Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage

Multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, manager, and podcaster J. Valentine joins the show to talk about the road that shaped him long before the music.Before the hits, the credits, and the industry respect, J. Valentine was a kid trying to find his way while carrying the weight of his name, his environment, and his father’s reputation. He opens up about growing up around tough circumstances, making money in ways that were not always right, and the turning points that pushed him to change his name, find his own lane, and build a life through music.
With a career that spans songwriting, performing, management, and podcasting, J. Valentine has become a respected voice in R&B and a trusted storyteller within the culture.
You can catch him alongside Tank on The R&B Money Podcast, available on YouTube, the iHeart app, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow J. Valentine: @jvalentine
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RaeShanda Lias, a multi-award-winning content creator, author, Army veteran and diversity advocate, joins the show to share how she turned her losses into wins.
You may know RaeShanda from her viral TikTok videos, her sharp and hilarious commentary, or her signature catchphrase, “Let’s check the board.” But behind the millions of followers and fun personality is a story of resilience, faith, motherhood and starting over.
RaeShanda opens up about her journey from serving in the military, raising four kids at a young age, experiencing homelessness, and rebuilding her life into a six-figure business. She also talks about navigating a very public divorce, finding love again and learning how to keep moving forward when life does not go as planned.
RaeShanda reminds us that our hardest moments do not have to define us. Sometimes, they become the very thing that pushes us into something better.
Follow RaeShanda on IG and X @raeshanda_lias
Also follow her on Tik Tok @shopaif
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Kev is joined by The Kid Mero for a conversation about setbacks, reinvention and the mindset it takes to keep going. Mero reflects on growing up in New York, his early struggles as a teacher, and the pivot that pushed him to chase a bigger dream. He opens up about his journey through social media, television, radio, and podcasting, including the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons he learned from working with past co-hosts. Mero also shares how he landed the Hot 97 morning show, why guidance matters, and how every failure can prepare you for what’s next. From chasing the goal of becoming the “Dick Wolf of the Hood” to building a career across multiple platforms, Mero reminds us that your past can shape your future, as long as you keep putting yourself out there.
For more The Kid Mero, check out Victory Light, 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, and his morning show on Hot 97.
Follow The Kid Mero on Instagram and Twitter: @thekidmero

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Best selling author, producer, mother, and wife Kennedy Ryan joins KevOnStage for a powerful and honest conversation about some of her Not My Best Moments, including a touching family setback that helped shape her journey.
Kennedy opens up about seasons where life did not go according to plan, from her and her husband falling on hard times and losing both of their cars, to co-founding LIFT 4 Autism, to landing her first book deal at 40 years old. Yes, 40.
Not everyone receives the answers they want from God, but this episode is a reminder that God will always provide the right direction and support to help you through hard times. What God has planned for you will always be for you.
Kennedy also discusses her new book, Score, which released this week. Make sure to grab a copy at your local Black owned bookstore.
For more information on Score, please visit:
https://kennedyryanwrites.com
Follow Kennedy Ryan on Instagram: @kennedyryan1
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Writer, actress, comedian, and creator Mel Mitchell joins the pod to discuss her journey into comedy, the impact her father had on her love for standup, and how even heartbreak can turn into new material.
Mel opens up about bombing on stage for the first time, finding the funny in tough seasons, and how her path eventually led to working with Kev and more. From losing out on auditions to big lessons learned, this episode is full of laughs, real stories, and a reminder that one of God’s favorites is always going to find a way to make it funny.
Stay up to date with Mel’s comedy dates and latest projects by following Mel Mitchell on
IG - @itsmelmitch
X - @TheBaddestMitch
Tik Tok - @thebaddestmitch
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