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The Amani Experience Podcast
by Amani Roberts
This show focuses on learning from creatives who have taken the leap from the corporate life to the creative life. We cover a variety of industries and careers from creative professionals who live across the globe. The stories, wisdom and advice shared on this podcast will help you be inspired to take the leap!
Episodes
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Jayemkayem [DJ | Public Relations | Writer | Record Label Owner]
Jayemkayem [EP 163] discusses the importance of public relations skills, her twitch journey, and an outlook on the music industry in the future.
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Mr. Stretch [DJ | Promoter]
Mr. Stretch [EP 162] joins us from the UK and shares his Twitch story.
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Jyoti Sarda [Activist Storyteller]
Jyoti Sarda (EP 161) shares lessons learned from skiing, the fear of wasting time and why we should take more risks.
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2020 - The Year Of Live Streaming
In this episode (EP 160), I review all of the live-streaming lessons learned through 2020.
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George Tillman [Filmaker | Director | Producer]
George Tillman (EP 159) shares advice for young filmmakers, depth in Hollywood, and his experience directing "The Hate U Give".
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Vince Adams [DJ]
Vince Adams [EP 158] discusses the difference between danger and fear, how he has been resourceful during the pandemic, and why virtual events are not going away. Enjoy! Show Notes: 6:52 - "I'm always about innovation!" 10:07 - The most important skills learned while live streaming. 12:16 -...
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Elaine Chaya [Digital Content Creator]
Elaine Chaya [EP 157] joins us and discusses her Quarantine Class of 2020 project, lessons learned from her self-development quest, and doing what you want instead of what your parents want you to do. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:11 - "Be what you want, wear what you want ..." 6:06 - Social Media trends…
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Maya Zellman [Chief Sweets Officer]
Maya [EP 156] speaks about making sure your path is your own, why we shouldn't be a victim, and the importance of resilience and dedication. Show Notes: 2:34 - Touring Hip Hop Professional Dancer 4:43 - Resilience & dedication. "You can't plan everything ..." 7:13 - "When I was fulfilling my…
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7 Lessons Learned From Live Streaming
In this episode, we review the seven lessons I have learned from Livestreaming since March 2020. Lesson 1 - Just start. Don't wait. Lesson 2 - Your technology will evolve. Lesson 3 - Get as close to the router as possible. Lesson 4 - Share your live streams across social media. Lesson 5 - "The...
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Mahoganey Jones [Eventpreneur]
Mahoganey Jones joins us [EP 154] and discusses how she has worked on her mindset, dealing with the fear of success and how to make loving yourself a priority. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:52 - Switching to the hospitality industry. 6:52 - Definition of eventpreneur. 9:39 - "I was producing events to pay...
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Josh Gillow [Outdoor Living Designer]
Joshua Gillow [EP 153] talks about going two millimeters at a time, choosing comfort over pain, and why vulnerability is the ultimate strength. Enjoy the show! Show Notes: 3:27 - Selling corn and tiger lilies as a youth. 5:41 - Mindset in tough times. 8:51 - "... the governor" 11:06 - How do you...
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Michelle Johnson [Faciliator | Event Maven]
Michelle Johnson [EP 152] shares a story of how Hurricane Katrina impacted her career, why we should make more mistakes and she talks about an interesting perspective on competition. Show Notes: 3:09 - Going from college to the hospitality industry. 5:49 - Michelle as a DJ! 9:25 - "Turn the…
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Lessons Learned From 3 Seasons of Podcasting [Advice]
Season 4 premiere. I review ten lessons I have learned through three seasons of podcasting. Congratulations to us on three successful seasons!
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John Hawley [Master Facilitator]
John Hawley [EP 150!] talks about overcoming his fear of public speaking, what a master facilitator is, and having the courage to go out on his own. Show Notes: 3:00 - Definition of a master facilitator. 4:05 - Assisting people who have a fear of public speaking. 7:26 - "You have to do your own...
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Trevor Lui [Chef | Principal | Author]
Trevor Lui talks to us about going through the pandemic as a restaurant executive, the importance of mental health, and why you either love fried chicken or you are wrong. Show Notes: 3:57 - Trevor Lui playing soccer growing up. 8:22 - Reducing food waste in the event industry. 10:10 - Reducing...
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Duane Draughon [Founder | Outdoor Living Design Specialist]
Duane Draughon (EP 148) discusses the importance of getting rid of limiting beliefs, why we should be fearless and how he almost gave up on his business. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:12 - Mowing lawns as a kid. 10:12 - Running a six-million dollar operation and not being able to be the face of the…
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Julie Broad [Founder | Author]
Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea. Show Notes: 4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading. 6:58 - Developing a...
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Heather Mason [Founder | Educator | Keynote Speaker]
Heather Mason [EP 146] why strategy is most important with regards to events, surviving a stroke at age 40, and why an abundance mindset and niche focus is needed. Show Notes: 4:33 - What inspired Heather to major in journalism and marketing. 5:27 - The five people who changed Heather's life.…
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7 Under the Radar Books You Should Read
This episode (EP 145) we highlight seven under the radar books that you should read. Check them out and share your thoughts on each book with me. Enjoy the episode. Show Notes: 1:54 - Bird by Bird - Anne Lamott. -Clip of Anne's Ted Talk is here. 4:24 - Influencer - Brittany Hennessy -Clip of...
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Courtney Stanley [Event Strategy Consultant | Keynote Speaker]
Courtney Stanley [EP 144) discusses speaking up consistently, goals of being more creative, and why saying yes to opportunities is the best way to getting started. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:20 - Why Courtney changed her major four times in college. 6:08 - Motivational speakers that Courtney looks up…
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Megan Sanchez [Founder | Health Coach]
Megan Sanchez (EP 143) talks about how we should not let the "no's" stop us, current thoughts on loneliness, and not getting distracted by our "shoulds". Show Notes: 4:08 - "Passion picked me ... " 4:56 - Megan's definition of burnout. 8:01 - How people get distracted by "our shoulds". 11:11 -...
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Melissa Majors [Strategist | Speaker | Coach]
Melissa Majors joins us [EP 142] and shares why loneliness can be more lethal than cigarettes, how life is not a dress rehearsal, and the beauty of walking in your calling. Show Notes: 4:24 - Going from Columbus to Dallas 5:18 - Where Melissa's passion for lawn mowing comes from? (She still cuts...
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Debbie and Ben Conroy [Woodworkers]
Debbie and Ben Conroy join us [EP 141] and discuss standing out in a crowded space of creatives, getting past the fear of not succeeding, and why they want to be around other champions. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:13 - What was the inspiration for the shift to woodworking. 7:31 - Using social media to...
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Nicole Funicelli [Singer|Songwriter|Music Supervisor]
Nicole Funicelli aka Nicci [EP 140] shares how she stays inspired, her unique and amazing practice routing, and why we must be in a consistent spirit of collaboration. Show Notes: 3:25 - Whitney Houston. 8:17 - Getting taken out of school to go singing at 11-years old. 11:10 - The art of...
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Jeff Haynes [Founder | Creative]
Jeff Haynes [EP 139] discusses the benefits of cutting the cord sooner than you are ready, failing big or winning big, and the continuous benefit of having patience. Show Notes: 3:39 - Favorite area to live in (Dallas, Austin, Los Angeles or Phoenix) 6:05 - Staying motivated and adjusting in our...
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Toni Purry [Visibility Strategist | Author]
Toni Curry [EP 138] discusses being the first African-American Miss Alabama, the fear of playing small and why we should take time to be proud of ourselves. Show Notes: 5:26 - The first African-American woman to win Miss Alabama. 9:18 - Structure and being nimble. 11:10 - The meaning of Bundini...
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Melody Hammer [CEO | Beauty]
Melody Hammer [EP 137] from Loud Lacquer joins us and discusses how she tamed her sharp elbows, what it takes to succeed in the influencer space and how she has created a cutting edge beauty company. Show Notes: 4:56 - What characteristics make up a good influencer. 7:03 - The inspiration behind...
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Baily Hancock [Collaboration Consultant]
Baily Hancock [EP 136] shares some excellent networking tips, why we should all focus on collaboration and she discusses all of the various pivots she has made in life. Show Notes: 4:36 - Voted Miss SRHS in high school. 7:58 - Looking at living in LA the wrong way initially. 9:46 - "I turn on…
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Mark Pacheco [DJ]
DJ Mark Stylz aka Mark Pacheco [EP 135] stops by and chats about how he started his DJ career 35+ years ago, how he got through some dark times and why your network is your net worth. Show Notes: 3:24 - The 7th-grade dance when the amp blew 45 minutes into the gig. 6:31 - What happened after...
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The 7 Books You Should Read
In this episode (EP 134), I share seven books you should read and include clips from the authors. Enjoy! Show Notes: #1 - The Artist Way by Julia Cameron | Speech by Julia #2 - Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert | Interview Clip #3 - The Power of Purpose by Les Brown | Clip from book #4 - The War of...
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Kit Rich [Fitness Professional | Author]
Kit Rich (EP 133) shares why there is no fast track, valuable advice Kesha shared with her and what "a little bit of the left" means to her! Show Notes: 4:12 - Writing a love story in the LA Times. 6:45 - "A little bit to the left ... " 12:45 - Definition of "higher thoughts". 13:46 - "There is…
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Kimberli Hudson [Serial Entrepreneur]
Kimberli Hudson [EP 132) discusses starting her first company at the age of 17, what "progress is better than perfection" and how we can become less burned out. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:32 - Kimberli's first business at age 17. 6:17 - Most valuable lessons learned from starting 13 companies. 7:50…
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Dr. Steve Ralph [Founder | Professor]
Dr. Steve Ralph [EP 131] shares with us why a "pause practice" is crucial to the well being of our creativity, how he balances being a professor and a CEO, and why you should try workshops you never would consider before. Show Notes: 5:38 - Becoming a professor at Pepperdine and Steve's favorite...
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Jon Armstrong [Ideator | Technology Developmentalist]
Jon Armstrong (EP 130) discusses how he is always learning, what his music career taught him about business and why "the path is the path". Show Notes: 4:30 - Pursuing his masters and getting signed to MCA Records. 12:04 - Valuable lessons learned while being in a band. 15:40 - "If I am doing...
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Kasey Blaustein [Artist]
Kasey Blaustein [EP 129] discusses how a call from the Golden Globes changed her life, not buying into the critics and the beauty of coloring all day. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:50 - Favorite authors growing up. 6:32 - Getting a call from the Golden Globes. 9:10 - "I'm very happy ... content with today...
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Rajiv Satyal [Comedian]
Rajiv Satyal [EP 128] shares some phenomenal stories about coming up in the comedy world, why it is so difficult for people to finish things and what Eva Longoria said to him after one of his shows. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:14 - "The Catcher In The Rye" 6:10 - It's not easy as it seems. 7:27 - Go...
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Kristen Richards [Woodworker]
Kristen Richards (EP 127) talks about investigating all red flags, how she is currently dealing with the fear of success and why we can't control everything. Enjoy! Show Notes: 5:47 - How Kristen found her way to Marriott. 9:18 - How did woodworking come into Kristen's life. 12:15 - What is a...
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Kay Lawal Muhammad [Non-Profit | Art Director]
Kay Lawal Muhammad discusses the purpose of being fearless, loving yourself and why we cannot give up. Show Notes: 4:10 - The Thunder Thigh Revue 6:26 - The genesis of Wombwork Productions. 12:30 - Her last addiction. 13:25 - "I can help open up other people ... " 17:10 - Learning to love…
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Hicham Hajji [Film Director]
Hicham Hajji, Director of the film "Redemption Day", shares how he put all his chips on the table and risked everything to direct his movie and also recount numerous stories from his career. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:33 - What the movie "The Shining" means to Hicham. 7:29 - Celine Dion's music video....
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The Amani Experience - Best of 2019
We review the best of The Amani Experience Podcast in 2019. We hear from Judi Holler, KJ Rose, Jen Boschma, Puno Puno, Shinah Chang, Adam Gubman and Laura Powers. Enjoy! 1:05 - Judi Holler 4:11 - KJ Rose 7:36 - Jen Boschma 13:03 - Puno Puno 15:32 - Shinah Chang 18:52 - Adam Gubman 22:10 - Laura...
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Gary Ware [Strategic Play Consultant]
Gary Ware [EP 123] talks about his experience in the improv world, why space and rest is important for creatives and how we should start thinking - "What is the best that can happen?" Show Notes: 4:58 - Wanting to be a music teacher. 10:27 - "There comes a point when this is not the place for you...
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Kira Lingman [Singer | Musician | Songwriter]
Kira Lingman [EP 122] talks about her love for blues music, gives advice to people who are too old/young to learn bass and shares why good art comes from the dark times. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:34 - Where and when Kira's desire to play music came from. 6:34 - Elmore James & Muddy Waters. 8:42 - Ori...
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Monica Kang [Founder | Author | Innovator]
Monica Kang [EP 121] discusses the scarcity mindset, getting through a serious bout of depression and why we need more playtime in our lives! Enjoy. Show Notes: 5:45 - Monica's definition of creativity. 8:20 - Why creativity is key to personal and professional development. 13:55 - How to get over...
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Shanna Lee [Medium | Spiritual Mentor]
Shanna Lee [EP 120] discusses how she left a lucrative real estate business to coach and mentor other creatives, keeping fear in check and as a bonus, Shanna gives me a live reading! Enjoy. Show Notes: 5:00 - Becoming a very successful real estate professional. 8:35 - What inspired Shanna to…
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Christiane Michaelis [Creativity Team Building]
Christiane Michaelis [EP 119] talks about never being too old to be creative, Harry Potter and how to grow your creativity muscle. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:40 - Two things Christiane misses the most about Germany. 5:52 - The transition from tenure track teaching to her creativity business. 8:13…
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Azul Terronez [Writing Coach]
Azul Terronez (EP 118) shares some wise thoughts on writing, why it is all creatives responsibility to take risks and what he misses most about the classroom. Show Notes: 3:53 - Not chasing likes on social media and downloads for podcast. 7:47 - What Azul misses about the classroom. 9:10 - What...
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Tessa Young [DJ]
Tessa Young [EP 117] discusses lessons learned in her 20's, the benefits of a good hobby and why we should do all of the things. Enjoy! Show Notes: 3:45 - Valuable lessons learned while owning Grey Matter. 5:25 - The Wherehouse. 8:42 - "Creative professionals need to learn how to be business...
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Jonathan Spangler [Musician | CEO]
Jonathan Spangler [EP 116] introduces his new invention (a guitar that folds) as he works on his mission to unleash the mobile musician. He discusses grit, solving the friction in your life and how 900 crunches in the morning help him get his day started. 3:20 - What about intellectual law...
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Dayna Solomon [DJ]
Dayna Solomon [EP 115] shares an impressive morning routine, the key to staying balanced as a full-time DJ and how she has been able to remain positive amidst many storms. Enjoy! Show Notes: 5:37 - Why did Dayna major in Mass Communications. 11:23 - The first concert Dayna attended. 13:13…
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Ross Simmonds [Content Distribution]
Ross Simmonds [EP 114] shares timely content distribution tactics, why you should stay away from the comparison game and when it the right time to walk away from something or somebody. Enjoy! Show Notes: 4:34 - Shy Ross. 7:15 - Selling do-rags in high school. 10:08 - "Don't play the game of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This show focuses on learning from creatives who have taken the leap from the corporate life to the creative life. We cover a variety of industries and careers from creative professionals who live across the globe. The stories, wisdom and advice shared on this podcast will help you be inspired to take the leap!
HOSTED BY
Amani Roberts
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