DJ Strick's Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity Strick City Live is a fresh, urban talk show featuring local and national guests focusing on music, politics and business. It's informative, fun and entertaining, and is geared towards the millennials on the move. Please enjoy this show and share it with you friends. For more information about this show please contact us by email at strickcity@gmail.com

]]> en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:28 +0000 strickcity, ,djstrick,Society & Culture,Atlanta Copyright 2026 Strick City Live We are all over the WORLD!!!!!! Strick City Live djstrick@ymail.com episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/46/20/71/djstrick/1400x1400_14816739.jpg DJ Strick's Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity Strick City Live Strick City Live is a fresh, urban talk show featuring local and national guests focusing on music, politics and business. It's informative, fun and entertaining, and is geared towards the millennials on the move. Please enjoy this show and share it with you friends. For more information about this show please contact us by email at strickcity@gmail.com Episode 7: Inside the Mind of Birmingham’s Top Event Designer: LaDonna Ford | Strick City Live Inside the Mind of Birmingham’s Top Event Designer: LaDonna Ford | Strick City Live 7 2 full On this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own LaDonna Ford the powerhouse event designer behind some of the city’s biggest celebrations, corporate productions, weddings, and luxury experiences.
From corporate events for Books-A-Million to celebrity parties to personal milestones, LaDonna’s creativity, professionalism, and signature attention to detail have made her one of the most sought-after event planners in the region.

We talk about her journey from psychology major to full-time entrepreneur, how she handles pressure with shark-like focus, and what it really takes to build a thriving business built on relationships, excellence, and consistency.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How LaDonna built a booming events business from scratch
Why she often plans two to three events in a single weekend (sometimes even the same day!)
The psychology she uses to understand clients and create personalized moments
How she stays calm during high-pressure moments
The importance of brand, presentation, and showing up “ready” for every event
Why content and visibility matter for creative entrepreneurs
Her experience working with celebrity clients, including cast members of Love & Marriage Huntsville

LaDonna is humble, hilarious, creative, and laser-focused and her story will inspire anyone chasing a dream.

#StrickCityLive #LaDonnaFord #EventPlanner #Birmingham #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Creatives #EventDesign #AllADreamEPD

Let’s build together → https://strick.bio.link

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-02-02T16_58_19-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-02-02T16_58_19-08_00 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:58:19 +0000 2026-02-03 2026-02-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-02-02T16_58_19-08_00 Strick City Live #eventplanner,#birmingham,#entrepreneurship,#womeninbusiness 1263 false On this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own LaDonna Ford the powerhouse event designer behind some of the city’s biggest celebrations, corporate productions, weddings, and luxury experiences.From corporate events for Books-A-Million to celebrity parties to personal milestones, LaDonna’s creativity, professionalism, and signature attention to detail have made her one of the most sought-after event planners in the region. We talk about her journey from psychology major to full-time entrepreneur, how she handles pressure with shark-like focus, and what it really takes to build a thriving business built on relationships, excellence, and consistency.In this episode, you’ll learn:How LaDonna built a booming events business from scratchWhy she often plans two to three events in a single weekend (sometimes even the same day!) The psychology she uses to understand clients and create personalized momentsHow she stays calm during high-pressure momentsThe importance of brand, presentation, and showing up “ready” for every eventWhy content and visibility matter for creative entrepreneursHer experience working with celebrity clients, including cast members of Love & Marriage Huntsville LaDonna is humble, hilarious, creative, and laser-focused and her story will inspire anyone chasing a dream.#StrickCityLive #LaDonnaFord #EventPlanner #Birmingham #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Creatives #EventDesign #AllADreamEPDLet’s build together → https://strick.bio.link On this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own LaDonna Ford the p... Episode 6: Leadership, Legacy & The Future of Birmingham: A Deep Conversation with Ed Fields | Strick City Live Leadership, Legacy & The Future of Birmingham: A Deep Conversation with Ed Fields | Strick City Live 6 2 full In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Ed Fields, Senior Advisor & Chief Strategist for the Mayor of Birmingham a leader whose voice, vision, and honesty are reshaping how the Magic City thinks about its future.
From his early work building civic networks, to helping run Randall Woodfin’s historic mayoral campaign, to producing the new documentary “As Goes the South”, Ed opens up about leadership, policy, creativity, and why Birmingham is on the brink of something special.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
The story behind Ed’s unexpected entry into politics 
Why Birmingham needs new foot soldiers and why WE are them now 
How his strategic leadership works inside the mayor’s office
Why Birmingham’s land size, history, and density shape every policy decision 
The birth of his new documentary As Goes the South and why it’s a love letter to the city
His field day experience riding on a garbage truck and what it taught him about real leadership 

Ed keeps it raw, transparent, funny, and deeply insightful. If you care about Birmingham, leadership, storytelling, or community impact — this episode will move you.

Let’s build together! Tap in here → https://strick.bio.link

#StrickCityLive #EdFields #Birmingham #Leadership #AsGoesTheSouth #Documentary #RandallWoodfin #Policy #Community

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-01-29T13_52_54-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-01-29T13_52_54-08_00 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:52:54 +0000 2026-01-29 2026-01-29 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2026-01-29T13_52_54-08_00 Strick City Live 2517 false In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Ed Fields, Senior Advisor & Chief Strategist for the Mayor of Birmingham a leader whose voice, vision, and honesty are reshaping how the Magic City thinks about its future.From his early work building civic networks, to helping run Randall Woodfin’s historic mayoral campaign, to producing the new documentary “As Goes the South”, Ed opens up about leadership, policy, creativity, and why Birmingham is on the brink of something special.In this episode, you’ll hear:The story behind Ed’s unexpected entry into politics Why Birmingham needs new foot soldiers and why WE are them now How his strategic leadership works inside the mayor’s officeWhy Birmingham’s land size, history, and density shape every policy decision The birth of his new documentary As Goes the South and why it’s a love letter to the cityHis field day experience riding on a garbage truck and what it taught him about real leadership Ed keeps it raw, transparent, funny, and deeply insightful. If you care about Birmingham, leadership, storytelling, or community impact — this episode will move you.Let’s build together! Tap in here → https://strick.bio.link#StrickCityLive #EdFields #Birmingham #Leadership #AsGoesTheSouth #Documentary #RandallWoodfin #Policy #Community In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Ed Fields, Senior Advisor ... Episode 5: Faith, Leadership & Growth: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Beavers | Strick City Live Faith, Leadership & Growth: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Beavers | Strick City Live 5 2 full In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with @Dr. Thomas Beavers, Senior Pastor of The Star Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
From navigating the climate of Birmingham politics and church leadership, to expanding The Star Church across multiple campuses, Dr. Beavers opens up about faith, humility, leadership, and family.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why humility and prayer matter in leadership
How churches can thrive through unity, transition, and teamwork
The explosive growth of The Star Church — with thousands of lives changed since 2023
The importance of balancing family, faith, and ministry
Practical advice for people wrestling with church hurt or questioning their faith
Subscribe to Strick City Live for more conversations with leaders, creators, and visionaries from Birmingham and beyond.
Connect with me at https://strick.bio.link
#StrickCityLive #ThomasBeavers #TheStarChurch #Faith #Leadership #Birmingham

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-10T06_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-10T06_00_00-08_00 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-10T06_00_00-08_00 Strick City Live 2337 false In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with @Dr. Thomas Beavers, Senior Pastor of The Star Church in Birmingham, Alabama.From navigating the climate of Birmingham politics and church leadership, to expanding The Star Church across multiple campuses, Dr. Beavers opens up about faith, humility, leadership, and family.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why humility and prayer matter in leadershipHow churches can thrive through unity, transition, and teamworkThe explosive growth of The Star Church — with thousands of lives changed since 2023The importance of balancing family, faith, and ministryPractical advice for people wrestling with church hurt or questioning their faithSubscribe to Strick City Live for more conversations with leaders, creators, and visionaries from Birmingham and beyond.Connect with me at https://strick.bio.link#StrickCityLive #ThomasBeavers #TheStarChurch #Faith #Leadership #Birmingham In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with @Dr. Thomas Beavers, Senior Pastor ... Episode 4: Breaking Free: Tal Prince on Faith, Addiction, and Redemption | Strick City Live Breaking Free: Tal Prince on Faith, Addiction, and Redemption | Strick City Live 4 2 full In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Tal Prince a Birmingham-based counselor, ministry leader, and international speaker whose journey from business success to personal struggle to healing others is nothing short of remarkable.

Tal opens up about his time working with the Billy Graham Association, his personal battles with addiction, and how he turned pain into purpose by helping others find freedom through faith and counseling.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
The untold story of Billy Graham’s “Modesto Manifesto” and what it means for integrity in ministry
How addiction rewires the brain and why freedom starts with facing reality
The connection between trauma, shame, and recovery.
How Tal’s faith and family helped him rebuild his life and calling
Real steps toward healing and spiritual restoration

If you’ve ever battled shame, addiction, or the weight of your past this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and a way forward.

Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link
#StrickCityLive #TalPrince #Faith #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Leadership #Birmingham #BillyGraham #Counseling #Redemption

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-05T06_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-05T06_00_00-08_00 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2025-12-05 2025-12-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-05T06_00_00-08_00 Strick City Live #strickcitylive,#talprince,#faith,#addictionrecovery,#mentalhealth,#leadership,#birmingham,#billygraham,#counseling,#redemption 3784 false In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Tal Prince a Birmingham-based counselor, ministry leader, and international speaker whose journey from business success to personal struggle to healing others is nothing short of remarkable.Tal opens up about his time working with the Billy Graham Association, his personal battles with addiction, and how he turned pain into purpose by helping others find freedom through faith and counseling.In this episode, you’ll learn:The untold story of Billy Graham’s “Modesto Manifesto” and what it means for integrity in ministryHow addiction rewires the brain and why freedom starts with facing realityThe connection between trauma, shame, and recovery.How Tal’s faith and family helped him rebuild his life and callingReal steps toward healing and spiritual restorationIf you’ve ever battled shame, addiction, or the weight of your past this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and a way forward.Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link#StrickCityLive #TalPrince #Faith #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Leadership #Birmingham #BillyGraham #Counseling #Redemption In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Tal Prince a Birmingham-ba... Episode 2: Activist, Educator and Producer: The Creative Power of T. Marie King | Strick City Live Activist, Educator and Producer: The Creative Power of T. Marie King | Strick City Live 2 2 full In this inspiring episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with T. Marie King — an Emmy and NAACP Image Award–nominated film producer, educator, activist, and creative voice shaping Birmingham’s cultural story.
From her award-nominated documentary Shuttlesworth to her new short film The Before, T. Marie shares her journey of turning purpose and pain into powerful storytelling. She also opens up about her work mentoring youth, her community leadership, and her upcoming stage play Taps — a deeply personal story about forgiveness, healing, and family.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
How T. Marie went from Disney intern to Emmy-nominated producer
The story behind Shuttlesworth and telling Birmingham’s civil rights legacy right
Why her activism happens both in the streets and behind the scenes
Her role at Jones Valley Teaching Farm mentoring the next generation
The power of storytelling as a tool for healing and social change

T. Marie’s passion for community, creativity, and connection will move you to rethink how you use your own gifts to make a difference.

Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link

#StrickCityLive #TMarieKing #Faith #Filmmaking #Activism #Leadership #Birmingham #Documentary #Storytelling

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-03T06_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-03T06_00_00-08_00 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2025-12-03 2025-12-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-03T06_00_00-08_00 Strick City Live 2730 false In this inspiring episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with T. Marie King — an Emmy and NAACP Image Award–nominated film producer, educator, activist, and creative voice shaping Birmingham’s cultural story.From her award-nominated documentary Shuttlesworth to her new short film The Before, T. Marie shares her journey of turning purpose and pain into powerful storytelling. She also opens up about her work mentoring youth, her community leadership, and her upcoming stage play Taps — a deeply personal story about forgiveness, healing, and family.In this episode, you’ll discover:How T. Marie went from Disney intern to Emmy-nominated producerThe story behind Shuttlesworth and telling Birmingham’s civil rights legacy rightWhy her activism happens both in the streets and behind the scenesHer role at Jones Valley Teaching Farm mentoring the next generationThe power of storytelling as a tool for healing and social changeT. Marie’s passion for community, creativity, and connection will move you to rethink how you use your own gifts to make a difference.Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link#StrickCityLive #TMarieKing #Faith #Filmmaking #Activism #Leadership #Birmingham #Documentary #Storytelling In this inspiring episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with T. Marie King — an Emmy a... Episode 1: Strick City Live With Tony Minnifield Strick City Live With Tony Minnifield 1 2 full In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own Tony Minifeild “Mr. Ynot”, a multi-award-winning creative director, photographer, and filmmaker whose work has earned him two Stellar Awards and features in Black Bride Magazine. Tony shares his incredible story from picking up his first camera as a broke college student at Tuskegee University to directing music videos for Pastor Mike Jr. and shooting luxury destination weddings across Africa and Spain.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How Tony turned creativity into a thriving business rooted in faith and excellence
  • The story behind his Amen and Blessed music videos for Pastor Mike Jr.
  • The lessons that came from being laid off, stepping out on faith, and going full-time as a creative
  • Why teamwork, timing, and transitions matter in both business and life
  • How his Tuskegee hustle still shapes his success today


Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or believer walking by faith, this conversation will leave you inspired to dream bigger, work smarter, and trust God’s timing.

Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link

#StrickCityLive #MRYNOT #Faith #Creativity #Leadership #Birmingham #Tuskegee #PMJ #ContentCreators

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-02T06_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-02T06_00_00-08_00 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2025-12-02 2025-12-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2025-12-02T06_00_00-08_00 Strick City Live #strickcitylive #mrynot #faith #creativity #leadership #birmingh 2279 false In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own Tony Minifeild “Mr. Ynot”, a multi-award-winning creative director, photographer, and filmmaker whose work has earned him two Stellar Awards and features in Black Bride Magazine. Tony shares his incredible story from picking up his first camera as a broke college student at Tuskegee University to directing music videos for Pastor Mike Jr. and shooting luxury destination weddings across Africa and Spain.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Tony turned creativity into a thriving business rooted in faith and excellenceThe story behind his Amen and Blessed music videos for Pastor Mike Jr.The lessons that came from being laid off, stepping out on faith, and going full-time as a creativeWhy teamwork, timing, and transitions matter in both business and lifeHow his Tuskegee hustle still shapes his success todayWhether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or believer walking by faith, this conversation will leave you inspired to dream bigger, work smarter, and trust God’s timing.Let’s build together! Tap in here → strick.bio.link#StrickCityLive #MRYNOT #Faith #Creativity #Leadership #Birmingham #Tuskegee #PMJ #ContentCreators In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own Tony Minifeild “Mr... Strick City LIVE with Producer, Snipe Young Strick and Snipe are old friends. In this podcast they talk about what Snipe is currently doing in the music industry and then they go down memory lane. They had a lot of laughs in this one!]]> https://strickcity.podomatic.com/entry/2020-05-15T21_18_43-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2020-05-15T21_18_43-07_00 Sat, 16 May 2020 04:18:43 +0000 2020-06-07 2020-05-16 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2020-05-15T21_18_43-07_00 Strick City Live producer,djstrick,dj,strickcity,podcast,snipe,young 6829 false Strick City LIVE with Producer, Snipe Young Strick and Snipe are old friends. In this podcast they talk about what Snipe is currently doing in the music industry and then they go down memory lane. They had a lot of laughs in this one! Strick City LIVE with Producer, Snipe Young Strick and Snipe are old friends. In this podcast t... Strick City LIVE with Ty Scott King https://strickcity.podomatic.com/entry/2020-05-15T10_13_25-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2020-05-15T10_13_25-07_00 Fri, 15 May 2020 17:13:25 +0000 2020-06-07 2020-05-15 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/strickcity/episodes/2020-05-15T10_13_25-07_00 Strick City Live 3177 Strick City LIVE with Rapper, Poet and Author Ty Scott King Strick City LIVE with Rapper, Poet and Author Ty Scott King