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Welcome to the latest episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, hosted by the insightful Siquoyia Blue. This episode is titled "Amani Roberts on Networking, Educating, and Elevating in Music" Our special guest, Amani Roberts, is a multifaceted individual—DJ, historian, professor, and a true champion of R&B music. Listen in as Amani shares his inspiring journey, sparked by a legendary encounter with Biz Markie, and his experiences at Scratch Academy, which helped him build a successful DJ career. Amani discusses the importance of networking, taking risks, and continuously learning, as well as the value of understanding both the artistic and business sides of the music industry. From production to teaching music business, Amani's story is a testament to resilience and innovation. Siquoyia and Amani also dive into debates about the evolution of R&B and its impact on black America, the role of streaming and AI in music, and the critical need for musicians to be informed and strategic about their careers. Explore the music industry's changing landscape with tips for independent artists and insights into Amani's book, which examines the rich legacy of R&B groups across decades. Don't miss this episode for a blend of inspiration, knowledge, and practical advice for navigating the creative world. Amani Roberts website:  https://www.amaniexperience.com/   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShay Thanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us!

Phantom Electric Ghost Inteviews Amani Roberts: Spinning up business success with an industry leading DJ Why Podcasting Interviews Are Networking Gold! Biography In the basement of an old bank in Washington DC, a college kid watched Biz Markie spin—and his life changed forever. Now Amani Roberts (DJ AmRo) is a successful DJ, music producer, podcaster, educator, and business professional. He know coaches business owners and entrepreneurs on how to use the tools of live-streaming, podcasting and DJ'ing to grow their business and clientele. With Bachelors of Business Administration from Howard University, Amani initially focused on developing his business skills in hotel sales management. But by 2008, he was already moving in music circles, creating his own podcasts, and spinning in local bars and clubs in California. He developed his skills both as a DJ and a music producer at the renowned Scratch Academy in Los Angeles—skills that ultimately launched his DJ career. As well as performing around the world, Amani has co-released three remix EPs and runs a successful music business that caters to corporate clients. He's also an adjunct professor at California State University (CSUF) where he teaches Entertainment Money Management, and the co-director of the Center for Entertainment & Hospitality Management. Amani hosts and produces The Amani Experience Podcast, and has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, MPI, and on the Evan Holliday Podcast. Amani currently lives in Redondo Beach, California. Visit www.AmaniExperience.com, and follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@amaniexperience). Link: https://www.amaniexperience.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube/phantomelectricghost --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

Phantom Electric Ghost Inteviews Amani Roberts: Spinning up business success with an industry leading DJ Why Podcasting Interviews Are Networking Gold! Biography In the basement of an old bank in Washington DC, a college kid watched Biz Markie spin—and his life changed forever. Now Amani Roberts (DJ AmRo) is a successful DJ, music producer, podcaster, educator, and business professional. He know coaches business owners and entrepreneurs on how to use the tools of live-streaming, podcasting and DJ'ing to grow their business and clientele. With Bachelors of Business Administration from Howard University, Amani initially focused on developing his business skills in hotel sales management. But by 2008, he was already moving in music circles, creating his own podcasts, and spinning in local bars and clubs in California. He developed his skills both as a DJ and a music producer at the renowned Scratch Academy in Los Angeles—skills that ultimately launched his DJ career. As well as performing around the world, Amani has co-released three remix EPs and runs a successful music business that caters to corporate clients. He's also an adjunct professor at California State University (CSUF) where he teaches Entertainment Money Management, and the co-director of the Center for Entertainment & Hospitality Management. Amani hosts and produces The Amani Experience Podcast, and has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, MPI, and on the Evan Holliday Podcast. Amani currently lives in Redondo Beach, California. Visit www.AmaniExperience.com, and follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (@amaniexperience). Link: https://www.amaniexperience.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube/phantomelectricghost --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

This week on Friends Like Us we talk with Autumn Rowe, Zainab Johnson, and Erin Jackson about unsafe abortions, children activist and more with host Marina Franklin. Autumn Rowe is on the heels of celebrating her Grammy Award WIN for ‘Best Album' with Jon Batiste at the 64th Grammy Awards (where she was nominated for four awards)!! Autumn co-wrote five of the album's 13 tracks—she has received nominations for “Record of the Year” for “Freedom” (a track she also co-produced); “Album of The Year” for WE ARE; “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for “I Need You” and “Best R&B Album” for WE ARE. Additionally, her Diana Ross single “I Still Believe” has recently been remixed by Purple Disco and is burning up the charts!    The legendary songwriter and woman of color has collaborated with some of music's biggest name such as Dua Lipa, Pitbull, Zendaya, Ava Max, The Knocks, Leona Lewis, Tori Kelly and Kali Uchis! Autumn also wrote the dance anthem behind the 2011 FIFA World Cup “Happiness” featuring Alexis Jordan! Rowe isn't just a talent songwriter, but also a celebrated vocal coach. She has appeared on season 2 of The X Factor, and as the only vocal coach on America's Got Talent for five years, between the show's eight and twelfth seasons. As if all of this wasn't enough to keep her busy, Rowe is a talented DJ who studied at Scratch Academy.   Her time as an accomplished songwriter has given her a platform to speak as an activist for songwriters. As a Black and Jewish songwriter with a primary focus on the fight against racism and antisemitism, telling BBC Newsbeat in June 2020; "The fact is I am a black person, I can also be a Jewish person, I can also be a woman and a vegan, but no matter what, you can't take away from me that I'm a black person and you cannot take away my experience."   Autumn also serves on the board of SONA (Songwriters of North America) and is an active advocate for music creators.   Zainab Johnson, a stand-up comedian, actress, and writer is quickly being propelled as one of the most unique and engaging performers on stage and screen. Zainab was named one of Variety's Top 10 Comics To Watch in 2019, she hosted one of the host for Netflix's new show "100 Humans", she can be seen as a series regular on Greg Daniels half hour comedy, “Upload”, an Amazon original series. Zainab made her first late night stand up appearance on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers.  Zainab had a breakout appearance on HBO's All Def Comedy (2017) and has made appearances on NBC's Last Comic Standing (2014), Arsenio (2014), BET's Comic View (2014), AXSTV's Gotham Comedy Live! and just recently starred in a new web series titled Avant-Guardians.  She is a regular at the Improv Comedy Club in LA and the Comedy Cellar in NY.  Zainab has performed in the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival as one of the 2014 New Faces of Comedy and returned numerous times since.  She also had a breakout performance at the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2018. Irene Bremis is a Veteran NYC-based stand-up comedian, writer, actress, and radio personality. Irene co-hosted alongside John Fugelsang on his SXM show Tell Me Everything- which featured A-listers and had her own podcast with actress Jennifer Esposito called #suckittt. Irene is currently also co-hosting a podcast with comedian/writer ‘TV's Frank,' Frank Conniff (MST3K) called Mother May I Podcast with Frank & Irene- featuring comics, actors, authors, And politicians. She is co-starring in the comedy Black Magic For White Boys and Poundcake on Amazon, Hulu, Tubi, and other streaming platforms. Her short film, Astoria Had A Little Lamb recently opened the LES FILM FESTIVAL. Irene regularly headlines clubs/venues Nationwide. She was a contributing writer for Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack on Tru TV. And appeared in a sketch with Rachel Dratch for The Shorty Awards, also featuring Alec Baldwin & Taylor Swift. Irene's album Unladylike is available on all platforms and is currently spinning regularly on Sirius XM. She recently taped her debut Comedy Special. She is a fitness instructor and trainer who has worked civilians and celebrities alike.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

MEET AMANI ROBERTS:In the basement of an old bank in Washington DC, a college kid watched Biz Markie spin and his life changed forever. Now Amani Roberts (DJ AmRo) is a successful DJ, music producer, podcaster, educator, and business professional. With Bachelors of Business Administration from Howard University, Amani initially focused on developing his business skills in hotel sales management. But by 2008, he was already moving in music circles, creating his own podcasts, and spinning in local bars and clubs in California. He developed his skills both as a DJ and a music producer at the renowned Scratch Academy in Los Angeles skills that ultimately launched his DJ career. As well as performing around the world, Amani has co-released three remix EPs and runs a successful music business that caters to corporate clients. He's also an adjunct professor at California State University (CSUF) where he teaches Entertainment Money Management, and the co-director of the Center for Entertainment & Hospitality Management. Amani hosts and produces The Amani Experience Podcast, and has been featured in Yahoo! Finance,MPI, and on the Evan Holliday Podcast. Amani currently lives in Redondo Beach, California. CONTACT:https://www.amaniexperience.com (https://www.amaniexperience.com) https://twitter.com/amaniexperience (https://twitter.com/amaniexperience) https://www.instagram.com/amaniexperience/ (https://www.instagram.com/amaniexperience/) https://www.facebook.com/amaniexperience/ (https://www.facebook.com/amaniexperience/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaniroberts/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaniroberts/) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time with an easy-to-use online platform. Use promo code “yuri” for 2 MONTHS FREE! 2) https://taliadinapoli.com/a/rewards/r/m8q3ZlTx (Talia di Napoli – PIZZA) Click on the title for $6.00 off your order of AMAZING pizza shipped fresh from Napoli https://www.gettaxhub.com/?rfsn=4356929.38ee2a (3) TAXHUB) NEED ACCOUNTING HELP? – Sign up for A Less Taxing Way To Work With A CPA. Get a free intro call with a tax professional. 4) https://www.audible.com/ep/freetrial?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R (Audible.com) This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download 5) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BITCOIN OR CRYPTOCURRENCY?BUY MY BOOK BECAUSE IT'S AMAZING!!! I'll EVEN SIGN IT FOR YOU : )https://amzn.to/3afTmOu (BE LEFT BEHIND: Discover Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Before Your Grandma Beats You to It) http://www.advanceyourart.com/captivate-podcast/eduardo-placer/yuricataldo.com (yuricataldo.com) CREDITS: Our theme music is written and mixed by Chicago-based composer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Black of the Black's Backbone collaborative. And produced by REB Records. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Connecting Flight Radio is back with another awesome guest in the Jump seat. This lady is more than just a DJ, and within two minutes of this episode you will see why they call her a Personality. Nudia Hernandez, puts on for the city and is always representing for woman DJs in Las Vegas. A radio host on 3 different stations as well as her own podcast, Nudia is at home whenever she is behind behind a microphone. There is no question she has earned her handle @NudiaOnAir . When she's not on the radio, you'll run into her DJing all over Vegas from upscale weekend brunch parties to toppless male revues, culture events, bars, nightclubs and anything in between. This episode we go in depth with the Southern Cali native about how she ended up landing a job in Vegas the day she graduated from college. We also discuss her roots in DJing, attending to the world famous Scratch Academy in LA. She takes us into her come up in broadcasting as Radio show host, and how she gravitated back into the DJ game just in the last few years. Nudia put together a perfectly balanced Latin inspired mix for us that includes everything from chart topping hits to throwback classics. She even sprinkled in some underground slaps you probably haven’t heard before. Don’t sleep on this one. Mix starts (01:43:17) Nudia’s IG https://www.instagram.com/nudiaonair/ Nudia’s Podcast; Confessions of a Dating App https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofadatingapp/ Connecting Flight Radio IG https://www.instagram.com/connectingflightradio/ DISC assessment Link https://www.truity.com/test/disc-personality-test

DJ 2ARUN is a graduate of the Scratch Academy and regularly plays at various clubs and bars across NJ.

DJ MAD MARJ How does a mom in her late 40s from New York’s Upper East Side become the go-to-DJ for the Super Chic in this world? Marjorie Gubelmann was wearing her beloved velvet slippers when she graduated from the hip hop institution Scratch Academy…the rest is history. Learn about her roller coaster ride, from customized headphones made by Dolce Gabbana to spinning on TV next to Snoop Doggy Dog. Learn what being a DJ really means to her, and why this is her definition of a beautiful and meaningful life.   3 Valueable Quotes from DJ Mad Marj 1) JEWELS!!!...I wear a lot of them…I could be homeless and would still own jewellery. 2) If someone is not happy for you, get rid of them – I don’t need everyone to like me. 3) Beauty is the ability to make someone feel great.   Resources  http://madmarj.com – Marjorie’s website https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Gubelmann – Marjorie’s Wikipedia page https://www.instagram.com/marjoriegubelmann/?hl=en – Marjorie’s Instagram https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/03/spin-doctors-the-top-djs-in-the-world - Vanity Fair’s take on the top DJs in the world…obviously with DJ Mad Marj     Subscribe   Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart       Sponsors A Podcast Company -  is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right equipment, training, and guidance to ensure you sound amazing. - https://www.apodcastcompany.com and www.podcastsyndicator.com   Anyone else you wanna mention?    Killer Resources! 1) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JAS how to create and launch your podcast! 2) Start a Podcast: Start a Podcast - all the Production, Traffic and Promotion here.

On this episode, we sit down with veteran DJ/Producer and @scratchmia Academy Director, @djimmortal305. Immortal tells us how he first got into DJing after moving to South Florida at an early age. We talk about his days of DJ battles and traveling to competitions with his crew. He speaks on opening the first Scratch Academy in Miami 15 years ago and breaks down the courses and lessons the Academy offers to students. We also speak about his weekly radio show on @1043theshark and becoming one of the official DJs for the @marlins. Follow us on Instagram @miaradio/ @djka5 / @djzea - #MIARadio Support the podcast: https://evrydyco.com/collections/mia-evrydy miasounds.com djka5.com djzea.com Send questions, feedback, request, or edits to miamiradio305@gmail.com Thank you guys for all the support! Make sure to download, subscribe, and review!

On this episode, we sit down with veteran DJ/Producer and @scratchmia Academy Director, @djimmortal305. Immortal tells us how he first got into DJing after moving to South Florida at an early age. We talk about his days of DJ battles and traveling to competitions with his crew. He speaks on opening the first Scratch Academy in Miami 15 years ago and breaks down the courses and lessons the Academy offers to students. We also speak about his weekly radio show on @1043theshark and becoming one of the official DJs for the @marlins.Follow us on Instagram @miaradio/ @djka5 / @djzea - #MIARadioSupport the podcast:https://evrydyco.com/collections/mia-evrydymiasounds.comdjka5.comdjzea.comSend questions, feedback, request, or edits to miamiradio305@gmail.comThank you guys for all the support! Make sure to download, subscribe, and review!  

Kinara is a first generation immigrant from Cambodia. She currently works as an HIV Research Pharmacist at Columbia University Medical Center. Kinara’s awareness of the health disparities in her native land, Cambodia, inspired Kinara to become an active participant in the Cambodian Health Professionals Association of America (CHPAA) on its annual medical mission. Kinara currently resides in New York City, was living in Boston MA and was an active member in the community; volunteering her time and resources as a Charter School Board member, active participant in ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence). Currently she is creating space for herself by utilizing the power of sound and movement. Graduated from Scratch Academy in 2018 and an active practitioner of yoga and meditation for self care and expansion. Loves to travel and have been to at least 27 countries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucy499/message

Join me as I Interview Mr. Amani Roberts of The Amani Experience, which is a Music Entertainment Company. We will discuss why he attended Scratch Academy and why it makes him a better DJ. No, I didn't forget to ask him about his career progression with Marriott and his being a General Manager at the age of 23 or why he left left the Corporate world to get into the Creative world. He's a College Professor at Cal State Fullerton too? Yes, there is a lot that makes up Amani, so please take a listen. Mr. Amani Roberts The Amani Experience theamaniexperience.com P: 424-244-1443

In this episode, we chat with Amani Roberts of The Amani Experience. He shares with us his college days at Howard University and how influential his dad was as a professor there. He goes on to talk about leaving corporate America pursuing his dream by attending the Scratch Academy DJ School. He also shares with us the how he reads the crowd in determining what to play next.   Later he shares with us why it's important to mentor the next generation and some of the mentors he listens to today. He also shares with us the reason behind starting his podcast The Amani Experience.    Amani Roberts (DJ AmRo) is a professional DJ, music producer, entrepreneur, and thought leader based in Los Angeles. A student of music since learning the saxophone at a very young age, Amani's musical knowledge spans numerous decades and crosses multiple genres. Initially, Amani put his musical career on pause to pursue a traditional career path in corporate America. After moving to various cities and working his way up the corporate ladder in the hotel industry, Amani decided to pursue his dream in becoming of DJ. In June 2013, Amani Roberts graduated from the internationally renowned Scratch Academy DJ school. This intense year-long program (which is the equivalent to DJ College) has elevated the skill set of Amani in an immense way. This allowed him to create his premium DJ agency, The Amani Experience. Amani returned to Scratch Academy in 2015 and completed their Music Production program. In the past three years, Amani and his team have produced remixes for artists such as Kehlani, Little Big Town, Niia and Camila Cabello. Amani and his team of DJs specialize in not only weddings, private parties, and experiential events, but also corporate meetings and team-building seminars. Rethinking corporate America as a space where interactive and experiential team-building exercises can strengthen bonds and build trust, Amani uses music and creativity to help teams forge deeper connections.   Follow The Startup Life Podcast Facebook Page Want gear from The Startup Life? Check out our gear! Need great teaching resources? Great resources in our Teaching With Owls store.  

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This week on a 'released-late-because-we-got-sick' edition of eggs we have special guest Amani Roberts. Amani is a professional DJ and entertainer at The Amani Experience—a luxury entertainment company—as well as a frequent podcaster and educator. We talked about life in the entertainment industry, attending the world famous "Scratch Academy," founding and growing his company, teaching and working with youth and so much more. It was a great chat end-to-end and we're excited to share this episode with you. Our Guest: Amani Roberts AKA DJ AmRo amaniexperience.com Twitter @amaniexperience Instagram @amaniexperience YouTUBE Live broadcast: https://youtu.be/wpFm8EvSM4k The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan R2 SLC/BCN r2mg.com ryanroghaar.com @r2mg on twitter @r2mediagroup on instagram

DJ Revolution was the DJ on the World Famous Wake-Up Show for 12 years. He’s an instructor at Scratch Academy, host of The Cut on YouTube, producer, and was a contestant, and then a judge on BET’s Master of the Mix. He’s one of the most respected DJs around. We dropped by Scratch to cut it up with DJ Rev, learning what drives him to be the best at what he does and how being so driven can be both a blessing and a curse. Check it out y’all. Also make sure you check out our sponsors in this episode: Go to audible.com/REBEL for a free 30 day trial and your first book is free Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/REBELRADIO and using REBELRADIO at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Check out FIN.com/REBELfor a free trial of FIN's on-demand assistant service. If you liked this episode, check out our interview with DJ Hapa: https://soundcloud.com/rebel_radio/dj-hapa EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/kevmomusic/running-up-feat-joey-jewish

In this episode, we learn about our host Amani Roberts!! In part 1, he shares why he started this podcast, the impact his experience at Scratch Academy had on his life and business and why the most beautiful people in the world have scars. Photo by Carissa Woo Photography Show Notes: 5:00 - How road trips led to Amani getting into the meetings & events industry. 8:00 - Where is the fourth plane? 10:16 - DJ Biz Markie at Quigley's Nightclub (DC) 13:58 - "One of the best decisions of my life ..." 18:00 - "It's not what you know, but who you know ..." 24:17 - Why Amani started this podcast. 28:47 - The power of handwritten notes. 33:00 - Advice from author Soman Chainani 35:50 - "DJ's can make or break your party or event." 36:50 - The Scratch Academy experience and how it was the turning point of Amani's career. 41:02 - How Amani's piano practice helps him to stay motivated. 44:45 - What kind of impact the podcast has had on Amani's life. 48:13 - "The most beautiful people in the world have scars ..." 50:26 - "Growing old alone ..." 56:57 - "Keep your feet on the ground" Extras Mentioned: Amani's motivation playlist on Youtube. Design Matters Podcast with Debbie Millman. Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss

Amani Roberts is a DJ, Producer, Professor and Podcaster who loves to help people unlock their creativity by teaching people how to DJ. In my free time I love soccer, reading and perfecting my salsa skills. A Washington DC-native who now lives close to the beach right outside of Los Angeles. Amani Roberts Vroom Veer Stories Being an entrepreneur is a very lonely life; you need to find a tribe of folks you can meet with and talk with otherwise; I need to find a meetup Jeff is ready to hit the road and backpack the world as a vagabond; Mrs Smith is not ready to take the leap.  Yes I have the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts (see affiliate link below) His first musical instrument in elementary school was the flute which he didn't like; so he transferred to the saxophone In High School he was in a Jazz band that won a state level competition; they even produced an album!  He played with Ari Ambrose who is now an attorney; he also played with Marcus Johnson who is an accomplished musician as well Studied hospitality management in college while playing music and soccer What was it like recording an album in high school; didn't realize how lucky he was; in the moment it was another distraction from calling girls Played video games on the original Nintendo like Zelda and eventually Madden Football After college, worked all around the country for Marriott; started in Atlanta and went through Chicago and ended up in California During 9/11, Ari was near the pentagon and people were fleeing from the area to his hotel; Jeff was close by (not as close as Amani!) in Fall Church, VA Caught on camera running away from a drunk women who thought he was cute; she climbed over the counter and started chasing him around; the video of the incident showed up at his going away party years later and got great laughs Mirth:Nadir was a love song dedication podcast that is started in 2008 and was like Art Laboe Partnered with Cliffbar to DJ athletic events around the country Learned how to play spades in high school; he was on the year book staff, but they didn't have much to do the after the yearbook was done; they played spades and watched All my Children In college he was in a massive spades tournament and made to the finals; they last match they beat guys from the football team; the football guys were so angry with the the little soccer players they chased them around the campus Attended the Scratch Academy.  The school was created by Jam Master Jay of Run DMC. The program is intense and difficult; he came up two points shy of passing on his first time through; had to decide to keep going or take his ball and go home We talk about he HBO mini series The Defiant Ones which you all need to watch Amani Roberts Connections Website - The Amani Experience

Vinay Shah discusses performing with Phillip Bailey, why you should be creative and not competitive and the importance of "keeping your feet on the ground."Enjoy the show! Show Notes: 4:08 - Why Vinay selected Berklee School of Music 7:20 - When did V-Fresh start Dj'ing. 8:31 - Performing with Phillip Bailey. 10:20 - Teaching at Scratch Academy. 11:51 - "I am always a student ..." 14:27 - "Be creative and not competitive ..." 20:10 - How did VFresh learn how to DJ. 29:31 - "The criticism happens when you are doing something right ..." 32:03 - "There is more people out there to work with ..." 35:45 - Why family was the longest lesson to learn.  46:40 - "Finding the magic in creativity is obscure right now ..." 49:17 - "Keep your feet on the ground ..." How to reach Vinay / VFresh: Instagram | Twitter | Soundcloud | Facebook  Book Recommendation: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone Songs Mentioned: Bruce Lee by Illmind Fly Kicks by AC Slater & Lorenzo Knucklehead by Grover Washington Jr.

Toni Robinson is back on the Lifestylebyky Podcast, this time to tell everyone about her "Start your Repair Business from Scratch Academy." We talk about paying it forward, the importance of a business model, enjoying the journey and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

This Week's Show Archives - Mind Body Spirit Living It is common for people who have been in a long-term career to lose their enthusiasm at some point in time, but what can you do early in your career to lay the foundation for sustained success and happiness?  Is it possible to plan ahead to minimize the frustrations that can build over time and lead to less satisfaction at work?  Join us as we speak with a professional in the early stages of building her career to find out how she is making choices now that she hopes will lead her to a long and happy career in journalism and communications. Paige Weslaski is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of MilkNHoneyMagazine.com, and the 2015 Racine Area Manufacturers And Commerce (RAMAC) Young Professional of the Year award.  She is the author of “Finding Your Prince” which is available on Amazon.  Paige is a professional content writer at Image Management, and a columnist for Young Disciple Magazine, and the Racine Journal Times. Paige is a graduate of Pepperdine University in Communications and Media Studies.  She was a newscaster for the Malibu Newswaves weekly broadcast, and an intern for Los Angeles Magazine and Malibu Magazine. She was trained as a DJ at Scratch Academy in Santa Monica, held internships at multiple radio stations, and has been a broadcaster on CW TV and CAR25, and does podcasts with WTMJ in Milwaukee. Paige is a Potters Field missionary, spending 3 months in Central America, was a youth minister at Malibu Presbyterian, was a speaker at Calvary Chapel of Malibu, and served with SOS Homeless ministry. Paige has provided motivational and keynote speeches for CBS Milwaukee, WRJN Radio, Starbuck School, Red Apple School, Racine Alt. High School, Racine Founders Rotary, Pepperdine University Convocation, Pepperdine Chapel, Wonderfully Made Event,  and Horlick High School in Racine, WI.  She has traveled extensively, including going to Italy, Germany, and Guatemala, and is an accomplished swimmer, competing for Pepperdine’s Division 1 team, and is the holder of the YMCA Wisconsin record in the 500 freestyle. For more information about Paige, please go to http://milknhoneymagazine.com/.  

HOUSE JET RADIO VOL.249 GUEST DJ: ALEX RUSH (LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES) SOCIAL MEDIA: https://soundcloud.com/djalexrush http://artistecard.com/alexrush www.twitter.com/alexrush_music BIO: Raised in Chicago, the house music capital. Alex became acclimated with underground house music at a young age. He experienced raves and afterhour events where he got to see first hand the pioneers of house music mold the way for what is the EDM movement today. At the age of 18, Alex moved to Las Vegas, NV where commercial EDM started to take over the Las Vegas music scene. Alex decided to enroll in the world famous DJ school "The Scratch Academy" in Los Angeles, CA. During his enrollment at the academy he would hone his craft and implement his style of Deep house,Tech house and Minimal house music. Bringing Euphoric energy,melodic and soulful sets was what grasped his audiences attention. Alex has performed at various venues in the west coast as well as EDC Las Vegas after hours events. Some of his musical influences are house legends Carl Cox, Felix the House Cat, Dj Caffeine, Bob Sinclair, Fedde Le Grand and most recently the Art Department and Tale of Us. Along with djing, Alex continues his music education with Piano school and learning from top producer/DJ's from around the world to bring his unique style to late night dance floors and pool parties all around!