Philly's Toi Storr reveals the unexpected journey that transformed postpartum depression into an 11-year blogging empire on The Kenny D Show. In this episode, Toi gets real about starting her mental health blog on a BlackBerry phone after her therapist suggested writing as therapy, building her audience for three years without even owning a laptop. This lifestyle content creator breaks down the exact moment she realized understanding your audience matters more than having perfect equipment, plus the vulnerable decision to share her depression struggles online when mental health blogging wasn't mainstream. Kenny D explores Toi's evolution into podcasting with "Conversations with Toi," her approach to securing brand partnerships while staying authentic, and the business strategies behind monetizing mental health content responsibly. The conversation covers marriage partnership dynamics, navigating the cliquish content creator industry, building thick skin for online criticism, and Toi's advice for aspiring bloggers about finding your why before chasing followers. She also spills on her upcoming book project using 25 years of personal journals.

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North Philly's DJ Honey drops truth bombs about the music business that will change how you see celebrity wealth forever. In this episode, the DC based DJ and producer reveals why most artists stay broke despite platinum records, explaining how record deals are actually debt traps disguised as opportunities. DJ Honey breaks down her journey, starting with $50 gigs bimonthly, to becoming a sought-after event DJ, sharing insider knowledge about why touring is the only real money-maker for musicians. She spills details about celebrity encounters, discusses building authentic relationships in the LGBTQIA community, and explains her strict no-request policy that keeps crowds dancing all night. The conversation gets real about relationship dynamics, the business side of entertainment, and why she believes artists should stay independent. DJ Honey's unfiltered take on fame, fortune, and the smoke-and-mirrors reality of the entertainment industry will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about music business success.

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DMV's SiSi breaks down her wild journey building DC's hottest 30+ event empire after exploding on TikTok with 12,800 followers, on The Kenny D Show with Kenny D. This Liberian entrepreneur gets real about battling analysis paralysis since 2014, researching everything until someone told her to start small and test the market with free pilot events that hooked customers instantly. SiSi spills the tea on her strict door policies that turn away 27-year-olds, creating the most exclusive venues in chocolate city where women plan ahead and buy tickets immediately while men wait until the last minute. Kenny D digs deep into her venue management struggles, the strategy behind overselling events, and her pricing formula that balances expenses with capacity. The conversation covers dealing with industry copycats, her supportive relationship dynamic, and SiSi's advice about starting small and building your ideal event experience through iteration rather than perfectionism.

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DC's Chef Anthony Thomas shares his wild transformation from college student to celebrated personal chef after life-threatening brain surgery at 19 years old on The Kenny D Show. In this episode, Anthony breaks down how a 13-hour emergency surgery for arterio-venous malformation forced him to rebuild his life completely, leading him from unhealthy college eating habits to a strict vegan diet that sparked his culinary creativity. This chocolate city chef gets real about starting his catering business in 2008 by giving away free food for two years, building his reputation one feedback session at a time, and eventually serving everyone from Washington Commanders VIP suites to neighborhood Super Bowl parties. Kenny D digs deep into Anthony's signature mac and cheese recipe that never changes, his color-coordinated chef outfits that match his gloves and sneakers, and the business strategy behind his meal prep services and yacht dinner experiences on the Potomac. The conversation covers marriage as a foundation for entrepreneurial success, teaching his daughters to cook at age five, surviving as a black chef in America, and Anthony's advice for young culinary entrepreneurs about crawling before walking in the competitive food industry.

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Mississippi's Richard Mattox takes listeners inside his wild journey from seven-year-old civil rights courier to Kappa Alpha Psi province leader on The Kenny D Show. In this episode, Richard breaks down carrying secret messages between NAACP activists in 1970s Mississippi while authorities monitored every adult in the movement but never suspected a kid. This fraternity powerhouse gets real about growing up with pictures of RFK, JFK, and MLK in every household, wanting to be president since seventh grade, and how military service shaped his political ambitions. Richard drops knowledge on his top five activists of all time, defending Barack Obama's legacy and why Congressman Benny Thompson's fearless January 6th leadership embodies true activism. Kenny D pushes hard on black family unity, marriage challenges in 2025, and whether fear stops potential activists from speaking up after seeing leaders like Malcolm X and Dr. King assassinated. The conversation covers Kappa's aviation programs getting 18-year-olds pilot licenses, Tyler Perry allegations, and Richard's five essential principles for young activists ready to change their communities.

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RFK | Robert F Kennedy:

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MLK | Dr. King | Martin Luther king Jr.:

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Benny Thompson:

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Malcolm X:

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Tyler Perry:

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Louisville's Rashad Ali of The RnB Talk Show brings nearly three decades of music industry hustle to The Kenny D Show, breaking down his journey from 15-year-old concert flyer designer earning $500 cash to hosting one of the most respected R&B podcasts in the game. This Kentucky native gets deep about interviewing 476+ legendary and independent artists since 2016, including career-defining conversations with Raheem DeVaughn, Kenny Lattimore, and Janet Jackson that left him starstruck. Rashad spills on his mama's girl group "Three Shades Deep," watching Soul Train at age four, and how Don Cornelius inspired his interviewing style that separates him from the pack. The conversation covers his transition from hip-hop to R&B content, landing features in 32+ magazines, and why consistency beats everything when building your podcast empire. Kenny D pushes on marriage in 2025, social media destroying relationships, and Rashad's hot takes on August Alsina vs Raheem DeVaughn plus other legendary artist matchups. Real talk about helping independent artists, future Roku TV plans, and what it takes to stay relevant after six years of grinding in the podcast space.

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Kentland's own Bustamove sits down with Kenny D to break down his journey as a DMV entrepreneur in episode 3 of The Kenny D Show. This street-smart businessman gets real about hitting his first thousand-dollar day as a young hustler, surviving five and a half years locked up, and how the right books changed everything while he was inside. Bustamove talks building his empire with Martinis Restaurant & Lounge, teaching his 18-year-old son the barbering game, and why he stacks gold and diamonds like insurance policies. The conversation covers his Muslim faith, family values, NBA Finals picks, and bringing acts like Johnny Blaze to his spot. Kenny D don't hold back asking about run-ins with police, family struggles, and what it really takes to flip street smarts into legitimate wealth. Bustamove keeps it one hundred about finding your niche, staying consistent, and turning negatives into positives when you ready to level up.

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New York's The Kollective—Kevin Bridges and Locksmiff—break down how church training shaped their musical DNA and why most artists today skip the fundamentals. These producer-songwriters reveal the brutal truth about getting critiqued by church congregations, explain why groups can't stay together anymore, and share how they turned a Biggie sample into their breakout hit "Mesmerized." From working with Life Jennings to building their own musical empire, they discuss the death of artist development, why copying other artists is killing creativity, and how they're bridging the gap between 90s R&B greatness and today's microwave music culture. Kenny D digs deep into their top-five artist lists, tests them with rapid-fire "who you got" matchups, and gets the real story behind their Mission Control Recordings partnership and upcoming projects.

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