I wasn’t sure if I was ready to record this… but I knew I needed to be honest about what this season has really been like. Losing my grandfather has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced. And truthfully… I’m still in it.

In this episode, I’m not breaking down what grief feels like step by step. I’m sharing what it’s looked like for me to keep going… to keep showing up… even while grieving.

This is real life. Unfiltered.

In this episode, I talk about:

• The moment everything changed and how I processed it

• What it’s been like trying to function through grief

• The unexpected waves that come and go

• Choosing not to let grief consume me or be used against me

If you’ve ever had to keep going while hurting… this is for you.

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In this solo episode of Perspectives Unfiltered, LaShante dives into the part of growth that people rarely talk about the loneliness that can come with elevation.

When God begins shifting your life, sometimes the first thing that changes isn’t your bank account, your opportunities, or your success… it’s your circle. Conversations feel different, connections shift, and suddenly the spaces that once felt like home don’t fit the same anymore.

In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to outgrow certain environments, and to trust God through seasons where everything around you looks the same but you feel completely different inside.

If you’ve ever felt like you were losing people while trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken you’re transitioning.

Sometimes elevation feels like isolation at first… but eventually it becomes alignment.

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In this episode of Perspectives Unfiltered, I sit down with Rob for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it really looks like to rebuild after public loss.

From a very public engagement and wedding to an equally public divorce, Rob opens up about the emotional cost of disappointment, the weight of grief, and the identity shifts that come when the life you planned falls apart in front of people. We talk about brokenness, starting over, and what it means to repurpose pain instead of letting it define you.

This episode isn’t about blame or spectacle it’s about healing in real time, trusting God again after disappointment, and learning how to realign with purpose when everything changes. Rob also shares how writing his book became part of his healing process and a way to make meaning out of loss.

If you’ve ever had to grieve a version of your life that didn’t last…If you’ve ever had to start over while people were watching…If you’ve ever wondered how God could still use you after heartbreak…

This conversation is for you.Because sometimes your pain isn’t the end of the story it’s the material God uses for the next chapter.

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In this episode of Perspectives Unfiltered, we dive into "The Let Them Theory" and how it applies to friendships, purpose, and personal growth.

We break down the three pillars that shape our relationships and seasons: proximity, timing, and energy.

Not every friendship ends because of conflict.

Some end because the timing shifted.

Some change because the energy no longer aligns.

And some fade because proximity kept the connection alive longer than purpose did.

This conversation explores:

     •    Recognizing when you’re trying to be your friend’s savior

    •    Understanding when helping turns into exhaustion

    •    Letting people walk their own journey without controlling the outcome

    •    Choosing intentionality as you step deeper into your purpose

    •    Protecting your energy by feeding your mind and surrounding yourself with positivity

Growth doesn’t always require explanations.

Sometimes it requires boundaries.

Sometimes it requires distance.

And sometimes it requires trusting that what’s meant for you won’t require force.

If you’re in a season of becoming more intentional, protecting your peace, and aligning your energy with your purpose this episode is for you.

I didn’t go anywhere for my 35th birthday. No big trip, no party — just stillness. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed.

In this episode, I talk about what it looked like to reset instead of perform, to be intentional instead of busy, and to shift from feeling guilty about not releasing episodes to learning the business side of podcasting on purpose.

This conversation is for anyone who feels like they’re “behind” when really they’re just in a rebuilding season.

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This episode is one of those conversations that just needed to happen.

I sat down with a barber who’s not only making a name for himself in the barbershop world — but is also living proof that your past doesn’t get to cancel your purpose. After incarceration, he came home, locked in, and has been taking the barbershop world by storm ever since — as a traveling barber, community advocate, and a voice for men who don’t always feel heard.

And listen… this wasn’t just “barbershop talk.”

We got into everything — relationships, accountability, healing, fatherhood, trauma, emotional pressure, and why therapy for Black men still feels taboo even though it’s needed.

This episode is raw, honest, funny at moments, and deep where it matters.

If you’ve ever wondered what men really talk about when they’re in a safe space… this is it.

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Surrender sounds beautiful until it costs you something. In this conversation, we discuss Keondra's new book and unpack the real challenges of walking with God, trusting his timing, and choosing faith even when the path isn’t clear.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the quiet exhaustion of people-pleasing the guilt, the over-explaining, the fear of disappointing others, and the way it slowly chips away at your peace. We’re also talking about the part nobody likes to admit how people-pleasing can look selfless, but can actually become a form of manipulation when we use it to control how others see us or avoid uncomfortable emotions. From relationships to boundaries you’ve been too scared to set, this episode shows what it looks like to finally choose yourself without feeling selfish. If you’re tired of carrying everyone’s expectations but your own, this one’s for you.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Perspectives Unfiltered, Vejah opens up about her journey through addiction, incarceration, and the painful reality of losing her children. What started as survival turned into a spiral but this isn’t just a story about struggle, it’s about redemption.

Tae sits down with Vejah as she revisits the darkest chapters of her life and the slow, powerful process of rebuilding her faith, her identity, and her future. This conversation is real, emotional, and proof that no matter how broken your story feels, redemption is still possible.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses substance use and trauma. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, help is available. Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for free and confidential support.

In this episode, we’re diving into “The Savior Trap” that exhausting cycle of trying to fix, heal, or hold someone together at the expense of your own mental and emotional wellbeing. We talk about why we confuse saving someone with loving them, the hidden ways it drains you, and what it looks like to finally release that responsibility and choose you without guilt. If you’ve ever carried someone else’s healing on your back… this episode is your wake-up call and your permission slip to let go.If this spoke to you, comment “I’m releasing the savior role” so I know I’m not alone.