Unfiltered by NOWINCLUDED

Season 2 is HERE!! And we've got a fresh beat by Grammy-nominated artist Kelvin Wooten that we hope you'll LOVE. We're excited to be kicking things off this season with this incredible story from Dr. Paul Bryant. In this episode of NOWINCLUDED Unfiltered, Dr. Paul Bryant, Director of Athletics at Alabama A&M University, shares a powerful story about his major health crisis and ultimate comeback. For four months, Dr. Bryant ignored alarming symptoms, including severe oral bleeding and massive blood clots, due to a busy schedule and a "tough it out" mentality.What he initially thought was a dental issue turned out to be a life-threatening jaw tumor that led to near-sepsis and required three surgeries in just two days. Dr. Bryant opens up about the "village" that supported him, from his family and staff to the team at Huntsville Hospital, and how he transitioned from denial to prioritizing his health.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with NOWINCLUDED Unfiltered as we sit down for an unfiltered conversation with health equity leaders Tiffany Whitlow and Dr. Camille Campbell, moderated by Dr. Michael H. Forde.This episode explores the intersection of healthcare, AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship from the perspective of Black women leading the charge for change. From discussing the challenges of caregiving for the home to the necessity of representation in clinical research, our guests share their personal journeys and visions for a more equitable and progressive future.

In this special takeover episode of NOWINCLUDED Unfiltered, NOWINCLUDED's Head of Community Shayla Wilson-Thrasher and her husband Brandon dive deep into "The Power of Love" and its profound impact on health and well-being.The newlyweds share their personal journey, discussing navigating mental health challenges together, the science of connection, holding each other accountable for preventative care, and how they continue to show up not only for themselves, but for each other and their 4-year-old daughter. Join this unfiltered conversation about love, vulnerability, and taking charge of your health story.

In this episode, Tawa Mitchell shares her intimate journey of navigating her sister’s cancer battle while managing the heavy emotional and cultural weight Black women carry as caregivers. She reflects on the challenge of processing deep personal grief while leading world-shifting philanthropic work and explains the vital link between intimate experience and systemic change. Despite the weight of being the community's lifeline, Tawa finds hope in the power of collective healing and the ongoing fight for true health equity.

In this episode of NOWINCLUDED Unfiltered, Michelle Brantley-Smith invites us back to the root.What began as a personal journey through burnout became a powerful reconnection to plant-based healing, ancestral wisdom, and the rituals our communities have relied on for generations. Through her work in herbal wellness as the founder of The Good Root Grove Co., Michelle explores the intersection of science and spirit — and challenges the colonized ideas of medicine and nutrition that have disconnected us from what truly nourishes us.We talk about why Black women deserve rest without guilt, food without fear, and rituals that go beyond survival. This conversation reframes wellness as remembrance: trusting ancestral practices, honoring nature, and choosing joy as a form of resistance.If you can’t pronounce it, don’t consume it — because our roots were never the problem. They were always the remedy.

In this episode of NOWINCLUDED Unfiltered, Veronica Riley shares her journey surviving pre-eclampsia across seven pregnancies while caring for her sister through cancer. She reflects on the emotional weight Black women often carry as caregivers, how grief and responsibility shaped her philanthropic work, and the systemic gaps she’s witnessed in healthcare. Despite the challenges, Veronica finds hope in community, healing, and the push for true health equity.

Alma Austin, Owner of Quench Hydration, proves that Black wellness starts with water and intention. In this episode, Alma discusses her journey from chemo care to CEO, revealing why she shows up for patients and the real, deep health benefits of hydration that go far beyond skin glow. Hear how she is building a wellness brand rooted in community care and navigating the pressure of “that girl” grind culture with intentional self-care and healing.

Jordan McCann, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach & Recruiting Director at Loyola University, proves that leadership requires vulnerability and boundaries. In this episode, Jordan discusses the real talk of balancing marriage, coaching, and fatherhood while actively protecting his mental and physical health. Hear how he is building safe spaces for mental health in sports and leveraging values, trust, and community to revolutionize athlete wellness and recruiting.

What happens when it takes nearly dying for your pain to be believed? In this powerful episode, Victoria Tyler shares her journey with ulcerative colitis (UC) and the long, often lonely road to getting answers. She opens up about breaking the silence around chronic illness in the Black community, navigating the fatigue and identity shifts that come with invisible illness, and using social media as a tool for awareness and sisterhood. Through it all, Victoria reveals how sharing her story became an act of survival—and a pathway to healing.

When Tracy Vontélle Green lost her favorite pair of glasses, she gained something far more powerful — a calling. In this episode, Tracy breaks down how a moment of frustration sparked a movement, leading her to build Vontélle: a luxury eyewear brand designed with culture, confidence, and community in mind.She didn’t just create frames — she reframed representation. Tracy shares how she intentionally designs eyewear for wider noses, higher cheekbones, and real faces, proving that culture isn’t a trend — it’s the blueprint.We dig deeper into the health side too. Vision is often the overlooked equity conversation — yet sight impacts learning, earning, and lifelong well-being. Tracy unpacks why access to quality eye care and culturally relevant products is a public health issue, especially in communities of color.And as a Black woman CEO in fashion and health innovation? Tracy brings the real talk — the fundraising realities, the cultural power of ownership, and the boldness required to walk into rooms where you weren’t necessarily invited… and still take your seat.This episode is about more than eyewear. It’s about vision — literally and figuratively. It's about building something that sees us, fits us, and celebrates us.Tune in to learn how Tracy is blending style with purpose, equity with entrepreneurship, and heritage with high fashion — and why the world looks different when we frame it ourselves.

Tiffany sits down with her co-founder Dr. Del Smith.From the classroom to the community, Dr. Del Smith’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this unfiltered conversation, he opens up about what it really means to move from academic to advocate—and why health equity isn’t just a campaign, it’s a calling.Del shares how he left the safety of academia to build Acclinate, a company closing the Black health data gap and redefining what it means to center community in healthcare innovation. You’ll hear the vulnerable moments where mission met reality—and how he learned that waiting for change wasn’t an option.If you’ve ever felt called to create something bigger than yourself, this episode will remind you: no one is coming to save you—so build it anyway.

The Unfiltered podcast is where vulnerability meets victory. Tiffany Whitlow, Co-founder and CDO of Acclinate, sits down with a diverse lineup of disruptors, caregivers, and wellness experts for candid conversations. Listen to explore the raw reality of entrepreneurship, the power of ancestral healing, the emotional weight of caregiving, and why prioritizing health equity is the ultimate calling.