M.C. Means Move the Crowd

Any true M.C. (master of ceremony) understands that in order to rock a show right, you have to know your audience, the atmosphere that audience exists in, and how to shift that audience to enter into the vibe of the MC. In order for any entity to thrive, it has to be aware of the culture it exists in and be clear on how it wants to shift said cultural paradigm.

Intentions:

1. Define, explore, and understand white hegemony culture and systemic racism - how it shows up in society and impacts your work within your specific sector/area of focus

2. Envision a plan for fostering inclusive and equitable practices your organization to build and maintain collective power and healthy work environments

Know the Elements: Hip-Hop as a JEDI Model

Just like there are multiple elements with different functions that make up hip-hop culture, there are multiple elements that make up a strong team and organizational culture. Expand your team’s JEDI competency through the lens of the 5 elements of hip-hop - emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, dance, and knowledge.

Intentions:

1. Learn your team’s elements and how they can work together to strengthen overall company culture.

2. Learn how to own the power of your element and the value you bring to the team/organization

“Flow State”

Build your creative muscle and tap into your organization ability to make space for innovation and creative problem solving using techniques that emcees and lyricists use to freestyle and write songs.

Intentions:

1. Discover tools you can use you strengthen creativity within your organization and team

2. Learn how thinking creatively can help you solve problems and innovate new solutions

3. Build overall confidence in your ability to be creative

Streets Is Talking: Hip-Hop + Social Justice

Hip-hop as a global phenomenon has been influenced by social justice movements of the past and influences social justice movements of the present.

Intentions:

1. Learn the history of hip-hop as it relates to social justice movements of the past and present

2. Learn how you can use your platform to be a voice for others

Revolutionary Spirit

Explore the intersection of music, faith/spirituality, and social justice movements.

Intentions:

1. Learn how faith and spirituality has influenced and continues to influence social movements

2. Discover the common threads and call for critical participation in the world from the world’s major religions and worldviews

3. Explore how to use your faith/spirituality to deepen your sense of empathy and understanding and others,

Create Your Cipher

Discovering your purpose not only helps you have a more fulfilling life, but it helps you better focus your time, energy, and resources in general and as an entrepreneur. Using the concepts found in music making, you will find ways to discover your purpose.

Intentions:

1. Learn the difference between your passions and your purpose

2. Identify the theme that weaves through your life’s story

3. Learn ways to discover how your purpose can inform your decision making.

Creating Your Own Lane

In the ever changing landscape of the new gig economy, the side-hustle or having multiple outlets for your gifts and multiple revenue streams is critical.

Intentions:

1. Learn some techniques on how to create your own lane to design a career/lifestyle that works best for you

2. Learn how to leverage your skillsets and passions into multiple revenue streams