This episode (Part 1) Artist and Entrepreneur Christa David shares how the practice of consistency was essential to her taking the leap of faith from being employed to becoming SELF-employed. If you've ever wonder if you can do it, Christa shares how. 

This episode I talked with Dr. Sunne-Ryse S. Smith about her newly released book, Spiritually Woke & Principal, A Journey to Spiritual Awareness and Inspiration, 7 Principles 7 Week. Our conversation ran the gamut from mental health to of course spirituality.  Dr. Sunne-Ryse shares tools and tips to support us as we usher in this new decade. Be ready to be spiritually fed. 

She is an inspirational trainer, speaker, mentor, and author. She is known for motivating people to live with a greater sense of self-awareness and purpose in life. Throughout the course of her professional journey Dr. Sunne-Ryse has been consistently described as a thought-provoking, intuitive, and results-driven facilitator with a gift of inspiration. Her mission is to inspire people to live out their God-designed purpose with confidence and joy!

This episode I share about what I experienced as a bout of depression and it lasted for a couple of months, I was withdrawn, could only do what was absolutely necessary, and was grateful for what I called a "good day."  When they say check on your “strong” friends, it’s not a notion, it’s necessary. 

If you suspect that you or someone you know is experiencing depression here are some resources:

@therapyforblackgirls a national database of black therapist.

Visit NYC.gov to to get info on FREE Mental Health First Aide Training (MHFA) teaches you how to identify signs of mental health distress, or substance use issues in your community.

Next Episode: I follow up with Dr. Sunne-Ryse S. Smith an inspirational speaker, trainer, and spiritual mentor.  Her new book is titled, Spiritually Woke.

This episode I talked with my amazing two adult, and teen daughter about what I shared spoken and unspoken regarding "losing" their virginity.  We explore sexuality, consent, positive body image, and they share what they would have told their younger self about sex. In this case, their younger self looked much like their little sis. 

"No" may be a complete sentence, however YES is where the magic lives. We should say it as often as possible, not out of obligation; out of having the courage and conviction to move forward even though you may not have it all figured out. You'll learn as you go. 

While No may be a complete sentence, YES is where the magic lives. We should it say YES as often as possible. It's not about saying it out of obligation, instead it's about having the courage and conviction to to do the things that scares us.

Welcome to my inaugural podcast aka The Trailer.