The Minds w/ Hakeem

On this episode of The Minds w/ Hakeem, I am joined by Joe Johnson, the founder of Change Course. Joe and his wife Karin are launching Change Course together with the mission to assist families in poverty with leadership in Des Moines. In this episode , you will get to learn more about what Change Course is and head Joe's own life experiences that led him to start this nonprofit. 

On this episode of The Minds, Taylor Zaun is on the podcast to share her wisdom and insight on mental health. Taylor is a licensed individual, couple, and family therapist in Des Moines. We discussed the barriers people face today to get into therapy, and how you can take care of your mental health at home. Tune in to this episode for everyday practices that you can try for yourself.

On this episode of The Minds w/ Hakeem, I'm joined by HEADBND (IG: headbnd_ ) to discuss his art, podcast, and music career. HEADBND is a high school friend from Beaumont, Texas and currently produces the beats featured on the intro and outro of every episode of The Minds. We dialed in to this conversation virtually to discuss his journey in the art industry and how he discovered this passion as a...

On this episode of The Minds w/ Hakeem Podcast, I was joined by The Tyler Brian Hour Podcast Host, Tyler IG: ( t_thelibra ) and Brian IG: (_bheardii ). We discussed some fun things about the journey of podcasting and where we think podcasts will go in the next 5-10 years. We also dug into what the TBH podcast is creating, plus Tyler and Brian’s individual ventures off their shared podcast.

Emmett Phillips ( IG: @emmet_saah ) is on The Minds this week to discuss his experience with community work. Emmitt’s journey began with his love of music and later on, he found his passion for helping kids. Tune in to hear more of his story and be inspired to find your own passion!

In this bonus episode, we sat down to recap the highlights and what we've learned from Season 4 of The Minds w/ Hakeem Podcast. Jjuan talk about the importance of unity among the minority community. Also discussed was, how much the "Friends Ep" stood out to him and had a major impact on some of his friends from the past. The conversation concluded in a discussion of what's to come for Season 5 and...

Juliano Dock (IG: Julianodockshmg ) is on the Minds to discuss his rap career and his new album,  Alias. We dove into his background and journey to becoming an artist. Also, we discussed the importance of collaboration between local black creatives. Tune into this episode for Dock’s inspirational story!

Ian Warner (IG: Thehabitstacker), Tyler Springer (IG: tylerspringerrealtor), and Markee Thompson (IG: vividvisonmedia)are on this episode of The Minds to discuss community. Each of these individuals has taken on the responsibilities that come with being a member of a local community through individual and collective efforts. Tune in to hear their stories, motivations, actions, and dreams for their...

Jon Luke Talton ( IG: @justworktraining ) is on The Minds to discuss the launch and first year of his business, Just Work Training. A big part of Luke's business is connecting with the community, and we discussed what it means to serve the youth locally. Tune in to hear Luke's story and listen to the end to hear his NBA top five!

On this episode of The Minds w/ Hakeem Podcast, Jjuan sat down with Nala (IG: thenalasimmons ) the owner of Model Gems (IG: Modelgemz ). Nala shares about her time in the modeling space in Houston TX, and how she's grown over the years and stepped into different lanes of modeling sooner than she would have expected. She also discussed some of her failures and successes in the field. Tune in to thi...

On this episode of The Minds w/ Hakeem, Jjuan sits down with some of his hometown friends to discuss the importance of friendship. We mix storytelling and introspection to uncover why friendships last and how to invest in your circle of friends. Don’t miss this first-ever episode to be recorded with a live audience! Guests  Namir Lee Ricky Guillory  Dana Hill Khyce Randall

On this Ep of The Minds w/ Hakeem, We take with John Caleb Pendleton ( IG: Planksandpistils ). John is the owner of Planks and Pistils, which is a Floral company out of Chicago, Illinois. In this ep John spoke a lot about family and relationship, and how it is important to be aware of who is in your inner circles. He also discuss his love for wood working and flowers and how his parents inspired t...

Tobias Tyler (IG: @borology ) is on The Minds to as this season's Inside the Artist guest. Tobias is a photographer and videographer and has discovered a new outlet for his creative passions in @corp.forever, collective of his personal art. We also discussed the influence of social media and how to practice healthy habits with your online presence. Tune in for inspiration and motivation from this...

Hey guys, just wanted to catch y'all up on what’s been going on with The Hakeems! Lots of new changes, but that can't stop us from getting back on the pod. I missed y'all so much! Enjoy the catch up and see y'all next week when we’re back with another expert!

Anousith Macvilay  ( IG: @ani_boogani ) Is on The Minds to discuss his journey around the world as a professional chef. An also speaks on work ethic through the story of his parents immigration to the US. They now own a shopping center on the East side of Des Moines at 1140 E 9th Street. Tune in for not just practical takeaways and wisdom, but also a cooking show! Enjoy this special epis...

Peter Jok ( IG: @jok_city14 ) Is on The Minds to discuss his journey as a professional basketball player, and also give some insight on what he want change in the African Community here in the states. Peter speaks to work ethic on this ep, by showing us his rise to the top of the class of 2013 basketball rankings. Tune in for practical takeaways from Peter on seeking your passions and achieving yo...

Justyn Lewis (IG: @Justyn4DSM) is on The Minds today to discuss his campaign for Des Moines city council at large. Justyn shares his personal story of why he decided to run for office and the his platform in the race. He also gives insight on Des Moines Selma, the organization he founded and leads. We get into politics, parenting, and local favorites in this episode as Justyn shares about more tha...

In this bonus episode, we sit down to recap the highlights and takeaways from Season 3 of The Minds w/ Hakeem. Jjuan talks about what made this season different, why it was important to take time for rest, and how he put takeaways from interviews into practice right away. This episode is packed with the best lessons and stories of Season 3!

Kenneth Black (IG: @kennethblackfashion ) is on The Minds today to discuss his process developing his own clothing line and his journey as a creator. In this episode, you’ll hear practical takeaways for collaboration and taking in criticism and feedback. Tune in for inspiration on your own endeavors! This episode is sponsored by Jonathan's House International IG: @jonathanshouseintl, website: &nbs...

Dylan Siervo (IG: @dylansiervo ) is on The Minds today to discuss his story and latest projects. In addition to releasing his own book, Gods Little Kiddo, he has also started his own clothing line, Radical Love ( http://dylansiervo.com ). We discuss his business as well as his goals to get into the field as a Physical Therapist.  Dylan's book God's Little Kiddo can be Purchased at the link be...

Ian Warner ( www.boastinchrist.com | thehabitstacker.com ) is getting a review today on The Minds. Jjuan gives an overview of creating good habits through three steps: 1.) setting yourself up for success, 2.) starting small, and 3.) having a 10-year mindset. When you are aware of yourself, and your positive and negative habits, you are able to tackle the small, mundane tasks that help to build lif...

This week, Jjuan and Sammi sit down to discuss and debate gender roles. Each of us shares our thoughts and experiences to come to a common understanding of our views on gender roles. Tune in to hear this compilation of recent conversations and real-time revelations. This episode is sponsored by Jared Nicolaisen, Mortgage Advisor (IG: @jn_mortgage, website: www.jnhomeloan.com) This episode is also...

Flylife (IG: @flylife_uvt) is on The Minds for this season's episode of Inside the Artist to discuss his rap career. Flylife shares his journey coming up as an artist, as well as his story behind the music. Tune into this episode for inspiration on pursuing your dreams, and what it takes to achieve them.  This episode is sponsored by Jonathan's House International (IG: @jonathanshouseintl, we...

Amner Martinez (IG: @theamnermartinezpodcast) is on The Minds to discuss his podcast, the Amner Martinez Podcast. In addition, Amner runs a diverse podcast platform; Amplify DSM (www.amplifieddsm.com). We also get into the importance keeping challenging yourself throughout your life to keep things interesting. as well as of investing in marketing for small businesses. Tune in for practical tips on...

Larry from Iowa (IG: @larryfromiowa @chipincookiepod) is on the pod today as we collab with his podcast, The Only Chip in the Cookie. We get into relationships and family dynamics, as well as Larry's own unique life experience with his family. In addition tune in for our take on education reform and how it affects social justice issues today. Don't forget to shop with Larry for family tees at Neig...