This episode features the multitalented writer and filmmaker Quran Squire. He has worked with the likes of Director X, Joe Jonas, Khalid and more. Throughout this episode he talks about a myriad of things such as his Muslim upbringing in New Jersey, getting sponsored by Jay Z to go on a college tour, how he got into Hollywood and his experience working on the hit series Genius: MLK/X. As a creative or anyone with a dream this an episode you don't want to miss.
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00:00 Intro
1:14 Qurans Path To Islam & Family History
10:13 His Father & the NOI
20:43 When He Discovered His Love for Filmmaking
24:03 Jay Z foundations takes him to Morehouse
31:02 Morehouse to LA
39:09 His Favorite Director
40:27 His First Job in Hollywood
44:37 How He Got Into the Writers Room of Genius: MLK/X
47:03 Writing His First Episode for TV
49:54 Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
51:00 Malcom X Had Anxiety
1:02:03 Why You Should Yes to Things
1:04:41 Whats Next For Quran
1:10:41 Working With Doctor X
1:12:00 Navigating Hollywood as a Black Muslim Man
1:17:38 Credits