The Jay Hill Podcast

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  Funny is Funny Ft Navv Greene | One Percent Better Pod EP062 15.07.2026 1h 29min

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  She Realized Doing Hair Alone Wasn't Enough | How Selina Alexander Built Wealth Beyond the Chair 05.07.2026 25min

  Most people in the beauty industry believe success means getting more clients.Selina Alexander believes that's only the beginning.After spending more than two decades building a successful salon, Selina realized that working behind the chair alone wasn't enough to create long-term freedom. Today, her mission is to help beauty professionals stop relying solely on their hands and start building businesses, credit, funding, and financial security that will last long after they step away from the salon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Nothing Can Break Me | Trishonna Helm On Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, & Surviving Betrayal 21.05.2026 1h 12min

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  From Working in the Heat to Making Real Money In Real Estate 10.04.2026 1h 4min

  A lot of people think the only way to make money is by working harder.Long hours. Physical labor. Doing whatever it takes just to get by.In this episode, we sit down with Abram Mitchell, who went from doing hard labor fixing car windows in the heat… to making real money in real estate.Not overnight. Not by luck. But by finding a different path and committing to it.We talk about how he discovered wholesaling, why it stood out to him, and how that one decision changed the direction of his life. From making his first deal to eventually building homes from the ground up, this conversation breaks down the real progression — not just the highlight moments.This isn’t about skipping work.It’s about understanding that there are different ways to apply it.If you’ve ever felt stuck doing work that doesn’t move you forward, this episode might give you a different perspective.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  One Percent Better Podcast EP 053 | Ma'Nicca 18.03.2026 1h 24min

  The crew talks through everything from house parties, Atlanta traffic, hosting events, DJ chemistry, and professionalism, to relationships, first arguments, emotional maturity, and what it really means to understand somebody instead of just wanting to be understood. Along the way, the conversation opens up into bigger topics like inclusion, internalized homophobia, representation in media, embarrassment, starting over, and how people grow through discomfort.Later in the episode, the conversation takes a sharp turn into language, cultural ownership, and the controversy around Jack Harlow’s album title Ma’Nicca. That opens the door to a bigger debate about Black culture, appropriation, music, race, who gets access, and why some things hit differently when history is attached to them.This episode is funny, honest, uncomfortable, and thoughtful all at once — the kind of conversation that bounces around naturally but still lands somewhere real.If you’ve ever thought about professionalism, relationships, freedom, growth, or what it means to love a culture you didn’t create, this one is for you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Mayor Brandon Scott Talks City Funds Allegations, Baltimore Potholes, Trump Back-and-Forth + More 09.03.2026 1h

  Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins the Jay Hill Podcast for an open and honest conversation about leadership, criticism, and the real challenges facing the city of Baltimore.In this interview, Mayor Scott addresses the allegations surrounding the misuse of city funds and explains what actually happened behind the headlines. He also speaks candidly about everyday issues Baltimore residents care about — including potholes, infrastructure, and the responsibility of leading a city that is constantly under national scrutiny.The conversation also dives into his public back-and-forth with Donald Trump, the pressure that comes with being a young Black mayor, and why he refuses to change who he is depending on the room he walks into.More importantly, Mayor Scott talks about growing up in Baltimore, why he always believed he would one day become mayor, and what it means to lead the very community that raised him.This episode goes beyond politics — it's a real conversation about purpose, criticism, authenticity, and the responsibility of leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Banks Say No | Even When Your Business Makes Money | Rosie Thomas 04.03.2026 50min

  Most entrepreneurs think if their business is making money, they should automatically qualify for funding. But that’s not how the system works.In this conversation, financial strategist Rosie Thomas breaks down why banks and lenders often say no — even when a business appears profitable on the surface.We talk about the real reasons entrepreneurs struggle to secure funding, how your financials are supposed to tell a story, and why bookkeeping, tax strategy, and proper financial structure matter more than most people realize.Rosie also explains the difference between simply making money and building a business that looks stable and fundable on paper. Many entrepreneurs are leaving opportunities on the table because their financial records don’t properly reflect the strength of their business.If you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner trying to grow, this conversation will help you understand how banks actually evaluate businesses — and what you can do to position yourself better.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  They Wanted My Freedom” LaRussell on Maintaining His Independence, Roc Nation Deal +More 16.02.2026 1h 20min

  In this episode, he opens up about turning down traditional label structures, protecting his ownership, and why freedom was never negotiable — even while working with Roc Nation.We talk about what independence really means in today’s music industry. Not “doing it alone,” but building real infrastructure, owning your masters and publishing, and creating leverage before signing anything.LaRussell breaks down:Why he said no to deals that didn’t alignWhat “non-exclusive” really meansHow ownership changes your negotiating powerWhy numbers don’t always reflect real lifeThe difference between support and controlBuilding a machine instead of chasing a momentConfidence through competenceHe also reflects on growth, ego, turning down opportunities early on, and how his perspective has evolved.This isn’t a “labels are bad” conversation.It’s a masterclass in leverage, discipline, and knowing your value before the world agrees with you.If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or anyone building something from the ground up — this episode will challenge how you think about independence.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Official Jay Jay on His Viral Skits, Beef with Finesse 2x, Why Comedians Don’t Want to Collab + More 07.02.2026 45min

  Jay Jay has been moving fast — viral skits, rapid growth, and real conversations behind the scenes of comedy and content creation.In this episode of The Jay Hill Podcast, Jay Jay breaks down how his skits started gaining traction, what really happens once the motion starts, and why collaboration in comedy isn’t as easy as people think. He opens up about creator politics, egos, and the unspoken tension that comes with success — including addressing his beef with Finesse 2x and how situations like that change how you move.This conversation isn’t about pretending everything is love. It’s about the reality of building momentum, navigating weird energy, and understanding why some comedians and creators hesitate to work together once things start clicking.If you’re a creator, comedian, or someone trying to build something from the ground up, this episode gives an honest look at what comes with visibility — the good, the awkward, and the uncomfortable.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Making Money Still Isn’t Enough to Build Real Wealth | Marvin Mitchell 26.01.2026 1h 16min

  A lot of people are making money.Very few are actually building wealth.In this episode, Jay Hill sits down with Marvin for a deep, honest conversation about what separates income from true financial freedom — and why earning more doesn’t automatically fix broken strategy.This isn’t about hype, shortcuts, or get-rich-quick schemes.It’s about structure, discipline, positioning, and using money intentionally instead of emotionally.Marvin breaks down:Why many people feel stuck even as their income increasesThe difference between flash and foundationHow losing structure can quietly destroy momentumWhy discipline and systems matter more than motivationThe mindset shift required to stop chasing and start positioningHow wealth is built through strategy, not just earningsA major part of this conversation focuses on using life insurance as a financial tool — not as a product pitch, but as a way to think differently about cash flow, liquidity, and long-term planning. Marvin explains how he uses properly structured policies to access capital, invest, and keep money working instead of sitting idle.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  S3nsi Molly: What Going Independent Really Costs 19.01.2026 42min

  In this episode, Jay Hill sits down with S3nsi Molly for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what really happens afterthe label, after the expectations, and after people think you’ve “made it.”This isn’t a highlight reel.It’s a real discussion about pressure, independence, faith, grief, comparison, and staying grounded while building your own path.S3nsi Molly opens up about:The reality of going independent as an artistWhat people don’t see behind “success”Navigating grief and personal loss while still moving forwardHer evolving relationship with faith and identityWhy comparison can quietly derail your progressLearning to trust your timing instead of chasing someone else’sThe mental and emotional weight that comes with independenceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  You’re Not Lazy: You’re Just Playing the Game Without the Rules | Chris Simon 17.01.2026 1h 25min

  In this episode, Jay Hill sits down with Chris Simon, a Baltimore-born entrepreneur and operator, to talk about what most motivated people never get taught: the rules of the game.This isn’t about hype.It’s not about quick money or shortcuts.It’s about structure, exposure, relationships, and learning how to think like an owner — especially when you come from environments where hustle is praised but systems are never explained.Chris breaks down how he went from creative hustles to building real businesses by learning:how money actually flowshow to separate hustle from structurehow to build institutions instead of just personal brandshow to navigate grief, family, and responsibility while still growinghow exposure, relationships, and discipline changed his trajectoryThis episode speaks directly to men who:already believe in entrepreneurshipfeel mentally cluttered or directionlessare tired of restarting every few yearscome from inner-city environments like Baltimore, Atlanta, Houston, or NYCwant to build something that lastsThis is a reset conversation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Stuck at Home With No Direction? This Conversation Might Change Everything 09.01.2026 1h 47min

  In this episode, Jay Hill sits down with JD, an entrepreneur who went from survival mode to ownership by changing his mindset, getting in the right rooms, and building real systems — not chasing shortcuts.This isn’t hype.This isn’t “get rich quick.”This is an honest conversation about discipline, faith, proximity, and creating options when you feel stuck.We talk about:• What to do when you feel motivated but directionless• Why most people stay stuck even when opportunities exist• How proximity to the right people can change your entire outlook• The mindset shift required to move from survival to ownership• Why discipline beats motivation every time• How JD built income through modern investing strategies• Why Airbnb isn’t dead — but the old way of doing It is• How systems, automation, and patience create freedom• Why rebuilding yourself quietly matters more than posting progressThis episode is especially for anyone who:Feels pressure to “have it together” by nowIs tired of scrolling motivational content without real directionWants to start the year with clarity, not confusionIs open to learning new ways to build income and ownershipYou don’t need more motivation.You need clarity, standards, and the right conversations.🔔 Watch More Conversations Like This👉 https://youtube.com/@JayHillNetwork📲 Follow Jay Hill👉 https://instagram.com/mr_jhillAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  CPA Expert: You’re Not Broke, You’re Just Overpaying the IRS 29.12.2025 1h

  Most people think they’re broke because they don’t make enough money.The truth? Many are losing money before it ever reaches their bank account.In this episode, Jay Hill sits down with Michel “Money Makin’ Mitch”, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and tax strategist, to break down why so many people — especially entrepreneurs and creators — are unknowingly overpaying the IRS.This isn’t about shortcuts or “tax hacks.”It’s about understanding how the tax system actually works — and why it was designed to reward people who learn the rules.We cover:• Why taxes are the biggest expense most people ignore• How the “ignorance tax” quietly drains your income• The difference between being broke vs. being uninformed• How entrepreneurs legally reduce what they owe• When you should (and shouldn’t) pay yourself from your business• What “write-offs” really mean (and what they don’t)• How travel, vehicles, and even events can become legitimate deductions• The biggest mistakes people make that cost them thousands every yearJay also asks the real questions most people are afraid to ask — about paying yourself, setting money aside for taxes, and how much grace entrepreneurs actually get when they’re just starting out.If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not getting ahead…This conversation will change how you look at money.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Isaac Keys: My NFL Dream Ended, But Power Book IV: Force Gave Me a New Beginning 22.12.2025 59min

  Before acting, before Power Book IV: Force, before the cameras and recognition—Isaac was chasing the NFL. And when that dream ended, he didn’t just lose a career… he lost a sense of who he was.In this powerful conversation, Isaac opens up about what really happens when success is taken from you, how losing football forced him to confront shame, ego, and identity, and how acting ultimately became the unexpected path that saved him. He shares the reality of going from professional sports to rock bottom, navigating faith during moments of doubt, and learning how to rebuild his life without letting bitterness take over.This episode isn’t just about sports or television—it’s about reinvention.Isaac reflects on the emotional toll of starting over, the discipline required to transition from athlete to actor, and why Power Book IV: Force represents more than a role—it represents the birth of a new chapter built on purpose, patience, and self-belief.If you’ve ever had to let go of a version of yourself you thought defined you, this conversation will resonate deeply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Akea J: The Truth About Comedy, Power & What It Costs to Be a Black Woman in Comedy 15.12.2025 50min

  Akea J is one of the rawest, realest voices in comedy today — but the journey behind that honesty has been painful, complicated, and expensive. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, she sits down with Jay Hill to reveal the truth about what it really takes to survive and succeed as a Black woman in a male-dominated comedy industry.For the first time, Akea opens up about the battles she fought behind the scenes: being silenced, being overlooked, being mistreated, being blamed for things she didn’t do, and even being sexually assaulted in spaces where she was supposed to be protected. She shares the emotional toll of being punished by association, blackballed without explanation, and left to navigate an industry where power, ego, and silence often matter more than skill or integrity.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Baltimore Bella: The Girl I Was, The Woman I’m Becoming & Everything I Survived In Between 08.12.2025 54min

  From the outside, Baltimore Bella looked like confidence, beauty, and strength — but behind the viral moments and the personality the city thought it knew was a woman fighting battles nobody ever saw. In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Bella sits down with Jay Hill to share the full story behind her childhood, her relationships, the heartbreaks that changed her, and the healing that’s shaping the woman she’s becoming today.Bella opens up about growing up too fast, surviving environments that forced her into responsibility long before she was ready, and the emotional weight she carried as a daughter, sister, partner, and mother. She speaks on love, loyalty, betrayal, and the moments that pushed her to choose herself for the first time in her life.This isn’t just an interview — it’s a story of transformation.A story of a girl who had to be strong just to survive…and a woman who’s finally learning she deserves softness, healing, and peace.Whether you’ve lived through childhood trauma, stayed in the wrong relationship too long, lost yourself trying to love someone else, or are fighting to rebuild your identity — Bella’s journey will speak to you deeply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Repo’d, Broke, & Sleeping on Bunk Beds | How He Built a $250K/Month Business 05.12.2025 1h

  What do you do when your car gets repo’d, your bank account is in the negative, your business fails, and you’re sleeping in bunk beds with your family… after believing you were on the way up?Most people break.Richard Gilbau built a monster.In this emotional and brutally honest interview, Richard opens up about hitting absolute rock bottom — eviction court, repo, losing his job, moving his wife and kids into his in-laws’ home — and how that pressure turned him into the entrepreneur he is today.But this isn’t just a comeback story.This is THE blueprint for any man trying to rebuild his life, his finances, and his family.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  TMC The Don: How My Label Deal Broke Me Before It Built Me 01.12.2025 53min

  When Hellcat Hot went viral, TMC became one of the fastest-rising young artists in Baltimore. Overnight, he had the attention, the momentum, and the talent to take over the city. But behind the scenes, something else was happening — something he never fully opened up about until now.In this raw and vulnerable conversation, TMC The Don sits down with Jay Hill to share how signing a label deal early in his career changed everything. What looked like a breakthrough became a setback: delays, restrictions, loss of control, and a three-year period where he couldn’t release music at all. For a young artist still trying to understand himself, the silence became heavier than the fame.This episode dives deep into how that experience affected his confidence, personal life, creativity, and mental health — and how it ultimately forced him to grow up, rebuild, and find his voice again. This isn’t just a story about the music industry. It’s a story about timing, self-discovery, and learning how to rise after being broken.Whether you’re an artist, creator, or someone who’s ever felt stuck or misunderstood, TMC’s journey will hit home.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  DJ Flow: How Hate, Doubt & Being Overlooked Turned Me Into a Monster on Stage 24.11.2025 1h 19min

  For years, DJ Flow has been the engine behind some of the biggest stages, the biggest moments, and the biggest movements—yet somehow, one of the most overlooked.In this raw, honest conversation, Flow sits down with Jay Hill to reveal how hate, doubt, and being underestimated didn’t destroy him… it transformed him.From basement parties to touring with major artists, from promoting flyers on the yard to becoming one of the most electrifying DJs of his generation, Flow opens up about the mindset, the pain, and the hunger that turned him into the force he is today.This is the untold story behind his rise—filled with imposter syndrome, being counted out, proving himself in every city, and the moment he realized he didn’t need permission to become great.Whether you’re a DJ, a creator, an artist, or someone fighting to be seen, this episode will hit home.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy