11:11 Hard-work vs. Luck: Recent Episodes
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Some believe that successful people become so by luck. Others know without doubt you need more than that to reach success. It takes hard-work to push through and without it 'luck' is just another four letter word.
In this episode, we explore the topic of mental health and self-care by discussing what's bothering us. Our guests share their personal experiences with mental health challenges and how they cope with stress and anxiety. We also provide tips and resources for listeners who may be struggling with their mental health or just need some support. Join us for a candid and insightful conversation about the importance of taking care of ourselves, both physically and mentally.
This episode may cover a range of issues related to mental health and self-care, including depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. It may feature guest experts such as therapists, psychologists, or mental health advocates who can provide insights and guidance on how to manage mental health concerns. The tone of the episode may be reflective and introspective, as the hosts and guests discuss their personal experiences and encourage listeners to take steps towards better self-care.
In this episode I sit down with Author, Musician, and Designer Maya Marchelle. We discuss her early education, Love for story telling, the beginning process of music/pursuing a dream, the root of all family creativity and much more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope Instagram/Twitter
@Maya.Marchelle Instagram
Maya's Books+Merch
WHO DO YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH?
On this episode I sit down with Author Malanda. We discuss his early education, Childhood, First Open Mike, Spiritual Growth, Relationship with God, Motivations and more.
FIND US
@Juiceedope
@MalandaJeanClaude
TIME STAMPS:
14:30 High school
21:00 Art start
26:38 First open mic
35:15 Beginning of Book idea
58:00 Relationship w God
1:26:55 Famous Ghost
1:35:15 “it worked out” intro??
1:37:40 Pain is temporary
In this episode I sit down with Zach Windahl Author of 'The Bible Study' and Creator of 'Sunday Brand'. We discuss his early childhood, Failure, The ride of spiritual development, how he created his brands, mindsets and MUCH more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope
@ZachWindahl
In this episode I sit down with Elijah Fhima, Director of Operations at Fhima's. We discuss his early childhood, Failure, Traveling the world, Health/Sports Nutrition, Restaurant Industry and more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope
@ElijahFhima
All Platforms
How hard are you willing to work towards your goals?
In this episode I sit down with Eric Kendricks. We discuss his early childhood, Adventures in high school, Being a low-star recruit, College grind, Breaking records, Draft experience, New hobbies, Working harder and more.
FIND US
@JuiceeDope
@EricKendricks54
In this episode I sit down with Bryann Andrea, Author of The Blossoming Woman, and Writer. We discuss her early education, Moving away from home, Impact off traveling, the beginning of her writing process/love for writing, anxiety, mental health and much more.
Purchase "The Blossoming Woman" on her website
Bryannandrea.com
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope -Every platform
@BryannAndrea -Every platform
On this episode I sit down with Chauncee Hollingsworth, Founder of Hoops and Christ. We discuss Chauncee's early education/childhood, Moving to Minnesota, the love he has for God/family/basketball, the beginning process of Hoops and Christ and much more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope -Every platform
@ChaunceeHollingsworth
@Hoopsandchrist
In this episode I sit down with Papa Mbye. We discuss his early childhood in West Africa, moving to Memphis followed by Minnesota, Moving to an unsafe neighborhood, Titles in the art world, Financial struggles that come with artistry, Growth, Self assessing and more!
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope - All platforms
@Papayoungvision - All platforms
Movie Review Podcast
Jordan, Dei'aye and Juice take on films with new podcast "Don't Make a Scene". This podcast will be from the perspectives of 3 individuals and potentially other film junkies coming together to break everything down. From graphics, budget, soundtracks, we'll cover it all.
Our first official review will be this weekend.
(Completely aside from 11:11)
WHO DO YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH?
In this episode I sit down with Musician, LA Buckner. We discuss his early education, Moving throughout the Midwest and Country for music, the beginning process of music/pursuing a dream, the love he has for knowledge and much more.
TIME STAMPS
35:23 Elvis story/music conversation
51:10 Minneapolis vs. World
1:05:55 Goals
In this episode I sit down with Alan Arlt. We discuss his early education, Roots in Minnesota, His love for the game, Starting a business/Chasing a dream, Moving to New York, Career paths and much more.
TIMELINE
15:10 NYC
26:35 Ultimate hoops beginnings
31:00 IT WORKS
35:00 Acquired by Lifetime Fitness
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope
@AlanArlt
@UltimateHoops
All platforms
In this episode I sit down with Steve Weigel, Founder of The Ivy Brand, Co-owner of Honest Media + more. We discuss his early education, adventures in Thailand, Touring in with a band, the beginning process of starting Ivy Longboards, and much more.
TIME STAMPS:
16:15 Drumming in Band
22:25 Machine Shop
24:10 First Longboard
41:20 Thailand
50:10 Building Ivy Brand
57:25 Honest Media
FIND US
@Juiceedope
@SteveWeigel
@TheIvyBrand_
@Honest__Media
In this Episode I sit down with David Maxwell. We discuss Early Education, Family dynamics, Music, Career Path’s, Relocating for opportunities and more.
TIMELINE
19:50 Mountain Dew
22:15 Music
28:00 9pm show
36:00 Soundest
39:00 Work opportunity/Los Angeles
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope All Platforms
@DrMaxwellJr All Platforms
In this episode I sit down with Barflaan Tedoe. We discuss his early education, Beginning stages of Journalism, Hoop Dreams, Opportunities, Minneapolis roots, New job/Moving his life to San Fransisco, Goals and more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope
@The_Barftender
TRUST YOUR GUT
In this episode I sit down with creative, Muriel Margaret also known as Muriel Knudson. We discuss her early education, Roots with Photography/Journalism, Dealing with setbacks, Touring, Fashion Weeks, 2019 and more.
24:40 Donna Missal
32:20 Traveling
36:19 Fashion Week
41:20 Photoshoot tour
51:55 Selling Prints
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope - All platforms
@MurielMargaret_ - Instagram
@MurielMargaret - Twitter
Voice levels are very high due to public space
Thank you for listening
In this episode I sit down with Writer Ross Dwyer. We discuss his early education, How writing became a passion, College, Working life in Minneapolis, Reaching 1000+ days writing for his personal Blog and more.
11:36 Writing beginnings
24:19 Karmaloop
28:20 Studiiyo 23
31:30 Piffmpls
39:00 From AT&T to SneakerNews
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope All platforms
@Rossthe59 All platforms
In this episode I sit down with Conner Brown, Co-Owner of Urban Jungle and Owner of Chi-town Classics. We discuss the beginning stages of Urban Jungle, How Chi-Town Classics came into existence, his decision between a "regular job" and pursuing a dream and much more.
FIND US:
@JUICEEDOPE
@CHITOWNCLASSICS
@URBANJUNGLEMN
@CJBREEZY999
Be your own boss!
In this episode I sit down with Rose Daniels, Owner of Rose and Co Design, Co-founder of Chef camp and Co-founder of Quincy Street Kitchen. We discuss how Rose's early education, adventures in Europe, moving from Texas to New York to Minnesota, the beginning process of her going into business with herself/pursuing a dream, the love she has for food and much more.
Missed "hand-shake so they hear it" segment BUT it will continue.
FIND US:
@JUICEEDOPE
@ROSEANDCODESIGN
@CHEFCAMP
@QUINCYSTREETKITCHEN
What if?
In this episode I sit down with Murad. We discuss his early childhood in Russia, moving to Minnesota, Being a foreign teen in high school, aqFinancial struggles that come with artistry, honesty and more!
Disclaimer:
at some points in this audio, the world's loudest air system creates faint sounds in the background.
In this episode I sit down with Entrepreneur and Promoter Zack Chazin. We discuss his early education, Roots with music/Minneapolis, Moving to Colorado and LA, Sobriety, Meeting idols and more.
TIME STAMPED TOPICS
8:40 Fired 4x
12:00 How promoting came into existence
18:00 Fav artist-Post Malone
21:52 Snowta beginning
34:00 515 Alive Music Festival
34:30 Zombie Pub Crawl
37:56 Kevin hart
59:02 Sobriety
Hard-work vs. skill
In this episode I sit down shortly with Allan Kingdom. We discuss his early life, Music Roots, Boxing, Schooling, what separates people who succeed from those who give up and more.
Please excuse the audio/sound.
This week I sit down with my good friend Dei'Aye to flip the normal routine & talk about life growing up in Chicago, IL to where I'm at now. Stories I haven't talked about publicly, Photography, Sneakers, Youth work, Artist, the creation of this podcast and more.
FIND US:
@JuiceeDope All platforms
@TimmyPrice All platforms
In this episode I sit down with Riley Parr, Co-Owner of Urban Jungle. We discuss how Urban Jungle came into existence, his decision between a "regular job" and pursuing a dream, owning a business + the difficulties that come with it, and much more.
Are you willing to bet on yourself?
In this episode I sit down with Artist Brynne Crockett also known as BDotCroc. We discuss her early education, Roots with music/Minneapolis , Dealing with failure, Moving to Atlanta, Meeting idols and more.
TIME STAMPED TOPICS
6:45 Early Education - Living in Prince's old home
18:25 Started music
22:00 Trinidad James story
29:30 Sway Story
33:15 SXSW
39:05 Signing to Lil Boosie Story
43:00 Juelz Santana/Dipset Story
49:20 CLIPSE Story
CONNECT
@JuiceeDope - All platforms
@BDotCroc - All platforms
How do you take the impossible next step?
In this episode I sit down with DelaWess. We discuss his early education, love for Minnesota, building a brand while in New York , Tour and more.
When did it start for you?
In this episode I sit down with music artist Sovren. We discuss his early school life, Mac Miller, his Pittsburgh music roots, Chicago, upcoming plans and more.
TIME STAMPED TOPICS
06:45 Mac Miller
18:00 Decision/Moving to Chicago
28:00 Delete one, Listen to one, Archive one
32:36 RSVP Gallery
In this episode I sit down with Cooper Eddy, Professional Kendama player. We discuss his early discovery of the Kendama , Failure, Traveling the world, how he fights through reaching a plateau and more.
TIME STAMPED TOPICS
02:19 Early Life/Hometown
07:47 Picked up Kendama for the first time
22:50 Going Pro
27:30 Pushing past the plateau
35:02 Moving to Minneapolis
In this episode I sit down with my good friend BIll Crubaugh, Co-Owner of Piffmpls. We discuss his transition from working a "regular job" to pursuing a dream, the proceess of opening a new location amongst a busy season, owning a business + the difficulties that come with it, and much more.
CONNECT
@JuiceeDope
@O.g._rob
How hard are you willing to work for your dream?
In this episode I sit down with Geno Crandall. We discuss his early schooling, being turned around from his basketball plan multiple times, his college experiences and more.
Although this is the longest podcast I’ve ever recored, its packed with great stories. Feel free to use time stamped topics to weave through the episode successfully.
TIME STAMPED TOPICS
05:40 Early Education
21:08 High School
42:37 High School dance story
45:03 Realization of being a black man
59:30 AAU/UND Scholarship offer
01:16:00 Finding God
01:30:00 Championship story (intro)
01:40:45 NCAA Tournament
02:01:03 Gonzaga Basketball
From the Midwest to the Westcoast.
In this episode I sit down with Jordan Dye owner of Shepherd Goods and Lamb Chops. We discuss his early Minneapolis ties, dropping out of school, how we created his brands and more.
Time Stamped Topics
6:20 Early education/Minneapolis connection
09:28 Dropping out of College
18:30 Insane Sneaker collection
23:30 Los Angeles
32:18 Phenom connection
41:00 SZA taking over his room in Los Angeles
47:00 Finding a storefront for his brand
In this episode I sit down with my good friend Ben Alberts, Founder of Piffmpls. We discuss his deep St.Paul roots, the proceess of opening a new location, owning a business/the unseen difficulties that come with it, and much more.
PIFFMPLS Block party coming in September.
Leaders of the new school.
31 year old entrepreneur and artist Chris Webley goes over how he founded his current business New Rules. We discuss his early entrepreneurship days, the grinding days of college, community work, being on the front page for getting fired and more.
Time Stamped Topics
10:10 Major switch from Engineering to Fashion
12:04 New York + working with Calvin Klein
19:10 Corporate work with Victoria Secrets
27:00 Real Estate Investing!!
29:00 Corporate work with Target
31:40 Fired from Target, Front Page
01:01:30 New Buildings/Project
Minnesota’s Music Scene 1990’s-2018
In this episode I sit down with Tim Wilson owner of Urban Lights Record Store. This episode is packed with great stories of artist and music in Minnesota from Tim's viewpoint. We discuss his early music days, owning a record store in a digital era, Stories of musical icons and more.
Time Stamped Topics
00:50 Tim’s Relationship with Prince
10:40 Delete 1, Send 1, Protect 1 (Music)
19:25 How Urban Lights Record store started
24:25 Destiny’s Child Story
28:35 50Cent Story
47:25 Meet and Greet stories
49:50 Biggie vs Tupac
57:00 Biggie Stories
01:15:16 Accolades, Music Groups, Record Shop, and other Stories on artist
AUDIO ISN’T TO STANDARDS ON THIS EPISODE
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Mic connectivity problems, my personal mic only plays on left stereo/side
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This was also recorded in Tim’s record shop so you will hear customers cycle through
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Adjust volume as needed
Do you have the drive and passion it takes to be a committed artist?
In this episode I sit down with Steven Johnson also known as Philli Irvin. We discuss his early school days in relative to his art, friendships, programs, minneapolis art scene, and more!
Was Prince the most mysterious entertainer EVER? Welcome to '11:11' - In this first episode I sit down with my older brother and Professional Dancer Herb Johnson also known as Jus Herb. We discuss his decision to make dance a career, Omarion vs. Chris Brown, Herb dancing at the Superbowl and more.
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