"About my Business-i$h" Podcast is hosted by Spunky and Clisbae. Each episode, we explore Hip Hop's influence on what most people know about Finance.
I. How would you define Fake Love?Where does it show up? WorkFriendshipsHow does affiliation impact how people view you?Fake Love's Impact on one's Success II. You Got MC's $$Are Sororities worth the investment?III. Nuggets of the Day"Keeping it Funky with Spunky" "At the End of the Day w/ Clisbae"
Overview: Today we going to get into a recurring Hip Hop narrative…that we need to address…”Grindin”...“I'll Sleep when I die”...There's so much pressure for “No Days Off” (Wale)…A. Before this EP, I never really considered the narrative of our music compared to our parents. Just think about it Our folks used to listen to music about enjoying life whether that's partying or love, songs like … “Celebrate…good times, Come on”, “ We are having a party”, or “happy feelings in the air”...Whereas our generation has created a society of even when in a club partying…everyone going insane to be the loudest to say “I got 6 Jobs…I don't get tired by Kevin Gates”... B. Thoughts on reasons for the generational shift of everything being about Hustle? Our parents worked hard, but their music championed life, love, experiences, good vibes You Got McDonald's $$$ What are some ways to have Multiple Streams of Income without much grind? 1. E-books2. Podcast3. Subscription Platforms 4. Stock Portfolio CONCLUSION:Keeping it Funky with Spunky: (1) Don't' forget to celebrate the small wins. (2) Take some time to determine what success looks like for you. Because it can be totally different than what it looks like for others (3) You cannot be everything to everybody all the time, recognize that and be more kind to yourself. At the End of the Day with Clisbae
I. Dear Momma (Respect for Parents and yet Acknowledging their Humanity) A. Are there any concerns that come from a child being best friends with their parent(s)?What are the pros of that dynamic? What are the cons of that dynamic? B. Who are some of the most famous mother/son scenarios in hip hop rather than? https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/08/mothers-day-hip-hop-afeni-shakur-tupac-legaII. You Got McDonald's $$$ A. What age should you move out of your parent's home?
Importance of Double Checking Documents1. What are some common contracts you would consider a big deal?2. In Hip Hop, where have we seen not paying attention to the fine print, severely impacting the artist? You Got McDonalds Money What is the best way to avoid the common pitfalls of entering into a contract? There are 6, we will highlight 3 . An article by a Senior Attorney Pace, provides 6 Common Clauses to Consider when Reviewing a Contract. https://legalvision.com.au/contract-reviewing/ Liability. Often some of the most important and high-risk provisions in a business contract. However, what will be an appropriate and acceptable risk level will depend on the commercial circumstances for each deal. Otherwise, you may find yourself responsible for any loss, theft or damage that occurs, regardless of whether you are at fault. Indemnity. Is a promise from one party to compensate the other party for certain losses or damage suffered by the other party during the performance of the contract. Term & Termination. The term of a contract is an important way to identify how long each party must comply with its obligations. Terms matter, Soulja Boy's manager wanted 5% of Soulja Boys income FOREVER…The podcasts available on this web site/ streaming platform, along with any questions answered and/or discussed via this podcast, are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. No Attorney-Client relationship is established between myself (in my official attorney capacity) and the user, listener or browser.
I. Rappers v. PreachersWhat are some similarities between rappers and pastors?We are not here to judge the spirituality of the Pastor just the influence he plays in the community and how that impacts how we view ourselves and our finances. (1) Jewelry, Cars, Designer Clothes/Suits (2) Reputation in the Community (3) Rap Lyrics v. Sermon (4) Call Phrases-Persuasion (5) Heauxes
We highlight Season 1 and while maintaining the core elements of our show, we share new and exciting additions we will bring in Season 2.
I. On Today's Season Finale Episode, we are going to discuss, “Earn Your Leisure's Clip” where they discuss, “Insecure Men hide behind that Money” So let's take a listen”, A. We have a natural reaction of the clip** and dive into our own personal experiences and what we think led to these insecurities? 1. If we think there is any room for a guy to feel offended? B. Do you think this societal shift has any impact on Gender roles in a relationship? 1. How has the financial roles of men and women in a relationship evolved? 2. What are a few unintended consequences created by this societal shift that would have never occurred in our grandparent's era?C. Are there any parallels of this behavior seen in Hip Hop? “You Got MC $$” segment… “How much money the average American spends on dating”Closing: "Keeping it Funky wit Spunky" & "At the End of the Day with Clisbae"
On Today's EP we are going to discuss. “Yeah, I love those strippers” and “Round of Applause”. Hip Hop's infatuation with strippers, and the parallel dancers have about women in Corporate America. Whew! This is going to be an interesting EP.A. How does Hip Hops affinity for stereotypical strippers' body impact women in Corporate America? B. Can you think of any similarities between strippers and women in corporate America?
I. This week let's talk about how Hip-Hop influences male trends fashion trends. Why do you think people look to hip hop for wardrobe tips? What is the first fashion trend that comes to you mind that a female hip hop artist influence fashion? a. Is Lil Kim an Icon? Is Nicki Minaj the best female MC that we have heard?II. Do you think Hip Hop drives the stigma of not wearing an outfit twice on Social Media? Recurring Theme: This week on “You Got McDonald's Money” Share an article on “Keeping Up With The Joneses: The Bad Habit That Costs You Money”
Follow-Up EP to Last Episode's the Blueprint: A. Where do you think Jay-Z developed his mentality for his Blueprint? B. Are there any negatives to following someone else's Blueprint to become successful? Whether that is having a successful marriage? Career? Business? C. What are some influences whether subconsciously or consciously, you used for a Blueprint that contributes to the person you are today? Recurring Theme: “You Got McDonald's Money” Apparently, Elon Musk has plenty of McDonald's Money and then some!
Today we are discussing the benefits of having a Roadmap to creating generation wealth. We purposefully labeled this EP “The Blueprint” after Jay-Z's infamous album recognized by the Library of Congress for its artistic brilliance.A. What do you think Jay-Z was saying by naming this album the Blueprint? B. What about the Blueprint Jay set with wifing Beyonce'? Arguably, could dating and later marrying Beyonce been apart of his master business plan? i. What is the history behind older men seeking younger women?C. What other rappers mirrored Jay-Z's “Blueprint” of marriage leading to career advancement?
A. How does Hip Hop influence our thoughts on brands? Do we buy certain brands because we hear them in songs? B. How does Hip Hop describe a Woman that's appealing to them? Do you feel like the standard of beauty is higher for a woman? How does that impact our finances?
Today we are going to talk about Entrepreneurship. I. What are some of the realities of Entrepreneurship?2. What is Hip Hop's stance on being an owner?3. Reasons for Individuals not venturing into being an entrepreneur?4. How can you transition to Entrepreneur with at least risk as possible? 5. Why do you feel like most parent's stress go to college, get a job, and start saving for retirement?
On this EP of "About my Business-i$h" We are discussing Side Hustles. 1. What would be your advice to a friend on the initial steps on starting a side hustle? 2. How do I combat procrastination?3. What are ways to stay organized and focus?
Let's talk about a few things having bad credit could potentially influence…”(1) purchasing a home(2) starting a business, and (3) it could impact our relationships with our SO…
Today we have a dope conversation on "Stuntin". The history behind it, examples in hip hop, and how it influences our spending habits. On the "You Got McDonald's Money" segment we discuss all the benefits of meal delivery service, "HelloFresh"--you will be surprised at all the pros it is to utilizing his service. Wrapping things up with a Keeping it Funky with Spunky and At the End of the Day with Clisbae Moment. Tune in Now!