Changing The Narrative
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA podcast born out of an all too familiar frustration; navigating life as an aspiring creative entrepreneur. How do you pay the bills? How do you grow? How did you maneuver through your city? Listen as Duane Jones, Terrence Taylor and Lauren Sears give you an uncensored look at their journey. Changing the Narrative shines a light on life as a creative and provides an open forum for conversation about various topics through their eyes.
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Episodes
Power of the LoLo | 028
June 21, 2018 13:55 - 1 hour - 171 MB#PRAYFORLAUREN - After 2 days of being sick, we welcome Lauren back to the show! From toxic masculinity to the ugly cry, male vs. female ego, video game & social media addiction, our desensitization to violence, manifestation and the power of the tongue, we go IN! We also talk about the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, the surprise Jay Z & Beyonce album, Nas and Kanye's album, Bobbito Garcia, P4G's live event and Alfred Burgesson stops by to ask what we've learned about podcasting since star...
Love is F%!#*g Hard | 027
June 12, 2018 14:35 - 1 hour - 180 MBThis week we welcome Duane back and play catch up on some juicy topics! From the suicide of Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain to racist Roseanne, the NBA finals, Drake vs. Pusha T and the G.O.O.D. Music album release marathon, we're in it DEEP this week. We also share lessons on the challenges of love, finding balance and focusing on our mental & physical health. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 3:00 - Weekly Recaps *7:23 - Terrence deletes his IG. Find out why! Lessons of the Week: 12:52 - ...
Live with the Halifax Social Network ft. Demetrius Ferguson & Laura MacAulay | 026
June 05, 2018 15:16 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week Lauren and Terrence join Meech and Laura of the Halifax Social Network for a live recording at the Harrison Lewis Centre. With an audience of 15, we deep dive into why the Halifax Social Network was founded, what's changing in Halifax, the power of nature, food, storytelling and adventures. We also talk 'perceived obligations', how waves are created and what we should think about before we speak. A few additional surprise guests grace the mic so listen now to find out what other lo...
Lady Talk ft. Verena | 025
May 29, 2018 12:24 - 1 hour - 151 MBDuane heads to BC for the week so Verena joins again this week to talk all things lady like. Terrence sits back to learn about the politics of women's clothing and woman on woman hate. We also introduce the segment "Lesson of the Week", in which we learn about self care, investing in the relationships that matter most and connecting with people in human form. Briell Fraser drops by to snap some pics, we talk how to get sponsors and much more, this week on the Changing the Narrative podcast! ...
A Moment in Culture ft. Verena | 024
May 22, 2018 17:11 - 1 hour - 147 MBLauren is in the Cayman Island getting her tan on so we invite friend of the show Verena R. to chat all things Moments in Culture (MIC). With the Art Pays Me fashion show complete, we talk about the messages behind the pieces, feedback, the MIC Documentary and the beautiful people of Halifax that showed up to support Duane. We deep dive into emotional availability, Terrence's two year old Facebook memory, St. Paul, God complex's, being fake woke and are caregivers and educators artists t...
Childish Goats | 023
May 15, 2018 13:58 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we dig into Childish Gambino's new music video, This Is America. We also talk about Michael Jordan vs. LeBron and Michael Jackson vs. Beyonce and how to de-throne the G.O.A.T. (also known as the 'greatest of all time'). We also added a new member to the team! She goes by the name Sandra Hannebohm, she just finished her journalism degree at Kings College and will be sharing the CTN experience through written words and blog form! We welcome our back our FIRST GUEST ever, AVRN D...
Episode 22 - Let Your Freak Flag Fly
May 08, 2018 12:01 - 1 hour - 134 MBIt’s episode deuces on Changing the Narrative Podcast, folks! Let Your Freak Flag Fly. We’ve picked a format and we’re going with it this week as we chat about goings on in our industries like B Corp, the 100 Day Field Trip, and big changes in the fashion house at Louis Vuitton. Kanye sneaks in for another round, Stephanie Labbé battles with the boys, and Terrence has no love for the Raptors. We wrap up with some listener Q&A and bid you farewell for another week. Have a listen and submit yo...
Episode 21 - Ye Trolls the Narrative
May 03, 2018 11:32 - 1 hour - 121 MBToday we talk about all things Kanye West and Donald Trump! We dig into how Ye is using the internet to promote his music, his polarizing views as a black man and how does a black American align himself with a known white supremacist? Verena Rizg provides a clinical opinion on the affects of trauma and trauma resolution and we discuss how to fight through the "Black Victim Mentality". 0:20 - KANYE - WHOOP DEE SCOOP DEE POOP 7:00 - WELCOME SEAN MCMULLEN OF HALIFAX SOCIAL NETWORK 8:50 - WEEKLY...
Episode 20.5 - #STROKEMUSIC ft. Kayo
April 24, 2018 04:34 - 47 minutes - 108 MB VideoThis week we share the second half of our conversation with musician Kayo. After 3 hours of chatter, we were tired and decided to relax and have some fun! Listen to our foolery as well as the pros and cons of being an independent or signed artist. 3:00 - Introducing our guest: Kayo 7:28 - Where do you get pizza at Pizza Corner? 8:53 - The Breakfast Club 10:45 - 11 minutes in and still haven't introduced the topics 15:20 - Matt Whitman returns again during the weekly recap 20:25 - What will ha...
Episode 20 - Inside Winter in St. Lucia ft. Kayo
April 17, 2018 04:40 - 2 hours - 409 MB VideoThis week we have a special guest, rapper and musician Kayo! Listen in as we complete a FULL album review and take a DEEP dive into his new album, Winter In St. Lucia. We also talk about male vulnerability, spirituality, what it means to 'make it', creating art with humans you have romantic feelings for, independent vs. signed artists AND MORE! Enjoy and thank you for listening! Check out the full song breakdown below: 4:30 - At My Door 19:02 - Choke 32:30 - Rose (Feat. Tona) 44:38 - Reckless...
Episode 19 - Love With Lauren
April 10, 2018 13:04 - 1 hour - 141 MB VideoThis week we talk about: 3:20 - Redefining the Changing the Narrative Podcast 7:41 - Actually starting the show 10:18 - Lauren Sticks the Tip in 11:55 - Out Shit & Our Sunshine - Our new weekly check-in segment 21:02 - How much time do we waste on social media? 26:33 - Terrence farts in the hallway, three times 28:01 - The 100 Day Field Trip is official 29:04 - Lauren sleeps through Brock Lesner's climax, #METOO 30:07 - #WhereIsTerrenceTaylor 36:32 - Thongs and Bowties 37:50 - What happens wh...
Episode 18 - We Chose Atlantic Canada ft. Annie MacEachern
April 03, 2018 15:18 - 1 hour - 210 MB VideoListen to part 2 of our conversation with Annie MacEachern. We talk youth retention in Atlantic Canada, do old white people laugh at black people for using the N-word with each other and we dig into the words of Andrew Schultz, from the Brilliant Idiots podcast and talk about his views on feminism. Enjoy the show and thank you for listening!
Episode 17 - Recreational Medicine ft. Annie MacEachern
March 27, 2018 01:23 - 50 minutes - 115 MB VideoToday on the podcast, we sit down with PEI feminist and cannabis activist, Annie MacEachern. We discuss her views on women in business, legalization of cannabis in Canada and her experiences educating health professionals on the diversity of cannabis consumption.
Episode 16 - Shoutout to Master Jones ft. El Jones
March 20, 2018 18:35 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week on the Changing the Narrative Podcast, we welcome our new host, Lauren Sears and we send our love and farewells to our founding host, Peter Hemsworth. We also chat with El Jones about the history of racism, do white NCAA players leverage their basketball status better than black players and what life advantages do you have being a more attractive human? All this and more on the Changing the Narrative Podcast. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what ...
Episode 15 - What Is A Social Enterprise?
March 13, 2018 19:27 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week on CTN we discuss all things social enterprise with special guest Lauren Sears. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 14 - Sales in the Social Media Era
March 06, 2018 03:09 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week on CTN we jump back into some entrepreneurial talk with discussion on quality control, process & the different approaches to selling your art. We also touch on the Oscars, what we think makes a great movie & the latest news on streetwear superstar Virgil Abloh. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 13 - Pixels to People
February 27, 2018 02:56 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis week on CTN we talk about our FIRST artist meet-up and welcome the lovely family behind KeiKaiKoa to the podcast to talk about their experiences with bullying, and what we can do to change the narrative. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 12 - There's a Knife in my Purse
February 20, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week on CTN we welcome Alexandra Rose to the podcast to give her perspective on the model/photographer relationship. We also get into a discussion on CBC's The Current and their recent piece called 'Facing Race'. On top of that we jump back into pop culture, discussing Fox News' recent attack on LeBron James, and Drake's philanthropic God's Plan music video. Check it out. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep th...
Episode 11 - CTN Will Not Negotiate with Terrorists
February 14, 2018 15:22 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week on CTN we welcome Solitha Shortte of Soli Productions to the show to discuss all things fashion. We also get into topics of loyalty, energy & FAKE LOVE. Check it out. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 10.5 - Live From Podcamp Halifax 2018
February 08, 2018 03:19 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBThis week on CTN we are coming at you LIVE from Podcamp Halifax. We discuss what we have going on as creative entrepreneurs, how we met, and answer a bunch of audience questions. Check it out. Thank you for listening! Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 10 - What Are Those!!??
February 06, 2018 02:58 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week on CTN we're talking about Storytelling in 2018, Motivation, and some $850 crocs (WHAT)? Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 9 - What Is the Cost of Keeping it Real?
January 30, 2018 04:38 - 1 hour - 118 MBThis week on CTN we're talking about the GRAMMYS...our thoughts on living music legends, the Dutch fashion police, and censorship. Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Follow us on Instagram CTNPODCAST
Episode 8 - Ignorant or Racist?
January 23, 2018 03:29 - 1 hour - 131 MBThis week on CTN we're talking LEGACY... How we want to be remembered, fashion on a budget, and Ignorance vs. Racism. Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 7 - Trudeau Said What?
January 15, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week on CTN we discuss Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's remarks on the arts, Oprah's potential presidential run, and H&M's latest controversy. Check it out! Thank you for listening! Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 6 - When the Power Goes Out
January 08, 2018 23:18 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week we talk about Will Smith's new movie Bright, how Dave Chappelle offended many and educated us all and how rapper Nipsey Hussle has used rap music and creative entrepreneurship to change the way artists are building communities with their fans. Thank you for listening. Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 5 - Who Makes Your Mount Rushmore?
January 02, 2018 05:36 - 1 hour - 134 MBListen as we chat with our first guest, photographer AVRN DWNY about Joe Budden leaving Complex, Virgil Abloh, legalizing cannabis and who would be on our Mount Rushmore of creatives. Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 4 - Lessons From LaVar
December 26, 2017 01:06 - 1 hour - 138 MBListen to the last show of 2017 as we discuss Lavar Ball's marketing strategy, our journey through 2017 and our plans for 2018! Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 3 - Are You a Culture Vulture?
December 18, 2017 22:59 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhy do corporate companies hire athletes? Learn about Bermudian politics and artists walking the fine line of inspiration and plagiarism. Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 2 - Maritime Hospitality
December 12, 2017 04:53 - 1 hour - 150 MBAre Maritimers too nice? How do you decide how much to charge for your art? Do you sell products or build an online community? Find out today on CTN! Thank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going.
Episode 1 - These are My Words, Not the Words of my Employer
December 04, 2017 14:04 - 1 hour - 137 MBThank you for listening! Please RATE and REVIEW if you like what your hearing. It goes a long way to keep this thing going. Welcome to the first episode of the CTN Podcast! Learn about the crew, how we feel about Joyner Lucas not being racist and life after the "Hoop Dream".