For Those Who Know‪.‬ Jeary Sylves

So, here we are- The season finale of FTWK is upon us and this is for my sports heads. I sit down with coach Ryan Mason! We journey through his decade long career in college basketball, winning the 2014 NJCAA National Title as well as several region conference wins and working with the Adidas sponsored Compton Magic. We also get into music and discuss when Hip-Hop began to overlap with basketball and the lasting impact that's had on both cultures.

We look towards the future of the game like how it's evolved and where's it going. Mase also breaks down recent NBA draft picks and his love for Lavarr Ball.

Lastly, we talk TV! and dig into the new season of POWER.

Follow Coach Ryan Mason on Twitter & IG: @Rcmason1

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Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic
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I sat down with Mya Jeannine to talk shop about "Predominantly Black" an online high-end fashion boutique that she founded in 2015 with an inheritance she received from her late father. We talk about conscience consumerism and what that means, and looks like for her brand and navigating the fashion industry as a Black women and breaking down barriers to entry as well as her desire to see more buyers and owners of color.

We get a little into her past as a dancer and being a trained Ballerina while also looking at the future, and her passion for Indie film as she works towards being an actress, working a full time corporate gig and balancing her life and online brand.

Lastly, we talk about the value and need for Black women collaborating and lifting each other up. Her influences like Janet Jackson, Mya Angelou & Debbie Allen and what they mean to her.

Shop and learn more about her brand at www.predominantlyblack.com
Follow them on IG @Predominantlyblack
& Follow Mya Jeannine on Instagram/Twitter @Mya.Jeannine

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Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic
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I sat down with writer and poet Leeza Joneé to talk about her latest creative venture #TheBreathingSpace Co-partnered with Frei Speech.( resident DJ of EyeSpyBK) A monthly forum and open dialogue hosted at Ode To Babel in Brooklyn, NYC.

We talk about the value in bringing people together, the importance of women telling their stories and creating spaces to explore and be themselves. I asked about navigating womanhood, being shaped by your experiences and how much life can change in one year!

Lastly, we talk about poetry, writing, staying motivated and self care regimens.

This might be our best episode yet! It is truly, for the people.

Connect with Leeza Joneé and learn more about her work:
@LeezaJonee on Instagram & Twitter
or visit her website at www.leezajonee.com/

As mentioned in the episode check out Jeremy M. Green
@Jeremym.green on Instagram or check out his recent book of poetry at www.jeremymgreen.com

Episode sponsor Are:
MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow
Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic
Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Also, check out my photography!- vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at ForTWKnow@Gmail.com

This episode I sit with MILK Studio, Photo Assistant Justin M. Smith. He shares how he turned down an internship with Paramount Pictures to work under legendary photographer, Jonathan Mannion (Do your googles) and how it was a chance tweet that got him there! Working on every set from GQ to Vogue, waiting hours for Rihanna and working with Kanye.

We talk about the challenge of often times being the only Black face behind the camera, his hope to see more Black creators step up behind the scenes and through his newly launched film studio Two North in Los Angeles he's creating opportunities for just that.

Lastly, we rap about Hip-Hop! His favorite albums and Top 5 Emcee's of all time!

You can follow Justin on Instagram at @Smitson
Check out his work at @Twonorthla
And book studio time at www.twonorthla.com

Episode sponsor Goes to:
MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow
Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic
Follow me on Twitter @JearySylves

Also, check out my photography!- vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1


Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at ForTWKnow@Gmail.com

No Guest this week, just some me time expounding on a few thoughts. I pull up on the other side of the table for once and examine myself. I talk in brief about telling stories, not going to church on Mother's Day( and how I honor her memory)... And understanding and finding the value in the periods of dormancy in our lives.

1,2,3.. One Time For Madukes

Episode Shout Outs!
Shaded & Faded- https://soundcloud.com/noirwanderlust
My sister Ess- http://essmckee.tumblr.com/

Also, check out my photography!- http://vsco.co/jearysylves/images/1

Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow
& Follow me personally @Jearysylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at ForTWKnow@Gmail.com

This episode I sit down with Andru Sisson, who I have dubbed "The New Age, Black Contemporary Painter". Fresh off the success of his second exhibition in LA, titled "Black Privilege" we get an exclusive, and candid talk about his work, challenges he faces as a Black artist in a predominantly White industry, navigating newfound success and avoiding the pitfalls and perils that come with it.

Lastly, we speak about the role his mother has played in not only his life, but in and through his art. Like Andru, I too, lost my mother to breast cancer and we talk openly about losing a parent, the impact of loss and how it continues to shape us internally and artistically.

Read up on Andru, and check out his past interviews and see his most recent works from Ivory Gold Slaves to Black Privilege here:

https://www.ln-cc.com/en/feed-artist-series-andru-sisson-feature/feed-artist-series-andru-sisson-feature.html

https://www.tappancollective.com/collections/andru-sisson

http://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/9340/tappan-presents-new-york-based-painter-andru-sisson

Follow him on Instagram @Andrusisson
www.Andrusisson.com



Episode sponsors:
MONSIEURSHARP.com follow them on Instagram for product updates @Monsieursharp

Mr. Shea, Shea Butter follow them on Instagram @My_Mr_Shea and visit Mymrshea.com

Music Production courtesy of @SuedeJuryMusic
Follow us on Twitter @FTWKnow
& Follow me personally @Jearysylves

Any questions, suggestions or just want to shout us out? Reach us at ForTWKnow@Gmail.com