When Jasmine Brand started theJasmineBrand.com in 2010, she had no idea it would explode into a massive entertainment site with upwards of 100 million monthly impressions. On this episode of Becoming Dope, Jasmine reflects on her early struggles as an entrepreneur, getting on steady footing and eventually running a successful celebrity entertainment site with co-owner Mahir Fadle. Listen in as Jasmine shares how her strong work ethic contributed to her success, and why sometimes betting on yourself is worth the risk.

Love her or hate her … Omarosa is one of this generation’s most polarizing figures. Two years after departing from the White House and the subsequent release of her bombshell book Unhinged, Omarosa Manigault-Newman sits down with me on Becoming Dope. She’s relaxed and full of charisma - but as always… frank. In this episode, we talk about her time on reality tv and her working at the White House under the very present hum of public judgement. She offers valuable political insights and shares how she feels about being misunderstood. Spoiler alert— she’s not here for it!

If you’re a music fan, you know the name Chamillionaire. He’s been breaking records since the early 2000s – earning a Grammy for his single Ridin.  But even before Hakeem Seriki became Chamillionaire, he was already looking at the bigger picture. In this inaugural episode of Becoming Dope, Chamillionaire shares how he’s been able to pivot from music and find even more success in the world of tech. He’s now using his platform to guide others in how to do the same.