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Today, my guest is Corey Hopkins – filmmaker, musical artist, media mentor and more. Listen in as we travel his journey, he calls, “It’s Been a Long Time Comin’.’

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“It’s Been a Long Time Comin’ – Corey Hopkins’ Journey of Passion and Purpose

In this inspiring episode of Little Big Voices, Mark talks with Corey Hopkins, a filmmaker, musician, and digital media mentor at the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) in Austin, Texas.

Corey opens up about the challenges and setbacks that led him to pursue a solo music career while working at Amazon, and how he used music and songwriting to process his emotions during difficult times.

We dive into Corey’s journey to AAYHF and finding his passion for mentoring youth in videography and life skills through the Krew12 program. Corey tells the story of meeting AAYHF leader Michael Lofton and how his belief in Corey’s potential changed everything, leading to building a media studio from an empty room and creating over 200 episodes highlighting the organization’s impact.

Corey shares the power of speaking your dreams into existence and putting in the work to make them a reality. He discusses teaching kids creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and professionalism through filmmaking projects, and how working with the youth has transformed his own life and music.

The conversation explores Corey’s reflections on his personal growth, relationships, and the wisdom gained from hitting “rock bottom”. Corey opens up about the role of family, faith, and fatherhood in shaping his path, and shares what’s next for him, AAYHF, and his production company Love Arrangements.

Connect with Corey Hopkins on Instagram: @coreyh3d and Love Arrangements.

Learn more about The African American Youth Harvest Foundation’s programs and how to support their mission.

Check out Corey singing “A Change is Gonna Come” written by Sam Cooke, which Corey says is the soundtrack to his own life. The video was produced by Mark Caddell and Little Big Voices.

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