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The Aspiring Solopreneur178. Sales Tips for Solopreneurs Who Hate Selling with Nikki RauschWhat if selling didn’t feel salesy at all?In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe sit down with the brilliant Nikki Rausch, creator of the Selling Staircase and queen of relationship selling. Nikki breaks down how to ditch the pushy tactics and build trust through smart questions, real conversations, and—get this—actually asking permission to sell. (Novel concept, right?)She spills the tea on the biggest sales mistakes people make (yes, those cringey LinkedIn messages) and how to flip the script with connection-first strategies that feel genuinely good—even if you’re t...2025-03-2623 min
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iGaming DailyEp 415: Balancing bonus generosity using generative AI with Optimove’s Shai Frank and Dana RauschIn this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter is joined by two of Optimove’s finest to talk about the complexities of balancing bonus generosity and profitability.Shai Frank, Senior VP of Product, and Dana Rausch, Strategic Analytics Lead, explore the challenges operators face in the competitive gaming industry, the importance of player behaviour and effective segmentation and the difference between bonus hunters and abusers.The conversation also highlights how generative AI, such as Optimove’s AI-powered marketing platform OptiGenie, can optimise bonus strategies and enhance the...2024-12-1828 min
Turned On#536: Joe Goddard, PIEK, Cosmodelica, Decius, Damian Rausch, EversinesNext dates: Nov 23 - Collapsing Time Album Launch @ 17 Little Portland Street, London (DM me for paying guestlist)
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Ashley Beedle classics, new afro-disco edits from me, an Italo screamer from Joe Ashworth, Gudu Records...
Turned On is supported by my Patreon followers. If you want to show your love for my podcast and what I do, you can subscribe to my Patreon for less than 50p per episode to support me and in return you can enjoy perks like guestlist benefits for my gigs, free downloads of my edits before...2024-11-181h 00
The Rich Redmond ShowCrushing It with Carrie w/Seth Rausch :: Ep 194 The Rich Redmond ShowOriginally from upstate New York, Seth began playing drums at the age of three. By age nine, he was sitting in with local bands and even backing up his elementary school choir. He’s been in the Nashville music scene for 20+ years and is currently the touring drummer for Carrie Underwood. When Seth isn’t on the road, he is in the studio recording and collaborating with some of Nashville’s top writers, musicians, and producers. Seth has been in the Nashville music scene for years and has played/recorded with the likes of rockers Quinn Loggins, Joey DeGraw and So...2024-10-1158 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping solopreneur parents stop checking email at the playground4 Ways to Market Without Social Media with Emily AbornDo you hate social media as much as I do? Some experts will tell you that you need social media to market, but that’s increasingly not true. Gone are the heady days of Twitter, where you can tweet a link and people would actually see it. That’s why I brought on Emily Aborn, a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host. She’s also a wealth of information on how to market by making sure you have a great product, and much like her, a ton of personality. Want to hear a lo...2024-10-0741 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping solopreneur parents stop checking email at the playgroundWhy LinkedIn's "Best Practices" Might Be Your Downfall in 2024 with Matt ClarkIt was a wild year for social media in 2023. Twitter turned into X. Meta launched Threads. And LinkedIn started off the year as a promising platform for engagement and growth before tweaking the algorithm and tanking all of that. Matt Clark, founder of The Virtual Edge, host of the Rainmaker Show, and expert in sales argues that we shouldn’t treat LinkedIn like a social media platform because it’s not one. It’s a professional networking platform. That means we need to treat it more like a networking event if we want to make the most...2024-01-1558 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping solopreneur parents stop checking email at the playgroundHow to be a Scrappy Researcher (to Actually Sell Products) with Becky Pierson DavidsonOver the last few weeks, you’ve heard from multiple guests about the importance of research – Dappz talking about calculated risks and doing research for the actual calculation. Nikki Rausch talking about speaking your potential customer’s language. Adriana tells us to do research when we’re guesting on a podcast. But that begs the question: how? How do we make sure we’re doing the right kind of research to yield helpful information – especially if we’re not a huge company? We need to do scrappy research – which is why I brought in my friend, Beck...2023-12-1855 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping solopreneur parents stop checking email at the playgroundStop doing "Sales" and Start Having Conversations with Nikki RauschRecently, I sat down to dinner with my family when the doorbell rang. It was a door-to-door HelloFresh salesman, who wanted to make dinner easier for us (while ironically preventing me from eating dinner). I immediately got frustrated for two reasons: It was dinner time and the interruption was unwelcomedI had already told this guy’s partner “no” several hours earlier. It was a conversation that not only was unwelcome but was already flat-out rejected once before. This sort of tactic is what gives sales a bad name, and why folks like us hate sales. But today...2023-11-2755 min
The Bitter Rivals PodcastBitter Rivals Episode 107: Congrats To A Couple Legends!On this weeks episode of The Bitter Rivals Podcast, powered by The Game Media and Entertainment, Avery gushes over the Leafs white-hot offence lead by Willy Nylander while Gitano explains his optimism over the Habs fun start to the season!
The boys also discuss the NHL Frozen Frenzy and pay tribute to the careers of Tomas Plekanec and Jumbo Joe Thornton as they announced their retirements!
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AmeriQueerTWOFER! Lee Roy Reams & Mickey Pettit Going solo at 54 BelowThis week, we are joined by two fantastic queer performers who have some upcoming performances at the infamous 54 Below in NYC! Head to their website for ticket information! We bring you a lot of queer news this week. It was a big one!We want to hear from you!Instagram and Facebook: @ameriqueerpodcastTiktok: @ameriqueerEmail us: ameriqueerpodcast@gmail.comRead Joe Biden's Fact Sheet on White House.gov here!Sources:https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/18/the-vivienne-mum-mcdonalds-homophobic-attack/https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3224530/turkish-police-seal-istanbul-city-centre-block-trans-pride-parade2023-06-221h 47
Oklahoma Living & Real Estate ShowOklahoma Good For New Home Buyers & Interview with Joe Don BakerOn today’s show we will talk about where Oklahoma ranks as one of the best states for new home buyers to buy in, how elevated interest rates continue to affect the market and our special guest is Joe Don Baker. If you are interested in going on a wild hog hunt, then he’s the guy to talk to. I’m also going to share with you about a special event coming up this weekend in Piedmont Oklahoma.That’s coming up but first let's talk about some real estate news. 2023-05-0420 min
FootballRausch - Der NFL-PodcastFootballRausch-Frühstück: Joe BrrrrRaman und Tim blicken auf die Partien der Divisional Round zurück. Viel Spaß!
Twitter&Instagram:@footballrausch2023-01-2327 min
Neon Jazz InterviewsDirector of the Kansas City Vine Street Rumble Orchestra Kent RauschWelcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kent Rausch .. the Director of the Kansas City Vine Street Rumble Orchestra .. Kent is a retired teacher and formed this band in 2013 to honor the legacy of the "golden era" of KC’s world renowned jazz history. The band exclusively performs the same outrageously exciting music that made Kansas City THE place to be in the 30's and 40's, dedicated to taking the audience back to the wildly famous "jam sessions" and concert performances that literally changed the jazz world and influenced musicians from coast to coast and be...2022-12-2917 minFootballRausch - Der NFL-PodcastStorylines Woche 1: FeuerwerkskörperNeue Saison, neues Format! Wir haben unsere ersten Storylines der Saison dabei.
- Joe Burrow: Holpriger Start oder doch ein größeres Problem?
- Sind die Patriots die neue graue Maus der Liga?
- Und was macht die Offensiven der Bills&Chiefs so stark?
Viel Spaß!2022-09-1436 min
Sales MavenHow To Boost Creativity & Productivity While Working Less: Mastering Excellence SeriesAre you making the best use of your time? You are accomplished at doing “all the things.” Yet, you look around to realize you’re not doing all the things you actually want. Stop distractions from guiding your life. Instead, intentionally create the best chance for you to do the work, have the fun, and make the impact. Your very own Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch, is here to offer tips, techniques, and strategies to master your sales conversations. Discover methods to place yourself in the position to thrive in business and produce true value for your audience. Today...2022-09-0524 min
ReChoiceRESILIENCE REMASTERED with Attorney & Author Christine Yared - LGBTQ and the Classroom - An Update to the Story of Gerry CraneHAPPY PRIDE MONTH - This updated episode received a lot of good feedback.LGBTQ+ AND THE CLASSROOM: Gerry Crane and his partner Randy exchanged vows during a private commitment ceremony. By the next week, word spread that he had married a man. The gifted and once-treasured high school music teacher was suddenly disparaged and pressured to resign by powerful community members with tragic consequences.25 years later, Christine uses her skills as an attorney and writer to publish a moving book that recounts the story. We discuss Gerry's leadership qualities and legacy. What are the implications for o...2022-06-0459 min
Joe Bausch: Im Kopf des Verbrechers#78 Die Kudamm-Raser
Ihre Sportwagen sind für sie Lebensinhalt und Statussymbol, Geschwindigkeit eine Droge. Aus riskanten Fahrmanövern schöpfen sie Selbstbewusstsein. Das Auto als Instrument, der Rausch der Beschleunigung als Befriedigung. Fahrten mit völlig überhöhter Geschwindigkeit als Ventil für Frust. Oder als Quelle für Anerkennung.
Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!2022-05-3033 min
The 719 Coaches Show5A boys basketball preview: Pine Creek coach Joe RauschPine Creek boys basketball coach Joe Rausch talks about his path into coaching, touches on the prospect of a shot clock for Colorado high school basketball and previews the 5A boys basketball state tournament.2022-02-2335 min
Ryde or Wrong - Der FilmpodcastFolge 110: Top 10 2021 - Die besten Filme des JahresZum ersten Mal seit Folge 100 wieder vereint wirft die Ryde-or-Wrong-Crew in dieser Folge ihren gewohnten Blick in die Vergangenheit und bespricht das Filmjahr 2021!
Jörn, Patrick und Joe Ryder gehen dabei ihre persönlichen Top-10-Listen durch, und besprechen eine große Zahl von Bonuskategorien und
Aufgaben aus dem letzten und für das neue Jahr.
Übersicht:
0:00:00 - Frage der Woche: "Was ist der Film aus diesem Jahr, an den ihr euch am wenigsten erinnern könnt?"
0:01:30 - Die Top-10-Filme des Jahres 2021
1:32:58 - Bonuskategorien!
Erreichen könnt ihr uns wie immer unter www.facebook...2022-01-132h 38
The Story Behind Our Success5 - Influencer Marketing with Intellifluence's Joe SinkwitzYour host, Rebecca Rausch talks with Joe Sinkwitz of Intellifluence, the largest warm contact influencer network to promot your product and services.To learn more, visit https://intellifluence.com/2021-09-1639 min
Neue HeldenNH #097 - OLD und DER RAUSCH: Zwischen Vollkatastrophe und Meisterwerk?Wir sind zurück aus der Sommerpause.
0:04:45 Neuigkeiten, schlechte Filme, Sky Sharks Trailer
0:13:50 Vorsicht Politik! Die Wahlwerbespots zur BTW 2021
0:17:01 Trailer (Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, Die Schachnovelle, The Frech Dispatch, Dune, No Man of God)
0:30:56 Kurz Reviews zu Shang Chi, What If...? und Promising Young Woman
0:44:19 OLD Review
1:14:49 OLD Spoilerteil (wir hätten das besser gemacht)
1:33:13 DER RAUSCH Review
2:03:00 DER RAUSCH Spoilerteil
2021-09-122h 15
Planet Film GeekPFG Reviews (Black Widow, Fear Street 1978 & 1666, Nomadland, Der Rausch, Judas and the Black Messiah, Loki)Mit Joe & Luke
Wir waren wieder im Kino und diese Woche gibt's in den Reviews Black Widow, Fear Street 1978 & 1666, Nomadland, Der Rausch, Judas and the Black Messiah und Loki!
Viel Spaß!
00:00 Ein Jubiläum?
04:49 Loki Episode 5 & 6
18:54 Nomadland
36:12 Fear Street 1978 & 1666
51:58 Judas and the Black Messiah
01:05:42 Black Widow
01:11:57 Der Rausch
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Ryde or Wrong - Der FilmpodcastFolge 097: Bug (2006)Diese Woche folgen Jörn und Patrick dem Aufruf von Joe Ryder, einen Film zu schauen der sie möglichst zum schwitzen bringt. Die Wahl ist dabei auf den angeblich ultra-stressigen Thriller Bug von Regisseur William Friedkin gefallen.
Außerdem war Patrick mal wieder im Kino und Jörn hat sämtliche Animes aus der Summer Season geschaut.
Übersicht:
0:00:00 - Frage der Woche: "Was ist der Film mit der normalsten Michael Shannon Performance?"
0:01:10 - Der Rausch / Wonder Egg Priority Special Episode / Violet Evergarden: The Movie / Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood / Laid-Back Camp / Bak...2021-07-151h 02
Not Almost ThereExpect the Expected with NFL, MLB and NBA Mindset Coach Russ Rausch🏃♂️ RUSS RAUSCH is the Founder of Vision Pursue or VP. VP helps individuals and organizations create a Performance Mindset through their training and mobile app. Before founding Vision Pursue. Russ has worked with countless athletes in the NFL, NBA, PGA, and the Olympics. These are top athletes with an incredible amount of stress and pressure. Russ was the COO at the hedge fund Emil van Essen. Before that he was part of the executive team that took the trading software firm, Trading Technologies, Inc. (TT), from a 20-person startup to a 650-person global company as CFO, CIO, and EVP of Global...2021-07-1459 minReChoiceRESILIENCE with Christine Yared - Author of "Private Love Public School - Gay Teacher Under Fire"LGBTQ+ AND THE CLASSROOM: Gerry Crane and his partner Randy exchanged vows during a private commitment ceremony. By the next week, word spread that he had married a man. The gifted and once-treasured high school music teacher was suddenly disparaged and pressured to resign by powerful community members with tragic consequences. 25 years later, Christine uses her skills as an attorney and writer to publish a moving book that recounts the story. We discuss Gerry's leadership qualities and legacy. What are the implications for our school systems and how can we better empower LGBTQ+ students, parents, and educators?2021-03-251h 22
GrundsatzGrundsatz #12: Die USA unter Joe Biden und die Auswirkungen auf Europa und Österreich - mit Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Reinhard Heinisch (PHD) und Mag. Alexander Schallenberg, Bundesminister für europäische und internationale AngelegenheitenDie zwölfte Folge beginn mit einer Einordnung von Präsidentin Bettina Rausch, die die gesellschaftliche Spaltung in den USA mit Sorge betrachtet und vom neuen Präsidenten Joe Biden mehr Verbindendes erwartet. Der Schwerpunkt der Akademie werde im März das Thema „Westbalkan“ mit Veranstaltungen, einer Online-Vorlesungsreihe und E-Learning sein. Zu Gast bei Moderator Christian Gerd Laudenbach sind in dieser Folge der Politikwissenschaftler Reinhard Heinisch und Außenminister Alexander Schallenberg. „Im Herzen Europas sind für Österreich in der Außenpolitik vor allem Berechenbarkeit und Verlässlichkeit wichtige Werte. Wir brauchen Partner und ein regelbasiertes System. Außenpolitik ist auch immer Innen...2021-02-2643 min
Paid In Full PodcastEpisode 27: How Artists Can Monetize From YouTubeYouTube is the second largest search engine after Google, and a great way for artists to build their brand, engage with fans, and get discovered. In this episode, we talk about some ways artists can start monetizing on YouTube. Some topics we cover are:YouTube Partner ProgramOfficial Artist ChannelsAd and Subscription RevenueRoyalties from Distributors and LabelsPublishing RoyaltiesThanks for listening!Connect @paidinfullpod on all socials and paidinfullpodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1131 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 26: How To Achieve Your Music Goals in 2021Happy New Year! Hope you all are staying healthy and safe, and that this year brings lots of joy, peace, healing, and success.In this episode, I walk through the principles that I use when developing a plan to achieve my goals and drive career success.Some things we cover are:2020 reflection and creating a new starting pointHow to plan small actionable steps towards your goalsWhen to pivotWhy collaboration is key3 ways to invest in yourselfRemain disciplined and consistentHow to get comfortable with being uncomfortableI also break...2021-01-0439 minFootballRausch - Der NFL-PodcastFootballRausch-Brunch: Wentz nicht läuft, dann HurtsRaman und Tim blicken auf den elften Spieltag zurück. Vom Taysom-Hill-Quarterback-Debüt über die schlimme Verletzung von Joe Burrow bis hin zu überraschenden Cowboys ist alles dabei!
Viel Spaß!
Twitter und Instagram: @footballrausch2020-11-231h 01Paid In Full PodcastEpisode 25: How To Determine The Length of Your Publishing DealIn this episode, we talk about the various components of a co-publishing deal. It's not as straightforward as you may think, and often depends on how many songs you write, deliver, and release. Tap into the episode to find out how you can tell how long your publishing deal really is.Thanks for listening!Connect at paidinfullpodcast.com and @paidinfullpod on all socials. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-1628 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 24: How Long Is Your Record Deal?In this episode, we discuss the "Term" of a record deal. It's surprising to often hear that many artists don't know how long their record deal lasts... and more importantly, when they can get out of them! It can be very tricky, and it's not something you should just "leave to the lawyers to figure out". You're the one in the deal. Know exactly when it starts and when it ends.Thanks for listening!Connect with us at www.paidinfullpodcast.com and on all socials @paidinfullpod See...2020-11-0229 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 23: How To Collect All Your Streaming RoyaltiesDid you know there are 3 different types of royalties you can get for 1 stream? If not, you may be leaving a lot of money on the table.In this episode, I break down each type of streaming royalty and how to collect them.Thanks for listening, and make sure to connect with at paidinfullpodcast.com and @paidinfullpod on all socials! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-10-2619 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 22: How Advances Work (Or Don't)Let's talk money.In this episode, I give an overview of how advances work, what recoupment means, and how to make sure you're valuing yourself and music properly. Advances are such an important part of the music industry, but before accepting a big lump sum of money, you need to know exactly what you're getting paid, what you're giving up, and how much you need to pay back.Thanks for listening!Connect with us at paidinfullpodcast.com and on socials @paidinfullpod. See acast.com...2020-10-0530 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 21: How To Negotiate A Distribution DealIndependent Artists, don't leave the negotiation up to just your lawyer. You need to be involved every step of the way.In this episode, we go through some of the most important terms of a distribution deal and discuss ways to negotiate them. The more you know about what you want from the deal, the better you'll be able to negotiate.It's all about communicating clearly with your team on EXACTLY what you want, so they can continue to protect and fight for you in deals.Thanks for listneing!2020-09-2800 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 20: Breaking Down Kanye's "New Recording And Publishing Deal Guidelines"Kanye West recently laid out the "New Recording And Publishing Deal Guidelines" on Twitter. But what does this really mean?In this episode, I breakdown what you need to know about each point and how it could help you make better long-term music business decisions.Also, it's a great opportunity to use what we've learned from prior episodes and apply them to a real life example.So let's dive in!Socials: @paidinfullpodSite: www.paidinfullpodcast.com See acast.com...2020-09-2100 minFootballRausch - Der NFL-PodcastSpieltagsbriefing: Langer Tag im BurrowNein, das ist keine sexuelle Anspielung, es war tatsächlich ein langer Arbeitstag für Joe Burrow und seine Cincinnati Bengals. Wir besprechen das Spiel und blicken auf das Football-Wochenende.
Das FootballRausch Spiel der Woche in Week 2: Patriots at Seahawks!
Außerdem präsentieren wir am Ende der Folge zwei neue Kategorien!
Viel Spaß!
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Mail: hauskauf-footballrausch@t-online.de2020-09-1857 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 19: The 5 Most Important Terms of a Co-Publishing DealIn this episode, we talk about the 5 most important terms of a Co-Publishing Deal. So if you're a songwriter, this episode is for you!Remember, a co-publishing deal is when the publishing company gets 50% ownership of your publisher's share. The 5 Key terms we discuss are:Term (length of deal)Delivery and Release CommitmentRights/Scope RoyaltiesAdvancesThanks for listening, and if you have any questions feel free to connect at paidinfullpodcast.com or @paidinfullpod on socialsLet's go! See acast.com/privacy for...2020-08-3100 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 18: The 5 Most Important Terms of A Record DealIn this episode, we discuss the five most important terms of a traditional record deal:Term (length)Recording CommitmentRightsRoyaltiesAdvancesThere can be a million ways to negotiate a deal, so make sure you know these key terms to make the best decisions for your career.If you have any questions, connect wit us at paidinfullpodcast.com and on socials @paidinfullpod.Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-08-2400 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 17: How To Clear Your Samples (The Right Way)In this episode, we talk about how to clear samples and why it's so important to do so - especially when it comes to owning music.When you use samples in your music, you have to get permission from two sides of the sampled song:The Publishing (for using the actual songwriting)The Sound Recording/MasterIf you don't get permission from these two sids, you're infringing on the copyrights and can end up in a messy and expensive legal situation that could cost more than the original...2020-08-1700 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 16: How Much You Own When You License BeatsIn this episode, we specifically discuss ownership when it comes to licensing beats from sites like Beatstars, Airbit, and others.Whether your the producer making the beat, or the artist/songwriter using the beat, it's important to know exactly how much of the sound recording and publishing you own. Ownership is different with Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, and Custom licenses - so always make sure to read your contract and know exactly what you own, and how much!If you have any questions, connect with us at paidinfullpodcast.com or on socials...2020-08-1000 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 15: How To Structure Your Music BusinessIn this episode, we dive into the topic of setting up the proper corporate structure for your music business. Whether you're a songwriter, artist, or producer, thinking about yourself as a proper business is incredibly important.We go over the differences between being a sole proprietor and setting up and LLC or Corp.There are a lot of factors to think about when setting up your corporate structure, so make sure you know the difference so you can make the best decision for your career.Thanks for listening!2020-07-2700 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 14: The Difference Between a PRO and a Publishing Deal (And Why You Need Both)I get this question a lot: "If I'm signed up with ASCAP or BMI, then why do I also need to sign up with a publishing administration company?"Or when I ask people "Are you in a publishing deal" the respond with, "Yes, I'm with ASCAP".So I wanted to dedicate this episode to the differences between being with Performance Rights Organization (PRO) and having a publishing deal - and why you need both!Remember, PRO's only represent your public performance right and only collect performance royalties....2020-07-2000 min
America The BizarreThe Last War ChiefJoe Medicine Crow completed all four tasks to become a Crow War Chief during World War II, including stealing some Nazi's horses. 2020-07-1635 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 13: The Indie Artist/Songwriter Royalties ChecklistIn this episode, we take a moment to recap and put into action all of the information we've learned so far. This is geared mainly toward independent artists and songwriters to help build your business foundation and make sure you're getting paid from everywhere.The 5 areas we cover are:CopyrightASCAP/BMIPublishing Admin Service CompaniesDistribution ServicesSoundExchangeAlso, I've launched a fund to support Black independent artists and musicians. If you'd like to apply for financial support or donate, please visit paidinfullpodcast.com.Make sure to connect with us on...2020-07-1300 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 12: How Record Deals Work (or Don't Work)A recording deal can change your life - for better or worse. In this episode, we dive into the world of recording deals, how they're structured, the pros and cons of each, and what might be the right choice for you.Some of the things we go over are:360 DealTraditional Record DealNet Profits DealLicensing DealDistribution DealDistribution ServicesWhether you're an artist, a record label, own your masters, or wanting to learn more about this side of the industry, this episode is for you.Don't forget...2020-05-2600 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 11: Why You Need A Music PublisherSongwriters. Protect your music and build the value. This is what a music publisher will do.In this episode I introduce the world of Music Publishing, what publishers do, and why they are so important for every songwriter's career.Some of the things we discuss are:Music publishing companies and administration servicesWhen you should pursue a dealTypes of publishing dealsThe roles and responsibilities of a music publishing companyWhen to determine what deal is right for youThanks for listening!Connect on socials @paidinfullpod2020-05-1800 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 10: How To Collect SoundExchange RoyaltiesIf you're an artist and not signed up with SoundExchange, you're leaving money on the table. It's that simple.In this episode, we talk about why it's so important to collect these royalties, and how it can be an amazing source of long-term continuous income for artists, producers, and sound recording owners. Some of things we discuss are:What companies and services pay these royalties?Who is considered a featured artist?How can producers get paid too?What if you aren't a featured artist but performed as musician on a track?How...2020-05-1100 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 9: How To Make Money From SyncIn this episode, we get introduced to the world of Synchronization, aka Sync! This tends to be a more exciting area of the music industry because it involves TV, Film, Commercials, Trailers, Ads, and lots more! Synchronization uses can be a great way to build exposure for your song and generate income. Some of the things we cover in this episode are: Types of Sync UsesLicensing RightsSync FeesHow to get a song clearedHow to collect all of your sync moneyThanks for listening!Connect on IG/Twitter @paidinfullpod2020-05-0400 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 8: How Sound Recording Royalties Are PaidRecording artists, featured artists, and producers... this one's for you.In this episode, we start to unpack the royalty world of sound recordings. Some topics we discuss:Types of sound recording royaltiesRecord deals and artist royaltiesDistribution deals and royalty flowFeatured artists and producer participationsThis is a complex world, so take a listen to this episode and get comfortable with these types of royalties.Thanks for listening!Connect on IG & Twitter @paidinfullpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-2700 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 7: How You Get Paid Mechanical Streaming RoyaltiesIn this episode, we start to unpack the world of Mechanical Streaming royalties. Some things we discuss:What are Mechanical Streaming Royalties?How are rates calculated?Who pays them?Where do they come from?How do I collect them?If you have any questions, drop a comment or connect with me on social media @paidinfullpodThanks for tuning in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-2000 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 6: How Mechanical Royalties Are PaidWe've all heard the term "Mechanical Royalties" but what are they really? It always seems to be some vague type of royalty we think we're collecting, but not always sure.In this episode, I break down Mechanical royalties, how they're generated, and most importantly, who gets paid. (Hint: It's NOT the recording artist).Listen through the episode (maybe twice!) and let me know if you're getting paid all of your mechanical royalties.Thanks for tuning in!Follow us on IG and Twitter @paidinfullpod See...2020-04-1300 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 5: How To Collect Your Public Performance RoyaltiesIn this episode, we introduce you to the first type of royalty - The Performance Royalty.We dive in to the importance of Performance Rights Organizations, how to become a member, and most importantly, how to collect all of your performance money.If you have any questions, drop a comment or connect with us @paidinfullpod on IG/Twitter.Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-04-0600 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 4: Why You Need To Understand Royalties To Make MoneyIf you understand royalties, you'll know how you make money, it's that simple.In this episode, we get introduced to the glorious world of royalties and why they are so important to understand. Royalties always seem to be a black hole for many people, and no one wants to worry about "the numbers".But this is where the money is, and the more you know about royalties, the more control you'll have over your career.If you have any questions, drop a comment or connect with us @paidinfullpod on IG...2020-03-2400 minAmerica The BizarreTigers & Mullets & Murder, Oh My!Joe Exotic is a bigger-than-life personality that bred tigers, started his own television studio, and has what some would call an eccentric fashion taste. He was living the high life as "The Tiger King" until he was finally taken down. Support America The Bizarre: https://www.patreon.com/americathebizarre Sources & Merchandise: https://www.americathebizarre.com/ 2020-03-1944 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 3: Why Sound Recordings Are Valuable (And How To Protect Them)What does it really mean to "Own Your Masters"?In this episode, we discuss the power and value of sound recordings (masters), what the components are, and how to protect them.Whether you're a recording artist, producer, or want to start a record label, the sound recordings are the foundation of it all.Make sure you know what you own before you decide to give it up.Questions? Drop us a comment or connect at @paidinfullpod on IG/Twitter.Thanks for tuning in!2020-03-1100 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 2: Know Your Splits, Know Your MoneyWhen it comes to your song splits, know what you own, how much you own, and who else owns it...This episode is all about song splits and how your splits can affect your ownership and how much money you make. We dive into how to properly split a song with co-writers and publishers to make sure you never get short-changed for your hard work and creations.If you have any questions, drop me a comment or connect @paidinfullpod on IG and Twitter.Thanks so much for listening!2020-03-1100 minPaid In Full PodcastEpisode 1: How To Protect Your Songs (The Right Way)Everything in the music industry starts and stops with the song. Protect it closely.In this episode, we walk through the basics of copyright, and more importantly, the step-by-step process to make sure your songs are properly protected.We also go over some hacks and tips that will save you a lot of time and money.If you have any questions, drop a comment or connect with us on social media @paidinfullpod (IG/Twitter).Thanks for listening!2020-03-1100 min
Paid In Full PodcastEpisode 0: Welcome To The ShowWelcome to the Paid In Full Podcast and thanks so much for tuning in! Let's goooo!This podcast is all about how the money works and flows in the music industry. We're going to be diving deep into many topics, and although it may get quite nerdy at times, I promise to drop gems in every episode so you can always make sure you're getting Paid In Full.In this episode, I talk about what inspired me to start this podcast, what you can expect, and share a little bit about my background...2020-03-1000 minAmerica The BizarreNazis At Madison Square GardenFritz Kuhn created and led the German American Bund, using Nazi symbology and methods to form his political party in the United States. On February 20, 1939, Kuhn and 22,000 Bund members held a Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden. Night At The Garden: https://anightatthegarden.com/ Support: https://www.patreon.com/americathebizarre Sources: “Total Espionage” by Curt Riess “The Pledge of Allegiance” an article on USHistory.org “When Nazis Filled Madison Square Garden” by Gordon F. Sander “Americans Hold a Nazi Rally in Madison Square Garden” an article on History.com “When...2020-01-0950 min
Working Drummer200 – Chris McHugh, “Best Of” Roundtable: Seth Rausch, Harry Miree, Travis McNabb & Hubert PayneTo celebrate our 200th episode, we invited four of our favorite past guests – Seth Rausch, Travis McNabb, Hubert Payne, and Harry Miree – to participate in a roundtable discussion. We then did an extended interview with Chris McHugh. The show was recorded and filmed at The Drum Pad in Nashville at Drum Paradise.Seth Rausch is a skillful drummer currently working as the touring drummer for Keith Urban. Other artists he’s worked for include Gary Allan, Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, and Little Big Town. While he was with Little Big Town, he had the opportunity to record on two...2019-01-161h 25
Mama We Made It!Episode 75: Evan Haskell"Be completely present and conscious of what you're in." Evan Haskell is an entrepreneur, and Founder/CEO of the hospitality brand Urban Flat. But before building a multi-city, luxury housing company, Evan was class clown with a 2.3 gpa, with childhood dreams of being a firefighter.He grew up in the hills of LA, a privileged area, and a different city experience, where coyotes roamed the streets, and stargazing was an nightly ritual. In his house, it was always family first. His brothers are his greatest gift, and his father is his biggest role model.2018-12-042h 57Mama We Made It!Episode 74: Laci Jordan"We all have an extraordinary set of skills. Discover how to use them, and bet on your magic." Laci is a multi-disciplinary graphic designer, creative director, and entrepreneur, who has worked with Disney, CAA, and brands like Nike, Jordan, and Hibbett Sports. But as young child growing up in Hunstville, Alabama, Laci has memories of crying to her mother saying, "why am I not creative?" However, it wasn't that Laci lacked creativity, but rather confidence to let it out.As an observant kid, from divorced parents, with four older brothers, Laci developed a strong sense of...2018-11-274h 18Mama We Made It!Episode 73: Chief Johnson"Share your story, people need to hear your struggle." Born in West Virginia, raised in Colorado, Chief was from a military family, where learning to be resilient was a cornerstone of his upbringing. At a young age, he was a part of a music and dance group, with his father at the helm, leading like a drill sergeant. While other kids were playing sports and games, Chief and his group were practicing day and night, performing throughout the city, and winning competitions. However, paralleling this road was also that of hanging around gangsters, selling drugs, violence, and being one...2018-11-202h 32Mama We Made It!Episode 72: Davin Gentry"When you're doing what you're supposed to, everything clicks." Davin is a designer, artist, and co-founder of the clothing brands Premium Co. and Diet Starts Monday. Raised by his mother in Madisonville, Kentucky, Davin grew up in a trailer park, and would often struggle with his identity. Dealing with issues of race and wealth, Davin would find himself escaping through worlds of skating, basketball, and drawing. But it wasn't until after high school, when he would fully tap into his creative side. Influenced by legendary painter, Bob Ross, Davin began to hand paint t-shirts and sell the...2018-11-133h 12Mama We Made It!Episode 71: Willie B“The moment I gain personal happiness is when I stop caring.” LYNWOOD STAND UP! This one’s for y’all. Enter Willie B aka The Ichiban Don. Willie grew up Lynwood, CA - a city with integrity and respect, but “you don’t take no shit!” Everyone knows each other, grows up together, but divided by two sides of gangs. But, Willie was someone who got along with everyone, a neutral character with a positive soul. Willie’s household built on the foundation of morals. His mother was from Mississippi, and his father from Cleveland, bo...2018-11-061h 52Mama We Made It!Episode 70: Hommy Diaz“Take every negative, and outweigh it with a positive.” Born and raised in Queens, NY, Hommy grew up quickly, with a savviness that could only be learned from the streets. His parents immigrated from the Dominican Republic, and while Hommy was learning English by reading TV Guides, and immersed in the rich culture of his family, he also was exposed to the deep poverty of the country, making him truly grateful for all that he had. At an early age, Hommy started drawing, and began tapping into his creativity. But it wasn’t until he discovered the art of skateboard...2018-10-303h 22Mama We Made It!Episode 69: Amelian Kashiro Hamilton“Trust the timing of your life.” Amelian is a multi-disciplinary, wardrobe stylist, painter, artist, visionary, creative, and a true sartorialist. Her mother is from Japan, and her father is from East Oakland, and both met in Anchorage, Alaska where Amelian was born and raised. Although she would find herself battling to sometimes fit in, Amelian loved and embraced her mixed background, and always had a lot of pride in who she was. Her deep passion for the arts, guided her through school, as well as the tough times of moving, tumultuous relationships, financial struggles, and self-doubt and guilt. Ar...2018-10-233h 31Mama We Made It!Episode 68: James Supreme“You have to invest in yourself before anyone can look at your situation and offer help. That’s what separates people.” Born in Nyack, NY, with the same birthday as Kobe, James entered this world to do something great. His family is first generation Haitian, and James grew up in a diverse neighborhood, as a kid playing basketball, loving hip hop, and into girls, clothes, and his tight crew of friends. But at 14 years old, his life was turned upside down, as he would have to leave everything he knew, and move to Georgia. C...2018-10-162h 58Mama We Made It!Episode 67: Danny "Topshelf Junior" Williams“Everything I do is the business card for my next job.” Born and raised in LA, Danny grew up in the parallel of sports and creativity. He learned the value of strength, work ethic, and discipline from his mother, and discovered his passion for photography through old photos of her journey from Jamaica to the US. Music also played a major role in Danny’s household, and was first introduced to the industry through his older brother. This would soon lead Danny to the world of promotion, as he and his high school friends became a powerhouse crew working with the b...2018-10-091h 53Mama We Made It!Episode 66: Joe Weil“The root of all suffering is desire.” From a suburb just outside St. Louis, Joe Weil was quickly on the path of exploring all his creative impulses, getting lost in stories of adventures and different worlds, and truly falling in love with art, and movies. But it wasn’t until a run for 8th grade student body president that “The Election” would be the start of Psycho Films, and his entrepreneurial journey as a filmmaker. Joe was often labeled as the “weird, artsy movie-making kid” but rather than fighting it, he fully embraced it, and used this ability to connect with pe...2018-10-022h 15Mama We Made It!Episode 65: DevanOnDeck"Make the best of what's in front of you." The Town is once again in the building!! Oakland, CA, a young kid with fire engine red hair, rocking his mom's stylish jacket, dope sneakers, and a die-hard fan of 90s cartoons; enter Devan. His mother was a cosmetologist, who exposed Devan to the creative culture of style, fashion and art, while instilling confidence and teaching him the invaluable life lesson of being yourself. However, as kids, it can be tough to be yourself when others view you as an outcast. And for Devan, it was something that he would...2018-03-272h 38Mama We Made It!Episode 64: Asher Roth"Our relationships, our friendships with our family members, and our friends...those are our real assets." Morrisville, PA, a middle-class suburb that gave Asher a diverse experience, and humble upbringing. Growing up with two influential older sisters, and loving, supportive parents, Asher has a deep appreciation for family (just listen to "Family Man"). As a kid, he was someone who could naturally bridge social gaps, and simply got along with everyone. But when he was faced with a new environment in middle school, he found himself struggling with anxiety, which would play a pivotal role in how he views...2018-03-062h 21Mama We Made It!Episode 63: Itika Oldwine"Risk it all, bet it all, because you're going to land on your feet." Itika was born in the projects in Richmond, CA, surrounded by working-class families who wanted to better themselves and help one another. However, she spent her early years growing up in an upper-middle class suburb outside of Richmond, where she was shown a new world of possibility. But it wasn't until she moved back to Richmond to live with her grandparents (shot out to Big Mama!) that the culture shock set in. From that point on, the focus was getting out of Richmond...and the...2018-02-272h 32Mama We Made It!Episode 62: Keith Leak Jr."The dream does not stop." Born in Middletown, OH, Keith came into this world "blessed" - just ask his strong, supportive mother who would guide his hand while drawing at the age of 1. Keith's father was a minister and a musician, and even tho they kept a religious household, both his parents always allowed and encouraged Keith to experience life to the fullest. His love for drawing became his life, spending his time getting lost in portraits, and mastering his own style and craft. But as he entered high school, his hunger for being challenged grew, and soon found a...2018-02-201h 49Mama We Made It!Episode 61: MdotforMayor"The quicker you grow to love the struggle, the easier it is." Pasadena, CA, a young Mdot grew up loving all things creative. His bedroom walls were completely covered with pics from magazines like the Source, XXL. Moving around every year after 10 years old, leaving friends as soon as he made them, and discovering new ways to survive socially, Mdot's only real place to find his identity was through the hip-hop culture. This creative space was a place for him to also escape the realities of gang violence and poverty that encompassed his neighborhood. However, as he was entering hi...2018-02-133h 26Mama We Made It!Episode 60: Super Duper Jesus Araujo“Be as cool as you can be, to as many people as you can, because that’s what you would hope would happen to you.” Let the story of Jesus begin. It was a beautiful day in Oxnard, CA when José and Maria met at church, with a destiny to bring their first son into this world. Raised by his immigrant parents, Jesus was taught to be great at everything he did, and more importantly, respectfully represent for his family and culture. He spent his youth actively in church on one side, and falling in love with sports on the other...2018-02-063h 09Mama We Made It!Episode 59: Brandon "Eazee" Banks"Anything culture is always going to be about consistency and longevity." Welcome to the Crenshaw District, home of some of LA's most creative and influential people who push #theculture forward daily. Enter Brandon Banks, a young child with a big imagination, who instantly fell in love with drawing as soon as he picked up a pencil. His fascination with art was nurtured by his mother - a teacher who pushed him to do the things he loved, and at the same time instilled work ethic, and taught him to stay curious. As art continued to guide his journey, he wen...2018-01-303h 22Mama We Made It!Episode 58: Justice Baiden"Understand where you fit in." Welcome to LoveRenaissance, or as the tat on Justice's wrist says: LVRN. Growing up in Atlanta, Justice was influenced by his ambitious, hard-working, immigrant father from Ghana, and his strong mother, who instilled the importance of family in Justice early on. However, Justice was always a dreamer, and as he would balance the two worlds of work and family, he never fell into the structured mentality that his parents wanted for him. "Am I going to live the life I want to live, or am I going to live for someone else?" Looking up t...2018-01-231h 50Mama We Made It!Episode 57: David Sabastian“The only thing holding you back, is your own fear of not being good enough.” Los Angeles, CA. Welcome to the School of Unconventional Thought, where we teach people how to use imagination and throw away self doubt. Born on April 7th, at 7am, on the 7th floor of the hospital, David stepped into this world as the Bible dropped from his mother’s hand and landed on the story of “David & Goliath.” David was a loner, wandering his own mind, getting lost in comics and drawing. He gets his fast, abstract style from his father, but it was his mother...2017-12-122h 20Mama We Made It!Episode 56: Cole Walliser“Be nice, and be good to work with.” From a small corner of Richmond, Vancouver, Cole grew up among the outdoors, charged with creativity and adventure. He came from a supportive family, where his mother instilled trust that he’d always make the right decision. Being biracial, Chinese and white, Cole struggled with feeling alienated. But as he got older, he embraced both his cultures as it gave him a greater ability to connect with others. Cole expressed himself through breakdancing, and skateboarding; two art forms that require relentless dedication and drive. But it was skateboarding that made him realiz...2017-12-052h 27Mama We Made It!Episode 55: Ricardo Emmanuel“Always know where your two feet are planted.” Bronx, NY, young Ricky didn’t grow up in the best of neighborhoods, but always got what he wanted, while surrounded by his Dominican Republic roots, family, and culture. As a first generation American, Ricky was brought up by immigrant parents, who both worked incredibly hard to provide a life that him his siblings deserved. His mother was his role model, teaching him discipline, work ethic, and what it means to be yourself. After moving from the Bronx to Orlando, Ricky had trouble adjusting to the new culture, and never truly fit in. ...2017-11-282h 24Mama We Made It!Episode 54: T-Dot Illdude“Self Correction; understand you’re not always gonna be right.” Willingboro, NJ, a place between the good and bad, where you you would see who can fight the best, play ball the best, dance the best, and be the best. It may not be NY, Philly, or LA, but T-Dot proudly puts it on the map. Growing up, T-Dot didn’t leave his rough neighborhood, and thought that’s what just being a kid was. He loved playing sports, immersed himself in painting, and always questioned everything. He wasn’t the best fighter, baller, or dancer, but became an assassin with hi...2017-11-071h 46Mama We Made It!Episode 53: Johan“Music can transcend these boundaries.” Let's take it back to the burbs of Boston, where if your not eating at Joe's Pizza, you’re escaping to the outdoors, chasing the spirit of adventure, and finding freedom. This was Johan’s world. Growing up, he immersed himself in music, but not necessarily as a musician - his true love was found with classical composition, with heroes like John Williams, and Beethoven. While everyone was listening to the new Eminem or Outkast albums, Johan was bumping the soundtrack to Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Los Ark. Even though he found himself disconnecte...2017-10-312h 30Mama We Made It!Episode 52: Rahki“What helped me keep pushing, is never being satisfied.” Minneapolis, MN, you may not see celebrities walking around, but it’s birthed many legends like Prince, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Morris Day. Another legend would soon be added to the list…When Rahki was 2 years old, he was at church moving around, and dancing up and down. A preacher came from another city that day, saw Rahki, and said “That child right there is going to be blessed with music. PUT HIM ON THE DRUMS!” Rahki’s father was a minister, his mother was a choir singer, and Rahki grew up...2017-10-243h 06Mama We Made It!Episode 51: TiRon & Ayomari“Sometimes you need to lose who you think you are so you can rediscover who you are.” Welcome to Kankakee, IL, at one time ranked the worst city in the U.S. Growing up moving around a lot, with little dreams of a big city, TiRon found himself getting lost in creativity as a way to escape the world around him. He was always drawn to music - not to any genre, but to how it made him feel. His natural curiosity for people and experiencing new things was his way out of his small town, and his mind… Welcome t...2017-10-182h 51Mama We Made It!Episode 50: Leslie Rosales“Stay curious.” Leslie was born in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, but moved to South Central when she was 4 - a place that raised her, became her home, and her community. Leslie was influenced by her mother, who encouraged her to stay active, as Leslie delved into sports, performing arts, and student government throughout her youth. Elected Senior Class President in High School, Leslie was able to use her leadership role to inspire change, and bring people together. “Being a leader is not only being able to captain the ship, but being able to teach everyone how to captain the ship.” Using...2017-10-122h 50Mama We Made It!Episode 49: Mansa"The greats are ones who redefine the model." Let's take you to Oakland, CA, but unlike a lot of people, young Mansa grew up in the Hills, where people lived a more luxurious lifestyle. As a kid, he was into skating, music, and "nerd stuff" - learning computer coding, and always ahead of his class. He never went to parties, and had never even been to downtown. However, at 13, his life was turned upside down. Unfortunate legal issues caused his family to leave their fortunate life, and within 2 years, they moved 7 times, residing in West, Oakland. Being a rich kid...2017-09-191h 08Mama We Made It!Episode 48: Audio Push"Keep Working." Inland Empire, CA, a place far from the ocean. It was the 90s, and kids didn't have cell phones or tablets, but instead had dancing, skating, and gang-banging. For Oktane, he was a middle child who lived what some would call a "normal life", inspired by his parents, and Mint Condition, Rakim, and Earth, Wind & Fire were the soundtrack of his childhood. However at any moment, he could've easily been kicked off course, but Oktane's gift of incredible focus, and his relentless dedication to the things he loves, kept him on a road to greatness. Price grew up...2017-09-122h 11Mama We Made It!Episode 47: Ali Saint Q"As soon as you the put the fear of looking stupid behind you, things happen." Ali has always found himself in the middle of clashing worlds, but has a gift of bringing them together. On one end, he was born in Paris, France, the fashion capital of the world. On the other, he grew up in West Covina, CA, where you were either a skater, baller, or gangster... and if you mixed styles, you'd get beat up. But for Ali, he found himself right in the middle; skateboarding listening to Puffy, playing basketball listening to Metallica. It was hard to pi...2017-08-291h 55Mama We Made It!Episode 46: Iddris Sandu"The word impossible is my favorite word because I don't believe in it." It's rare to come across someone who can truly make you see the world differently - whether it's perspective, colors, or "slices". Iddris did that for all of us, and at 20 years old, his mind proves to be lightyears ahead. Born in Harbor City, CA, Iddris grew up simply as a "nerd", wildly fascinated with technology. "Tech was my freedom, it's in my code". His parents were both from Ghana; his mother, who is his heart, came from great wealth, and his father from poverty. But it w...2017-08-222h 47Mama We Made It!Episode 45: YMTK"You are your star player." EVERYBODY FROM THE TOWN STAND UP! It's the mid 80's in East Oakland, a young Murph is born as the city is still feeling the impact of the "crack era". His mother, a special education teacher, and gifted Gospel singer who wrote songs in her dreams. His father, a multi-business owning, self-made man, who holds down the definition of working hard. Murph lived in a juxtaposition - a kid from the East Oakland streets, and a private school student. But his true identity was hoops, and ball was life. Playing for some of the top tea...2017-08-152h 36Mama We Made It!Episode 44: Mir Harris"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create." Enter Mir: born in the Bay, grew up in LA, made in Brooklyn. She was a "fortune baby", raised by her Buddhist mother, who at the time was finishing college and entering grad school. After graduating, they moved to LA and lived with Mir's grandparents. This would soon become an environment that encouraged Mir's gifts and imagination, as she was being conditioned to be great. Hyper aware at an early age, and influenced by adults, Mir's way of seeing the world was guided by truth...2017-08-081h 37Mama We Made It!Episode 43: K. Roosevelt"You have to believe it first, before anyone else can believe it." Los Angeles, CA, born and raised, Kevin was banging on pots and pans at the age of 2. He grew up surrounded by legends; their music was the soundtrack of his youth, and their stage was his playground. Supported by both his parents, and inspired by his father Keb' Mo', Kevin was taught to harness his truth, and let music guide his path. Drums were life, and Kevin's deep appreciation for musicality led him to be one of the stand-out drummers among a community of LA's finest musicians. But it...2017-08-011h 10Mama We Made It!Episode 42: George Jefferson"Look in the mirror and talk to yourself for 5 minutes." George's journey started in Oakland, down to East LA, and moved throughout South LA. Much of what he remembers is being a bad-ass kid, constantly getting kicked out schools. Never had a chance to make real friends, disrespected all his teachers, and never stuck to something long enough to be good at it. But when George would go home to his mom, and Oma, it was all love; an incredible dichotomy. It wasn't until high school, that George would soon realize being bad was no longer cool, and for once i...2017-07-252h 12Mama We Made It!Episode 41: Youssef Grant"Once you start meeting your true self half way, you'll have a much easier journey." Born in Cairo, Egypt, a Coptic Orthodox Egyptian, Youssef came to the US for religious reasons when he was six years old. His parents made the true "immigrant sacrifice" to spend their life savings to save their life. When arriving to the States, they moved around a lot, first living in Hancock Park, then later South Central. Youssef didn't speak English, or have the tools to communicate and express himself. This led to locking himself in the library, reading everything he could, to figure it o...2017-07-181h 44Mama We Made It!Episode 40: Priscilla Renea"Get bit or get better." Vero Beach, FL on a 3-acre farm, surrounded by animals, trees, fruits, veggies, and huge family - a young Priscilla was roaming free. Though introverted and timid, she was in love with MTV, had ballerina aspirations, and was drawn towards forensic science. Mom and Dad were both church singers, and it came natural for Priscilla at the age of 2. But as a military kid, growing up in a strict household and moving around frequently, Priscilla struggled with expressing herself. To find her voice, she would secretly record and write songs when her parents weren't home...2017-07-112h 29