We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jazzmen “Myles” Tate . Check out our conversation below.
Jazzmen “Myles”, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Would YOU hire you? Why or why not?
Yes, I would hire myself as a Master of Ceremonies and for other hosting gigs. Over the years, I have learned how to stay in tune with an audience and keep a show on schedule.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jazzmen “Jazz” Tate, and I am the founder of LaughSoul Ministry, where our motto is “Building Up the Kingdom Through Laughter.” LaughSoul is a Christian comedy ministry rooted in the belief that laughter is truly good medicine—an instrument of healing, joy, and connection in a world that often takes itself too seriously.
In addition to comedy, I am also a writer who creates under the pen name Myles Tate. Through my writing, I weave together inspiration and social commentary, using words to uplift hearts, spark reflection, and shine light on truth. My mission—whether through laughter or language—is to encourage, empower, and remind people of the hope and wholeness found in God.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What breaks the bond between people is often a loss of trust, understanding, and humility. When pride, fear, or pain take root, they create distance—turning hearts inward instead of toward one another. Miscommunication, unmet expectations, and unhealed wounds can quietly erode connection until what once felt strong begins to fracture.
What restores people is grace—the willingness to forgive, to listen, and to see one another through eyes of compassion instead of judgment. Restoration happens when truth is spoken in love, when empathy replaces ego, and when both sides choose reconciliation over resentment. In the deepest sense, bonds are restored when hearts are softened by humility and guided by love—because love is the only force strong enough to rebuild what was broken.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
There was a season when depression pressed in so heavily that I walked away from comedy—the craft that once filled me with joy, purpose, and possibility. I didn’t know it then, but that silence created room for something new.
Writing found me.
What began as therapy—a place to pour out truths too heavy to hold—slowly became a way of reclaiming my voice. And as the words kept coming, I realized this was more than coping. This was calling.
Maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised. Writing runs in my blood. My late cousin, Eric Jerome Dickey—a New York Times bestselling author—made his own journey from comedy to the written word, leaving behind a legacy that touched millions. In my own way, I feel like I’m walking a path he helped blaze.
What started as survival has grown into a mission: to heal, to inspire, and to speak life into anyone navigating their own valleys. My story didn’t end in the struggle. It’s being rewritten—one word, one revelation, one moment of grace at a time.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
You have to be yourself at all times. God created you to be different—unique by divine design—and trying to blend in with the crowd or play it safe can make you lose sight of that purpose. Authenticity requires courage; it means standing firm in what you believe, even when your convictions aren’t popular or easily understood. Embracing who God made you to be allows you to walk in your true calling, shining your light and inspiring others to embrace their own God-given uniqueness.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, the first thing I realized when I stepped out and began pursuing my own path is that sometimes you have to become your own biggest supporter. Not everyone—friends or family included—will take your vision seriously or offer the encouragement you hope for. In those moments, you learn the importance of taking initiative: putting yourself out there, networking intentionally, and building a base of supporters who believe in your mission. True growth often comes from creating your own momentum and surrounding yourself with people who uplift and challenge you to keep moving forward.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Myles J. Tate
- Linkedin: Jazzmen Tate
- Twitter: Miles Tate
- Facebook: Myles J. Tate
- Youtube: Jazzmen Tate
