Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique Francis

In this unfiltered episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis sits down with Alex, Kelly, and Lori for a juicy conversation about self-love, sexuality, and owning your pleasure. From breaking old taboos to embracing confidence in and out of the bedroom, nothing’s off the table.

It’s fun, it’s freeing, and it’s all right here unapologetically , in the Sweet Spot.

My special guest in the Sweetspot will be bass guitarist Freddie Washington! In the music industry, there are bass players and then there's "Ready Freddie“, the first call studio musician, songwriter and live performance player who brings uniquely pertinent credentials to his role.  Early in his career, he played with Herbie Hancock for several years including on the  hit albums, "Feet Don't Fail Me Now," "Mister Hands" and

"Monster." But that was just the beginning and Freddie's influence was evident as he produced his own recipe for success as an artist by stirring emotions and eliciting reactions through his booming bass guitar. His collaborative efforts with friend and musician, Patrice Rushen, produced the early '80s hits "Haven't You Heard" and "Forget Me Nots."  Yes, Ready Freddie played and toured with legacy artist including: Michael Jackson, George Duke, Kenny Loggins, George Benson, Jose Feliciano,

Anita Baker, Smokey Robinson, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder.

Guitarist Ray Parker Jr.  says, “He is the rock and foundation that the grooves sit on!”

Join me in the Sweet Spot  with “Ready Freddie Washington”!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, saxophonist Gerald Albright was already an accomplished saxophonist by the time he went to college but added the bass after experiencing the Brothers Johnson in concert. Playing both the sax and bass, he became the consummate session and touring musician in the 80s, working with everyone from Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., Atlantic Starr, The Temptations, Maurice White, Les McCann, Teena Marie, the Winans and even Whitney Houston. He launched his solo career in the infancy of what became the smooth jazz format, with “Just Between Us” in 1987 and has been a core part of the genre with chart-topping albums, countless radio hits and as a member of many all star tours. In the late 90s, he toured with pop star Phil Collins and recorded with Will Downing “Pleasures of the Night” and huge hits with guitarist Norman Brown, Dave Koz, Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot and Jonathan Butler. Albright has recorded 23 albums and been nominated for nine Grammy Awards! He is currently topping the charts on Billboard for the third consecutive week with his new new smooth jazz hit “Full Throttle”.

Don’t miss this musical legend, Gerald Albright, up close and personal in the Sweet Spot!

Jackie Gouche Farris (1963-2024) Mother, Minister, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Author, Sister and Friend.  Jackie graced this world with love, laughter and charisma, while sharing her spirit of excellence and musical gifts freely and without measure!  She traveled to six of the seven continents, sang in studios and on stages behind some of the most notable names in the music industry including Elton John, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Chaka Kahn, Quincy Jones, Patti LaBelle, Jill Scott, Yolanda Adams, and a host of others.  Authored several books including :

“How Would I Know”,

“Harmony: Cultivating Inner Peace”, and “Raising Kings” available on Audible, and her audio CD: Big God, Little Me”!

She is the proud mother of “Sir” Darryl Farris, signed to Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE); Daniel “D Smoke” Farris, the Winner of the 2019 Netflix rap competition, Rhythm &Flow and Grammy Nominated;

and Davion Farris, who

like his two younger brothers, is a sought after engineer, producer and singer/songwriter.

Jackie’s iconic sound and prophetic gift was first recorded with Bam Crawford’s Purpose, “Perpetual Praise”  and in the now gospel standard, “My Help” written by Jackie (which went Platinum ) and has been downloaded over 2 million times and also recorded by Donnie McClurkin.  

Hear her life story thru the music from “Sweet Spot Live”, and excerpts from interviews about her life and her legacy!  Celebrating her wonderful life-lessons and music, with love, all in the Sweet Spot!   

Monique Mitchell is a writer/poet from South Central Los Angeles and has collaborated with the likes of Puma, Lexus, March for Our Lives, Cass Bird, Cara Delevingne, Maria Shriver + more. Her writing has been published by The New York Times, A24 in their companion book for Academy-Award winning “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, Cultural Weekly, and in various print publications across Los Angeles, West Africa.  Monique has performed and led workshops for museums such as LACMA, MOCA, and The Hammer, and for colleges, classrooms and conferences globally, Ghana.

In this episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis is joined by Robert M. Sausedo President and CEO of Community Build—for an honest and timely conversation about men’s health in its fullest form. A native Angeleno with over 30 years of leadership in youth empowerment, economic development, social justice, and literacy, Robert brings a wealth of insight to the table.

Together, they explore what it truly means for men to be well—from mental clarity to emotional resilience and spiritual grounding. It’s a call to wholeness, healing, and redefining strength from the inside out. All this right here in the Sweet Spot.

In this reflective episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis honors the extraordinary lives and lasting legacy of Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis—two icons whose work on stage, screen, and in the streets helped shape a movement. Through powerful stories and heartfelt memories from those who knew them best, we explore the love they shared, the art they created, and the activism that defined their lives.

More than a tribute, this episode is a celebration of legacy, lineage, and the timeless impact of living with purpose, passion, and deep commitment to community and truth.

Employment, empowerment, training and equal opportunities for the neurodivergent individuals on wheels! Larry Humphreys has over 20 years of experience in working with neurodivergent individuals as a special education teacher, then obtained his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Larry established the Behavioral Autism Therapies (BAT) with the goal of enhancing the lives of neurodivergent individuals and their families,  with about 20 BCBAs,  350 employees, and  serving over 700 families. In 2019, Larry established Special Needz Coffee (SNC) to provide meaningful employment for neurodivergent individuals and is currently operated out of a fabulously decorated and accessible mobile trailer, which allows them to collaborate with organizations on their special events.  The vision is to continue to empower these individuals, providing them with equal opportunities and jobs they enjoy. 

Dr. Andrea Humphrey, affectionately known as Dr. Dre, embodies a remarkable blend of roles: Pastor, Author, Speaker, Coach, and Leadership Specialist operating with humor, and a grounded demeanor. She navigates seamlessly between her roles as CEO of I.Q. Training Inc., Founder and Lead Pastor of H.O.P.E.’s House International Ministries (https://hopeshouse.com/), and President & CEO of the Hope Community Development Center in Granada Hills. With an innate ability to recognize greatness in others, Dr. Dre Humphrey’s mission transcends borders, as she travels worldwide empowering women to embrace their full potential.

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In this chic and confidence-boosting episode of Living in the Sweet Spot, Angelique Francis sits down with Sybil Henry—personal brand image stylist, founder of The Style Concierge, and author of Style Yourself Over 40, 50 & Beyond. Sybil shares her approach to helping women reconnect with their power and presence through style, at every stage of life.

From redefining beauty on your own terms to using fashion as a form of self-expression and confidence, this episode is all about showing up, standing tall, and living a life that is bold, brilliant, and beautifully you. All this right here in the Sweet Spot.