The Simply King Podcast

A Star Named Rita ft. Rita Rucker

This week I have on actress Rita Rucker, you may have seen her as Chante on BET's "Being Mary Jane", Delores on FX's "Snowfall", and currently playing Carrina in BET's "Twenties" just to name a few, she big time y'all. Rita is an actor and activist focusing her energies on portraying genuinely depth stories of black women as well as working in dismantling the oppressive system that is human & sex trafficking. We discussed the heaviness of being black on screen, being a black woman inspiring the community, and the stories we want to see told on screen. 
 
Follow Rita : IG: @ritarucker Twitter: @ritaruckerr IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/RitaRucker
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

We Are Not the Center ft. Dr. Michael R. Williams

This week's episode is not only dedicated to the life of Chadwick Boseman but to all men who deserve to be free. 
Educator and Virginia Tech Lecturer, Dr. Michael R. Williams Ed. joined me to speak on the importance of unlearning patriarchy. He breaks down why we must understand the concept of not being "centered" in society. This is an episode for all men to hear no matter your race or creed. 
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Follow Michael : Twitter @Commandr_nchief IG: @commandr
 
See where else you can listen : linktr.ee/simplykingpod 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Episode 150: Death to Situationship Redux

It's 150th episode !!!!! Get you air horns ready I revisit a popular episode that I recorded years ago. I allowed for anyone to join me on IG live hence my side commentary go check out the original episode so you can really follow along. I love that this was an example of reflection and retrospection. I spoke to growth and all things that I agree with and disagree with from the revisited episode that centered the entanglement that was #HurtBae 
 
Follow me everywhere @ kings_memoirs and @simplykingpod on IG 
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

More for Self ft. Sabi Kerr

This week I have Sabi Kerr of London,U.K.,a Self-Love coach and Yoga instructor. She joined me to speak about her work in crafting better lives for women, spreading her learnings of the practice of Yoga. We spoke on if wellness is a worldwide trend or a way of life. She contributed to the "Send it On" with a self love practice you can start now. We spoke to how men need to lean into wellness and start their own self-love journeys 
 
Follow and Reach out to Sabi here: 
 
www.sabikerr.com
IG: @sabi.kerr
Facebook : sabi.kerr
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 
 

Life Hack: Going Home...

This week I speak about how we all must go home some times and being in your 20s and 30s, living in today's world amidst a pandemic I can only imagine how difficult it can be for some, and for others a very welcomed experience I speak to both sides with 3 tips for going back to a complicated home or a safe space, listen and enjoy don't forget to subscribe 
 
 
 
 
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Black Independence ft. Panel

This week I am joined by long time friends in my mothers home in Jackson, TN. We were celebrating friendship and life 15 days after Juneteenth. We discussed polyamory and the August vs. Smiths scandal, What does Black Independence look like ? and the power that Millennials have to birth and end industries see the article mentioned below. Make sure to do the SendItOn : #blackindependence 
https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-hurt-industries-sales-2018-10
Follow the Panel : 
@tyistyping 
@justjenese 
@iambennierose 
@diggy_shakur 
@sagedeadpresdnts
 
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#BlackMenAdmit

This week is an all around call of action episode, I call out all men to admit to their personal transgressions to Black women and our LGBTQIA+ brothers and sisters. I challenge all men to change the paradigm of Black men being the first person to commit any type of trauma to those that we love most. This week's Send It On call to action is for men to contribute to the hashtag that is #blackmenadmit speaking to their oppressive mistakes or behavior. In addition to start to truly hold each other accountable for resolving and protecting our issues with the black people we have harmed. #AllBlackLivesMatter
I used stats from : https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/ncvrw/2017/i.pdf
 
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Money Loves Me ft. Kagame Li-a-Ping

This week we are talking personal finance with CEO & Founder of Li-a-Ping Financial, LLC, Kagame Li-a-Ping. A Guyanese Brooklyn native working in the corporate finance industry started a non-profit to assist in increasing financial literacy in black and brown communities. Kagame spoke to me about how our relationship with money is mental, saving is all about patience, and we never have to keep up with the joneses run your own race. Please check out his non-profit and see their services or just get informed. 
Follow Kagame on IG : @liaping.financial
Website: https://liapingfinancial.com  
Episode referenced : Edify Me ft. Taylor Mason - https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
 
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Where's the Bar ?

This week I decided to be interactive about this particular topic. Inspired by a conversation I had with a good friend about modern dating standards. I had to compile more opinions on the topic through IG I asked three questions and got back a decent amount of responses from women of all walks of life. I break down my findings and give perspective to why the bar is sadly in hell and why its only necessary to be risen. 
Pygmalion Effect Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aN5TbGW5JA 
Purchase sweatshirt I was wearing during live at https://www.blacklantallc.com/shop  
 
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Target ft. Damien D. Smith

This week I have an actor, writer , and producer Damien D. Smith. Most known for his work in FX's " Snowfall" and USAs "Purge". He spoke to me about the documentary he producing through his own production company 4910 Rosalie Productions called Target St. Louis Vol. 1. The documentary unearths the truth behind some felonious testing done during the 1950s to 1970s to black neighborhoods of St.Louis. Damien shares with me his inspirations for collecting and sharing these stories, his views on the constant dehumanization of the Black community and even had time to share some of the best spots to eat in St. Louis this was a great conversation I hope you enjoy, please Listen, Share and Subscribe 
 
Follow Damien and 4910 Rosalie Productions : IG & Twitter @damiendsmith , for up to date details on the piece go to 
 https://4910rosalie.com/target-st-louis-vol-1
 
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Know the Vibes ft. B Dub Beats

This week I featured my old friend and fellow CAU alum' to give me some time to share with me about his journey into the music industry. I met B-Dub as Brandon Walker almost 10 years ago and he always showed a passion for production. BDub has credits with a myriad of recording artist like Mase, 112, Elephant Man, Safaree and Jhonnie Blaze. We discussed how he leveraged his engineer skills to create opportunities to create original beats for artist. The realities of the music business and how it's not for the weak. If you're a serious artist please reach out to collaborate. 
Follow Bdub on IG @bdubbeats 
Song used in production was produced by BDub 
 
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Purpose ft. Matthew & Kianni

This week I on the final part of a four part series with Gumbo I have founder Matthew Manning (Co-founder of Gumbo Media) and Kianni Pleasant-Bey (Magazine Distribution and Researcher) . I brought them in to speak to me about the power of purpose and how they feel like their purpose drove them to create and collaborate with Gumbo Media. In addition we touched on quarter-life crisis due to purpose being a common notion that crossing the mind in that occurrence. I really enjoyed this conversation I hope it provides insight as well as interest in all things Gumbo Media. 
Purchase Magazine now, www.gumbomedia.com/magazine 
Follow Gumbo: IG: @gumbomedia Twitter: @gumbo_media 
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Lowkey Insecure ft. Panel

This week I present a special delivery episode where I created a virtual panel for this episode some return guest as well as new voices to answer 5 questions centering the elements of Season 4 premiere of HBO's Insecure, starring Issa Rae. Here are the questions I asked my panel follow me on IG @simplykingpod and let me know how you would answer questions below. All IG profiles for featured guest below as well 
Jenese Brewer - @justjenese
Jawanza Harris - @king.wanza
Tuzday Rene' - @tuzdayeverday
Briana Harry - @bri.stories 
Keitravis Squire - @keitravissquire 
Austin Sellers - @austinselerss
Taylor Crenshaw - @taycrenshaw
Anecia Jordan - @anecia_monae 
Keyana Alicia - @keyanaalicia
 
1. In 30 seconds describe your initial reactions to season 4 premiere ?
2. Would you work with, toxic best friend or let them go ?
3. When you date is exclusiveness in any way a requirement or defeats the purpose of being single/dating? Ex. No other sexual partners or can’t date anyone else while dating me.
4. How territorial/possessive can we be of our exes? If there is a limit, explain why or why not ?
5. Who’s side are you on in this scenario of Molly and Issa ?
 
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Process ft. Zay & Amir of Gumbo Media

This week I present the 3rd volume to an on-going series with the beautiful humans behind Gumbo Media. Zay and Amir join me to speak to the power of process. They both play role vital to the execution and infrastructure of what makes Gumbo tick, they have to use their analytical and creative skills to perform all the things required. We had a lot of fun speaking to Gumbo's overall mission as well as their opinions on the world we live in and why more than ever mediums like Gumbo Magazine are vital at this time... 
Purchase Gumbo Magazine now - Gumbomedia.com/magazine 
Follow Gumbo : IG:@Gumbomedia Twitter: @gumbo_media 
Listen, Share, And Review 
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Edify Me ft. Taylor Mason

This week I have on Taylor Mason of Edify Consulting , LLC. She provides a multitude of services ranging from strategic business planning, financial advising, and business plans/proposals. I brought her on to share some of her opinions on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) governmental income stimulus package. I also had her share as much free advice about personal financial planning, the room for improvement for small business owners. Listen to the end for some free finance tips. All entrepreneurs and small business owners should truly give her a call to develop your business into a new level  
Follow and contact Taylor : IG - @edifyme 
 
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Blind Spotting Ft. Away With Words Podcast

This week I featured one of my favorite Chicago based podcast Away with Words the Podcast, Bri Stories and Aye Tati. They were the only two people I wanted to speak to about this topic of " blind spots" which is a psychological term for a behavior that a person exhibits that they are truly unaware of. The twitter check-in was extra spicy make sure you don't skip ahead. They gave me their takes on popular examples of blind spots that I believe hold us back in our own development and engagement with others, Listen now 
Follow Away With Words the Podcast : IG @Awaywithwordsthepodcast , @bri.stories & @ayetati 
Check out all the things from these at http://www.yemash.com/
 Article referenced in episode : 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conversational-intelligence/201705/blind-spots
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Aesthetic ft. Courtney,Austin, & Qurissy

This week is the second part of the Gumbo series I sat down with 3 members of the Gumbo Media team. Courtney(co-founder), Austin (Social media Director) and Qurissy (Art Director) joined us from LA to speak about their roles in Gumbo, how being apart of this collective has fed their creative desires. This week I wanted to discuss the importance of the black aesthetic ,shout out to my pilot episode, how aesthetic is something they are intentional about thoughtful about and continuously try to find ways to share work from an array of artist. They all expressed the sweat equity put into the production of Gumbo Magazine speaking to why the imagery will be inspiring and impactful to the global black community... 
 
Follow Gumbo : IG : @gumbomedia Twitter: @Gumbo_media 
Purchase Gumbo Magazine here : https://gumbomedia.com/magazine
 
( I do not own music used in this production)

Special Delivery : Adulting Vol.1

This week I experienced my occasional creative blocks but I have progressed so much because this week's episode is introspective about something we all deal with being a better adult. This week I speak to creating a Life Infrastructure its a method I created to make my life to be the most constructive and builds me to be the best me, after listening check out my IG page @simplykingpod to share your own best habits that make you great. I believe by sharing the habits and methods we use to be highly functioning adults only makes the world better. 
Follow and listen everywhere : https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
 
 
(I do not own the music used in this production) 

Connection ft. Aja & Andre

This week is the first of four part collaboration with Gumbo Media, I sat with two members of their team, Aja Van Buren & Andre Bobb to discuss the importance of community and how our networks have fed into our creative and professional lives. Connectivity being the source of community progress. In addition we discussed the creation of the first issue of Gumbo Magazine Aja serving as Co-Editor in Chief gave so much passionate detail on the collective efforts and artistry curated in this piece, details to purchase the first issue are below 
Gumbo Media : gumbomedia.com
Gumbo Magazine: gumbomedia.com/magazine ,Available 2/25/2020
Follow Aja & Andre - IG: @iamajasymone & @andrejamarphoto
 
Listen everywhere - https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
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Just 4 Me ft. Vei

This week I have on my most featured and favorite guest Vei, poet/artist/creative. We always come together to make something that we know people need to hear. The topic at hand is discipline and speaking to how we treat ourselves positively and negatively. I believe we all are on a journey that we feel extremely compelled to complete even when the outcome is unknown. Vei mentions the Pluto/Saturn conjunction here are several links below for further research. 
 
Follow Vei IG & Twitter : @veitopia 
Previous Episodes : Claim My Baggage, Me, Myself, and Love,& When I Get Right 
Saturn & Pluto Conjunction 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j6kxvDuFMk
Natal Chart
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/co-star-personalized-astrology/id1264782561 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pattern/id1071085727
 
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Ain't Nobody Coming to see you Oscar ft. J'zon Azari

I'm off hiatus, My first guest back is writer/publicist extraordinaire J'zon Azari . We chopped it up about the value of the Oscars, Tyler Perry's writers' room of one, and how diversity has become the new enemy for many white male actors and filmmakers. We discuss the impact of the Superbowl halftime performance and so much more 
 
Follow J'zon : IG & Twitter @jzonazari 
Listen everywhere https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod 
 
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End of an Era

This week is my last episode for the year, I will be on hiatus until February. I discuss cultural events from 2009 to now which is stretch to most but I couldn't cut out Obama's Inauguration because his presidency shaped the decade. I talk shows, albums, and moments that struck the nation. Join me on my facebook page to let me know how you feel about my list. 
Episodes mentioned : 
400 yrs: https://radiopublic.com/400yrs 
America Being America : https://radiopublic.com/SDAmericaBeingAmerica 
 
Listen everywhere : https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod 
 
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Khloe's Fro Ft. St. Clair Detrick-Jules

This week I have on filmmaker and activist, St. Clair Detrick-Jules, to talk about her current project soon to be released "Dear Khloe". A beautiful sentiment dedicated to her younger sister she took a journey capturing 100 different women of color to speak about their relationship with their hair. St. Clair shared her own background growing up in a multicultural household and her journey to understand her own blackness and the intersections she possesses. We spoke on Gabrielle Union's America's Got Talent controversy as well. Please support the book when it's released Spring 2020. Listen, Review and Share 
Follow St. Clair : IG- @dear_khloe Twitter- @dearkhloe 
Her website dearkhloe.com , and see the promo trailer for the piece here 
https://youtu.be/NDjk1XYBeT0
Listen to Simply King everywhere - https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod 
(I do not own the music used in this production) 

Me And My Big Heart ft.Edikan Hanson

This week I had the pleasure of featuring on my former guest's new podcast ,A Safe Space with Edikan Hanson. Edikan is a Nigerian writer and poet currently transplanted in Italy furthering her education. She asked me to come on for a series of episodes this being the first speaking towards the woes of romantic love addressing popular expectations of dating, defining love practically, and getting so much off our chest.
Go subscribe to her podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/ASafeSpacew/Edikan
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Tell My Story Right!!

This week I spoke on the impact of biopic films centering black public figures. This episode was inspired about the release and controversy around "Harriet" staring Cynthia Erivo. I give why I'm passing on the film as well as best and worst examples that have made us laugh, cry, and cringe. The question or call of action is, Does a person being alive improve the quality of their biopic?
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Listen Everywhere : https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
Link to Shadow And Act Biopics In development: https://shadowandact.com/black-public-figures-biopics-in-development-2
 
Clips used from the following films 
Ray (2004)
The Temptations (1998) 
What's Love Got to do With It (1993) 
Malcolm X (1992) 
 
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To Love Thyne Self ft. Aishat Oduola-Owoo

This week I have returning guest podcaster, public speaker, and entrepreneur Aishat Oduola-Owoo. She first featured on episode titled after her podcast "She Knew Nothing" (link below). She was picked out of thousands of applicants to be apart of a nationally televised event produced by OWN called "Black Women OWN: The Conversation", where 100 women gathered in a space to have a forum about a specific topic. Aishat comments actually made it to television which she expounds on, in addition to speaking on toxic trends of dating and why so many fail in monogamy, Kanye's new dress code policy for Kim K and so much more this conversation is certified timeless content enjoy and play back...
Follow Aishat: IG: @sheknewnothing 
Listen to SKN Deep podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skndeep/id1329428296
Her first featured episode on Simply King : https://podcasts.apple.com/SheKnewNothingSK
Subscribe Everywhere : https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
 
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Jesus is My Name

This week I speak towards which I plan to be the last time I speak on this man but Kanye has took over the news yet again and I express what I feel about his publicized religious journey and how many aspects of Kanye's public persona is extremely polarizing and worth many different critiques. In addition to praising two great works on their display of historical blackness the HBO Watchmen's opening reenactment of the Tulsa Massacre and Eddie Murphy's commencement of his come back with "Dolemite is my Name". I'm ready to debate on this Kanye stance so come at me and enjoy 
Follow on all platforms @Kings_memoirs 
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Applied Pressure ft. Ola

This week I have on artist known as Ola, Clark Atlanta Alum, Jersey Native, and quintessential all around artist musician, actor, dancer and videographer. 
I bring Ola in to discuss his newest project titled "Pressure" we discuss a few tracks his personal influences on the creation of the work. Ola's journey to living a life where creativity can thrive, his first session of therapy and we play of game of "Guess that Movie" I believe you will love, such a great conversation 
Follow Ola everywhere @yeaitsola 
Listen Here https://smarturl.it/ola-pressure 
 
( I do not own music used in this production) 

Relationship Hacks Vol. 1

This week I speak about the infamous "cuffing season" and why its time to put the season to rest, let's love all year or keep our love to self whatever you feel. I also give 2 of my proven relationship hacks that will surely enrich your relationship no matter the make up of your relationship these hacks are one size fits all.Enjoy 
 
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Listen everywhere : https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
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Special Delivery : How to Forgive

This week is a Special Delivery episode I speak towards the Botham Jean Trial and Black forgiveness and I give my take of the best Hot sauce 
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A Black Lady Talking Sketch ft. Bria Henderson

This week I have on long time friend and one of my favorite Spelman alumnae Bria Henderson, actress/poet/singer. We both share our appreciation for the historic series "A Black Lady Sketch Show". Bria let's me in on how she has experienced the "diversity" trend in the entertainment industry. The plight of being a black female creative and how black women collaborating and supporting lead to a ground breaking show, get into the conversation.
Follow Bria : IG @briasamone Twitter @Actress2Society Also catch Bria in the upcoming FX limited series " Miss America "
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Growth: 4 year Anniversary Episode

This week to the day September 12th, makes Simply King Podcast 4 years old. I speak about lessons learned creatively and personally, celebrate with me by doing the following four things 
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Dreams on Screen ft. Keitravis Squire

This week I featured Keitravis Squire, ATL based photographer and filmmaker, to join me to speak on his passion for film and television as an artform. We discussed the custody battle over the Spiderman character, the impending streaming wars and how we consume, and the impact of living in a post Insecure-Empire-Black Panther Era. Please book Keitravis for your next photo shoot or contact to collaborate in other ways website & socials below. Listen, Subscribe, Review and Share 
IG & Twitter : @ KeitravisSquire
https://keitravissquire.com 
Listen to the Simply King podcast on Spotify, Google Play, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Youtube & etc. 
https://linktr.ee/simplykingpod
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400 Years: 1619 Project review

August 2019 we must commemorate the first 20-30 West Africans who were forced into perpetual bondage this month in 1619. Peabody award recipient and MacArthur Genius Fellow Nikole Hannah-Jones lead a group of journalist, writers, and poets to create a journalistic piece of work they simply call the 1619 Project distributed through New York Times Magazine. I read several significant quotes from Nikole's introductory essay. This is a moment where we honor our ancestors and become more aware of how their struggle brought us to a place where we speak louder, dream bigger, and reach higher. Below are direct links to the piece as well as additional teaching aids and link to the official podcast accompanying the project. Thanks for listening please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share. 
http://pulitzercenter.org/1619project/reading-guide-quotes-key-terms-and-questions
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1619/
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Revelations Pt. 1 (Interview with Cole Johnson)

This week I present a special episode of Simply King podcast, I was happily asked to join Cole Johnson on his Revelations Podcast. 
Cole sits down to talk with the millennial philosopher about life as an African-American man in today's United States. Rodney talks about his time growing up in the South, going to school in Atlanta ... and the richness that is now living in Chicago. 
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi-029-rodney-perry/RevelationsPodcast
Subscribe and listen to Revelations with Cole Johnson 
https://shows.pippa.io/revelations/episodes/epi-029
Follow him at 
https://www.facebook.com/revelations.podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/revelations.podcast/
 

Sweet Hustle ft. Rita-Ashley Cunningham

This week I have on good friend and classmate, Rita-Ashley Cunningham, Entrepreneur and Self-taught pastry chef. I really wanted to praise and love on Rita's work ethic what inspired her to slang cupcakes in the first place her high understanding of Twitter and how she stays inspired and grows her business. She also gave several exclusives of upcoming business launches listen to the end to listen. 
Follow and Order from Rita : IG- @ritadashash , @cupcakesbyritaa @_chewandtell
 www.cupcakesbyritaa order a cake jar today Atlanta-Metro area 
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Sounds We Play ft. Jenese Brewer

This week I have on my truest of day 1s, playlist curator, and CAU alumna Jenese Brewer. I brought Jenese to have a overall discussion about the state of music as it pertains to consumption and reaction to the musical arts. She gave me some of her deep cuts, her tactics for finding new artist and sounds, such a fun conversation. 
Follow her everywhere @justjenese 
(I do not own music used in this production) 
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Lukewarm Summer Ft. Taylor Crenshaw

This week I have Taylor Crenshaw returning to speak more on the "Rules we Create" by speaking towards the new mood for the summer coined by the hottest rapper out today Megan Thee Stallion, that being Hot Girl Summer. Black twitter has does what it does and anty up the stakes of Hot Girl summer by keeping score and trying to redefine it to fit their lack luster lives of all work and no play. Taylor breaks down how this is a time for women to stand up in their worth and live a little better yet live a lot more because the summer is looking bleak more like lukewarm...
 
Please follow Taylor @taycrenshaw on IG and listen to her Hot Girl Summer playlist 
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/a-hot-girl-summer/pl.u-ZmblDZGUVJ7DVk 
 
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Cucumbers & Blue Bell

This week I introduce my new format: 
- Twitter Check In 
- Praise Em' Shoutouts 
-The Topic/Convo 
- Ask King
- Send it On 
The topic should be obvious, seeing how there is this strange craze of clout chasing with Kroger sales items, its stranger world we live in but stranger things oddly have happened on the internet in the pursuit of clout I ask why do people want attention in this way is it society or do we all just want to go viral... Listen and Enjoy . 
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Take survey for me : https://forms.gle/SimplyKingSurvey 
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The Blocks of Life

 Been away because of those irritable creative blocks so, in the act of being optimistic why not make a negative a positive and create content on the very topic. I looked to our favorite resource Google to come across a article linked below by Susan K. Perry Phd., we must be cousins, but I go through tips of getting through creative blocks and highlighted my everyday life blocks that I believe impede progress, I believe this is a helpful one for us all enjoy...
www.psychologytoday.com -" 10-creative block breakers actually work"
 
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Musical Reality ft. Nisan Joseph

This week I have Nisan Joseph, songwriter and musician, to talk to me about the current state of R&B as a genre, he has a wealth of knowledge and perspective on the music business and how natural talent and star quality attributes to the success of a recording artist listen and enjoy...
 
Follow Nisan IG & Twitter: @nisanjoseph music featured was by Nisan’s co-creator @Felixxmusic 
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Per My Last Email ft. Alycia Attaway

This week I asked another CAU alum to join me, my school just produces greatness, Alycia Attaway travel blogger and professional woman. I wanted to bring her on to talk about work culture and the many intersections many of us deal with. I thought what better person than the brillant Alycia. We spoke on hidden rules that POC follow in corporate America, code switching is it good or bad, and gave tips on getting the most from your current employer... Enjoy 
 
Follow Alycia's Travel Blog on IG: @Alyciaadventurista and her blog which she gives travel hacks and specials tap link tinyurl.com/y7he9774
(I do not own music used in this production) 

Homecoming ft. Justin Tuitt

This week i speak with former performer, filmmaker, and CAU Alum Justin Tuitt. Because Mrs. Carter dropped an inspired BTS documentary about her and ensemble’s journey to Coachella performance, I thought I have yet to have an HBCU centered episode so we talk misconceptions of Black Colleges, power rankings of TV/Film depictions of “HBCU experience” and just stan on how they should change them to Black Ivy League Institutions, enjoy 
Follow Justin: IG: elcaptainawesom Twitter: Elincognegro 
(I do not own the music used in this production) 
 
 

Damn Skinfolks

This week I'm back with a quick evergreen episode. I wanted to set the record straight on how to approach people who share your race but don't share the ideal of the advancement of your specific ethnic group. Biggest example in the news lately was Candace Owens and the rhetoric she proclaimed at the Congressional hearing centered around the rise of Hate Crime in the past few years, check out the links below for others that were featured and provided a real historically factual argument on how hate crimes is apart of the fiber of America.
Listen all all platforms 
Simply King Podcast
Eva Paterson- https://www.c-span.org/video/EvaPatersonEqualJustice 
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Separate ?

This week I give my take on the highly debated philosophical question of " Should we Separate the art from the artist ? " My girl inspired this topic due to the interesting series of events I believed my confliction let me to do more research and I stumbled on an article by Vox.com written by Constance Grady. I believe that it ultimately directed me to the conclusion that this isn't one that is black or white but forever grey... Enjoy and share and review 
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Keepin My Brother Ft. Juice

This week I have a listener turned guest, Lawrence “Juice” Pierce . A Delaware native, dancer, aspiring actor, upcoming content collaborator/creator, and of course a CAU alum. We had the necessary controversial conversation about Black men and obvious divide between Black men who are gay and straight. We speak on the gap of understanding on both ends of the spectrum, unpacking the hate and ignorance, and most importantly discussing solutions on how we can better keep our brothers, all of our brothers 
Follow Juice: IG- @juic3_nochas3r , FB: Lawrence Juice Pierce  
Grapevine: https://youtu.be/373FFDrBZRQ 
 
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Teachers See Color ft. Nate Smyth

This week I sat with a new acquaintance by the name of Nate Smyth. Nate is a teacher in the inner city of Chicago where he usually teaches science to children that look unlike himself. We spoke about his passion for teaching, and how he felt called to teach. The issues with today's education system and certainly had to speak on his methods of being conscientious of his ethnicity but also of the ethnic groups his students belong to. I really enjoyed this one I hope you do too... Share, Subscribe, And Review 
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When I Get Right ft. Vei

This week I featured a favorite of Simply King, the poetess Vei. We unpacked another worthy topic of recognizing your potential, challenging your beliefs to reach your new levels of self-mastery and understanding that your destiny is in your control. We also had to speak on sonic masterpiece that is "When I Get Home" by Solange which served as the theme for this episode. The takeaway is that we are all gifted and special but we must see that we are our biggest barrier to growth...
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What's Reality ??

This week I ask a simple question, How does media distort reality ? Our news comes with more than just facts. With the emergence of phrases like fake news, alternative facts, political correctness, etc. it makes it so hard to consume the facts on current events. The cloudiness of news and other forms of media has the nation divided by platforms. Let me know who you trust for information now, see links mentioned below. 
 
www.cjr.org/mediatrustworthiness
https://www.marketwatch.com/mostandleasttrustednewssources
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My Anxiety has a 1st Name...

This week on Simply King, It is a self help episode speaking towards anxiety. I speak about how I became aware of where the root of my anxiety comes from and I express how I'm not the only one afflicted. I also give a Simple Action for this week for you to name your anxiety as well...
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Article mentioned in episode 
Experian.com- Money Anxiety Disorder
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