Author, Speaker and Coach Jennifer Arnise originally joined Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston in August of 2020 to discuss her apt book F$ck That Cape which centers the concept that black woman are always trying to do too much for too little in return. A healing discussion that addresses trauma, how shame stands in the place of vulnerability and the racial unrest that continues to leave us all fearing for our collective safety. Jennifer reveals the miracle that helped her to shift her perception and how she embraces her full womanhood as she pivots through the pandemic. A GEM of a discussion. For more information about the author and to buy the book visit www.jenniferarnise.com Please rate, review and share the show.

Clinician and Nationally Awarded Relationship Expert Paul Bashea Williams joins host Sylvia K. Alston to discuss relationships, marriage, & the work that needs to happen between black couples to heal after the the circle of trust is broken. We also give our weigh in on the Derrick Jaxn cheating scandal. For counseling, to buy his book Dear Future Wife and for more information about our guest visit www.basheawilliams.com

Host Sylvia K. Alston gives a tribute to the recent loss of loved ones.

Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K, Alston is joined this week for a continued theme on Womens History Month. Celebrity Chef and Real Estate Broker Jamie G (& One of Sylvia's BFF's) and Author, Ted X Speaker and Executive Coach Lolita Walker join her for an empowered hour of discussion that ranges from topics like The Royal Interview with #MeghanHarryandOprah to strength, vulnerability, breaking free from toxic relationships and family culture and the conversation gets too juicy around the topic of sexism. Join Us for an hour that left us inspired, ready to climb higher heights and break down OLD systems.... For more information on both of our guests and to utilize their expert services visit www.chefjamieg.com and www.lolitawalker.com

Host and Executive Producer Sylvia K. Alston takes a deep look into the making of Stanley Nelson's latest documentary #Crack on Netflix. with the Emmy and Peabody Award Winning Director. Nelson, was awarded the National Humanities Medal Award by President Obama in 2015 and is a consummate storyteller and artist. Crack explores the 80's, how crack eviscerated communities and families and encouraged new legislation that would find its most vulnerable target: black men. An exploration into hip hop culture, the music scene and how urban centers provided the backdrop for a multi billion crime spree that went as high as the Presidency of the United States. For more information about Stanley Nelson and his work and his mentorship program for young filmmakers visit www.firelight.tv

CEO and Founder of Ruby Love www.rubylove.com period panty design and apparel company founder Crystal Etienne joins us at Next Nation as our first #WomensHistoryMonth guest for the month of March to discuss how she built her $25 million intimate apparel company out of her NY home to become the second largest period panty design company in e commerce. Crystal drops gem after gem about the importance of reproductive health for women of all ages and the importance of women investing in their brand and in their confidence.

Episode #012 UNCORKED with Angela McCrae, Marcia Jones and Dan Glover Host Sylvia K. Alston sits down to celebrate Black Winemakers during Black History Month. Wine enthusiast and CEO of Uncorked and Cultured Angela McCrae produces this segment bringing Urban Connoisseurs CEO Marcia Jones in to share how she followed her passion after a cross country trip to celebrate her freedom in 2011. Winemaker Dan Glover shares how he created his wine L'Objet after being on the art and culture scene in Los Angeles for 20 years. With the creation of the Inaugural International Winemakers Summit, 12 award winning winemakers from all over the world, renowned sommeliers and champion chefs come together for a weekend of celebration. For more information and to attend the summit www.internationalwinemakersummit.com

For the first and likely only time, I sit with my husband James "Jay" Alston to talk about our relationship, our marriage and our family. We share deep personal truths about how therapy turned our relationship right side up and our recent decision to renew our vows on our 15th wedding anniversary on January 1, 2021, and why we didn't give up on each other.

Musician, Producer, Composer and Director Sedgrick Marsh joins Next Nation to talk about his transition from growing up performing and playing gospel music into the world of secular music. Sed Marsh is an international performer who has toured with famed artists like Donnell Jones, Angie Stone, Patti Labelle and the Labelle Reunion Tour. His new song Colors which is the quintessential love song is featured in the episode and can be found on all streaming platforms as Colors by Sed Marsh.

Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton and Dr. Rayshad Holmes join host Sylvia to discuss the measures and disparities in care across the Covid pandemic and in the application and access to the Covid vaccine in black and brown communities. Dr. Ebony J. Hilton is the Medical Director and Co-Founder of Goodstock Consulting. www.goodstockconsulting.com She is a Critical Care Physician and Anesthesiologist and based at UVA Health. Dr. Rayshad Holmes is a professor at Howard University Business School, he is an administrator and leadership specialist. Dr.Ray owns a HR Consulting firm called The Henle Group and is a contributor of The Next Nation Podcast brand.