The Uncontested Vision Podcast

Episode 6 — What If You’re Already Successful?

What if you’re already more successful than you give yourself credit for?

In Episode 6 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast, I talk about learning to recognize the small wins, appreciating where you are while still wanting more, and how constantly chasing the next level can make us overlook the life we’re living right now.

I also get into the story behind my upcoming project CHROME HEART SUPA, creating in honor of a late friend, the pressure we put on ourselves to achieve more, and why other people’s expectations shouldn’t determine the direction of our lives.

In this episode:

• Recognizing success in the small wins
• Gratitude without becoming complacent
• Why ambition constantly moves the finish line
• Appreciating what we often take for granted
• The meaning behind CHROME HEART SUPA
• Creating through grief and loss
• Following your vision when others don’t understand it
• Learning to live while you’re still building

You can be grateful for where you are and still be hungry for where you’re going.

Stop treating your current life like it’s just the waiting room for your future life.

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Episode 5 — Who Are You Trying to Prove Yourself To?

Who are you really trying to prove yourself to?

In Episode 5 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast, I explore the line between ambition and validation—and how easy it is to spend your life chasing accomplishments because of the people you hope will notice them.

Parents. Old friends. People who doubted you. Social media. Past versions of yourself. Sometimes we carry an invisible audience everywhere we go without even realizing it.

In this episode:

• The difference between ambition and validation
• The invisible audience influencing our decisions
• Success vs. approval
• Social media and performance culture
• Proving yourself to parents, peers and people from your past
• Identity beyond achievement
• Faith and finding worth outside of recognition
• What happens when nobody is watching
• Understanding the real motivation behind your goals

Sometimes the goal isn’t actually the goal. Sometimes we’re pursuing what the accomplishment represents—who it impresses, what it proves, or how we hope it will make us feel.

This episode is about taking a deeper look at why you want what you want.

If nobody was watching, nobody could applaud you, and nobody could be proven wrong…

Would you still want the same life?

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In Episode 4 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast, I discuss grieving expectations, mourning timelines, and learning how to move forward when life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined.

Often, the hardest things to grieve aren’t people or opportunities—they’re the versions of life we expected to have by now. Whether it’s career goals, relationships, personal growth, or the pressure to “have it all figured out,” many of us find ourselves holding onto expectations that no longer match reality.

This conversation explores disappointment, identity shifts, comparison, changing relationships, and the challenge of accepting where we are without losing ambition for where we’re going.

A major theme throughout this episode is the idea that sometimes what keeps us stuck isn’t reality itself—it’s our refusal to let go of the version of reality we expected.

If you’ve ever felt behind, struggled with disappointment, or found yourself grieving the life you thought you’d be living, this episode may resonate with you.

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In Episode 3 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast, I explore the danger of living inside your own head and how overthinking, self-created narratives, and internal pressure can quietly shape the way we experience life.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to growth isn’t the environment around us — it’s the environment we create inside our minds.

A lot of people spend so much time replaying conversations, predicting outcomes, worrying about the future, or obsessing over the past that they never fully experience the present. Over time, thoughts stop feeling like thoughts and start feeling like reality.

This conversation dives into overthinking, anxiety around identity, the pressure of expectations, nostalgia, mental spirals, and what happens when your internal world becomes louder than your actual life.

I also speak on how these ideas connect to creativity, storytelling, and the way our thoughts influence the things we build and the lives we create.

Throughout the episode, I reflect on:

• The danger of overthinking

• Living in imagined scenarios

• Identity and internal pressure

• Nostalgia and romanticizing the past

• Fear of the future

• Self-created narratives

• Creativity and mental space

• Learning how to be present

A major part of this episode is understanding that your mind can become both your greatest tool and your biggest limitation. Many people are trapped in cycles that exist more in their thoughts than in reality.

This episode is less about having all the answers and more about becoming aware of the stories we tell ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own thoughts, struggled to stay present, or felt like your mind was working against you, this conversation will probably resonate with you.

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In Episode 2 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast, I talk about how environments shape identity and why exposure can completely change the way someone sees themselves and the world around them.

A lot of people say they want growth while staying attached to the same environments, routines, and perspectives keeping them stagnant. Over time, comfort starts to feel safer than transformation.

This conversation dives into conditioning, outgrowing environments, fear of becoming someone new, and the realization that sometimes evolving requires stepping outside of what’s familiar.

I also speak on how these ideas are influencing the direction of Uncontested Vision creatively through the music, films, podcast, and upcoming short film universe.

Throughout the episode, I reflect on:

• How environments influence perspective

• Why exposure changes people

• The danger of staying too comfortable

• Identity and conditioning

• Creativity as world-building

• Fear of evolving

• Building connected experiences through storytelling

• The long-term vision behind Uncontested Vision

A major part of this episode is understanding that many people never truly discover who they could become because they never step outside of what feels familiar. Different environments, conversations, cultures, and experiences all have the ability to expand the way we think and view life.

This episode is less about motivation and more about awareness.

If you’ve ever felt conflicted between comfort and growth, or felt like there’s a bigger version of yourself waiting outside of your current environment, this conversation will probably resonate with you.

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In this episode, I break down the concept behind Unspoken Words and where it really comes from.

Over time, we get conditioned—by our environment, our relationships, and our experiences—to hold things in. To not say what we really feel. To move a certain way. To protect ourselves… or protect others.

Eventually, that becomes normal.

We stop questioning it.

We stop expressing it.

And those thoughts just sit.

This project lives in that space.

If you’ve been watching The Assessment, this also gives deeper insight into Devin as a character—his hesitation, his internal conflict, and the things he chooses not to say. All of this builds into a larger story leading into the short film.

Unspoken Words is out now.

🎙️ Episode 5 – “The Shift”Season 2 of The Uncontested Vision Podcast continues with a powerful reset. In this episode, I open up about what it really means to evolve — balancing life, sales, music, and the work behind building Uncontested Vision from the ground up.

After two months away, the Vision returns sharper, realer, and more intentional than ever.This is The Shift — the moment when talk becomes motion and the grind becomes lifestyle.

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Episode 4 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast is about patience, legacy, and family.

I start with a full recap of my first trip to Invest Fest in Atlanta — the culture, the gems, and the lessons that stuck with me (including Magic Johnson’s reminder: “You have to give yourself 3 years.” 🏀🔥).

Then I sit down for a one-on-one conversation with my dad. This is a full-circle moment from Season 1, where the story began with me and my brother reconnecting after years apart. Together, we dive into faith, family, and the foundation that keeps the Vision alive.

This episode isn’t just about music or business — it’s about the people and values that give purpose to everything I create. 👁

🎧 Uncontested Vision Podcast: Episode 4 streaming now on all platforms.
🎶 Anakin drops September 19th.

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In this solo episode, I open up about one of the biggest seasons of my life so far. From creating my latest project Anakin, to preparing for my first trip to Atlanta and Invest Fest, and stepping into the world of film with my first-ever lead acting role, this episode is all about growth, transition, and chasing the Vision in real time.

I share what Anakin means to me, how I’m preparing to take the Vision to new cities, and the lessons I’m learning as I step into acting for the very first time. This is one of the most personal episodes yet, and it’s all about building something bigger than yourself.

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Season 2, Episode 2 – “How a Twitter DM Built a 10 Year Relationship with Alexander Preston”We’re back with Episode 2 of the Uncontested Vision Podcast — and this one is all about connection, collaboration, and longevity. A single Twitter DM over a decade ago sparked a creative partnership that’s still thriving today. I’m joined by my brother in music, Alexander Preston (@worldofpreston), to talk about how that first message led to 10 years of building together, creating, and pushing boundaries in the Midwest scene.If you’ve been following along since Episode 1, you already know Season 2 is personal. This conversation dives deep into friendship, artistry, and the grind of staying true to your vision.🔥 LISTEN TO MY LATEST PLAYLIST – “Shots in the Gym”🎧 https://tr.ee/zzdqwyGnWA📲 FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSInstagram – @zarinmicheal23YouTube – @zarinmichealTikTok – @zarinmicheal23🎤 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER PRESTONInstagram – @worldofprestonTwitter – @worldofprestonSoundCloud – @worldofprestonApple Music / Streaming – Alexander Preston👍 LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBEIf this episode inspires you, tap that Like button, drop a Comment to let us know your favorite part, and Subscribe so you never miss a drop. Your support helps keep Uncontested Vision growing strong and independent.💧 SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR – SUPER CLEANShoutout to Super Clean Car Services for sponsoring Season 2 and always keeping things looking fresh.#UncontestedVision #PodcastSeason2 #AlexanderPreston #ShotsInTheGym #MidwestMusic #BlackCreatives #10YearsInTheMaking