Growing up in your hometown shapes your foundation but transitioning to a new place helps elevate who you are. Flew Here, Grew Here podcast is a space for us to bridge the gap between the different worlds of everyone&#39;s favorite hometowns. Hosts, Shenelle Simone and April B are two women who rep their hometown of Brooklyn, NY to the fullest but also have a sweet spot for their adopted place of living, Atlanta, GA. The platform discusses cultural differences, music, fashion, and more from the standpoint of moving from where you grew, to where you flew. Welcome to the Flew Here Grew Here Podcast where worlds collide no matter where you reside.

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We sat down with Grammy Award-winning producer Derek Milano for a real, unfiltered conversation you don’t want to miss. From writing hit records to navigating the music industry, Derek opens up about his journey as a songwriter, the importance of staying humble, and his engagement to Blac Chyna. This episode is full of gems for creatives, music lovers, and anyone chasing purpose. Tap in and get inspired. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews.

Derrick Milano Talks Blac Chyna, Hit Records & Why Most Artists Fail

We sat down with Grammy Award-winning producer Derek Milano for a real, unfiltered conversation you don’t want to miss.



From writing hit records to navigating the music industry, Derek opens up about his journey as a songwriter, the importance of staying humble, and his engagement to Blac Chyna. This episode is full of gems for creatives, music lovers, and anyone chasing purpose.



Tap in and get inspired. 



Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews.

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Tonight its all about Lover&#39;s Day. With our special guest Peace With Kim talking that special night, her journey into her dance career, working with Missy Elliot and privacy vs secrecy.

Love Is In The Air: Valentine's Day Episode Featuring Dancer Peace With Kim

Tonight its all about Lover&#39;s Day. With our special guest Peace With Kim talking that special night, her journey into her dance career, working with Missy Elliot and privacy vs secrecy.

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John Griggs, music manager and CERTIFIED life coach gave us an hour of free advice. He breaks down how we can get closer to God through all this distraction!

How Can God Fit in Our Lives Nowadays? Feat. John Griggs

John Griggs, music manager and CERTIFIED life coach gave us an hour of free advice. He breaks down how we can get closer to God through all this distraction!

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Today we have Mike V. Epps from The Chi! We ask how real is The Chi?, How is his DMs looking and what it&#39;s like have his Mom as a manager???

Are You A YN? ft Micheal V Epps "Jake" from the CHI

Today we have Mike V. Epps from The Chi! We ask how real is The Chi?, How is his DMs looking and what it&#39;s like have his Mom as a manager???

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Everyone is talking about mental health and therapy now so we brought our girl, licensed therapist, Joi, LCSW on to Flew Here Grew Here to discuss what we need to know. Also, she spills tea on who lacks the most accountability: women or men? Her answer will probably surprise you!

What You Need to Know Before Going to Therapy!

Everyone is talking about mental health and therapy now so we brought our girl, licensed therapist, Joi, LCSW on to Flew Here Grew Here to discuss what we need to know. Also, she spills tea on who lacks the most accountability: women or men? Her answer will probably surprise you!


What You Need to Know Before Going to Therapy

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Today we talk about the worst nicknames men have ever gotten in our group chat. Some of these stories...chile!

How to Avoid Getting Clowned in the Group Chat

Today we talk about the worst nicknames men have ever gotten in our group chat. Some of these stories...chile!

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So everybody, Shenelle has been in a LDR for a good minute now. She never thought it could work but lo and behold it has. April and Shenelle discuss the do&#39;s and don&#39;ts she has ran into so far and how it could apply to you!

How Can You Make a Long Distance Relationship Work?

So everybody, Shenelle has been in a LDR for a good minute now. She never thought it could work but lo and behold it has. April and Shenelle discuss the do&#39;s and don&#39;ts she has ran into so far and how it could apply to you!


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Some are saying things looking shaky for Ciara in the Diddy trial. DDG is turning out to be a menace. And what is even going on with Skai?

This was the MESSIEST week ever! (Diddy, DDG, Skai Jackson)

Some are saying things looking shaky for Ciara in the Diddy trial. DDG is turning out to be a menace. And what is even going on with Skai? 



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Listen, you can say it&#39;s shallow, but how can I feel protected when you can&#39;t protect yourself? Just sayin...

Can You Stay With Your Man If He Gets Beat Up?

Listen, you can say it&#39;s shallow, but how can I feel protected when you can&#39;t protect yourself? Just sayin...

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Do You Let Your Man Breakup with You?

Do You Let Your Man Breakup with You?

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Today we have podcasting legend Mandii B !!!! She breaks Down what podcasters should do starting in 2025, her recent rebrand and her multiple new podcasts!

Men are easier to work with than women - Mandii B tells it all

Today we have podcasting legend Mandii B !!!! She breaks Down what podcasters should do starting in 2025, her recent rebrand and her multiple new podcasts!

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This episode we have Wayno y&#39;all!! And we go all over the place with this one! He talks about the evolution of his career from his starts to &#34;Everyday Struggle&#34; and now &#34;I&#39;ll Do It Myself&#34; and more. We also had to get his thoughts on the music industry of course. Your not going to want to miss this one! -  @Wayno119

Has New Hip Hop Wiped Out Good Hip-Hop? Wayno Sets the Record Straight

This episode we have Wayno y&#39;all!! And we go all over the place with this one! He talks about the evolution of his career from his starts to &#34;Everyday Struggle&#34; and now &#34;I&#39;ll Do It Myself&#34; and more. We also had to get his thoughts on the music industry of course. Your not going to want to miss this one! -  @Wayno119

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Y&#39;all today we have the multi-hyphenate content creator, fitness and health entrepreneur, Honey Lopez! We had no idea, how much she had been through to get to where she is today. This is one you don&#39;t want to miss!

What does it truly means to be a baddie?

Y&#39;all today we have the multi-hyphenate content creator, fitness and health entrepreneur, Honey Lopez! We had no idea, how much she had been through to get to where she is today. This is one you don&#39;t want to miss!



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It&#39;s a timeless question: why do men want to get with the party girls but don&#39;t want to be with the party girls? Especially, when they the most fun! We also talk about Caribbean dances and how do y&#39;all even learn all these moves?

Why don't men like women who be outside?

It&#39;s a timeless question: why do men want to get with the party girls but don&#39;t want to be with the party girls? Especially, when they the most fun! We also talk about Caribbean dances and how do y&#39;all even learn all these moves?

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Y&#39;all we got ‪@J.lockofficial‬ today! and we get the tea on what it&#39;s like being a hot new rapper/singer. We ask him about how artists&#39; protect themselves from the industry, these women, and the benefits too!

How do artists get attention now? + Industry Women J Lock

Y&#39;all we got ‪@J.lockofficial‬ today! and we get the tea on what it&#39;s like being a hot new rapper/singer. We ask him about how artists&#39; protect themselves from the industry, these women, and the benefits too!



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Today we bring you the EXTRAORDINARY Tajonyx! We talk about the album Phantom Fire, the concept of gender and how it&#39;s probably just made up, and why people gotta hate on Galentine&#39;s day!

Are Galentine's days desperate? What is a binary anyway?

Today we bring you the EXTRAORDINARY Tajonyx! We talk about the album Phantom Fire, the concept of gender and how it&#39;s probably just made up,  and why people gotta hate on Galentine&#39;s day!

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Y&#39;all we go all over the place with this episode! Jay Hill joins Flew Here Grew Here and drops gems about his podcasting/business journey that you don&#39;t want to miss. And of course, we get into some mess about his relationships and wildest crashout stories. You don&#39;t want to miss this one!

Jay Hill Talks How to Make it in Podcasting, Entrepreneurship, and Crazy Dating Stories

Y&#39;all we go all over the place with this episode! Jay Hill joins Flew Here Grew Here and drops gems about his podcasting/business journey that you don&#39;t want to miss. And of course, we get into some mess about his relationships and wildest crashout stories. You don&#39;t want to miss this one!

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Y&#39;all todays episode is a whole mess! A good one though! Made Men Mafia members Dubba G and Lil Thadd join us today, telling us how they met Duke Deuce, talk essential Memphis music history, and of course their own music careers!

Touring with Duke Deuce, Meeting Yuki Chiba, and Are Girl Dad's Toxic? | Dubba G and Turnt Lil Thadd

Y&#39;all todays episode is a whole mess! A good one though! Made Men Mafia members Dubba G and Lil Thadd join us today, telling us how they met Duke Deuce, talk essential Memphis music history, and of course their own music careers!

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Tune in tonight as we talk about her rise to radio fame, almost being on Love &amp; Hip-Hop, life after divorce and more!

"I Had to Tell Drake NO!" Radio Royalty Mz Shyneka couldn't be apart of his rotation

Tune in tonight as we talk about her rise to radio fame, almost being on Love &amp; Hip-Hop, life after divorce and more!


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Ladies its the holiday season and if your man didn&#39;t ask you to be with him is that a red flag? Tune into tonight&#39;s episode where we talk about how important you really are to a relationship if you don&#39;t get invited for the holidays. We also dive into Drake and Kendrick&#39;s beef and is Drake being a sore loser? You don&#39;t wanna miss this!!!

If Your Man Doesn't Invite You to Holidays Is That a Red Flag?

Ladies its the holiday season and if your man didn&#39;t ask you to be with him is that a red flag? Tune into tonight&#39;s episode where we talk about how important you really are to a relationship if you don&#39;t get invited for the holidays. We also dive into Drake and Kendrick&#39;s beef and is Drake being a sore loser? You don&#39;t wanna miss this!!!

Where worlds collide no matter where you reside

Growing up in your hometown shapes your foundation but transitioning to a new place helps elevate who you are. Flew Here, Grew Here podcast is a space for us to bridge the gap between the different worlds of everyone's favorite hometowns. Hosts, Shenelle Simone and April B are two women who rep their hometown of Brooklyn, NY to the fullest  but also have a sweet spot for their adopted place of living, Atlanta, GA. The platform discusses cultural differences, music, fashion, and more from the standpoint of moving from where you grew, to where you flew. Welcome to the Flew Here Grew Here Podcast where worlds collide no matter where you reside.