Politickin' with Destiny

*TRIGGER WARNING: Physical and sexual abuse are mentioned in this interview.*   

With all that's happening in the world, do you ever stop to think if it's coming to an end? I mean, inflation is at an all-time high, we're STILL in a pandemic, and now, a World War is erupting (supposedly)? 

DeAngelo Goode, formerly known as the "End Times Reporter" knows something that we don't. This insightful interview covers everything from religion to oppression.

Fijiboi DLO, also known as Dangelo Dawson. He's the FIRST DJ to DJ in the Metaverse.

A pioneer, fashion-killa, a creative and forward thinker.

Mom said you should go to school to be a doctor, a lawyer, an accountant. But have you ever been curious what the journey has been like for those that have pursued non-traditional careers?

In this episode, we talk about Fiji developing his brand, his journey to becoming one of the hottest local DJs, cryptocurrency, influences and more.

A jack of all trades; a boxer, rapper, philanthropist, motivational speaker... I mean.. the list goes on.

Aliko Yusef Shakur, formerly known as "Smart" follows up with host, Destiny, after his viral interview with Math Hoffa on the devil, entertainment industry, and morality. In this insightful interview, Smart talks about how to maintain your moral compass while you're navigating your industry. There will be temptation, but you have to see through the smoke and mirrors.

I'm sure that you have a list of goals. But why haven't you checked off any of the goals on your list as of lately?

It's not that your vision is poor, or that your idea isn't great. Nine times out of ten, you don't have any or enough discipline to turn your goals into achievements. 

Who better to chat with about discipline than former D1 athlete and professional NBA player, Ricky Price?

Ricky shares how discipline has helped him turn his dreams into reality, as an athlete and current business owner.

I'm sure you've heard the quote, "there's too many followers and not enough leaders in the world!" 

Understand that leadership is much more than a title or position. It's about your direction, vision and confidence, and how you use those things to influence and impact others. 

Ge'Kovie Jackson is the epitome of leadership. He's held many leadership positions since high school, ranging from Student Body President to Vice President of his fraternity. Tune in to hear Ge'Kovie share why leadership is so near and dear to him, and how he's continuing to climb the ladder. 

Do you ever stop to think why you've been put on this Earth? That's deep. It's more than a job or relationship defining you. It's more than what others may think of you. Personal Chef Extraordinaire, Lamonie Simpson, shares that he found his purpose in life by uplifting and servicing his community. In this powerful episode, Lamonie and I share the little things that wake us up in the morning, and how we've begun to live a life full of intention and light. 

How do you set yourself apart in a world full of billions? Try and get some clout and go viral? Do what your parents, teachers and friends tell you to do? No. You have to build a personal brand - this isn't always a business. Personal branding is an opportunity to highlight your skills, capabilities, vision and talent.  CEO of FREE Cake Clothing and The Boom Agency, Cornelius Scott and I, discuss how we've developed our personal brands so far, and give some tips and direction on how you can build yours. 

It's in our human nature to compare ourselves to others. Unfortunately, this constant state of comparison can unconsciously translate into jealousy and envy. We all need to learn that life isn't a competition. It's not about crossing the finish line first, it's all about finishing period.  Society has used things such as social media followers, money and material items as metrics to success, but none of these things are determinants in terms of YOUR success.  All-American Student Athlete, Philip Gill Jr (PJ) and I discuss the importance of staying focused, persistent and diligent within your personal journey.

What's the secret to success? I guess the answer is subjective depending on who you ask. Equipment Manager for the Charlotte Hornets, Scott Burgess, feels as though the way you can truly propel your professional and personal success is by building "grit."  Tune in to hear us personally define the term grit and how you can apply it, as well as other gems about staying on your grind during hard times.  This is the comeback episode. We're live baby! 

I know there's a lot of stuttering, pauses and cuts, but that's only because this conversation was raw. Christian Murray (Senior at Johnson and Wales University) and I were caught at a very vulnerable moment when we came to the realization that our college education system isn't as reliable as we thought -- 7 months away from graduation. Listen on how we feel like higher education systems could be revamped, and what we need to do in order to transition into our desired fields without relying on these broken systems.