What’s up, Ballers! Welcome back to The NxtUp Ballers Podcast — where we spotlight the people building something bigger than themselves.

Today’s episode is a special Father's Day edition titled 'The Legacy Lens: Stories Beyond the Frame.'

Our guest Michael Brown, is a filmmaker, creative director, entrepreneur, husband, and father.

Micael is the Founder and CEO of Media Beyond Frames, and has spent more than a decade helping individuals, organizations, and communities tell stories that matter.

From documentaries and live productions to community-centered storytelling initiatives, his work is rooted in capturing authentic human experiences and transforming them into meaningful narratives.

But today, we're talking about more than cameras and creative work.

We're talking about the story behind the storyteller.

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What’s up, Ballers! Welcome back to The NxtUp Ballers Podcast — where we spotlight the people building something bigger than themselves.

And today’s conversation is for every person who’s ever tried to build something while still figuring themselves out. Because building a brand sounds exciting… until you realize you’re also building yourself at the same time.

Ashely Franklin is a Marketing Strategist, Creative Lead, and the founder of Remarkable Marketing & Ad Solutions — a boutique marketing firm helping businesses grow through storytelling, strategy, and experiences that actually connect with people.

But behind the strategy and the branding is a story of perseverance, reinvention, motherhood, self-doubt, and continuing to show up anyway.

Today’s guest sits at the intersection of strategy and service. Rachel Crowder is the CEO of Raette Consulting, where she leads strategic initiatives that help organizations grow stronger, move smarter, and create sustainable impact.

Rae is also the Founder of Black Health Lit — a platform dedicated to empowering communities with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate and advocate within the healthcare system.

So whether she’s working in boardrooms or in communities, Rachel is focused on one thing — making systems clearer, stronger, and more accessible for the people they’re meant to serve.

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