In a time where more people than ever are searching for healing, purpose, and belonging, new spiritual communities and movements are rapidly emerging.Some genuinely help people heal.Others raise difficult — and necessary — questions.In this episode of Are We There Yet?, host Jermaine Curtis Liburd sits down with Jake Rees, founder of Illumin8te and The Lighthouse Community, for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation about belief, healing, power, and accountability.Jake opens up about his journey — growing up in Wythenshawe, childhood trauma, identity loss, a near-death experience, and the spiritual awakening that led him to create Illumin8te. We then go deeper, exploring the ethos behind the movement, its ceremonies, healing claims, and the responsibility that comes with leading vulnerable people.Jermaine approaches the conversation openly — but honestly — from a Christian perspective. This is not a debate, and it’s not a hit piece. No labels are applied. Instead, hard questions are asked, and viewers are invited to listen carefully and make up their own minds.📌Topics explored include:✨Trauma, identity, and the search for belonging✨Spiritual awakening vs psychological vulnerability✨What Illumin8te is — community, movement, or belief system✨Healing claims and how they’re supported✨Rituals, ceremonies, and altered states of consciousness✨God, the universe, and spiritual authority✨Power, accountability, and responsibility✨Where the line sits between community… and control✨This episode isn’t designed to tell you what to think.✨t’s designed to ask the questions many people are afraid to ask.Truth doesn’t fear questions.⚠️ Viewer NoteThis episode discusses spiritual practices, belief systems, and healing claims. Viewers are encouraged to think critically and seek professional, medical, or pastoral guidance where appropriate.#Christian #Christianity #JesusChrist #Jesus #Christ #Faith #Bible #God #Gospel #Truth #BiblicalTruth #ChristianApologetics #Discernment #TestTheSpirits #SpiritualDiscernment #SoundDoctrine #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #ChristianContent #AreWeThereYet #Spirituality #Healing #Faith #Truth #Belief #Religion #ChristianPerspective #SpiritualAwakening #ModernSpirituality #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #

In this powerful 2 hour episode of Are We There Yet?, Cameron Mears — known online as Cozzy Media — sits down for the rawest, deepest, and most emotional interview of his life.For the first time, Cameron opens up about everything he’s survived:Growing up in the care systemBeing stabbed and kidnappedLosing his best friend to murderFalling into crack addictionHitting rock bottomHis time in jailAnd how he turned a camera into the one thing that kept him aliveThis isn’t a story about YouTube.It’s a story about trauma, survival, loss, anger, addiction, redemption, and the fight to rebuild a life that was never built to last.Cameron doesn’t hold back.He relives his darkest moments right there in the chair.This is the REAL man behind Cozzy Media — the streets, the scars, the nightmares… and the rebirth.If you ever wondered why he films the way he does,why he runs toward chaos instead of away from it,or what demons he’s been carrying since childhood…this interview will answer everything.This is the deepest episode we’ve ever done.This is Cozzy Media like you’ve NEVER seen him.Watch until the end.The final question hits different.#cozzymedia #cozzy #arewethereyetpodcast #jermainecurtisliburd #manchester #careSystem #streetlife #addictionrecovery #traumasurvivor #ukyoutube #rawinterview #emotionalinterview #streetstories #ukpodcast #ukstreets #realstories #mentalhealthawareness #survivorstory #truecrimeelements #redemptionstory #viralinterview #deepinterview

In this episode of Are We There Yet?, legendary Manchester producer LegendaryKeyz sits down for his most raw and honest interview to date. No filters, no rehearsed answers — just truth.We dive into his journey from the early struggles to becoming a respected creative voice, the controversy surrounding the XL Bully situation, the viral rumours, the emotional weight of online perception, and the man behind the headlines.This conversation is not just about music — it’s about identity, pressure, purpose, and resilience.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, judged, or driven by something bigger than yourself — this one will hit different.Grab a seat.This one’s personal.🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and let us know in the comments what inspired you most from LegendaryKeyz's story!🎧 Watch more episodes of Are We There Yet? featuring some of the UK’s most ambitious and inspiring guests.👇 Follow & Connect 👇📸 Instagram: https://Instagram.com/are_we_there_yet_podcast Please support our channel so we can continue to bring you trus success stories from real people any donations would be appreciated https://buymeacoffee.com/awtypodcastSubscribe to the Patreon to get access to extended uncut full length interviews and additional content as well as being able to make personal requests. https://patreon.com/arewethereyetpodcast#AreWeThereYetPodcast #JermaineCurtisLiburd #PodcastInterview #Motivation #Inspiration #ActingJourney #UKPodcast #SuccessStory #EntrepreneurMindset #ManchesterTalent #LegendaryKeyz, #AreWeThereYetPodcast, #ManchesterPodcast, #UKMusic, #UKProducers, #ProducerLife, #XLbully, #MusicJourney, #Motivation, #InspirationalStories, #RealTalk, #InterviewSeries, #PodcastInterview, #BehindTheScenes, #UKRap, #MentalHealth, #CreativeJourney, #SuccessMindset, #UKScene, #MusicProducer, #GrowthMindset, #RawConversations, #HonestTalk, #ArtistStory, #DeepConversation, #UKCulture, #RoadToSuccess, #TruthBehindTheStory, #Authenticity, #HardQuestions, #EmotionalInterview

In this emotional and deeply personal episode of Are We There Yet?, host Jermaine Curtis Liburd sits down with Manchester rapper Re Up Tee — a man whose life story embodies pain, struggle, and redemption.

From growing up in the care system and surviving on the streets, to serving time in prison for armed robbery and rebuilding his life through music, Re Up opens up like never before.

He talks about his father going to prison when he was just 5 years old, how that shaped his future, and the chilling parallels when he himself went to prison at 28 for the same crime. But beyond the mistakes and chaos lies a story of transformation — a man determined to be a better father, artist, and human being.

With his new album “VALOUR” out now, Re Up speaks on how music became his outlet, his therapy, and his weapon for change. This episode is raw, real, and brutally honest — a conversation about pain, growth, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.

🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and let us know in the comments what inspired you most from Reup Tee’s story!

Valour out now on all digital platforms

🎧 Watch more episodes of Are We There Yet? featuring some of the UK’s most ambitious and inspiring guests.

👇 Follow & Connect 👇
📸 Instagram: https://Instagram.com/are_we_there_yet_podcast


Please support our channel so we can continue to bring you trus success stories from real people any donations would be appreciated https://buymeacoffee.com/awtypodcast

Subscribe to the Patreon to get access to extended uncut full length interviews and additional content as well as being able to make personal requests.
https://patreon.com/arewethereyetpodcast

#AreWeThereYetPodcast #JermaineCurtisLiburd #PodcastInterview #Motivation #Inspiration #ActingJourney #UKPodcast #SuccessStory #EntrepreneurMindset #manchestertalent
#ReUpTee, #AreWeThereYetPodcast, #JermaineCurtisLiburd, #ManchesterRapper, #UKRap, #UKHipHop, #ManchesterMusic, #UKMusicScene, #RealStory, #RedemptionStory, #TraumaToTriumph, #RoadToRedemption, #FromPrisonToPurpose, #RealTalkPodcast, #PodcastInterview, #UrbanCulture, #StreetLifeUK, #InspiringStories, #MotivationDaily, #ValourAlbum, #NewMusic2025, #ArtistInterview, #SurvivorStory, #LifeAfterPrison, #FatherhoodJourney, #MentalStrength, #GrowthMindset, #TrueStories, #UKPodcasts, #RealPeopleRealStories

From the heart of Manchester’s nightlife to the soul of community care — Eddie Down has lived a journey like no other.

In this powerful, emotional and unfiltered episode, Jermaine Curtis Liburd sits down with the DJ, promoter, and businessman who helped shape Manchester’s urban music scene through Brownsuga, UMS Events, MCR Lounge (Lounge 31), Off The Square, and more — before expanding into the world of social care with Triangle Support Services and Positive Care Solutions.

Eddie opens up about:
🎧 His early struggles breaking into Manchester’s music scene
🏙️ Building venues, communities, and a legacy from the ground up
💔 The personal sacrifices and dark times behind the success
❤️ How compassion and purpose led him into the care sector
🌍 What legacy and success truly mean to him today

This isn’t just an interview — it’s a masterclass in perseverance, evolution, and authenticity.

In this powerful episode of Are We There Yet?, Jermaine Curtis Liburd sits down with Manchester-based creative powerhouse Mizz Kassim — filmmaker, author, singer-songwriter and founder of Wallpaper Films Ltd.

Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Manchester, Mizz opens up about her journey through the film industry, her experiences in music, and the mindset required to survive and thrive as an independent creative. We dive deep into her award-winning early work, the challenges she’s faced as a Black woman in film, and the lessons she’s learned across two decades in the creative industries.

We also explore her debut novel Redfish Volume 1, now being developed for television, as she shares what inspired the story, what readers can expect, and where the project goes next. From behind-the-scenes moments to honest conversations about identity, rejection, success and purpose — this is an unfiltered look into the mind of one of Manchester’s most multi-talented creatives.

If you’re interested in filmmaking, writing, music, or building a creative career from the ground up — this episode is for you.

🎬 Topics in this episode include:
Film & TV careers
The reality of independent filmmaking
Music placements & creativity
Representation in the UK film industry
The story behind Redfish
Building Wallpaper Films
Creative mindset & personal growth

In this powerful episode of Are We There Yet?, we sit down with Aaron Burns — former Manchester United Academy player — to talk about dreams, pressure, identity, and rebuilding life after football.

Aaron opens up about coming through one of the biggest football systems in the world, the mental pressure of chasing success, and the difficult reality many players face when the game ends. From training at Manchester United, to playing across non-league football, to stepping into the business world after football — this is an honest and inspiring story about resilience, reinvention, and purpose.

This episode isn’t just about football — it’s about mindset, discipline, and learning how to win in life after chasing a childhood dream.

If you’re into real stories, motivation, mindset and personal growth — this one is for you.

Manchester born actor Sean Cernow gives us an in depth interview intp his past life, his journey into the acrting world, the challenges, the contreversary and the recent troubles he's had to face with the press.

Please support our channel so we can continue to bring you trus success stories from real people any donations would be appreciated buymeacoffee.com/awtypodcast

Subscribe to the Patreon to get access to extended uncut full length interviews and additional content as well as being able to make personal requests.
https://patreon.com/AreWeThereYetPodcast