In our final episode of Season 1 of Adjust The Crown, we talk with Ego Nwodim (SNL, Shrill) about growing through the glow up. They talk on how every stage of your life prepares you for the next, the hard work people don’t see and how much they both love hip hop. Because of course, we weren’t gonna leave this season without reminding you that Biggie Smalls birthday should be a National Holiday.
Sheedz & Tim Robinson (Netflix's I Think You Should Leave, Detrioters, SNL) catch up about Tim’s early beginnings in Detroit, why his brother changed his name, growing up with a single mom and how that has influenced his life as a creator. What’s his writing process? How does he come up with material? He shares all of that good info with Sheedz. While everybody was going crazy over a chicken sandwich, what did Sheedz & Tim think about that.
In Part 2 of our Black Entrepreneurs series, Sheedz talks to two of her friends and entrepreneurs, Lisa Beasley & Marketta P. Wilder. Whether it's producing national conventions or leading and growing foundations, these two women uphold their creativity has the driving force that started it all. Giving insight into the daily life, this giggly pair share their typicaly day, hopes and dreams. What happens to a dream deferred? We don't know.
This special episode of Adjust The Crown, we sit down with two Black Entrepreneurs and CEO’s Justin Key and Erika McCall. Between the two of them, they own several businesses, wrote books, run foundations, have won prestigious awards, and are doing amazing things for their community. They are thriving despite not having a blueprint for success. People have no idea what it means to be a Black Entrepreneur, how to rise above wanting to quit and staying true to your vision.
We are thankful for Hashtag Booked (LaNisa Frederick and Danielle Pinnock), our friends and viral duo sensation making waves in the industry by calling out the industry. Listen to how they use their frustrations with their career and turn it into comedy gold. Actors ALL OVER relate! What do us black girls have to do to get you to understand our 4c hair and correct foundation? Honor OUR undertones. Don't forget, Biggie Smalls birthday should be a national holiday.
Our favorite Auntie, Christina Anthony (Mixed-ish, Key & Peele) talks with Sheedz about keeping the faith, how to stay uplifted during the day to day grind while you are waiting for you breakthrough, what it’s like to be a Black Auntie (shout out to all the Black Aunties), and life hacks on how to make it as an actor while working a full time job. Also, Christina BREAKS DOWN the history behind the “Black Auntie.” Don’t forget, Biggie Smalls birthday should be a National Holiday.
Jenn Lyon (TNT’s Claws) sits with Sheedz to talk about how to gather your people for goodness, why white women often vote against their own interest and why Jenn and Sheedz almost didn’t become friends. Kids chilling in a car rooftop swimming pool, crushes on Food Network judges, and why we love Niecy Nash and more in the latest episode of Adjust The Crown. Don’t forget - Biggie Smalls birthday should be a National Holiday.
Emmy Award Winning Ashley Nicole Black (Full Frontal with Samantha B, A Black Lady Sketch Show) and Sheedz talk on sending the elevator down, the beauty of black girl magic and the wonders of cosmic collisons. They get into how to maintain being a good person in a world that can be so harsh. Also, let’s not forget how we love to forget who wrote “Friends” before “Friends.” AND let's not forget that Biggie Smalls birthday should be National Holiday!
Hilarious, genius, Dewayne Perkins (Brooklyn Nine-Nine Writer, Comedy Central) and Sheedz talk about thriving and achieving goals, how good Terry Crews smells, changing the landscape of stand up culture & comedy. Clever and quick, these two unpact how showing up as your authentic self can help you embrace your beautiful scars. And don't forget, Biggie Smalls birthday should be a national holiday.
Sheedz sits down with SNL's Cecily Strong and reflect on the Women's World Cup, how they felt the first time we met all those presidential candidates and a half eaten sheet cake. We're adjusting the crown of women who are dominating in sports and politics