Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage

Mecca Evans: Church Girl, Breakups & What Happened at the Turkey Leg Hut

Content creator and podcaster Mecca Evans sits down with Kev to share some of her not-so-best moments. Mecca opens up about dating as a church girl, the ups and downs of relationships, and the “psychological warfare” she experienced during a difficult breakup. She reflects on how her support system helped her through that time, what she learned about herself, and how downloading TikTok unexpectedly helped launch the next chapter of her career. Mecca also talks about growing up with a stand-up-comedian father, the lessons she learned from him, navigating online hate, and how she decides when to respond to the haters. Follow Mecca Evans: @meccavellii on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Listen to Unhinged and Immoral with Jamila Bell on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jamila Bell: The Lost Footage That Changed Everything

Content creator, writer, director, and one half of the podcast Unhinged & Immoral, Jamila Bell joins Not My Best Moment. In this episode, Jamila opens up about the tough lesson that came from losing footage for a project she believed was destined for success. What started as a creative opportunity quickly turned into a difficult setback as she navigated challenges with cast, crew, production issues, and trying to save the project. Jamila also shares how that experience tested her, how she tried to make lemonade out of lemons, and what she took away from it as she continued to grow her company, Ring a Bell Productions. She also talks about navigating social media and continuing to push forward when the process gets difficult. Kev brings out the best in Jamila as they find the humor in her Not My Best Moment. Follow Jamila Bell on Instagram and TikTok: @_iamjamila Follow Ring a Bell Productions: @ringabell.productions Check out the Unhinged & Immoral Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcast.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

J. Valentine: Before the Music Came Survival

Multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, manager, and podcaster J. Valentine joins the show to talk about the road that shaped him long before the music.Before the hits, the credits, and the industry respect, J. Valentine was a kid trying to find his way while carrying the weight of his name, his environment, and his father’s reputation. He opens up about growing up around tough circumstances, making money in ways that were not always right, and the turning points that pushed him to change his name, find his own lane, and build a life through music. With a career that spans songwriting, performing, management, and podcasting, J. Valentine has become a respected voice in R&B and a trusted storyteller within the culture. You can catch him alongside Tank on The R&B Money Podcast, available on YouTube, the iHeart app, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow J. Valentine: @jvalentine Follow R&B Money Podcast: @rnbmoneypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

RaeShanda Lias: From Homelessness to a Six-Figure Business

RaeShanda Lias, a multi-award-winning content creator, author, Army veteran and diversity advocate, joins the show to share how she turned her losses into wins.  You may know RaeShanda from her viral TikTok videos, her sharp and hilarious commentary, or her signature catchphrase, “Let’s check the board.” But behind the millions of followers and fun personality is a story of resilience, faith, motherhood and starting over. RaeShanda opens up about her journey from serving in the military, raising four kids at a young age, experiencing homelessness, and rebuilding her life into a six-figure business. She also talks about navigating a very public divorce, finding love again and learning how to keep moving forward when life does not go as planned. RaeShanda reminds us that our hardest moments do not have to define us. Sometimes, they become the very thing that pushes us into something better. Follow RaeShanda on IG and X @raeshanda_lias Also follow her on Tik Tok @shopaif  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

KevOnStage with The Kid Mero: Does New York Make You Tougher?

Kev is joined by The Kid Mero for a conversation about setbacks, reinvention and the mindset it takes to keep going. Mero reflects on growing up in New York, his early struggles as a teacher, and the pivot that pushed him to chase a bigger dream. He opens up about his journey through social media, television, radio, and podcasting, including the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons he learned from working with past co-hosts. Mero also shares how he landed the Hot 97 morning show, why guidance matters, and how every failure can prepare you for what’s next. From chasing the goal of becoming the “Dick Wolf of the Hood” to building a career across multiple platforms, Mero reminds us that your past can shape your future, as long as you keep putting yourself out there. For more The Kid Mero, check out Victory Light, 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, and his morning show on Hot 97. Follow The Kid Mero on Instagram and Twitter: @thekidmero   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.