnerable about the areas he's still figuring out, why he refuses to have it all together, and how his relationship with God has been the one constant through every season.

This episode is for the builders, the creatives, and the leaders who know that the best work often happens when nobody's watching.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How Cruise Control Media and The PodHub were born
• The power of amplifying others instead of promoting yourself
• Mentorship, legacy, and the coaching tree effect
• Navigating fatherhood and business at the same time
• Why staying rooted in faith is the ultimate leadership advantage
• The importance of giving yourself grace while still growing

If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to do the root work so the fruit can work, visit bcleadership.com to learn about coaching with Brek.