In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Marissa Jones shares the decision that changed the trajectory of her life.

Marissa opens up about experiencing homelessness, financial instability, and the series of survival-based decisions that led her into the adult industry. She reflects on navigating that chapter while also being a mother, facing intense public judgment, and learning how quickly the internet can shape and distort someone’s story.

This conversation explores what it means to rebuild your life in real time: from surviving without stable housing to navigating online backlash, viral attention, and the long-term impact of being discussed, critiqued, and misrepresented online. Marissa also speaks on maturity, privacy, growth, and the boundaries she’s had to set to protect her peace and her family.

This episode is about context, survival, and reclaiming your narrative when the world thinks it already knows your story.

In this episode of The Decision Podcast, Aqeelah shares her story of surviving extreme abuse within her household and making the life-saving decision to leave home at just 15 years old.Aqeelah opens up about growing up in an unsafe environment where the person meant to protect her caused serious harm. She lived in constant fear and reached a point where staying in that home put her life at risk.After leaving, Aqeelah spent years moving between family members’ homes, facing continued emotional harm, instability, and betrayal from adults who failed to protect her. At 16, she moved to live with her father hoping for safety, only to experience further mistreatment.This episode explores childhood trauma, family violence, and the long road to finding stability and peace after growing up in unsafe conditions. Aqeelah’s story is one of survival, resilience, and choosing yourself when no one else will.Viewer discretion advised. Sensitive topics are discussed.Watch on YouTubeListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

In this powerful new episode of The Decision Podcast, Ogechi sits down to share her story of navigating a tumultuous relationship, shedding light on the complexities of "toxic love" and the "emotional abuse" she experienced. Her account explores the "relationship problems" and "toxic patterns" that can arise, highlighting "red flags in relationships" that are often missed. Ogechi's journey is a raw look into surviving "narcissistic abuse" and the challenging path of healing from past hurts.🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

In this powerful episode of The Decision Podcast, Toni sits down with Nacole Ransom, a Black woman who spent 7 long years fighting to become a mother. From living with PCOS and endometriosis to experiencing pregnancy loss and being ignored by doctors, Nacole shares the emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of simply wanting a baby.She opens up about the pain of feeling broken, the silence many Black women are forced into, and how finding a Black IVF doctor who had been through it too changed everything. This is more than an infertility story — it's a call to stop silencing Black women’s pain in healthcare.🎧 Topics Covered:Living with PCOS & endometriosis as a Black womanThe emotional toll of infertility and IVFPregnancy loss and surviving griefMedical gaslighting & advocating for yourselfRepresentation in fertility careBecoming a mom after 7 years of tryingWhy Black women are told to “just be the fun auntie”Breaking the silence around infertility in our community💬 Have you or someone you love faced infertility? Share your thoughts in the comments — you never know who you’ll help by speaking up.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations like this📲 Follow Toni on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @tonibryannetv🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories #TheDecisionPodcast #IVFJourney #PCOSAwareness #BlackMomsMatter #InfertilityAwareness #IVFSuccess #BlackWomenDeserveBetter

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Brittany Dorsey opens up about the decision that changed everything… but long before that moment, her life was shaped by loss, freedom without guidance, and the kind of resilience you don’t learn.... you survive.Brittany grew up without a father in the picture and with a mother who was battling serious illness. With no real adult supervision, she had to raise herself. That meant too much freedom, too many distractions, and a version of teenage life that pushed her straight toward trouble. She was flunking out of high school, feeling unseen, and struggling to find her identity.But her story didn’t end there.Brittany shares how losing her mother, confronting her own grief, and eventually leaving home led her into a season of transformation that changed the trajectory of her life. From a “wild” teen who felt lost to a college student who rebuilt her entire world, to now becoming an entrepreneur and a woman rooted in faith, growth, and purpose. Her journey is nothing short of powerful.This episode is aboutfaith when life stops making senseendurance through heartbreakfinding strength in the absence of guidancechoosing the right peoplerebuilding when you’ve been brokenand becoming the woman your younger self neededBrittany’s story is raw, vulnerable, and inspiring. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt abandoned, or wondered if you could rise from the life you were handed — this conversation will remind you that transformation is always possible.

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Jada opens up about the life she was living before she found God and the powerful decision that pulled her out of it. This is her unfiltered story of searching for purpose, battling fear and judgment, walking away from her old lifestyle, and choosing faith over everything.Jada shares the moment everything shifted, how her relationship with God transformed her identity, the sacrifices she had to make, and the challenges she still wrestles with today. We talk about purpose, redemption, spiritual awakening, and what it really looks like to surrender your life to Christ when the world is pulling you in the opposite direction.If you’ve ever struggled with who you are, who you used to be, or who you’re becoming, Jada’s story will hit you deeply.

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Sebastien Gaudin opens up about his journey as a gay Black man navigating identity, family, sexuality, trauma, love, and success, all while living in one of the most talked-about cities in America: Atlanta.Sebastien shares what it was like growing up gay in a Black family, surviving childhood sexual abuse, leaving home at 18, finding himself in different cities, and eventually building a life, career and marriage he never imagined.We talk about:• The stigmas around being gay in Atlanta• What people get wrong about “DL culture”• Growing up gay in a Black household• The impact of childhood sexual abuse• Healing, therapy, and choosing your truth• Leaving home at 18 and starting over• Navigating love, heartbreak, and reconciling with his husband• Working with celebrities like Gabrielle Union & 2 Chainz• Why queer Black men deserve joy, not just trauma narrativesSebastien’s story is emotional, layered, and full of the honesty so many people are afraid to share. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, acceptance, sexuality, or healing, this episode is for you.🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories #TheDecisionPodcast #TheDecisionPodcast #LGBTQ #GayBlackMan #Atlanta #Storytime #TraumaHealing #ComingOut #BlackCommunity #Podcast #LGBTQ #GayBlackMan #Atlanta #Storytime #TraumaHealing #ComingOut #BlackCommunity #Podcast

He spent 27 years in federal prison and now he’s sharing the story most people never hear.In this powerful episode of The Decision Podcast, we sit down with a man who went from a maximum-security cell to going viral on TikTok, documenting the raw reality of what life looks like after prison.We talk about everything, from the moment he was arrested, to what prison did to his mind, his family, and his future. We explore survival, isolation, friendship, grief, and the painful truths about being a Black man in the U.S. prison system.But we also talk about healing. About going viral. About discovering things like AI and Freddy’s for the first time. And how he's now using music and content to rebuild the life he lost.This is more than a prison story, it’s a story about humanity, redemption, and the power of second chances.🎧 Listen to The Decision Podcast on all streaming platforms📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @thedecisionpodcast👇 Drop a comment below: What surprised you the most about his story?🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVq...💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

Calyha Brown was born into chaos. Her mother a stripper, her father a drug dealer, and her very existence the result of revenge. From a young age, she was taught that her value as a woman was tied to her body, with messages like “you should never be broke” shaping her sense of worth. But despite the abuse, homelessness, and pressure to follow the path laid out for her, Calyha made a different decision.In this raw and redemptive episode, Calyha opens up about the painful realities of her childhood, the abusive engagement she recently escaped, and how her faith in God became the anchor that saved her life. From graduating in the top 10 of her high school class while homeless, to becoming a D1 athlete, earning a master’s degree, and now teaching bilingual math. Her story is one of radical resilience and divine purpose.This episode is about breaking generational curses, redefining what womanhood means, and choosing healing over survival. If you’ve ever felt like the odds were stacked against you, Calyha’s journey will remind you that your story can still end in victory.🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week — subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories

Cali thought she was showing love to a man who had never truly experienced it. What began as a DM turned into a toxic, controlling relationship—and the first night they moved in together, everything changed.

From being ghosted, to finding out he had a criminal past and a secret wife, Cali shares the devastating story of how she nearly lost herself trying to love someone who couldn’t love her back. This is the decision that saved her life.

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