“He is literally my superhero.”

This week a conversation with Inspirational Hip Hop Artist, Sens Musiq on Fatherhood. He is a single father to Noah, who has Down Syndrome. If you have ever thought of quitting, or wondered if you even mattered, or the purpose to all the craziness in your past, this episode is for you. Trust us, this one would even make Mr. T shed a tear.

A conversation with Vince Chase, talent agent and founder of Chase Model Management based in NYC. Topics covered include: feeling the need to compromise, the over-sexualization of Black Men and debunking stereotypes, mental health, and the one thing he feels Black Men could do more, which may be the thing that sets you apart!

“Get the bad photos out of the way.”

We have NYC Photographer, Mark Clennon this week on TAOU, and we talk about taking control of the narrative. This extends far beyond the obvious. What’s it’s like to risk it all? …to bet on yourself, your community and the future you’ve dreamed of. And that fear of looking like a beginner.. Well, we talk about how normal and necessary that is as well. Trust me, this episode is full of gems that will have you marinating on your next moves brick by brick.

Written word gave me freedom.

This episode on TAOU, we talk with Just Mike The Poet on masculinity, his love of women and the costs of sudden fame and unimaginable success. Never underestimate your purpose and the power of The Internet.

Just Mike is a poet, author, speaker and philanthropist. He is the creator of the #NoMoreBoyfriends movement and author of Dear Woman and Just Words to name a few. He has sold over 250,000 books and counting.

"Nothing was given."

"Anything is legit possible.” 

Yes, the first episode of TAOU, Season 2! Host Tania Taiwo speaks with celebrity photographer/director Elton Anderson who went from a six-figure corporate job, to Craigslist to the celebrity photographer. You don’t always have to be born with the mystical gift. Often times, it’s hard work and commitment that will catapult you past others and into your dreams. 

 

Elton Anderson @eltonandersonjr

Founder @creatorsofcolor

Thank you Elton!

We’re back with Season 2 of The Art of Ugly Podcast! This season known as the B’Boy Edition, features raw conversations with all Black Men. We’ll be talking masculinity, ambition, fatherhood, race…and a host of other topics... all from a Black Male perspective. You’ll hear from some amazing men like Elton Anderson, celebrity photographer, Just Mike the Poet, Sens Musiq, Hip Hop Artist, Rel Carter, DJ, music manager (also Jay-Z's nephew)..and a host of others. So get ready, grab your headphones, a

LUZ GARCIA: This episode on TAOU... the great nipple debate with mother, breastfeeder, and spiritual gangster, Luz Garcia. #normalizebreastfeeding

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JULIANA KASUMU: On this episode of TAOU, British-Nigerian photographer, Juliana Kasumu discusses the notion to whiten up or not to be successful.

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DAYNA MARIE: After losing her hair to cancer, Dayna Marie took charge — became the icon she didn’t see, and landed a modeling contract in the process. Yep, she’s as awesome as you think… this week on TAOU.

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