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We're back with another episode, and this week's guest is genuinely sensational because she's one of a kind, so divine, and hard to find. Let me introduce Rare The Creative, a photographer/creative who is the creator of Royal Bankrolls and an active social worker/member of her community. Her work ethic is off the charts, as she collaborates and works on multiple projects; where in this conversation, she referred to herself at one point as "Road Runner Rare." Besides that, Rare has an impeccable eye for art and is not afraid to showcase the stories of influencers, artists, and creatives on a bigger platform. In this episode, we go over Rare's remarkable journey, including the origins of Royal Bankrolls and ongoing projects such as Rare's World. One thing I remember from meeting Rare at the Flaunt It Arts Fest Showcase was her energy and outspokenness, something she wasn't at an earlier stage of her life. I'm so glad to have the chance to interview Rare and create such a great vibe! She even asked if she could play music, and I said, "Go for it!" So, if you hear any unidentified sounds in the episode, that's just the feedback from the music, but hey, this is The Safe Room, which means it's a safe space for everyone! Tap into this episode because it's all positivity, and we're here for it!

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This episode was recorded on Thursday, October 13. Last time, we introduced the first episode of the Playback Series. My co-host Kevin and I are happy to introduce the first episode of the Court Advantage Series on The Safe Room Podcast. For those who may not know, Court Advantage was its separate podcast, but we decided to make it an extension of The Safe Room. Let’s just say when you have two men busy like Kevin and me, running a sports podcast on its own becomes difficult. In this episode, we talk about the 2022-23 NBA Season, which is now underway. This was recorded before the season started, so we shared our predictions and standings for the season. Also, we talked a bit about soccer in an open debate. Bare that my soccer knowledge is low, so I’m hopefully holding myself accountable to keep up more with different leagues. This is the first of many Court Advantage special episodes for the podcast, so if you love to have sports conversations, hit us up, and let’s get to it!

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We're kicking off the first episode of our Playback series! This one was so exciting and fun to record, and I had to get a guest who knew their music. Who better than someone I met in the YCEO Program for Business in the Streets and who hosts a YouTube channel? I'm so thrilled to have Darryl Simon, a.k.a. The Recovering Elitist, on The Safe Room. His knowledge in music runs deep to him growing up to Motown music and 50s/60s music, something I wasn't expecting at all. For this first Playback episode, I had to pull out all the good topics, which is why this conversation was everything I was hoping for. Entertaining, real, and informative. We talk about Kanye West's recent actions of the "White Lives Matter" t-shirt, and where his actions define his legacy in music? Also, we have a conversation around R&B and whether it has died, well, according to Diddy of course. Darryl and I clearly know that Diddy's take was ridiculous, and I couldn't say it better than Darryl himself, but to PACK IT UP!

You can check out Darryl's YouTube Channel The Recovering Elitist here and all his social media platforms:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYRWgxc072fY6wFRpWNxgA 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElitistsAnon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therecoveringelitist/

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This episode was recorded on Friday September 9. If you're listening to this episode without hearing Part 1, go back and listen to it, then come back here, and let's continue the conversation! We're finishing our talk this week with Mizz Taj, a Female rapper bringing her Indian culture and personality to Reggae and Punjabi-inspired instrumentals. This episode is more chill and reserved, but for the first 15 minutes, it gets intense with discussions surrounding the Saskatchewan shooting and stabbing within Indigenous communities and the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Taj opens up on her family's intergenerational trauma, which brings the episode into a different feeling that allows for vulnerability and deep reflection upon the British's actions during significant events such as The Partition of India and colonizing people from various populations. Afterward, things switch into a different gear as we engage in a round of King/Queen of the Hill (Music Edition). It was my first try doing something like this on the podcast, and it was such an experience. Moreover, Taj provided one of the most engaging episodes I've had all year so far, and I thank her for being so open and authentic with some of the talking points of the entire recording.   

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mizz-taj/1241129286 

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This episode was recorded Friday, September 9. Outside of the Old School vs. New School Series the second time around in both parts, adding up to 1h and 45min, this was the longest episode recorded on The Safe Room. For that reason, we're splitting this into two episodes; the first episode is more interview focused and centralized around Mizz Taj as an outspoken/braggadocious rapper and her experience in social work services in the community. This is raw and loud in terms of Taj's energy for this episode. From her controversial past working with individuals in the music industry to the level of politics that mentally put her in a bad state. However, through all the adversity, she has showcased herself as a force to be reckoned with. Taj brings flavors of Punjabi, Hip Hop, Reggae, and Dance, in a fusion that compliments her delivery while producing records any listener can enjoy. It was such a pleasure to have her come on and be herself, plus we got to learn some interesting things about her outside of her musical career (Trust me, some answers will have you thinking). Next week's episode is more entertaining and dives into some history, but not the type that'll bore you.  

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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mizz-taj/1241129286 

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This was Kam's first interview ever on a podcast, but the way this conversation was, it didn't feel like it. Apologies in advance, my regular microphone was acting up, so I was forced to resort to the built-in microphone... ew. After a week off, we're back with another episode of The Safe Room Podcast with my special guest Kam a.k.a. Monster Boy Ink. The story goes like this: We met at the Raw Artists Canada Showcase, and I was blown away by his artwork. He uses pencil, charcoal, and ink as his material, but the level of detail and precision is something I appreciate most from artists. In addition, some pieces from his gallery InkWRLD were out of this world, no pun intended. I had to get him on the podcast, and we finally connected after a long time! From leaving Lagos to come to Canada, Kam was inspired at a young age that this was his passion and the career he wanted to steer in. No matter the circumstance, he always found a way to utilize his platform to create riveting, poetic, and powerful masterpieces for his family and peers. This was so fun to do, and I love Kam's energy in wanting peace and love with everything he engages with, including showing love to the podcast. Kam is not only a fantastic artist but a beautiful human being with an incredible mindset.   

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsterboyink/ 

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This conversation was needed, and if you're someone who appreciates an authentic and informative discussion, believe me when I say this, this episode is the podcast's most open-ended conversation of the year. This wasn't my first conversation with Glowz, so I already knew from the minute we linked up for the second time that this would eclipse our previous talk a couple of months back at the JFCRP Community Sitdown. Glowz is someone that you don't just know, she's an individual that tells powerful stories through her intricate wordplay and penmanship, and her creativity brings out aspects even her audience has said have changed them for the better. Glowz is an individual you know, listen to, see, and are inspired by because when she's given the platform to share a message, she becomes the story. With that being said, for this week's episode of The Safe Room, we open up to the story of Glowz a bit deeper while enlightening ourselves on the incarceration problem for Black individuals and the injustice of the Ontario Court System. Please take the time to listen to the full podcast episode, and follow Glowz on Instagram to know what piece of work she's in and other projects/initiatives taking place in the city. She's an excellent resource to reach out to and is always open to having those real talks if you're down for it.

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We're back with another episode, and I'm so honored to have the one and only Kofi Frempong. Having Kofi on the podcast was fantastic, and his story on becoming an artist, which stems into a deep backstory on his origins, drawing in France, the self-doubt during his academic tenure, and growing out of his shell to tap into his accidental genius as he puts it, it feels if I was watching a documentary unfold right in front of me. Furthermore, Kofi shares his principles, and the inspiration for sharing his pieces through galleries, exhibits, and auctions is based on how much he loves people and wants to connect and hear their experiences. He takes this even further and elevates it where, in the literal sense, he paints their narrative on a canvas that describes many emotions. In addition, we played Taboo on The Safe Room, and you knew I had to come ready. Follow him immediately if you want to go check those out on Kofi's Instagram! Overall, this was an excellent conversation on a special occasion because this was the same day of the Meet The Youth 2022 event I got to MC and moderated when recording. Don't worry; that follow-up will be coming soon, but for now, enjoy this fascinating talk with my guest Kofi Frempong.

You can support and follow Kofi's work on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook: @kofis_art

Make sure to check out his website: kofifrempong.com

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I recorded this just 30 minutes ago as I'm typing this out, but I was determined to get this episode out as soon as possible. We've all heard about the recent incidents at the Kultureland Festival and Kingston Fest, and I had to cover what happened. However, this new episode of The Safe Room focuses on Concert Culture, don't know if this concept exists already; if not, I was the first one to say it. Anyways, when we go out to concerts, whether you're the individual, artist/performer on stage, or even the event organizers, we rarely check our surroundings to see if the space we just entered is safe or welcoming. Many are pointing fingers at who to blame; personally, it's our fault. Although, the majority of the blame must be shifted to the event organizers for a lack-lustered effort to provide the necessities in food/beverages, spacing for crowd members, audio quality/performance, on-guard security, and so much more. Take a listen to this episode, and let's open up to how concert culture may be impacted to our distance from in-person events from the fan perspective; artists' fear of losing their fanbase from the performer perspective; and organizers' lack of knowledge and adaptability to these chaotic settings from the individual perspective. 

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I'm so glad to have Shemar as my guest on the new episode of The Safe Room podcast. Last week, I met Shemar at a General Council Meeting for the Humber River-Black Creek Youth Council, where we had a great conversation. It felt as if I knew Shemar from somewhere based on our talk. I found out later that he attends York University and studies Law and Society, similar to my major, Business and Society. Some would say it's faith, while others would say a perfect opportunity was lined up. Shemar is the VP of External for the youth council and part of Generation Chosen, an organization addressing issues in marginalized communities and enhancing the emotional intelligence of youth. We take the time to share Shemar's story, growing up in Jane and Grandravine, and how it has shaped him to communicate his passion for community capacity building and the need for advocacy of upcoming youth leaders. In addition, as the title of this episode didn't give it away, we talk about Marvel Studios and the possibility that the overload of projects in Phase 4 and what's next for Phase 5 & 6 may be killing the product in terms of overall quality and story development. There's a lot of ground to cover from this episode, so take a seat and get ready for this one!

Follow Shemar on Instagram to keep in touch with his work, and if you want to reach out about Generation Chosen:

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The Safe Room is a podcast for open and in-depth conversations with those who want to share their perspectives willingly. Hosted by Shon Williams, The Safe Room is the perfect blend of social, cultural, and political issues related to our daily lives/communities and stimulating/intriguing topics for the general listener.