The Amani Experience Podcast
This show focuses on learning from creatives who have taken the leap from the corporate life to the creative life. We cover a variety of industries and careers from creative professionals who live across the globe. The stories, wisdom and advice shared on this podcast will help you be inspired to take the leap!
Episodes
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 regrou...
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
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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"
25:0...
Maya [EP 156] speaks about making sure your path is your own, why we shouldn't be a victim, and the importance of resilience and dedication.
Show Notes:
2:34 - Touring Hip Hop Professional Dancer
4:43 - Resilience & dedication. "You can't plan everything ..."
7:13 - "When I was fulfilling my dream at it's highest potential and thinking about something else ... "
8:41 - "I get to work with candy all day ..."
10:05 - "Failure scares...
In this episode, we review the seven lessons I have learned from Livestreaming since March 2020.
Lesson 1 - Just start. Don't wait.
Lesson 2 - Your technology will evolve.
Lesson 3 - Get as close to the router as possible.
Lesson 4 - Share your live streams across social media.
Lesson 5 - "The beauty is in the replay ... "
Lesson 6 - Make sure to engage with your live viewers consistently.
Lesson 7 - Have fun and try not to wo...
Mahoganey Jones joins us [EP 154] and discusses how she has worked on her mindset, dealing with the fear of success and how to make loving yourself a priority. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
3:52 - Switching to the hospitality industry.
6:52 - Definition of eventpreneur.
9:39 - "I was producing events to pay bills ... "
10:59- Developing her speaker skills.
13:41 - The lack of diversity within the speaking circuit in the event planning world...
Season 4 premiere. I review ten lessons I have learned through three seasons of podcasting. Congratulations to us on three successful seasons!
John Hawley [EP 150!] talks about overcoming his fear of public speaking, what a master facilitator is, and having the courage to go out on his own.
Show Notes:
3:00 - Definition of a master facilitator.
4:05 - Assisting people who have a fear of public speaking.
7:26 - "You have to do your own thing ... "
9:56 - Having the courage to go out on your own.
12:44 - "Are you going to be #1?"
15:35 - "Make your noise sound a lot lik...
Duane Draughon (EP 148) discusses the importance of getting rid of limiting beliefs, why we should be fearless and how he almost gave up on his business. Enjoy!
Show Notes:
4:12 - Mowing lawns as a kid.
10:12 - Running a six-million dollar operation and not being able to be the face of the company.
12:33 - Egbert Brown
14:56 - "I gave up on my business ... "
18:48 - Helping people who have previously been in the system.
24:55 - J...
Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea.
Show Notes:
4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading.
6:58 - Developing a passion for writing at a young age.
8:56 - Why people are afraid to niche down.
12:25 - Editing the book. The process.
19:29 - Moving hom...
Heather Mason [EP 146] why strategy is most important with regards to events, surviving a stroke at age 40, and why an abundance mindset and niche focus is needed.
Show Notes:
4:33 - What inspired Heather to major in journalism and marketing.
5:27 - The five people who changed Heather's life.
7:15 - The Chronicles of Narnia.
11:28 - The lesson of Kodak, marketing and fear.
14:00 - Leaving Charles Schwab with $1400 in the bank.
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