On this episode of The Blackprint, Detavio Samuels talks with Melissa Proctor, the CMO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Melissa shares her journey, which began when she decided she wanted a job in the NBA and became the Miami Heat's first-ever ball girl. She discusses growing up as a first-generation American and how her background became her superpower. Melissa explains how she navigated her career, faced rejection, and learned to always be an asset, not a liability. She also breaks down the personal guiding principles she uses to make big decisions.

Chris Matthews, known as Lethal Shooter, sits down for a real conversation. He talks about his journey to becoming one of the most sought after shooting coaches in the NBA. He shares what it was like growing up in D.C. and dealing with a lot of personal struggles. After his own basketball career ended, he faced homelessness and a deep depression. He explains how he found his real purpose in teaching others and completely turned his life around. This is a story about mental strength and never giving up on yourself

Lena Waithe sits down with Detavio Samuels for a real conversation. She talks about growing up in Chicago and what led her to become a writer. Lena gets into the tough, "bloody process" of finding her own creative voice. They discuss what it means to evolve and why it can be painful. She explains her idea of being a "glitch in the matrix" by defying society's rules to be free. Lena also shares the personal costs of that freedom, like loneliness. This episode gives you a look into how she thinks about her life and her art.

De'Arra Taylor sits down with our host Detavio Samuels to talk about her journey. She gets into how she started on YouTube and what it felt like to get her first big check. De'Arra explains why being her authentic self has always been her main strategy in her career. They also talk about the business side of things, like building a team and launching her own sunglass brand, Lorvae. She shares why it's important to take breaks to protect your mental health and how she balances work with living a soft life.

Detavio Samuels sits down with the brilliant Lynae Vanee, host of REVOLT's "The People's Brief." She shares her journey from being a high school teacher to creating her viral series, "Parking Lot Pimpin'." Lynae gets real about why she chooses to be a disruptor rather than trying to fit in. She also opens up about her faith and how learning to surrender truly changed her career and her life. They discuss the dangerous lies told to Black women and the importance of owning your narrative.

#DreLondon sits down with Detavio to share his incredible journey from the projects in South London to becoming #PostMalone's manager and building his own tequila brand. He talks about coming to America as an immigrant, sleeping on couches, and going 18 months without buying anything to save money. Dre explains how he connected #FrenchMontana with producer Harry Fraud but learned the hard way about getting proper paperwork when deals go down. He shares the real story of discovering Post Malone in a house full of gamers in LA and why he stepped back from managing to focus on building generational wealth.

Join Detavio Samuels on The Blackprint as he sits down with the remarkable Fawn Weaver, CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest. In this episode, Fawn shares her journey, from her childhood and early entrepreneurial ventures to the challenges of building a whiskey brand. She dives into her philosophy on being authentic, the difference between equity and control in business, and the importance of storytelling and strategy. Fawn also speaks about overcoming personal adversity, her approach to marketing, and why maintaining hope is important for success.

In this powerful episode of The Blackprint, host Detavio Samuels sits down with #EveretteTaylor, CEO of #Kickstarter, who shares his journey from homelessness in Southside Richmond to leading one of the world's most influential companies. Taylor talks about how discovering marketing at age 14 changed his trajectory, brings up the lessons learned from selling his first tech company, and offers thoughts about the isolation of leadership

In this episode of The Blackprint Live at REVOLT WORLD, NFL star Cam Newton opens up about his journey from college football to the NFL and beyond. He discusses the importance of betting on yourself, being authentic, and the art of reinvention after professional sports. Newton shares thoughts on getting over public embarrassment, the power of showing emotions as a Black man, and his new ventures in business and media. Watch! Presented by Walmart

In this captivating episode of The Blackprint, rising hip hop star #LadyLondon shares her inspiring journey from aspiring doctor to viral rap sensation. She discusses her HBCU experience at Howard University, her decision to pivot from medicine to music, and the importance of mastering your craft. Lady London opens up about her faith journey, including her baptism at 23, and gives advice on building a brand from scratch.