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The intersection of culture and tech

Joined June 2021
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A strong team starts with community. Two fast "speed-dating" rounds of interviews brought a whole range of talent through the door. @thesusheebar @coreyst34
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A single paycheck usually means one tax ZIP code. Pro athletes can owe taxes in every city where they play—one more layer behind the scenes. @coreyst34
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Knowing your rights matters—especially in encounters with police. The Black Panther Party’s legacy still raises a powerful question: what would it look like today? @coreyst34
Business isn’t changed by what happens once, but by the patterns repeated. Change the shape of those patterns, and the whole system can change. Easy to say, hard to do—but possible. @coreyst34 @LittleWavesCR @thesusheebar @cocoacinnamon
Postponed until next Wednesday-See you next week!
Great leadership isn’t about holding the ball every time. Know when to step in, when to fall back, and when to pass it to the next person. The team needs all three. @coreyst34
When institutions fall short, the Black Panthers organize: food programs, healthcare, screenings, legal aid, and schools built to meet real needs. @coreyst34
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A one-way flight to Paris, a silent three-week trip through Germany, and a journey through Nietzsche’s footsteps—all on the way to a sushi bar. @thesusheebar @coreyst34 @cocoacinnamon @LittleWavesCR
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A resilient home doesn’t have to choose between on-grid and off-grid power. Solar, wind, and a generator can keep the lights on during a blackout—if they fit the location. @coreyst34
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A personal encounter with Rosa Parks became a lifelong source of encouragement—and a reminder to keep showing up for the work that matters. @coreyst34
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Frederick Douglass taught himself to read by asking children to explain the letters—then became one of America’s greatest speakers. What he endured and what he went on to do is astonishing. @coreyst34
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Leadership isn’t about holding the ball every time. Know when to step in, when to step back, and trust your teammates to play their part. @coreyst34 patreon.com/traptalks2040
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The cost of standing on the front lines doesn’t fall on one person alone. Families give up time, closeness, and peace too—and their sacrifice deserves to be part of the conversation. @coreyst34
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Leo's coffee farm in North Carolina began as a class assignment—and grew into 2,000 plants, greenhouses, and years of data on how far coffee can thrive beyond its usual climate.patreon.com/traptalks2040 @coreyst34 @thesusheebar @cocoacinnamon @LittleWavesCR
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Change starts close to home. Calling for progress means confronting harm within the community and coming together to demand better systems.@coreyst34 patreon.com/traptalks2040
Education should teach the truth—not repeat myths like Christopher Columbus “discovering” America. That distinction matters. @coreyst34
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Do things manually before you automate them. Solving customer problems up close reveals what actually needs to scale—and what doesn’t. @coreyst34 @thesusheebar patreon.com/traptalks2040
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You can’t claim have a burgeoning rap career while personal drama takes over the conversation. Suddenly, the focus shifts from the art to the arguments—and even the designer clothes gets questioned. @coreyst34
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The Black Panther Party’s legacy lives on—not only in history, but in the values passed down through family, community, and a lifelong commitment to serving others.@coreyst34
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Sneaking around in oversized tees until Mom spotted the fit from the porch. The whole neighborhood saw—and Krill Park...@coreyst34
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