Things I've Learned

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Shelly Clark. Shelly is probably most known as 1/3 of the 70s girl group, The Honeycone. Samples of their music can still be heard today. Common's song, "Testify" samples their song "Innocent Until Proven Guilty". Their most famous song, however, was "Want Ads" reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971. Shelly opens up about being a child star, singing and touring with Cab Calloway and how her father played a pivotal role in her development as a performer. She is very candid about her time as an Ikette with The Ike and Tina Turner Revue. She lets us in on what it means to maintain ones integrity while still pursuing a dream. Shelly shares with us how she and "Earth Wind & Fire" band member, Verdine White has made their 45 year marriage work in an industry where marriage doesn't last long at all. #70smusic #TinaTurner #Motown #LegendaryVoices #BlackMusicHistory #TILPodcast #EarthWindFireThis is an episode you do NOT want to miss. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Things I've Learned content: @tilpodcast FOLLOW the podcast and Steve on social media: TIL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilthepodcast/Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsteveowens/Steve on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsteveowensAbout Things I've Learned:Thing's I've Learned Podcast is hosted by Steve Owens– an actor, comedian and influencer. Each week Steve will sit down with everyone from stars from past and present, regular everyday people, and authors with stories to tell. We will discuss, love, life, loss and things we've learned. SUBSCRIBE NOW and never miss an episode!

You know him as Uncle Clifford on the hit Starz show, "P-Valley". Nicco Annan sheds light the real state of the entertainment industry. As a former commercial agent before becoming a full time actor he give us insight into what it really takes to "land the job". He shares how his experience growing up in Detroit shaped him as a person and as a performer. He talks about sitting with Maya Angelou and listening to the advice she gave him. As for fame, Nicco talks about how his definition of success has changed over the years. Nicco and Steve discuss how they met on the set of a series they shot together, a series that is finding a new wind some 10 years later. Fans have waited for the next season of P-Valley and Nicco shared that he believes it’s the best one yet. Stay tuned! #lgbt #pride #hollywood SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Things I've Learned content: @tilpodcast FOLLOW the podcast and Steve on social media: TIL on Instagram:   / tilthepodcast  Steve on Instagram:   / iamsteveowens  Steve on Tiktok:   / iamsteveowens  About Things I've Learned:Thing's I've Learned Podcast is hosted by Steve Owens– an actor, comedian and influencer. Each week Steve will sit down with everyone from stars from past and present, regular everyday people, and authors with stories to tell. We will discuss, love, life, loss and things we've learned. SUBSCRIBE NOW and never miss an episode!

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Susaye Greene. Susaye was the last member of one of the most iconic girl groups of all time, The Supremes. In this exclusive interview, Susaye reflects on touring with Ray Charles in a time when Ray was breaking barriers. She speaks on working with Stevie Wonder and the two of them writing for Michael Jackson. Not only did she co- write "Can't Help It" for Michael Jackson, she also wrote "Free" by Denise Williams. Susaye opens up for the first time with an in depth perspective of her time with the group. She is honest about the true dynamics that were at play and why it was that she was the final Supreme. Through her time with the group, though short Susaye is full of insight. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with actress, life coach, philanthropist, and friend to the show AJ Johnson. AJ talk to us about her new movie, finding freedom in Africa and what it means to love yourself. AJ reflects on how a less than ideal relationship lead her on a spiritual journey to Africa. She opens up about how the grounding she found there has feed into her work as an actress and has furthered her philanthropic endeavors. We discuss her newest movie, "Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story". Based on the powerful true-life story of Dwen Curry who fought back from addiction and went on to become a celebrity stylist for Mariah Carey, LisaRaye McCoy, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. All while dealing with the realities of living as a transgender woman. AJ portrays Dwen's mother, Cynthia Curry. She uncovers how having grown into herself (thanks to her time in Africa) allowed her to dive into the emotional richness of the character she portrays. She lets us in on how truly loving the life you live will lead you to your promised land, your freedom. We all know her from movies such as "House Party", "Baby Boy", and "School Daze". AJ shows a side of herself that will leave you excited to see what's next for her. STREAM "Fighting to Be Me": The Dwen Curry Story on BET+

Tim Greer sits down to talk about faith, sobriety and being married to a woman while being secretly gay. In this episode of "Things I've Learned", Steve Owens sits down with Tim Grier to discuss Tim's remarkable story. Tim reflects on being born in a small town in Texas and the influence that had on him having to hide his true self. Tim shares how he married a woman in order to cover his true sexuality. He goes on to tell us how the marriage came to an end. Tim opens up about how he became addicted to drugs and alcohol. He is is very clear on one thing– his faith and how to saved him and continues to endure. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss. You'll get to see a man take a journey right before your eyes and find healing before the interview ends.