Being John Ashford

Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a hilariously unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years set him up for a career in comedy. Katt shares what it was like being raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, how moving by himself to Florida as a young child helped him grow, and what his relationship is like with the women in his life. For more information about Katt’s upcoming The Golden Age Tour, visit: www.kattwilliamslive.com [00:00:00] Welcome to the Vineyard [00:01:30] Introducing Katt Williams [00:03:15] Talking Rivians and Island Life [00:05:00] Katt’s Love for Golf [00:07:05] Life Lessons From Golf [00:09:40] Childhood, Books, and Early Self-Discovery [00:12:00] Growing Up as a Jehovah’s Witness [00:14:20] Becoming a Father and Adopting 10 Kids [00:17:00] Loss, Special Needs, and Deep Parenting Lessons [00:19:40] Emancipated at 13 [00:23:00] Life in Miami: Parks, Libraries, and Survival [00:28:00] Reunited With Family and Moving to Haiti [00:33:00] Finding Comedy by Accident [00:36:30] Discovering the Power of Truth in Stand-Up [00:39:00] Door-to-Door Sales and a Wild Detour [00:42:30] Advice for Young Artists [00:45:40] Relationships, Marriage, and Monogamy [00:49:20] Life on the Farm and ‘Heaven on Earth’ [00:52:00] Meeting Prince at Age 12 [01:00:30] Listener Question: Fear and Starting Over [01:07:30] Closing Reflections and Farewell Subscribe to IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson on YouTube: Have a question for the show? Let us know at IMOpod.com Follow us on social! Instagram: www.instagram.com/imopodcasts TikTok: / imopodcasts Facebook: / imopodcasts X: https://x.com/imopodcasts About IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice, terrific stories, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. About Michelle Obama Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world. Follow Michelle Obama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama Follow Michelle Obama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleobama Follow Michelle Obama on X: https://x.com/MichelleObama About Craig Robinson Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four. Follow Craig Robinson on X: https:/x.com/craigmalrob Follow Craig Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmalrob/ About Higher Ground Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2018 to tell powerful stories that entertain, inform, and inspire—while elevating new and diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Learn more at https://highergroundmedia.com/ Follow Higher Ground on Instagram: instagram.com/highergroundmedia Follow Higher Ground on X: https://x.com/HGMedia

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Welcome to “All In: The Awakening Journey” – where fear meets courage, separation meets connection, and the body becomes the gateway to truth. We’re diving deep into the realms of inner child healing, mediation, Akashic records, breathwork, and radical body awareness. This isn’t just talk – it’s transformation. If you're ready to wake up, shake up, and rise up… you’re in the right place. Let’s go all in. LET'S CONNECT ✌🏿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnashfordjr/ ✌🏿Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhashfordjr ✌🏿Website: https://www.beingjohnashford.com/ ✌🏿TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnashfordlive

Death is just a doorway to another existence. In this episode of "Being John Ashford," I open up about my personal journey through struggles and growth. After being away for a while, I talk about how my mother's passing, my health challenges, and my spiritual exploration, including tarot, have deeply affected me. I share the tough times I've faced, including mental health struggles, and why it's so important to recognize and learn from them. I also focus on giving ourselves grace, staying present, and balancing the light and dark energies. *** LET'S CONNECT ✌🏿Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnashfordjr/ ✌🏿Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnhashfordjr ✌🏿Website: https://www.beingjohnashford.com/ ✌🏿TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnashfordlive