Every Day is a Yay!

On the final episode of the season, we sit down with CPA-turned-founder Darion Wiggs — proving that accounting is more than filing returns, it’s a tool for building wealth, legacy, and financial freedom.

As the Founder & CEO of his own firm, Darion is redefining the accounting lane by bringing real financial literacy and wealth-building strategies to entrepreneurs who never got the manual.

This episode is packed with tax truth, business barriers, founder evolution, and main-character energy — but told through his personal journey, not corporate jargon.

🎧 In conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Darion opens up about:

The biggest misconceptions about taxes and protecting your wealth

The financial mistakes draining entrepreneurs (and the fix)

Turning CPA expertise into long-term wealth strategy

His “aha!” moment realizing accounting was about something bigger

Breaking entrepreneurial barriers when the system wasn’t built for founders

Snacks, laughs, guilty pleasures, and what makes him feel like the main character

💰 This episode will help you:

Understand taxes as a wealth-building advantage, not a threat

Spot and fix the financial mistakes slowing your business bag

Use tax strategy to keep more of your money while scaling smarter

Build a founder mindset rooted in legacy, not limitation

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💛 Thanks for riding with YAY Nation this season — it’s only up from here.

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, we sit down with entrepreneur and wellness leader Lilly Sato to explore what it really means to build big dreams without burning out.

As the founder of Sweet Fitness and SZNL Chicago, Lilly is leading two businesses while simultaneously pursuing a doctorate in family nursing. Her work is rooted in wellness, creativity, and collaboration — with a clear mission to increase healthcare accessibility in underserved communities. At a young age, she’s redefining success by choosing balance, sustainability, and purpose over hustle culture.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that ambition doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Lilly opens up about:
• Balancing multiple businesses while pursuing higher education
• Redefining success beyond hustle and burnout
• Building wellness-centered communities
• Creating sustainable routines that support long-term growth
• Using purpose-driven work to create real impact in healthcare

✨ Subscribe for more conversations centered on joy, balance, and building a life that actually feels good.

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, author and philosophical storyteller E.S. Fein takes us deep into the worlds of consciousness, creativity, and what it means to evolve as a human being.

Through his books Mendel’s Ladder and Points of Origin, Fein blends science fiction and philosophy in a way that challenges how we see the world—and ourselves. His writing explores themes like transhumanism, animal consciousness, discipline, identity, and the never-ending evolution of human potential.

Fein’s newest release, Mirror’s Brink — the fourth installment in the Mendel’s Ladder Trilogy — is out now, expanding his universe even further and pushing readers to question the nature of consciousness and the future of humanity.

Beyond the page, Fein's journey mirrors the evolution he writes about: staying disciplined, grounded, curious, and honest while pushing the edges of what’s possible.

His story is one of growth, resilience, and embracing every version of yourself on the journey.

💛 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, E.S. Fein opens up about:
• What sparked his love for storytelling
• The philosophy behind Mendel’s Ladder and humanity’s drive to evolve
• Exploring animal consciousness and non-human perspectives
• Blending sci-fi with Eastern philosophy in Points of Origin
• Balancing discipline and indulgence as a creator and parent
• How honesty shapes his approach to teaching and mentoring
• Navigating criticism and building resilience as an author
• Defining transhumanism for everyday readers
• What he hopes people take away from his work

✨ If you love creativity, deep conversations, and exploring what makes us human, this episode is your YAY.

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations celebrating purpose, creativity, and becoming your highest self.

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, artist and creative storyteller Shereene Manimala shares what it truly means to own your artistry, honor your identity, and create from a place of rest and intention.

Known as Upside Down Smilie, Shereene expresses her art through music, visual work, repurposed Indian saris, and cultural storytelling. She also builds creative community through Manimala Studio and supports her husband iLLEST as his artist manager. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to making art that feels authentic, sustainable, and rooted in who she is.

Her story is one of identity, creation, and giving yourself permission to expand into every version of your artistry.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Shereene opens up about:
• What it means to own your artistry on your own terms
• Creating across multiple mediums without losing your voice
• Rest, slowing down, and building sustainable creative routines
• Being a Malayalee American woman in the creative world
• Honoring identity, culture, and intuition in her work

✨ Subscribe for more conversations celebrating creativity, growth, and purpose.

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, multidisciplinary artist and curator Ashanti Starlight shares what it truly means to define your own path and make your own yes.

Known as the Queen of the Trades, Ashanti has built a creative career that spans design, poetry, hosting, and cultural curation. Her work celebrates self-expression, authenticity, and the courage to create without waiting for approval.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Ashanti opens up about:
• Building a creative career by saying yes to herself first
• Balancing multiple artistic passions with purpose
• Why authenticity is the ultimate creative power
• How she uses design, poetry, and storytelling to elevate culture
• The mindset shift that helps artists create freely and without fear

✨ Subscribe for more real conversations that celebrate purpose, creativity, and community.
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 to see how she continues to redefine what it means to be a creative force.

#everydayisayay #ashantistarlight #chicagocreatives #creativity #selfexpression #artandculture #womeninmedia #creativecommunity #artistinterview #zillennialcreatives

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, creative entrepreneur and former professional basketball player Antwon Hoard shares what it truly means to evolve, expand, and embrace every layer of your identity.

After 19 years playing overseas, Antwon transitioned into his next chapter as the founder of ATH GRAFIX, where he blends art, athleticism, storytelling, and design. Today, he calls himself a Creative Alchemist — someone who turns experience into expression.

His story is one of balance, reinvention, and giving yourself permission to be more than one thing.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Antwon opens up about:
• Navigating life after professional sports
• Building a creative business from passion and experience
• Redefining success on his own terms
• Fatherhood, identity, and balancing multiple roles
• Why we’re all allowed to evolve into our next chapter

✨ Subscribe for more conversations celebrating creativity, growth, and purpose.

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🏀 Follow @antwonhoard and @athgrafix to see how he continues blending art and athletics.

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, gaming entrepreneur and educator Kevin Fair, Founder & CEO of I Play Games, shares how he’s transforming the world of gaming for the next generation — from creating inclusive esports tournaments to building learning opportunities that connect play with purpose.

Known for his work as Director of Esports at Truman College and Head Facilitator of The Esports STEM Academy, Kevin is on a mission to show that gaming can be more than competition — it can be a pathway to education, empowerment, and representation.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Kevin shares:
• How I Play Games is creating opportunities for students and communities through esports
• The story behind his journey from gamer to CEO
• Why representation in gaming matters — and how to make space for diverse creators
• How gaming can be a tool for learning, leadership, and connection
• The powerful story of one kid whose life was changed through a single tournament moment

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🎮 Follow @ipg_ceo to see how Kevin and his team are shaping the future of gaming.

#everydayisayay #kevinfair #iplaygames #gamingwithpurpose #esports #chicagogaming #representationmatters #gamingcommunity #educationthroughgaming #zillennialcreatives

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“Music That Dares to Be Different.” | Joryin on Creativity, Fearlessness & Finding Her Voice

In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, singer-songwriter and creator Joryin opens up about her journey as the founder of JoJo Kpop Chicago — a platform where music, community, and creativity collide.

Known for blending K-pop influence with her own unique sound, Joryin turns personal experiences into powerful anthems of self-expression. With singles like GHOST and EVERYTHING (inspired by Everything Everywhere All at Once), she reminds us that embracing who we are — quirks and all — is the ultimate form of artistry.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Joryin shares:
• The story behind JoJo Kpop Chicago and her mission to inspire fans through creativity
• How fear and comparison shaped her early journey — and how she’s breaking free
• The meaning behind her hit singles GHOST and EVERYTHING
• Why she believes in doing things differently, even when it’s scary
• How she’s redefining what it means to be a K-pop artist from Chicago

✨ Subscribe for more real conversations that uplift, heal, and inspire.
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#everydayisayay #joryin #kpop #NC217 #BTS #jojokpopchicago #chicagomusic #selfexpression #fearless

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In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, creative entrepreneur and former professional basketball player Antwon Hoard shares what it truly means to evolve, expand, and embrace every layer of your identity.

After 19 years playing overseas, Antwon transitioned into his next chapter as the founder of ATH GRAFIX, where he blends art, athleticism, storytelling, and design. Today, he calls himself a Creative Alchemist — someone who turns experience into expression.

His story is one of balance, reinvention, and giving yourself permission to be more than one thing.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, Antwon opens up about:
• Navigating life after professional sports
• Building a creative business from passion and experience
• Redefining success on his own terms
• Fatherhood, identity, and balancing multiple roles
• Why we’re all allowed to evolve into our next chapter

✨ Subscribe for more conversations celebrating creativity, growth, and purpose.

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🏀 Follow @antwonhoard and @athgrafix to see how he continues blending art and athletics.

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“You Are Enough.”

In this episode of Every Day Is a Yay, rising hip-hop artist and actor NDPNDNT opens up about The #NotEnoughProject — a movement rooted in mental health awareness, self-love, and community healing.

NDPNDNT is a Chicago-based artist and actor using his platform to address mental health in communities of color. With performances across Chicago, appearances on Netflix’s Rhythm & Flow and BET’s Next Rap Star, and his impactful #NotEnoughProject, he blends artistry with advocacy — turning vulnerability into empowerment and reminding us that self-love truly saves lives.

🎧 In this conversation with host Jewel Ifeguni, NDPNDNT shares:
• The story behind The Not Enough Project and DJ Kill Bill (Billy Watts Jr.)
• Why mental health awareness in the Black community is vital
• How vulnerability redefines masculinity
• The balance between art, purpose, and healing
• An exclusive live performance you don’t want to miss

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🎤 Follow @therealndpndnt for new music, performances, and updates.

#everydayisayay #ndpndnt #notenoughproject #mentalhealth #blackmenhealing #youareenough #selflove

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