Elevated Talkz

Hosted by Stxndout, Taj Wilder, AJ

Business Entrepreneurship Education Comedy

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101

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Jun 2026

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Elevated Talkz Podcast Hosted by Stxndout, A diverse podcast that highlight self improvement and entrepreneurship while providing raw entertaining content mixed with facts, Opinions and gems. Stxndout- @Stxndoutko_

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June 5, 2026Episode 511 hr 31 min

From Football To Business with Brandon Gilmore

You can feel it when someone has real structure. Brandon Gilmore comes through with a Houston-bred mix of discipline, faith, and business sense, and we go deep on how that mindset gets built long before the internet ever sees you. We talk family dynamics, why education mattered in his house, and how football can shape the kind of leadership that holds up when your back is against the wall.We also get honest about the youth football and high school football world right now: transfers, holdbacks, recruiting rankings, NIL pressure, and the burnout that hits kids when the game turns into a year-round grind. Brandon breaks down what still matters most for athlete development: being coachable, taking feedback, training with intention, and remembering that you still have to be the talent no matter what jersey you put on.Then we pivot to branding and networking in the music industry, including Brandon’s viral airport conversation with music manager Rainwater and what that moment teaches about presentation, respect, and taking smart risks. We talk the illusion of social media influence, why real relationships beat follower counts, and the power of being the behind-the-scenes connector who makes the whole team flow.If you care about leadership, youth sports development, personal branding, or music business strategy, this one is packed with game. Subscribe, share this with a coach or creator who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: what’s one decision you would make differently after hearing this?

June 2, 2026Episode 501 hr 31 min

If Nobody Is Holding You Back Then What Is

We bring the crew back for a reunion that starts with real life updates and turns into a wide-ranging talk about commitment, culture, tech, money, and mindset. We keep it honest about what’s changing in 2026 and what still comes down to choices, sacrifice, and who you let around you. • reunion introductions, mental health check-ins, and life updates • marriage expectations, respect and loyalty, and fear of divorce • what commitment can look like without legal paperwork • labels, identity talk, and setting boundaries with people • metaverse stories, self-driving cars, and why trust feels risky • AI, job replacement, minimum wage debate, and degree reality • oppression and wage gap myths, union steps, and commission pay • sacrifice, discomfort, and redefining failure as learning • music review on Kehlani and Chris Brown, plus how to rate albums • Drake after Kendrick, listening bias, and the long game in music • jealousy, “crash out” stories, and moving on without chaos • protecting your energy, family dynamics, and choosing your circle • movies that match our lives and who would play us in a biopic You can subscribe to that standout university You can hit him up on Facebook Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stxndoutuniverse_/Follow Outbox media: https://www.instagram.com/outboxmediavegas/

June 1, 2026Episode 4953 min

What If Your Network Is The Product With Juels of Rome

We sit down with PR and personal branding strategist Jules of Rome to talk about building real influence in music, entertainment, and business while staying grounded in a world shaped by AI. We dig into discipline, privacy, community, and the behind the scenes work that turns talent into a sustainable brand. • AI as a tool that cannot copy purpose • why you should not feed confidential ideas into ChatGPT • tech overuse and losing touch with real life • women thriving and the demand for real substance • urgency for entrepreneurs and the cost of procrastination • a daily alarm system to force consistent progress • reading more and setting clear time boundaries • Jules’s 20 year path through music and behind the scenes work • The Secret Sauce book as a music business roadmap • Breaking My Music workbooks and Brand Champions Academy ecosystem • how Jules approaches branding for events and talent management support • therapy as prayer, mindset, and a protected morning routine Go cop her book too. Go cop it on Amazon.Follow Jules https://www.instagram.com/juelsofrome?igsh=MWc3OTBpMmQzNzVqNg==juelsofrome.blogspot.com/?m=1https://www.instagram.com/successwithjuels?igsh=dTZsZzlqbGxhc2YyFollow Elevated Talkz https://www.instagram.com/stxndoutuniverse_?igsh=MWhic292c3JvaDg3ZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

March 7, 2026Episode 491 hr 55 min

Breaking the Cycle with ⁨@NotYourAverage702

Speacial guest @NotYourAverage702 , We trade jokes for honesty as we talk mental health, family boundaries, and the long arc from LA fields to Vegas lights. The debate heats up on recruiting, NIL, college vs trades, masculinity, marriage, and whether we’re oppressed or just unprepared. Host Stxndout culture shock moving from SoCal to Vegas and David Moore Vegas to Minnesota.• Vegas high school football talent, coaching shifts, and charter growth• NIL, transfers, reclassing, and recruiting realities• Rehab pool party economics and bottle wars• health choices and a 12-year vegan perspective• why cigars and brotherhood started our show• masculinity, marriage balance, and being present at home• college debt vs trades, JUCO strategy, and ROI• oppression vs disadvantage, media narratives, and agencyNFL life Go follow their podcast. @NotYourAverage702 IG: https://www.instagram.com/notyouraverage.702/reels/Follow Elevated Talkz podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/stxndoutuniverse_/#elevatedtalkz #podcast #enviornment #lasvegas #football #school #schooling #college #stxndout #life #manhood #motivation #selfimprovement #mindset #explore #dreamsandgoals #stxndoutuniverse #universe #

December 18, 2025Episode 481 hr 29 min

Choose Integrity Or Insecurity: The Legacy You Leave

Bright lights can hide a lot of darkness. We sit with David Moore (Mooregainz) to pull back the curtain on growing up in Las Vegas, losing his father young, and learning fast that integrity is the only currency that spends everywhere. Football became his sanctuary, coaching turned into a calling, and therapy gave him the language to lead at home without burning himself down. If you’ve ever felt alone while surrounded by people, this conversation will feel like oxygen.We walk through the beautiful and brutal parts of youth sports: sideline chaos, politics, and parents who can sink a season as fast as talent can save it. Dave shares how he keeps standards simple and non-negotiable—no lying, no stealing, full accountability—and why coaching the youngest kids is sacred work. He lays out how a team collapses when coaches aren’t aligned and how a real relationship with parents keeps home talk from canceling practice lessons. The message to men lands hard: a male does what feels right; a man does what is right.From there, we pivot into healing. Dave explains the moment a therapist helped him see the unhealed 14-year-old driving adult reactions, and how letting brothers in—cigar-lounge talks, real check-ins—keeps his frequency high. We get into his More Gains journey, from being told he wouldn’t make it to placing nationally in bodybuilding. It’s not vanity; it’s visibility, showing discipline you can borrow. We shout out We In The Kitchen, his wife’s soul-forward food truck that honors her mother’s legacy, and Not Your Average, the podcast where four men trade bravado for truth. The takeaways are practical: build systems, set standards, embrace failure, and choose integrity over insecurity so your kids can make the right path even better.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a push, and drop a review with the part that hit you most. Your words help more people find conversations that move them forward..Follow David Moore:https://www.instagram.com/mooregainz24/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/david.moore.10/Follow Ushttps://www.instagram.com/elevated1network_/?hl=en

October 15, 20251 hr 32 min

Pivot, Purpose, and Paper

A lot can change in four years—and not always for the better. We trace the arc from Champagne Talks to today with G6, a director-producer-CEO-artist who’s built platforms, managed talent, and learned why consistency beats clout every time. The conversation starts with the podcast shakeout—why so many shows vanished, how OnlyFans became a stopgap for creators, and what shelf life really looks like when you’re selling attention. Then we get practical about what actually sustains: audio-first strategy, stacking episodes before release, and the quiet discipline of shipping on your worst day.We open the hood on G6 TV, from building a content pipeline to planning a holiday drop, and dive into the music calendar—quarters, Grammy timing, and why the end-of-year scramble rarely pays off. The energy shifts as we talk authenticity and value beyond looks, calling out performative panels and thirsty optics in favor of a simpler play: be cool, smell good, work your plan, and choose partners who bring peace to the backend of your life. Fatherhood and coaching bring it home—showing up, then teaching a kid to score even when no one’s in the stands. NIL strategy enters with a real path: pivot from marketing into sports representation while still chasing creative hardware (yes, the EGOT).We break down virality without the fantasy—repurposers, platform economics, billions of aggregate views that don’t always translate unless you own your data. Analytics matter. Timing matters. Systems matter. And so does mental health. We talk numbness, therapy through conversation, and the “reality pill” of aligning purpose with a higher standard you actually believe. When a city stops feeding your work, it’s time to reinvent and move. When perfectionism stalls a release, make a public bet and ship. That’s the throughline: purpose, consistency, and reinvention.If you’re a creator, artist, athlete parent, or brand builder who wants fewer trends and more traction, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs the nudge, and drop a comment with the one commitment you’ll keep for the next 90 days. Your future audience will thank you.

July 3, 2025Episode 461 hr 7 min

Bet On Yourself First Milan Bryant

Milan shares her journey from Inglewood, California to Las Vegas, navigating single motherhood while building multiple businesses and maintaining a dating life that works on her terms.• Growing up in LA vs living in Las Vegas - the challenges of transitioning to a new city• The demanding role of being a "team mom" for youth football• Managing Candid Excursions travel business and Supermom Hustle entrepreneurship platform• Creating boundaries and intentional dating as a busy single mother• The importance of therapy and finding outlets for self-expression• Raising children to be leaders while teaching critical thinking• Using music as therapy and developing an upcoming R&B album project• The reality of Las Vegas beyond the tourist experienceIf you're interested in Milan's businesses, check out her travel company Candid Excursions and her e-book "31 Different Hustles for Single Mothers" on supermomhustle.com.

June 27, 2025Episode 431 hr 1 min

Finding Yourself First: From Marriage to Self-Discovery

Marilyn returns to share her insights on dating, relationships, and personal growth after moving from Cuba to Las Vegas and navigating life after a 13-year marriage.• Dating in Las Vegas isn't uniquely challenging—similar issues exist everywhere in the modern dating world• Learning to be comfortable with being single has been a new and valuable experience after years of relationship-hopping• Setting and maintaining clear boundaries is essential for healthy relationships• Energy and presence matter more than looks or money when it comes to attraction• Building a relationship with someone who's growing versus someone already established offers different challenges and rewards• Texting others while in a relationship can be more hurtful than physical cheating because of the emotional connection being built• Women should embrace their feminine energy in relationships rather than competing with masculine energy• Honesty is the foundation of any healthy relationship—if someone doesn't like your truth, they're not your person• The right person deserves space in your life, but they have to earn it through commitment and loyalty

May 18, 2025Episode 4237 min

Lost in Vegas: A Hustler's Blueprint RecoBands

RecoBands shares his journey from Kansas City to Las Vegas, discussing how he transformed being "lost in Vegas" into a strategic brand combining music, merchandise, and entrepreneurship. He reveals his artistic influences and business approach, explaining how every song carries meaning while building a catalog that serves his broader vision beyond just music.• Moved from Kansas City to Las Vegas seeking bigger entertainment opportunities• Interned with Tech N9ne's Strange Music label, gaining valuable industry experience• Created "Lost in Vegas" brand after feeling disoriented on a Vegas birthday• Designs merchandise with each letter representing different Las Vegas landmarks• Musical influences include Jay-Z, Nipsey Hussle, Money Man, Tupac and Biggie• Approaches music creation as therapy, writing "Letter to My Kids" on a plane• Balances music career while raising three children, two in Kansas City and one in Vegas• Planning upcoming performances featuring live bands and new project releases• Building a substantial catalog before focusing on perfection• Aims to develop "Lost in Vegas" into an app that guides tourists through the cityCheck out Reco Bans on all social media platforms @RecoBands and stream "Love vs Hate" parts 1 and 2, with a new EP dropping soon.

April 24, 2025Episode 411 hr 5 min

From Denver to Vegas: The Journey of a Hustler's Son G.I

What happens when survival instinct meets destiny? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we meet (GI), who shares the extraordinary story of hitchhiking across states at just 13 years old to find his hustler father in Las Vegas. GI's journey begins in Denver, Colorado—his proud hometown—before childhood circumstances land him in Northern California's foster system. Desperate to escape, he embarks on a dangerous solo mission to Vegas, asking strangers where to find pimps until he miraculously reunites with his father at the Flamingo Casino. What's striking isn't just the boldness of this act, but GI's matter-of-fact perspective: "It wasn't bold to me. It was survival."The conversation weaves through significant life influences—from losing his virginity at 11 to his mother's friend, to learning hustle from Vegas streets, to inheriting musical and athletic legacies from his grandfathers. GI's maternal grandfather was musician Roger Trotman, while his paternal grandfather broke color barriers in professional basketball and football. These bloodlines instilled both artistic sensibility and athletic drive, though GI ultimately abandoned football dreams as his consciousness evolved.Throughout the episode, GI drops gems about women's psychology, street wisdom, and the music industry. "Vegas is the make it or break it city," he observes, explaining how the environment forces people to either level up or crash down. His musical journey—surprisingly influenced by alternative rock before hip-hop—culminates in his upcoming mixtape "Before I Get Mad," releasing soon across all platforms.Ready to hear how surviving extraordinary circumstances shapes a unique perspective on life, relationships, and art? Listen now, and catch GI on his summer tour kicking off this June.