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The Progress Report PodcastWayno addresses “Everyday Struggle” podcast ending, calls out Kanye’s cap, “remember him/ her rappers”“Most rappers don’t make a lot of money… Being a rapper/ artist is like anybody else with a 9-5, you gon get what you put into that sh*t” ~ Wayno
Music executive and content creator Wayno joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk Presented by The Progress Report Podcast to speak about his Harlem and Bronx, NYC roots, recalls working in the mailroom of Roc-A-Fella Records starting his journey in the music business, formerly being a host on “Everyday Struggle” Podcast on Complex alongside Akademiks and Nadeska, learning directly from Coach K...2025-04-291h 12
The Progress Report PodcastTashera Simmons opens up about ‘Dying To Self’ new book, 4 years since DMX has passed, Irv Gotti passing & more!Tashera Simmons skips class with Lalaa Shepard of The Progress Report to speak about how she celebrated her recent 54th birthday, releasing her new book, ‘Dying To Self’ 4 years since its original release date, letting go of distractions by fasting cold turkey, learning forgiveness through therapy, overcoming abandonment issues, motherhood, relating to Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle’s love story, knowing DMX since age 11 and dating him at age 17, toxic marriage and divorce, the music industry tearing DMX to pieces, and releasing music after an artist passes away. Website:https://linktr.ee/ThePro...2025-04-1951 min
The Progress Report PodcastYoung Scooter loses his life on his 39th birthday, Yung L.A. makes a comeback, Omarion & Bow Wow beefingLalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL get together for a new edition of Lunch Table Talk presented by The Progress Report to speak about losing more rappers in Atlanta, shady music business deals, backwards laws in America, Jazmine Cheaves and 600 Breezy love story goes left, Jacquees and Deiondra Sanders family drama, sobriety and more!https://www.instagram.com/lalaashep/https://www.instagram.com/djexel/https://www.instagram.com/bossbritt__/https://www.instagram.com/theprogressreport101/https://www.instagram.com/tprmediagroup1/2025-04-191h 32
The Progress Report PodcastTiffany Evans addresses why she got emancipated at age 16, “Promise Ring” label issues, depression“I’ve always been working, its just figuring out the right formula… the public isn’t seeing you and what’s going on but all this time I've been correcting the recipe and having kids LOL” ~ Tiffany EvansSongstress, actress, and writer, Tiffany Evans joins Lalaa Shepard, Boss Britt, and DJ eXeL for a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast where Tiffany opens up about her musical hiatus, living 9 lives after experiencing success and getting signed as a child star, being mishandled as a child with a powerful voice by her parents and music execs...2025-04-081h 00
The Truth About WealthEssential Tax Strategies for Real Estate Investors with Vanessa Wallace Clunies (Ep. 131)Are you aware of the tax savings opportunities you’re missing by not employing cost segregation in your real estate investments?
Get ready to uncover the untapped potential of tax method changes that could revolutionize your approach to wealth management!
This week, Michael Parise and guest Vanessa Wallace Clunies from Tax Method Experts guide you through the complexities of cost segregation and tangible property regulations.
Tune in and discover how these can not only save you taxes but also ensure regulatory compliance!
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The importance of cost segre...2025-01-0829 min
Humor In The C-SuiteThe Mentor with Ted GiovanisTed Giovanis is President and founder of the Jayne Koskinas Ted Giovanis Foundation for Health and Policy that conducts research in the health policy and clinical arenas. He was previously President of T. Giovanis & Company, LLC and TGC, LLC health policy and reimbursement consultancies, specializing in strategic reimbursement advice and advocacy on behalf of a wide variety of clients. Ted’s work has included both the Medicare and Medicaid payment areas across a wide cross section of the different payment systems over the past 40 years in the health policy, reimbursement and advocacy arenas.Well-known in the industry, Te...2024-10-0833 min
Morning Motivation for EducatorsFrom Chaos to Collective Aspiration: Lessons in Imperfect Leadership Peter StiepleEvery year at the New Teacher Breakfast, I would welcome nearly 150 new educators to the school district. We would always start with our Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources who would announce how we’d received nearly 2,000 applications for positions and how they represented the best of the best. The Chamber of Commerce would soon follow with a welcome of his own. Following breakfast, it was my turn. I would give the Superintendent’s welcome where I always spoke of my first teaching experience in Trailer C in Oakland, CA. Sometimes, I would...2023-12-0805 min
The Progress Report PodcastClay James speaks on never officially signing to Snoop, Playas Club Label, importance of marketing“You got to have some paper, your obligations got sh*t to take care of”
Savannah, Georgia artist Clay James is a returning guest on The Progress Report Podcast and a proud supporter of TPR Media Group! During this sit down, Clay James speaks on his newly formed record label, Playas Club Music Group, addresses his alleged contract with Snoop Dogg, speaks on the benefits of pledging Kappa, balancing love, family, and music, the independent grind, upcoming film role, and getting the youth to vote.
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Startup ConfidentialEp. 36 - Conversion vs. Trade Techniques to Drive Velocity GrowthIt's no secret that Placement is the "P" that dominates strategy among most early-stage consumer brands, selling into retail primarily. And there's no shortage of brokers, fractional sales VPs and consultants ready to focus you on manipulating the trade to win narrowly. The problem with this 'normative' viewpoint is that brands don't grow via TPR programs. There is NO marketing science to prove this common myth. Brands grow by adding households and growing velocity inside those households (generally most common for beverages). So, in this episode, I take on the myth and explain why you need to understand the...2020-12-1507 min
CashcolorcannabisPodcastLaLaa Shepard Talks The Progress Report, Women in Hip-Hop, "W.A.P" & MoreSend us a textThis month, we had the chance to highlight some amazing content creators. One of which was Lalaa Shepard. Alongside Boss Britt and Dj Xcel, Lalaa is a host of The Progress Report. A weekly show that primarily highlights indie Hip-Hop acts, TPR has grown leaps and bounds since it's inception. We spoke with Lalaa about TPR, Women in Hip-Hop, her faith, her favorite episodes, her new segment Lalaas Land, her first time smoking and we took a deep dive into (no pun intended) "W.A.P."This episode...2020-08-2943 min
The Progress Report PodcastErica Banks talks Dallas music scene, signing with 1501 Entertainment, Megan Thee Stallion comparisonsIn a new episode of The Progress Report Podcast, Erica Banks talks Dallas, Texas music scene, the main differences from Houston, Texas rap, why she decided to sign to Carl Crawford’s 1501 Entertainment, still wanting to work with Megan Thee Stallion despite rumors saying she’s her clone, DO’s and DON’T’s as a female artist, and women in Hip Hop.
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The Progress Report PodcastSlim 400 Talks ‘Shake Back’, Losing Hearing In One Ear After Shooting, Thoughts On Tekashi ReleaseSlim 400 just released a new body of work titled ‘Shake Back’ inspired by his 2019 shooting which left him deaf in one ear. In a new edition of Conversations with Lalaa presented by The Progress Report, Slim 400 talks about his recovery process, passion for acting, fatherhood, insane smoke session with Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle and Tekashi 69.
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The Progress Report PodcastK’ona Lisa talks signing with Carl Crawford’s 1501 Entertainment and her experience during Carl and Megan The Stallion’s public issuesLalaa Shepard of The Progress Report speaks to K’ona Lisa about her latest mixtape release ‘Here’, coming up doing freestyles online, balancing raising 4 girls, her career, and her experience during Carl Crawford's public issues with label mate Megan Thee Stallion.
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The Progress Report PodcastParlae Speaks On His IG Live Argument with Fabo on Who Started Snap Music and Created The Lean Wit It DanceParlae is a football coach, community activist, actor, and movie writer but most people may know him for being the lead artist in Dem Franchize Boyz. They created numerous hits in the early 2000s such as “White Tee”, “Lean Wit It Rock Wit It”, and “I Think They Like Me”. They are responsible for birthing the snap era movement throughout Atlanta and globally. They even introduced the hip hop scene to fruity loops. In a new interview with Parlae and The Progress Report Podcast, Parlae speaks on his recent IG live debate with D4L member Fabo, owing Dem Franchize Bo...2020-04-1637 min