What's Good Podcast: Exploring the Minds of Dallas
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsTune in to our podcast as we dive into the vibrant tales of local creatives and entrepreneurs right here in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex! Join us as we uncover the exciting happenings in our community, bringing you closer to the amazing stories unfolding in our very own backyard.
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Vulnerability and Growth: Rebuilding 'What's Good Podcast'
May 27, 2024 08:14 - 12 minutes - 775 BytesIn this What's Good Podcast episode, host Brianna Jovahn celebrates her return after a year-long hiatus, outlining her renewed commitment to consistent content creation. She recaps the first three episodes of season seven, discussing her hiatus, the importance of collaboration, and time management strategies. Brianna also shares her enthusiasm for the upcoming season eight, which will focus on real estate investing, and invites her audience to help connect with experts in the field. She high...
Maximizing Productivity: Time Management and Content Creation Tips
May 20, 2024 05:00 - 18 minutes - 1.08 KBHey, ladies and gents! In this episode of "What's Good Podcast," your host, Brianna Jovahn, delves into the crucial topic of time management for entrepreneurs. After a year-long hiatus, Brianna is back with fresh insights and practical strategies to help you work smarter, not harder. This episode is part of a special four-part mini-series before transitioning to Season 8, where interviews with industry experts will resume. Remember, investing your time in effective time management and conten...
Navigating Collaborations: Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
May 13, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 1.28 KBIn this episode of What Good Podcast, host Brianna Jovahn takes listeners behind the scenes of her recent collaboration experience. From navigating technical challenges to overcoming self-criticism, Brianna shares valuable insights gained during a two-day event. She reflects on the importance of vulnerability in podcasting, the power of organic networking, and the significance of showing up authentically in collaborations. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, Brianna encourages li...
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show: Reflections, Realizations, and the Road Ahead
May 06, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 837 BytesIn this episode, Brianna Jovahn returns to the podcasting scene after a significant break, sharing her journey and the lessons learned during her hiatus. She discusses her recent experiences at the Podcast Movement conference in LA, the challenges of balancing work as a podcast producer and host, and her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and negative feedback. Brianna emphasizes the importance of self-care, staying true to her vision, and her dedication to serving her community throu...
Building Your Self-Confidence with Janelle Lynnae
December 31, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 3.71 KBWelcome to another incredible Whats Good Productions episode with your host Brianna Bjovahn. Today, Janelle Lynnae joins us on the show to discuss her Flex Your Confidence Muscle book and how to build self-confidence. Janelle is a Confidence Coach, entrepreneur, Author & founder of Next Level Confidence, an organization that helps women grow their confidence. In the episode, Janelle delves into escaping negative self-talk, turning limiting beliefs into a superpower, thinking of feedback as ...
Exploring the Fitness Industry with Melanie San Roman
December 12, 2022 23:22 - 39 minutes - 2.3 KBWelcome to another incredible Whats Good Productions episode with your host Brianna Jovahn. Today we are joined by Melanie San Romam, a fitness wear designer and founder of Pretty Fit Wear. She talks about losing her job in corporate and how it was a turning point for her business. Additionally, she expounds on her battle with depression and anxiety, healthy coping mechanisms, discipline, staying on the right workout track as well as embracing positive self-talk. Moreover, Melanie highlight...
Fashion & Confidence with Jeanae Arnell
December 12, 2022 15:25 - 38 minutes - 2.25 KBWelcome to another incredible Whats Good Productions episode with your host Brianna Bjovahn. Today we are joined by Jeanae Arnell, a corporate professional and passionate entrepreneur. She talks about her journey into the fashion industry and how its been everything for her growing up. Moreover, she talks about finding the balance between entrepreneurship and the Corporate world, conversations with your customers to bring not only returning customers but also returning connections, her most...
Becoming Comfortable with Who You Are
June 27, 2022 10:00 - 17 minutes - 1.03 KBFor many people, it is difficult to embrace their true selves and not worry about what others think. When we are self-conscious, we tend to worry about what people think of us and our actions. Self-conscious emotions such as worry hinder us from living up to our full potential. It is important that we be comfortable with who we are in order to live happy lives. It can be hard at times, but it is worth it in the end because we have the tools to make us successful. Welcome to the final episod...
Developing and Maintaining a Growth Mindset with Hussain Abdullah
June 15, 2022 16:08 - 1 hour - 5.12 KBA growth mindset is a state of mind that helps people maintain hope, persevere, and grow despite obstacles. It is also about believing in your ability to learn and improve. Maintaining a growth mindset is essential to personal development and business success. It helps you achieve your goals, reach your potential and maintain motivation in the long term. Winston S. Churchill, in one of his famous quotes, said that Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that...
How to Maintain a Good Attitude in Your Daily Life
June 13, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 1013 BytesLets face it; the world can be a challenging place. There are many things that can keep us down and make us feel bad about ourselves. But we have the power to change our attitude towards life and all the negativity by maintaining a good attitude. However, maintaining a positive attitude is not just about how you feel about yourself but also about how you treat others. In order to maintain a good attitude, its important to maintain who you are and avoid copying other peoples lifestyles. Main...
Patchwork in Religion and Spirituality
May 30, 2022 14:25 - 12 minutes - 738 BytesReligion and spirituality are essential aspects of human life. They help people get through tough times and provide guidance. However, it is not always easy to understand the perspective of others on these topics. Everybody has their perspective of what a relationship is with God. Welcome to another fantastic episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share my viewpoint on religion and spirituality. Additionally, I talk about patchwork in religion and spirituality and how to understand th...
Living Life to The Fullest with Brianna Jovahn
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 900 BytesIt is easy for us to get caught up in our daily lives and forget about how much there is still left for us to do in this world. We have to take care of many things in our lives, and in the midst of this, we often lose sight of what matters most; living life. Welcome to todays amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share about living life. It is not always easy to live life. There are a lot of things that we have to take care of in our lives, and it can be hard to balance all t...
The Power of Saying No
May 16, 2022 18:33 - 15 minutes - 958 BytesHave you ever been in a situation where you said yes when you really wanted to say no? Saying no to things that we dont want to do is one of the most powerful things we can do. It not only gives us time and space to focus on what we are interested in, but it also helps us set boundaries. Welcome to another amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share the power of saying No. The power of saying no is about being able to say no when youre asked for more than you can give. Its ab...
The Power of Knowing Your Self-Worth in Business
May 09, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 704 BytesIn a world where we are all competing for the same limited resources, knowing your worth and the value of the services you provide is of utmost importance. If you want to know your worth, you should be able to tell the value of your work. You should know your strengths and weaknesses and how they can be leveraged. Welcome to todays amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share about the frame of mind every podcaster should have. Podcasting is a competitive business. However, kn...
Everyone Makes a Mistake
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 735 BytesMistakes are inevitable in the process of growth. We cant always avoid them, but with the right mindset, we can learn from them and use them to improve our lives. When learning from your mistakes, youre not just avoiding future failures. Youre also learning about yourself, your strengths, and your weaknesses so that you can be better at what you do. Welcome to another fantastic episode with your Brianna Jovahn, as I share 3 invaluable lessons you can learn from your mistakes. Dont quit just...
Let's Get Ready to Travel
April 25, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 834 BytesTraveling is an exciting and adventurous activity. It provides us with an opportunity to explore new places, meet new people and get outside our comfort zone. However, traveling is also a risky venture. It is thus important to be aware of safety precautions when traveling. Welcome to another amazing episode with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share some tips on how to stay safe while traveling. With the recent increase in crimes such as; scheming, scamming, sex trafficking, and kidnapping, i...
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 1.37 KBWe all have our comfort zone in life. Its a place where we feel safe and secure. When we are in this zone, we know what to expect and dont have to think about anything. Its a place where we are in control. However, the problem with comfort zones is that they limit growth and development. So how can you break out of your comfort zone? Join the conversation with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share five tips on how to come out of your comfort zone. Coming out of your comfort zone may seem scar...
Stay Humble and Kind
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 865 BytesIts easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to stay grounded. We are constantly surrounded by people, places, and things we cant wait to try out. This makes it challenging to stay grounded and appreciative of what we have. Additionally, we forget to stay grounded, especially when we have achieved a significant milestone or have become successful in achieving our goals in life. Join the conversation with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share some tips on how to stay g...
Let's Talk about Time Management
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 723 BytesTime management is an important skill for anyone who wants to achieve greater levels of performance and productivity in their professional or personal life. If you have good time management skills, you will be able to do more in less time. Additionally, good time management enables us to find the right balance between time allocated to work and life. Join the conversation with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share my time management structure: create a to-do list, avoid multitasking, and limi...
What's Good, Bri?!
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 1.33 KBDiscovering your path to success in podcasting can be an exceptionally difficult task, particularly when you are new in the field or not conscious of what to expect along the way. However, you dont have to give up on your desire; all you have to do is find the right information from someone who has been through the journey, believe in yourself, and make it happen. In this episode, I share my journey to where I am today. Moreover, I share what I offer in my podcast production business and wh...
A Chat with Rah Kalon
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 2.61 KBSelf-love is the best form of healing. Join Rah Kalon (self-love activist and life coach) as she discusses what it means to heal from the inside out. Providing alone time with yourself will allow you to reflect on experiences you may have swept under the rug. If you are looking for guidance to help navigate past trauma to find peace again, this is the episode for you. Visit Rah Kalon's website, https://rahkalon.com/, today, and please support her event upcoming, KEPT! If you enjoyed this e...
A Chat with Tyra Wooten
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBTyra Wooten is the founder and CEO of Let Tyra Brand You. As a young girl, she made it her mission to keep a smile on people's faces. Her parents stated that she had a knack for bringing joy to others. She knew her calling would be one and the same of servicing others and that's the foundation of her branding agency. Listen to this episode as we discuss identifying your gifts, executing a vision, and what perseverance looks like when you stay focused on what your purpose is in life. Visit ...
A Chat with Tascha Robinson
December 22, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 1.17 KBLast week, we had the final episode of the season, and now we have the final Wild Card Wednesday of the season. Tascha Robinson joins us as we talk about her business, Exclusion 5 Homemade Body & Bath. She initially started with a few products, but today, she has 15 products available on her website. Each product is homemade and created with natural ingredients. I have tried a few products myself and I enjoy them. In this episode, we discuss growth, confidence, community, and patience. Tasc...
A Chat with Brianna Jovahn
December 13, 2021 12:45 - 12 minutes - 757 BytesThank you so much for tuning into another season of What's Good Podcast. This season would have to be one of my favorites because we stretched ourselves to meet other people outside of Dallas, Texas. It was such a pleasure meeting everyone this season and reuniting with others. I want to thank everyone who submitted a guest recommendation this season as well. You probably saw a familiar face yourself. As you all know, the first and last episode for each season is a self-reflection piece. I...
A Chat with Sherrelle Marino
December 06, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 2.97 KBHave you ever taken a leap of faith? In this episode, I sit down with Sherrelle Banks, an aspiring actress from Dallas, TX, who has always had a love and respect for the arts in all forms. After working for a financial institution for over a decade, Sherrelle discusses how she decided to leave it all to chase her acting career in California. It was not an easy road, due to having financial security while working for corporate. After praying about her move and discussing it with family and f...
A Chat with Jeremy English
November 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 4.32 KBJeremy English is an actor, singer, writer, director, and producer in Dallas, Texas. He also has a big heart and believes in collaboration over competition. In this episode, we discuss how he got into theatre, the importance of copyrighting your material, lessons learned in the entertainment industry and so much more. He also shares his mindset on how everyone can win if we are more supportive of one another. Visit Jeremy's Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/paw_dot_paw/, today, and...
A Chat with Jiles King
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 2.87 KBJiles King is an accomplished theater, television, and film director and producer. In this episode, we talk about taking a chance on yourself to reach your goals in life. Jiles is from Dallas but decided to move to Atlanta to pursue his education. From there, he decided to move to New York to further his education in Film. Putting his faith in God to see his next steps, he eventually moved to Dallas and is doing great things for his home city. Check out this episode as we talk about priorit...
A Chat with Deonte' Bolden
November 15, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 2.32 KBIn this episode, we have joined Deonte Bolden, who is an Award-Winning Atlanta-basedauthor, filmmaker, host,and playwright. We discuss self-doubt, how to encourage ourselves when feeling low, how to stick to the mission that God has for us, and how to be a blessing to other people. Deonte' has several projects which we can all be a support to him. To stay up to date with his projects, be sure to follow him on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/deonteboldenproductions/ If you enjoyed this...
A Chat with Sarah Franco and Jade Zaroff
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 4.36 KBHow do you check in on a friend who needs your support? Check out this episode as we feature the stars of Jade and Jaded, Jade Zaroff and Sarah Franco. We talk about how the film came about, how to be a supporting friend, and what it means to take care of yourself while navigating life. These two ladies are the epitome of what friendship looks like. The support these two have for one another is something we can take away and apply to our relationships and friendships. Jade & Jaded is an awa...
A Chat with D'Aria Hookfin
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 2.76 KBWhy do we get so confused about what we want in life? This was not the case for D'Aria Hookfin. As a young child, D'Aria knew that she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She has always been obsessed with business, so it only made sense for her to create her own. In this episode, we talk about a mindset revolving around money, what it takes to start a business, how to navigate a networking event, and how to sell yourself as a brand. Listen to this episode as we discuss the many aspects of growing...
A Chat with Kris Welcome
November 01, 2021 13:16 - 57 minutes - 3.38 KBIn today's episode, I have my dear friend, Kris Welcome, join me as we discuss what it looks like to chase your dreams when you have a vision for you to succeed. Kris is is the author of The Bad B*tch Bible, producer, creative director, and journalist from Los Angeles. Since he has moved to Los Angeles, he has taken every opportunity to strengthen his network because it's who you know that will get you closer to your dreams. Kris is a small-town boy with big city dreams. He knew from childh...
A Chat with Arian Helm
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 2.76 KBWe are in the third week of season 5 and it has been a blast learning more about the film industry. In this episode, we feature the film and media powerhouse, Arian Helm. We spoke about mindset and how to accept every encounter that may come your way. Even though you may feel like you don't have the resources or you may not feel like working that particular day, it is important for us to keep moving and working, despite what life throws at us. Both Arian and Kory (last week's guest) have a ...
A Chat with Kory Harden
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 2.79 KBWe have our very first guest of the season, Kory Harden. Kory and I met through The Kickback, and I took kindly of him because he was so creative and had so much to offer to the organization. Kory is a pretty creative person. He is a graphic designer, blogger, producer, writer, and the list continues. In this episode, we talk about persistence in business and how you have to continue to put forth effort in business even when you start to doubt yourself. Kory is a firm believer that you shou...
A Chat with Brianna
October 11, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 776 BytesSeason 5 is here and we are super excited to share some good news with you all. Listen to this episode as we discuss upgrades for this season, last season's self-reflection moments, and what to look forward to when it comes to the What's Good platform. We are thankful for the shares, likes, subscribers, reviews, and support of the platform. It really means a lot to me and it encourages me to continue to show up for you all. Please visit my website today, https://whatsgood-productions.com/...
A Chat with Chamonda Gray
July 07, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 3.24 KBToday folks, we have our last Wild Card Wednesday for season 4. In this episode, Chamonda joins us as we talk about love and what it looks like to choose this feeling no matter what life throws at us. When Chamonda was a child, she always had a love for weddings. As she got older, she created Love, Jones Events centered around wedding coordination and floral decor. As a young girl, she cut out Eddie Murphy's wedding photos from Essence magazine, which later groomed her to plan weddings for ...
A Chat with Little Ol' Me
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 1.18 KBFirst off, I want to say thanks to everyone that has supported the What's Good platform. To all of our old and new listeners of the show, we just want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As you ladies and gents know, we always end the season with takeaways from the current season and some learning lessons to apply to our next and upcoming season. We really hope you enjoyed this season. We are already thinking about themes for the next season. Please stay tuned in for our poll s...
A Chat with DuEwa Gordon
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 1.87 KBDuEwa Gordon is the owner of Iscents Candles, which is a plant-based, hand-poured, luxury, coconut, soy wax candle company with all-natural bath and body products. In this episode, we explore more of the business side of how to start a company. If that means watching videos on YouTube, researching answers via Google, and/or reaching out to your community for resources, get it done. A company is not built overnight. You have to prepare, execute, and then receive results. Even with that being...
A Chat with Taquicia Titus
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 1.91 KBTaquicia Titus is an artisan and the owner of Sweet November Co. Sweet November Candle Co. represents relaxation and mindfulness by creating hand-crafted mood-enhancing scented candles. In this episode, we talk about her being a parent to her two kids, how she juggles life, business, and family, and what community means to her. It is important to have a community because there are days where the strong need help. Who do you have in your community that will help build you up when needed? T...
A Chat with Lauren Williams
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 2.84 KBHave you ever felt imperfect or felt like you weren't good enough? In this episode, Lauren and I discuss her podcast, Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman Podcast, which is a podcast that discusses how the world wants women to live up to these made-up expectations that are exhausting, unrealistic, and inauthentic. Lauren and I discuss some of our own challenges that we face day to day. It is very important for us to either seek help if we find ourselves stuck or find a community that can help us ge...
A Chat with Derrick Turner
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 3.58 KBHave you ever prepared yourself for entrepreneurship? In this episode, Derrick and I discuss his clothing brand, Prep District, and the many creative hats he wears. He grew up within a family of entrepreneurs but he didn't receive the bug until later on in his life. Derrick is super creative, loves art, film, and fashion. He is at a point in his life where he wants to intertwine all of his ideas to make his dreams a reality Check out this story as we discuss organic relationships, pushing f...
A Chat with Karen Spencer
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 3.29 KBOne day at work, Karen had an accident that caused her to leave her job. She went to God and asked him for the next steps in her life. As a hobby of hers, Karen was already making products at home for herself. She made homemade soaps and lotions because she couldn't use products in stores due to allergies. After praying to God about her next move in life, she made the connection that her hobby was her next business venture. In this episode, we talk about the power of prayer, family, unexpec...
A Chat with Levi Henderson
May 31, 2021 09:14 - 43 minutes - 2.55 KBLevi has always been a creative type of person. He taught himself how to play the bass guitar, jewelry, and currently, he is an official hatmaker. Being influenced by his grandmother's creativity and his grandfather's style, A'Sey Apparel was created and he shares his story on how he got to where he is today. Check out this episode as we talk about trying before quitting, time management, not being afraid to tap into your creativity, and friendships. To inquire about his products, visit hi...
A Chat with Michelle Robinson
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 1.94 KBMichelle watched her mother struggle with cancer and was unable to find nail polish products without harsh chemicals. Michelle knew this was a problem and soon created a solution for this issue. Michelle has a background in the health industry, so she combined her past knowledge with new knowledge within the cosmetic industry and decided to create a nail polish product line. With DEMIblue, this allowed her mother and other women in the world to enjoy beauty again without participating in tox...
Solo Chat
May 17, 2021 14:02 - 12 minutes - 771 BytesIn this episode, I talk about the importance of networking. Before the pandemic, it was very important to me to go to events to shake hands and rub elbows to meet the amazing people here in Dallas. I must say, about 98% of the conversations within the podcast come from people I met at events and festivals. With that being stated, I made sure to keep up with them while giving support at the same time. In return, I have received so many blessings and opportunities, and I'm truly grateful for ...
A Chat with Harvey LaCount
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 1.95 KBAs a young boy, Harvey understood that you have to put in work to make money. We discussed how he developed his business mindset and how he approaches opportunities that come his way. He really enjoys networking and building relationships with others, which helped him create and inspired his first business venture. He initially started his entrepreneurial journey helping others with his artist management company, and then he decided to take a step back to figure out his next move. After rec...
A Chat with Darian and Dr. Kaleena
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 4.41 KBHave you ever looked at your skillset and thought about how to use them in life? Well, that's exactly what Darian and Dr. Kaleena did while creating their company, ProBlk Health Vitamins. Dr. Kaleena is in the health industry and faces the health crisis within the black community on an everyday basis. As she would go home to share her day-to-day experiences at work with her husband Darian, they knew they had to start a movement to help educate, heal, and create a healthy dialogue within the ...
A Chat with Janet and Eric
April 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 3.57 KBIn this episode, we hear the background story and inspiration behind iblinds. Eric was tired of opening and closing blinds and figured there had to be an easier way to do this task. After talking to Janet about the idea and showing her a prototype, she was ready to jump on board, and from there, iblinds was created. Not only do we talk about humble beginnings, but we also discuss the process of getting investors, communication within a business partner relationship, pricing products, and so...
A Chat with Joshua Wilson
April 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 4.7 KBJosh is a man with many titles and today we learn more about him. From a very young age, he was introduced to the entertainment business, while being in a church play, and knew from there, that is where he needed to be. In this episode, we learn more about Josh, his will, and his determination to follow his dreams. Like many others, Josh knew what he wanted and went after it, but some of the results were not as he expected. During this lesson, he was taught to sit down and allow blessings t...
A Chat with Alisa Harrison
April 19, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 6.27 KBIn this episode, we have a sit-down with Alisa to talk about her inspiration behind fashion and how she was introduced to the industry. Unfortunately, Alisa endured rejections and tribulations along her journey. Instead of allowing circumstances to stop her, faith kicked in and made her stronger to fight those battles. So take a listen to this episode as we talk about family, community, faith, and business. Please visit Harrison Hollis' website today and please support her business! If you...
A Chat with Markus Cobb
April 14, 2021 07:36 - 45 minutes - 2.66 KBIn this episode, we talk to Markus about his first encounter in entrepreneurship and how he got to where he is today. He loves media and technology but uses his talent to highlight independent business owners with personal finance tips and marketing strategies through his business, Cobbomatic. Take a listen to this episode as you hear the passion behind Markus and his story as an entrepreneur. Please visit Cobbomatic's website today and please support his business! If you enjoyed this epi...