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CYLS 138: 20,000 Downloads in 2 Weeks: Creating Your Own Lane in Podcasting with Chris ”Stylezz” Samuel

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Episode Summary

Chris “Stylezz” is passionate about everything he does. Speaking candidly about his podcast, Trappin Anonymous, Chris “Stylezz” isn’t afraid to have difficult conversations. And while he wants to satisfy his audience, his motivation is internally driven.

 

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author.  The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free.  Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan.  Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

 

Chris “Stylezz”

Chris “Stylezz” is known for hosting D’usse Palooza, a dark liquor-driven day party that has turned into one of the biggest cross county fests in America. With a Bachelor’s in Communication from SUNY Old Westbury, he used his infectious energy and mystique to launch the podcast Trappin Anonymous in summer 2016. Highlighting the underground world, Chris “Stylezz” dives into the lives of people with whom a conversation would be considered taboo. He uses his magnetic personality to relate to his interviewees and to discuss topics that wouldn’t normally be discussed.

 

Insights From the Episode

  • Secrets to networking in college.
  • How to evaluate your work while remaining true to your goals.
  • Strategies for maintaining integrity as an entrepreneur.
  • How to be on the lookout for signs telling you to pivot your life.
  • Chris “Stylezz” describes the catharsis around having a conversation about your life.
  • Secrets for figuring out if someone’s self-promotion is legit and whether they are actually doing the work that they profess.
  • Chris “Stylezz” talks about the power of patience.
  • Chris “Stylezz” promotes giving everyone value and not dissing other people.
  • Strategies for turning the words of naysayers into motivation.

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    Quotes From the Show

    • “What is passion? What could I do in this world, absolutely for free, and still be fulfilled?“ - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “You’ve got to value the mistakes.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “People never realize how therapeutic it is to sit back, reflect, and verbally, out loud, talk about themselves.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “All you have is your word in this world.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “Money is not the only form of currency.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “People will always find a way to justify their lifestyle, something that there doing, whether they feel it’s good, bad or indifferent.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “Value is determined by ‘NO’. My value is determined by what I am willing to walk away from.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Create Your Life Series, #138
    • “Had I not been in that situation (growing up in foster care), I would not be this version of Kevin. So I have to be thankful for that.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Create Your Life Series, #138

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      Resources Mentioned

      • Computer
      • Microphone
      • Interface

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        Favorite Quote

        • “We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing.” - Mother Teresa

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          Keys to Create Your Best Life

          • Don’t care.
          • Be quick to fail.
          • Do what you love.

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