CYLS 138: 20,000 Downloads in 2 Weeks: Creating Your Own Lane in Podcasting with Chris "Stylezz" Samuel
Summary: About our Guest: Chris “Stylezz” is known for hosting D’usse Palooza, a dark liquor-driven day party that has turned into one of the biggest cross county fests in America. With a Bachelor’s in Communication from SUNY Old Westbury, he used his infectious energy and mystique to launch the podcast Trappin Anonymous in summer 2016. Highlighting the underground world, Chris “Stylezz” dives into the lives of people with whom a conversation would be considered taboo. He uses his magnetic personality to relate to his interviewees and to discuss topics that wouldn’t normally be discussed. Episode Summary: Chris “Stylezz” is passionate about everything he does. Speaking candidly about his podcast, Trappin Anonymous, Chris “Stylezz” isn’t afraid to have difficult conversations. And while he wants to satisfy his audience, his motivation is internally driven. Insight from this episode: Secrets to networking in college. How to evaluate your work while remaining true to your goals. Strategies for maintaining integrity as an entrepreneur. How to be on the lookout for signs telling you to pivot your life. Chris “Stylezz” describes the catharsis around having a conversation about your life. Secrets for figuring out if someone’s self-promotion is legit and whether they are actually doing the work that they profess. Chris “Stylezz” talks about the power of patience. Chris “Stylezz” promotes giving everyone value and not dissing other people. Strategies for turning the words of naysayers into motivation. Quotes from the show: “What is passion? What could I do in this world, absolutely for free, and still be fulfilled?“ - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “You’ve got to value the mistakes.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “People never realize how therapeutic it is to sit back, reflect, and verbally, out loud, talk about themselves.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “All you have is your word in this world.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “Money is not the only form of currency.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “People will always find a way to justify their lifestyle, something that there doing, whether they feel it’s good, bad or indifferent.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “Value is determined by ‘NO’. My value is determined by what I am willing to walk away from.” - Chris “Stylezz” Samuel, Episode 138 “Had I not been in that situation (growing up in foster care), I would not be this version of Kevin. So I have to be thankful for that.” - Kevin Y. Brown, Episode 138 Resources Mentioned: Computer Microphone Interface Favorite Quote: “We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing.” - Mother Teresa 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Don’t care. Be quick to fail. Do what you love. Episode Sponsor: This episode was sponsored by http://www.podcastlaundry.com Stay Connected: Create Your Life Series: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Chris “Stylezz”: www.trappinanonymous.com listen.tidal.com/artist/10250543 www.instagram.com/christylezz twitter.com/christylezz Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast
