A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant. Kalilah is concerned about America’s arrogance in the 2020 Presidential election. As we tither between Joe Biden and President Trump, we all must wonder, “What MESS is next?”

“If you want to preach a revolutionary MESSage, wear a suit.”- Nelson Mandela. Kalilah talks to Nykidra “Nyki” Robinson, founder of Black Girls Vote on the importance of voting and how to navigate through this election season.

Perhaps when you thought you weren’t good enough the truth was that you were overqualified. Kalilah talks experiences in which she was overqualified for but the world made her feel not enough. 

It takes half your life before you discover life is a big DIY project. Kalilah shares about some of her life hacks and what things are worth your money and what things are truly worth your time. 

A private life is a happy life. Vulnerability vs. oversharing, where to draw the line. Don’t give the world too much information so they can’t use it to define you. Kalilah shares about her oversharing and becoming more private as she grows into adulthood.

Every breast has a MESSage. We have our first guests at What a MESSage. Ann- Marie Appiah Swatson joins us from The Painted Pink, Inc. a 501© 3 nonprofit dedicated to educating millennials on breast heath and Diana Jouvonda Weekes a breast cancer survivor sharing her MESSage with us on how she overcame her diagnosis. 

They can steal your recipe but the sauce won’t taste the same. Kalilah talks about copyright and trademark infringement and how other people have tried to infringe on her intellectual property. 

When one door closes, if you stare at it long enough, the door will open. Kalilah talks about missed opportunities that still led to the door opening for her and MESS. 

Nipsey Hussle said, “Circle got smaller, everyone can’t go.” Listen as Kalilah talks about her circle getting smaller and how she addresses transitioning through employees. 

As we welcome the MESS back for Season 2, Kalilah is indecisive about continuing the podcast and how the death of Chadwick Boseman impacted her decision to do the work!