Get ready for another exciting episode of Every Day Is A Yay! as we sit down with the hilarious and inspiring Matt Smith and explore what it means to find one's Superpower!

Matt is a dynamic creative and successful serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in helping build engaging business experiences in a variety of industries. His many creative talents span stand-up comedy, music, and video production. Matt is the founder of One 2 One Insight, where he partners with business owners as a temporary high-level generalist for about a year and transforms their enterprises with his unique gifts before moving on to his next exciting collaboration.

YAY! Facts: Matt is a proud member of the creative collective ETP (Exit The Premises). He also recently performed his very first stand-up comedy show, “Stories of My Life”, to a sold-out crowd!

Tune in for an exhilarating conversation full of laughter and insights from someone who’s done it all on his own terms!

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This episode features the groundbreaking, inspiring, and history-making Alderperson Jesse Fuentes of the 26th ward. Jesse Fuentes is the youngest and first queer Latina to lead the 26th ward of Chicago, Humboldt Park. Jesse has transformed leadership by centralizing it on leading with the community and amplifying the voices most impacted by changes in the city. Jesse ensures to balance life through their passions for poetry and maintaining a healthy, loving family. Jesse exemplifies breaking generational curses by literally going from being expelled as a teen to leading in office today. Jesse inspires us all to lead and continue living with purpose.

Tune into our episode to learn more about Jesse and how they make every day a yay!

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Miss Windy City Mbayi Aben is a dynamic and inspiring queen of many talents! Mbayi is an educator, creator, performer, and an artivist. "Creativity is ministry" is the central theme of all her work. Her goal is to use art as a method to heal, leave a lasting impact, and make room for people who are often not seen. Mbayi is passionate about building awareness around refugees and immigration and giving back to her local community. As an educator, she loves to inspire kids to dream big and become ARTIVISTS! In 2024, Mbayi won the title of Miss Windy City and has been using her platform to uplift her community! Tune in to learn more about Mbayi and how she makes every day a yay!

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Steve James is American film producer and director of several documentaries, including Hoop Dreams (1994), Stevie (2002), The Interrupters (2011), Life Itself (2014), and America To Me (2018).

Steve James has revolutionized documentary filmmaking. He ignited the industry with the release of his award-winning documentary, Hoop Dreams about inner-city basketball players. This film has greatly impacted American culture and is the go-to documentary for ballers around the globe.

He continues to tell stories that highlight unknown individuals that ultimately inspire viewers.

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Keisha Howard is the visionary behind Sugar Gamers, the world's longest-running gaming & tech community geared toward inclusivity. What began as a multicultural gamer group has transformed into an award-winning organization supporting members across various roles in the industry, from game development to artistic design.

As a futurist and early influencer in gaming and esports, Keisha advocates for the transformative potential of video games as tools for inspiration and societal change. Her extensive experience includes collaborations with Adidas, the NBA, and consulting roles with Microsoft's Xbox division, as well as engagements with Logitech, Google, and Meta to shape inclusive game strategies. A respected voice in global gaming and tech circles, Keisha Howard's insights into emerging trends empower businesses and individuals alike, inspiring innovation at the intersection of games, AI, VR, and beyond.

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Latosha Pointer is truly gifted when it comes to capturing the moment whether it's through her highly sought after photography business ,Golden Lyt Photography , or expressed through her dancing. Latosha is the CEO and Creative Director of Golden Lyt Photography LLC - a traveling photography company based in the Chicagoland area with a studio in Chicago. She chose the tagline ‘See Yourself in a New Light’ because the media makes it overwhelmingly easy for us to cast a shadow on our self-worth, accomplishments, and progress. This is why she aims to uplift you in every session and remind you to appreciate you for you.

Latosha is also a two-time alumna from The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance and a Masters of Science in Management. She faced obstacles in 2020, and instead of running away she embraced it to combine her passions of dance and uplifting others to launch her company that is well known today! She is a true light and inspiration to us all! You can book sessions with her on goldenlyt.com.

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YASMINE is a multiracial-multitalented-multihyphenate who has parlayed her role as the lead singer of GroupChat, a Chicago-based funk fusion band, into a solo career as an R&B and pop artist. She currently has two new releases titled "Eyelashes" and "The Right Way" which is available on all streaming platforms! Not only a songstress but also a writer, YASMINE has penned some of GroupChat’s fan favorites, including “Heartstrings” and continues to share her songwriting and vocal chops in the spaces and sounds of contemporary R&B and neo-soul. She is intentional about working with Chicago-based creators and celebrating creative spaces in Chicago, with the objective of creating community and connection through music! She has performed at some of Chicago's premier music venues, including Reggie's Rock Club, House of Blues, Uncommon Ground, and Golden Dagger. Her previous training in opera allows YASMINE to communicate a unique message and create a captivating sound that is spiked with style, passion, and soul.



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Alfie Ngo is an independent, multilingual filmmaker and musician whose passion extends to writing and acting. After seeing a lack of opportunities in the industry he decided to create his own opportunities by developing heart-touching projects that feel vulnerable and authentic but nostalgic and warm. He currently has several projects in post-production and in pre-production for his next short film. He also is releasing new music soon.

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