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
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
29 Jan 2026
Episode 6: Leadership, Legacy & The Future of Birmingham: A Deep Conversation with Ed Fields | Strick City Live
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
10 Dec 2025
Episode 5: Faith, Leadership & Growth: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Beavers | Strick City Live
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
5 Dec 2025
Episode 4: Breaking Free: Tal Prince on Faith, Addiction, and Redemption | Strick City Live
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
3 Dec 2025
Episode 2: Activist, Educator and Producer: The Creative Power of T. Marie King | Strick City Live
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
2 Dec 2025
Episode 1: Strick City Live With Tony Minnifield
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
16 May 2020
Strick City LIVE with Producer, Snipe Young
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!
15 May 2020
Strick City LIVE with Ty Scott King
Strick City LIVE with Rapper, Poet and Author Ty Scott King
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