Alika Hope and Change

We’re off this Memorial Day weekend, but we thought we’d replay for you our very first Hopelet on AI (from 2023). A lot has changed in the AI world since then…

What is business casual anymore? What about wearing pajamas on the airplane? And is it true that the more things change the more they stay the same?

Celebrate Star Wars today, May 4th!

(Originally aired May 27, 2024)

On April 21, 2016, Prince died, leaving generations of fans shocked and speechless. But his music and legacy will live on forever.

(First aired April 1st, 2024)-even though it’s the middle of April, we want to remind you about April Fools’ Day, and maybe throw a few jokes your way!

Our residence space nerds go at it! Listen as Jaeme and Emille discuss Artemis II (and Alika learns more about outer space).

Join us as Dr. Margaret Wilkins returns for another visit with the AHAC team! Dr. Wilkins specializes in sports administration and to close out women’s history month we are having a great conversation with her on women in sports.

Join us as we continue highlighting interviews with some of our favorite women in honor of Women’s History Month!Kerri Kendall is most known for being the September 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month. But ever since Alika and Kerri became friends over a decade ago, to us Kerri is also known for being hilarious, generous, thoughtful, empathic…And we just had to bring her on the show! Join us for part 1 of a very special conversation where Kerri, Emille, and Alika talk about everything from Hugh Hefner to growing jalapeños. Don’t miss it!

Part two of our replay in honor of women’s history month with Dr. Penny Brandt.

In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as we celebrate women in music history. The drama, the music, the untold storys.

In honor of women’s history month, the men talk about women who have changed them.

As we continue our February love theme, we’re bringing back a listener favorite from 2023. Love isn’t just romance — it’s growth, healing, and the courage to change. In this heartfelt episode of Alika Hope and Change, we explore what it means to love deeply while growing forward — in relationships, in purpose, and in yourself.Originally aired in 2023 • Replay Monday, February 16Love is the theme. Change is the message.

Love doesn’t follow the syllabus. This episode Alika and Emille talk about why feelings still show up—even when you intellectually understand them.

This February join us as each week we release an episode which focuses on an aspect of love.

If you’ve ever felt “behind,” this episode is for you.Success in 2026 might look very different than you were taught—and that’s okay. 💛

What if the work of 2025 isn’t becoming more—but carrying less? In this episode, we unpack the baggage many of us bring into a new year without realizing it: other people’s expectations, outdated narratives, unfinished conversations, and survival strategies we no longer need. This is a space for reflection, honesty, and permission—to rest, to redefine success, and to move forward lighter than before.

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What we found in our files that was overlooked- but better late than never. So let’s take you back to November 17. A prime number is a prime number whether it’s in November or December.

December can be beautiful — and financially overwhelming. This week, break down real ways to create joy, connection, and meaning without overspending. We’re talking free traditions, low-cost gifts, financial boundaries, and the kind of hope that money can’t buy.

FIFTH annual! Wow! Hopefully we’ll bring some smiles to your face and growls to your tummy. Happy Thanksgiving y’all!

Join us for a Hopelet today about our favorite podcasts, lots of different genres!

How do you get your voice heard when there’s a million voices? How can people hear your music when everyone’s making noise? How did a Prince who became a symbol hack the system to show the way?

In honor of their recent appearance on Chef Grudge Match we present one of our favorite Changemaker episodes.

Talking about death and dying can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for part one of the discussion about the phase of life that many people would rather avoid, but we inevitably all fall into.

Join us today for a return visit with the marvelous Ebbe as she discusses an upcoming celebration of Down Syndrome… and reveals on air for the first time a fascinating secret about her connection to Alika and Emille…

Part TWO!Some changemakers are so remarkable that a brief bio couldn’t even do them justice… The only way you can really learn about our incredible guest today is by listening to the episode! But here’s a teaser…Christine Burkette is a CEO, a former CIO, a chemist, a clothing designer, a mom, an HBCU graduate…

My oh my where did the time fly? Join us today as we celebrate our five year anniversary of Alika Hope and Change!

It’s been 2 years already?!?

Some changemakers are so remarkable that a brief bio couldn’t even do them justice… The only way you can really learn about our incredible guest today is by listening to the episode! But here’s a teaser…Christine Burkette is a CEO, a former CIO, a chemist, a clothing designer, a mom, an HBCU graduate…

While the hosts are away, the replay will play…

Libraries. Often underappreciated , but never overrated. Join us today for part 2 of a special 2-part series with librarians Rachel Tonucci and Elizabeth Lane, as we discover all the ways that libraries build communities, affect change, and save us hundreds dollars …Discover the true hope and power of the library card!

Libraries. Often underappreciated , but never overrated. Join us today for part 1 of a special 2-part series with librarians Rachel Tonucci and Elizabeth Lane, as we discover all the ways that libraries build communities, affect change, and save us hundreds dollars …Discover the true hope and power of the library card!

Oh look! A squirrel…

Bress N Yams! Yummm

We started with wanting to do an episode in honor of the 250th anniversary of the US Army – so we invited an army vet onto the show. But Shawn is more than a vet. We ended up spending most of our time talking about how he once owned the largest nightclub in Indiana, a chicken shack, and yes, served in Afghanistan. Join us as we talk to the multi hyphenated changemaker Shawn Shivers II!

Bring back neo-crooning! Neo-what? Neo-who? 90’s R&B. 20 pounds gone. Be Optimistic.

Women in sports.

Join us for a lively conversation with Jaeme our resident Pricestorian!

How can a broken pencil fix healthcare? What about a personal fog machine? The challenge is on!

Short. But is it sweet? Listen and find out!

Last week we talked to Kerri. This week we are talking about Kari, who talked to us about the right way to carry. Wait…What?! Just listen already. You’ll have fun!

So nice so nice we brought her in twice! Join us for another spiritual, thoughtful, and fun conversation with changemaker Kerri Kendall.