Success Talks With Rodney Saulsberry

Reginald F. Lewis, was an American businessman. He was one of the richest African-American men in the 1980s, and the first African American to build a billion-dollar company, TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc. In 1993, Forbes listed Lewis among the 400 richest Americans, with a net worth estimated at $1.4 billion.

Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah. She is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album All Hail the Queen on November 28, 1989, featuring the hit single "Ladies First". She won a Grammy Award in 1994 for Best Solo Rap Performance for "U.N.I.T.Y.".

Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on David Bowie. He was an English singer-songwriter and actor. A leading figure in the music industry, Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  in 1996. 

Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Film Director Spike Lee. Producer, director, writer and actor Spike Lee creates provocative films that explore race relations, political issues and urban crime and violence. His films include 'She's Gotta Have It,' 'Do the Right Thing' 'Malcolm X' and 'BlacKkKlansman.'

Voice Over Artist and Singer Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, arranger and guitarist, Nile Rodgers. He is expanding the boundaries of popular music. As the co-founder of the popular group CHIC and the newly elected Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rodgers pioneered a musical language that generated chart-topping hits like "Le Freak," (the biggest selling single in the history of Atlantic Records!) and sparked the advent of hip-hop with "Good Times". He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in (2017) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in (2016).

Voice Over Actor, Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on American professional baseball pitcher, Satchel Paige. At age 42 in 1948, Paige made his major league debut for the Cleveland Indians; to this day, this makes him the oldest debutant in major league history. Additionally, Paige was 59 years old when he played his last major league game, which is also a record that stands to this day. Paige was the first black pitcher to play in the American League and was the seventh black player to play in Major League Baseball. 

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Author Rodney Saulsberry leads this discussion about why recording artists are currently selling their music catalogs. Most recently, it was reported that Bob Dylan sold his entire music catalog to Universal Music for more than $300 million—and Dolly Parton also announced that she may be doing the same.The sale of a music catalog involves selling ownership of the copyright in either songs, or recordings, or both, depending on which copyrights the seller owns.

Voice Over Actor, Author and Singer Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Jamie Foxx. He's an American actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, and television presenter.He became widely known for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film Ray, for which he won the Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on American Actor, Michael B. Jordan. He garnered acclaim for his role in the film festival favorite Fruitvale Station (2013) and for his role as a boxing protégé in 2015's Creed. He returned to the big screen in early 2018 in the wildly successful Marvel superhero flick Black Panther. In 2020, Jordan was named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

Voice Over Actor, Author and Singer Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Viola Davis. She is an American actress and producer. Having won an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, she is the first African-American, and currently the youngest actor, to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting".

Voice Over Actor, Author and Singer Rodney Saulsberry narrates this episode on the rise and popularity of "Cryptocurrency." Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) is a form of digital asset based on a network that is distributed across a large number of computers. This decentralized structure allows them to exist outside the control of governments and central authorities.

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Simone Biles, an American artistic gymnast. With a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is the most decorated gymnast in America. Saulsberry takes us through her journey that lead to four Olympic Gold Medals.

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Author, Rodney Saulsberry narrates the bio feature on Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation,  a $14 billion international social justice philanthropy.  Under his leadership, the Ford Foundation became the first non-profit in US history to issue a $1 billion designated social bond in US capital markets for proceeds to strengthen and stabilize non-profit organizations in the wake of COVID-19.

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on the record-breaking South Korean boy band BTS. This exciting group balances an energetic blend of dance-pop and hip-hop with introspective lyrics, which helped them build a devoted global following while also becoming the most successful K-pop group in history.

Voice Over Actor and Author, Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on gifted singer and pianist, Aretha Franklin. Known as "The Queen Of Soul," who went on to release several popular singles, many of which are now considered classics. In 1987 she became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2008 she won her 18th Grammy Award, making her one of the most honored artists in Grammy history.

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Author, Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Serena Williams, an African American professional tennis player and former world No. 1 in women's single tennis. She has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and the second-most of all time behind Margaret Court (24).

Voice Over Actor, Singer and Writer Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Willy T Ribbs,  the first African-American driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, and the first black person to drive a Formula 1 car – and his story pulls no punches. Saulsberry discusses his outspoken, straight-shooting personality and how he rose to become a pioneer in motorsport, both Stateside and in the United Kingdom.

Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on TikTok,  a popular social media app that allows users to watch, create, and share 15-second videos shot on cellphones. With its personalized feeds of quirky and creative short videos, the app is characterized by its addictive quality and high levels of engagement.