We’re delighted to welcome back Hannah McCall to TuneTheFork. In this episode, we ease into a conversation about how her life has unfolded over the past four years — touching on relationships, love, grace, and the quiet strength found in resistance.

We first came across Hannah’s work during the early days of TTF, and it was an instant connection. There’s something grounding and beautiful about the way she moves through the world — with deep self-love and a thoughtful, expansive view of life. She continues to inspire us, and we hope she does the same for you.

Take a moment to explore the links below to learn more about Hannah and the powerful projects she’s created, all rooted in care for Black women, community, and clean beauty.

⁨@sippinhannah⁩

https://www.empoweredbymelanin.com/

https://www.cleanbeautyforblackgirls.org

Nina Ligon is a poet, Air Force veteran, and Director of Culture at Eaton Workshop & Hotel. that hails from Wichita, KS. During this episode we discuss family, sexuality, religion, managing fear, and the many challenges associated with "starting over".

This segment welcomes DC hip hop pioneer, and legend Priest Da Nomad. During the episode we discuss Priest's recently completed documentary about the art scene in DC, his musical journey, and what he feels his lasting legacy will be.

Priest Da Nomad is one of the pioneers of independent DC Hip Hop and the re-emergence of the

U street arts scene in the 1990s. He first started publicly performing and rocking college parties in

1992 in DC clubs such as the Ritz, Kilimanjaro, and the Mirage, when DJs recognizing his skills

started putting him on the mic in DJ booths at the height of parties! Priest Da Nomad was one of the first indie artists from DC to press up and release his own 12inch vinyl singles and receive mainstream mix show radio air play, without being signed to a

major record label at that time. Priest made a lot of noise as a solo artist and as a member of the

Freestyle Union arts organization, dedicated to elevating the art of freestyle and improvisational

rhyming up and down the east coast. He was also at the forefront of the hip hop theatre

movement as a member of the hip hop theatre play “Rhyme Deferred” along with posthumous

legendary actor Chadwick Boseman and Apollo Theatre Director Kamilah Forbes.

Priest released a number of singles and projects throughout the span of 3 decades with numerous accolades in local press, hip hop magazines and blogs. He has been written up in publications such as The Source, Billboard magazine, Sister to Sister, Rap Pages, Blaze, Washington Post, Washington

Times, and numerous Washington City Paper articles, including a cover story by now national

best selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Priest was also the subject of a book “Hip Hop as

Performance and Ritual” by ethnomusicologist Dr. William E. Smith, which dealt with jazz and hip

hop improvisation links to Africa.

A conversation about politics, cultural cohesion, and the estranged relationship many blacks have with the Unites States.

***This episode was filmed towards the end of the summer in 2024 before the presidential election in November.

Wes is a Haitian sommelier from Brooklyn New York. Leveraging his roots, he fuses culture with wine to create experiences that educate, elevate, and enrich. During our episode we discuss finding purpose, the challenges with divorce, and all things wine, and Champagne. Please follow the link below to learn more about Wes.

Cecily (pronounced Ses-Suh-Lee) is a DC based singer, songwriter, and vocalist known for her agile soprano and honest lyrics. During our episode, we discuss her latest album Awakening Pt II, and how Bell Hooks, Thich Nhat Hanh, and her father inspired much of the work which is centered around love.

Episode 102 welcomes celebrity bodyguard Tony Paulk (Big Tony). During our segment we discuss what it was like growing up as an only child, managing the need to have parental validation, and what it looks like to find your purpose.

Terrence Cunningham Is a father, singer, songwriter, author, and musician from Washington DC, and was a finalist on season 14 of The Voice. During our segment we discuss fatherhood, music, managing doubt, and his journey to success and beyond.

Episode 100 was honored to host friend, and sister Dr. Ianessa Humbert. During our discussion we discuss personal triggers, race, relationships, and our thoughts on Amanda Seales and her Club Shay Shay interview

In Episode 99, we welcome Sharron Rouse, founder of Kindness For Kidneys, and her sister Shonté Simpson. In this segment, we discuss Sharron's diagnosis of kidney disease and how this challenge deepened her faith and relationship with God. Additionally, Shonté shares how Sharron's illness came at one of her lowest points and how donating a kidney gave her a renewed sense of purpose, helping her overcome depression and suicidal ideation.

This is a story of triumph, love, and faith. These women are warriors who have transformed some of life's most unfortunate circumstances into a testament to the power of the Creator. Thank you both for your courage and perseverance.

Kindness for Kidneys is an international, voluntary nonprofit health organization dedicated to raising awareness and public health education of kidney disease. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower kidney warriors and their families.