Beyond Ordinary Podcast

6: Weird DMs, Bad Dates, & Loving Without Losing Yourself | London Paris

Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400

In this episode, London Paris joins the podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about her and her journey as a content creator. We discuss everything from

The broken state of modern dating and why she refuses to date in DC
The reality of building a brand online.
The terrifying reality of AI and digital privacy, and much more!

Whether you’re navigating the dating scene in a new city or trying to survive today's hyper-opinionated internet culture, this episode is packed with relatable truths, hilarious stories, and reality checks you don't want to miss.

London Paris:

https://www.instagram.com/loovlondonp...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/44752765...

Chapter timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:23 – The Weirdest DM She Ever Got
03:47 – The Rage Bait TikTok That Went Viral
05:00 – Why London Refuses to Date in DC
07:35 – Is the Dating Scene Really That Bad for Women?
09:15 – Why Nobody Wants to Settle Down Right Now
13:33 – We Thought We Would Be Married by 24
17:09 – Worst Dating Experiences
20:40 – Why AI Makes Privacy Scarier Than Ever
23:23 – Starting Her YouTube Journey
25:18 – How She Decides What Content to Make
32:08 – Why Long Form Content Feels Scary
34:00 – We Consume Too Many Opinions
38:55 – The AP Watch Debate and Trend Culture
43:12 – Why People Only Support You Up to a Certain Point
48:36 – Making Friends in a New City From Scratch
52:41 – Can Men and Women Really Just Be Friends?
53:52 – Her Time at Seton Hall and the Value of Education
55:50 – Why London Doesn't Want to Be A Full Time Creator
58:19 – Social Media Normalized Harassing People
1:00:25 – Her Book Loving Without Losing Yourself
1:03:15 – Most Girls Are Not Girls Girls
1:10:15 – Where to Find London Paris

5: The Truth About Love, Healing & Intentionality | Miahjé

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

I sit down with Miahjé for a deep conversation about love, healing, faith, purpose, self discovery, and what it really means to become who you need to be. We talk about her writing journey, why love is a mirror, why no one is coming to save you, dating with intention, and the messy process of growth that people usually do not talk about.

Miahjé's Substack: https://substack.com/@misoulreflectio...

00:00 – Intro
01:59 – Who Are You Without Labels?
04:18 – Favorite Howard Memories & Freshman Week
06:29 – Lessons From Line Sister Trips
09:10 – Why She Started Writing on Substack
13:01 – Love Is a Mirror: Relationships Reflect You
19:42 – Non-Negotiables & Being Equally Yoked
24:24 – The Biggest Lie About Love
33:41 – “No One Is Coming to Save Me” Realization
38:20 – Taking Your Power Back
49:51 – Fear of Being Seen & Starting Anyway
54:25 – How Faith Changed Her View on Love
55:35 – Healing, Transformation & Becoming Someone New
1:00:18 – The Long Game: Why Growth Takes Time
1:01:26 – Creating Without Expectations
1:02:44 – Final Message

4: The Truth About Life After College (Howard, Fraternities & Chasing Your Passion) | Miles Thomas

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Artist, Omega, Entrepreneur. In this episode, I sit down with my guy Miles Thomas. We talk about everything from throwing parties at Howard to navigating life after college.

We dive into the origin of Rebel Events, how it started with a party that actually lost money, and how the brand has grown into a post-grad nightlife movement. We also get into the business side of promotions, the importance of optics, and the mistakes people make when trying to collaborate.

We talk everything from party promotion, being an independent artist, greek life, Howard University and much more.

If you're figuring out life after college, building something of your own, or trying to stay true to yourself while chasing success, this conversation is for you.

00:00 – The First Rebel Events Party (And Losing Money)
02:20 – How Rebel Events Survived After Graduation
05:09 – Early Business Mistakes Running Party Promotions
09:24 – Why Small Teams Work Better Than Big Groups
11:55 – Transitioning Rebel Events From College to Post-Grad
14:44 – The Power of “Optics” in Nightlife & Promotion
16:39 – Why MulesChose Howard University
20:56 – Post-Grad Reality: Passion vs Corporate Career
26:30 – The Truth About the Content & Music Industry
29:25 – Why Most Creators Quit
37:08 – Jerry Springer & The Trap of Viral Content
43:41 – The Story Behind His Song “Long Distance”
48:25 – The Truth About Long Distance Relationships
56:26 – Advice for Entrepreneurs Balancing Passion & Career
1:00:37 – One Decision That Completely Changed His Life
1:10:15 – Real Talk About Fraternities & Identity After College
1:22:54 – The Truth About Greek Life at Howard
1:32:20 – Final Advice

3: Transferring to Howard Changed His Life Completely | Travis Xavier Brown

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

I sit down with Travis and we get into everything from navigating your late 20s, purpose, faith, and trusting the process, to mental slavery, AI, content creation, journaling, family, and why real human connection still matters more than ever.

Follow Travis: / freegracetrizzy

00:00 – Entering the Last Year of Your 20s
06:35 – Leaving Florida State Over Racism
09:24 – Why Transferring to Howard Changed Everything
10:35 – Line Brothers Denouncing & Faith vs Fraternity
14:49 – The Plight of the Black Man Explained
22:44 – Attention Spans, Social Media & Why People Don’t Think
26:30 – Miseducation, History & Who Controls the Narrative
33:35 – Why Content Creation Is the Great Equalizer
38:05 – AI Will Never Replace Human Connection
50:15 – Why Starting Content Now Matters
1:08:09 – Marriage, Kids & Long-Term Vision

2: The Art of Hustle: Promoting, Airbnb, and Purpose | Nebs

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0500

I sit down with my guy Nebs and we tap into everything: promoting in Miami, running Airbnbs, switching careers, LA content house chaos, how your circle shapes your entire life, building a personal brand, consistency, content regrets, sales, God, gentrification, college stories, getting tear-gassed at WVU (yes, really), and why posting content is one of the most important things you can do for your future.

Follow Nebs: https://www.instagram.com/nebs.a/

Chapter timestamps:

00:00 – Catching Up
00:13 – Promoting in Miami
01:31 – Leveraging the Network
03:22 – Getting Into Airbnb
04:49 – Airbnb Prices & Market Shift
06:30 – Juggling Multiple Hustles
07:21 – Why Myles Started This Pod
09:02 – Daily Routine & Sales Work
10:18 – Your Circle Shapes Your Life
11:30 – LA Content House Reality
13:21 – Importance of Environment
14:34 – Growing Up in the DMV
16:16 – Getting Tear-Gassed at WVU
18:05 – Drunk Bench-Stealing Story
19:55 – Filming Parties in College
21:19 – Regretting Content Inconsistency
22:23 – Myles’ Old Gaming Channel
23:54 – Why You Should Just Post
25:33 – His Dream: Full-Time YouTube
26:42 – Myles Hitting 100 Episodes
27:17 – Why Consistency Creates Luck
29:22 – Legacy Through Content
30:38 – People Watching Without You Knowing
31:08 – Successful People Fail More
32:27 – Investing in Yourself
34:47 – New Sales Role & Opportunities
35:57 – Learning Through Entrepreneurship
37:25 – Numb to Rejection
38:36 – Avoiding Burnout & Having Fun
39:50 – Enjoying the Journey
41:04 – These Are the Good Times
42:21 – Lessons From This Year
44:28 – Keeping God First
45:34 – Quality People Only
46:43 – Critical Thinking in 2025
49:33 – AI Won’t Replace Real Humans
50:45 – Build a Personal Brand Now

1: Halloween Edition: Howard Memories, House Parties & Heartbreaks| Salimah and Joshua

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

I had some friends over for Halloween and we just chopping it up.

Follow Salimah: / salimah__17
Follow Joshua: / joshuacole__

Chapter timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Beyond the Mic
01:25 – Spookiest Sexy Time Stories
02:00 – The Flat Tire Hookup Story
04:30 – Coffee Gone Wrong
05:40 – Running Red Lights Debate
08:10 – Do Holidays Still Feel Special?
09:50 – Family Holiday Traditions
13:10 – Valentine’s Day Confessions
15:00 – Myles’ Valentine’s Day Disaster
18:00 – The Accidental Birthday Call
20:40 – Valentine’s Day That Almost Worked
23:00 – Is Being Late a Red Flag?
25:30 – Why Salimah Still Believes in Love
28:00 – Sharing Locations & Social Media Access
29:50 – Posting Your Partner Debate
32:00 – Can You Have Opposite-Sex Best Friends?
34:20 – The Photographer Problem
36:30 – Shooting Your Shot at the Gym
41:00 – Reading the Room 101
43:00 – Myles’ Compliment Strategy
44:20 – Dating People from the Same Gym
45:00 – Toast to Black Excellence
46:30 – The Howard House Party Era
47:10 – The Best College Years Debate
49:20 – The Pre-Social Media College Era
50:50 – Freshman Year Nostalgia
52:15 – Howard Memories and Dorm Life
54:10 – Joining Frats & Finding Purpose
56:00 – Freshman Year Friendships
57:00 – The F-Squad Origin Story
58:00 – Intermission & Off-Camera Banter
1:00:10 – Going Live & Late Night Vibes
1:03:00 – Returning to the F-Squad Story