30 to Life - Redefining the Black Experience

In this episode, the guys interview Benny Pough. Benny is an established music executive, entrepreneur, author, and real estate investor. He is one of the most successful record executives in the music industry.  He has been pivotal in the sound and culture of music today. He’s worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Kanye West. He’s also signed artists such as Future and Yo Gotti. Benny currently serves as Founder and CEO of D.Verse Media. D.Verse Media is a full-service global music distribution and publishing company. Tune in as Benny drops gems on what it takes to be successful, navigating through the music business, and the lessons he learned along the way! Part 2 will be released next week! Learn More About Benny:  Website: http://www.bennypough.com/

29 Apr 202132min

In this episode, Muki and Brown breakdown how to start a podcast. They go over the platforms & equipment that they use, things they learned along the way, the importance of having a story, and best practices. The guys also discuss mistakes they made and the key to taking action. Tune to learn how to pod and get an inside look into 30 to Life!

22 Apr 202131min

In this barbershop episode, the guys discuss the shooting of Daunte Wright, the trial for George Floyd’s death and what will happen if a not guilty verdict is announced, Black Lives Matter controversy, and the legalization of marijuana in New York. Muki & Brown breakdown the impact that DMX had and his legacy. Later they debate on the new Utah law that requires biological fathers to pay 50% of a woman’s pregnancy related medical cost. Tune in! This episode was sponsored by Assurance DNA. Learn more about the company and paternity testing at http://assurancedna.com/ Catch up on all our old episodes at www.30tolifepod.com

15 Apr 202155min

The guys chat with Dr. Lauren Cook. Lauren is a therapist that primarily works with people in their 20s and 30s. She specializes in supporting people through the major changes and milestones in their lives. During the episode they discuss self-care, mental health, and making effective decisions in your 20s and 30s. Lauren touches on a variety of topics including societal pressure for women to get married & have kids and how to cope. Tune in! More about our guest: Dr. Lauren Cook is a therapist, keynote speaker, career coach, and author. She specializes in supporting people with all the life transitions that can be so overwhelming--whether it’s graduating, a career shift, starting or ending a relationship, or beginning a family—she’s there through all the highs and lows. She is the creator of the Find Your Why, Know Your Way course, which helps millennial women make efficient and effective life decisions with confidence. She is the author of two books: Name Your Story: How to Talk Openly About Mental Health and The Sunny Side Up: Celebrating Happiness. Lauren lives in Pasadena, CA with her husband and Siamese cat, Mochi. Sign Up for the Waitlist for Find Your Why, Know Your Way Course: https://www.drlaurencook.com/know-your-why-find-your-way Freebie: The Top 10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Make a Life Change: https://dr-lauren-cook.ck.page/cff90ffa69 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurencook/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurencook/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrLaurenCook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurenCook

8 Apr 202143min

Muki and Brown chat with Michael Broughton. Michael is the cofounder of Perch, a free app that allows users to build their credit through recurring expenses such as rent, Netflix and Hulu. Michael started the the company to help people quickly build good credit scores by tapping into non-traditional data points. So far, Perch has launched on the iOS App Store and will launch on the Google Play Store in the near future. They recently raised a $2.5M seed round and are backed by Village Capital, Citi, SoftBank, Concrete Rose Capital and Marcy Venture Partners. Michael talks about what inspired him to create the app, his decision to leave college and pursue his dreams, and what it's like being backed by Jay-Z and so many incredible others. Tune in!

1 Apr 202123min

In this barbershop episode, Muki and Brown discuss the recent shootings, Derrick Jaxn and his wife, WandaVision, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and more. Oh and you get to learn more personal stuff about Muki and Brown! They also break down the meaning and mission of the podcast! Tune in!

25 Mar 202145min

Dawn W. Dickson is CEO of PopCom, an automated retail company that uses facial recognition, A.I, and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights. PopCom has developed technology to make kiosks and vending machines intelligent through data and analytics at the point of purchase. As a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in marketing and business development, Dawn launched four successful cash flow positive companies since 2002. Dawn has been featured in countless media outlets including Forbes, Black Enterprise, Fortune, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, The Miami Herald, CNBC/Yahoo series ‘The Biz Fix’ with Marcus Lemonis, and MSNBC ‘Your Biz’ Elevator Pitch. Tune as she discusses her journey, how she balances it all, and tips for entrepreneurs.

18 Mar 202118min

In part 2 from last week’s episode, Muki and Brown continue their conversation with Shawn D. Rochester about his books, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America and CPR for the Soul: How to Give Yourself a 20% Raise, Eliminate Your Debt, and Leave an Inheritance for Your Children’s Children. Later, Shawn breaks down the ways the black community can build wealth and economic empowerment. Tune in for part 2 of our conversation regarding the black experience. Learn more about Shawn D. Rochester and his books at https://blacktaxed.com

11 Mar 202145min