Two Lewis On Winning At Tribeca & Building Film Empire With Naturi Naughton | Won of One EP 18

Two Lewis has spent his career operating at the intersection of music, film, and partnership, and Episode 18 of Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast traces every layer of that journey. The Grammy-winning producer and Take Two Entertainment co-founder opens up about The Tropic Sun and His Eyes, his award-winning film that premiered at Tribeca and reframes how Haiti is seen on screen, and pulls back the curtain on The Nowhere Man, the number one Starz series he made with his wife, Naturi Naughton-Lewis. Two and Naturi's creative partnership becomes a window into something rarer: a couple building parallel careers while protecting a marriage, navigating intentionality, communication, and the discipline of showing up for each other in a business that rarely rewards either. Lewis revisits his roots in music, from coming up at So So Def and witnessing Jermaine Dupri's underrated genius firsthand, to reflecting on how the industry's speed and intentionality have shifted since his early unpaid years in the business. Equal parts love story, industry retrospective, and creative masterclass, this episode is a reminder that the most lasting work is often built by people who know exactly who they are and what they are building toward. About Today’s Guest: Two Lewis is a Grammy Award-winning producer, executive, and co-founder of Take Two Entertainment, whose credits span the Tribeca Film Festival-selected Color Book, the Starz number one series The Nowhere Man, and the Off-Broadway production Duke & Roya alongside John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Kerry Washington. Before moving into film and television, Lewis built a career in the music industry, beginning as an intern at So So Def Recordings and rising through A&R and marketing roles at Virgin Records, Island Def Jam, and US Records/J Records, where he contributed to Grammy-winning projects and record-setting hits, including Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." He is also the founder of Owner's District Management Agency, representing talent across music, film, and sports, and of On Track Georgia and MENtour, nonprofit initiatives dedicated to youth development, mentorship, and education. A multifaceted force across entertainment industries, Two Lewis brings a rare, full-circle view of how culture, business, and opportunity intersect. Key Points from this Episode: 0:00 Welcome Back to Won of One: A PLLRS Podcast with Today’s Guest, Two Lewis 0:40 The Tropic Sun and His Eyes: Premiering at Tribeca and Reframing How We See Haiti 6:40 The Nowhere Man Going Number One on Starz and Creating Alongside His Wife 7:32 Producing Together, Naturi's Award-Winning Short Film 333, and Sweetness in Setbacks 10:48 Balancing a Marriage and a Business Partnership With Discernment and Communication 20:08 Building a Healthy Creative Dynamic as a Couple, Date Nights, and Upcoming Books 22:46 Men, Intentionality, and Redefining What It Means to Show Up in a Relationship 25:25 Is Naturi Returning to the Power Universe? Revisiting the Tasha Character 29:03 Take Two's Future in Music, Naturi Mentoring Artists, and a Possible Musical 34:15 How the Music Industry Has Changed Since the Start of Two's Career at So So Def 38:40 Why Jermaine Dupri Doesn't Get Enough Credit 47:15 Young Capone, the Rise of Snap Music, and Knowing How to Execute in Your Moment 51:06 Two Lewis's Advice to Up-and-Coming Creatives: Follow Through and Know Your North Star 54:08 Behind the Scenes: Filming in Haiti and South Africa Mentioned on the Show: Follow Two Lewis on Instagram:   / twolewis_   Connect with Two Lewis on LinkedIn:   / twolewis   Take Two Entertainment: https://www.taketwoent.com/ Follow Naturi Naughton-Lewis on Instagram:   / naturi4real   Duke and Roya: https://playbill.com/production/duke-... Watch the Official Trailer for Color Book on Netflix:    • Color Book | Official Trailer | Netflix   Join the Conversation: 🏛️ Watch more on YouTube:    / @thepllrs   🏛️ Follow us on Instagram:   / thepllrs   🏛️ Follow us on TikTok:   / thepllrs   🏛️ Connect with us on X: https://x.com/the_pllrs 🏛️ Connect with us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thepllrs.bsk... 🏛️ Connect with us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thepllrs 🏛️ PLLRS Press and more: https://linktr.ee/ThePLLRS 🏛️ Connect with Won of One Host, Reg Calixte:   / ltleng   🏛️ Connect with Keith Nelson, Jr.:   / keithnelsonjr   🏛️ Connect with Rose Mercado, MA.Ed.:   / photo_bombshell   🏛️ Manhattan Neighborhood Network:   / mnnnyc   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... 🔊 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ✉️ For Business Inquiries, email: rose@photobombshell.media