Healing Not Hiding

Legacy in Motion: A Conversation with Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman

On this episode, I sit down with District 6 Councilwoman Crystal Smitherman to discuss leadership, legacy, District 6, and the heart behind creating safe spaces for women ahead of her "Girl Speak Up & Speak Out" event. This is a powerful conversation about community, purpose, and driving the change in Birmingham.

Raising, Learning, and Advocacy: The Autism Parenting Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Mary and Paula from The Autism Parent (TAP) – a community built by caregivers, for caregivers, through real conversations and resources about autism parenting. We talk about the unseen moments, exhaustion, advocacy, and the strength it takes to keep showing up. This is about navigating life without a roadmap and finding support along the way.

Creating Life Through Words with Keimaya Downey

What does it really mean to find your voice? In this episode, I'm joined by Keimaya Downey, author, podcaster, and creative, where we unpack creativity, healing, and the courage to express what we don't always have words for. From poetry and mentorship to identity and purpose, this conversation goes deep. And yes, the Toy Story vs Finding Nemo comes up again.

Well Read and Well Spoken: Part Two Conversation with the Ladies from the She Well Read Podcast

In this episode, we continue our discussion about black literature, therapy, and genres!

Well Read and Well Spoken: A Two-Part Conversation with the Ladies from the She Well Read Podcast

In this episode of Healing Not Hiding, I'm joined by the incredible hosts of the She Well Read podcast for a conversation about the power of literature in Black spaces, stepping out on faith, and the true meaning of friendship. We also took a nostalgic trip down memory lane debating the ultimate question: Nickelodeon or Disney Channel classics?