Biography

Justin Standley, a father of 2 born and raised in Oakland California, found success early in basketball, which grew to be his passion. Through sports as a kid, “Coach Justin'' experienced his first ride on an airplane and has since changed his outlook on life.

Tha Town's founder and executive director believes “there’s always something new to learn. That's what keeps me going." Those close to Justin describe him as a sponge with a thirst for learning about himself and others. Justin is a business consultant, community activist and mental health advocate whose mission is to bring awareness of the demographics of the inner city.

Opening his second studio this year, Justin is a self-taught founder of a podcast network and provides seminars to train youth in the ever-growing media industry. His own “The Sit Down Podcast” is gaining traction daily with multiple viral clips on social media and has become a storytelling platform for the Bay Area.

Justin loves to share his personal story in hopes to connect to anyone listening.