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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)

Donald and I talk about the importance of preparedness and how many institutions are lacking resources for marginalized communities. He tells the story of getting off the structured path and how that led him to create SOUL Programs. We also chat about his experience being a father and a husband, and his goals for his future and SOUL’s future.

Donald's Social Media (IG: @SOULPrograms, Twitter:@SOUL_Programs)

David and I talk about his new music projects, his creative process and where his inspiration to create and perform comes from. He gives his insights about being a father and the best way to discipline your child. He also shares the story of his favorite performances and the advice that he has for people younger than him.

David's Social Media (IG:@Cayanaten, Twitter: @CayanOfCapLife)

Marlana and I talk about coping mechanisms and why bring a bad bitch wasn’t enough for her. We resonate with growing up in a Christian household, but finding our own path in our spiritual journey. She tells the story of her coming into her purpose, and getting past the mindset of “looking the part”.

Marlana's Social Media (IG:@GracefulMarlana/@GracefulHealingRetreat, YouTube: GracefulHealingIntuitiveTarot)

Chris and I talk about relationships, break ups, and knowing when to leave a toxic relationship behind. He tells me about why he moved to DC and how DC has helped him become more confident and grow into the person he is today. We also chat about forgiveness, who deserves it, and the difficulty with forgiving yourself.

Chris's Social Media (IG: @Christawffer)

Simone and I talk about gardening, creativity, and she gives me a short introduction on healing crystals. She shares her transition from college sports to grad school to life after school. We discuss the struggle to sit down, slow down, and be intentional with our time. We also chat about the pros of travelling and going out alone.

Simone's Social Media (IG: @Simoneiru)

Alicia and I talk about growing up with roots in the DMV and watching it change before our eyes. She tells me about becoming a mother and the challenges associated with motherhood. She shares the two business ventures she’s been working on, one of which is launching August 31st, and we chat about zodiac signs and birth charts.

Alicia's Social Media (Twitter/IG: @the_monalicia, @themonaliciabakes, @GoNakedLLC)

Isis and I talk about how she got into radio which lead her to starting her current platform, I Hear That Girl, that emphasizes the importance of positive representation for black women. We discuss intersectionality, black feminism, and what she believes black women should be focused on next. She emphasizes the importance of having your own platform and the impact that Black American culture.

Isis's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @isis_thomas, IG/Twitter/Facebook: @IHearThatGirl, www.ihearthatgirl.com)

Terri and I talk about therapy and how she found a way to make her psychology degree work for her. She speaks about the inspiration behind Bold Visions Consulting and her goals for the company going forward. We also discuss bullying and whether it will ever die out, relationship expectations and realities, and she shares her biggest piece of advice that she gives to her clients.

Terri's Social Media (IG/Twitter: @VisionsBold, Facebook: Bold Visions Consulting, LLC, www.boldvisionsconsulting.com)

JC and I talk about the benefits of living in a large city and we reminisce over the fact that we both grew up in church. She tells me the story of how she got back into church and also how she got back into writing, and she also shares the story of how she got engaged. She explains her current book series which takes biblical stories and modernizes them, and also shares her dream of opening her own bakery.

JC's Social Media (Twitter/Facebook: @authorjcmiller, IG: @author_jc_miller, www.authorjcmiller.com)