Make It Your Business

As activists took to the streets to protest police brutality and racial injustice, co-founders and members of Black Chef Movement are utilizing their exemplary skills to keep protesters nourished while working on the frontlines in the battle for civil rights!

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shay sits down with Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Chef Movement Rasheeda McCallum!  They discuss the inspirational work that Black Chef Movement is doing in the fight for social justice, combined with their compelling work of providing meals to New Yorkers as the pandemic rages on.  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on the platform in which you tune in!

MIYB Daily:  As we enter the quarterfinals of the US Open, Shay and Rell pay homage to the first black Queen of the Court!

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shay and Rell discuss the heroics of a Naval Cross recipient to the Grand Slam deliverance of a tennis Queen!  They also speak about the black on black crime that Candace Owens verbally committed on rap's leading lady.  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on the platform in which you tune in!

It's #FlashbackFriday on MIYB Daily LIVE!  Did you know that Stepin Fetchit was the first black film star?  Shayla and Terrell discuss this flashback and others in black history.

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell celebrate the birthday of a comedy King and Iconic Queen, as well as a little known massacre after a political convention!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on the platform in which you tune in!

On the 65th anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till and the 57th of The March on Washington, Shayla and Terrell discuss the continued plight of black Americans still seeking civil rights and dismantling systemic racism! 

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell talk about being "...sick and tired of being sick and tired" (Fannie Lou Hamer, 1964), while discussing possible solutions in the long-running pursuit for civil rights!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on the platform in which you tune in!

Black Americans wanted to illustrate their spending power by "Blacking Out" mainstream products!  Today, Shayla and Terrell discuss July's "Black Out" from the streets to WIFI.

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell discuss the modern day boycott of "Blacking Out" on spending, NYPD's rebuke of peaceful BLM protests, and the loss of another Black life to police brutality!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on iTunes!

Ever wondered how to shoot a documentary with no money and very little resources. Shayla breaks down her tips on how she goes about putting together a doc. She has produced various docu-series namely American Gangster and she is sharing her top tips to help you get started. 

Shayla breaks down her process in shooting her documentary from using sound to capturing that right moment with the right angle.

As black Americans and allies illustrate their economic spending power through boycotting mainstream businesses, will the message of "Black Lives Matter" resonate even louder?  Today, Shayla and Terrell highlight black businesses that you can support on this #BlackOutDay2020!

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell give an abbreviated list of black owned businesses that you can support this #BlackOutDay2020!  They also discuss New York City's continuous phasing into reopening as numbers surge nationwide!  And they remember one of the many lives lost to police brutality and racial violence!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on iTunes!

Harlem Cycle:

https://harlem-cycle.com/

For Your Birth:

https://www.foryourbirth.com/

The Honey Pot:

https://thehoneypot.co/

Unsun:

https://www.unsuncosmetics.com/

For Keeps Books:

https://www.forkeepsbooks.com/

Fulton Street Books and Coffee:

https://www.fultonstreet918.com/

The Lit Bar:

http://www.thelitbar.com/

Mahogany Books:

https://www.mahoganybooks.com/

Semicolon Book store and Gallery:

https://www.semicolonchi.com/

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We have reached a benchmark here in New York City as protests and rallies against police brutality and racial injustice have surpassed the 30-day mark!  Today, Shayla and Terrell discuss the first one they attended and filmed nearly a month ago.

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell discuss the resilience and inspiring persistence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement here in New York City!  They also speak about the importance of continuing the work the young people have begun on and off the pavement of the marching route!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on iTunes!

This is the very first episode of "Sit Down With Rell" featuring Terrell Patterson  and Shayla Hebron. We are co-owners of Beyond The Lens, inc. We launched a podcast 2 years ago called Shay and Rell Know Story. We learned a lot on this journey and want to share with you some of the tips that helped us get started and kept us going.

We also discuss Shayla's top tips for doing interviews. With over 15 years experience being a Television producer she knows the ins and outs to conducting a strong interview. Currently we are still dealing with a pandemic and many people are resorting to doing interviews with zoom or IG Live. So before you jump in here are some tips from the expert.

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Terrell Maleek Patterson is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Business and Economics. Literally working "beyonds the lens" in his 11 years of television production, Terrell has edited for networks such as A&E, OWN, The Food Network, Discovery ID, WE Tv and VH1. Among his many credits, his most current is supervising editor of a popular VH1 series.Terrell Maleek Patterson is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Business and Economics. Literally working "beyonds the lens" in his 11 years of television production, Terrell has edited for networks such as A&E, OWN, The Food Network, Discovery ID, WE Tv and VH1. Among his many credits, his most current is supervising editor of a popular VH1 series.

Shayla Noel Hebron is a graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. In almost 20 years of television production, Shayla has produced shows for various networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports, BET, WE Tv, A&E, VH1, MTV, HGTV, Animal Planet and Bravo. Her credits include Beyond The Glory, American Gangster, The Locator, HammerTime, Wild West Alaska, Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

As the majority of the country's eyes have been opened to systemic racism and injustice, those who were blinded to the realities are not only taking to the streets but opening their checkbooks in an effort to combat racial injustice.  Today, Shayla and Terrell highlight some of the companies who are FINALLY saying, "Black Lives Matter"!

Show Summary:  In this episode, Shayla and Terrell give an abbreviated list of companies that are donating to the fight against systemic racism and injustice!  They also discuss the importance of building wealth and support within the black community and the apps where you can find those businesses near you!  Thanks again for being a supporter of Make It Your Business, please rate and review us on iTunes!