The Monarch Podcast

In this episode of the Creator Spotlight Series, Daniel Lee turns the camera around on Mario Hines — co-founder and CEO of Appraise the Phrase LLC, and the guy who normally makes this show go from behind the scenes. They get into how they each identify as creators (Mario calls himself an "inertia breaker"; Daniel keeps landing on a Proverbs verse about drawing out the deep water in peopl...

In this episode, Daniel Lee interviews Naji Grampus, VP of Streaming and Strategy for [Sony] Orchard and host of Cigar Talk. They discuss Naji's journey from his childhood in New York to his career in the music industry, highlighting the influence of community and politics on his path. He also shares his experiences in college, his transition from politics to music management, and the challen...

In this episode of the Creator Spotlight series, Daniel interviews Kyle Alex Brett, a movie producer and attorney based in Los Angeles. Kyle shares his journey from a corporate lawyer to a Creative Executive at Blumhouse, discussing the roots of his creativity, the impact of storytelling, and the influence of films like Get Out on his career choices.  He emphasizes the importance of being proactiv...

In this edition of the Creator Spotlight Series, Daniel interviews Monique Henry, a former engineer turned screenwriter and producer. Monique shares her journey from engineering to the entertainment industry, highlighting the pivotal moment when she watched the film Parasite and realized her passion for storytelling. She discusses the challenges of transitioning careers, the importance of communit...

The Monarch Brand has partnered with The Appraise the Phrase Show to bring a monthly series called the Creator Spotlight Series. This series is designed to platform individuals in the visual, performance, culinary, and language arts spaces — all spaces that are important to both ATP and The Monarch Brand alike. Dejouir Brown is an artist, graphic designer, muralist, and musician out of Pittsburgh,...

The Monarch Brand has partnered with The Appraise the Phrase Show to bring a monthly series called the Creator Spotlight Series. This series is designed to platform individuals in the visual, performance, culinary, and language arts spaces — all spaces that are important to both ATP and The Monarch Brand alike. In this episode, Daniel speaks with Kaila Davis about her journey as the founder of Cra...

The Monarch Brand has partnered with The Appraise the Phrase Show to bring a monthly series called the Creator Spotlight Series. This series is designed to platform individuals in the visual, performance, culinary, and language arts spaces — all spaces that are important to both ATP and The Monarch Brand alike. In this episode, Daniel interviews Professor Larry Jenkins, a prominent figure in music...

In this episode, Daniel discusses the new direction of The Monarch Brand and the podcast, the events that led to the pivot, what he would've done differently if he were to start the business over, and explains his process of freeing himself from the pressures of running a business. Like, follow, subscribe, etc.! Podcast: https://www.themonarchbrand.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

In pt. 2 of our episode with @LaJethroJenkins, he talks about his time as the Head of Social Media at Yahoo and what it's like being a Lead Producer at @buckets. He also reflects on some of his most surreal interviews, including Jamie Foxx, Manny Pacquiao, Charles Barkley, and Shaq, his bucket list interview. Finally, he talks about his faith, fatherhood, experiencing and expressing emotions...

Sometimes we have these defining moments that change the way we live the rest of our lives. For John Nichols, this moment came when he visited Kenya and DRC. He felt such a strong connection there, he knew he had to make the most of this life. In this episode, John joins Daniel to talk about the birth of LaJethro Jenkins, linking with Tyler to start the Jenkins & Jonez podcast, quitting his jo...

Although Gerard Hall is a guy with 20 years of experience in the payroll industry, he wasn't always That Payroll Guy. Becoming that guy began with a love for numbers, lots of curiosity, and a genuine desire to inform himself on the ins and outs of his craft so that he can help equip others. In this episode, Gerard joins Daniel to talk about how he got into payroll; how he used LinkedIn to cre...

A wedding can be the most beautiful day of a bride's life, but it can also be the most stressful. Between the time invested, money and planning required, and having to find the balance between familial and societal expectations, the bride's mental health can take a serious hit. Shonté Parrish-Norgriff can relate. She planned her wedding during the pandemic, and through her own struggles,...

Even as a child, Kyle Miller has always had a business mindset. As he's grown into the man he is now, he's learned to refine his entrepreneurial passion into observing needs, crafting a vision, and solving a problem to fill needs. Now as a co-founder, UX designer, and mentor, Kyle sat down with us to reflect on his journey, from academic suspension to property management to quitting his...

Mackens Semerzier was a national amateur MMA champion, competed in the UFC, and is a third degree black belt, but don't call him a fighter. He's much more than that. He's also a college graduate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor, businessman, and mentor, to name a few. In this episode, he talks about his journey from fighting around the neighborhood to fighting on the world stage, the...

In many ways, entrepreneurship is less about sticking to one thing and more about having and developing the mental fortitude to stick to the process and the commitment to growth, whether the end product is the same or not.  In this episode, Daryl Rembert gets real and vulnerable while discussing his journey from making lamps to bracelets to professional photography. He talks about the struggle of ...

Mario Hines has worn many hats, from All American and professional football player to Data Specialist to Podcast Host and Producer. But what has remained consistent has been his desire to be his best self and his ability to make meaningful connections while building the community around him. In this episode, he talks about how he's navigated each step of his journey, his proudest moments, wha...

Lemaire Stewart is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Goodfynd, a DC-based fintech startup that connects customers and businesses to food trucks for anything from lunch to family reunions to corporate events. In this episode, he shares his journey from his first entrepreneurial experience flipping sneakers in college to co-founding a multi-million dollar fintech startup. He also talks...

In this episode, Daniel, CEO of The Monarch Brand, shares his story about how the brand came to be, lessons he's learned in entrepreneurship, what it means to be a visionary, and where he sees the brand going. (music by @ty.makesbeats) Like, follow, subscribe, etc.! Podcast: https://www.themonarchbrand.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...