Dorm Diaries

Dear Diary,

Before the interviews and the big dreams, there was a little girl growing up on a dirt road making funny choices and learning life the country way. In this episode, I rewind to those moments that shaped me.

Then I sit down with a rising Christian R&B singer whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From leading Fried Chicken Wednesday and performing in Black Nativity to taking the stage at Carnegie Hall, she shares how faith, music, and obedience are guiding her path — plus details on her upcoming release.

If you love her sound, follow her on Instagram @avantiakpanofficial.

Music: Feeling Fine

Musician: Uncleboris

Site: https://icons8.com/music/

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Dear Diary… before the crowns, leadership titles, and purpose, there were country roads, high school parties, and lessons learned along the way. I kick off this episode with a fun, unfiltered story time about my high school party days—bonfires, backyards, and growing up in the country—sharing how those moments shaped who I am today.

Then, the conversation goes deeper as I sit down with Mariana McCottry, a woman who truly wears many crowns. We talk about her journey to becoming who she is today, balancing leadership, being a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and managing mental health while holding major responsibilities on campus. This episode is honest, motivating, and full of growth, reminding us that becoming your best self takes grace, self-awareness, and purpose. 💗🎧 Enjoy the music listen here. @audionoise

Music: Almost Love

Musician: Ahmed Sirour

Music: A Lifetime With You

Musician: J Scott Rakozy (from Audiio) Be sure to follow the instagram dorm_.diaries1 for early updates !!

In this episode of Dear Diary, I’m sitting down with De’Niyah Pope, a true definition of that girl. 💕 De’Niyah opens up about her experience with Train Like an Alpha and how it pushed her mentally, physically, and emotionally while she was still balancing college life.

We talk about what it really looks like to juggle classes, confidence-building, and everyday girly struggles—from self-doubt to staying motivated when life feels overwhelming. De’Niyah also shares her journey of embracing her locs, learning to love herself fully, and building confidence from the inside out.

On top of it all, she’s the owner of @Tru.rootz, a growing hair business she runs while being a full-time student. This episode is all about discipline, self-love, ambition, and showing up for yourself even when things aren’t perfect.

If you’re a college girl trying to balance goals, glow-ups, and real life—this one’s for you 💕✨

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Music: Tea and Lemonade

Musician: Mad Keys (from Audiio)

Music: Voyage

Musician: @iksonmusic

Music: Pure imagination

Musician: Rook1e

Music: Golden

Musician: Jeff Kaale

Music: Redwood Trail

Musician: music by audionautix.com

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Be sure to follow the instagram dorm_.diaries1 for early updates !!

Dear Diary, this episode is a whole storytime rollercoaster. I sat down with my sister to laugh about the trip we took a few years ago and unpack a little bit of our wild family dynamic. Then I talked with Denver about her big life change, leaving the dance team, rediscovering herself, and learning to be happy without dance. She even told me about training “like an alpha” and performing against other girls. This episode is real, raw, and full of growth. 💕✨ Be sure to follow the instagram dorm_.diaries1 for early updates !!

Dear Diary,

This week I sat down with my girl Saniyah for the sweetest heart-to-heart about life, healing, and mental health. We opened up, laughed, and had the kind of girl talk that feels like a warm hug. I also went through the results of my “This or That” game from my story — breaking down what everyone picked and why. It’s a cute mix of honesty, vibes, and a little bit of tea. 💕 If you vibed with the music :

Eitan Epstein Music

Quincy Jones - Soul Bossa Nova | Jazz & Latin Fusion

Music: Morning Routine

Musician: Wes Harris (from Audiio)

Music: Denim

Musician: EnjoyMusic

Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Music: Golden

Musician: Jeff Kaale

Music: What Comes To Mind

Musician: Sé Bastian (from Audiio)

Music: Crested Ibis

Musician: Outland (from Audiio)

Music: Nothing Comes Close

Musician: The Major Toms (from Audiio)

Music: Youth

Musician: @iksonmusic

Music: Pure imagination

Musician: Rook1e

Music: Let the Mystery Unfold

Musician: geoffharvey

Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-let-the-mystery-unfold-122118/

Music: Always

Musician: Rook1e

Music: Yours Sincerely

Musician: Lake Isabel (from Audiio)

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Dear Diary, We Said Yes in College 💍✨

This week, we’re talking all things love, lectures, and late-night wedding planning! From juggling assignments to picking out venues, me and my guest spill all the tea on being engaged in college, keeping our sanity (barely 😅), and what it’s really like to plan forever while still chasing our degrees. Grab your iced coffee, bestie, because this episode is giving bridal dreams meets dorm life! 💕🎓💒

Enjoyed the music :

Music: Funk Alliance

Musician: EnjoyMusic

Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Music: Young Me Dreaming

Musician: Carl Storm

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Music: Swallow

Musician: EnjoyMusic

Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Intro and outro : floow on insta Ybgyooo Be sure to follow the instagram dorm_.diaries1 for early updates !!

In this heartfelt episode of Dear Diary, Simone opens up about the pain and lessons behind a friendship breakup ,how losing someone you once called your “person” can change the way you see yourself and others. Then, she sits down with Nani, who shares her powerful journey of growing up with vitiligo and learning to love the skin she’s in. Together, they get real about confidence, friendship, and how beauty and belonging mean so much more than what meets the eye.

This episode is about healing, self-acceptance, and finding your glow , inside and out. 🌻

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In this episode, I get real about my biggest friendship breakup (Part 1)—the tears, the lessons, and the awkward moments that come with losing someone you thought would always be there. Then, I chat with my amazing friend Leah about her music journey, what it’s like being an artist, and how she balances her passion for music with her love for God. ✨🎶

We’ve got the perfect soundtrack to set the vibes for our stories, featuring:

• Remastered by Guitar_Obsession (Pixabay)

• Porcelain by Silicon Estate

• Good Morning by Philip E Morris

• Solo Acoustic 3 by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0)

• -14℃ by EnjoyMusic (EnjoyMusic.ai)

• Let the Mystery Unfold by geoffharvey (Pixabay)

• My Last Teen & I’m Your Puppy by Summer Soul

• Drama Queen by Rizensun

• Landras Dream by audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0)

Tune in for laughs, heart-to-hearts, and some inspiring music vibes! 🎵💬

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Dear Diary,

It’s finally happening — the first entry in the Dorm Diaries! 🎀 In this episode, I’m joined by my roomie (aka my partner in campus chaos 👯‍♀️),Alecea Okelly and we’re spilling all the tea on college life. From the clubs she’s involved in, to her relationship updates, to the wild parties that shook homecoming week , nothing’s off-limits! ☕️✨

I also open up a little about myself and share a funny story from my childhood that shaped who I am today 💖 So grab your pink journals, plug in your headphones, and get ready for some girl talk, giggles, and good vibes. This is only the beginning, besties the diary is officially open 💋 Be sure to follow the instagram dorm_.diaries1 for early updates !!