On this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own LaDonna Ford the powerhouse event designer behind some of the city’s biggest celebrations, corporate productions, weddings, and luxury experiences.
From corporate events for Books-A-Million to celebrity parties to personal milestones, LaDonna’s creativity, professionalism, and signature attention to detail have made her one of the most sought-after event planners in the region.

We talk about her journey from psychology major to full-time entrepreneur, how she handles pressure with shark-like focus, and what it really takes to build a thriving business built on relationships, excellence, and consistency.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How LaDonna built a booming events business from scratch
Why she often plans two to three events in a single weekend (sometimes even the same day!)
The psychology she uses to understand clients and create personalized moments
How she stays calm during high-pressure moments
The importance of brand, presentation, and showing up “ready” for every event
Why content and visibility matter for creative entrepreneurs
Her experience working with celebrity clients, including cast members of Love & Marriage Huntsville

LaDonna is humble, hilarious, creative, and laser-focused and her story will inspire anyone chasing a dream.

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In this powerful episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Ed Fields, Senior Advisor & Chief Strategist for the Mayor of Birmingham a leader whose voice, vision, and honesty are reshaping how the Magic City thinks about its future.
From his early work building civic networks, to helping run Randall Woodfin’s historic mayoral campaign, to producing the new documentary “As Goes the South”, Ed opens up about leadership, policy, creativity, and why Birmingham is on the brink of something special.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
The story behind Ed’s unexpected entry into politics
Why Birmingham needs new foot soldiers and why WE are them now
How his strategic leadership works inside the mayor’s office
Why Birmingham’s land size, history, and density shape every policy decision
The birth of his new documentary As Goes the South and why it’s a love letter to the city
His field day experience riding on a garbage truck and what it taught him about real leadership

Ed keeps it raw, transparent, funny, and deeply insightful. If you care about Birmingham, leadership, storytelling, or community impact — this episode will move you.

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In this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with @Dr. Thomas Beavers, Senior Pastor of The Star Church in Birmingham, Alabama.
From navigating the climate of Birmingham politics and church leadership, to expanding The Star Church across multiple campuses, Dr. Beavers opens up about faith, humility, leadership, and family.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why humility and prayer matter in leadership
How churches can thrive through unity, transition, and teamwork
The explosive growth of The Star Church — with thousands of lives changed since 2023
The importance of balancing family, faith, and ministry
Practical advice for people wrestling with church hurt or questioning their faith
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