What is Joy? In today’s episode, Jeff Johnson and Kevin Dedner are joined by MC, Cultural Curator, and Fragrance Connesiour Chris Classic. They discuss ways to unbox your joy and give your self permission to feel. Chris reveals his daily quest for intangible joys and how staying true to himself and just simply being kind is his ultimate level of gangsta. 

In today’s episode of Men Thrive, Jeff Johnson & Kevin Dedner are 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 and what it means to practice and live scripture as therapy. Jamal also dives into the 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 of Men Thrive, Jeff is joined by Actor, Content Director,  and Creator of ‘The 2min & 22sec Talk Show’, George 2.0. As a creative George has mastered the art of creating his own lane. Listen as George paints us a picture of how he consistently created with resources others would have used as an excuse not to. From curating for Wondaland to curating his family as father and husband, this brother is attempting to live a Thrive Life.

 In today’s episode Jeff is joined by Creative, Comedian, and Actor Affion Crockett. From Def Comedy Jam to one million Instagram followers Affion shares how he turned the denial of his ideas into innovation as well as how he learned to leverage platforms like Instagram. He reveals how he shows up in the fullness of his gifts in the midst of a global pandemic. Affion also dives into his evolution as a man and how therapy transformed the way he viewed himself as well as his relationships. Listen in as Affion Crockett reminds us to take the time to perfect our talents, operate in power, and show up whole. 

Often times as people we struggle with wholeness and living for others instead of living for ourselves. The theme for today’s episode of Men Thrive is “ I AM”.  Jeff Johnson & Kevin Dedner interview Producer, Father, Social Architect, and the author of the book “Writing My Wrongs”  Shaka Senghor. Shaka dives into his early years and the trauma of being rushed into manhood. He also discusses his 19-year incarceration, 7 years of solitaire confinement, and most importantly his redemption that soon followed. As a NY Times  Bestseller, Shaka has found a way to stay in a place of gratefulness and gives us the ins and outs of his journey to remain human in the midst of so much inhumanity.