Ronald (@ohitsbigron) and I talk about what the church means to Black people and some of the issues he has with the teachings and practices as he practices

Christianity. He tells me about his podcast, Time Well Spent, and his mission for encouraging growth through awareness and reflection. We also discuss working for a commercial radio station, how his understanding of race has changed over the years, and what constitutes a petty action.

This week’s episode is the Anniversary Episode! *air horn* Join me and my friend Alicia (@the_monalicia) as we talk about what I’ve learned in the last year about myself, podcasting, and the journey we call life. We chat about finding a passion, being more forgiving, creating your own content, and what self-care and self-love mean to me.

Alise and I talk about the importance of setting boundaries and making sure you prioritize yourself in your travels, dreams, and goals. We chat about her study abroad trips, her recent trips, and her travel blog (@blackgirltravelslay) which highlights black women travelling to combat the stereotypes often placed on black women. She shares travel tips, her goals for next year, and we laugh about our shared love of google docs.

Alise's Social Media (IG: @LeeLeeTalks, @BlackGirlTravelSlay)

Thomas and I talk about the benefits of growing up in P.G. County where positive representation is present and closeby for black children. He tells the story of how he got into curating, what it’s like working in a gallery, and why taking chances in networking is important. We chat about his dream lifestyle and how you should use your privileges as an asset.

Thomas's Social Media (IG: @thomasjames.dc, www.urbanwallsworld.com/blog)

Chazz and I talk about the importance of positivity, vulnerability, and self-exploration through knowledge and meditation. We discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and he tells me about his mission working with marginalized communities to instill mental resilience. He shares his experience running a 50K race and how the ups and downs of these races mimic the journey of life.

Isabel and I talk about the death positive movement, which tries to remove the negative stigma around death and funeral planning, and the business she plans to start because of it. She tells me about her least favorite trip and what she realized America was lacking while she was overseas. We chat about open relationships, her ideal relationship for the future, and about where philanthropy and capitalism fail.

Isabel's Social Media (IG: @Isabel.Knight, Podcast: I'm The Villian)

Jake and I talk about being Native American and how times have changed in how people outside the culture have treated their culture. We chat about the unrealistic expectations that Instagram has put on women and why he’s on the fence about marriage. He shares his dream job of owning his own studio and tell me about his biggest inspiration, his mom.

Jake's Social Media (IG: @ThatMohican)

Tia and I talk about her love of fashion, gogo, and DC. She tells me about her experiences working in modeling and acting, and navigating those industries as a black woman. She tells me about how turning 30 and the growth and wisdom that she experienced and how she’s excited for other women to experience that type of growth.

Tia's Social Media (IG: @tia.kearney)

Katt and I talk about what it means to be an individual and how she discovered she was a creative. She tells the story of how she started her blog, her radio show, and how she made the transition to Hey Sis Tv. We also chat about travelling, marketing, living in the DMV, and how a simple act can change someone’s day.

Katt's Social Media (IG: @Katt4president/@HeySisTv)

Keith and I talk about growing up in Flint, Michigan and the general stigmas attached to urban areas. He tells me about how the Saved-ish Podcast started and how doubt has helped him understand his religion. We also chat about social media, how we use it differently and the unique window social media provides into other people’s lives.

Keith's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @akidfromflint, @savedishpod)