THE RETRO MOVEMENT is a dynamic interview podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author, journalist, poet, screenwriter, entrepreneur, educator, activist, and NAACP Image Award winner Omar Tyree.

Produced by award-winning filmmaker and media strategist Valerie Denise Jones, the series celebrates the journeys of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and media professionals who have built lasting legacies through dedication, vision, and perseverance … ValerieDeniseJones.com

Each episode goes beyond success stories to uncover the roots of achievement, offering listeners inspiring conversations about career development, cultural impact, leadership, and the lessons learned along the way.

Through candid interviews and thoughtful storytelling, The RETRO Movement preserves the wisdom, experiences, and history that continue to shape communities across America and around the world.As Omar Tyree often says, “Every one of us has roots. None of us started from thin air.
We all built our careers from the ground up. And our younger generations need to know”.