Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique Francis

Carol Sutton Lewis, host of the Ground Control Parenting podcast, joins us for a rich and thoughtful conversation on raising children with intention, awareness, and cultural grounding. A mother, communicator, and advocate for purposeful parenting, Carol shares what inspired her to start the podcast, what she’s learned from her guests, and how her own experiences have shaped her approach to motherhood. This episode is full of wisdom for parents, mentors, and anyone helping young people navigate the world with confidence and care.

In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Dr. Brooke Parker Bello shares her personal journey from surviving sex trafficking to becoming an internationally recognized advocate and policy influencer. We explore what it takes to move from trauma to thriving, and how she's now using her voice and expertise to drive global change in the fight against human trafficking. Dr. Bello opens up about healing, purpose, and the critical role we all play in awareness and prevention. This episode is a testament to resilience and a call to action.

In Part 2 of our conversation with music executive and modern mystic Michelle Sanchez, we dive deeper into what life looks like after the glow-up. Now rooted in sobriety, clarity, and self-trust, Michelle shares how she’s navigating relationships, career choices, and personal power with a whole new lens.

By day, Michelle Sanchez is a respected music executive. But when the lights go down, she’s on a different kind of journey one of healing, intuition, and radical self-honesty. In this episode, Michelle opens up about walking away from alcohol, toxic habits, and the pressure to perform, and leaning into affirmations, boundaries, and truth. It’s a candid look at what it means to glow up from the inside and how trading temporary escapes for deep alignment changed everything.

Kathy Lee and Deatra Handy don’t just talk about change ,they live it, every single day. In this deeply moving episode, ex-felon turned minister Kathy Lee and human trafficking advocate and author Deatra Handy share their unfiltered truths about the devastating impact of trafficking on young girls. With courage, compassion, and lived experience, they explain how they reach those most at risk, the barriers these girls face, and what real outreach looks like. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a call to wake up and take action for a generation that needs protection and healing.

Some legacies are lived before they’re ever spoken.
In this episode of Living in The Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis sits with Carvin Winans of the Winans family to talk about heritage, healing, and purpose. Their conversation moves through faith and artistry and even hardship. All this and more in this episode of " Living in the Sweet Spot:

On this episode of Living in the Sweet Spot Angelique Francis sits down with Patrick L. Riley Emmy-recognized producer, author, and entertainment journalist whose career has helped shape some of the culture’s most unforgettable stories. From his years producing at The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he interviewed icons like Barack Obama, Diana Ross, and Beyoncé, to stepping into his own as the author of That’s What Friends Are For: On the Women Who Inspired Me, Patrick has built a path defined by truth and authenticity.

In this conversation, Angelique and Patrick talk about honoring the people who lift us up, the importance of representation, and what it means to show up fully as yourself. It’s a heartfelt exchange on resilience, gratitude, and the beauty of finding your voice and living in your own sweet spot.

Angelique Francis sits with civil rights attorney Areva Martin to talk about what the Palisades fires left behind for Black Altadena , the relief that misses the people who need it, insurance runaround, air and health worries, and that quiet push to leave your own neighborhood. We also sit with the grief of losing a home , the photos, the routines, the sense of place and how to care for yourself while you rebuild.

In this episode of Living in the SweetSpot , Angelique Francis sits down with vocalist Chris Walker—Al Jarreau’s longtime musical director and co-vocalist.

Chris talks about carrying Al’s legacy forward—on stage and through his tribute work. All this and more right here in The SweetSpot.

In this inspirational episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis sits down with three legendary coaches—Walter Brown, Marc Genovese, and George “Gigi” Green—for a powerful conversation about what it really means to lead, mentor, and shape lives through sports. With over 25 years each in the game, these coaches reflect on the highs, the hard lessons, and the unforgettable moments that come from pouring into student-athletes. All this right here in the Sweet Spot.