Not Your Average Culture

In this episode, we dive into the journey of transforming the stigma around formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals. We share stories about ARTivisim, support, mentorship, and creating opportunities for others. Tune in for an enlightening conversation.

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Meet the Co-Founder of Ground Floor Jermaine Ijieh. In this conversation, we discuss the impact of forging connections in our ever-evolving world. We explore both the art and science involved in making meaningful connections and cultural ties that unite individuals. Our conversations touch upon narratives, experiences, and common interests that shape these communities, offering valuable insights into the transformative power of nurturing connections. Tune in, for inspiration as we explore the heart and soul of thriving communities.

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In this episode, we discuss making a living from your craft and learning to embrace the unique journey that unfolds. We examine the concept of nurturing a career garden, employing the skill of planting the seeds of success in both your personal and professional realms, all while highlighting the vital role of agriculture. Join us as we unravel the steps to reach your goals, drawing inspiration from the parallels between personal development and the nurturing practices of agriculture. Connect with Mathew: ⁠IG@Tendy43⁠ Connect with Chardeney:⁠ @Chardeney_Mason_Creations⁠ Support the podcast by joining the ⁠⁠Patreon.⁠⁠ ⁠Evergreen State College⁠ - Olympia, Washington Deep Roots Urban Tea House ⁠Oakland Leaf⁠ ⁠Growing Together Projects.Org⁠ ⁠Bombera Restaurant⁠ ⁠Palmette Restaurant⁠ ⁠Modern Thai⁠ ⁠Chef Sarah Germany⁠ ⁠Rocky's Market --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/not-your-average-culture/support

In this episode we talk about the creative process, building your own brand and share what really goes down behind the scenes of running a business! Join us as we share personal stories, on navigating Creative Entrepreneurship, working through creative burnout and practicing selfcare. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, we've shared some tips on ways you can amp up your brand and business game. @LorellLane - Facebook Ads Expert @justericaangelic @jangelic.creativestudio www.justericaangelic.com @RemixTheContent www.ChardeneyMasonCreations.com @ChardeneyMasonCreations https://www.patreon.com/ChardeneyMasonCreations?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/not-your-average-culture/support

In this episode, join me as we dive into the art of unraveling the creative knot and overcoming those daunting creative roadblocks. Explore practical strategies to unwind, reignite inspiration, and push through the challenges that every creator faces. Whether you're an artist, writer, or anyone navigating the creative realm, discover insights, and actionable tips to find balance, reignite your passion, and foster a sustainable, fulfilling creative journey. Tune in to hear what to expect in this upcoming season and how I’m personally navigating the twists and turns of Creative Entrepreneur while staying resilient and inspired.Get in touch and stay connected! Follow me on IG: @ChardeneyMasonCreations www.ChardeneyMasonCreations.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChardeneyMasonCreations?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/not-your-average-culture/support

April is Financial Literacy Month! In this week's episode, I invited Norris Jackson, author of a Financial Literacy book called Positioned To Fail, to inform us how to avoid some common financial mistakes and his journey writing his first book. Norris walks us through his financial journey, his nontraditional philosophy on spending habits, and why it's important to prioritize prenups, and much more.

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In this week's episode, I chatted with Cheryl W. Brooks. She is an author, professional singer/songwriter, and editor. She introduces us to another Hidden Figure during Black History Month: Madame Sara Spencer Washington through her book Golden Beauty Boss: The Story of Madame Sara Spencer Washington and the Apex Empire’.

Tune in to hear her journey of how she learned about this hidden figure while researching her debut book, Chicken Bone Beach: A Pictorial History of Atlantic City’s Missouri Avenue Beach. Cheryl’s first book was nominated for a 2017 Literary Award with the Schomburg Center in New York City, used in classrooms at Purdue University, and referenced in The Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies.  


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Meet Latrez, one of the audio engineers behind the Not Your Average Culture podcast. Tune in to hear his journey of how he got into mixing and mastering the art of sound. Latrez is an audio engineer and producer based in Atlanta, GA. He received his B.S. in recording arts in 2014 and shortly hit the ground running at Patchwerk Recording Studios. With a great ear for music and skillset, Latrez now works with major industry names. His credits span Includes artists such as Lil Duval (Best Life) Young Dolph, Blockboy JB, YFN Lucci, Jacquees, and many more.

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• Connect with Latrez here
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In this episode, I chat with Kaya Thomas, an iOS developer, author,  writer, and public speaker. She currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Calm. We chat about how she broke into tech and shares a few resources for those interested in exploring tech and coding. Stay connected with Kaya follow her on Twitter: @kthomas901  Website: kaya.dev Apps Developed by Kaya: We Read Too Irth App Check out some of the things mentioned in this episode: Hacking With Swift How to write iOS apps with Paul Hudson follow on Twitter @twostraws Raywenderlich : How to make different types of apps and games Code With Chris tutorials on Youtube I enjoy self-taught learning and thought my listeners would too so I'm hooking you all up with a free trial of SkillShare SkillShare : Try out two months of SkillShare for free: skillshare.eqcm.net/yDezv   Did you enjoy this?  You can regularly support this podcast by donating here. I often share more thought-provoking ideas on Medium, and you can check out my most recent think piece here. Want to share your thoughts or feedback on an episode? Please leave me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you or get suggestions on other guests to bring on to the show. Visit:  https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/support