It’s Sommer Time

Join host Sommer Hill as she sits down with rapper Bill$, a Detroit native who opens up about his upbringing in the vibrant, flashy culture of his hometown. Bill$ shares the profound impact of losing his mother and grandmother, and how stepping into the role of "man of the house" has shaped his perspective on life and death. Despite the struggles, he’s fueled by a desire to support his family and finds solace in their support.

Bill$ also talks about his transition from DJing to making music during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of marketing his work, and the importance of honest feedback. He reveals his discomfort with recording in front of others and how Detroit's raw music scene influences his style.

In this episode of It’s Sommer Time, we’re joined by Ari Davis, a D.C. native and Howard University alum who transitioned from a demanding career in Big Law to launching her own successful fashion brand, "STRIPT." Ari shares her personal journey, from the challenges of working in antitrust law and managing a toxic work environment to overcoming postpartum depression and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship.

Ari takes us behind the scenes of starting a clothing line, navigating trademarks, LLCs, and marketing strategies, and how she merges her passion for fashion with community-building. She also dives into the importance of authentic friendships, enforcing boundaries, and her future plans for expanding her business.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a new parent, or someone looking to redefine success, Ari’s story will inspire you. Tune in to hear her insights on business growth, the rewards of motherhood, and staying true to your passion.

Kayla Austin is a senior at Howard University. At just 12 year old she founded her startup "My Gun's Been Moved," which provides monitoring technology for parents to protect their children from firearms in the home. Having musical artist Pharrell Williams as her first investor, Kayla commands the forefront of change. 

A luminary activist and social entrepreneur, Kayla's efforts have garnered recognition from industry giants such as Meta, Black Enterprise, Washington Post, Revolt TV, Nike, ABC 7, and Harvard Business School, attesting to the indelible mark she's leaving and Teen Vogue hailed her as one of the "21 Under 21 List of the Young Revolutionaries You Need to Know."

Kayla's impact reverberates nationally. Her book and website "How to Be a Teen Advocate" amplify the voices of youth nationwide, empowering them to champion a plethora of social justice causes. Kayla believes in using her innovative ideas to sculpt a brighter world for her community and beyond.

In this compelling episode of the Sommer Time Podcast, host Sommer Hill sits down with the legendary DJ Quicksilva. Known as one of the hardest-working DJs in the industry, Quicksilva opens up about his journey from the streets of East Baltimore to becoming a powerhouse in the music world. He shares his story of resilience, overcoming the devastating loss of both parents, surviving a near-fatal shooting, and how these experiences shaped his relentless work ethic. Tune in to hear how Quicksilva turned his passion for music into a successful career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why he's committed to giving back through his DJ school, Quick and Easy DJs.

In this episode, Kevin Scooty Hollums shares his story of couch hopper to serial entrepreneur. He walks us through the feelings of hitting rock bottom that launched him to move and get back on his feet. Years later and Scooty is a popular name in the city with many businesses under his belt and many more to go!

I sat down with Patisdope, owner of What Should I Call My Store and he celebrates the stores 4th birthday!

We talked about what these 4 years have taught him, what shoes are hot and how many times you can wear a pair of shoes before getting new ones.

As someone who isn’t a sneaker head AT ALL, it was an interesting conversation. Check us out.

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Welcome back to another episode of Sommer Time! 🎙️ Today, we have the incredibly talented Ronnie Riggles joining us. Ronnie shares his exciting journey from being featured in GQ to opening for music icons SZA and Curren$y. We dive deep into his experiences in the entertainment industry and discuss the importance of healthy coping mechanisms for men. This episode is packed with inspiration, personal stories, and valuable insights. Don't miss it!

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Today, we celebrate Father’s Day so of course, I had to bring my dad on an episode. I’m so grateful to have grown up with a dad like mine. He learned and evolved as we grew but I wouldn’t have it any other way. He turned my siblings and I into the people we are today and I couldn’t be more grateful! Shout out to all of the dads who are doing the good, hard work!

I met Darren while interning for WUSA9 during my time at Howard University. He quickly became a role model for me because of his professionalism, the love he has for his children and the way he looked out for me, a young journalist trying to learn the ropes. So when Darren reached out to be on Sommer Time, I could not deny, especially after watching his journey over the past few years. Darren talks about dealing with infertility with his wife and how they overcame, why Governor Wes Moore signed the Assurance of Child’s Safety Act, how he’s won 13 Emmys and his journey through journalism. 

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June 5 is a special day. It is my birthday and it also the day I decided to launch my own show. 1 year later, 16 episode, 300+ subscribers and SO MUCH LOVE, I am proud to share the official one year episode. In this anniversary episode, Sommer Time Productions very first intern, Ginger Mattison sits down with founder, Sommer Hill on this journey. Tune in! 🩷💕