In this full-length premiere of Translation, Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down who they are, where they come from, and how their journeys through sports, entrepreneurship, the military, and corporate life shaped the vision behind Translation Media. They swap real stories about competition, culture, mentorship, creativity, and growing up in Chicago and Cleveland — all while explaining why Las Vegas is the perfect place to build a platform that uplifts voices, highlights community talent, and connects business with culture. This episode sets the foundation for everything to come.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 – Meet Curtis & Nick: The Start of Translation Media

03:00 – Entrepreneurship, Failure, and Learning to “Fail Forward”

08:45 – What “Translation” Really Means

12:30 – Mentorship, Male Influence & Community Leadership

20:00 – The Role of Sports in Discipline & IdentityBasketball journeys, athlete development, adversity, competition, and how sports molded them

39:00 – Culture, Creativity & The Future of Translation Media

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