In this episode of the StayUp podcast. Our host, Jay Watkins, interviews long time friend and fellow content creator Alex Wurst ; affectionately known as Ayeeedubb. The pair discuss the world of entertainment and media, women in media, "what it takes" , and being a "self-starter". ALL ARTISTS NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS! Be prepared for something great!

Jay Watkins discusses living with disabilities with his long-term friend Tevin Price. Tevin was born with Microphthalmia coloboma, a rare eye disease that involves various eye structures such as the iris (colored part of the eye), retina, and optic nerve and can cause color blindness. The two discuss the world of the disabled ; resources, the "day to day", the importance of loved ones, and the dire need to be a visionary...even without eyesight. 

Our host, Jay Watkins, interviews favorite teacher and long-time mentor Sakinah Shakoor-Riley .  The discussion on this delicate balance of school and community is deeply discussed and analyzed by the pair. Mrs. Shakoor-Riley gives us a flashback on her upbringing in a supportive community of culture and color. 

This episode consists of an open discussion/ Q&A on "goal-setting & intentionality" with Alexus Widemon (IG: anwidemon) ; a student, writer, poet, and youth advocate. This 36-minute dialogue will give listeners new ways of looking at how they set goals and also how to maneuver through obstacles while planning with intent. How do we set goals? Is there ONE way to do this? Who do my decisions impact? What if I fail? Listen, laugh, take notes, repeat.....

"Season 1- The Intro" is an introduction to the creator of the "Stay Up Podcast" , Jay Watkins. This episode gives the foundation upon which the podcast was created and what you can look forward to in season 1; "What You Taught Me".  Each episode will consist of an open dialogue Q&A with an individual to explore events / circumstances that imprinted on that person…What that event meant to them… How it impacts & effects the way the person moves, thinks, feels, acts, et cetera….   We look to gain: Pertinent conversation Clarity Appreciation Perception Direction UNDERSTANDING