The Focal Spot Podcast

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Multi-Platinum award winning producer, drummer, and musical director Amadeus talks about his career, working with Diddy, Trey Songz, Foxy Brown, Young M.A and more

2023-06-2901:04:31

Dr. Antwan "Amadeus"Thompson is the C.E.O. of Platinum Boy Records, Multi-Platinum BadBoy/Hitmen Record Producer. He’s produced songs for artists such as Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, French Montana, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, and 50 Cent Trey Songz’s Musical Director/Tour Drummer, Drais Night Club Resident in Las Vegas, Educator & Motivational Speaker and Author. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Leslie "Big Lez" Segar recalls memories with the CEO of Uptown Records the late Andre Harell, mastering the courage to pivot, her dancing career and more

2020-12-3023:32

This multi-hyphenated leg-gend and maven has pivoted from dancing with stars such as the late Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Heavy D, to being the legendary dancer for 90’s sitcom intro, “Living Single” to being a choreographer for other music videos, video personality, t.v. judge personal trainer, to being the C.E.O of Bodiography. She stops by The Focal Spot to talk about how she mastered the courage to pivot . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Actress Jen Freeman talks about being on "My Wife and Kids", becoming a mother, abstinence and more

2020-12-2217:29

I am creating a series titled “Mastering the Courage to Pivot”, influencers will stop by to discuss how they have successfully pivoted in various parts in their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Pastor Kevin E Taylor talks Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, his experience at BET and more

2020-12-1701:14:14

I have the legendary Kevin E. Taylor. You all think I’ve interviewed phenomenal guests?!! I want to be like him when I grow up. He has interviewed icons such as Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick, Also, he the creator behind some of the legendary shows we remember from BET such as Access Granted which taped the last Aaliyah’s music video, Testimony with Mariah Carey and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Naughty By Nature's own Vin Rock talks Mastering the Courage to Pivot, Rita Wilson, Diddy & more

2020-12-1642:34

Responsible for classic hits such as "O.P.P", "Hip-Hop Hurray", and my personal favorite "Feel Me Flow", Vin Rock of Grammy Award-winning and Platinum-selling rap group "Naughty by Nature" is going to stop by to talk about the various ways he mastered the courage to pivot. Bring out your Naughty gear and make sure you tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Mike Hill talks Cynthia Bailey, his memoir "Open Mike", mental health and more

2020-05-2338:28

The host of Fox Sports, Fox Soul, and Emmy Award-winning Sports Journalist Mike Hill stops by "The Focal Spot" to talk quarantine life with fiancee and Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star Cynthia Bailey, his memoir "Open Mike" where he talks candidly about how certain events that occurred in his life impacted his mental health, the importance of going to counseling and therapy for mental health and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Former video vixen Whyte Chocolate talks Nelly's TipDrill and the Credit card scene, being a video vixen and more

2020-05-0128:38

Who remembers the scene in Nelly's Tipdrill video where he swiped a credit card down a woman's behind? Check out my interview with video vixen Whyte Chocolate where she describes that scene, her tenure in the music business, her other endeavors and more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

1/4 member of Hip-Hop & R&B dancing group "Mecca" Merylin Mitchell talks Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Robyn Crawford Michael Jackson & more

2020-05-0158:38

Ms. Merylin Mitchell, 1/4 member of Hip-Hop & R&B dancing group "Mecca" talks about her dancing career journey. She danced for some of the top hip-hop & R&B artists such as Whitney Houston, Roxanne Shante, Keith Sweat, LL Cool J, Michael Jackson Bobby Brown, and more. She stops by "The Focal Spot Podcast" to describes how she came up with a dance move that was featured on LL Cool J's "Jingling Baby, dancing for Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time", vacationing with Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown & babysitting Bobbi Kristina, she feels that Whitney Houston would still be alive today if Robyn was by her side and more. Her IG is @msmerylin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

"So You Want a Podcast?" a conversation about the beginnings of podcasting, developing, promoting and make money from your podcast.

2020-04-2201:11:29

This audio came from my "So You Want a Podcast? " online class tutorial where I spoke about the beginnings of podcasting, tips on how to develop, promote, and make money from your podcast. Also, I informed my class on my journey as a podcaster and best practices in going about producing your podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Bryan-Michael Cox talks how Beyonce and Matthew Knowles solidified his decision in becoming a producer, surviving COVID-19, his Instagram Live parties, his love for HBCUs and more

2020-04-0933:03

Living legend and Black Excellence contributor Bryan Michael cox is a 9 time Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter with over 100 million albums sold; who’s worked with artists such as Usher, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, and Jagged Edge. He stops by The Focal Spot to talk about surviving COVID-19, his Instagram LIVE parties, his love for HBCUs, how Beyonce and Matthew Knowles solidified his decision in becoming a producer and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

The Grief Behind the Smile

2020-03-2809:32

On January 19, 2020, I witnessed the death of a friend/neighbor/confidant of mine right before I had to do a headshot photoshoot. As we are getting through the Corona Virus, I took the time to reflect and process my new normal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Naughty By Nature answers the question "How did NJ influence Hip-Hop?"

2020-02-2602:47

Grammy-Award winning Hip-Hop group Naughty by Nature describes how various NJ artists influenced hip-Hop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

DJ Khaled talks about the importance of getting rest

2019-08-3001:53

Mega-music producer DJ Khaled talks about the importance of taking a rest while working. He talks about ways he incorporates rest into his schedule and what motivates him to rest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Former 90s Hip-Hop and R&B dancer Carolyn Brown from the legendary dancing group “Mecca” talks Whitney Houston," And I Danced" documentary, the controversial music video "Tip Drill" and more.

2019-07-1828:28

What does rap music videos Mystikal’s “Shake it Fast”, Nelly’s “Tip Drill” and Ludacris’ “What’s Your Fantasy” have in common? The video vixens and celebrity cameos that were casted in these videos were chosen by retired dancer and former casting director Carolyn Brown. Carolyn Brown started off in the entertainment scene as a Hip-hop and R&B dancer. As part of the 90’s dancing group “Mecca”, Carolyn danced with some of the hottest artists such as Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Keith Sweat, Mary J. Blige and more. Once she retired from dancing, she became a casting director and cast many video vixens and celebrity cameos. Currently she’s a real estate agent based out of Atlanta. 90s Hip-Hop and R&B dancer Carolyn Brown from the legendary dancing group “Mecca” stops by “The Focal Spot” to talk about her sister-in-law, the late Whitney Houston, how she transitioned from being R&B singer’s Bobby Brown fan to being one of his dancers to being his sister-in-law. She also talks about “And I Danced” documentary produced by Christopher “Play” Martin and the importance of having a Hip-Hop and R&B dancer documentary, casting the uncut music video for rapper Nelly’s “Tip Drill” and the controversy that video caused and much more. Carolyn Brown’s social media IG: @carolynbrown7 FB: Carolyn Octavia Brown --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

90's legendary dancer Leslie "Big Lez" Segar talks about dancing for the 90s sitcom "Living Single" theme song, dancing for artists such as Michael Jackson Whitney Houston, loving her body and more.

2019-07-0835:29

90's fame dancer Leslie "Big Lez" Segar talks being featured on Buzzfeed, how dancers catapulted hip-hop and R&B artist careers, learning to love her image and more. Leslie "Big Lez" Segar stops by "The Focal Spot" to talk "And I Danced"; a documentary produced by Christopher “Play” Martin from the hip-hop group “Kid-N-Play”, which highlights the women dancers of hip-hop, her journey in becoming a dancer and featured in many classic music videos, how being a gymnast shaped and fueled her career, how she grew to love her body, being featured on buzzfeed as the dancer from the 90’s sitcom “Living Single” and much more. You can find Leslie "Big Lez" Segar on Instagram: @yourgirllez and @iamlesliesegar. You can find Facebook page under "Big Lez". Subscribe to my podcast to receive the latest updates. My podcast is available on: Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and Youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

From being homeless to being accepted to over 18 colleges to now getting ready for college, Jersey City star Dylan Chidick talks about his journey

2019-06-2618:21

Dylan Chidick (@dylanchidick) stops by “The Focal Spot” to talk about his journey from Trinidad to Brooklyn and then to Jersey City and how he became homeless. In addition, he speaks about: How reaching out to people helped him and his family to get on his feet Lessons he learned while being homeless His reasons on why he chose to attend “The College of New Jersey” Tips on how he was able to be accepted to over 18 colleges Holding on to his dream to become a lawyer despite being homeless Subscribe to my podcast to receive the latest updates. My podcast is available on: Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and Youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Redefining Masculinity (4/4)- Masculinity and (homo)+sexuality, the gay agenda pegging, teaching LGBTQ history in schools and more.

2019-06-2645:44

Gay adult entertainer Paris “Seduction” Buford (@S3duction69) and JD Weatherspoon stops by “The Focal Spot” to talk about masculinity and sexuality within the hetero and homosexual community , pegging (when men receive anal sex from their women partners) for sexual purposes, teaching LGBT history in schools. Mastermind Connect is an organization dedicated to redefine masculinity by aligning them to their higher purpose. MasterMind Connect LLC is located in New York City, Washington D.C., greater Denver area and Los Angeles, California. You can follow Mastermind Connect on Instagram and Twitter: @mastermindconnect .To find more information about Mastermind LLC, the website is https://mastermindconnect.com/ * Subscribe to my podcast to receive the latest updates. My podcast is available on: Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and Youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Redefining Masculinity (3/4) "Masculinity and Sexuality pt.1", how number of sexual partners shapes masculinity, mommy/women issues among men, double standards among childhood sexual violation & more.

2019-06-2624:46

This is a 4 part series discussing Masculinity. J.D Weatherspoon (@mr.j.d.weatherspoon ) from MasterMind Connect spots by The Focal Spot to talk about redefining masculinity. The third episode is about: How the number of sexual partners shapes masculinity, Why men are encouraged to go through the “hoe phase”. How mommy/women issues impacts men. The double standards when it comes to childhood sexual violation among men and women and more. Mastermind Connect is an organization dedicated to redefine masculinity by aligning them to their higher purpose. MasterMind Connect LLC is located in New York City, Washington D.C., greater Denver area and Los Angeles, California. You can follow Mastermind Connect on Instagram and Twitter: @mastermindconnect .To find more information about Mastermind LLC, the website is https://mastermindconnect.com/ Subscribe to my podcast to receive the latest updates. My podcast is available on: Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and Youtube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

Redefining Masculinity (2/4): Emotionally Unavailable men, breaking down the T.H.U.G mindset, accepted forms of emotional expression and more.

2019-03-0924:56

This is a 4 part series discussing Masculinity. J.D Weatherspoon from MasterMind Connect spots by The Focal Spot to talk about redefining masculinity. This second episode of masculinity focuses on Men and emotional unavailability, breaking down the T.H.U.G (Traumatized Humans Unable to Grieve) mindset, acceptable forms of emotional expressions for men, men hearing "I love you" from other men, benefits and disadvantages of men not showing emotions , the importance of men having safe spaces to express their feelings and more. Mastermind Connect is an organization dedicated to redefine masculinity by aligning them to their higher purpose. MasterMind Connect LLC is located in New York City, Washington D.C., greater Denver area and Los Angeles, California. You can follow Mastermind Connect on Instagram and Twitter: @mastermindconnect . To find more information about Mastermind LLC, the website is mastermindconnect.com/ Subscribe to my podcast to receive the latest updates. My podcast is available on: Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and Youtube. Follow me on IG & Twitter: @thefocalspot. Contact: thefocalspot[at]gmail(dot)com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

DJ Envy from Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" talks real estate, Interviews debates with Damon Dash & Killer Mike and more.

2019-02-2503:12

"The Focal Spot" interview with DJ Envy from Power 105.1 FM's "The Breakfast Club; at Envy and DJ Caesar's real estate seminar. Envy speaks on why he got into real estate, Damon Dash, how he teaches his family about entrepreneurship and The Public school vs private school debate with Killer Mike. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefocalspot/support

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