Things I've Learned

In this deeply honest conversation, Heather Thurman opens up about surviving breast cancer, navigating abusive relationships, rebuilding her life, and learning to trust herself again after years of self-abandonment. In her book, "The Little Book of Healing", Heather shares the emotional reality of being diagnosed with cancer despite living a healthy lifestyle, the difficult medical decis...

In this episode of TIL Podcast, I sit down with Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire for a powerful conversation about legacy, music, and the journey behind one of the most iconic groups of all time.“We were always Earth, Wind & Fire… the world just had to catch up.”Verdine opens up about the early days, the evolution of the band, and what it truly takes to build something that lasts across...

What happens when your drive to build something successful is actually rooted in survival? In this episode I sit down with  @LynnetteAstaire  a Longevity Coach and a self-described “recovering founder". We unpack the deeper truth behind entrepreneurship, burnout, identity, and healing. Her journey doesn’t start in a boardroom—it starts in a Catholic school cafeteria, refusing to eat bad Salis...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Shelly Clark. Shelly is probably most known as 1/3 of the 70s girl group, The Honeycone. Samples of their music can still be heard today. Common's song, "Testify" samples their song "Innocent Until Proven Guilty". Their most famous song, however, was "Want Ads" reaching #1 on the Bi...

You know him as Uncle Clifford on the hit Starz show, "P-Valley". Nicco Annan sheds light the real state of the entertainment industry. As a former commercial agent before becoming a full time actor he give us insight into what it really takes to "land the job". He shares how his experience growing up in Detroit shaped him as a person and as a performer. He talks about sitting...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Susaye Greene. Susaye was the last member of one of the most iconic girl groups of all time, The Supremes. In this exclusive interview, Susaye reflects on touring with Ray Charles in a time when Ray was breaking barriers. She speaks on working with Stevie Wonder and the two of them writing for Michael Jackson. Not only did she co...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with actress, life coach, philanthropist, and friend to the show AJ Johnson. AJ talk to us about her new movie, finding freedom in Africa and what it means to love yourself. AJ reflects on how a less than ideal relationship lead her on a spiritual journey to Africa. She opens up about how the grounding she found there ha...

Tim Greer sits down to talk about faith, sobriety and being married to a woman while being secretly gay. In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Tim Grier to discuss Tim's remarkable story. Tim reflects on being born in a small town in Texas and the influence that had on him having to hide his true self. Tim shares how he married a woman in order to cover his true sexu...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Scherrie Payne- former member of one of the most iconic girl groups of all time, The Supremes. In this exclusive interview, Scherrie reflects on how she got her start in music, from having a famous sister to taking her shot at getting a record deal. Scherrie opens up for the first time with an in depth perspective o...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with activist and author George M. Johnson– author of the New York Times best selling memoir, "All Boys Aren't Blue"– one of the most banned books in the country. George opens up about sexual abuse, homophobia, and who he thinks owes the community an apology for engaging in dangerous rhetoric involving "down-low men".We talk about the...

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with former member of one of the most iconic girl groups of all time, The Supremes. In this exclusive interview, Lynda reflects on how she got her start in music, from touring and recording with Stevie Wonder to opening at the Apollo Theater when she was 7. Lynda opens up for the first time about why she left The Supremes and why she...

Mark Logan, author of "Hard Pill to Swallow, My Manic Memoir" sits down to talk about police brutality, sexual misconduct, and sobriety. In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with author Mark Logan to discuss Mark's incredible life journey. Mark reflects on being sexually violated by his father, while his mother hid and still hides the secret today. Mark has never before...