Keepin' It a Bean

Take time to listen in on the first Keepin' It a Bean Live Show! I speak with entrepreneur and founder of BVP Coffee Co. Garry Johnson III. Intro Music from Captain Brick. Follow Garry Johnson III's Work Here: Garry Johnson III - Instagram BVP Coffee -- Order Leroy's Today! - Use My Discount Code: MARQUISEDAVON Good Morning To Niggas and Niggas Only Mugs Content

I am joined by filmmaker, podcaster, and content strategist Joshua Meekins aka Meekz. We explore men holding ourselves accountable, dealing with shame, the holiday feels, and taking a chance on oneself. Learn more about Meekz: IG: instagram.com/meekz2 Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/meekz2.bsky.social Listen to Disruptors in the Culture: @Mikejay DITC: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbx...

I am joined by my good friend Andres to discuss the negative impact of social media on development, learning to code switch, existing in all spaces, and what we learned from our grandparents. Follow Andres: Twitter: https://x.com/darsen_santana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darsen_santana Follow Me Here: Keepin' It a Bean - https://www.instagram.com/keepinitabeanpod/ Due Diligence - https:/...

This week, I am joined by actor, model, and host of "Make It a Moment" Kyle "KP" Price. We discuss what it means to stay true to yourself, being intentional with your craft, and allowing what's for you to show up at your doorstep. Follow Kyle's Work: Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/kp_official1/?hl=en Make It a Moment: https://www.instagram.com/makeitamoment.official/?hl=en Youtube:  @kylep...

I am so happy to be joined by Philly Artist, Therapist, and Friend  @WhosTYE  . We discuss how Ty fell in love with Hip Hop, how he handled going viral during that a tough moment, and crafting his newest project "5247." This episode is full of laughs, reflection, and real life here. Follow Tye: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whostye Listen to 5247: https://linktr.ee/whostye Follow Me Here: K...

Elijah and I sit down to talk about what it means to maintain joy during this election cycle? We discuss how people have a fleeting moral compass, Kamala Harris's current standing, and how we engage with our people on these topics. Follow Elijah Rhea Here: Elijah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/whoiselijahrhea/ Follow His Content Here: https://linktr.ee/thehostformallyknownaselijah Follow Me Here:...

I am joined by Musician, Artist, Creative, and Thinker Kam Dela on this episode on Keepin' It a Bean. Tyler, the Creator recently spoke about centering music and creating a sound that is unique to you. Kam Dela is one of those people. Grab your coffee, sit down, and feel inspired. Follow Kam Dela: IG: www. Instagram.com/Kam_dela Watch the Sake Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxTaft52Y...

Political Strategist and Working Families Party's Pennsylvania Organizing Director Salaah Muhammad joins me on Keepin' It a Bean to discuss his hatred for collard greens, critiquing Kamala Harris and why we hesitate to do so, Obama's presidency and the reaction to it, and then the tension with progressives during this current election cycle. Follow Salaah's work here: Instagram: https://www.instag...

Manga Artist, Poet, and Speaker Enoch joins me to discuss Black men and our relationship to anime. He expresses how it has been an escape, a tool to process, and he gets into his manga "Immortal Dark" Follow Enoch's Work Here: Immortal Dark (Manga) IG: https://www.instagram.com/immortaldarkmanga/ Enoch the Poet: https://www.instagram.com/enochthepoet/ Twitter: https://x.com/enochthepoet Website: h...

Chris Coleman joins me to discuss tech, a.i., and why would she embrace new things that are coming our way. It is so important for us to keep our fingers on the pulse of innovation. Follow Chris Coleman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschriscoleman/ Kinfolk Stocks: https://www.instagram.com/kinfolkstocks/ Youtube:  @ItsChrisColeman  Twitter: https://x.com/itschriscoleman Follow My Content:...

Isaiah Gaymon joins me for another episode of Keepin' It a Bean. We discuss growing up as Black boys, growing into Black men, our mental health, and how Isaiah operates as a father. Follow Izzy on all social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/izzyor_izzynot/ Good Guys and Greens: https://www.instagram.com/goodguysandgreens/ Twitter: https://x.com/IzzyOr_IzzyNot Follow My Content: Keepin' It a Be...

Sterling and I sit down to discuss Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic Nominee. We discuss the opportunity that Black men have when it comes to supporting Kamala Harris now that Joe Biden has dropped out. We also discuss what it means to choose himself and being okay with that thing happening. He talks about taking on so many projects and learning to take pivots that will serve him first. Please...

Suhayb returns to Keepin' It a Bean to talk about graduating high school and transitioning into college. He explains what he is excited about and what he is nervous about. Make sure that you're tapped in. Follow Suhayb: https://www.instagram.com/okami__hayb/ Stay Updated on my content: Keepin' It a Bean - https://www.instagram.com/keepinitabeanpod/ Due Diligence - https://www.instagram.com/duedili...

Hassiem the Dream/Frank Desaint joins me for an episode of Keepin' It a Bean. In this episode, we discuss his approach to photography, being a content creator, and the state of content creation. It was a reflective episode and fun to heard out. Hassiem the Dream: Visit His Website: https://www.frankdesaint.com Twitter: https://x.com/FrankDesaint Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCvOP4zR8S2XPDkTkg2...

I am joined by Ryan Harris and Micah Wilson to discuss what it means to be the expert in your own field, building and sustaining community, and how we should show up when we are called to our purpose. I loved being able to listen to both of these men engage in such an important dialogue. Follow Ryan and all of his work: IG: As I Plant This Seed (NonProfit) @AsIPlantThisSeed. IG: The Tree House AIP...

I get to sit down with DJ Mal and Elijah to discuss balancing a full-time job and what it means to be a creative. We explore topics around culture, creating space, niche events, and how we deal with imposter syndrome when we try to be multi-faceted. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creat...

I am joined by Music Curator and Event Producer DeMel and Singer/Songwriter Balmour to discuss this new event Hearts & Harmonies here in Philly! Hearts & Harmonies was established to create a unique mix of R&B and poetry, while offering an intimate and immersive experience for the audience. The goal is to allow fans to connect with artists on a personal level, something I feel is often...

I get to sit down with Juice. You may know him from the Grapevine TV! Juice discusses feelings of self-doubt when he got onto the show, finding his voice, and understanding his role in the commentary space. He also has a hot take for everyone's cowboy aesthetic. We get into how we function in friendships as well. Follow Juice: IG: juic3_nochas3r Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explore...

I get to sit down with my good brother, artist, producer, songwriter, and creative consultant Chris Stephens aka @Shjango . We talk about how he has grown to love the process of pivoting into doing more creative work, his fear of being perceived as a content creator, and then even shifting away from Real Estate and into the creative space. This was a great episode despite the Blueberry Wine beatin...

I am joined by my brothers: Balmour, Cody, and Elijah Rhea. We traverse a few different topics on this episode: millennials and neurodivergence, whopper gate, and the responsibility of influencers. This episode is just a bunch of hot takes. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with som...

I am joined by Kyree Kyng to discuss his hot takes on cancel culture, my beliefs on festivals stunting live performers, and then we explore how Kyree has developed his relationship to community. Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of coffee with some of his closest friends and creative peers. Kyree Kyng, a 21-year-old New Jersey native,...

I am joined by Esh from the Esh Your Heart Out on the Ler & Lionel Network. She is the Oprah of Philly giving her unfiltered opinions on love, sex and men. During this conversation, we discuss everything from building a podcast platform, Esh gets personal on why she brings joy into any space, and taking chances on her community. I had such a blast on this episode. IG: Eshyourheartoutpod Twitte...

I am joined by Andre D. Carroll to discuss understanding how he realized his personal politic, his work as a political candidate, and rallying his community. We talk about how we stay civically engaged. Get in contact with Andre D. Carroll Social Media: @AndreDCarroll Website: andredcarroll.com -- Keepin' It a Bean is a series where Marquise explores life, social issues, and culture over a cup of...

I am joined by Marcus Moore of the  @KingStatusPodcast  ! We discuss the latest rap beef, J. Cole apologizing, what inspired Marcus to become a children's book author, launching the King Status Podcast, and building a podcast eco system. I loved everything about this conversation. Guest: Marcus “Mr Moore The King” Moore Author, Owner of Media company “Moore House Media," and Podcast Host Follow hi...

I am joined by Ameen Purdie, Jr. for this episode of Keepin' It a Bean. Ameen is a kid from North Philly that connects his passion for art with fashion and made it his purpose to not only find his identity what he does, but also to inspire others to feel as confidence in themselves as he does. During this episode, we discuss his love for fashion, graphic design, and how college helped him rediscov...