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

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

Beyond Ordinary Podcast

Mar 24
Beyond Ordinary Podcast

Beyond Ordinary Podcast

Mar 24
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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 actuall...

Highlights

In this episode, the host sits down with Miles Thomas, an artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Rebel Events, to discuss his journey from throwing parties at Howard University to navigating life after graduation. They explore the business of party promotion, the importance of optics, and the challenges of balancing passion with a career.
00:00
Our first party was a social success but a financial loss.
02:20
Mentoring younger members ensured Rebel Events' longevity.
05:09
Money and business can change relationships.
11:37
Adding people disrupts established group chemistry.
11:58
Optics are crucial for entering new markets.
14:44
Perception can make or break a promoter's reputation.
16:39
My mother was a big advocate for HBCUs.
23:28
Success requires full commitment and time.
28:43
Not everyone is comfortable with public attention.
29:25
True passion brings peace, not just gratification.
41:56
He realized he didn't even like his own music and made a shift to being more authentic.
45:51
Authenticity matters more than chasing viral moments.
48:30
People enter your life for a reason, season, or lifetime.
56:26
Don't abandon your passions entirely.
1:07:18
Friendships evolve through different life seasons.
1:10:21
True friendship is tested in real situations.
1:29:44
Letters don't change who you are; they amplify your existing traits.
1:32:56
Self-love is essential before loving others.

Chapters

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

Transcript

Speaker 1: All right, bro. We wrong? Miles Thomas: I bet. Speaker 1: That's it, man. Miles Thomas: Thanks for having me. Speaker 1: Of course, brother, Of course, man. So I want to start off by asking you, bro, like, what is your favorite Howard memory...