Chicago-native Taneshia Rice, better known as Just Nesh, talks about the controversy swirling around Steve Harvey, what motivates her, her favorite comics and the challenges - and rewards - of living out your passion. She also dishes on dating, political correctness, and working with Kevin Hart & the late, great Dick Gregory. Follow us: @Dometi_ | dometi.net @JustNesh #BrainstormWithDometi

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Brainstorming With Comedienne Just Nesh

This Chicago designer flipped when he saw actress Issa Rae rocking a knock-off version of his "The CPD Killed Fred Hampton" t-shirt on an episode of HBO's Insecure. Drew, the founder of Enstrumental talks about the situation and how Issa Rae slid in his DMs to make amends (though Drew admits she wasn't at fault). Also joining us is the owner of CMPLX 2010, Merk Murphy, in a brainstorming session about economic opportunity and entrepreneurship.

Brainstorming with Enstrumental and Complex2010

Actor Jay Ellis, known most recently for his role as Lawrence on HBO's Insecure, talks about the challenges facing black actors, balancing work and romantic relationships and why he's had to turn down certain projects. -- Follow us: @Dometi_ | BrainstormPodcast.com @Jayrellis | HBO.com/insecure

Brainstorming With Jay Ellis

We're kicking of Season 2 of the Brainstorm with a conversation with the founder of Ellis Island Tea, Nailah Ellis. Featured on Centric's "Queen Boss," Ellis is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce's 2015 entrepreneur of the year and the mom of an adorable two-year who has just gone viral for schooling her parents on how to count. Our guest co-host is Afenya Montgomery, a consultant with AM Advisory and self-proclaimed "Queen Boss," expert. There are a lot of laughs (and a lot of gems) in this one. --- Follow us: @Dometi_ | BrainstormPodcast.com @EllisIslandTea | EllisIslandTea.com @AfenyaBSN | PatientsAreAVirtue.com Pick up Ellis Island Tea at your local WholeFoods.

Brainstorming With Nailah Ellis

Journalist Dometi Pongo steps outside the newsroom to host laid-back conversations about hip hop, politics, and hot topics with other thought leaders. | @Dometi_

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