On this episode of The Oh Hell No podcast Nicole talks to Saeed Renaud.  Saeed Renaud was a recent contestant on The Four where P-Diddy, Meghan Trainor and DJ Khaled all serve as Judges, but America makes the vote that counts.  Saeed is a producer, vocal arranger and vocal coach.  He talks about knowing that music was always his passion from a very young age; how he has been grinding since he graduated from high school.  He shares what it was like being a part of the first season of The Four.  How he felt when he got the call that he won a Grammy as a songwriter on Lalah Hathaway Live, which was awarded Best R&B Album. Saeed also shares his dreams of becoming an award-winning performer and how he keeps himself humble and grounded.  Saeed talks about how he avoids people with bad intentions and the first time he meet Whitney Houston as a star struck young man.  Saeed's run on The Four is over but he is just getting started.  

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On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Nicole sits down with Hansy Better Barraza, Licensed Architect, Entrepreneur, Professor, Author, mom and wife.  They discuss what led Hansy into the world of Architecture; What made her decide to open up her own studio, and her day-to- day with her hubby as her partner.  Hansy talks about how she balances all her roles and family life. She also tells us why she became a professor and what she wants her students to take from her course.  Hansy gives some great advice for anyone looking to remodel their home and she explains when an architect is actually needed for a project.  Hansy is very much passionate about giving back and she gave us the details on a project she worked on called The Big Hammock.  Where Are The Utopian Visionaries? is Hansy's first book but not her last.  Nicole gets the details on how her first book came together and what her ideas are for her next book.  You can check out Hansy at www.studioluz.net.

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On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Nicole talks to Diane Sherry Case, child actress turned Author.  Diane shares her experience with working with teens using writing techniques to help them overcome depression and anxiety.  Diane shares the one thing you should never say to your son or daughter if they're feeling depressed or anxious.  She also shares her experience teaching students in prisons, and how creative writing helped them confront their inner demons.  Diane tells us all about her new book Write for Recovery: Exercises For Heart, Mind and Spirit.  For writing exercises check out Diane's website www.writeforrecovery.com.  

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If you have ever wanted to know how entrepreneurs start multiple businesses...this is the episode for you.  On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Nicole talks to serial entrepreneur, Joe Calderwood who has had businesses in IT, Assisted Living, Accounting, Consulting, a nursey and the list goes on.  Joe talks about how he went from a risk-taking CPA to a serial entrepreneur, to his newest venture as an Author.  Joe discusses the essential characteristics of any successful business person, what goes a long way with your customers, how to navigate mistakes in business, and how one major mistake helped him to be where he is today.  Joe gives great advice to anyone who is afraid of making that initial investment into starting a business and he talks about how he found out one of his passions was not something he could physically pursue.  This episode is filled with inspiration, great advice, and priceless information.  Joe shares his journey into becoming an Author, and how one day he would like to see his book Stained Fortune, which is a three-part book series, become a movie.  I have read the book, it is a great read pick up Joe's book at Amazon and check him out on the gram @stainedfortune.     

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On this episode of The Reality Wrap Up Dana and Nicole talk about The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Love and Hip Hop of Miami and all the juicy new story lines.  Nicole talks about her views of Amara and her Afro Latina message, and loving yourself as God made you.  Dana wants to know if the storylines involving gay men coming out are real or all for that Mona Scott check. They also cover Married 2 Medicine and all the drama that seems to be surrounding everyone’s marriage; Nicole weighs in on how sex at least once a week keeps the spice in your life and how marital social groups are a great way to talk to people who may be going through the same struggles that you may be facing in your marriage.  Last but not least Keeping Up with The Kardashians.  Follow The Oh Hell No Podcast to stay connected to what's happening on all your favorite Reality Shows and check in with Taste of Reality for all things Reality TV.   

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On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Nicole talks to Psychologist, Dr. Patti Feuereisen about her new book Invisible Girls, The Truth About Sexual Abuse.  Patti tells us the definition of Sexual harassment, she also talks about The Me Too movement and when it was started.  Patti sheds some light on why victims don't come forward right away...if at all.  Patti advises us on what to teach all the young women in our lives, and she shares some great information for young women who are headed to college.  Patti also talks about these informative books that we should all think about adding to our library, Celebrating Girls by Isabel Alllende and Fraternity Gang Rape.  This is a very informative episode.  Also, if you are interested in donating to the Girl Thrive Foundation click the link.  

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On this episode of The Oh Hell No Podcast Nicole talks to Danielle Bainbridge, host of PBS Digital Series, Origin of Everything. Danielle talks about her studies at Yale, and how this opportunity to be a host for this PBS Series found her. Danielle also shares details about how the team at PBS comes up with ideas for the show and what she plans on doing with her career in the future. If you have a curious mind, this digital series is for you. Check out Origin of Everything on the following platforms:

Youtube - youtube.com/pbsoriginofeverything

Instagram - @pbsoriginofeverythhing

Facebook - @pbsoriginofeverything