Generation Motivation: The Podcast

I had the opportunity to chop it up with car enthusiast EVAPORS as he gave insight on his YouTube show "Car Talk TV" and how he uses his platform to not only educate and entertain, but also motivate.

I had the opportunity to speak with entrepreneur/children's author Jennifer Wilder about her company Big Red Bird, LLC and her Big Red Book Truck, which is her mobile book truck that she uses to reach as many kids as possible in the Hartford area to stress the importance of reading. She's also the founder of The STO, a community-based initiative to provide a space for entrepreneurs to come togethe...

I had the opportunity to speak with Army Veteran Shikea McCollum about how her service in the military helped her to walk into her purpose and continue to serve other veterans through outreach and support. Thank you for your service. We salute you.

This is an interview that I conducted with the incomparable Ms. Stephanie Mills. The interview took place about 18 yrs ago. She was a part of a compilation cd called "Church: Songs of Soul & Inspiration" at that time. She gave her insight on gospel music and advice for aspiring artists.

I got the opportunity to hit the studio and interview one of the most versatile producers in the game, DJ Hardwerk. He's a Grammy nominated producer that has produced for Akon, Cardi B, Fergie, Migos, Rick Ross and more. He talks about his project with Kingg Bucc and how he got his start.

I interviewed Kentucky Wildcats legend / former NBA baller / current NBA analyst Tony Delk. Really humble and genuine dude. He was drafted 16th in the 1996 star-studded draft class that also included Allen Iverson and the late Kobe Bryant. He talks about his love for basketball at a young age, motivation, giving back and more.

Having lost his father and brother to gun violence and mother to cancer, Raxiel Liz could've easily given up. However, he's continued to persevere and overcome. Behind the scenes, he's a filmmaker, scriptwriter, director and music video producer. In front of the camera as an actor, he's been with greats like Oprah and Michael B. Jordan...as a hip hop artist, opened for LL Cool J. He talks with me...

Entertainment publicist Jackie Asare has her roots embedded in the entertainment industry having worked with the likes of the late Guru, Prodigy and the legendary Teddy Pendergrass to current artists such as Lecrae and Andy Mineo. She joined me on the show to tell how she got her start, talk about stepping out on faith and to offer words of wisdom.

Unreleased interview with actress Chrystale Wilson aka Ronnie from "The Player's Club". This candid interview took place in 2002 in the ATL as she was promoting the film "Trois 2: Pandora's Box". She touches on how she got her start in acting, friendship with Outkast, aspirations behind the camera, and advice for those looking to get into the industry.

I sat down with my fellow NCA&TSU alumnus and chatted with him about his journey from roles within the SBA and an appointment under the Obama Administration to his current landing spot as the new City Manager of North Port, FL. His goal is to help enlighten those who may one day aspire to follow along a similar path.

I sat down with Rob Hardy, 19 yrs ago, at the time he was promoting his film "Trois 2: Pandora's Box" and talked about how he got his start, aspirations and advice for up-and-comers. He has since directed some of your favorite shows ( Power, Empire, ER, Raising Kanan etc.) and produced a slew of movies (Stomp The Yard, Think Like A Man etc.).

Radio personality and hip hop producer, Showdown talks about trials and tribulations in the music industry, his Amazon TV series and advice for those looking to get into the industry. He's produced for the likes of 50 Cent, Gucci Mane, TI, Big Boi, Luda and more.

Brent Simpson, owner of Bold Vision Enterprise, speaks on economic empowerment, overcoming entrepreneurial fears and how to succeed in today's business climate.

Unreleased throwback interview with Free of 106 and Park and radio fame. Interview took place in April 2002 in the ATL at the peak of 106 and Park's success. Talks about how she got her start in the industry.

Award winning author, relationship counselor and host of "The Male Perspective" podcast Lana Reid chats with me about turning tragedy into triumph and the importance of communication.

Grammy Award-winning hip hop artist Lecrae chats about his trials and tribulations on his road to success, his return to music and never giving up his faith.

Lieutenant Commander Gideon Esuzor is a member of the US Public Health Services and he sits down with me to give insight about how we can battle COVID, how he felt deploying to help treat those infected early last year and dispelling misinformation surrounding the vaccine.

I pulled out an interview that I conducted with Cormega over 19 yrs ago. Tone and I pay homage to Mega and then jump right into the interview. Cormega talks about his influences, how he got his start, and how hip hop saved his life. He does briefly touch on his beef with Nas, because it was around that time, but does not harp on the negativity. They've since peaced up. The Realness 2 is coming soo...

** Shoutout to Lecrae for the opening drop and Shaun "WitNess" Woods for the theme song. ** NC's own DJ Daddy Black fell through and let us know how he's motivating the masses with music in the club scene. He's spun for the likes of hip hop royalty from Big Daddy Kane to Brand Nubian.

We're going live with a new season of "Generation Motivation: The Podcast"!!!!