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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November 3, 2026Episode 1748 min

You Don’t Need the Road, Just the Destination

Send me a text! Be part of the show! After five years of working for myself, I clocked in for my first day at someone else’s job, and it turned out to be the best move for my creator journey. In this solo episode I talk about the five minutes I spent feeling like I’d failed, why that feeling didn’t last, and how this gig lines up with almost everything I wrote down years ago: customer service, troubleshooting, and a chance to help launch a company podcast. The point is that you don’t have to know the road. You just have to know where you’re going and believe it. I also talk about becoming a Comfrt ambassador. Get 15% off the most comfortable hoodies I own (stress ball pockets included) here: https://comfrt.com/JERMAINE3 If you feel stuck and want help getting your mindset where it needs to be, book a 1-on-1 session with me: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

October 27, 2026Episode 17314 min

Journaling, Improv & Accidentally Going Live

Send me a text! Be part of the show! Quick one this week. I finally did something I've been thinking about for 10 years — I went to a journaling and improv combo event with Strokes of Freedom and improv coach Todd D. Burnett Jr. One journal prompt made me face why I don't have the coaching clients I want (spoiler: I've been playing it safe), and an improv scene had a stranger calling me Gramps within three seconds. Also, I accidentally went live on Twitch for this whole recording. Not editing it out. If you've been sitting on a dream, this one's your push to go do it scary. Ready to stop playing it safe in your own life? Book a session with me: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

October 20, 2026Episode 17219 min

Build a System That Actually Feels Good to Use

Send me a text! Be part of the show! First live stream episode, done messy and on purpose. I break down the “outing content system” I built for solo vlogs, how it held up at Battle League Live in Charlotte (yellow squad champions, by the way), and where it fell short, like forgetting to plan which camera to bring for a dim brewery. We also get into why systems are what’s kept this podcast going 172 weeks straight, why you should build a little whimsy into the tasks you dread, and why your system exists to support you, not punish you. If your mindset is what’s standing between you and consistency, let’s talk. Book a session here: https://calendly.com/radiantreflection/30min Support the show

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