“Making The Boss” is an interview series where the host, Isha Thorpe, speaks to stars in music, entertainment, sports and more from her perspective as a sports and entertainment realtor about their careers, ambitions, business moves and lessons learned while on their journeys to becoming a boss in their field(s).
The Roc Nation School Will Never Crumble With Young Guru Leading Its Students To Success
On this brand-new episode of “Making The Boss,” host Isha Thorpe chats with a well-respected vet in the Hip Hop game: Grammy award-winning music producer, engineer and DJ Young Guru. As the director of the Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production program at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, they dive into the valuable courses students are taught at the school, what it’s like shaping the future leaders of the music industry and all the program has to offer. Check it out!
24 Oct 2023
Bryan-Michael Cox Steps In His Boss Bag After Years Of Making Music Magic With Megastars Like Usher
On this episode of “Making The Boss,” host Isha Thorpe has an incredible – and hilarious – conversation with famed songwriter and producer Bryan-Michael Cox. Known for being one of the greatest musical geniuses of our time, they talk about R&B still being alive, what’s missing in today’s music, his newly launched creative content company, Illustrate New Ideas; working on Usher’s much-anticipated album and the singer’s upcoming 2024 Super Bowl performance, who can be a formidable opponent for the 'Confessions' star in a Verzuz and so much more. Listen here!
17 Oct 2023
Oasis Co-founders Faheem Muhammad and Michael Amir Are On A Mission To Make Black People Millionaire Real Estate Owners
On an all-new episode of "Making The Boss," Oasis co-founders Faheem Muhammad and Michael Amir discuss the mission of their real estate investment company, what sets it apart from others, why Black ownership means so much to them, their new show on the "Earn Your Leisure" network, offer advice to aspiring investors as well as share pitfalls to watch out for from spammers, and so much more. Listen here!
22 Aug 2023
Music Executive J.R. McKee Is Turning Artists Into Millionaires In The Streaming World
On an all-new episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe speaks with J.R. McKee, a streaming executive and the founder of MPR (Music Power Respect) Global, a distribution company that equips independent recording artists with the tools they need to succeed in the music business. From explaining how the music industry and catalogs are similar to real estate, streaming changing the game forever, knowing Muni Long's "Hrs & Hrs" single was a hit immediately after his company released it, K Camp going viral on TikTok and so much more, we dive head first into the chat. Listen here!
8 Aug 2023
LaRussell's Good Compenny Helps Independent Artists Get All The Tools They Need To Succeed In Music
On this episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe speaks with rapper and entrepreneur LaRussell about his musical journey, his Good Compenny company and how it helps independent artists, giving his fans royalties to his music to profit from it, why every artist isn't cut for the independent life, why artists selling their catalogs as young as possible is smart and much more. Listen here!
1 Aug 2023
Adam Blackstone Helps Stars Like Beyonce and Rihanna Put On The Biggest Shows Of Our Generation
In an all new episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe speaks with famed musician and musical director Adam Blackstone about his artistry, working with icons -- Beyonce, JAY-Z, Diddy, Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Kanye West, Chris Brown and Drake to name a few -- directing the last 4 Super Bowl halftime shows, his BASSic Black Entertainment company, how he saved a performance mishap at the "Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour" and why a musician's character can matter more than their talent. Listen now!
25 Jul 2023
Lala Inuti Ahari On Growing Her Spiritual Business Into A $25 Million Empire In Less Than 5 Years
We’re back with another episode of “Making The Boss” where host Isha Thorpe chats with Lala Inuti Ahari, a spiritual alchemist and founder of The Conjure, whose business of selling spiritual candles and more has grown to become a $25 million empire in the last 4 ½ years alone. They talk about the fascinating, yet often misunderstood lane of witchcraft and how she’s built such an incredibly success business in the space -- after quitting her career in mortgage banking to do it -- in such a short time with her gift. Plus, they discuss Lala working with celeb clients, frauds in the industry, religious vs. spirituality, hoodoo vs. voodoo and much more.
18 Jul 2023
Blxst and His Evgle Business Partners Break Down How To Acquire Ownership In The Tricky Music Business
We’re back with another episode of the “Making The Boss” podcast! This week, host Isha Thorpe chats with famed recording artist Blxst and his business partners Victor Burnett and Karl Fowlkes about their Evgle brand, how artists can boss up in the music business and not get taken advantage of, music ownership, 360 deals and payola, and so much more. Check it out!
11 Jul 2023
Nathalie Moar Represents Mega Brands Like Sean "Diddy" Combs And Will Fight To The End To Get A Job Done
In this episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe chats with well-respected public relations professional Nathalie Moar about representing the biggest brands in entertainment, music, fashion and beauty -- such as Mac Cosmetics, Britney Spears and Diana Ross for example -- through her Moar Magic company, being the global communications leader for Sean “Diddy” Combs for over 25 years and what that entails, being a strong woman in a male-dominated industry, never backing down when challenged and more.
27 Jun 2023
Andrew Hawkins On Creating NFL's First VR Game and Going To College While Playing In The League
In this episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe speaks to former NFL star turned tech businessman Andrew Hawkins -- aka Hawk -- about developing the league's very first VR game called "NFL Pro Era," going to Columbia University and graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA while still playing in the NFL, how college NIL deals will impact the league and "rookie hazing," winning an Oscar, and why not everyone is built to be a boss. Listen here!
20 Jun 2023
Dre London Used His Tastemaker Skills To Discover Post Malone And Create His Own Tequila
In this episode of "Making The Boss," host Isha Thorpe speaks to well-respected talent manager Dre London about discovering recording artist Post Malone, his Jamaican upbringing in London, branching out of music to create his own tequila Don Londres, the reactions of white men in the spirits space when they taste his Black-owned drink, how past mistakes prevented him from making money sooner and more. Dre even reveals an exciting side hustle he's privately had for years. Listen here to catch the dropped gems!
13 Jun 2023
Celebrity Publicist Kiki Ayers On Going From Homeless To Hollywood And Advice To Aspiring Entrepreneurs
In this episode of "Making The Boss," powered by the REVOLT Podcast Network, host Isha Thorpe speaks to celebrity publicist Kiki Ayers about her hustle, being homeless and founding her business on the floor of a hotel bathroom, the major mistakes many aspiring entrepreneurs make and why trusting your gut will never steer you wrong. Listen now!
6 Jun 2023
Ashley S. Green Reveals How College Athletes' NIL Deals Are Changing The NFL And Professional Sports
For this episode of “Making The Boss,” host Isha Thorpe chats with Ashley S. Green. The powerhouse entrepreneur is a Sports Philanthropist Consultant who works with Super Bowl champions, star players of the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons and other professional athletes on their marketing, philanthropy moves, branding and more. The two chop it up about what her career entails, being a Black woman in sports and the hurdles that come with it, working with the NFL, if the show “The Game” was a realistic view of the behind-the-scenes of the sports world, and how NIL deals are altering the league. Listen here!
24 May 2023
New England Patriots Star Jonathan Jones On His NFL Career, NIL Deals & Real Estate Moves
In the premiere episode of “Making The Boss,” brought to you by the REVOLT Podcast Network, host Isha Thorpe chats with 2-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots star cornerback Jonathan Jones about his NFL career, business moves off the field, his philanthropic initiatives, college athletes and NIL deals, what he wants his legacy to be and his definition of a real boss.
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