For this week's episode I sit down with my little sis Yasmean Sierra Leonard to discuss growing up in Yonkers and the cultural impact of the area. They talk about the many talented people who have come out of Yonkers and made a name for themselves in the music industry. Yas proceeds to discuss the emotional impact and resilience she had to develop with learning of her mother being diagnosed with cancer and shortly after her boyfriend, Kiki being slain in their home by someone they both knew. She divulges how she tries to establish a new normal for her life as she is on the cusp of turning 30.

In this conversation, Ambar and I discuss various topics related to identity, culture, and relationships. Ambar touches on growing up in New Jersey, the experience of being Afro-Latina, and the challenges of navigating multiple cultural identities. She also explores the importance of finding acceptance and the need to let go of stagnant relationships. The conversation highlights the impact of colorism and racism within communities and the importance of holding family members and peers accountable for their views. In this part of the conversation, the topics discussed include experiences of racism and fetishization, the challenges and growth of motherhood, and the importance of self-awareness and boundaries in parenting. Ambar discusses the realization that she had to make new friends after becoming a mother. She talks about how her priorities shifted and she wanted to surround herself with people who had substance and were supportive. She also shares her experience of becoming a mother in her mid-20s and the pressures she felt from society and her family. She talks about her decision to have a child and the support she received from her community. Finally, she discusses her views on marriage and relationships, and how she has grown and transformed spiritually.