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Your Morning Coffee PodcastEpisode 246Episode 246 On this week's episode of the YMC podcast, your hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart discuss these important music industry stories: "Disc Maker CEO Responds To Spotify In ‘1,000 Streams’ Debate" (Hypebot); "What Is The Point Of An Independent Record Label In 2025?" (SmartDumb); "Imogen Heap Just Went Viral With ‘Headlock’ — Now She’s Letting You Borrow Its Vibe Via AI" (Rolling Stone). Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee!2025-04-2838 min
DTL Poetic Vibez PodcastDTL Poetic Vibez Podcast: Episode #3 PBTP Jermell PowellDTL Poetic Vibez Podcast has returned with yet another amazing poet in the community!
Get ready to tune in for a special segment featuring Jermell Powell aka AloneatiQ.
Introducing his poetry journey, his first self published book, hosting of SmartDumb Podcast, and diving into his future goals and aspirations in life.
Poetry is his passion but he is more than just his words.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and tune in for this episode.
This segment will also be available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Be sure to also follow this dope poet on instagram @aloneatiq .
Tap into his website...2024-08-111h 12
The SmartDumb PodcastArtie FoxxArtie Foxx, Cave Gang, Rap Is Poetry, Brandon Leake knows him...
Take a listen, bro has some words of wisdom.2022-08-0437 min
The SmartDumb PodcastKay KiaraKay Kiara shares a piece of her stories, and her story in pieces. One hell of a story how she's finding her peace.2022-08-0344 min
The SmartDumb PodcastVP Creative ConsultingI sat down with Venette of VP Creative Consulting. We talk about the corporate experience, branding particularly for businesses of color....and Ronald McDonald.2022-06-301h 07
The SmartDumb PodcastEwane MasangoI sat down with Ewane Masango of The Society.2022-06-231h 01
The SmartDumb PodcastThe Slap ft. DraeI went on IG live with the homie Drae(@r.d.hamilton1981) to talk about the topic of the week.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2022-03-301h 03
The SmartDumb PodcastCarolyn Part 2Our conversation continues as she discusses her seven(7, VII, siete) books! Talk about CJs Place and where it's going to(...o).
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2022-03-1632 min
The SmartDumb PodcastCarolyn Part 1My guest is Carolyn, a Baltimore native. Poet, performing artist, author, event host, and that which is most important to her, a "good person."
We start off talking about her upbringing, how it led to her performance background, and some of her favorite moments acting.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music2022-03-1636 min
The SmartDumb PodcastPoets For Dinner Part 2Continuing my interview with Grace Love, we talk about the Artist Retreat in April 2022, hosting versus performing, interact with those who viewed us live, and generally shoot the shit.
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2022-03-0653 min
The SmartDumb PodcastBlack LicoriceI sat down with Kandi Turner, the owner of the greeting card company, Black Licorice. We talk about her grandmother inspiring her business, living in Arizona, and her role in uplifting the community, particularly as this was recorded in February.
www.shopblacklicorice.com
https://www.instagram.com/shopblacklicorice/2022-03-0216 min
The SmartDumb PodcastPoets For Dinner Part 1I had a great conversation with Grace Love. She is among other things a spoken word artist, published author, and the Founder of Poets For Dinner.
In Part 1 she talks about her artistry and creativity, her independence, Baltimore's spoken word scene, and a glimpse into Poets For Dinner artists retreats.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
2022-02-1654 min
The SmartDumb PodcastDivineDecember 31st of 2021 I sat down with Divine, a friend/mentor/poetry goddess and overall amazing person. I wanted to make this the first interview released in 2022, so here we are.
Our conversation spans from her poetry, to her performance, to her purpose. It continues into her evolution, and features her young boys/men.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2022-01-261h 10
The SmartDumb PodcastNerd Part 2Continuing my conversation with Nerd. He discusses establishing his identity, networking; meeting and collaborating with DJ Art.is; and his aspirations to expand.2021-12-2941 min
The SmartDumb PodcastNerd Interview, Part 1Last episode of 2021 with Nerd, a spoken word artist/rapper/businessman, host of the Refresh DC open mic.
In the first half we talk about him being raised in California; how the LA scene was still "small" for him; making his endeavors a cause for people to support; his poetic influences, styles, and some experiences.2021-12-2939 min
The SmartDumb PodcastEvieI sit down with the multi-talented and multi-faceted Evie, which means I got to chat with both owners of Evisha. Evie and I discuss how her faith plays in to her experiences, while we cover a wide array of topics. We self-declared a part II, but I am confident that's what the listening audience would want.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2021-12-151h 15
The SmartDumb PodcastBrotha AnthonyKicking off the new season is my good friend Brotha Anthony. A spoken word artist who has since become a public speaker, community leader, business owner and published author. Hear him also discuss topics such as his journey, the support of his wife, and the evolution of Phoenix from his perspective as a native.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2021-12-0150 min
The SmartDumb PodcastSassyWhat do you do when you have a long overdue guest on your podcast? Have the episode be long overdue by posting exactly 2 months after the recording, duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Sassy. Like many other(read: all) guests, there is a lot you can gleam from her words of wisdom.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2021-05-251h 06
The SmartDumb PodcastLit The Write WayI am joined by my good friends Drae and Whit of the Lit The Write Way Podcast. We talk about their background, me as their producer, me as a guest, other guests, and we even get into a patented J/Drae/Whit debate.
I usually have a lot of fun with my guests, but this one was much needed given the week I had.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2021-05-131h 26
The SmartDumb PodcastKaye Part 2Continuation of a discussion with Kaye. How many topics did we divert to?
Audio credit:
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals
2021-05-0357 min
The SmartDumb PodcastKaye Part 1I have a conversation with Kaye, a woman of many talents. The first part of the conversation regards who she is, where she's from, and her communications endeavors.
Part 2 is also on the way.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music2021-04-2152 min
The SmartDumb PodcastNnenna InterviewToday's interview is with Nnenna, the serial entrepreneur. Learn about her background and military experience and how it helped shape her career...paths. You'll undoubtedly learn something along the way; she is definitely built to speak and motivate.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals 2021-02-0958 min
The SmartDumb PodcastFemme Noir Files CollabMy first podcast of 2021 was with the lovely ladies of the Femme Noir Files.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
The Ultimate Rap League, Tay Roc
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2021-01-261h 21
The SmartDumb PodcastThe Breathing Space InterviewI sat down with Benedict Beaumont of Breathing Space. We discuss his professional path that led him to breathwork, and the concept itself. I even do a breathwork demonstration; you may view that here.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI signals2020-09-1443 min
The SmartDumb PodcastFareRyder InterviewOn Juneteenth I had the pleasure of interviewing FareRyder, a DMV-based, black-owned ride share company. I was highly impressed by their story and I think you will be too.
Enjoy the interview, and support and share their movement, whether you're local or in areas you'd love to see them expand to.
#SupportBlackBusiness #SupportGoodBusiness
ONE cuss word.2020-07-1740 min
The SmartDumb PodcastCapital Region MaidsThe first interview of 2020 was with Tia of Capital Region Maids. We talked about her experience as a first-generation stateside Jamaican, why she chose her school, the tired PWI versus HBCU debate(15:10), her corporate life(24:23), entrepreneur focus(34:34), crippling perfectionism(49:40), her business Capital Region Maids(51:35), and a shoutout to the Overthink Academy.
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Glassboy - Spastic MIDI Signals2020-05-261h 22
The SmartDumb Podcast#WonMinuteManWednesdays Rose MemoryHadn't done #WMMW in a while. First of 2020.
Audio credits:
9th Wonder - Rose Memory. Zion album.
Chappelle's Show2020-04-2901 min
The SmartDumb PodcastQuick Hit 7 - 2020 VisionThe first podcast of 2020 is just one quick discussion about your intentions as a professional on social media, and how people manage to find you regardless.2020-04-2411 min
The SmartDumb PodcastRIP GrandmaA poem dedicated to the late Bernice Hughes, on her birthday.2019-10-2603 min
The SmartDumb PodcastMakin' A Difference InterviewA podcast that was a long time in the makin(g)...because it's been months since my last podcast. Even this was recorded during the summer.
You may have heard us collaborate in the past, but this is the first time I actually sat down with my brother Kenton Makin to talk about his contributions. From the Makin' A Difference podcast, to the Verses and Tiles blog, to various contributions to ESPN's The Undefeated, Kenton is a journalism force that will only continue to resonate.
Hear us discuss origins of his platforms, why we podcast, an...2019-10-201h 31The SmartDumb Podcast#WonMinuteManWednesdays 4Weekly poem. Dedicated to my frat brother who died March 2018.2019-09-0501 minThe SmartDumb PodcastSample Platter poemI performed at an open mic in DC on 8/31/19.2019-09-0105 minThe SmartDumb Podcast#WonMinuteManWednesdays 3Weekly freestyle. Removed from a poem later performed on 8/31/19.2019-08-2901 minThe SmartDumb Podcast#WonMinuteManWednesdays 2Weekly freestyle. To the GZA - Mic Trippin beat.2019-08-2201 minThe SmartDumb PodcastQuick Hits 6 - Jocks & Jay-ZI just had a few thoughts on the Roc Nation NFL partnership, mainly how social media outrage itches my rectal cavity.
This one is very NSFW so please keep your headphones on.2019-08-1608 minThe SmartDumb Podcast#WonMinuteManWednesdays 1First of the weekly freestyles on Wednesdays. Over the Jasmine Sullivan Lions, Tigers & Bears beat.2019-08-1501 min
The SmartDumb Podcastit's hOur time Podcast intrOurductionA group of five good friends decided to get together and start a brand new podcast. This episode serves as an introduction and preview of what to expect.
I haven't created the platforms specifically for that podcast so I hosted it here. If you steal my name and make it idle, I will not pay you for access. But I WILL murder you.2019-07-1907 min
The SmartDumb PodcastBrother Ali interviewIn January I had an amazing conversation with Brother Ali, then I had an [opposite of amazing] 2019. But that's the beauty of timeless conversation; when you have the chance to learn from and build with true intelligence, the message is always on time.
Be fed, encouraged, and inspired by this conversation. Shoutouts go to A Lone Highway Tutoring, BOBspotter, and Culture PHX; support black business.
Songs:
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
9th Wonder - StillStanding!!!
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2019-07-161h 14
David Hanonolos Lauren InterviewSpent some time with my brother and fellow FAMU Rattler los Lauren to talk about his music. We got to preview a few of the songs on his project. Additionally, check out Closet Fulla Fresh Lo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLHOGSubYg2019-02-2726 min
The SmartDumb Podcastlos Lauren InterviewSpent some time with my brother and fellow FAMU Rattler los Lauren to talk about his music. We got to preview a few of the songs on his project. Additionally, check out Closet Fulla Fresh Lo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OLHOGSubYg2019-02-2726 minDavid HanonoBP InterviewI recorded a second interview on Christmas Eve, and due to life, am just now releasing. I'm glad the wait is over, because BP is very real, very raw, and very genuine.
This podcast episode has strong language like none other, but also has plenty of amazing messages and stories that I hope people do not gloss over. We split up the hour interview with a small break in between, so please take the time out to feed your entrepreneurial spirit, and kill your ego and your judgmental self.2019-02-121h 08
The SmartDumb PodcastBP InterviewI recorded a second interview on Christmas Eve, and due to life, am just now releasing. I'm glad the wait is over, because BP is very real, very raw, and very genuine.
This podcast episode has strong language like none other, but also has plenty of amazing messages and stories that I hope people do not gloss over. We split up the hour interview with a small break in between, so please take the time out to feed your entrepreneurial spirit, and kill your ego and your judgmental self.2019-02-121h 08David HanonoHB InterviewI had the honor and the pleasure of interviewing Harold Branch ahead of the Homebase 10th Anniversary weekend. We started with his introduction and a discussion of his childhood and upbringing that led him to poetry for 26 years; talked about the nuance and layers of the hood(11:59); he recalled his Ghana visit(15:14); we talked about the current generation and their art(18:38); then he gave his viewpoint on the marketability of poetry(22:02); we talked about some ego tripping relative to Phoenix(25:29); then talked about the origins of Homebase(29:15); followed by the business of poetry, and the black business(36:51).
At 47:11 we took a...2019-01-191h 28David HanonoHB InterviewI had the honor and the pleasure of interviewing Harold Branch ahead of the Homebase 10th Anniversary weekend. We started with his introduction and a discussion of his childhood and upbringing that led him to poetry for 26 years; talked about the nuance and layers of the hood(11:59); he recalled his Ghana visit(15:14); we talked about the current generation and their art(18:38); then he gave his viewpoint on the marketability of poetry(22:02); we talked about some ego tripping relative to Phoenix(25:29); then talked about the origins of Homebase(29:15); followed by the business of poetry, and the black business(36:51).
At 47:11 we took a...2019-01-181h 28
The SmartDumb PodcastHB InterviewI had the honor and the pleasure of interviewing Harold Branch ahead of the Homebase 10th Anniversary weekend. We started with his introduction and a discussion of his childhood and upbringing that led him to poetry for 26 years; talked about the nuance and layers of the hood(11:59); he recalled his Ghana visit(15:14); we talked about the current generation and their art(18:38); then he gave his viewpoint on the marketability of poetry(22:02); we talked about some ego tripping relative to Phoenix(25:29); then talked about the origins of Homebase(29:15); followed by the business of poetry, and the black business(36:51).
A...2019-01-181h 28David HanonoMichael Douglas interviewOn Christmas Eve 2018, I interviewed Michael Douglas. Due to unforeseen circumstances(FORESHADOWING), I didn't edit until 2019. So, we'll start the year off right with another dynamic entrepreneur.2019-01-0859 min
The SmartDumb PodcastMichael Douglas interviewOn Christmas Eve 2018, I interviewed Michael Douglas. Due to unforeseen circumstances(FORESHADOWING), I didn't edit until 2019. So, we'll start the year off right with another dynamic entrepreneur.2019-01-0859 min
Elo Bwana's Love Of The GameEpisode 6: Smartdumb LeBron, The NBA Is Still A Marathon, Plus Old Skool Versus The New And Much MoreA run down on the NBA's current events and a breakdown on Lebron's latest quotes and actions
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elo-bwana/support2019-01-021h 45David HanonoThankfulMy second poem at the Houston slam, where the theme of that night was thankful.2018-12-0502 min
The SmartDumb PodcastThankfulMy second poem at the Houston slam, where the theme of that night was thankful.2018-12-0502 minDavid HanonoLife's a Dog Race11/24 on my daughter's birthday, I performed a poem that's an Ode to Nas & AZ's Life's a Bitch.
I promptly got 5.1/10 from one of the slam judges. Because life is in fact, a bitch.2018-12-0403 min
The SmartDumb PodcastLife's a Dog Race11/24 on my daughter's birthday, I performed a poem that's an Ode to Nas & AZ's Life's a Bitch.
I promptly got 5.1/10 from one of the slam judges. Because life is in fact, a bitch.2018-12-0403 minDavid HanonoIssa Free WriteSeptember 1st, 2017 I performed at a Busboys and Poets open mic.2018-11-2802 min
The SmartDumb PodcastIssa Free WriteSeptember 1st, 2017 I performed at a Busboys and Poets open mic.2018-11-2802 minDavid Hanono4:44 Series - Part 3: A Lone Highway's Long HighwayAfter an unplanned break from the series, I'm back, focusing on the business that I started last year, and talking about its progress, and future.
Audio credits:
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Chappelle Show - Charlie Murphy
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
9th Wonder
Kanye West - Gold Digger
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-11-1342 min
The SmartDumb Podcast4:44 Series - Part 3: A Lone Highway's Long HighwayAfter an unplanned break from the series, I'm back, focusing on the business that I started last year, and talking about its progress, and future.
Audio credits:
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Chappelle Show - Charlie Murphy
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
9th Wonder
Kanye West - Gold Digger
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-11-1342 min
The SmartDumb PodcastTrump Protest (9/2017)Originally released in September 2017, Theresa talked about her experience attending the Trump rally in Arizona.2018-11-0740 minDavid HanonoTrump Protest (9/2017)Originally released in September 2017, Theresa talked about her experience attending the Trump rally in Arizona.2018-11-0740 min
The SmartDumb PodcastNBA on SDP - SuperheroThe past 12 hours was a wild ride. Derrick Rose scored 50!
Then I wake up to a black woman claiming hip hop is immune(to anything, but) to the #metoo movement. After addressing that, I go back to D. Rose. First I talk about the game itself, because wow what a game. Then, I talk about why a redemption story is justifiably derailed.
Audio credits:
OG Maco - U Guessed It
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Dave Chappelle - The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-11-0111 minDavid HanonoQuick Hit 5 - SuperheroThe past 12 hours was a wild ride. Derrick Rose scored 50!
Then I wake up to a black woman claiming hip hop is immune(to anything, but) to the #metoo movement. After addressing that, I go back to D. Rose. First I talk about the game itself, because wow what a game. Then, I talk about why a redemption story is justifiably derailed.
Audio credits:
OG Maco - U Guessed It
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Dave Chappelle - The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-11-0111 min
The SmartDumb PodcastHit 'Em Up 9th StyleI was putting together the music for a podcast episode, and realized an old fave and a instrumental had some commonality. One a cappella track, one instrumental, and a speed change later, here we are.
All credit due to the original artists: Blu Cantrell vocals, Dallas Austin's original production, and 9th Wonder's beat tape instrumental.
Blu Cantrell - So Blu
9th Wonder - Zion II2018-10-2404 minDavid HanonoHit 'Em Up 9th StyleI was putting together the music for a podcast episode, and realized an old fave and a instrumental had some commonality. One a cappella track, one instrumental, and a speed change later, here we are.
All credit due to the original artists: Blu Cantrell vocals, Dallas Austin's original production, and 9th Wonder's beat tape instrumental.
Blu Cantrell - So Blu
9th Wonder - Zion II2018-10-2404 min
The SmartDumb PodcastNBA on SDP - HitsI speak on the infamous although by now completely forgotten Lakers Rockets game. I actually cover the game, then talk about the fight(9:22), then shift to Khabib/Conor and the UFC(13:19).
Audio credits:
Katt Williams - Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
URL - Tay Roc vs Hollow the Don
My Way Entertainment - The Juggernaut Bitch
TSM Daequan
De La Soul - View
9th Wonder - FatAlbertAndRudy!!!
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-10-2417 minDavid HanonoQuick Hits 4 - HitsI speak on the infamous although by now completely forgotten Lakers Rockets game. I actually cover the game, then talk about the fight(9:22), then shift to Khabib/Conor and the UFC(13:19).
Audio credits:
Katt Williams - Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1
Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
URL - Tay Roc vs Hollow the Don
My Way Entertainment - The Juggernaut Bitch
TSM Daequan
De La Soul - View
9th Wonder - FatAlbertAndRudy!!!
Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-10-2417 min
The SmartDumb Podcastbobspotter InterviewA summer interview with Hanief Saterfield, creator of the bobspotter app and Oracle Online.
He talks about the purpose of bobspotter at 1:42; defines the "united business culture" at 7:56; we clarify that the LOVE of money is the root of all evil at 11:22; at 14:52 he discusses how bobspotter aims to redefine what black businesses are; and at 21:12 he talks about the variety in the locations of black business. Eventually at 29:06 he discusses 29:06, and we wrap up around 35:47.
Opening song: Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Closing song: Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-10-1140 minDavid Hanonobobspotter InterviewA summer interview with Hanief Saterfield, creator of the bobspotter app and Oracle Online.
He talks about the purpose of bobspotter at 1:42; defines the "united business culture" at 7:56; we clarify that the LOVE of money is the root of all evil at 11:22; at 14:52 he discusses how bobspotter aims to redefine what black businesses are; and at 21:12 he talks about the variety in the locations of black business. Eventually at 29:06 he discusses 29:06, and we wrap up around 35:47.
Opening song: Mayor Talib - Mint Hill Music
Closing song: Glass Boy - Spastic Midi Signals2018-10-1140 min
The SmartDumb PodcastMayor Talib InterviewThe hip hop artist whose instrumentals have served as the backdrop for my podcasts. Mayor Talib joins me to talk about his debut album.
Our discussion points include the following:
0:28 Introduction
2:35 Musical influences
6:20 Personal favorites
9:28 Collaboration and features
14:16 Authentic artistry
21:44 Available visuals
24:01 Decision on the songs chosen for this album
27:08 Album’s future plans
29:05 Professional focus and entrepreneurship
34:42 Conclusion
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Catfish Are Delicious songs -
Mint Hill Music
Champagne Flutes
Nobody's In The Pool
Homecoming
C.L.T to Wherever
Bojangles' Bangin'
Same Drum (Never Change)
Summer Snow2018-09-0742 minDavid HanonoMayor Talib InterviewThe hip hop artist whose instrumentals have served as the backdrop for my podcasts. Mayor Talib joins me to talk about his debut album.
Our discussion points include the following:
0:28 Introduction
2:35 Musical influences
6:20 Personal favorites
9:28 Collaboration and features
14:16 Authentic artistry
21:44 Available visuals
24:01 Decision on the songs chosen for this album
27:08 Album’s future plans
29:05 Professional focus and entrepreneurship
34:42 Conclusion
Audio credits:
Katt Williams
Catfish Are Delicious songs -
Mint Hill Music
Champagne Flutes
Nobody's In The Pool
Homecoming
C.L.T to Wherever
Bojangles' Bangin'
Same Drum (Never Change)
Summer Snow2018-09-0742 min
The SmartDumb PodcastKimberly InterviewThis episode features Kimberly of Might B Vegan, and Content Park.
Our conversation starts with her background and early career, including 2008's recession; she introduces her foray into her plant-based lifestyle, and we emphasize the importance of chasing your passion before coming back to discuss the food industry(11:15); next she discusses Content Park, her content development company; after a break(39:13) she talks about the importance of the behind the scenes work for a business; then the need for outsourcing and partnering to minimize inefficient or ineffective work(45:24); deceptive marketing and misleading social media(51:43); followed by genuine personal engagement and automation(59:13...2018-08-011h 15David HanonoKimberly InterviewThis episode features Kimberly of Might B Vegan, and Content Park.
Our conversation starts with her background and early career, including 2008's recession; she introduces her foray into her plant-based lifestyle, and we emphasize the importance of chasing your passion before coming back to discuss the food industry(11:15); next she discusses Content Park, her content development company; after a break(39:13) she talks about the importance of the behind the scenes work for a business; then the need for outsourcing and partnering to minimize inefficient or ineffective work(45:24); deceptive marketing and misleading social media(51:43); followed by genuine personal engagement and automation(59:13...2018-08-011h 15
The SmartDumb PodcastHerstori Wraps interviewMy first Anchor hosted podcast is also my first #JulyInterview with Anneke Marie, Founder and Owner of Herstori Wraps.
We talk about Herstori Wraps(2:32); collaboration and delegating as a business owner(13:50); masculinity and headwraps(15:58); the short leash of the black small business(19:56); the Wrap Effect radio show(22:52), actual action and motivation(26:53), constructive criticism like an adult(30:08), what support means(34:16), and self-preservation for the greater cause(39:43).
We take a break at 43:35; then continue on to her 100 days of black business initiative(44:13); DULANS in LA(48:40); owning your rate(55:25); the "Love" sale(1:00:36). I go off on a tangent on the NFL(1:02:41); we talk...2018-07-121h 31David HanonoHerstori WrapsMy first Anchor hosted podcast is also my first #JulyInterview with Anneke Marie, Founder and Owner of Herstori Wraps.
We talk about Herstori Wraps(2:32); collaboration and delegating as a business owner(13:50); masculinity and headwraps(15:58); the short leash of the black small business(19:56); the Wrap Effect radio show(22:52), actual action and motivation(26:53), constructive criticism like an adult(30:08), what support means(34:16), and self-preservation for the greater cause(39:43).
We take a break at 43:35; then continue on to her 100 days of black business initiative(44:13); DULANS in LA(48:40); owning your rate(55:25); the "Love" sale(1:00:36). I go off on a tangent on the NFL(1:02:41); we talk...2018-07-121h 31
The SmartDumb PodcastQuick Hit 3 - Nuances of DebateThree events have occurred in the past few days that made me reflect on how horrible we are at having discussions. The insistence on living in the extremes is a problem.
Songs:
Mos Def - Got
Royce da 5'9" ft. J. Cole - Boblo Boat
And for those who didn't catch it, Bey and Jay was the least important of the three stories. Shocking, I know.2018-06-1910 minDavid HanonoQuick Hit 3 - Nuances of DebateThree events have occurred in the past few days that made me reflect on how horrible we are at having discussions. The insistence on living in the extremes is a problem.
Songs:
Mos Def - Got
Royce da 5'9" ft. J. Cole - Boblo Boat
And for those who didn't catch it, Bey and Jay was the least important of the three stories. Shocking, I know.2018-06-1910 min
The SmartDumb PodcastASU Interview - Higher education barriersI spoke with an ASU student about my perceived barriers for women and minorities who pursue higher education.2018-06-1224 minDavid HanonoASU Interview - Higher education barriersI spoke with an ASU student about my perceived barriers for women and minorities who pursue higher education.2018-06-1224 min
The SmartDumb PodcastQuick Hit: DepressionOn 6/5/2018 I recorded some thoughts I had regarding mental health, specifically for black men. Hours later, we learned that Kate Spade committed suicide.
Song:
Prodigy - Veteran's Memorial Pt. 22018-06-0604 minDavid HanonoDepressionOn 6/5/2018 I recorded some thoughts I had regarding mental health, specifically for black men. Hours later, we learned that Kate Spade committed suicide.
Song:
Prodigy - Veteran's Memorial Pt. 22018-06-0604 min
The SmartDumb Podcast4:44 Series - Part 2: Social MediaJust a discussion about the social media accounts I juggle, and their various purposes. I am far from the best or busiest, but I'm good and busy outchea.
Hopefully people feel inclined to tell their stories.2018-05-2910 min
The SmartDumb Podcast4:44 Series - Part 1: Employment historyPart 1 of the 4:44 series details my employment history, and discusses where I am heading next.
Episode contents:
Intro
2:00 High school
4:58 College
7:35 Life after undergrad
9:06 Graduate school
13:08 Break, life after schools
14:37 California job
19:15 Back to Arizona then back to California
20:28 Back to Arizona, Scottsdale job
26:10 30 Rock: Tempe job, house, I'm not bigger in Texas
29:26 Grand opening...
31:28 Nobody wins when the Family Feuds
32:29 Break, then Maryland job
44:14 Break, then Entrepreneurship
49:32 Conclusion2018-03-2852 min