“Don’t go away from here without telling your story.” - DeWayne Foote   Today's featured author is spoken word artist and plumber, DeWayne Foote. DeWayne and I talk about his upbringing that taught him to ask boldly as well as what helped him become a spoken word artist.   Key Takeaways:  When you transform into a writer, it opens yourself up for other avenues. “The more I wrote, the better I felt.” Some parts of your character are ticked away until the right catalyst appears. Everyone needs a dose of reality. The dose is sometimes painful but necessary. Understand your audience and your cadence as a spoken word artist.   DeWayne's Book: https://www.amazon.com/ManTality-DeWayne-Foote-ebook/dp/B07467MJ9Q   The opening track is titled "King's Theme" by Asis Galvin. To listen and purchase the full track, click the following link. https://asisgalvin.bandcamp.com/track/kings-theme   Related Episodes: 67 - "Live Determined" with Reginald Foreman (@_Reggieforeman): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/67-live-determined-with-reginald-foreman-_reggieforeman   114 – “The Art of Fitness & Life” with Julian Hayes II (@thejulianhayes): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/114-the-art-of-fitness-life-with-julian-hayes-ii-thejulianhayes   117 - "Leaving an Inspirational Legacy" with Darren Mitchell: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/117-leaving-an-inspirational-legacy-with-darren-mitchell   128 - “The Adventures of Teacherman” with Brian D. Neal (@BrockSteel1): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/128-the-adventures-of-teacherman-with-brian-d-neal-brocksteel1   135 - "Millennial Black Male Mentorship" with Darrick T. Miller: http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/135-millennial-black-male-mentorship-with-darrick-t-miller   141 - "Thou Shall Be Successful" with William Winfield (@Willisblessed38): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/141-thou-shall-be-successful-with-william-winfield-willisblessed38   176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/176-life-has-a-way-with-dwayne-jenkins-ledwaynejenkins