In this special re-release of Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith, journalist and former Today Show anchor Sheinelle Jones opens up in a candid and inspiring conversation about her journey from Wichita, Kansas, to one of the most recognizable morning shows in America. With heartfelt reflections on growing up in a family of trailblazing African-American physicians, Sheinelle shares how community, storytelling, and a sense of purpose shaped her path. Recently announcing her departure from NBC’s Today...
May 06, 2025•58 min
In this powerful re-release of *Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith*, we revisit an inspiring and deeply personal conversation with **Pinky Cole**, the visionary founder of **Slutty Vegan**. Recorded before her recent challenges in temporarily losing—and ultimately regaining—control of her company, this conversation offers powerful insight into the foundation that helped her weather the storm. Pinky shares her journey from a tough upbringing in Baltimore to becoming a force in the plant-based food ...
Apr 08, 2025•36 min
In this compelling rerelease episode of Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith*, renowned gospel artist and pastor Bishop Marvin Sapp delves into his transformative journey from a challenging upbringing in Michigan to achieving prominence in music and ministry. Sapp candidly discusses his rebellious youth, battles with substance use, and the pivotal experiences that led him to embrace his faith and purpose. He reflects on the creation of his iconic song "Never Would Have Made It," detailing its profou...
Apr 01, 2025•50 min
In this episode of Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith, Ambassador Shabazz joins the podcast to close out Women’s History Month with an insightful conversation. Ambassador Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, shares her experiences as a woman in the public eye and discusses the impact of her parents’ legacies on her own life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the love between two parents and for their children and living through things beyond our und...
Mar 28, 2023•42 min
Dr. Ian sits down with Money Making Rushion McDonald to talk Branding and life after Steve Harvey. Join the conversation now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 05, 2022•33 min
Radio Legend and former host of Video Soul on BET Donnie Simpson joins the conversation. This man has stories! Prince, Maze, David Bowie, Sugar Ray Leonard and more. Must hear podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2022•42 min
Join Dr. Ian Smith for an amazing conversation with Bishop Marvin Sapp. It's a inspirational conversation that has a few laughs as well. The Bishops shares many personal moments and let's you in on a big upcoming project as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2022•49 min
Former President of Programming for BET and Producer of some of the biggest award shows on TV and all around good guy, Stephen Hill joins Dr. Ian Smith. Check out his journey, the story behind how he snagged one of the most beautiful women in the world and his take on the Slap. It's a fresh episode of Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2022•30 min
A healthy conversation with Dr. Ian Smith and SiriusXM radio host Jenny Hutt. Her journey may be a familiar one. They're talk family, food and life on conversations with Dr. Ian Smith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2022•37 min
Dr. Ian Smith has a conversation R&B, Gospel singer and musician PJ Morton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2022•28 min
Dr. Ian Continues with Pt. 2 of his look Inside the Black Box with a conversation with co-host, celebrity acting coach and casting agent Tracey Moore. Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith has another great one on ready for download.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 08, 2022•48 min
Dr. Ian Smith talks career, entertainment business and his newest effort "Inside the Black Box" on Crackle TV. Join the conversation right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 01, 2022•27 min
So much to learn in one conversation. Dr. Ian Smith talks business, focus, racism, basketball, the music business oh and Beyonce' and Destiny's Child. "Do Whatever you have to do, to find your purpose"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2022•55 min
Helping you feel great and live a healthy life is what he's all about. So Dr. Ian had to get a fitness episode in and the best way to do it, is a conversation with his friend and fitness business partner Joey T. We talk about Joey's book and get answers to some common health and nutrition questions and do a little myth busting too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2022•51 min
Dr. Ian is talking Diversity Equity and Inclusion with a star in the field Amber Cabral. Listen in as they talk all Diversity, Culture and the Mainstream. You are sure to be enlightened and inspired. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 01, 2022•43 min
Dancing with the Stars, Saturday Night Live, Ray Chew is an amazing, talented and successful musician and he's talking to Dr. Ian this week on the podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2021•34 min
He's Bold and Beautiful, spent time in General Hospital, in Port Charles and loves All My Children to name a few. Whether you know him as Duke, Dr. James Warwick, Lord Sheraton, Joshua Templeton, Dr. Greg Madden for this episode he's Ian. Enjoy the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2021•37 min
Join Dr. Ian Smith for a conversation with super producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 09, 2021•52 min
Join Dr. Ian for an episode of laughs and inspiration and George Wallace joins the conversation. Get to know George from his up bringing in Atlanta and a tragic blessing that propelled him into life as a successful comedian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2021•34 min
Dr. Ian puts on his white coat this week and talks to fellow medical professional Dr. Anna Loengard about misinformation about the vaccine and a new program to help raise the count of vaccinated Americans "Flex for Checks". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2021•26 min
Dr. Ian Smith has a very enjoyable conversation with the owner of the Slutty Vegan in Atlanta. You'll love hearing her story from her Caribbean family upbringing to being a business risk taker that is converting meat eaters and has made her a leading voice in the vegan community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12, 2021•36 min
Dr. Ian Smith is back with another episode of Conversations. This week restaurateur and podcast host Brad Johnson talks food and culture from New York to Hollywood. Join in for a few great stories from Brad's spots over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 05, 2021•38 min
Dr. Ian Smith talks to his good friend Charles Jenkins about ministry, music and life. Inspiration front and center in this great conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 04, 2021•44 min
This week Dr. Ian talks with the President of Miles College Ms. Bobbi Knight. Listen in as they discuss the uniqueness of the experience at HBCU schools and what that means for the students that attend them. In this episode kudos for Charles Barkley and Hill Harper, tune in to hear what they are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2021•36 min
Dr. Ian talks with gospel music sensation and his friend Yolanda Adams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2021•47 min
Dr. Ian sits down for a conversation with one of the hip hop games key players. Kevin Liles joins Dr. Ian in this episode of the podcast. They Talk Hip Hop, family, inspiration the song Kevin would offer up to introduce hip hop to visitors from another planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2021•44 min
Dr. Ian Smith sits down for a conversation with former Lakers Player and Coach Byron Scott. There's a lot of motivation conversation, and basketball talk about playing in the show time era and of course what it was like to play against GOAT Michael Jordan. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2021•35 min
Dr. Ian Smith sits down with R&B Singer Will Downing to call music and career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2021•26 min
Dr. Ian and his good friend Rachael Ray.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2021•45 min
Dr. Ian talks with his friend, Kevin Frazier, from Entertainment Tonight. They talk a little basketball a little TV and a lot of inspiration. Come on in and join the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2021•36 min
