Conversations Are Key

What would happen if your income doubled tomorrow but your money habits stayed the same? Heather Lindsey joins Key Will Voice on Conversations Are Key for a candid conversation about spending her rent money on a Louis Vuitton bag, facing eviction and changing her relationship with money. The author, speaker and founder of The Busy Trader shares how growing up in a large adoptive family shaped her...

air health, physical wellness, and confidence. In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Keyon Williams welcomes writer and special guest contributor Kristin Morgan for an engaging conversation with Khy about the evolution of Black hair culture, the misconceptions surrounding natural hair growth, and why caring for your hair often means paying closer attention to your overall health. Khy takes us...

Certified Financial Planner, Army veteran, entrepreneur, and TOAMS Financial founder Mario Payne joins Conversations Are Key for a candid conversation about wealth, risk, reputation, and what happens when trust is tested. Mario shares his journey from being expelled from school and attending Tennessee State University to serving in the Army, entering financial services, and eventually building his...

Kie Fair was already trying to leave the streets behind when federal agents arrived at his mother’s home and arrested him as part of a conspiracy involving 11 people. Facing years behind bars, Kie prepared to lose his freedom—until a judge gave him something he couldn’t purchase: a second chance. In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Kie opens up about his early introduction to entrepreneursh...

What happens when the vision you have for your life is suddenly challenged by your physical vision? Key Will Voice sits down with Taquiela Wright , engineer and founder of Delisa Rose Luxury Lingerie, for a candid conversation about reinvention, resilience, entrepreneurship and purpose. After more than two decades in engineering, Taquiela took an unexpected leap into luxury fashion, ultimately sho...

What happens when you follow the traditional formula, go to school, earn the degree, find a good job and the opportunity still isn't there? On this episode of Conversations Are Key , Keyon Williams sits down with entrepreneur, business growth strategist and Influence2Impact founder Darius Benders for a conversation about entrepreneurship, credit, access to capital and creating opportunities when t...

On this episode of Conversations Are Key , Keyon Will Voice sits down with attorney, entrepreneur, author, and survivor Joi Hunt for a powerful conversation about rebuilding after one of the darkest seasons of her life. Joi opens up about surviving a toxic marriage marked by violence, betrayal, financial abuse, and starting over with her son in a new state. She shares how she found the strength to...

What invisible experiences shape the way we lead, love and show up in the world? In this episode of Conversations Are Key , host Key Will Voice sits down with R.R. Mebane —former executive at FedEx and the CDC to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up in the Dixie Homes Housing Project in North Memphis to leading inside Fortune 500 companies and the federal government. Inspired by his memo...

Conversations Are Key is back with a powerful conversation featuring Ebony Porter-Ike, publicist, crisis manager, entrepreneur, executive producer, author and founder of EPI Media Group. In this episode, Ebony breaks down the business behind being seen: why visibility without strategy can make you a target, why PR only works when the infrastructure is already in place and how public perception can...

On this episode of Conversations Are Key, Key Will Voice sits down with multi-platinum producer Budda Beats for a powerful conversation about the hidden side of the music industry. Known for records with artists like Lil Baby, Quavo, NLE Choppa, and more, Budda Beats opens up about the real process behind hit records, navigating the business of music production, producer recognition, AI in creativ...

Think you’re done with taxes because you already filed? Think again. In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Key Will Voice sits down with Dr. Gwennetta Wright, CEO of Xpert Tax Service and a tax professional with over 20 years of experience, to break down how scammers are targeting people before and after filing — and why so many are losing money without realizing it. From fake IRS emails and...

In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Key Will Voice sits down with Grammy-nominated songwriter and recording artist Alvin Garrett for a powerful conversation about the evolving music industry and what it means for creatives today. From writing for artists like Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Joe, and Ruben Studdard, to building his own lane in “inspirational soul,” Alvin shares the real truth about...

In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Key Will Voice sits down with Nino Breeze for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about transformation, responsibility, and the true cost of second chances. Nino opens up about his journey from the streets of Florida to federal prison and the mental and emotional challenges that came with it. While many focus on the personal struggle of incarceration,...

In this episode of Conversations Are Key, host Key Will Voice sits down with entrepreneur Sandy Sandiford, co-owner of the premium whiskey brand Amber & Opal, created in partnership with hip-hop icon Ja Rule. Amber & Opal has quickly captured attention as one of the newest brands entering the spirits industry. In this conversation, Sandy shares the origin story behind the brand, how the pa...

In a time where work is shifting faster than most people can process, many creatives and professionals are asking the same question: what do we do now? In this episode of Conversations Are Key , Keyon Williams sits down with Justin Burns, founder of Miestro, to unpack how artificial intelligence is impacting creative industries, business, and everyday work. As a producer, editor, and voice actor,...

In this powerful Women’s History Month episode of Conversations Are Key , host Key Will Voice sits down with rising actress Danielle LaRoach for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and the journey to self-worth. From her breakout role as Belinda on Zatima to working within the world of Tyler Perry, Danielle opens up about the realities of the industry, the discipl...

In this episode of Conversations Are Key , host Key Will Voice sits down with tech executive, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Reginald “Cool Mill” Shareef , founder of The E.D.G.E. Foundation (Educate, Develop, Grow, and pursue Excellence). After building a successful career working with global organizations including Microsoft and Lockheed Martin , Shareef shifted his focus toward empowering the...

Actor, coach, and creative leader Dennis L.A. White joins Conversations Are Key for one of our most powerful and honest episodes yet. Known for portraying D-Roc in Notorious and his roles in The Brave One and Parenthood, Dennis has over 80 film and television credits to his name. In this conversation, he opens up about: - Grinding through the trenches in NYC - Being racially profiled in South Caro...

Access to capital can determine whether a business survives—or never gets off the ground. In this episode, I sit down with Jekwenta “Coach K” Primm, a former corporate banker turned nationally recognized grant-funding strategist, to break down what most entrepreneurs misunderstand about grants, funding, and financial access. After spending 15 years in corporate banking, Coach K was fired for teach...

Episode Chapters & Search Keywords 00:00 – Mixtape Culture Origins Mixtape era history, hip hop before streaming, DJs as gatekeepers, street tapes, cassette culture 02:00 – Malik Buie’s Career at BET BET Rap City, hip hop television, music video culture, behind-the-scenes BET stories 06:30 – Rap City & the Birth of the Cypher Rap City freestyles, Hip Hop Awards cypher origins, BET programm...

In this episode of Conversations Are Key , host Keyon Williams sits down with acclaimed actor Omar J. Dorsey for a powerful, honest conversation about the long game. Fresh off his 50th birthday, Omar reflects on a career built not on shortcuts or hype—but on craft, consistency, and conviction . From his Atlanta roots and lifelong immersion in the arts to unforgettable roles in Queen Sugar , When T...

From dirt-poor Memphis beginnings to owning 23 roofing locations, 11 companies, a sunglasses brand, and a cult-following in country music — Shi Eubank has lived every lyric he writes. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Keyon Williams sits down with the man behind “Shi Country” to unpack the grind, the trauma, the entrepreneurial hustle, and the music that turned his story into a movement. Shi o...

Nineteen years. That’s how long it took executive producer and actor Markuann Smith to bring his dream project, Godfather of Harlem starring Forest Whitaker, to the screen. In this powerful episode of Conversations Are Key , Markuann sits down with host Keyon “Key Will Voice” Williams to talk about what it really costs to chase a vision with no Plan B. From growing up in Far Rockaway and Harlem, t...

Key Will Voice is joined by award-winning editor Deanna Nowell ( Marvel’s Ironheart, Raising Dion, Sistas, ) and JaBarr “Barr Foxx” Lasley , creator of Cosplay Your Way . They dive into cosplay as a space for people of color, breaking stereotypes and why authentic representation matters. Deanna shares how cosplay helped her land her Marvel dream job and drops gems for aspiring editors. Barr Foxx d...

Key Will Voice Keys It Up with Chanel Nicole Scott — the Queen of Relationship Talk, host of CheMinistry , and CMO of In The Black Network . They dive into red flags, trauma bonds, and the pain of staying too long in unhealthy relationships. Chanel also opens up about eight years of celibacy, losing everything, and the journey of rebuilding through self-love and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast...