Session 64: Know Yourself (with Sadasia M.)

Eric and Aazim are joined by Sadasia M., who shares a wealth of motivation and insights related to personal and professional growth, goal-setting, and the process of pursuing a life of value and purpose. The conversation also touches on the concept of spontaneity, the flaws in current workplace processes, and the freedom that comes from being an entrepreneur.

TL;DL: Time Flies → Purpose x Process → Say Hey, Sadasia → Growth Posts → Bite-Size Goals → Ikigai → Fruit Inspector → The Ultimate Pyramid Scheme → Ideals > Idols → Unlearning, Right ?!

> Jump by Harmony R. (@harmonic.aa)

>> "The more you grow, the more you realize you need to grow." - Sadasia M. (@sadasia.nyrie)

>> "That post is consistently moving." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "That was a big lesson for me: living in the moment doesn't have to mean spontaneity." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Destiny's Child - "Free"
> Robohands - "Leaves"

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Know Yourself (with Sadasia M.)

Session 65: First Taste (with James M.) 

Chef James M. joins Aazim and Eric for a conversation covering the culinary arts, the concept of 'character,' and the benefits of finding and focusing on your own specific lane. James also discusses his love of collaboration, his early years in Okinawa, and his apprecation for James Hemings, the enslaved Black chef who helped shape American cuisine. 

TL;DL: Sorta Like Simba → Many Lifetimes → Meet The Chef → Character x Caricatures → James Hemings → Pita Bread → Earning Stripes → Physical vs. Digital → Find Your Lane → Why Not ?! 

> Jump by Roy C. (@chefroychoi) 

>> "Make it national, international, global, however far it goes." - James M. (@jamesscookss)

>> "I'm surprised we haven't said 'intentional' this episode." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) 

>> "If you're really living, all these chapters do feel like lifetimes." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly) 

> Payroll Giovanni & Cardo - "Make It Look Easy"
> Uno Hype - "Deywun (feat. Rae Khalil)" 

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First Taste (with James M.)

Session 66: The Dash In Between (with Mike W.)

Aazim connects with Mike W. to discuss subverting external expectations, dodging dubious thought leaders, maneuvering through the follower economy, and acting now to build the foundation for future success. Then the conversation takes a philosophical turn... 

TL;DL: Expectations x Assumptions → One Day At A Time → Introducing Mike → Thought Leaders Everywhere → You Can Tell... → The Follower Economy → Gotta Have Goals → Let’s Get Philosophical → Evolution → How Do We Have An Impact ?!

> Jump by Aaron V. (@aaronveera)

>>  "I think people are better BS detectors than a lot of people think." - Mike W. (@mike.w1z) 

>> "We're the aspect of evolution that can also contribute to evolution." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Statik Selektah - "Time (feat. Jack Harlow)"
> Lion Babe - "Different  Planet"

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The Dash In Between (with Mike W.)

Session 67: Pull Up A Seat (with Malliron H.) 

Malliron H. enlightens Eric and Aazim about how she is using her podcast Baddies with Business to build community through conversation with early-stage Black women entrepreneurs. The triad also chat about office politics, the significance of representation, and common misconceptions that people have about building lasting success. 

TL;DL: First In The Family → Knowing What's Possible → Personas → The Best Candidate → The Kudos + The Congrats → Hi, Malliron → Baddies With Business → Impact x Inspiration → Baking > Microwaving → I Said That ?!   

> Jump by Earl S. (@dmx)

>> "Do the best you can with whatever you can and don't feel like you have to compare it to somebody else." - Malliron H. (@malachashi_)

>> "Don’t pander to me." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "So much of the knowledge gap comes from being able to see things as a possibility." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Georgia Anne Muldrow - "Run Away"
> D2X - "It Was Written"

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Pull Up A Seat (with Malliron H.)

Session 68: The Agenda (with Michael P.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Minnesota Vikings DT Michael Pierce for a free-flowing conversation about his upbringing in Alabama, his passion for football, and the realizations that he's had about legacy, impact, and friendship. Michael also opens about his charity work, religious beliefs, and how Kobe Bryant's 'mamba mentality' motivated his work ethic. 

TL;DL: Never Looked Back → It Was Destined → Welcome, Michael → Birds of a Feather → Mamba Mentality → Learn, Learn, Learn → Comeback Season → God Willing → An Open Mind → Health Is Wealth ?!

> Jump by Bo J. (@bojackson)

>> "It's out there for the taking. You gotta have faith and a great work ethic." - Michael P. (@mpierce_97)

>> "I plan on doing everything I was doing previously, but better." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "The impact can really expand to a whole different aspect of humanity." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Anthony Hamilton - "Southern Stuff"
> Mali Music - "Lord's Will"

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The Agenda (with Michael P.)

Session 69: Super Friends (with Antonio P.)

Antonio P. connects with Savannah and Aazim for a jocular discussion touching on parenthood, the evolution of sociocultural norms, and how popular culture and entertainment can unify folks from different walks of life. Antonio also regales the duo with his stories of growing up in the Bronx, obsessing over Game of Thrones, and serving as a co-host for his podcast Nerds of the Round (@thenerdsoftheround).  

TL;DL: Know Your Surroundings → Put It All Out There → Modern Family → Heart On Sleeve → It's Antonio x Hello Again, Savannah → Not Even A Question → Nerds of the Round → Geek Squad → Quit Gatekeeping → You Like This Too ?!

> Jump by Stan L. (@therealstanlee)

>> "It's cool to find that little bit of commonality between your coworkers to make everyone seem, you know, human." - Antonio P. (@tonefromacrossthehall)

>> "Yes... this is definitely a cool indie band and not Battlestar Galactica..." - Savannah C. (@_savananan) 

>> "Don't you wanna share joy?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Nine - "Whutcha Want"
> Chris Faust - "New Krypton (feat. Carras Paton)"

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Super Friends (with Antonio P.)

Session 70: Word of Advice (with Christina C.)

Eric links up with Christina C., co-host of the podcast Healin' Out Loud, for a conversation about the art of sharing and receiving advice, the ways that technology can affect discourse, and the importance of remembering your 'why' when pursuing creative endeavors. Christina and Eric also look back on their upbringings in Brooklyn and respective educational experiences in the New England area. 

TL;DL: Meet Christina → Similar Paths → Tone + Voice → The Ability To Have Discord → No Rights, No Wrongs → Solicited Advice → To Each Their Own → Inward First → Remember The Why → Take It Or Leave It ?! 

> Jump by Aisha T. (@aishatyler)

>> "Is what I'm asking for something I'm willing to change to get?" - Christina C. (@xtinacologne)

>> "You have to create it for you." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

> Jayda G - "Stanley’s Get Down (No Parking on the DF)"
> Qur'an Shaheed - "Heal"

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Word of Advice (with Christina C.)

Session 71: Frontiers(with Kristen F.)

Kristen F. calls in to tell Eric and Aazim about how she transitioned from a career in venture capital to become a full-time professional cyclist. Kristen also talks about her Alaskan upbringing, taking risks, and the importance of maintaining a sense of home when navigating unfamiliar environments. 

TL;DL: The Decision  → You vs. You  → More Than A Hobby → International Experiment  → Risk Takers x Role Models  → Hey There, Kristen  → The Great Outdoors  → Sense of Home   → Any Path You Choose → Who Do You Want To Be ?!  

> Jump by Maliha B. (@meha128)

>> "There's not necessarily successful careers, there's just successful people who will figure out how to be successful at whatever they do." - Kristen F. (@arcticfaulks)

>> "It's just deeper than the 9 to 5." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "Now I have the agency to decide." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Little Dragon - "Swimming"
> Leon Bridges - "Motorbike"

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Frontiers (with Kristen F.)

Session 72: Group Chat (with Shakur A.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Shakur A., the founder of facefwd (@facefwdapp), a new platform serving as the preeminent digital space for reaction-based videos. Shakur shares his thoughts on social media, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted online interactions, and why video is such an important tool for social justice.

TL;DL: Boston-Bred → Possibilities → Known/Unknown → Could've Been An Email → facefwd → Shared Moments → Salutations, Shakur → A Very Long Article → Sicko Mode → From The Frontline ?! 

> Jump by Karlous M. (@karlousm)

>> "It's this idea of sharing moments with people no matter where they are and who they are." - Shakur A. (@thefffounder)

>> "Even though we aren't here physically together, there's still definitely ways for us to connect." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "Maybe a GIF?" - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Sinead Harnett - "Like This"
> Guru - "Timeless (feat. Herbie Hancock)"

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Group Chat (with Shakur A.)

Session 73: There's An Art To It (with Alyssa B.)

Alyssa B. joins Eric and Aazim for a conversation covering creative leadership, the intersection of art and industry, and how trusting your inner voice can lead to liberation. Alyssa also reflects on her early artistic endeavors, previous professional experiences as a freelancer, and much more.

TL;DL: Part Musician, Part Artist  → Recombination → Passion x Profit → Setting Boundaries → The User Experience  → Introducing Alyssa → Just A Suggestion → Creative Leadership → Inner Voice  → Wandering ?! 

> Jump by Richard B. (#richardbach)

>> "I'd rather celebrate someone for their own unique thoughts and creations."  - Alyssa B. (@alyssa__buono)

>> "Isn’t the whole point to also make money doing what you love?” - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "Good leaders empower the people around them." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Greentea Peng - "Satta"
> Jhené Aiko - "Spotless Mind"

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There's An Art To It (with Alyssa B.)

Session 74: Cultivation (with Marcus C.)

Quinzel and Eric chat with Marcus C. about building productive habits, finding unconventional paths to success, and transitioning into adulthood during the pandemic. The three friends also reflect on their common educational experiences and the advice they would share with their younger selves.

TL;DL: New Priorities → Hello, Marcus x Welcome Back, Qunizel → Full Body Adult → Atomic Habits → Question, Hypothesis, Test → Find Your Own Path → Internet Education → How We Define Success → Evaluation vs. Validation → Patience ?! 

> Jump by Chris P. (@comediancp)

>> "If I'm not making mistakes, I'm probably not going at life hard enough." - Marcus C. (@stmarx) 

>> "Learning is not linear." - Quinzel P. (@socialqs) 

>> "A lot of it, at least for me, was just realizing that no one is here to save me." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

> Smoke DZA x Curren$y - "Cinderella Story"
> Digable Planets - "Jettin" 

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Cultivation (with Marcus C.)

Session 75: Discernment

Our Season Four finale sees India, Eric, and Aazim waxing poetic about everything from spiritual encounters and multiversal experiences to the importance of language and incessant absurdity of America. We'll see you on the other side! 

TL;DL: 27 → The Rippling Effect → Higher Self → Nice To See You, India → Left Field → Absurdity x Conditioning → Right Field → A Glitch In The System → Dreamland → Two ?!  

> Jump by MC Tree G (@mctreeg)

>> "The next time I feel that way, I'll just listen." - India G. (@isamgreg)

>> "I really do believe in the power of words." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "What I'm experiencing doesn't fit within the definitions that you're giving me." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kay Young - "White Teeth" 
> John Legend - "Save Room"

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Discernment

Session 00: What's Going On ?!

Founders Eric C. Wilson & Aazim Jafarey give you insight on why they started You Free ?! and what they hope to achieve with this digital community.

> Jump by Percee G. (@percee.g)

>> "How best can we utilize our education, our talents... as well as just a general understanding of the world to give back?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Life is what you double down on." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Elvis Costello & The Roots - "WAKE Me Up"

> Jeezy ft. Jay Z - "Go Crazy Remix"

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What's Going On ?!

Session 01: Connection (with Nnamdi N.)

Aazim and Eric speak with the founder of the University of Good, Nnamdi N., about the importance of building connections through difficult times and the transformative power that discipline and consistency has on life.

TL; DL: Work vs. Stress → Introducing Nnamdi → The University of Good → "You" → Internet Intentions → Education, Motivation, Curation → Someone To See → Discipline → New Room → You Ready ?!

> Jump by Mari (@mariworld)

>> "Knowing that someone is experiencing what you experienced - it's a magical thing." - Nnamdi N. (@universityofgood)

>> "That exchange and that transfer of energy, you know?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "It's about the 'you,' and the 'you' can be whoever is listening." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Sade - "By Your Side (Neptunes Remix)"

> Quentin Miller - "Values... (feat. Soundz)"

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Connection (with Nnamdi N.)

Session 02: Twin Flames (with India G.)

India G. joins Eric and Aazim to share her experiences navigating life and exploring different elements of the modern dating scene.

TL;DL: “Traditional” Structures → Expectations vs. Reality →True to Self → Emotional Availability → Hi, India → Twin Flames → Love x Lust → Burrr → Know Yourself → Role Models ?!"

> Jump by Cleveland S. (@delacleve)

>> "Why put yourself in a situation where you can only have limited satisfaction?" - India G. (@isamgreg) 

>> "No matter where you go... somehow, some way you end up just finding your way back to each other." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) 

>> "That's what feels right to me, that's what I'm going to move forward with." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> JMSN -  “Sunshine”

> Jaden Smith - “Weekend in Atlantis 

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Twin Flames (with India G.)

Session 03: Playlist Pootie (with Tavares I.)

Aazim and Eric speak with Tavares I. of Studio Populi, a community-driven fashion company inspired by popular culture, personal branding, and collaborative thinking.

TL; DL: The Set Life → Meet T → Studio Populi → Let The Clothes Talk → Be You → The (Un)learning Process → If Hillary Won ... → Black Hollywood → South Got Something To Say → What's Your Therapy ?!

> Jump by Mike N. (@mickeylake)

>> "Liberation always comes after turmoil." - Tavares I. (@VisioPop)

>> "It was like, alright, this is actually who I am." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "That last one wasn't perfect, but this one's gonna be." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Saito & Lester, Nowhere - “Day By Day” ft. Omaure 

> Cousin Stizz - “Butterfly” 

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Playlist Pootie (with Tavares I.)

Session 04:  Colombia / Columbus (with Glenn C.)

Glenn C. of Movers and Shakers NYC joins Eric and Aazim to discuss how he is using augmented and virtual reality to fight for equality and reshape historical narratives.

TL; DL: Power Plays → What's Good, Glenn? → The Jefe Debate →  Cruising Colombia → Travel Logs → The Next Wave of Activism → King vs. Columbus → Charlottesville → Unexpected Encounters → Common Ground ?!

> Jump by Dwai (@djdwai)

>> "If you handle it at the beginning, it unravels the rest." - Glenn C. (@lljefe)

>> "Y'all know there are other languages..." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

>> "The jig is definitely important." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

> Little Sims - “Boss”

> Hollywood JB - “Red, Black & Blue”

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Colombia / Columbus (with Glenn C.)

Session 06: Auntie Bleep (with Beejul K.)

Aazim connects with Beejul K. for a joke-filled conversation about what it's like growing up as a first-generation Pakistani-American.

TL;DL: Beejul Checks In → Music Is Halal! → The House My Dad Grew Up In → Christmas → The Kominas → Historical Traditions of World Music →  Rhythm x Religion→  Islamic Interactions → Others, Us, Ourselves →  The Next Generation, Tho ?!

> Jump by Mike W. (@mike.w1z)

>> "We are a part of this culture. Even if people would want to separate because of one thing, it's an undeniable fact." - Beejul K. (@sweetbeejus)

>> "At least we're shattering some stereotypes for our listeners." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Udit Narayan, Hariharan, & Kailash Kher - "Yun Hi Chala Chal" 

> The Kominas - "See Something, Say Something"

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Auntie Bleep (with Beejul K.)

Session 10: Watch Your Thoughts (with Khoa N.)

Eric and Aazim converse with Khoa N. about mindfulness, influence, and the role of tech companies in modern society.

TL;DL: Role Models → Hey, Khoa → Seattle via Vietnam → Thoughts on Thoughts → Utopia → Good Meets Evil → Companies x Consumers → PR Pandering → The Speed of Progress → Revisions ?! 

> Jump by Jackson F. (@jacksonfisher_kingofposts)

>> "When you love something so much, sharing that with someone...  it makes it even better.” - Khoa N. (@wave_king_kool)

>> "We're all looking for guidance at the end of the day." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "If that connection could just be made, people would move differently. " - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Onra - "Relax In Mui Ne

> Anna Malee - "Stay Put"

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Watch Your Thoughts (with Khoa N.)

Session 13: Call Me Nino (with Cleveland S.)

Cleveland S. jumps on the line with Aazim and Eric to discuss everything from personal responsibilities to the origins of each of their names.

TL;DL: Going Ghost → Clear Communication → The Oxygen Mask Theory  →  My Uber's Here → Putting The Blinders Up → BTW, Global Warming → Personal Responsibility → First Name Cleveland → Nominal Decisions → How Do You Pronounce That ?!

> Jump by Chris W. (@wutangwallace)

>> "My parents had a choice to name me something different." - Cleveland S. (@delacleve)

>> "Going ghost is just about you taking a step back for growth.” - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "I want you to feel like you’re connected with me, even if it’s not on a day-to-day basis.” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Bob Marley - "Them Belly Full"

> Tirzah - "Gladly"

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Call Me Nino (with Cleveland S.)

Session 14: Home Stretch (with Aissa G.)

Aissa G. calls in from LA to chat with Eric and Aazim about the nuances between the coasts and what it means to call a place home.

TL;DL: Vroom → Introducing Aissa → East to West → International Experience → Identity Politics → I Am Me → Magnets → Obsessed → Catch Up → Recognition ?!

> Jump by Chelsea W. (@viccwilsonn)

>> "I just want it to be diverse and to reflect the world I grew up in." - Aissa G. (@aissanotaisha)

>> "My appearance shouldn't deter you from hiring me in any given work place." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Having some return to home associated with it is powerful." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Frank Ocean - "Lost" 
> A Tribe Called Quest - "Award Tour"

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Home Stretch (with Aissa G.)

Session 15: 7 Hours Later

After an auspicious and eclectic first season, co-founders Eric and Aazim regroup to reflect on the ongoing evolution of You Free ?!

> Jump by Percee G. (@percee.g)

>> "As long as you're moving in line with the universe, in line with your family and with love, things are gonna work out." -  Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Seeing other people do it can be such a motivating factor to know you can do it too." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Roots - "What They Do"
> Translee - "Catch This Wave (feat. T.I.)"

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7 Hours Later

Session 17: No Stress Policy (with Mike N.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Mike N. for a vivacious conversation about shifting passions, making music, and appreciating the people in your life.

TL;DR: Talk To Me → Family First → Mike Checks In → My Picasso → Mickey Lake → Digital Diary → Chasing Perfection  → Effective Marketing → Appreciate Appreciation → Catch 22 ?!

> Jump by Tavares I. (@visiopop)

>> "I'ma have 100 professions before I'm done, it's just who I am." - Mike N. (@mickeylake_)

>> "I'm more the Basquiat, but you know..." - Eric W. (@ayofresco) 

>> "No musician is perfect, but I've heard some perfect songs in my lifetime." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Burna Boy - "On The Low"
> J Dilla - "Let Me Be The One"

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No Stress Policy (with Mike N.)

Session 18: On Targét (with Giselle L.)

Giselle L. calls in to talk to Eric and Aazim about balancing various creative endeavors and passions and learning how to navigate life after college. 

TL;DL: Artistic Avenues → New Voice→ Day Trippin' → New Space, New Pace → Vision Boards → Gratitude → Post Grad Growth → It's Giselle, BTW → Stop The Show → What Do We Know ?!

> Jump by VibeVilla (@VibeVillaTO)

>> "It's becoming increasingly important for me to share what I need to share in a way that is real and authentic." - Giselle L. (@giselle.grapples)

>> "I need some water in my sights." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Putting it into the universe requires some action beyond just thinking it." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Shy Girls - "Drain"
> Isaiah Rashad - "Heavenly Father"

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On Targét (with Giselle L.)

Session 21: Work On Your Left (with Austinson C.)

Eric and Aazim connect with Austinson C. for a conversation about the intersection between basketball and hip-hop, and how both can help provide a blueprint for personal growth. 

TL;DL: The League → Yerr, Austinson → Hip-Hop Museum → Run It Back → Deeper Than Rap → Flooded Airwaves → Dominant Hand(s) → Credentials → Isolation vs. Conversation → Freedom ?!

> Jump by Allen I. (@theofficialai3)

>> "Do your research, do your homework, do your Googles." - Austinson C.

>> "Once that learning process stops... what do you do at that point?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "At the end of the day, everybody has their own greats." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> 2 Chainz - "Money In The Way" 
> Buddy - "Hey Up There (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)"

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Work On Your Left (with Austinson C.)

Session 22: Balance ?! (with Latiana B.)

Aazim and Eric talk to Latiana B. about the beauty of making mistakes, the power of in-person events, and the true meaning of the word 'balance'.  

TL;DL: Upright & Steady → The Mistake Making Process → Challenge Hunting → Introducing Latiana → Hobby Hopping → Cultivating Community → Bodies In A Space → NY vs. NJ → Writing Again → How Do You Start ?!

> Jump by India G (@india.notindian)

>> “It’s a lot more interesting to not have the correct answer than it is to have the correct answer.” - Latiana B. (@tawlglass)

>> "Sometimes that fourth definition ties everything together." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "You really gotta connect and bring people together in the real world to have that tangible impact so people feel you on a day-to-day basis." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Bas - “Designer”
> Devin Morrison - “With You (feat. Joyce Wrice)”

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Balance ?! (with Latiana B.)

Session 24 : "No Bars Intended” (with Dwayne M.)

Aazim and Eric hop on a call with Dwayne M. that covers a variety of topics related to hip-hop and the relationship between musical artists and their audiences.

TL;DL: K-Dot x Drizzy → Hey, Dwayne → Rap Recollections → The Impact of Age → www. → Human Level → Musical Maturation → The "Best" Verse → Cherish The Moment → Seven Years ?! 

> Jump by Jay S. (@jcsheets09) 

>> “I always respect somebody who’s willing to give something a shot.” - Dwayne M.  (@imjustflexin89) 

>> "Whether you fuck with a song or not, you already know it’s gonna bring you back to a certain place." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Everybody has a microphone now, you know?” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kendrick Lamar - "Kendrick Lamar”
> Nipsey Hussle - “Respect Ya Passion”

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No Bars Intended (with Dwayne M.)

Session 26: Daydream (with Alicia C.)

Alicia C. speaks with Eric and Aazim about her passion for music and her experiences and evolution as both a fan and an artist.

TL;DL: Alicia a/k/a Elmo → The Downloading Phase → Incremental Energy → Something To Share → Freestyle → Mariah x Ariana → Liberated By Others → The Equality of Helping → Secret Sauce → Prove It To Who ?! 

> Jump by Matthew M. (@iamcamilaalves)

>> “Going after a dream is a very humbling process, so I’m trying to stay humble daily.” - Alicia C. (@aliciacortez)

>> "I find it hard to believe that anybody is doing it by themselves." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "The first step to being a creative is being a thoughtful consumer." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Mariah Carey - “Say Somethin’ (feat. Snoop Dogg)” 
> Alicia Cortez - “Riesling 1941”

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Daydream (with Alicia C.)

Session 29: Grandpa Goings' Guitar (with Percee G.)

Aazim chops it up with Percee G. about a host of topics including life outside of America, growing older, and the art of juggling multiple projects.

TL;DL: Hello, World → It's Percee → DC Chillin' vs. NY Hustle →  Renaissance Man → Learning Is Power → The Realization → End of the Tunnel (Vision) →  Musical Memories → Planning x Prioritizing → You Too ?! 

> Jump by Marcus C. (@stmarx) 

>> “You got where you were, and then you got where you wanna be at.” - Percee G.  (@percee.g) 

>> "Anyway, I’m just gonna hand you the mic...” - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Mayra Andrade - "Manga”
> Slowthai - “Gorgeous”

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Grandpa Goings' Guitar (with Percee G.)

Session 32: "Uncle Mo” (with Maurice H.)

Maurice H. speaks with Eric and Aazim about physical and mental well-being, the potential benefits of social media, and what it really means to be disciplined.

TL; DL: Access to (Mis)information → Talk to Me Nice! → Meeting Mo → Physical + Mental = Wellness → Curating Content → The Power of The Gram → The Power of The Mind → Intentional Living → Motivation vs. Discipline → Who You Rocking With ?! 

> Jump by LawTWINZ(@law_twinz)

>> "Anyone can be motivated, but it takes a special person to be disciplined.” - Maurice H. (@mo.wellness)

>> “We're really gonna be the director, the producer, and the CEO of our own lives." - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "If we add our voices more, then hopefully the conversation starts to shift." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Masego - "Radio"
> Bat for Lashes - "Feel For You"

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Uncle Mo (with Maurice H.)

Session 38 : Family Style (with Kadeem F.)

Kadeem F., co-founder of The Blooming Union, shares his communal energy and entrepreneurial spirit in a lively conversation with Eric and Aazim. 

TL; DL: Cookies For Sale! → The Hustle Begins → Jeezy Taught Me → Introducing Kadeem → Work For What You Want → Short-Term Steps, Long-Term Leaps → The Blueprint of Hip-Hop → Trinidadian Roots → Find Your Own Peace → Stack Or Starve ?!

> Jump by Percy M. (@masterp)

>> "It's all about being over-prepared." - Kadeem F. (@kadeemprime)

>> “How best can we utilize our creative talents and our hard work in order to leave somewhat of that legacy and impact?" - Eric W. (@ayofresco)

>> "Part of it is carving your own identity, but then also part of it is continuing what your family did before you." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Larry June - “SLS 30 Days”
> 50 Cent - “Hustler's Ambition”

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Family Style (with Kadeem F.)

Session 52: Light Year (with Kris R.)

Kris R. chops it up with Eric and Aazim about how the uncertainty of life in quarantine led to new opportunities for people who bet on themselves. They also discuss work place mannerisms, remaining true to self, and how stepping out of social constructs and expectations can contribute to personal growth. 

TL; DL: Quarantine Dreamin' → Adaptability x Transparency → Time Well Spent → Hey, Kris → Bodega Love → Learn, Unlearn, Relearn → U-N-I-T-Y → Wake Up Calls → Brown Culture Pushes Things → Industry Takeover ?! 

> Jump by Phylicia R. (@phyliciarashad)

>> "You learn, and then you unlearn, and then you relearn." - Kris R. (@bodegakris)

>> "How best can we continuously add value, build community, and come together?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "It's all about scoping what other people's values are." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> D'Angelo - "Me And Those Dreamin' Eyes Of Mine (Two Way Street Remix)"
> Dreamville  - "Still Dreamin' (feat. JID, Lute, & 6LACK)"

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Light Year (with Kris R.)

Session 54: Where It Started (with Mari E.)

Aazim and Tavares connect with Mari E. for a conversation that touches on artistic evolution, personal growth, and the importance of finding success at your own pace. Mari and Tavares also reflect on their longtime friendship and share the backstory behind their recent song 'Black Joy'. Make sure to grab your merch at studiopopuli.co! 

TL; DL:  Live + Learn → The Funk Can't Be Faked → Art All Around → Meet Mari x Welcome Back, Pootie → Your Pace, Your Race → The Flow → Brotherly Love → Origin Stories → Black Joy → And The Merch Too ?!

> Jump by Justin H. (@jharmony43)

>> "You're at your best when you're the most vulnerable." - Mari E. (@mari.world)

>> "It's all about finding your pace and running your race." - Tavares I. (@visiopop)

>> "The funk never stops." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kelis - "Game Show"
> Mari World - "Black Joy (feat. NicX and V!$!O)"

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Where It Started (with Mari E.)

Session 58: Decisions, Decisions (with Erick C. and Cory J.)

Eric is joined by Erick C. and Cory J. for a conversation that touches on a litany of topics including career aspirations, the accuracy of astrology, and why it's important to recognize there are no shortcuts when working toward generational wealth. Erick and Cory also open up about their respective upbringings and how their friendship has evolved since they met in college.

TL; DL: Excuse Me → Hands On Deck → Meet Erick & Cory → Yeah, I'm A Taurus... → Fact vs. Fiction → Against The Grain → Trajectories → Behind the Lens → Industry Insights → Home Base ?!

> Jump by Doug M. (@ascertainn_)

>> "Learn how to talk with people, even if it's small talk." - Erick C. (@erickrcordero)

>> "Put some more stock in what you've been through in life." - Cory J. (@therealcroc)

>> "Far too often, we look at the 9-5 jobs to define who we are." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

> Nines - "NIC (feat. Tiggs Da Author)"
> Slick Rick - "Street Talkin' (feat. Outkast)" 

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Decisions, Decisions (with Erick C. and Cory J.)

Session 61: Story Time (with Savannah C.)

Aazim and Eric are joined by Savannah C. for a conversation covering individuality, self-expression, human connection, and much more. Savannah also opens up about her childhood as a missionary kid, her educational experiences in Texas, and how her endless curiosity has gotten her in trouble with authority figures.

TL; DL: Unique Upbringing → Stage Right → Grace To Grow → Whistleblower → Nice To Meet You, Savannah → Make It Make Sense → Identity Crisis → Someone To Talk To → Back To Peru → More To Give ?! 

> Jump by Alicia C. (@acortezmusic)

>> "What can I learn from this situation? What can I take out of it?" - Savannah C. (@_savananan)

>> "How else are we supposed to figure this whole life thing out, without dialogue and questions?" - Eric W. (@ericcwilson)

>> "You have the information, you just don't care about the information." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Kierra Sheard - "Don't Judge Me (feat. Missy Elliott)"
> Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - "Inspiration Information"

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Story Time (with Savannah C.)

Session 63: Ducking Fame (with MC Tree G)

Chicago hip-hop legend MC Tree G (don't forget the G!) calls in for an unfiltered discussion about his longevity, the fulfillment that comes with embracing anonymity, and why he would have pursued politics if he hadn't become an artist. Tree also opens up about his creative process, the inspiration behind his newest album, Soul Trap, and much more. 

TL;DL: 0% → Talk To Tree → Elevation of The Game → If I Sound Like Them... → 40,000 Unread Emails → Always Been Mature → Houdini → The Right Time → Police Mon → No Surprises ?! 

> Jump by Sam G. (#samgreenlee) 

>> "Who I am now is who I'm supposed to be, who I was always going to be." - Tree (@mctreeg)

>> "The music speaks for itself." - Eric W. (@ericcwilson) 

>> "You really have to live to create." - Aazim J. (@iseelucidly)

> Tree - "ALL I'll EVA B"
> Tree - "Scared of Airplanes"

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Ducking Fame (with MC Tree G)

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