Ten Steps Ahead Podcast

🔥"When life knocks you down, you don’t start over—you start AGAIN with wisdom." 
Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, uplifting conversation about rebuilding after life’s toughest blows. In this episode of Ten Steps Ahead, we dive into:  
- Skido’s Darkest Hour: From losing his mother to battling depression and homelessness—how faith and fatherhood pulled him back.  
- DeShawn’s Pivot: Navigating divorce,...

Real recognize real—and VA’s the secret weapon turning underground talent into LEGENDS.🚀  

Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, faith-fueled chat with VA, the booking agent who’s spent 15 years turning NO into game-changing YES for hip-hop’s biggest names. In this episode, we dive into:  
- The GRIND: How VA went from street life to stage-directing sold-out tours (and why he’ll never touch the game again).  
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🌟"Real recognize real!"🌟 Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz for a raw, uplifting, and hilariously real conversation about friendships, loyalty, and staying true to yourself! In this episode of Ten Steps Ahead, we’re breaking down:  

- How to curate your inner circle (trust us, quality > quantity!)  

- Navigating conflict without losing your cool (Skido’s patience level: 📈)  

- Why authenticity is NON-NEGOTIABLE in friend...

Welcome back to Ten Steps Ahead! This week, Skido Ortiz and DeShawn Snow dive into raw, real talk about relationships, red flags, and accountability—with a dose of humor and unfiltered truth💥  

🔥 In this episode:  

• Ignoring red flags? DeShawn shares her wildest dating stories (yes, blocking numbers and paying for trips 😱).  
• Single parenting struggles: Kay opens up about raising kids solo, balancing survival mode, and ...

Join DeShawn Snow and Skido Ortiz on the 10 Steps Ahead Podcast as they unpack raw stories of resilience, success, and authenticity. DeShawn reveals her journey gracing the cover of Motivate Magazine’s “Heart of a Woman” issue, while Skido shares behind-the-scenes insights from high-stakes LA ventures with Moneybagg Yo and Tiffany Haddish. Kay Davis brings unfiltered streetwise perspectives on navigating drama and staying ...

Creators & Guests

• DeShawn Snow - Host
• Skido Ortiz - Host

Join DeShawn Snow and Skido in this enlightening episode of Ten Steps Ahead, where they dive deep into the nuances of relationships, personal growth, and navigating life's challenges. From discussing the importance of vulnerability in relationships to the complexities of balancing career and family, this episode is packed with insightful conversatio...

Welcome to the premier episode of "Ten Steps Ahead!" Join hosts DeShawn and Skido as they dive deep into their personal journeys of growth, resilience, and transformation. In this candid conversation, DeShawn opens up about her time on reality television, the challenges of marriage, and how she navigated her way through the dark moments to emerge stronger. Skido shares his own experiences growing up in New York, battling p...