Stop, Look & Listen

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with 18-year-old filmmaker Austen Hamel, whose journey from shooting short films at age 10 to premiering his first feature film “The Wanted” is nothing short of inspiring. 🌟Austen opens up about:🎬 His creative process and storytelling approach 👨‍👩‍👦 The impact of family support on his filmmaking dreams 🏔️ The unique challenges of filming in Vermont ❤️ The emotional depth behind The Wanted and what drives his art With dreams of moving to New York City to continue his filmmaking career, Austen’s story is proof that passion and persistence can turn big dreams into reality. 💪Listen and our family of shows now at www.pushplaypods.com!

Join host LeTroy Gardner on this week’s edition of Stop, Look & Listen as he sits down with the dynamic and multifaceted Joshua PK White!🎤 As the CEO of Jay White Enterprise, Joshua wears many hats — DJ, producer, engineer, author, minister, and music consultant — all while staying rooted in his faith. 🙌 Born and raised in Miami as a preacher’s kid, Joshua shares how his upbringing fueled his passion for gospel rap and how he’s breaking barriers in the music industry.🎶 Discover how he blends hip-hop culture and church influence, the lessons he’s learned mentoring others, and his bold vision for the next generation of Christian creatives.💡 Don’t miss this conversation about purpose, creativity, and spiritual authenticity in today’s entertainment world.📘 Facebook: Joshua PK White📸 Instagram: @j.white4life▶️ YouTube: J-White Enterprise🎧 Spotify: J-White🌐 Explore more inspiring conversations at www.pushplaypods.com

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Kenneth L. Johnson, the Emmy Award–winning sound designer and founder of Artistry in Sound. 🌟From growing up in South Central LA to crafting the soundscapes of some of Hollywood’s biggest productions, Kenneth shares his incredible journey — one of resilience, reinvention, and representation. 🙌🏾🎙️ In this episode:Escaping gang life and finding purpose through sound 🎶The creative process behind TV and film’s most iconic moments 🎬Why diversity in post-production matters now more than ever ✊🏾How Artistry in Sound is paving the way for the next generation 🚀👉 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on faith, focus, and forging your own path in Hollywood.📲 Connect with Kenneth L. Johnson:Instagram: @artistryinsound Website: artistryinsound.com🎧Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows now at www.pushplaypods.com!

What happens when music meets the universe? 🌌 This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Amanda Falkenberg, the visionary composer and creator of The Moons Symphony 🪐 — an awe-inspiring orchestral masterpiece inspired by NASA missions and the wonders of space. 🚀From her early days as a pianist with the Australian Ballet Company 🎹 to collaborating with NASA scientists and astronauts, Amanda shares how she transforms scientific data into emotional soundscapes, connecting art, science, and the human spirit. 💫Discover how her new interdisciplinary educational program “LUNAR” 🌕 aims to inspire future generations through creativity and curiosity — launching this December! 📅 ✨ Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about how imagination and science can harmonize to expand our understanding of the universe.🌐 Explore More:📘 Facebook: Amanda Falkenberg💼 LinkedIn: The Moons Symphony📸 Instagram: @amandafilmmusic🎵 Website: moons-symphony.com▶️ YouTube: @moonssymphony🎧 Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows at www.pushplaypods.com for more powerful stories that inspire, uplift, and ignite curiosity!

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎤 host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incomparable Melba Moore — Tony Award-winning actress, Grammy-nominated singer, and Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree. 🌟With over 60 years in entertainment, Melba shares insights from her powerful memoir “This Is It: Marvelous and Getting Better,” opening up about her journey through faith, resilience, and reinvention. 🙏✨From groundbreaking moments on Broadway 🎭 to topping the music charts 🎶, Melba reflects on her legacy and gives us a glimpse into her next big project — an autobiographical one-woman play. 🎬💫 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with a true trailblazer who continues to inspire generations!🔗 Connect with Melba Moore:📘 Facebook: facebook.com/mooremelba📸 Instagram: instagram.com/melba1moore🎧 Hosted by LeTroy GardnerExplore more inspiring conversations at 👉 www.pushplaypods.com

In this inspiring episode of 🎙️ Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with R.M. Easterly, the visionary CEO and founder of Byio (By Invitation Only) — the first social media platform founded and owned by Black women 💻R.M. opens up about her journey from a young entrepreneur to a tech trailblazer, building a platform that empowers marginalized voices and redefines what community means online. 🌍💬 Discover:🚀 The mission behind Byio and how it’s changing the social media game💡 R.M.’s path to entrepreneurship and tech innovation💪 How Black women are reclaiming autonomy in the digital space📱 Connect with R.M. Easterly:👉 Facebook: facebook.com/r.m.easterly 👉 Instagram: instagram.com/r.m_easterly 👉 Website: itsbyio.com🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation on tech, empowerment, and vision!Join the Stop, Look & Listen community and explore more shows at 🌐 www.pushplaypods.com

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the dynamic actress and producer Larissa Dali! 💫 From her early passion for performing arts to her breakout role in Becky, Larissa opens up about her incredible journey through Hollywood. 🎭Dive into her latest thriller Deadly Escape, where she delivers a gripping performance as news reporter Bianca Berry 📰. Larissa shares insights on overcoming challenges in the entertainment industry, embracing creativity, and inspiring others to follow their dreams. ✨🎥 Catch “Deadly Escape” now streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi!📱 Follow Larissa on Instagram & TikTok: @lollydali 🌐 Join our family of shows at: www.pushplaypods.com👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring interviews and stories of success! 💬💥

This week on Stop, Look & Listen 🎙️, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the dynamic Cristina Santiago aka “DJ Roman” 🔥.From her journey as a student of the “game of life” 🕹️ to her deep dives into unorthodox insights, Cristina knows how to spark meaningful conversations. 💡As an active member of the $BALL and $VOOZ communities, she brings valuable perspectives on cryptocurrency and blockchain 🚀. Did you know NBA legend Scottie Pippen 🏀 helped create $BALL? Cristina shares her knowledge of the market and what makes these tokens so unique.👉 Tune in for a powerful convo blending music, culture, and crypto that you won’t want to miss!🔗 Connect with Cristina Santiago (DJ Roman):Twitter/X: https://x.com/roman4door?s=21 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@redroomradio Website: https://play.game5ball.com/🎧 Catch more shows from our family: www.pushplaypods.com

🔥 This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with the rising star KimaxMarie! We dive into her brand-new single “Got Me” (released Sept 26th), her creative journey working with the legendary producer Rich Harrison (Amerie, Destiny’s Child & Jennifer Lopez), and what it’s like being the daughter of Total’s Kima Raynor and niece of Murda Inc’s Vita.🎶✨🎧 Don’t miss this captivating conversation with one of music’s next big voices!👉 Connect with KimaxMarie:🔗 Website: www.musiclegacybuilders.com/kima-x-marie 📸 Instagram: @kimaxmarie🎙️Join the Stop, Look & Listen family + discover more shows at: www.pushplaypods.com✨ If you enjoy the interview, don’t forget to LIKE 👍 | COMMENT 💬 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔

This week on Stop, Look & Listen 🎙️, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incredible Jebeh Edmunds—CEO of Jebeh Cultural Consulting, educator, author, and host of the Cultural Curriculum Chat podcast. 💡✨Jebeh shares her journey from growing up in Liberia to becoming a powerful voice in cultural competency. She opens up about:✔️ Life as a first-generation immigrant✔️ Her passion for multicultural education✔️ Launching her consulting firm after George Floyd’s murder✔️ The challenges & opportunities of today’s broken immigration system✔️ The difference between cultural appreciation vs. appropriation✔️ Why cultural competency is vital in schools & organizations 🔑🔥 Don’t miss this moving and insightful conversation that will inspire you to think bigger, lead with empathy, and embrace cultural understanding.👉 Connect with Jebeh:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708180388# ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd22jkdaivSe6Qp-W0WOriA/videos 🌐 Website: https://jebehedmunds.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturallyjebeh_/🎧 Explore more episodes of Stop, Look & Listen and our family of shows at www.pushplaypods.com!

📡 This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with Scott Fehrenbacher, CEO of Worship Road Radio, to explore how faith-based media is being reimagined.From leading nonprofits to transforming Christian radio, 📻 Scott shares his mission to bring innovation, accessibility, and inspiration to audiences everywhere. ✨ Learn how Worship Road Radio is breaking barriers with new technology, democratizing Christian music, and reshaping the future of faith-driven media. 🔊💡 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about passion, vision, and transformation in an industry ready for change.👉 Connect with Scott Fehrenbacher:📘 Facebook: facebook.com/scott.fehrenbacher.2025💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottfehrenbacher📸 Instagram: instagram.com/scott_fehrenbacher🌐 Website: worshiproad.com🎧 Explore more shows from the Stop, Look & Listen family➡️ pushplaypods.com

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Dan Shinder — CEO & Founder of Drum Talk TV, the world’s largest online media brand for drummers! 🌍🔥 Dan shares how his love for drumming at age 6 sparked a movement that now reaches millions. 🧠🎶 From building a global platform without SEO or ads to creating a thriving membership community, Dan drops pure marketing & creative gold! 💼🚀 🎧 Don’t miss this powerful convo full of wisdom, hustle, and rhythm!👇 Connect with Drum Talk TV: 🌐 Website: drumtalktvbrilliance.com 📺 YouTube: @DrumTalkTV 📸 Instagram: @drumtalktv 🎬 Catch the full episode + more shows at PushPlayPods.com🎉 Want a FREE year inside our exclusive membership site? No catch, just value! 🔥 Whether you're a drummer or just someone passionate about music and creativity, there's something for everyone inside. 👉 Head over to DrumTalkTVBrilliance.com 💻 Sign up and at checkout, enter this all-caps, case-sensitive code: DTTVBDANFREE 🎁 That’s it—you’ll unlock a full year for free!

On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner and co-host THE! Mario Washington sit down with DJ, producer, professor & author Amani Roberts (@amaniexperience) to dive into his new book “The Quiet Storm” 📖.From the golden era of the 1950s to today, we explore the rise, fall, and lasting legacy of R&B groups 🎤. Amani shares behind-the-scenes stories, industry truths, and shines light on the unsung heroes of the genre.🎙️ Why did R&B groups fade?💡 How did labels shape their journey?🔥 Which groups changed the game forever?Tap in for a soulful, insightful journey through music and culture.📲 Follow Amani: @amaniexperience 🌐 Learn more: amaniexperience.com 🎧 Discover more shows: pushplaypods.com

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with Walter Harrison, CEO of WhoCameBy and Co-founder of Complementics. From discussing the intricacies of ad tech, data monetization, and product development, to sharing insights on geofencing and AI's role in tech, Walter covers it all. 🌐They also dive into the ethical considerations of data usage, government surveillance, and the future of AI. If you're intrigued by the intersection of technology and ethics, and how data can be used for good, this episode is a must-watch! 👇 Connect with Walter: 💻 Website: https://whocameby.com 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterjharrison/ 🎥 More shows: www.pushplaypods.com

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner welcomes the multi-talented Afro Soul Princess, Chechii! Singer-songwriter and lawyer Chechii discusses her musical journey, her EP 'Mixed Emotions' and how her global experiences shape her distinctive sound, which blends pop, Afrobeats, and more. 💫 Uncover her thoughts on the global Afrobeat takeover, the importance of staying rooted in her Nigerian heritage, and her future ambitions in music and law. Don't miss her insights on the creative process, the emotional depths of her songs, and empowering messages in tracks like 'Little Blackbird'. Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of feel-good vibes! 👇 Connect with Chechii: 💻 Instagram: @officialchechii📺 YouTube: @officialchechii🎵 Listen to 'Mixed Emotions' EP now!

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incredible Dr. Kay Jacobs Pratt — pediatric critical care physician, author of The Magic Bonnet, and founder of a game-changing curly hair initiative for hospital patients 👩🏽‍⚕️Originally from South Carolina, Dr. Kay shares her powerful journey to becoming a healthcare trailblazer in Chicago. Hear how she overcame burnout, champions mental health, and uses her voice to elevate representation in medicine 🩺Whether you’re in medicine, a parent, or just love an uplifting story — this one's for YOU.🔗 Connect with Dr. Kay: 📸 Instagram: @heyitskay_md🌐 Website: heyitskaymd.com🎧 Catch this and more at 👉 www.pushplaypods.com📲 Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more inspiring conversations!Follow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcastCheck us out on our website https://pushplaypods.com/stoplooklisten/

In this powerful episode, Adaku Mbagwu—founder of Healed Hero and coach for firstborn daughters—opens up about her emotional journey 🌍. From a privileged life in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to facing hardship in the UK 🇬🇧, Adaku shares how early responsibility, cultural expectations, and family trauma led to depression… and how she found healing 💫.Now, she empowers other firstborn daughters to reclaim their voices and set healthy boundaries 🚫❤️. Don’t miss this heartfelt convo about resilience, mental health, and transformation 🙏🏾.📲 Follow Adaku on IG: @adaku_mbagwu 🌐 Visit: healedhero.com 🎧 Catch more episodes: pushplaypods.comFollow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcastCheck us out on our website  https://pushplaypods.com/stoplooklisten/

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with powerhouse vocalist Ms. Monet! 💫 From sharing the stage with legends like Boz Scaggs, Will Downing, and Huey Lewis to stepping into her own spotlight on The Voice and landing a Las Vegas residency, Ms. Monet’s story is nothing short of inspiring.🙌🏾🎶🔥 She talks about:✨ Growing up in the Bay Area🎵 Her musical influences🎙️ The shift from background singer to headliner💖 Her new single "You're Gonna Need Me"—a tribute to the iconic Dionne WarwickThis is a must-watch for every music lover and dream chaser!🌍💥👉 Follow Ms. Monet:📸 Instagram: @theemsmonet 🌐 Website: msmonet.com ▶️ YouTube: @MsMonet50📺Watch now on PushPlayPods.com and explore more powerful stories!Be sure to subscribe for more Stop, Look & Listen.Follow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcastCheck us out on our website  https://pushplaypods.com/stoplooklisten/

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner continues his conversation with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼‍♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is today. Whether he’s in the studio or rockin' yacht parties 🛥️, Mason lives life with passion and ease. Don’t miss this gem of a convo! ✨ 📲Follow Mason: @mas0ndean 📺Watch more: YouTube Channel 🎧Listen to more shows: www.pushplaypods.com 🎤💥 Be sure to subscribe for more Stop, Look & Listen.Follow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcastCheck us out on our website https://pushplaypods.com/stoplooklisten/

This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️LeTroy Gardner chops it up with the incredibly gifted Mason Dean — rapper, producer, songwriter, and the grandson of the iconic Whoopi Goldberg! 👑🎬From LA 🌴 to NJ 🏙️, Mason shares his journey, the making of his EP 'At Ease' 🎶, and how music, wrestling 🤼‍♂️, and grandma’s wisdom shaped who he is today. Whether he’s in the studio or rockin' yacht parties 🛥️, Mason lives life with passion and ease. Don’t miss this gem of a convo! ✨📲 Follow Mason: @mas0ndean📺Watch more: YouTube Channel🎧Listen to more shows: www.pushplaypods.comBe sure to subscribe for more Stop, Look & Listen.Follow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcastCheck us out on our website  https://pushplaypods.com/stoplooklisten/