The Interludes Podcast: Entrepreneurs and DJ Culture

Representation matters in the arts, film & literature…especially when it comes to children. Sometimes the presence of an item confirms that what some adults might view as impossible is possible. Meet Haitian-born and Chicago bred children’s author Judith Annique François and her new book, “Meet The Three Princesses.”

It’s worth a thousand words when it’s still. How much more valuable when it moves? But before many filmmakers can find the financing to support their Silver Screen ambitions, they must make the first move. And that move is a pitch. Our moviemaking duo looks at the evolution of the pitch from a verbal request to a binder to a visual display - the pitch deck - in their next step to bring Project X to life.

Before stepping into the new year, we take time to look back at some of the artists, filmmakers, authors and coaches who helped shape our Interludes world.  

We look back on the year of 2021 and people and stories we highlighted as Interludes.

We need to free our minds so success will follow. In order to do that some of us will need to make a shift to change lanes. Meet Mindshift Clarity coach, author and motivational speaker Dr. Stephanie Burroughs who has helped hundreds of business owners become successful.  And now, she’s ready to help us free our minds so business success will follow. 

Renting vs ownership.  Paycheck to paycheck vs generational wealth.  Real estate investing has become a proven method to generate a sustainable income.  Smart investors know how to leverage good relationships in order to put together great real estate deals.  Meet Derrick Young, business owner and founder of Day Group 21.  He’s changing the mindsets of would-be investors from renters to owners.

Can you be a light in the world?  Meet a dynamic entrepreneur who is using her God-given passion to be an illuminating presence in the Wicks by Whit business.  We talk with Whitney Saint-Fleur, a wife, mother and a woman of faith.

There's a big difference between gentrification and reinvestment when it comes to neighborhoods of color. Angela Hurlock, executive director with the nonprofit organization Clairetian Associates talks about how her organization and Fifth Third Bank worked tirelessly to secure a $20 million revitalization project for one of my beloved South Side neighborhoods.

It's about legacy. It's about ownership. It's about mentorship. We all have a purpose. How close are you to reaching that purpose and arriving at "you" that you were always meant to be.  Meet business owner Terrence Brown of Swan Associates. It's about the journey. It's about business.

Ever wonder how the math and science concepts within engineering can be applied in life coaching? Habit 2 Greatness founder and engineer Bakar Bey is living his best life by showing others how with engineering principles.