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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October 13, 2026Episode 17129 min

Losing Friends, Setting Boundaries & Growing Anyway with Mel

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week on Uploaded & Unfiltered, I sat down with Mel: Houston-born barista of 13 years, music producer, streamer since 2019, and proud dog mom to Nubia. We got into how she was making content before she knew what content was. That meant abandoned YouTube channels, Instagram motivational rants, and yes, slam poetry she’d rather you didn’t find. Mel breaks down how a simple accountability challenge to post twice a day, plus a two-day streaming schedule, finally moved her numbers. She also talks about setting boundaries with community, what parasocial relationships look like, and why losing people on this platform is okay. Her advice for creators who feel like they’re falling behind is simple: good soup takes time to simmer. You can follow Mel's Journey here: Website: melaninandespressos.com Twitter: https://x.com/MelAndEspressos Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaninandespressos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaninandespressos Twitch: twitch.tv/melaninandespressos If you’re ready to work on the mindset side of your creator journey, book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

October 6, 2026Episode 17019 min

How an Accountability Group Took Samiraijack's Content to the Next Level

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week I've got Samiraijack on. He's been all over my For You page lately, and his streams are some of the coziest on Twitch. We talk about him coming back from a 15-month break, how a creator accountability group helped him ramp up, and his push to get into the Capcom Creator Program. He also shares the advice he wishes he'd heard on day one: have fun, know your intent, and don't make money the only reason you're doing this. Follow Samiraijack: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/samiraijack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samiraijack X: https://x.com/samiraijack TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samiraiijack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samiraijack YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dsamiraijack 🔗 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

September 29, 2026Episode 1696 min

Your Struggles Aren't Unique (And That's Good News)

Send me a text! Be part of the show! So I hit my hosting limit for the first time in three years, which means this one's a quick seven-minute episode. I use it to thank everybody who's been listening and my recent guests, and to talk about why making the work enjoyable is what keeps burnout, procrastination, and idea droughts away. I also share how systems and the drive to keep a streak alive have kept this podcast going every Tuesday without missing a beat, including an episode I recorded in my sister's living room. I've also got a consistency program in the works that covers the mindset, the plan, and the strategy to make it stick. If you want help getting consistent now, book a session with me here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

September 22, 2026Episode 16838 min

Why Creator Content Got So Angry (And How to Make Fun Content Again)

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week I sat down with Jordan, aka The Capeless Hero, a skit creator I stumbled across on TikTok and haven't stopped following. He went from filmmaking school and a job making Fortnite trailers at Epic Games to building his own audience from scratch. We got into ditching the "appeal to everybody" mindset, why so much online content has turned angry, and how doing it scared beats waiting until you feel ready. We also nerded out on DaVinci Resolve, YouTube vs. TikTok, and why life's too short not to chase whatever makes you happy. Follow The Capeless Hero: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCapelessHero TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capelesshero Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thecapelesshero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecapelesshero 🔗 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

September 15, 2026Episode 16753 min

From Solo Grind to Partner: Imphy Frost's Twitch Journey (Round 2)

Send me a text! Be part of the show! This week I'm bringing back a fan favorite — Imphy Frost, variety streamer, cosplayer, and now official Twitch Partner. We dig into what it actually took to get that check mark (four attempts, 16-hour stream days, and getting partnered on April Fool's Day of all days), the jealousy and side-eye that came with it, and how it's changed her relationship with content creation. She also opens up about mental health advocacy as an ambassador for To Write Love on Her Arms, and what's next for her — including a Ko-Fi fundraiser for her daughter's birthday party. You can follow Imphy's Journey here: https://www.twitch.tv/imfamousx1x https://www.instagram.com/imfamousx1x/ https://www.tiktok.com/@imfamousx1x If you want to get your mind right and level up your own content game, book a free session with me: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

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