I love my Content Creator friends. So I will be bringing them on for a few weeks as we talk about different things in the industry. This is definitely something to tune in if you want to start something new (whatever your new is) but you are hesitant about what to do first. We have on today's episode is Amanda of Phillyfoodandbarrs and we talk about content creation and wanting to be on the scene and more. ................................... This episode is dedicated to my friend, Charisse McGil...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Goals and The Temptations? Yes on this last episode of the season and year I talk to E. Clayton Cornelious about his role as Paul Williams on the Broadway show of Ain't Too Proud coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus January 3-21st. Tickets are now available. ........................................................................................................................................... E. CLAYTON CORNELIOUS (Paul Williams) is a Grammy winning Broadway/Tv veteran actor of 25 years. He’s...
Dec 29, 2023•56 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Christmas is a wonderful holiday. Everyone is getting gifts and you may be thinking of what you don't have, missing those who aren't here, and so much more. While everyone is wrapped in joy you may be seriously in a place of despair. It may be a silent issue as you feel like saying that would damper others so you smile in rooms you don't want to be in. .......................... With that being said, here are some of the ways I use to help me: honesty take breaks journal therapy session In the p...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 18
Oh how transformative gospel music can be. However when you are queer the church institution is one of the most isolating. Trying to water who you are out of fear of not being accepted is one thing but straying away from the faith seems to be the solution until Jess performed in the Color Purple Broadway show and it brought her back to it all. ....................... Tune in as we listen to Jessica Johnson as we talk about how the power of gospel music is so transformative. In addition catch Jes...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 9Ep. 17
If you ever had an old school momma or aunt or whomever in your life tell you about how back then used to be and the changes that we see now, this is your episode. We respect and love what back then taught us. We love the richness of the history but right now we also have to add in skills set to live that helps us be better people. ...................................... With Mental Health often times people are scared to try the things that could help them because someone in their life with no k...
Dec 08, 2023•56 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Have you ever thought about writing? Feeling like you don't know where to start this is your episode. In addition writing is therapeutic. It heals parts of you just from being vulnerable and willing to share your story. Today's guest is Sheila Bender. ........................... Sheila Bender is a poet, essayist, memoirist, and master teacher, who has helped hundreds of people write from personal experience. She believes that when it comes to writing-in-progress, there is no bad writing only opp...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Ever since the news and shock for some/confirmation for others regarding Diddy/Love accusations regarding Cassie came out people are unable to live in Duality. Victim shaming is at an all time high. Instead of people focusing on men in power to not abuse women they (unfortunately mostly men) would rather focus on how long it took for the woman to get enough strength and grit to speak up on the abuse. ...................................... Most folks only went off what is revealed on social media...
Nov 24, 2023•49 min•Season 9Ep. 14
In this episode we will discuss if its better to lean into something you are passionate about or what you are good at with James Earl Jones II. We talk about his career and what led him going into his career. .................................................. James Earl Jones II (Harry) National tour: 1st Nat’l Come from Away , 1st Nat’l Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess . Regional: Porchlight Music, Goodman, Marriott, Court, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers, Lookingglass, Lyric Opera Chicago, SF Opera, C...
Nov 17, 2023•59 min•Season 9Ep. 13
As we dive into this week's episode boundaries are going to be your best friend. Whether in everyday life, for the holidays boundaries are good for all relationships. Did you catch the conversations with Jeezy and Nia Long ? IT was more weighted than than simply listening in for whether or not if cheating is the reason why Jeezy and Jeanie Mai had infidelity was the reason for their marriage demise. .......................................... Listen to it for your own and come to your own conclus...
Nov 10, 2023•54 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Keith Lee is out here doing the lord's work. Keith Lee was on a food tour in Atlanta and Atlanta dropped the ball. If influencers did more work in being honest myself included we all would be helping in our own way. Restaurant industry is shaking and they should IF they aren't giving good customer service and don't plan on doing it either. .........................As soon as Mariah Carey thawed out we are all in a holiday mood or are we? For some this season will be hard. Not everyone is a walki...
Nov 03, 2023•40 min•Season 9Ep. 11
We are covering in this episode: The infamous dating list for first dates. Hear my take since some of y'all forgot that dating in your life and stage does matter.Bryan Mcknight or whatever his new is gives a whole new meaning to toxic parent (s)Sleep we need it as we get ready to go into daylight savings this weekend in the midst of a sugar highThe holidays are approaching so let's talk about a plan before we get caught up in drama Subtopics : Mental health, Parenting, Dating, Holidays, and so m...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 10
IF you grew up in my church night you either celebrated Hallelujah night in replace of Halloween. So no dressing up, no ability to go trick or treating either. I had been dressing up and trick or treating until I turned 10 .......................... As an adult i get to set the standard for what I want to have happen. We choose trunk or treats for the most part. It's a way to safely experience Halloween. But always make sure that you check all candy. ............................... Jussie Smolle...
Oct 20, 2023•43 min•Season 9Ep. 9
In a world of pretenders its easy to forget that when the camera goes off who you really are has to shine through. A saying my mom taught me was "every actor has to lay that part down sometime."..........................What that meant was simply that eventually who you are shines through. I had to own who I was and not play the blame game when I was called out in my 20s. Now in my 40s I have learned to embrace who I am. When people meet me they say how much they appreciate that I don't flip flo...
Oct 13, 2023•34 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Apart of your wellness plan should also include the things that you love and like. We talk about self care all of the time but adding joys to your world is important too. Often times when depression comes no one is prepared for it. ..........................October is Depression awareness and education month. Using our platforms to speak up about the fact that depression is silent. It doesn't have a certain look to it. You can be in a crowded room and interacting with others and still feel lost,...
Oct 06, 2023•43 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Mental health is one of those spaces where one size doesn't fit all. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. If you are encouraged by what you hear in this episode may it spark rejuvenation to one not give up but also fight for you. You are deserving of the life you seek. Use the tools that resonate to you, add a few more, but trust that as temporary and compelling as seasonal depression is, it doesn't have to define you..................................If you are of faith it's ok...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 6
In this episode we will be talking about:Kirk Franklin's documentary... Father's Day-possible trigger warning!Topics will include: faith, fatherhood, abandonment, healing, and redemptionOur guest today is Athena Monet. Athena Monet is an author, gifted intuitive healer, and spiritual guide. Born into a lineage of remarkable women, Athena inherited the extraordinary gifts of clairvoyance and clairsentience from her family. Fueled by a deep curiosity and thirst for knowledge, Athena immersed herse...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 5
In today's episode I talk about how your circle matters when you are going through your journey. Although your journey is personal keep in mind that who supports you and tries to stop your healing journey will delay or could delay your healing..............................Get the wrong friend who is encouraging you to not go to therapy because as a person of faith you should pray it away vs the friend who will pray with you that you find the therapist that will help, give you suggestions on fait...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 4
On today's podcast we will talk about the laws of attraction and what manifestation is. Also we will cover the following:FriendshipsInterpersonal RelationshipsSelf ImprovementMan who hit woman with a brick and a little more Today's guest is Kirk Johnson. Kurt Johnson - a Law of Attraction Master and a Twin Flame coach on a mission to reshape lives through a holistic approach. He stands apart from conventional online spiritual figures by steering clear of spiritual bypassing guiding individuals b...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Happy Friday it's podcast day. Thank you for all of your support. Today's blog we will be discussing the following topics:CannonballFringe FestThe ArtsChildren and Mental health and more................................We have Sam Tower Program Manager and Performance for Young Audiences Cohort Artistic Producer as we talk about Cannonball Fest ..............................Cannonball has doubled down on offering something for everyone this year. As the size of the hub has exploded, so has the hu...
Sep 01, 2023•49 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Do you believe your gifts come before you are born? We discuss that with Liz Peterson as she discusses what happened right after her mom died......................Trigger warning: Talks of grief.............................. Liz Peterson is a seer, seeker, spiritual explorer, intuitive energy healer, Reiki Master, spiritual coach, oracle reader, and podcaster who has been a lifelong student of healing, personal growth, and metaphysics. She is the host of the podcast Raise the Vibe with Liz . ......
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 1
This bonus episode is special as we have Khalifa White who plays Nala in The Lion King Musical on tour now and coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus on August 16-September 10, 2023. Tickets are on sale now. KHALIFA WHITE ( Nala ). "To whom much is given much is required." Broadway: Caroline or Change , Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), School of Rock 1st Nat; Aida (Aida), Ain't Misbehavin , The Bodyguard , Smokey Joe's Cafe , Dreamgirls , Beehive , Hairspray , HKDL|WDW(Nala/Tiana/K...
Aug 11, 2023•25 min
Marriage is not as easy as everyone paints it. What happens when you are at end of your rope? How do you know when its time to hold on or let go? Keisha Bass is a Wife/Marriage Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author, Healthy Marriage Advocate, and Founder of "Her Dope Marriage" . HDM is a faith-centered coaching and consulting brand, led by Keisha Bass, who has been married for over 32 years. While Keisha has always had a strong passion for coaching women to be the best wives they can be, it was wi...
Jul 28, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Women should be heard. Our voices matter and they always have. On today's podcast we have Aggie Jordan. Aggie Jordan, Ph.D., is the former founder and CEO of Jordan-DeLaurenti, Inc, a training and contract management company. Since selling this business, writing has been her life’s work. A former small business columnist for the Dallas Times Herald, and Prime Women, an online magazine, and a writer for The View, the monthly magazine for the Sun City Shadow Hills Community in Indio, California. -...
Jul 21, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-founder of Mindvalley , a leading publisher in the personal growth industry, Kristina dedicated the last 17 years of her career from teachers like Michael Beckwith, Bob Proctor, Lisa Nichols, and many more. She started her career in a government office in her native Estonia and, by her mid-20s, achieved a level of success mostly known to male politicians at the end of their car...
Jul 14, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 17
I can't believe that on Monday, July 10th will be 3 years of starting the podcast, Conversations with Toi. What a journey. From learning how to continue and use my voice, to being consistent and more. ...............................On this week's topics we talk about my cousin (in my head) Keke Palmer as we talk about the comment made by her son's father regarding her wearing too revealing clothes-do you know the mental health that women go through when they have a baby?-is he attempting to brea...
Jul 07, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Disney is the happiest place on the Earth. As soon as you step foot on the property the pixie dust takes over and the magic begins. However if you deal with anxiety and more you may find certain aspects of it to be overwhelming and it can cause you to struggle...........................Vacations are great for renewing your mind, body, and spirit but sometimes letting go to do just that is harder than it seems. Have you struggled while on vacation to let your mind truly take a rest? You can chang...
Jun 30, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Do you need a vacation or do you need to shake the table of your life? Ever hear people need a vacation every 2 seconds? When in reality what they crave is a change in pace or location? What if they really just needed to make changes in who has a front seat into their world?....................................If this is you don't worry on today's topic we talk about mental health and learning the art of resting. Do you need to take a few breaks online and offline? If you take mental health break...
Jun 16, 2023•55 min•Season 8Ep. 14
This week's episode, we have Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, hosts of Laughing without Liquor . We talk about what is self care and self preservation. With over 37 years of continuous sobriety from booze, white powder, pills, and Snicker Bars , Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford bring a wealth of experience and authenticity to their discussions on living in recovery.......................................Lane and Tamar are on a mission to empower women (especially mothers) to break free from drinking...
Jun 09, 2023•42 min•Season 8Ep. 13
What would you do if you knew you could do anything? When do you start living? Our minds can trick us into thinking that when we fail that life stops. What if failing propelled you to your greatest triumph. Terri lost it all and in her late 30s decided it was time to live. How did she do it at almost 74 years old she still in the gym, encouraging others, writing books, and living life on her own terms and without fear. Terri Banner Fitzsimmons is the author, motivational speaker, and best-sellin...
May 26, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 12
May is Mental Health awareness month. Let's talk about ways to support others and acknowledge that its real and needs to be treated and more............................................If you have lived under a rock you may not have heard about the drama with Tarte and brand trips. Now it's not my place to say what exactly went down but I will say there are some things that we can learn from it.How do you voice your disdain for feeling as if you are being treated unfairly? If you aren't a content...
May 19, 2023•56 min•Season 8Ep. 11
