Introduction:  What's up everybody, Welcome to another edition of Confessions of a Native Son. 

• We have some very-special guests today Mekesia Brown & Lanch John from the Gifted Sounds Network,  an American podcasting creation, production, and distribution network based in Brooklyn,NYC. Lance and his team are curating diverse talent from all across the country, with the intent of building a larger than life podcasting platform. I first met Lance and his team after appearing on the "Super Upper Punch" podcast with Rich Rodriguez. I had an itch for starting my own podcast, I viewed my chance meeting with Lance as fate. Over the course of a few months, we discussed the idea of launching "Confessions of a Native Son," until finally one day, I decided to pull the trigger. This marks episode of 11, of what once just an idea. In this episode, we discuss how Lance and Mekeisa founded Gift Sounds, the importance of protecting intellectual property for people of color, and the black podcaster landscape. As always, thanks again for sharing your time with me and I hope you enjoy the show. 

Sponsors: 

• Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.
• IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.

Theme: Own Your Content

• Topic 1: How You Started
  • Origins
  • Passion
  • Big Hairy Audacious Goal
• Topic 2: Podcasting & Intellectual Property
  • Why is this important
  • What makes Gifted Sounds Different
  • The Black Podcaster LandScape
• Topic 3: How Does Someone Get Started
  • Best Practices
  • Common Mistakes You See
  • What Books or Podcast Do You Recommend for learning

Conclusion: Closing remarks. 

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Order some dope coffee at www.realdopecoffee.com, we've got to start supporting our own businesses. Also, be sure to donate at www.Ironboundboxing.org,  every donation allows us to support free amateur boxing programs for youth and young adults in low-income communities. Go to our website and donate, every donation counts. 

Message me on Linkedin or shoot me an email at Mike@weareironbound.com, Special shoutout to my Co-Producer Mike Loyd and the team from the Gifted Sounds Network. Rooting for everybody black. 

Until next time, peace, love, and have a great rest of your week.