Conversations with Coach LA

"Your voice has the power to heal—not because it's perfect, but because it's honest." -Coach LA This season closes with a conversation about identity, purpose, emotional resilience, creativity, and the courage to use your voice to heal yourself and your community. Nay Speaks' music blends hip-hop, poetry, and storytelling with messages of self-awareness, healing, and authenticity. Her work explore...

Behind every successful voice is a story most people never hear. This week, Coach LA sits down with The Ladies Choice, DJ Wade, one of Urban Heat 98.1FM's most recognizable personalities. Known for his work on Morning Café, Mic Chek 1-2, and Cultural Roots, DJ Wade has become a trusted voice in Boston media, music, and culture. In this intimate conversation, we'll go beyond the turntables and the...

Conversations with Coach LA Season 9 | Chapter 50: Heal. Elevate. Evolve. From Beauty Chair to Boardroom: The Business, Brand & Brilliance of Muffen Moses What does it take to remain relevant, resilient, and remarkable for more than four decades in business? This week on Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA welcomes the incomparable Muffen Moses —award-winning master hairstylist, educator, entre...

In recognition of Men's Mental Health Month , Coach LA welcomes legendary radio personality, DJ, entrepreneur, and cultural influencer DJ Chubby Chub for an honest conversation about success, identity, health, resilience, and what happens when the spotlight fades and life demands a reinvention. Known throughout hip-hop and radio culture, Chubby Chub has spent decades shaping conversations, breakin...

The Power, The Pressure, The Pivot: Dr. Stormy Wellington on Wealth, Controversy & Becoming Unstoppable   This episode of Conversations with Coach LA, Dr. Stormy Wellington joins the virtual couch for a bold, unfiltered conversation on success, scrutiny, and self-evolution. From building a multi-million dollar empire in direct marketing to becoming one of the most recognized—and debated—figures in...

Research consistently shows Black women experience elevated stress responses connected to workplace visibility, code-switching, and performance pressure while simultaneously receiving less emotional support in leadership spaces.“Why are women taught to compete before they’re taught to connect?”   🔥 Featuring Danielle “Hot Sauce” Johnson | Founder of Spark FM This week on The Virtual Couch, Coach...

An Open Letter From a Single Black Man Truth. Trauma. Healing. This week on Conversations with Coach LA , Coach LA sits down with Rico “The Haitian Refugee” for a raw, layered, and emotionally honest conversation about masculinity, pain, relationships, emotional survival, and healing in the Black community. From childhood abandonment and emotional suppression to dating struggles, accountability, v...

Tonight on Conversations with Coach LA, psychotherapist, Lakisha Renee Austin takes listeners on a powerful and deeply reflective journey into the emotional roots of attachment styles, relationship patterns, mother wounds, grief, and healing. This solo episode explores how childhood experiences, emotional safety, and early caregiving relationships shape the way we love, communicate, trust, avoid,...

Conversations with Coach LA “Are You Healed or Just Guarded? 👀 Let’s Be Honest…” This week on the Virtual Couch , Coach LA invites entrepreneur and foodie, Tuneka Green from Neek's Kitchen  to dive into one of the most honest conversations of the season—healing, accountability, relationships, and the emotional realities of dating after 40. From trending headlines to personal reflection, this epis...

  From Survival to Significance: The Big Shug Legacy This episode of Conversations with Coach LA hits different. Boston’s own Big Shug steps onto the Virtual Couch for a conversation that goes beyond music—into identity, healing, loyalty, and what it really means to evolve. Rooted in the legacy of Gang Starr and shaped by his journey alongside Guru, Big Shug opens up about the unseen chapters—the...

We’re laughing—but let’s be clear, this is strategy, not distraction. Healing is in the room. Comedian and radio personality Jonathan Gates pulls up to the 🎙️ Virtual Couch for an Up Close & Personal conversation that goes beyond the punchline. Because every joke carries weight… and every laugh has a backstory. In this episode, we unpack: 😂 Humor as a healing tool—not avoidance, but transformatio...

What does it really look like to rebuild your life—and your identity—after everything falls apart?   In this deeply impactful episode, Coach LA sits down with Asha J.W. Hardnett, also known as “The Purpose Doula,” to explore how purpose is not something you find—it’s something you activate through movement.   From surviving breast cancer and navigating profound grief to becoming a purpose strategi...

This episode is a call-back, not a makeover. We unpack what it truly means to rebrand yourself from the inside out —not by becoming someone new, but by reconnecting with who you’ve always been beneath survival mode, expectations, and life transitions. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, out of alignment, or like you’ve outgrown old versions of yourself… this conversation will meet you right there...

As we close out Women’s History Month, this episode of Conversations with Coach LA invites a powerful shift—from celebration to connection. On the Virtual Couch, Coach LA is joined by James Lambert III and Mathematics , two men who have been intentionally creating spaces for men to connect, be vulnerable, and engage in conversations many were never taught to have. In this honest and unfiltered dia...

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences—yet one of the least understood. This week on Conversations with Coach LA , we hold intentional space to honor the life, voice, and legacy of Marrk “The Voice” Harris, while diving deeper into the emotional and psychological realities of grief. This episode blends heartfelt tribute with clinical insight, unpacking what it truly means to process...

Soft life with boundaries, burnout prevention, and women’s mental health are the focus of this Conversations with Coach LA episode featuring Shaquera Robinson.   🎧 In This Episode We Discuss • Why women experience higher levels of chronic stress • How boundaries support mental health and burnout prevention • The connection between trauma recovery and self-advocacy • Balancing advocacy, motherhood...

What happens when women stop performing excellence—and start living whole?   This week, I’m joined by Jackie Roby , founder of Inspired Journey Consulting , for a bold, necessary conversation about women’s leadership, mental health, and the invisible cost of “having it all.”   We’re talking: ✨ Imposter syndrome & self-worth ✨ Mental health behind the success ✨ Femininity, motherhood & ambition...

"If You Can See It Mentally, You Can Believe It Physically" -Hillary Marie   This week on Conversations with Coach LA, we sit down with professional dancer and international choreographer Hillary Marie for a powerful conversation about discipline, confidence, anxiety, and what it really takes to BET on yourself.   Born in Hollandale, Mississippi and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Hillary began her p...

Episode 147: Emotional Fitness & Black Joy Theme: Joy as Resistance — Healing as Discipline What does it mean to be emotionally fit in a world that constantly demands resilience from Black communities—without offering rest? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Coach LA , we explore Emotional Fitness & Black Joy as intentional practices for mental health maintenance, resilience, and liber...

Episode Title: We Get It From Mama: Mother Wounds, Fashion, Motherhood & Legacy In this episode, we explore: What a mother wound is—and how it shows up in adulthood How motherhood can re-activate unresolved emotional patterns Fashion as a tool for self-reclamation and healing Identity loss and rediscovery after childbirth Breaking generational cycles without dishonoring our roots   Key Takeaways:...

This episode of Conversations with Coach LA marks the opening of Season 9, Chapter 50 — Heal. Elevate. Evolve., with a powerful and necessary conversation on healing in public.   Coach LA is joined by filmmakers Joe Teixeira and Charles Rheddick to discuss their documentary The City That Failed Us All, which examines the lasting impact of the 1979 shooting of Darryl K. Williams and the decades-lon...

If you’re tuning in for the replay, you’re in the right place. This episode of Conversations with Coach LA is one of those rare gems that lingers long after the mic drops. In this Season 8 installment, Coach LA sits down with the incomparable Dr. Rebecca Dupas—poet, author, educator, and legacy-builder—to unpack the stories we inherit, the ones we write for ourselves, and the impact we choose to l...

“Say NO to Silence” — A powerful exploration of Black men’s mental health, fatherhood, mentorship, and storytelling. This episode dives into how creative expression and community connections become pathways to emotional liberation and generational healing. Guest Bio Eric “EJ Spin” Jones is an author, DJ, and documentary storyteller dedicated to uplifting the voices of Black men through mentorship...

In this episode, Coach LA sits down with nationally touring comedian FunnyMan Mike James — a storyteller whose blend of southern humor, family insight, and cultural perspective has made him one of Nashville’s most magnetic voices. Together, they explore the business of funny — how laughter becomes legacy, and how creative entrepreneurs can protect their peace, build their platforms, and still keep...

What if your biggest setback was actually your setup for the next chapter? In this week’s episode, Coach LA sits down with powerhouse author and self-care advocate Vick Breedy , creator of the Selfish Women’s Group and Genetically Resilient brand, to talk about what it really takes to reinvent your life after change . From divorce to discovery, from burnout to boundaries — Vick shares her raw, unf...