It’s Sommer Time

In this season finale of It’s Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill welcomes Candess Correll, a powerhouse realtor, speaker, and advocate for informed homeownership. Together, they break down the entire home-buying process—from pre-approval to closing—with real talk, relatable examples, and a deep understanding of what first-time homebuyers actually need to know.

Whether you're buying solo, with family, or considering a co-investment, Candess shares game-changing insight on navigating loans, building equity, using your “why” as your compass, and even how to bounce back from mistakes.

🏡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The real difference between pre-approval & pre-qualification

✔️ How to calculate your actual budget, not just what banks offer

✔️ What private mortgage insurance (PMI) means—and how to avoid it

✔️ The benefits of FHA, USDA, VA & conventional loans

✔️ How representation protects you when buying new construction

✔️ Why your mindset, not just your money, matters in real estate

✔️ What generational wealth looks like—and how to start with what you have

This episode is a must-watch for anyone even thinking about buying property in the DMV or beyond. Candess brings the real to real estate with clarity, care, and strategy.

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In this unapologetically real and vulnerable episode of It’s Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with DMV’s rising star Miss Kaniyah—recording artist, creative force, and voice for women navigating music and identity on their own terms.

From trusting her gut in male-dominated spaces to cutting ties with industry opportunists, Miss Kaniyah gets real about building her career with purpose, confidence, and zero compromise. She opens up about therapy, femininity, emotional strength, and how being from Northeast D.C. shaped her into the resilient woman she is today.

🎤 What You’ll Hear:

✔️ The meaning behind her EP “Be For Real”

✔️ Creating art from vulnerability, not virality

✔️ Her shift from digital artist to live performer

✔️ The truth about navigating LA’s music scene as a Black woman

✔️ Why moving to New York gave her creative freedom

✔️ Real talk on confidence vs. perception, and being misunderstood

✔️ Her favorite digital performance & what’s next for 2025

Miss Kaniyah is proof that you can stay grounded, grow emotionally, and still make noise—without selling yourself short.

🎧 Follow Miss Kaniyah:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/misskaniyah
• Music: www.unitedmasters.com/m/be-for-real-6
• All links: www.beacons.ai/misskaniyah

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In this impactful and inspiring episode of It’s Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill sits down with professional boxer Nasheed “Sugar Sheed” Smith to talk about more than just what happens in the ring. From training during Ramadan to learning life lessons from coaches like Coach Barry and Tank Davis, Nasheed opens up about faith, discipline, mental health, and legacy.

🥊💬 What You’ll Hear:

✔️ How boxing kept him out of trouble and gave him purpose

✔️ The emotional toll of canceled fights—and staying patient with the process

✔️ Why the Matrix movie changed his mental game

✔️ Fighting through Ramadan and fasting while training

✔️ Being shaped by strong female influences in his family

✔️ Why faith in Islam and community support keep him grounded

✔️ A goal bigger than belts: becoming one of the greatest to ever do it

✔️ And yes—his thoughts on the Tank vs. Lamont Roach fight drama

This episode is about more than boxing. It's about resilience, identity, and staying centered no matter what punches life throws.

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• Gym: www.drcoboxing.com

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In this inspiring and wide-ranging episode of It’s Sommer Time, Sommer Hill welcomes Curtis Collins—athlete, entrepreneur, and creative mind—to share his journey from football fields to France, party promotions to pouring champagne, and community impact to creative entrepreneurship.

🏈🍾 What You’ll Hear:

✔️ Growing up in Indianapolis with a vision bigger than the city's limits

✔️ His pivot from football to creative business ventures

✔️ Launching his own official Champagne brand straight out of France

✔️ The real story behind throwing his first house party at 13 that funded his first car

✔️ The mental discipline football taught him—and why it saved his life

✔️ Prioritizing mental health, flexibility, and creativity over clout

✔️ His passion for giving back to his community and building legacy spaces like Collins Ave Headquarters

✔️ Honest reflections on men’s vulnerability, emotional growth, and real friendship

Curtis isn’t just building a brand—he’s creating a lifestyle centered around ownership, authenticity, and empowerment.

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• Champagne Launch: https://collins-ave.com/

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In this intimate and powerful episode of It’s Sommer Time, Sommer Hill sits down with rising boxer Scooter Davis for a rare look inside the mind and heart of a fighter. This conversation goes way beyond the ring—diving into mental discipline, purpose, pressure, family, and identity.

🥊 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Scooter’s path from football to boxing and why he chose to go all in
• What it’s like to grow up in the DMV and learn to code switch
• Why he practices abstinence during training camp and how it builds focus
• The emotional toll of never celebrating his own wins—including graduation
• What being raised by strong women and his father taught him about respect & manhood
• His bond with Tank Davis, Lamont Roach, and Coach Barry
• Why he refuses to fall in love with fame, fans or Instagram likes
• And why staying true to his purpose and people will always come first

From knockouts to mentorship, Scooter shares a story that’s rooted in faith, grit, and legacy.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of It’s Sommer Time, Sommer Hill sits down with DMV recording artist Lil Lo for a raw conversation about trauma, sobriety, fatherhood, music, and healing. From surviving a life-altering shooting, to raising two daughters, and finally finding his own sound, Lil Lo opens up like never before.

🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✔️ Lil Lo’s early life in Northeast D.C. and how it shaped his story

✔️ Battling anxiety, PTSD, and the moment he knew it was time to quit drinking

✔️ The grief of losing close friends and a girlfriend, and how it still affects him

✔️ His evolving sound and writing process — from freestyling at 7 to making meaning-driven music

✔️ The day he was shot in both legs, how it changed everything, and why he's finally ready to talk about it

✔️ Being a girl dad, staying motivated, and using music as therapy

✔️ His latest project “Who Am I” and what it reveals about his past and future

Lil Lo delivers a vulnerable, real, and inspiring conversation that hits on life, growth, and resilience in the face of pain.

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In this unapologetically real and heartfelt episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with DMV's own Pinky Tha Rapper to talk about grief, growth, motherhood, music, and her mission to take over the game on her own terms.

🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🎤 Pinky opens up about losing her first child at 16 and how that shaped her perspective on life

💖 Her journey as a full-time rapper and mom, balancing self-care, work, and raising a son

🤣 Hilarious dating stories, her definition of real love, and what sets men and “n****s” apart

📈 Her rise in the DMV rap scene and being honored by Black women in her city

🎬 Upcoming plans for her “Love What It Did” music video & Thick B!tch

Summer

💥 The truth about being signed to Roc Nation, dealing with delays, and betting on herself

Pinky doesn’t hold back—and this episode is raw, funny, emotional, and full of power. This is the Pinky era, and it’s just getting started.

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In this milestone 50th episode and first-ever LIVE taping of Sommer Time, host Sommer Hill gathers an empowering panel of Black women entrepreneurs and creatives for an unforgettable night of real talk, laughter, and inspiration.

Featuring: ✨ Arianna Davis, founder of Stript

✨ Zarah Spencer, founder of Starfish MRKT

✨ Kay Davenport, style influencer and educator

The ladies discuss: ✔️ Taking creative risks and betting on yourself

✔️ Motherhood, mental health & postpartum recovery

✔️ Balancing entrepreneurship, parenting & self-care

✔️ Setting boundaries, building community & blocking the noise

✔️ How they define success—and why that definition is always evolving

Plus, Sommer drops a MAJOR announcement about launching a new panty line, and the panel breaks down what fashion trends to look out for in 2024 (yes, capris and low-rise are back!).

📺 Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of sisterhood, growth, and unapologetic ambition.

In this powerful and insightful episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with legendary boxing coach Barry Hunter, the man behind some of the biggest names in the sport. From his humble beginnings in Washington, D.C. to shaping world-class fighters, Coach Barry shares his wisdom on boxing, discipline, and life beyond the ring.

🥊 Topics Covered:

✔️ The evolution of D.C. & its impact on young athletes

✔️ Boxing as an outlet for aggression & how it changes lives

✔️ The brutal honesty of coaching & why some fighters fold under pressure

✔️ Social media’s impact on boxing & why clout-chasing is hurting the sport

✔️ The mental game: Why belief & resilience matter more than skill

✔️ His experiences training champions & mentoring the next generation

Coach Barry keeps it real about the grit, the struggle, and the discipline required to make it—not just in boxing, but in life. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who believes in hard work, leadership, and self-improvement.

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In this raw and eye-opening episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with Paco Panama, a rapper and storyteller with deep roots in Washington, D.C. and Panama. Paco opens up about his journey from the streets to the studio, balancing fatherhood, the impact of gentrification on D.C., and his big plans for music and film.

🔥 Topics Covered:

✔️ Growing up in Southeast D.C. & the struggles of the city

✔️ Fatherhood & breaking generational cycles

✔️ Gentrification & the changing face of D.C.

✔️ How he went from the streets to international music success

✔️ Paris showing him love & why it's his biggest market

✔️ Stepping into acting & his upcoming film project

From life lessons to leveling up, Paco Panama keeps it real, unfiltered, and inspiring. Watch now and get an inside look at the man behind the music!

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• Instagram: www.instagram.com/paco_panama
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pacopanama
• Spotify: www.open.spotify.com/artist/PacoPanama
• Upcoming Film: 80’s Crack – Coming Soon!

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