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Happy Labour Day! As the summer comes to a close, we decided to release a special Labour Day episode of The Safe Room with our special guest, Valerie Le. Valerie is a Career Development Practitioner and the Program Coordinator for The LEAD Org. Valerie is passionate about coaching young individuals and entrepreneurs and helping them to build career confidence. In this episode, we talk about Valerie's beginnings in entrepreneurship, and why she strives to offer resources to young individuals. I personally met Valerie at the 2022 Branded Conference over a year ago. Having her on the podcast has been long overdue, but I guarantee this is an episode you want to tap into.

Timestamps:

0:57 - Welcome Valerie To The Safe Room!
3:34 - Hot Seat Segment
9:55 - Story Time: Valerie’s High School “Business Plan”
12:20 - Continuation of Hot Seat Segment
15:05 - Finding Your Self In Entrepreneurship
24:54 - Putting Yourself Out There
32:13 - Live Workshop - Quick Pitch
39:15 - Valerie asks Shon about Self Compassion
49:11 - Closing Topic: Finding Your Purpose
54:57 - Conclusion

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LinkedIn: Valerie Le, Career Confidence Coach

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This week on The Safe Roo, we welcome Hamza Fasih, the founder of Bellvines Influence, and someone who works deep in the creator economy. Flashback to last year at the 2022 Branded Conference, I met Hamza and something just clicked from our initial interaction. Afterward, I would get to know Hamza a bit more in what he does, specializing in Brand Strategy, obtaining sales for your business, and supporting clients to develop their own lanes through Hamza's personal expertise and insight. 

This conversation is a year in the making, and I'm so happy to have sat down with Hamza and be transparent on the podcast. We talk about the story behind Bellvines Influence, and how Hamza positioned himself to build trust and working relationships with his team and clients. We also discuss the importance of Brand Strategy to creators and how they can find ways to fully promote their brands in their vision while building audience awareness.  Just as Hamza states: "He's still a student of the game...", so listen with a clear mindset and an open ear to this conversation.

Timestamps:

0:44 - Welcome Hamza To The Safe Room!
2:31 - Hot Seat Segment
12:41 - Hamza’s Way of Brand Strategy
16:45 - The Most Common Issue For Brand Strategy From Clients…
24:14 - The Story Behind Bellvines Influence + Making The Right Moves
31:20 - Do You Have Email Etiquette?: How To Gain Sales With Emails
39:46 - The Trials & Tribulations For Bellvines
43:52 - Intermission: 3 Words Or Fewer (Companies)
47:06 - A Takeaway For All Creatives/Entrepreneurs To Find Your Brand Strategy
51:52 - Conclusion

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We're back with another episode! I'm joined by Jacqueline Dixon, who's a Certified Sales Professional with over 25 years in the Sales and Marketing Industry. Jacqueline is the founder of the "Meet The Motivators" organization to celebrate women leadership and CEO of New Era Communications, a professional speaking platform to train entrepreneurs and upcoming sales professionals.

This conversation with Jacqueline goes over her extensive story of how she got started as a professional speaker, which launched her into the field of Sales and Marketing. For many entrepreneurs and small businesses, marketing is critical to running a successful brand or promoting a product/service. We review some techniques entrepreneurs and small businesses can apply to further their marketing growth. Also, Jacqueline shares about Meet The Motivators and why their work is centralized in supporting women's leadership. 

You can visit Meet The Motivators on Instagram, or check out their website to learn more about their Resilient Women Program:

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This episode was recorded on June 26, 2023

It's been a minute since we released a Court Advantage Special episode. This week on The Safe Room, I'm joined again by Kevin Obeng to discuss the crazy week before the 2023 NBA Free Agency period. Ahead of July 1st, Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns, Chris Paul bounced from the Suns to the Wizards to the Warriors, and the 2023 NBA Draft saw Victor Wembanyama go #1 overall. We break down some of the other trades to go down, go over the 2023 NBA rookies, and Kevin and I go head-to-head in a fantasy draft for the first time.

Timestamps:

0:54 - Introduction
1:48 - We Need To Do More Court Advantage!
4:35 - Beal Is On The Suns… WHY?!?!
13:28 - The Suns Better Win The Championship… OR ELSE!
18:36 - Fallout From The 2023 NBA Draft
24:05 - Gradey WHO?, Scoot On The Raptors?, & NBA Rookies
32:57 - CP3 To The Wizards & Warriors
41:01 - We Got Ourselves A 3-Team Trade!
51:16 - Other Sports Talk
53:38 - Bonus: Head-to-Head Draft (Shon vs. Kevin)
59:47 - Conclusion

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To all my entrepreneurs and businesses in Toronto, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Are you looking for some coaching on your business and financial problems, but most importantly, a support system for developing your brand? You need to check out my guest this week The Safe Room. I'm joined by the fabulous Nik-Keisha Moodie, the founder of Nik-Keisha Moodie Coaching & Development (NMCD) Inc. and the Building A Dream Society.

Nik-Keisha offers personalized coaching services, blending her expertise as a Licensed Financial Advisor and Certified Life Skills Coach. Focusing on combining financial strategies, business acumen, and coaching techniques, Nik-Keisha guides clients through challenges, helps them achieve their goals, and fosters a growth-oriented mindset for success. In this episode, we get to hear a bit more about Building A Dream and how it correlates to Nik-Keisha's coaching skillset, and Nik-Keisha shares some amazing tips on how on balancing business and finance. 

To any entrepreneur, especially Women entrepreneurs, and businesses listening to this episode, you'll learn so much about how to approach your business moving forward just from Nik-Keisha's story and the level of professionalism she exudes in this fantastic interview. 

If you didn't know, Nik-Keisha is hosting an event on July 22 - The Social For Entrepreneurs. To get your ticket and "ignite your entrepreneurial spirit", register using the link below. I'll be there! So make sure you'll be there too!

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-social-for-entrepreneurs-igniting-inspiration-tickets-654273679187

Timestamps:

0:46 - Welcome Nik-Keisha to The Safe Room!
2:26 - Hot Seat Segment
19:15 - Nikki Explains What “Building A Dream” Represent
25:09 - Storytime: How I Got to Meet Brandon Gonez!
33:04 - Nikki Describes the Moment She Got Into Coaching
40:27 - How Does Nik-Keisha Support Her Members?
45:40 - The Impact Behind Nik-Keisha’s Business
52:47 - Taylor Swift is MICHAEL JACKSON FAMOUS NOW?!?!?
58:48 - How to Balance Business With Finance

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Instagram: @missnikki_nicelybless
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/buildingadream2022/the-society 

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This interview was three years in the making, and both the host and guest have come a long way from their previous conversation. This week on The Safe Room, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mustafa Idris, a Toronto independent artist who creates stories and carries strong penmanship through his rapping capability and technical prowess. For Mustafa, his story demonstrates an individual who's not only fighting to be the best in his craft but also showcasing vulnerability and rise to success with the road of uncertainty looming.  

2022 was a significant year for Mustafa, which was spearheaded by breakout tracks such as "Outta Control" and "Blessed Up", and is featured all across the city including SANKOFA2023, Grandbills Solo Art Exhibition, and R.I.S.E. Frequency Fridayz. I talk with Mustafa about some of the trials he had to go through to become the artist and person he is today. Also, we share a bit about the state of conscious Hip Hop, Mustafa's messaging through the music, and working on new music.

Timestamps:
1:00 - Welcome to The Safe Room Mustafa Idris!

2:24 - Hot Seat Segment

7:23 - Storytime - My Rubik’s Cube Nightmare

11:02 - How Shon & Mustafa Met

12:17 - Revisiting Mustafa’s Musical Transformation over the last three years

15:00 - Going Over Mustafa’s Track “Outta Control” 

19:48 - A Bit of Small Talk About R.I.S.E.

26:26 - The Status Quo of Conscious Hip Hop

33:01 - Putting the Message in the Music

35:41 - Mustafa’s Album/EP Coming Soon?

45:44 - Putting Yourself Out There As An Artist + The Social Media Dilemma

52:02 - Wrap Up

You can find Mustafa Idris on YouTube and all streaming platforms to check out his music. He's also on Instagram, so go follow him: @mustidris

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This is the biggest moment in the existence of The Safe Room Podcast because we have finally reached 100 EPISODES!!! I'm so grateful for reaching this far with the reputation and platform I've created. So for this special episode, I wanted to get someone who exemplifies the drive, determination, artistry, and entrepreneurial aspects wrapped up in one. This week on The Safe Room, I'm joined by Kingsz, the CEO and one of the founders for RoundTable Records. Kingsz has performed more than 60 times in the Last year for Companies like UOfT, R.I.S.E, ICON and showcases such as Arts in the Park, GTA Got Talent & Hutsy financial’s new years event. Kingsz believes in supporting the Youth and teaching Artists Reform & Artrepreneurship to artists and entrepreneurs looking to have a career in the arts.

This episode was recorded on April 20. I interviewed with Kingsz about his motivations for becoming an artist in his community while also developing such entrepreneurial characteristics that helped build RoundTable from the ground up with this team. We also talked about his latest project "B4 Hood Prophet" and why for him becoming a "Hood Prophet" means sharing the messaging of success, support, and leadership for the streets to hear.  At the end of our conversation, we look upon lifting up the Hip Hop scene in Toronto that conceptually focuses on showcasing the sides of the arts and entrepreneurship and building up leadership in communities that Kingsz has grown up and experienced.

I'm so blessed to have this interview with Kingsz at the Bureau of Power and Light Pop-Up studio just for the third time in months.  A special thank you to all who have listened, shared, and supported The Safe Room Podcast since day one. I can't wait until we hit 200 episodes.

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This week on The Safe Room, we're back at the Bureau of Power and Light Pop-up space with our special guest, artist, and creative to the stars, Jäjé. I was so pumped for this episode because the first time we tried this online, things weren't working out on a technical level. Also, for the few minutes we did record online, Jäjé had immaculate energy that not even I could match. So, when we rescheduled for an in-person episode, I was looking forward to what could happen when the two of us got together for the first time, and it exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, Jäjé and I were completely in sync with each other and the chemistry was out of this world. Plus, hearing Jäjé's story is so touching, especially how she's not afraid to express her personality through her music, poetry, and rap. Jäjé is an amazing storyteller and knows how to captivate her audience using her emotions and smooth voice. There was a part in the episode where she talked about her experience becoming an artist, meeting with WiztheMC, and how everything transpired for 20 minutes. She had me on the edge of my seat with every word. Overall, this episode is outspoken, brash, and energetic, which is why should definitely listen to it until the end. Sometimes, things happen for a reason, and I'm so glad we didn't record online because it was totally worth it meeting in person! 

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It’s been a while since we did one of our Court Advantage episodes on the podcast, precisely October of last year. Well, I think it’s time that we end that streak this week on The Safe Room. My co-host Kevin and I had the pleasure of meeting up in person at the Bureau of Power and Light around Pape to record our episode, special shoutout from Geoff Done for allowing us to utilize his space. The conversation was amazing as always; covering the paradigm shift in the NBA landscape, discussing how to fix the All-Star Weekend following its mixed reactions, and breaking down the new MLB rules for the upcoming season. Kevin and I had a blast coming out to BPL productions, especially with how busy our schedules are. Sometimes, it’s great to get out of your house, apartment, or whatever you live in, explore new sites, and build new relationships with those who support local artists, entrepreneurs, and for myself, podcasters. Make sure to stay tuned, because this won’t be the last time I’ll be recording at BPL Productions.

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Are you ready for the gems because this episode has all of them! This week on The Safe Room, I sit down with Khalil Dorival, founder of Khalil Dorival Enterprises and Spiritual Leader. When I first met Khalil, it was back at the Branded Entrepreneurship Conference and we instantly connected. Khalil isn't your ordinary individual, this is a brother who strives in self-appreciation for himself, and others, and shares knowledgeable advice that allows us to tap into our mindsets. In his own words, his primary goal is to inspire people to love themselves and love others. Known for his enthusiastic energy, Khalil can translate life's trials and tribulations into relevant principles and coaching opportunities. If you need motivation or confidence to get through the day, start a goal, support your brand, or encouragement to chase your dreams, this episode speaks to loving yourself, putting in the work, and being authentic in your craft. Trust me, you'll be leaving this episode with a stack of notes for you to take away, learn, and apply your next steps moving forward.

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