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!

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!

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!

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 every Wednesday. Listen in and get inspired!