In a world where lenses cost more than the camera, late nights and no days off are routine, and love and dedication are a requirement, Jay Rid has done more than make a name. He’s found a purpose. The director is a self-taught visionary, husband, and father from Spencer. Brandy catches up with the fellow […]

Kevin Jones and Brandy swap stories of manifestation and focusing their energy. Since his first time on the show, the podcast has come in-house with Brandy developing the sound, editing, and producing everything on his own. Kevin had a hand in this change through a divine moment of intervention where he genuinely asked, “Why aren’t […]

Once you get tired enough of a situation, most people do something about it. De’Iona Monay got tired, did something about it, and then started a business from what she learned. The author, speaker, and credit repair specialist talks to Brandy about her life, entrepreneurship, and the importance of understanding credit. Growing up in a […]

Imagine meeting your husband or wife at 14 years old, only to realize more than a decade later that you’ve been knowing your forever valentine the whole time. That’s only a snippet of Caris and Leon’s love story. The two may have different versions of their Star Skate date back in the day, but they […]

Brandy captures the stories of his barber and friend of more than twenty years. Tony Porter has been cutting hair since the 80’s. But back when trimmers weren’t a thing and getting a pass to make house calls in gang territory for cuts wasn’t unusual, Tony wasn’t thinking of making a career of his craft. […]

He grew up in a big family where he was the oldest boy, second only to his sister. Javvero Baker grew up competitive, not content to be second in any other arena. There were times where he was the smallest, laughed at, or had to prove himself, but what he lacked in size, he made […]

His love for fashion and dancehall can be traced back to Jamaica. However, Brian Clarke’s home also impacted him in a way that can be seen in the name and imagery of the firm he opened after completing law school. He faced leaving home for college, took on law school, and tackled the bar exam […]

A self-proclaimed country dude from Hugo, Oklahoma is more known as one of the pioneers to propel Oklahoma rap to the national scene. Chop Chop was far from dumb, and even as a straight A student-athlete and later a Presidential Trap House star, he was in the streets. Even still, when other artists were too […]

StateGang Vince catches up with Brandy and gives him a look into his background. Spending most of his childhood coming up in Lawton, Vince has seen and experienced a lot. He tells Brandy about old friendships, losing loved ones, and the coach that changed his life. Basketball was his first passion, but along the way […]

JT came to Oklahoma by way of California. The identical twin joined his brother at UCO and immediately started making a statement. These days, JT is the designer/owner of the GIVIN Brand, inspired in OKC and made in LA. He sits down with Brandy to talk about what gave him his fearlessness, style, and ability […]