Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage

Kev talks with bestselling author, speaker, and cultural critic Luvvie Ajayi Jones about trusting God, walking in purpose, and having the courage to use your voice, even when it costs you. Luvvie opens up about stepping out on faith, betting on herself, and the spiritual grounding that allows her to speak truth without fear or compromise.
The two dive into obedience, discernment, and the discipline it takes to stay aligned with your calling while navigating criticism and public pressure. Luvvie reflects on how faith has shaped her leadership, writing, and decision-making and why conviction matters more than comfort.
Along the way, there’s humor, honesty, and powerful perspective on what it means to stand firm, trust God’s timing, and move boldly in purpose.
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Kev talks with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and performer Durand Bernarr about self-belief, artistic freedom, and carving out your own lane in music. Durand opens up about finding his voice, navigating the pressure to fit industry expectations, and learning to fully embrace who he is onstage and off.
The two dive into confidence, vulnerability, and the importance of trusting your instincts as a creative. Durand reflects on the journey from background vocalist to solo artist, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to stay grounded while putting your authentic self in the spotlight.
There’s humor, honesty, and powerful insight into why owning your individuality and protecting your joy is the real key to longevity.
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Kev talks with actress, comedian, and author Yvonne Orji about patience, purpose, and trusting God’s timing in an industry that rewards speed over substance. Yvonne opens up about pursuing comedy while holding firm to her faith, turning down opportunities that didn’t align with her values, and enduring years of uncertainty before her breakthrough on Insecure.
The two dive into the pressure to compromise, the fear of being “left behind,” and the discipline required to keep showing up when success feels delayed. Yvonne shares how obedience, preparation, and belief carried her through seasons of waiting—and why the journey shaped her far more than the destination.
Along the way, there’s laughter, honesty, and powerful perspective on what it really means to trust the process without losing yourself.
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Kev talks with comedian and actor Tony Baker about the long, often unseen road to success in entertainment. Tony shares the hilarious story of failing seventh grade, opens up about the devastation of a network pilot not getting picked up, and the heartbreak of not advancing on Last Comic Standing. The two dive deep into the realities of stand-up comedy, scraping by on low-paying shows, bombing onstage, rebuilding confidence, and learning how to survive when the industry feels completely out of your control. Tony explains how his faith, love for stand-up, and relentless work ethic helped him push through years of rejection, divorce, and financial uncertainty.
Along the way, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud stories about brutal crowd reactions, unforgettable bombing moments, and why loving the craft, not the spotlight, is what ultimately kept Tony going.
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Kev talks with Emmy-winning journalist and host of the Spolitics podcast, Jemele Hill, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation. Jemele opens up about what really happened during her time at ESPN, the current political climate shaping journalism and the entertainment industry, and the challenges of getting meaningful projects across the finish line.
She reflects on her memoir, Uphill, falling short of the New York Times Bestseller List, why it crushed her in the moment, and how she ultimately turned that disappointment into fuel for her upcoming children’s book. Jemele also shares how her husband, Ian Wallace, has been a constant source of strength, grounding her during moments of self-doubt and reminding her of who she is when the noise gets loud.
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