Que It Up Podcast

Please welcome Multimedia Storyteller, Producer, and Podcaster, Richard White. Richard and I chat about his love of baseball and his philosophy on telling a great story in the entertainment realm. Richard is currently traveling to each baseball stadium to live out a promise he made for his late father. Follow his journey and make sure to check out this inspiring episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome freelance Videographer and Cinematographer, Sterling Carter. Sterling and I chat about mental health, navigating the entrepreneur route of entertainment and our love of sneakers. Follow Sterling's story from the NFL to AT&T to owning his own production business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome Choreographer and Game Entertainment Manager with the Los Angeles Sparks, Debra Moton. Debra and I talk about her start as a backup dancer for Bell Biv DeVoe and her whirlwind journey to her current role with the WNBA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome Blogger, Podcaster, Content Creator, and Commercial Real Estate Manager, Jazmyn Daigle to the show. Jaz and I talk about the ins and out of creating great content consistently, managing your side hustles, and her love of Drake. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please, welcome to the stage, Assistant Groundskeeper at Round Rock Express & Entertainment Assistant at the Houston Texans, Ben Hartman. Ben and I discuss his travels from Central America to Texas, where he met the love of his life, worked the MLB World Series, and used his opportunities to land his dream job in Austin, TX. Ben's obsession with turf and grass is just as passionate as Hank Hill with propane and propane accessories. "TEXAS BBQ IS BETTER THAN KC BBQ." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Business Analyst at ExxonMobil, Former NFL Cheerleader, Dance Choreographer, and Freelance Event Planner, Shaunte Bouie. Shaunte's drive for adventure leads her to travel the world and experience the joys of life. When she is not jumping from planes or climbing Mount Everest, she is solving complex problems for Fortune 500 companies. Shaunte's time in the NFL allowed her to create an untapped need for professional cheerleading training. We chat about the pros and cons of that lifestyle and how to stay mentally stable when you have to be picture perfect. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Digital Media Producer with Mounchan Media and IT Systems Analyst with the Houston Rockets, Billy Mounchan. An amateur videographer and tech guy as a kid, Billy Mounchan and his friends created backyard basketball videos with his father's Sony Handycam. Having an interest in Technology led Billy to his career with the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center for the past 7 years. Billy and his wife Michelle formed Mounchan Media, where they help small businesses and brands with creating digital content to market on their social channels. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Community Events Manager with the Houston Food Bank, Sean Crowl. The Houston Food Bank distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of community partners. Sean takes the lead on special events such as “Share Your Holidays”, “Houston Restaurant Week”, “HFB Hunger Games” and many more. This Houston native is a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan who rides for his team, win or lose. Loyalty, commitment, and consistency are the key factors to Sean's success. If you are lucky, you might catch him on TV giving you two thumbs up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Digital Content Creator with iHeartMedia and Freelance Social Media Coordinator, Alexa Rodriguez. A recent graduate from St. Edward's University, Alexa jumped into the entertainment industry with her internship with Texas-based production and festival company, Scoremore. Alexa worked her way through the company starting on the street team and then helped produce content for their festival's social media accounts. Alexa's hard work within the industry helped land her dream role with iHeartMedia leading the social media team for 93.7 The Beat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Security Coordinator at the House of Blues Houston and Private Security to your favorite artist, John Lowd. Starting as event staff at NRG Park, John took his talents to the House of Blues Houston front lines. After countless shows at HOB, John earned the opportunity to travel the world with Grammy-nominated artist Logic as his private security guard. It was not only John's hard work and charisma that caught Logic's attention. It was John's vast knowledge and love for anime and comic books that sealed the deal. John also hosts his own podcast called the Barricade Boyz Podcast streaming on SoundCloud. Don't judge a movie by its trailer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Mascot Program Coordinator with the Houston Texans, Ryan Records. This former Texas Tech Red Raider is the man in the shadows delivering the best programs to the Houston youth. Don't let his title fool you. Ryan's role within the Texans organization includes scriptwriting, social media management, brand marketing, event management, prop creator, in-game coordinator, program host, and so much more. Ryan's journey to his current role is an inspiring one as he created this opportunity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Special Events Coordinator with the Houston Rockets / Houston Toyota Center, Sarah Silva. Sarah's career started with many odd jobs to help pursue her dream role in the sports field. After getting her PR degree at UTSA, Sarah was able to get her feet in the door with the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets' events department. Right place, right time. Sarah's journey comes together as certain events happen for her to land her dream job. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Independent Creative Consultant and CEO of Minty Bea Cause Medic Wigs, JaNaye White. JaNaye has worked with many local Houston artists such as Meg Thee Stallion, JPrince, Slim Thug, and Houston adopted native, Drake. Her work in the business has helped her start her own high-end wig line where she provides look to the stars and opportunity for the less fortunate. We are also joined by up and coming producer, Quintin Berry Jr. You can find his work on Soundcloud at QBeats86. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Entertainer, Audio Engineer, and Filmmaker with Dang FIlms, Ise Cold. From shooting his own content in the Northside of Houston to working with Tyler Perry in Atlanta, Ise is a man of many talents. You can probably find him on stage at your local theater, in a TikTok sketch, or filming a music video with Slim Thug and Z-Ro. Ise Cold is a future Hollywood Walk of Fame candidate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Chief Operating Officer at Cosmetic Dental Texas and former Football Operations Assistant for the Houston Texans, Jenerro Wade. Jenerro's background as a minor league athlete in Europe gave him an upper hand in the locker room at NRG Stadium. Due to personnel changes in the Texans' front office, he fell short at the one-yard line of that corner office. However, Jenerro's intensive experience with the team helps him manage his COO responsibilities at his family-owned dentistry office while pursuing a career in acting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Activation Specialist for Wingstop and Freelance Photographer, Elyas Ibrahim. Elyas career started in the corporate department with the Houston Texans and events team with the Houston Rockets. Co-creator of the Hip Hop Book Club, Elyas talents of photography and grassroots marketing paved a way for him to party with Rick Ross and Diddy as their certified WIng Expert. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Community Activist, Podcaster, & the City of Houston Librarian, Amber Fannin. Amber struggled with bullying at a young age and even had to be saved from taking her own life. She fights on the front lines and in board meetings to make sure our voices and concerns are heard. While working for the city, she helps the youth through community-driven events and plans to run for office in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome Stage Manager for House of Blues Houston and Co-Founder of Evolversi, Russell Reinhart. Anime and comic book connoisseur, Russell's love of underground music allowed him and his business partners to create a platform for local artists to reach a bigger audience. With skills such as artist management, festival planning, event design, and music production, Russell is a champion among his peers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Freelance Event Manager and Production Assistant, Angie Nguyen. Former scientist, Angie left a high paying role at an early age to pursue a career in the uncertain world of show biz. Event planning for Fortune 500 oil and gas companies while also traveling from city to city to produce music festivals, Angie is a Human Swiss Army Knife. Her words, not mine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Creative Media Specialist with the Houston Rockets and Musician, O'Shea Woodhouse. As an artist, fashion designer, and media producer, O'Shea worked his way from the bottom up to create a new role within the Houston Rockets organization while also running his own business @osheawvisuals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage contemporary painter and art designer, Desiree Vaniecia. Desiree has graced the pages of art magazines and other national publications. You can see her art pieces in local galleries or view her murals around the city of Dallas, Texas. As we finish off Mental Awareness Month, we discuss how Desiree dealt with depression and mutilation as a child going into motherhood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage the hosts of When Life Gives You Curves podcast, Jordan Parker (Blogger & Podcaster), and Aliyah Thomas (Singer, Songwriter, & Podcaster). These two queens share their journeys into podcasting and body positivity. Jordan's passion for music leads her into exploring festival work as Aliyah finds it hard to navigate through quarantine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, EJ Hill (Targeting Specialist at Cleverly, Consultant at Executive Class Management & Freelance Videographer). EJ stepped his way into the Houston Rockets organization that lead to opportunities in front and behind the camera. As a sport and music connoisseur, EJ turned his hobbies into an ongoing career. From NBA Host to Lakewood Church Stage Manager to artist management, flexibility is key. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Danelle Winfield (Sr. Director of Game Operations, Entertainment & Promotions at WNBA Los Angeles Sparks). Danelle explains the challenges and pleasures of working in the capital of entertainment, Los Angeles. We explore her career in Houston with Matthew Knowles and the Houston Rockets to her love for 90's music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage, Kevin Rawls (KBXX 97.9 The Box Social Media Coordinator & Photographer) & Catrice Roggerson (University of Houston Donor Coordinator & Entertainment Host). These two entrepreneurs love to tell it how it is and shared with us their journey through uncharted territories to secure a role in the sports industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support

Please welcome to the stage Andrew Johnson (Houston Texans Mascot Program Manager) & Jerome Bartlett (Higher Impact Entertainment Owner/CEO). These two performers joined the Que It Up Podcast to share their journeys to the entertainment business and how Covid-19 affected their careers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queituppodcast/support