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ROCKY “ROCK-T” TURNER
from Fall 2022 Issue
ROCKY ROCKY “ROCK-T““ROCK-T“ TURNER TURNER
Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.
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A. Rocky “ROCK-T” Turner from The Nationally Syndicated “Rickey Smiley Morning Show”. Founder & Creator of STOMP WARS, The largest youth STEP movement in the country, Founder of The ROCKTEEN Youth Foundation, Author, Producer, Investor, Former Pro Baseball Player.
Q. Let’s talk about your journey and how you got to where you are today?
A. The best way to describe my journey is, “THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION”. I have always had to “Out Work” everyone and persevere using a NO EXCUSES GET IT DONE resilient mindset. I was told NO 5 Times when I applied for my first radio job….. The 6th Time I told that radio station that I would work FREE of charge. They said YES, and 20 plus years later, I am still Rockin’ & Rollin’.....but of course, I am no longer working for FREE. LOL!
Q. How would you define your purpose?
A. I feel like my PURPOSE is to serve as a SPARK PLUG in the lives of others. GOD has blessed me with the gift of pouring positive energy into people and I implement this gift into everything I do.
Q. What has been one of your greatest accomplishments you’ve had in your career?
A. Creating STOMP WARS, we have been blessed to help over 10,000 students graduate High School over the past 15 years through our Stomp Wars STEP Movement. StompWars. com.
Q. What is one fun fact about yourself?
A. I have a BIG Sweet Tooth. I probably eat enough sweets that could feed a large village. lol. My Go-To dessert is Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies with Vanilla Ice Cream or a big bowl of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and The Golden Chocolate Hostess Cupcakes.
Q. Can you give any advice to the next generation of male leaders?
A. SPEAK YOUR DAY every day. You are what you THINK and what you SAY to yourself. Live YOUR DREAM! Write YOUR OWN STORY! Be the SUPERHERO in YOUR Movie of life. Live by my motto NO EXCUSES, GET IT DONE! EMBRACE The Grind and stay the course. It’s NEVER over until you QUIT….and quitting is NOT an option.
Q. Tell us about “I Hate the Homies Podcast” and how it got started?
A. This Podcast is about three HOMIES (“ROCK-T” “GRIFF” “SUPA DAVE”) who love Sports and argue every day about random topics and current events. Our intense and funny interaction captured the attention of Urban One, who presented us with an opportunity to turn our conversations into a podcast. We said YES, and the rest is history. Follow and TuneIn anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Q. What are some goals you want to accomplish in the next three years?
a. Continue to make a positive impact in the lives of others b. Executive Produce STOMP WARS
Reality Docu-Series Television
Show c. Host the STOMP WARS National
STEP Championships at Dallas
Cowboys Stadium d. Launch the Rock-T Radio Media
Company e. Increase Real Estate Investment
Portfolio f. Write a Children’s Book g. 10X The entire Rock-T Brand
Business Empire
Q. Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?
A. My wife and I have a dope podcast together called The PERFECT PAIR PODCAST. We share our personal experiences about our Relationship and Marriage. Many people think we are a “Perfect” Couple…. We are far from perfect BUT, we are PERFECT FOR EACHOTHER. This podcast encourages and motivates people to build strong Personal and Business Relationships in general. PerfectPairPodcast.com.
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. @RockTholla across all Social Platforms and RockTHolla.com.