Why Not Me? with Mike Jackson

By: Mike Jackson
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • Join host Mike Jackson as he uncovers the authentic stories behind success on 'Why Not Me?' With engaging interviews and practical insights, discover diverse paths to achievement and empower your own journey. Tune in and ask yourself: Why not me? Produced by Get Lifted Inc. and Rabbit Grin Productions
    Show more Show less
Art Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Tika Sumpter: Soap Opera Stardom, Gossip Girl, & Working with Tyler Perry and Oprah

    Tika Sumpter: Soap Opera Stardom, Gossip Girl, & Working with Tyler Perry and Oprah
    Feb 18 2025
    On our final episode of Season 1, Mike is joined by Tika Sumpter! Tika talks all about growing up in New York, finding success on the soap opera One Life to Live and being nominated for a NAACP Image Award, being followed by paparazzi during the filming of Gossip Girl, getting to work with Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford, and Chadwick Boseman, playing young Michelle Obama in Southside with You, what it was like producing a project A to Z, finding love, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    56 mins
  • Tim Story: From Making His First Movie for $30,000 to Directing Fantastic Four

    Tim Story: From Making His First Movie for $30,000 to Directing Fantastic Four
    Feb 11 2025
    Tim Story is on the podcast this week talking all about the highs and lows of the film industry, attending film school at USC, inspiration he took from Kevin Smith’s movie Clerks and deciding to make his first movie for $30,000, what he learned directing Barbershop that he applied to Fantastic Four, his mindset during tough times in the industry, living in true artistry, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Prentice Penny: From Substitute Teacher to Showrunner on Insecure with Issa Rae

    Prentice Penny: From Substitute Teacher to Showrunner on Insecure with Issa Rae
    Feb 4 2025
    Prentice Penny joins Mike on the podcast this week! He talks all about growing up in the heart of the filmmaking world in Los Angeles and working as a substitute teacher, to feeling inspired by Spike Lee and deciding to follow his passions. Prentice breaks down his career journey from getting his first writing gig, to learning the business from Brooklyn Nine Nine to Scrubs, all the way to becoming Showrunner on Insecure with Issa Rae. He shares wise words of wisdom about trusting your instincts, using time as your resource, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 15 mins

What listeners say about Why Not Me? with Mike Jackson

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available