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Beats & Reel Talk

Beats & Reel Talk

By Mr. Coleman ATL & Dannie The Filmmaker

Beats & Reel Talk is a podcast dedicated to highlighting the audio and visual arts of interesting people of color. The mission of the podcast is to contribute to the culture in a way that is positive and tells our stories.
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Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Beats & Reel TalkOct 07, 2020

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Bossy

Bossy

We sit down with a woman who has been making big moves in the music industry. Dina Marto has had an incredible 20 year career as a music industry executive. She currently serves as GM of Grand Hustle and founder of her own PR firm, C&D The Agency. She discusses her experience, being mentored by L.A. Reid, her business relationship with T.I. and much more.
Nov 18, 202030:51
Count Every Vote

Count Every Vote

Chris & Dannie discuss the 2020 Election. As the votes are still being counted, what does this mean for black America? The Biden/Harris ticket is close to victory but there’s still much work to be done. This along with key senate races are also points of discussion.
Nov 07, 202001:05:45
Like Son Like Father

Like Son Like Father

We sat down with Philadelphia based award winning indie filmmakers Hershey and Nazir Alston, the founder of NKA Creations. This father and son duo have created a handful of award winning indie documentaries, short films and music videos. We discussed their latest soon to be released documentary, District Greenwood, which focuses on the Black Wall Street Massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. IG: @nazirthecreator @hersheyalston @nkacreations District Greenwood Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IJ5Frcp61P4
Oct 28, 202001:00:17
It’s Always Gutta in Philadelphia
Oct 21, 202045:40
The Art of Storytelling
Oct 14, 202001:11:11
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

We sit down with life insurance experts Lovisa Woodson & Russell Dinkins. They talk about the importance of having life insurance and how it can be leveraged to obtain generational wealth. Lovisa Woodson II www.woodsonlegacy.com Russell Dinkins II 267-258-0733
Oct 07, 202059:51
Don’t Rush The Process

Don’t Rush The Process

Jasmine Rush is a talented actress based in New York City who has appeared on CBS’s “Blue Bloods,” “Bull” & “The Sinner.” She also is has appeared on stage in such plays as “The Amen Corner,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” & “Saturday Night/ Sunday Morning,” just to name a few. She discusses her passion for acting, adjusting to life in New York City, and learning to trust the process. www.jasminemrush.com Instagram @jasminemrush
Sep 30, 202001:05:54
Tabernacle Talk

Tabernacle Talk

We sat down with Atlanta based and Birmingham, Alabama bred lyricist Supreme BG. We had a robust conversation about her new EP , Tabernacle Talk, her dedication to making real hiphop & how her Alabama roots bleed into her artistry. www.supremebg.com. https://music.apple.com/us/album/tabernacle-talk-ep/1528825507 IG @supremebgbsc
Sep 23, 202001:05:35
Icon Talk with Eshe
Sep 17, 202047:07
Get to Know Us

Get to Know Us

Chris & Dannie have no guest this week and spend time talking about their background, their favorite films, music, and politics.
Sep 09, 202001:03:01
Going Solo

Going Solo

Chris & Dannie sir down with K. Lajoi who is a solo world traveler, photographer, painter & activist. She talks about some of the amazing places she’s visited, how she got into solo travel, the Atlanta protests and so much more. www.thesolowanderer.com
Sep 02, 202054:18
Increase your IQ

Increase your IQ

Part four of the entrepreneur series, Dannie & Chris sit down with Atlanta based recording studio owner, IQ. She discusses how she started her own studio, her work as a producer as well as an artist with her group, Kin4life. www.kinfactory.com
Aug 26, 202045:18
We Geeked Up

We Geeked Up

For the third segment of the entrepreneur series we speak to Atlanta based, full stack software engineer & tech entrepreneur, Don Pottinger. We have a robust conversation about blacks getting in tech, how he juggles being an entrepreneur while still working for Google, social justice and much more.
Aug 19, 202001:11:53
Why Buy Shoes When You Can Make Em ?

Why Buy Shoes When You Can Make Em ?

Part two of the entrepreneur series, Danny & Chris sit down with Rocky Parrish, founder of Rockdeep shoes & apparel. They have a robust conversation about how Rocky started his own shoe company, how he competes with the Nike’s and Reebok’s of the world, and his approach to his shoe designs.
Aug 12, 202001:01:59
Snoop’s Upside Ya Head

Snoop’s Upside Ya Head

Dannie and Chris sit down with serial entrepreneur Mychel “Snoop” Dillard in part of of the entrepreneur series. They discuss her multiple businesses, now she got started, and her partnership with 2Chainz.
Aug 05, 202030:41
Knowledge is Power

Knowledge is Power

Dannie and Chris sit down with Atlanta based music video director/ videographer and rapper, Ray Knowledge. He discusses his journey, trials and tribulations, and how he navigates being a videographer and a rapper.
Jul 29, 202054:13
Do the Wright Thing

Do the Wright Thing

Chris & Dannie sit down with Erica Wright, the founder of U First Inc. U First is dedicated to providing the homeless with basic necessities of life. We discuss her story, mission and how Tyler Perry got involved as well.
Jul 22, 202056:24
Art-tivism featuring Cherrie McCray

Art-tivism featuring Cherrie McCray

Chris & Dannie start off their first episode interviewing actress, screenwriter, & author, Cherrie McCrae. They discuss her art and how it contributes to the overall mission of telling authentic black stories that help to push the culture towards excellence and liberation.
Jul 15, 202001:14:13
Trailer #2

Trailer #2

Beats & Reel Talk Trailer
Jun 23, 202000:53
Trailer #1

Trailer #1

Beats & Reel Talk Trailer
Jun 23, 202001:02