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27/11/2023

Powerful murals engage, and often challenge viewers. While working on this podcast I realized that art is a form of resistance that provides a voice to the voiceless. It demands to be seen and heard, which in some cases isn't always welcomed.

In this Last Episode of Off The Walls I had an opportunity to investigate Denver's MISSING murals. Murals from one of the most significant movements in our nations history, the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020. For a time it seemed like Denver's Black Lives Matter movement was of utmost importance to Denver's outraged citizens. In the midst of a global pandemic Denver took a long hard look at itself. The community raised its voice demanding justice and police reform after the murder of George Floyd and the outcry for justice for Elijah McClain's murder. The City even commissioned a temporary Black Lives Matter Mural, but then something happened. The outrage began to fizzle out, and the murals of the icons and victims of the movement were defaced and covered. After speaking with Lindsay Minter (Black Lives Matter organizer) she shared the story of the BLM movement in Denver and how it seems like Denver would rather forget about it. Me and the team tracked down the mural artist Adri Norris who painted the temporary mural to ask her exactly what happened.

This is a story that may elicit an emotional response, but more importantly it will challenge you to reexamine your own commitments to equity, justice, and the preservation of human life. In this episode we track the Black lives matter movement from 2020 to today, 2023. Together we'll take a look at what we learned, where we failed and the new developments that are bringing new hope to the BIPOC communities in Denver.

You can find a link to the episode in the comments.

25/11/2023

Art for me has always been an alternative view of the world, a place where you're limitless and your imagination can run free. After hearing my co-host Emily cover the story of Babe Walls I realized that art and equality don't always exist in harmony with one another.

In this episode Emily uncovered the gender inequities in Denver's street art scene, and how a group of female artists went from being outsiders to creating one of the most anticipated mural festivals in Denver.
At the center of this story is artist GrowLove whose courageous story took the art scene by storm, and how she and other female artist created Denver's first EVER female and non-binary mural festival that changed the Colorado's art scene forever!

This episode is for the rebels and renegades who persevere and refuse to be silenced. Get ready to be inspired by this incredible story.
Listen today and let me know what you think in the comments!😎

24/11/2023

There's nothing that says family and community like FOOD😋. Most of my fondest memories of family and community include being shuffled OUT of the kitchen by my Mom, or other Ladies in the family😆. It can't be overstated the value of the many exceptional women I've had the privilege of meeting and serving along side of. The vital role women play in what I've come to understand as "home" often goes unnoticed and can't be articulated in words. However, in this episode I tried 🥴.

Not long after moving to Denver I heard about the iconic Welton Street Cafe, and a short while later I met Fathima Dickerson the General Manager of the oldest Black owned restaurant in Denver. I got an opportunity interview Fathima and discuss the mural that was painted in honor of her contribution in the historic Five Points community by Jodie Herrera & Miles Toland.
In this episode you'll learn how for over 20 years Welton Street has been the staple in the rapidly gentrifying Five Points community, how gentrification threatened it's existence, and how Jodie uses her art to create space for the marginalized women of color.

23/11/2023

I think it's fair to say that history is complicated and often unbearable to address in retrospect. As many Americans gather together giving thanks and honoring what IS, many are unaware of all that used to be, all that has been hidden and utterly erased. It's seldom we hear of history being reborn, but in this episode of Off The Walls my co-host Emily was able to bare witness to the remarkable and ground breaking efforts of David Garcia as he resurrected his first EVER mural. The communities cherished "Huitzilopochtli" (The Hummingbird Warrior) mural was completely whitewashed, and in this episode you'll get to hear about the origin of Huitzilopochtli and how David brought it back home to his beloved community.

This is a unique feel good story that you wont forget!
Take a moment and give it a listen.... Thank me later! 😁😁

22/11/2023

This year has been a steep learning curve, there's been lots of change and lots of adversity. However, in the midst of it all I've had the privilege of working with some incredibly talented artists and journalist to produce a podcast that will always have a special place in my heart. I present you with "Off The Walls" a podcast about the stories and the people behind Denver's Street Art. In this first episode we tracked down the godfather of the community mural movement Emanuel Martinez, to learn about how the movement started, how Emanuel almost lost EVERYTHING fighting for his voice in Denver, and how his Daughter Lucha has paved a path to preserve his legacy in the community.

Take a moment while you're traveling, cooking, and preparing for your annual celebrations and check out Off the Walls from Colorado Public Radio & Denverite. Link in the Comments

11/08/2023

Gratitude is KEY 🔑

The 2nd think on my To do list every day is to give thanks! Not necessarily because everything is going great but because everyday I wake up is yet another opportunity..

This doesn’t mean I’m gonna “make a bag💰”

It doesn’t mean I won’t battle Anxiety 😟

It doesn’t mean I’m not barely getting by in some way…

It means that in sickness and in health, for richer or Poorer, better or worse I’m STILL thankful… thru tears, thru pain, thru confusion & frustration, I STILL am grateful that God the creator has given me an opportunity to experience this life and all it’s jagged edges 🥴…

And it’s a proclamation to myself that I am yet living and abundant and that the intentions which come from my heart is on its way to my reality…

Gratitude creates room for faith. And Faith is the substance of things Hoped for and the Evidence of things not yet seen!

08/08/2023

Facts‼️

BIG IDEAS 💡 are only as good as your ability to reverse engineer the idea into stages, and then into ACTIONABLE steps within a predetermined timeframe ⏱️!

If you’re a Big THINKER 🌍 you’ll likely need assistance or an outside perspective in order to set your plan into motion..

But here’s the Kicker🦶🏾… when you’re a BIG THINKER you’ll often SUCK at various aspects that are necessary I order to bring the Big idea into fruition🥴🤦🏾‍♂️…

Which means, your ability to bring this Big Idea into Reality depends more on how you manage the things you DON’T do well than it does your ability to be BRILLIANT at your expertise…

This is the MAJOR dilemma for the chronic big dreaming Over-Functioner 😖

In conclusion ask for Help 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🥴

These are self reflections!

08/08/2023

Transparency Post‼️

About a year ago I fell in a bit of a hole creatively…
High output and moving across the country without allowing myself to take my foot off the gas ⛽️ created some pretty unhealthy habits in my personal life!

I realized I’d made an idol out of affirmation, out of my “successes” while losing sight of my ultimate desire. To create space to elevate the power of mentorship and self development for the purpose of living in alignment with Gods highest purpose for my life.

I’m slowly improving… giving myself time to re-center and more importantly to align myself with what I Believe is my highest purpose.

It’s a process.. but listen.. I’m committed to the journey… come Hell or high water I’m determined to get and become Better.. not perfect.. not “like-able” but authentic in my commitment to evolve into what God designed me to be.

I’m sharing this not because I have to, but because I’m grateful to be becoming, to be shedding, to be relentlessly pursuing even if it’s imperfect!

A wise man said…
“I’d rather fail at trying to be exceptional than succeed at being mediocre”

If you’ve made it this far in the post…
I pray you find your authentic self in the midst of your adversity and that God reveals your highest purpose in the midst of your pain! 🙏🏾😏

Thanks for coming to my 🔴

05/08/2023

It’s always a good time sharing career insights with students!! Shout out to the terrific Human Resources Department and Big Brothers Big Sisters for inviting me to participate in there event!

The future is bright for the next generation of thinkers movers and shakers!! They Get it! 🤓

13/01/2023

Another Podcast Launching on January 25th!!

This is for the meditative nature lovers! 🌄⛰️ This unusual highly ambitious Podcast has been a thrill to produce… it’s weird challenging and absolutely beautiful!!

The trailer is out NOW!! So take a listen! Link in my story!

Working with great writers, producers and creatives is the most thrilling experience and we’re only just getting started!!

Check out Terra Firma today and make sure to subscribe you won’t be disappointed 😁⛰️🌄

10/01/2023

This have been changing in my life and I’m infinitely grateful!

✅ I moved to Colorado! ( Yes I’m on Mountain time now, not EST 😎)

✅ Join the Podcast network at Colorado Public Radio

✅ Started production one of the most difficult Podcasts I’ve ever mixed, edited, tracked, produced!

✅ Met collaborators who want to be the BEST at what they do!

And can now add and NPR Network show to my Podcast and Production Resume!! 🎊🎉💪🏾😎

All thanks to God!!

Check the Season 2 premiere of Systemic right away you WONT be disappointed!
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‎Show Systemic, Ep No Equity, No Voice - Jan 10, 2023

10/01/2023

About 5 months ago I moved to Colorado to produce podcasts on a larger scale!

Immediately upon getting here I started production process on one of the most challenging Podcasts I’ve ever produced!

This podcast is not only important for the world to hear it’s also a stunning look at the challenges our educators and young people face as classrooms across America become gridlocked under political and racial agendas.

I encourage you to listen to these stories and hear these brave educators share their experiences as they try push back against the tired status quo’s we’ve all come to know as “the way it is”!!!

Grateful to doing work that makes a difference

It takes a team to create these type of podcasts and what a pleasure it is to be apart of a team that’s pushing boundaries!

04/01/2023

The reasons your business should have a podcast in 2023.

03/01/2023

Going Live tonight @ 8pm EST!
Topic: Podcasting for Business & Q&A
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28/10/2022

Keep WINNING!!!

Don’t be ashamed that you:

👉🏾 Moved on
👉🏾 Moved out
👉🏾 Grew up
👉🏾 Set boundaries
👉🏾 Stopped responding
👉🏾 Out grew them
👉🏾 Made the best decision for YOU!

Keep separating yourself from people whose motives don’t align with who you are becoming!!

Do NOT subscribe to other folks problems, afflictions, demons, spirits, or influences.

Elevation & Growth happens AFTER separation!!

Don’t look back and keep winning!!

26/10/2022

Labor is important, but Wisdom is Critical 💯

25/10/2022

Be INTENTIONAL💯💯

Because we’re human, we are born with predispositions, genetic patterns and familial ideologies.

These patterns, behaviors and routines quickly shape our decisions and futures.

In times of tribulations we often feel helpless when we realize we’re pre-programmed to make mistakes and practice thinking errors based on our early childhood experiences…

To address this I’ve learned 1 thing.

It’s vitally important to create routines and teach yourself positive habits. Creating intentional habits helps you combat, process and unlearn habits that you formed as a child or in the midst of some traumatic circumstance!

I know you’ll see folks online preaching radical change but I encourage you to start small. Even just deciding to have a simple specific breakfast daily or even 1-2 times a week will help you exercise great control and awareness of you existing habits and routines!!

We can become GREAT at big things until we master the small things within ourselves!

These are my opinions based on my experience!

Be intentional today! ☺️💯

11/10/2022

As you evolve you’ll enter seasons of Open Doors 🚪 … professionally, personally, circumstantially ..

But what folks DONT tell you is that 80% of the Doors that open are NOT the right door for you!

Learning to practice wisdom and endurance will help you determine what door is meant for you and what “opportunities” are simply distractions.

And, if you’re anything like me, your going to get it WRONG sometimes. Especially at first.

Don’t be too hard on yourself… Growth is a Full contact sport 🥊every hit you take makes you a tougher & wiser opponent!

Longevity and “Success” are a product of endurance 💪🏾 not speed 🏎