Best Trevor Barrant Podcasts (2024)

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Today I Found Out What 20 Year Olds Think About (feat. Naomi Barrant) 53:21

32m ago53:21

53:21

At the ripe age of 25, I am now considered an old head by anyone younger than me. Given the fact that many of the conversations I have for this podcast revolve around the experiences of being a young adult, I decided that I would examine the thoughts of my 20 year old cousin, Naomi, who is entering her third year in college. We touched on the busin…

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BBLs Are Not the Beauty Standard! (feat. Gianna Torres) 50:03

8h ago50:03

50:03

As a certified chatter, I love to use my social media to incite conversations. Recently, my friend Gianna and I have had a number of spirited discussions via Instagram dms to the point that she felt like she needed to come on the pod to express herself... except she showed up not knowing what it is she wanted to say so I had to carry the conversati…

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Artist Spotlight: Tiril Jackson 56:24

30d ago56:24

56:24

I cannot stress the importance of having friends who value the same things you do, because it is through a mutual friend who is a musician herself that I met this episode's guest, Tiril Jackson. Tiril is a singer, songwriter, and producer hailing from Norway and is currently enrolled at Berklee College of Music. We spent much of this conversation d…

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Artist Spotlight: Tamera King 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

One thing y'all need to know about me: I LOVE music. Though we cover a wide range of topics and speak with all kinds of people on this podcast, the episodes where I'm able to interview musical artists will always be some of my favorites. For this episode I am joined by Boston R&B artist and songwriter Tamera King, who gives us insights into how she…

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We're Young, Black, and Fed TF Up! (feat. SaniiTV) 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

2024 is a tough time to be a young person: the job market sucks, the cost of living is sky high, we're watching multiple genocides unfold across the globe and it feels like there's not a thing we can do about it. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Sanii as we discuss how we're navigating this world we've been thrown into, specifically as it p…

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I'm Never Beating the Fake Jamaican Allegations (feat. Codi Ann Reid) 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

When people ask me what my ethnicity is, I tell them that I'm Jamaican (along with African American), but I have never once claimed to be Jamaican as far as a strong cultural identity goes. This, however, does not matter to this episode's guest, Codi Ann Reid, who has objected to any type of Jamaican association on my part since we shared the halls…

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Not Your Average Relationship Podcast Pt. 2 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

I've said it once and I'll say it again: I firmly believe dating and relationship discourse is beyond played out on the internet... that don't mean I won't participate every once in a while though 😂. I'm joined in this conversation by two of my close friends, Nellisha, a returning guest, and Cece, who's blessing the mic for the first time. Listen i…

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You Don't Gotta Agree, Just Do Your Research (feat. Jordan Berakah) 56:45

4M ago56:45

56:45

There are few things I love more than discussing something controversial, and this episode's topic is exactly that. I'm joined by a returning guest, entrepreneur and creator Jordan Berakah, who has undergone a serious spiritual awakening since his last appearance on the pod. In this conversation we talk about his belief that the chosen people refer…

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Please Excuse My Ignorance 47:31

4M ago47:31

47:31

Y'all know I try to bring a level of thoughtfulness to every conversation I have for the pod but it's hard to stay serious when I'm chopping it up with the guys 😂. In a part 2 of sorts from my last episode of 2023, I brought my two close friends back on the pod to talk about our outlooks on the year a few months in, and a whole host of of other thi…

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Your Present Creates Your Past (feat. 4onzii) 1:17:36

5M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

The conversations with friends and returning guests are always some of my favorite, and for this episode of the Global Renaissance Podcast I am joined by 4onzii, an artist from Malden, MA who happens to be both. Our discussion touched on topics ranging from his music recording process to how his ethnic and tribal heritage affects his personal philo…

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Not Your Average Relationship Podcast - Valentine’s Day ’24 41:01

6M ago41:01

41:01

At this point let's just set the expectation that I do an episode revolving around love and relationships every year for Valentine's Day. I tend to stay away from dating discourse because I feel like it's often overdone and bastardized for the sake of entertainment value. I do, however, think that it is a topic of significance, so this is my attemp…

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Many Dream of Acting, Few Take Action (feat. Kalala Kiwanuka-Woernle) 41:15

6M ago41:15

41:15

Making a career out of your creative abilities isn't easy, but it's something many people dream of doing. One of my favorite parts of hosting this podcast is that I'm able to speak with people who are doing just that and get real insight into what it takes to make it happen. In my first episode of 2024, I'm joined by Kalala Kiwanuka-Woernle to disc…

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Winter Arc: 2023 Reflection & Goals for Self Improvement 1:01:10

7M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

The end of a calendar year is always an appropriate time to reflect and look forward and in this episode I'm joined by 2 of my closest friends, Garbens and Thierno, to do just that. Our conversation is centered around the idea of "winter arc," a phrase taken from anime that refers to a period of self improvement during the winter months, though it …

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Social Responsibility from Politics to Personal Life 47:46

8M ago47:46

47:46

I often talk about my belief that we are all individually obligated to contribute positively society, but I recently stepped out of a period of my life in which I was making intentional efforts to limit my active political and social engagement to a certain degree. The goal of this was to "protect my peace;" I often felt like trying to make the wor…

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Built from the Basement to the Penthouse (feat. Bethany Simone) 44:02

11M ago44:02

44:02

One of my hopes when starting this podcast was that my guests would make return appearances and we could observe their growth in real time: this episode is evidence that my hope is coming true. I interviewed my cousin, Bethany, for my fourth episode back in October of 2021 and discussed her life as a full time hair braider. Almost 2 years later Bet…

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Trust Your Talent, It Will Take You Far (feat. PicoDaGuy) 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

Let's face it, we live in a world where talent and skill are not always rewarded and this is especially true in the music industry. I was fortunate enough to connect with PicoDaGuy back in June and was immediately impressed by his musical gifts. Though his music generally fits within the Hip-Hop and RnB genres, PDG has a unique sonic versatility th…

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My Honest Attempt at Authentic Expression 57:56

1y ago57:56

57:56

For as long as I can remember I've had a strangle relationship with self-expression. I've always had a lot to say, but couldn't always decipher what thoughts were appropriate to share and when. Though this hasn't hindered me in any significant outwardly fashion, I've found the internal battles it's caused to be burdensome and am now simply choosing…

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Hold On To Your Hope 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

Life is hard. Each of us face a unique set of challenges we are forced to overcome in order to make it to the next day, and we are constantly bombarded by negativity and despair in the media we consume. How are we supposed to remain hopeful in a world that seems to be crumbling around us? While I don't yet have the solution, my good friend Kaelin a…

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Heavy Hearted Convos (feat. Nay Lassiter) 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

45:59

Now more than ever we are being told of the importance of mental health awareness, but many of us lack the space and support to appropriately address the things we deal with. Through her non-profit, Heavy Hearted Convos, Nay Lassiter is creating a space for athletes and others to recognize, embrace, and overcome their mental health challenges. If y…

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A 20-Something Year Old Outlook on Love 59:40

1+ y ago59:40

59:40

Happy Valentines Day! Along with it being the holiday of love today, I've been reading Bell Hooks' All About Love over the last month or so and thought it would be appropriate to discuss an idea and concept that is culturally pervasive yet poorly understood. Though se all have different notions of what love is and different experiences with it in o…

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Saved by the Cell (feat. Dooley vs. Rizz Gottie) 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

42:26

Though we often take them for granted, our cell phones are very powerful tools that have the potential to be life changing if utilized appropriately. A prime example of this is Dooley vs. Rizz Gottie who is currently building a digital platform bringing Boston together through content creation. For all the things he has overcome personally, the mos…

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Howard vs. Harvard - Pros/Cons of HBCUs & PWIs 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

58:33

New year, new faces on the podcast! In the first episode of 2023 I am joined by my treacherous twin, Nellisha Leonce, a current senior at Howard University. Nellisha is an active champion of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, spending the last year educating high school students across Massachusetts on the opportunities and options that …

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Obstacles are Meant to be Overcome (feat. Amanda Shea) 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

54:18

It is often said that the best art is born out of pain. Amanda Shea has experienced her fair share of hardship, challenges, and trauma throughout her life yet she has managed to convert each of those experiences into inspiration for her work. As a spoken word artist, activist, teacher, community leader, and mother, Amanda consistently shines her li…

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A Conversation on Coming of Age 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

A few days prior to the recording of this episode, one of my personal favorite albums of all time, good kid, m.A.A.d. city, turned 10 years old. Though I was just 13 years old at the time of its release, the themes found throughout the album resonated with me deeply and played a significant role the development of my identity as a young man. I ask …

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Bridging the Divisions of the Diaspora (feat. Edosa Osemwegie) 39:07

2y ago39:07

39:07

Diaspora (noun): the dispersion of a people from their original homeland. Africa is by no means a monolith; there is an amazing diversity of people and culture both on the continent and across the world. Though the distinctions of the various African cultures should be acknowledged and celebrated, it is also important to highlight the commonalities…

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Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself 53:58

2y ago53:58

53:58

Over one year and 20 episodes later, I've decided it's time to highlight my own voice. I started this podcast as a way to explore my curiosity in how other people choose to express themselves through their work and passions. I've had the privilege to interview people ranging from longtime friends to people I met for the first time the day of the in…

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Often Overlooked, Never Outworked (feat. Carl Pierre): The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 19 32:17

2y ago32:17

32:17

With over 1000 points scored in high school and college, the UMass record for most 3 point field goals made in a single game, and the second most career 3 point field goals made in UMass history, Carl Pierre is a certified bucket... he's also never beaten me in a one on one. Carl is one of the many friendships I made in high school that has become …

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The Father’s Day Episode (feat. My Dad): The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 18 48:26

2y ago48:26

48:26

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You Need It, I Got It (feat. Sham Wes & Twin Beats): Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 17 50:42

2y ago50:42

50:42

The world of music is vast and many talented people go overlooked in the space, but Sham Wes and Twin Beats have no intentions of getting lost in that shuffle. Sham Wes is a recording artist from Everett, Massachusetts while Twin Beats is a producer from Chelsea, Massachusetts. Though neither hail from cities that are well known for music, they hav…

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Cameramen Do Cool Things (feat. Santosvisions): Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 16 32:59

2+ y ago32:59

32:59

In a social media age where everyone and everything is recorded, the people behind the camera are more vital than ever and Tyler Santos is one of the best. Hailing from the Dorchester section of Boston, Tyler (more commonly known as Santos) is an unheralded staple in the city's music scene. He has shot music videos for a number of Boston's top arti…

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It’s Okay to be Weird! (feat. Katrina Kincade): Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 15 50:48

2+ y ago50:48

50:48

For most people, the thought of doing anything in front of a large audience is anxiety-inducing–Katrina Kincade is not most people. From reporting the news on TV to competing in pageants across the country, Katrina relishes the opportunity to publicly display her bubbly personality. She has won multiple awards for her journalistic exploits and just…

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Hattiesburg to Harvard UC President (feat. Noah Harris): Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 14 45:52

2+ y ago45:52

45:52

Success is a moving target and looks different for everyone, but to have written and self-published a book, become President of Harvard College's Undergraduate Council, and be accepted into Harvard Law School all by the age of 22 is quite a string of successes by any metric. Born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS, Noah Harris has done more than overcom…

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Athlete to Entrepreneur (feat. Chris Egi): The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode #13 38:23

2+ y ago38:23

38:23

It is not everyday that you come across someone who has been ranked the number one athlete in their country or someone who is the founder of a startup company, Chris Egi is both. Coming from just outside of Toronto, Chris was the top ranked high school basketball player in Canada by his sophomore year and eventually landed at Montverde Academy in F…

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Collaboration, Creativity, Artistry & Identity (feat. 4onzii & Juiceboy Jordan): GRP #12 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

46:40

One of my favorite things about the world of art is that there is so much room for diversity and collaboration, and my two guests for this episode are perfect examples of that. Though they are not biologically related, Phonse and Jordan are about as close as any two brothers could be. Phonse (artist name 4onzii) is primarily a recording artist and …

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Influence & Leadership: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 11 (feat. Amma Agyei) 39:21

2+ y ago39:21

39:21

College is a time in which many people figure out who they are and who it is they want to be. In her four years at Tufts University, Amma Agyei has established herself as a leader in a multitude of areas. She is the first Black woman to be elected as student body president of the school, a position which she currently holds, and is also a content c…

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Learn Yourself and Move with Love: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 10 38:03

2+ y ago38:03

38:03

With February being Black History Month, my cohost Tchorzky and I discuss the growth of our personal identity, specifically related to race. Figuring out who you are as a young person is a trying process for anyone, but growing up in the Greater Boston area and both attending the same predominately white private school from 7th though 12th grade ma…

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Can I Talk My Sh*t?: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 9 33:14

2+ y ago33:14

33:14

Happy Black History Month everyone! As we move into a new month I decided to switch up the format of the podcast. This episode I am joined by my longtime friend Tchorzky as a cohost to talk our talk. We discuss a number of topics that I posed to my Instagram followers on my story throughout the previous week ranging from our religious adherence to …

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Toasted Chef: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 8 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

49:06

The recreational use of marijuana is legal in 18 states and decriminalized in another 13, with legal sales in the US nearing $15 billion in 2021. Regardless of your personal feelings surrounding the substance, it is undeniable that its use is becoming more acceptable, and with that has come more opportunity for enterprise. Two young men who are tak…

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Only The Motivated: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 7 47:29

2+ y ago47:29

47:29

If you've ever set out to accomplish anything of significance, you understand how powerful staying motivated throughout your journey is. Through his clothing brand, social media presence, and acting career, Nick Laureano seeks to share with others with the motivation and inspiration that allowed him to overcome the various obstacles he has encounte…

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Creativity Over Competition: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 6 41:57

2+ y ago41:57

41:57

Being a full time student, building a successful business, and finding your way as a young adult are sufficiently difficult tasks on their own, Blake Evertsen is undertaking all three simultaneously. A senior at Harvard and a serial entrepreneur, Blake takes through his journey meeting and impacting people through his various ventures and what he's…

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The Poetic Artiste: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 5 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

37:50

Where painting, poetry, and event planning meet, you find The Poetic Artiste. She stopped by to talk with us about her growth as an artist and entrepreneur and how she's been able to cultivate a community of creatives in her hometown of Boston. Follow The Poetic Artiste on Instagram @thepoeticartiste. Follow Trevor on Instagram & Twitter @_trevwood…

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Braiding Hair and Bossing Up: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 4 24:56

3y ago24:56

24:56

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Global Renaissance Podcast. This episode is featuring a very special guest: my cousin Bethany Barrant! Bethany is a Boston-based braider and hair stylist who has been my personal go-to when I need my hair done for over 5 years. She is a full time entrepreneur with her hair business and brand Beat By Beth and cam…

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If You Do Something Well, Never Do It for Free: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 3 (feat. Anny Ham) 26:01

3y ago26:01

26:01

Welcome to the third installment of the Global Renaissance Podcast featuring the wonderfully talented Anny Ham. Anny is one of the most creative minds I know who puts her talent to work through various businesses. As a Honduran immigrant, Anny's journey has been anything but typical and in this interview she breaks down the different experiences th…

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Raising $25 Million as a High School Student: The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 2 (feat. Julian Delgado Figueroa) 25:54

3y ago25:54

25:54

Welcome to the second episode of the Global Renaissance Podcast series. This episode features my brother (and roommate) Julian Delgado Figueroa who is truly a renaissance man. An entrepreneur and overall hustler, Julian has done almost anything you can imagine from speaking to e-commerce and everything in between. Get a peak into his journey on thi…

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The Global Renaissance Podcast Episode 1 (feat. Thierno Sall) 34:07

3y ago34:07

34:07

Welcome to the the first episode of the Global Renaissance Podcast Series. This episode features an amazing individual I have the pleasure of calling my close friend, Thierno Sall. Thierno is an entrepreneur with 5 streams of income at the age of 20, tune into the interview to learn how he did it! If you enjoyed this first episode make sure to subs…

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