Iz the Biz

What do graphic design, fashion, and film have in common? They're all passions and professional pursuits of Electria Pullum, Izzy's special guest. Stay tuned as Electria discusses what inspires her artwork, poetry, fashion sense, and some of her long-term career goals.

What do you get when THREE creatives are on a podcast? Talks about inspiration, geeking out over movies, and a whole lotta laughs! Join Izzy, his best friend Amaya, and special guest, Taylor A. Brand, as they discuss all things entertainment and their personal journeys as creatives.

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Everyone has their own perception of what sexiness is and how it's represented. From magazine covers, television shows, movies, and social media, the idea of "sexiness" is publicized everywhere. It's inescapable! That leads to these very important questions: What does it mean to be "sexy?" Is sexiness really the end all be all? Get the inside scoop from Izzy and Amaya as they develop and embrace their sexiness in their 20s!

Thanksgiving is one of the most hyped times of the year when family members gather together to enjoy some delicious food, brass banter, and family bonding. Join Izzy and his friend Tierra as they discuss how they spent their Thanksgiving this year, what this holiday means to them, and what traditions they plan on following.

Originally recorded: Late-November 2022

Welcome back to another installment of Iz The Biz! This episode kicks off with Izzy and his best friend/series regular, Amaya, discussing what they've been up to since the last episode, their plans for this season, and how they feel about transitioning from college to adulthood. Plus, Izzy reveals plans on expanding the Iz The Biz brand. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy yet another audio experience from the man behind the mic!

Vulnerability is nothing new, but it's still a very taboo subject among men across the globe. With alarming rates of mental health issues among men, we must first recognize men as human beings as we add vulnerability into our daily vocabulary. Join Izzy, Amaya, and special guests Vishrut and Ethan on their individual perspectives on the importance of vulnerability among men, "toxic" masculinity, and gender and societal expectations.

The decades-long fight for diversity and inclusion for people of color in the media industry is slowly but surely diminishing with the current wave of creatives. From filmmaking to modeling, the media industry is a massive field for anyone anticipating to relinquish their inner-creativity to the world. Join Izzy and Amaya as they discuss what inspires them to enter media, pursuing it for the right reasons, their long-term career goals, and what they would like to see happen for Black (and POC) creatives.

This semester has proved to be more hectic than ever with Izzy on the threshold of graduating college. To alleviate the stress of school and life, Izzy and his best friend, Amaya, catch up with each other about their semester progress, childhood memories, relationships, sex, and more!

Many individuals are familiar with the acts of "manifestation" and "speaking things into existence," but there are many aspects to these entities that allow people to succeed. Everyone has goals that they want to achieve, but not everyone has the faith to achieve them. Join Izzy and his friends, Tierra and Decarri, for an enlightening discussion on their entrepreneurial journeys, outlooks on manifestation, believing in your greatness, and blocking out negativity.

Creatives are redefining a generation, but it takes brilliant ideas and great execution in order for them to thrive. That's where on-campus organizations like Nobel Ambition come in! In this special episode, Izzy brings Harita and Ahana, the founders of Nobel Ambition, to discuss what inspired them to launch this program, the importance of relinquishing your ideas to the world, life lessons they've learned, and how they plan on expanding their program in the future.