What does it take to stand tall in a male-dominated industry, secure land, and still build for the people?

In this powerful episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Aleeyah Sanders for a real, unfiltered conversation about resilience, purpose, and legacy.

Aleeyah shares her journey as a woman in the construction industry, navigating spaces where she had to earn respect, overcome doubt, and prove herself daily.

But her story doesn’t stop there…

We dive into:

🔨 The reality of working in construction as a woman

💪 Challenges faced in a male-dominated field — and how she pushed through

🌄 Her acreage near St. Johns, Arizona, building alongside visionaries like The Growth Spot

🌱 Her nonprofit work in Georgia with Let's Rebuild Tuskegee: https://www.letsrebuildtuskegee.org/

📉 The ups, downs, and hard lessons of entrepreneurship and community work

🧠 Growth through pressure — and why quitting was never an option

This episode is about building through adversity, staying aligned, and creating something bigger than yourself.

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🌱 LEGACY Camp — Spots Limited

👉 www.GrowthSpot.org/camp

🌍 Afrofuturism Legacy Gala — September 26

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In this episode of the Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Tristian Wolf to discuss his latest book Hood Medicine: An Urban Field Guide to Medicinal & Edible Plants of Eastern North America + their Hoodoo Uses/Medicinal Preparations and his journey into the world of ethnobotany.Tristian shares how his path to studying plants and traditional knowledge wasn’t conventional. From being wild in his younger days to eventually dedicating his life to learning from nature, his story reflects a powerful transformation rooted in curiosity and ancestral wisdom.We also dive into the cultural and historical roots of Hoodoo, discussing how plant knowledge has long been used for healing, protection, and spiritual practice within African-American traditions. His book highlights how many of the plants growing in everyday urban environments carry both medicinal value and cultural significance.During the conversation we explore:🌿 The inspiration behind Hood Medicine🌱 His journey to becoming an ethnobotanist🚶 How his popular plant walks and nature tours first began⭐ Celebrities and public figures joining his tours🌍 Why reconnecting with nature is essential for modern life🧠 Remembering the ancestral plant knowledge passed down through generations🔮 The role of plants in Hoodoo traditions and natural medicineThis episode is about reclaiming knowledge, reconnecting with the land, and remembering that the medicine our ancestors relied on is still growing all around us.🌿 Connect with Tristian Wolf📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: Triztian.Wolf.Official📸 Instagram: Bushman.ATL🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/Babasol🌲 Community: Skool — The Forester’s Guild🌱 Support the mission of The Growth Spothttps://www.growthspot.org/take-action🌱 LEGACY Youth Camp — May 22–24Hosted by The Growth SpotLEGACY Camp is designed to pour into the next generation through mentorship, leadership development, outdoor experiences, and knowledge of self.⚠️ Spots are limitedLearn more and register:👉 www.GrowthSpot.org/camp🌍 Afrofuturism Legacy Gala — September 26Support legacy-building initiatives in the community.🎟️ Sponsorship opportunities:https://givebutter.com/afrofuturism-legacy-gala-sponsorship-opportunities-hlpl4y👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe#PlottingProgressPodcast #HoodMedicine #TristianWolf #Ethnobotany #PlantMedicine #Hoodoo #AncestralKnowledge #NatureHealing #UrbanForaging

In this powerful episode of the Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Kyran Jones, founder of Mama's Boys Remodeling LLC, to unpack a journey defined by resilience, skill, and transformation.

Kyran shares how a self-proclaimed “mama’s boy” went from being a star athlete to incarceration, and how he ultimately rebuilt his life by mastering trades, relationships, and creativity.

After prison, Kyran hit the ground running, turning his skills into a thriving remodeling business while building his reputation almost entirely through relationships and word-of-mouth — with zero marketing.

But his story goes deeper.

• We discuss:
  🔨 Building Mama's Boys Remodeling LLC from the ground up🏀 His early life as a standout athlete⛓️ Lessons learned during incarceration🎨 Discovering his artistic talent and painting backdrops for the Arizona Opera🤝 The power of relationships over marketing in business🌱 ROOTS — Rising Opportunities and Occupational Trade Skills⚠️ A behind-the-scenes look at an incubator project that collapsed due to greed and internal leaks

This episode is about redemption, craftsmanship, perseverance, and building something real after life tries to break you.

If you're interested in:
✔ Entrepreneurship

✔ Skilled trades and craftsmanship

✔ Second chances and redemption stories

✔ Community building and mentorship

This conversation will inspire you.

🌱 LEGACY Youth Camp — May 22–24

Hosted by The Growth Spot

Our upcoming LEGACY Camp is designed to pour into the next generation through mentorship, leadership development, community building, and knowledge of self.

⚠️ Spots are limited.

Learn more and register:👉 www.GrowthSpot.org/camp

Support community impact and legacy building.

🌍 Afrofuturism Legacy Gala — September 26

🎟️ Sponsorship opportunities:
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In this powerful episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with @Deyton_Jackson, aka Kidd Friendly, for a conversation that hits on culture, responsibility, entrepreneurship, and impact.From the mic to the marketplace, Deyton breaks down the power of words — how they can build movements or start wars. As an artist with serious freestyle skills, he demonstrates how intentional lyricism matters in an age where thoughtlessness is trending.But this episode goes far beyond music.We also discuss:🔥 The responsibility artists carry in shaping culture🎤 Deyton’s elite freestyle ability and creative process🌍 His nonprofit work serving the community🥤 Launching his new healthy soda brand, Hunu Superfood Soda🎉 The “Good Parties” he hosts and how they’re redefining celebration with purpose💡 Building business while staying aligned with valuesThis is a conversation about alignment, accountability, and ownership — using your voice, your platform, and your products to uplift instead of destroy.If you care about:✔ Cultural influence✔ Entrepreneurship with purpose✔ Community leadership✔ Creative responsibilityThis episode is for you.👍 Like | 💬 Comment your favorite freestyle moment | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe🌱 Support The Growth Spot:https://www.growthspot.org/take-action

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What does it really mean to “make it”… and why do so many people still feel empty after they do?In this powerful episode of the Plotting Progress Podcast, the brothers of The Growth Spot pull up for the Grand Opening of House of Naajee, where the conversation goes far beyond business.We dive deep into:✅ The mindset of people who gain wealth but lose connection to their roots✅ Knowledge of self and why identity matters more than income✅ Education, success, and the hidden reasons high achievers struggle with fulfillment✅ The responsibility of giving back to community✅ Building legacy vs. chasing statusTo close out the episode, we feature our exclusive interview with Naajee Fyah (originally from EP #42) recorded during the grand opening celebration. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, how House of Naajee came to life, and updates on his land project in California.This episode is about purpose, alignment, and remembering where you came from — so you can build where you’re going.If you’ve ever questioned success, legacy, or your role in the community… this one is for you.🌱 Support The Movement:https://www.growthspot.org/take-action👍 Like • 🔁 Share • 🔔 Subscribe and keep plotting progress.#PlottingProgress #LegacyBuilding #KnowledgeOfSelf #CommunityWealth #BlackOwnership #Entrepreneurship #PurposeDriven #TheGrowthSpot #LandOwnership #BuildTogether #PlottingProgressPodcast #Diaspora #LEGACY #TheGrowthSpot #CommunityBuilding #YouthMentorship #Arizona #LandOwnership #LegacyBuilders #BlackMedia #IndependentPodcast #CultureAndCommunity

In EP #64, we sit down with Ras Israel, Founder of Roots Life to unpack a journey that spans decades — from growing up in Compton, to relocating to Arizona in the 80s, to building a community-centered business that has impacted thousands of lives.With only a 4th-grade formal education, Ras Israel Roots refused to accept limitations. Carrying a pocket encyclopedia everywhere he went, he committed himself to learning, growth, and self-development — a mindset that would later shape his path into entrepreneurship and community leadership.We discuss:• Early life in Compton and lessons from the streets• Moving to Arizona and finding new direction• Transitioning from street hustle to purpose through the Rasta community• Working in the trades while building a business vision• Surviving the 2008 economic downturn with faith and family support• Reopening and sustaining Roots Life for 17 years• Community outreach — from clothing drives to feeding 600+ people• Why he’s closing the shop — and what comes nextAfter 17 years of service, Roots Life storefront is closing at the end of the month — but this is not the end of Ras Israel’s mission.This conversation is about:✔ Reinvention✔ Faith and perseverance✔ Entrepreneurship against the odds✔ Community responsibility✔ Legacy beyond businessHis journey proves that education is not limited to classrooms — it’s built through discipline, curiosity, and purpose.Stay tuned… the next chapter is just beginning.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on legacy, land, leadership, and community building.🌱 Support The Growth Spot Missionhttps://www.growthspot.org/take-actionYour support helps us mentor youth, build community programs, and develop sustainable land initiatives.💬 Drop a 🐎 in the comments if cowboy culture lives in your blood.👍 Like • 🔁 Share • 🔔 Subscribe and keep plotting progress.#PlottingProgressPodcast #Diaspora #LEGACY #TheGrowthSpot #CommunityBuilding #YouthMentorship #Arizona #LandOwnership #LegacyBuilders #BlackMedia #IndependentPodcast #CultureAndCommunity #PlottingProgress #RootsLife #CommunityLeadership #EntrepreneurJourney #FromStruggleToSuccess #LegacyBuilding #FaithAndResilience #BlackEntrepreneurs #CommunityImpact #ArizonaCommunity

n this powerful and timely episode of Plotting Progress Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Baba Amin Ojuok for a deep conversation on love, knowledge of self, faith, and the necessity of building institutions that serve our people.

This isn’t surface-level motivation — this is foundation work.

Dr. Baba Amin Ojuok shares:
• The vision and mission behind Uhuru Academy
• How he first began his work in the community
• The life-changing impact of attending the Million Man March
• Why knowledge of self is essential to true freedom
• The role of faith in leadership and service
• What it takes to build institutions that outlive us

From personal testimony to community blueprint, this episode challenges us to think beyond individual success and toward collective responsibility.

If you care about:
✔ Institution building
✔ Cultural awareness
✔ Faith-centered leadership
✔ Education that empowers
✔ Restoring community through love and discipline

This episode is for you.

Instagram: @thereal_babaamin
Website: uhuruacademy.org

The future isn’t inherited — it’s built.
Tap in. Share this conversation. Start building.

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In this powerful episode of the Plotting Progress Podcast, The Growth Spot pulls up to Clik Clik Bang Firearms for a much-needed, real-world conversation on protecting the sanctity of life through responsible firearm ownership. We sit down with Gerry, owner of Clik Clik Bang Firearms — a returning guest from Plotting Progress Podcast EP #8 — for a full-circle discussion that blends education, discipline, mindset, and community responsibility.

🎙️ Watch Gerry’s first appearance here:👉 https://youtu.be/CP90r5y57Zw

In this episode, we cover:

• How to select the right firearm for your lifestyle and needs

• The importance of training, mindset, and discipline

• Understanding concealed carry reciprocity across states

• Finding the right holster for safety and comfort

• CCW training and why education saves lives

• A behind-the-scenes back office tour at Clik Clik Bang Firearms

• The role firearm education plays in restoring true community

This episode is about being Prepared — Not Scared. Educated — Not Reckless.

Firearm ownership is not about fear — it’s about responsibility, protection, and respect for life.

📲 Follow Clik Clik Bang Firearms on all platforms:👉 @ClikClikBang1

🎶 SPECIAL BONUS — THIS IS NOT A DRILL by CRONDO & MARTEL KARTEL ft. BROTHER JAMES (produced by: RICH GRAND)Destination Sankofa - Available now 👉 https://www.obfconline.com/music

💪 Support the mission of The Growth Spot and help us continue bringing education like this to the community:

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If this conversation added value, like, comment, and share this episode so the message reaches those who need it.

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In Part II of our 2-Year Anniversary Episode, we continue the conversation live from ONYX ART GALLERY, digging even deeper into the purpose, responsibility, and future of The Growth Spot and Plotting Progress Podcast.In this episode, we go deeper into:-The importance of mentoring our youth-What it truly means to leave a LEGACY, not just memories-How The Growth Spot is actively rebuilding community infrastructure-Ways YOU can directly support the mission-Why land, leadership, and consistency matter now more than everThis conversation is about ACTION, not applause.We discuss practical ways to support The Growth Spot as we continue expanding programs, mentorship, land development, and outreach for the next generation.🔗 SUPPORT THE MISSION👉 Take Action & Support The Growth Spot:https://www.growthspot.org/take-action🚐 Van Fundraiser:Our transportation fundraiser link is located in the top right corner — this directly supports youth mentorship, camps, and community access.🌱 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERSIf you care about:✔ Mentoring the next generation✔ Restoring real community✔ Land ownership & stewardship✔ Faith, alignment, and purpose-driven work✔ Building something that outlives youThis episode is for you.We’re not just talking about change — we’re building it.🗣️ SPECIAL THANKSRhea Williams (EP #45) — for her continued vision and support of The Growth SpotONYX ART GALLERY — for hosting this historic anniversary conversationEvery guest, listener, volunteer, and supporter who has walked with us these past two years📌 Like • Comment • Subscribe • ShareYour engagement helps this message reach the people who need it most.Legacy is not what you leave behind — it’s what you build while you’re here.#PlottingProgressPodcast #AnniversaryEpisode #TheGrowthSpot #LegacyInMotion #CommunityLeadership #LandStewardship #BlackOwnership #ONYXArtGallery #PlottingProgress #NextChapter

Two years. Countless conversations. One growing movement.In this special Anniversary Episode – Part I, we celebrate two years of Plotting Progress Podcast with an in-depth sit-down at ONYX ART GALLERY, joined by friend of the show and returning guest host Rhea Williams (EP #45).This episode takes you behind the curtain as we reflect on:🌱 How The Growth Spot was born🏞️ The journey to purchasing the land🎙️ How the Plotting Progress Podcast came to life🤝 Memorable past guests and powerful moments🔥 Lessons learned, challenges faced, and growth earned🚀 Why NOW is the time to get involvedThis conversation is equal parts reflection, gratitude, and vision—designed to inspire you, challenge you, and call you into action.✨ Special Shout-Outs:🙏 Rhea Williams https://youtu.be/k88ZyA_obb4 for her vision and intentional honoring of The Growth Spot founders🎨 ONYX ART GALLERY for hosting this milestone moment and providing a space rooted in culture, creativity, and community🎥 This is Part I of our Anniversary Series—Part II coming soon.💬 Drop a comment with your favorite episode or guest over the past two years.👍 Like • 🔁 Share • 🔔 Subscribe and continue plotting progress with us.#PlottingProgressPodcast #2YearAnniversary #TheGrowthSpot #ONYXArtGallery #CommunityBuilding #LandOwnership #LegacyBuilders #BlackMedia #IndependentPodcast #CultureAndCommunity #PlottingProgress #AnniversaryEpisode