Backstage With Meek Mill, DaBaby & More

On Saturday, March 21st, 2026, I found myself backstage with Meek Mill, DaBaby, CloverBoyz, and others—standing in a moment that felt surreal, but also familiar. Because it came with a question I hear all the time: “How do you end up in these positions?” Is it luck? Right place, right time? Is it intention, calculation, alignment? Or is everything already written? 1. Your Mind Shapes Your Outcomes One thing about me: my mind is always working. When I think of something I want, I don’t fixate on if it can happen—I immediately start thinking of how it can happen. My mind generates options, angles, pathways. I don’t entertain failure, because the reality is you are what you think. What you consume, what you focus on, what you repeatedly tell yourself—it all compounds. It shapes your decisions, your energy, and ultimately your direction in life. So if your thoughts are building your future, you have to be intentional about what you’re feeding your mind. 2. Lead With Value, Not Ego The biggest shift—and the most important lesson in a world full of people trying to take, the people who stand out are the ones who lead with giving. The ones who ask, “How can I add value?” That energy is rare—and it’s noticeable. Move without ego. Treat everyone with the same level of respect—whether it’s a janitor or a CEO. Because the way you treat people when there’s “nothing to gain” says everything about you. And what that builds is something you can’t fake: goodwill. 3. Goodwill Opens Doors You Can’t See Goodwill is powerful. It puts your name in conversations you’re not in. It creates opportunities behind the scenes. It makes people want to see you win—even when you’re not asking for anything. A lot of people rely only on strategy, networking, or visibility. But real, lasting opportunities often come from how people feel about you. And that comes from how you show up. 4. Every Interaction Counts Here’s the truth: You never know who’s watching. You never know who someone is—or who they’re about to become. And because of that—first impressions matter. Sometimes, you don’t get a second chance. Sometimes, one interaction is all it takes to open—or close—a door. If you’re trying to understand how to get into bigger rooms, better opportunities, and meaningful positions, it comes down to this: Train your mind to find solutions, not limitations Be intentional about what you think and consume Lead with value in every space you enter Move with humility and respect for everyone Understand that every interaction carries weight Do that consistently—and the “right place, right time” moments start to find you. Featuring Apollo (@apollogize) www.apollogize.com Tylil (@thetylilshow) - ‪@TheTylilShowLivee‬​