Introducing From the Concrete Podcast! From the Concrete is a brand-new, exciting podcast that gives flowers to culture’s changemakers — while they can still smell them. Hosted by Briana Elmore and produced by the award-winning company Dirt-Stained Roses Productions, this series goes beyond highlight reels to spotlight the real, unfiltered stories behind Grammy-nominated artists, Oscar-nominated filmmakers, award-winning showrunners, entrepreneurs, and more. These are the conversations behind the legacy — filled with grit, growth, and truth. New episodes Wednesdays. Listen in and get inspired!

Social media star Austun Reid joins From the Concrete’s Briana Elmore to talk about the highs, the hustle, and the healing behind his rise to over 900,000 views. From viral skits to real-life connections with Kevin Hart and Will Packer, Austun reveals how he manifested his role in Fight Night and Bel-Air, built bonds with stars like Coco Jones, and why mental health matters more than ever in a digital-first world. Don’t miss this inspiring and hilarious convo—streaming NOW on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and iHeartRadio!

Stand-up performer, writer, and director Rochee Jeffrey joins From The Concrete to share her remarkable journey—from leaving Jamaica as a child to writing on hit shows like Grown-ish and becoming an award-winning producer behind the acclaimed Yes, We Cannabis, starring Richard Kind and Method Man. In this raw and inspiring episode, Rochee opens up about harnessing creativity from scars and not wounds, releasing her own projects with icons like Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lizzo, and tackling online trolls in her award-winning stand-up special. Don’t miss this powerful and hilarious convo—now streaming on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio!

Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Daniel “D Smoke” Farris joins From The Concrete’s Briana Elmore to talk about his journey from Inglewood to international acclaim. From his breakout Run to Subtitles video series to three studio albums, D Smoke opens up about faith, navigating the music industry alongside family, and how he’s harnessing martial arts as a form of self-care and healing. He also shares why Inglewood, CA remains a breeding ground for Black excellence. Don’t miss this inspiring (and hilarious) convo—now streaming on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and iHeartRadio!

Host and journalist Sárah Lee joins From the Concrete’s Briana Elmore to share her inspiring journey—from her early days on the radio in Decatur, Illinois, to interviewing icons like Michael B. Jordan and Pharrell. From working with brands like AT&T to starting her podcast Set Up 4 Success in her bedroom, the Hampton University graduate teaches us the importance of intentionality and staying the course, even when life complicates your path. At just 23, Sárah is already proving that you’re never too young to be an inspiration—and never too old to bet on yourself. Don’t miss this inspiring and hilarious convo—streaming NOW on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and iHeartRadio!

You don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation with Emmy award-winning producer, Angela Renee Nichols, whose faith and foresight led her from the world of advertising to the biggest stages in daytime TV. In this episode of From the Concrete, Angela opens up about how she landed her first gig on The Ricki Lake Show, what it was like producing for legends like Queen Latifah, Steve Harvey, and Jennifer Hudson, and how divine alignment guided her to OWN and Emmy-winning success with Carpool Karaoke. Watch this episode to hear Angela’s take on how staying spiritually grounded has fueled her 16+ year career in a constantly evolving industry. Trust us—this is one you’ll want to watch from beginning to end! Don’t miss this inspiring and hilarious convo—streaming NOW on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and iHeartRadio!

Writer and Producer Stephanie McFarlane joins From the Concrete to share her inspiring journey from NYU Tisch School of the Arts to becoming an accomplished Supervising Producer on CBS’s hit series FBI. Stephanie opens up about her bold leap into writing, how rejection fueled her rapidly growing social media platform, and the lessons she’s learned navigating the entertainment industry. In this episode, Stephanie gets real about excelling in television, prioritizing joy and self-care in a career full of uncertainty, and her mission to make TV education more accessible to all. Don’t miss this empowering conversation with one of TV’s rising creative forces available now on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and iHeartRadio!