On The Brink

You won't know where you're going, if you don't know where you're from. This rings true when speaking with my 79-years-young grandmother, better known as, Nini! The Queen leaves no topic unturned; whether police brutality, BLM, the Black church, Black music, misogyny, and plenty more.

Nini's testimony is genuine, seasoned, and anointed. Her perspective is exactly what we need right now!

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Waking up and serving face, hair, and above all else authenticity is a sure fire recipe for a legend. This week's guest on OTB embodies everything that Ballroom culture is as she continues her Legendary winning streak as Calypso Jetè Balmain stops by the pod.

As a member of the winning House of Balmain on HBO Max's newest talent competition Legendary; the Queen talks about the growth of Ballroom culture, LGBTQ+ solidarity and gender fluidity in the time of Black Lives Matter, and how to serve and live in pure authenticity.

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This is LA. And if you think you're going to make it by being a one trick pony, you've got another thing comin'! ToBy is a multi-hyphenated Los Angeles based artist, rapper, comedian, and actor on a mission to connect with the world via his authenticity and expression.

As ToBy promotes his new EP "The Outside", he establishes a code for major city creatives to stand on as we ALL work to have our ideas heard, seen, and monetized.

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All of us are taking this time to look closer at our purpose and lasting legacy we want to leave. Ryan Hale and his platform No Coincidence guest on this week's pod, as we discuss brand purpose and ways to monetize our ideas during and post COVID!

Ryan is rolling out his newest video series, Mental Notes, on YouTube where he's gathering testimony and perspective within the Black experience to create a better future for the world.

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The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is birthing some of media's brightest and most innovative storytellers but the institution is not exempt from objective criticism. Brave women are speaking up against the institution's role in upholding white patriarchal bias and systematic oppression of women and minorities.

This episode is filled with real testimony from alumni and our guest Brianna Davis @driannabavis is nothing shy of insightful, fearless and ambitious in her sharing; along with two other women courageous enough to come forward with their own experiences.

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As reform efforts for police departments are demanded across the U.S., perspective from a Black veteran is valuable more than ever! We talk with brother Jonathan Staley @jonny_hht, Army Infantry veteran in the army and the creator of the Honor Hill Podcast. We talk the rules of engagement for soldiers vs. police officers and veteran mental health as it compares to that of being Black in America.

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The two-parter pod continues! You want to know what to do next? LISTEN UP! Hear black women, hear black men and do not devalue the experiences shared. After your donations, after your petition signing is when the real work starts!

Special thank you to @victoriajanellewright, @roryrainee, @goddessintelligence, and @browsbykitty.kat for adding immeasurable value to the topic at hand.

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So many people lent their voices to this two part podcast. In lieu of world events what was going to be the weekend of my housewarming turned into protest, healing and a foundation for progress. With the help of incredible humans, Brink Entertainment raised $1,500 in funds to Black Lives Matter LA, the Campaign Zero, and the Arizona Justice Bailout Fund.

Throughout this episode you will hear from people on the front lines of the protest in Los Angeles as well as dear friends of mine live from my housewarming party streamed 5/31. We discussed our feelings, protesting and what action looks like as the world evolves.

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Artist Manager and Tastemaker Jordan Smith "Zooms" by OTB to spread some positivity! As a rising brand owner and artist manager, we share experiences and knowledge on how to create and thrive within the music game!

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Comedic artist and writer Anwar Newton crashes through to dish on P.C. culture, the art in laughing and why he wants to be Jean Grey! This episode is packed with knowledge and the comedic medicine to bring some positivity to your day!

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