Project M. Podcast

In this week's episode Essence and I have some catching up to do from my two week absence. We dive right into it starting with Childish Gambino's new music video "This is America" and work our around the hip hop industry, the #MeToo movement, and finish up with some good ol fashion racial profiling. 

If you are interested in stepping into the realm of media creation or production then this is the episode for you. Karlton Klay, an Augusta, GA native is the full package. Writer, editor, producer, director, Karlton has written plays, produced more than 10 different web series, hundreds of episodes, and his next venture will take him to the big screen. Karlton is the true definition of what it means to be consistent and dedicated to your passion regardless of the hurdles placed in front of you. Check out what this thespian has to say about getting started in the industry. 

Peeps this episode marks the beginning of a new era. That's right. I introduce to you... Essence. Essence a friend of mine and will be my sassy, smart, sexy counterpart moving forward. I am BEYOND excited for the show. In this episode we attack Bill Cosby, Janice Dickinson, Fabolous, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Syria, Starbucks, Tristan Thompson, and peanut butter sandwiches. You do NOT want to miss this.  

In this episode I'm chopping it up with Mahdi Woodard, friend, entrepreneur, and author. I attended Bucknell University with Mahdi and he was one of the people who have had a lasting impact on my life and my direction. We take a dive head first into marketing-brand management, corporate marketing, entrepreneurship, race, through his lens and mine tying it all together through the idea of Committing to Your Narrative. Hope you all enjoy. 

What's up peeps. Formerly known as the Exist Above Podcast this new direction is going to be dope. I'm opening up a whole new can of worms and talking about any and everything but not getting away from my motivation and inspiration. If you were a listener of Exist Above, I promise you Project M. will not disappoint. It's still me, it's still fun, but it will be that and so much more. Stay tuned...

Start everyday with a task completed. When things aren't going how you want them to the best thing to be is consistent. Complete one thing. Then another. Then another. Build your own momentum. 

What's the best thing to do when you're drowning? Swim. 

Bring intent to your life. Think before you act, speak, text, everything. Start with why. Take three seconds. Breathe. Make sure what you do, who you are, has something behind it. 

Live now. Focus on your breath. Not five seconds ago, not five seconds ahead. Now. That is all you don't control. Right here. Right now. 

Stop lying to the most important person in your life. You. Stop telling yourself you're going to do things and not follow through, quit promising change that won't happen. Treat yourself how you would want someone else to treat you. With respect. 

We all know tomorrow is not guaranteed, but do we care? 

Sometimes all we want is a yes. Sometimes all we need is a no. 

How much of your day is dedicated to productivity? You have a lot more time than you think but I guarantee you're using a lot less than you think you are. 

Who are you really? Are you living for you or are you living for who you think you are SUPPOSED to be? Ask yourself the hard questions. Don't be afraid to get real with yourself and others. 

Trust the process. Believe in what you're doing. Stay the course, even when things get cloudy. No one said the road to success was a straight one. 

We want it and we want it now. If now isn't possible we shift focus. Why? Sometimes you have to put in the work. Sometimes you have to wait. Sometimes you have to want it bad enough to be willing to wait for it. If we continue this novelty seeking then everything we have will be fleeting. 

Having a negative mindset only hurts you. It doesn't help. It doesn't change the situation. Change your mindset. Change your surroundings. Change your circumstances. 

Sometimes what you're looking for may not be what you're looking for. Keep your eyes open and your head on the swivel.