What Happens In Between

The official trailer for the What Happens In Between podcast! Entrepreneurship is mostly middle parts, don't you want to know how everyone else is doing in between their start and ultimate success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Briana (she/her) is blessed to be a Philadelphia based Filmmaker, Theatre Maker, Painter, And Teaching Artist, Briana’s mission in life is to create opportunities for love and education to thrive through art.  This week I am so excited to finally share this episode with you guys! So many delicious gems from my dear friend Briana. She is doing incredible work and cannot be stopped or held back...

In honor of Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, I am reuploading my conversation with Dioganhdih, who is an indigenous non-binary lyricist, rapper, and activist!  When I first encountered Dio, I was subsumed by their energy and saw bits of my experience reflected in their music. During a conversation, Dio opened my eyes to some hard truths and beautiful sentiments. When I asked why they create...

Dr. Antonio Harrison is a father, husband, VR fitness coach, and a former professor of Behavioral Analysis. This conversation was so good, I had to split it into 2 episodes!  This part of the episode is more focused on how to craft your thoughts, or inner reality as Doc calls it, in order to actually shape your outer reality. Coach Doc gives actionable advice on lifestyle design to optimize f...

Dr. Antonio Harrison is a father, husband, VR fitness coach, and a former professor of Behavioral Analysis. This conversation was so good, I had to split it into 2 episodes!  This portion of the episode is more inspirational. This episode gives more context to Coach Doc, his life, and his values.  In part one we discuss: Being ready to walk away from a job if needed  Why you can’t l...

Gregory Nesmith has a fascinating background. After being adopted and growing up in Upland, PA, Gregory started his education at the university of Pennsylvania. But when an incredible job opportunity came knocking, Gregory set out for New York where he lived and worked for 20 years. This May, he finally returned home (he reps Philly hard) and finished his Bachelor's degree!!! We get real about how...

Priscilla Agyeman MPH, like all of us, saw the rise of the instagram Baddie, but she wanted to challenge the notion that Baddies are effortless and carefree. Especially because Black women are so constantly showing up for others and doing invisible labor without acknowledging its wear and tear on their emotional health, Priscilla created Saddie Baddies. Saddie Baddies is a platform that facilitate...

Tyger B has to be one of the most generous people I’ve ever encountered. He has so much to give and he would rather give to the detriment of himself than not give at all. Tyger gives lots of incredible insight on integrity, communication, and time management as a multi-hyphenate.  Follow Tyger @tygerb on IG and check out his website tygerb.com In this episode we discuss:  Knowing oneself...

Quentin has accomplished incredible feats, but we dug more into his vision for the future rather than his work in the past.  What I appreciate most about this conversation is that Quentin is the type of person who, like myself, can move through disparate topics swiftly and seamlessly. We lot have to stick together!  Follow Quentin at @tagjustq across platforms and check out his site: que...

Lots of tehehes in this episode! Our conversation is all over the map, but the overarching thread is connection through communication. We discuss why unpaid internships shouldn’t exist, the importance of saying exactly what you want in a job, how to make (or stumble into) your creative stamp. Feel free to send me your answers to the Question of the Week @nobodyhidepod on Instagram! Hosted on Acast...

This is definitely one of my favorite episodes. Pelumi is incredible and insightful. Great energy!  @pelumiogundipe @mightshouse In this episode, we discuss:  Our relationship to religion Why Black people aren’t allowed to be mediocre  Internal pressure to be excellent Making spaces where individuals can be fully themselves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

This is a short solo episode about the key lessons I learned from a week long Seth Godin Akimbo workshop called Emerging Leaders. Next week, we will return to the interview format!! Reach me @nobodyhidepod on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macauley Carruthers aka Kaoticmovement chats about creating a platform from his passion. In this ep, we discuss:  Frustration with social media algorithms How he got his first sponsor Fear of heights vs body control Maucauley says gymNAST a couple times Produced by Endless River Studios. Follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let me just say, this a rowdy ride. We sing! (It’s not great). There’s mention of past traumas. Do we talk about cults? No, because I cut that part out! We do talk about why not to do entrepreneurship full time, whether you should chase legacy, what it means for work to resonate, how to find an audience, the best way to amass wealth (the answer is quietly). You can follow Jordan @jpwills23 on Inst...

Mrs. Beverly E Smith is an incredibly accomplished woman and she graced us not only with her presence, but with some serious knowledge for how to go about life and business. Produced by Endless River Studios. Follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kori and I discuss our favorite part of the writing process, how writing has helped Kori process life events, and the importance of Black content creators! Check out her website accordingtokori.com and find her across platforms @accordingtokori. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Produced by Endless River Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oyo boyo, Gina and I really got into it. We discussed self care for Black women, my childhood trauma, and what it can feel like to exist in a Black body. Don't worry we also giggled sometimes. You can find Gina on Youtube at Conversations About Culture and Instagram @journeywithgina. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Produced by Endless Rivers Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

This episode I chat with long time friend, Jason Sellers aka Echelon the Seeker. We talk about his refusal to have a backup plan to music, how fatherhood has affected his work, and something about COVID and shoes. Find him @echelonseeks on Instagram and Echelon the Seeker on bandcamp. Produced by Endless River Studios. You can follow Athena @athenasayaka on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Living your passion comes in all forms and functions, and for A Purple Life that means early retirement. Learn about the FIRE movement from a 30 year old black woman who is going to retire in September. APL speaks candidly about her spending and how her retirement plans have and haven’t changed due to COVID. We get real about whether or not FIRE is possible for everyone, and fulfillment through wo...

Dio is an indigeneous non-binary lyricist, rapper, and activist. In this episode I was fortunate enough to learn their story. We discuss how Dio honors their ancestors through their work, why Dio works exclusively with artists of color, and we get a sneak peak into Dio’s upcoming album Born Again Rezbian. Connect with Dio on their website dioganhdih.com or on Instagram @Dioganhdih and check out th...

Brandon deep dives into his winding past from serving in the Army, to nearly being a lifer in the casino industry, to heading marketing for a company he founded with a friend. He discusses how his prioritization of execution has helped his photography business grow faster than he was expecting. We also learn about the foundation of his actions as an entrepreneur: persistence and personality. Hoste...

I just wanted to address the state of the nation and how I'm reacting to it. Normal episode coming up on Friday the 12th, then next Wednesday back to regular programming. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we run the gamut of emotions. Owl graciously opens up about the struggle that brought them to yoga and the difficulties of being black in spaces that were created with only white people in mind. Owl also delves into how they’ve found ways to serve the communities that need the healing of yoga most but don’t have a lot of access. Interspersed in all of that, we found space to laugh...

Today we learn the truth about pageantry from the reigning Miss Pennsylvania Collegiate, a 10 year pageant veteran, and Ivy League graduate (just sayin). Jordan opens up about her motivation to compete, why it's important that her story specifically is shared at pageants, and what she has learned through a decade of competing. Follow her @jordan.meachum on Instagram and check out the BRAVE organiz...

Tariq and I geek out over cartoons, discuss the long process of realizing a project, and share how cartoons can be a powerful tool for connection and building community. You can follow Tariq at ToonrificTariq on Youtube, @t00ns.reek on instagram. And he has his own podcast called Sketch The Rhyme available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.