PODCAST · society
Trell's Podcast
by Trell Thomas
Hello and welcome to the How Excellent podcast with Trell Thomas. How Excellent is a conversation series where host Trell Thomas sits down with guests from every walk of life to explore their journeys as people of color. Each episode dives into the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the wisdom that shaped their path to success. It’s a space for honest relatable storytelling, cultural reflection, and celebrating excellence in all its forms.
-
0
Episode 2: Zerina Akers — Vision, Discipline & Building a Legacy
Excellence isn't accidental — it's intentional.Emmy award-winning costume designer and celebrity stylist Zerina Akers sits down with Trell Thomas for a conversation about the journey behind the vision. From her Panamanian roots and Sunday dinners at her grandmother's table, to the lasagna dinner that opened the door to Beyoncé, to building a real estate portfolio while navigating burnout — Zerina holds nothing back.She talks about unlearning imposter syndrome, what code-switching cost her early in her career, showing up nervous to meet Beyoncé, why she believes money is energy, and how walking on faith after losing everything led to her greatest season. She also opens up about finding her joy again working with Megan Thee Stallion and Keke Palmer — and what she wishes people really understood about her beyond the style.Topics: Celebrity fashion stylist, Beyoncé stylist, Black women in fashion, generational wealth, imposter syndrome, faith and entrepreneurship, Black Excellence Brunch, How Excellent podcast, Zerina Akers interview, costume design, styling career advice.Watch the full video episode on YouTube
-
-1
How Excellent - Purpose, Pain and Progress with Kev On Stage
Comedian, actor, and BET+ creator KevOnStage joins Trell Thomas at the kitchen table to talk about growing up in a house full of laughter, navigating the tension between faith and comedy, and how he built the hit show Churchy after years of rejection.From playing church as a kid to performing for millions, Kev shares the real story behind the jokes — and why you don't have to be perfect to win.Topics: Growing up in the church, family traditions, comedy as ministry (or not), building a platform, entrepreneurship, navigating criticism, and why he's a comedian who is a Christian, not a Christian comedian.Watch the full video episode on YouTube: HERE
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello and welcome to the How Excellent podcast with Trell Thomas. How Excellent is a conversation series where host Trell Thomas sits down with guests from every walk of life to explore their journeys as people of color. Each episode dives into the challenges they’ve faced, the lessons they’ve learned, and the wisdom that shaped their path to success. It’s a space for honest relatable storytelling, cultural reflection, and celebrating excellence in all its forms.
HOSTED BY
Trell Thomas
Loading similar podcasts...