Not Your Average Culture

Passion Over Popular Opinion

In this episode, I chatted with Durell, aka DC is Chillin Oakland's very own DJ, event host, and entrepreneur. We talked about his upbringing in Oakland, breaking into the entertainment industry and personal branding. Tune in to hear his story and get tips on being a DJ, being present, and more!

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People mentioned

• DJ Mind Motion    
  
• DJ Appolo    
  
• DJ Qbert    
  
• Scotty Fox    
  
• The Oakland Faders    
  
• DJ Fuze - Digital Underground    
  
• DJ Hector    
  
• Soul Profess    
  
• DJ Henrock
  
• Daddy Rolo  
  
• DJ Espinosa
  

Book: How to DJ Right

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Lesley Touche is the founder of Next Play. Events curated to help young professionals of color land their dream job within the tech industry.  In this week's episode I chatted with Lesley and discussed how left his corporate job at Linkedin as a recruiter to start his own company. Tune in to hear how to land your dream job in tech.  Stay Connected with Lesley and other organizations discussed in this episode Follow:  @nextplayevents Other organizations mentioned in this episode Linkedin Learning LinkedIn General Assembly Newsletters NYAC Stay up to date with all things related to Not Your Average Culture (NYAC) A community of creatives, self-starters, and dream chasers.   We share authentic stories of those who are living life on their own terms. We believe in building others up by sharing resources, inspiration, and programs to help others along their journey. Join the exclusive list to be one of the first to be notified about the latest podcast, programs or events.

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I'm excited for this milestone. This is my 10th podcast and I'm looking forward to season 3!

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Liane Membis is the founder and editorial director of BAUCE Magazine. She originally created BAUCE as a platform for driven and ambitious women of color who desire to become high net-worth individuals. Liane Membis is also a full stack web developer and wordsmith that is based in New York City.

In this weeks episode I chatted with Liane and discussed how she juggles personal and professional relationships as an entrepreneur. We also touched on what it looks like truly be a boss. Tune in to hear how she uses her lifestyle magazine to help women gain financial freedom. We discuss non-traditional approaches to obtaining an higher education and how she is working to hold women accountable  about reaching their financial goals.

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Other organizations mentioned in this episode

WEEN

General Assembly

Newsletters

BAUCE Magazine

Morning Brew

The Skimm

NYAC

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"If you build the table right we can all have a seat at the table."

Genevieve Leighton-Armah is the Academy Coordinator at BayCat Academy. BAYCAT ACADEMY is an internationally-acclaimed school that provides free digital media education to underserved youth and young adults in San Francisco.

In this weeks episode I chatted with Genevieve and discussed how BAYCAT and other programs provide support to the youth and young adults within the creative community. We also touched on what it means to support your friends, and the importance of implementing self-care. Tune in to hear more about how she hopes to take a non-traditional approach to the criminal justice system by implementing art and diversion programs as a Juvenile Judge.  Also learn how she is personally supporting her innovative friends that created Women Sound Off.

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Other organizations mentioned in this episode

Adobe Creative Residency

Bayview Hunters Point

Youth Radio

Starline Social Club

Wine & Bow Ties

Donda's House

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LinkedIn

BayCat

Moad

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In this weeks episode I chatted with Ro$$ Mac who is an Entrepreneur and Entertainer.  We discuss his various business ventures from the infamous Drill parties, Drink Haus Chicago, Up Next App, working on Wall Street to balancing life as an entertainer.  Tune in to learn how he juggles life as an entrepreneur and how he is revolutionizing what it means to be cool.  Ross is being intentional with his music by incorporating terms used on Wall Street with hopes it will inspire the youth to learn more about business and finances. Stay connected with Ro$$ Follow him on IG @imrossmac Turn Up @itsthedrill Grab a bite to eat @drinkhauschi www.drinkhauschi.com Check out his latest project

Here is a treat for my listeners!

I am big on getting my monies worth, so this year I have partnered with Rebag. Rebag is a place where you can resale your luxury handbags. Use my link  www.rebag.com/sell/ChardeneyMason to refresh or sell your luxury handbags. 

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 Adanta Ahanonu is the Site Director for Year Up at Diablo Valley College. Year Up is a national nonprofit that empowers underserved young adults to go from minimum wage to meaningful careers in a single year with the help of a free intensive career readiness and higher education training program. Students spend six-months in a classroom setting learning professional and technical skills, followed by six months in an internship at top companies like Facebook, Airbnb,  Google, and Salesforce.  In this episode Adanta shares her experience of making the career switch from the insurance industry to a woman in tech as a Site Director for Year Up. Tune in to hear how she helping introduce the youth to Silicon Valley. For more information about Year Up visit their website https://www.yearup.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/support

Happy New Year!

Here are 5 books I read that has helped me remain positive and motivated on my journey as a creative. 

• The Secret
• The Gifts of Imperfection
• The Alchemist
• Essentialism
• You Are A Badass

Here is a treat for my listeners!

I am big on getting my monies worth, so this year I have partnered with Rebag. Rebag is a place where you can resale your luxury handbags. Use my link  www.rebag.com/sell/ChardeneyMason to refresh or sell your luxury handbags. 

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In this episode Kyla shares multiple experiences about how she has managed to create her own success.  Kyla shares how she is able to pursue both of her passions of becoming a Pediatric Neuroscientist while also pursuing  her goal of being a professional dancer.  It is common that while in medical school people advocate that you focus solely on one thing while Kyla breaks that cultural norm by equally dedicating her time to study and dance. In this interview Kyla says "Tell me I can't" snaps in a circle and she will strive to prove you wrong.  Connect with Kyla & visit her online here https://www.kylajlangdon.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/support

This weeks topic is Entrepreneurship. While most people start a business while pursuing a business degree after receiving a MBA Justin camper decided to do it while pursuing his passion to become a lawyer. Tune in to hear his journey as an entrepreneur while studying for the Bar exam. To get in touch with Justin follow him Facebook & IG: @jceeproductions Twitter: @jcp_events --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/not-your-average-culture/support