Digital Creator Rodney Perry On Answering When Entrepreneurship Calls
07/26/22 • 58 min
As early as ninth grade, Rodney Perry knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. He shares what it was like to work during the Covid era and moving from his job to full-time entrepreneurship. Plus, there are new questions this season, His answer to what women don't know about Black men gave me chills.
Rodney Perry is a digital creative from Jackson, TN. His Podcast Simply King has been in publication for 6 years and counting. Culture and society critic. He loves to assist other creatives in actualizing their ideas.
Rodney's website is http://lifeasking.com. Follow him on Instagram @kings_memoirs. Check out his Legacy Leaders Series interview.
Favorite movie: The Last Dragon.
Favorite words: You control your perception.
Instagram @365brothers
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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.
Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/365brothers/
Special thanks to our earliest and consistent supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders!!!
As early as ninth grade, Rodney Perry knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. He shares what it was like to work during the Covid era and moving from his job to full-time entrepreneurship. Plus, there are new questions this season, His answer to what women don't know about Black men gave me chills.
Rodney Perry is a digital creative from Jackson, TN. His Podcast Simply King has been in publication for 6 years and counting. Culture and society critic. He loves to assist other creatives in actualizing their ideas.
Rodney's website is http://lifeasking.com. Follow him on Instagram @kings_memoirs. Check out his Legacy Leaders Series interview.
Favorite movie: The Last Dragon.
Favorite words: You control your perception.
Instagram @365brothers
Are you our next guest? - Let's talk.
Support us! 365 Brothers on Patreon.
Sequence Vitamins formulformulated by Dr. Greg Hall specifically for the supplement needs of African Americans. Take advantage of the 20% discount available to 365 Brothers listeners for a 90-day supply.
Check out Alitu for more ease editing, polishing and publishing your podcast.
About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.
Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/365brothers/
Special thanks to our earliest and consistent supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders!!!
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Miguel holds a B.M in Music Business from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an M.M from the New England Conservatory in Contemporary Improvisation."
Connect with Miguel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-landestoy-270a8796/
Favorite song: Blackbird
Favorite words: Practice shouldn't sound good.
Instagram @365brothers
Are you our next guest? - Let's talk.
Support us! 365 Brothers on Patreon.
Sequence Vitamins created specifically for the vitamin and supplement needs of African Americans - 20% off 90 day supply.
Check out Alitu for more ease editing, polishing and publishing your podcast.
About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.
Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/365brothers/
Special thanks to our earliest and Founding Supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders!!
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Gumbo to Grill, Award Winning Restaurateur Chef D Cooks in Business
Chef Donald J. Smith was born and raised in New Orleans, the heart and soul of Creole and Cajun culture. It was there that he learned the ins and outs of authentic Creole Cuisine at the feet of his mother and uncle. Known in culinary circles as “Chef D,” the chef specializes in Creole, Cajun, and soul food. Chef D has owned several restaurants. His portfolio boasts preparing meals for various entities, including conventions, corporations, celebs like Barry Bonds, The O’ Jays, The Clark Sisters and Miguel. He also cooks to feed those who are in need.
Through his company, Chef D Services, not only does he mix his own spices, for his spice line Yes Chef Gourmet Spices and Foods, but he has also written cookbooks, Donald Lukie Smith New Orleans Underground Chef (2020) and most recently, The Underground Chefs, for which he was the visionary author.
Chef Donald now has 20-plus years of experience in culinary cuisine preparation under his belt and has received many awards, including “Gumbo” competitions, and accolades. In 2018, he was voted one of Louisiana’s best chefs, and in 2020, he received the Culinary Excellence Award from the National Black Chef Association. Last summer, Chef D was also named Culinary Ambassador for Louisiana for the National Black Chef Association.
Outside of the kitchen, the chef is very active in his community including involvement in the Salvation Army, American Culinary Federation, the Association of African American Chefs, Jugs Social Club Krewe of NOMTOC, the National Black Chef Association, 100 Black Men, and Glad Tiding Men of Distinction . Chef Donald is the founder and president of Urban Chef Alliance, Founder of Cooking for Life 5013c. He also speaks openly about his experience with therapy and mental health, understanding this is a subject many Black men still shy away from for fear of being criticized.
Follow Chef D on Instagram @chefdservices.
Instagram @365brothers
Are you our next guest? - Let's talk.
Support us! 365 Brothers on Patreon.
Sequence Vitamins formulformulated by Dr. Greg Hall specifically for the supplement needs of African Americans. Take advantage of the 20% discount available to 365 Brothers listeners for a 90-day supply.
Check out Alitu for more ease editing, polishing and publishing your podcast.
About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.
Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/365brothers/
Special thanks to our earliest and consistent supporters, Sonji Walker, Abigail Gonzalez, William C. Hamilton, Jr. and Shedrick Sanders!!
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