MEN THRIVE with Jeff Johnson

In today's episode of Men Thrive we are joined by Grammy Nominated, Multi-Platinum Producer, Actor, and TV Host, Kosine. He’s worked with many of your favorite artists including but definitely not limited to Rihanna, Kanye, Big Sean, Nicki Minaj, on her hit song Anaconda, Nas, Justin Bieber. In a very candid conversation, Kosine and Jeff discuss Kosine's journey from one of the lowest moments in his life to his evolution into manhood. They dive into how his family kept him grounded when his foundation was shook and his love and appreciation for his Panamanian heritage. Lastly, he reveals what he’s learned about relationships, love, and marriage in this new season of his life. Tune in to hear how Kosine lives a thrive life.

In today’s episode of Men Thrive we are joined by Grammy Award-winning Artist & Author of The NY Times Best Seller “Unashamed”, Lecrae.  In a very candid conversation, Lecrae dives into his early years as a young man in Houston, Texas, and how his relativity to gang culture shaped his passion for helping his brothers and sisters who are currently incarcerated. He shares his evolution as a father and how he’s learned to put fatherhood before anything else in his career.  It's a true conversation of restoration and redemption. Make sure you guys check out his book “ I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Gained My Faith"  that's currently available for pre-sale.  Tune in as Lecrae gives us the blueprint on what it really means to Thrive.

Today we are joined by two brilliant minds, two brothers that were told they couldn’t and proceeded to defy all the odds stacked against them. In today’s episode, we have Arthell Isom & Lamonte Goode. Arthell is the Founder and CEO of not only the first Black-owned anime studio but also the first American-owned anime studio in Japan. He takes us through his incredible journey from anime fan to Tokyo studio owner. We also had Lamonte Good who is an actor, dancer, a professional movement artist, and the founder and creator of Cyberyoga. He shares with us his evolution from a breakdancer to a full-blown innovator. We normally talk to one guest every episode but these brothers were so profound in their perseverance and journeys that we had to share their stories as one. Listen in as Arthell & Lamonte give us the blueprint to thrive. 

In today’s special episode of Men Thrive we are sharing with you part two of “A Conversation with Chaka Zulu”. Jeff Johnson is again joined by Co-Founder of Disturbing The Peace and Spotify Executive, Father & A Revolutionary is his own right, Chaka Zulu. They continue the conversation on how his upbringing helped him stay grounded in an industry that could have easily shaken his foundation, in addition to fatherhood, the current state of our nation, and what it looks like to be revolutionary vs counter-revolutionary. This episode is full of so many gems and so much wisdom. Tune in to hear how to Chaka gives us the tools on how to live a thriving life.

In today’s very special episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined by Co-Founder of Disturbing The Peace and Spotify Executive, Father & A Revolutionary is his own right, Chaka Zulu. Chaka dives into what the industry now looks like due to COVID  & how there has been a cultural and community disconnect. He also reveals how his upbringing helped him stay grounded in an industry that could have easily shaken his foundation.  Tune in to hear how to Chaka gives us the tools on how to live a thriving life.

In today’s episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined community activist, motivational speaker, mentor, advocate Leon Ford. Leon is a living embodiment of courage, using his story as a catalyst for a change. One day he was a teenager with his whole life ahead of him, and in one instant, his life changed forever. Leon not only shares with us the story of his encounter with law enforcement that led to him being shot five times at point-blank range, resulting in paralysis. He also gives us the blueprint of how he chose life and joy instead of death and anger.  Leon is the voice for so many who are now voiceless because they lost their lives to police brutality.  In his resilience, Leon Ford has turned a tragic story into a testimony of love, compassion, and understanding. Tune in to hear how to Leon gives us the tools on how to live a thriving life.

In today’s very special episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined twenty-year-old contemporary art anomaly, often referred to as “The Fresh Prince of Street Art” Skyler Grey. Grey’s works have been exhibited at art fairs and venues in London, Vancouver, Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai. In 2017, Grey was featured in Forbes’ “30 Under 30, Art and Style Edition.” In this very candid conversation, Skyler shares the blueprint of his evolution as an artist and dives into his groundbreaking collaboration with Lamborghini as the first artist to ever officially collaborate with the Italian automotive brand.. He discusses the trials and tribulations he faced losing his mother at a young age and how his father, Holman Arthurs has taught, lead, and guided him every step of the way. Tune in to hear how to Skyler gives us the tools on how to live a thriving life.