Welcome to First Year Project - a podcast highlighting the good, the bad, and the integral parts of the first-year experience.

Hosted by Alexis, Founder of First Year Project.

First Year Project Trailer

Alexis and Ian Powell from Loud Minds talk about how the Boston-based, multimedia platform got its start. 

We cover Ian's first year showcasing artists such as, Cousin Stizz, Michael Christmas and Jefe Replay, along with navigating through the challenges and the progression of the Loud Minds' brand up until now.

Hosted by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Production & editing by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Location provided by @KushGroove
Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
Outro music provided by Dalvin. https://soundcloud.com/dalvinbeats

S1 E1: You Aint Loud Enough (with Ian Powell)

Alexis talks to Donald and Patrick from 1Percent Gallery about how they started the company selling $100 apparel pieces. From their first project to establishing 1Percent Gallery Sounds, the founders have played an important role in the new paradigm for Boston's creative culture.

Hosted by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Production & editing by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
Outro music provided by Dalvin. at https://soundcloud.com/dalvinbeats


S1 E2 The $100 T - Shirt (with 1Percent Gallery)

Hilarious comedienne, writer and actress, Yvonne Orji is here with us today talking about the story behind her first-year experience getting into the entertainment industry. Just to give you a bit of background, Yvonne does everything from stand-up comedy to writing and starring in her self-created series called First-gen. She’s now is starring in HBO’s forthcoming series, created by the Issa Rae, titled Insecure. She has an amazing story, so listen here to catch some gems!

Hosted by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Production & editing by Alexis @ebadubadu @firstyearprj
Intro music provided by @BadDecisionsCo
Outro music provided by Dalvin. at https://soundcloud.com/dalvinbeats

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S1 E9: 10 Years Of Yes (with Yvonne Orji)

I am not a role model.

Not The Only One
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prod. @durkinmusic

Official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_zpwxzNCjU

Not The Only One ft. Tobi Lou (prod. Durkin)

A podcast sharing the stories behind the good, the bad and the integral aspects of the first-year experience. Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe, download and rate/review the podcast on iTunes! Don’t know how? Visit firstyearproject.com/review for directions.

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First Year Project

REPLAY: Not By Accident (with Cory Townes)

A podcast sharing the stories behind the good, the bad and the integral aspects of the first-year experience. Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe, download and rate/review the podcast on iTunes! Don’t know how? Visit firstyearproject.com/review for directions.

Want more exclusive content on personal development, surviving your 20s and killing it as a creative? Join First Year Project’s email list here: ow.ly/7o6M302pJSy .

Production | Editing | Hosting by Alexis Claytor
Background music by CHANTAL ACDA.

Follow FYP on Twitter, Instagram at @firstyearprj and on Facebook at First Year Project.
Follow Alexis at @_alexisclaytor across platforms.

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S2 E9: "Make Empathy Great Again" (with Melissa Obleada)

A podcast sharing the stories behind the good, the bad and the integral aspects of the first-year experience. Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe, download and rate/review the podcast on iTunes! Don’t know how? Visit firstyearproject.com/review for directions.

Want more exclusive content on personal development, surviving your 20s and killing it as a creative? Join First Year Project’s email list here: ow.ly/7o6M302pJSy .

Production | Editing | Hosting by Alexis Claytor
Background music by CHANTAL ACDA.

Follow FYP on Twitter, Instagram at @firstyearprj and on Facebook at First Year Project.
Follow Alexis at @_alexisclaytor across platforms.

S2 E10: Keep Going, Keep Growing (with Darian Symoné Harvin)

Pyramids

A podcast sharing the stories behind the good, the bad and the integral aspects of the first-year experience.

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Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe, download and rate/review the podcast on iTunes! Don’t know how? Visit firstyearproject.com/review for directions. Subscribe here: ow.ly/7o6M302pJSy.

Want more exclusive content on work, nontraditional journeys, surviving your 20s, and killing it as a creative? Join First Year Project’s email list here: ow.ly/7o6M302pJSy.

Production | Editing | Hosting by Alexis Claytor
Background music by CHANTAL ACDA

Follow FYP on Twitter, Instagram at @firstyearprj and on Facebook at First Year Project.
Follow Alexis at @_alexisclaytor across platforms.

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A podcast sharing the stories behind the good, the bad, and the integral parts of the first-year experience.

Hosted by Alexis, Founder of First Year Project.

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