Build your creative muscle and tap into your ability to innovate and creatively solve problems using techniques that emcees and lyricists use to freestyle and write songs.

Takeaways : 1) Discover tools you can use you strengthen your creativity 2) Learn how thinking creatively can help you solve problems and innovate new solutions 3) build overall confidence in your ability to be creative

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 DEI competency through the lens of the 5 elements of hip-hop - emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, dance, and knowledge.

Takeaways: 1) learn your team’s elements and how they can work together to strengthen overall company culture, and 2) learn how to own the power of your element and the value you bring to the team/organization

You have to be fearless and fierce to rock the mic and rock the stage as an emcee. Using invaluable techniques of an emcee, learn how to tap into your inner MC and badass, overcome roadblocks, and lead yourself and others to a better performance.

Takeaways: 1) Build confidence in yourself as a leader 2) learn how to harness your talent and skill set to lead and 3) explore how to use your creativity and leadership to overcome roadblocks

The music business calls for an entrepreneurial spirit just as much as a creative one. Be about both!

Takeaways: 1) Learn how to establish a business entity for your music practice, 2) Learn how to build your brand to stand out in the music marketplace, and 3) Explore how to diversify your music business for multiple revenue streams to maintain sustainability as a artist.

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

Takeaways: 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.

Hip-hop inspires! Learn how hip-hop can be used as tool for self-empowerment and personal growth.

Takeaways: 1) Learn tips and techniques to help you along the way of your own journey of self-discovery and growth, 2) Learn how hip-hop can be incorporated in the classroom to inspire and motivate students.

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.

Takeaways: 1) Learn the difference between your passions and your purpose, 2) Identify the theme that weaves through your life’s story, and 3) Learn ways to discover how your purpose can inform your decision making.

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.

Takeaways: 1) Learn some techniques on how to create your own lane to design a career/lifestyle that works best for you, and 2) Learn how to leverage your skillsets and passions into multiple revenue streams.

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

Takeaways: 1) Learn how faith and spirituality has influenced and continues to influence social movements, 2) Discover the commonalities and call for critical participation in the world from the world’s major religions and worldviews, 3) How to use your faith/spirituality to deepen your sense of empathy and understanding and others, and 4) how to use your faith/spirituality to inform your work towards social good in your day-to-day life and professional life.