Friend Pick Up the Phone

Chaos, Controversy & Choosing Peace

In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, I’m back on the mic and we have a lot to talk about. We’re getting into the chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk and the narratives circulating about his death, along with Candace Owens and her ongoing commentary about Erika Kirk....because at what point does “commentary” turn into something else? But it’s not just about the chaos. I’m talking about the growth...what I’ve been building behind the scenes, the love y’all have been showing on my “MAGA presenting” series, and how this platform is evolving in real time. And then we get personal. I open up about choosing peace. We’re also talking about motherhood, my daughter preparing for her next chapter, and what it really means to show up as a single mother and make it work. This episode is a mix of commentary, clarity, and real-life reflection. If you’ve been feeling the shift… this one is for you. 🎧 Tune in, share, and don’t forget—friend, pick up the phone.

Culture Wars, Clapbacks & Client Cancellations

The internet has been loud lately… and not just in the comments. This week we’re unpacking the chaotic political headlines setting the tone for 2026 : lawsuits, funding freezes, culture wars, and rising global tension. Because when the world gets messy, social media gets even louder. Then we get into the viral moment that sparked this episode: a lash tech firing a client for being a Trump supporter. Boundary setting or public performance? Brave or branding? And why did this moment hit such a nerve online? We’re talking about the rise of public boundaries, the business of being vocal, selective outrage, performative allyship, and the blurred line between values and virality. Because in 2026, everyone wants to be on the right side of history… but not everyone is honest about the role social media plays in how they show up. Let’s talk about it.

Heavy Headlines & Healing Conversations

In this episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re moving through the headlines and the heaviness... together. We break down what’s happening in current news, including the growing unrest in Minnesota and why it’s weighing so heavily on so many people right now. We also unpack Donald Trump’s latest chaos: from the very public inconsistencies in his explanations, to his appearance at the World Economic Forum, and three clear ways his leadership continues to damage trust, stability, and the country as a whole. On the pop culture side, we talk through the Taylor Swift and Blake Lively text message fiasco...what it says about loyalty, power, and how celebrity narratives are shaped when private conversations become public. We also return to Am I MAGA Presenting?, clocking the fashion, the footwear, and the unmistakable energy that always tells on itself. And because the world feels especially heavy right now, we pause to talk about mental health and how constant news cycles, political tension, and collective grief impact us, and why it’s okay to acknowledge that weight without losing yourself in it. Honest conversations, cultural context, and room to breathe. Friend… pick up the phone.

Pink Hair, Power Plays & Public Decline

In this Season 2 opener of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re jumping straight back into the chaos, because the break may have ended, but the nonsense did not. This episode unpacks the optics, the power plays, and the very public unraveling happening right in front of us. From Donald Trump’s latest appearance sparking conversations about image, age, and accountability, to the growing anxiety Republicans are facing as midterms approach, we’re talking about the things people are noticing....and the conversations everyone keeps trying to avoid. We also break down why the ongoing Venezuela situation feels confusing, contradictory, and strangely unserious, and how spectacle keeps getting prioritized over substance in politics. Plus, the return of Am I MAGA Presenting? this time clocking fashion, footwear, and the unmistakable energy that tells you everything you need to know before a word is spoken. It’s observation, humor, and honesty , because paying attention is the first step. Friend… pick up the phone.

Confrontations, Campaigns & Cultural Shifts

In this week’s episode of Friend, Pick Up the Phone, we’re diving straight into the mess, the movement, and the moment. First up, we break down the explosive new Diddy documentary and what it exposes about power, protection, and accountability in the entertainment industry. Then we shift to politics as Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett steps into the spotlight with her announcement for U.S. Senate, and yes, we’re talking about the way she flipped Trump’s disrespect into campaign fuel. We also get into the TikTok viral moment where a woman drove three hours to confront a racist commenter face-to-face and delivered a READ with elegance, posture, and a printed apology letter. A masterclass. Throughout the episode, we explore how culture is shifting in real-time: the way people are demanding accountability, challenging power, and refusing to stay silent. It’s confrontations. It’s campaigns. It’s cultural shifts. It’s a lot. So friend… pick up the phone.