Happy Sunday! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with my friend of almost ten years, Michaiah Ruff! You knew Michaiah very well and loved her so deeply, she was such a wonderful piece of my adolescence. We discussed her connection to South Carolina, some of the challenges she's currently confronting in life, and the different ways that people in her life perceive her. She told me something she wished people would ask her more is "How are you doing?", so I look to give her the space to fully p...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
My guest today is a breath of fresh air. I spoke with Meera Butalia, my good friend and kindred spirit. We discussed our core value of connection and why it adds so much value to our lives, her experiences with WWOOF-ing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), the amazingly stupendous opportunity that was NC Governor's School, and how she's starting to slow down more in her life. I must warn you, there are lots of disruptions and tangents in this conversation. But that's the nature of our r...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
This episode is the perfect way to start your week (and #23 is always 🐐) Today, we have my very good friend Alexis Jamison! AJ and I discussed the perceptions others hold about her emotional expression, her experiences with depression and how it transformed her life, her experience with five siblings (and what it's like being 16 years older than her oldest sibling), and her experiences at UNC. I really enjoyed hearing more about how she infuses her creative side into her passion for service and...
Oct 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 23
Hello there! Today I have the honor of speaking with my friend, Tracy Ridley. We discuss his childhood and connection to Germany, toxic masculinity in the Black and LGBTQ+ communities, his part in starting the LGBTQ+ Visibility & Encouragement Committee for @unc_bsm, and some of the things he is wanting his life. I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion and am grateful to have had such an interesting person to talk to. I hope you enjoy! I love you and I wish you were here. Bye for now. ---------...
Sep 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 22
Hello, hello, hello!! Today we got to talk with my good friend, Mya Parks! Our conversation was so entertaining. We discussed her experiences growing up, how she navigates love and relationships, her struggles with comparison, and why therapy has been such a life-changing force in her life. I was intrigued by her stories from the several mission trips she has been apart of, it was very clear that Mya values extending her time and blessings to those that need it most. I remember when Teddy was te...
Sep 26, 2021•54 min•Ep. 21
Life has been so busy lately, and having these conversations to lean into has been so grounding and affirming. To be able to create something addressed to you, for you, is my greatest privilege. Today, we have my dear friend Ashlyn Tafirenyika. We discussed our experiences with body image, self esteem, & fat-phobia, grieving the loss of a close loved one at a young age, how poverty traumatizes the minds of kids & adults, and some healthy practices Ashlyn incorporates into her financial l...
Sep 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 20
Greear Webb is someone people can’t resist— plain and simple. Today I had the honor of talking with him about why he is always smiling, his experience being biracial (and how that identity has shaped his life), his entry into activism and the creation of NC Town Hall, how he has been challenged by the pandemic, and the ways he is redefining flexibility and balance. Since the moment I met him, I knew that Greear is a STAR who will change the world in our lifetime. I’m grateful for his openness an...
Sep 14, 2021•53 min•Ep. 19
Hello, hello, hello! Today we have a conversation with the always wonderful, La-Ontra Bacon. We discussed her childhood and what makes her story so unique, our time spent together at the Governor's School of North Carolina (West is Best!!), La-Ontra's close experiences with colorism and how she has tackled them, and the many ways she had to advocate for herself when others wouldn't. I loved hearing her perspective on reality television and why she believes there are many benefits in the genre --...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 18
Hey there, I'm so happy to finally be able to share this one with you! Our next guest is my oldest sister and best friend, Deja Neville. We discussed her journey to becoming a teacher during a pandemic (and how COVID impacted the learning experience for herself and her students), her new life as a mother, the many ways she sees your personality in who Carter is becoming, and the hopes she has for her future. We had a very vulnerable moment where we opened up about our experiences with poor self ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
I must say, I think this is the most excited I've been to share an episode with you. I had the opportunity to interview my former teacher and friend, Nikèl Bussolati. We discussed the dynamics of her childhood and family, her experience at Furman University (and the beginning of her path towards atheism), our opinions on the role religion plays in our society, why Nikèl decided to pursue teaching, the impact finding love has had on our lives, and what she's wanting next for her professional and ...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
Happy Tuesday! Today we have my wonderful friend and fellow Aquarian, Jorren Biggs. We discussed his love of fashion and art, his attention to aesthetics, how he became involved with social justice work, the many ways he characterizes his sense of humor, and why the year 2019 was the most pivotal moment of his life. We also open up and connect over what it feels like to lose a parent at a young age, and how we see our parents show up in the people we are. I'm so thankful to Jorren for embracing ...
Aug 31, 2021•57 min•Ep. 16
You know my next guest very well. I'm so grateful you got the opportunity to meet her and that you loved her as I much as I do. Today I am speaking with girlfriend and biggest inspiration, Victoria Bryant. Together we discuss why she feels like a walking dichotomy, the importance of definition and identity in her life, her experiences with generalized anxiety disorder (G.A.D), and why it's difficult for her to take pictures of herself. We also discussed the night she and I met ( which she notes ...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 13
Today we have one of my favorite people in the world on the show, Ty Clayton!! We talked about him being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., his deep and loving connection to his family, his experiences at UNC, and his journey to becoming a real estate agent. We even got into a lot of different conspiracy theories and why Ty thinks life is "a hell of a concept". Ty dropped a lot of gems during this interview and I'm so proud of all he's accomplished, I KNOW you'll really enjoy this epis...
Aug 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 12
Helloooo there!! I am SO excited for the interview we have today. Jayna Ellis is one of my very best friends, and she inspires me so much every day. I'm so impressed with how she has steered her life in the face of many obstacles. We discussed her early childhood, her desire for simplicity in a complicated world, her experience losing her home in Hurricane Florence, what she has learned about relationships (particularly her best-friendship with my baby, Victoria Shay), and how we both deeply cra...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 11
Hi there, and happy Sunday! Today is arguably my favorite episode so far, and it's with the one and only Julia Clark. We discussed the impact of growing up in predominantly-white spaces (and how traumatizing that can be), her spiritual and emotional connections to Brazil, the need for critical thinking in people's lives, and how people constantly misunderstand her passion and anger. I truly loved this conversation because Julia is still a friend I am getting to know, and I feel honored to help h...
Aug 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 10
Whew, there's been so many great guests and conversations already! I've been having a blast. I'm so thankful that I can talk to you again in this way. Today, I interviewed my friend, the ultimate cutie, Damion Williams. We talked about strength workouts and how we want our bodies to look, his journey to embracing his fullest self (and how he worked through his desire for external validation), and when & how he came out as gay. Damion has our first mid-episode epiphany and realizes that he mi...
Aug 10, 2021•52 min•Ep. 9
Episode #8 on 8/8, can you believe it?? Today we have my friend and classmate, Rachel Donnan. Rachel & I discussed the impact of the pandemic on our mental health, our opinions on women in film (f*ck the patriarchy!!), and whether or not cancel culture is truly effective. It was refreshing to get the perspective of another young person in this chaotic world, and I loved how much passion and self-awareness Rachel spoke with. I know you'll love this . I'll talk to you soon, I really wish you w...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
Happy Tuesday! Today I'm interviewing my good friend Ewan Foster and we had quite the conversation. We discussed our fear that people think we are dumb, porn and why people watch it, and our journeys to embracing our innermost selves. Ewan opened up to me so easily and we had such a riveting conversation, I promise this is one you DON'T want to miss. Anyways, I really wish you were here to talk about it with me. I love you. ----------------------------------------------------- Hey there, it's Ja...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 7
Hey there, I really hope you enjoyed those first few episodes. Today we have my wonderfully wise friend, Taliajah 'Teddy' Vann. We discussed her love of words, her knack for poetry, and what love means to us. Teddy truly blew me away with how intelligent and committed to herself she is, I consider her one of my wordsmithing heroes. I hope you like it, I really wish you were here. I love you. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey there, it's Jai! I've been waiti...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 6
To: Demone Neville From: Jai Hello Daddy! Oh, you are going to be so excited when you hear this one. Today I am interviewing one of our favorite people in this world, Kelvin Thomas. We discussed our family, his connection to you, Papa Bay, and Mama Peaches, and the plans we have for our futures. You will be delighted to hear what a positive impact you've had on Kelvin and I, you truly were such a major influence in us achieving our goals. I'm sending you all my love. I really wish you were. Anyw...
Jul 27, 2021•58 min•Ep. 5
To: Demone Neville From: Jai Hey Daddy, today I talked with my wonderful friend Kayla McLaurin. We discussed our relationship to journaling, what we love about documenting our life as it stands, our love of crafts, and using our creative abilities in self-expression. You will really love the part where we talk about our relationships to our families, you always helped me think critically about the relationships in my life. Man, I really really wish you were here. I love you. Bye for now. -------...
Jul 27, 2021•56 min•Ep. 4
To: Demone Neville From: Jai What's up Daddy! My second interview is today and it is with the amazing Charity Cohen! Charity is one of my closest friends in this world, and today we talk about her childhood, her family's passion for music, plans for our future, and intuition and discernment. You will ABSOLUTELY love our conversation about control issues, definitely exposed parts of our shadow selves we want to work on. I hope you enjoy this conversation, I really wish you were here. I love you. ...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 3
To: Demone Neville From: Jai Hey Daddy, it's Jai. Today is the day!! I am doing my first interview with the always lovely, always gorgeous Gabrielle Loppe. Gabby and I discuss fatphobia, coping with changes from the pandemic, our shared health woes, and planning for her future. It was an absolutely stellar conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it. Anyways, really wish you were here. I love you, bye for now. *Warning: quick change in sound at around the 10 minute mark* -------------------...
Jul 27, 2021•53 min•Ep. 2
7/27/21 To: Demone Neville From: Jai Happy birthday, Daddy. You would have been 46, a very handsome and amazing 46 year old at that. I love you. To honor you, I've created this space where you and I can commune together and flesh out our thoughts, fears, and wildest dreams. A space where we can connect with others and find out all about what it means to be a human who feels. Please use this podcast and my voice as a vessel for your greatest desires. Please let me know what I can do for you. I pr...
Jul 27, 2021•7 min•Ep. 1
