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Jason Gyamfi, better known as the viral “Quarter Zip Guy,” pulls up to CurbTalks LIVE at Afro+ Fest to tell the story behind the quarter zip movement. 🎙️🔥Jason breaks down how his job interview fits turned into viral content, what happened when the videos started hitting millions of views, and how the movement eventually led to opportunities with major brands like Nike.We also get into originality in content, creators copying his ideas, keeping faith at the center of his platform, and why the quarter zip represents more than just an outfit — it's about elevating yourself and becoming the best version of you. 🎙️ The Curb Experience LIVE at Afro+ FestSubscribe to CurbTalks and turn on notifications for more interviews from Afro+ Fest.Did you ever participate in the quarter zip movement? 😂 Let us know in the comments 👇🏾Timestamps0:00 Jason Gyamfi joins the Curb2:49 How the Quarter Zip movement started5:19 The video that hit 1 million views overnight7:38 Going viral & landing major brand deals9:13 Jason addresses creators copying his content11:52 Why Jason keeps faith at the center of his content14:30 Jason’s journey, confidence & becoming “the niche”16:55 Who’s running Afrobeats right now?18:18 Davido vs. Wizkid 19:18 Afrobeats vs. Hip-Hop, Dancehall & Amapiano21:46 Jason’s favorite artists & music rotation23:06 Jason rates The Curb Experience24:11 Who Jason wants to see on the Curb next25:40 Outro

Enzo pulls up to CurbTalks LIVE at Afro+ Fest for a conversation about his journey from streaming to one viewer to becoming one of the rising names in the Nigerian streaming scene. 🎙️🔥Enzo breaks down how he started with Fortnite, built his audience through reaction and gaming content, and eventually found himself at Streamer University, connecting with creators he once watched from afar.And in true Enzo fashion, the conversation even turns into a quick dance lesson when he gets up mid-podcast to teach the guys how to do legwork 😂🔥🎙️ The Curb Experience LIVE at Afro+ FestSubscribe to CurbTalks and turn on notifications for more interviews from Afro+ Fest.What was your favorite part of the episode? Let us know in the comments 👇🏾Timestamps0:00 Enzo pulls up to the Curb1:35 The art of clip farming2:15 Meeting Rema after speaking it into existence4:37 Being shy & finding confidence through streaming7:27 How Enzo started streaming9:13 Streaming to one viewer & going viral11:18 Losing views, faith & his breakthrough13:21 Streamer University & meeting top creators15:34 Shank & the Nigerian streaming scene18:23 Rapid Fire19:08 Chasing IShowSpeed with jollof rice22:28 The real business of streaming25:29 Enzo reveals his 7-day Nigeria stream26:22 Faith, self-belief & advice for creators28:22 Enzo rates the Curb Experience29:41 Enzo teaches the guys legwork 😂30:21 How CurbTalks started32:50 Enzo wants to return for a full episode33:31 Who Enzo wants on the Curb next34:06 Outro

TrendingTeni joins CurbTalks LIVE at Afro+ Fest for a conversation about content creation, brand deals, authenticity, relationships, travel, and what’s next for her career.Teni breaks down why being yourself matters more than creating overly polished content, how humor has helped her land brand deals. We also get into her recent trip to London, balancing content creation with her relationship, meeting Nella Rose, how the name TrendingTeni came to life, and her goals of breaking further into entertainment, TV, and more.🎙️ The Curb Experience LIVE at Afro+ FestSubscribe to CurbTalks and turn on notifications for more interviews from Afro+ Fest.What was your favorite part of the episode? Let us know in the comments 👇🏾Follow Curb Talks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspo...TikTok: @curbtalksTimestamps0:00 TrendingTeni joins the Curb0:36 London trip & why London surprised her3:04 How TrendingTeni gets brand deals3:50 Balancing relationships and content creation6:41 Her advice for aspiring creators7:23 “Do you know your size?”8:58 Meeting Nella Rose in London10:46 How the name TrendingTeni started11:19 Knowing your audience & brand deals12:35 Afro+ Fest storm & rebuilding the Curb setup13:35 Rating the Curb Experience15:07 Who should come on the Curb next?

Bri Tiafoe, Media & Marketing Director for Afro+ Fest, joins CurbTalks LIVE at Afro+ Fest to address the conversation surrounding the festival.From the severe storm that damaged the festival grounds just hours before opening, to the team working overnight to rebuild, Bri gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to keep Afro+ Fest moving.We also get into the online backlash surrounding Afro+ Fest, criticism of the VIP, Platinum and GA+ experiences, questions about whether the festival is scaling too quickly, security concerns, and what could be next for Afro+.Bri also explains why bringing a festival of this size to the DMV means so much to the team and how the community came together when everything nearly fell apart.🎙️ The Curb Experience LIVE at Afro+ FestSubscribe to CurbTalks and turn on notifications for more conversations from Afro+ Fest.

Welcome back to CurbTalks West! This episode we're on the curb with content creator Jordan, the voice behind @jor.favfoodie and founder of Leave Your House Project. We kick off with a Dave's Hot Chicken taste test that turns into chaos once the Pop Rocks drinks come out. We then get into Jordan's journey from anonymous voiceover creator to full-time creator, the online backlash she's faced, why she "killed off" Jor Fav Foodie, and how Leave Your House Project is building real community across the Bay Area.Subscribe to Curb Talks Podcast for more taste tests, guest interviews, and unfiltered conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, and culture-shifters shaping the Bay.Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:33 Welcome to Curb Talks West3:22 Dave's Hot Chicken Trio Unboxing5:12 Pop Rocks Drink Challenge Goes Wrong10:21 Cheese Pull & Dave Bites Taste Test16:16 The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Line Story22:24 Jordan's Favorite Meals & Food Cravings26:20 Final Food Ratings33:15 How Jordan Got Into Content Creation39:50 Staying Anonymous Before Showing Her Face42:11 Online Hate & The Leave Your House Project Backlash49:56 Getting Paid as a Content Creator53:06 The Birth of Leave Your House Project1:04:07 What's Next for Jordan1:07:06 Rating The Curb Experience & OutroFollow Curb Talks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspod/?hl=enTikTok: @curbtalks

Welcome back to CurbTalks West! In this episode, we sit down with E-Will (Emmanuel Williams), a multifaceted creative who is a Global Denim Designer for Levi’s and a premier DJ in the Bay Area.In this conversation, E-Will talks about his journey from Alief, Houston to the Bay Area, the transition from high school hoop dreams to becoming a global fashion designer, and the discipline required to maintain a high-level creative career. He also breaks down his cultural identity, addressing the "Yoruba Demon" stigma, the differences between Texas and DMV Africans, and his first eye-opening impressions of San Francisco’s Tenderloin district.From sketching shoes while grounded as a teenager to DJing for Grammy-winner Leon Thomas, E-Will shares the vision behind his viral "Yesterday" mashup and the mindset of guarding your heart and your destiny while navigating the industry.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, artists, and culture-shifters shaping the scene.Follow CurbTalks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspod/?hl=enTikTok: @curbtalks

Welcome back to CurbTalks West! In this episode, we sit down with Nora and Jerusalem, the women behind ArtTech Playground, a creative-tech platform bringing artists, creatives, engineers, founders, and tech professionals into the same room.In this conversation, Nora and Jerusalem talk about creating a digital art show in the Bay Area, bridging the gap between creativity and technology, and building spaces where people can connect without networking feeling forced or transactional. They also break down how the idea started, the importance of collaboration, and why the Bay needs more spaces for creatives to showcase their work.From their debut event to their Juneteenth activation at the San Jose Museum of Art, ArtTech Playground shares the vision behind building a platform that highlights digital art, tech, gaming, community, and creative entrepreneurship.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, founders, artists, and culture-shifters shaping the scene.Follow CurbTalks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspod/?hl=enTikTok: @curbtalks

Welcome back to CurbTalks West! In this episode, we sit down with Femi, the creator behind The Jersey Party and Techsgiving, to talk about how a simple birthday idea at the University of Maryland turned into a DMV cultural staple centered around jerseys, sports fashion, community, and creativity.Femi breaks down the origin of The Jersey Party, how it started at UMD in 2015, why it became known as a summer homecoming, and how the brand evolved from a jersey-themed party into a fashion-forward cultural movement. He also talks about the pressure of putting outfits together, why jerseys became a trend, how women helped push jersey styling forward, and how sports fashion became bigger than just wearing a team jersey.We also get into the stress of throwing events, handling public criticism, review culture, building a strong team, expanding The Jersey Party to new cities, DMV and UMD culture, growing up Nigerian, navigating college, breaking into tech, Techsgiving, faith, community impact, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build something that lasts.If you’re interested in The Jersey Party, DMV culture, UMD, sports fashion, event planning, tech, faith, entrepreneurship, or building a cultural movement, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, media personalities, and culture-shifters shaping the next wave.Follow CurbTalks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbtalkspod/?hl=enTikTok: @curbtalks

Welcome to the season premiere of CurbTalks West! We’re kicking things off with none other than Flygerian Jeff, one of the most recognizable names in the Bay Area Afrobeats and nightlife scene.In this episode, Flygerian Jeff sits down with CurbTalks to talk about his journey from hosting events and working in nightlife to becoming a DJ, building Afrobeats parties in the Bay Area, and creating spaces where Africans across different cultures could come together through music. He also breaks down the evolution of Bay Area nightlife, the impact of tech culture, the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano, and how DJ culture has changed in the social media era.From No Wahala Wednesdays to the growth of Afrobeats parties, Jeff gives an honest perspective on what makes a great DJ, why crowd control matters, how nightlife has shifted since 2019, and why loving the music is different from chasing clout.Subscribe to CurbTalks Podcast for more conversations with artists, DJs, creatives, entrepreneurs, and culture-shifters shaping the scene.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:32 Welcome to CurbTalks West2:13 Jeff’s Nightlife Journey7:27 The State of Bay Area Nightlife14:34 Afrobeats, Amapiano & House Music21:03 Why Afrobeats Became a Safe Space24:26 From Bartending to DJing32:18 No Wahala Wednesdays & United Tribes36:19 New DJs, Clout & Social Media40:36 The Art of DJing a Party47:13 How Party Culture Changed49:32 COVID’s Impact on Nightlife51:11 The Nightlife Ecosystem1:01:18 What the Bay Needs Next1:20:43 What’s Next for Flygerian Jeff1:25:18 Rating The Curb Experience

CurbTalks East Season 5 Episode 6Welcome to the sixth episode of CurbTalks East! In this episode, get an exclusive look into the mind of Jaivien Kendrick, an AI enthusiast and CEO who's not only building groundbreaking ed-tech but also strategically transforming his former clothing brand into a consulting powerhouse. In this episode, Jaivien reveals how he's mastering the game of entrepreneurship, from leveraging business credit for massive investments like Earn Your Leisure's $10K masterclass to going viral on Instagram and understanding the nuances of personal branding. He shares candid insights on his journey, including the shift from PWI to HBCU, the challenges of finding like-minded individuals, and the importance of paying to be in the right rooms. Learn about tips to starting a start up company, emphasizing customer discovery, the power of LinkedIn networking, and why mentorship is non-negotiable. Jaivien also discusses his ambitious vision to gamify the American education system with AI, his aspirations to collaborate with figures like 19 Keys and how he navigates the unique dynamics of fostering entrepreneurship within the Black college community.