Maressa Monroe, owner and founder of Slim Fit fitness apparel brand, joins me on the podcast today! Get into this episode where we talk about how she came to create her brand, who she's become despite thinking she would be someone else, and how she enjoys life.

• https://www.instagram.com/slimfit.brand/
• https://www.slimfitbrand.com/

DSon so graciously joined me on this week's episode! We dive into his music career, the discoveries he's made in therapy, mentorship, the importance of entrepreneurship in the black community and a bunch more. Follow and connect with DSon here -

• https://www.instagram.com/dsontl/
• https://www.instagram.com/stayrelentless_lhh/
• https://www.instagram.com/theplayerspitshow/
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/theplayerspit/?mibextid=HsNCOg

My podcast consultant Ray Calloway joins me on the show today and baby, we get into way more than podcasts! Ray walks us through topics like mental isolation, taking accountability, and learning about life in your thirties. Follow Ray at -

• https://www.instagram.com/lxveray/
• https://www.instagram.com/seasonthirty/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@lxveray777

My internet friend turned real friend Sho McKinney joins me on the podcast today and she has so much to share! We talk about family, being transformed, and being an unconventional woman of faith> You're going to want to share this with your family this Thanksgiving! Connect with Sho on Instagram -

• https://www.instagram.com/helloitssho/
• https://www.instagram.com/prettyandprayedup/

My good friend and loctician Tamekia Swint is my guest on this week's episode! We talk about the inspiration for her non-profit, how she's grown into an amazing leader, who she thought she'd be when she was a little girl, and what's next. Reach out to her to connect on any of these platforms -

• https://styles4kidz.org/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/Styles4KidzNFP
• https://www.instagram.com/styles4kidznfp/
• https://www.facebook.com/styles4kidz/
• https://twitter.com/Styles4KidzNFP
• https://www.tiktok.com/@styles4kidznfp
• https://www.tamekiaswint.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/Your-Hair-Crown-Tamekia-Swint/dp/1636251080

Jason Gatz joins me this week! He's an artist, rapper, producer, creative, and we talk about his growing up in Chicago, his creative process, religion and spirituality, and more.

Catch up with him and his music at

• https://twitter.com/jasongatz
• https://www.instagram.com/jasongatz/?hl=en
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQElx3XRFQvZyKNOUMP3dA

You're gonna love this one! My good friend Brandi and I talk about being a builder of communities, family upbringing, our passions, dating, and more.

Connect with her online -

• https://www.brandinikkale.com/
• https://twitter.com/BrandiNikkale
• https://www.instagram.com/brandinikkale/

Caleb and I get into him always wanting to be in a rock band, dating, having a humble approach to his musicianship and artistry, and more in this second installment of the Me in the Making podcast. Email him at [email protected]!

I talk with my very good friend Arie about work, growing up during our teens years, marriage, making it to our 30s chile, and a host of other topics during our conversation.

Follow Arie on IG at https://www.instagram.com/thearieiman/ and https://www.instagram.com/spikedandmellow/

The Me in the Making podcast is about self-discovery and encouraging personal introspection. Join host Melissa Clay and a new guest each week as they converse about how they became who they are and who they are continuing to become.