One of the things I love most about hosting the Born To Be Dope podcast is getting to sit with people who turned their real life into their real lane. In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Carlena Davis, founder of Spillin’ The Sweet Tea, and her story is a powerful reminder that where you come from can become the very thing that sets you apart.
One of the things I love most about hosting the Born To Be Dope Show is getting to sit across from people whose stories remind us that purpose doesn’t always move in a straight line. In this episode, I had a powerful, heartfelt conversation with JoJo Crews, host of the Prince of Pop Culture podcast, and his journey hit home in a real way. JoJo’s story is about dreams, detours, responsibility, loss, and ultimately, rediscovering your voice when life forces you to rewrite the plan.
As the speaking industry continues to evolve—especially with A.I. and technology accelerating everything—one thing is clear: standing out has never been more important. In this episode of the Born To Be Dope podcast, I sat down with Brian J. Olds, founder of the Black Speakers Network, and we had a real conversation about what it actually takes to build a sustainable, future-proof speaking career today. Not hype. Not theory. Real insight from someone who’s lived it. Here are the biggest lessons that stuck with me—and that every speaker needs to hear right now.
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