Share The Vibes Podcast

To kickoff Season 5 of Share The Vibes Podcast, we’re chopping it up with Nyesha Stone, Founder of Carvd N Stone, about building a media company with purpose, taking risks, and knowing your worth. From making the challenging move from Milwaukee to Atlanta to discovering new opportunities and resources, Nyesha shares how stepping outside your comfort zone can open doors you didn’t even know existed. We also get into the importance of funding and investing in journalism, finding clarity in your business focus, and understanding your value in order to grow.

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Featured Guests:

Nyesha Stone - @nyeshastone

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

What happens when you trade the corporate 9-to-5 for full-time entrepreneurship? DJ Skai Shadow joins Share The Vibes Podcast to talk about making that leap! Skai gets into how Go-Go and DC culture influences his DJ style in Houston as a DMV native who's adapted to Texas culture. From hosting races to DJing to building a one-stop-shop event and entertainment production company, Skai’s journey is a masterclass in turning your range into a business. We also get into creative, intentional branding and why how you present yourself matters just as much as what you bring to the table. If you're someone who doesn't fix into a single box, this is for you!

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Featured Guests:

DJ Skai Shadow - @skailive

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

From growing up in Kansas to becoming a Fortune 500 C-Suite executive, Lydia Smith has built a career defined by taking risks, embracing change, and staying rooted in her faith. As the former Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria’s Secret and now Founder of A New Thing Coaching & Consulting, Lydia joins us to talk about her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship. We get into motherhood, the HBCU experience, faith, taking risks, what effective marketing really means, and so much more. From the C-Suite to entrepreneurship, Lydia shares the lessons, risks, and realities behind building a career on your own terms.

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Featured Guests:

Lydia Smith - @littsmitt

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Peterson, Founder & CEO of illGraphic Branding, to talk about the journey from Milwaukee roots to building a brand beyond just visuals. Mark shares his path from attending Tennessee State University to working at Marquette University, how his love for reading shaped his mindset, and why “More Than A Logo” became the foundation of his approach to branding. He also shares stories from working on creative projects with names like DJ Premier and Joe Budden, while breaking down creativity, entrepreneurship, pricing your value, and what it really takes to help businesses tell a story — not just create a logo. A conversation for anyone building, branding, or elevating something bigger than themselves.

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Featured Guests:

Mark Peterson - @illgraphic

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

What does it take to build more than a brand—but a full creative ecosystem? We sat down with Charlotte creative and “Brand World Builder” Cydney Irby to discuss her journey helping creatives build sustainable brands, the launch of her virtual school The Creative Conservatory, and her leadership with Pariah Magazine and Lens Of Atom, where storytelling, fashion, and immersive photography meet. From creativity and business to purpose and faith, this episode is packed with insight for anyone building with vision and trusting the process of “Whatever God Wants.” Tap in now!

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Featured Guests:

Cydney Irby - @thecydneyrai

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

Deangelo Deberry’s story is one of real transformation. We talk about his upbringing in rural South Georgia and his journey from a troubled youth to serving in the military to becoming a viral social media influencer. He breaks down how he built the Out Of Hand Program, inspiring people around the world to prioritize fitness and health, and gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed as a content creator. If you’re thinking about stepping into that lane, this one’s for you. Tap in and catch the vibe!

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Featured Guests:

Deangelo Deberry - @deangelo1012_

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

This episode features Robert Moore IV, whose journey from Los Angeles to Miles College in Birmingham began at a pivotal crossroads that could’ve led him down a very different path. We dive into his impactful nonprofit work with the Weingart Center supporting formerly incarcerated individuals as they rebuild their lives, and his evolution into a minority owner of The Debonair Lounge—a cigar lounge and social club centered around curated experiences, meaningful conversation, and community. From contrasting musical influences between California and Alabama to lessons in growth, environment, and purpose, this episode taps into transformation, culture, and connection.

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Featured Guests:

Robert Moore IV - Connect with Robert on LinkedIn

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

We sit down with Milwaukee native and creative visionary Marina Murphy — Founder & CEO of Marina Miranda Creative, Be Sad; Keep Going, and So You Want A Pet Sitting Service. We tap into her upbringing, her love for dance and movement as a tool for healing, and her journey as an entrepreneur. At the core of this conversation is the powerful story behind Be Sad; Keep Going, inspired by a message her mother left before her passing — now a movement rooted in wellness, resilience, and community. This is a real and impactful vibe about navigating grief, pushing forward, and finding strength through movement and connection.

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Featured Guests:

Marina Murphy - @marina.miranda_

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

On this episode of the Share The Vibes Podcast, we sit down with Modd Torrance, founder of ActiveDad, a movement focused on building community and uplifting fathers. We dive into Modd’s upbringing in Savannah, GA, his transition to Charlotte, and the unique gift he has for connecting people and creating community wherever he goes. We talk about his personal journey into fatherhood, the inspiration behind ActiveDad, and why intentional brotherhood and support systems for dads matter now more than ever. Tap in for a real conversation about leadership, fatherhood, and the power of bringing people together.

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Featured Guests:

Modd Torrance - @the_moddfather

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje

What happens when the DJ booth becomes a pulpit? DJ Savage shares how his roots as a church musician in Mobile, AL, laid the foundation for a career that’s taken him to stages opening for Chris Brown, Key Glock, Sexyy Red, and more. From humble beginnings DJing parties at Miles College with no equipment to now serving as a church music director, Savage breaks down the art of reading the crowd, intentional song selection, and why he approaches every set—club or sanctuary—as ministry. It’s a powerful conversation about purpose, preparation, culture, and understanding that your gift is bigger than the stage. 🎧🔥

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Featured Guests:

DJ Savage - @djsavageway

Jenk The DJ, Host - @jenkthedj

Mwanje Thompson, Co-Host - @mwanje