21 episodes

Reid Street Smart is a Northern Virginia-based creator and host of the new podcast “Controlling the Narrative”. Driven by a new-found passion to expose the true character of people, places and things by allowing perspective to be the driving force behind life’s realities, Reid Street Smart decided to create a podcast centered around allowing guest to control their narrative and expose their work within the communities they serve.

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BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

Controlling the Narrative Podcast BeTrue Media

    • Society & Culture

Reid Street Smart is a Northern Virginia-based creator and host of the new podcast “Controlling the Narrative”. Driven by a new-found passion to expose the true character of people, places and things by allowing perspective to be the driving force behind life’s realities, Reid Street Smart decided to create a podcast centered around allowing guest to control their narrative and expose their work within the communities they serve.

BeTrue Media Website: http://betru.media/
BeTrue Media Instagram: Controlling_the_Narrative
BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

    1 | Dr. Kimbria ’Kim” Jackson - Context Matters

    1 | Dr. Kimbria ’Kim” Jackson - Context Matters

    Today we Control the Narrative with Dr. Kimbria "Kim" Jackson. We sat down in Washington, DC last Sunday for a candid conversation, where we touched on a number of topics, from her journey to becoming a educator. We talked about her transition from Teaching and Coaching to becoming a Math Coach for teachers with a primary focus of bridging the gap between instruction and long lasting retention.  Dr. Jackson took some time out to speak on her new role as assistant principal and how much she is enjoying her current tenure at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, DC, where she hope the strides made reflect statistically. 
    This is the 1st of the Season! Thank you for the support, we have officially amassed over 1000 downloads and counting.  It is not possible without your help and support. On behalf of BeTrue Media - Thank you!!!! Keep the downloads coming and don't forget to hit the share button!
    Also if you enjoyed the podcast content please follow the podcast on outlets like Podbean, Spotify, Google Play and iTunes or Apple Podcast + Share + Rate the show + Review
    BeTrue Media Website: http://betru.media/
    BeTrue Media Instagram: Controlling_the_Narrative
    BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

    • 1 hr 42 min
    2020 Post Election - Started From the Bottom Now We're Here

    2020 Post Election - Started From the Bottom Now We're Here

    This Episode we talk Election 2020 then and now. Its been a hell of a 4 years emotionally, take a deep breath and back to work we go! #BeTru
    Georgia Senate Runoff Key Dates:
    November 18, 2020 - Absentee Ballots can be mailed.
    December 7, 2020 - Deadline to register to voter for runoff election.
    December 14, 2020 - Early Voting Begins.
    January 5, 2021 - Runoff Election Day.

    • 45 min
    CTN | PTSD

    CTN | PTSD

    On this episode of Controlling the Narrative please join us as we grapple with a pandemic that seems to be laying in the bushes waiting to start bussing. We start this episode off with some pertinent information on asymptomatic and why it is important to understand.
    We transition to dealing with the heavy load of more black bodies being snatched away from us at the hands of law enforcement across the United States of America. 2020 has produced an array of emotions and obstacles for everyone to navigate. Sad part is, we're only in the month of June with six more months to go before we can lay this year to rest properly.
    We are in the midst of what appears to be a uprising.  Join us as we navigate the emotions that come with that along with ways to come out stronger.
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    BeTrue Media Website: http://betru.media/
    BeTrue Media Instagram: Controlling_the_Narrative
    BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

    • 1 hr 10 min
    CTN | How a Pandemic Made Us Stronger Pt. 2

    CTN | How a Pandemic Made Us Stronger Pt. 2

    Part 2
    Today's episode features April aka Shawty, join us as we sit-down after Easter dinner to chop it up a bit. We decided it was time to take some calls and share the experiences of this current world pandemic that has caused us all to get somewhere and sit-down as my grandmother would say when it was thundering and lightning outside. 
    Please join us as we respond to voicemails and speak on some of the changes we have made as a family to create a sense of balance.  
    Please Follow + Rate + Review + Share wherever you get your podcast.
    You'd be surprised what a little sharing will do.
    Season 2 of Controlling the Narrative - Soon

    • 51 min
    CTN | How a Pandemic Made Us Stronger Pt. 1

    CTN | How a Pandemic Made Us Stronger Pt. 1

    Today's episode features April aka Shawty, join us as we sit-down after Easter dinner to chop it up a bit. We decided it was time to take some calls and share the experiences of this current world pandemic that has caused us all to get somewhere and sit-down as my grandmother would say when it was thundering and lightning outside. 
    Please join us as we respond to voicemails and speak on some of the changes we have made as a family to create a sense of balance.  
    Please Rate + Review + Share wherever you get your podcast. You'd be surprised what a little sharing will do.
    Season 2 of Controlling the Narrative - Late Summer

    • 47 min
    9 | Guy Routte - The Routte Way (4) - Hip Hop is Culture

    9 | Guy Routte - The Routte Way (4) - Hip Hop is Culture

    PART 4:
    Today we Control the Narrative with Guy Routte. Someone I consider Hip Hop royalty. We sat down in the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC a few weeks ago for a candid conversation, where we touched on a number of topics, from his vantage point of hip hop in the early days to what we know now. We talked about the role of Manager/A&R and got a first hand understanding of what the music industry is like from behind the scenes to his current top 5. Guy took some time out to speak on his new role as Husband and how much he is enjoying being a newlywed. Hope you enjoy this 4 part episode!
    This is the last of the Season; this has been a great learning curve for BeTrue Media! We look forward to bringing you Season 2 in 2020! Thank you for the support, we have officially hit our 500th download and that would not be possible without you, THANK YOU!
    Also if you enjoyed the podcast content please follow the podcast on outlets like Podbean, Spotify, Google Play and iTunes or Apple Podcast + Share + Rate the show + Review
    BeTrue Media Website: http://betru.media/
    BeTrue Media Instagram: Controlling_the_Narrative
    BeTrue Media Twitter: @reidstreetsmart

    • 1 hr 10 min

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