Unless you have been living under a rock you must have seen Nikisha Watson on your timeline. Better know by her thisisrealmama social media handle, this Momfluencer, keeps us engaged with her Caribbean sense of humor and unique takes on everyday life and parenting.

But who is the woman behind the laughs, why does she do what she does and in the way that she does? Her story might surprise you!

If you've ever felt stuck, this is the episode for you. It is my open and transparent personal story of how this podcast almost didn't happen.

"You have Cancer" are 3 words that everyone dreads. Yet every year, more than 250,000 women are diagnosed in the US alone and while treatment models vary, very few women are brave enough to chart their own course. It's been a little over two years and Vandana is back with an update!  Was her unconventional decision to forgo the conventional route a mistake or did she make the best decision of her life? 

"I believe that our relationships can reflect our darkest and most vulnerable sides. It can also reveal our strengths and the areas that we need to work on."

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying, "change is the only constant in life." Yet in many cases, when change comes, it's often greeted with fear and apprehension. So today, I chat with my very dear friend Michael Adams, a Human behavioral specialist as he discusses how unexpected change, the end of a long term relationship, immediately followed by a life changing medical emergency, impacted his life and what he learned in the process.

Who would you become if your childhood was filled with anything but love? Monti Washington knows this first hand but was lucky enough to avoid walking the stereotypical road that many young black men in his position would have traveled. Growing up in foster care, abused and abandoned, Monti found the inner strength to ignite his purpose, his calling.

As a parent, there is no greater joy than to see your child succeed. Kerwin Springer has dedicated his life to, in his words, "Helping Students Win!" With thousands of students from across the Caribbean, who depend on him to guide them through one of the most challenging times of their early academic career.  Kerwin has created the Caribbean's #1 resource for all things CSEC, CAPE and even SATs! But who is Kerwin Springer? Join me as I explore the man behind the message of All Ones, No Twos!

What does a man look for when choosing a wife and what does it take to have a long lasting and sustainable relationship? Ken and I discuss what goes into keeping love alive after 16 years and how he and his wife Darcel, have navigated the challenges, redefined their relationship and grown from strength to strength.

Leon Walker is a man who was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. He has dedicated his life to talking about his disorder in order to help others avoid being caught in a toxic relationship with a narcissist. He explains that narcissists are often very charming and manipulative, making promises they have no intention of keeping. They also have a deep need for attention and admiration, and often gaslight and ghost their partners. Leon himself has been in several long-term relationships with women, during which he was often emotionally distant and manipulative. He is now working on being more honest and open in his relationships and hopes to help other recognize and avoid getting caught in a narcissistic cycle.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How a person with narcissistic personality disorder develops and manifests symptoms in their relationships

2. How to recognize narcissistic personality disorder in others

3. The challenges and challenges faced by those with narcissistic personality disorder

What happens when you break the silence? Kirk continues to share about what happened when he shared his story online and the secrets to discovering and learning to walk in your magic!