The Devyn Zoolander Show

Devyn Zoolander
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What happens when a passive-aggressive 30-something, Black nerd with an obsession for 90s nostalgia decides to spill his guts on a microphone? You get a roller coaster ride of highs and lows featuring toxic relationship advice, hilarious road rage stories, and overly harsh critiques about R&B music. Each week I sit down with folks that don’t have “real jobs” because as a late bloomer with a creative spirit, I know what it’s like to dream big only to have those dreams dashed by loved ones that don’t understand my vision. Shout out to the people working unorthodox jobs that they love.

  1. Aug 7

    Discovering Desa Kishar

    Meet Desa Kishar—a multidisciplinary artist, devoted mother of four, healer, and deep thinker. In this wide-ranging conversation, Desa shares her perspectives on motherhood, modesty, spirituality, personal evolution, relationships, raising a Black son, protecting her peace, creativity, and what it truly means to live with intention. Whether you’re interested in faith, healing, self-development, Black culture, or simply enjoy meaningful conversations, this interview is full of wisdom that will leave you reflecting long after it ends. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet Desa Kishar 01:50 Desa’s journey through motherhood 05:45 Living with confidence, curves, and intentional modesty 10:30 Body image, self-worth, and embracing change 14:29 A message to men about respect, discipline, and self-value 17:32 Do we belong to each other? Exploring love, connection & freedom 22:58 Protecting your peace, boundaries, and access to your energy 26:44 Raising children, letting go, and preparing them for adulthood 30:30 Raising a Black son with love, awareness, and intention 35:05 Faith, healing, community, and personal evolution 37:48 Musical Pronouns: Desa’s artistic influences & inspirations 42:40 Why Desa wears a head wrap and dresses modestly 46:33 Words of wisdom for her son and daughters 48:15 Closing thoughts & outro If this conversation resonated with you, be sure to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more thoughtful interviews with artists, entrepreneurs, healers, and changemakers. Follow Desa Kishar Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @DesaKishar What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation? Let us know in the comments below. #DesaKishar #DevynZoolander #Podcast #ArtistInterview #Motherhood #ModestFashion #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #BlackCulture #Healing #PersonalDevelopment #SelfGrowth #Mindset #Relationships

    Discovering Desa Kishar

  2. 09/12/2025

    Ifeoma Creates

    Ifeoma Igwe is a Pittsburgh-based artist and illustrator known for her work on existentialism and shared experiences. In this episode, she talks about navigating her childhood as a Nigerian-American girl, developing as an artist on the Pittsburgh art scene, and how she used social media and her website to generate more exposure for her art. Ifeoma also chimes in on the never ending battle between Nigerians and Ghanaians over who makes the best jollof rice. https://www.ifeomacreates.com https://www.instagram.com/ifeomacreates11/ https://pittsburghfoundation.org/ifeoma

    Ifeoma Creates

  3. 08/30/2025

    Anastasia’s Crown featuring Yvette Renee Royal

    Yvette Renee Royal is the first African-American woman in the United States to open an esthetic salon featuring LPG Endermologie. Endermologie is a non-surgical procedure for cellulite treatment, blood circulation, and overall skin appearance. Her salon, Anastasia’s Crown Esthetic Services, is named after her niece who passed away as an infant. In this episode, Yvette explains the spiritual meaning of Anastasia’s Crown. She also shares how she is using her business to uplift women. I really enjoyed sitting down with Yvette and I strongly encourage women to book a session with Anastasia’s Crown. Anastasia’s Crown is more than a salon…it’s a MINISTRY! https://anastasiascrown.com https://www.instagram.com/anastasiascrown1/ https://www.sheenmagazine.com/yvette-royal-the-queen-of-skin-care/

    Anastasia’s Crown featuring Yvette Renee Royal

  4. 07/07/2025

    Too Black For Black Spaces with Ashante Josey

    Pittsburgh visual artist Ashante Josey stops by the show to discuss her journey to becoming the star painter that she is today. Her art primarily focuses on Black culture, nature, music, emotion, and symbolism. During our conversation, Ashante reflects on some recent achievements she’s accomplished including her 2023 Artivist Academy fellowship with 1Hood Media, her 2025 Fab 40 Award from the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center featuring her painting “Let It Go” in their “Being Seen” exhibit. Stay tuned for an introspective dialogue with a Black woman who sometimes feels like her art is TOO BLACK FOR BLACK SPACES! https://www.ajoseyart.com

    Too Black For Black Spaces with Ashante Josey

  5. 06/11/2025

    Beat By Nesh

    Professional Makeup Artist and Beat By Nesh Studio owner Tenesha Cameron stops by the show to talk about several topics including: her middle school introduction to makeup, how lying on her resume led to her doing Cardi B’s makeup, and navigating single motherhood without her mother’s guidance and wisdom. https://www.beatbynesh.com https://www.facebook.com/BeatByNesh/ https://www.tiktok.com/@beatbynesh?_t=ZP-8x6aHuAeMD0&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/beatbyneshbeauty/

    Beat By Nesh

  6. 05/27/2025

    Diem Style Studio

    Diem Watson, Founder and Owner of Diem Style Studio, stops by talk about the journey that led her to opening her very own hair salon earlier this year. The businesswoman also discusses the challenges that she and her husband, Orlando, have with raising a child that has autism. In addition, Diem takes us back down memory lane to when she first met her husband at Youngstown State University. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diemstylestudio/ Diem Style Studio: https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/diemwatson2?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaergb0J_0jPwtAThJGObgNvqHGxxgxkEeweVL11drx_lgHPYVY4D88vlbbHCw_aem_xvz_q_VsP-RhIYh00Y_OcQ

    Diem Style Studio

  7. 05/11/2025

    Radical Acceptance with Mira Monique

    My good friend, Mira Monique stops returns to talk about how practicing “radical acceptance” of certain aspects of her life is benefitting her mental, spiritual and physical wellness. During this episode, we talk about Tracee Ellis Ross’s recent comments about dating younger men because she finds that many of the men her own age are rigid in their views of masculinity. Mira also talks about the importance of eating nutrient-dense foods and lifting weights as she navigates through her 40s.

    Radical Acceptance with Mira Monique

  8. 09/24/2024

    Time Will Tell featuring Diarra Imani

    Emmy-nominated spoken word artist Diarra Imani stops by the show to talk about her debut album “Time Will Tell.” The nine-track offering features multiple genres including neo-soul, jazz fusion, R&B and hip-hop. In addition to her new album, Diarra reflects on her contributions to “The Ebony Canal” (a film documenting Black maternal health), the Equity Impact Center, her experience as a Scale Fellow, and how much she enjoys being the mother to an energetic toddler. You don’t want to miss this conversation! Website: https://diarraimani.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1QUsmL-tp7z-AltCdKlmsMPaPcsblMA89iutoBhTOcXvanSl3HiVePM_A_aem_cnw1Mje9sh89oCmHwX9l7w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diarraimani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diarraimani/ “Time Will Tell” by Diarra Imani https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-will-tell/1768313825

    Time Will Tell featuring Diarra Imani
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About

What happens when a passive-aggressive 30-something, Black nerd with an obsession for 90s nostalgia decides to spill his guts on a microphone? You get a roller coaster ride of highs and lows featuring toxic relationship advice, hilarious road rage stories, and overly harsh critiques about R&B music. Each week I sit down with folks that don’t have “real jobs” because as a late bloomer with a creative spirit, I know what it’s like to dream big only to have those dreams dashed by loved ones that don’t understand my vision. Shout out to the people working unorthodox jobs that they love.

Information

  • Creator
    Devyn Zoolander
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Devyn Zoolander
  • Show Website
    The Devyn Zoolander Show