MEN THRIVE with Jeff Johnson

In today’s episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined by author, activist, and senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Jamal Bryant. They discuss how churches have been disrupted by COVID-19. They also discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, our young leaders and the state of their mental health in this season. Lastly, Jamal shares with us a few trials and tribulations he’s faced in order to get to a place of wholeness as a man, leader, and father.

In today’s episode, Jeff Johnson is joined by Cultural Curator and Lifestyle Specialist, the legendary Kenny Burns. In a very candid conversation, Kenny and Jeff both reflect on the immense impact that the late Andre Harrell had on their lives. Kenny looks back on his evolution as a man, from his early years in the streets to the devoted father and media maven he is today. He also dives into his 20 marriage where it all started and how they’ve maintained a healthy relationship for all these years. Tune in as Kenny gives us the blueprint on what it really means to Thrive.

On today’s episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined by Writer, and Story-teller, and Spoken Word Artist, Joel L Daniels. In a very honest and transparent conversation, Joel gives a look into his journey of self-mastery and how he chose to say “YES” to the call on his life, in order to walk into his purpose. He also shares what healing as a black man and as an entire nation looks like to him. Lastly, Joel dives into the highs, lows, and growing pains that came with learning how to co-parent. Listen in, as Jeff and Joel have a candid conversation exploring the complexities of black men

The opposite of LOVE is not HATE, it’s fear. The theme for today’s episode is choosing love over fear.  Jeff Johnson is joined by World Renowned Poet,  Spoken Word Artist, and  Def Poetry Jam’s very own The Legendary Black Ice. In a very candid conversation, Black Ice reveals his evolution as a creative, his early years with Def Poetry Jam, and how his passion has turned to way for him to teach and inspire the youth.  He also dives into his noteworthy move to Amsterdam and how it has changed his worldview entirely. Listen in as Black Ice takes us through his journey of self-mastery.

In Today’s Episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson, is joined by Bespoke Tailor to the Stars and Fashion Entrepreneur Rich Fresh. As Ceo and Founder of RichFresh the brand, and Henry Masks, Rich’s love for fashion and design began when he discovered a sewing kit in his family home in Little Rock, TN. Throughout the episode, you'll hear Rich talk about his evolution from the moment he found that very sewing kit to his first celebrity client. He dives into the steps it took to become the person he always wanted to be and how his spirituality has guided him through his entire career. Lastly, he gives us a look at how he turned the Rich Fresh brand around to make a difference in the community during COVID-19. Find out what’s next for Rich Fresh and how he’s continuing to thrive instead of grinding to survive.

In today’s  episode, we are joined by actor and recording artist Mack Wilds. Widely known for his roles in 90210 & The Wire, we talked about the struggles and pressures of landing his first big TV gig and how 90210 changed his life. We also discussed how in a world where his script was normally written for him, he took the pen into his own hands and started writing music. Mack describes to us the freedom that comes with being a musician and how he balances music and acting. Lastly, he gives us a look into his life as a new father and how having a solid friendship as a foundation with his partner helped them build an even more solid relationship. Find out what’s next for Mack Wilds and what he sees as the next evolution of himself. 

Here at Men Thrive, we make it our mission to honor and celebrate fathers throughout the year. In today’s episode, we’ve compiled some pretty special fatherhood moments from all of our episodes to bring you Men Thrive| Father’s Day Edition. We are celebrating the journacy of fatherhood, which is the unique journey of men as they create the legacy for their children. You’ll hear from the voices of Shaka Senghor, The Legendary Black Ice, Mack Wilds, Shaun Tucker, Bakari Sellers, and Beleaf Mel who are all in the many different spaces of fatherhood. We’re excited for you all to hear their stories and lastly, to every dad that is showing up in their fatherhood journacy we salute you!

In this episode, Jeff is joined by Creative Entrepreneur, Youtuber, Podcast Host, and most importantly DAD, Beleaf Mel. As a stay at home father of four Beleaf is constantly using his platform to challenge negative perceptions of black fatherhood by tackling stereotypes and displaying his reality. Beleaf shares with Jeff how his life as a stay at home dad catapulted his career from an audience of 100 fans in a venue to 150,000+ youtube subscribers. He also dives into his evolution as a man, the hard realities of a  black father in 2020, and how therapy has transformed his marriage.

 In today’s episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson is joined by CNN Commentator, Lawyer, and youngest African American elected official in the U.S, Bakari Sellers. The two discuss the current state of our nation, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and the complexities of the black male vote. Sellars gives us a look at what went into writing his new book, “My Vanishing Country: A Memoir,” and dives into the everyday challenges, growth, and joys of his role as a father and husband. 

It is a chaotic time in our nation right now and our hearts are heavy. Instead of our planned episode we've decided to share with you a conversation between Jeff and Marc Lamont Hill that took place on Instagram Live May 29, 2020. They discuss Black men, where we are in this moment, emotional wellness in the midst of all that is happening, and activism.