Visionaries Only Podcast

On the first episode of the Visionaries Only Podcast, our first guest is Lynda Starr. She's a singer/songwriter who creates and performs emotionally driven music to connect with audiences. As a classically trained vocalist and songwriter, she is knowledgeable in harmonization, vocal arrangements, music theory/composition, and storytelling through her songs.  Follow Lynda Starr: @LyndaStarrMusic (Twitter & Instagram)Recovery & Discovery EP on all streaming platforms! https://album.link/cwddpzfg6nsc3 Hideaway single on all streaming platforms https://lnk.to/cRi8Ms2M Dat Melanin Challenge https://lnk.to/DatMelanin New Single & EP dropping Q1 of 2023! Follow Lynda Starr on Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/lyndastarrFollow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 2 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with comedian, writer and host of the Medium Popcorn Podcast Brandon Collins.  Hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Collins was shaped by the liberal college mecca’s embrace of creative expression. As producer and co-host of the long-running Comedy Outliers, Collins helped build the acclaimed monthly from inception to critical favorite in publications like The New York Times, Huffington Post, A.M. New York, and Time Out. On the podcast front, Medium Popcorn finds Collins and co-host Justin Brown unleashing their inner Siskel and Ebert so persuasively that no less than RogerEbert.com describes the repartee as “hilarious, back-and-forth bull sessions” and “an addictive pleasure.” Brandon currently resides in Los Angeles, California as a participant in the 2022 Universal Writer’s Lab at Universal Studios in Hollywood.IG: https://www.instagram.com/americancollins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/americancollinsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MediumPopcornPodcastWebsite: http://americancollins.squarespace.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 3 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with director, filmmaker, and SAG AFTRA Actor Ketayma StewartKetayma StewartIG: https://www.instagram.com/ketayma/Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypodFollow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypodFollow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 4 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with Children’s Rights Attorney, Chanel Smith Esq. IG: https://www.instagram.com/misssmithesq/Teen Vogue Article: Secondary Trauma at Work: Why We Experience It and How We Cope : https://www.teenvogue.com/story/secondary-trauma-work-how-cope Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On this episode of Visionaries Only, we sit down with Founder of augmented reality platform Historifi, Jaslyn Ferguson. Jaslyn Ferguson: IG: @jaslynmarcalLinkedin: Jaslyn Marcal Ferguson Historifi: IG: @historifiappFollow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 6 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down Solutions Engineer at R3(https://r3.com/), Janine Luk. IG: https://www.instagram.com/janine_codes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-luk/Flatiron School Episode with Janine Luk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rztf_-fEdYMFollow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypodFollow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypodFollow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 7 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with Entrepreneur, CEO of We Inspire Brand (https://weinspiretees.com/) Keisha Ravenell. Keisha Ravenell: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keisharavenellInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weinspirebrand/ WeInsprieTees: https://weinspiretees.com/T-Shirt Business Consulting: https://www.weinspirebrand.com/gpcintake Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 8 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with Actor Atika Greene. We talk about the ebbs and flows of being a professional actor, dealing with rejection, her first big break on HBO's Insecure, mental health, and what makes a great action scene. Stay Up to Date with Atika: IG: @atika.greeneYT: https://www.youtube.com/atikagreene IMDb: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm6455242/filmography Other Links: https://linktr.ee/AtikaGreene Prey To God Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFKZ8_618pA Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 9 of the Visionaries Only Podcast, we sit down with Activist, Poet, Athlete, Program Director at PeacePlayers Brooklyn,  Alesha Smith.This was a very candid and honest conversation around non-profit and activism, particularly the areas we’d love to see improvement. We go into what drives people’s inaction and how Alesha inspires change from within the community, most notably, she tells the story of how she helped get a street named after a women who lost her life to gun violence. We also touch on her story of returning to full contact sports after back surgery that could’ve left her paralyzed. This is the story of a woman balancing Sports, Activism and Spirituality while keeping her authentic southern roots at the forefront. Follow Alesha: IG LinkedinFollow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

On Episode 10 of Visionaries Only we sit down with Author/Writer and Editor in Chief at LifeHacker as we discuss his groundbreaking book, "Piccolo is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Culture". Jordan breaks down how is book went from academic writing to memoir, the journey of transitioning from US Diplomat candidate to Editor in Chief with no formal degree, and the cost of ambition. Through his memoir, Jordan explores the importance of representation and diversity in children's literature. This inspiring conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of writing for young readers, and the impact that positive representation can have on shaping young minds."Piccolo is Black: A Memoir of Race, Religion, and Culture" is available for purchase on Amazon and at major bookstores nationwide: https://a.co/d/bo5K25hJordan Calhoun: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmcalhoun/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanmcalhoun/Website: https://jordanmcalhoun.com/Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

Welcome back to the Visionaries Only Podcast presented by Energy Eleven and hosted by me, Jay Thomas. This is episode 11 with Marko Kasic, Founder of FundLife, a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organization, dedicated to creating educational and employment pathways for highly vulnerable youth so they may unleash their potential to the world. Marko is yet another career changer on the show, pivoting from Corporate Finance in London to Non-Profit work in the Philippines. We dig into how Fundlife got started, leaning 100% into your purpose, the advantages of being unemotional about the population you serve, and dealing with the darkest part of humanity when serving under resourced communities, like human trafficking. This is a story about a man finding purpose in contributing to a better human experience for people around the world. This is visionary Marko Kasic. Connect with Marko Kasic: Website: https://www.fundlife.org/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mak01/IG: https://www.instagram.com/fundlifeint/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fundlifeint Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

In Part 1 of the Visionaries Only Podcast Season 1 Season Finale, Jay Thomas is interviewed by Alesha Smith as they discuss creating the Visionaries Only Podcast, purpose, commitment, obstacles to your goals and much more.Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

Tune in to the highly anticipated second part of the Visionaries Only Podcast Season Finale, where host Alesha Smith engages in a captivating interview with Jay Thomas, the mastermind behind the Visionaries Only Podcast. Delve into Jay's life-changing moments, as he shares the most transformative experience that shaped his path. Gain invaluable insights on building confidence, overcoming setbacks, and discover the biggest influences that have guided Jay's journey. Get inspired by his role as a mentor and learn the most valuable lessons he's acquired while building this incredible podcast. Join us for an empowering episode filled with wisdom and practical advice for aspiring visionaries and entrepreneurs.Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

Welcome to the We Heal Podcast, a powerful platform dedicated to elevating and nurturing Black mental health, proudly brought to you by Visionaries Only! Are you ready to join us in an essential journey towards mental well-being, empowerment, and self-discovery within the Black community? Tune in as we delve deep into the unique challenges, triumphs, and healing solutions specific to the Black experience.In this 3 part series host Chanel Smith Esq., Founder of We Heal Wellness Group and the panel of Black men share their personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies that focus on Black mental health and overall wellness. We're here to inspire, educate, and empower you to live your best life, free from the stigma often associated with seeking mental health support.Expect to engage in vulnerable conversations, uncomfortable topics, actionable steps that can make a difference in your life right now. Whether you're well-versed in the world of mental health or just starting your journey, the We Heal Podcast is a supportive and invaluable resource for everyone. Together, we'll explore the paths to healing, celebrate successes, and navigate the unique challenges faced by the Black community.Make sure to subscribe, like, and ring that notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Become a part of our vibrant community of individuals who share your commitment to Black mental health and overall well-being.Remember, healing is a journey, not a destination, and you are not alone. Tune in to the We Heal Podcast and let's grow, evolve, and heal together, as we elevate Black mental health and break down barriers.Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

Welcome to the We Heal Podcast, a powerful platform dedicated to elevating and nurturing Black mental health, proudly brought to you by Visionaries Only! Are you ready to join us in an essential journey towards mental well-being, empowerment, and self-discovery within the Black community? Tune in as we delve deep into the unique challenges, triumphs, and healing solutions specific to the Black experience.In this 3 part series host Chanel Smith Esq., Founder of We Heal Wellness Group and the panel of Black men share their personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies that focus on Black mental health and overall wellness. We're here to inspire, educate, and empower you to live your best life, free from the stigma often associated with seeking mental health support.Expect to engage in vulnerable conversations, uncomfortable topics, actionable steps that can make a difference in your life right now. Whether you're well-versed in the world of mental health or just starting your journey, the We Heal Podcast is a supportive and invaluable resource for everyone. Together, we'll explore the paths to healing, celebrate successes, and navigate the unique challenges faced by the Black community.Make sure to subscribe, like, and ring that notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Become a part of our vibrant community of individuals who share your commitment to Black mental health and overall well-being.Remember, healing is a journey, not a destination, and you are not alone. Tune in to the We Heal Podcast and let's grow, evolve, and heal together, as we elevate Black mental health and break down barriers.Host: Chanel Smith, Esq @misssmithesqGuest: Jay Thomas IG: @jaythomas_voKetayma YT:  @ketaymastewart09 IG: @ketaymaJR IG: jr.blackwoodAries@ajordan86Visionaries Only Production: IG: @visionariesonlypodYT:  @VisionariesOnly Follow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/

Welcome to the We Heal Podcast, a powerful platform dedicated to elevating and nurturing Black mental health, proudly brought to you by Visionaries Only! Are you ready to join us in an essential journey towards mental well-being, empowerment, and self-discovery within the Black community? Tune in as we delve deep into the unique challenges, triumphs, and healing solutions specific to the Black experience.In this 3 part series host Chanel Smith Esq., Founder of We Heal Wellness Group and the panel of Black men share their personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies that focus on Black mental health and overall wellness. We're here to inspire, educate, and empower you to live your best life, free from the stigma often associated with seeking mental health support.Expect to engage in vulnerable conversations, uncomfortable topics, actionable steps that can make a difference in your life right now. Whether you're well-versed in the world of mental health or just starting your journey, the We Heal Podcast is a supportive and invaluable resource for everyone. Together, we'll explore the paths to healing, celebrate successes, and navigate the unique challenges faced by the Black community.Make sure to subscribe, like, and ring that notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. Become a part of our vibrant community of individuals who share your commitment to Black mental health and overall well-being.Remember, healing is a journey, not a destination, and you are not alone. Tune in to the We Heal Podcast and let's grow, evolve, and heal together, as we elevate Black mental health and break down barriers.Host: Chanel Smith, Esq @misssmithesqGuest: Jay Thomas IG: @jaythomas_voKetayma YT: @ketaymastewart09 IG: @ketaymaJR IG: jr.blackwoodAries@ajordan86Visionaries Only Production: IG: @visionariesonlypodYT: @VisionariesOnlyFollow Visionaries Only on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionariesonlypod Follow Visionaries Only on TikTok: tiktok.com/@visionaries_onlypod Follow Jay Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaythomas_vo/