This new podcast is a dad and daughter storytelling series highlighting how Gordy came up from the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn to a life dedicated to God and his community. He is interviewed by his daughter, Mia, whom, inspired by her dad, went from 'the hood' to Harvard.
Gordy and Mia connect with another Dad and Daughter—Brother Da'ee and Akiya McKnight! Brother Da'ee was formerly incarcerated and is now a Criminal Justice Advocate helping to prevent young men from going to prison and from reentering prison after they have been already. He is particularly focused on Fathers and families. Akiya McKnight is an award-winning producer and writer, changing the landscape in Hollywood. Both were driven to help others overcome their challenges to fulfill their largest dreams and give back to where they came from. Check out Mia and Gordy at parablesfromtheprojects.com or @mia_hall19 or @gorgeousgordy9 Follow Akiya on Twitter or Instagram @visionarher Email: Visionarher@gmail.com Check out her podcast: Women With a Blueprint Podcast Brother Da'ee: A Neccesary Conversation on Black House Channel - Experience on Demand Network Email: aneccessaryconversation@gmail.com
Too many names of Black men and women to count have been murdered at the hands of police at disproportionate rates. These facts have an adverse effect on the minds of Black people when they interact with any type of law enforcement. In this episode, Gordy and Mia both speak about their encounters with police, the state of the country, and more.
The month is May and the year is 2020. In the midst of a pandemic, another pandemic is being exposed - one that has plagued Black people in America for over 400 years. Mia and Gordy talk about George Floyd and the protests. As promised, Gordy still takes it back to 1998, the year he married Toshua Long, and tells their love story. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com Follow instagram.com/mia_hall19 instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9 twitter.com/projectparables
In the Season 3 premiere - Mia and Gordy share stories of struggle and triumph in front of a live online audience. We hear not only about their time in the 90s, but also a larger clip from our Bonus episode where we played a selection of Mike Tyson speaking about Gordy’s pickpocketing prowess. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com Follow facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects
In this bonus session, you'll hear a preview of what Iron Mike Tyson thought of Gordy growing up... Also, Mia and Gordy want to check in and let the listening family know about their live event coming up on Tuesday, May 19th! They also speak about what they've been doing since 'The Rona' hit the globe and celebrate the Resurrection Sunday holiday. RSVP HERE. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com Follow @projectparables @Mia_hall19 @gorgeousgordy9
As season 2 comes to a close, Gordy and Mia celebrate Gordy's 55th birthday! Gordy shares updates on his standup comedy tour, and Mia shares how she hung out with Oprah for a day. You also will hear a live clip from Gordy's show and Mia talks about her experience at Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. High School. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com for more info. facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects twitter.com/projectparables instagram.com/mia_hall19 instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9
One day changed Mia's life forever; it just so happens that it has a lot to do with her and Gordy's favorite basketball team. Mia describes her transition from Brooklyn to Queens and what opened her eyes to freedom. Mia and Gordy also shed light on a Civil Rights leader and one of the greatest advocates of human rights in our history. Check out more info at parablesfromtheprojects.com Follow us: Facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects Twitter.com/projectparables
Today, Gordy gives a recap of how his resurgence into the world of stand-up comedy - and how Nipsey Hussle's words, helped him to overcome his fears. Mia shares her origin story and pays homage her mom, aunt and grandmother who built a strong foundation for her love for learning. Find out more by tuning in! Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com Connect with us on Social Media! http://facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects http://twitter.com/projectparables http://instagram.com/mia_hall19 http://instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9
The news of the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 of their close family friends’ death hit the world hard. Kobe’s story of how he would have five more girls because he is a ‘Girl Dad’ went viral, and Mia and Gordy can’t help but relate. Also, Karen Pilgrim, certified Vision Board Strategist, shared her compelling story of how she went from Brooklyn to around the world, teaching people how to envision and then realize their largest dreams. parablesfromtheprojects.com. Follow us: instagram.com/mia_hall19 instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9 facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects twitter.com/projectparables Follow Karen Pilgrim at: instagram.com/_visionboarduniversity
They're back! This week, Gordy and Mia discuss the power of putting in work and of course - taking care of what you have and being given even more. They also speak on Vector 90, Nipsey Hussle's co-working space, Bad Boys For Life, and Gordy's boss. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com for more information. facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects twitter.com/projectparables instagram.com/mia_hall19 instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9
We're still celebrating the New Year though we are taking it back to some old lessons. Gordy was in the hospital but was grateful for the amazing podcast with our special guests from our 'Live from Hollywood' episode. In celebration of National Mentoring Month, Mia takes us back to when she shared stories about the mentors she met along her journey with middle school students. Visit parablesfromtheprojects.com for more info!
In this week's parables, the first of the new year and new decade (hyped), Gordy continues speaking about his time at Hunter College, still taking out the children from the projects and what he learned. With insight from college student Jalyn, Mia and Gordy give advice to college students who may be discouraged or anxious about their future. Gordy and Mia BOTH were impacted in a major way by the founder of CCC Dr. AR Bernard, Sr. and they both speak about him briefly as he is today's 'Person of the Week.' For more information visit parablesfromtheprojects.com. Follow them on instagram: @mia_hall19 @gorgeousgordy9 facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects twitter.com/projectparables twitter.com/mia_hall19
Continuing the journey of Gordy and Mia from the Projects to where they are today, Gordy talks about when he moved in with Mike Tyson and how that led to him enrolling in college. Mia shares a recent surprise she received that she and Gordy are taking as a sign from God to keep going. Lastly, you'll hear about how this week's parable will encourage parents that think their words are not getting through to their children. Support the podcast by ordering merch here: https://parables-from-the-projects.myshopify.com/ Visit their site at parablesfromtheprojects.com Follow Mia and Gordy on: Instagram: http://instagram.com/mia_hall19, http://instagram.com/gorgeousgordy9, Facebook: http://Facebook.com/parablesfromtheprojects, Twitter: http://Twitter.com/projectparables
In this episode, recorded while Gordy was still in Los Angeles, Mia talks about how Parables helped her to have faith to go to Harvard. She and Gordy continue sharing their journey after Gordy came home from prison and Bootcamp to take care of his daughters. Gordy shares how Mickey, a bar owner in New York City, served as an ally and major help to him as he looked to continue inspiring children. Find out more about Exodus by tuning in! For more stories and info visit parablesfromtheprojects.com
In this episode, Gordy joins Mia in Hollywood, and then the unexpected happens, again. Right before their second live taping, Gordy is back to the same place he was before their first. Nonetheless, they have Bobby "Yay Yay" Jones, the inspiration behind Netflix's Imperial Dreams, Morehouse and USC Film School Grad Tarik Jackson, and North Philly Native and Yale grad Rhasaan Nichols. They all speak on how the hood prepared them for Hollywood and the importance of sharing their stories.
In this season premiere Wendy, Mia's mom, comes on and speaks about growing up in Brownsville and being lured towards the projects, not being able to stay in the projects outside of her control, and how she came to know Christ.
In this final episode for season 1, Gordy and Mia hosted a live event in front of family and friends and even had some of them join them on the show! It was a night to be remembered as Gordy, Mia, Jhanee, Indya, Charisma, Onika, Gloria and Wendy went down memory lane, speaking about what they learned from the projects as well as how it prepared them for where they are today. The video can be seen on their new website parablesfromtheprojects.com or on youtube.com/miahallsmiles. Many thanks to all who supported and came out to our first live event for our show! Music by Paul Gee. Look out for updates on Season 2!
This episode is different. Gordy checks in from the hospital and Mia shares a little bit about what happened to try to almost end the podcast. This week, you will hear an unreleased episode they recorded right after Gordy's most recent birthday, where he saw his much of his New Breed crew - his goddaughters. Music from this episode is by Darius Coleman. For more information on this show and our first live event visit miahall19.com/podcast.
In this episode, Gordy and Mia share more about their first live event in NYC on August 19th at Brooklyn Blew Smoke! Mia shares what she's learning from David Goggins and realizes the similarities of his stories and her dad's. Gordy continues to share how shock changed his life but how Jesus not only saved his life but put people in place to teach him how to be a man. You'll have to listen to see who said the title:) We feature music from @PaulGeeTV again as well as 'You're Watching Me' from Renee Neufville - @zhanerenee1! For more episodes visit miahall19.com/podcast. Follow @mia_hall19 and @gorgeousgordy9.
In this episode, Mia dreams BIG. Also, Gordy speaks about second chances - which he has had 70 times over. He speaks on the unusual events that led him to go to SHOCK, a program/bootcamp that was given to him as a first-time felon as an alternative to a long prison sentence. See how this program leads him from being an aggravating adolescent to a more mature man. Get more info on Parables from the Projects at miahall19.com/podcast. Follow @parablesfromtheprojects on Instagram.
In this episode, Mia celebrates another year around the sun and Gordy talks about the impact the Group Home made on his life and decision making. See the lessons he learns and check out the parables he shares from this critical time in his youth. Mia also shouts out her favorite human (tied with her dad). This week's music is "Grow Up" and "Let's Get It" by Paul Gee (@paultgeetv)- now available along with more hits from him on iTunes and Spotify!
In this episode, Gordy and Mia get real with each other. They are both a work in progress and they share decision-making processes, storytelling preferences, and of course, more about 'back in the day.' As promised, Gordy explains how Flatbush took him from amateur to professional in the pickpocketing world. Music by 'Fats The Man' - download his songs on iTunes!
In this episode, Gordy talks about getting on a plane for the first time in over a decade, and where his criminal career began. Mia talks about her weekend plans and also remembers growing up in Pink Houses herself. Follow @mia_hall19 and @gorgeousgordy on IG and @projectparables on Twitter.
In this episode we hear Mia and Gordy decide on music, Gordy talks about growing up in the 70s and this week's parable is 'Kick the Nightstand.' The nightstand represents mistakes in our life and the kick represents us addressing them head on (literally). We all make mistakes, but instead of just beating ourself up, we need to address (kick) the mistake, look for the lesson in it, and move on.
In this edition of Parables from the Projects, Mia and Gordy introduce the series. They give their backstory as to why they started the podcast and why they believe their story can offer hope to anyone who is not feeling inspired or like they can ever get out of where they are; physically, emotionally, or spiritually.
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