Respect My Genius

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In this episode of the Respect My Genius Podcast , Nicholas sits down with filmmaker, colorist, and creative Lukas Bryant for a meaningful conversation about faith, film, post-production, purpose, and what it means to keep creating through difficult seasons. Lukas opens up about his journey as a creative, his faith walk, and how God used re...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In this episode of Respect My Genius , L’sonne opens up about faith, authenticity, and the responsibility that comes with telling your story honestly. From his views on explicit vs. clean music to his personal walk with God, this conversation centers on one core question: Is it the truth? We explore: Authenticity in music and storytelling F...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In this powerful episode of Respect My Genius , Stax Hinsley opens up about discipline, identity, and the spiritual principles that reshaped his life. From waking up at 5 A.M. to rebuild his mindset, to confronting insecurity, obedience, and hidden seasons of preparation, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to “wake up yo...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? Real brotherhood isn’t about competition — it’s about growth. 💪🏾  In this episode of Respect My Genius , we talk about how faith, accountability, and healthy competition help men of God sharpen one another and lead with purpose. Follow the journey:  Instagram | TikTok: @respect.mygenius YouTube: Respect My Genius Podcast Presented by Kaye...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? What happens when pressure meets faith? In this episode of the Respect My Genius podcast, Nicholas Kayea sits down with Xavier “Eks” Hayes — an Atlanta-based creative director, engineer, and producer who’s worked with Netflix, BET, and BMF. Eks shares his journey from the high-speed grind of Full Sail University to the humbling early days a...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? This episode of Respect My Genius features a deep and vulnerable conversation with creative artist Keanue Kuteh , better known as Won . Formerly known as K Live , Won shares his real-life testimony—growing up in a Liberian household, finding his voice through poetry and music, and eventually laying it all down to follow God’s call. From chu...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In Episode 5 of the Respect My Genius Podcast, host Nick Kayea sits down with Daniel "DJ" Jefferson—a 22-year-old musician, producer, and assistant engineer at Atlanta’s legendary Tree Sound Studios. From his early days playing pots and pans as drums to interning at one of Atlanta's top studios, DJ shares a powerful story of...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? Nick Kayea breaks down the real cost of compromise and the power behind purpose-driven creativity. This one is for every anointed genius fighting to finish what they started. 💡🔥 #RespectMyGenius #KreativeVillage

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? 🎙️ Offbeat & Authentic: Staying True in Music and Life 🎶 In this episode of Respect My Genius , I sit down with my friend and talented artist Tee Dewitt to talk about our journeys in music, the power of embracing what’s not mainstream, and how faith fuels our creative paths. We explore the struggles of independent artists , the mental...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? Episode 2: Why I’ve Been Quiet Pt. 2 In this follow-up episode, Nick Kayea continues sharing his creative journey, reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped him. He also unpacks the responsibility that comes with creating, emphasizing the power of art to inspire, influence, and leave a lasting impact. Tune...

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In the debut episode of Respect My Genius, Nick Kayea opens up about his journey as a multi hyphenate creative, sharing the origins of his artistry and the talents that have shaped his path. From music and acting to directing and mentoring, Nick reflects on his creative evolution and the reasons he’s been quiet—until now. This is the beginn...