The Invited Podcast
By The Invited Podcast
The Invited PodcastSep 30, 2021
Episode 21 - "Until Next Time" with Cedric Harris and Teah McClain
Episode 20 - "The Come Up" with Derrion Henderson
Episode 19 - "Wake Up and Choose Violence" with Kiaya J
Meet @Kiaya.J a former Engineer turned personal trainer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete. Kiaya spends her time transforming others' lives through fitness, discipline, and nutrition. In this episode, hear about Kiaya’s first UFC fight, eclectic choice of musical artists, and get a few pieces of advice about living a meaningful life.
Episode 18 - "Goat Mentality"with Bianca Latham
Episode 17 - "From Trauma to Triumph" with Ryan Moore
Episode 16 - “Let’s Get Down to the Nitty Gritty” with Rashaun and Logan
Episode 15 - "Authentically Amber" with Amber Anderson
This week, we invite Amber Anderson of @authenticallyamberblog, a mother, marketer, blogger, and influencer. Amber breaks down the ins and outs of content creation, the power of prayer, family, and business. Through this conversation Amber gives the listener advice on how to win in Corporate America, relationships, parenting, and how to build and keep a social media following. You don’t want to miss this one!
Episode 14 - "Blockout the Noise" with J-Hop
This week, we invited J-Hop (@jdashhop), a lyricist recently featured in @Complex Magazine’s “Pigeons and Planes” monthly segment on top new artists. We pick his brain about his newest project, “Black Onyx”, life in Chicago, and play a few games to get to know him better. Tune in!
Episode 13 - "God's Work" with Joe Copeland
Episode 12 - "Raise the Bar" with Devin Gillespie
Devin Gillespie (@iraisedthebar) is a coach, educator, investor, and future real estate mogul. He educated himself on financial literacy during the pandemic shutdown, ultimately motivating himself to purchase a home and begin renting as an Airbnb host. We talk to Devin about life as a student athlete, Nipsey Hussle, and knowing when to leave a job that’s not a good fit. Listen to this episode to learn how to improve your discipline and turn challenges into strengths.
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Episode 11 - "Do The Right Thing" with Steven Austin
Meet Steven Austin (@mister_stevenaustin), a jack of all trades who is currently the Social Creative Manager for @Wingstop and Co-Owner of @kcmacnco, a delicious new food concept based in Kansas City, Missouri. In this episode we learn about his journey into the social media space, his encounters with Rick Ross, the importance of not being afraid to seek new opportunities, and how to balance life while still being able to wear many hats.
Episode 10 - "No Plan B" with JRod
Meet JRod (@Jrodpionears), a producer, singer, and engineer from St. Louis, MO currently taking ATL by storm. He is the mixing and mastering genius for K Camp’s latest album, “Float” and platinum hit, “Lottery”. JRod knew early on that music was his calling and decided to put everything into pursuing his dream after graduating from high school. In this episode, we learn about his upcoming projects, advice for aspiring musicians, and being in the studio with Kanye West!
Episode 9 - "That's a Wrap" with Cedric Harris and Teah McClain
Cedric and Teah bring season 1 to a close with an episode that you don’t want to miss! They discuss changes in their lives since starting the podcast, give updates on past guests, answer questions from listeners, and offer the listener a sneak peak on what to expect in season 2.
Episode 8 - "Never Enough" with Kieron Harrell
Episode 8 features Kieron Harrell (@ki_almighty), a stand up comedian, actor, model, and Communications student at DePaul University. Kieron is wise beyond his years and shares with us how he got his start in entertainment. Through our conversation, we learn what it truly means to be funny, and what drives his optimism and ambition. Tune in to this episode to get a great laugh and get the inspiration you need to follow your dreams.
Episode 7 - "Swimming in Success" with Courtney Blacknall
This interview is the motivation you need this week! Courtney Blacknall is a self-taught seamstress, model, and thrill seeker living in Washington D.C. Tune into this episode to hear how Courtney started a luxury swimwear line and navigated life in a new city during a pandemic. Courtney lives her life with a “just do it” attitude and her story will encourage you to do the same.
Episode 6 - "Speak Prosperity" with Alicia Kemp
Meet Alicia Kemp, an entrepreneur, Business & Credit Consultant, and fashionista, who followed her cloud in 2017 and formed “Speak Prosperity LLC”. Speak Prosperity LLC is a brand that focuses on helping individuals achieve wellness and live with a 360 mindset. Along with total self-improvement, you can also purchase high quality, faith based apparel from Speak Prosperity LLC. Tune in to hear our conversation on generational wealth, business tips, relationship lessons, and more.
Episode 5 - "Completion" with Big Nardo
Episode 5 welcomes Big Nardo, an artist and businessman from Vicksburg, MS. With two self-written musical projects under his belt entitled “It’s Never Too Late” and “Soulstice”, he is steadily growing an audience of loyal fans. Check out episode 5 to learn about Big Nardo’s journey from HBCU grad, to corporate employee, to CEO of 3In3Out Media and 3In3Out Records.
Episode 4 - "Passing Out Blessings" with Whitney Thompson
In today’s episode, we invite Whitney Thompson, founder of Whitney’s Kitchen Co. and The Cedar House, to share a piece of her journey. Whitney opens up about personal struggles, knowing when to “follow your cloud”, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Service is what drives Whitney’s life, and we want to connect our listeners with opportunities to serve as well. To help your neighbors without homes in Dallas, swipe left for a list of organizations that can use your support.
Episode 3 - "Let's Get It Crackin'" with Dr. Demetrius Anderson
Episode 3 features Dr. Demetrius Anderson, CEO and Co-owner of Cornerstone Chiropractic. We discuss the importance of following your own path, marriage and children, starting a business, and even share a few of our favorite Jay-Z songs and features. Give it a listen.
Episode 2 - "One Plate at a Time" with Ola Akintola
In this episode, meet Ola Akintola, founder of O's Kitchen Catering and our first podcast guest. Ola is a chef from St. Louis, MO by way of Nigeria, with a passion for Upscale cuisine. She invites us all into her life, sharing the story of how she took a leap of faith, quit her 9-5 job, and turned her passion into a career.
Episode 1 - "You're Invited!" with Cedric Harris and Teah McClain
In the pilot episode of "The Invited Podcast", learn more about your hosts, Cedric and Teah, as they share pieces of their journey with the listener and what to expect from future episodes.