Uploaded and Unfiltered: Real Talk on Healing, Creativity, and Mindset for Black Creators

Jermaine Pulliam
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Creative journeys. Real struggles. Honest growth. Hosted by Jermaine, Uploaded and Unfiltered is where Black creators talk real about what it takes to create in public—and stay sane doing it. You’ll hear from YouTubers, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and other digital creatives on how they built their platforms, overcame burnout, dealt with self-doubt, and found their voice. This isn’t fluff or “how I got famous” talk. We dig into the messy middle—impostor syndrome, grief, perfectionism, procrastination, and the pressure to perform. Every episode is packed with truth and tools to help you: Build your creative presence online (without faking it)Move through mental blocks that keep you stuckLearn from the wins and fails of other Black creators 🎧 This podcast is for you if: You’re a BIPOC content creator or want to beYou’ve got ideas but keep overthinking or procrastinatingYou want honest convos, mindset shifts, and real strategiesNew episodes every week. Hit subscribe and join the movement.

  1. This Is Your Sign to Create Without Fear

    2H AGO

    This Is Your Sign to Create Without Fear

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this solo episode, I’m sharing the real reason I started Radiant Reflection. We’re talking anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome — and how none of it means you're broken. Your mind isn’t reacting to reality — it’s reacting to outdated data. I break down how emotions are created, why fear holds us back from creating, and how updating your internal “MapQuest” clears the way for creativity, ease, and joy. If you’ve been stuck, heavy, or creatively blocked, this is your sign to reset your processor. Let's make now work better. Book a session: https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Improv is Life Classes: https://www.jamgoodliving.com/ Support the show

    18 min
  2. Cringe, Judged, and Posting Anyway

    NOV 4

    Cringe, Judged, and Posting Anyway

    Send me a text! Be part of the show!  Feeling stuck? This solo episode breaks down how stuckness is just your brain’s outdated survival programming trying to keep you “safe.” Jermaine—mindset coach for Black content creators—gets real about the shift from frustration to freedom. He talks about anxiety, imposter syndrome, and how to rewire your default settings to stop second-guessing your content. You’ll hear why bonding over trauma is keeping folks small, how joy is your protest, and what to do when your people don’t get your growth. There's a reminder here: you shape the room. You shape your reality. And the only way to fail in content creation is to stop. Tune in for unfiltered honesty, mindset flips, and reminders that your content matters—even if it feels uncomfortable. Book a session! https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Support the show

    19 min
  3. Creator Discipline > Motivation: What’s Working Right Now

    OCT 28

    Creator Discipline > Motivation: What’s Working Right Now

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! Tonight’s a short, honest check-in. I didn’t feel like recording — and I still showed up. Why? Systems. Once I hit record, the rest (edit → thumbnail → title → description → keywords) flows. I’m also gearing up for December with three Advent series (Funko Minis, LEGO Minecraft, and a Pokémon TCG calendar I’ll open daily). I just enrolled in an improv class to sharpen riffing and stay flexible on-mic. Biggest epiphany this week: I don’t have to help everyone. My job is to be available to the folks who are ready to wake up, move through stuckness, and create. If impostor syndrome, procrastination, anxiety, or grief are blocking your content, I’ve got you. I focus on mindset and fast shifts so you can get back to making what you’re here to make. • Coaching inquiries: https://stan.store/CoachJermaine  • Shashibo Cube discount (affiliate): https://funinmotiontoys.com/KRYPTSTREAM  • Watch/subscribe on YouTube + rate on Spotify/Apple Share this with a creator who needs a nudge, and I’ll see you next episode. Support the show

    7 min
  4. If The Dream Found You, It’s Yours To Build

    OCT 21

    If The Dream Found You, It’s Yours To Build

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! We talk about hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers after 19 years, why celebrating milestones matters, and how returning to our creative roots restored momentum. We break down fear-based decisions, the subconscious, and a simple path to consistent, meaningful output. • celebrating creator milestones and honoring your archive • lessons from 19 years of YouTube and early tools • shifting from perfection to authentic rhythm • fear, subconscious safety, and self-sabotage • visualising desired outcomes to prime action • building momentum with tiny, painless steps • setting a weekly cadence and meaningful content • gratitude for community feedback and support Book a session today: https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Support the show

    13 min
  5. Unpacking Imposter Syndrome: A Mindset Shift

    OCT 14

    Unpacking Imposter Syndrome: A Mindset Shift

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! We break down imposter syndrome as a misfiring security system, not a confidence problem, and show how to update the mental “file” so your brain stops flagging praise and opportunity as danger. Practical reframes, clear scripts, and small actions help you ship without waiting to feel ready. • redefining imposter syndrome as outdated survival code • processor vs manager model for the mind • why confidence is a side effect, not the solution • reframes that update the “unsafe” tag to “safe” • first-time opportunities without the fraud feeling • inputs, language, and habits that quiet alarms • coaching for fast clarity vs endless rumination Hit me up on the link in this description, set up an appointment, and let’s just tackle this imposter syndrome for you so you can move forward with creating amazing content.  https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Support the show

    14 min
  6. You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan to Start

    OCT 7

    You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan to Start

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered, Jermaine breaks down one of the most common forms of creative self-sabotage: micromanaging success. If you've been stuck waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect tools, or the perfect time—this one's for you. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about clarity. You’ll hear: Why you don’t need a full roadmap to beginHow obsession with the “how” creates anxiety and impostor syndromeA new mindset that makes action feel easierA real talk reminder about what you already know🎧 Press play, then take the next step—messy, real, and yours. 👉 Don’t forget to check the https://stan.store/CoachJermaine for tools, coaching, and support. Support the show

    17 min
  7. Who Owns Your Fun? The $55B EA Deal and What It Means for Creators

    SEP 30

    Who Owns Your Fun? The $55B EA Deal and What It Means for Creators

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! A $55B check just changed who steers some of the world’s most powerful game franchises—and it’s not just a finance story. We walk through what PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners now touch, from mobile hits and esports platforms to combat sports and global football, and why that concentration of power tends to flatten culture into safe bets and repeatable loops. If content programs our habits and emotions, consolidation raises a hard question: who benefits when everything starts to feel the same? This conversation is equal parts map and motivation. If platforms get sold, rules change, and feeds homogenize, creators who act with intention can still set the tone. Curate inputs that lower agitation, make work that raises presence, and use your voice to model calm, connection, and courage. Ready to build the feed you wish existed and a creative business that lasts? Tap play, subscribe for more unfiltered strategy, and share this with a creator who needs a nudge today. Book a session here: https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Support the show

    23 min
  8. Embracing Challenges, Not Problems

    SEP 23

    Embracing Challenges, Not Problems

    Send me a text! Be part of the show! Ever notice how your mindset shapes everything about your creative journey? That's exactly what we're diving into on this rapid-fire episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered. When life throws curveballs at your content creation process, do you see problems or opportunities? I'm sharing a perspective shift that transformed my approach to challenges both on and off camera. After years of defaulting to anger when facing obstacles, I discovered something powerful: clear-headed problem-solving unlocks doors that frustration keeps firmly shut. Book a session with me: https://stan.store/CoachJermaine Support the show

    10 min
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Creative journeys. Real struggles. Honest growth. Hosted by Jermaine, Uploaded and Unfiltered is where Black creators talk real about what it takes to create in public—and stay sane doing it. You’ll hear from YouTubers, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and other digital creatives on how they built their platforms, overcame burnout, dealt with self-doubt, and found their voice. This isn’t fluff or “how I got famous” talk. We dig into the messy middle—impostor syndrome, grief, perfectionism, procrastination, and the pressure to perform. Every episode is packed with truth and tools to help you: Build your creative presence online (without faking it)Move through mental blocks that keep you stuckLearn from the wins and fails of other Black creators 🎧 This podcast is for you if: You’re a BIPOC content creator or want to beYou’ve got ideas but keep overthinking or procrastinatingYou want honest convos, mindset shifts, and real strategiesNew episodes every week. Hit subscribe and join the movement.

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