How DJ Switch Ghana Learned to DJ in Just 5 Days | Stop, Look & Listen

How DJ Switch Ghana Learned to DJ in Just 5 Days | Stop, Look & Listen

What were you doing at eight years old? DJ Switch Ghana was winning a national talent competition and launching a career that would take her to stages around the world. 🌟 On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with award-winning DJ, producer, and philanthropist DJ Switch Ghana to discuss her remarkable journey from rural Ghana to becoming one of Africa's most recognizable young talents. DJ Switch shares how her mother challenged her to learn DJing in just five days for an audition, how she won Talented Kids at age eight, and why she believes the best DJs think like producers. She also opens up about growing up as the only girl among four brothers, performing for global leaders, being booked by Michelle Obama, and balancing music, education, and philanthropy. In this episode, you'll hear about: 🎧 Learning to DJ in only five days 🏆 Winning Talented Kids at age eight 🌍 Performing on international stages and for world leaders 🎵 Her creative process as a DJ and producer 🎤 Her debut single "Deceiver" featuring her mother 🎓 Life after high school and what's next for college 🤝 Collaborations, new music, and upcoming mixtapes 📚 The impact of the DJ Switch Foundation and its focus on education, gender equality, health, and wellbeing DJ Switch's story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when talent, hard work, and opportunity come together. Connect with DJ Switch Ghana: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djswitchghana/ [https://www.instagram.com/djswitchghana/]📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DjSwitchGhana/ [https://www.facebook.com/DjSwitchGhana/]▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DJSwitchGhanaofficial [https://www.youtube.com/@DJSwitchGhanaofficial] 🎙️ Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows at www.pushplaypods.com [http://www.pushplaypods.com]

Simone Green Shares the Inspiration for Black Queen | Stop, Look & Listen

What inspired Simone Green to create her empowering anthem "Black Queen," and how did her battle with breast cancer change her outlook on life? On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with singer, songwriter, and activist Simone Green for a powerful conversation about music, resilience, and purpose. Simone discusses the success of her charting single "Black Queen," the Curtis Mayfield-inspired sound behind the record, and the message of strength, confidence, and self-worth that continues to resonate with listeners. She also shares her deeply personal breast cancer journey, from being diagnosed at 43 to marrying her husband before surgery, undergoing treatment, and facing a second diagnosis that led to a double mastectomy. Simone explains why advocacy and supporting organizations like Different Shade of Pink/Brave Chicks and The Tatisa C. Joiner Foundation remain so important to her mission. In this episode, you'll hear about: ✨ The inspiration behind "Black Queen" 🎵 The vintage soul and Blaxploitation influences in her music 💖 Her breast cancer survival story 🎬 The concept behind the "Black Queen" music video 🎤 Her journey from Chicago's Soul Sanctuary to leading her own band 📀 The upcoming Black Queen album releasing August 7 🚌 Upcoming tour dates and live performances Connect with Simone Green: 🌐 Website: https://www.simonegreenlive.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonegreenlive/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimoneGreenLive ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simonegreenlive 🎙️Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows for conversations with inspiring artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. 🌐 Listen to more episodes at www.pushplaypods.com

Mastering Content Repurposing | The Art of Storytelling

One podcast episode can become dozens of pieces of content—if you know how to use it. In this episode of The Art of Storytelling, LeTroy Gardner, Kin Lane, and Mario Washington explore the art and business of content repurposing. From transcripts and blogs to books, conference appearances, shorts, reels, and video strategy, the trio shares practical insights on maximizing every conversation. They also discuss thought leadership, AI tools, content ownership, video-first media, and why adaptability remains the most important skill for modern creators. Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, marketer, or entrepreneur, this episode will help you get more value out of every piece of content you create.

Tim Bowman on The Winans, “Brazilian Night” & More | Stop, Look & Listen

What if the secret to surviving the music industry isn’t just talent but ownership?  On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Detroit guitarist, songwriter, and producer Tim Bowman to talk about music, money, and building a career that lasts. Tim shares stories from his early days playing in church, studying music theory on scholarship, and touring with legendary gospel group The Winans during the rise of gospel music in the 1980s. He also opens up about why he eventually stepped away from touring life and how investing in Detroit real estate changed everything financially. In this conversation, Tim breaks down: 🎵 Life on the road with The Winans 🏠 Building passive income through real estate 📀 Why owning your masters and publishing matters 🔥 Creating his new single “Brazilian Night” 🎹 Reimagining classic ‘80s music 📈 Helping artists succeed in the streaming era 🎓 His Harmonies of Wealth Building course and The Bowman League This episode is packed with gems for musicians, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone thinking about long-term wealth and ownership. 💡 🔗 Connect with Tim Bowman: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim.bowman/ [https://www.instagram.com/tim.bowman/]🌐 Website: https://timbowman.com/ [https://timbowman.com/] 🎙️ Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows now at https://www.pushplaypods.com/ [https://www.pushplaypods.com/]

Joseph Mbah Talks ‘Whispers Bind’ & His Journey From Nigeria to Filmmaking | Stop, Look & Listen

What if the scariest thing isn’t the house… but your own mind? On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, LeTroy Gardner sits down with filmmaker Joseph Mbah to talk about his new psychological horror thriller Whispers Bind, now streaming on Roku, Samsung TV, and Fawesome. 🎥 Joseph shares the inspiration behind the film, building suspense through psychological fear, and what it takes to create independent horror that stays with viewers long after the credits roll. They also discuss growing up in Nigeria and moving to America after 9/11.  About Whispers Bind: “Some demons don’t haunt houses… they haunt your mind.” Directed by Joseph Mbah and starring Amber Mbah, Whispers Bind is a psychological thriller that explores fear from the inside out. 👁️ 📺 Watch Whispers Bind on Roku, Samsung TV, and Fawesome. 🔗 Connect with Joseph Mbah: 🌐 Website: https://www.paradoxuniverse.net/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseph_mbah 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Josephmbah 🎙️ Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family of shows at https://www.pushplaypods.com/