I Survived Twenty Twenty

In our 12th and final episode of Season 1, we sit down with Grammy Award Winning music producer Dem Jointz and his protege, 13-year old singing sensation Keedron Bryant.  We discuss how the killing of George Floyd inspired Keedron to use his voice to make a powerful plea that captivated our country and caught the attention of politicians and celebrities worldwide.  Dem Jointz breaks down how he saw the accapella clip and was so in awe of Keedron's talent that he decided to create a track around his vocals.  The musical collaboration between the two then strangers eventually led to Keedron signing a major deal with Jointz's YMUWWA Record Label. This is the story of inspiration, a powerful voice and a musical match made in heaven wrapped into one episode that you don't want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with “The Connector” Fuzzy, as we discuss his early beginnings, and how he got into radio. We also discuss how he met Big Boy, and became co-host of “Big Boy's Neighborhood”. Fuzzy also breaks down how he got the moniker “The Connector" as well as his passion for helping others. We also discuss his current projects and what's next. This is one episode you don't want to miss!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with Artist/International Tour DJ Jae Murphy and discuss his early days at Howard University, and how he went from emceeing parties on campus to traveling the globe djing for stars such as Jason Derulo, Problem, Eric Bellinger and many more.  Jae also shares his survival story, and opens up about his near fatal car accident in May of 2020. This is an inspiring, spiritual, emotional, and fun conversation that you don't want to miss!  Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with DJ Hed, ½ of Homegrown radio on Real 92.3, and talk about what inspired him to start DJing, and what drives his passion for representing the West Coast and West Coast artists, and why he labels himself “The Coast Guard”. Hed also discusses what is was like to picked up by major broadcast company iHeartRadio.  We get also get into the importance of diversity and inclusion in radio. This is one episode you don't want to miss!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Survived Twenty Twenty is a podcast all about surviving one of the toughest years on record. It's about shining a light on all the fighters out there who took their pandemic set-back and created opportunity out of it. Few people can relate more to this theme than JD Cargill, the founder and creator of Modern Podcasting aka ModPod Studio - where we record this video podcast. You won't believe the unexpected adventure that led this 4-time Peabody Award winning entertainment journalist and popular podcast host to start his own recording studio. All that and more on this very special episode of I Survived Twenty Twenty.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with artist/designer and founder of Skid Row Fashion Week David Sabastian and discuss his pledge to continue to fight for and advocate for the homeless and disadvantaged, as well as his dream to open his own schools worldwide. We also tap into his new album “We are God” and what inspired the title. This is an insightful, educational, and fun conversation that you don't want to miss!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with Alrick “Butta” Augustine, founder of Los Angeles based run club KeepItRunHundred, and discuss his experience growing up in South Central L.A., what inspired him to become a Marathon runner, and start his run club. “Butta” also gives us insight on how Nike became a huge supporter, and how he got featured in the Pharell and Jay Z music video “Entrepreneur”. This is an uplifting and inspiring conversation that you don't want to miss!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with actor Amin Joseph, and discuss what it was like growing up in Harlem, what inspired him to pursue a career in acting, how landing the role of Jerome Saint on FX's hit series Snowfall has impacted him personally and professionally, and what his relationship was like with the late John Singleton. This is one episode you don't want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with Nile Evans, writer and executive producer of VH1's hit sketch comedy series, Wild 'N Out. We talk about what made him move from Los Angeles to the Bay Area as a teenager, what inspired him to become a writer, and how he got his first gig in TV working as a production assistant on The Jamie Foxx Show and Martin.  Nile discusses how he turned his passion for writing into a career and how he eventually began writing for some of the biggest TV shows ever.  We get into his relationship with Nick Cannon, how the two created Wild 'N Out, and how Nick's anti-semitic comments in 2020 created controversy which eventually led to the show being cancelled. This is one episode you definitely don't want to miss!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with TV & Film Director Princess Monique Filmz and discuss everything from her upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio, being a Black woman in Hollywood and her journey to becoming a successful director and working on hit sitcoms such as Blackish and Greanleaf.  Princess Monique also gets real about the health challenges she's faced and why she's so inspired to give back to her hometown and underserved communities.  You don't want to miss this inspiring and enlightening conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with ultimate music industry "momanger" Tina Douglas, the mother and manager of Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Ashanti & creative director Shia Douglas. ISTT creator and executive producer Marcus “Don  Dada” Johnson joins host Rhea Roberts-Johnson as they discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic caused Ashanti and her team to pivot from her normal year-round touring schedule to producing and starring in virtual concerts. Also in the discussion, we talk about the now infamous Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole "Verzuz" battle, and how not only Ashanti, but several members of their family contracted Covid-19. We also introduce Shia Douglas' new holistic lifestyle brand Wife of Creation. You don't want to miss this intimate and fun conversation. #inspiration #Ashanti #tinadouglas #isurvivedtwentytwentypodcast #entrepreneur #shiadouglas #wifeofcreation #podcast #newpodcast #rheabea #dondada #blackownedbusiness #blackentrepreneur #music #media #art #fashion #lifestylebrand #clothing #verzuz #keyshiacole #survivingcovid #pandemicpivot #silverlinings #adversity #opportunity  Be sure to tune in for our next show with special guest Princess Monique Filmz!  #princessmoniquefilmz    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to "I Survived Twenty Twenty" - the podcast! In this first episode listeners are introduced to our lovely and talented hosts, Rhea Roberts-Johnson and Ranella Ferrer. Also in this episode, our hosts introduce Marcus "Don Dada" Johnson, the founder and creator of the "I Survived Twenty Twenty" lifestyle brand and podcast. Join Rhea, Ranella and Marcus as they share the inspiring story behind the brand, its mission and the incredible journey years in the making that brought them full circle on this new venture.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.