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  • From Runway to Boardroom: How Xavier Walker & Norka Vasquez Built Caribbean Fashion Collective

    Fashion Week is a week away, and Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap is bringing on two people host Nyomi Banks calls her "fashion industry children" — Xavier Walker and Norka Vasquez, co-founders of Caribbean Fashion Collective (CFC). Nyomi has watched both of them grow from models into industry builders, and this episode is a front-row seat to that evolution.

    Xavier and Norka break down what it actually took to land Caribbean Fashion Collective a spot on the CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar — for the second time — and why that matters far beyond the glitz of a runway show. They talk about being recognized by Essence, the reality of being "gatekeepers" trying to open more doors instead of just one, and their long-term vision to expand CFC beyond New York into a full Caribbean tour and eventually Europe.

    The conversation gets personal fast. Norka shares the unvarnished story of how CFC actually got funded — an unexpected move-out payout from a landlord, a friend's spare room in Harlem, and a decision to bet that money on a company instead of an apartment. It's a real, no-gloss look at what founding something from nothing actually looks like, plus their advice for the next generation of Caribbean creators and models trying to build their own platforms.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • What it means to be selected for the CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar — twice
    • How Caribbean Fashion Collective is creating opportunities for historically excluded Caribbean creators
    • Xavier and Norka's vision for CFC's future: a Caribbean tour, European expansion, and mentorship for designers back home
    • The real, unplanned financial risk behind founding CFC
    • Why having "someone in your corner" matters when you're building something from scratch
    • Their advice to models and creatives who want to build their own platform instead of waiting to be chosen

    About Xavier Walker & Norka Vasquez Xavier Walker and Norka Vasquez are co-founders of Caribbean Fashion Collective, a platform creating visibility and opportunity for Caribbean creators in the fashion industry. Both started as models — including work with IS By Nyomi Banks — before building CFC into a CFDA-recognized New York Fashion Week presence, with recognition from Essence and a growing footprint aimed at expanding across the Caribbean and into Europe.

    Connect with Caribbean Fashion Collective:

    • Check their official website and socials for Fashion Week show details and season updates

    Connect with Nyomi Banks / Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap:

    • Email for love, sex & relationship advice: [email protected]
    • Catch Nyomi at New York Fashion Week this week supporting Caribbean Fashion Collective
    • New: Nyomi's Intimate Corner on Patreon
    • Upcoming: Souls (horror film, written and executive produced by Nyomi, directed by Dog Pound Mike Mike) coming to Tubi, plus Caught 2 on the way

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    Caribbean Fashion Collective, CFDA Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Caribbean designers, fashion entrepreneurship, from model to founder, Xavier Walker, Norka Vasquez, building a fashion brand, Caribbean creators, fashion industry diversity, Essence recognition, Nyomi Banks, Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap, entrepreneurship podcast, fashion week special episode

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    51 min
  • The Kink Consultant: How to Talk to Your Partner About Kink Without Shame | Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap

    What happens when you keep a part of yourself secret for over 25 years? On this episode of Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap, host Nyomi Banks sits down with certified sex and relationship coach Amanda Dames, aka The Kink Consultant, for an unfiltered conversation about kink, shame, and the long road to sexual self-acceptance.

    Amanda opens up about hiding her own kink from age five into her thirties — and what it finally felt like to be fully seen by the people who love her. Together, she and Nyomi dig into why so many people confuse kink with trauma, how to figure out why a kink makes you (or your partner) uncomfortable, and the simple homework Amanda gives clients to help them stop feeling so alone: attending a "munch," a casual, clothed meetup for kinky people to connect outside the bedroom.

    This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered if what turns them on makes them "too much," "broken," or "abnormal." Spoiler: it doesn't. As Amanda puts it, half of life is learning — and the other half is unlearning what you were taught about making everyone else comfortable at your own expense.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • Why kink and trauma are not the same thing (and how to tell the difference)
    • How to identify the real source of shame around a kink or desire
    • What a "munch" is and why Amanda prescribes it as homework for clients
    • How to talk to a partner about a kink without pushing them away
    • Why visibility and normalization matter — for coaches, creators, and everyday people
    • What self-love really means when you've spent your life prioritizing everyone else's comfort

    About Amanda Dames Amanda Dames is a certified sex and relationship coach known as The Kink Consultant. She works with individuals and couples navigating kink, communication, and intimacy, and hosts The Kink Consultant Podcast, where she interviews couples and individuals in the kink community about their journeys — normalizing the idea that "your next-door neighbor could be into the exact same thing you're into."

    Connect with Amanda Dames:

    • Website / Book a Coaching Consultation: amandadames.com
    • Instagram: @the_kinkconsultant
    • Podcast: The Kink Consultant Podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts)

    Connect with Nyomi Banks / Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap:

    • Email for love, sex & relationship advice: [email protected]
    • New: Nyomi's Intimate Corner on Patreon — deeper conversations on sexuality and spirituality, plus the explant surgery documentary series
    • New episodes weekly — subscribe and never miss the BTG crew

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    56 min
  • "Caught 2: Lisa's Back - Cast Celebration & Behind-the-Scenes"

    We celebrated the Caught 2 cast reunion with Simeon Henderson, Greg Ellery, 

    and Mike Merrill. Raw conversations about building a creative universe over 

    20 years, behind-the-scenes magic, loyalty, and why this cast keeps showing up.


    🌟 KEY MOMENTS:

    - 20 years of Caught: From 2006 to 2026

    - Episodes 3 & 4 spring 2026 shoot - fresh material

    - Greg's 9-year gap & powerful return

    - Simeon's loyalty across 20 years

    - Mike's creative vision as writer/director

    - Behind-the-scenes stories and set dynamics

    - Manifestation & the butterfly effect


    📺 WHAT'S DROPPING TOMORROW:

    Caught 2: Lisa's Back premieres on Tubi

    August 14, 2026

    Go watch. Go share. Go support independent filmmaking.


    🎥 COMING SEPTEMBER 18:

    Souls premieres on Tubi

    (Nyomi wrote + produced, Mike directed, Simeon stars)


    🎧 SPONSORS TODAY:

    ✓ Elevate Me App - 7 days free self-discovery (studio.com/naomi)

    ✓ We-Vibe - Intimate wellness (wevibe-north-america.sjv.io/PO6Znx)

    ✓ Goli - Gut health support (Code: AskNyomi)

    ✓ HelloIce - Statement jewelry (Codes: FREE or B2G2)


    📱 NEXT WEEK:

    Guest Episode: Amanda Dames

    Same time, same channel, same energy.


    💜 PATREON EXCLUSIVE:

    1-year explant anniversary documentary now available

    Support independent creators


    📧 CONNECT:

    Questions? [email protected]

    Instagram: @theseasonofselflove

    Website: AskNyomi.com


    🔴 Remember: "Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy."


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     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 7 min
  • "DISCIPLINE IS SEXY: Start Where You Are"

    Nyomi is 15 days into her 30 Hard challenge, and tonight she gets REAL about what discipline actually means.

    On Day 13, her body shut down. She had a choice: restart at Day 1 or repeat Day 14 and continue. She chose to honor the work she'd already done and keep moving forward.

    This episode explores the difference between perfectionism and REAL discipline - it's not about being perfect, it's about being RESILIENT. It's about continuing when you fall, not erasing your progress.

    Nyomi shares the powerful story of a man who walked from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to raise money for a school, got hit by a car during the journey, and kept going. That's what real discipline looks like.

    If you've ever thought about restarting instead of continuing, if you've been knocked down and wondered if it's worth getting back up, if you're learning what real discipline means - this episode is for you.

    KEY TOPICS & MOMENTS:

    ✓ 15 days into 30 Hard challenge
    ✓ Day 13 body shutdown (post-explant surgery healing journey)
    ✓ The choice: restart at Day 1 or repeat Day 14
    ✓ Nyomi chose to CONTINUE and honor the 13 days of work
    ✓ What she did on Day 14 (pull exercises, eating right, continuing)
    ✓ Day 15 moving forward
    ✓ The Philadelphia to Los Angeles walker (100-day goal, got hit by car, kept going)
    ✓ Discipline vs. Perfectionism
    ✓ Resilience as the core of real discipline
    ✓ Honoring your progress (not erasing it)
    ✓ Getting up where you fall
    ✓ The importance of "your why"
    ✓ Not being afraid to work hard to find out how great you can be
    ✓ Morning rituals (shower, altar, prayer, meditation, journaling)
    ✓ Understanding that things happen (unforeseen circumstances)
    ✓ Continuing forward vs. starting completely over
    ✓ The quote: "Don't be afraid to work hard enough to find out how great you can really be"
    ✓ Community wisdom (callers shared their experiences with starting/stopping)
    ✓ Self-love isn't about perfection
    ✓ Healing journey awareness
    ✓ Discipline in real life (when podcasts interrupt morning rituals, etc.)

    THE CORE MESSAGE:

    "Discipline is so sexy, but not because it's perfect, but because it's RESILIENT.

    Because it continues. Because it honors you in where you are and how you're moving and how you move from there.

    When you get knocked down, you get up where you fell and you keep going. That's discipline. That's resilience."

    — Nyomi Banks

    THE 30 HARD CHALLENGE:

    Nyomi's 30 Hard consists of:
    ✓ 30 minutes altar/prayer/meditation
    ✓ 30 minutes walking
    ✓ 30 minutes working out
    ✓ 30 minutes reading/listening to uplifting content
    ✓ Eating healthy meals

    Day 13: Body shut down
    Day 14: Repeated (honored the 13 days + kept moving)
    Day 15: Pull exercises, healthy eating, continuing forward

    THE PHILADELPHIA TO LOS ANGELES WALKER STORY:

    A man set a 100-day goal to walk from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to raise money to build a school in Philadelphia.

    During the walk, he got HIT BY A CAR.

    Did he:
    A) Restart from Philadelphia?
    B) Give up?

    NO.

    He said: "Fix me up. I'm going to heal and continue walking."

    128 days total.
    Got knocked down.
    Got back up WHERE HE FELL.
    Kept going.

    That's real discipline.
    That's real resilience.

    His "WHY" (helping the kids get a school) was bigger than any obstacle.

    CALLER INSIGHTS:

    **BRUSH COMMENT:**
    "The confidence in which one rocks their clothes matters more than any price tag."

    On starting/stopping: When you have a bad day, it's not failure. You take that day and move on to the next one.

    **ANOTHER CALLER:**
    Talked about learning subjects and starting/stopping patterns. Key insight: When you have a bad day, don't start over - just move on to the next one.


    SPONSORS:

    ELEVATE ME APP
    Self-discovery coaching app by Nyomi Banks
    Guided meditations + workbooks on healing + self-love + daily coaching
    Studio.com/Nyomi
    7 days free, no credit card required

    WE-VIBE
    Premium intimate wellness products for couples and solo exploration
    Self-pleasure is self-discovery. Part of knowing yourself.
    Link in episode notes
    Code: AskNyomi (mentioned but not emphasized in episode)

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    RESOURCES & LINKS:
    📧 Sex, relationship, life coaching: [email protected]
    💻 Elevate Me App: Studio.com/Naomi
    🌐 Website: AskNyomi.com
    📱 Instagram: @theseasonofselflove
    🎙️ Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap - Live Thursdays 9PM EST / 6PM PST

    EPISODE DETAILS:

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)
    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike
    Topic: Discipline, resilience, 30 Hard challenge, perfectionism recovery
    Duration: ~90 minutes
    Format: Live Thursday show with audience participation
    Content: Personal experience + teaching + real conversation
    Theme: "2026 - Reclaimed & Unashamed"

    CALL TO ACTION:

    "Be good to one another and yourselves. And always keep it sexy."

    — Nyomi Banks

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    47 min
  • Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap "SEXY SELLS: Monetizing Presence Across Entertainment, Photography & Film" With Special Guest: Treagen Kier

    20+ years of friendship and real talk. Nyomi sits down with multimedia filmmaker and producer Treagen Kier to discuss his evolution in entertainment and film production.


    From working in entertainment to creating films on a budget, Treagen breaks down his approach to filmmaking, creative storytelling, and building a career across multiple platforms. Discussions include his work with actors, low-budget film production ($1200 budget for Black Shadows), film distribution (Tubi, Netflix), and his dream collaborations.


    PLUS: Bullet Proof Soul premiere event happening THIS SUNDAY (July 26) at Belair Theater in Detroit - a red carpet networking event featuring the film premiere.

    KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    ✓ 20+ year friendship & real history

    ✓ Film production & creative vision

    ✓ Low-budget filmmaking ($1200 production budget for Black Shadows)

    ✓ Working with actors & creative direction

    ✓ "Two people in a room" filming concept (inspired by Malcolm and Marie, Samuel Jackson's Sunset Unlimited)

    ✓ Film distribution (Tubi, Netflix agency connections)

    ✓ Character development & casting choices

    ✓ Dream cast for future projects

    ✓ Bullet Proof Soul premiere details

    ✓ Being consumer-driven in creative work

    ✓ Staying ahead in the entertainment industry

    ✓ Film as a business

    ✓ Networking and red carpet events

    GUEST INFORMATION:

    TREAGEN KIER

    Filmmaker, Producer, Creative Director

    Instagram: @treagenkierstudios

    20+ year friend of Nyomi Banks

    Known for work in entertainment and film production


    FEATURED PROJECTS:


    BLACK SHADOWS

    - Low-budget thriller/sketch film

    - Shot for $1,200

    - Two-person-in-a-room concept

    - Available on Tubi

    - Generated significant attention from distributors

    - Garnered interest from Netflix preferred agency


    QUEEN OF KINGS

    - Available on Tubi

    - Featured work by Treagen Kier


    BULLET PROOF SOUL (NEW RELEASE)

    Film Premiere: SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM

    Location: Belair Theater

    Address: 10100 East Eight Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan

    Format: Red carpet event + networking mixer + film premiere

    Dress Code: White

    Tickets: Available for purchase

    Contact: Say "Nyomi sent me" for special offer


    Treagen's dream cast for future projects includes: Zoe Saldana, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Chris Hemsworth



    SPONSORS & LINKS:


    ELEVATE ME APP

    Self-discovery coaching platform by Nyomi Banks

    7-day free trial, no credit card required

    Studio.com/nyomi

    Four phases of guided meditations and workbooks on healing & self-love


    WE-VIBE

    Premium intimate wellness products for couples & individuals

    Self-pleasure as self-discovery

    Link in episode notes

    Code: Ask Nyomi


    GOLI

    Gut health & energy support products

    Apple Cider Vinegar & energy supplements

    Code: AskNyomi

    Website: goli.com


    HELLO ICE

    Statement jewelry pieces

    Summer sale specials:

    - Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Code: FREE)

    - Buy 2 Get 2 Free (Code: B2G2)

    Website: helloice.com

    KEY QUOTES:=


    "Everything was consumer-driven. If they didn't want it, I'm not going to make it."

    — Treagen Kier


    "Self-love ain't never rough. Thursday after Thursday, we keep showing up for you."

    — From BTG Theme


    "Just let them act. Put them in a room, here's a scenario, here's a script, go."

    — Treagen Kier on his filmmaking approach


    "You never see a poor man with an expensive cigar."

    — Quote from Bullet Proof Soul trailer


    HOW TO FIND TREAGEN:


    Instagram: @treagenkierstudios

    Tubi: Search "Black Shadows" or "Queen of Kings"

    Upcoming: Netflix agency connections in development


    CORE MESSAGE:

    Real friendship and creative vision. Treagen Kier discusses his journey in entertainment and film production, emphasizing that staying true to what your audience wants is key to success. Low budgets don't limit creativity - they require innovation.


    Bullet Proof Soul represents the culmination of years of work and vision coming to life.


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    RESOURCES & LINKS:

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    📧 Submit questions: [email protected]

    🌐 Website: AskNyomi.com

    💻 Elevate Me App: Studio.com/nyomi

    📱 Instagram: @theseasonofselflove

    🎬 Treagen: @treagenkierstudios

    🎥 Films on Tubi: Search "Black Shadows"


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    SPECIAL EVENTS:

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    🎬 BULLET PROOF SOUL PREMIERE

    Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026

    Time: 7:00 PM

    Location: Belair Theater, 10100 East Eight Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan

    Event: Red carpet premiere + networking mixer

    Dress Code: White

    Tickets: On sale

    Special: Say "Naomi sent me" when ordering tickets

    Hosted by: Nyomi Banks + Treagen Kier


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    EPISODE DETAILS:

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    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)

    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike

    Guest: Treagen Kier (@treagenkierstudios)

    Duration: ~90 minutes

    Format: Live interview with audience participation

    Content: Entertainment, film production, entrepreneurship, real conversation

    Approach: Authentic, celebratory, deep connection



     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 10 min
  • "Healthy Eroticism: Sexual Wellness, Fantasy & Intimate Relationships"

    Last night live show I had to share what went on this past few days. 

    My website got flagged. My blog got blocked. So I'm talking about it.

    In this powerful episode, Nyomi and Dog Pound Mike Mike discuss healthy eroticism, why female sexuality is still taboo, body appreciation, and reclaiming your sexuality without shame.

    Topics: What healthy eroticism actually is • Female sexuality at any age • Double standards between male and female sexuality • How eroticism strengthens relationships • Body appreciation • Sensuality as self-care • Breaking free from shame • Communication with partners • Freedom and reclamation

    Remember: Your sexuality is sacred. Your desires are valid. Your body is beautiful.

    You can be spiritual AND sexual. You can be 50+ AND horny. You can celebrate your body AND be powerful.




    RESOURCES

    📧 Submit questions: [email protected]

    🌐 Website: AskNyomi.com

    💻 Elevate Me App (Self-Discovery Coaching): Studio.com/nyomi

    📱 Instagram: @asknyomi


     


    🎧 Other Shows:


    - Talk To Me Tuesday (Listener Letters) - Returns Fall 2026


    - The Season of Self Love (Mon & Wed) - YouTube, Spotify, all platforms


    - Current Series: "Listen to the Messenger"



    SPONSOR:


     


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    KEY TOPICS:

    ✓ Defining healthy eroticism


    ✓ Female sexuality and desire (all ages)


    ✓ 50+ women being MORE sexual


    ✓ Censorship of female sexuality


    ✓ Double standard: male vs female sexuality


    ✓ Eroticism in intimate relationships


    ✓ Body appreciation without shame


    ✓ Sensuality as self-care


    ✓ Breaking shame narratives


    ✓ Communication with partners


    ✓ Fantasy and imagination


    ✓ Reclaiming sexuality as liberation


    ✓ Connection to self-love and Elevate Me


    CORE MESSAGE:

    Your sexuality is SACRED.


    Your desires are VALID.


    Your body is BEAUTIFUL.


     


    Healthy sexuality requires: Self-knowledge, self-love, communication, lack of judgment, intentionality, and reclamation from shame.


    ABOUT THIS EPISODE


     


    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Duration: ~90 minutes


    Format: Live show, edited for podcast


    Content: Mature discussions on sexuality, relationships & empowerment


    Approach: Educational, non-judgmental, sex-positive


     


    This episode is for adults seeking real conversations about relationships, sexuality, and personal growth from a place of self-love.


    TAGS


     


    #AskNyomi #BridgingTheGap #HealthyEroticism #FemaleBody #SexualWellness #SexPositive #Relationships #Intimacy #WomensEmpowerment #BodyPositivity #SelfLove #SexAdvice #PersonalGrowth

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 41 min
  • "SUMMER FLINGS OR REAL LOVE?"

    How do you know if what you have is just a summer fling or if it's actually real love? Nyomi and Dog Pound Mike Mike break down the red flags, green flags, and most importantly—help YOU figure out what you actually want this summer.
    Topics Covered:
    - The difference between summer flings and real love
    - Red flags vs. green flags (what to watch for)
    - Male perspective on summer dating
    - 5 questions to ask yourself this summer
    - Live polls and audience engagement
    - Elevate Me App launch announcement (June 23!)

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    "Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.

    If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.

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    Until Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.

    This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


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    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 1 min
  • Sam Ridley III — The Complete Unedited Interview (Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap)
    This is the full conversation.
    Before the series finale aired, Nyomi Banks 
    sat down with comedian, Air Force veteran and 
    mental health advocate Sam Ridley III for one 
    of the most honest interviews ever recorded 
    on this platform. Nothing cut. Nothing edited. 
    Every word.

    This is the interview that became the 
    heartbeat of our series finale — Laughing 
    Through It. But what you hear in this full 
    version goes deeper and wider than what aired 
    on the live show.

    IN THIS COMPLETE INTERVIEW:
    - How Sam and Nyomi first met at an AVN 
      weekend comedy show — and how they only 
      saw each other one way until they looked 
      closer

    - Sam's 20 years in the United States 
      Air Force — and how military culture 
      shaped how he processed pain

    - The car accident that left him with years 
      of unprocessed trauma he could not name
    - His military brother Isaac — the first 
      person Sam told when he found out he was 
      going to be a father — who later died by 
      suicide
    - The breakdown at Universal Studios on a 
      water ride — crying about a car accident 
      from years before — his family forming a 
      circle saying "we got him" — and the joke 
      that came out of it
    - How therapy saved his marriage when it 
      was almost over
    - What healing actually looks like — not 
      the hashtag version. The real version.
    - Why Sam deliberately added Black men's 
      mental health to his comedy — and what 
      he needs Black men to hear
    - Laughter as purpose: "Come to a show 
      when you are having a hard time getting 
      to the laughter. I promise you are 
      leaving with something."
    - Maverick — the little boy fighting 
      neuroblastoma that Sam has been raising 
      awareness for throughout his national tour

    This interview is raw, real, funny, heavy 
    and ultimately full of hope. It is everything 
    a conversation about healing should be.

    GUEST:
    Sam Ridley III — comedian, Air Force veteran, 
    mental health advocate
    Follow: @SamRidleyComedy on all platforms
    Illegal Opinions Podcast — Spotify, Apple 
    Music & YouTube every Friday

    HOST:
    Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self Love
    Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap
    asknyomi.com
    💙 Help Maverick Fight Neuroblastoma:
    gofundme.com/f/help-maverick-fight-his-fight-against-neuroblastoma
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    give.gofundme.com/give-classy-org-LoveAndMentalHealth
    🔍 Social Catfish:
    social-catfish.pxf.io/WyjAne
    If you or someone you know is struggling 
    please call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis 
    Lifeline. You are not alone.
    #AskNyomi #SamRidleyIII #BlackMensMentalHealth
    #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #HealingThroughLaughter
    #LovedLostReclaimed #UnedtedInterview
    #VeteranMentalHealth #988


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    "Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.

    If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.

    Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.Com

    Until Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.

    This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


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    Facebook:@asknyomi


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    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 4 min
  • Laughing Through It: Mental Health, Stigma & the Healing Power of Comedy (LIVE Series Finale)
    We made it. The series finale of Loved, Lost 
    & Reclaimed.

    We closed out Mental Health Awareness Month 
    the way healing actually feels when you have 
    made it to the other side — with laughter. 
    Real, hard-earned, honest laughter.

    In this episode Nyomi Banks, Dogg Pound Mike 
    Mike and Dr. Will Washington are joined LIVE 
    by comedian, United States Air Force veteran 
    and mental health advocate Sam Ridley III 
    for the most powerful finale we have ever 
    produced.

    We played key clips from Nyomi's exclusive 
    pre-recorded interview with Sam — and reacted 
    to them live as a full panel in real time. 
    What unfolded was television.

    IN THIS EPISODE:
    - Sam reveals that his military brother Isaac 
      — the first person he told when he found 
      out he was having a son — died by suicide. 
      And how that changed everything for him.
    - The moment Sam broke down at Universal 
      Studios on a water ride — and his family 
      formed a circle around him and said 
      "we got him"
    - Why Sam deliberately added Black men's 
      mental health to his comedy — and what 
      he wants Black men to know
    - Mike Mike on the simple power of just 
      talking to another brother
    - Dr. Will's final clinical note for the 
      series: "Be kind to yourself and heal 
      always"
    - Nyomi's full series close — reading from 
      the letter that started it all

    CLOSING WORDS from the letter that became 
    our heartbeat this month:
    "Even with stones that are put in your way — 
    you can still build something beautiful.
    Keep growing, pretty flower."

    YOUR HOSTS:
    Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self Love
    Dogg Pound Mike Mike
    Dr. Will Washington — Washington Wellness 
    Institute

    SPECIAL GUEST LIVE:
    Sam Ridley III — comedian, Air Force veteran, 
    mental health advocate
    Follow: @SamRidleyComedy on all platforms
    Illegal Opinions Podcast — every Friday on 
    Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube
    THIS MONTH WE SUPPORTED TWO CAUSES:
    💜 Love & Mental Health Campaign:
    give.gofundme.com/give-classy-org-LoveAndMentalHealth
    💙 Help Maverick Fight Neuroblastoma:
    gofundme.com/f/help-maverick-fight-his-fight-against-neuroblastoma
    OUR SPONSOR:
    🔍 Social Catfish:
    social-catfish.pxf.io/WyjAne
    CONNECT:
    Email: [email protected]
    Website: asknyomi.com
    Instagram: @therealnyomibanks @asknyomi
    YouTube: youtube.com/@nyomisworld
    If you or someone you know is struggling 
    please call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis 
    Lifeline. You are not alone.
    #AskNyomi #BridgingTheGap #LaughingThroughIt 
    #LovedLostReclaimed #SamRidleyIII 
    #BlackMensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
    #DrWillWashington #SeriesFinale

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-nyomi-bridging-the-gap-podcast--5343726/support.

    "Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.

    If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.

    Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.Com

    Until Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.

    This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 33 min
  • Desire After Darkness: Reclaiming Your Body, Your Want & Your Heart
    Five years of silence. And then one day — 
    the door cracked back open. 💜
    In Week 3 of Loved, Lost & Reclaimed, Nyomi Banks, 
    Dogg Pound Mike Mike and Dr. Will Washington are 
    joined by a very special returning guest — author, 
    inspirational speaker and seasoned Christian 
    Minister Krista Nicole, author of God's Divine 
    Plans for Marriage — for the most intimate and 
    personal conversation of the series.
    Built around our listener's letter — five years 
    of voluntary celibacy, a libido that went quiet, 
    and the slow sacred return of desire — this 
    episode meets you exactly where you are in 
    your healing journey.
    IN THIS EPISODE:
    - What trauma actually does to your desire, 
      libido and emotional availability
    - The difference between healing celibacy 
      and avoidance celibacy
    - Falling in love vs. discovering love — 
      and how to recognize a counterfeit when 
      your heart is just opening again
    - Rebuilding trust in your own judgment 
      after betrayal
    - "Now I am much more grounded in my own 
      energy — which is going to better filter 
      out who comes into my reality"
    - The spiritual lens on desire returning — 
      when God awakens love
    CLOSING WISDOM:
    - Krista Nicole: "God is going to use it. 
      It's not in vain. The desire isn't gone — 
      it's going to come back in the right timing 
      with the right person."
    - Mike Mike: "You want peace over chaos. 
      Sit in peace and heal — before you know it 
      that person will walk in."
    - Dr. Will: "Learn your patience, your 
      tolerance, your endurance. And the best way 
      to heal is to love other people — you learn 
      how good your heart really is in the process."
    YOUR HOSTS:
    Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self Love
    Dogg Pound Mike Mike
    Dr. Will Washington — Washington Wellness Institute
    SPECIAL GUEST:
    Krista Nicole — Author, Inspirational Speaker
    God's Divine Plans for Marriage: A Guide to 
    Understanding People as Wants, Needs & Desires
    Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and 
    godsdivineplansformarriage.com
    Follow: @BOLD_KRISTA_NICOLE on all platforms
    THIS MONTH WE ARE SUPPORTING TWO CAUSES:
    💜 Love & Mental Health Campaign:
    give.gofundme.com/give-classy-org-LoveAndMentalHealth
    💙 Help Maverick Fight Neuroblastoma:
    gofundme.com/f/help-maverick-fight-his-fight-against-neuroblastoma
    OUR SPONSOR:
    🔍 Social Catfish — protect your heart 
    before you open it:
    social-catfish.pxf.io/WyjAne
    CONNECT:
    Email: [email protected]
    Website: asknyomi.com
    Instagram: @therealnyomibanks
    #AskNyomi #BridgingTheGap #DesireAfterDarkness 
    #LovedLostReclaimed #LoveAndMentalHealth 
    #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #KristaNicole 
    #DaGoddessOfSelfLove #Healing #SelfLove 
    #Celibacy #ReclaimYourHeart


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-nyomi-bridging-the-gap-podcast--5343726/support.

    "Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.

    If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.

    Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.Com

    Until Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.

    This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"

     ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP

    Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)


    Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike


    Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community


     


    📧 HAVE A QUESTION? 


    Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:


    Email: [email protected]


    Subject line: Your question or topic


     


    🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:


    Website: AskNyomi.com


    Personality Quiz: Discover your coaching path


     


    📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:


    Instagram: @asknyomi


    Facebook:@asknyomi


    Twitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG


     


    💻 EXPLORE MORE:


    Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)


    Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)


    The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms)


     




    2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed

    Be good to one another and yourselves.


    Always keep it sexy.

    — Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love


     



     





    1 hr 4 min

About Ask Nyomi " Bridging The Gap" Podcast

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“Ask Nyomi, Bridging the Gap” Podcast, hosted by Multi Award Winning Retired Adult Actress and Certified Sex, Love and Relationship Coach Nyomi Banks will be discussing sex, love, relationship,…