Florence talks with Gilaine Schneider about raising Black sons in the U.S. and Canada, the role our response to racial issues can play in healing wounds, and how her faith has guided her in the current environment.

Florence talks with Lanetria Rios about the generational, spiritual repercussions of systemic racism, and the important role that examining our hearts plays in healing all of our communities.

Lanetria also hosts her own podcast with her husband on youtube about scenarios we encounter in everyday life. 

ScenaRios with Daniel and Lanetria Rios

Florence welcomes Emberly Banning to talk about the rude awakening many black people experience when confronted for the first time with the realities of the preconceptions about and prejudices against Black people.

In this episode, Florence talks with small business owner Nicolette Sanders talks about the importance of self education when it comes to helping people understand what they can do to ease social tensions.

Florence and mother of four Rhonda Godfrey discuss the importance of business ownership, setting an example and giving back to our communities.

Florence talks with her cousin and school administrator Raymonde Reyes about education, the effects of racism in our communities over time, and the importance of sharing our stories.

Florence talks with Civil Rights attorney and mother of three Bacardi Jackson about her lifelong exposure to the fight for Civil Rights and how that has informed the way she’s raising her children.

Florence and Karla welcome Erika Harrison as she shares her upbringing in Chicago, the difference between raising boys and girls, and what she would like other mothers to know about the important role they play in the hope she sees in the future.

Florence talks with Karla about the self reflection, conflicting emotions and exhaustion brought on by the current environment, and her hopes for real heart change as people undertake uncomfortable conversations about race.

In episode 0, Karla and Florence discuss Florence’s story and how it led to the creation of the series.