The Core Queen Chat

NEXT UP ON THE CORE QUEEN CHAT What happens when creativity, culture, and entrepreneurship collide? You get a brand so unique that it caught the attention of the internet and went VIRAL! This week, we're sitting down with British, Creator of The Braided Tie —the visionary entrepreneur behind the fashion statement that has everyone talking. After a viral moment sparked by Keith Lee showcasing and c...

HIP-HOP ROYALTY IS IN THE BUILDING! Today's guest is none other than DJ Scream — internationally recognized DJ, entrepreneur, media personality, co-founder of Hoodrich Entertainment, and one of the most influential tastemakers in hip-hop culture. For more than 20 years, DJ Scream has helped shape the sound of hip-hop, playing a key role in the rise of artists like 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy...

This week, we're welcoming Kiami Davael — actress, model, singer, songwriter, screenwriter, and the unforgettable Lavender from the iconic film Matilda ! While millions remember her as the brave and lovable best friend of Matilda, there’s so much more to Kiami’s story. From television appearances on Moesha and The Steve Harvey Show to writing, producing, directing, music, and mentoring the next ge...

The Core Queen Chat This week, we're sitting down with Bigg Nation — rapper, entrepreneur, club promoter, and dedicated father whose story is built on resilience, responsibility, and purpose. Originally from the West Side of Chicago, Bigg Nation made the move to Charlotte in search of greater opportunities and a better future for his family. Today, he's balancing music, business, and fatherhood wh...

Episode 104 features the one and only B Daht — radio personality, comedian, host, HBCU advocate, and the VERY first voice you hear on Beyoncé’s “Before I Let Go” A proud Winston-Salem State University graduate and 2025 WSSU Mr. Alumni, B Daht has spent over 17 years dominating morning radio and entertainment, with appearances on VH1, Comedy Central, Netflix, MTV, and more. He’s also the host of th...

Episode 103 features recording artist and entrepreneur UneekINT — a rising creative force blending emotion, faith, and real-life storytelling through music. Known for his authentic voice and unique sound, UneekINT is breaking boundaries and building a powerful independent brand through music, visuals, and business moves that are impossible to ignore. We’re talking: Music with purpose and emotion B...

Episode 102 features one of Charlotte’s hottest rising food reviewers — Big Lo The Food Reviewer ! From explosive food reviews to honest takes on customer service and the restaurant scene, Big Lo is taking Charlotte by storm with his authenticity, personality, and love for food culture. Raised on the west side of Charlotte by a single mother, Big Lo turned his passion into a movement — landing app...

LIVE with Jasmine Taylor! Media personality, interviewer, and entrepreneur Jasmine Taylor joins The Core Queen Chat to talk about building a platform that amplifies voices that deserve to be heard. With over a decade in radio, podcasting, and digital media, Jasmine has grown Jasmine Taylor TV into a space for real conversations, independent talent, and authentic culture. Known for her humor, authe...

🔴 LIVE on The Core Queen Chat 🎶🔥 We’re turning it UP with 803 Fresh (Douglas Furtick) — the Southern Soul artist behind the viral hit “Boots on the Ground” ! 👢🔥 Blending gospel, blues, and R&B into his signature “Carolina Soul” sound, 803 Fresh has taken over trail rides across the South and sparked a whole movement. From church choirs at 8 years old to national stages and major media pla...

🔴 LIVE on The Core Queen Chat From the battlefield to the big screen… 🎬🔥 Tonight, we’re joined by Renaissance” Jones — actor, director, writer, Marine Corps veteran, and entrepreneur whose journey is anything but ordinary. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Brian “Renaissance” Jones turned discipline into storytelling—using film to explore the human experience, social issues, and...

Unpopular opinion: What society labels as a “disorder”… might actually be a competitive advantage. Tonight on The Core Queen Chat , Valeriya Hjertenaes breaks down why neurodivergent minds aren’t broken — they’re built differently… and often outperform the system. While some people are trying to “fit in”… others are learning how to leverage how they think and win because of it. So the real questio...

The Core Queen Chat From vision to the big screen… This episode I’m joined by award-winning writer & director Quinton Littlejohn — a powerhouse storyteller bringing real, human-centered stories to life. With multiple Best Director awards and films streaming on major platforms like Tainted Waters , One More Day , and Bloodlines , Quinton is making his mark in film in a major way. Now, he’s taki...

Check out this weeks episode with former NFL player and Dreamathon founder Bruce Thompson! From the football field to building a culture-driven apparel brand embraced by pro athletes, Bruce turned a dream into a movement. Dreamathon is more than fashion, it’s a lifestyle dedicated to dreamers who refuse to quit. Tap in as we talk sports, entrepreneurship, culture, and the mindset it takes to turn...

🔴 LIVE on The Core Queen Chat From heartbreak to healing… this journey is REAL. 💫 Tonight, I’m sitting down with Janina Seymour — Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, founder of Modern Healing, and the creator of the “me-arian” lifestyle — a philosophy rooted in doing life YOUR way. After navigating depression, career pivots, and personal setbacks, Janina turned her pain into purpose… helping oth...

The Core Queen Chat Tonight we’re joined by Ray Singleton — entrepreneur, artist, and transformational leader behind The Ray Way From his own life-changing health journey to building a powerful wellness community, Ray is helping people transform their bodies, mindset, and lives through accountability, faith, and purpose. We’re also diving into his work with Helping Hand Funds Recovery , his impact...

From Music Artist to Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur | Katrel Kelly’s Blueprint for Discipline What does it take to build multiple seven-figure businesses while staying disciplined in mind, body, and purpose? In this powerful episode of The Core Queen Chat, serial entrepreneur Katrel Kelly shares how he went from the music industry as Trel Mack to building companies across logistics, real estate...

LIVE with Darren “Big Baby” Brand! Comedian. Actor. Host of R&B Bingo. Former series regular on MTV’s Wild ’N Out . Tonight, we’re going deeper than the laughs. We’re talking about men feeling safe enough to open up, be vulnerable, and how that shows up in relationships. Can men truly heal if they don’t feel emotionally safe? Tap in LIVE and drop your questions in the chat! #TheCoreQueenChat #...

TRANSFORMATION. HEALING. ACCOUNTABILITY. PURPOSE. In this powerful episode of The Core Queen Chat , we sit down with Dr. Jerome Maultsby , affectionately known as “Dr. Jerome” — a deeply passionate practitioner, educator, and community leader dedicated to healing individuals and restoring families. From earning his Doctor of Transpersonal Psychology and Master of Divinity to serving as a 15-year b...

🔥 EPISODE 90 – YOU’RE NOT READY FOR THIS ONE. 🔥 From committing her first crime at 7… To addiction at 14… To 32 years of chaos, violence, incarceration, and survival… And now? A million-plus followers, film roles, and a story that is changing lives. This week on The Core Queen Chat, I sit down with the unapologetically raw and resilient Moe Millionz — storyteller, influencer, actress, and living...

Join us as we discuss we can turn pain into passion and trauma into triumph! Tune in LIVE every Wednesday 830pm EST on YOUTUBE! Call in during the show to ask questions and join the chat (803-504-5881) Special Guest: Poet Boss Lady J The Storyteller Let's Chat!

Join us as we discuss the current state of Hip-Hop and how it is affecting the black community. Catch the full video episode on YouTube now! The Core Queen Chat is LIVE every Wednesday 830pm EST on YOUTUBE! Call in during the show to ask questions and join the chat (803-504-5881) Special Guests: Hip-Hop artist and social activist R-Swift Let's Chat!

EP 87 | Sexless Marriages Special Guests: T.J. Austin Carnell Johnson Join us as we discuss how marriages survive with little to no sex. Sexless marriages are more common than we know. Tune in LIVE Every Wednesday 830pm EST on YOUTUBE! 🎤🎧🎛🎙 Call in during the show to ask questions and join the chat (803-504-5881) Let's Chat! #fsexless #marriage #divorce #thecorequeenchat #podcast #deedeelegette

EP 86 | Does Charlotte, NC Support Creatives in the Event Planning Industry? Special Guest: Jahmil Mays with AMaysin Productions event planning! Join us as we discuss the how Charlotte, NC supports or hinders creatives in the entertainment/event planning space. The Core Queen Chat Live every Wednesday 830pm EST on YouTube.

EP 85 | An Inside Look Into The Night Life/Club Life w/ CEO Flexx Special Guest: Promoter and celebrity event planner, Flexx from Flex Entertainment, LLC Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of the night life, club scene, and the Charlotte entertainment scene. Tune in LIVE Wednesday Dec 17th 830pm EST on YOUTUBE! 🎤🎧🎛🎙 Call in during the show to ask questions and join the chat (803-504-5881) L...

EP 84 | "When The Wrong One Comes" with Bishop Greg Davis Special Guest: Media mogul, author, and relationship coach, Bishop Greg Davis. Join us as we discuss relationships and how people don't change their behavior, they change who they behave for! Let's Chat! #bishopgregdavis #relationshipcoach #author #thecorequeenchat #podcast #deedeelegette