On episode 144 of The Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with my momma Christine Scotton (an ode to my momma!) where I give her gratitude for the job she did in raising me pretty much by herself for a long period of time, her work ethic, allowing my dad back into my life, learning her son was in those streets hustling, moving south, supporting me during my divorce and more! A very interesting conversation! SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 143 of The Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with my brother Aaron Simmons about life growing up with his parents in Rhode Island, how he dealt with the passing of both of them, what we both learned in our time hustling in the streets together, moving to North Carolina & getting the vision for launching his company while in prison. He also speaks about family, survival, hustle, entrepreneurship and our bond through it all. SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 142 of The Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with my friend licensed clinician/therapist Seneca Pender where he talks about his time in the armed services, how he dealt with his own anger issues, his path to becoming a licensed clinician and the need for mental health services especially in minority/impoverished communities. We also touch on his thoughts on Obama, Kanye and others, it's a conversation you don't want to miss! SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast channel to get this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 141 of The Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a much needed but VERY EMOTIONAL conversation with my two oldest children about the good times that they can remember about me & their mothers marriage, moving from the North to the South, our separation, divorce, custody battle, me moving states again with my oldest son, getting remarried and having another child (I KNOW IT'S A LOT TO UNPACK!!) & the lingering scars, hurt and feelings that we all have from the war my ex-wife and I engaged in where ultimately there were no winners just carnage and lingering damage. (have your tissues ready!). Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 140 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with Shanae Jones about her path and study of herbalism, her passion for hip-hop and how she combined the two to create Ivy's Tea Company where she curates quality teas for the masses. She also gives me a lesson on tea and it's popularity, her marketing skills and passion to make great tasting loose leaf teas a staple and vehicle for success while she's carving out her space in the industry. SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this and MORE!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 139 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation my friend Dave Fields about his worldly travels as a child of military parents & his Division 1 scholarship running the 400 meters in track & field. Having a son while in college and finding his way, working for the good ol' boys of the Klan (YES the Klan!) in the country of North Carolina, learning the energy trade and propelling all that into his own business where he shows companies how to save a ton of money with his energy management business. He also speaks on why employment is comparable to slavery and his thoughts on various black leaders. SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 138 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with my friend Colby Field about how he's acquired a passion for marketing at the University of Rhode Island and that led him to turning a hobby of creating hops and wine infused skin care into The Spindrift Soap Company, while working, marketing and driving the company to major retail outlets. His passion, ideas and marketing savy shine through while creating a memorable brand being a great dad and husband definitely a show to listen to. SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On this episode 137 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation Jada Charley the Executive Director of Safe Passages providing supportive services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in York, Chester, Lancaster and Union Counties. She speaks about becoming a lawyer, working for SC Legal Services, and becoming an Executive Director as she champions the fight against abuses while supporting the victims of it. She also speaks about the patterns that can lead to a domestic situation, how victims are criticized, why they may not come forward right away & how we need to change our mindset when it comes to these issues. Her thoughts on Bill Cosby, R. Kelly, her and her husbands entrepreneurship and much more! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 136 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with the very talented Medinah Spencer about growing up in Baltimore, when she first learned she was faster than the other kids, getting a college scholarship and running track for University of Oklahoma and now training to become a member of the United States Track & Field team. A great conversation with an amazing and inspiring young lady. SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more like this! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]

On episode 135 of the Ascending Celebrity Podcast I have a conversation with Shaundra Scott Executive Director of the South Carolina ACLU about her desire to become a lawyer at a young age, how having a son while in law school didn't derail her plans. She also speaks about her spanish language fluency, traveling abroad, becoming an attorney for SC Legal Services, battling for migrant workers, relying on hard work, determination and faith to become the Exec. Director of the ACLU. She then continues speaking about the laws and how we can challenge them, the mission of the ACLU, the battle for the rights of the citizens of SC and her passion in making a difference in her community of Charleston, SC while representing them very well! SUBSCRIBE to The Ascending Celebrity Podcast for this episode and more!! Submit your stories for a potential conversation & other topics/conversations you're interested in hearing to: [email protected]