The N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast

From Military Service to Entrepreneurship: Navigating RelationshipsJoin host Durell Peart as he sits down with the dynamic Regina Burris on Episode 79 of The N'Courage & N'Spire podcast. In this captivating episode, Regina shares her inspiring journey, discussing her decision to enlist in the military and her path to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur. Hailing from Charlotte, North Caro...

Empowering the Streets Through MusicIn this episode, Durell is joined by hip-hop artist and indie creative, Tay Da Crown. Prepare to be captivated as Tay shares his journey, struggles, and triumphs in the music industry. Tay Da Crown has defied the odds, and he reveals his approach to brand building and audience growth as an independent artist. Gain invaluable insights as he imparts advice to fell...

Why Becoming A Entertainment Lawyer Created A Path To Working Successfully In The Music IndustryIn this episode, Durell is joined by entertainment attorney Bob Celestin. Durell delves into Bob's fascinating career and unravels the secrets behind his success in the music industry. Discover how Durell and Bob initially formed their connection and get a glimpse into Bob's earliest memories of music t...

Building Success As A New Music Industry Professional Feat. Danny Jones In this episode Durell is joined by music producer, audio engineer and music educator Danny Jones. Durell and Danny begin the episode talking about him being from a small town called Jonesboro Arkansas. Danny shares that even though he’s been very fortunate and blessed to have had a successful career he’s worked extremely hard...

In this episode Durell is joined by serial entrepreneur, and master intimacy director and coach. Princess Faith. Durell and Princess Faith begin the episode talking about how they got connected and the mutual respect they have for each other. Durell shares that the subject of sex can be taboo to discuss and that oftentimes due to religion we have to unlearn what we were taught and relearn from a m...

Ep 74: Soul Empowerment Music Feat. Elaine E’ssential Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by indie creative and record label owner Elaine E’ssential. Elaine E’ssential and Durell begin the episode talking about how much she loves the name of the podcast. Durell and Elaine talk about what it means for her to be all about “Soul Empowerment Music. Elaine talks about starting her musical jo...

EP Title: Music Biz, Education & Strategy Feat. Casey Graham Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by music publisher and music industry strategist Casey Graham. Durell and Casey begin the episode talking about Casey’s earliest memories of music and how they got connected through a few mutual friends and colleagues within the music industry. Durell and Casey talk about him studying at the...

Organizational Leadership & Sustainability In The Entertainment Industry Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by Organizational Psychologist, Business Strategist, Recording Artist, and Filmmaker Dr. Indi Tyton. Durell and Indi begin the episode talking about living in an entertainment industry hub and her being born into an artistic family and wanting at times to leave the entertainment...

Songwriting, Music Business, & Shifting Mentality Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by Grammy Award Winning Composer, Songwriter, actress, and artist Angélique Cinèlu. Durell and Angelique begin the episode talking about her earliest memories of music and being the daughter of prominent Jazz percussionist Mino Cinèlu. Angelique shares that she enrolled herself into boarding school and...

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist, disability advocate, and digital marketing specialist George Doman. Durell and George begin the episode talking about his early years and his early memories of music. He shares that he feels like the hip-hop culture relates and shows similarity with what it’s like to have a disability and that’s why he felt such a connection to the...

Episode Title: Hip Hop & Digital Music Marketing Feat. Faheem Smith In this episode Durell is joined by digital music marketing expert Faheem Smith. Durell and Faheem begin the episode talking about his early memories of music and his love for hip-hop. Faheem and Durell talk about his early experiences entering the music industry professionally as an artist but then getting burnt out and deciding...

Episode Title: Musicianship And Composition Scoring For TV & Film Feat. Rob Diggy In this episode Durell is joined by musician, television, and film composer Rob Diggy. Durell and Rob begin the episode talking about his earliest memories of music and that even though he was exposed to music early he shares that he wanted to play football because that’s what his friends were doing and he wanted to...

Episode Title: Songwriting, Early Success, & Music Education Feat. Curtis Richardson In this episode Durell is joined by songwriter, producer, and music publisher Curtis Richardson. Durell and Curtis begin the episode talking about how they got connected and his earliest memories of music. Curtis shares that he got a late start to his music career compared to most people being in his mid to late 2...

EP: Episode 66 Episode Title: A Music Executive, International Renaissance Man & Political Activist Feat. Cappriccieo Scates Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by music executive, music publisher, author, and political activist. Durell and Cappriccieo begin the episode talking about how he got started in music as a drummer and ultimately decided it was best for him to make a pivot to t...

In this episode Durell is joined by educator, author, and poet Trish Persen. Durell and Trish begin the episode talking about how they got connected at Full Sail University. Durell and Trish talk about her developing a passion for writing and creating poetry. Durell shares that one of the things he loves about Trish is her passion for educating. She shares that even though she got her start in the...

In this episode Durell is joined by hip hop rapper and songwriter Lunch Tha General. Durell and Lunch talk about what it’s like to be from the Inland Empire. Durell and Lunch talk about his earliest memories of music and him falling in love with hip-hop. Lunch knew that when he first heard hip-hop he knew that he wanted to start writing rhymes. Lunch shared with Durell that he started making mixta...

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by rapper, singer, songwriter and actress Diamonique aka Nique. Durell asked Nique about what it’s like being from the Inland Empire. Durell and Nique talk about when she knew that she wanted to pursue music professionally as a career. Durell shares how impressed he was to see that Nique had the opportunity to work with so many notable creatives from...

Episode 62: Using Your Different Creative Talents To Make A Difference Feat. S.B. The Anomoly In this episode Durell is joined by songwriter, MC, author, poet, dancer and choreographer S.B. The Anomoly. Durell and S.B begin the episode talking about how they got connected with each other and S.B coming up in the Bronx rhyming and dancing for fun. Durell & S.B discuss the origin of how he got his n...

Episode 61: Knowing When To Shift Focus As A Creative Feat. Deli Rowe In this episode Durell is joined by singer, songwriter, and producer Deli Rowe. Durell and Deli talk about how they first got connected and Durell shares how much he has enjoyed watching Deli transform and shift her artistry. Durell and Deli talk about why she decided to make a shift into focusing primarily on production and syn...

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Episode 59: Creating Leaders & Breaking The Silence Feat. Dr. Valerie Bartley In this episode Durell is joined by ordained minister, teacher, coach, mentor, inspirational speaker and financial empowerment advocate Dr. Valerie Bartley. In this episode Durell talks with Valerie about her calling to be an ordained minister and when did she know that was supposed to be the path for her to take. Durell...

Episode 58: Working With Iconic Artists & Teaching The Next Generation Feat. Chuck “Stray Deuce” Smith In this episode Durell is joined by singer, songwriter, guitarist and instructor Chuck “Stray Deuce” Smith. In this episode Durell and Chuck talk about how he got started and worked to build a career in the music industry. Durell and Chuck speak about his time as a recording artist on Columbia &...

Episode 57: IModel Photo Booth & Games, Indie Music & More Feat. Theo Mack Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by entrepreneur and the owner of IModel Booth & Games Theo Mack. In this episode Durell talks with Theo about his journey into building his “I Model Photo Booth & Games” business. Theo and Durell also talk about indie artists and how many of them have to sacrifice a lot to buil...

Music Is A Team Sport Feat. Dat Boi Jizzal & Young Sauce In this episode Durell is joined by two indie hip-hop artists Dat Boi Jizzal and Young Sauce. Durell begins the episode talking with Dat Boi Jizzal and Young Sauce, asking them about their earliest memories of music. Dat Boi Jizzal shares that his earliest memories of music was him listening to Flavor Flav and Public Enemy. Young Sauce share...

Disability Advocacy & Entrepreneurship Feat. LaToya V. Smith n this episode Durell is joined by disability advocate, author, creator, innovator, and entrepreneur LaToya V. Smith. LaToya and Durell begin the episode talking about how they got connected in the Full Sail University networking group on Facebook. They both talk about how they have similar roots both being born in Brooklyn NYC, migratin...