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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September 8, 2026Episode 1661 hr 0 min

Round 2 with Blaque Lotus: Streaming, Side Hustles, and Protecting Your Peace

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Lotus is back for round 2 and this conversation went everywhere — in the best way. We got into her brief (but very real) tattoo artist era, the incentive system she built for herself to manage ADHD, and why she thinks hustle culture gets a bad rap. She dropped gems on her body dysmorphia ebook, her digital cookbook site, and the QA training stream she's building to teach her community the ropes. We also talked about what's next — all-women collabs, multi-streaming, and finally getting her podcast setup off the ground. This one's raw, it's funny, and it's a reminder that you can build a whole ecosystem out of your different passions if you just start. Do it scary, do it dirty. You can follow Lotus' Journey here: https://x.com/BrazillyGotIt https://www.tiktok.com/@blaquelotusgaming https://www.instagram.com/blaquelotusgaming/ https://www.twitch.tv/blaquelotusgaming If this episode hit something in you — imposter syndrome, procrastination, or just needing to get out of your own head — let's talk. Book a free session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

September 1, 2026Episode 16520 min

Creative Enough to Dream It, Delusional Enough to Chase It

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Real talk this week — I've been saying I wanted more podcast guests for months, but I kept finding reasons to put it off. So I finally sat down and asked myself why, and this episode is what came out of that. We get into anticipating "no" without taking it personal, building a real content schedule you can stick to, and why you need to be creative enough to have the idea and delusional enough to believe in it. I also break down how your unconscious mind can't tell the difference between a thought and reality — and how that shapes everything from stage fright to how you respond when something goes wrong. I share a story about a car accident with my daughters and how staying calm in that moment came from work I've done on my own mindset — work I now help other creators do too. If any of this hits home and you want to dig into your own mindset around content creation, book a session with me: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Protect your mental, keep creating. Support the show

August 25, 2026Episode 16410 min

Ditch the Pep Talk: How I Actually Get Things Done

Send me a text! Be part of the show! I've been thinking a lot about motivation lately, and I've come to a conclusion: you don't need it. In this episode I break down the three things that actually drive action — interest, appeal, and possibility — using something as simple as going to the bathroom, and something as messy as a beat-making video I nearly had to redo from scratch. I get into why chasing your end goal beats white-knuckling through fear or obligation, and how reframing "I have to" into "I want to" changes everything about how the grind feels. 🔗 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

August 18, 2026Episode 16314 min

Appeal + Possibility: The Real Formula for Getting Things Done

Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode of Uploaded & Unfiltered, I break down why motivation is the wrong thing to wait around for, and what actually moves you into action: appeal and possibility. I get into YouTube's new Partner Program requirements (watch hours doubling from 4,000 to 8,000 come February) and why creators should treat that as fuel instead of a reason to give up. I also call out the "dopamine traps" that trick you into feeling productive, like endlessly tweaking thumbnails or over-planning, without ever putting out real content. If you've ever told yourself "I need motivation" before doing the thing you already know you need to do, 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

August 11, 2026Episode 1629 min

How Other People's Energy Almost Ruined My Cruise

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Fresh back from a Royal Caribbean cruise, I got real about a moment I let negativity from strangers hijack my mood and turn me into a dick to my own family. I break down how I caught myself, took accountability, and why protecting your mental means not letting other people's energy become your energy. Do it scary, do it dirty — even when that means owning your mistakes. Catch the full cruise vlog and more on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kryptinite More from Radiant Reflection: https://www.youtube.com/@radiantreflection Follow on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@radiantreflection Ready to work on your mindset? Book a session: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

August 4, 2026Episode 1614 min

Short, Sweet, and Packing for the Bahamas

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Quick one this week because I'm out the door and headed to the Bahamas with the fam — but I couldn't skip an episode. Three years strong, every week, no exceptions. In this one I'm putting out the call: I'm looking for Black creators, musicians, authors, and artists to come on the show. Representation matters — the more we see ourselves creating, the more of us show up and believe we can do it too. I also get into a bit of my mindset coaching philosophy: your emotions aren't tied to the event itself, they're your mind trying to get you to do (or avoid) something. Once you update that, the anxiety loosens its grip. If that resonates and you want to dig into your own mindset, book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min . Support the show

July 28, 2026Episode 16019 min

Labels, Lies, and the Stories We Make Up About Each Other

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week I'm keeping it raw and unedited — no cuts, no filter, just me rambling in my office chair while I prep for a cruise with my family. But don't let the "lazy episode" title fool you, because we get into it. I talk about the weird trend of people building camaraderie around hate, calling strangers out for dumb shit like having a skincare routine, and why I think that's a waste of everybody's time. Then I go deep on excuses — how "I want to write a book but..." is really just you telling your subconscious you don't want it, and how three years ago I said the same thing about starting a podcast. We close it out with the big one: how we take a friend not texting back for a week and turn it into a full-blown anxiety spiral based on nothing but our own made-up stories. You're not a mind reader. Pick the story that makes your life better. As always, protect your mental and keep creating. If you want to go deeper on any of this, book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

July 21, 2026Episode 1598 min

Three Years of Uploaded and Unfiltered: Give Yourself Your Flowers

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Three years ago I hit record on the first episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered — and I haven't missed a week since. In this anniversary episode, I'm giving myself my flowers and breaking down exactly how I kept it going: making the process simple, dropping the need to be perfect, and doing things scary, dirty, and unprepared. If you've been sitting on an idea waiting for permission, this one's for you. You can just do the thing. Protect your mental, keep creating content. Ready to level up your mindset? Book a session with me: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

July 14, 2026Episode 15810 min

Why Black Creators Must Control the Narrative

Send me a text! Be part of the show! The media has always controlled how we’re seen — it’s time we control it ourselves. In this episode, I’m calling on all Black content creators, current and aspiring, to stop hiding behind procrastination and anxiety and start making the content you want to see in the world. I get into how the narrative around us is shaped, why establishing your identity matters more than anyone’s opinion, and how opening up changed my life, my relationships, and my joy. You are worthy of success, happiness, and joy — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. If you’re stuck in a mental loop of “I’m not good enough,” let’s talk. Book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

July 7, 2026Episode 15721 min

Rewiring Your Thoughts to Rewire Your Life

Send me a text! Be part of the show! A quote from creator Sean Shuttlesworth — “Worrying is imagining the wrong future on purpose” — sends me down a rabbit hole on how our thoughts shape our emotions and our reality. From my old irrational hatred of Peeps to real anxiety I used to carry in certain spaces, I break down why thinking is a tool, not the enemy, and why letting go of doom planning changes everything. Book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show