In this episode of Sommer Time, I sit down with Imani Ellis — founder of CultureCon and one of the most influential voices in creative entrepreneurship — for a conversation about faith, discipline, vision, and what it truly means to bet on yourself.

We talk about:

Building CultureCon from the ground up

Taking leaps before you feel ready

Mentorship and learning with intention

The realities of entrepreneurship and leadership

Navigating fear, uncertainty, and growth

Staying grounded while building something impactful

This conversation felt honest, reflective, and deeply affirming for anyone chasing a vision bigger than themselves.

If you’ve ever stood at the edge of a leap wondering whether to jump — this episode is for you.

✨ Subscribe to Sommer Time for more conversations at the intersection of culture, creativity, healing, and ambition.

On this episode of Sommertime, host Sommer Hill sits down with entrepreneur and global leader Wilglory Tanjong for a powerful conversation about impact, leadership, and building across borders.

Wilglory shares insights from her journey creating change on an international scale, offering perspective on entrepreneurship, purpose-driven work, and what it really takes to lead with vision.

From navigating challenges to scaling ideas that matter, this episode dives into the mindset and strategy behind meaningful success.

If you’re passionate about impact, leadership, and creating something bigger than yourself, this conversation will inspire you to think differently and move with intention.

🎧 In this episode:

• Wilglory’s journey in global entrepreneurship
• Leadership lessons and mindset shifts
• Building purpose-driven ventures
• Creating impact across communities

On this episode of Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with DC’s own Fat Trel for one of his most raw and revealing conversations yet.

From growing up in Northeast DC surrounded by fast money, loss, and survival… to navigating prison, loyalty, and fatherhood—Fat Trel shares the real story behind the headlines.

He opens up about:

• Leaving home at a young age to help provide for his family
• The emotional impact of losing his grandmother while incarcerated
• Why loyalty means everything—even taking a charge for someone else
• How prison changed his mindset forever
• Why music became his therapy and purpose

This episode goes beyond music—it’s about accountability, growth, and understanding the reality behind the lifestyle.

Topics Covered

• Growing up in Northeast DC
• Street survival & providing for family
• Prison, accountability & consequences
• Loyalty & sacrifice
• Mental health & trauma
• Music as therapy

On this episode of Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie for a powerful conversation on art, trauma, motherhood, and storytelling.

Lex shares how her work—ranging from paintings to installations—explores themes of Black childhood, discipline, memory, and healing. She opens up about how becoming a mother transformed her artistic voice and why her work often centers on raising a young Black boy in today’s world.

The conversation dives into her viral piece “Because I Love You,” which sparked deep emotional reactions and conversations around discipline and generational trauma.

From navigating the art world to using creativity as therapy, Lex Marie reminds us that art isn’t just something you see—it’s something you feel.

Topics Discussed

• Art as therapy and emotional release
• Black childhood and generational trauma
• Motherhood and raising a Black son
• Viral art and public reactions
• Finding your artistic voice
• Making art accessible vs valuable 

On this episode of Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with Dr. Jay Barnett for a powerful conversation about mental health, masculinity, relationships, and healing.

Dr. Jay shares insight into why many men struggle to express their emotions, how childhood experiences shape adult relationships, and why understanding emotional intelligence is critical for both men and women.

The two also dive into topics like modern dating, generational differences in communication, the importance of mentorship, and what it truly means for men to feel seen and valued.

From discussions about therapy and trauma to purpose, faith, and personal growth, this episode is filled with honest perspectives and meaningful takeaways.

If you’re interested in mental health, relationships, and personal development, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Topics Discussed

• Why men struggle with emotional expression
• Mental health in the Black community
• Dating and generational differences
• Masculinity and vulnerability
• Healing from childhood trauma
• Building purpose and identity

On this episode of Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with entrepreneur, creator, and speaker Dontrell Britton for one of his most honest conversations yet.

Known online for teaching men about money, discipline, etiquette, and self-development, Dontrell opens up about the story behind his success — including the difficult path that led him there.

Growing up in Washington, D.C., Dontrell shares how poverty, loss, and street life shaped his early years, leading to his arrest and a six-year prison sentence. But prison became the turning point that forced him to reflect, rebuild his mindset, and ultimately transform his life.

In this powerful conversation, Dontrell talks about the lessons he learned behind bars, the moment he decided to change his life, and how he built a brand helping others improve their finances, discipline, and lifestyle.

Sommer and Dontrell also dive into topics like masculinity, relationships, money habits, and the mindset it takes to break cycles and create a better future.

This episode is a real conversation about growth, accountability, and what it takes to reinvent yourself.

In this episode:

• Dontrell’s upbringing and early life in Washington DC

• Losing his father and the impact it had on him

• His time in prison and the mental challenges of solitary confinement

• The moment he decided to change his life

• Becoming a trainer and building a social media brand

• Lessons on money, masculinity, and discipline

• Why financial stability changes everything for men

It’s still Homecoming Week at Howard University, and this time Sommer Time Podcast host Sommer Hill sits down with two of Howard’s most beloved content creators — Jade and Jadah, the hilarious viral duo whose friendship, faith, and hustle have made them campus legends.

What started as a playful TikTok idea between friends quickly turned into millions of views, national brand collaborations, and a growing fanbase that can’t get enough of their energy. From balancing college life with creative work to launching their Howard Hustle series, these two are redefining what it means to create with purpose.

🎧 Tune in for:

• How their first viral video changed everything overnight
• The story behind Howard Hustle and their mission to spotlight student entrepreneurs
• What it’s really like being creators and full-time students
• How they stay grounded in faith while building a platform
• Sommer’s professor moment 👀 — plus Howard Homecoming “This or That”
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✨ This episode isn’t just about content creation — it’s about faith, friendship, and finding your purpose in the process.

During Howard University Homecoming Week, Sommer Time Podcast host Sommer Hill sits down with visionary creative, stylist, and entrepreneur Sankara — a proud Howard alum who’s built a career at the intersection of faith, fashion, and purpose.

From Gary, Indiana to Hollywood, Sankara’s story is one of perseverance, transformation, and divine timing. She opens up about her journey from dancing and designing to styling legends like Phylicia Rashad, the lessons she learned at Howard, and how motherhood reshaped her grind.

This episode dives deep into what it means to trust your gift, embrace your foundation, and let art save your life.

🎧 Tune in for:

• How the Howard experience shaped Sankara’s creative drive
• From Michael Jackson to Broadway — how art inspired her vision
• The story behind styling Phylicia Rashad and finding purpose through mentorship
• How motherhood, patience, and faith shaped her business
• Why confidence is the real secret to personal style

✨ This isn’t just a fashion story — it’s about foundation, faith, and fierce self-belief.

On this episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with the multi-hyphenate powerhouse Jae Murphy — DJ, host, producer, and proud Howard University alum — to talk about faith, pivoting, and divine alignment.

From his start hosting Howard homecomings and campus events to touring the world with Kendrick Lamar, Jason Derulo, and even DJing for Jay-Z, Jae’s story is one of purpose, persistence, and prayer.

In this full-circle conversation — recorded during Howard University Homecoming Week — Jae opens up about his humble beginnings in Norfolk, VA, his leap of faith moving to Los Angeles, and how he learned to “pivot with purpose.”

🎧 Tune in for:

• Jae Murphy’s Howard legacy and the lessons that shaped his career
• The crazy story behind DJing for Jay-Z and Beyoncé
• Why he calls every challenge a “self-haze” moment
• The divine timing behind every major opportunity
• Sommer & Jae’s reflections on faith, favor, and staying grounded in the grind

✨ This episode isn’t just about the come-up — it’s about calling, confidence, and the courage to start again.

🔗 Follow Them Here:

🎙 Sommer Hill: https://www.instagram.com/sommerfh/

🎧 Jae Murphy: instagram.com/jaemurphy

It’s Homecoming season at Howard University, and Sommer Time Podcast is kicking off Season 4 with a special guest — returning favorite Ariana Davis, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Stript & Buji Matcha.

Recorded during the energy of Howard Homecoming Week, host Sommer Hill sits down with Ariana to talk about legacy, entrepreneurship, balance, and the beauty of coming home to where it all started. From building a brand that empowers women to running two businesses and thriving as a mom, Ariana opens up about what it really takes to make it happen — and why Howard will always be part of her foundation.

🎧 Tune in for:

Ariana’s favorite Howard memories and how college shaped her hustle

What it’s really like to run two businesses and manage burnout

The truth about building your team and firing fast

Why entrepreneurship requires confidence, consistency, and faith

The legacy she wants to leave as a Howard alum and Black woman in business

✨ This episode isn’t just about Howard Homecoming — it’s about home, heart, and the hustle behind success.

🔗 Follow Them Here:

Sommer Hill: https://www.instagram.com/sommerfh/

Ariana Davis: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.stript/

Stripped: https://www.instagram.com/striptofficial/

Buji Matcha: https://www.instagram.com/bujimatcha/

Before becoming one of the youngest mayors in U.S. history, Brandon M. Scott was just a kid from Park Heights with a dream to change his city. On this powerful episode of Sommer Time Podcast, host Sommer Hill sits down with Baltimore’s 52nd Mayor to talk about leadership, legacy, and the real story behind Baltimore’s evolution.

Mayor Scott opens up about his journey from growing up during the crack era to becoming the city’s youngest mayor in over a century — and the first to be re-elected in more than 20 years. He shares his personal motivations, the realities of leadership, and the work behind reducing gun violence by historic numbers.

From politics to personal reflection, this conversation gives a human look at the man behind the mayor — one grounded in authenticity, faith, and community.

🎧 Tune in for:

• What it was like growing up in Park Heights during Baltimore’s toughest years
• The moment that inspired him to become mayor at just 6 years old
• How Baltimore cut homicides by 30% and shootings by 20%
• The real story behind his leadership style — and why authenticity matters
• Why Baltimore is more than The Wire — it’s a story of resilience, history, and hope

✨ This episode isn’t just about politics — it’s about purpose, perseverance, and the power of showing up for your city.

🔗 Follow Sommer Time Podcast & Guest:

🎙 Sommer Hill – instagram.com/sommerhill

🏛 Mayor Brandon M. Scott – instagram.com/mayorbmscott

Before the red carpets, magazine covers, and Hollywood spotlight, Jabari Banks was just a kid from PG County with a dream. On this episode of Sommer Time Podcast, host Sommer Hill is joined by guest host Terry “Goofy” Jones for a deep conversation with the Bel-Air star about faith, family, fame, and finding his path.

Jabari opens up about his journey from musical theater student to dropping out during COVID, to auditioning for and ultimately landing the role of Will Smith in Bel-Air. He shares how Philly shaped him, what he’s learned from working with legends, and why authenticity drives his art in both acting and music.

They also dive into mental health, self-care, and what it means to be the first in your family to chase a creative career. From industry highs to private struggles, this is the real Jabari Banks you haven’t seen.

🎧 Tune in for:

• How Jabari Banks manifested his breakout role on Bel-Air
• The lessons he’s learned from Will Smith & Martin Lawrence
• Music, acting, and creative freedom beyond TV
• Self-care, therapy, and the importance of family support
• Why PG County shaped his grind and perspective
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✨ This episode isn’t just about Hollywood — it’s about vision, resilience, and creating your own lane.

For three seasons, you’ve watched Sommer Hill sit down with changemakers, creators, and community leaders on Sommer Time Podcast. But this time, it’s all about her.

In the Season 3 finale, Sommer opens up about her journey — from growing up in St. Louis to traveling to over 32 countries, studying journalism at Howard, and chasing her lifelong dream of hosting her own show. She shares personal fun facts, lessons from her tattoos, and stories that shaped her into the woman she is today.

This episode is raw, real, and a chance to truly get to know the person behind the mic.

🎧 Tune in for:

Fun facts about Sommer (yes, she’s a foodie & a Gemini!)

Stories from living in cities across the U.S. and abroad

Her journey from journalism to podcasting

Reflections on favorite guests & proudest moments of Season 3

What’s next for Sommer Time — and why she’s just getting started

✨ Thank you for riding through 3 seasons! Your support means everything — here’s to Season 4 and beyond.

Before the flagship store in New York City and the curated collections, Ron David was just a kid from Cleveland with an eye for style. On this episode of Sommer Time Podcast, host Sommer Hill sits down with the fashion designer and entrepreneur to unpack his journey from Howard University to building a luxury brand that’s redefining Black excellence in fashion.

Ron shares what it really takes to create a brand with staying power, from saving money while others partied, to mastering the art of curation, to offering clients not just clothing, but a full luxury experience. They dive into authenticity, sacrifice, and why brand architecture matters more than hype.

🎧 Tune in for:

How Ron went from retail to real estate to fashion empire

The sacrifices behind building a 10-year brand

Why experience is just as important as the product

His take on fast fashion vs. luxury — and why both matter

What’s next for Ron David, from Fashion Week to his 10-year anniversary

✨ This isn’t just about fashion. It’s about mindset, discipline, and building something bigger than yourself.

Before the viral mixes and packed parties, Brooks Welch (Soul Sugar) and DJ MoreSoupPlease were just two kids who loved music. On this very special episode of Sommer Time Podcast, host Sommer Hill sits down with both of them to talk about legacy, loss, and the power of sound to build community.

Brooks shares how she turned Soul Sugar from a pandemic idea into a movement — with live streams, community building, and a growing platform connecting R&B and soul lovers across generations. DJ MoreSoupPlease opens up about how losing his brother inspired his journey into DJing, and why he sees music as “sonic therapy” for people carrying the weight of everyday life.

From Newark to Grand Rapids, from Howard to Soulection, this conversation dives into the healing power of music, what it means to build authentic community, and how DJs create more than parties — they create safe spaces.

🎧 Tune in for:

The story behind Soul Sugar and how it blew up online

Why MoreSoupPlease calls DJing “serving people through sound”

Reflections on Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Tyler, The Creator & Stevie Wonder

The impact of TikTok and social media on today’s music culture

How legacy and love fuel their work

✨ This episode isn’t just about music — it’s about motion, memory, and meaning.

🎶 Music Credits

Michael Jackson – “Thriller” [Thriller, 1982]

Beyoncé – “Virgo’s Groove” [Renaissance, 2022]

Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open” [An Evening with Silk Sonic, 2021]

Stevie Wonder – “Another Star” [Songs in the Key of Life, 1976]

Stevie Wonder – “Golden Lady” [Innervisions, 1973]

Isley Brothers – “Between the Sheets” [Between the Sheets, 1983]

Lil Wayne – “Grown Man” [Tha Carter II, 2008]

Fantasia – “When I See U” [Fantasia, 2006]

Chaka Khan – “Ain’t Nobody” [Stompin’ at the Savoy, 1983]

Luther Vandross – “So Amazing” [Give Me the Reason, 1986]

In this episode of It’s Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with Mr. Watch Me Work, the viral fitness motivator known for pulling up on people anywhere—from gyms to street corners—and challenging them to work out.

From his start creating out-of-the-box fitness content after incarceration, to building a brand that inspires communities to embrace health, discipline, and positive change, Mr. Watch Me Work shares his powerful journey of transformation.

We dive into:

💪 His first viral video and quitting his job to pursue his passion

🛑 Life before and during prison — and what he learned about leadership, loyalty, and survival

🏋️‍♂️ Why working out is his outlet for mental health

🤝 Building a movement that motivates youth to leave the streets

🥤 His post-workout recovery business with smoothies, seamoss, and Himalayan chil

🎯 His big goals: from fitness icon to movies, WWE, and beyond

This is more than a conversation about fitness—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and building your own lane.

📌 Follow Mr. Watch Me Work

Instagram: @mrwatchmework

TikTok: @mr.watchmework2

YouTube: @MRWATCHMEWORK202 

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Instagram: @sommerfh

YouTube: Sommer Time Productions

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Terry “Goofy” Jones joins Sommer for one of the funniest — and realest — episodes of It’s Sommer Time. From going viral on Vine to boxing, Goofy opens up about the journey, the pressure of being the family breadwinner, his love for comedy, and his dream to open a Black-owned comedy club in D.C.

They get into everything: mental health, skit creation, growing up in PG County, Dubai adventures with Antonio Brown, fatherhood, and why he thinks comedians are modern-day philosophers.

Don’t miss:

💭 His take on why comedy is medicine

🥊 His black eye story from the ring

🎭 Why he wants to act like Eddie Murphy but stay true to Goofy

💬 Audience Q&As + standup strategy gems

🎙️ Hosted by Sommer Hill

📍 Filmed at Sandlot

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👇 Drop a comment with your favorite moment & let us know who should be on next!

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Welcome to Season 3 of Sommer Time! We’re taking things on the road — new energy, new settings, and even deeper conversations.

In this premiere episode, Afro Beats artist Skillz joins Sommer for a candid, global journey — from Sierra Leone and Ireland to New York, Ghana, D.C., and the U.K. 🌍

They sit down for a West African meal at The Continent DC, then head to Rental Solutions for a private Sommer Time session featuring unreleased tracks by Skillz 🎶

Skillz shares stories of growing up during war, cultural shocks, moving around the world, getting into music in Ghana, and how his identity as an African man shapes both his art and life. This is more than an interview — it’s a connection between two young artists finding home within themselves.

Oh, and yes… they may have filmed a music video too. 👀

🎥 Featuring:

• Afro Beats artist @Skillz8Figure

• Host: Sommer Hill (@sommerfh)

• Director: Monte Q (@monte.q)

• DP/Editor: IG @TeraByteMike

• Location/Partners: The Continent DC & Rental Solutions

• Produced by: Sommer Time Productions & TWLV12

🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more artist interviews, music sessions, and real conversations.

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In a rare and reflective twist, associate producer Jamie Mays takes the host seat to interview none other than Sommer Hill, the creative force behind It’s Sommer Time. This full-circle, behind-the-scenes conversation marks a beautiful milestone for the show—exploring growth, burnout, legacy, purpose, and what it really means to build something from scratch.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

✔️ Sommer opens up about being obsessed with St. Tropez

✔️ Why she refuses to believe in imposter syndrome and feels destined for every room she's in

✔️ The emotional journey behind interviewing her parents, best friend, and boxing stars

✔️ Her toughest role yet: teaching 77 students at Howard University

✔️ The passion and challenges of launching her new panty line, Purrfect Panties

✔️ Her philosophy of “do it scared” and why she’s done doing free work for big companies

✔️ Big dreams for the future: live shows, TV, and making “It’s Sommer Time” a household name

This is one of the most personal, inspiring episodes yet, giving viewers an inside look at the heart, hustle, and humility behind the scenes.

Follow Jamie Nace:

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* Website: www.sommerhill.com

* Instagram: www.instagram.com/sommerfh

* TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sommerhill2

* XII Profile: www.thexiidc.com/sommerhill

In this poolside episode of It’s Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with PREhefner—a rising DMV comedian, content creator, and unapologetic storyteller. From growing up between Northwest and Southeast D.C. to going viral with his raw, relatable skits, PRE shares his unfiltered journey of resilience, reinvention, and chasing a dream beyond the block.

We talk about:

• His transition from rapper to internet comedian

• Life in Southeast D.C. and adapting to the streets

• Going viral with DMV-centric humor

• Lessons from fake raps and real growth

• His dreams of acting and moving to Houston

• How women “saved his life” (in his words)

• The pressure young Black men face & the power of guidance

This is an honest, hilarious, and insightful conversation with one of D.C.’s realest voices in the comedy game.

Watch till the end for a swimming lesson you’ll never forget 😂

🎙️ Filmed by Sommer Time Productions & TWLV12

📍 Shot in Washington, D.C.

🥥 Pineapples, jokes & wisdom on deck.

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