Respect My Genius is a podcast about embracing your creative brilliance, breaking mental barriers, and sharing your gifts with the world. Hosted by multi hyphenate creative Nick Kayea, this show dives into the mindset, discipline, and inspiration needed to create with impact and leave a lasting mark.
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In this episode of the Respect My Genius Podcast, Nicholas sits down with filmmaker, colorist, and creative Lukas Bryant for a meaningful conversation about faith, film, post-production, purpose, and what it means to keep creating through difficult seasons. Lukas opens up about his journey as a creative, his faith walk, and how God used relationships, filmmaking, and dark seasons to help bring him closer to purpose. The conversation al...
1 Feb 2026
Is It the Truth? Ft. L'sonne
L'sonne discusses faith, authenticity, and responsible storytelling in music, exploring the core question of truth in his creative work in this interview on Respect My Genius.
8 Dec 2025
Wake Up Your Life: The 5 A.M. Shift with Stax Hinsley (Spiritual Currency in Real Time)
Stax Hinsley discusses discipline and spiritual principles that reshaped his life, including waking up at 5 A.M. to rebuild his mindset, in this interview with Nicholas.
26 Oct 2025
Iron Sharpens Iron ft. We Are Faith
We Are Faith discusses faith, accountability, and healthy competition with the hosts of Respect My Genius, exploring how these elements help men grow and lead with purpose in this interview.
7 Sept 2025
Do It Scared: Pressure, Excellence, and Purpose with Eks
Nicholas Kayea interviews Xavier “Eks” Hayes, exploring how pressure fuels excellence and purpose in creative pursuits.
17 Aug 2025
Episode 6 | "God Said I Won" ft. Keanue Kuteh
Host [Host Name] interviews creative artist Keanue Kuteh, also known as Won, as he shares his powerful testimony of faith and artistic healing.
8 Apr 2025
How Music Saved Me ft. Daniel Jefferson
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In Episode 5 of the Respect My Genius Podcast, host Nick Kayea sits down with Daniel "DJ" Jefferson—a 22-year-old musician, producer, and assistant engineer at Atlanta’s legendary Tree Sound Studios. From his early days playing pots and pans as drums to interning at one of Atlanta's top studios, DJ shares a powerful story of humility, growth, perseverance, and God’s timing. 🎶 Topics Covered: Transitioning from band kid to profession...
1 Apr 2025
“CREATE WITH PURPOSE OR DON’T CREATE AT ALL.” The Real Reason Your Gift Matters
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? Nick Kayea breaks down the real cost of compromise and the power behind purpose-driven creativity. This one is for every anointed genius fighting to finish what they started. 💡🔥 #RespectMyGenius #KreativeVillage
16 Mar 2025
Offbeat & Authentic ft. Tee DeWitt.
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? 🎙️ Offbeat & Authentic: Staying True in Music and Life 🎶 In this episode of Respect My Genius, I sit down with my friend and talented artist Tee Dewitt to talk about our journeys in music, the power of embracing what’s not mainstream, and how faith fuels our creative paths. We explore the struggles of independent artists, the mental battles that come with self-doubt, and the importance of believing in your own genius—even when othe...
9 Mar 2025
Why I've Been Quiet Pt. 2
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? Episode 2: Why I’ve Been Quiet Pt. 2 In this follow-up episode, Nick Kayea continues sharing his creative journey, reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and defining moments that have shaped him. He also unpacks the responsibility that comes with creating, emphasizing the power of art to inspire, influence, and leave a lasting impact. Tune in for an honest conversation about owning your craft and using your genius with purpose.
2 Mar 2025
Why I've Been Quiet Pt.1
We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? In the debut episode of Respect My Genius, Nick Kayea opens up about his journey as a multi hyphenate creative, sharing the origins of his artistry and the talents that have shaped his path. From music and acting to directing and mentoring, Nick reflects on his creative evolution and the reasons he’s been quiet—until now. This is the beginning of a deeper conversation about stepping into your genius and owning your creative voice.
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L'sonne
Stax Hinsley
We Are Faith
Xavier “Eks” Hayes
Keanue Kuteh
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