Pennsylvania-based realtor Gigi Nelson stops by the show to talk about her journey from growing up in the Dominican Republic to selling $1.5 million in real estate property in her first year as a realtor. We also touched on the challenges that Gigi has faced in trying to acclimate herself to Black American culture as an Afro-Latinx woman who was not immersed in Black American culture until she went to college.

https://www.homehappenswgigi.com

Melaiya Jones, Founder and CEO of. Shutterhouse Media and MAJ Photography, stops by to talk about her recent vacation to Saint Kitts, the reason why she relocated her production studio, and why it’s important for all of us to humanize entrepreneurship. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with my friend Melaiya.

https://www.allthingsmaj.com

https://allthingsmajbooking.as.me/schedule

Ifeoma Igwe is a Pittsburgh-based artist and illustrator known for her work on existentialism and shared experiences. In this episode, she talks about navigating her childhood as a Nigerian-American girl, developing as an artist on the Pittsburgh art scene, and how she used social media and her website to generate more exposure for her art. Ifeoma also chimes in on the never ending battle between Nigerians and Ghanaians over who makes the best jollof rice.

https://www.ifeomacreates.com

https://www.instagram.com/ifeomacreates11/

https://pittsburghfoundation.org/ifeoma

Yvette Renee Royal is the first African-American woman in the United States to open an esthetic salon featuring LPG Endermologie. Endermologie is a non-surgical procedure for cellulite treatment, blood circulation, and overall skin appearance. Her salon, Anastasia’s Crown Esthetic Services, is named after her niece who passed away as an infant. In this episode, Yvette explains the spiritual meaning of Anastasia’s Crown. She also shares how she is using her business to uplift women. I really enjoyed sitting down with Yvette and I strongly encourage women to book a session with Anastasia’s Crown. Anastasia’s Crown is more than a salon…it’s a MINISTRY!

https://anastasiascrown.com

https://www.instagram.com/anastasiascrown1/

https://www.sheenmagazine.com/yvette-royal-the-queen-of-skin-care/

As a Lyft driver, I meet so many fascinating people on a regular basis. One woman in particular, Veronica Colsher, really piqued my interest during our trip together. Like myself, Veronica was born and raised in Philly and she’s a diehard Eagles fan! Also, we both moved to Pittsburgh from Philly to pursue higher education. While we share multiple similarities, we also have our differences. For example, I am CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC while Veronica is DELUSIONAL LY OPTIMISTIC. Whether she had to move in with friends because the roof of her apartment caved in or overcome medical challenges throughout her childhood, Veronica always maintained a positive outlook. As a result, she has figured out how to be the best version of herself.

Stay tuned for a compelling conversation with one of my favorite Lyft passengers.

As a Lyft driver, I meet so many fascinating people on a regular basis. One woman in particular, Veronica Colsher really peaked my interest during our trip together. Like myself, Veronica was born and raised in Philly and she’s a diehard Eagles fan just like me! Also, we both moved to Pittsburgh from Philly to pursue higher education. While there are multiple similarities that we share, we do have some differences. While I am cautiously optimistic that things will work out for the best in my life, Veronica is DELUSIONALLY optimistic. Whether the roof of her apartment caves in forcing her to move in with friends or she’s battling medical challenges as a kid, Veronica has found that being unapologetically positive has paid dividends to her ability to overcome life’s obstacles. So sit back, relax and listen to one of my favorite Lyft passengers educate you about delusional positivity.

Pittsburgh visual artist Ashante Josey stops by the show to discuss her journey to becoming the star painter that she is today. Her art primarily focuses on Black culture, nature, music, emotion, and symbolism. During our conversation, Ashante reflects on some recent achievements she’s accomplished including her 2023 Artivist Academy fellowship with 1Hood Media, her 2025 Fab 40 Award from the New Pittsburgh Courier, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center featuring her painting “Let It Go” in their “Being Seen” exhibit. Stay tuned for an introspective dialogue with a Black woman who sometimes feels like her art is TOO BLACK FOR BLACK SPACES!

https://www.ajoseyart.com

Professional Makeup Artist and Beat By Nesh Studio owner Tenesha Cameron stops by the show to talk about several topics including: her middle school introduction to makeup, how lying on her resume led to her doing Cardi B’s makeup, and navigating single motherhood without her mother’s guidance and wisdom.

https://www.beatbynesh.com

https://www.facebook.com/BeatByNesh/

https://www.tiktok.com/@beatbynesh?_t=ZP-8x6aHuAeMD0&_r=1

https://www.instagram.com/beatbyneshbeauty/

Diem Watson, Founder and Owner of Diem Style Studio, stops by talk about the journey that led her to opening her very own hair salon earlier this year. The businesswoman also discusses the challenges that she and her husband, Orlando, have with raising a child that has autism. In addition, Diem takes us back down memory lane to when she first met her husband at Youngstown State University.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diemstylestudio/

Diem Style Studio: https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/diemwatson2?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaergb0J_0jPwtAThJGObgNvqHGxxgxkEeweVL11drx_lgHPYVY4D88vlbbHCw_aem_xvz_q_VsP-RhIYh00Y_OcQ

My good friend, Mira Monique stops returns to talk about how practicing “radical acceptance” of certain aspects of her life is benefitting her mental, spiritual and physical wellness. During this episode, we talk about Tracee Ellis Ross’s recent comments about dating younger men because she finds that many of the men her own age are rigid in their views of masculinity. Mira also talks about the importance of eating nutrient-dense foods and lifting weights as she navigates through her 40s.