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In this episode of Live at Studio 225, we sit down with entrepreneur, community leader, and visionary WyTerria Thornton to discuss her journey of building businesses that bring people together through food, fellowship, and unforgettable experiences.As one of the leaders behind The Plannerz Place Eatery, WyTerria shares how a passion for serving others grew into a thriving business known throughout Akron for its flavorful food, catering services, and commitment to community. We also dive into the story behind Venue Thirty 7, an event space designed to help people celebrate life’s biggest moments and create lasting memories.During our conversation, we discussed:✨ The origins of The Plannerz Place Eatery✨ The challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship✨ Building a family-centered business✨ The importance of community and collaboration✨ Creating opportunities through Venue Thirty 7✨ Lessons learned from business ownership✨ What’s next for WyTerria and her growing brandWhether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a foodie, or someone looking for inspiration to pursue your goals, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-life experiences.
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In this powerful in-person interview at Life Her Studio, I sat down with my friend, mentor, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host Yvette Lloyd for an honest conversation about resilience, purpose, and what it means to rebuild your life when everything changes.Yvette shares the story behind her journey as the founder of Life Her, the lessons that inspired her first book, and what readers can expect from her upcoming second book. We also discuss navigating grief, losing people you love, finding the strength to start over, entrepreneurship, faith, healing, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go according to plan.As the creator of Life Her Podcast and founder of Life Her Studio, Yvette has dedicated her platform to empowering entrepreneurs, amplifying stories of perseverance, and helping others transform pain into purpose. This conversation is for anyone who has experienced loss, faced setbacks, questioned their next chapter, or needed a reminder that starting over isn’t the end of the story.🎙 Topics We Discuss:• The story behind Yvette’s first book• Her upcoming second book• Grief and losing loved ones• Starting over after life’s hardest moments• Entrepreneurship and personal growth• Building Life Her Podcast and Life Her Studio• What’s next for Yvette Lloyd• Turning pain into purposeIf this conversation inspires you, please like, comment, and subscribe.#YvetteLloyd #LifeHerPodcast #LifeHerStudio #Entrepreneurship #AuthorInterview #PodcastInterview #AkronOhio #PersonalGrowth #GriefAndHealing #Motivation #WomenInBusiness #Faith #Resilience #SuccessMindset #StartOver #Inspiration
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In this episode of Live at Studio 225, we sit down with entrepreneur, community leader, and visionary WyTerria Thornton to discuss her journey of building businesses that bring people together through food, fellowship, and unforgettable experiences. As one of the leaders behind The Plannerz Place Eatery, WyTerria shares how a passion for serving others grew into a thriving business known throughout Akron for its flavorful food, catering services, and commitment to community. We also dive into the story behind Venue Thirty 7, an event space designed to help people celebrate life’s biggest moments and create lasting memories.
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In this special episode, we sit down with Tara Mosley-Weems for a candid conversation about her life, public service, and campaign for Mayor of Akron.As a lifelong Akron resident and former three-term City Council member, Tara discusses her experiences serving the community, the lessons she’s learned through leadership, and her vision for Akron’s future. We explore topics including public safety, neighborhood development, community engagement, economic opportunity, and what she believes is needed to move the city forward.Whether you’re interested in local government, community leadership, or the future of Akron, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the city’s most recognizable public figures.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with community leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and changemakers.👍 Like, Comment, and Share if you enjoyed this episode.#FYP #Iamakron #akronohio #liveatstudio225 #fyp #TaraMosleyWeems #AkronOhio #MayorRace #CommunityLeadership #OhioPolitics #PodcastInterview #AkronCommunity #Leadership
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Keith Collins Interview
In this powerful interview, we sit down with Keith Collins II, a Cleveland-raised filmmaker, director, stunt coordinator, and fight choreographer whose work blends raw storytelling with physical craft.
From growing up in Ohio to training in martial arts from a young age, Keith breaks down how discipline, survival, and creativity shaped his path to independent filmmaking. We discuss directing action films on limited budgets, choreographing fights that feel authentic, navigating the indie film circuit, and what it means to build something from the ground up without waiting for permission.
Keith also opens up about:
• Turning martial arts into cinematic language
• The realities of indie film life beyond the highlight reels
• Directing versus performing stunts
• Building opportunities outside Hollywood
• Advice for filmmakers, fighters, and creatives coming up behind him
This conversation isn’t about shortcuts or overnight success. It’s about craft, consistency, and carving your own lane.
📍 Raised in Cleveland, Ohio
🎥 Filmmaker | Director | Stunt Coordinator
🥋 Martial Artist | Fight Choreographer
If you’re a filmmaker, creative, or someone building something against the odds, this one’s for you.
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CC Speaks, poet, host, and the voice behind powerful spoken-word nights in Akron, joins Live At Studio 225 to talk about her book Woken Word, the energy of hosting open-mic nights at House Three Thirty, and how she turns lived experience into poems that hit. We discuss craft, community, and what it means to create a platform for other voices.In this episode, we cover:• What inspired Woken Word and a few favorite poems.• Why House Three Thirty matters as a community stage, and how CC makes the Cabaret shine. • How she creates space for new voices and the open-mic rituals that keep poetry alive. • CC’s creative process, performance tips, and what’s next.Follow CC Speaks:Instagram: @ccspeaks_4 watch her performances, event updates, and poems. If you liked the episode, please:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with poets and artists🗣️ Comment your favorite line from the interview or which poem you want performed next#CCSpeaks #WokenWord #HouseThreeThirty #AkronPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetryPodcast #poetry #fyp
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This episode, your hosts Darren Collins and L-Dro sit down with Midwest music mogul Quincy “Big Heff” Taylor, one of the most respected A&Rs and industry power players in hip-hop.
Big Heff keeps it all the way real about his journey through the Cleveland music scene, the grind behind artist development, what it takes to build longevity in the game, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of the biggest names in the business.
If you love real industry talk, motivation, and gems from one of the Midwest’s hardest-working executives, this episode is for you.
👊 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from Studio 225!
🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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🎤 Guest: @BigHeffMidwest
#BigHeff #LiveAtStudio225 #PodcastInterview #LDro #iamakron #MidwestHipHop #ClevelandMusic #MusicIndustry #AandR #HipHopPodcast #ArtistDevelopment #Motivation #MusicBusinessTalk #fypシ゚viralシ #fypシ #interview -
Actor DreDay Williams stopped by to speak with us about the Ohio Entertainment Awards, Friday nights at Status 8 in Akron, and his starring role as Romelle, an aspiring car detailer who faces environmental struggles and relationship problems.She Never Believed reached number 1 on Tubi in several categories and is available now!! #fypシ #tubi #movie
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Fran Wilson is a community organizer, activist, and lifelong Akronite running for City Council in Ward 1. A former Civil Rights Commissioner and regular presence at council meetings, Fran brings a grassroots approach focused on housing justice, police accountability, and civic engagement. If elected, they would become Akron’s first openly non-binary councilmember, representing neighborhoods like Highland Square, Downtown, and the University of Akron area.
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Actor, artist, and Co-Host of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards stopped by the studio to discuss his upcoming projects, what it's like to be an actor, his new production company WELITFOREVER, and much more. More bout Dreday: https://rb.gy/1oni69
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The coach and Founder of The Akron Baseball Project swung by the studio to give us insight into his organization and to talk baseball.
He spoke on getting a day awarded to him from the city of Akron, his celebrity meetings, and much more.
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Tony Spitz stopped by the studio with a few of his homies; beat maker and rapper Ralphie Dribb, and Ayo Lue to talk about his new project Soft White. Available now everywhere. We spoke about beat making and selecting beats to rap on, balancing parenthood and music, and much more.Tony Spitz - Hard White: https://music.apple.com/us/album/soft-white-drugs-vol-1-ep/1794271247Ralphie Dribb - https://ralphiedribb.bandcamp.com/Ayo Lue - https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/ayolue/1642338952
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On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, Erica Weems, sister of Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Scouting Brandon Weems was found by their sister Shermaine Weems-Reed and husband John Reed. Erica was murdered a week after celebrating her 37th birthday. Three years later and still no one has been charged with her death.
Shermaine Weems-Reed and her husband John sat down with us to talk about Erica's life and how she lit up every room she walked in. She tells what happened that day and how she had a feeling something was wrong. This is a two-part podcast full of laughs, tears, and optimism that whoever murdered her will be brought to justice.
*Originally Aired* November 10, 2022
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On Tuesday November 3rd, 2020, Erica Weems, sister of Cleveland Cavaliers Director of Scouting Brandon Weems was found by their sister Shermaine Weems-Reed and husband John Reed. Erica was murdered a week after celebrating her 37th birthday. Three years later and still no one has been charged with her death.
Shermaine Weems-Reed and her husband John sat down with us to talk about Erica's life and how she lit up every room she walked in. She tells what happened that day and how she had a feeling something was wrong. This is a two-part podcast full of laughs, tears, and optimism that whoever murdered her will be brought to justice.
*THIS IS A TWO PART INTERVIEW*
*Originally Aired* November 10, 2022
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Friday, I sat down with The Big 3 Community Outreach to talk about who they are and what goals they have for the community. We also spoke on the murder of Jazmir Tucker by APD, and Christion Olson who was killed in Brunswick Hills after going to hang with "friends".
We also discussed events happening in the area that everyone should attend.
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Tia & Tyler Whitfield Co-Owners of Big Deal Whitfield a popular food hub in Akron Ohio, stopped by to speak about how they got into cooking, why they chose to sell creole-soul food, & how they manage balancing family life and running the business.
They also let us try their famous gumbo & mac and cheese. Both were amazing! Make sure to check them out on Facebook and all Social Media Platforms.
If you want to order food at the event tomorrow click here
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Artist, designer, and fashion genius Frank Miller III aka (7th Floor Frank) pulled up to the studio to talk about how he went from working at clothing stores in the mall to having the most popular hats and shirts in the United States.
He also spoke about his new clothing line Righteous Clothing, and how he keeps his love for fashion keeps him going.
Get the merch: https://rcloth.com/
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Stephanie D Singleton stopped by the studio to talk about how growing up doing hair out of necessity. Helped her as an adult, travel around the world, and work with celebrities.
We also spoke about her time living in both Virginia and Las Vegas, getting her shot at doing what she loved, and much more.
In 2020 Stephanie founded and established A Princess For A Micro Wedding venue in Tallmadge Ohio (the first micro wedding venue in the city).
In March 2023 Stephanie rebranded her venue name to Blu-Tique Micro Wedding Venue. Her all-inclusive pre-decorated venue is currently located in Downtown Akron on the lower level inside the historic Blu-Tique Hotel.
Her services include an array of affordable wedding packages including her most popular "Drive-Thru Weddings" a service that has everyone talking!
Since relocating back to Akron as a State Licensed Ordained Wedding Officiant and Notary Stephanie has solemnized over 1k marriages with Northeastern Ohio, and credits her success to her faith in God, life experiences, and being led to the right city, during the right season.www.bluemicroevents.com
www.drivethruweddings.info
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We talked with Jameece, the CEO and owner of Wanna Taste Tequila, to discuss her experience as the first black woman in Ohio to own a tequila brand. We talked about her challenges to get to this position, her plans for the brand, and much more...
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Rapper and artist Only_WallaceTv stopped by to play a few songs off of his official album dropping on July 18th.
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