Dr. Crain (she|her) helps us to redefine our most painful experiences through the lens of empowerment. She explains how healing and decolonization are synonymous, and reveals the ways colonialism influences our viewpoints on love, death, and more! As a bonus, we get to chat it up about the start of her journey in creating the Everly Collective - a revolutionary healing justice center located in Flint, Michigan. Lightworkers, and healing Justice practitioners are invited to join.

Self-regulation is one of the most powerful tools for overcoming life's obstacles, and learning to conquer our emotions is key.

Medical student and self-proclaimed emotional conqueror, Genese Dadzie and I talk about overcoming the 4 D’s- depression, despair, death, and disappointment to reach the highest versions of ourselves.

Inspirational community leader, activist, and 2023 mayoral candidate Ja’Mal Green shared what motivates him to fight for a city that ALL Chicagoans can believe in. In this conversation we discuss what it means to be on the right side of the truth, why we need more youth in leadership, and how we can each create a better future through unity and collaboration.

In response to episode 6: 2022 Year of Reinvention, podcast listener Thelisia Samuels reflects on the areas of her life that did not serve her well in the year 2022 and how she wants to be more intentional in 2023.

In this impromptu episode while abroad in Canada, Ina uses Indigenous based resources to explore what it means to decolonize the holidays. By amplifying the voices of the indigenous we learn why we should decolonize the holidays and how to take steps towards unlearning some of the untruths that keep us locked into upholding capitalism, consumerism, and colonialism.

Have you tried to fit into spaces that no longer work for you?

How intentionally do you spend your time?

How would you describe this past year for yourself?

Whether through relationships, careers, or creative outlets - Ina and friend, Rafiqah unpack letting go of what no longer serves them and how they have chosen to reinvent themselves during the year of 2022.

In response to the question from episode 5, “Who inspires you to reach for your life goals?” Listener David Jordan shares how his father taught him to be the man he strives to become.

BOLD, LEADER, AMBITIOUS, PIONEER - all words that describe this amazing 16-year-old entrepreneur who’s determined to change outcomes for young people of color in Chicago and beyond!

Our listener response to the question at the end of episode 4, “What familiar place have you returned to that shows your growth on the journey of self-discovery?” explains how spending time with family during the holidays revealed her growth.