Imagination Upgraded Podcast

Brandon Champ Robinson•soundcloud.com

The Imagination Upgraded Podcast is more than just another indie filmmaking podcast. It's a Motivation Podcast. It's a Podcast about Perseverance, grit, grind, determination. The Imagination Podcast is for the indie filmmaker/entrepreneur who never has and will never take "No" as a final answer.

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Episodes

Ep. 10 | Movers and Shakers | Andrea Lewis

My good friend Andrea Lewis was in town this week and decided to drop by. Andrea has done everything, from being a successful child actor on “Degrassi” to being a full-on force in independent production. From “Black Actress” to “The Black Beauty Effect,” Andrea lets us know what it takes to be black in the industry and control your content. 0:00:00 - Intro: Do your kids know that you’re young? 0:01:32 - Post pandemic content creation. 0:19:02 - Struggles of being a child actress. 0:29:23 - Shift...

Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 33 min

Ep. 9 | Fearlessness and Availability | Chad Roper

This podcast is with my homie from the hometown. Grammy nominated vocal producer, songwriter and engineer Chad C-Note Roper sits down and drops all the gems that I didn't know I needed! Please enjoy. Let me know if you like this content and want more!

Feb 06, 2020•52 min

Ep. 8 | Family, Sacrifice, and Success | Niger Amen of Filthy Cloth & Co.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! I meant to get this one out before Christmas, but life, family, you know how it is. So here it is today! I sat down with my guy Niger Amen, aka Hussle Simmons, from my hometown Milwaukee, Wi. Niger started his company Filthy Cloth & Co and his slogan, "A Dollar and A Dream!" Enjoy this conversation with Niger. Follow and Shop Filthy Cloth & Co: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filthyclothandco/ https://www.instagram.com/hussle__simmons/ Store: https...

Dec 31, 2019•45 min

Ep. 7 | Mainstream and Indie Filmmaking | Tammy Townsend

Today I link up with a good friend Tammy Townsend to talk about everything from "Pilot Season" to working with Disney. Tammy also talks about why she will never stop working on Independent films. Topics in this episode: 04:03 Pilot Season 10:58 FInding and Agent 13:46 The Importance of Instagram 18:19 Working with Disney on K.C. Undercover 22:46 Balancing Mainstream and Indie work 29:17 Producing and creating your own 31:53 Getting Paid Keep up with Tammy Townsend: Instagram: @tammytownsend10 ht...

Dec 17, 2019•42 min

Ep. 6 | Moving with Purpose | Taylor Statham

Today my guest is Taylor Statham. Taylor talks about his struggles, getting to where he is, and how he is impacting the lives of the less fortunate. Like, comment, and subscribe! Keep up with Taylor Statham: Instagram Personal: @therealtstat https://www.instagram.com/therealtstat/ Instagram Business: @stathamacademy https://www.instagram.com/stathamacademy/ Follow Champ: Instagram: @champ5mic www.instagram.com/champ5mic/ Youtube Main Channel: Imagination Upgraded www.youtube.com/user/Imagination...

Nov 28, 2019•56 min

Ep. 5 | Exposure is DEAD, Get PAID!!

BRO!!! If I never hear the words "This will be good exposure..." ever again, it will be too soon. Also, lets really dig in to these Net payments and how we can protect ourselves from clients who pay late or god forbid don't pay at all. Follow Champ: Instagram: @champ5mic www.instagram.com/champ5mic/ Youtube Main Channel: Imagination Upgraded www.youtube.com/user/ImaginationUpgraded The second channel (Podcast): Imagination Upgraded More www.youtube.com/channel/UCplTuOq-CajKRhnvnSMzr5Q Facebook: ...

Nov 13, 2019•38 min

Ep. 4 | Life After Rythym and Flow | Kaylee Crossfire

My guest today is very special to me, Kaylee Crossfire is a dope artist from my hometown Milwaukee, Wi. Kaylee Crossfire was recently a contestant on the new hit Netflix show ”Rhythm and Flow!” We get into the ins and outs of what it was like on the show. Like, comment, and subscribe! Topics in this episode: 1. Introduction to Kaylee Crossfire. 2. Quitting Your Job to Go All In. 3. Becoming an Instant Momma. 4. Building the “Female Takeover” 5. Guys Have To Stop Being Creepy. 6. Pushing the Agen...

Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 14 min

Ep. 3 | Creating Your Own Destiny and Legacy | Mike Taylor Part 2

Part 2! So as I said, my boy Mike Taylor and I can talk for hours upon hours! I wanted to be respectful to you guy's time, so I split this into two parts. Enjoy my second conversation with Mike Taylor. Way more jewels in this one 💎💎💎 Support Mike Taylor’s non-Profit organization: http://TAYLORMADEfoundation414.org Follow me: Instagram: @champ5mic www.instagram.com/champ5mic/ Youtube Main Channel: Imagination Upgraded www.youtube.com/user/ImaginationUpgraded The second channel (Podcast): Imagi...

Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min

Ep. 2 | Creating Your Own Destiny and Legacy | Mike Taylor Part 1

So this is the official 1st episode of the Imagination Upgraded Podcast! For my first episode, I wanted to bring in someone from my city Milwaukee, Wi, who is no stranger to being first. Mike Taylor (https://www.instagram.com/miketaylorm...) was the first player in history to be drafted from the NBA D-League, now known as the G- League to the NBA! Mike and I had a great conversation about what it took for him to make it happen himself and to find himself along the journey. Mike and I spoke for o...

Oct 25, 2019•55 min

Ep. 1 | Introduction to Brandon Champ Robinson

Welcome to the intro of the Imagination Upgraded Podcast! I finally did it! I have literally been in a fight with myself for about 3 months finding every excuse not to do it, but we here now! So, obviously, this will be a podcast mostly about filmmaking, but that's out there, right? We can step it up a notch. I like to think of myself, and have self-ordained myself, the"Motivation Movie Maker!" And with that energy, I also want to bring in people who I think are dope and making it happen in thei...

Oct 24, 2019•15 min

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