It's Samori

Malachi Somerville has been producing videos and high-end photography since he was a teenager. His first reels were done on an iPhone. As Malachi has continued to work toward obtaining his college degree, photography and videography have been his lifeblood. Recently, Mr. Somerville left his 9-to-5 so he can focus on doing what he loves. And, that is capturing life, love, and experiences through the eye of his lens. His story is one to behold. Enjoy...

When passionate music creators intersect with social media in the era of digital streaming, the results can be varied. But Semmuel Jenkins' love for producing and recording his own music has resulted in a couple of viral moments. Semmuel's TikTok sensation "Stop, Drop and Roll" has amassed over 1 Billion streams, and catapulted this one-time Walmart employee into a digital marketer and entrepreneur who is helping diverse brands grow their businesses. Mr. Jenkins used a combination of songwriting prowess, science, and psychology to bend the algorithm to his will.  Listen now, and gain valuable tips and insights into how you can use technology and marketing to take your creativepreneurship to the level that you dream of...  

How do you launch and grow your creative-based business? That is the question that millions, like you, are looking to answer. For me, Samori Coles, the secret lies in the most uncanny place - a Pet Rock. In 1975, Gary Dahl launched a product that would go on to take the world by storm. That product - you guessed it - the Pet Rock. In this episode of "It's Samori", I discuss how Gary Dahl's entrepreneurial phenonemon helped me to become a more strategic and successful entrepreneur.  I believe that this seemingly unlikely story will help you take your creative-based business to new levels. Enjoy!

Imagine having a brilliant idea but never bringing it to fruition. Now, imagine your career being centered around your art. You are a Creativepreneur. An entrepreneur who runs a creative-based business. If your imagination is running wild, you're in the right place. In Episode 1 of "It's Samori", music entrepreneur, audio engineer and producer, Samori Coles, has an insightful discussion with Jeannine Cook, entrepreneur, writer, educator, and strategist. Jeannine founded a chain of book shops centered around such American heroines as Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, and Josephine Baker. From Philly to Jersey to Paris, Jeannine Cook's story will give you just what you need to bring your great idea to fruition. To connect, visit https://samoricoles.com