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Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage

KevOnStage (Kevin Fredricks) sits down with entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and comedians to explore their “Not My Best Moment.” The low points in life or career that unexpectedly led to growth, blessings or major wins.

Latest Episodes:

Cari Champion on Knowing Your Calling, Taking an L & Women in Sports Jul 15, 2026

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Broadcast journalist, host, and storyteller Cari Champion joins Kev to talk about the moments that shaped her journey, from being fired over nonsense to building a career across ESPN, CNN, and the Black Effect Podcast Network.

Through the highs and lows, Cari has continued to be a champion for women and the Black community, while helping pave the way for female journalists, especially in sports. She also opens up about dealing with real-life comments from people who both agree and disagree with her, learning when to take the L, and why sometimes the calling keeps calling because it truly is your calling.

You can listen to Cari’s podcasts, Naked Sports and Flagrant and Funny, on the iHeart app or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Cari Champion: @carichampion

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Nina Parker on Love & Hip Hop, TMZ, and Turning Losses Into Wins Jul 08, 2026

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Kev is joined by his sister and Friday Night Vibes co-host, Nina Parker, for a conversation about the personal and professional moments that shaped her path.

Nina reflects on her early days working at a call center, feeling stuck, and ultimately taking a chance on herself by moving to Los Angeles. She shares how working at TMZ changed her perspective on the entertainment industry and helped open the door to the career she has built today.

The two also look back on their first time meeting, the instant connection they felt, and why they both knew good things were ahead. Nina clears the air on her time with Love & Hip Hop, including her viral moments with Joseline, and talks about turning difficult times into growth.

Follow Nina Parker on all social platforms: @theninaparker

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Kalen Allen on Being Queer in the Black Community & Having No Regrets Jul 01, 2026

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Kalen Allen joins Kev to talk about why he does not believe in regrets, even when life gets hard.

From his rise to success to navigating spaces that did not always fully accept him, Kalen opens up about being queer in Hollywood, the Christian community, and the Black community. He shares how those experiences shaped his confidence, his purpose, and the way he moves through the world today.

Kalen also talks about faith, trusting God’s timing, and why he believes every part of his journey has been preparing him for what is next.

Follow Kalen Allen everywhere @thekalenallen

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Mecca Evans: Church Girl, Breakups & What Happened at the Turkey Leg Hut Jun 24, 2026

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Content creator and podcaster Mecca Evans sits down with Kev to share some of her not-so-best moments. Mecca opens up about dating as a church girl, the ups and downs of relationships, and the “psychological warfare” she experienced during a difficult breakup.

She reflects on how her support system helped her through that time, what she learned about herself, and how downloading TikTok unexpectedly helped launch the next chapter of her career. Mecca also talks about growing up with a stand-up-comedian father, the lessons she learned from him, navigating online hate, and how she decides when to respond to the haters.

Follow Mecca Evans: @meccavellii on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

Listen to Unhinged and Immoral with Jamila Bell on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Jamila Bell: The Lost Footage That Changed Everything Jun 17, 2026

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Content creator, writer, director, and one half of the podcast Unhinged & Immoral, Jamila Bell joins Not My Best Moment.

In this episode, Jamila opens up about the tough lesson that came from losing footage for a project she believed was destined for success. What started as a creative opportunity quickly turned into a difficult setback as she navigated challenges with cast, crew, production issues, and trying to save the project.

Jamila also shares how that experience tested her, how she tried to make lemonade out of lemons, and what she took away from it as she continued to grow her company, Ring a Bell Productions. She also talks about navigating social media and continuing to push forward when the process gets difficult.

Kev brings out the best in Jamila as they find the humor in her Not My Best Moment.

Follow Jamila Bell on Instagram and TikTok: @_iamjamila

Follow Ring a Bell Productions: @ringabell.productions

Check out the Unhinged & Immoral Podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcast.

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J. Valentine: Before the Music Came Survival Jun 10, 2026

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Multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, manager, and podcaster J. Valentine joins the show to talk about the road that shaped him long before the music.Before the hits, the credits, and the industry respect, J. Valentine was a kid trying to find his way while carrying the weight of his name, his environment, and his father’s reputation. He opens up about growing up around tough circumstances, making money in ways that were not always right, and the turning points that pushed him to change his name, find his own lane, and build a life through music.

With a career that spans songwriting, performing, management, and podcasting, J. Valentine has become a respected voice in R&B and a trusted storyteller within the culture.

You can catch him alongside Tank on The R&B Money Podcast, available on YouTube, the iHeart app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow J. Valentine: @jvalentine

Follow R&B Money Podcast: @rnbmoneypodcast

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RaeShanda Lias: From Homelessness to a Six-Figure Business Jun 03, 2026

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RaeShanda Lias, a multi-award-winning content creator, author, Army veteran and diversity advocate, joins the show to share how she turned her losses into wins.

You may know RaeShanda from her viral TikTok videos, her sharp and hilarious commentary, or her signature catchphrase, “Let’s check the board.” But behind the millions of followers and fun personality is a story of resilience, faith, motherhood and starting over.

RaeShanda opens up about her journey from serving in the military, raising four kids at a young age, experiencing homelessness, and rebuilding her life into a six-figure business. She also talks about navigating a very public divorce, finding love again and learning how to keep moving forward when life does not go as planned.

RaeShanda reminds us that our hardest moments do not have to define us. Sometimes, they become the very thing that pushes us into something better.

Follow RaeShanda on IG and X @raeshanda_lias

Also follow her on Tik Tok @shopaif

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KevOnStage with The Kid Mero: Does New York Make You Tougher? May 27, 2026

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Kev is joined by The Kid Mero for a conversation about setbacks, reinvention and the mindset it takes to keep going. Mero reflects on growing up in New York, his early struggles as a teacher, and the pivot that pushed him to chase a bigger dream. He opens up about his journey through social media, television, radio, and podcasting, including the highs, the setbacks, and the lessons he learned from working with past co-hosts. Mero also shares how he landed the Hot 97 morning show, why guidance matters, and how every failure can prepare you for what’s next. From chasing the goal of becoming the “Dick Wolf of the Hood” to building a career across multiple platforms, Mero reminds us that your past can shape your future, as long as you keep putting yourself out there.

For more The Kid Mero, check out Victory Light, 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, and his morning show on Hot 97.

Follow The Kid Mero on Instagram and Twitter: @thekidmero

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Kennedy Ryan Had Both Cars Repossessed Before Finding Her Calling May 20, 2026

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Best selling author, producer, mother, and wife Kennedy Ryan joins KevOnStage for a powerful and honest conversation about some of her Not My Best Moments, including a touching family setback that helped shape her journey.

Kennedy opens up about seasons where life did not go according to plan, from her and her husband falling on hard times and losing both of their cars, to co-founding LIFT 4 Autism, to landing her first book deal at 40 years old. Yes, 40.

Not everyone receives the answers they want from God, but this episode is a reminder that God will always provide the right direction and support to help you through hard times. What God has planned for you will always be for you.

Kennedy also discusses her new book, Score, which released this week. Make sure to grab a copy at your local Black owned bookstore.

For more information on Score, please visit:
https://kennedyryanwrites.com

Follow Kennedy Ryan on Instagram: @kennedyryan1

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Kissing in the Mouth, Missed Auditions, Breakups & Working With KevOnStage May 13, 2026

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Writer, actress, comedian, and creator Mel Mitchell joins the pod to discuss her journey into comedy, the impact her father had on her love for standup, and how even heartbreak can turn into new material.

Mel opens up about bombing on stage for the first time, finding the funny in tough seasons, and how her path eventually led to working with Kev and more. From losing out on auditions to big lessons learned, this episode is full of laughs, real stories, and a reminder that one of God’s favorites is always going to find a way to make it funny.

Stay up to date with Mel’s comedy dates and latest projects by following Mel Mitchell on

IG - @itsmelmitch

X - @TheBaddestMitch

Tik Tok - @thebaddestmitch

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