Session 66: The Dash In Between (with Mike W.)

Aazim connects with Mike W. to discuss subverting external expectations, dodging dubious thought leaders, maneuvering through the follower economy, and acting now to build the foundation for future success. Then the conversation takes a philosophical turn...

TL;DL: Expectations x Assumptions → One Day At A Time → Introducing Mike → Thought Leaders Everywhere → You Can Tell... → The Follower Economy → Gotta Have Goals → Let’s Get Philosophical → Evolution → How Do We Have An Impact ?!

> Jump by Aaron V. (@aaronveera)

>> "I think people are better BS detectors than a lot of people think." - Mike W. (@mike.w1z)

>> "We're the aspect of evolution that can also contribute to evolution." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Statik Selektah - "Time (feat. Jack Harlow)"
> Lion Babe - "Different Planet"

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Session 63: Ducking Fame (with MC Tree G)

Chicago hip-hop legend MC Tree G (don't forget the G!) calls in for an unfiltered discussion about his longevity, the fulfillment that comes with embracing anonymity, and why he would have pursued politics if he hadn't become an artist. Tree also opens up about his creative process, the inspiration behind his newest album, Soul Trap, and much more.

TL;DL: 0% → Talk To Tree → Elevation of The Game → If I Sound Like Them... → 40,000 Unread Emails → Always Been Mature → Houdini → The Right Time → Police Mon → No Surprises ?!

> Jump by Sam G. (#samgreenlee)

>> "Who I am now is who I'm supposed to be, who I was always going to be." - Tree (@mctreeg)

>> "The music speaks for itself." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "You really have to live to create." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Tree - "ALL I'll EVA B"
> Tree - "Scared of Airplanes"

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Session 61: Story Time (with Savannah C.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Savannah C. for a conversation covering individuality, self-expression, human connection, and much more. Savannah also opens up about her childhood as a missionary kid, her educational experiences in Texas, and how her endless curiosity has gotten her in trouble with authority figures.

TL; DL: Unique Upbringing → Stage Right → Grace To Grow → Whistleblower → Nice To Meet You, Savannah → Make It Make Sense → Identity Crisis → Someone To Talk To → Back To Peru → More To Give ?!

> Jump by Alicia C. (@acortezmusic)

>> "What can I learn from this situation? What can I take out of it?" - Savannah C. (@_savananan)

>> "How else are we supposed to figure this whole life thing out, without dialogue and questions?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "You have the information, you just don't care about the information." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kierra Sheard - "Don't Judge Me (feat. Missy Elliott)"
> Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "Inspiration Information"

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Session 60: Fresh Eyes (with Chelsa T.)

Chelsa T. calls in to speak with Kelly and Aazim about her yoga journey, creating a community for BIPOC millennial women, and working in service of others. The conversation also covers the importance of language, the art of challenging other people's conceptions, and the beauty of building authentic connections in an online setting.

TL; DL: Sun, Moon, Stars → The Little Steps → Hello, Chelsa x Kelly's Back → Yoga Class → Roots + Reimagination → Internet Intimacy → SOULache Rx → Paying It Forward → Limitless Language → Something New ?!

> Jump by Alice W. (#alicewalker)

>> "I wasn't put on this earth to be a repeat. " - Chelsa T. (@otc_ily)

>> "You should always start there: with you." - Kelly C. (@__callmekel)

>> "I love how y'all speak." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Mos Def - "Sun, Moon, Stars"
> Ani DiFranco - "Revolutionary Love"

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Session 59: Kinfolk (with David D.)

David D. joins Cleveland and Eric for a powerful conversation about power, politics, and progress. The trio discuss their eye-opening experiences with racism, the challenges of working with elected officials, and the importance of documenting history as we live it.

TL; DL: Primary Sources → Hey, Dave x It's Cle' Again → Living Through History → Michael Donald → The Badge → Two Sides, Same Coin → Power + Politics → Inside The Caucus → Transparency → Cognitive Dissonance ?!

> Jump by Malcolm X.

>> "There's no black and white - the truth is in the grey. " - David D. (@dafinessekiddd_)

>> "Power, or despotism rather, isn't partisan." - Cleveland S. (@delacleve)

>> "If we're not living through history, what exactly are we living through?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

> Lil Wayne - "Nightmares of the Bottom"
> Lupe Fiasco - "WAV Files"

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Session 58: Decisions, Decisions (with Erick C. and Cory J.)

Eric is joined by Erick C. and Cory J. for a conversation that touches on a litany of topics including career aspirations, the accuracy of astrology, and why it's important to recognize there are no shortcuts when working toward generational wealth. Erick and Cory also open up about their respective upbringings and how their friendship has evolved since they met in college.

TL; DL: Excuse Me → Hands On Deck → Meet Erick & Cory → Yeah, I'm A Taurus... → Fact vs. Fiction → Against The Grain → Trajectories → Behind the Lens → Industry Insights → Home Base ?!

> Jump by Doug M. (@ascertainn_)

>> "Learn how to talk with people, even if it's small talk." - Erick C. (@erickrcordero)

>> "Put some more stock in what you've been through in life." - Cory J. (@therealcroc)

>> "Far too often, we look at the 9-5 jobs to define who we are." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

> Nines - "NIC (feat. Tiggs Da Author)"
> Slick Rick - "Street Talkin' (feat. Outkast)"

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Session 57: Brick By Brick (with Alex C.)

Alex C. speaks with Eric and Aazim about the evolution of his lifestyle brand Earners (shopearners.com) and his experiences as both an artist and an entrepreneur. The trio also chop it up about the nature of networking, the importance of positive thinking, and the power that comes with trusting yourself and taking accountability for your actions.

TL; DL: Stay Sharp → Meet + Greet → Lex Checks In → The Art of Earning → Skateboard P → Timeless x Exclusive → Trust Yourself → Love Is Love → If You Woke Up Today... → Accountability ?!

> Jump by Pharrell W. (@pharrell)

>> "I wake up every day and I earn." - Alex C. (@suckafreelex)

>> "Accountability works both ways." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "Don't fault us 'cause you weren't hip earlier." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Busta Rhymes - "Enjoy Da Ride"
> King Geedorah - "Next Levels"

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Session 56: Abundance (with Jess D.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Jess D., a/k/a Aura, for a discussion that covers a variety of topics including valuing those closest to you, appreciating appreciation, and the importance of keeping your ego in check. Aura also reflects on her artistic journey as a songwriter and her passion for patient-centric product management.

TL; DL: First Song → Connections > Streams → Into The World → Abstraction → Room For Everyone → The Archive → a/k/a Aura → Patient-Centric Products → Validation vs. Affirmation → Who Are You... ?!

> Jump by Keke P. (#kekepalmer)

>> "I don't care if I connect to one person or to a hundred." - Jessica D. (@_auramusic)

>> "Tribalism is definitely strong nowadays." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "When it's not there, that's when you miss it." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Aura - "Money Right"
> Wale - "Flawed (feat. Gunna)"

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Session 55: Next Question (with Faiyad A.)

Eric and Aazim connect with Faiyad A. to converse about the curiosity that global citizens should have while navigating the world around them and the importance of letting your guard down when meeting new people and exploring unfamiliar spaces. Faiyad also opens up about his Bengali roots, his experiences with assimilation, and his recent exploration into music as a creative outlet.

TL; DL: Passport → New Places, New Faces → Kinship → Introducing Faiyad → A Curious Mind → Six Strings → Navigating Assimilation → Eastern Insights → Adapting vs. Evolving → Change or Understand ?!

> Jump by Alan W. (@alanwattsorg)

>> "It seems pretty clear that we share a lot more than what separates us." - Faiyad A. (@foahmad)

>> "Getting that different perspective allows you to step out of your reality and take those positive risks." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "There's a difference between adapting and evolving." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> The Foreign Exchange - "On A Day Like Today"
> Frisco - "Sleepless Nights"

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Session 54: Where It Started (with Mari E.)

Aazim and Tavares connect with Mari E. for a conversation that touches on artistic evolution, personal growth, and the importance of finding success at your own pace. Mari and Tavares also reflect on their longtime friendship and share the backstory behind their recent song 'Black Joy'. Make sure to grab your merch at studiopopuli.co!

TL; DL: Live + Learn → The Funk Can't Be Faked → Art All Around → Meet Mari x Welcome Back, Pootie → Your Pace, Your Race → The Flow → Brotherly Love → Origin Stories → Black Joy → And The Merch Too ?!

> Jump by Justin H. (@jharmony43)

>> "You're at your best when you're the most vulnerable." - Mari E. (@mari.world)

>> "It's all about finding your pace and running your race." - Tavares I. (@visiopop)

>> "The funk never stops." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kelis - "Game Show"
> Mari World - "Black Joy (feat. NicX and V!$!O)"

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