The Amani Experience Podcast Amani Roberts

Jayemkayem discusses the importance of public relations skills, her twitch journey and an outlook on the music industry in the future.

Mr. Stretch joins us from the UK and shares his Twitch story.

Jyoti Sarda (EP 161) shares lessons learned from skiing, the fear of wasting time and why we should take more risks.
Show Notes:
4:20 - Having the courage to make a dramatic pivot. 
7:16 - Why people struggle to be nimble in our current environment. 
9:30 - Learning how to ski.
16:07 - Stacey Abrams
18:12 - The fear of wasting time. 
22:00 - Advice for people who worry about what other people think.
27:41 - Taking a pause to regroup.
33:21 - "Take more risks ... "
36:10 - "Finally having the courage and confidence to take the world on ..."
39:40 - "Surrounding myself with people who see the possibilities for me that I don't see ... "
How to reach Jyoti: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook
Book Recommendations:
"Lead From The Outside" by Stacey Abrams
Movie Recommendations
And She Could Be Next

In this episode (EP 160), I review live streaming lessons learned through 2020 which I am calling "The Year of Live Streaming".
Topics discussed include:
Press Start and Go. Don’t Wait Don’t be afraid to get a merch shop live early on!  Don’t Compare Your Streaming Performance To Others Themed Days work very very well Collaborate With other People Download and Store Your Sets/Episodes on a second Platform (Youtube) Spend As much time in other people’s live streams as you do on your own.  Use the equipment that you already have before buying new things.  Identify different business opportunities that your stream presents to you.  Keep a schedule. Be Consistent.  Accept Feedback from your community.  Try to have as much fun as possible. 

This episode (EP 159) is brought to you by MPI Southern California (mpiscc.org). George shares advice for young filmmakers, depth in Hollywood, and his experience directing "The Hate U Give".
 

Show Notes:

3:25 - All My Children.

5:27 - "Instead of what is popular, let's focus on what is important ..."

6:08 - The inspiration behind producing "The Hate U Give"

8:08 - The hardest scene to direct in the movie.

12:25 - The scene at the restaurant.

17:25 - Why Hollywood lacks depth in the current times.

20:55 - Additions to one of the more impactful scenes in the book.

23:40 - "She can be both ... "

32:37 - How does George stay creatively full.

34:10 - Advice for young filmmakers and to a young George Tillman, Jr.

38:50 - Favorite Biggie & 2-Pac songs.

40:40 - Two different Hollywoods.

47:25 - What continues to inspire George.
 

How to reach George: Twitter

 

Vince Adams [EP 158] discusses the difference between danger and fear, how he has been resourceful during the pandemic, and why virtual events are not going away. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
6:52 - "I'm always about innovation!"
10:07 - The most important skills learned while live streaming. 
12:16 - "Virtual is not going anywhere ... "
16:10 - Why experienced Djs are not embracing the technology to live stream. 
19:25 - "Create Value"
25:04 - "I'm not scared ... "
26:03 - "Danger is real ... fear is not"
29:58 - "I can have 20 emotes ... "
36:43 - "Everyone is doing the best they can in life ... "
42:54 - Getting through the lowest point in life.
44:35 - Moms
47:59 - "If you want to keep a secret from someone, hide it in a book."
51:37 - "Create a better relationship with money ..."
58:24 - "We are products of our environment ..."
71:20 - Thoughts on Twitch. 
How to reach Vince: Twitter | Twitch | Instagram | Facebook 
Book Recommendations:
Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Psycho Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Atomic Habits by James Clear
What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Dr. Shad Helmstetter
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins