Abena Imhotep (IG: @abenasimhotep; FB: Abena Imhotep) is on The Minds to discuss effective leadership, and additionally, her views on black culture. As the director of Sankofa Literacy & Empowerment Group, Abena's work celebrates the legacies and stories of the black diaspora. She is also the Principal Facilitator of Sankofa Strategies Consulting. Abena has years of experience in leadership, and she shares practical advice for those looking to step up and the lead in their own passions. She also gives us some insight into her thoughts on black culture and the power it holds. To learn more about her work, you can connect with Abena Imhotep on Facebook and Instagram. 

This episode is sponsored by Jared Nicolaisen, Mortgage Advisor (website: jnhomeloan.com) and Just Work Training (website: itsjustworktraining.com).

Jared Nicolaisen (IG: @jn_mortgage) is on The Minds to give us some insight and better understand the housing market. Jared breaks down some basic principles of real estate for first-time home buyers, and give advice on how to know when it's the right time to buy. Tune in for practical tips you can use in your own home-buying process. This episode is sponsored by Jared Nicolaisen, Mortgage Advisor (website: jnhomeloan.com) and Just Work Training (website: itsjustworktraining.com).

Trevor Elmitt (IG: @trevorelmitt) joins us on The Minds to discuss his career path through athletic training into biotech. From experiencing firsthand Colin Kaepernick's historical kneel, to starting his own business, to researching new developments in the medical field today, Trevor has many inspiring stories to share his vision of "be not afraid." Tune in for his advice on navigating life with a healthy mindset and never being afraid to reach for new heights.

Austin Neal (IG: @Nealbydesign) is an artist of many crafts; painting, poetry, clothing design, and photography. On this episode of Inside the Artist, we discuss his poetry book, “Privileged” available now on Amazon. You’ll also hear more about his failures, and how he took that into his own hands to make his business and art even better.

In this bonus episode, we sit down to recap the highlights and takeaways in Season 1 of The Minds w/ Hakeem. In addition, Jjuan shares his experience in the last year as he started the podcast, and what’s to come in the future for The Minds. Tune in for a quick run-down of the best-of-the-best in Season 1!

Ian Warner (thehabitstacker.com | boastinchrist.com) is on the Minds to discuss the power of building habits. Ian walks us through his own experience improving his personal and professional life through consistent habits, while sharing practical tips for anyone to change their life through small, simple steps. Through his app, Habit Stacker, Ian has found that by tracking daily habits, he is able to ensure successful outcomes for long-term goals. Tune in for our conversation on this kind of positive growth!

Austin Luse (IG: @ausitinjluse) is on The Minds to walk us through his journey through law. We talk about his experiences growing up, struggles in law school, and how he is helping to make a positive change in the world today as an attorney. Luse also shares some practical tips on how to address law enforcement to stay safe when you're being pulled over. Tune in for our conversation on hard work, perseverance, and expectations of the world we live in today.

UnoUp6 (IG: @unoup6) is the first guest for our new series: Inside the Artist. On this episode, we discuss Uno's rap career and his journey with music. You'll hear more about his team, UVT, and his relationship with mental health. Tune in for and inside look at the life of an artist and a deeper conversation about the kinds of struggles we all go through in life.

Join me as I unpack fear, especially fear in the year 2020. I dig into issues surrounding social media, the election, and the current pandemic. Tune in for my takeaways, including strategies I use to combat fear and stay grounded in these unprecedented times.

Jon Romans (IG: @515mixtapes) is on The Minds to discuss perseverance. We dig into Jon's story as a young promotor and filmmaker in the Des Moines area. Tune in for more of our conversation on never giving up on your dreams, your goals, and yourself!