The Simply King Podcast

This week I have on Chicago native, entrepreneur, health care professional, and so much more Afenya Montgomery. Afenya is the founder of ICan Collective, a creative coworking space, event venue & content creation studio, based in Chicago, IL.

I brought her on to discuss the power of networking and collaboration, why a city's culture can affect collaboration, and why Chicago is a true first-hand experience can't believe your screens. 

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This week I'm celebrating my 200th episode, and I brought it in with an IG live recording. I spoke about a year in entrepreneurship,  give my tips for pivoting in your career especially if it's an entrepreneur, and my mental preparedness to grow in entrepreneurship. 

The full episode is available in video and audio on Patreon right now subscriptions start at $5 but definitely check out the perks of all the tiers. 

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This week I have a great guest who happens to be a writer, social media strategist, and entrepreneur Jayde Powell. Jayde joined me to discuss her journey through the corporate social media industry and how that led her to break away and align herself with more of her own personal goals and interest. 

We also spoke about the ever-changing trends in social media especially for independent content creators, social media creating anxiety and of course #WeedforBlackWomen 

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Learn more about Jayde, Jaydeipowell.com  

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This week I present a conversation I had with NYU doctoral candidate and educator Madison Payton. We spoke about the many well known truths of the education system in America, how representation in the classroom impacts the students and the teachers, and of course we talked Abbott Elementary 

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This week I bring back a return guest, host of the "She Knew Nothing" podcast, and entrepreneur. We spoke about a myriad of things, caught up on how life has been since we last spoke in 2019, spoke about the current state of dating and relationship trends, how healing and communication are essential to healthy connections, the growing popularity of non-monogamy and so much more

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As well as follow her astrology reading page @astronaija22

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This week I brought back one of my favorite guests, Chesmore Simon Montique, doctoral candidate for counseling psychology, we spoke about some of the best topics that he has covered on his page @theblacklovologist attachment styles and codependency and so much more about relationship and dating dynamics, make sure you check out his Etsy shop and follow Simon everywhere 

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This week's episode #195 features a guest that I know will be a great resource to so many VP Wright, social media strategist, entrepreneur, coach, and so many more things, we talked about her story into entrepreneurship, social media rising, and all while becoming a mom of two in the process. She is a well of knowledge in this space and is willing to share 

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This week I have Chancellor K Jackson, author, educator, and coach to come speak to me about his first two published books. We spoke about his upbringing in Georgia and how each choice in his life led him to this high point today, in addition the importance of telling your own story, it can not only set you free but in Chancellor's case present your purpose and motivation. 

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This week I have on the super talented, writer, DJ, author, and radio host, Ayana Contreras. She gave me some of her time to speak about her love for history and specifically Chicago history, her appreciation for the vintage, and how that informs how she lives in the present. We also spoke about her book Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism and Creativity in Chicago, such a great title, and so much more. 

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Instagram: @ms.ayana.contreras

Twitter : @ReclaimedSoul

Here is where you can purchase the book or support Ayana in various ways

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This week I have writer, poet, and alumna of the illustrious Clark Atlanta University, where she served as Miss CAU. She released a book of poetry chronicling many trials of her young adult life and it serves as proof that she made it through and bloomed into her purpose. She gave us so many deep details about the composition of the book but the stories that inspired it...

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