Trust Your Journey - The Nelson Navarro Podcast Nelson Navarro

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Speaking to a fellow Jamaican who's got bare knowledge and almost 2 decades deep in the music game this week. The label head of UK culture bastion Butterz and manager of legendary artists like Swindle and TQD: Elijah. Besides sharing a goated first name, we both strive to envision what the future might look like for musicians and everyday people using technology to share our messages, and I learnt a bunch in our conversation. Find out how to:

How to react when you’re achieving stuff that surprises you beyond your expectations

How to attract people without having to “sell” to them

How to invest your soul into multiple projects over the course of your career

How to think futuristically and develop your environment

How to become more creative… by giving stuff away

How to get better at what you do (do it consistently, duh)

How using your imagination can help you see into the future

How to empower yourself by creating things

How changes in technology combined with your history are opening paths for you today

How to pick your choices and set yourself up for joy

How Elijah’s perfect day might look…

We’re coming to the end of our first season! I sat down with the gorgeously talented Shunaji who’s song “Black Girl Blues” has been a certified banger in my headspace since I first heard it this year. Listen to find out:

- How to manage your energy levels so you can survive in your career long term 💪🏽 🏃
- How to make your stage show look interesting!
- How to realise what your priorities are (spoiler: it’s what you’re doing right now!)
- How to plan projects and get it right!
- How to grow your business... with friends 😉
- How to use templates to create something unconventional

Plus more in the episode 🙏🏽 have a beautiful day and remember, when things are getting rough, to Trust Your Journey 💕

Another wonderful chat with another wonderful human being - this time the incredible John Dole. Comedian, musician and father we had a great time talking and touched on:


✅ How to let go of material stuff and receive more in return
✅ How to collaborate fairly and successfully (allow team mates to express themselves)
✅ How to teach yourself skills (forget about being good and having fun)
✅ How to make creative people feel recognised and endear them towards you! (Thank them for their work!)


Sending love and remember to Trust Your Journey x

For episode 7 we’re locking in with talented songwriter, producer and vocalist Steven Bamidele. His EP ‘Uncrowded’ is gorgeous and I’ve been listening on repeat. In this one we go over:
* How trusting your destination will be joyous can create joy throughout the whole journey
* Do you need to be sad to create?
* Steve tells us what’s kept him going in spite of contemplating giving up
* How defining your vision for your life will iron out your expectations and create happiness x
Stay blessed (aka stay aware of your blessings!) and remember to Trust Your Journey 3

It’s good to be back! After a short hiatus, we’re coming in hot with episode 6 of the show where you can hear me chatting with good friend and talented young artist Mac Perry. We spoke about rising star ArrDee, video games, the music industry, letting go of the Finished Product mindset, the challenges of disability, friendship and more. We’re moving into Winter - remember to Trust Your Journey babe x

Bobby Brown is someone who strives to inspire, teach and create joy with everything he does. Part of his work as a manager or self-described “artist representative” encompasses that role of mentorship and guidance to the highest degree, shaping and growing the talents of 2 notable acts: Karl Benjamin, and Brighton’s Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn. We admit in our conversation that this chat could’ve gone on for hours - as to be expected when you get two Jamaican chatterboxes in the flow - and run through novel topics like:
✅ Planning the best funeral (make it a party)
✅ How to express yourself physically through art and movement
✅ How to challenge your thinking and philosophy (seek spaces where people don’t agree with you)


One of my favourite moments was Bobby’s description of his perfect day - a question I think I’ll ask a lot more on this show as our time goes on. Thanks for listening (it’s been a while since the last episode, I know, but I’ve got plans for season 2 so stick with me here!). Sending love and reminding you to always Trust Your Journey x