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KevOnStage: on Failure, Fame, and Staying Relevant

What does it actually take to build a creative empire without losing yourself in the process?In this episode of Awf The Record, KevOnStage (Kevin Fredericks) gets real about the journey from posting skits online to building a full-scale media company. From viral success to real-life responsibilities, Kevin Fredericks opens up about what people don’t see behind the content.This is not just a conversation about comedy. It is about consistency, marriage, grief, faith, and the pressure of showing up when millions are watching.Kev also shares how he turned content into a business, what it means to lead a team, and why success without alignment can still feel empty. He also gets honest about navigating loss, staying grounded, and evolving as a man, husband, and creator in real time.This episode is a must-watch, especially if you are building something, questioning your next move, or trying to stay true to yourself while leveling up.KEY POINTSHow KevOnStage turned content into a full media companyThe real work behind “overnight success” in the creator economyWhy consistency matters more than talentBuilding a business with your spouse and what that really takesThe pressure of leading while still figuring it out yourselfHow grief reshaped his perspective on life and successWhy authenticity is still the biggest currency onlineThe difference between going viral and building something sustainableWhat creators get wrong about monetizing their audienceQUOTES “I wasn’t trying to go viral. I was just trying to be consistent.” – Kevin Fredericks“Grief will sit with you whether you acknowledge it or not.” – Kevin Fredericks“Going viral is not a business model.” – Kevin Fredericks“You don’t need more followers. You need more intention.” – Kevin FredericksRESOURCES: Kevin FredericksWebsite | www.kevonstage.comIG | @KevOnStageKeep in touch with Awf The Record:Youtube: @AwfTheRecordInstagram: @awftherecordpodcastTikTok: @AwfTheRecordMona Kosar AbdiIG |  @monakabdi Jeannette ReyesIG |  @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

Is the Golden Age of TV News Over?

What’s really happening to the news industry and what does it mean for your career?In this episode of Awf The Record, Mona Kosar Abdi and Jeannette Reyes reflect on the changing landscape of broadcast journalism, from shrinking opportunities and layoffs to the growing influence of social media and personal platforms. Drawing from their own experiences in the industry, they unpack the tension between traditional media and the new generation of storytelling.This conversation explores the importance of adaptability, building your own platform, and thinking long-term in a rapidly evolving career landscape. While rooted in journalism, the insights apply to anyone navigating change, uncertainty, and growth in their professional life.RESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Youtube: @AwfTheRecordInstagram: @awftherecordpodcastTikTok: @AwfTheRecordMona Kosar AbdiIG |  @monakabdi Jeannette ReyesIG |  @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

Why Nothing Ever Feels Like Enough

Why does nothing ever feel like enough even when you’re living the life you once prayed for?In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette and Mona unpack the hidden struggle behind high achievement, success, and constantly chasing the next milestone. From burnout and anxiety to journaling, therapy, and emotional patterns, this conversation gets real about what happens when you keep moving the goalpost and never let yourself feel fulfilled.They open up about the pressure to always want more, the fear of sitting with your thoughts, and why success without gratitude can leave you feeling empty. If you’ve ever felt like you “should” be happy but aren’t, this episode will hit.This is a must-watch for high achievers, creatives, and anyone navigating ambition, anxiety, and personal growth in a world that never tells you to slow down.KEY POINTSWhy high achievers struggle to feel satisfied even after reaching their goals“Moving the goalpost” and how it keeps you stuck in a cycle of never enoughThe link between ambition, anxiety, and burnoutWhy gratitude is harder than it sounds when you’re drivenJournaling as a tool for self-awareness and pattern recognitionAvoiding your emotions vs actually processing themThe fear of sitting alone with your thoughtsHow childhood and environment shape emotional patterns Why success without internal work will always feel emptyQUOTES “If you cannot sit in gratitude and understand that you are living a life of abundance… nothing will ever feel like enough.” – Jeannette Reyes“Sometimes I don’t want to sit in my thoughts… I don’t want to process this.” – Mona Kosar Abdi“This is what we prayed for… but you keep moving the goalpost.” – Jeannette ReyesRESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Youtube: @AwfTheRecordInstagram: @awftherecordpodcastTikTok: @AwfTheRecordMona Kosar AbdiIG |  @monakabdi Jeannette ReyesIG |  @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

Jodie Taylor's 4-Step Glow Up Strategy to Become Your Next-Level Self

What does it actually take to glow up and transform your life?In this powerful segment of Awf The Record, Jodie Taylor breaks down the real psychology behind personal transformation, from self-image and confidence to physical changes and social capital. Drawing from concepts like Psycho-Cybernetics, she explains how your internal “self schema” shapes your reality and why true growth requires both internal and external shifts.From practical glow up strategies like fitness, style, and routines to deeper conversations around identity, mindset, and environment, this episode offers a clear roadmap for anyone ready to level up intentionally.If you’re serious about becoming your next version, this is a must-listen.GUEST RESOURCESJodie TaylorWebsite: jodiektay.com Instagram: @jodiektaylTikTok: @jodiektay Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

How To Become THAT Girl: Style, Dating Coaches & The Real Glow Up Formula

In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Jodie Taylor, corporate strategist, DEI leader at Sony Music, and digital creator with over half a million followers, to unpack the strategy behind becoming your highest self.Jodie shares how a devastating season of loss, heartbreak, layoffs, and friendship breakups forced her to completely reevaluate her life. Instead of staying stuck in grief, she built a deliberate blueprint for transformation by focusing on physical confidence, career capital, social capital, and emotional growth.From navigating corporate America as a Black woman to building a powerful personal brand online, Jodie explains why success is not accidental. It is strategic.Their conversation dives into glow-up culture, networking without feeling transactional, building influence in your career, and the surprising role vulnerability plays in relationships and self-development. As Jodie highlights: “There is no universal definition of what being a baddie is.” Tune in!KEY POINTS There is no playbook for navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color How grief, layoffs, and heartbreak forced her to rebuild her life intentionallyThe Glow Up framework: physical, social, and career capitalWhy social capital and proximity to powerful networks can change your career trajectoryThe surprising psychology behind confidence, self-image, and physical transformationHow high-achieving women often struggle with vulnerability and emotional expressionThe difference between preferences and real relationship boundariesWhy ambitious women should think strategically about dating, mentorship, and life Jodie explains the biggest mistake people make when trying to reinvent themselvesQUOTES “I’m going to intentionally develop a life of my dreams and find support and strategy behind it.” – Jodie Taylor“A woman who feels like she’s at the bottom of her life is a dangerous woman.” – Jodie Taylor“The people who are the most magnetic are the ones who exist fully and completely as themselves.” – Jodie Taylor“There is no version of me that exists today without going through that season.” – Jodie TaylorGUEST RESOURCESJodie TaylorWebsite: jodiektay.com Instagram: @jodiektaylTikTok: @jodiektay Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG