In this episode, I chat with Emil Wilbekin, the founder of Native Son a movement and platform created to inspire and empower Black gay men. Emil and I chat about his youth as an adopted child growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, what it means to be human, learning to live life authentically and the power and importance of community. This conversation is an opportunity to unpack the power of vulnerability and the benefits of honesty. Enjoy my conversation with the Emil Wilbekin.

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In today's episode I chat with Katy Garetson and. Elaine Williams. Katy has worked in film and television production for over 3 decades. Her directing credits include; the season finale of the new Punky Brewster reboot, 2 Broke Girls, Fuller House, George Lopez and Girlfriends! She was nominated for two BET Awards for her episodes of Girlfriends and she also received a DGA Nomination for her debut episode on Frasier, a show she went on to direct many episodes of over the years.

Elaine Williams has worked in the entertainment industry for over 3 decades as well. Elaine has worked in film/television production and development, but she is best known as senior acting teacher at Baron Brown Studio in Los Angeles, teaching the Meisner technique. 

We talk about "making it" in Hollywood, our 3 decades of friendship, bringing your authentic self to your career, and so much more. This one is a long one, but it's also a lot of fun.

Sit back, relax and enjoy my conversation with these two dynamic, driven, focused and talented women. Don't forget to sign up for the monthly newsletter here.

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In today's episode I chat with Melissa Hunter Davis. Melissa is a a truly dynamic and inspiring black woman. She is the founder and publisher of the award-winning Sugarcane Magazine, an internationally lauded digital and print platform dedicated to global Black art and culture. Melissa is a graduate of Barry University in Miami, Florida,  an entrepreneur, wife, and mother.  We chat about her childhood in Gary, Indiana, being raised by a single Mother and attending college classes with her Mom when she was just 8-years old. We also explore her journey from theater major to magazine publisher, the role of art and artists in our society, NFTs, and more!

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In today’s 3rd episode of Women's History Month, I chat with actress, photographer, and adult entertainment icon Heather Hunter.  We chat about her unconventional and almost cinematic life’s journey. In our wide ranging conversation, Heather reflects on her childhood in the Bronx, her loving but strict Mother, her career in adult entertainment, learning to make art from Keith Haring, her contributions to hip hop culture, and her current entrepreneurial and creative pursuits as a painter, photographer, and entrepreneur. Her story is thoroughly human, and she shares it with transparency, grace, and authenticity.

Warning: This episode includes a conversation about sexual assault that could be a trigger for some listeners. Please listen with caution and care. If anyone is a victim of sexual assault the national sexual assault hotline can be reached by dialing 800.656.4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

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In today’s episode, I chat with one of the most important faith leaders of our time Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder. Bishop Flunder is a womanist and liberation theologian, justice warrior, and the presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries.  We chat about her roots in the Pentecostal church, the role of women in the black church, her endearing authenticity, her friend the legendary disco vocalist Sylvester, and her call to blend prophetic action, worship, and advocacy on behalf of those marginalized in church and society. We also discuss her appearance in the new PBS documentary film "The Black Church" and about the next chapter in the history of the black church and its role in the continuing struggle for equality and justice. Bishop Flunder is an inspirational figure driven by love and focused on justice as it emerges from the heart of God. 

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In this first episode of Women's History Month, Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Arabia Mollette and I chat about the journey from her dream of becoming a doctor to the realization of that dream against all odds. We discuss her childhood in the Bronx , medical school experience in Cuba and her recent experiences treating Covid-19 patients in New York City from the beginning of the pandemic to the present. Dr. Mollette’s story is an inspiring story of determination to succeed, dedication to service, and love of self. She also shares helpful information about Covid-19 vaccines and how to proactively maintain our well-being.

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In today’s episode I chat with community organizer and civil rights activist, Deray McKesson. We chat about growing up in Baltimore, what it means to be a community organizer, life after policing as we know it, patriarchy, whiteness, antiblackness, and most importantly the power of people just showing up and standing up for what’s right and our collective responsibility to build the kind of world that we all want to live in. 

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In this episode, I talk to Harlem raised celebrity chef Mr. Bake about the work it takes to find, embrace, and love your authentic self. We also talk about friendship, family and the journey to living his entrepreneurial dreams and the Harlem Hustle it takes to achieve them. We also dive deep into the process of defining self for self . 

This brotha is audacious, authentic, and a whole lotta fun. Enjoy my conversation with Mr. Bake.

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In this episode, I chat with media personality, author, and everyone’s Mutha, Auntie, Bestie the incomparable Bevy Smith. Bevy and I talk about growing up in Harlem, believing in yourself, her relationship with her late father, and the power of "being comfortable with being uncomfortable. " At the center of our conversation is her terrific new book Bevelations which is available now. 

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In this episode, I chat with one of America’s greatest faith leaders and theologians, the Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr., the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. Pastor Mike and I chat about his upbringing in Roosevelt, Long Island, the role of faith and spirituality in America today, what it means to be human, and most importantly the role of Jesus’s teachings in helping us to see ourselves through God’s gaze and our own as opposed to the gaze of the empire or oppressors which makes it easier to develop and love our authentic selves. This conversation will challenge what you believe and why you believe it. It will also help to liberate your mind and invigorate your soul. Enjoy my conversation with the Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr. aka Pastor Mike.

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