The Simply King Podcast

This week I featured a millennial independent blogger that I connected with through Twitter, Sydnei Jarman (@syddarling). She reached out to me to have a timely and significant topic that being the involvement of Black men and women within today's feminist movement. We had much to say about the controversy around the Women's March, race relations within the movement, and how men can be better allies to the movement. Follow Sydnei @syddarling on all platforms and read her blog Hermodernlife.com Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week I featured Kendell Greer, a young black millennial who I thought was perfect on a conversation on the the connotation of being "a black guy that acts white". He loves country music, has many white friends, and his sensibilities are not always traditionally viewed as apart of black culture. I speak to him on view of his own self identity and we unpack common assumptions of black men who appeal to white culture.... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week I thought to wrap up Black History Month with a conversation on unfamiliar black history facts. I had to ask my friend and first guest to the simply king podcast Alexa Heard to join me and grace us all with her extensive knowledge of Black history. Listen closely to this one and I encourage you to read more on all of the things spoken... Listen, Comment, Share, and Review *I do not own rights to music used in this production*

The new viral video #Hurtbae featuring two AUC alums inspired me to have a deep conversation on black love and relationships. Ty Coleman (@tyistyping ) gives a personal heart-felt opinion on dealing with difficult relationships. We unpack some of the reasons why so many of us find ourselves in "situationships", its time to put this to rest Listen, Comment, Share,& Review (I do not own music used in this production)

This week I dive deep on the mistreatment of immigrants since the founding of this country. Debunking the idea of American Dream that has been promoted for decades. I explain my opinion on the current state of immigration and how it can be resisted and we can assist our neighbors within this country that we have no true claim to Listen, Comment, Share, and Review (I do not own any music used in this production.)

This week on Simply King I featured an amazing creative by the name of Fennella Like Whoa. A Sierra Leone American, alumnae of the great Spelman College and creative businesswoman. I spoke with Fennella about her inspirations to create, How she is already giving back to her alma mater, and how to become a self starter and accept your purpose. Follow Fennella's work at www.fennellalikewhoa.com... Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (*I do not own the music used in this production)

This week I give tips I collected on how to be apart of the new Resist Trump movement. No matter who you are you can be apart in your own way, I split the methods to three categories Money, Action, Create & Collaborate, the last one are together. I mentioned my views on the current Women's March and the celebrity endorsements of Trump's presidency. I also mentioned several links during this episode you can find them all below: Boycott Trump App -https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/boycotttrump/id1171663655?mt=8 Huff Post article- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lgbtq-organizations-to-support-trump_us_58338176e4b058ce7aacab76?v4gtris0aafua6ecdi§ion=us_queer-voices #Grabyourwallet Directory- https://grabyourwallet.org/Boycott%20These%20Companies.html Listen, Comment, Share, and Review (I do not own rights to music used in this production)

This is a vital message explaining what Microagressions are and how they affect us everyday. I referenced Psychology Today to give examples of common microagressions pertaining to sexuality, race, and gender. Join the conversation on Facebook @The Simply King Podcast Listen, Comment, Share, and Review * I do not own the music used in this production*

This week I featured RK Jackson a true creative using his skills promote his own personal brand and visual marketing consulting business. I spoke to RK about the trendiness of claiming to be a creative for financial gain. This trend has led to the over saturation of millennials claiming professions within the creative industry without a true passion for the artistry, hear what a true working creative has to say about this phenomena. Follow RK Jackson on Twitter, @theerkj, and Instagram, @therkj, Inquiring his services go to www.therkj.com Listen, Comment, Share, & Review (* I do not own music used in this production*)

Last week of 2016 I called on a Chicago transplant and Improv performer, Ian Williams to join me for another positive conversation about the current state of TV & Film.We both shared our critiques on some of our favorite films and shows such as, HBO's Insecure, Westworld, & the critically acclaimed Moonlight. We also dove deeper into how diversity shapes these industries. See Ian perform at the Playground Theater, Wednesdays at 8, He is also apart of the cast "Trash Boy" at the Annoyance Theater every Friday till February at 8 also. Follow him on Facebook at Ian Smailliw. He also produces music under the name Thane Thinna on Soundcloud Listen, Comment, Share, & Review *I do not own the rights to the music used in this production*