In Episode 40, I speak with Prinda Belle, an upcoming artist from LA who currently resides in the Bay Area. She is a fusion of an r&b singer mixed with a little bit of K-Pop and a little bit of 00s nostalgia!

We talk about Prinda in high school and how her transition to the bay was. We also highlight how being a singer helps her within her career as both a preschool teacher and a nanny.

As we get further into Prinda's music career, we do discuss one of her collaborations with artist Fredoo as well as the previous EP she dropped named 'Like This'. Before I let her go, we did have to discuss dream collaborations, her message to her fans, and her goals as Prinda Belle.

Stay tuned later this month as her new single 'WHOA' will be dropping!! Please support your fellow singers, go listen to a song right after this episode!!!!! WOO <3

In Episode 39, I speak to Wes G Poet, also known as Anson. He is both a musician and a filmmaker who we highlight back in Episode 3; please listen to that episode first. Within this episode, we touch base on the previous project his film company, Black Rose Productions, was working on.  We talk about the challenges and progress of that.

We then go into a new web series that Anson and his team are working on. This leads us to talk about his debut album he is finishing called “Unfiltered Thoughts of a Restless Mind”. We talk about his previous work including filming a music video for Low Tides, which will be featured on the debut album. 

Towards the end of the episode, we highlight some of the more creative projects that Anson has been working on including his twitch stream show The Zolo Show as well as his role as a producer for a podcast called Professionally Undeveloped. Tune in to this episode!!  

EXTENDED EDITION:

Wes G Poet and I went back and talked a bit more on the topic of music. We highlighted why he started making music, how he got his name, who inspires his music creative process and he tells us the name of his EP dropping in December!

~Unfiltered Thoughts of a Restless Mind~

Stay tuned for the single "Vision" from that project dropping September 1st! Please follow him on all platforms @zolo.wes

In Episode 38, I talk to Katherine, an upcoming model and personal trainer from South Central, Los Angeles, CA now living in Washington D.C. We start with many topics including dealing with anxiety and panic attacks in college. as well as Katherine's transition from home to college. Within that, we talk about the importance of being open to getting help with mental health. 

As we navigate her post graduation experiences, Katherine highlights that no longer having a community is the most difficult part. However, she made it her intention to start a community for herself in DC. We also discuss sleep induced vertigo and the importance of rest. 

The biggest theme in the episode is speaking your dreams into existence and, more importantly, how the way others knowing your dream propels you towards opportunities you did not think were possible. 

From getting asked to host community workshops as a head coach to being asked to come on set as a model for Twisted Tea, dreams are worth chasing and Katherine reminds us to take up space. Please enjoy this wonderful episode that we had so much fun filming!

In Episode 37, I talk to Lyric, your spiritual advisor. Previously spoke to her in Episode 2, so make sure to watch that one first.

We touch base on where she was back when we filmed Episode 2. We talk about taking a break to focus on spiritual growth. We also talk about numerology a lot and how to be intentional with social media.

From wanting to create a physical space to returning to passion projects, this was a great episode to learn to manifest and visualize. At the very end, Lyric drops us a few book recommendations especially for those who practice African spirituality. You don't want to miss this episode!

In Episode 36, I talk to Marlene, a bartender from Riverside, CA. She tells us about becoming a single mother at a very young age and that leading to her having to find different ways to hustle for her daughter. She started with bartending at pop up events especially local events at residences. She explains she would also sell sweet treats while at her bartending events. We end with Marlene’s tips and tricks about bartending. Don’t miss this great episode!!!

In Episode 35, I talk to Christina, a local screenwriter from Los Angeles. She and I start by talking about how she has always been a writer. However, previously would write solely for herself as opposed to others. The school system was not always meant for her because of how easy her photographic memory made school for her. 

We talk about her journey into screenwriting and how someone who needed help on Youtube helped jumpstart her career.  After meeting her husband, he really helped push her towards greatness, past imposter syndrome and a now recognized screenwriter.

We move on to talk about Echoes, Christina’s new animated film coming out in film festivals all around you soon. She gives us pieces of wisdom so you definitely do not want to miss this amazing episode. Come dive into the screen writing world with me! 

In Episode 34, I talk to Sam Tarell, the founder of Divergent University. We begin by talking about how he first got involved in entrepreneurship through hoop brothers. Sam shares a few lessons he learned from working on hoop brothers. Afterwards, he dives into divergent vs. convergent thinking, how to start a business and the power of ideas. This was a great episode and the best part was in the end when we highlight Sam’s mission to develop leaders and the missing piece of the education system

In Episode 33, I talk to Ray Riley, an up and coming musical artist from San Diego, California. We talk about his experiences growing up as an athlete and the mentality it instilled in him. We build on that topic as he mentions the soft skills he was able to transfer from football and apply to music. We then talk about his first shows and the beauty of staying authentic as an artist. He tells us a bit more of his “Rookie of The Year” project released earlier this year. From musical influences to lessons learned in music, this episode demonstrates to us the unique way that music can be utilized as a way to create a brand. 

In Episode 32, I talk to Cristal, the founder of Lead Fitness and Nutrition. We talk about her experiences being a first generation student and the challenges that came with that. We connected on our similar experiences of abandonment from the institutions we went to.

[*warning explicit content* Minutes 16:00-18:00 very heavy conversation, emotional, discussing thoughts of not being "alive"]

Cristal then talks to us about being a bar back and how she let go of that to get involved in personal training at Equinox. She mentions how she made it known that she wants to be a holistic coach. Towards the end, she tells us how her getting off birth control actually led to her usage of sea moss which then became her small business. 

[*warning loud mic at the end*] my mic gets really loud for some reason

I went ahead and answered some Q+A questions, provided below. I also gave an update on some of my Hidden Julz from previous episodes. Feel free to follow our instagram & tiktok page @hiddenjulzz

Q+A Questions:

What are you most looking forward to with starting up your podcast?

Do you set lofty goals that take time or several smaller more achievable goals?

What's been the biggest challenge to your healing thus far?

What's one word of advice you'd want to give your younger self?

Marvel vs. DC? Why?

What are some things you'd want to do if you found out the world is ending next week?

What inspired you to create a podcast?

Thank you all for all the support! Much love.

Xoxo,

Julz