“We are supported, support is available and sometimes it’s about reaching out and asking.” – Blake Brandes
Blake Brandes is the Dr. of Hip Hop! He is a youth motivational speaker, hip-hop educator, music producer, and a student leadership expert. Blake received his PhD in Hip-Hop and Global Youth Cultures from the University of Kent. He believes in the importance of education and the power of hip-hop to connect with young people in a meaningful way.
In this episode, he talks about how he motivates, inspires, and helps students, parents, and teachers in finding the element of trust and self-love, through his music and hip hop. Blake also surprises listeners with his latest song: “FREE!” Let’s tune in and listen to Blake’s advice.
Episode Highlights:
[02:39] Sky 7th Plane of Existence Meditation & Prayer
[07:35] How Blake is Sharing Magnificence to Millennials
[09:34] The Power of Asking for Help
[12:19] Taking the Steps From Zero to One
[16:04] Emphasizing Choice Over Compliance
[21:05] Free Music from Blake Brandes: FREE
[26:50] Element of Trust and Self Love
[34:25] Blake Brandes’ Vision
[37:04] Alignment
[45:55] Finding Our Self in Alignment
[50:56] Advice from Blake Brande
A doctor of Hip Hop, #BlakeBrandes shares how he is motivating students, parents, and teachers through Hip Hop. Also, listen to one of his new songs: #FREE ! #LeadingwithLight #SkyAHearn #Limitless #TransformationalLeadership Share on X
Quotes:
[9:25] “A lot of the growth mindset is, we are so hard on ourselves so often about ways we’ve messed up, things we don’t do well enough, things we can’t do. And the encouragement there is, just to ask for help and support. You don’t have to do it alone.” – Blake Brandes
[9:42] “We are supported, support is available and sometimes it’s about reaching out and asking.” – Blake Brandes
[9:49] “Just the act of asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. But if we can do it, it can really call it in.” – Blake Brandes
[13:20] “In highest truth, there are no such things as mistakes. It’s just the energy of Creation, choosing, asking to express itself in a certain way. And it gets feedback.” – Sky A’Hearn
[31:23] “I am resourceful, I am loved, I am supported, I have help, I can ask for help. And even if it doesn’t turn out the way I want in the moment, it will be okay.” – Blake Brandes
[44:19] “What’s in alignment for you today is not necessarily going to be the same thing as alignment for you in five years, because of the growth path. There’s more, there’s a difference. And it can be scary, but also so rich and powerful.” – Blake Brandes
Connect with Blake:
Dr. Blake Brandes is a TEDx speaker, America’s Got Talent performer, and co-founder of the personal development company, Motivational Millennial.
With a Ph.D. in hip-hop and global youth cultures, Blake has spoken to over 300,000 students, parents, and educators around the world and presents Growth Mindset and Grit assemblies to help students Remix Their Reality.
He is also an award-winning beatboxer, rapper, and music producer who produced Number 1 radio songs in Europe and performed over 200 shows around the world, including with the composer of the movie Moana and the hip-hop musical Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Blake was the recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, one of the most competitive postgraduate awards in the world, and he regularly coaches young people on how to create lives filled with passion, resilience, and success.
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***** Blake has been so generous to contribute a free gift to our “Leading with Light” Cosmic Treasure Box. You can download his newest album, Remix Your Reality for FREE at www.blakespeaks.com.