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L.I.F.E. on podcast
by Stone Stafford and Jony Van
L.I.F.E. (which stands for Listening and Inspiring Friends in Entertainment) used to be a live monthly event held at Icon Studios in Atlanta,Georgia. Founded by Stone Stafford, L.I.F.E. was to be a place where people in entertainment could come together and learn valuable life lessons while also being able to share challenges and difficulties in their careers and personal lives. Then COVID happened. At the persistent urging of his co-host, Jony Van, Stone made the pivot to taking L.I.F.E. to the podcasting platform. So welcome, to L.I.F.E. on podcast. We're glad you're here.
Episodes
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232. Success and Friendships
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re unpacking a real and uncomfortable truth: sometimes success can change friendships. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. When one person starts leveling up, the shift can reveal insecurities, ignite jealousy, create distance, or simply reveal that...
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231. Lil Baby Greatest Album.... Why???
Send us Fan Mail This year, Billboard named Lil Baby’s "My Turn" the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the 21st Century. How? Why? When we have game-changing and record-setting classics from Kanye, Kendrick, Drake, Beyoncé, OutKast, The Weeknd and Jay-Z and other genre defing masterpieces, how in the...
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230. The Hidden Cost of Attention
Send us Fan Mail It feels like for a while there, everywhere you turned there was a Sabrina Carpenter promo playing; on social media, streaming platforms, and even in movie theaters. For someone like her, it makes sense; she’s got a project to promote. But what about the people who keep posting...
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229. The MET Gala Blackout
Send us Fan Mail The MET Gala is an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City where celebrities, designers, and cultural icons show up dressed to embody a specific theme that aligns with the Costume Institute’s newest exhibit. This…
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228. The UNEXPECTED Journey of a Former Racist Felon Who Became A Leading HBCU Advocate.
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a former convicted felon, ex-racist, and recovering addict becomes one of the strongest advocates for HBCUs and Black history? In this episode, I sit down with George "White George" Sedberry, a man who went from hate to enlightenment and now knows more about...
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227. Snoop Dogg and Nelly Perform at Trump's Crypto Ball.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the headline-making story of Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing for Donald Trump. Did these hip-hop icons compromise their values for a paycheck, or is it just business as usual? Did they sell out? What exactly is a "sell out"? Was it just a smart...
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226. The Terrifying Power of Content Ownership
Send us Fan Mail The intersection of technology, media, and power, is becoming a more and more danger crossroad as time goes on. Those who control content can shape public opinion, rewrite history, and even manipulate our memories. In this episode, we look at the potential for manipulating…
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225. The Revamp of YoutubeTV
Send us Fan Mail YouTube is plans to do a it's biggest overhaul of its connected TV app ever! The update will bring new functionality and a completely new makeover. Currently, YouTubeTV has taken over the lead in streaming ahead of major platforms like Netflix, Max, and Disney+. The new TV app…
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224. 2024 Election Aftermath: The and Pros and Cons
Send us Fan Mail In what was an unprecedented presidential election, Donald Trump returns to the White House after defeating VP Kamala Harris for the POTUS seat. Along with his VP running mate, J.D. Vance, Trump has put the country, if not the world, on the edge of their seats as he prepares to...
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223. Why I Switched from Democrat to Republican
Send us Fan Mail With the Vice Presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz on the horizon, and the Presidential debate in the not to distant past, more people are undecided as ever before. Born and raised in a low-income family on the Southside of Chicago with 8 other siblings, Cynthia...
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222. Are Parents the Demise of Many Potential Pro Athletes?
Send us Fan Mail Derrick Stafford has refereed NBA games for 31 seasons. He was well-regarded for his experience, consistency and professionalism. Derrick shared his thoughts on some of the current NBA rules and changes, his friendship with Charles Barkley and Mark Cuban comment the most…
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221. The ONE Key Factor to Gain Leverage (with Lee Heisman)
Send us Fan Mail The psychological factors that are involved in deal negotiations, whether it be a joint-venture label contract or a big real estate deal, often involve various emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects that can impact how agreements are reached. But there is a key ingredient...
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219. - How I Survived In Radio
Send us Fan Mail The radio industry is hard enough to make it into, let alone have a long career. But somehow opportunity after opportunity always seemed to knock on the Sytonnia "Toni" Moore's door. From doing traffic to interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris, Toni shares her journey and...
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218 What We Learned From Kendrick's Summer Pop-Out Concert
Send us Fan Mail Ever since KRS-One started the "Stop The Violence" movement in the 80s with its flagship song "Self-Destruction" which featured some of the Who's Who of rap at the time: KRS-One, D-Nice, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Heavy D Public Enemy (Chuck D & Flavor...
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217 Can We Finally Predict A Hit Song?
Send us Fan Mail Chinese company, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, has developed an AI powered service called PDM (Predictive Model) to help music industry companies and creators recognize potential hit songs by analyzing data to help make more accurate production, marketing and promotion...
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215. When Will The U.S. Ban on TikTok Go Into Effect?
Send us Fan Mail In April 2024, a law was signed that could ban TikTok in the United States if ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company based in China), doesn't sell it’s U.S. operations in by the specifies deadline. What will this mean for influencers and content creators such as Charli D’Amelio…
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215. DJ Duval Speaks on The Art of the DJ and the Death of HipHop
Send us Fan Mail The same way there is a difference between talent and skill, there is a difference between playing a playlist and DJing. DJ Devaul breaks it all down. We also talk about what these rap beefs and diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Ice Spice and JT and others. Even Shaq…
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214. Who's To Blame For The Good Times Debacle?
Send us Fan Mail John Amos and Esther Rolle must be, well, rolling, in their graves. Four simple words can completely describe the thoughts and feelings surrounding the animated reboot of the classic "Good Times" television series: "What were they thinking?!" Support the show...
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213. Is The J. Cole / Kendrick Lamar / Drake Beef Real?
Send us Fan Mail What's left to be said that hasn't been said already? In a nutshell Kendrick dissed J. Cole and Drake (among others) on the song "Like That" by Future feat. Metro Boomin. It's believed to be in response to J. Cole calling himself, Drake, and Kendrick the "Big Three" of rap in the...
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212. Cardellia Hunter - Atlanta's Film & Television Gatekeeper
Send us Fan Mail Cardellia Hunter is a 15-year entertainment industry veteran with experience in music, television and film production. She is currently the Director of Film and Entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office, where she serves as the liaison to the State film office, and...
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211. Financial Strategist David Bradford Shares A Little Known Wealth Secret of the Rich
Send us Fan Mail A former pastor for 10 years and now COO of Drive Planning, David Bradford specializes in coaching entrepreneurs and real estate investors with creative and comprehensive financial strategies. David opens up about his journey through the heartbreak and career uncertainty that led...
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210. Behind The Board with Matt Still (Elton John, Outkast, etc.)
Send us Fan Mail This week we sat with Grammy-winning engineer and producer, Matt Still. Based in greater Atlanta, Matt has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including TLC (CrazySexyCool), Outkast (Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik), and the legendary Elton John. We listen to...
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209. Radio Host: Neiko Flowers
Send us Fan Mail In this episode on-air personality Neiko Flowers (HOT 103.9 and WPZE Praise 102.5) shares his journey into radio and how the progression of popular music played a role in his transition from secular to gospel radio. Neiko's is a journey of self-doubt, uncertainty and faith and...
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208. "Power Book" Director Rob Hardy Explains the Power of the Showrunner
Send us Fan Mail While the world had its eyes on Inter Miami, Taylor Swift , Eminem and the Kansas City Chiefs, Rob Hardy was giving serious insight on the ins and outs of being a TV/Film director. Take a listen as he drops gems on hustling for Lil Jon, Black culture, the power of the show runner...
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207. Is The Clock Ticking on Major Labels?
Send us Fan Mail The music industry has changed dramatically in recent years, and the role of major record labels has been forever changed. Once beheld as the gatekeepers to stardom, the rise of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have irrevocably changed to landscape of music. In...
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206. Do Some Celebs Need The Spotlight to Stay Relevant?
Send us Fan Mail It used to be that access to celebrities was virtually unobtainable which made celebrities and their lifestyles that much more enviable. You rarely knew about the behind-the-scenes struggles or chaos. And if a celebrity started slipping through the cracks, then they got undressed...
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205. The New Music Money Game
Send us Fan Mail The major labels, angel investors, venture capital execs and more that are putting their money behind the innovative ideas that could move the music industry forward. Whether they’re angel investors offering startups tens of thousands or venture capital power players with…
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204. What Happens When The Gatekeepers Are Gatekept?
Send us Fan Mail Often times, we think just because some people have money and power then they are virtually unstoppable. But try telling that to people like Tyler Perry, Byron Allen. From entertainment, to corporate America, to politics, there is a hierarchy to everything. And the higher up the...
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203. Are Artists Like Sexxy Redd Winning? If So, At What Cost?
Send us Fan Mail Rap music. Hip Hop. What started out as an art form to report, through lament, what was going on in underprivileged America, has turned into a celebration of the worst of us. Controversial music is nothing new and exists in all genres, but no other music has had the impact on...
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202. Accidental Success on Purpose with Terri J. Vaughn
Send us Fan Mail Terri J. Vaughn is an actress, producer and director best know for her role as Lavita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson n the Steve Harvey Show. The NAACP Image Award winner didn't always plan this path of success and shares her insight, wisdom advice on her career and life. Support the…
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201. Does Life Happen To You or For You?
Send us Fan Mail Jim Carrey eloquently reminded a room full of graduates that every setback, every obstacle, and every moment of doubt can be a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. Tony Robbins motivates us to shift our perspective, cultivate resilience, and live life with intention.…
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200. The Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur with Zach Zelner
Send us Fan Mail From purpose, focus and self-improvement to happiness, fulfillment and personal growth , multi-millionaire serial entrepreneur Zach Zelner returns to share more knowledge and wisdom on the art of entrepreneurship. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
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199. Cannabis + Proper Information = Higher Learning
Send us Fan Mail Joe is co-founder and managing partner of The Georgia Hemp Company and of Sympleaf Wellness, companies that produce, distribute, and sell hemp-based lifestyle and wellness products. He was the co-founder and former CMO of Halcyon Organics, the first medical cannabis company in…
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198. Chad Shearer Breaks Down Public Relations
Send us Fan Mail Chad Shearer, co-founder of Caren West PR (Rival Entertainment, FreakNik, Georgia Hemp Co., Decadence Music Festival, etc.) sat down with us to discuss the ins and outs of public relations. What does a PR firm do specifically? What makes a great PR person? Red flags to watch out...
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197. Psychologist, Dr. Eanah Breaks Down the Hidden Power of Music
Send us Fan Mail Music. It has the power to transport us back in time, to calm our worried mines or boost our mood. It has surprising psychological benefits on the brain, mind and emotions. We sat with psychologist Dr. Eanah Whaley, PhD. as he breaks down some of the magical effects of music and...
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196. 6 Weeks to Happy with Zahra Karsan
Send us Fan Mail Technology, specifically social media, has made the entertainment industry accessible to everyone. But in the journey to be the next star or create the next hit, the failures are more plentiful than the winds. This can cause everything from self-doubt to depression for many...
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195. Fxxx You Pay Me!
Send us Fan Mail As the writers' strike in Hollywood looms on, another movement wave is gaining momentum. Songwriters are becoming fed up with no being paid for time and work and having to only rely on copyright royalties for their income. Grammy award winning songwriter Tiffany Red has been one…
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194. Relationships Are For A Reason or A Season
Send us Fan Mail Why are celebrities leaving Scooter Braun's management company? Is this a fall from grace or crumbling of an empire? Can the exodus from the manager of such superstars as Justin Bieber, Arianna Grande and Demi Lovato be explained? Yes, it can. Support the show...
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193. Can You Stand Success (BONUS - The Dating Theory)
Send us Fan Mail Dating tayo! We use everything from dating apps to dating sites to dating shows to help us find our perfect match. But dating is like a succession of baseball swings, and not every hit is going to be a home run. Likewise, if you want to handle success in your business and in…
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192. Can You Stand Success?
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for success? Do you think you can stand against the ups and downs that come with it? Do you think you can overcome problems that challenge what you already know as well as the problems that reveal what you don't know? Support the show...
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191. Introducing: TikTok Music
Send us Fan Mail TikTok has recently entered the music streaming market with its new platform, TikTok Music. Tik Tok looks to challenge Spotify, Apple Music, Tidals and others with such features as: Access to millions of songs: TikTok Music has a library of over 80 million songs, including new...
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190. Rap Goes To Prison
Send us Fan Mail Has what started out as an art form that helped the outside world understand what was going on in the hood, morphed into an audio platform for debauchery, crime and moral decay? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
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189. Jason Aldean: Small Town Pride or Culturally Tone Deaf?
Send us Fan Mail The controversy around Jason Aldean's song and video "Try That In A Small Town" hs taken front and center in entertainment news. Some of the points we address are: The location of the music video and it's historical significance CMT's decision to pull the video out of rotation.…
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188. Zach Zelner: $10M in One Year
Send us Fan Mail Zach Zelner is a serial entrepreneur who grew 5 companies (Penny Delivers, DocMJ, Z Baked, PupSocks, and Purafina.) into seven+ figure companies, before the age of 28. Zach shares the baseline strategies and mindset that helped him become the "fast growth enthusiast". Support the...
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187. Things You Thought You Understood But Didn't
Send us Fan Mail Did you know that a play isn't determined to be a Broadway play because it occurs on Broadway in New York? Did you know an off Broadway play aren't just placed that do not occur on Broadway in New York? Like in many areas of entertainment, there are several things of music people...
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186. 5 Things Artists Get Wrong
Send us Fan Mail Generation after generation, new artists enter the music industry repeating the same mistakes. Whether it's overconfidence in their talent, ignorance of the business side of music, or focusing too much on being rich and famous. In this episode, we'll explore five of the most…
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185. Do You Need A Trophy?
Send us Fan Mail The Golden Gramophone. The Golden Statue. The Golden Globe. The Golden Basketball. The Silver Football. All of these trophies are symbols of an elite for of excellence. They not only represent the best of the best, but are a representation of what it took to become the best. But...
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184. What's In A Name? (an episode on branding)
Send us Fan Mail “The need for a good brand name originates with customers, and customers will always want convenient ways of identifying, remembering, discussing, and comparing brands. The right name can be a brand’s most valuable asset, driving differentiation and speeding acceptance.” The…
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183. How Social Media Has Influenced the Music Industry
Send us Fan Mail The title of "A&R" for the coveted record label position used to stand for Artist and Repertoire. For the past 15 years it would accurately stand for "Artist in Research". That's because the numbers (downloads, views, followers, shares, etc.) have taken precedence over talent.…
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182. Are You Allowing Your Beginning to Determine Your Ending?
Send us Fan Mail Not everyone has the benefit of getting a great start in life. Weatherby childhood, a new business, a new relationship, etc. It's easy, if not common, to catch a bad break right out the gate. But just because things don't start off as best as they could does not mean they can't…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
L.I.F.E. (which stands for Listening and Inspiring Friends in Entertainment) used to be a live monthly event held at Icon Studios in Atlanta,Georgia. Founded by Stone Stafford, L.I.F.E. was to be a place where people in entertainment could come together and learn valuable life lessons while also being able to share challenges and difficulties in their careers and personal lives. Then COVID happened. At the persistent urging of his co-host, Jony Van, Stone made the pivot to taking L.I.F.E. to the podcasting platform. So welcome, to L.I.F.E. on podcast. We're glad you're here.
HOSTED BY
Stone Stafford and Jony Van
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