Kalen Allen on Being Queer in the Black Community & Having No Regrets

Nina Parker on Love & Hip Hop, TMZ, and Turning Losses Into Wins

Kev is joined by his sister and Friday Night Vibes co-host, Nina Parker, for a conversation about the personal and professional moments that shaped her path. Nina reflects on her early days working at a call center, feeling stuck, and ultimately taking a chance on herself by moving to Los Angeles. She shares how working at TMZ changed her perspective on the entertainment industry and helped open the door to the career she has built today. The two also look back on their first time meeting, the instant connection they felt, and why they both knew good things were ahead. Nina clears the air on her time with Love & Hip Hop, including her viral moments with Joseline, and talks about turning difficult times into growth. Follow Nina Parker on all social platforms: @theninaparker See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Kalen Allen on Being Queer in the Black Community & Having No Regrets

Kalen Allen joins Kev to talk about why he does not believe in regrets, even when life gets hard. From his rise to success to navigating spaces that did not always fully accept him, Kalen opens up about being queer in Hollywood, the Christian community, and the Black community. He shares how those experiences shaped his confidence, his purpose, and the way he moves through the world today. Kalen also talks about faith, trusting God’s timing, and why he believes every part of his journey has been preparing him for what is next. Follow Kalen Allen everywhere @thekalenallen See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.