In this episode of the Purpose Producer Podcast, host Georgia Dawkins welcomes comedian and writer Barry S. Naylor from Philadelphia. They discuss Barry's journey from Florida to Philadelphia, his experiences as a substitute teacher, and his career in comedy over the last 12 years. Barry also shares insights into his popular social media series, 'Mr. Barry feels the blues,' and his podcast, 'BS with BSN.' The conversation delves into how comedy brings joy and healing, the influence of his upbrin...
Jun 06, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this insightful episode, host Georgia Dawkins welcomes longtime friend and spiritual wellness mentor, Jules DeJesus Fritz. Together, they dive into a deep conversation about self-worth, overcoming imposter syndrome, and embracing one's true self. Jules shares personal stories about finding her purpose, the importance of community, and how beauty therapy has unexpectedly become a healing ministry. This episode is rich with wisdom and encouragement for anyone looking to connect more deeply with...
May 30, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Jeff Jenkins is inspiring a new community of travelers through his new show Never Say Never on National Geographic. The award-winning travel journalist first appeared on the podcast in 2021. Now, the former school teacher is back with his infectious energy and unshakeable faith. In this episode, he talks about increasing visibility for plus-size travelers. Plus, the safety measures that made his adventures possible. Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins premiers on National Geographic and Disney+ on...
Jul 08, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Sampson McCormick is an award-winning comedian, writer, and producer known for sharing his unique perspectives on stages around the world. His career spans two decades but he's just getting started. In addition to standup, he's performed in nine independent films, including "B-Boy Blues," "Love the One You're With" and the Oscar-nominated short film "I Live Here," and written several more, including his filmed comedy shows. In this interview, he talks about cancel culture, being attacked on stag...
Jun 17, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Ashley Harris is the host of The Queerly Blax podcast. The Queerly Blax Show aims to normalize the everyday existence of black LGBTQIA individuals through an interview style series. In this episode, we turn the tables on the beloved host and dive deeper into the power of our language. Hear how she balances queer life in corporate, being a wife, and life with a new baby.
Jun 01, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Jastin Artis is a multifaceted artist who teaches leadership through music. As an artist and entrepreneur, he specializes in helping aspiring artists take on the industry. His app, A&R IN YOUR POCKET, is a home-based, faith-based subscription service for indie artists. In this episode, he details the life events and setbacks that led to his ultimate purpose.
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
2wicee is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and is an aspiring singer/songwriter. She grew up around a family of musical talent, which has motivated her to be the performer that she is today. In this interview, she highlights the struggles of being an independent artist and collaborating with R&B Legend Ne-Yo and singer Tiffany Evans.
Mar 17, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Jaylen Christie is an award-winning writer, actor, cartoonist, motivational speaker, and public relations expert. Affectionately known as “The Superfly Nerd,” the diversity leader is celebrating his first comic book , Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids. It’s a humourous adventure story with lots of action for the whole family. The characters first came to life in Jaylen’s three-year-old imagination and it has been a lifelong dream for them to be shared with others. In this episode, the creator br...
Mar 16, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Alex “Nemo” Hanse is an author, entrepreneur, and joy enthusiast. Through his lifestyle brand, Foolies , he inspires people through books, apparel, and social media. You may not know Alex personally but you have felt his spirit. In his original song written for Viola Davis , he called her an EGOT winner 3 months before she cemented her place in history. "This makes me feel beautiful," said The Woman King star to her 10 million Instagram followers. In this interview, the multitalented designer di...
Mar 01, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Keith Terrell is the host of Young, Black, and Vegan. With more than 70,000 subscribers, Keith has been recognized as a YouTube Creator of the Rise. In this episode, the South Central native opens up about his spiritual journey through plant medicine. From Costa Rica to Peru, he talks about the power of ayahuasca and navigating political unrest during a spiritual retreat.
Feb 12, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Black Boy Joy is fighting back tears at the sight of your mom in her wedding dress. You can tell by the way the bride holds her son's face that Sommer L. Jean and Mekhi Sheffield have a strong bond. As seen on Good Morning America and CBS This Morning, this emotional first-look has been viewed more than 8 million times on TikTok. The newlyweds who met online sat down for an interview on The Purpose Producer Podcast just 8 days after their wedding. The heartfelt moment has inspired the "Black Boy...
Jan 22, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 1
After being rejected by religion, two queer Black women embark on a spiritual journey to find God within. In this episode, Purpose Expert Kalyela Josephs shows us how she’s using her experience to bring the LGBTQ+ Community closer to God. This episode is for anyone searching for identity and purpose. Find more information at: https://www.kalyelaj.com/
Dec 06, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Travel Influencer Rachel Hill opens up about leaving corporate America to pursue her true purpose. After being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in 2014, Rachel set out to travel the world indefinitely. Since then, the author and keynote speaker has helped hundreds of people create and build profitable online businesses. In this episode, she shares the wake-up call that ignited her path to success and healing.
Oct 20, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Roy Wood Jr. is a stand-up comedian, producer, and actor. He is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central's Emmy and NAACP award-winning The Daily Show with Trevor Noah . He has had three stand-up specials on Comedy Central: Father Figure in 2017, No One Loves You in 2019, and his latest, Imperfect Messenger , in 2021. In this episode, he talks about his first Black journalist conference and how he strategically supports Black female comics. Most recently Roy starred alongside Jon Hamm in the ...
Oct 04, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Pavar Snipe is a comedian, writer, actress, and disability advocate. she is the voice of Angela Baker on the DreamWorks animated series Dragons: The Nine Realms. Her latest venture Limitless Laughs Content Coaching helps clients create content for online, TV, film, and beyond. In this episode, she details how one episode of ABC’s Scandal changed her life.
Aug 31, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Benjamin Carlton is an author, activist, actor, comedian, and minister of love. He is a Co-Founder of BMe Community, a social impact organization that has served over 1,000,000 families, influenced national policy, and committed more than $2,000,000 to local community leaders. His debut memoir, I’m Black, I’m a Minister, and I’m Gay , details how queer Christians can live beyond fear and condemnation. In this episode, he opens up about his experience with conversion therapy and being queer in th...
Jul 22, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
From the New York Comedy scene to the Kennedy Center stage, Courtney Bledsoe is breathing new life into entertainment television. After asking God for a recurring television role, the former teacher turned actress got not one – but two roles in 2022. She made her primetime debut on HBO Max's That Damn Michael Che, and now she's the newest member on the cast of MTV’s Wild’N Out. This episode details the obstacles she overcame to see her dream come true.
Jul 06, 2022•37 min
Shayla Racquel is a master storyteller and powerful manifestor. This talented director is no stranger to overcoming odds - diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at birth and a stroke at the mere age of 12, her battle with this illness is what brought her closer to the art of storytelling, which unlocked her love for filmmaking. Through prayer, hard work, and sticky notes, this talented director is creating her own path in Hollywood. In this episode, she opens up about her role on ABC's The Wonder Y...
Jun 10, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Sunni Speaks is a vegan chef best known as the plant-based "Trap Queen". Since launching her "Vegan Trappin" business, Chef Sunni has managed to reach thousands with her "Smackin" foods via pop-up shops, food delivery, private dinners, catering, and nationwide shipping. In this episode of The Purpose Producer Podcast, Chef Sunni opens up about the tragedy that sounded the alarm about Black Health. Plus, the steps she took to lose more than 100lbs.
Apr 30, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Keith Terrell is a writer, producer, and director who got his start at BET after film school. In this episode, he discusses the steps he took to launch his own show, Young, Black, & Vegan. Plus, the life lessons he learned from NBA Legend John Salley and America's Mom Tabitha Brown.
Apr 09, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Chloé Hilliard is a writer and comedian who first appeared as a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and went on to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and more. Hear the journey that led her to become a writer on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Apr 02, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Winter Wheeler is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator. She is sought out for her unique, compassionate, and successful style of handling complex matters that involve a diverse range of cultures, including Spanish-speaking clients. In this episode, Winter breaks down The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™, an original theory introduced to the world during her first TEDx talk in March 2021.
May 17, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Kenny Lewis is a veteran gospel singer and songwriter. Since releasing his first national project in 2000, he’s gone on to work with some of the greatest in gospel music. Now, 22 years in, Kenny Lewis & One Voice are Stellar Award-nominated. Their latest single "He's Been Good" featuring Charles Jenkins already has more than one million streams. In this episode, he breaks down what it means to have an undefeated attitude and destroy the box.
May 10, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Kim Smith is the CEO and Founder of LNQ Media. As a veteran journalist, she has gone from reporting local news to curating content for the most powerful media companies in the world. In this episode, Kim discusses being one of few women in sports journalism, embarking on motherhood, and becoming a media powerhouse.
May 03, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Jeff Jenkins is the founder of ChubbyDiaries.Com , an online community for plus-size travelers who are passionate about seeing the world, experiencing new foods, and learning clever hacks along the way. In this episode, the award-winning journalist calls attention to the experiences that impact full-figured travelers the most.
Apr 26, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
As a singer, songwriter, and publicist, Josh King (JKing) is making his mark on the entertainment industry. After getting his start with R&B singer Sammy, he has continued to build relationships helping countless celebrities and brands along the way. In this episode, the renaissance man opens up about adoption, therapy, and the $15,000 investment that changed his life.
Apr 19, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
On the last episode, we met Nicole Hardesty, the social media guru with supernatural faith. Through her daughter’s memory, she introduced the topic of infant loss and mortality. In this episode, she talks about parenting, marriage, and guardian angels. To donate to Saul’s Light in memory of Bryant, click here.
Apr 12, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Nicole Hardesty is a social media expert with more than 10 years of experience with major brands including The Huffington Post, The Daily News, and WUSA. In this episode, Nicole introduces us to Bryant, the baby girl who never came home from the hospital but whose spirit lives on each day. Listen as Nicole calls attention to the heartbreaking reality of infant loss. To donate to Saul’s Light in memory of Bryant, click here....
Apr 06, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Tamika Newhouse is the CEO who went from teen mom to running her own company by the age of 20. Affectionately known as the Shonda Rhimes of Black Publishing, the award-winning author has penned 17 novels and helped to publish nearly 300 books. In this episode, Tamika opens up about living with bipolar disorder as a single mom and media maven.
Mar 29, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Chelsea Fuller is an expert in crisis management. As the deputy communications director for Blackbird, she is basically the Olivia Pope of the social justice movement. From campaigns like #MeToo to #BlackLivesMatter and #DefundthePolice, Chelsea plays a leading role in responding to the headlines that keep us up at night. In this episode, the veteran journalist explains why she only responds when called upon and how her faith guides her every step of the way.
Mar 23, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 11
