From the Concrete Podcast

Emmy-nominated writer and producer Warren Hutcherson joins  From the Concrete  to reflect on his journey through television, comedy, and creative longevity. In this episode, he shares stories from his time on  The Bernie Mac Show , finding his love for entertainment in Baltimore City, and writing nearly 100 episodes of aired television. A trailblazing creative, Hutcherson got his start in stand-up...

Maya Houston is an accomplished writer whose career includes standout DC projects such as CW’s flagship superhero series  Arrow  and  Batwoman . In this episode of  From the Concrete , we explore the influence of Shondaland on her creative journey, her identity as a Black queer woman, and how writing has remained the cornerstone of her life’s purpose. This inspiring conversation is a masterclass i...

Alex Ivany is an acclaimed editor known for standout work including  The 13th ,  Queen Sugar , and Jay-Z and Beyonce's “Family Feud” from the Grammy-nominated album  4:44 . In this From the Concrete episode, he reflects on how his photographer mother sparked his creative lens from childhood, how film school deepened his love for storytelling, and how his desire to connect to his roots fueled h...

Lekeith “Dashawn J” Williams-Jones is an independent filmmaker best known for his viral short film  Urgency , which has garnered over 800,000 views on YouTube—making it one of the most-watched Black short films on the platform. A writer, producer, and director—and proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University—Lekeith has been carving his own path with relentless hustle, vision, and creativity. In thi...

Raashi Kulkarni is a force to be reckoned with — a phenomenal composer and classically trained pianist whose work spans superhero television, Disney films, and award-winning documentaries. Her independent albums  Raashi  and  Afterglow  both topped the iTunes World Music Charts, showcasing her distinct ability to blend cinematic storytelling with global sound. Raashi joins  From the Concrete  to s...

The legendary and hilarious showrunning duo  John D. Beck and Ron Hart  join us on  From The Concrete  to share their incredible journey — from meeting at Syracuse University to creating their very own Disney Channel Original Series,  Liv and Maddie . Beck and Hart pull back the curtain on their early days in the writers’ room, landing their first network job, and writing for some of our all-time...

Writer and Producer Stephanie McFarlane joins  From the Concrete  to share her inspiring journey from NYU Tisch School of the Arts to becoming an accomplished Supervising Producer on CBS’s hit series  FBI . Stephanie opens up about her bold leap into writing, how rejection fueled her rapidly growing social media platform, and the lessons she’s learned navigating the entertainment industry. In this...

You don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation with Emmy award-winning veteran producer Angela Renee Nichols, whose faith and foresight led her from the world of advertising to the biggest stages in daytime TV. In this episode of From the Concrete, Angela opens up about how she landed her first gig on The Ricki Lake Show, what it was like producing for legends like Queen Latifah, Steve Harvey,...

Host and journalist  Sárah Lee  joins  From the Concrete ’s Briana Elmore to share her inspiring journey—from her early days on the radio in Decatur, Illinois, to interviewing icons like  Michael B. Jordan  and  Pharrell . From working with brands like AT&T to starting her podcast  Set Up 4 Success  in her bedroom, the Hampton University graduate teaches us the importance of intentionality and...

Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Daniel “D Smoke” Farris joins  From The Concrete ’s Briana Elmore to talk about his journey from Inglewood to international acclaim. From his breakout  Run to Subtitles  video series to three studio albums, D Smoke opens up about faith, navigating the music industry alongside family, and how he’s harnessing martial arts as a form of self-care and healing. He...

Stand-up performer, writer, and director Rochee Jeffrey joins From The Concrete to share her remarkable journey—from leaving Jamaica as a child to writing on hit shows like Grown-ish and becoming an award-winning producer behind the acclaimed Yes, We Cannabis , starring Richard Kind and Method Man. In this raw and inspiring episode, Rochee opens up about harnessing creativity from scars and not wo...

Social media star Austun Reid joins From the Concrete’s Briana Elmore to talk about the highs, the hustle, and the healing behind his rise to over 900,000 views. From viral skits to real-life connections with Kevin Hart and Will Packer, Austun reveals how he manifested his role in Fight Night and Bel-Air , built bonds with stars like Coco Jones, and why mental health matters more than ever in a di...

Introducing From the Concrete Podcast! From the Concrete  is a brand-new, exciting podcast that gives flowers to culture’s changemakers — while they can still smell them.  Hosted by  Briana Elmore  and produced by the award-winning company  Dirt-Stained Roses Productions , this series goes beyond highlight reels to spotlight the real, unfiltered stories behind Grammy-nominated artists, Oscar-nomin...