Collaborative Effort aims to bring together people from all walks of life, to share inspiring, insightful and engaging stories with the world. Because life is better when we do it together!
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Ep#26: Building the Bricks of Success with Aaron Newman
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Tune in as Aaron Newman (@aaronbrickdesigner) breaks down how he transitioned from one crazy dream as a UCLA theater major, to an even crazier dream as a commissioned lego brick artist. We chronicle his story from the childhood love for legos that many of us can identify with, all the way to his appearance on FOX’s Lego Masters and The Ellen DeGene…
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Ep#25: Darkness Births Light with Jason Lathan
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Just in time for National Minority Health Awareness Month, friend of the show Jason Lathan (@jll1978) joins me to talk about life and his upcoming book Darkness Births Light. We weave through different chapters of his book and discuss topics such as how family traumas can be handed down through generations, the power of treatment as well as lessons…
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Ep#24: Giving Away the Secrets to Success with Arthur Lyle
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In what is very much a continuation to of episode for Arthur Lyle (@arthur_lyle) and I pick up where we left off in our last conversation, just has is on the verge of launching his new online course. We delved into what drives him as entrepreneurs, how he has been able to build a six-figure barbershop business, as well as the consistency and persis…
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EP#23: A Conversation with my Father feat. Anthony Hadley Sr.
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Sometimes the timing of things happen to be fortuitous. Yesterday was fathers day, and on fathers day I was able to share a conversation with my father. Now my father just so happens to be a retired military vet as well as a retired military vet that joined the force during the tail end of the civil right era during the late 60s. I thought there wa…
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Ep#22: KING ME CONVERSATIONS with Michael Flowers Jr
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Tune in as actor, writer, musician and executive producer Michael Flowers Jr (@michaelflowersjr), gives his back story on how he made his way from Washington DC all the way to Los Angeles, to become a successful artist both behind and in front of the camera. We also delve into our thoughts on the current climate in America and how we are using our …
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Today two prior guests (who also happen to be my co-hosts on another podcast) combine as we give our take on how the creative landscape has shifted since the announcement of Joe Rogan’s exclusive Spotify licensing deal in a cross-branded episode with the We Poddin’ or What? podcast!
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Ep#20: 100 Plus with Felicia Mesadieu
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Tune in as a visual artist, stylist and YouTuber Felicia Mesadieu breaks down her journey to becoming a successful content creator and more importantly how she put in the work of producing well over 100 pieces of content before she gained notoriety. She breaks down how becoming successful in something you are not passionate about can lead to resent…
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Ep#19: Chapter Two with Scrybe a.k.a. Cerone Thompson
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I had the chance to catch up with Scrybe (@scrybemusic) also known as Cerone Thompson. We delved into many topics, such as adjusting to life in the pandemic as a father with a full family. We also reminisced on favorite travel destinations (when traveling was still a thing) as well as shared how and what we are creating while spending copious amoun…
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Ep#18: Thinking Differently with Military Veteran Sgt. Briggs
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Today I have the opportunity to share with everyone a great conversation with a good friend. He is the son of a black panther, an ex athlete, military veteran and police officer. With all of these defining factors in his life, he has always had a unique view of the world, and it makes for great discourse! Tune in to be educated, engaged and enterta…
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Ep#17: The Art of Self-Sufficiency & Serial Entrepreneurship with Emmett Emin
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This one isn’t just for the creatives. We were lucky enough to catch up with Emmett Emin (@Emmett.emin) as he granted us a glimpse into his world and his mind. He shared some of the struggles as well as successes he has experienced as a creative and as a serial entrepreneur. We were also able to discuss things to consider for new entrepreneurs in t…
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Ep#16: Setting the Scene for Success with Alvaro Wong
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If you haven’t heard of Alvaro Wong yet, I suspect you will soon enough. Alvaro is an amazing DP, filmmaker and entrepreneur. I had the chance to be involved with a couple of his projects and have been amazed at his talent and work ethic ever since. So lock into hear more on his approach and some of the things he’s learned along the way as he maste…
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Ep#15: Hitting Your Stride with Nike Track & Field Athlete Rai Benjamin
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Today was a really good talk! I got catch up with good friend Rai Benjamin (@_kingben_) as we discussed his preparation for the upcoming Olympics under covid-19. We also discuss the best ways to remain active while incrementally building up to one’s fitness goals.
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Ep#14: Not Being Beholden to Others’ Perceptions with Max Marshall
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Today I got to sit down with good friend and fellow creative collaborator Max Marshall. We broke down how we both are finding the freedom to express ourselves creatively during this pandemic and how it is more important to be true to self in your creative endeavors than being beholden to someone else’s perception. You can find Max at @maxwmarshall …
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Ep#13: Finances & Digital Dating Under Quarantine with CJ Okoye
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Today, good friend CJ Okoye and I tackle two topics seemingly on opposite ends of the spectrum. Though, as with most things, this quarantine time has brought a lot of things closer. Tap in to see how he and his business partner are exercising their entrepreneurial spirit by bringing people closer together during the this stay at home period through…
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Ep#12: The Season of Self, New Beginnings (& Podcasts) with Vanessa McNulty
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Today, a good friend and fellow creative collaborator and myself hop on a call to talk about our findings about ourselves and the world during this stay at home season. We cover topics from dating, to “athleticism” to wine and we even create Vanessa’s Pilot episode for her podcast on air!
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Ep#11: Surrendering into the Moment with Ulato Sam
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This is another one for anyone needing some good energy! Today I sat down with Ulato Sam who is an actor, movement architect and all around creative. Most importantly he is someone I consider to be like family. But today, Ulato and I take a moment to take account of all that has and is happening in the world and in our lives from the perspective of…
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Ep#10: Kindred Creative Spirits with Bruce Briggs
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So today was a bit of a special day. I got to catch up with an old friend, who was not only there at the beginning of my journey, but (as you will hear in the episode) helped kick off the decision to relocate and pursue a lot of my dreams. That old friend is visual arts based entrepreneur Bruce Briggs (@brucethecreator) So tune in as we cover every…
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Ep#9: Support On a Sunday with London McBride
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Today I hopped on a call with a great friend and inspiration. He is an officer in UCLA PD, has spent many years as a youth paster and now is a fellow podcaster whose podcast 'Lessons from the 13th Grade' can be found on just about any podcast platform. If you are in need of some good, positive energy, this is the episode for you!…
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EP#8: Catching Up & Nerding Out with Professional Basketball Player Bryce Alford
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Today I catch up with Professional Basketball player Bryce Alford (from a safe distance might I add) as we nerd out on a bit of everything.
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Ep#7 - Quarantine SZN pt. 2 with Kevin Grant
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Kevin joins me as we catch up on everything that has transpired in the last month during these odd times.
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Ep# 6: Quarantine SZN pt. 1 with Kevin Grant
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In this time of social distancing, Kevin Grant was gracious enough to come join me for the first video episode of Collaborative Effort as we cover a wide range of topics.
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Ep# 5: How the Tables Turned with Anthony Anderson
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It all started out as a normal podcast episode, with someone who began as a client and now is more like family. Then somewhere along the way, things took a turn. But it was a turn for the better. Tune in to learn how a young man from Compton became one of the most successful state farm agents in the country, as well as how we went from being the in…
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Ep# 4: Cutting to the Point with Arthur Lyle
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If you don’t know who Arthur Lyle is, nor his story, lock in and listen. You won’t regret it!
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Ep# 3: Writing it Like it Is with Khalilah Yasmin
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I sat down with Khalilah Yasmin to delve into how she molded many of her experiences into a creative collection of written works.
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Ep# 2: The FourShadowing of Success with Jeronelle McGhee
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I got a chance to interview JeRonelle McGhee (who is also my nephew) early last year and discuss, in depth, his humbler beginnings and his journey up to making it on The Four, and his plans moving forward. He also settled who the current king of R&B was once and for all.
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Ep# 1: Collaborative Effort: Health Wealth &Wellness pt. 1 with Tracy Pugh
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Tracy Pugh and I sit down and discuss health, wealth and wellness, from our perspective.
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