An excellent way to end the series with Dr. Tru Powell, where we speak about Growing Up in Inner City Birmingham, UK, Finding His Passion For The Arts, How Not Having His Father around Impacted Him, The Pain of Stepping Away from the MBCC Awards, What The Inspire Awards Look Like, Tru 2.0 + much more. ----more----Tru dives into his professional and personal pain points through his life & speaks about how his faith was tested in a conversation sure to inspire those who have experienced the same feelings. ----more----Check Out 'The Inspire Awards' Website: https://inspire-awards.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspireawards_uk/ Instagram: Haych - https://www.instagram.com/dj_haych/?hl=en-gb Tru Powell - https://www.instagram.com/tru_powell/ ----more----Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:44 Introduction of Tru 01:37 What Was Tru's Upbringing Like in Newtown, Birmingham 02:25 'The Singing & Dancing Twins' 03:16 How Did Society's Expectation Affect Him Growing Up? 05:35 Safe Space Of Having A Brother 06:15 Why Him & His Brother Created Aston Performing Arts Academy (APAA) 08:10 APAA - The Reaction from The City 10:52 Why APAA Stopped & How It Affected Tru 12:46 Is APAA Coming Back? 13:23 MBCC Awards - How Did Tru Feel About Being a Trailblazer With It? 16:06 How His Family & Friends Saw Him When He Stepped Away from the MBCC 18:58 How Long Did it take Tru to get back to Being Himself? 21:54 Is Tru's Faith Affected During This Time? 24:14 How Tru Felt His Image Was Tarnished & What That Did To Him 27:15 The Inspire Awards 32:28 Has Tru Reached A Ceiling In Birmingham? 34:09 Advice for People From Birmingham who are trying to make it... 35:17 Fathering His Kids & Balancing Marriage, Family & Business 40:11 How Does Tru Give His Family The Best Of Him 42:54 Final Self Encouragement

A fantastic conversation with the incredible Remel London, The TV Broadcaster, Producer & Creator of 'The Mainstream' Podcast. Remel & I speak about Opportunities (or sometimes lack of) for Black Women on TV, Celebrating Black People On TV, Being a Track Athlete & Nike Select Star, Never Getting Too Excited for Things, just like her Mother & What She Learned About Herself during her LinkUp TV Era + much more. Remel unpacks a lot about being a black women in her industry and the challenges she faces even with 15+ years of experience.----more----This conversation will spark conversation but also inspire you purely on seeing Remel's Journey! Check Out 'The MainStream' Podcast! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkNQU7mVOBfO60ESvN1b0tQ ----more----Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themainstreamuk/?hl=en Instagram: Haych - https://www.instagram.com/dj_haych/?hl=en-gb Remel London - https://www.instagram.com/remel_london/?hl=en ----more----Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:48 Introduction of Remel 01:46 What Does Childhood Look Like For Remel 05:22 How TV Influenced Trying Different Classes As A Child 07:48 Why Remel & School Friends Forced School To Do A Black History Show 09:35 What Did The Show Teach Young Remel About Herself 10:18 What Influence Remel Prior To Studying Broadcast Journalism at University 12:36 Why Remel Needed To Find Work 13:06 Remel, The Athlete. 15:40 The Event Where Remel Became a Nike Select Athlete 17:12 Remel Hosting Nike Select Tour 18:07 Was Becoming a Full Time Athlete Ever An Option? & What Happened? 19:51 The Comment That Potentially Derailed Remel's Athletic Career 22:01 Remel's Mother's Reaction To Not Doing Athletics 23:28 Weight of the making Her Mother Proud & How It's Influenced Remel Now 24:48 The Last Time Remel's Mother Was Vocally Proud Of Her 28:18 What Remel Learns About Herself During the LinkUp TV Era 31:08 Why Remel Is No Longer A Part of the Industry as She Once Was 32:57 Difficulties Getting Opportunities As A Black Woman In TV & Broadcasting 36:15 A Time Where God Really Showed Up For Remel 37:12 Why Remel Needed To Leave Capital Xtra For Her Career To Blossom 39:38 Why Was Remel Gassed About the VMA Opportunity? 41:18 How Does Remel Balance Marriage & Career? 44:17 What's Next For Remel? 46:57 Final Self Encouragement

Trigger Warning: There is discussion around suicide & suicidal thoughts, if you are currently struggling with thoughts or are triggered by this discussion in this episode - Please contact the following: Suicide Prevention UK Help & Support: 0800 587 0800 Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/: 116 123 ----more----A deep insight into Christian Music Artist, Imrhan, formerly Ash from the Lotto Boyzz, on Putting Up A Mask whilst in Lotto Boyzz, Feeling Depressed, Lonely & Suicidal whilst in Lotto Boyz, God Saving him from Taking His Life, Unlearning Toxic Masculinity in Marriage & more.----more----Imrhan really opened about things & matters he hasn't discussed before, I know it will bless others who feel they are on a similar path. ----more----

Chapters: 00:00: Opening 00:46: Introduction of Imrhan 01:34: Time in Childhood That Shows Who Imrhan Is Today 03:08: Some of the Key Things His Parents Instilled In Him 03:53: Where Does Imrhan First Practice Discipline. 05:10: What was the Youth Group Like (Where Lotto Boyzz Started) 06:50: What Imrhan wanted to be when He was Younger & What his Parents Said 07:58: Imrhan's Acting Journey at University 10:55: Imrhan leaving University. 12:00: Juggling Lotto Boyzz Whilst at University 13:29: Persona put on in Lotto Boyzz due to Acting Experience 15:52: When Does Lotto Ash Become Imrhan whilst in the Duo? 20:04: Why did Imrhan not go home? 21:58: Did He Ever Feel Like Leaving Lotto Boyzz Before He Did? 22:46: Subtle Highs & Lows of Being in Lotto Boyzz 23:46: Feeling Alone Whilst in Lotto Boyzz 25:02: How Imrhan went from The Highs to feeling Depressed, Panic Attacks & Suicidal Thoughts 27:22: How Imrhan's Life Turned Around After A Moment on a Bridge 33:34: Knowing God For Himself & Devoting Himself to God 37:15: Imrhan Thought Marriage Was Like Disney 39:40: Removing the 'Happy Ever After...' 41:14: What The Bible Says About Marriage 43:27: Advice to someone seeking the Fame 45:10: Final Question & Self Encouragement