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Lisa Knowles-Smith joins Lish Speaks for an honest conversation about grief, faith, the story behind “Goodness,” and the gospel legacy of the Brown Singers.

On this episode of I’ll Just Let Myself In, the voice behind “Promises” opens up about losing her mother, continuing to minister through heartbreak, and the scripture that helped her face fear on the road. Lisa shares how Psalm 23:6 inspired “Goodness,” the first song she wrote after her mother’s passing.

We also get into raising children in faith, why it can be hard to feel proud of yourself, and celebrating 50 years of the Brown Singers. Lisa talks about taking quartet gospel to Carnegie Hall, the surprising influence of Queen and classic rock on her musical taste, and how Sarah Jakes Roberts inspired her Loving Me Again women’s retreat.

There’s laughter, real talk about women in ministry, and a reminder that your legacy is already taking shape in the way you live.

If you’re grieving, building something, or trying to stay faithful through a difficult season, I pray this conversation encourages you to keep walking through your God-given doors.

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What do you do when you’re working hard, trusting God, and life still isn’t going as planned? MAJOR., the GRAMMY-nominated soul singer behind “Why I Love You,” joins Lish Speaks on I’ll Just Let Myself In for an honest conversation about faith, career pivots, purpose, and keeping hope when progress feels slow.

Known as the Hope Dealer, MAJOR. shares why changing direction doesn’t mean abandoning your purpose—and how his own journey took him from being called “Choir Boy” to a platinum love song and a No. 1 gospel record. Lish also opens up about her pivot from music to media and the song that helped her through it: “For the Win.”

We get into the story behind “May This Moment Never End,” the deeper meaning of “Why I Love You,” Stevie Wonder’s advice about love, and an honest conversation about waiting until marriage. MAJOR. also explains his open letter to the Recording Academy, his advocacy for independent artists, and the heart behind his unforgettable falsetto. Yes, he sings!

If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, creative, or someone trying to stay faithful through a season of uncertainty, this conversation is for you. Bring your dreams, your questions, and your willingness to take the next step.

What’s one pivot that helped you discover your purpose? Tell us in the comments.

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Blair Amanda joins Lish Speaks to talk about faith and purpose, building community in Los Angeles, and creating A Few More Friends—a live music platform for independent artists.

She moved to LA with no friends, family, or connections. What started as backyard music nights became a business built around a simple idea: “Followers watch. Friends show up.” But the move also led her back to a personal relationship with God.

In this episode of I'll Just Let Myself In, we get into the real work of building a business while working a full-time job, choosing the right people for your team, and setting boundaries around your vision. Blair also opens up about growing up as a preacher's kid, people-pleasing, and learning that she doesn't have to perform for everyone's approval.

We talk about:
• Supporting independent artists and building genuine community
• Making music that reflects your faith outside the gospel genre
• Trusting God's plan when your purpose takes an unexpected shape
• On The Spot, where artists write songs live with the audience
• Christian dating, singleness, and building a stronger foundation
• Enjoying your life now while being honest about what you want next

If you're a creative entrepreneur, an independent artist, or figuring out faith and purpose in your 20s, there's something here for you.

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Lish Speaks is getting her confidence back—and it started with showing up before she felt ready. In this solo episode of I’ll Just Let Myself In, she shares how returning to New York Fashion Week helped her reconnect with her personal style, face her insecurities, and rediscover parts of herself she had stopped sharing.

For years, viewers have mostly seen Lish Speaks online from the chest up. Now, she’s opening up about body image, weight gain, the fear of taking full-length photos, and why she decided to stop waiting for her body to change before pursuing the things she loves.

From street-style photo shoots in SoHo to putting together plus-size NYFW looks with clothes she already owned, this episode explores finding your spark again while keeping God at the center. Lish Speaks also shares how her friends Tiara and Kennedy encouraged her, why following Christ doesn’t mean losing your personality, and what finally pushed her to get new acting headshots.

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In this episode of I’ll Just Let Myself In, I’m sitting down with Coco Crosson for a conversation about faith, music, and what it looks like to build a ministry through your art.

Coco opens up about growing up in a Southern Baptist environment, how that upbringing shaped her faith and musical journey, and what led her to pursue music as more than just a career—but as ministry.

We also talk about her newest single, “PANIYM,” the heart behind the song, and what she hopes listeners take away from it.

This is a conversation about faith, identity, music, and using what God has given you to make an impact.

Watch the full episode and let me know in the comments: What does it look like for you to use your gifts as ministry?

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What do you do when the brand you spent a decade building stops connecting - and quitting starts to feel reasonable?

On this episode of I'll Just Let Myself In, Lish Speaks sits down with Harlem designer, stylist, and BeEyeConic founder Ashlee Muhammad for an honest conversation about fashion entrepreneurship, self-love, faith, slow sales, and knowing when to pivot without walking away from your purpose.

Ashlee shares how childhood insecurity about her eye, the experience of leaving an abusive relationship, and her love of personal style shaped BeEyeConic (pronounced "Be Iconic"). What began as a fashion brand became a love letter to Black and brown people - a reminder that the things others call flaws may be the very things that make us unforgettable.

Her fashion resume includes work connected to Cardi B, H.E.R., and Usher, while BeEyeConic eyewear has become part of rapper YG's signature look. But this conversation goes beyond celebrity moments. Ashlee gets candid about the two hardest years of her business, watching trends like quiet luxury challenge a colorful brand, crying behind closed doors, and finding a new creative lane through design work for Crystal Renee Hayslett's Keep It Positive, Sweetie and the Sweetie Social Club.

In this episode:

Why nearly every entrepreneur thinks about quitting, even when the business looks successful from the outside
How to tell the difference between quitting and making a necessary pivot
What slow sales and changing fashion trends can teach you about reinvention
Why "problems don't have a brain" - and how to use your experience to outthink the obstacle
How self-expression and personal style can become armor without hiding who you are
Why one friend asking "How can I help?" helped Ashlee find her way back to her creativity
What meaningful support for Black-owned businesses looks like beyond likes and reposts
Why authenticity, integrity, and real human connection still matter in the age of AI
How Ashlee thinks about marriage, motherhood, legacy, and raising the next generation of disruptors
If you are building a business through a difficult season, questioning whether your idea still has a future, or trying to rebuild your confidence after life has tested it, this conversation is for you. You may need to slow down. You may need to change the route. You do not have to abandon the calling.

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Everybody wants to be a prophet—but nobody's talking about the demons that come with an office you were never called to occupy. In this powerful episode of I'll Just Let Myself In, internationally recognized prophet, teacher, and dream interpreter June Hollingsworth pulls back the curtain on what's REAL versus what's counterfeit in today's prophetic movement. If you've ever wondered whether your dreams mean something—or if that "word" you received was actually from God—this conversation will shift everything.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🔮 Why 95% of your dreams are a call to intercession—NOT something you're meant to announce publicly

⚠️ The dangerous truth about stepping into offices (prophet, apostle) you weren't called to—and why "the demons don't even recognize your voice"

💭 How to interpret your dreams biblically and discern the difference between your own emotions and God's actual voice

🙏 The golden rule for hearing God clearly (hint: there's no shortcut—it's prayer)

📖 Why "prophetic literacy" matters, how to spot counterfeit prophets, and the real reason there are SO many prophets flooding social media today

💎 A raw look at spiritual mentorship, protecting your inner circle, and why God will let you lose everything to keep you out of the wrong covenant

Prophet June also shares deeply personal stories—including the devastating dream that ended her marriage and the vision that pushed her out of spiritual apathy—plus practical wisdom on Christians in business, discernment, and building a legacy that actually matters.

Whether you're new to the prophetic, curious about dream interpretation, or a seasoned believer craving a deeper walk with God, this episode meets you right where you are.

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Erica Campbell sits down with Lish Speaks for an honest conversation about Mary Mary, six Grammys, 25 years of marriage, motherhood, faith, and the courage to keep walking through the doors God opens.

She takes us back to the Mary Mary years and the creative freedom behind songs like “Shackles (Praise You),” “Can’t Give Up Now,” and “Little Girl.” Erica explains why she never accepted the limits people place on gospel artists, what it felt like to launch a solo career when fans still wanted Mary Mary, and why—even after decades of success—every new opportunity can feel like another audition.

The conversation gets especially real around marriage. After renewing her vows with husband Warryn Campbell for their 25th anniversary, Erica shares what she wishes single women and newlyweds understood about vulnerability, fear, forgiveness, and choosing the relationship over winning the argument. She also talks about raising daughters, healing the insecure 13-year-old she used to be, staying grounded as a mother and first lady, and refusing to let fear run her life.

Erica also opens up about playing Cassie in the Lifetime movie “Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery,” the unexpected call that led to her nationally syndicated radio show “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell,” and the lesson behind it all: stay ready, start where you are, and own as much of your creative process as you can.

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When grief tried to choke the life out of him, he wrote a song that sounds like pure joy. 🎹

Worship leader and recording artist Kentrell Ragin sits down with Lish Speaks on I'll Just Let Myself In to talk about the funky new single "Testified" — and the devastating year of loss that birthed it. From losing his mother, father, and grandparents in a single season to battling depression head-on, Kentrell shares how testifying became the very thing that set him free. This is a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation you don't want to miss.

In This Episode:

🎵 The story behind "Testified" — the Prince-inspired, funky gospel joint that almost got thrown away (twice!)

💍 How marriage transformed the way Kentrell worships and finally taught him how to live outside the studio

🙏 The power of testimony as a "lost art" — and why vulnerability from the pulpit and the stage matters now more than ever

💰 Real talk on ministry vs. the music business: navigating favors, knowing your worth, and hearing God on when to say yes (and no)

✂️ "Clock it and block it" — Kentrell's mindset for silencing the critics and accepting the gift God gave YOU

🎤 From a three-year-old on a toy piano to leading worship at Change Church in New Jersey — the journey of a self-taught worshiper

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What happens when gospel royalty gathers under one roof to honor one of their own? I got a front-row seat—actually, the RED CARPET seat—at the 2026 BMI Trailblazer of Gospel Awards celebrating the legendary Kierra Sheard with the Impact Award. And let me tell you, this night was pure inspiration, emotion, and undeniable REAL vocals. 🎤✨

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the velvet ropes so you feel like you were right there with me. From tear-filled tributes to jaw-dropping performances, this recap is one you don't want to miss.

What You'll Experience in This Episode:

🌟 An exclusive red carpet recap where gospel legends write "thank you notes" to Kierra Sheard—including Kirk Franklin, Karen Clark Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Tamela Mann, Tim Bowman Jr., and MANY more

🌟 Karen Clark Sheard's emotional, prayer-answered speech about watching her daughter blaze the trail she prayed for before Kierra was even born

🌟 A personal, nostalgic moment with Kierra as we reminisce about her iconic Apollo rap and her journey from child prodigy to pioneering voice of gospel music

🌟 Behind-the-scenes insight into what it's really like working a red carpet as media—and why the BMI culture makes this event so special

🌟 Kierra's powerful acceptance speech and show-closing performance that turned the room into church

This wasn't just an awards show—it was a celebration of legacy, authenticity, faith, and the unmatched power of gospel music. Whether you grew up on the Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, and Mary Mary like I did, or you're just discovering the beauty of inspirational music, this episode will move your spirit.

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