What Do I Do Now?

What Do I Do Now?

By Samuel SirmonsSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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What Do I Do Now? episodes

  • COMMUNICATION ft. Alia Blackburn
    The series of black woman for this month continues with a phenomenal television anchor by way of Indianapolis, IN. She's a proud wife, aunt, & woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and she is Alia Blackburn. But wait, she's actually Alia Edwards now because she married the love of her life, Aaron Edwards. Don't worry, I make sure you figure out how to address her by the end of the episode. But, I know her from my college years and I wanted to have a great discussion behind how she started in news, how she was able to land her first professional job after Ball State, finding love, and what her marriage looks like in real time. And, of course, we had to talk Juneteenth! This episode is full of wisdom from one of the most incredible black women I have ever had the privilege of knowing. The title isn't just the degree we both received from Ball State, it's how she's making it happen every single day!
    Follow Alia on social media at these respective sites: Alia Blackburn on Facebook, @aliabontv on Twitter, @aliablackburnnews on Instagram. To watch her every weekday morning, visit fox59.com or cbs4indy.com!
    35 min
  • SKILLED ft. Nelia Span
    For this episode, I had reached out to one of, if not the most talented hair stylists that I knew. Beyond grateful when she accepted the invitation to talk about her journey. Nelia Span is someone I met during undergrad at Ball State and when we both left from Muncie, we began forging our own respective lanes. But, a lot of people may not know is that she was physically present when I decided to take radio serious with the assistance from DJ B-Rad (Bradley Bardwell).
    So from catching up on life to actually learning things about her that I had only seen on social media, we discuss in details about: her transition to Dallas, TX, the sacrifices it took to get where she's at now, her celebrity clientele which includes current MIP from the NY Knicks Julius Randle, how she's willing to share the game via her educational courses you can take, as well as being an author, all the while being a full-time mother. You can find her work, courses, and book online at braidsbymsnelly.com and on Instagram, @braids_by_msnelly.
    This is the 2nd episode of the month that will be highlighted by black women. Why? Because black women just get it done. Enjoy this episode & I'll be back next Monday with another amazing black woman.
    34 min
  • MOTHERHOOD ft. Barbie Sirmons
    Welcome to Season 2 of the "What Do I Do Now?" podcast. I took plenty of time to regroup, schedule guests to bring you more amazing content, and most importantly, more dialogue to spark a better understanding of who we are or will become. This episode was recorded as I celebrated my 32nd birthday with my nephew, Davion, & my mother, Barbie Sirmons. In the conversation we have, you'll learn my "origin story", her beliefs on ultrasounds being completely incorrect, and what she hopes for her oldest son in the future. I hope you enjoy the start of a brand new season & share this podcast with those you love.
    20 min
  • OWNERSHIP ft. Sam Sirmons
    The first season couldn't end after ACCOUNTABILITY. Its only through OWNERSHIP can you fully close prior chapters and move forward. This episode gave me all types of feelings, but I'm proud of the product. To have culminate the end of the first season with my own story is something I didn't originally envision, but it's preparing me for the next chapters of my life. And, I'm being public with this part of my personal life. My ups and downs. My wins and my biggest losses. I hope you take something away from this episode like any other episode I've produced since last September. Another special thank you to Kyree Shockley for moderating and asking the questions that made me look deep inside myself for truth. And, I'm not done with the podcast series. I'll be back in April 2021 kicking off the new season. I can be reached through my social media platforms, @therealsix5.
    1 hr 3 min
  • ACCOUNTABILITY ft. Sam Sirmons
    It's the end of a season.......or is it? This project has taken me many places personally and I've been able to have conversations with my peers as well as icons in my field. But, with all the streams, feedback, and 10 years of professionally working in radio, I wasn't ready for the places the season finale was going to take me.
    After taking the nod from Ryan Cameron, I decided to interview myself at the mid-season break top of the year, entitled HALFTIME. And, I knew I would need to pick up where that episode left off. So, the setting starts in 2015 and it continues on.
    This episode will be moderated by a prior guest, Kyree Shockley, a sister in more ways than I could ever explain and she takes me down memory lane with several stops along the way from a perspective I never had. There's been plenty of discussions over the course of our friendship, but never one as raw as this one.
    53 min
  • BEST OF WHAT DO I DO NOW? 2.22.21

    This is the episode before the season finale. I can't believe I made 24 episodes for the world. And, in the journey, I was able to talk to amazing people from all walks of life that gave insight on their lives, careers, and so much more. In this compilation, I was able to take moments from earlier episodes with Gump, Cat Polivoda, Ashley Gonzalez, Rashan Ali, Kirsten White, Brad Gray, Brandon Pope, Collins Pettaway, Scooter, & Ryan Cameron. Thank you to ALL of my guests this season & on March 2nd, I will be bringing myself to my podcast in a very intimate way. Stay tuned, take a listen to these moments, & revisit their episodes!

    45 min
  • #TheFollowUp ft. Collins Pettaway III

    In a part two of my interviews with my guests from the #WhatDoIDoNow podcast, #TheFollowUp, I get to catch up with COllins Pettaway III (@cp3_820) about the impeachment proceedings, the Fulton Co. DA starting her case against Trump, renaming of buildings/schools/landmarks in the current climate, & what Black History means to us moving towards the future. Take the time to enrich your personal worth in this episode. 

    37 min
  • HOPE ft. Vincent Quarles
    This episode is one that required more time than usual because I hadn't spoken to this person in well over 10 years. But, this person shaped me from a distance throughout time and I am grateful to be able to talk with him about basketball, life, and the journey he has been on since 2012. The beauty in this is that it's still a story being written every day. Please enjoy hearing, understanding, & ultimately learning from Vincent "Scooter" Quarles.
    48 min
  • HOMETOWN ft. Brandon Wood
    In this episode, I get to talk humble beginnings with a former opponent turned teammate on the hardwood into a lifelong brother in Brandon Wood. From AAU tournaments to the NCAA tournament, Wood has always put on a show. But, it's his giveback, especially in Kokomo, Indiana that has left the impact that many will feel from years to come. We dive into a lot of great memories from our younger years into Brandon's current path that has him playing professionally abroad. To reach Brandon on social media, you can follow him at @BrandonWood30 on Twitter & Instagram as well as his foundation on Facebook, facebook.com/thebrandonwoodfoundation.
    31 min
  • #TheFollowUp ft. Shaheed Dent
    After the HERO episode of #WhatDoIDoNow, I was able to catch up with Shaheed Dent (@heed_this) about what life has been life for him after January 3rd of this year, what changes he would like to see, & countless other topics that will renew your faith. It's worth the listen & truly one of the best episodes to date.
    45 min

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This isn't just a podcast, it's an honest & open discussion centered around a single question, "What Do I Do Now?" From life changes in our personal lives to our career paths, we are going to be…