A Dollar and A Dream

K. Dot has 17 Grammys to his name, 29 BET Hip-Hop awards, is the only rapper EVER to win a Pulitzer Prize. He’s a generational artists to say the least. In his lyrics he talks a lot about his personal struggles growing up in Compton, like: his sex addiction, alcoholism, & poverty-stricken upbringing. Thankfully, he’s managed to overcome many of those, even having a family with his high school...

Biggie died at 24! What gives man? On today's episode I talk about what led up to Biggie's death and how the same thing is happening today. Did you know that Pop Smoke died the exact same way as Biggie? Same hospital, procedure, background. Don't miss out on the chance to watch me dive deeper into insanity and talk about the problems that we're facing as a society today! Enjoy :)

Hey there! Today's episode is about how insecurity and creativity go hand-in-hand. I talk about Kanye West and how his controversial outbursts serve as an example of how to not to handle anxiety. Here I give useful tips on how to learn from his example as well as best-selling author Suleika Jaouad's experience to better your day-to-day life. Enjoy :)

Don’t miss this memorable wrap-up of our season, filled with profound reflections, uplifting melodies, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from genuine self-growth. Tune in to celebrate the journey we’ve shared and set the stage for new beginnings! I hope you enjoy :)

There have been few genres as important to world history as R&B. From creating anthems during the Civil Rights movement to revolutionizing The Beatles. This episode is a deep dive into R&B. Here I talk about its history and some of its greatest artists: Little Richard, Drake, and my personal favourite Steve Lacy. I hope you enjoy :)

Imagine a life without your favourite childhood movies. No Cinderella, no The Beauty and The Beast, no Despicable Me. Pretty different right? Hollywood has a grip on society that's hard to understand. From our favourite movies to the most watched XXX adult content, Hollywood has a huge say in all of these things. This episode talks about the effects of modern Hollywood on society and ourselves...

Tech has been the deciding factor in our rise to being the top species on Earth. A long time ago the weather was seen as an act of the Gods. Now, it's just a matter of turning on the AC. We are changing. Everyday new technologies arise and the consequences are yet to be felt. On this episode I talk about the effects of technology on our collective wellbeing and little things you can do to bett...

The music industry has changed more drastically than ever in recent years. Artists like Drake, Ice Spice, & Kendrick Lamar have become the image of what music is today, and I think that comes with an imbalance of pros & cons. In this episode I talk about what's going on and where I project the music industry to go. I also talk about its past and huge artists like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Princ...

Life can really beat us down sometimes. It's easy to forget the beauty of being alive, and that's what I think passion is for. Passion gives us another reason to keep on going, to follow our dreams. On this episode I talk about what I think passion is and how it can also take some very dark turns. I hope you enjoy!

It seems like happiness is becoming out-of-reach. All I see is celebrities who are apparently happy (but spoiler) they're not. With the olympics coming to a close it brought me to a realization, I'm glad it's done because now I don't have to see exceptional people do things I could only dream of. Happiness is difficult, to say the least, but on this episode I talk about my take on...

Have you been feeling a little out of place lately? Studies show that it's not just you, loneliness rates are skyrocketing and I have a theory why. Listen to this podcast to understand why this phenomenon is happening on a biological, cultural, and psychological level. See what you can do today to feel better when you're by yourself! Hope you enjoy!

Listen to this episode to hear my take on self-esteem and love and how much it's changed in recent years! Social media has had great effects in society like letting us connect with people far away, however, it has also created an epidemic of low self-esteem. On this episode I talk about things you can do to make this changing world a little less daunting! Enjoy!

Welcome to A Dollar & A Dream. This episode is just me rambling about nothing and everything all at once. Take a listen and let me know what you think. I'll leave my social below: Instagram