Discover how bestselling author Kennedy Ryan is transforming lives through the power of romance fiction. In this raw and inspiring interview, Kennedy opens up about how her newest book Can’t Get Enough has inspired real-life breakups, radical self-love, and relationship revelations.

Women everywhere are re-evaluating their standards and walking away from emotionally unavailable partners. Why? Because Kennedy’s novels go beyond fantasy, they reflect what women truly deserve in love and life.

✨ In this conversation, we dive into:

• How Kennedy’s books sparked a wave of breakups

• The truth about emotional evolution in men (and why it matters)

• Why “dating yourself” is essential before dating anyone else

• Her thoughts on boundaries, reconnection, and friendship dynamics

• The non-negotiable standards women should stop apologizing for

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What’s a moment - book, movie, or convo; that made you realize you were settling?

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Actor, activist, and WalkGood LA founder Etienne Maurice joins Nina Westbrook for a raw conversation on trauma, purpose, and building a wellness movement for communities of color.

From surviving gun violence to launching LA’s biggest Black-led yoga collective, Etienne shares how breathwork, therapy, and community turned pain into purpose. Nina opens up about couples therapy, app entrepreneurship, and the realities of public versus private love.

What you’ll learn

✅ How WalkGood LA was born out of the 2020 protests and grew to 500+ person yoga gatherings.

✅ Practical tips for Black men’s mental health, sobriety, and setting boundaries.

✅ Why couples therapy before marriage can save relationships.

✅ Managing burnout when your work is mission-driven.

✅ Etienne’s “You Good?” healing circles and advice to his younger self.

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Meet Ron Robinson, the cosmetic chemist who left med-school, pumped $400 K of his own cash into one patented idea, and turned it into BeautyStat - one of the most trusted vitamin C brands on the planet.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Credibility vs. celebrity: Why ingredient science converts repeat buyers while celebrity launches often stall.

✅ Patent power: How stabilizing pure vitamin C won him retail shelf space and press love.

✅ Funding realities: The brutal truth of hearing “no” 100+ times - and the traction metrics that finally unlocked capital.

✅ Listening loops: His system for mining consumer frustration to spot the next million-dollar gap.

✅ Founder fitness: The 2-hour daily routine that keeps him innovating at 60.

💬 Let us know your favorite moment from this episode in the comments, and don’t forget to share it with a friend who needs a little encouragement today.

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Career breaks for moms don’t stall your career, they can supercharge it.

Nina Westbrook sits down with Neha Ruch (Mother Untitled, author of The Power Pause) to reveal how a strategic pause after kids unlocks new skills, confidence, and flexible income pathways.

What you’ll learn:

● ROI of a well-planned pause: translate “invisible labor” into résumé-ready leadership skills

● Re-entry playbook: craft a 2-day workweek, freelance platform, or phased return that fits 2025 hiring trends

● Money, identity & mental health: crush mom-guilt, negotiate real support, and protect your earning power

● Build your “mom brain-trust”: curate mentors, sponsors, and peer networks that propel your next chapter

Feeling like you don’t belong or burned-out from saying “yes” too often?

Designer & ME-brand founder Melody Ehsani joins host Nina Westbrook for a candid sit-down

on The Do Tell Relationship Podcast, unpacking the mental work behind success, motherhood

and crystal-clear boundaries. Drawing on personal stories, quietly declaring “I have no

competitors”  , the rapid-fire “Walk Away or Walk Through It” boundary game  , and the shock

of losing her creative spark after childbirth. Melody shows how reframing identity can turn self-

doubt into decisive action.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Boundary Mastery – Melody’s real-time answers to scenarios where money, deadlines

or copycats test her integrity .

2. Motherhood-Driven Focus – why nursing fatigue forced her to guard time and energy

and to say “no” without guilt.

3. Imposter Syndrome Reframed – journaling & spiritual practice that help her own rooms

where she once felt “out-matched”.

4. Choosing Reciprocal Community – spotting agendas, cultivating give-and-take

friendships, and teaching that lesson to her child.

5. Mental & Physical Discipline – lessons she borrows from Russell Westbrook’s “every

minute counts” lifestyle to scale her own mission.

Are smartphones rewiring our need for real connection? In this episode, futurist & UN speaker Sinead Bovell joins Nina Westbrook to expose the hidden links between AI “companions,” the loneliness epidemic, and today’s explosion of deepfake scams. You’ll leave with five boundary rules you can start tonight.What we cover:AI girlfriend apps: why they top the App Store and what they’re doing to empathy.240 notifications a day: the data behind screen-induced anxiety in teens.Sinead’s “no-phone-until-breakfast” routine that resets your dopamine cycle.How deepfake voices & video avatars are weaponized in dating and business scams plus four instant red-flag checks.Simple privacy settings that cut your scam risk by 80 %.

🎙 Do Tell Podcast with Nina Westbrook | Building Boundaries, Finding Balance & Reclaiming Joy with Brooke DeVard

On this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina Westbrook sits down with Brooke DeVard, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast Naked Beauty, for a powerful, honest conversation about womanhood, motherhood, boundaries, and self-discovery.

Brooke opens up about the challenges of maintaining your identity while raising a child, balancing a demanding career with personal growth, and learning to set boundaries without guilt. Together, Nina and Brooke explore what it means to live intentionally—and to create space for joy, creativity, and authenticity.

🔍 In This Episode, We Cover:

• The emotional identity shift that comes with motherhood

• How Brooke protects her time and energy

• Unlearning perfectionism and redefining success

• Why setting boundaries is essential for peace and productivity

• The beauty of doing less and being more present

🎧 Whether you’re a mom, creative, entrepreneur—or all of the above—this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance ambition with grace.

💬 Let us know your favorite moment from this episode in the comments, and don’t forget to share it with a friend who needs a little encouragement today.

🔔 Subscribe for more raw, real conversations about relationships, motherhood, personal growth, and mental wellness.

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In this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, Nina sits down with her husband, NBA superstar Russell Westbrook, for a deep and vulnerable conversation about growth mindset, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating inner criticism.From reflections on childhood lessons and societal pressures to hilarious family stories (including a Disneyland trip) and real talk about gender expectations, Nina and Russell dive into what it truly means to grow, heal, and thrive—individually and as partners.

🔥 Key topics covered:

How to develop a growth mindset and reframe failure

The impact of societal and generational expectations on self-worth

How self-doubt shows up differently for men and women

Balancing ambition, parenting, and self-care

The role of vulnerability in relationships

Why not to invest in “potential” in relationships or business

Plus, they end the episode with a fun round of Do Tell: Couples Edition and drop some hilarious and touching moments about marriage, resilience, and being “cool” parents.

🎧 Whether you’re navigating your own journey of personal growth or just love honest relationship convos—this one’s for you.

💬 Have thoughts or questions? Leave us a comment, DM Nina on Instagram @benexnina, or email us at [email protected].

👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs a little mindset shift today.

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Welcome to another powerful episode of Do Tell with Nina Westbrook! This week, Nina sits down with Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, for a deeply inspiring and soul-nourishing conversation about healing, motherhood, ambition, and self-connection.Latham shares her personal journey of transformation through motherhood, her work as a doula, and how women can reclaim agency over their bodies and stories. This episode is rich with wisdom on setting boundaries, slowing down, and living in alignment with your true self. Whether you’re a new mom, an entrepreneur, or just someone craving deeper connection—this one's for you.✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this message today.🔔 New episodes every week on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.⏱️ Chapter Breakdown00:00 - Welcome + Intro to Latham Thomas02:20 - The journey into motherhood & transformation05:45 - What is a doula? Supporting birthing people08:10 - Creating Mama Glow and building community13:30 - The power of slowing down and being still17:15 - Learning how to be, not just do21:40 - Healing trauma and embracing softness26:00 - Redefining power and feminine energy31:10 - Setting boundaries with love and clarity36:45 - Why rest is resistance42:00 - Self-care as soul care46:50 - Final thoughts + Latham’s message to women49:00 - Outro & where to find LathamLatham Thomas, Mama Glow, Nina Westbrook podcast, Do Tell podcast, healing through motherhood, doula journey, feminine energy, women’s health, boundaries, self-care, slow living, healing trauma, conscious parenting, Black maternal health, women empowerment podcast, mental health, holistic wellness, inner healing

On this episode of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast, host Nina Westbrook sits down with Emmy-winning journalist, talk show host, and author Tamron Hall for an inspiring and heartwarming conversation about motherhood, identity, reinvention, and the power of embracing your true self.Tamron opens up about the real-life inspiration behind her new children’s book, Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid, and how her son’s quiet strength helped shape the story. From the challenges of parenting post-pandemic to the lessons she learned from her own parents and career in television, Tamron and Nina explore what it means to raise confident, curious kids while staying grounded in community and joy.Whether you’re a parent, a fan of Tamron’s work, or just someone navigating life’s ever-changing seasons, this episode is full of laughter, real talk, and powerful moments that will stay with you.📘 Pre-order Tamron's new children's book Harlem Honey – https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Honey-Adventures-Curious-Kid/dp/0063244845🔗 Follow Nina: @ninawestbrook🔗 Follow Tamron: @tamronhall⏱️ Chapter Markers:00:00 – Behind-the-scenes banter & setup01:27 – Nina introduces Tamron Hall02:40 – Nina’s talk show experience with Tamron04:10 – Meet Tamron Hall: Journalist, Author, Mother06:15 – Tamron on launching her show & leading with intention09:26 – Lessons from Tamron’s family & grounding perspectives13:07 – Why Tamron wrote Harlem Honey15:40 – Raising a child through fear, curiosity & confidence19:43 – Embracing quiet kids & parenting different personalities22:00 – How food, community & childhood memories shape us28:52 – Moses walks into a party... backwards (heartwarming story alert)36:58 – From shy toddler to dancing crayon: Moses comes out of his shell38:38 – What Tamron hopes her son remembers about her41:29 – The “Do Tell” Card Game – Tamron’s guilty pleasure revealed43:10 – Where to get Harlem Honey + Book tour dates!