Best Lavon Podcasts (2024)

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No. 79: Get your projects funded by GRANTS (ft. Kimberly Lavon) 30:53

7M ago30:53

30:53

KIMBERLY LAVON • CEO + CREATIVE WRITER I founded and joined Mint Maven in 2022 as the Creative Writer + CEO of the agency. Prior to my work here, I was the Creative Director of Thimble Media. We delivered Brand Identity + Strategy to a myriad of businesses. Before that I was the Fine Artist/Print Shop Owner of Kimberly Lavon INK. During my tenure a…

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#17 - OnlyBuns to OnlyFans 31:39

8M ago31:39

31:39

Models Ivory Marie & Mystic Being talk about life before modeling & being in front of the camera. https://www.instagram.com/mysticbeinggg/ https://www.instagram.com/itsivorymarie/?hl=enBy Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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#16 - Live Stream-Cast 1:42:40

9M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Our first interactive LIVE episode where we stream-cast straight into TikTok for a fun in real time show - dropping Wednesday December 6th. We had a blast answering tons of questions ya'll had while digging into different topics. If you would like to be part of the next LIVE episode, then tune into TikTok.com/@heidilavon. If you MISSED the LIVE the…

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#15 - Botox for Amputees, Glamis, & Pooping in a bag 1:01:19

9M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

James gets a series of 50-70 shots of Botox into his residual limb to help with sweating. We spend Thanksgiving out in Glamis Dunes while dishing out how to go number 2 properly while camping.By Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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#14 - Sarah Elizabeth: Sheltered Farm Girl to Successful Tattoo Artist 1:00:50

9M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Sara Elizabeth is a Tattoo Artist and Model hailing from Wisconsin who later relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. She is the owner of Temperance Tattoo Collective studio where she specializes in surrealism and heavy black work. https://www.instagram.com/temperancetattoocollective/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_elizabeth_tattoos/ https://www.instagram.c…

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#13 - New Beginnings, Nitro Circus, & Chicken Pox 49:43

9M ago49:43

49:43

Going over our big move from Oregon to Arizona, why we absolutely love it, and what we've been up to for the past year. Lots to unpack here.By Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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"Unshackled Allegiances: Beyond the Party Lines" 34:28

12M ago34:28

34:28

"Hey kings, this is 'Unshackled Allegiances: Beyond the Party Lines.' Ever felt like you’re just a pawn in the political game? It's time to flip the script. Dive deep into the history tying Black men to political parties and ask if they’ve truly had our backs. Feeling trapped in the loyalty game? Why settle? You’ve got power, and it ain't just abou…

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Cory L Hughes: "Unleashing The Honorable Alpha: A Real Talk on Accountability 52:20

1y ago52:20

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Podcast Summary Welcome to The Grown Man Shit Podcast Episode #11 "Unleashing the Honorable Alpha: A Real Talk on Accountability". This episode challenges the status quo of masculinity, forcing an introspective look at character and personal growth. Join us as we navigate these demanding waters with our esteemed guest, Cory L. Hughes, who expertly …

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Embracing Love as a Catalyst for Personal and Collective Spiritual Growth 52:16

1y ago52:16

52:16

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, we delve into the true essence of love as defined by the "intentional and willful extension of oneself for the purposes of nurturing one's own and/or another's spiritual maturity". We start by unpacking this profound definition, shedding light on the true depth and dimensions of love beyond mere sentim…

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Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. Unleashing Your Business Potential with our Chief Ops Guru" 1:02:32

1y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Podcast SummaryWelcome to "Unleashing Your Business Potential with our Chief Ops Guru" Dr. Leroy McKenzie Jr. on the Grown Man Shit podcast, where in this episode, we dive deep into the world of business systems and the transformative impact they can have on your entrepreneurial journey. In this candid and empowering episode, Dr. McKenzie Jr. share…

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Lavon Lewis: "Character Matters: The Power of Integrity, Influence, and Impact" 59:37

1y ago59:37

59:37

Podcast Summary In this captivating episode of The Grown Man Shit Podcast" "Character Matters," we sit down with Lavon Lewis, a renowned expert in branding and marketing and we talk about how personal development and leadership impact branding, marketing and relationships. Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the profound infl…

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Greg Davis: "Behind Brilliance: The Unseen Price of Achievement" 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Episode Summary: Welcome to The Grown Man Shit Podcast, where we dive deep into the raw and unfiltered realities of success. In this episode, we have a special guest, the one and only Bishop Greg Davis. Brace yourself, because we're about to uncover the unseen price of success. Bishop Greg Davis fearlessly bares it all as he shares the sacrifices h…

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Marquel Russell: Hustle Redefined: From Street Hustler To Business Titan 1:10:46

1y ago1:10:46

1:10:46

Episode Summary: In this adrenaline-fueled episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Marquel Russell, once a notorious street hustler, now a groundbreaking business powerhouse. Leaving the treacherous drug trade behind, Marquel has leveraged the strategies that once ruled the underground, transforming them into legitimate, lucrative marketin…

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Donald Morton Interviewed by Mr Dee Brown: The Journey of a Self Made Man: I Did It My Way 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

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Episode Summary: In this riveting episode of "Self-Made Men", host Dee Brown dives deep with special guest Donald Morton. A titan in the industry, Morton rose from humble beginnings to carve a niche for himself, embodying the essence of a self-made man. Through sweat, grit, and unyielding resolve, he hewed a path from obscurity to the pinnacle of h…

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Walter Sellers: "Beasting In Business and the Gym: Achieving Work-Life-Fitness Balance" 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Episode Summary: "We all have 24 hours in a day. The question is not whether you have time or not. The question is how you manage your time. Men lose 3% of bone density annually" - Walter SellersAs Black Men, life can be a constant hustle, with demands pulling us in every direction. But let me tell you, finding that sweet spot of world-life fitness…

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Lou Rosado: "Bucks and Brothers Wealth Building Strategies for Black Men" 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

Episode SummaryWarning!"Behavioral finance challenges people. It's a conversation about owning your own behaviors that impact your financial decision making. To do so, you've gotta do a deep dive into yourself and be honest. Black n Brown families tend to be closed minded. It's difficult to get through the fear, so we say sh*t like "they don't want…

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Special Guest Host Michael Claiborne: Her Lap... His Safe Place 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

“Men need a lap that is soft enough to catch his tears and solid enough to keep his secrets” - Michael Claiborne Episode SummaryThe little boy , Linus, from the Peanuts needed a safety blanket. He needed something to make him feel secure. He needed something that he could hold onto and rest in being there for him at his most transparent moments. La…

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S3E7 ft. Lia Lavon 41:14

1+ y ago41:14

41:14

By Ody Ezeigwe

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The Grown Man Podcast (Trailer) 0:52

1+ y ago0:52

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"F-Cancer‼️" w/ Special Guest Host Ibn Muhammad 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

59:11

"Character is not just telling the truth. It's also the capacity to face the adverse realities" - Donald Morton Episode Summary This episode is powered by The ReManned Book What do you do when multiple things hit you at once and one of those things is Cancer? Your next level is locked up in facing your difficult present. Difficulties are a part of …

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No. 78: Re-framing Finances for Creatives (ft. Hannah Cole) 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

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ABOUT THE GUEST Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. Her specialty is communicating complex tax issues in a clear, cr…

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No. 77: On Artist & Musician Websites (ft. Taylor Rossi) 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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ABOUT THE GUEST Taylor Rossi is a flutist, web designer, and portrait photographer for Nicole Riccardo Media. She helps classical musicians bring their visions to life and grow their online presence. Learn more: www.nicolericcardomedia.com EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by the Flute Center of New York. The Flute Center of New York is the…

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No. 76: A Personalized Approach to Teaching (ft. Yue Deng-Wu) 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

ABOUT THE GUEST Yue Deng-Wu is the co-founder of Spacenotes, a startup focused on building a new app for learning music. Spacenotes is on a mission to make music education more accessible and delightful. Yue is a classically trained pianist and teacher. She was also an attorney at DLA Piper, where she advised tech companies of all stages on employm…

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No. 75: Leaving the Traditional Path (ft. Heidi Kay Begay) 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

We're joined by special guest Dr. Heidi Kay Begay for a discussion about pivoting to a non-traditional path, running multiple music businesses, and more! Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. Heidi is the creator and host of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content (to the mo…

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No. 74: Opportunities Beget More Opportunities 39:37

2y ago39:37

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Welcome to a new era of Creative Baggage! Serena, Justin and Deivy sit down ahead of the release of their database, 'For the Lost Creative', to reflect on their own experiences and opportunities that have led them all to where they are today. We talk about the windiness of pursing a creative career, and how almost nothing has been a straight line f…

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BONUS: For the Lost Creative 10:20

2y ago10:20

10:20

Listen to our presentation at the Bach 2 the Future Conference in MUPA Budapest, where they pitched Creative Baggage's project "for the lost creative," a database of scholarships, grants, internships, jobs, and other opportunities to help creatives find the next steps in their career. We are beyond grateful to have received a grant from enCORE Clas…

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No. 73: End of an Era 43:17

2y ago43:17

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Everything is changing once again! Justin and Serena discuss their time in Budapest, and Bailey announces her departure from the Creative Baggage team. We reminisce on the very beginnings of CB and look ahead to an unknown but exciting future! What's next? Development of our database of opportunities FOR THE LOST CREATIVE. is in full swing! Stay tu…

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No. 72: Nourishing Your Inner Child (ft. Chioma Ossai) 40:07

2y ago40:07

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Writer and musician Chioma Ossai shares her thoughts on self-love and self-care, which is a profound theme in her poetry. We agree that getting to know ourselves and nurturing our inner child can unlock a sense of creative freedom that we've hidden away over time. We also discuss the impact of social media (both positive & negative) on artists and …

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No. 71: From International Soloist to DMA Student (ft. Stephen Clark) 58:20

2y ago58:20

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In this episode, we chat with flutist Stephen Clark about his journey from orchestral musician, to soloist, to DMA student at the University of Alabama. He shares his insights on the differences between conducting yourself as a student vs. professional, as well as the differences between academia / the music industries of the UK and the US. We thor…

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No. 70: Imitation vs. Originality 51:09

2+ y ago51:09

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Bailey and Serena share their revelations on how much their expectations for themselves as flutists went against their natural tendencies and personalities. They discuss the conflicting desires to "be like" the people they admired and "be original," confronting just how much they have romanticized the path to becoming a "perfect" classical musician…

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No. 69: Music Lessons are Life Lessons (ft. Bart Feller) 52:16

2+ y ago52:16

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In this episode, we talk to a very special guest - Serena's former flute teacher Bart Feller! Serena shares the lessons she learned from Bart in high school, and how some of them have changed meaning or truly begun to click over time. We also discuss what it means to be a compassionate teacher and mentor at various stages of a young person's develo…

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No. 68: Conducting, Composing, & Podcasting Deep Dive (ft. William White) 1:00:40

2+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This episode is part of our series in collaboration with the hosts of the Classical Gabfest Podcast - conductors Tiffany Lu, William White, and Kensho Watanabe. Please go check out their show, and their episode featuring us! William C. White is a conductor, composer, teacher, writer, and performer based in Seattle, WA where he serves as music direc…

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No. 67: What's More Multi-Faceted than Conducting? (ft. Tiffany Lu) 46:02

2+ y ago46:02

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This episode is part of our series in collaboration with the hosts of the Classical Gabfest Podcast - conductors Tiffany Lu, William White, and Kensho Watanabe. Please go check out their show, and their episode featuring us! (Apple Podcasts) Conductor Tiffany Lu hails from Tampa, FL as well as the D.C.-Maryland region. In 2020, she joined the facul…

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No. 66: Genres are Bullsh*t (ft. The Missing Peace) 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 5 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. For the final installment of our series from the event, enjoy this dynamic discussion with Nick …

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S3E6 Grad Gals Debauchery ft. Nola Bonus-ode 33:04

2+ y ago33:04

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Is this episode related to Vegas? Ehhh not really, we deviated to our own thing. But I had fun relistening to it, and I wanted an easy episode to air. Tee hee hee. Socials Website Instagram Pinterest

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No. 65: Drawing Parallels Across Disciplines (ft. University of Maryland Students) 44:33

2+ y ago44:33

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 4In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. In this episode, we discuss parallels in the creative process between various fields of study, to…

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S3E5 Grad Gals Debauchery Part 2 ft. Nola 45:41

2+ y ago45:41

45:41

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No. 64: Creative Processes & Artistic Values (ft. University of Maryland Students) 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 3 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. In this episode, we hear from unique creators of crafts we admire. We discuss the inherent value…

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S3E4 Grad Gals Debauchery Part 1 ft. Nola 1:13:03

2+ y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

In this episode, we have a returning guest to help me bombard the airways for not just one, not even two, but THREE back-to-back episodes! Follow along with me and my work sister Nola as we navigate around making last-minute domestic travel plans in a pandemic dystopia!By Ody Ezeigwe

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No. 63: Philosophical Questions Round Table (ft. University of Maryland Students) 42:41

2+ y ago42:41

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 2 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. We asked the group a series of philosophical questions, and again we were truly amazed at the th…

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S3E3 Sage Advice Before I Uproot My Life ft. Kylee Nelson from Passports and Preemies 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

47:48

Before one makes career-changing moves and (temporarily) uproot your life, it’s a good idea to talk to a seasoned professional. In this episode, I asked Kylee from Passports and Preemies about her experience and what got her into travel nursing. Since she’s been traveling before the pandemic, so I view her as an OG in the game. Follow Kylee on thes…

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No. 62: Interdisciplinary Arts for All (ft. University of Maryland Students) 45:27

2+ y ago45:27

45:27

CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 1 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. We had a candid conversation about interdisciplinary projects, hopes for the future, and the con…

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S3E2 Sleeping Gets You Nowhere and Everywhere ft. Kay from the Awkward Traveller 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

44:02

In this episode, I brought in Kay from the Awkward Traveller to talk about how she had learned to manage her medical condition during her travels. Yes, she has made her own slip-ups. And yes, it is used against her by her family. Socials Website Instagram Pinterest Follow Kay on these platforms: Website: The Awkward Traveller Blog Facebook: The Awk…

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No. 61: Major Life Changes 41:04

2+ y ago41:04

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In this episode, Bailey and Serena reflect on everything that's changed since our final episode of Season 3. Bailey has a new job working in the marketing department for the Curtis Institute of Music, and Serena is all settled in Paris. We discuss the process of learning what our individual needs are in life, and how great it feels when we start ma…

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S3E1 The Strength to Keep Going On 19:17

2+ y ago19:17

19:17

Welcome back my bold and beautiful wanderers to a new season of Your Odyssey Awaits! This year I had a career change that *shocker* involves travel, so I’ll be covering and rating my work experiences and where I went in my free time. I also made the attempt to travel internationally and…..it’s a two-parter and you’ll just have to listen. Feel free …

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BONUS Q&A: Creative Baggage Origins, Season 4, & More! (ft. Yue Deng) 11:01

2+ y ago11:01

11:01

A little chat between co-host Serena and friend of the podcast Yue while playing around on the CB Playground. She asks about the meaning behind Creative Baggage's name and logo, as well as what we look forward to in Season 4. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2y45zPUgSVA Check out the CB Playground: https://www.creativebaggagepodcast.com/playg…

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No. 60: She Quit. 38:44

3y ago38:44

38:44

In this episode, Bailey, Serena, Justin, Andrew, and Bell discuss identity, practice routines, and the importance of letting go. Bailey shares a secret, Serena announces her departure, and the gang relishes their last moments together before their worlds change for good.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-bagg…

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No. 59: Arts & Academia (ft. Evan Kassof) 34:32

3y ago34:32

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In this episode, we talk to returning guest Evan Kassof about the problems and value of academia, as well as the role of academia in the arts. He shares his experiences obtaining 6 degrees and the expenses that come with attending University, building on his ideas from our discussion in No. 26: Artists Shouldn't Have to be Broke. Read more about Ev…

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ROBERT BRICKEY-DUKE’S UNSUNG HERO OF THE 90's 1:01:04

3y ago1:01:04

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Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina-ROBERT BRICKEY became Mr. Basketball of North Carolina and went on to Duke University, playing for Coach K’s early teams that went on to three Final Fours. He was the captain of the Duke basketball team, that played in the 1990 NCAA Championship game. His after life from playing, Brickey went on to coach at thre…

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No. 58: The Joy of Quitting (ft. Noa Kageyama) 35:15

3y ago35:15

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Noa Kageyama about his decision to quit music. He describes how much lighter everything felt for him, as the work towards mastery would have never ended. We also discuss deconstructing the rigid structures of the music world and embracing making music for fun, both for professionals and amateurs. h…

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