L.I.F.E. on podcast

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

June 24, 2024 23 mins

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 Nipsey Hussle, Ken...

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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?

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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," on his new al...
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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 productions of all siz...

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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" let him t...

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February 12, 2024 96 mins

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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January 15, 2024 19 mins

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 exchange for a sha...

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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 up. 

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November 13, 2023 33 mins

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.
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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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Rap music. Hip Hop.  What started out as an art form to report, through lament, what was going on in underprivileged America, has turned into a celebration of the worst of us.  

Controversial music is nothing new and exists in all genres, but no other music has had the impact on pop-culture as much as rap/hip-hop has in the past three decades. 
So when some of the biggest names in rap are spewing forth some of the most...

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Terri J. Vaughn is an actress, producer and director best know for her role as Lavita Alizay Jenkins-Robinson n the Steve Harvey Show.
The NAACP Image Award winner didn't always plan this path of success and shares her insight, wisdom  advice on her career and life.

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October 16, 2023 36 mins

Jim Carrey eloquently reminded a room full of graduates that every setback, every obstacle, and every moment of doubt can be a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. 

Tony Robbins motivates us to shift our perspective, cultivate resilience, and live life with intention.  So take a listen as we embark on a path of self-discovery, growth, and inspiration, and learn how to view life's challenging events, not as stumbling...

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From purpose, focus and self-improvement to happiness, fulfillment and personal growth , multi-millionaire serial entrepreneur Zach Zelner returns to share more knowledge and wisdom on the art of entrepreneurship.

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Joe is co-founder and managing partner of The Georgia Hemp Company and of Sympleaf Wellness, companies that produce, distribute, and sell hemp-based lifestyle and wellness products. He was the co-founder and former CMO of Halcyon Organics, the first medical cannabis company in the South. 

He is a sought-after authority and industry consultant on hemp legislation, sourcing, quality control, processing, distribution, and mar...

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