Today we’d like to introduce you to Kobe Highter.
Kobe, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
The Be4Reel Podcast was originally named, Tales of the Tunes, and started in 2019 at Towson University’s radio station XTSR. After Co-Vid-19 the station shut down and I wanted to find way a creative outline to share stories. Tales of the Tunes was where I interview artist in the DMV area about their body of work and more to gain a better appreciate of their craft. After a short hiatus I created the Be4Reel Podcast and brought along a few friend to discus the entertainment industry, our personal lives, and interviewing creators. Keeping the Tales of the Tunes roots alive. Charlow the PYT, Lolo and myself have gotten to where we are today by staying consistent and keeping our eye on the ball for ways to spread love and joy.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Our journey has not been smooth sailings there have been bumps along the way. For example in my initial run with podcasting I dealt with burnout and feeling defeated becuase I wasn’t were I wanted to be. It took having to make peace with being where I am in the moment and celebrating the little wins to build my confidence to podcast again. Afterwards finding the right co-host, show format, and content to create became the next challenge, but I have learned through this journey to trust my instincts, be persistent, and just have fun!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am the creator and host of the Be4Reel Podcast. To sum it up I am a storyteller, a journalist and an artist who specializes in editorial conversations about current events and more. I am known for spreading joy and giving a spotlight to people who you do not normally see. An example of that which I am proud of was an episode of the Be4Reel Podcast that I did with my co-host, Charlow the PYT. We interviewed Samuel McKoy- Johnson who played Darius Coles on the Hulu show Wu-Tang: An American Saga. In our interview he talked about awareness for disabled actors and gave a short anecdotal story on how he went from no lines in the show to getting a speaking role. What sets us apart from others is that we are not your typical gossip corner when it comes to entertainment news. We inform our listeners about the behind the scenes of production. We dispel the smoke and mirrors. We unveil the hard work that goes into a production because you will gain a better appreciate for the final product.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
The most impotent lesson I have learned is to celebrate you. Celebrate your little wins. There have been times I got down on myself because I think I didn’t conduct a good interview, I didn’t edit on the caliber I want to be on, or I believe I am not doing enough. Just celebrating the fact that I did the interview or that I edited something should be enough. The more you scream “Go You” to yourself the more you love the work that you do. One more lesson I learned was to not delete my old work. I don’t delete my old work because years down the line I want to look at it and see where I was. I may not know where I’m going, but I know where I’ve been. You will thank yourself in the long run for not deleting your imperfections.
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