Journey of a Jackass hosted by Diya Shakoor

This week I had the honor of interviewing disability advocate/model Karneshia Shantell and retired paraolympic gold medalist/DJ DJ slowyoroll. This week we had a deep conversation about moving through the world with disabilities and overcoming them. They both tell amazing stories of success in their respective fields and communites

Read of the Week:

Murda Gang by Edward Robinson

Dumbass of the Week:

Jesse Kipf

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@djslowyoroll

@k.shantelofficial

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@journeyofajackasstv

EPISODE 60 Expo Time feat Entrpreneur/Founder Stephanie Carter

This week I chopped it up with Entrpreneur and Founder of the Independent Black Author Expo @ibaxpo Stephanie Carter.We talk through the journey of how the expo began. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness. We also discuss the Baltimore Fashion Week. This episode gets straight to the point.

Read of the Week:

ALL of the Authors participating in the EXPO

Dumbass of the Week:

Misty Roberts Clanton

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@ibaxpo

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@journeyofajackasstv

This week I chopped it up with Artist/Entrpreneur B.E. We talk through his journey of becoming a staple in DC culture and what era was the best in the DMV. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

Dont Ask Dont Tell "This We'll Defend By S.L Davis

Dumbass of the Week:

Sean Grayson

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@poohbyrd

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@journeyofajackasstv

@hometownherodmv

This week I chopped it up with entrpreneur Roberta Lowe. We take a trip down memory lane of the good ole days in the army and how the adjustment has been since leaving the service. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

Immortality Inc by Chip Walters

Dumbass of the Week:

Billy Mcfarland

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@theauthordiyashakoor

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@journeyofajackasstv

This week I chopped it up with underground hiphop Step FTP. We talked about how the rap games has changed from back in the day, how he as adapted, building communites, building capital and building unity. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

Birds arent Real by Peter Mcindoe

Dumbass of the Week:

Stupid Memphis Teen and His Family

Social Media:

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@step_ftp

Youtube:

@journeyofajackasstv

This week I took a trip down memory lane withParkdale Alum, marketing expert and podcaster Amanda Lockhart Davis. She is going to discuss her journey into starting her own business, building her podcast and devloping her networ. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

My Baby Mama a Loser by Quan Mills

Dumbass of the Week:

Eric Adams

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IG:

@theauthordiyashakoor

@lifeuncensoredlive

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@journeyofajackasstv

This week I had the honor of having healthcare expert Nicole Jones Watkins. She is going to discuss her journey into opening her own store and devloping her product. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

Finding Me by Viola Davis

Dumbass of the Week:

Glizzy

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@jwcolehairsoul

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@journeyofajackasstv

This week I have the honor of having Author and Survivor Tay Moore on the show. He explains his road to recovery, how he maintains his business and how to successfully navigate the writing on his road to recovery after a near fatal accident. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. This story is a true success story that should motivate everyone to strive for greatness.

Read of the Week:

Moore to Come by Tay Moore

Dumbass of the Week:

Javone Duncan

Social Media:

IG:

@theauthordiyashakoor

@mooretay

Youtube:

@journeyofajackasstv

This week I have the honor of having marketing genuis, businesswoman and owner of MeMe's Happy Hour LLC MeMe on the show. She explains the path to success, how she maintains her business and how to successfully navigate the competitve mobile bartending field. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh We also took a few shots for the cause... MeMe had a few story times of her own lol.

Read of the Week:

Smoke and Mirrors by Abril Smith

Dumbass of the Week:

Chrisean Rock

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@theauthordiyashakoor

@memehappyhour

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@journeyofajackasstv

This week I have the honor of having marketing genuis, businesswoman and owner of The TLM Agency, LaMonique Wade on the show. She explains the path to success, how she maintains her business and how to successfully navigate the marketing field. We will also get to some questions that are gonna make everybody laugh. One of her responses made my jaw drop lol.

Read of the Week:

The Final Call by the Nation of Islam

Dumbass of the Week:

Isiah Dukes

Social Media:

IG:

@theauthordiyashakoor

@TLMagency

Youtube:

@journeyofajackasstv