Iesha Speaks Real

Iesha Hayes
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Real People. Real Experiences. Real Conversations. Cultivating a space to learn and most importantly release bondages of loneliness of any matter. A listening channel where we keep it real, raw, and uncut.

  1. 01/13/2025

    Ricoe Talks Growing Up as an Only Child, Leaving Chi-Town & Finding His Love for Music in MS

    In this first episode of our podcast, Ricoe opens up about his journey from growing up as an only child in Chicago (Chi-Town) to moving to Mississippi, where he discovered his deep passion for music. He shares personal stories of his upbringing, the challenges of leaving his hometown, and how his experiences shaped his musical journey. Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the power of pursuing your passion. Don't miss out on Ricoe's unique perspective in this insightful episode! #ieshaspeaksrealpodcast #creatives #life #podcastcreators #talkshow #thoughts #viralvideo #millionairemindset

    1h 7m

  2. 11/27/2024

    Lonzo on Rebranding Yourself, Escaping Social Pressure, Finding Love and More

    Alonzo is a native from Carthage, Mississippi who soon moved to Jackson, Mississippi where he found himself in a bigger environment and exposed to a slightly different climate than rural America. Alonzo grew up seeing himself as a tattoo artist as a child and as he talks to us he explains how this dream was created but not his soon to be reality. Alonzo is very intellectual and has many talents. Although he learned to be so diversified and gifted, he experienced a shift in his early 20’s. This shift reflected from his environment of relationships , habits, and the personality he developed trying to be like other people. Alonzo breaks down the process of getting back to who he is and escaping who he thought he was supposed to be.

    55 min

  3. 11/21/2024

    TLN Mel on running from police, moving from St. Louis to MS, Living his Dreams & More

    TLN MEL began taking an interest in music in his late teens. An original native from Illinois, Mel kept certain traditions that followed him as he migrated to the Deep South of Mississippi. His style in the music he likes, fashion trends, and culture transformed a new flavor once he found his new home. He created his own lane and built a reputation for hisself that can be seen as real, raw talent. Mel discusses in the interview that he never really thought he was the best at music and how he has other dreams. The question we ask Mel on today’s show is the question we ask ourselves , who are we dreaming for?

    1h 25m

  4. 10/25/2024

    Ricky Speaks on his Healing Journey, Gaining Confidence, & Finding his Purpose in Stand-up Comedy

    Ricky Thompson who born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, soon found himself discovering a new home which was not in his best interest. This change was something he did not expect, but was bound to happen. Ricky expresses in today’s episode the traumatic effects that moving had on him. Growing up, Ricky was surrounded around loving people and although he had not had many friends growing up, he always found himself making someone laugh. He was the typical class clown, creating an environment where everyone could be happy. One day, Ricky and his mom had to leave Mississippi because of an unexpected loss that tragically took place in 2005. During this time, there was a bad Hurricane, and it did indeed destroy their home. Ricky expresses that after the move, he felt alone, he felt like his mom didn’t care how he felt. In this episode we go through time and we dissect the effects of childhood trauma and how it impacts us as adults. Iesha and Ricky discuss how they use different approaches to cope with their grief. We explore different perspectives on what parents go through and young people as it relates to financial barriers and emotional challenges.

    57 min

  5. 10/11/2024

    K Munneyy Who is a Jack of All Trades Shares Hidden Gems

    K Munneyy joins the show to allow us to travel with him across the world! Not only is K Munneyy a talented artist, he is also a wide-ranged entrepreneur. K Munneyy never had a permanent place to call home, but wherever he laid his head he was always expanding his life in some way. Munneyy grew up mostly in California, then moving all across the states to then be destined in Jackson, Mississippi. From each place he lived, he always took something with him. He learned so many lessons and a variety of skills all from him parents. Having two parents in his life also influenced him also as he made decisions in his daily life. From learning how to play instruments to learning to make shirts, Munneyy has alway found himself having multiple streams of income. In this podcast you will be able to find purpose in why people come to small cities like Jackson to create wealth , risk taking, and building confidence. You will see in this episode that a image of a person is all that it is, an image. The important thing we must remember from this episode is how we are displayed in media and how we share our image in media. Munneyy states through conversations that he is focusing on building his brand so that his image is not overlooked but understood.

    1h 2m

  6. 09/27/2024

    Let’s Talk Business! The New York Sam Way

    New York Sam, also known as Sam, is well known for her spontaneous work done at 97.7 Radio Station here in Jackson, Mississippi. Born and raised in New York City, she wasn’t to afraid to take a jump in the dirty south. Even though she comes from a home of unexpected afflictions, she never stopped working towards becoming the best version of herself. Sam created a series of opportunities during her time in New York before she made the big move. Leaping out on faith and seizing her spotlight in the business, Sam created a pathway for herself in media and entertainment through promoter partnerships and networking. She expresses how confident she was in her decision to move to Mississippi and the impact it’s made not only in her life, but also in her love life. She defines her life as adventurous and determined. Being dedicated to taking risks, Sam goes outside the box society has made. She states here that she plans on taking her business ventures to the next level. As she level up the party scene, she plans to enter the world of advocacy and give back to the community. Sam describes how you can use your platform to do more for others, all still while being a soft girl, having a partner, being a mom, no just being human.

    1h 18m

  7. 09/13/2024

    Setting the Tone for Production in the South

    G’Nece Quari, also known as Tamara, is an all around creative. In this episode you will learn about the process of creating art from a top-notch artist. She is devoted to her craft and we see that through her putting on full productions, focusing on clothing and branding. Although this process looks good on camera, the challenges can be overwhelming. G’Nece describes experiences with personal relationships and how it developed her personal growth. She is what I would like to describe as a high-fashion R&B pop artist. A lot of G’Nece music is dedicated to the ladies because she has a purpose of honoring unity and sisterhood. Through her unique style of storytelling, G’Nece breaks down her own personal journey with deciding to take music serious. She states that “people have always asked me how long have I been doing music, and I always have to break down what doing music is and taking it seriously.”

    1h 4m

  8. 08/30/2024

    Defining the Biggest & Defeating the Odds

    GME Jay also known as Jordan began what he didn’t know yet to be a career around the age of 8 years old. Only being in the second grade, he developed a passion for writing music. Seeking influence from legendary artists such as Lil Boosie and Webbie, he found himself in a creative world of things he had not yet lived. His mother, who had not grown into his style of music, was still always supportive hoping that he would find a deeper voice in music. GME Jay describes his personal connection to being an artist as well. His uncle who would always rap and freestyle encouraged him to chase his dream as a rapper. Despite all the things that come along with being what you may call a “trap” or “gangsta” rapper, GME Jay separates his self from rap beef or any other negative labels. He defines his self as “the biggest”, he says this because through all his accomplishments he knows that God has greatness destined for him. Coming from a strong family of support, and having people who believe in him, GME Jay will one day not only begin to make high numbers in the music industry but soon change lives by inspiring of young men and artists to take risks and invest in themselves.

    52 min
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Real People. Real Experiences. Real Conversations. Cultivating a space to learn and most importantly release bondages of loneliness of any matter. A listening channel where we keep it real, raw, and uncut.

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  • Creator
    Iesha Hayes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Iesha Hayes
  • Show Website
    Iesha Speaks Real