Lynx & Lines Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Urban media has historically had a negative spin or connotation to it. Join Derien and AG as they redefine urban media with stimulating conversations from various walks of business, tech, and entertainment life with weekly episodes to inspire entrepreneurs and creatives.
In this episode we introduce a new segment of Lynx & Lines, Artist Spotlight. Today we interview Lucky Samurai, who is an artist, producer, and fashion guru.
On this episode, Derien and AG discuss an elephant in the room, and possible options for change. There are many transitions in life and who you were yesterday doesn’t define who you are today. Letting go and being able to grow is key!
In this episode Derien and Ag continue their conversation about the relationship between black men and women in todays world.
On this episode, Derien and AG share their respective perspectives on the expectations of imagery. Having a certain image as a Black man in America is a thing. It’s an experience that many Black American men are bread to uphold. Every race has their own plight this is just through the eyes of two Black men.
On this episode, Derien and AG dig in on the importance of analyzing your market competition. There is always someone else doing what you’re doing and selling what you’re selling. Knowing your market and who is apart of it will take you a long way!
Bridging the gap between “idea” and “execution” is a direct reflection of your drive. On this episode Derien and AG get into the importance of your all around diet, not just what you eat. What are you watching? What are you reading? What are you repeating? Staying consistent beats motivation any day!
Going viral takes preparation not just luck. On this episode, Derien and AG go over what they think it means to go “viral.” They also dive into sustaining and being able to feed your fans or convert new clients. Audience is a new form of currency, learn how to get paid for your attention!
On todays episode, Derien and AG dive into the importance of leveraging social media to elevate your brand. Having brand identity isn’t an option, it’s a must. Your brand has a story and people want to hear about it and see it. The Lynx&Lines team dropped the gems you don’t want to miss!
In this episode Derien and AG dive into the darker side of the music industry. As an artist or person of high interest, your come up can be your downfall. Drugs have become a staple in the hip hop/rap community and some artist cannot function without it. If you don’t have strong mind and discipline the negative influences will eat you alive.
In this episode, Derien and AG discuss the importance of captivating someone's attention with your business, brand, or personal story while sparking intrigue and mystery. With today's attention spans at their shortest, mastering a short "elevator pitch" can be the difference between your business succeeding or failing. Join Derien & AG as they discuss how you can set yourself or business apart by telling a short but compelling story.
In this episode, join Derien and Tiffany as they discuss the hardships, challenges, and rewards of transitioning into a tech career via 3-month coding bootcamp at Coding Dojo and learning to become a full-stack software engineer as a women of color.
Litty Vuitton is a self-proclaimed "frequency fairy" and musician based out of South Carolina and in this episode, Derien has a chance to hear Litty's thoughts on energy vampires, creating when you feel most inspired, the importance of building an authentic team, and so much more.
Startup companies can be some of the most rewarding and exciting companies to build while also being the most difficult and resource-consuming. In this episode, Derien is joined by seasoned veteran startup entrepreneur, Candace Blacknall, to discuss her experience building a medical-tech startup while also being a medical student and army veteran.
In this episode, Derien is joined by software engineer and tech YouTuber, Chandler Keyes to discuss the coding bootcamp journey and navigating her newfound career in tech as a women of color without a college degree. As alumni of Grand Circus, Derien and Chandler discuss the highs, lows, lessons, and takeaways from their coding bootcamp experience and share valuable tips and pointers for anyone considering joining a coding bootcamp themselves.
Colleges and universities are opportunity hotspots for motivated students and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Derien and AG discuss their past experiences leveraging free resources on college campuses to generate traffic and sales for their businesses - all while not being enrolled at the university.
Creatives often get caught up in the "magic" of the music industry. Whether being in front of crowds, shooting videos for major artists, or doing large photoshoots, there is a ton of "behind the scenes" work that separates successful creatives from the others. In this episode, AG and Derien break down some of the nuanced business strategy behind the music industry.
For many minority or low-income families, obtaining a college degree is thought to be the key to earning a middle to upper class life. But in reality, college degrees have become more expensive and disposable in the workforce - indebting an entire generation of young adults. In this episode, Derien and AG dispel popular myths relating to four-year universities and degrees from their own personal experiences.
After years of trial and error in multiple industries, AG and Derien discuss personal and professional lessons they've learned as serial entrepreneurs.