L.I.F.E. on podcast
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsL.I.F.E. (which stands for Listening and Inspiring Friends in Entertainment) used to be a live monthly event held at Icon Studios in Atlanta,Georgia. Founded by Stone Stafford, L.I.F.E. was to be a place where people in entertainment could come together and learn valuable life lessons while also being able to share challenges and difficulties in their careers and personal lives. Then COVID happened. At the persistent urging of his co-host, Jony Van, Stone made the pivot to taking L.I.F.E. to the podcasting platform. So welcome, to L.I.F.E. on podcast. We're glad you're here.
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136b. The Come Up with Leslie Brathwaite - Part 2
June 06, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBWe continue our awesome discussion with Grammy winning, mix engineer Leslie Brathwaite as he continues sharing his journey to becoming the legendary engineer he is today. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
136. The Come Up with Leslie Brathwaite - Part 1
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with one music's legendary mix engineers, Leslie Brathwaite. With clients ranging from Michael Jackson, Cher and Madonna, to Beyonce, Outkast and Cardi B, Leslie shares his come up journey to becoming one of the most sought after mix engineers in the game. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
136. The Come Up with Leslie Brathwaite
May 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBWe had the privilege of sitting down and chatting with one music's legendary mix engineers, Leslie Brathwaite. With clients ranging from Michael Jackson, Cher and Madonna, to Beyonce, Outkast and Cardi B, Leslie shares his come up journey to becoming one of the most sought after mix engineers in the game.
135. Circle of Influence w/ Special Guest: Cliff Oxford
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe sit down with author and founder of the entrepreneur think tank Cliffco, Cliff Oxford to discuss the power of your Circle of Influence. When Covid hit it gave me (Stone) a chance to survey all areas of my life, and as someone who didn’t come up with a personal mentor, I realized I needed to “friend up”. My circle was loving and valuable, but it was narrow and limited. A friend invited me to the invitation-only think tank meeting and I after some diligent vetting, I was invited to join...
134. How to Attract Opportunity
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe’ve all heard that opportunity only knocks once, but it’s important that opportunity knows the address! It’s important to do the things you need to do to be prepared when opportunity comes. But did you know that there are things you can do to actually attract the opportunity TO you? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
134. How to Attract Opportunity
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWe’ve all heard that opportunity only knocks once, but it’s important that opportunity knows the address! It’s important to do the things you need to do to be prepared when opportunity comes. But did you know that there are things you can do to actually attract the opportunity TO you? Watch on Youtube
133. What Happened to LOPC?
May 09, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIt’s been 5 weeks since our last weekly episode and we missed you all! But what happened? Why the break? We talk about consistency is so important (in fact it’s one of the “C”’s in Stone’s formula for success - 3(C+E). Well, we explain everything to you and, in true LOPC fashion, share some valuable takeaways. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
132. Check Your Credit
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWhether in music, tv, film, finance or society - simply put, your credit is used to determine and acknowledge you believability. As you can imagine, this is closely related to credibility which, in most instances, is everything. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
131. The Lost Art of Media Training w/ Lynn Smith
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBLynn shares her insights developed from 15 years inside NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News to help you navigate branding and communications challenges. She'll share how to develop, craft and communicate a compelling message as well as how to take that message to powerful platforms in media. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
131. The Lost Art of Media Training
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBLynn shares her insights developed from 15 years inside NBC News, MSNBC and CNN Headline News to help you navigate branding and communications challenges. She'll share how to develop, craft and communicate a compelling message as well as how to take that message to powerful platforms in media.
130. Life Lessons from Kanye’s Jeen Yuhs
March 21, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBLove him or hate him, Kanye West‘s inspiring and provocative documentary is filled with nuggets of life lessons that the viewer not only gets to hear, but watch him live it out. In this episode we discuss some of what Stone felt were the most impactful life lessons in this documentary. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
129. Burn Bootcamp: Studio, Stage, Screen, Gym
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis weeks episode is brought to you by BurnBootCamp Smyrna. The entertainment industry is riddled with opportunities for health decline. Everything from drugs to stress to being sedentary to lack of sleep. Without a mindset to be active and healthy, serious health conditions can creep up on you and, if not addressed, it can be too late. Watch on Youtube
129. Burn Bootcamp: Studio, Stage, Screen, Gym
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThis weeks episode is brought to you by BurnBootCamp Smyrna. The entertainment industry is riddled with opportunities for health decline. Everything from drugs to stress to being sedentary to lack of sleep. Without a mindset to be active and healthy, serious health conditions can creep up on you and, if not addressed, it can be too late. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
128. WTH Are NFTs So Popular?
March 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB"Where Bitcoin was hailed as the digital answer to currency, NFTs are now being touted as the digital answer to collectables." - BBC.com Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
127. Growth vs. Increase
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOften times we see growth and increase as being synonymous or somewhat the same. But when you understand the subtle difference between the two, it changes everything. It will change the way you think and it will change the way you go about doing things because it will ultimately change the criteria of your goals. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
126. Set Your Thermostat
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThere are a lot of people who set their goals (a.k.a. "thermostat") according to the limits of their surrounding circumstances or condition. With a literal thermostat, the whole idea is to change the circumstances and have your surroundings be dictated by the temperature that you set on the thermostat. The same should happened with your life. We'll talk about how. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
125. Imposter Syndrome
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBHave you ever walked into a room and felt that you didn't belong. Whether it's because you felt you weren't educated enough, rich enough, experienced enough or overall not successful enough? Even when they have just as much credibility to be in the room, some people deal with what's called "imposter syndrome". We'll talk about what it is and how to deal with it. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
124. Network and Net Worth
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBMany of you are familiar with the phrase, "your net worth is determined by your network". But there is a keyword missing from that phrase. It should say: "your net worth is determined by the majority of your network". Not only can the value of the network of people you associate with have and effect your net worth, but the value that YOU bring to the table also determines your network. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
122. The Come Up with Simone Torres (Part 3)
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week we conclude our series of the come up with multi-Grammy nominated Engineer, Vocal Producer, Engineer, Vocalist – Simone Torres. She discusses what’s next up for her in her career as well as one of her most favorite things to do! Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
122. The Come Up with Simone Torres (Pt. 3)
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week we conclude our series of the come up with multi-Grammy nominated Engineer, Vocal Producer, Engineer, Vocalist – Simone Torres. She discusses what’s next up for her in her career as well as one of her most favorite things to do!
123. Resolution Reset with Burn Boot Camp's Maggie Sellers
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis weeks episode is sponsored by Burn Boot Camp Smyrna. Empower. Inspire. Transform. We sat down with Maggie Sellers, head trainer at Burn Boot Camp Smyrna to discuss ways to help you stick to your new year health resolution this year. As we are officially 30 days into the new year, how many people have held up their New Year's resolution where their health, diet and fitness is concerned? According to a poll of 2000 Americans done in 2021, 34% of people who may new year resolutions did ...
123. Resolution Reset with Burn Boot Camp's Maggie Sellers
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis weeks episode is sponsored by Burn Boot Camp Smyrna. Empower. Inspire. Transform. We sat down with Maggie Sellers, head trainer at Burn Boot Camp Smyrna to discuss ways to help you stick to your new year health resolution this year. As we are officially 30 days into the new year, how many people have held up their New Year's resolution where their health, diet and fitness is concerned? According to a poll of 2000 Americans done in 2021, 34% of people who may new year resolutions did ...
121. The Come Up with Simone Torres (Part 2)
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe continue out conversation with Simone Torres as she discusses her path to her success. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
120. The Come Up with Simone Torres (Part 1)
January 17, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn the first installment of our brand new series,"The Come uUp", we sat down with Simone Torres as she shares her journey from struggling intern to multi-platinum/Grammy nominated engineer, vocal producer. Simone has worked with artists such as Normani ("Motivation") Jessie J, Camila Cabello, Cardi B ("I Like It and "Be Careful"), Monsta X, Sia, Kane Brown, Usher, Superfruit, The Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, and more. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
119. Stone & Jony's Career Bloopers
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB"Mistakes are often as good a teacher [or better] as success." - Jack Welch In retrospect, Stone and Jony have been able to look on their past errors with humor, gratitude, reflection and plenty of face palms. Listen as they share some of their worst bloopers with the core hope that you can avoid making the same ones. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
118. Shift Happens
January 03, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBFrom the 13th century when money took over as the primary exchange for goods and services to present day where man and machine are gradually becoming one, mankind has gone through periods of shifts that have shaped its future. Those who succeed are those who embrace and pivot when the shift happens. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
117. Top 10 Episode Clips of 2021
December 31, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWe thought it would be cool to highlight the top 10 clips of 2021. Little did we know the magnitude of such a task! So instead of binging on 52 episodes to find what we felt was the best, most empowering or most funny, we decided to let you, the listeners and subscribers choose. So we chose for the most downloaded episodes and episodes that received the most interaction through DM's, comments and texts. Here they are… Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
116. Letting Go and Moving On
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBLike and anchor chained to our ankles, past hurts, traumas, disappointments, etc. Have a way of stealthily holding us back from our full potential in life. They form our perspective on things that can often cause us to miss out on the true beauty and opportunity of a thing that lies before us. It is imperative that we dig backwards to work to peel away the layers until we discover the root cause of that thing or person we never forgave and never released.
116. Letting Go and Moving On (a BTS convo)
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBLike and anchor chained to our ankles, past hurts, traumas, disappointments, etc. Have a way of stealthily holding us back from our full potential in life. They form our perspective on things that can often cause us to miss out on the true beauty and opportunity of a thing that lies before us. It is imperative that we dig backwards to work to peel away the layers until we discover the root cause of that thing or person we never forgave and never released. Support the show https://www.you...
Ep. 115 -The Art of the Pitch
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBYou must accept that no one cares about your business, but rather, how your business can benefit them. The sooner you do this, the better you can pitch your music, project, idea, in a compelling way. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
114. Life Lessons I Learned from The Wiz
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBEvery year at the very top of the holiday season I watch The Wiz, starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and others. This year, three life lessons stood out to me in a manner like never before. They were nothing new and, quite frankly, are quite obvious. But for some reason they really stood out this year. So in this episode I'll share those three life lessons that stood out to me and how they impacted my career. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
113. The Connect
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBWhen you understand the laws of the universe and business, you have pretty much mastered the game. Putting others needs before your own and understanding that the same will happen to you in ways you will never foresee, are how do you truly get ahead and experience the success that is for you. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
112. Deliver Us From E.V.I.L.
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB"The wussification of America". This phrase which was coined by morning show personality Bert Weiss of The Bert Show has stuck in my head ever since I first heard him say it over five years ago. From removing seesaws from the playgrounds of America because they have been deemed "too dangerous", to removing D's and F's from the grading system, to tablets and video games taking the place of outdoor activities... it seems everything that made kids tough and resilient has been replaced with c...
111. Happy Productive Thanksgiving
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis time every year people often look forward to slowing down from the hussle and bussle. Friends and family begin to take priority over release dates and bottom lines. But if you are an up and comer, the holiday respite is a the perfect time to reevaluate, reorganize and revamp. Stone and Jony share some tips on some of the things you can do to be productive and get a bit of an edge on the competition while they feast and nap! Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/vi...
110. How Old Is Too Old?
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWhen it comes to achieving greatness in life, the earlier you get started the better. The path to success is wrought with challenges, obstacles, mistakes and failures. All of these things are often necessary evils of the journey and consume life's most precious resource. Time. So when is it too late to get started if you missed the "early" train? Is it ever too late? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
109. Focus & Purpose with Special Guest: Shea Love
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB104.1 radio personality, Shae Love, shares her thoughts on pursuing your purpose and how she diversifies her career while simultaneously not losing focus by becoming a random "Jill of all trades". Watch on Youtube
109. Focus & Purpose with Special Guest: Shea Love
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB104.1 radio personality, Shae Love, shares her thoughts on pursuing your purpose and how she diversifies her career while simultaneously not losing focus by becoming a random "Jill of all trades". Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
108. Lesson from Jada Smith: Airing Personal Business for the Sake of Helping Others?
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBLiving your life in the public eye isn't as easy as it may look to those on the outside. Celebrities constantly have to guard what is private and strategically share what may be deemed as too personal. Recently Jada Smith opened up about an aspect of her and Will's intimate relations that has many people are crying "Foul"! Do you think she crossed the line and wen too far? Do you think her transparency can actually help others? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/vi...
108. -LOPC ep. 108 - Lesson from Jada Smith: Airing Personal Business for the Sake of Helping Others?
November 01, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBLiving your life in the public eye isn't as easy as it may look to those on the outside. Celebrities constantly have to guard what is private and strategically share what may be deemed as too personal. Recently Jada Smith opened up about an aspect of her and Will's intimate relations that has many people are crying "Foul"! Do you think she crossed the line and wen too far? Do you think her transparency can actually help others?
107. Good Friend. Bad Referral.
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSomeone comes to you with an opportunity and they are asking for a referral. A good friend of yours has the experience and knowledge to potentially be a great fit. However, what you know that they don't, is that this friend could be a nightmare to them and a smear on your name because you refer them. So what do you do? Do you stand in the way of an opportunity for a friend? Or do you look out for the business of a stranger? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
106. What Will Your Eulogy Sound Like?
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBOne of the root causes of everything from depression to poverty to just merely existing is not feeling like you have a purpose in this life. It's not having anything to live for or accomplish. Well, this week we discuss a pretty cool, albeit slightly morbid, hack to help overcome that feeling of empty waywardness. Ask yourself this question: When I die, what would you like people to say about me? From my personality and character, to my life and accomplishments? In other words, what do...
105. The Evolution of Entertainment
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBStone and Jony sit down and talk with Kris Kareem Owens a.k.a. "ATL Kris", (mix engineer and live production manager for such artists as Migos, Omarion and many more) and how he's navigated the ever changing music industry and remained working and thriving. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
104. Protecting Your Health in the Biz
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB“I’ll sleep when I die.” “Sleep is for suckas.” Those catch phrases may sound tough and motivating, but they’re as unrealistic (and damaging) as me or Jony winning Grammy’s Best Male Vocalists! Truth is, not enough people in life, let alone the entertainment industry, take care of their health and we see the unfortunate results around us every day. Radio host and entrepreneur Mike Johnson joins us to discuss issues of health and entertainment and some of his hacks that keep him fit and tr...
103. Long Money vs. Short Money
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMase said, "I don't understand the language of people with short money." We have a long associated "short money" to mean "no money". But that's not quite accurate. In this episode we discuss the real definition and difference between short money and long money mentality and which one you should adopt in order to set yourself up for life! Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
Labels or Leadership
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBCEO. President. Executive. Owner. Boss. We love the titles because they insinuate power, authority and most importantly - leadership. The entertainment industry puts a lot of weight on titles and labels, but wearing the label doesn't produce the character. Being in a position of authority doesn't automatically make someone a leader. "Leader" isn't a title or position, it's action and example.
102. Labels or Leadership
September 20, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBCEO. President. Executive. Owner. Boss. We love the titles because they insinuate power, authority and most importantly - leadership. The entertainment industry puts a lot of weight on titles and labels, but wearing the label doesn't produce the character. Being in a position of authority doesn't automatically make someone a leader. "Leader" isn't a title or position, it's action and example. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
101. To Shot or Not To Shot, Zot is the Question!
September 13, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBVaccinations are on the rise but not even close to the satisfaction of many government and heath officials. As companies (entertainment and media companies alike) are beginning to adopt requiring vaccinations for employment, to work on set, and to be involved in projects in any capacity, if you are unvaccinated, what are you prepared to do? Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
100. Placing Your Vet (CENTENNIAL EPISODE!)
September 06, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBFrom Mike Richards on Jeopardy to fake High School football teams, the lack of vetting and research was already destroying the internet via social media, but now it seems it has seeped its way into worlds where background checks are crucial for integrity purposes. Support the show https://www.youtube.com/@lifeonpodcast/videos
99. Are You Stealing Enough
August 30, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBKing Solomon once said: "there is nothing new under the sun." No truer words have been spoken when it comes to entertainment, particularly in the area of music. At this point in time, no music is actually created (if you are judging by the dictionary definition of "create"), but rather it is merely invented. As a music creator (Lol! See what we did there), one should not feel some type of way when borrowing sounds or styles from your musical predecessors. But where do we draw the line be...
98. How To Become and Overnight Success
August 23, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBYou've heard it said a million times. "Nothing happens overnight". Or, "overnight success takes ten years to achieve". But what if you really could have success overnight? What if what we are looking for isn't so much instant success, but instant goal achievement. You see, once you realize that the success you're defining by reaching your goal is really the sum total of an accumulation of many successes, you can then see that overnight success IS possible. From making a quality decis...