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