Stepping Into She Podcast

On this episode I get to chat with founder of the platform, Spoken Black Girl - a space for black women writers, focusing in on mental health, writing for wellness and more. On this episode we discuss why this space is so important for black women, healing through meditation and writing, mental health advocacy, and so much more! Also be sure to check out Departure Story - A Novel by Rowana. Head over to her website for more!

On this episode, my mom Janette shares her journey of becoming, finding the courage and strength to leaving a domestic violence marriage, finding beauty in herself again, how she practices self love, and so much more. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, if you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to the domestic violence hotline at 1.800.799.7233.

On this segment of “Women In Justice” I chat with Lorie Goshin and Gina Sissoko on the topic of women in the criminal justice system. We get real about colorism and criminalization, health & wellness of incarcerated women and what reform efforts you should be following!

On this segment of “Women In Justice” I chat with Leah Faria, from “A little Bit of Light” on the topic of women in the criminal justice system. As a women with lived experience, Leah shares her take on what justice for women entails, how her journey has inspired her to be the light for others, and how she continues to step into she.

In this episode I get to chat with now mom, blogger and podcast host Lina Forrestal. We discuss her journey of becoming a new mon, how her personal experience inspired her new podcast creating space for women to discuss taboo topics, the 4th trimester, postpartum anxiety and maternal health. Check her out on IG @linaforrestal for her podcast and more!

The newest segment of the podcast, Women in Justice discusses the topic of women in the criminal justice system and creates a space for education, research, advocacy and more. This episode is an introduction to the upcoming segment.

On this segment of “Women In Justice” I chat with Sydney McKinney, Executive Director of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute on the topic of women in the criminal justice system. We discuss the research behind women in the system, the importance of black women researchers, and what justice looks like for black women.

On this segment of “Women In Justice” I chat with Saundra Robinson Green and Quadeerah Robinson on the topic of girls in the juvenile justice system. We get real about moving the Gold Post, the criminalization for young black and brown girls, and how shift the narrative.

On this segment of “Women In Justice” I chat with Sharon White Harrington, Executive Director of Women’s Community Justice Association on the topic of women in the criminal justice system. We get real about justice reform, the importance of having women with lived experience at the table, and how stepping into she is owning who you are.

Stop listening to people who tell you to be perfect. In my conversation with Authenticity Coach and Resilient Heart Podcast Host Gabi Garland, we talk the real side of healing, showing up as yourself, feeling comfortable in your skin and so much more! Gabi also shares with it means to be a heart mom and how that influenced the name behind the podcast.