I Pledge The Grind

I Pledge The Grind

I Pledge The Grind is an interview-style podcast featuring people that are diving into their full creativity in the midst of COVID19. The podcast focuses on how one has pivoted their business, hustle or craft during this time of uncertainty. I Pledge The Grind delves into each guest’s tenacity and ingenuity sparking a season of creativity.

Episodes

December 10, 2020 14 mins
Blazin and Fly Guy Don C of the Burial Boyz join me for chapter 31 on IPTG!!! These two hip hop artists are still making major moves with their music while balancing their personal lives during this pandemic. Take a listen and learn why nothing has stopped during this season of creativity and why they continue to pledge the grind.
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Even in the midst of a pandemic God is still good!!! On Chapter 30 of IPTG, Ena talks with her good friend and mentor, 20 year Holy Hip-Hop artist Mr. Del. Can you imagine being at the start of a huge tour and covid hits? Well that's exactly what happened to Mr. Del this past March. He's made major adjustments to his brand and continues to reinvent himself through consistency. Mr. Del is releasing his final project in the form of ...
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November 5, 2020 18 mins
On Ch 29 of IPTG, Ena introduces the phenomenal singer-songwriter Angela Blair who has recently entered her outbreak season. This Memphis beauty commands the stage and has learned to pivot her grind in numerous ways. She recently shot the video for her new hit "All of My Love" and is gearing up for her upcoming virtual birthday concert on November 13 at 7pm streaming live on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Take a listen as Ange...
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October 29, 2020 16 mins
On Chapter 28 of IPTG, Ena catches up with Hip-Hop artist and curator Marco Pave'. The pandemic came crashing down on his world while undergoing a residency in Bolivia, South America. Take a listen as Marco walks us through heading back to the states to DC where he is currently heading up a Hip-Hop residency at Georgetown University. Although life has changed in numerous ways, Marco has learned that sometimes you must slow down to...
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October 22, 2020 21 mins
On Chapter 27 of IPTG, Ena has the pleasure of speaking with True Light and Black Mind of Black Renaissance. At the mercy of covid, these two Five Percenters pumped the breaks on their annual event Memphis Hip Hop Fashion Mixer which highlights black designers with a hip-hop twist. As a result, True Light and Black Mind delved into readjusting their focus and started a YouTube series called "Shifting the Paradigm" which highlights...
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October 15, 2020 31 mins
On Chapter 26 of IPTG, we welcome writer for the Daily Memphian and Program Director of WYXR 91.7FM Jared "Jay B." Boyd. Jared shares with us how he is balancing both roles during this pandemic. In regards to writing, he mentions he now has a blank slate to write the stories he wants as many people are easier to contact and want to share. Take a listen as Jared talks about the importance of "timing" and how he's more confident t...
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October 3, 2020 26 mins
On Chapter 25 of IPTG, Ena talks with Professional Hair Stylist and Memphis Jooker Tia Waller. Tia walks us through how her salon had to shut down full stop in March due to covid. Although it was a devastating time in her life, she picked herself up and started to take classes and generate residual income. Tia also tells us about her special relationship with P Valley's Brandee Evans and how she actually gave her the wig off of ...
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September 26, 2020 14 mins
On Chapter 24 of IPTG, Ena chats it up with the owner Candy Bar Personal Bartending, Candace Duncan. She's been in the bartending industry for over fifteen years and branched out on her own in 2015. Now having a staff of four, Candace not only makes your favorite drinks but she serves as a therapist, psychologist and pastor to her clients. Since the impact of covid, she has pivoted into the cigar industry and has created mixolog...
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September 17, 2020 15 mins
On Chapter 23 of IPTG, Ena catches up with one of the busiest people in the comedy industry, Grove Hero. Although covid shut down quite a bit in March, it didn't stop Grove Hero from continuing the grind and reaching the community. From food truck tours to block parties, he has tapped into serving others which makes him stand apart from others. Take a listen as Grove Hero breaks down the importance of being yourself in a world of ...
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September 10, 2020 26 mins
On Chapter 22 of IPTG, Ena talks with West Memphis, AR natives Jeromy, Nick, Squirt, Louis and Leeland of the R&B hit sensation The PC Band. Since March, the brothers have been taking advantage of creating new music in the studio with their new body of work entitled Love Theory. Take a listen as they discuss how covid has affected their business as entertainers and why they remain relevant in such a cut throat industry.
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September 3, 2020 16 mins
On Chapter 21 of IPTG, Ena talks with owner of Missy Russell Beauty, Jerrica Williams. Jerrica shares with us how and why she started in the beauty industry over eight years ago with her lipstick line. She dealt with a few insecurities at the time doing business in an oversaturated market. Luckily, she stopped being afraid because she knew her customers would buy into HER. When covid hit, Jerrica learned quickly on the importanc...
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August 20, 2020 14 mins
On Chapter 20 of IPTG, Ena talks with brand curator Wayne Conley. Originally from Grenada, MS, Wayne began his career in event planning for nightlife and the community. He extended the brand into Tshirt merchandise by coining catchy phrases and adding colors that people tend to love. Take a listen as Wayne talks about his creativity during covid and advice for those wanting to get into the Tshirt business.
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August 13, 2020 17 mins
On Chapter 19 of IPTG, Ena catches up with her LOC alumni and good friend Dr. Tamikia White who is the owner of Seafood Sacs. You've probably been overwhelmed with the amount of seafood spots opening up as of late however Tamikia started her business before it became popular and is ahead of the curve. She's been innovative in diversifying her "Bling" brand across product lines including her special "Bling Sauce" with Seafood Sacs...
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August 8, 2020 10 mins
Chapter 18 of #IPTG speaks volumes on the importance of working your craft with hybrid R&B artist Kendrick P. While many of his shows were cancelled when covid hit, his hard work became fruitful when he signed to Nxxntime. His days are filled with creating greatness in the studio as of late and chooses not to be wasteful with his time. on any level.
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July 25, 2020 21 mins
On Chapter 17 of IPTG, Tori Evans AKA Tori WhoDat reminds us of how it's been an entire refocus as a music artist. While many rappers have taken their talents live to social media, Tori has been very strategic with releasing projects in the midst of a pandemic and revolution. Tori is very thankful to have multiple streams of income to keep her going as she continues to pledge the grind.
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July 18, 2020 17 mins
On Chapter 16 of #IPTG, Ena finds out exactly why Cometria Taylor is a beast in the wholesale real estate game. In this seller's market, Taylor Made Investments has been thriving. Although business is good during this pandemic, take a listen to hear Cometria's WHY and how it hasn't always been an easy road.
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July 2, 2020 19 mins
On Chapter 15 of IPTG, Ena talks with New York Times Bestselling Author and Podcaster Brandi L. Bates. Originally, from Los Angeles, Brandi currently resides in Atlanta managing her online real estate company after walking away from Corporate America about seven years ago. She breaks down how the pandemic has affected our monetary system, the impact in our children and how we may very well be witnessing prophecy in the making. B...
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June 20, 2020 30 mins
On Chapter 14 of #IPTG, Ena converses with fellow Pisces, musician and entrepreneur Mike Mosby. Mike has chosen the path of content creation during this novel pandemic through his new podcast, virtual performances and online speaking engagements. He also gives heed to artists on having a strong contingency plan and adding a "hazard" line item to contracts just in case another catastrophe occurs in the future. Mike's grind has no...
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June 18, 2020 15 mins
On Chapter 13 of IPTG, I talk with Chief Event Strategist Cynthia Daniels. As founder of Cynthia Daniels & Co., she is known for creating some of the coolest spaces in the midsouth region from Black Restaurant Week, Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite, Elixir Memphis and her latest Juneteenth Shop Black. However, Cynthia shares with us how COVID19 affected her business full stop at one point leaving her with a newfound interest in many of...
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June 6, 2020 10 mins
On Chapter 12 of IPTG, Ena talks with the owner of Kitchen Guru Catering Corey "Hollywood" Coleman. Cory discusses how he's had to pivot his catering business with the CDC enforcing heavy guidelines upon some of our favorite chefs. Although business has changed for Corey, his grind hasn't missed a beat!
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