The Foundry Method

On our show today we have the Multimedia Maven Omari White. With over five years of broadcasting, journalism, and social media experience, Mr. White continues to provide great content for his viewers who are huge fans of authentic, personable conversations that comes with a powerful message. During this interview we did just that, we had a authentic, personable, conversation that came with impactf...

Armon Sadler is a Passionate multimedia journalist and creator with bylines in ELEVATOR Magazine, Revolt, The Source Magazine, Kazi Magazine, Hand Me The Aux, and more. He is also the Podcast host for the "Stay Busy Podcast" and a playlist curator. Armon has his B.S in Communication from the legendary Cornell University in which we discuss the story behind how he ended up there. This episode is no...

This week, Collis Stutzer speaks with rapper Nelson Santana about his journey through the music industry & the importance of mental health, Manifestation, and self-care every step of the way. Listen To Nels: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nels/1472947185 Follow Nels: https://www.instagram.com/nelsdaboi/

In today's episode we welcome onto the show one of our favorite creatives on IG right now, Abram Shaffer. Abram is a 22 year old student from Kansas City, MO with many talents that he utilizes to create premium storytelling content on the Internet and for other brands. Tune into this episode to hear his journey from a quiet and insecure kid to a up and coming creative that many people are seeking...

Kearra Johnson the Kansas City, Missouri-based graphic designer and founder of Studio Lo is a creative genius who's authenticity is not only shown through her work but reflected in her character. Today, we discuss the early history of Kearra that influenced and pushed her in the direction of graphic design, her reflections on her experience at university, and how she defines success. If you're a c...

Today's guest is Pauleanna Reid, a celebrity ghostwriter who helps high-profile leaders and doers turn their personal stories into powerful brand assets. A few years ago Pauleanna Reid founded a full-service ghostwriting agency composed of a team of content creators who are responsible for some of the most talked-about pop culture moments, books, and noteworthy speeches to date. During this episod...

Today's guest is the amazing Sheila Johnson. Sheila is a mother, entrepreneur, educated, and the true definition of a Gangsta. Sheila was born, raised & currently reside in Kansas City, MO and has been giving back and creating her own legacy through the kitchen, to hear how she has done it and her plans to continue thriving moving forward, listen to this full episode. Powerful, Raw, and Authentic,...

River, a multi talented artists, and founder of One Mic Stand KC is creating spaces to fill a void in Kansas City’s creative community. In this episode we discuss her early interests, her time at school Boston, hosting your own art gallery, and much more. Check this episode out, and make sure you tune into the next IG live Open mic hosted by @onemicstandkc. Follow River On Social : @rivermakenziyo...

After 13+ years of HR experience working in financial services and logistics industries, Latoya decided to double down on her passion for fashion and start a business. 79 Roze is a black dress boutique catering to the curvy ladies or “curvy divas” as Latoya likes to call them. During this interview we talk to Latoya about her upbringing and her early influence in fashion, and much more. Tune In No...

Jass Couch is a Singer, Songwriter, Multi Instrumentalist, Full Time mother, and student. On today's show we sit down with her to talk about the challenges of being an artist in a pandemic, how she balances her creative with being a mother, and dive into her process behind creating a song.  Tune in to support your new favorite KC Artist & follow her on all platforms @JASSRCOUCH. Don't Forget to sh...

As the legendary Jay Z says “I'm a hustler, baby; I sell water to a well!” and that is exactly what this episode is all about, the hustle. Born in the Bay and raised in 3rd Ward Houston Bump Jonas is a Natural Born Hustler. From selling lollipops at school, to managing artists across the country Bump Jonas is a man of many talents that we explore throughout this 50 minute episode. Don't forget to...

On the show today we have the amazing, sweet, kind, Creative/Set Director, Creative Healer, Positivity Influencer, Smoothie Queen, Roller skate Chic, Jay Collins aka SkcatterBrain! I know that's a mouthful but she is a true representation of all these things. She is a calm spirit that brings love and good vibes to every space she enters and I think that is proven in this episode today. We discuss...

Talking to the man behind some of the most iconic images of KC's creative community, Vonnie Rasta. On this episode we discuss Vonnie's journey from football player at a HBCU to one of my favorite creative entrepreneurs in KCMO. We discuss life growing up in KC, his early interests, hidden talents, and some tips on how to create with less! Tune in now! Leave a 5 star review and share with your frie...

Kahleigh Lucas, born and raised in Kansas City, MO talks about his upbringing, the importance of leaving behind a legacy that your kids are proud to run with, how he got into comedy and his early influences, how he pivoted during a pandemic, and his plans for 2021! Don't forget to leave a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend! Social Media : Kahleigh Lucas : https://www.tiktok.com/@ka...

Founder at Drop Party, Marco Marandiz is a strategist for high-potential DTC brands. He's led digital product teams at HomeAway and CapitalOne where he built and shipped products that served hundreds of millions of active users each month. Starting his career in the tech industry, his range of experience in digital product, software engineering, UX design, and marketing gives him a unique perspect...

John Saunders - Born in Brooklyn NYC and now living in Florida,  web designer, brand strategist, founder of black illustrations & 5four Digital, sits down to talk with us about his upbringing, how the pandemic affected his business, how he maintains his mental health in the midst of a pandemic, why he chooses to live in Florida, and the importance of financial literacy in our communities! Share th...

MonCherie - born and raised in Kansas City Missouri - Talks earliest memories, her passion and business "Cherie Scents", how she became interested in entrepreneurship,  keys to marketing, the importance of supporting black businesses and other black friends, and maintaining health in the life of this pandemic! Follow Her On Socials : https://www.instagram.com/cheriescents_/ https://twitter.com/Mon...

Young entrepreneur and photographer, Toriru - born and raised in Kansas City Missouri - talks about how he got started in photography, the way he was raised, the struggles he and others go through to make it to the top but to keep pushing yourself, and the key to entrepreneurship! Follow Toriru : https://www.instagram.com/toriruworld/ Follow Us : https://www.instagram.com/theculturetalksgrp/

Welcome back to another episode of the Culture Talks Podcast! On today's episode we have Dom Chronicles, producer, rapper, DJ and overall renaissance man. When you Google search "Dom Chronicles" he is known for his care-free, eclectic style and lyricism over tasteful production. Today, you get to know a little more about his origin story, his view on success, and what spirituality means to him. Do...

Welcome back to another Episode of The Culture Talks Podcast, on this solo episode with your host Collis Stutzer, we talk about the importance of failure, insecurities around lack of engagement, and adopting Nipsey Hussle's "The Marathon Continues" Mindset. Take a moment before you listen, to write down a time where you felt like giving up but didn't, and then reflect on that experience as you lis...

One of the hottest topics in our community right now is the concept of “Group Economics”. Group Economics is defined as “a group of people who come together with a common economic interest. This common economic interest then drives these people to actively pursue that interest in order to create a secure economy for all participants in that Group.” On today’s episode of the podcast we give some ex...

Kecia Hunter is a mother, investor, and a entrepreneur who runs a credit restoration business looking to improve people’s lives and save them money. During this episode we discuss Kecia's Humble Beginnings, the importance of financial literacy, and the power of GOOD credit! This episode has plenty of gems that will help you to think a little bit differently about how you approach credit, generatio...

Solid Yet flowing. Jermaine Arcane is in the dictionary under the word "Creative" as this man does everything and anything you need him to do! Modeling? Check. Acting? Check. Poetry? Check. Dancing? Check. The list goes on and on, but that's not even my favorite thing about Jermaine Arcane, my favorite thing about Arcane is that he is UNAPOLOGETICALLY HIM! As you listen to this episode you may get...

On this episode of The Culture Talks we interview singer/songwriter Neena Roe. Neena, an Iranian-American raised in the heart of Detroit, is one of my good friends of many years who is by far the best singer I know personally, she is also a talented writer, and damn it she knows how to dress! During this interview we talk about identity crises, the history of Detroit, how Neena rediscovered music,...

Meditation, Yoga, Drinking Tea, Going on walks, these are all forms of self care, and as a Black Man in AmerKKKa, self care is a major key to mental wellness. Today we have our guest SIV of the WAP Collective, here to share his story on how he got into music, when he started writing poetry, and why he started learning about different forms of spirituality. He's a talented artist, and even shares a...