The Foundry Method

Na'im Al-Amin is the CEO and Founder of SWAGG INC or Serve Witness And Give Guidance Inspiration Never Ceases. SWAGG INC is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit that advocates for criminal justice reform, ending mass incarceration and successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated citizens. SWAGG INC has created a Re-Entry network with employment opportunities from a network of human resource professionals and Probation and Parole of KC,MO. SWAGG INC has a Career Mentor partnership with KCPS through the Mentors For Success program. 

Students participate in the SWAGG INC Curriculum which is currently in Central and East High School of KC, MO.  Professionally  the CEO & Founder is a Human Resources Supervisor with United Parcel Services, a Graduate student at Webster University pursuing a Master's degree in Human Resources Management.  The CEO & Founder is  also formerly incarcerated and was recently released from prison 03/22/18 after serving 5 years for not turning states evidence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.  The CEO and Founder was released from prison homeless, geographically displaced and had been disenfranchised his whole incarceration.

Upon release he applied at UPS for a package handler position and was promoted to Human Resources within six months and also simultaneously worked as a Career Development Executive for the Full Employment Council Inc. The CEO & Founder participated in the Aaron Levitt Challenge of UMKC and Determination Incorporated Entrepreneurial competition for formerly incarcerated citizens simultaneously out of that energy our partnerships and sponsorship were formed. The CEO and Founder successfully discharged parole 03/31/20.

If you were to go look at the credits for NBA 2k games the past 5 years, you would see the name "MIKE HOWARD" listed each time. That's because Mike Howard has been the soundtrack specialist for NBA 2k for the past 4/5 years, and has worked for 2k over the past 10 years!

As some of you may be thinking "HOLY CRAP, I WOULD DIE TO WORK FOR NBA 2k" this is your chance to get a BTS look at what goes on behind the doors of these HUGE gaming companies, and what life as an employee for one of them looks like.

Mike shares his story with us, from his early life moving around the country, to getting his first job at 2k, to helping launch the curated soundtracks NBA 2k has been doing over the past few years! He even shares some fun stories about how he first met DJ Khaled and describes what that experience was like for him.

Tune In, Share With A Friend, and SUBSCRIBE!

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Guest:  @GVE_MIKE

Host: @COLLISSTUTZER

Podcast: @THECULTURETALKSGRP

Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Talks Podcast!

This week we sit down with Monae Burton, a KC native, artist, model and actor. We speak on her first creative experience, the importance of meditation and yoga for her mental health, and finding purpose!

As you may know one of the main goals of this podcast is to introduce up and coming creatives to people outside their respective communities, and i think you all will enjoy Monae and her aura, so tap in, share, and don't forget to give her a follow!

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Host: @collisstutzer

Guest: @monae.333

Podcast: @theculturetalksgrp

Today, i bring on two of my favorite Marketing professionals, one being our 3x guest Branavaa Deva and the other being our 1x guest Marti Sanchez!

I have them answer questions compiled from individuals who submitted questions via Snapchat and Instagram. Questions about branding, finding target audiences, content creation, and about the NBA Bubble and marketing in sports!

Tune Into the full Episode with a notebook and pen ready to capture down all the gems handed out! If you'd like to watch the video version, click the 1st link below!

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Marti Sanchez: Helps B2B CEOs create content at scale to drive inbound opportunities | CEO of Influence Podium | Podcast Host !

Branavaa Deva: Digital Marketer with a focus on The Business of Basketball. A New Lens on The Game. He leverages brand stories, competitive advantages and target markets to increase conversions and drive awareness via e-mail campaigns, digital ads and website optimization !

Marti Sanchez: https://twitter.com/itsmartisanchez

Branavaa Deva: https://www.instagram.com/branavaaaa/

DJ Six5ive's website tells us that he is a DJ, Producer, and Creative making strides in the industry on the front and back end. He is extremely passionate about making sure clients have the best event or collaboration possible. With a diverse taste in music and events, you're bound to get something fresh when working with DJ Six5ive. He believes in encouraging people to pursue their passion and leave a positive handprint in the world. In this episode we dive deeper into his story and talk about what makes Kwaku Duah who he is today!

PS. Apologies about the reduced quality of audio towards the end of this episode, stay with us!

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Website - https://www.djsix5ive.com/

Instagram - @DJSIX5IVE

Julie started getting serious into fitness during her second year at college. Bad eating and lifestyle habits added up, and she felt like she had no control in her life and had lost confidence. She signed up for a gym which included a free orientation on how to use the equipment. She at first saw results (and stopped wearing sweatpants everyday), but that only lasted so long. After graduating, she continued the same program, but wasn’t seeing results anymore. Frustrated and now busy with a full time job and living on her own, she wanted better for herself. This is where Julie took the plunge and hired a Personal Trainer.

Listen To Hear Her Full Story!

Instagram: @juliegreenfitness

Website : http://juliegreenfitness.com/#home

The Creators Behind the "Do It If You're Bad" Brand aim to create clothing that empowers young men and women to be bold in their daily lives, while also providing a reliable high-end product that outperforms the established big-box brands.

CEO Ashton West & Creative Director Aaron Graham talk Origin Story of DIIYB, Tune In!

Follow Them : @ifyourebadbrand

Marketing is not a one-time fix, it is a continuous strategy that helps businesses grow over time. Every business needs to have and implement a marketing strategy. This podcast episode with Branavaa Deva Covers so many topics that can help you take action and grow your business, take a listen, and share with your friends!  

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Branavaa: @Branavaaaa 

Collis: @Collisstutzer 

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Welcome back to another episode of The Culture Talks Podcast.

Today we have a guest on the Podcast that has a ear for music.

Dj Drewski has been in the game for 10+ years and is continuously growing as a Major DJ coming out of Hartford, Connecticut. Each year brings new accomplishments and Drewski isn't planning on slowing down anytime soon.

Currently Andre Drummond of the Cleveland Cavaliers DJ, Drewski talks about building his empire, some of his favorite music, how he became a DJ, and his plans for the next 5-10 years.

If you're a DJ or maybe your just a fan of music, this is the podcast episode for you!

Follow DJ Drewski at the links that will be listed below:

https://www.instagram.com/dj_drewski/

https://soundcloud.com/dj_drewski/best-of-drake-part-2/s-a7kWk

https://twitter.com/DJ_DrewSki

Welcome back to another Episode of The Culture Talks Podcast!

Today, we have @iammarcusrd on the show to talk about about a variety of different topics!

Marcus is a empowerment speaker, a self published author, a owner of multiple businesses, and ultimately an individual that is capable of influencing the masses and uplifting their spirits.

We talk discovering your purpose, investing in yourself, having faith, commitment, and the process of creating any business or completing any desired goal.

If you're going to spend anytime today consuming content, this is the content you should be consuming!

Find Marcus at any of the links that are linked below:

https://www.instagram.com/iammarcusrd/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/iammarcusrd/?hl=en