Journey of a Jackass hosted by Diya Shakoor

This week I have the honor of inteviewing Recording Artist Ron Lee the Carrier. Being a older independent artist he discusses the struggles of moving through the underground.. We also discuss his movie the state of music and whether its heading back in the right direction. This show was fun as hell, you have to tune in. We discussed the rap and gogo fusion and his record label Capstown Records. Co...

This week I have the honor of inteviewing Recording Artist Ron Lee the Carrier. Being a older independent artist he discusses the struggles of moving through the underground.. We also discuss his movie the state of music and whether its heading back in the right direction. This show was fun as hell, you have to tune in. We discussed the rap and gogo fusion and his record label Capstown Records. Co...

This week I have the honor of inteviewing CEO/Actor/Director Justin Lee. WE discuss his invention the earcoustic that helps senior citizens hear. Being the CEO of Quantum Senses he discusses the struggles of small buisness in the economy. We also discuss his movie The Turning Point, contracts, the Commanders and more. This show was fun as hell, you have to tune in. Oh and outerspace aint real! Com...

This week I have the honor of inteviewing CEO/Actor/Director Justin Lee. WE discuss his invention the earcoustic that helps senior citizens hear. Being the CEO of Quantum Senses he discusses the struggles of small buisness in the economy. We also discuss his movie The Turning Point, contracts, the Commanders and more. This show was fun as hell, you have to tune in. Oh and outerspace aint real! Com...

This week I have the honor of sitting down withRecording Artist Cal Cutta.. This week we discuss the rap game and how it has changed... How the the quality of music has changed and the difference in the rap game by city. He also discusses his battle with cancer and family life. This is a very special thanksgiving episode. Read of the Week: Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth Dumbass of the Week: Dr....

This week I have the honor of sitting down with Entrprenuer Raphael Kash.. and quite honestly we going to talk business and have some fun.. We gonna talk shit for the most part... If you feel like laughing this is going to be another one of those episodes.. We are going to share wild as stories navigating the DMV. This show is going to be extra funny... Read of the Week: Deadly Flowers By Angela C...

This week I have the honor of sitting down with artist Eddie Robinson. He goes through his journey reintergratting back into society after a jail stint and how it helped him with his focus with writing. He also discuss who he looked up to as a author and his journey of hardships in life. Read of the Week: Murda Gang by Eddie Robinson Dumbass of the Week: Dak Prescott Social Media: IG: @theauthordi...

This week I have the honor of sitting down with famed Artist and Businesswoman Toya B. She is a native DMV resident that has a extreme passion for painting and creating. We discuss her path to success and how she perfected her craft. Read of the Week: Masters the Story of Elmer by Diya Shakoor Dumbass of the Week: Madison Bergman Social Media: IG: @theauthordiyashakoor @toyabecreating Youtube: @jo...

This week I have recording artist, producer and buisnes man I am I Vibes live on the show... we get it to nitty gritty of being an independent reggae artist, substance of music and what the journey has been like in a saturated market. We also discuss some of the different avenues and approaches that he has taken to gain success. Read of the Week: N/A Dumbass of the Week: Jahmall Thomas Social Medi...

This week I have recording artist, producer and buisnes man Breadmaker live on the show... we get it to nitty gritty of being an independent artist, substance of music and what the journey has been like in a saturated market. We also discuss some of the different avenues and approaches that he has taken to gain success. Read of the Week: The Invisible Heart an Economic Romance by Russel Roberts Du...

This week I have best selling author, nonprofit founder and community advocate Katrina Carter here tonight. We are discussing her journey to becoming a DV advocate and author. We also are resources and avenues to avoid domestic violence. Read of the Week: 13 Clues by Edward Robinson Dumbass of the Week: Robert Hannon Social Media: IG: @theauthordiyashakoor @incapable_bondage Youtube: @journeyofaja...

This week I have the honor of having tiny desk performer, author, music writer, entertainer Thomas "Prince Cree" McEntyre. He delves into his history at the legendary Eastside High from the hit movie Lean on Me with Mr. Joe Clark aka Crazy Joe. We also discuss the how he advocates with mental health by telling his own personal life story. This interview has a lot of twist and turns in it...

This week we are having a Army vs Navy story telling comeptetion with Author Jermaine Whitley. We gonna let you be the judge who has the funniest military stories. We will also discuss his books and all of his future works. This show is in remembrance to all the people who lost thier lives 9/11 and a celebration of all of the servicemember who subsequently fell fighting afterwards. Read of the Wee...

This week I had the honor of interviewing disability advocate/model Karneshia Shantell and retired paraolympic gold medalist/DJ DJ slowyoroll. This week we had a deep conversation about moving through the world with disabilities and overcoming them. They both tell amazing stories of success in their respective fields and communites Read of the Week: Murda Gang by Edward Robinson Dumbass of the Wee...

EPISODE 60 Expo Time feat Entrpreneur/Founder Stephanie Carter This week I chopped it up with Entrpreneur and Founder of the Independent Black Author Expo @ibaxpo Stephanie Carter. We talk through the journey of how the expo began. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. We als...

This week I chopped it up with Artist/Entrpreneur B.E. We talk through his journey of becoming a staple in DC culture and what era was the best in the DMV. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. Read of the Week: Dont Ask Dont Tell "This We'll Defend By S.L Davis Dumb...

This week I chopped it up with entrpreneur Roberta Lowe. We take a trip down memory lane of the good ole days in the army and how the adjustment has been since leaving the service. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. Read of the Week: Immortality Inc by Chip Walters Dumbass...

This week I chopped it up with underground hiphop Step FTP. We talked about how the rap games has changed from back in the day, how he as adapted, building communites, building capital and building unity. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. Read of the Week: Birds arent Rea...

This week I took a trip down memory lane withParkdale Alum, marketing expert and podcaster Amanda Lockhart Davis. She is going to discuss her journey into starting her own business, building her podcast and devloping her networ. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. Read of t...

This week I had the honor of having healthcare expert Nicole Jones Watkins. She is going to discuss her journey into opening her own store and devloping her product. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. Read of the Week: Finding Me by Viola Davis Dumbass of the Week: Glizzy...

This week I have the honor of having Author and Survivor Tay Moore on the show. He explains his road to recovery, how he maintains his business and how to successfully navigate the writing on his road to recovery after a near fatal accident. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatne...

This week I have the honor of having marketing genuis, businesswoman and owner of MeMe's Happy Hour LLC MeMe on the show. She explains the path to success, how she maintains her business and how to successfully navigate the competitve mobile bartending field. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh We also took a few shots for the cause... MeMe had a few story ti...

This week I have the honor of having marketing genuis, businesswoman and owner of The TLM Agency, LaMonique Wade on the show. She explains the path to success, how she maintains her business and how to successfully navigate the marketing field. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. One of her responses made my jaw drop lol. Read of the Week: The Final Call by the...

This week I have the honor of bringing back one of my personal favorite entertainers 211 Joe. He is going to give us updates on his new work, shows and features he has been involved with. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. Read of the Week: The Long Road Home by Martha Raddatz Dumbass of the Week: Shelby Hewitt Social Media: IG: @theauthordiyashakoor @211joe Yo...

Well, Well, Well look who made it to 50 episodes! This week I have legendary artist I am legend here to celebrate my 50th episode. There are a few other special guest that will be popping their head in on the show. The show was filled with questions and funny dialogue.... You have to tune in. Thanks to Everyone who has been supporting me on this journey. Read of the Week: No Book this week! Dumbas...