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I talk about my trouble dating black men and why when it came to my education, I felt like I was never going to find love with a black man. 

Keishawn Blackstone shares his non-traditional journey in the film industry without a college degree. The conversation explores his early aspirations, the financial aspects of the industry, and the importance of continuous learning. They delve into authentic networking, industry evolution, and Keishawn's proudest moments. The episode rounds out with advice for hopeful film industry newcomers and ways to connect with Keishawn.

Key points discussed:

- Success in the film industry is achieved through integrity, trust, and maintaining strong relationships, which are as crucial as technical skills. 

- Understanding and experiencing different roles on set can lead to better leadership as a director and contribute to a more respectful and efficient production environment. 

- Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace the journey are essential traits for navigating the challenges and uncertainties of a career in filmmaking.

Timestamps:

(00:00) — Introduction to podcast

(00:48) — Introduction to Keishawn Blackstone (film director and business consultant)

(01:17) — Blueprint of success

(02:48) — Salary range

(04:15) — Keishawn's high school experience 

(06:03) — Post-high school: Pro Cycling, trying community college and dropping out 

(10:10) — Working as a Lyft driver

(10:52) — Navigating the film industry | First break

(12:50) — First few successes in the film industry

(14:04) — Early career wages and negotiating pay in the film industry

(17:01) — Upscaling in the film industry | Acquiring production gears

(18:48) — Mistakes made along the way

(21:45) — Right decisions made along the way

(23:57) — The importance of authentic networking

(26:01) — Changes in the film industry and staying ahead in a constantly evolving industry

(28:26) — Keishawn's biggest accomplishments and overcoming life's challenges

(29:38) — What is Keishawn most proud of?

(30:31) — Most difficult periods in Keishawn's career

(32:56) — Advice to 17-year-old Keishawn

(33:48) — Advice for young people entering the film industry

(35:45) — Book recommendations

(37:14) — How to contact and support Keishawn Blackstone

Support/Contact Keishawn:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishawn-blackstone-97580974/

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/director_blackstone/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast: 

- Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca

- The Filmaker's Handbook: https://amzn.to/3Txp4AP 

- The Power of Habit: https://a.co/d/0OeaFse

- The Power of Now: https://amzn.to/41pXLdE

- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life: https://amzn.to/3Tu4BNj

- Life Through The Arches: https://amzn.to/483rRGo

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This $30 million dollar company, Workbnb, a groundbreaking company providing housing solutions to businesses across the US, was founded by Yeves Perez. He was a popular kid in high school but dropped out due to a controversial paper on McBeth.

Yeves takes us through the highs and lows of his life, starting with the struggles of working low-paying jobs, realizing the need for change in his life, and  the harsh reality faced by many hardworking individuals trapped in cycles of debt and unfulfilling jobs. 

Throughout the interview, Yeves emphasizes the importance of breaking free from limiting beliefs, staying motivated, and persistently pursuing your passions. His story is a testament to how resilience, creativity, and embracing change can lead to unimaginable success, proving that you don't have to follow the traditional path to thrive in the world of tech and entrepreneurship.

Timestamps: 

(1:45) Here’s why getting “out of your head” is important for success

(2:48) Salary ranges for CEO’s is almost limitless

(6:01) High school education is mediocre because it doesn’t prepare you for the real world

(6:43) First job was housekeeping at a hotel

(8:35) He wrote a paper on how McBeth was a sociopath and it lead to him dropping out of high school

(10:49) HIs mom was pissed when he said he wanted to go to college and threatened to kick him out if he dropped out of school

(13:40) What it was like couch surfing and working as a waiter and carpet cleaner. He realized no matter how hard he worked, he could never earn more.

(17:28) The illusion of “arriving”. The reality is, you exit one cycle and enter another. It was a struggle to climb the corporate ladder. A coworker had $60k in debt and only made $13/hr.

(21:54) A successful ad helped him to realize his passion for marketing and all the other businesses he failed at

(27:42) How helping his mom with managing her Airbnb lead to creating a $30M company.

(36:03) You don’t have to be a technical person to be in tech

(39:26) How his stubbornness and competitiveness helped him to stay motivated

(43:53) Advice you can learn from

Support/Contact Yeves:

• Company Website: https://www.workbnbapp.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeves-perez-workbnbceo/

Books and resources mentioned in this podcast:

• Resume course: https://bit.ly/podcastpca
• Millionaire Mindset: The Simple Habits And Thinking Behind Money, Wealth, and Success: https://amzn.to/3rTyyL7

Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.

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Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.

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Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

Ever since she could remember, Evelette has battled extraordinary circumstances, made tough decisions, and overcome difficult challenges…all while on her own. In this inspiring two-part series, Evelette takes us on an unforgettable journey through her experiences in foster care, becoming a teen parent, and completing high school despite homelessness. With the support of caring adults, her love for her children, and unwavering hope, Evelette defied the odds and found the strength to persevere. Brace yourself for an extraordinary story of resilience and determination!

Find helpful resources mentioned in this podcast episode.

Connect with Youth Voice Amplified

• Youth Voice Amplified Podcast
• Instagram – @youthvoiceamplifiedpodcast
• Youth Voice Amplified on Facebook 

If you would like to ask us a question, recommend a topic, or suggest a guest, please email us at youthvoiceamplified@gmail.com.

Credits:

Producers: Brian Johnson, Gennessa Fisher, Kim Silva and Allyson Baptiste
Production Partners: Kern Education Television Network, the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and Liam Silva
Theme Song: “Beatitude” by Mountaineer 

Handicapable Black Woman Episode 55 These Idiots Say They are Color Blind Affirmative Action and the mistake America has made introduction to the topic. Work, school and how non POC see me and how I still don't fit into society because of how I look and my skin color. Race is a big problem, but people want to pretend it is not while being racist bigots. People judge and accuse me of only being or accomplishing what I have done because of my race but when a white person does the same it is from hard work.
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Lexi Gunther went from being a high school dropout to being a well-paid, EA Team Lead. She has been an EA and thought partner since 2009 and currently works at Cedar, a health-tech company, where she manages the Executive Support Team and is the Executive Assistant to the Head of Product.

In this episode, Lexi talks about working with international teams, transitioning from an executive assistant to a manager of EAs, and she also shares her experience moving into the software industry.

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On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, a recurring guest, Luccas Contreras, shares his experience as a teenager struggling with mental health, dropping out of high school, and how all of this shaped his empathetic approach in his current work with teenagers. 

Luccas is an MSW Student at University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently works with teens as a behavioral health facilitator in Wisconsin.
Email: lcontreras2@wisc.edu
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Do you think dropping out is a bad thing? Society puts such a negative label on it, right!? In this chat, Ryan explains why he’s owning “BigLaw Drop Out” and changing it into an empowering term of endearment and how dropping out of various things that weren’t aligned for him has led to successes.

Ryan is a former lawyer turned life coach and yoga teacher who shares in this chat how he’s navigated the changes that he’s made. He breaks it down in a really self reflective way that provides  helpful and empowering tips and advice for us all. We get into chats about unhealthy work patterns in law, the draw of the money, how to pursue a life that makes you feel lit up and much more! A common theme in this conversation, which I’m all about, kept coming back to the importance of knowing yourself and doing inner work.

A summary of what you can expect:-

• Why and how Ryan became a lawyer;
• The lure of money in the profession;
• International dreams and working from Singapore;
• Unhealthy demands in law – work creeping into holiday and family time;
• Ryan’s process to leaving and working out what lights him up;
• The story behind BigLaw Drop Out and why changing or ‘dropping out’ can be an empowering thing;
• What living a life that’s ‘lit’ is;
• The importance of real inner work + personal development; and
• Much more!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Fit Delis plant based protein powder. I love how you nourish me on the daily with added goodness to my morning smoothie bowls! Proud to be teaming up with you and sharing your goodness.

Links and contacts:-

• Ryan’s website: www.iamryanspence.com
• Ryan’s Instagram: @iam_ryanspence
• Legally Different's email: hello@legallydifferent
• Legally Different's  Instagram

Thank you for tuning in!

He got his parent’s blessings to drop out of college. Naturally, Marc Thibodeau’s parents were concerned initially. He felt like it was a waste of his time since he didn’t learn any of the practical aspects of marketing or business. So, he made his case before his parents by showing his parents his plan for dropping out. Today he’s the Co-founder of CoachLab, an all-in-one platform to help coaches and consultants launch products, subscriptions and more. 

Listen in as he shares his journey and what he calls “cheat coades” to get where you want to be with Jonaed. Special 

Discount included in this EP.

Want to get in touch and/or support Marc? 

• LinkedIn

Coach Lab

• Website
• LinkedIn

Want to get in touch with NoDegree? 

• Listen to more podcast episodes here
• Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn
• Follow NoDegree on LinkedIn,  Facebook and Instagram

And remember:

No degree? No problem!

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Courses: 

FREE MINI COURSE: How to Get a $60K/Yr Career in Digital Marketing by Seth Jared Hymes

Y-Combinator Startup School

Books: 

That Art of Not Giving a Fuck

I Will Teach You How to Be Rich

Purple Cow

Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.

- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/JonaedIqbalND

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Thank you for sponsoring our show. If you'd like to support our mission to end the stigma and economic disparity that comes along with not having a college degree, please share with a friend, drop us a review on Apple Podcast and/or subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nodegree.

Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

In grade 12 he told his dad he was dropping out of school. He was a DJ from the age of 12. He turned that into his career and worked different jobs while building his DJ Business. Anything he thought he needed to learn, he got a job to teach him. He even sold insurance at one point. Listen in as he shares his entrepreneurial journey with Jonaed and how he’s adapted during COVID-19.

Want to get in touch and/or support Ryan? 

LinkedIn

Instagram
 

Want to get in touch with NoDegree Inc?

Listen to more podcast episodes here

Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn

Follow NoDegree on LinkedIn,  Facebook and Instagram

And remember:

No degree? No problem!

Need career or resume advice? Follow and/or connect with Jonaed Iqbal on LinkedIn.

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Staying true to their overzealous characters, Noah and Kyle jump into the age-old debate between education and experience, sharing their own experiences and reflecting on those far more talented. Is one path truly more valuable than the other? What should one do if they don't have a choice? And will Kyle ever stop referencing horses and reins? Listen and find out!

New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media, and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle

As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our tasty intro and outro music. Check him out on Instagram!
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SHOW NOTES:

Ty Burrell, from “Modern Family,” interview:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/arts/television/ty-burrell-modern-family-the-first-time.html