Uploaded and Unfiltered: Real Talk on Healing, Creativity, and Mindset for Black Creators

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Creative journeys. Real struggles. Honest growth. Hosted by Jermaine , Uploaded and Unfiltered is where Black creators talk real about what it takes to create in public—and stay sane doing it. You’ll hear from YouTubers, streamers, podcasters, musicians, and other digital creatives on how they built their platforms, overcame burnout, dealt with self-doubt, and found their voice. This isn’t fluff or “how I got famous” talk. We dig into the messy middle —impostor syndrome, grief, perfectionism, procrastination, and the pressure to perform. Every episode is packed with truth and tools to help you: Build your creative presence online (without faking it) Move through mental blocks that keep you stuck Learn from the wins and fails of other Black creators 🎧 This podcast is for you if: You’re a BIPOC content creator or want to be You’ve got ideas but keep overthinking or procrastinating You want honest convos, mindset shifts, and real strategies New episodes every week. Hit subscribe and join the movement.

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June 16, 2026Episode 15415 min

Pivot Without Quitting: Turning Ideas Into Reality

Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode, I talk about what happens when an idea you’re excited about doesn’t come out the way you planned — and why that’s not a reason to quit. I walk through how I hit a wall halfway through recording a set of guided meditations for creators, pivoted the whole concept, and ended up with something better. We get into mindset maintenance, pushing through self-doubt and imposter syndrome, and why writing your ideas down before they float away matters. I also give an update on the beat EP I’m working on for Kryptinite — check out the journey on my Kryptinite YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@kryptinite. If you’re a creator going through a rough patch and need to talk it out, book a discovery call with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min. Protect your mental, keep creatingSupport the show

June 9, 2026Episode 15313 min

Stop Performing Manhood & Start Living It

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This month I had to speak on something that’s been on my mind for a minute. It started with a TikTok stitch I made about a brother who wanted to buy his homies birthday cakes — and most of them shut it down out of fear of being perceived as gay. That reaction is a symptom of something much deeper: a stranglehold that outside opinions have over how Black men live, move, and feel.I break down the real definition of manhood versus the one society handed us, why bottling up your emotions will eat you alive, and how the moment I stopped chasing someone else’s ideal, everything changed — my relationships, my peace, my purpose.Book a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30minSupport the show

June 2, 2026Episode 15212 min

Guard Your Gates: What I Consume Controls Who I Become

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Jermaine unpacks the Kevin Hart roast controversy and uses it as a lens to explore something bigger — the responsibility content creators have to their audience. From guarding your mental health to being intentional about what you put out into the world, this episode is a reminder that your content has power, no matter the size of your platform. Book a discovery call at calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min.Support the show

May 26, 2026Episode 15145 min

Shoot Your Shot: Art Grayson of NVZN Studios on Ball & Gun

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Jermaine sits down with Art Grayson of NVZN Studios — a nuclear engineer turned indie game dev — to unpack the origin of Ball & Gun, the genre-bending sports FPS roguelike that racked up 2.7 million views overnight. Art shares how he and co-founder Aaron Cooper built the entire game engine from scratch in under a year, stumbled into going viral, got Dwight Howard to play a demo on the DreamHack floor, and reveal their biggest milestone yet: an official selection at The MIX Summer Game Fest Showcase 2026. Bossu of Shield Social Studios also joins to reflect on DreamHack, building with passion over polish, and why human connection is still the best marketing strategy. You can play the free alpha right now at ballandgun.com — no account needed.Support the show

May 19, 2026Episode 15017 min

DreamHack Diaries: What the Con Taught Me About Showing Up

Send me a text! Be part of the show! I just got back from DreamHack Atlanta 2026 and I'm fired up. Between the Creator Summit — where reps from Twitch, Kick, and emerging platforms all echoed the same message — and three days on the con floor, one theme rose above everything: show up as yourself or get left behind. From a Roblox creator who ignored the doubters and built four YouTube channels, to a restaurant billing situation that could've gone sideways, I'm connecting real moments to the mindset work I do every day — helping Black content creators cut through anxiety, self-doubt, and fear so they can just create. If something's been sitting in the back of your mind telling you to start, this episode is your nudge.📅 Ready to stop letting fear run the show? Book a session with JermaineSupport the show

May 12, 2026Episode 1498 min

DreamHack Bound: Creators, Collabs & Keeping It Moving

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week's episode is a quick one! We're talking about getting hacked on Discord (and why 2FA saved the day), launching a weekly music video series, and gearing up for DreamHack Atlanta — including a creative summit, meeting fellow creators, and finally linking up with Boss IRL. Plus, Radiant Reflection live streams are back on TikTok!Follow along for updates: @radiantreflection on TikTokWant to connect or book time with me? https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30minSupport the show

May 5, 2026Episode 14813 min

I Got Hacked on Discord & Had to Wipe My Whole PC — Here’s How I Kept My Head

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week, Jermaine breaks down the weekend that almost derailed everything — a Discord hack, a full Windows wipe, trashed Stream Deck profiles, and a live stream that didn’t happen. But more importantly? He talks about how he navigated the frustration without spiraling, made a decision to step outside, reset his energy, and still got things done. If you’ve ever felt like everything was falling apart at once and couldn’t figure out how to move forward — this one’s for you.🔗 Ready to work through your own mental blocks? Book a session at [https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min] and let’s get to work.Support the show

April 29, 2026Episode 14715 min

5 Things That Will Change How You Move

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Five mindset lessons that hit different when you actually sit with them. Joy, honesty, beliefs, the stories we tell, and the realization that most of what’s holding you back was made up to begin with. This one’s for the creators who are tired of performing and ready to move differently. Ready to go deeper? Book a session at stan.store/CoachJermaine.Support the show

April 21, 2026Episode 14614 min

Realigning Your Goals When Life Pulls You Sideways

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Jermaine is back from vacation, off-rhythm, and recording on release day — but the streak lives. This episode is about realigning goals when life shifts underneath you: pulling back from Twitch to go all-in on TikTok live streaming through a new agency program, balancing mindset coursework, and locking in a YouTube rhythm around Music Mondays, Thursday gadget/Lego drops, and Friday mindset content. The back half digs into why so many people chase goals that were handed to them, why authenticity costs you some people (and that's fine), and how to find the positive spin in setbacks that look like losses on the surface.If this hits, share it with a creator friend who needs the reminder. Ready to get unstuck? Book a session here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30minSupport the show

April 14, 2026Episode 1454 min

Give Yourself Some Grace (And Still Get It Done)

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Life happens — vacations, family, the stuff that actually matters. In this short but necessary episode, Jermaine keeps it real about what went down during a family trip to Florida and Hilton Head, and why he chose to record anyway instead of letting the streak die. The message is simple: you don't have to be perfect to be consistent. Give yourself grace, stop obsessing over missed uploads, and get back to it when you can. Your real community will always understand.If you're a creator who's been beating yourself up over a missed post, a skipped upload, or a schedule that went sideways — this one's for you. And if you're ready to stop letting pressure and perfectionism block your creative flow, let's talk. Book a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30minSupport the show