Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this week I’m joined by my talented friend Diamond Batiste—a filmmaker, director, writer, and someone who’s become a real brother to me in this industry. We get all the way real about what it means to grow as creators in today’s oversaturated world, how consistency and joy are key (not just the numbers), and why being true to your vision is what separates you from the crowd. We dive into Diamond’s honest testimony of falling in and out of faith, from reading the Bible in the Army to going through cycles of drifting, chasing love, dealing with abandonment, and realizing the real work starts with radical transparency—with yourself and others. Diamond shares how therapy (and being a Black man in therapy!) unlocked his next level, and how becoming a father and seeking a new relationship with God became his “try again” moment.
We laugh about childhood, flirting with the line between authenticity and honesty, failing forward in relationships, and the struggle to create safe spaces for men (and women) to tell the truth without fear of penalty. I open up, too, about the power of community, the need for graceful pivots, and how I’m embracing budgeting, DIY, and building a business that glorifies God. This episode is for anyone holding themselves back, struggling with old patterns, or scared to be their full, vulnerable self. Whether you’re a creative, a dreamer, or just trying to level up in life, our stories remind you: growth is messy, failure isn’t fatal, and healing always starts with telling yourself (and others) the truth.
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