The Retro Movement

----- ABOUT THE SHOW

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

----- ABOUT THE SHOW

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

----- ABOUT THE SHOW

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

Todays Interview :  SURFACE | R&B LEGENDS, John Feva and David “Pic” Conley

Surface is the celebrated R&B and soul group whose sophisticated harmonies and signature Quiet Storm sound helped define romantic R&B of the late 1980s and early 1990s. 

A special shout out to Jeff Kwan, BTP Media Group.  Thank you for this booking.

----- ABOUT THE SHOW

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

Welcome to The RETRO Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, comedians, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

Episode 9: Comedian BPhlatIn this episode, Omar Tyree sits down with comedian BPhlat (Beverly Nelson), one of Philadelphia's most respected and accomplished comedians whose career has spanned television, live performance, writing, and corporate entertainment.A graduate of Fontbonne College with a degree in Fine Arts, BPhlat later attended graduate school in Philadelphia while working as a Marketing Director for one of the city's largest law firms before pursuing comedy full-time. She has since built an impressive career by blending intelligence, authenticity, and empowering humor that resonates with audiences nationwide.Unlike many comedians, BPhlat has built her brand without relying on profanity or shock value. Instead, her performances encourage audiences, particularly women, to embrace confidence, self-worth, and personal growth while finding laughter in everyday life. Her signature message reminds audiences that true success begins with investing in yourself.During the conversation, BPhlat reflects on her remarkable journey through the entertainment industry, sharing stories from performing on Showtime at the Apollo, appearing on four seasons of BET's ComicView, writing for ESPN Magazine, and hosting celebrity events including Russell Simmons' Phat Farm Fashion Show, Def Comedy Jam in Negril, Jamaica, and the FUBU International Okwaku Festival in Amsterdam.

She also discusses the importance of perseverance, reinvention, and using comedy as a platform to uplift communities and inspire future generations of entertainers.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The RETRO Movement is a weekly interview series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories preserve history while inspiring the future.

Follow Omar Tyree:  @Only1OmarTyree
hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones:  @valeriedenisejones
valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts are available.The RETRO Movement
REspect The ROots. Preserve the Legacy. Inspire the Future.

Zane is the NY Times Bestselling author of more than three dozen titles. She is the former publisher of Strebor Books, a division of Simon and Schuster. She is also an award winning director, screenwriter and producer. The recipient of dozens of awards, she now resides in Atlanta, GA and teaches film and theater at Camp Jewell House in Atlanta, GA.

Welcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

In Episode 7, Omar sits down with Nakia Dillard, an accomplished actor, filmmaker, producer, and educator whose career spans television, film, and theater. With appearances in acclaimed productions including The Wire, Black Lightning, The Wonder Years, Law & Order, FBI: Most Wanted, Law Abiding Citizen, The Lovely Bones, Night Catches Us, and McCanick, Dillard has established himself as a respected and versatile force in the entertainment industry.The conversation goes beyond the screen as Nakia shares his journey of building a lasting career in the arts while creating opportunities for others. As the founder of Aikan Acts Films and the Aikan Acting Academy, he discusses his passion for developing film and television projects, mentoring the next generation of performers, and using storytelling as a powerful tool for community engagement, youth development, and positive change. His commitment to empowering artists of all ages reflects a career built on purpose, leadership, and service.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The Retro Movement is a weekly series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories inspire generations.Every episode preserves history while creating new conversations for the future.

Follow Omar Tyree: @Only1OmarTyree | hotlavaentertainment.com

Learn More About Nakia Dillard: https://aikanacts.info

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones: @valeriedenisejones | valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts and music are heard.

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 5 (with Music) | Featuring Kevin "KAYR" Robinson

Welcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, and media professionals who continue to shape culture around the world.

In Episode 5, Omar sits down with Kevin "KAYR" Robinson—author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for personal transformation. Drawing from his powerful book, Can't Break Me: How I Shifted My Mindset and Overcame the Odds, Kevin shares an inspiring conversation about resilience, discipline, faith, and the mindset required to overcome life's greatest challenges. From adversity to achievement, he opens up about the experiences that shaped his journey and the principles that continue to inspire others to rise above their circumstances and pursue purpose with unwavering determination.

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones, The Retro Movement is a weekly series featuring celebrities, industry leaders, and changemakers whose stories inspire generations.

Every episode preserves history while creating new conversations for the future.

Follow Omar Tyree: @Only1OmarTyree | hotlavaentertainment.com

Produced by Valerie Denise Jones: @valeriedenisejones | valeriedenisejones.com

Join us weekly on Zoom and listen wherever podcasts and music are heard.