Episodi

  • From Athlete to the Biggest Stages in Sports - Fearless Creating with Jennifer Magley

    From Athlete to the Biggest Stages in Sports - Fearless Creating with Jennifer Magley
    Apr 12 2026
    Jennifer Magley is redefining what it means to build a career in sports. She's literally building a lane for herself, her way. From athlete to Chief Brand Officer of the first Black woman-owned (and for her, family owned) basketball league, The Basketball League she shares how she transitioned from playing tennis to leading behind the scenes and creating opportunities for herself and others on her own terms.

    This conversation breaks down how women are building space in sports, why the industry goes far beyond athletes, and what it takes to step onto the biggest stages without waiting for permission. Jennifer also takes us inside her “Stage Quest,” where she set out to hit 100 stages in 365 days by turning everyday moments into opportunities. That includes a WWE Experience with Tyrese Haliburton, competing in a shrimp cocktail eating contest with St. Elmo Steak House during an Indiana Pacers game, milking cows at the Indiana State Fair, auditioning for the Mike Epps comedy show, exploring 4H experiences, hosting at Rally, and even launching a full campaign to land on the The Pat McAfee Show. Her journey is a real-time example of what it looks like to create visibility, build momentum, and turn bold ideas into real opportunities.

    If you’re interested in sports careers, branding, media, or becoming a fearless creator, this episode is a masterclass in building your own lane.

    Watch this episode for more on :
    Going from athlete to sports executive leadership
    How to build a career in the sports industry beyond playing
    Women creating power and visibility in sports
    Turning everyday moments into stages
    The strategy behind bold campaigns and StoogeFest-style content
    Why fearless creating asks no permission

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    35 min
  • Street Angel Movie Cast Interview | Indianapolis Film to IMAX | Midwest Leak Podcast

    Street Angel Movie Cast Interview | Indianapolis Film to IMAX | Midwest Leak Podcast
    Apr 12 2026
    Street Angel movie cast interview from Indianapolis to IMAX.
    Watch how this Naptown film turned local talent into a big screen release.

    In this special edition of the Midwest Leak Podcast, Lo the Don sits down with the cast and creators of Street Angel, a film rooted in Indianapolis and elevated to the IMAX experience.

    This conversation dives into the real journey behind the film.

    From writing and directing to acting and producing, the team shares how the story came together, how they adapted on set, and the moments that gave the film its heart.

    The cast reflects on faith, community, and the power of collaboration.

    With no major studio backing, this project shows what can happen when local creatives commit to a shared vision and execute at a high level. Street Angel is a raw, faith-full reflection of real life, real experiences, and the spirit of Indianapolis culture.

    📍 Filmed in Indianapolis

    🎥 Premiering in IMAX 4/19/26 and expanding to streaming platforms

    Tap in to hear how this film came to life and what the cast wants audiences to take with them after watching.
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    17 min
  • Why Men in Education Matter | How Dads Being Involved Changes Everything

    Why Men in Education Matter | How Dads Being Involved Changes Everything
    Mar 27 2026
    Are missing men hurting our children's future?

    Le’Deana sits down with Bro Thomas, educator, father, and consultant, to break down the real impact of male presence in schools and why father involvement plays a critical role in student success.

    From working as a school security guard to becoming a trusted educator and mentor, Brother Thomas shares how consistent presence, structure, and belief can shift a child’s entire trajectory.

    This conversation goes beyond theory. It highlights real experiences inside classrooms and communities, showing how students respond when they have strong male role models and active fathers engaged in their education.
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    42 min
  • Healing Generational Trauma Through Music | Hennessy iSing's Story

    Healing Generational Trauma Through Music | Hennessy iSing's Story
    Mar 27 2026
    Hennessy and Le'Deana have a powerful conversation about healing generational trauma through music and telling the truth about lived experiences. Hennessy reflects on how sharing her personal story through music helped others find the courage to speak about their own experiences. She explains that people have approached her saying her song encouraged them to tell their families about abuse they had been carrying in silence.

    The conversation explores what it means to heal in real time while living in the public eye and how music can become a tool for breaking cycles that have affected families for generations. Hennessy explains that telling her story is part of a larger mission to support people who share similar experiences and to help create healthier paths for the next generation.

    Listen to how music, honesty, and resilience can become tools for healing and transformation.
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    50 min
  • From Open Mic to Sold-Out Stage Plays | Eric Washington on 401K, Tubi & Zuri Johnson Story

    From Open Mic to Sold-Out Stage Plays | Eric Washington on 401K, Tubi & Zuri Johnson Story
    Mar 3 2026
    Eric Washington shares how he went from open mic performances to sold-out stage plays, Tubi films like Zuri Johnson Story leading to a billboard in Times Square, and building a creative career rooted in discipline, investing, and family.

    Known for turning his storytelling song “Maggie” into a sold-out stage production and now a full movie in post production, Eric shares how he funds his own projects, builds audiences, and keeps evolving creatively.

    In this episode:
    • From music artist to playwright
    • Selling out Madam Walker Theatre
    • Funding productions independently
    • Using 401K knowledge to build entrepreneurial discipline
    • Acting on Tubi
    • Fatherhood and family
    • His stage play Black Arguments
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    35 min
  • Heartbreak Healed My Vision: Tony Cleveland’s Most Vulnerable Interview - Trench Baby | Ep 14

    Heartbreak Healed My Vision: Tony Cleveland’s Most Vulnerable Interview - Trench Baby | Ep 14
    Feb 19 2026
    Indianapolis rapper Tony Cleveland shares how heartbreak, grief, and loss changed his vision and inspired his most vulnerable project, Trench Baby.

    In this Midwest Leak Podcast interview, he opens up about losing his mother, loyalty, growth, and creating music that connects on a deeper level. Indianapolis artist Tony Cleveland sits down with Le’Deana for one of his most personal conversations yet. He shares how losing his mother shifted his mindset, revealed hard truths about loyalty, and inspired his most vulnerable project, Trench Baby.

    Tony explains how stepping back gave him clarity and allowed him to create music that listeners deeply connect with, with many telling him his words reflected their own lives.

    This episode documents the emotional journey behind the music and the growth that followed heartbreak.
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    17 min
  • Everybody Can’t Come: Choosing Growth and Letting Faith Reveal The Path | PBT Ace - Ep 13

    Everybody Can’t Come: Choosing Growth and Letting Faith Reveal The Path | PBT Ace - Ep 13
    Feb 10 2026
    Everybody can’t come with you. Sometimes growth asks you to walk a new path before others are ready. PBT Ace reflects on how losing a child reshaped his life, his music, and his relationship with faith.

    Through honest conversation, he shares how grief became a turning point, leading to a spiritual awakening that changed the way he thinks, creates, and moves forward.

    In this conversation with ⁨@pbtace⁩ and @LeDeana explores how music became a space for healing, discipline, and clarity. He speaks about choosing growth, trusting faith during uncertainty, and accepting that time reveals who is meant to walk with you as your mindset evolves.

    This episode is about transformation through loss, the quiet work of spiritual growth, and how music can become a bridge between who you were and who you are becoming.
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    29 min
  • How Entrepreneurs Retire | Tattoo Mastery, Creative Freedom | Ep 12 - Amani Tre Niner

    How Entrepreneurs Retire | Tattoo Mastery, Creative Freedom | Ep 12 - Amani Tre Niner
    Feb 8 2026
    What does retirement look like for entrepreneurs who never stopped building?

    In this episode of the Midwest Leak Podcast, Le’Deana sits down with Amani Tre Niner for a deep conversation on tattoo mastery, creative freedom, and lifelong learning. Amani shares how entrepreneurship has always been central to his work, even during his rise as a top tattoo artist.

    He breaks down mastery as a transferable discipline, one that applies equally to fine art, tattooing, building cars as functional art, music as craft, and now expanding deeper into real estate and preparing a return to fashion.

    Without chasing fame or popularity, Amani’s ideas and voice have traveled organically. His audio has been remixed and circulated across the internet, and even major corporations like T-Mobile have recreated moments from his content. Virality followed authenticity, not strategy.

    Now in a new phase of life, Amani describes retirement as choosing new lanes to master. He builds what interests him, studies what challenges him, and moves with intention rather than demand.
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    1 ora e 4 min