Episode Description:
Derrick JOD Washington is considered family to those of us here at Team #iwontstarve. Over the years, he has grown from a local musician/rapper based in Columbia, SC to now becoming a Master Barber in Atlanta, GA. A journey that led him to Tyler Perry Studios and now CBS. If you are looking for inspiration and motivation to keep going no matter what - look no further than JOD! In this sit down on S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, JOD gets candid with J Haleem as he shares the highs and lows of the journey to Atlanta, being passionate about a thing, but choosing his natural ability, and making a song for the Las Vegas Raiders through Baddguyz Entertainment.
Show Notes:
1:23 - Host J Haleem welcomes Derrick “JOD” Washington to the show
2:32 - JOD shares his background and the dedication of about 20 years of his life to music
4:47 - The importance of not fighting against yourself and your natural abilities
8:10 - How bad do you want it?
9:28 - JOD describes the shift in his stress level and no longer dealing with ulcers
12:32 - That moment when life shifts and some things are no longer a worry
14:03 - Being able to sustain yourself
15:09 - Conversing with his now adult daughter who is on her way to being an EMT
19:55 - Working at Tyler Perry Studios & becoming elite in his craft
21:20 - Joining at the Barbers Union & being able to spread his wings
22:10 - JOD Highlights the movies he’s worked on Black Panther, Black Panther II, Spider-Man & now CBS
23:02 - JOD speaks on work ethic
24:43- JOD shares his three tips for success
26:08 - JOD describes his entrepreneurial journey
27:58 - Training employees on your team
28:43 - Yesterday’s price is not today’s price
30:32 - Dealing with haters & naysayers
32:24 - Why it’s hard for people to celebrate others
36:52 - JOD answers the question of how his mentorship has shifted with success
40:05 - The blessing of being able to give back
41:00 - JOD speaks on making a song for the Las Vegas Raiders
43:47 - J Haleem drops a title for one of his next books, Passion Kills, A S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk exclusive
46:46 - It’s not who you are, it’s who you become
51:05 - What the acronym S.T.A.R.V.E. means to him
52:45 - You can’t skip steps
59:06 - J Haleem thanks JOD for being on the show
Connect with JOD:
IG: @jodtheartist
FB: Derrick JOD Washington
Music:
YouTube: @baddguyz
