L.I.F.E. on podcast
L.I.F.E. (which stands for Listening and Inspiring Friends in Entertainment) used to be a live monthly event held at Icon Studios in Atlanta,Georgia. Founded by Stone Stafford, L.I.F.E. was to be a place where people in entertainment could come together and learn valuable life lessons while also being able to share challenges and difficulties in their careers and personal lives. Then COVID happened. At the persistent urging of his co-host, Jony Van, Stone made the pivot to taking L.I.F.E. to the podcasting platform. So welcome, to L.I.F.E. on podcast. We're glad you're here.
Episodes
In what was an unprecedented presidential election, Donald Trump returns to the White House after defeating VP Kamala Harris for the POTUS seat. Along with his VP running mate, J.D. Vance, Trump has put the country, if not the world, on the edge of their seats as he prepares to enact upon some very controversial policies.
No matter which side of the aisle you fall on, America is about to embark on a lesson i...
With the Vice Presidential debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz on the horizon, and the Presidential debate in the not to distant past, more people are undecided as ever before.
Born and raised in a low-income family on the Southside of Chicago with 8 other siblings, Cynthia Williams never felt that her lot in life was to be poor.
With a drive to overcome her meager beginnings and the work ethic inst...
Derrick Stafford has refereed NBA games for 31 seasons. He was well-regarded for his experience, consistency and professionalism.
Derrick shared his thoughts on some of the current NBA rules and changes, his friendship with Charles Barkley and Mark Cuban comment the most difficult player he had referee, and his up close and personal insights on MJ, Kobe and LeBron.
Derrick also discusses the role ma...
The psychological factors that are involved in deal negotiations, whether it be a joint-venture label contract or a big real estate deal, often involve various emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects that can impact how agreements are reached. But there is a key ingredient that can tilt the leverage in your favor.
Multipreneur Lee Heisman of Exit Stage Left Advisors helps break down the psychology of th...
The radio industry is hard enough to make it into, let alone have a long career. But somehow opportunity after opportunity always seemed to knock on the Sytonnia "Toni" Moore's door.
From doing traffic to interviewing Vice President Kamala Harris, Toni shares her journey and insights.
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Ever since KRS-One started the "Stop The Violence" movement in the 80s with its flagship song "Self-Destruction" which featured some of the Who's Who of rap at the time: KRS-One, D-Nice, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Heavy D
Public Enemy (Chuck D & Flavor Flav), and others, rap has been fighting an uphill battle with itself.
While indirectly honoring Nips...
Chinese company, Tencent Music Entertainment Group, has developed an AI powered service called PDM (Predictive Model) to help music industry companies and creators recognize potential hit songs by analyzing data to help make more accurate production, marketing and promotion decisions.
Take a listen as Stone and Jony breaks down how it all works.
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In April 2024, a law was signed that could ban TikTok in the United States if ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company based in China), doesn't sell it’s U.S. operations in by the specifies deadline.
What will this mean for influencers and content creators such as Charli D’Amelio, Khaby Lame , Bella Porch, Mr. Beast, etc. who make their living on the 6th leading social media platform in the world?
The same way there is a difference between talent and skill, there is a difference between playing a playlist and DJing. DJ Devaul breaks it all down.
We also talk about what these rap beefs and diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Ice Spice and JT and others.
Even Shaq is trying to drag Shannon Sharpe into the mix. What's up??!?!
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John Amos and Esther Rolle must be, well, rolling, in their graves.
Four simple words can completely describe the thoughts and feelings surrounding the animated reboot of the classic "Good Times" television series: "What were they thinking?!"
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What's left to be said that hasn't been said already? In a nutshell
- Kendrick dissed J. Cole and Drake (among others) on the song "Like That" by Future feat. Metro Boomin.
- It's believed to be in response to J. Cole calling himself, Drake, and Kendrick the "Big Three" of rap in the song "First Person Shooter."
- J. Cole caped back with the track, "7 Minute Drill,"...
Cardellia Hunter is a 15-year entertainment industry veteran with experience in music, television and film production. She is currently the Director of Film and Entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office, where she serves as the liaison to the State film office, and collaborates with other city stakeholders on film and workforce development initiatives.
She leads the permitting process for producti...
A former pastor for 10 years and now COO of Drive Planning, David Bradford specializes in coaching entrepreneurs and real estate investors with creative and comprehensive financial strategies.
David opens up about his journey through the heartbreak and career uncertainty that led him to meeting Todd Burkhalter, founder of Drive Planning.
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This week we sat with Grammy-winning engineer and producer, Matt Still.
Based in greater Atlanta, Matt has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including TLC (CrazySexyCool), Outkast (Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik), and the legendary Elton John.
We listen to Matt tell his journey of how the power of relationships, making yourself invaluable, mastering your craft and a little sheer "luck&q...
In this episode on-air personality Neiko Flowers (HOT 103.9 and WPZE Praise 102.5) shares his journey into radio and how the progression of popular music played a role in his transition from secular to gospel radio. Neiko's is a journey of self-doubt, uncertainty and faith and redemption.
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While the world had its eyes on Inter Miami, Taylor Swift , Eminem and the Kansas City Chiefs, Rob Hardy was giving serious insight on the ins and outs of being a TV/Film director.
Take a listen as he drops gems on hustling for Lil Jon, Black culture, the power of the show runner and Stone's bad acting!
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The music industry has changed dramatically in recent years, and the role of major record labels has been forever changed. Once beheld as the gatekeepers to stardom,
the rise of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have irrevocably changed to landscape of music.
In response, labels went from being gatekeepers to talent partners, focusing on offering marketing, promotion, and distribution in exch...
It used to be that access to celebrities was virtually unobtainable which made celebrities and their lifestyles that much more enviable. You rarely knew about the behind-the-scenes struggles or chaos. And if a celebrity started slipping through the cracks, then they got undressed in front of the camera or engaged in some kind of drama to refocus attention to themselves, often time to promote something they have coming...
The major labels, angel investors, venture capital execs and more that are putting their money behind the innovative ideas that could move the music industry forward.
Whether they’re angel investors offering startups tens of thousands or venture capital power players with hundreds of millions, some of the shrewdest minds in and around the music business are using their expertise to reinvest in the tools of its future. ...
Often times, we think just because some people have money and power then they are virtually unstoppable. But try telling that to people like Tyler Perry, Byron Allen.
From entertainment, to corporate America, to politics, there is a hierarchy to everything. And the higher up the control ladder you climb, the bigger the obstacles and often the more obscure they are
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