New Year New Level

This episode of the Next Up podcast features the core production team of NextGen Network. Marlon, Kalista, and Jamie discuss their backgrounds and how they met sharing their experiences working at GameStop, their love for video games, the Internship program at their church, and their career journeys in the film and production industry. The conversation also touches on topics such as human trafficking, the process of upgrading the podcast setup, passion for their work and their commitment to providing high-quality content, the importance of being genuine and trustworthy and why it’s important to have direct and honest communication. They also explore the qualities of a good leader and the importance of empowering and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. The conversation delves into future plans and the desire to make a positive impact through storytelling and community upliftment. =========================== Connect with us! =========================== IG: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine December 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/link/473009/ ============================================ Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:📱 ============================================ ➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 Introduction and Team Introductions 01:39 Meeting at a church internship 03:13 Opportunity and Gratitude 04:12 Working at GameStop 05:24 Success and Hiring Women 07:30 Jamie's Backstory 09:02 Playing World of Warcraft 09:43 Moving to California and Working for Kabbalah 11:44 Working for GVWIRE and Going Undercover with Vice Unit 15:05 Addressing Human Trafficking 18:34 Reuniting and Working at NextGen Network 23:44 Upgrading Podcast Setup 28:38 Improving as a Leader 35:06 Marlon's Character and Trust 42:48 The Importance of Being Genuine and Trustworthy 47:19 Leadership and Future Plans 48:13 Qualities of a Good Leader 51:40 Expanding Beyond K-12 53:03 Telling Uplifting Stories and Making a Positive Impact