Keep Your Crown Up: Recent Episodes
Keep Your Crown Up
A storytelling based crowncast designed to remind listeners of their royalty, and the responsibility and riches that come with it.
Had the chance to break bread with THE Ms. Abbott who inspired the name of the show “Abbott Elementary”. Here’s what she shared with the good people at Cheyney University.
Philly made me a phaithful but sometimes phearful leader. Even then I’ve learned to do it afraid.
After listening to the “Traffic” episode from 2022 I was inspired to record this royal reflection.
Special guest Daquisha discusses getting jumped by a toddler and a few other things with @KyleTheConductor
“Sometimes you try too hard to do the best thing instead of doing the right thing…” Faruq
Ok, I meant to say 4,000 week but I was going off memory and messed up 🤷🏾♂️ Times made up, but what do you make with your time?
The Kyle in 2023 got me where I am today, and I’m grateful for his contributions. The 2024 me will get me to where I’m going next. Blessed to be on this journey.
They say it’s the small things to a giant, but all the small things add up. Taking a deep dive into progress and finishing what we started.
You never know what the cars in front of you are going through, so move with patience and grace.
There’s nothing like hearing from a blast from the past about how you were able to support them at a time that they needed it. Often times we forget the power of our words and how influential it can be. This is a brief story about how the seeds I watered/planted have harvested into greatness.
There’s things we trip about but it’s already done. The work, the good and bad things, whatever. All we have to do is show up with our ID check.
We showing love to some dope people today! S/o to the grads & the humans that love them....
Just cause you roll with the punches don’t man you ain’t getting it. It’s allowed to hurt. You are allowed to rest and recover. The bounce back is real!
I can’t teach them what podcast is about without showing them. Special thanks to The ECO Foundation & Bartram’s Garden
Sometimes it’s not a timing, or the alignment, it’s the algorithm.... ether way it’s divine.
I take a reflective look back on every year of my 20s and share a couple things that happened, and the lessons that came with it...
(Unreleased Content) Wrapped up the “Family Matters” event series at the Lillian Marero Library by recording some Crowncasts with the next generation. Here’s one of our segments from our parents just don’t understand activity…
The good news is, nothing lasts forever. The bad news is, nothing lasts forever. However, time... will pass forever. Will you pass the test of time?
I needed someone to talk to, and remembered why I started this crowncast in the first place... to have meaningful conversations with self outside of my head. I’ve been enjoying listening to where I was when I was recording this daily. #TimeCapsule. I look forward to my great grandkids hearing this one day.
(Thought I published this, but it was on my drafts) It’s the first of the month, and it’s time to go get it! Hopefully this is the push you need to put a pep in your step and reflect royalty.
The LAST episode of the KYCU Crowncast. Some friends joined me... 175 days ago I made a declaration that I would record an episode a day and release an episode a day until my birthday. My life has been published on several platforms over the course of the last six months so that hopefully 6 billion people can learn and grow from what I’ve experienced. I’m constantly growing and trying to get better, and I’m happy to share what I have experienced thus far in 2019. I intend on keeping this up weekly, but for now I want to take a breather... thank you for listening!
There’s a difference between a pile and a stack. A little order and structure goes along way. Unclutter your mind and your space. I know this is what I need to do, and if you do as well, then I hope we take the time to make space for change and growth.
🎶 When it’s time to change 🎶 Brady Bunch flow.... change can be awkward, and uncomfortable but is necessary. Sometimes the plant needs a new pot so his roots can grow deeper.
Today we pluck a card from the #VerbalConnections card game’s “Sex & Intimacy” deck. NSFW...
Wrapped up the “Family Matters” event series at the Lillian Marero Library by recording some Crowncasts with the next generation. Here’s one of our segments from our parents just don’t understand activity…
Wrapped up the “Family Matters” event series at the Lillian Marero Library by recording some Crowncasts with the next generation. Here’s one of our segments from our parents just don’t understand activity…
The ECO foundation creatively educates and inspires people through art entertainment and fashion while connecting them to opportunities to better themselves and their communities. This work we are doing cannot be done alone, and we have so much further to go. In the meantime between time we are counting our blessings.
I challenge you to talk to someone new today. I will work to be a better place if we just have more open and honest and candid communication. Hopefully we can see our neighbors for who they are and build a stronger sense of community.
We’re giving you a recap of an amazing new event hopefully coming to a city near you! #UnderTheCuts
It’s common courtesy, and common sense to knock on the door before entering ESPECIALLY The bathroom door… For some reason Kellyann and Bryson just don’t understand
I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with the sister who’s been behind the lens documenting our experience wrapping up the school year. She had a lot to say about healing and some great solutions were offered.
GC TAKEOVER PT 5.... today we weigh in on parents/adults and their ability to respect and listen to young people.
GC TAKEOVER PT 4! Abuse is no laughing matter. When does disciplining a good go too far? Let’s discuss it in today’s episode.
GC TAKE OVER PT 3! Does $100 make or break you? What would you do with it? Tell us on IG @KeepYourCrownUp
Everything you want is on the other side of False Evidence Appearing Real, so stop being skerd and go get it!
In order to be free Kyle I gotta be free-style-ing. Ya dig? Much love to Stephen K. Johnson #Happy30th
Your voice makes you special. When you lose it you’re lost. Find yourself in the silence.
I challenge you to have those difficult conversations with people outside of your circle. It is interesting what we will discover about the world around us when we look at it through someone else’s view
We gotta run while we still can, so we can get to where we want to be. Take a break when we get there. You deserve it!
Why put off tomorrow what you can do today? Well that’s easy… cuz we don’t feel like it? Procrastination has gotten this far so why stop now? Because your future deserves better. Periodt!
Sometimes we get so caught up in the chaos of being busy that we find refuge in it. However, as Nile Livingston once told me, there’s a difference between being busy and being productive. Moving towards our goals takes a higher level of thinking and effort, so let’s be intentional. Save your energy for the mission that seems impossible, so you can make it possible.
This is for all of the legends that we recognize as upcoming, and the ones we didn’t even know were coming up.
Many are called to put in work, but only royalty answers with service. We don’t have the luxury of laxin
Conductor - a material capable of transmitting another form of energy such as heat or sound... Or light... You control the energy in a space Spread love!
Sometimes we have to deal with the bumpy road, so we can have a smoother ride in the long run.
Sometimes you gotta see through the BS to see the light. Approach with caution and kindness.
It’s like a case of the shouldas but worst... you’re supposed to be right where you are. Reading this right now. Appreciate what you have. #ThatIsAll
E-Fly Propella done did it again. I left his concert inspired. Listen up so I can share some juice.
Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith and extend a helping had to strangers in need. You never know how your light can help them in their lows.
What is your love language? How do you say it? How do you feel it? How do you show it? No matter what… Love is Love
Heavy is the head that holds the crown, holds it down, and still keeps it up! #HappyMothersDay
Do you recognize your goatness? You can be the greatest you of all time. You ready to get what’s yours?
It’s important to remember to take the time out of our busy schedules to lean on our community and organically build.
It’s not just a phrase we threw on some shirts. It is a message to move the mission forward, so millions can keep moving forward when they have nothing left.
When things go left we gotta go right and make it do what it do... we are who we are when no ones looking right? So0o0o who are you based on your recent actions? Don’t trip... you can still do the right thing.
We have to be able to role with the punches and make a change when necessary. Fluidity and flexibility will get us in spaces we never imagined.
“If you’re going to look at those ANTs under a microscope then you need to add some light and burn them up”
I had to look back for these Royal Reminders to get me out of this slump. Hopefully it helps you get over your hump.
There’s some season 2 spoilers but it was necessary to share to tell my story. Survivor’s Guilt. PTSD. Trauma. Triumph.
Anxiety is a MF. We can’t let fear consume us. Control what we can. Let go or what we can’t. Just breathe...
What we give our attention to plays a huge role in our reality. There’s positivity in everything. So focus mayne...
Had the chance to sit down with some amazing young people to hear why they think people smoke weed. Here’s what they have to say.
Today we sat down with @WhereInTheWolrdIsSunny to discuss her dope endeavors and how we can travel more!
Sometimes counting your blessings isn’t enough to not count yourself out... when in doubt. Keep your crown up!
“We must protect this house” was from a popular under armor ad in the early 2000’s... they were on to something. Protect your house with these things to keep “under” the armor of our exoskeleton known as our persona.
It’s easy to get caught up on all the things we “should” have or “should” be doing. A better attitude and a lotta gratitude go a LOOONG way....
The host, Kyle JR Morris aka @KyleTheConductor, coined the phrase “Keep Your Crown Up” to remind people of their royalty and the riches and responsibility that come with it. An affirmation that means no matter how negative things seem you have the responsibility to your future self to stay positive! This crowncast is the royal reminder you need to help you #KeepYourCrownUp! @KeepYourCrownUp {{Originally Released 1/2/19}}
The host, Kyle JR Morris aka @KyleTheConductor, coined the phrase “Keep Your Crown Up” to remind people of their royalty and the riches and responsibility that come with it. An affirmation that means no matter how negative things seem you have the responsibility to your future self to stay positive! This crowncast is the royal reminder you need to help you #KeepYourCrownUp! @KeepYourCrownUp {{Originally Released 1/1/19}}
This peace got me through many tough times as a written royal reminder and a staple in my poetic arsenal. Here’s how it happened...
If I’m going down I’m taking everyone with me… #Petty #PettyMurphy’s #EdEddPetty #PettyLaBelle
Can we have our own spaces without drunkards putting raisins in our potato salad? I’m still unpacking so bare with me... this made me uncomfortable, and here’s why...
Picture it... Sicily, 1943... the fountain that made me fall in love with Cheyney University....
I got cursed out by a student half my age. I was externally calm, but internally defensive and somewhat afraid. Here’s the story...
We discuss tips on staying positive in spite of the negatives. Listen to this high energy episode with my little bro... started from the sack now we here
Special cross collaboration with The UrbanLibRoom Podcast. We discuss the Black & Afro Latinx experience in Philly through our own experiences with Afro_Dominicana.
Happy to have the amazing artist Afro_Dominicana! She is a writer, poet, and all-around great soul who is proud of her roots. We discuss Mental Health and intersectionality. Follow her to stay updated.
The world is loud and God whispers… Make time for the quiet moments. You never know when the Creator will bless you.
Sometimes the only motivation you have is small, insignificant, or even petty... it doesn’t matter! Just use it to get through your mission! In this case... operation summer body lol
Happy to have been at this concert. @tobenwigwe dropped gems and BARS! It was an amazing experience! Looking forward to next time.
You’re in for a treat! We have the multi talented Seraiah Nicole discussing one of my favorite tracks “Melanin” (available on all platforms), her acting career, and self care.
Today we had opportunity to sit down with an illustrious young queen. She is a game changer, leader, and revolutionary. You get to hear a little bit about who she is and her message for the world. Keep an eye out for her she has great things in store!
Breathing is good for your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress... We literally need it to survive, and I’m learning we need it to thrive...
Blessed to have my family join us on this special episode! We discuss tips to combat anxiety and depression... tune in!
From Littsburg to Philly! We have two great events taking place 3/31. S/o to @imjustfu for making dope experiences happen in his home town, and creating a space for brothers like myself.
No one can take from you what is meant for you. You only get what you deserve and what is destined for you to have. Whatis meant for you to receive time will bless you with it, but if not then you can let all the ticks and tocks pass and you will still be without.
You never know how what appears to be failure can spark the fire that burns hot enough to succeed. Hopefully me sharing my experience helps you identify the catalyst in your process that got you where you are today!
Back down memory lane... a look into our lives 10 years ago. #TimeFliesTuesday #TenBackTuesday #TransparencyTuesday #Carversations
Conductor - a material or device that conducts or transmits heat, electricity, or sound, especially when regarded in terms of its capacity to do this.
It’s not easy to say goodbye to a loved one. Sometimes knowing that they are still with you brings you peace. Sometimes knowing that time will heal that’s all you need.
How do you honor your ancestors? Is it in your walk? Your talk? I’m going to share my experience, and I hope you reflect on yours.
Sometimes we become allergic to the things we were once addicted to. How much are we willing to put up with? Glutton for punishment... or greatness?
We’re fortunate enough to have the talented Daquisha Jones. Today we’re discussing a random question from the Verbal Connections “Conversation Party” card game.
How hard is too hard to push ourselves? What are we willing to sacrifice in order to gain? How do we get the next generation to see the importance of hrs work?
We have the youngest OG speaking about his latest project, concert, and inspiration. Follow him on IG @elicapella9 and download his album BARS on all platforms.
Every 3rd Sunday the good people at @FrannyLous have a #BlackBusinessTeaHour. This Sunday Shesheena Bray from @GoingInward taught us some tips on mindfulness in the workplace. Here’s some tools the guest at the event shared...
Sometimes little things can get in the way and have ya thinking we’re having a bad day.
It’s not easy trusting someone enough to be vulnerable with them. We have all been in like with at least someone, and what it’s like to have that good things come to an end. Here are some ways you can bounce back…
In collaboration with the @UrbanLibRoom Podcast we’re using the art of storytelling to dispel stereotypes. These women and I have some stories to tell that can change the way we look at people and treat each other.
The ladies from @TheAfterSchoolPodcast joined us to put the school stuff aside and have a heart warming conversation. We touch on hygiene, kissing cousins, knee caps and words to live by... tune in for a break from the norm, and put down your burdens. A little laughter will help you #KeepYourCrownUp
I always heard that all of the little things add up. I never knew that to be the case with progress. I see people flexin and sometimes I wonder when it’s going to be my turn. It’s easy to get discouraged when your working towards something, but that’s why we made this episode. Tune in...
Is it selfish to say “no” more often? Am I a bad person? Will they dislike me because I can’t do for them? These are questions I’m fortunate to now know the answer to...
Often times the community has to come together to be each other‘s medicine, and sometimes we need to be each other’s drugs…
The four of us linked up “by accident” at Uncle Bobbies. We just bumped into each other and here’s what happened. #ThirstyThursday
Much respect to this sista for giving back! We shout her out and look into adulting... can we get a vacation? Is it spring yet?
I have been blessed with an opportunity to teach a great subject, in a great school, in a great city, but why don’t I feel so great about it? I’ve been questioning whether or not I have made the right decision to play it “safe” and pick up another contract in the same school, or go try my luck with a new opportunity elsewhere. Here are my thoughts out loud...
Is there space for Black Men to be afraid in 2019? We talk about vulnerability, but where do we draw the line? Still unpacking but here’s my take...
Time Hopped my way down memory lane, and saw how far I came... “through the fire I stood knowing we would reign”
Finishing what we started is imperative. We can’t fast forward the process or microwave miracles. Dr. Time and Nurse Patience got just right prescription for us...
We talk to other people, and ourselves, but when’s the last time you’ve talked to a gummi bear?
It isn’t easy to let go, but it’s necessary if we’re going to grab on to something better. We need to keep ourselves first if we’re going to be who they need us to be.
Things are going to go left, but how are you going to make it right? We discuss some tips to assist you in developing your plan...
We have a responsibility not to put our biases and fears onto other people so they can be who they were meant to be wholeheartedly and free!
Today’s #ManCrownedMonday goes to @TobeNwigwe! We recap the #BlackSoulOpenMic and discuss the brothers that made that space transformational!
Everything is divine… Trust the timing. Embrace your life and your success, because you prayed the cost to be the boss!
Young people have a lot to say, and it is time for us to start listening! These five classes came together to create content they wanted the world to hear about. Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you want us to come out to your class/school you can reach us at 267.999.9901 or @theecofoundation.
We can’t beat ourselves up when we don’t reach our goals, but we can’t spend too much time off of the wagon. There’s nothing wrong with a reassessing going back and making up for lost time.
Don’t fill up on the free bread at a restaurant after you just ordered a million dollar meal
They said hard work pays off, but the work doesn’t have to be hard if you love what you do...
It’s Woman Crowned Wednesday and we’re shoutin out a sista making sure our youngins secure the bag! 👑💰👸🏾💰👑
Everything we want is in the other side of fear and through... just keep pushing and preserving so we can enjoy the “thruty”!
A celebration of all things Black Y’all! Black Y’all! Blackity Black & Black Black Y’all! Cuz...it’s beautiful!
Family is....? What does family mean to you? What have our experiences with our family taught us about ourselves and the world around us? Join us for this conversation in the comment section of our IG: @KYCUcrowncast
You have to believe in your dream, until your vision is in sight, then... keep on dreaming!
A brief conversation about the art of education with one of my biggest inspirations... The Lyrical Soldier @2blkpowerfists
This weight of reality can be heavy sometimes. There’s joy there if we look for it. When we find it... spread it!
Make the time to take time for yourself today... your future self will thank you for it!
Looking back is cool, but if you do it too long you’ll trip over what’s in front of you. Here’s a short about my old old friends and new endeavors.
When I think about where I’m going I get excited. You should too. Pain is temporary.... Royalty is forever!
Late night + full moon + binging + hella reflections = a crowncast worth listening to.... I hope
Dawn Tree is a dope artist and world traveler. We had the opportunity to build with her… Here are her gems.
When you find strong people you can lean on we need to appreciate the opportunity to be vulnerable.
Our first guest, Chris the Peacekeeper (@00_mrceo), joins us to discuss the responsibility that comes with our royalty.
Success doesn’t happen overnight, and you can’t microwave a revolution. It gets tough, but you gotta PUSH THRU!!
It’s easy to should all over the place, so resist the urge. You’re right where you’re supposed to be. Spend too much time looking back and you’ll trip over what’s in front of you.
You ever be so busy that you forget to eat? Work so hard you’re behind on sleep? Welcome to the club... here’s why that’s causing more harm than you thought.
What if the day that you die the person you meet is who you could’ve became and were destined to be? Would you be happy? Step into your power and transform into your best self! Listen to this episode and find out how I plan on doing it, and hopefully you do it to!
Over sideways under on a magic crowncast ride... well from the classroom to the car. @KYCUcrowncast
We’ve all been here before… But even when you are feeling like an OutKast remember to get up and get out and get something. @KYCUcrowncast
The host, Kyle JR Morris aka @KyleTheConductor, coined the phrase Keep Your Crown Up to remind people of their royalty and the riches and responsibility that come with it. An affirmation that means no matter how negative things seem you have the responsibility to your future self to stay positive! This crowncast is the royal reminder you need to help you #KeepYourCrownUp! @KYCUcrowncast
Long story short: Nurses & Narcan + Ankhs & Asteroids + Military Medic, Musician, and Millionaire = A Story Worth Telling