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
The MET Gala is an annual fundraising event for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City where celebrities, designers, and cultural icons show up dressed to embody a specific theme that aligns with the Costume Institute’s newest exhibit.
This year's theme for 2025 is Black Style and dandyism.
Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, dandyism is a cultural and aesthetic moveme...
What happens when a former convicted felon, ex-racist, and recovering addict becomes one of the strongest advocates for HBCUs and Black history? In this episode, I sit down with George "White George" Sedberry, a man who went from hate to enlightenment and now knows more about African-American contributions to history than most Black folks. His journey is wild, his transformation is real, and his perspective?...
In this episode, we dive into the headline-making story of Snoop Dogg and Nelly performing for Donald Trump. Did these hip-hop icons compromise their values for a paycheck, or is it just business as usual? Did they sell out? What exactly is a "sell out"? Was it just a smart capitalist move?
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges what it means to stay true to yourself in the fa...
The intersection of technology, media, and power, is becoming a more and more danger crossroad as time goes on.
Those who control content can shape public opinion, rewrite history, and even manipulate our memories.
In this episode, we look at the potential for manipulating reality through altered videos, "fake news", and engineered narratives. These things are raising serious questions about t...
YouTube is plans to do a it's biggest overhaul of its connected TV app ever!
The update will bring new functionality and a completely new makeover. Currently, YouTubeTV has taken over the lead in streaming ahead of major platforms like Netflix, Max, and Disney+.
The new TV app will present a slew of new and updated features, including some exciting ones that could alter how some that will let content creators...
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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