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Ep # 72: Mastering the Art of Growth: Insights from Kenyatta Griggs“Every experience is a tool—what you build is up to you.”- Kenyatta GriggsSummary of the episodeIts the last episode of Season 5 of noseyAF and we are closing out with a wonderful conversation with Kenyatta Griggs!Kenyatta Griggs (Dr Yatta!), is an esteemed barber, author, and filmmaker, exemplifying the intersection of personal development and hip hop culture. His influential platform, Hip Hop Motivation, serves as a beacon for those seeking inspiration and growth, as he shares invaluable insights that resonate deeply within the community. In this engaging dialogue with Stephanie Graham, we delve into the vital importance of self-care and the formative years, discussing how these foundational experiences shape our lives and relationships. Kenyatta's perspective on parenting emphasizes the necessity of empathy, patience, and consistency, urging us to reparent ourselves and redefine our narratives. Through this conversation, we explore the transformative power of introspection, the impact of our choices, and how the subconscious mind influences our journey toward personal fulfillment and empowerment.Topics discussed:The intersection of hip hop culture and personal developmentThe importance of self-care and revisiting formative yearsConscious parenting and the power of reparenting yourselfAbout Kenyatta:Kenyatta Griggs is a barber, author, filmmaker, and founder of Hip Hop Motivation, a platform dedicated to inspiring growth and self-development through the lens of hip hop culture. His work bridges creativity, motivation, and entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights that empower individuals to navigate life authentically and fearlessly.Resources mentioned in this episodeKenyattas's ProjectsThink & Ball OutThe Secret to Ballin'My Barber's Hand StinkThe Game of Life and How to Play it by Florence Scovel Shinn (affiliate link)Chapters:• 00:05 - Introducing Kenyatta Griggs: Barber, Author, and Filmmaker• 08:52 - The Journey to Barbering: A Personal Development Story• 18:39 - The Turning Point: A Life-Changing Moment• 24:52 - The Importance of Connection• 34:53 - The Importance of Self-Respect and Relationships• 51:44 - Understanding the Formative Years• 58:56 - Conscious Parenting and Personal Growth• 01:04:17 - The Importance of Legacy and Relationships• 01:15:54 - The Importance of Self-Care in Childhood• 01:24:16 - The Importance of PreparationConnect with Kenyatta Instagram: @hip_hop_motivatorConnect with StephanieInstagram: @stephaniegrahamEmail: stephanie@missgraham.comCheck out my art and projectsJoin my studio newsletterMore Episodes at
This week In the Studio features Founder and CEO of Hip Hop Motivation, Kenyatta Griggs. J Haleem talks to him about his career working behind the scenes as a barber and how it has allow him to be a positive movement in the Hip Hip Culture by interviewing the top artist in the game. He is also the co-authur of the Culture Vaulters written with Hip Hip Mogul Damon Dash.
Kenyatta Griggs is an author, speaker, and CEO of Hip Hop Motivation. Hip Hop Motivation is a personal development company that targets the culture of Hip Hop through all forms of self-help literature and entertainment like the film and book series “The Secret To Ballin Journey”, “Culture Vultures: Conversations with Damon Dash”, as well as the Audio Play “Think & Ballout”. Kenyatta has been a successful barber and salon owner for over eighteen years in Los Angeles, California. 3 Black Boss Values Bet on yourself - invest time, money and self development into you The universe is a magnet - what you think about and put energy into comes back to you (whether it's positive or negative} Client Referrals are EVERYTHING. Focus on client experiences as you never know who they may know. Sponsors Black Boss Club Black Boss Shop Shownotes **Click the timestamp to jump directly to that point in the episode. [3:54] Kenyatta talks about the connection between black people and hip hop Hip Hop represents Black Culture Our way to express ourselves and be musical without classic training [8:13] How this new era of technology can help but also hurt black entrepreneurs We have access to more resources but it can also be a distraction and/or hinder creativity Depends on how you use it [13:30] Kenyatta shares his first entrepreneurial endeavor He is a barber by trade, and was then chosen by the shop owner to take over the business He was scared, didn't know if he could do it but pushed himself to gather the resources to take over the business [18:11] Black Boss Valuable Minute Kevin shares how you can become a member of the Black Boss Club AND also how you can save 10% off your first purchase at the Black Boss Store. [19:59] Linked up with Damon Dash through a client referral He shares his positive experience with client referrals and how he managed to leverage that to expand his business Always treat your clients with the utmost respect, you never know who knows who and how that can help you grow your business [25:25] Learning your own value as an entrepreneur Kenyatta shares his struggles to measure his worth in dollars as his business grew Biggs and their crew found out he was charging an undervalued rate for an onset barber - told him to raise his price or he can't be around him anymore [32:59] Face to face with death - Kenyatta recalls how he got shot 6 times He got shot 6 times within an hour of coming up with the idea for his book [38:58] Kenyatta reviews his perspective on Nipsey Hussle's wrongful death He believes that we all have a life mission and purpose on this earth, Nipsey lived out his His purpose and what made him great was his connection to the hood and how he lifted his people [47:47] Self development and your formative years go hand and hand Sometimes you have to relearn and retrain your brain as some principles you learned as a child may no longer fit you as an adult. Kenyatta had to relearn himself as the mentality from his childhood no longer fit his adult self [1:25.24] Kenyatta's closing advice to all black bosses Resources The Secret To Ballin Journey Culture Vultures: Conversations with Damon Dash Think & Ballout Connect with Kenyatta Griggs Instagram - hip_hop_motivator Website - www.myhiphopmotivation.com Email - ballininfo@gmail.com
On this episode of #ConnectingtheDots, we had an exclusive IG live interview with Kenyatta Griggs the Hip Hop Motivator. He discussed his relationship with Dame Dash, the importance of being genuine, giving Nipsey Hussle beat tapes and more! Hosted by: Kymmy Cocoa (@chocolategrlwonder) & Caleb Smith (@mindofsolomon) Follow @ctd_atl for all your daily news updates! Subscribe to Innovative Black on YouTube: https://goo.gl/N1sqiD http://innovativeblackstation.com https://twitter.com/InnovativeBlack https://www.instagram.com/innovativeb... https://www.facebook.com/innovativebl... Innovative Black is an online platform that entertains, educates and provides exposure through original content.
On this episode The hip- hop motivator Kenyatta Griggs shares how he built his conscious brand/business and social media platform. He gives insight on how he balances being a barber as well as an acclaimed author writing powerful books such as: Cultural Vultures, Think and Ball-out and collaborating with hip hop mogul Dame Dash.
The Robinson Show Episode 95 January 17th, 2020 with Kenyatta Griggs. Kenyatta is an entrepreneur whose business ventures include being a celebrity barber, author and motivational speaker. Griggs has also enjoyed a long association with hip-hop mogul Damon Dash. In addition, Griggs gives his take on LeBron and Kawhi and the Los Angeles sports scene. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/MTMV/support
Manuj Aggarwal and Kenyatta Griggs talk about motivation from Hip Hop music perspective, how to be positive, and achieve success using hermetic principles of self-mastery. What are you waiting for? Tune In Now! In this episode, we will learn about: · Being fueled by pain· Launching a business to motivate people· Escaping vicious cycles· Seven hermetic principles· Setting up your mind to success· Growing to progress· Building your master plan· How to recover from traumatic experiences About Kenyatta GriggsKenyatta Griggs is a speaker, author, filmmaker, barber, and business owner from Los Angeles. As CEO of Hip Hop Motivation, he has produced thousands of hours of content that is accessible on multiple platforms, including YouTube. As a successful serial entrepreneur, he is the founder of Hip Hop Motivation Kidz, author of My Barber's Hands Stink and co-author of Culture Vultures, a book written with Damon Dash. He is also the proprietor of BUMP ASSASSIN, an organic skincare line for both men and women. Links And Mentions From This Episode: · Kenyatta's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hip_hop_motivator/· Kenyatta's Website: https://myhiphopmotivation.com/· FREE MindSparkers' Inner Game Mastery Accelerator Series: http://mind.innerget.com · FREE Startup Founders' Technology Accelerator Series: http://tech.innerget.com · TetraNoodle professional training: https://courses.tetranoodle.com Thanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week.Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section! Enjoyed the episode? Kindly share it with your friends.Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show!"
This is a very dope episode of The Hip Hop Spot Podcast. i am honored to have The HIp Hop Motivator on today's episode. I hope y'all take advice from this interview. Listen, Learn and Apply it to your own lives...
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Finally, a book from one of the most influential, successful and revolutionary moguls in Hip Hop History. Filled with practical gems and one that every entrepreneur must read. I break down 2 excerpts from this book and explain the power behind them. #BooksandBars
SUMMARY Kenyatta is the CEO of Hip Hop Motivation. He’s an author, truth speaker, movie producer and an Alchemist. Kenyatta is also the owner of a super successful barbershop where he’s cut the hair of people like Dame Dash, TI, Raekwon and many others.
On today’s episode we have Entrepreneur, Director & Author Kenyatta Griggs, also known as the Hip Hop Motivator. We discuss how he became owner of a barbershop in LA at 21, him getting shot 6 times & how that changed his life, him creating Hip Hop Motivation, what is a culture vulture, universal laws & attracting things into your life, meditation & more. For more information follow him on Instagram @hip_hop_motivator. Also, for more information checkout his audio books or hardcover “Culture Vultures” & “Think & Ballout” on Apple Music or Amazon. Also checkout out The Secret to Ballin audio https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-secret-to-ballin-journey/1121424569
Kenyatta stopped by etraphouse radio for a second time to discuss the Dame Dash apology, Culture Vulture, Hip Hop Motivation, Monique, other youtubers
Kenyatta talks Dame Dash, becoming a barber, owning a barber shop, his hair care products, bump assassin, being shot 6 times, kelly rowland, think & ball out, the secret to ballin, super bowl predictions etc etc
In this episode of PoPolitickin, we politick with the author of highly acclaimed book "Culture Vultures" Kenyatta Griggs. Culture Vultures is an inside look at the creative and business genius behind some of America's greatest talents and fashion lines. Through a series of candid interviews over the span of 10 years, Kenyatta Griggs ask compelling and insightful questions that will help shed light on the music mogul, the father, and the man better known as Dame Dash. Check out Hip Hop Motivation on Yotube https://www.youtube.com/user/hiphopmotivation101
Kenyatta Griggs breaks down the keys to how to consistently call out and gain long lasting success.
Kenyatta Griggs took his skill and hustle of cutting hair from a side business, to owning one of the most successful salons on Crenshaw Blvd, to starting the Hip Hop Motivation Corporation, writing books with moguls like Dame Dash, creating movies and sharing the timeless laws and codes of success with millions of people around the world. When I came across Kenyatta's work, I knew we would vibe...I had to interview this dude. And the interview went even better than I imagined...He dropped 90 minutes worth of jewels, and certainly left room for a part 2. enjoy this interview, you'll be rewinding and replaying, I promise. Time Stamps: (1:22) Kenyatta’s story (3:40) A lesson from getting shot 6 times (4:53) Don’t wait for something tragic to happen, to make your move. (6:20) Forget the outside opinions, keep your hustle going. (7:10) Moving out of your comfort zone! (10:20) Embracing conflict in Kenyatta’s environment. (12:45) The Hip Hop Motivation Corporation (15:02) “It’s everything I be and everything I see.” Kenyatta on God and religion (16:50) Natural Law of Polarity: “All truths are but half-truths.” (19:32) Self-ish, self-less, positives, and negatives. (23:49) Add value to self, before adding value to others (example: Mother’s relationship to their child) (27:00) Understanding transgressions, knowledge of self. (31:48) The Seven Hermetic Laws | BOOKS: “Ancient Future” by Wayne Chandler, and “The Kybalion” by the Three Initiates (41:35) It’s how you think, first… but it’s MORE than that. | Masculine vs. Feminine (52:38) Breaking/ignoring natural law (example: McDonald’s advertising) (59:04) Advice for a talented craftsman, leaving their craft behind for a secure job. (1:03:38) Kenyatta’s relationship with Dame Dash, Rocafella, “Culture Vultures”, “Think & Ballout”, and his relationship with Redman (1:12:48) NOTABLE BOOKS: “Faith is Your Fortune” and “Resurrection” by Neville Goddard | “Ancient Future” by Wayne Chandler | “The Kybalion” by the Three Initiates | “The Secret Teachings of All Ages” by Manly Hall | “Modern Sex Magick” by Donald Michael Kraig | “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind” by Joseph Murphy | “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill (1:17:42) The Secret to Ballin: Journey at www.hiphopmotivation.bigcartel.com | Instagram @hip_hop_motivator | “Culture Vultures” on Amazon | “Think & Ballout” on iTunes/Amazon Is the Dominant Mindset Course for you? imnotyou.com/mindset
Finally, a book from one of the most influential, successful and revolutionary moguls in Hip Hop History. Filled with practical gems and one that every entrepreneur must read. I break down 2 excerpts from this book and explain the power behind them.