The Simply King Podcast

Today I sat down with Demario Dunson, it's Pride weekend in Chicago and coincidentally I booked him the same weekend to be on the show. We spoke on the interesting intersection of being Gay in 2017 and being Black in 2017. In addition, to appropriation of black & Gay culture and a few gems for people with a rainbow coalition of friends... Follow Demario on IG @hardcore_duck Listen, Share, comment, Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week on Simply King, I have the local Chicago blogger and cultural enthusiast , Taylor Justin. She is a native to the midwest and her platform The Haute Seeker (https://thehauteseeker.com/),is curated reference for Chicago food, social, & art scenes. In addition to her highlighting the latest fashion she connects with community organizers and non-profit reps speaking on the positive aspects of the Windy City. We spoke on the power of discovery & travel, ultimately speaking on stepping out on faith and making unknown spaces into familiar places... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week marks my 50th episode, so I decided to revisit my pilot episode "The Black Aesthetic". I was heavily inspired by Marvel's Black Panther trailer that dropped this week and already has the world in mass anticipation. I reiterated the importance and the value of the black aesthetic and what it means to me, also I addressed my theory on the black male identity crisis and black women celebrating their aesthetic but challenged for this global campaign of self love and empowerment... Listen, Comment, Share, Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

This week I shared how much of an expressive guy I am and introduce a new themed episode titled Expressions by King or Expressions by Him. I spoke on idea of Men being the initiators as well as the catalyst to romance within relationships. Also spoke on being self aware while in a relationship it is very vital to a healthy union of souls. Gave a few tips on the dreaded "approach" when in the dating scene... Listen, Share, Comment, and Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week on Simply King I featured my long time friend and viral photographer Bennierosevelt, say it all no abbreviations, we spoke on several aspects of his work , the plight of a being a career artist, and the purpose of his work. Bennierosevelt has been featured on several web publications, such as BET.com, Buzzfeed, AfroPunk, & Huffington Post. Check out his work on IG @bennierose & @iamroseography, @roseography on twitter. He is accepting bookings in most major cities (I do not own music used for the making of this production)

This week I reached back to my alma mater for this topic. Domo Sims, a published student journalist, gave me her opinion on the state of journalism today. We spoke on why she writes and how vital honest journalism will be in today's political climate. We spoke on the impact of viral content and click-baiting on today's culture of communication. Follow Domo @domowrites on IG & Twitter check out her published article in the Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/detroit-auto-show/2017/01/19/mobility-efforts-leave-disabled-curb/96745918/ And her blog blackstudenttravel.wordpress.com (I do not own music used for this production)

Off of hiatus and I am so inspired by Kendrick Lamar's latest album "Damn". It is also Spring which brings this sense of cleaning and renewing in the atmosphere. I speak on how this Spring I and everyone listening should Develop New Attributes, welcome change in your life for the better or just for the sake of progression in your own life/career. Follow on Facebook @The Simply King podcast and on IG @thesimplykingpod (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

Last day of Women's History Month, I have been on a wave of producing women centric content. The best way to end this series of episode was to feature a boss lady in her own right, Ms. Maura Chanz. Maura is a Spelman Alumna who proclaims herself a puppeteer of culture and entrepreneur. I spoke to her about women in leadership and plethora of other topics like her duality of being equal parts Cardi B and Coretta Scott King, she was a guest with so many gems... Listen, Share, Comment, and Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production

This week I had to get on my soapbox and speak to men about setting our privilege not only to the side but making it a thing of the past. I explained the significance of the prefix "man-" and the various terms that have grown to be common terms such as mansplaining or man-spreading. I offered 3 tips on how men can Be Better Allies to other oppressed people especially women. I have faith we can all Get Better, Be Better, just Get our Shit together. Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own rights to music used in production)

This week I featured Corey Fells, a Milwaukee photographer, that completed a campaign that is a tribute to his mother as well as a piece of work that propels women to the pedestal they deserve. We spoke on his inspirations and his appreciation of women and the importance of being an ally of women in these times... Follow him @dcoreyf on IG (*I don't own rights to music used in production)