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After stepping away from designing her own clothing line in 2018, hairstylist, small business manager, and promoter, J Alexa, stops by to discuss the revamping of her clothing brand BROKIN Xchange. We’ll also discuss her pitfalls in the early stages of her career and how she aspires to learn and form relationships with similar black businesses.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/charles-joh...

To kick off the new year, tonight’s guest brings a celebration of entrepreneurship with her podcast entitled “We built This” which highlights the stories of career starters. With a history as a travel writer, Jennifer Walker stops by to discuss some of her written accomplishments, how she became a Baltimore-based freelance writer, and some of the many places and people she’s encountered along the way.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://...

To close out the year, our next guest has just released a Docufilm called “Give it life” highlighting some of the ups and downs of her career as a Director, Choreographer, Writer, Film Producer, Performing Artist, and Arts Educator. Join us as we discuss her production company, Flowerchild productions, the drive she has at creating opportunities for talent and how she’s managed to produce over 100 theatre and films in her career.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...

With dancing being one of the ultimate means of expression, we’ve seen how artists, especially in hip hop, have used it to convey so many different types of emotions. Well, our next guest Tyler McNeil aka “Daniel Xtra” has managed to create his own street dance league where everything from popping to Krumping can be shown. Tune in as he discusses the world of Krump and other forms of expressive dance, his league Konkrete Division, and how his brand “movement” can help open the eyes of dancers...

Have you ever found yourself sketching in grade school or simply to pass the time? Well, our next guest has managed to turn such a hobby into a flourishing career as a storyboard artist. With over 10 years of experience, we’ll welcome Gable to the show to discuss his passions for sketching, how it's never too late to start, and what it’s been like working for companies like Netflix, Adult Swim, and many more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

Growing up in the small town of Rock Hill, SC, our next guest DeNarius Allen graduated and relocated to Atlanta with dreams of film making. With some experience on set, he interned and learned from those around him, to later create his own production company centered around photography and graphic design. With other talents ranging from cinematography to grafting and camera operation, listen in as he’ll discuss some of the skills of the trade, the importance of networking, and some of the cla...

After serving twelve years in prison since the age of fifteen, our next guest has overcome incarceration and is now relentlessly pursuing his dream of music. Tune in as we sit down with "Xtheflare" and discuss what it was like being incarcerated for so long, how music became therapeutic for him, and the length he went to promote his new EP “In my Head”.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ch...

Ever had a desire for a vodka that doesn’t harp on its artificial flavors but can actually live up to what it’s advertised to be? Then you’re in for a treat. This Sunday we'll have Mr. Jermaine of "Bombade Vodka" on to discuss how he and his wife created one of the fastest-growing premium Vodkas in the south, the expansion of their company, and how they were able to manifest this dream into a reality. Also, our campfire story segment takes a new approach with a supershort suspenseful thriller...

After relocating to the states from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, our next guest has managed to captivate crowds with a sound influenced by ’90s and R&B greats such as Tyrese and Maxwell. Being crowned “The Haiti Sensation” for his harmony and mellow tunes, we’ll welcome R&B artist "Young Vocal" on to discuss his performances at the House of Blues and the Symphony Hall, how he began his journey in music, and his recent project “Back and Forth”. Followed by the conclusion of the Rosewoo...

After shooting season two of the web series “Connect” our next guest is not only expanding her toolbox as an actress but is on track to developing herself as a screenwriter. Here to discuss her first lead role in a feature-length film called “Means of Punishment”, ladies and gentlemen we’ll have Rylee Bunton (@ryleejaebunton) on to discuss her passion for acting, her fascination with horror, and the new challenge of developing herself as a suspenseful screenwriter.--- This episode is sponsore...