Episodes
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#FearlessChats: Juneteenth 2020
The only Independence Day we acknowledge! I wanted to recap my ancestors and the black communities TRUE independence day in this country, Juneteenth! This recap could not be complete without my friend, Jill Lofton. From the Juneteenth Parade in Inglewood to Lemeirt Park Rising, we take you…
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Ep. 053: I Lack Nothing Ft. Tola Lawal
Tola Lawal, Executive Director of Gryl Wonder and Founder of Brown Gyrl Social, discusses her fear of not successfully using all of the gifts God has given her, the importance of creating spaces and communities for brown girls, and learning how to be still while giving herself grace during her...
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Ep. 052: Visualizing My Potential Ft. Chris Lubin
Chris Lubin, a strategy lead at Spotify, discusses his fear of not living up to his potential, the positive impact of meditation and creating a morning routine, and reflecting on mental health throughout his journey.
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Ep. 051 My God-Given Talents Ft. Courtney Whitaker
Courtney Whitaker, TV Executive, discusses her fears of letting her talents go to waste and not reaching her fullest potential, founding @BingeThisNow, and using this time in quarantine to creatively express herself through different artistic mediums that bring her joy.
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Ep 50: Attracting The Right Partner Ft. Tunde Ogundipe
Tunde Ogundipe, SVP & GM of African Music & Culture Intelligence a Sony, discusses his fears of living a life without intention and feeling like he has achieved security emotionally, financially, and spiritually enough to build a future with someone…but is that someone attracted to him for the...
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Ep. 049: Trusting My Journey Ft.t Dzifa Yador
Dzifa Yador, Project Manager, Video & Podcast at Spotify, discusses her fears of being content and falling victim to self-doubt, reflecting on trusting God in the process of her life’s journey, and knowing that she is more than enough.
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Ep. 048: Manifesting My Destiny Ft. Charles Kuykendoll
Charles Kuykendoll, Head of Talent Acquisition at PlayVS, discusses his fears of not being able to manifest his destiny and being broke baby, reflecting on his journey to creating RnB Houseparty, and the power of having a strong support system in your corner no matter the storm.
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Ep. 047: Taking Care of My Family Ft. Dr. Nadia Marie Sasso
Dr. Nadia Marie Sasso, Creative Producer + Unconventional Scholar, discusses her fear of not be able to take care of her family in a way that last generations, balancing the prioritization of self while growing through motherhood, and exploring her latest art exhibition #13AlbumsTo31 &...
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#FearlessChats: Living A Life With No Limits
New Year, New Decade! What did you leave in the last decade? What lessons did you learn? As we continue to attack our goals for 2020, I want to make sure you have some guiding principles to help you live your best life fearlessly. Here are some tips and tricks to help you #LiveRadiant this year…
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046: Feeding Your Ego vs Your Calling Ft. Jodie Taylor
Jodie Taylor, University Specialist at Google, discusses her fear of ego and letting it get in the way of the work that she truly wants to do, learning how to give herself grace, and founding The StartUp Society as a space for women of color founders.
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045: Investing In The Wrong Person Ft. Julian Mitchell
Julian Mitchell, an award-winning marketer, instructor, and multimedia journalist, discusses his fears of fatherhood, being invested in a life partnership with the wrong person, and what fatherhood has taught him as a person.
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044: Dreams Deferred Ft. Michael Muse
Michael Muse Jr., Creative Director at TheManTheMuse.com and Co-Host/Founder of The Psyce Podcast, discusses his fear of having his dreams deferred, protecting his inner creativity while marching to the beat of his own drum, and being the truest version of himself in every facet of his career.
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043: Neglecting Valuable Relationships Ft. Passion Artis
Passion Artis, Certified Public Accountant and Budget Analyst in the Film Industry, discusses her fear that her goals and dreams will overshadow her relationships due to her scheduling, why it’s important to financially budget based on your values, and what it’s like to transition into a...
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042: Impacting The World In A Unique Way Ft Donovan Thompson
Donovan Thompson, Producer/Panelist on The Grapevine TV and Co-Hosting NoDazeOff Podcast, discusses his fear of being stuck and not impacting the world in a unique way, how black women helped him overcome two fears in his life - coming out and losing a sibling, and the importance of unlearning...
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041: Not Having It All Ft. Destinee Swindell
Destinee Swindell, Media Supervisor at Cashmere Agency and Founder of Strivers’ Row, discusses her fear of not having it all, taking a break from climbing the corporate ladder, and the importance of building a platform that celebrates young black doers who are establishing new standards in their...
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040: True Happiness Ft. Kameron Mack
Kameron Mack, Senior Video Director & Producer at Complex and creator of the film “Kings America Made,” discusses his fear of never tapping into true happiness, unpacking the impact of the losing a parent, and the importance of taking the necessary measures in order to truly enjoy life.
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039: Finding True Love Ft. Ashley Akunna
Ashley Akunna, filmmaker and creator of The Grapevine TV, discusses her fear of not finding her one true love, investing in her vision with The Grapevine TV, and the importance of staying ready for your blessing.
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038: Running Out Of Time Ft. Cory Townes
Cory Townes, Editorial and Content Consultant and Executive Founder of The Cory Townes Company, discusses his fear of running out of time, chartering his own path outside of his father’s legacy, and the art of manifesting your dreams into reality.
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037: Self-Imposed Limitations Ft. Jasmine Clennon
Jasmine Clennon, Advertising Insights Marketing Strategist, discusses her fear of self-imposed limitations, unlearning negative narratives of being the only black woman in the room, and her career transition from television to the tech industry.
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036: God's Plan For My Life Ft. Dela Yador
Dela Yador, consumer marketing expert & brand manager, who in the past has worked on brands such as Martell cognac, Avion tequila, BET and VH1, discusses his fear of not fulfilling God’s plan for his life, the importance of monitoring your energy, and always asking the question personally and...
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#FearlessChats: Save a Coin, Beloved!
What does your financial health look like? Are your prepared for a rainy day, a lay off, or a new career move across the country? As we continue to attack of goals of 2019, we want to make sure we can afford the life we envisioned for ourselves. Here are some tips and tricks to improve your...
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035: Tapping Into My Light Ft. Ashlee Merritt
Ashlee Merritt, Product Manager at Def Jam Recordings, discusses her fear of not tapping into her inner light and using her purpose to serve her loved ones, trusting God’s direction for her life, and becoming best version of herself.
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034: Reaching My Fullest Potential Ft. Robert Avery
Robert Avery, Associate Director of Public Relations at Complex Networks, discusses his fear of not reaching his fullest potential personally and professionally, the fear of not having control of certain personal pursuits, and his journey of becoming a force within the public relations industry.
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033: Building With Your Tribe Ft. Imani Ellis
Imani Ellis, Founder of The CCNYC and Senior Communications Manager of Bravo TV, discusses her fear of living a life of quiet desperation, learning lessons from your highs and lows, and the magic that happens when you build with your friends. She also reflects on the squad’s success with…
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032: Leaving My Mark On This World Ft. Denequa Willams - Clarke
Denequa Williams-Clarke, Owner of LIT Brooklyn, discusses her fear of departing this world and not having an impact, a candid conversation about the loss of a parent, and building a legacy and loyal fan base with LIT Brooklyn.
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031: Carrying Out My Parents Legacy Ft. Mike Tonge
Ep.31 Carrying Out My Legacy Ft. Michael Tonge Michael Tonge, Founder of The CultureLP and Senior Marketing Manager at Brooklyn Museum, working on cultural campaigns such as the David Bowie x Spotify Brooklyn Museum partnership, discusses his fear of not carrying out what he thinks has been laid...
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030: Enjoying My Moments Ft. Janell Hickman
Janell Hickman, a beauty writer and brand consultant, who has worked with brands such as Allure, Teen Vogue, Gilt, BET and many more, discusses her fear of not allowing herself to enjoy the moments she’s worked so hard to create, diversity in the beauty industry, and being more intentional with…
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029: Success Without The Love Of My Life Ft. Keyley Mable
Keyley Mable, a Business Architect, discusses her fears of being a successful black woman without the love of her life, having to uproot her life to take care of her family before she’s ready, and the importance of finding peace and joy in enjoying her own space.
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028: Walking In My Purpose Ft. Briana Owens
Briana Owens, Founder of SpikedSpin, a lifestyle fitness brand offering cycling classes crafted around being self-aware, confident, and strong, all while turning up, discuss her deepest fear of not living up to her fullest potential in this world, what it really means to walk in your purpose, and...
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027: Falling Below My Own Expectations Ft. Jeff J
Jeff J, Video Producer at Bleacher Report, Co-Host @ForAllNerds Show, and #PowerAfterHours Host, discusses his fear of falling below the expectations that he has for himself, how he defines success, and how he manifested his dream job.
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026: Vision of My Potential Ft. Melanie Yvette
Melanie Yvette, Founder & Editor of BeautifullyBrown.com, an editorially provocative site that caters to ethnic women and their beauty needs and concerns, and Social Media Manager at DevaCurl discusses her fear of not living up to her fullest potential based on the vision of her evolved self, how…
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025: Making My Parents Proud Ft. Jarrod Anderson
Jarrod Anderson, is a creative specializing is visual stories via photography working with brands such as Vogue Italia, Link NYC, Jumpman 23 and the Creative Director for Striver’s Row, a community that celebrates doers, discusses his fear of not making his family proud, defying the odds, and...
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024: My Full Potential Through Authenticity Ft. Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill, an Account Supervisor at Team Epiphany and Founder of JustAddHotSauce.com, a food blog that caters to your wants and needs, discusses her fear of not living up to her full potential through authenticity, growing up with the complexities of race and colorism, and what inspired her…
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023: Fulfilling God's Plan Ft. Sylvia Obell
Career vs Love? Do you have to choose one or can you do both? Sylvia Obell, Entertainment Reporter for BuzzFeed News and host of #HellaOpinions Mondays at 9PM EST on Twitter, discusses her fear of not fulfilling God’s plan for her life, particularly when it comes to her personal pursuits of love...
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022: Not Letting Down My Loved Ones Ft. Mark Clennon
What would happen if let down the people who invested in you? Mark Clennon, a digital advertising professional turned photographer, discusses his fear of letting down the people who've invested in him, why he doesn’t dwell on congratulations when it comes to success as a full-time photographer…
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#FearlessChats: Be Honest With Yourself
Are you being honest with yourself? This week's #fearlesschat addresses living in your truth, taking accountablity for ourselves, and living an honest life.
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#FearlessChats: Are You Happy?
Are you happy? There are all these pressures of feeling like you have to live up to societal expectations of what it means to be successful. But are you truly happy?
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021: Finishing What I Started Ft. Amanda Moore-Karim
When is the last time you finished what you started? Amanda Moore-Karim, an independent wardrobe stylist & owner of her own fashion publication, Luxy Haus, discusses her fear of not being able to finish what she started, socio-political issues working within the fashion industry, and addressing…
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020: My Own Definition Of Success Ft. Fatimot Isadare
What is your definition of success? Fatimot Isadare, NYC Celebrity & Editorial Makeup Artist, discusses her fear of not being successful, how to navigate makeup industry in the Big Apple, and sticking to your dreams and aspirations through the midst of it all.
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019: Finding Fulfillment In Life Ft. Papa Gyan-Baffour
Are you living a fulfilled life? Papa Gyan-Baffour, Financial Analyst & Business Development Professional, discusses his fear of not living a fulfilled life, learning the meaning of life after the loss of his best friend, and the importance of executing on your ideas and sharing your gifts with…
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018: God Taking His Hands Off Me Ft. Kristin Meyers
What happens if God takes his hands off you? Kristin Meyers, Production Manager of Music Specials and Programming at BET Networks, discusses her fear of God removing his hands from her life, the importance of self-discipline, and becoming more aware of what you consume mentally, spiritually, and...
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017: Return On My Parents Investments Ft. Gia Peppers
Gia Peppers — Entertainment Journalist & On-Air Talent for BET, Essence and more — discusses her fear of not making the return on her parent's investments, fighting for herself, and the power of prayer, hustling hard and manifesting the things you want to happen in your life.
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016: Not Living Up To My Expectations Ft. Amanda Booz
How do you manage living up to your own definition of success? Amanda Booz, Media Journalist & On-Air Talent, discusses her fear of not living up to her own success, how to move forward when life throws you a curveball and the power of investing in her own spiritual journey with God.
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015: Fulfilling My God-Given Purpose Ft. Xavier Jernigan
Are you walking in your purpose? Xavier Jernigan, Head of North America - Shows & Editorial | Host of Showstopper at Spotify, Deacon at Emmanuel Baptist Church, and founding member of The Kennedy Center Hip Hop Culture Council discusses his fear of not walking in his God-given purpose, the...
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014: Living An Authentic Life Ft.Michelle Dalzon
Do you remain true to yourself in everything you do? Michelle Dalzon, Founder of The BOM (Black-Owned Market) discusses her fear of not living an authentic life, why peace is more important than stability in entrepreneurship, and the importance of her Haitian heritage.
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013: Success Without My Day Ones Ft. Kenneth Kyrell
What's the point of being successful if you can't share it with the people you love? Kenneth Kyrell, a DJ • Creative Consultant • Co-Founder of The Art of Finesse podcast, discusses his fear of reaching a level of success and not being able to share it with his loved ones, how he turned his…
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012: My Own Potential Ft. Kameron McCullough
Are you afraid of your own potential? Kameron McCullough, Entrepreneur and Partner at The TNTH Agency, discusses the fear of his own potential, learning humility in the midst of adversity, and the importance of alignment and timing when it comes to his newly formed partnership with Dusse and Roc...
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011: Wasted Talent Ft. Stewart Cornelius
How are you maximizing your God-given talent? Stewart Cornelius, Client Partner at Twitter, discusses his fear of wasting his talent, overcoming a post-traumatic childhood experience, and the importance of paying it forward in the black community within the tech industry.
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010: The Person I Could’ve Been Ft. Mouse Jones
How do you prevent yourself from becoming the “what if” story? Mouse Jones, discusses his fear of being the “he could’ve been” person, the impact of fatherhood, and the hustle of a rising host in the entertainment industry.
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#FearlessChats: Get A Hobby!
Got too much idle time on your hands? Get a hobby, beloved! This week's #Fearlesschat discusses what to do when you're bored or find yourself with too much idle time on your hands?