Uploaded and Unfiltered: Real Talk on Healing, Creativity, and Mindset for Black Creators
Jermaine Pulliam
130 episodes
4 days ago
Send me a text! Be part of the show! YouTube analytics, TikTok analytics, creator growth, content strategy, watch hours, subscribers—this is my end-of-2025 recap with real numbers + my 2026 plan for consistency, shorts, collabs, and monetization. In this final episode of 2025, I review my YouTube + TikTok performance, what content hit, what needs work, and how you can use analytics to make smarter moves as a creator. Highlights: My YouTube growth: views, watch hours, subscribers (and what dr...
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Send me a text! Be part of the show! YouTube analytics, TikTok analytics, creator growth, content strategy, watch hours, subscribers—this is my end-of-2025 recap with real numbers + my 2026 plan for consistency, shorts, collabs, and monetization. In this final episode of 2025, I review my YouTube + TikTok performance, what content hit, what needs work, and how you can use analytics to make smarter moves as a creator. Highlights: My YouTube growth: views, watch hours, subscribers (and what dr...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! YouTube analytics, TikTok analytics, creator growth, content strategy, watch hours, subscribers—this is my end-of-2025 recap with real numbers + my 2026 plan for consistency, shorts, collabs, and monetization. In this final episode of 2025, I review my YouTube + TikTok performance, what content hit, what needs work, and how you can use analytics to make smarter moves as a creator. Highlights: My YouTube growth: views, watch hours, subscribers (and what dr...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this heartfelt episode, Jermaine reflects on the tragic passing of fellow content creator Lamar Wilson, emphasizing the importance of mental health and checking in on loved ones. He discusses the challenges faced by creators, the need for authenticity in content creation, and the significance of addressing mental health issues. Jermaine encourages listeners to seek help and support, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Support the...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! I recorded an amazing 27-minute episode about clarity… and found out the audio didn’t record because of a random mute setting in my setup. Instead of letting that throw me off (or breaking my 127/128-week streak), I hit record again and turned it into a real-time lesson: clarity is your mind responding to what’s happening right now, not old pictures from the past or scary movies about the future. I also share a simple tool you can use the moment anxiety, ...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered, Jermaine breaks down the “red sand” metaphor—a simple way to understand why affirmations, therapy, and positive thinking aren’t enough to break creative blocks. If you’ve been procrastinating, battling imposter syndrome, or feeling stuck despite all your self-work, this episode is for you. He talks about how early, intense unconscious learnings (aka red sand) still control your behavior unless they’re cleared. F...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! We share how to show up when energy is low and fear is loud, and why your mind’s “avoid” signal is just outdated code trying to keep you safe. We break down practical ways to update that code, keep your streak, and treat failure as fast feedback. • owning fatigue while honoring consistency • systems that reduce friction and protect streaks • how the subconscious uses old data to keep you safe • reframing fear and selecting helpful thoughts • December con...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this stream-of-consciousness solo episode, Jermaine explores a lifelong belief: that he can do anything—and why so many people feel the opposite. From confronting low expectations in high school to dismantling toxic definitions of manhood, Jermaine speaks on the freedom that comes from not caring what people think and choosing to create anyway. He shares raw insights on procrastination, imposter syndrome, and the hidden fears that keep creatives stuck....
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this short solo episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered, I’m checking in from a place every creator knows well: tired, but still committed to showing up. I share why I’m bringing guests back to the podcast in December and how I’m using this time to line up conversations with more amazing creators. If this episode resonates, share it with another creator who needs a little December push. 🧠 Protect your mental. Keep creating content. ...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this solo episode, I’m sharing the real reason I started Radiant Reflection. We’re talking anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome — and how none of it means you're broken. Your mind isn’t reacting to reality — it’s reacting to outdated data. I break down how emotions are created, why fear holds us back from creating, and how updating your internal “MapQuest” clears the way for creativity, ease, and joy. If you’ve been stuck, heavy, or creatively b...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Feeling stuck? This solo episode breaks down how stuckness is just your brain’s outdated survival programming trying to keep you “safe.” Jermaine—mindset coach for Black content creators—gets real about the shift from frustration to freedom. He talks about anxiety, imposter syndrome, and how to rewire your default settings to stop second-guessing your content. You’ll hear why bonding over trauma is keeping folks small, how joy is your protest, and w...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Tonight’s a short, honest check-in. I didn’t feel like recording — and I still showed up. Why? Systems. Once I hit record, the rest (edit → thumbnail → title → description → keywords) flows. I’m also gearing up for December with three Advent series (Funko Minis, LEGO Minecraft, and a Pokémon TCG calendar I’ll open daily). I just enrolled in an improv class to sharpen riffing and stay flexible on-mic. Biggest epiphany this week: I don’t have to help everyo...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! We talk about hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers after 19 years, why celebrating milestones matters, and how returning to our creative roots restored momentum. We break down fear-based decisions, the subconscious, and a simple path to consistent, meaningful output. • celebrating creator milestones and honoring your archive • lessons from 19 years of YouTube and early tools • shifting from perfection to authentic rhythm • fear, subconscious safety, and sel...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! We break down imposter syndrome as a misfiring security system, not a confidence problem, and show how to update the mental “file” so your brain stops flagging praise and opportunity as danger. Practical reframes, clear scripts, and small actions help you ship without waiting to feel ready. • redefining imposter syndrome as outdated survival code • processor vs manager model for the mind • why confidence is a side effect, not the solution • reframes that...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered, Jermaine breaks down one of the most common forms of creative self-sabotage: micromanaging success. If you've been stuck waiting for the perfect plan, the perfect tools, or the perfect time—this one's for you. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about clarity. You’ll hear: Why you don’t need a full roadmap to beginHow obsession with the “how” creates anxiety and impostor syndromeA new mindset that makes action fee...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! A $55B check just changed who steers some of the world’s most powerful game franchises—and it’s not just a finance story. We walk through what PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners now touch, from mobile hits and esports platforms to combat sports and global football, and why that concentration of power tends to flatten culture into safe bets and repeatable loops. If content programs our habits and emotions, consolidation raises a hard question: who ben...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Ever notice how your mindset shapes everything about your creative journey? That's exactly what we're diving into on this rapid-fire episode of Uploaded and Unfiltered. When life throws curveballs at your content creation process, do you see problems or opportunities? I'm sharing a perspective shift that transformed my approach to challenges both on and off camera. After years of defaulting to anger when facing obstacles, I discovered something powerful:...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this episode, Jermaine discusses the emotional challenges that creators face, such as grief, anxiety, and procrastination. He introduces rapid resolution therapy as a method to help creators clear emotional blockages and regain their creative flow. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the unconscious mind's role in these challenges and offers insights into how to overcome them effectively. Link to Substack: https://substack.com/@...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Have you ever wondered what happens when you deliberately disrupt the routines you've been running on autopilot for years? That comfortable, unconscious efficiency might actually be the very thing holding you back from your next breakthrough. This episode dives deep into the transformative power of purposeful change as I share my recent decision to switch from iPhone to Android after 18 years—a seemingly small technology change that sparked unexpected cr...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Systems for content creation allow us to remain consistent even when motivation fails, helping build momentum and overcome mental barriers that hold us back. • Creating a system or routine makes content creation habitual rather than dependent on motivation • Consistency through repetition leads to improvement and efficiency in your craft • Anxiety about content creation stems from our brain misinterpreting the situation as threatening • Procrastina...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! Ever notice how life's mundane tasks can become perfect metaphors for the creative journey? While squeegeeing my shower doors—something I was terrible at initially—I realized that through daily repetition, I'd naturally become skilled at it over time. This simple observation perfectly mirrors the content creation process. As creators, especially Black creators navigating unique challenges in digital spaces, we often let fear disguised as perfectionism pr...
Send me a text! Be part of the show! In this solo episode, Jermaine gets real about the fear that’s been holding him back—and why it’s not here anymore. He finally opens up about his mindset coaching practice, Radiant Reflection, and the mission to help Black content creators clear emotional stuckness like grief, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and procrastination. Using processor-based methods like Rapid Resolution Therapy, Jermaine explains how your subconscious is reading safe situations (l...
Uploaded and Unfiltered: Real Talk on Healing, Creativity, and Mindset for Black Creators
Send me a text! Be part of the show! YouTube analytics, TikTok analytics, creator growth, content strategy, watch hours, subscribers—this is my end-of-2025 recap with real numbers + my 2026 plan for consistency, shorts, collabs, and monetization. In this final episode of 2025, I review my YouTube + TikTok performance, what content hit, what needs work, and how you can use analytics to make smarter moves as a creator. Highlights: My YouTube growth: views, watch hours, subscribers (and what dr...
