Respect My Genius

Is It the Truth? Ft. L'sonne

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2457225/open_sms] In this episode of Respect My Genius, L’sonne opens up about faith, authenticity, and the responsibility that comes with telling your story honestly. From his views on explicit vs. clean music to his personal walk with God, this conversation centers on one core question: Is it the truth? We explore: * Authenticity in music and storytelling * Faith, obedience, and personal growth * The cost of truth and the weight of influence * Letting God intervene when human effort runs out This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from performance—it comes from alignment. 🎧 Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457225/episodes/18319498 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2457225/episodes/18319498?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 📺 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/hgRo3QdM74Y [https://youtu.be/hgRo3QdM74Y] 📲 Follow & Connect Nicholas Kayea / Respect My Genius * Instagram: @kayeakreative * Instagram (Podcast): @respect.mygenius * TikTok: @kayeakreative | @respect.mygenius * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RespectMyGeniusPod

Wake Up Your Life: The 5 A.M. Shift with Stax Hinsley (Spiritual Currency in Real Time)

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2457225/open_sms] In this powerful episode of Respect My Genius, Stax Hinsley opens up about discipline, identity, and the spiritual principles that reshaped his life. From waking up at 5 A.M. to rebuild his mindset, to confronting insecurity, obedience, and hidden seasons of preparation, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to “wake up your life.” Nicholas and Stax discuss the cost of purpose, the weight of spiritual currency, and how journaling, prayer, and early mornings can unlock clarity and emotional healing. Stax shares the story behind his 5 A.M. Club movement, why he believes time is the most valuable resource we have, and how God redirected his path from football star to artistic storyteller. The episode also explores Tribe Music Group, building a safe space for creatives, family legacy, fatherhood, and the courage it takes to step into the calling God placed on your life—even when insecurity tries to hold you back. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, this conversation is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

Iron Sharpens Iron ft. WEAREFAITH

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2457225/open_sms] Real brotherhood isn’t about competition — it’s about growth. 💪🏾  In this episode of Respect My Genius, we talk about how faith, accountability, and healthy competition help men of God sharpen one another and lead with purpose. Follow the journey:  Instagram | TikTok: @respect.mygenius YouTube: Respect My Genius Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@RespectMyGeniusPod] Presented by Kayea Kreative | Instagram | TikTok: @kayeakreative #RespectMyGenius #IronSharpensIron #Faith #Brotherhood #Purpose #Accountability #KingdomCulture

Do It Scared: Pressure, Excellence, and Purpose with Eks

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2457225/open_sms] What happens when pressure meets faith? In this episode of the Respect My Genius podcast, Nicholas Kayea sits down with Xavier “Eks” Hayes — an Atlanta-based creative director, engineer, and producer who’s worked with Netflix, BET, and BMF. Eks shares his journey from the high-speed grind of Full Sail University to the humbling early days at Blue Room Studios, where making coffee mattered as much as making music. He talks about why atmosphere is everything (“secure the vibe”), how faith quietly shapes his work, and why reps beat perfection every time. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and a must-listen for anyone who’s multi-gifted, faith-driven, and navigating the tension between pressure and purpose. 💡 In this episode you’ll learn: * How to do it scared and still walk in excellence * The power of protecting atmosphere in creative spaces * Why humility is the doorway to opportunity * What it really means to be multi-gifted without ego * How faith and excellence walk hand-in-hand 🎧 Subscribe and share if this episode inspires you — and remember, respect your genius, because the world needs it.

Episode 6 | "God Said I Won" ft. Keanue Kuteh

We would love to hear from you. What spoke to your heart? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2457225/open_sms] This episode of Respect My Genius features a deep and vulnerable conversation with creative artist Keanue Kuteh, better known as Won. Formerly known as K Live, Won shares his real-life testimony—growing up in a Liberian household, finding his voice through poetry and music, and eventually laying it all down to follow God’s call. From church hurt to artistic healing, from chasing approval to standing in purpose, Won’s story is one of redemption, clarity, and faith. In this episode: * The cultural pressures of being first-gen African in America * Identity struggles and the weight of expectation * Creative gifts, validation, and learning how to truly "win" * God’s timing, transformation, and calling * The birth of We Are Faith and the music they’re creating 🎧 Listen now and be reminded: your name, your gift, and your path have a divine purpose. CONNECT WITH US: 🔗 @kayeakreative [https://www.instagram.com/kayeakreative] 🔗 @respect.mygenius [https://www.instagram.com/respect.mygenius] 🔗 @respect.mygenius – TikTok 🎥 YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@RespectMyGeniusPod] #RespectMyGenius #WonKuteh #BuzzsproutPodcasts #FaithAndCreativity #RedemptiveArtistry #GospelRap #PurposeDrivenPodcasts #ChristianStorytelling #WeAreFaith