HIRU Culture Shift Podcast

What's good, fam? We're back after a bit of a hiatus. New location, same vision, same grind! In this episode we catch up on what's new with HIRU and talk about the personal attacks on Kevin Samuels. What can we learn from them? What does this say about society and accountability?More importantly, we talk about what we need to do stay focused on our purpose!Want more? Check out other HIRU content here and stay tuned for more episodes:https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflifehttps://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/

On this episode of HIRU Stories, we sit down with the content creator Ernie Blerd Without Fear! If you're not familiar with his work, definitely check him out! We cover a lot of ground from nerd culture to getting on your grind as a creative entrepreneur. Who would win between Daredevil and Wolverine? What about representation in popular media? What does it take to be a successful creative entrepreneur? There's a little something here for everybody, so I hope that you enjoy this episode!Want more? Check out other HIRU content here and stay tuned for more episodes:https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflifehttps://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/

In this episode we take one more look at what happened with the "relationship guru" Derrick Jackson. The situation spiraled out of control in the last week or so and it got so crazy, we almost didn't touch the topic at all.Still, there is a lot to be learned here with regard to mental health, and how we should strive to develop ourselves as individuals. If we become better for ourselves, maybe we can be better to those around us.  On the other hand, maybe I'm just imagining things there, but at the very least, this man should've hired a publicist!Enough with the gurus--we talk through a few lessons learned to stay out of these insane pitfalls. Hit me up!https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflifehttps://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/

What is the answer to this relationship conundrum? Everywhere we look there are extremes. Men are trash. Women are too masculine. People are still confused about this high value thing. There's a lot to keep up with and it's hard to see when it is going to end...are we ever going to get back to having meaningful, fulfilling relationships with one another?In this episode, we take this on. First we talk about what high value is and what it isn't. From there we get into the recent drama from the relationship guru Derrick Jaxn who sits on the complete other end of the spectrum from what we would see from a Kevin Samuels. Has Kevin been right all along--did Derrick literally just prove his points? Derrick literally has a book of "affirmations for women who refuse to give up on love" and just got caught up in a significant mess with his significant other. People make mistakes, and that's NOT what this is about, but we talk about the situation here because of the literal volumes of content he has produced being really critical of other men. Are the standards that he promoted even realistic when we consider the choices he made?Buckle up for another philosophical discussion with relationships as a backdrop. Feel free to join in by hitting me up in the comments or here:https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflifehttps://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/

On this episode of HIRU Stories, we have Wedge who has an amazing perspective on life and a unique story! Through the lens of Wedge, we learn more about the LGBTQ+ community the only way that I think you can--one story at a time. The thing is, this story probably isn't what you're expecting, but then again, what story is?Have you ever sat down to think about what identity really is? Does it have to be the same thing for everyone within a given community? We'll try to tackle some of these questions and more in this series. If nothing else, maybe we'll open your mind to a new perspective on identity!#ftm #topsurgery #lgbtq #storytimeStay in touch with your boy!https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflife

On this episode of the podcast, we react to a crazy debate that #kevinsamuels had versus not 1, not 2, but 3 women and it wasn't pretty! It went about as well as you can expect, but there was still a lot for us to learn as there are many unanswered questions. Is it possible for the dating/relationship market to change, or are people going to stick to these extremes for the foreseeable future?Then we dive into a couple of stories about collaborations gone wrong and how that is shaping the future of this podcast. Right after, we take a few minutes to talk about some of the worlds most iconic brands in Nike and Rolex. Have recent events with these powerhouses shown us what they really think about us as consumers? Maybe!Lastly, we get into a little leadership philosophy. You don't have to be a "boss" to benefit from this type of stuff. We lead in many capacities throughout our lives and we may have the potential to expand in the future. But how do we connect PEOPLE to the PROCESS? Let's talk about it!00:48 - KS vs. Everybody21:22 - Collabs gone wrong31:14 - Do Nike/Rolex care about your business?37:27 - Leadership trainsStay in touch with your boy!https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflife

On this episode, we have a collaboration with the Serious and Silliness Podcast! The host, John, takes some time to sit down with HIRU and talk masculinity, femininity, relationships and more. What is masculinity today? What does it mean to be feminine? Is it possible to have traditional relationship ideals in modern society? With the backdrop of all the debates about the roles of men and women and the popularity of #highvaluemen, we try to philosophize about what’s realistic for most people. Or maybe we’re just doomed…Either way, we had fun talking about it and please excuse any awkward jump cuts because we went for a long time and we had to cut the episode down a bit!1:14 – Masculinity today8:15 – What is femininity?14:50 – Masculine vs. feminine roles20:46 – Selfishness in career driven mindsets 23:36 – Relationship expectations (submission, chivalry, etc.)35:41 – Navigating the modern relationship space40:35 – Red flags43:55 – Blue collar disrespect47:40 – Having a life plan52:31 – Awkward jump cut to single mother discussion lol59:46 – Making the argument for relationshipsIG: https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/FB: https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflifeJoin the convo--hit me up!

This is the first episode of a new series of the HIRU Culture Shift Podcast called HIRU Stories. This is an interview series where we sit down with people from all walks of life and we get to know them through their stories. What are their inspirations? What is their purpose? We ask these questions and more to everyone from artists to entrepreneurs and everything in between.On today's episode, we sit down with Joe Ponder who is the author of two sci-fi novels. Joe has found success in self-publishing and in connecting with people through the imaginative worlds he has created. We talk about his influences and we geek out on hip-hop, comics, and movies. We also get a glimpse of an inspirational creator whose motivation and drive has helped him to build an audience for his work from the ground up! For more, catch Joe at:IG: @authorjoeponderauthorjoeponder.comAs always, let me know what you think! Leave a comment on YouTube or shoot me a message!IG: @hiru_artoflife

What started out as a multi-topic episode turned into a rant about the divide between men and women in society focused on the dating/relationship space. This was going to be something that I just touched on, but then I found a video that seemed pretty heavily inspired by Kevin Samuels' content that I thought I'd react to. I wanted to show the converse of this on the women's side when to my surprise, I found tons of content on the other side of the spectrum. It was hard to nail down just one thing. Was I going to focus on women who hate men or think they are trash? What about women who believe a man is only worth how much he can afford to spend? No--these things are too easy. What about a woman who is just flat out afraid of men? Of course, not her husband, father, or brothers or anything--just the guy at the farmer's market helping her with her goods...Oh and in this episode, I mention that the woman I'm reacting to has over 3M subscribers. That was just her vlog page--her main channel has over 8.5M. Yeah, I'd say that's a good little bit of influence!We are exploring the extremes again, and I'm trying to make sense of it. This stuff is driving me crazy. Join in on the conversation on YouTube or hit me up on IG!IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/#kevinsamuels #theroommates #highvalue

What's good, fam? Here are a couple of quick ideas to help you organize your thoughts in these crazy times. We're all searching for answers to some challenging questions and I think we all can feel uncertain for myriad reasons. We have to push ourselves to find our center in all of this chaos, and I think you might be surprised at the power you have in the midst of all of this!IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/FB: https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflife

Fam, we are talking about "The Godfather," Kevin Samuels, in this episode. Back in episode 6, we broke down the fundamentals of high value men and women. Now that we've had some time with Kevin's content, we talk about how realistic the high value way is for the average person and what we can learn from it. Is there some good to be had from it, or is it a bunch of nonsense? If there is such a small percentage of high value men, why are people acting like women are the only ones who aren't stepping up in relationships? These are just a couple of the questions that we tackle in this episode and we react to a recent clip to illustrate that Kevin brings more to the table than "high value."This episode is rounded out by taking some aspects of traditional values and putting them into a modern framework to help us think about how we might be able to improve our relationships regardless of the type. Whether you're "high value" and proud or unapologetically modern, there's something here you can use--enjoy!IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/FB: https://www.facebook.com/hiruartoflife

Fam, this is just a quick episode giving you my thoughts on all of these "gurus" on social media. There's a lot of them with some extreme views, and they seem to be springing up more and more. Do you have any "gurus" that you listen to?Then I close out this episode with a real quick talk about haters and "The Pit" that they want to drag you in when you're out here grinding to achieve your goals. My advice is simple, don't get in there with them--keep doing you!This is a short and sweet one fam, but be on the lookout for a surprise drop! Stay in touch for more!IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiru_artoflife/YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepsR9i04GtXRGc0JmdR9Hw

Fam, we're back at it with a new bag of tricks! First up, we dive into the hot topic of censorship. Are these social media platforms really infringing on your freedom of speech? And what's all this talk about cleaning up Instagram? It looks like some people using these platforms for their livelihood may need to adapt or reconsider their game plan. Next up we clarify the conversation regarding sexuality in society. It's not a deep dive, but rather, they are some general thoughts to keep your minds churning while I continue to work through the angles.Third, we have commentary and reaction on some of Kevin Samuels' latest callers. This stuff seems unreal, but there appears to be no shortage of these people calling in. Do they really want HVM? Do they want the "love" they say they do? Are they "10s"? Is this real life? I'm not sure--but we get into it and you might be surprised at what you hear!Lastly, my brain was a bit numb from listening to Kevin Samuels' callers. In this segment, I offer you something more. We look back to the wisdom of an ancient Chinese philosopher and we search for meaning in this insanity we call "today." We can stand idly by or we can shape our future!Hit me up and let me know your thoughts!IG: @hiru_artoflife01:11 - Censorship09:22 - Clarification 14:00 - Reaction to Kevin Samuels' Unreal Callers!58:07 - Wisdom of Xunzi

In this episode we talk about some of the turmoil that is going on around us and ways we can treat each other better. Can we honestly say that the things that have been going on in our country have anything to do with politics at all? If this is politics, we need to find a better way to do business!For our second topic, we talk about the concept of luck. Are we able to position ourselves in such a way that we can have more opportunities or be prepared to take advantage of opportunities as they become available? We talk about ways to fine tune our goal setting so that we can meet luck halfway!The last topic is an off the cuff discussion on women who are in essence finding empowerment in their sexuality and the word "hoe" or "heaux." Some people in our society are adamant about changing the meaning of the words or changing the perception of the behaviors associated with them to have a more positive connotation. I'm not here to judge, but is society ready for that? Will this be a movement that lasts? I think I pose more questions that answers here, but I wanted to give you all an idea of what I've been thinking about when I see other creators talk about these issues.But more importantly, what do you think about these topics? Join the discussion--hit me up!IG: @hiru_artoflife

In this episode we dive into some of the social issues that came to the forefront of society in a rather turbulent 2020. Did we make any progress towards dealing with them or are we worse off than before? We discuss race and gender/identity issues some of which have been highlighted recently in social media. Race has been brought up by popular YouTubers #kevinsamuels and #parismilan amongst others, but are these generalizations good for the communities that they speak about? Is it just entertainment and should listeners be more discerning? We ask similar questions here when it comes to issues with identity with the ultimate goal of trying to find productive ways to have these highly charged, emotional conversations and make progress in society. As always, I don't claim to have all the answers, but I'm willing to listen to different perspectives. Catch up with me on IG, YouTube, or Facebook and let me know your thoughts!IG: hiru_artoflife

It's newly 2021 and with every New Year people come up with their resolutions. Well, is this just going to be another year of failed resolutions or are you going to actually achieve your goals? Hell, forget the New Year, let's talk about a couple of the reasons why people fail with their goals regardless of the purpose. In this episode, we break down a couple of huge barriers that stop people from achieving their goals and discuss some ways to get over them and move forward to success.Get out of your own way, and make your dreams a reality. IG: @hiru_artoflife

It's been a crazy year of ups and downs, but in the last couple of months I've had the opportunity to connect with a lot of awesome people and share a lot of ideas. In the wake of all this high value man drama, I've learned a lot and recent conversations have brought me back around to some old lessons I wanted to share with you all. I'm not one for New Year's resolutions, but I wanted to share a little Monday motivation about operating at a high frequency as we enter 2021. I also share a little about the way forward for all things HIRU content, and as always join in on the discussion. Hit me up and let me know your thoughts--take care!IG: @hiru_artoflife

In this episode of the podcast, we're delving into the Kevin Samuels controversy yet again and discussing what happened with the woman who he told was "average at best" and would "die alone" if she kept pursuing a high value man. Was he wrong for doing it or was she even really looking for a high value man to begin with? Let's break it down!Then we jump into how single mothers have often been characterized in society as we discuss some of the comments on single mothers from a past episode. Also, I've been critical of the fellas lately, but is there some truth to how some of these "manosphere" guys talk about women? I'll let you be the judge as we have story time and play a game of "Guess the Number of Followers"!We round it out talking about a couple of meltdowns from Tom Cruise on the set of MI:7 to a woman yelling at her boyfriend for buying her fake Chanel. I top it off with just a touch of nerdom and discuss the Cyberpunk 2077 debacle and what really went wrong in my opinion!Thanks for checking out the show, and let me know what you think on IG or YouTube!

What's good, fam? We got a lot of positive responses for episode 6 and some responses that were a little interesting to say the least. So, I decided to get after it again. For starters, we open up this episode discussing a commenter recommended video that was intended to show whether or not Kevin is as critical of men just like he is with women. I get to talk a little fashion in the middle, and then I address a comment string that appears to have been left by one of Kevin's super fans! After watching just one portion of a podcast, I was called out as being feminine and catty when I responded to this gentleman's comments and of course, I enjoyed every second of it! But what was the fuss about? Was there any merit to what he was saying? Maybe--we take a look at the ordeal and how I think it's just an example of the kind of craziness that's going on in 2020 and how it's hard to truly make progress. Feel free to weigh in and let me know what you think (that's what this is about)--enjoy!

What's good fam? In episode 6, I sit down with Madison to talk about the concept of the high value man as popularized by Kevin Samuels. If you haven't heard about this, it's something that's gotten quite a bit of attention as of late. Kevin has amassed a lot of fans as well as haters over the ideas that he is promoting, and here we try to take a balanced approach to what he presents. It's a lot to digest and we may have to get together again to dive into specific points, but we tried to start with the foundation to get everyone on the same page.Are you a high value man? Are you a submissive woman? Can there ever really be a power couple? Check it out and let us know what you think!

Fam, I got the opportunity to do another awesome collaboration with a model who happens to be a super dope creative aside from just modeling. Her name is Madison Diane and you can check out her content on IG as well as YouTube amongst other places. I appreciated her approach to content creation in general and this led us to asking questions about the impact of social media on society. This is a broad topic and we go a lot of different places in the conversation, but at it's core, I think we tried to think about the responsible use of social media and maintaining authenticity as artists. People engage in social media for different reasons though, and that's ok, but are their ultimately consequences we should be mindful of? Listen in and get involved in the conversation. Hit us up on IG, YouTube, FB, Twitter and keep the conversation going (see what I did there?)!

I've always wanted to sit down with a model and talk through some of the horror stories that they have. I thought this would be insightful as a freelance photographer, and I don't think I was wrong about that. I sat down with Nelly Chan who is a model, podcast host, and all around creative to get her thoughts about the model and photographer relationship. It uncovered a lot for me and to be honest, I have even more questions about it. Maybe I'll have to link with others or have a group panel on this subject. Anyway, as always, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss learning from loss as it relates to people going through addiction and mental health crises. From there, we talk about seizing opportunities and ignoring our haters on the way to success. Lastly, I put my money where my mouth is, and I give out free game on getting started up in photography. Enjoy!

Episode #2 of the HIRU Culture Shift Podcast! This episode covers respectfulness in society, finding peace and contentment during this pandemic, and handling business in creative entrepreneurship. Enjoy!3:30 - STHU24:35 - Peace During a Pandemic48:58 - Handle Your BusinessJoin the discussion--check us out on YouTube and IG!

Episode 1 of the HIRU Culture Shift Podcast!00:35 - The Pivot17:10 - Disney's Mulan remake29:13 - The Batman41:19 - Chadwick Boseman43:23 - Kobe Bryant Nike sneaker debacle56:18 - Taco Bell discontinues Mexican Pizza1:00 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater & video game remastersEnjoy the show and stay tuned for more!