Paving The Way: Recent Episodes
Wakil Atig
This podcast will highlight different individuals journey through life to inspire others. Everyone has a story, but not every story is told.
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for all your support throughout season 1. This has truly been a journey for me creating this platform and hearing stories from some amazing individuals. Next up we have a very amazing guest hailing all the way from the great city of Chicago, Mia Pettigrew. Mia, a very ambitious young woman, popped in and discussed her journey thus far. We discussed everything from her growing up in Chicago, choosing Jackson State, managing three internships in one semester, and what ultimately means to be a black woman in media. This episode is guaranteed to inspire those who strive for more. I hope you enjoy.
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. It's been a longtime coming, but I finally caught up with the one and only, Frank Williams Jr. A proud representative of Jayess, MS. We discussed everything from growing up in Mississippi, having hoop dreams, the impact of losing both of his parents, graduating from Jackson State University and being apart of history. Tune in to hear a true story from one of the forefathers of media in Mississippi history.
Once again it’s on. The young boss, Jakiya Brown came through and provided immense clarity on what it takes to build a BRAND. We discussed everything from her growing up in Mississippi, being a mom, student, entrepreneur and business advice for upcoming entrepreneurs. Hopefully this episode reaches the minds that will change the world for the better. You’re Welcome.
Back in the Jack with it! 601 stand up! I got a real Jack Town representative in the building, Desmond Jones ladies and gentlemen. We discussed everything from growing up in Jackson, the military, interning for Coach Prime and producing not one, but two commercials. If you leave this episode learning nothing then you were lost from the start. Tune in and enjoy.
We in Mendenhall with it. Back at it again with another classic from the young great herself, Trinity Burkett, the former 2021 Miss Grand Mississippi. We discussed everything from growing up in Mendenhall, her pageant experience, her legacy, and what being from Mississippi means to her.
WAAAAANNNNN. What's the word ladies and gentlemen. Once again I took the show on the road and hit the "boat" and chopped it up with a real New Orleans legend, Santee "Tido" Marshall. We discussed everything from growing in New Orleans, the impact of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana culture and playing football at Jackson State. This episode definitely will motivate the lives of those who aim to strive for greatness. Tap in!
We in the “A” with it this time. I sat down with the young boss her self, Rose Gabriellee, CEO of Rose Peaú and we discussed everything from what motivated her to start her own business, growing up in Atlanta and getting her first international order at 17. This episode will be a instant classic for all the bosses out there trying to get to it. Tap in and hear from a young legend
I headed back to my hometown of Chicago to chop it up with the young prodigy, Chris Calhoun Jr. We discussed his experiences while growing up on the south side of Chicago and what led to him being crowned the 5th ever Mr. Jackson State. He even shed light on his philosophy of what he believes it takes to be successful. This episode will indeed go viral as we are dropping vvs jewels liked we worked at a jewelry store. Buckle up, I heard the wind is hot in Chicago!
Took a trip up I-55 to chop it up with the young and talented Brezay from East Memphis. We talked about her passion for music, dancing, interning at a famous music label, and starting her own clothing line while being a full-time college student. One of the most unique guests I've had the honor of interviewing to date. She's definitely paving the way ladies and gentlemen.
On the FIRST episode of “Paving The Way”, I got the opportunity talk with the young legend himself, Landon Arnold. We discussed everything from his passion for stand-up comedy, how he got into acting, attending an HBCU, auditioning to play Muhammad Ali and nearly losing his life before graduating high school. This will be an instant classic!