Table of You

The Black Experience is now Table of You. 

After 4 years and 100+ episodes, I'm sharing why I'm rebranding my podcast. This is my official rebrand announcement. The conversation was never about me. It's always been about the guests. Table of You is exactly what it sounds like: me sitting across the table from someone else, hearing their journey and their story. The Black Experience started with my goal to amplify Black creatives here in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 

Thank you for staying with me, seeing my podcast journey, seeing my growth. Welcome to the channel. Welcome to the team. Glad to have you.


Through this journey, there's 4 pillars my podcast has really run through:

1. Faith — my faith in Jesus Christ, my foundation
2. Growth and Resilience — overcoming failure, loss, and unexpected challenges
3. Storytelling — telling people's stories and what those stories mean
4. Culture — my Eritrean heritage, food, family, and Tigrinya episodes

This isn't a goodbye to The Black Experience. The mission statement isn't changing — we are more similar than different as human beings. This is expanding it so we can tell more stories from people of different walks of life.


Stay tuned for more awesome episodes, for new series, for more awesome conversations. New episodes every Wednesday 12pm PT!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Pillar 1
0:57 Pillar 2
1:26 Pillar 3
1:47 Pillar 4

Connect/Collabs /Guest requests: [email protected]
Audio: Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search Table of You



#TableofYou #TheBlackExperience #FaithAndStorytelling

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Your brain isn't broken — it's trying to keep you safe. Clinical EFT Practitioner Sherina James explains what EFT tapping really is and how it helps with anxiety relief, stress relief, and calming your nervous system response.


In this full episode, Sherina shares how she found tapping through sciatica and chronic pain, why clearing negative emotions comes before tapping in the positive, how EFT lowers amygdala activation and cortisol, and why culturally relevant healing matters for BIPOC facing racialized trauma. 


Connect with Sherina / Daring to Thrive EFT tapping here:

https://www.instagram.com/daringtothrive/

https://www.facebook.com/daringtothrive


TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Your brain is trying to keep you safe (cold open)
0:11 Welcome, Sherina James, Clinical EFT Practitioner
1:46 What is EFT tapping really?
5:50 Clear the negative first before tapping positive
10:29 Using EFT for divorce, grief and loss
13:44 Healing isn't one-time, it's a roller coaster
15:37 Panic, sweat, racing heart — fight/flight explained
16:44 Your brain can't tell real vs. vividly imagined
17:58 Culturally relevant healing for BIPOC
21:59 Generational trauma healing  and epigenetics
25:09 Matrix Reimprinting to reprogram past experiences
31:24 Calm your system to hear intuition and set boundaries
34:48 Advice for the next gen — help, worthiness and rest


New episodes every Wednesday at 12 pm PT. Subscribe for more conversations with Black creatives!


#EFTTapping #AnxietyRelief #StressRelief

Stressed about jobs, school and AI? EFT practitioner Sherina James shares why it's okay to ask for help, why you are worthy, and how rest restores you.


In this 3-minute mini-episode, Sherina of Daring to Thrive EFT tapping advises the younger generation carrying stress, fear, anxiety and pressure. She breaks down asking for help, knowing your worth, rest and boundaries, getting curious about yourself, and working with a practitioner or therapist for trauma and healing.



Full episode with Sherina drops next week — subscribe so you don't miss it!



Connect with Sherina on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/daringtothrive/


Substack:
https://substack.com/@daringtothrive?utm_source=global-search


Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ZUMBA.Sherina


New episodes every Wednesday at 12 pm PT!


#EFTTapping #AnxietyRelief #StressRelief

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Tired of dating apps with no covenant? Gospel minister Luwam Amha shares the inspiration behind From Connection to Covenant — her Seattle Christian singles event Sept 25-26.


Connect with Luwam Here:
https://www.instagram.com/luwam_amha/

https://www.facebook.com/luwam.amha.9


Watch the full conversation here:
https://youtu.be/iHyPEOAzWag



🎟️ Seattle Event sign-up Sept 25-26:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo90PoEPhooJQSBlekJtFl_XnQ5JJ17irkKFij8w2eSKLScA/viewform


📖 Book: Beholding with Unveiled Face:
https://a.co/d/038zJi1i



#ChristianDatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #EritreanPodcast

Why does Seattle feel so divided right now — and what do our youth actually need after the Bite of Seattle tragedy? 


Former Washington State Representative and youngest Federal Way Councilmember Jesse Johnson returns to The Black Experience for a raw check-in on faith, fatherhood, and a potential 2028 run for local office. From getting back into the Word of God to studying skilled trades in the UK and investing in Seattle youth, Jesse breaks down why healing our community starts with authenticity and pouring into nonprofits on the ground.


👇 What do YOU think Seattle needs most right now — more youth programs, skilled trades, or something else? Drop your city + one idea below.


Connect with Jesse:
https://www.instagram.com/realjessejohnson/

https://www.facebook.com/jesse.e.johnson.75
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Resources:
https://www.fwps.org/academics/career-and-technical-education

https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/resources-and-help

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:33 2026 in one word: Self-discovery & getting back into the Word
2:27 Gearing up for 2028 — surprise local run
3:06 Getting seen in the community & networking
4:34 Mental wealth — Hiking, coaching T-ball & protecting peace
5:26 Investing in youth & skilled trades
9:04 Bite of Seattle shooting — A tragic day for the city
12:52 You have gifts no one else has — A message to youth
17:03 UW Continuum College podcasting program coming 2027
18:19 How to join — 7 pre-apprenticeship high schools (Federal Way, Seattle, Tacoma & more)
20:28 Faith in 2026 — Re-baptized in March at New Beginnings Kent
22:56 THIS OR THAT — 6 rapid questions
25:28 Where should community be in a year? People-centered
26:23 Bridging elders & youth — The dinner speed-dating idea
29:41 FINAL ADVICE 
30:02 Buying a home — Financial education starts early
30:43 Where to find Jesse
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📩 Inquiries/collabs/guest requests: [email protected]


#BiteOfSeattle #SeattleYouth #TheBlackExperience

Why therapy isn't about "fixing" you — and what it actually is. 


Eritrean-American therapist Feven Andy breaks down mental health stigma in the Habesha community, growing up Eritrean in America, and how to know your worth when you're balancing two cultures.


Email Feven Here: 
[email protected]


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CHAPTERS:
0:00 I deserve to be in this space
0:58 Meet Feven Andy, LMFT APCC
2:41 Favorite Eritrean/Ethiopian dish?
5:39 Who is Feven Andy beyond the title
8:18 Growing up Eritrean in the US
14:58 Journey into therapy — from medicine to psychology
17:55 Where is the confidential space in our community?
24:17 The positive impact of therapy
27:07 How to talk to Eritrean parents about mental health
31:05 The first step to getting help
42:15 Future goals — private practice & Eritrea
47:19 Advice to the younger generation
50:16 How to connect with Feven
51:14 Final thoughts/Outro
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About Feven Andy: 
Eritrean-American Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT/APCC) passionate about making mental health accessible in the Eritrean & Ethiopian community.



📩 Inquiries/collabs/guest requests: [email protected]


#HabeshaMentalHealth #MentalHealth #TheBlackExperience

How to Know Your Worth & Build Community as a Young Habesha 


Feven Andy LMFT, APCCFeven Andy LMFT, APCC — Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor sits down for a powerful mini-episode for Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Habesha youth navigating identity, self-worth, and mental health.

Her message is simple and unforgettable: "I deserve to be in this space just as much as that next person."


Reach out to Feven Here:
[email protected]



***FULL EPISODE DROPS NEXT WEDNESDAY***



#habeshamentalhealth #blackmentalhealth #selfworth 

Don't Go to Europe as a Black Person? Miriam Dispels the Myth

In this mini-episode, Miriam gets real about civic engagement, why diverse leadership matters, and why love and respect are universal. From King County to Kenya, we talk about what it means to stay involved, treasure your vote, and build leadership that serves EVERYONE — not just one community.



Learn More About Miriam Here:
https://www.electmiriam.com/



Full Episode Here:
https://youtu.be/vcXNtIDzt7w?si=59JRBVDMeSoyCWNc



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#blackleadership  #CivicEngagement #TheBlackExperience #PacificNorthwest #diasporastories

What does it really take to build a meaningful life?


Leadership strategist and entrepreneur Chericka Johnson shares powerful advice for the younger generation on building confidence, finding mentors, keeping promises to yourself, protecting your mental health, and surrounding yourself with the right community.



Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders sharing the lessons that shaped their journey!




🎙️Full Episode:
https://youtu.be/axiTj1PKLBA





#leadership #motivation #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #podcast

What separates great leaders from everyone else?

In this episode, I sit down with Chericka Johnson—visionary leader, strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Love & Leisure Travel- to explore what it truly takes to build organizations that last!

Chericka has led large-scale initiatives, managed multi-million dollar budgets, advised executives, and helped organizations impact more than one million people worldwide. In our conversation, she shares practical leadership lessons on building systems, leading people well, avoiding burnout, creating sustainable success, and developing the mindset necessary to leave a lasting legacy.

If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone building something meaningful.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, business leaders, and changemakers.

Connect with Chericka:

https://buildwithchericka.com/

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro & Meet Chericka Johnson

03:52 Who Is Chericka Beyond Business?

10:35 Why She Built Love & Leisure & Leads at Scale

18:40 Turning Vision Into Execution

26:47 This or That Segment!

34:20 Why Rest Is Part of Great Leadership

40:22 Advice Every Young Leader Needs to Hear

44:24 Final Thoughts & Where to Connect

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#leadership #entrepreneurship #business #success #podcast