30. Saying Goodbye: Five Years of Faith, Growth, and Becoming

30. Saying Goodbye: Five Years of Faith, Growth, and Becoming

Five years ago, I started The Court: The Podcast with a microphone, a vision, and faith that my voice mattered. I had no roadmap, no audience, and no idea how far this journey would take me. In this final episode, I reflect on where I was when this podcast began, the lessons I learned along the way, the moments that stretched me, and the purpose that carried me through every season. This is not an ending rooted in loss, but one grounded in gratitude, growth, and trust in what comes next. Thank you to every guest who trusted me with their story, every listener who pressed play, and every version of myself that showed up when it would have been easier not to. This episode is a farewell, a thank you, and a reminder that nothing built with intention is ever wasted. Keep up with me on Instagram and Tiktok! Instagram: @msnb_chi [https://www.instagram.com/msnb_chi/]  Tik Tok: @msnb_chi [https://www.tiktok.com/@msnb_chi]   Subscribe to my substack, Sorry, Was That Too Much? [https://sorrywasthattoomuch.substack.com/] Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with all updates for “The Court: The Podcast!” IG: @thecourtthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecourtthepodcast/]

29. From the Studio to CEO: A Black Dancer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship (w. Ashley Capri)

Ashley Capri went from dazzling audiences as a Brooklynettes dancer, the NBA’s official dance team, to creating and launching her own swimsuit line, Capri Swim. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits with Ashley as she shares how she navigated the isolating reality of being a Black girl in white ballet spaces, how her jazz teacher helped her set her sites on dancing for Alvin Ailey, and how she channels discipline and her desire to run her business as CEO and founder.  Looking for some new swimsuits this summer? Check out Capri Swim’s latest collections at capriswim.com [http://capriswim.com]  Feel free to follow Ashley and Capri Swim on Instagram and Tiktok! Ashley’s Instagram: @ohmy_caprisun [https://www.instagram.com/ohmy_caprisun/] Ashley’s Tik Tok: @ohmy_caprisun [https://www.tiktok.com/@ohmy_caprisun] Capri Swim’s Instagram: @_capriswim_ [https://www.instagram.com/_capriswim_/] Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with all updates for “The Court: The Podcast!” IG: @thecourtthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecourtthepodcast/]

28. Stylish. Bold. Size 10–14 Approved: Meet Vermé Shoes (w. Jadeen Verme)

Jadeen Verme couldn’t find cute, quality shoes in her size—so she created her own luxury footwear line for women who wear sizes 10–14. In this episode, she joins host Chinenye Onyeike to talk about building Vermé Shoes, embracing her God-given design, and why confidence starts from the ground up. Interested in learning more about Vermé Shoes? Check out @verme_shoes [https://www.instagram.com/verme_shoes/] on Instagram for more information! Feel free to follow Jadeen on Instagram and Tiktok! Instagram: @jadeenverme [https://www.instagram.com/jadeenverme/] Tiktok: @jadeenvermee [https://www.tiktok.com/@jadeenvermee?lang=en] Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with all updates for “The Court: The Podcast!” IG: @thecourtthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecourtthepodcast/]

27. God’s Plan, Mecca’s Lens: Building a Photography Brand Rooted in Intention (w. Mecca Clarke)

Brand photographer and founder of Blk Girls Shoot [https://beacons.ai/blkgirlsshoot?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacsMW57-lPTLWPtMGHn9g8iFuDMsVsOVn_eWbyD60vrRFUD6QDMiuCs8JExhQ_aem_H-9H9je_4kWTX60FwyGHaA], Mecca Clarke, trusted God’s plan and built a booming photography brand from the ground up. Despite diversions that came along the way, Mecca and host, Chinenye Onyeike, discuss how aligning with her purpose helped her build a brand that fills the need of the photography community.  Interested in learning more about Blk Girls Shoot? Check out @blkgirlsshoot [https://www.instagram.com/blkgirlsshoot/] on Instagram for more information! Feel free to follow Mecca on Instagram! Instagram: @meccaclarkephoto [https://www.instagram.com/meccaclarkephoto/] Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with all updates for “The Court: The Podcast!” IG: @thecourtthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecourtthepodcast/]

26. What Are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal? (w. Keisha Wagner-Gaymon and Kristin Wagner)

Talking about excessive hair growth isn’t easy for Black women—but sisters Keisha Wagner-Gaymon, NP, & Kristin Wagner are changing that. Their laser studio, Peach Fuzz Skin Studio, is a safe space for Black & Brown women to feel seen & cared for. Host Chinenye Onyeike sits down with the two sisters to discuss their journey opening the studio, advancements in laser hair removal technology, and how they’ve overcome their battles with excessive hair growth! Looking to book your first session? Check out Peach Fuzz’s website, peachfuzzlaser.com [http://peachfuzzlaser.com] for more information! Feel free to follow Peach Fuzz on Instagram and Tik Tok! Instagram: @peachfuzzlaser [https://www.instagram.com/peachfuzzlaser/?hl=en] Tik Tok: @peachfuzzskinstudio [https://www.tiktok.com/@peachfuzzskinstudio] Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with all updates for “The Court: The Podcast!” IG: @thecourtthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thecourtthepodcast]