We had the good fortune of connecting with LaDacia Jones and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi LaDacia, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Well I love talking and engaging with others so starting a podcast was the right thing to do. Honestly I always wanted to be in radio.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My podcast is my diary. My personal story to tell. I was scared of being judged by my family and peers but my friend Porsha told me the block button is real. If anyone had a negative thing to say I could just block them. Its been a rough journey not knowing how to start a podcast or who I could get help from. I had to do tons of research. I finally found a distribution platform and the rest was history. I’m almost 5 years into podcasting now. I’m currently working on my 2nd show by myself and a 5th show is brewing.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would start at The Breakfast Brothers in Arlington or Egg Bar Brunch. We would do lunch at Kitchen & Kocktails. Dinner at TNT Tacos and Tequila. Then drinks and dancing at Sandaga 813.Definitely shopping at the Galleria or Northpark Mall.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My mom, LaQuesa Lester, She has always been in my corner. My sister, Tika and my daughters, Khianna & Gracyn. My close friend Porsha is the reason I started podcasting 5 years ago. We would have wine downs at a mutual friends house and she would always tell me i need to record our conversations. Someone could benefit from my experience. Last but not least my boyfriend, Trey, is definitely an inspiration. He has continued to push me to move forward in this lane i created for myself.

Instagram: the_daci_j_show

Facebook: The Daci J Show

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VttuLvYokLQHA6R4D-lpg/videos

Other: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7c7M5WnFkyXsk6e42DbT1Q?si=5b70f2fccbda4e40

Image Credits
Photo by Gary Grant With Gr8 Visions

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