The N'Courage & N'Spire Podcast

Everyone Deserves Financial Freedom Feat. Maunda Land In this episode Durell is joined by entrepreneur and consultant Maunda Land. Durell and Maunda begin the episode talking about how they got connected at an entrepreneur conference called S.I.S. (Support Influences Success). Durell shares how inspired he was after hearing Maunda share about being a serial entrepreneur and her passion for helping...

What Is It Like To Be A Special Olympic Athlete While Dealing With A Vision Disability Feat. Ashton Smith In this episode Durell is joined by former USA Special Olympic swimmer Ashton Smith. Durell and Ashton begin the episode talking about how they got connected. Durell shares that the connection really began through a mutual connection they both share. Ashton shares that she began to really appr...

The Billboard Charting Hip Hop Emcee & Entertainment Attorney Feat. Tracey Lee Esq, In this episode Durell is joined by hip-hop artist and entertainment attorney Tracey Lee Esq. Durell and Tracey begin the episode sharing how they got connected via New Skool Rules. Durell and Tracey talk about the importance of being global and that hip-hop emcees who are real street with their lyrics are able to...

Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by artist manager, tech, media entrepreneur and the owner of the Got What U Need Podcast Network LaShon Jones. Lashon and Durell begin the episode talking about how they got connected and Lashon shares with Durell that he actually really helped him re-discover his love for music again when they initially met. Durell and Lashon talk about how difficult...

In this episode Durell is joined byJennifer Yon who is an entrepreneur and owner of the Jennifer Yon Agency. Durell and Jennifer begin the episode speaking about how they had always seen each other around the city and attended a few events but never were formally introduced until they connected again through the Fierce Entertainment FEN Social event in 2019. Jennifer shares that she is very happy...

What Do You Get When You Mix Japanese Anime With Authentic Italian Roots And A Love For R&B Feat. Che Murdah SRVC (Service) In this episode Durell is joined by Electronic R&B indie creative Che Murdah SRVC (Service). This episode is pretty cool because Durell has his first internationally born guest on the podcast. Che and Durell begin the episode by sharing how they both met and got connected via...

In this episode Durell is joined by hip hop artist and one half of the duo Smilez & Southstar” Rob “Southstar Campman. Durell and Rob begin the episode talking about how they’ve had a relationship for a very long time and it’s not always about speaking everyday but the fact that having a great energy and genuineness within the relationship. Rob shares that he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii but grew...

Blending The Two Worlds Of Being A Corporate America Executive & The Music Business Feat. Kim Manuel-Dickens In this episode Durell is joined by Kim- Manuel Dickens who is a corporate executive as well as a music business consultant. Kim and Durell begin the episode discussing how they met and got connected on the Clubhouse App. Durell speaks about how he really appreciates Kim because of the simi...

Title: Preparing The Mental Approach To Succeed In Your Artistry For Indie Creatives Feat. Rick Goudzwaard In this episode Durell is joined by musician, singer, and certified coach Rick Goudzwaard. Durell and Rick begin the episode by sharing how they got connected via Linkedin and that Rick really resonated with the content he shares daily which prompted him to want to reach out and begin to esta...

Why Metadata Matters For Indie Creatives Feat Keith Kirk In this episode Durell is joined by singer, songwriter, arranger, and metadata specialist Keith Kirk. Keith and Durell begin the episode talking about him being originally from London as well as spending some of his early years in Trinidad & Tobago but then coming back to London after the age of 9. Keith talks about his earliest introduction...

Finding Your Artist Pathway Feat Brianna Ruelas In this episode Durell is joined by singer, and performing artist consultant Brianna Ruelas. Brianna and Durell begin the episode talking about how they got connected at the Springboard Music Festival and that from the moment they connected it's been so much fun to support each other. Brianna talks about her first introduction to music at the age of...

Episode 18 Title: Still Driven: Being A Black Canadian 365 Feat. D.O. Gibson Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by his guest hip-hop creative and entrepreneur D.O. Gibson. Durell and D.O. begin the episode talking about the power of collaboration in music and how a collaboration can just elevate a song and take it to the next level. D.O. shares that this year marks 20 years of him bein...

Episode Title: Why Having Leadership Skills Matters To The Indie Creative Featuring Coach MJ Tolan In this episode Durell is joined by entrepreneur and leadership coach MJ Tolan. Durell and MJ start off the episode talking about MJ leaving the USA in 1983 in London and deciding to stay in Europe and build several businesses. He talks about consumers overseas never having been exposed to several di...

Episode 16 Title: The Truth Shall Set You Free Featuring Patrice K. Cokley Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by talent manager, entrepreneur, and former college professor Patrice K. Cokley. Durell and Patrice begin the episode talking about her earliest memories of being introduced to music with her father holding her head up to the speaker listening to Color Me Badd as an early intro...

Episode Title: The Power Of Iconic Songs Feat. Kipper Jones Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by iconic singer and songwriter Kipper Jones. Kipper and Durell start off the episode talking about his early upbringing in Flint Michigan and Los Angeles California. Kipper and Durell talk about the fact that making great as well as iconic songs is truly about being collaborative. Kipper str...

Episode Title: Having The Right Perspective For Building Your Music Career & Brand Feat. Dr. Syleecia Thompson Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by educator, brand strategist and entrepreneur Dr. Syleecia Thompson. Durell and Syleecia start off the episode by talking about the fact that most indie creatives who enter the music industry and ecosystem only want to achieve success that i...

Episode Title: The Rockstar Advocate Feat. Suz Paulinski Episode Info: In this episode Durell is joined by Entrepreneur, Coach & Consultant Suz Paulinski. Durell talks to Suz about her early introduction to music, going to college for music business, graduating early and getting her first job in the music industry as the Midwest Sales Manager For EMI Records. Suz talks about being a young executiv...

Episode Title: The Journey That Played Out Just Right Feat Steve Pageot In this episode Durell is joined by Grammy award winning audio engineer and music producer Steve Pageot. Durell starts off the episode asking Steve about his experience being born in New York but growing up and spending many years in Montreal Quebec. Steve talks about how he developed a love for music by watching the TV show F...

Episode Title: Veteran Eye The Chief DIY In this episode Durell is joined by indie hip-hop creative and entrepreneur Veteran Eye. Durell and Veteran Eye start off the episode talking about his early introduction to music and being heavily influenced by New York hip hop culture even though his origin is from the south in Greensboro, North Carolina. Veteran Eye talks about although being true to the...

Episode Info: Episode Title: Tell Your Own Story & Truth Feat. Godfrey Fletcher In this episode Durell is joined by his great friend and brother from another mother Godfrey Fletcher. The main premise of this episode is all about not being afraid to tell your truth and coming through the back door instead of the front door. Durell and Godfrey start out the episode talking about how he got first int...

Embracing Mindset And Debunking The Myth Of Scarcity Feat Katie Zaccardi In this episode Durell is joined by music business consultant and coach Katie Zaccardi. Katie and Durell talk about what it was like for her growing up in New York and being introduced to entrepreneurship at an early age by watching her parents start an e-commerce business. Katie also shares how she first got introduced to mu...

Episode Title: Welcome To The Blackout: Paul Porter's 40 Years In The Music Business In this episode Durell speaks with music industry veteran Paul Porter. Paul has had a career that spans 40+ years in the music and media industries. Paul & Durell talk about how he got his start in radio in the early 1970's while he was in college. He talks about meeting a young Wendy Williams & Slyvia Rhone. Paul...

Podcast Title: A Change Agent Leading Others To Success. In this episode Durell speaks with Oriana Campbell who is entrepreneur and culture agent leading others to success. Oriana and Durell talk about how she's assisted over 500 individuals with their brand and business helping them to create revenue generating marketing plans. Oriana and Durell talk about how passionate she is about helping othe...

Episode Title: Jack Of All Trades Master Of Some Feat Songwriter Producer & Entrepreneur Barry Coffing In this episode Durell is joined by Songwriter, Producer, & Entrepreneur Barry Coffing. Durell & Barry talk about how Barry got introduced and started in music growing up in Houston. Barry shares how he got his professional start in music as a jingle singer, music producer, and composer that led...

Episode Title: Introducing Mr. Watt In this episode Durell chops it up with music producer Chris Watt. Chris and Durell talk about what it was like for Chris to grow up in Chicago and how that shaped his early love for music. Chris talks about how he built up his brand as a hip hop producer that really plays piano. Chris also talks about how he's been able to get his music placed in various differ...