Rico Wilson, is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Rico and I chat about Rico's journey into entrepreneurship. Rico shares the impact that poverty and drugs had on his life and how he has used those early experiences to make a positive impact on his family and community. Rico Wilson is an entrepreneur and the owner of JD's BBQ and JD's Private Lounge in Joliet, IL. In this episode, Rico shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Rico Wilson and JD's BBQ, follow him on social media: FB @ JD's BBQ. Rico Wilson [S3E106]. Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected].

Monica Roberts Jenkins is my guest on Soul Stories today! In recognition of "Go Red for Women" Day Monica shares her story and experience with having a heart attack at the age of 48. We're talking about the circumstances that led up to this health scare, what she learned about advocating for herself in the healthcare space, and how life has changed post heart attack. Monica Roberts Jenkins [S3E105]

Trey Harvey is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Trey and I chat about his incarceration and how that experience, at 18 years old, impacted him and me. Trey shares his experience during the time leading up to his incarceration and in the two years since his release. Our story is especially timely as Trey was arrested Christmas Eve 2011 and freed Christmas Eve 2019. Trey discusses his decision to take ownership of his life and choices while incarcerated. In this episode, Trey shares great advice for listeners of all ages and walks of life. To learn more about Trey Harvey and GroundUp Builders TX, follow him on social media. Trey Harvey [S2E103]. Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at [email protected]. [ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 25 DEC 2021]

Remembering the Stinky Reputation I got Just Trying to Help [Story Under 10]

Martha Underwood is our guest today.

Remembering When I was on Welfare (Story Under 10 Audio Poster)

Anya Doula is our guest today.

Rukiya Michele celebrates the 100th episode milestone by sharing the five (5) lessons she's learned about: mediocrity, being a beginner, looking foolish, accepting rejection, and finding joy! Tune in now! [S2E100]

Rukiya Michele celebrates the 100th episode of the Soul Stories podcast. In part 1 of this episode Rukiya Michele shares the milestones that make this such a celebration.

Raja Bilal is my guest on Soul Stories today! We're talking about the relationship and health challenges that she overcame through her spiritual practice and writing. Those experiences eventually led her into transformational coaching and now she's helping others to transform their lives.