The Beautiful Minds Podcast

On this special edition, our very first video podcast, fours friends gather around to speak on our identity as Black Millennials: our relationship with the outside world and with our communities, interracial dating, different identities of what being Black is, and so much more! Connect with the panelists on Instagram: Alexis Isaacs (@alexis_dionne08), Shannine Huggins (@queenshannine), Mark Durrant (@marx_here) & Marlon Dundas (@marlonsayscheese). Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

For those who embrace their imagination. Ashley Brown, writer, poet and creative, joins the podcast to share her perspective on her creative journey, and why she has embraced going against the grain. We discuss the pressures of family, college, finding inspiration in our darkest times and so much more! Get in contact with Ashley at http://Quitefranklyetc.com and on Instagram (@Quitefranklyetc)   Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Our first episode of 2019 brings you a topic for both Black History Month and Valentine's Day: Black Love! On this episode we discuss the definition of love, the impact of our parents' relationship on our own, not bringing our past with us to new relationships, interracial dating and much more!   Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Stacey Jailall joins the podcast to speak about her new book, "Just You & I: A Guide to Building Better Communication Habits with Your Partner." On this episode, we talk about Millennial dating trends, the importance of healthy communication with your significant other, how their relationship has played a role in their individual growth and perspective and so much more! Click HERE to order her book on Amazon.  Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

For the women who dare to speak their mind. Jay (aka Ajeé, her real name) Buggam joins the podcast for a conversation on the norms that lead to the outspoken woman being labeled as "angry," hard to deal with or otherwise undesirable. This is a continuation of our conversation that began on the Wine & Cheese special edition of the podcast.   Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

For those seeking the courage to follow their dreams. Andy Bankz, a visual artist inspired by his culture and heritage, joins the podcast to discuss how his unique story and perspective led to him living his dreams. Click here to view the pieces we spoke about on this episode and find more of Andy's work! Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Ever wondered whether or not you're on the right track to becoming the best version of yourself? Do you think there's still work left to be done? Yesenia Torres joins the podcast to discuss the growing pains we experience as we work toward maximizing our potential. We get spiritual, emotional and practical! Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

A Friday night of wine and cheese turned into a discussion on Black Identity amongst friends. This impromptu recording touches on the various perspectives of what it means to be a Black Millennial. We talk about the identity of the Black Woman. The Black Man's perspective. Do we understand one another? Note: This one goes off the rails. Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Josh and Stacey of Avenue Music Group join the podcast to discuss how they use music to empower and change the lives of the younger generation. We talk about how being proactive led to AMG's improbable founding, social media likes vs. tangible results, support systems, their love for each other, and so much more!  Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

On this episode, I'm joined by Jay Salim of Complex to discuss his connection with music and how it has shaped the man that he is today. We talk about music's ability to connect cultures, headphones vs. earbuds, sampling, the significance of Nas' Illmatic, Whitney Houston vs. Freddie Mercury, and much more!  Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Two former college roommates connected over music years ago. Here's a conversation, years in the making. Kyle Miller of Fashionably Early joins Marlon Dundas to discuss J. Cole's status, Mac Miller's impact, face tattoos, sampling, messaging and much more! Click here to view Mac Miller's Tiny Desk Concert appearance on NPR. Would you like to join in on the discussion? Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Marlon and Brittany reflect on Marlon's 25th birthday. They talk about addiction, lessons learned in college, where they each thought they'd be at this age and overall personal growth. Would you like to join in on the discussion? Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

On this episode I'm joined by the Co-Founder and CCO of Earthling Magazine, a lifestyle brand and digital media company designed to inspire mindful living. Listen to Ming Liu explain her personal relationship with the concept of Mindful Living and why Earthling Mag believes it can potentially change lives and preserve the world. Follow and learn more about Earthling Mag: Website: www.earthlingmag.com Facebook: @earthlingmag Instagram: earthlingmag Tumblr: earthlingmag Pinterest: earthling   Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

On this episode I sit down with Jabari Brown, a recent high school graduate with aspirations to spread love in all of his future endeavors. Listen to his perspective on the world and how he thinks he can make a difference. Jabari will attend SUNY Binghamton in the Fall. Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Kayla Broomfield is a recent High School graduate, who has taken advantage of her opportunities as a student to voice the point-of-view of a female African-American teenager. We discuss those views, and how she intends on using her knowledge and platform for the greater good moving forward. View Kayla's Documentary on Mass Incarceration Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

Two high school psychotherapists, Mianna Questelles and Grisset Lopez, join me to discuss common misconceptions of the inner city adolescent, how the New York City Education System impact's the nurturing of the inner city adolescent and the different authoritative figures who stand to make a difference in the mental/emotional development of an adolescent.   Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

A conversation between two millennial immigrants about their journeys to the United States and how their experiences have shaped the way they each view the world. Justa Lujwangana, is the founder of Curious on Tanzania. You can learn more about her and her Initiative of Change on Episode 25 of The Beautiful Minds Podcast Connect with Curious on Tanzania: On Instagram: @curiousontanzania On Facebook: /curiousontanzania On Twitter: @curiousontz Email: curiousontanzania@gmail.com Visit www.curiousontanzania.com for more details! Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange

On this edition of The Millennial Perspective, Yesenia Torres and I talk about the peaks and valleys we experience as we grow and develop. From our own personal battles, to the likes of celebrities like Kanye West, and beyond, listen to our perspective on mistakes, lessons and personal growth. Follow Yesenia on Instagram: @crwd.plsr  

Marlon is joined by Justa Lujwangana, the founder of Curious on Tanzania! Listen to her explain how Experiential Travel within Tanzania changed her life, and how she continues to impact the lives of others. Connect with Curious on Tanzania: On Instagram: @curiousontanzania On Facebook: /curiousontanzania On Twitter: @curiousontz Email: curiousontanzania@gmail.com Visit www.curiousontanzania.com for more details! Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange

On this edition of The Millennial Perspective I'm joined by my dear friend, and creator of The Beautiful Minds logo, Dominique Panton. The premise of our discussion, Mental Health: Can We Ever Truly Understand? Dom was diagnosed with clinical depression over two years ago, an issue she's been battling with since the age of 13. Listen to her perspective on mental health, it's characteristics and how you can identify and help those in need.

On this episode, Marlon is joined by Miyoshi Days and Tenyse Williams of HateTheDot, a feminine hygiene company that makes products more readily accessible, advocating for open dialogue regarding monthly menstrual cycles. The Founders shed light on their personal growth, lessons learned and how they hope to impact the world through the brand they've created. Connect with HateTheDot by visiting www.hatethedot.com and on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with the Beautiful Minds on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and chime in on the discussion!

On this episode, Marlon is joined by Lakeia Brown, host of the Decoded with Elle Bee podcast. Together they discuss her decision to deviate from her career path in pursuit of a longtime dream, her comfort in successes and failures, and why it's important to surround yourself with those who support your vision. Connect with Lakeia on Instagram @decodedwithellebee and at www.lakeiabrown.com Follow The Beautiful Minds on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Youtube!

On this episode of the Millennial Perspective, I am joined by a close friend to discuss aspects of Black History Month and what it means to the Black Millennial. We rely on our individual life experiences as Black Millennials as we look back on the month of February, 2018 and it's big stories; Black Panther; the anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death, etc. The Beautiful Minds Spotlight for February 2018: The Cannabis Cultural Association and their fight to removed the plant from under the US Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Read about their lawsuit (here). Visit www.cannacultural.org for more information.

On this episode, I am joined by Kimberly Peters of the Brooklyn Community Services Center to discuss the importance of activism and community outreach in our inner cities, and particularly as it pertains to the Black Millennial in those environments. Listen for ways you can get involved in your local community and why organizations such as the Brooklyn Community Services Center are essential in making the world a better place for the children of tomorrow. Follow The Beautiful Minds on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Youtube!

On this episode I am joined by Netta Jenkins, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at IAC Applications. She dishes on key statistics, perceptions and the corporate environment as it relates to the Black Millennial.  Follow Netta on: Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook    

After a brief hiatus, we return with a solo podcast explaining a new direction for us in 2018 and a look back at the lessons learned in 2017. Stay tuned as we focus on the Black Millennial in the month of February! Get in touch with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. 

On this episode I'm joined by the Founder of AtariaNYC, a clothing company created for and inspired by culture. Chinasa addresses the role that personal responsibility has played in her decision to inspire others through her company and her way of life. Visit AtariaNYC  

On this episode I sit down with the founders of Espoir Apparel, a clothing brand that promotes individuality and self belief. Learn about their devotion to the brand and what it stands for, even in the face of criticism. Visit Espoir Apparel Website Instagram

Brittany and Marlon sit down with Fatimat Adelabu to share their thoughts on the month recently passed. Listen to these millennials discuss their opinions on going Vegan, Bit Coin, the Libyan Slave Trade and so much more!  Find Fatimat on Twitter, Instagram, and her Vegan Lifestyle Blog! Find Brittany on Facebook & Instagram! Follow The Beautiful Minds on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & Youtube!

On this episode I sit down with Ben Pousty, Co-Founder of Project Phil, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that educates, feeds and cares for underprivileged students and families across the Philippines. We talk about his time in the Philippines, the founding of Project Phil and the change the organization seeks to create. Learn about the upcoming Project Phil Launch Fundraiser! Follow Project Phil on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter!

On this episode of The Millennial Perspective, Brittany and Marlon are joined by Elijah Taylor, host of the Elijah Taylor Podcast. Together we discuss the madness that made up the month of October, 2017. Listen to our take on the "Anthem Protest," Kevin Hart running the New York City Marathon, the inspiration that is Demi Lovato, and more!   Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube Read The Beautiful Minds review of this episode.

On this episode I sit down with Ashley August: actress, author, playwright, activist, teaching artist, touring spoken word artist, 3rd ranked woman poet in the world, hip-hop junkie, professional ASTEP at Juilliard fellow, NYC's 2013 Youth Poet Laureate and one of The New York Times 30 Under 30 Most Influential people. We discuss her personal battles on the way to achieving her dreams, her current initiative to inspire younger generations and her thoughts on show business.   Visit: www.ashleyaugust.com  

On this episode I sit down with an international reporter who recently returned from a life-changing trip to South Africa and The Middle East. We discuss the change in perspectives between cultures, the lasting affects of exposure to different culture, and much more!

On this episode I sit down with Kameeka Burke and Ocean Porter of Purposefully Pretty Inc. In honor of International Day of the Girl I felt it best to shine a light on one of the most proactive organizations when it comes to the empowerment of young girls. Learn more about Purposefully Pretty Visit The Beautiful Minds

Ataria NYC is a fashion company inspired by African culture and influenced by cultures all across the world. Chinasa Nwokocha sat down with me to discuss the journey and inspiration behind the brand. Listen to the unique story behind their movement and the many accolades earned in the midst of their rise. Visit: www.atarianyc.com Instagram Facebook

On this episode I sit down with a friend of mine with over a decade of experience in Public Relations. The Voice of Olark, Karl Pawlewicz joins The Beautiful Minds to reflect on changes in the Marketing Industry over his professional career, and attempts to forecast the changes to expect for the Millennial demographic. Follow Olark on Twitter: @olark Instagram: @olarklivechat Facebook: @olarklivechat

Ross, Erich and I met during a college trip to China. We catch up before Ross leaves for Europe where he will begin his MA degree through Johns Hopkins University. We talk about our experiences in Asia and abroad, especially as they relate to United States Foreign Policy. Hear why you should travel and the differences you stand to make by gaining exposure to different cultures. Website: thebeautiful-minds.com Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com

The trio discuss their biggest topics from August 2017. From Trump to DACA to a little non-profit organization in Jamaica Queens, listen to what these three Millennials have to say as they discuss last month's most compelling topics. Special thanks to Diamond Craig of Purposefully Pretty Inc. Follow her organization on Instagram: @purposefullypretty_inc. Facebook:@purposefullypretty. Go to www.purposefullyprettyinc.org for more details and find out how you can get involved. 

On this episode I am joined by Ash Exantus, the financial expert and motivational speaker who goes by the name Ash Cash. We discuss the inspirational factors behind the best selling author, and media personality. Ash is a phenomenal person whose personal recollection and honesty is sure to make a lasting impact on listeners.  

The Beautiful Minds presents The Millennial Perspective. Due to be published once per month, we will dissect current events and breaking news from our unique point of view.  On this episode I am joined by my dear friend Brittany Davidson. We dive into the polarizing stance of Colin Kaepernick, media handling of controversial topics, Jay-Z's 4:44 and the call to lead more responsible lives, and so much more!  

Diamond Craig of Purposefully Pretty Inc. joins me to discuss the upcoming Self Care Fair in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Listen to what it's like being in the shoes of a young, black, female entrepreneur in today's social media climate. Care to be the change you'd like to see in the world? This episode is for you. Follow Purposefully Pretty on Instagram, and Facebook

Childhood friend and recording artist, Enisa joins me to discuss her new single, "Glory Days," her thoughts on her song, "Burn this Bridge" being featured in a Beats by Dre commercial & so much more! We go deep into the psyche and emotions of an up-and-coming artist and her quest to inspire. Follow her on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube

Harrison Schultz of the 4/20 Fight Club joins me to discuss the state of the United States Monetary System, his thoughts on the Federal Reserve, and what really happened behind the scenes during the Occupy Wall Street Movement. Find him Facebook and Twitter.

Geo Suggs of Fun Clothing joins me on an episode that was all about motivation! We discuss his journey so far as he continues to build his brand, his audacity to be so bold, as well as the need to be surrounded by those who provide inspiration.  Shop Fun Clothing Facebook Instagram

Asher and I join forces on our first episode together. We discuss the motivation behind his music, his jaw-dropping life-or-death story, and being a black male in the United States. 

Hafou Touré of The Global Sharing Program joins me on our second episode!

On the first official episode of The Beautiful Minds Podcast, I'm joined by Nelson Guerrero and Leland Radovanovic of The Cannabis Cultural Association. We dig into what's going on behind the scenes in the fight to legalize Marijuana nationwide.