Healing Not Hiding

In this episode, I sit down with Qadeem Hassan, co-owner of Ralph's Listening Room in downtown Birmingham. We talk music as healing, the mental toll of business ownership, walking alongside his partner, Justin Speegle, as they honor his late father, and the legacy Qadeem hopes to leave.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Porchia Rawls to discuss her work in community development for the City of Birmingham. We dig into how she built a brand blending public service with authentic content creation, the misconceptions about being a public servant influencer, and her honest advice for balancing a 9-5 with a passion project!

In this episode, I sat down with Kerry Boglin, creator of "How to Hustle" and host of the Talk Vibe Hustle podcast, to talk about the real moment he knew he was building something and not just grinding. We get into skills he's had to rebuild from scratch, who he studies to level up, and a decision that looked risky but rewarding in the end. 

This week, I sat down with my friend, Sunasia Roshel, known to you guys as "Sun the Socialite," to discuss how she's built a following in Birmingham by spotlighting the city's best food, travel, and local gems. We go past the highlight reels and talk brand building, boundaries, and what it really takes to turn a love for going out into a business. 

Jarrod Stisher bet on himself, trading a technical background for curiosity and showing up. He's now the Marketing and Communications Manager for TechBirmingham, helping run Sloss Tech, one of the Southeast's top tech conferences. In this episode, we talk about building a career outside the traditional tech path, staying relevant in the age of AI, and what grounds him outside of work, soccer, fatherhood, and a good book. 

We are back for Season Two baby! Come with me to share a little update on where I've been and where I plan to take the podcast this season!

On this episode, I sit down with District 6 Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman to discuss leadership, legacy, District 6, and the heart behind creating safe spaces for women ahead of her "Girl Speak Up & Speak Out" event. This is a powerful conversation about community, purpose, and driving the change in Birmingham. 

In this episode, we sit down with Mary and Paula from The Autism Parent (TAP) – a community built by caregivers, for caregivers, through real conversations and resources about autism parenting. We talk about the unseen moments, exhaustion, advocacy, and the strength it takes to keep showing up. This is about navigating life without a roadmap and finding support along the way. 

What does it really mean to find your voice? In this episode, I'm joined by Keimaya Downey, author, podcaster, and creative, where we unpack creativity, healing, and the courage to express what we don't always have words for. From poetry and mentorship to identity and purpose, this conversation goes deep. And yes, the Toy Story vs Finding Nemo comes up again.

In this episode, we continue our discussion about black literature, therapy, and genres!