SOUL Vibrant

"GOD is good all the time and ALL the time , GOD is good" It is the final week of Hoodoo Heritage Month —what better way to close out the month than by highlighting my most recently connected ancestor? In Season 1, I uncovered my ancestry and the history of Mack Miller Park . Although I share my journey of discovery, I never talked about the powerful spiritual experience of creating the episode. U...

"Where there is a woman , there is magic - Ntozake Shange" For week 3 of Hoodoo Heritage Month , (With her permission) let me introduce you to Mama "EYE". Originally from New Orleans , Mama "Eye" was sold to a plantation in Georgia, where she spent her entire life rebelling and fighting for Black liberation. Coming from a strong line of voodoo women, she used her gifts for healing, guidance, and e...

"Hey Hoodoo Who U, I John Henry do Hoodoo U Too" It's week 2 of Hoodoo Heritage Month as I continue to highlight an ancestor that connects me to the practice. "With their permission" I share their stories and the greatest lessons they taught me. For today's episode, I introduce you to one of my ancestral fathers, John Henry . Born into slavery, John is a master of iron and has the heart of a leade...

"Hey Hoodoo Who U, I Segici dat Who" I'M BACK and SOUL Vibrant in full effect in a new month with new magic! Black Girl Magic, I should say, as October is a month of high spiritual energy. October is known as Hoodoo Heritage Month . Coined by Mama Rue, Hoodoos celebrate throughout the month with several events uplifting different practices. Embracing my own hoodoo heritage, each week I will highli...

If you've been waiting for a Sign or need confirmation, this mini-episode is for YOU ! For this September, I offer my message of encouragement. Having a little hope goes a long way, especially when it comes from someone who believes in you. I DO! From my heart to yours, Keep Going Love ;-) SOUL Vibrant will return with New episodes October 2025 ! Podcast intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @ leemlizzy ~...

Love is one of the most desired, misunderstood, and healing experiences that life has to offer. Noticing, throughout my healing journey, everything pulled me back to love. I developed a longing to live a love life and began questioning my own perceptions of it. Inspiring today's episode, I dive further into the conversation of decolonizing our thoughts of love. Influenced by the work of bell hooks...

What is the point of learning and acquiring knowledge about our history if we don't utilize it when necessary? The symbolism of Sankofa teaches us to look back at our past to understand our present and navigate our future . During my own reflection, it reminded me of one of the most powerful shows I produced in my radio days. The broadcast discussed the need for balance between good and evil, or p...

Habari Gani!! In 2014 , I took a trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar that began the reckoning of my radical self-love. However, it wasn't just a vacation of sightseeing, good food, and beautiful beaches. I got a crash course on embracing culture, the concept of privilege , and how it contributed to these oppressive systems. Reflecting on current events, I feel we give entirely too much energy to people...

Can the real R&B lovers puhlease come to the FRONT?! No other genre of music has enriched my life more than R&B . However, the genre's historical and cultural impact isn't always acknowledged. I'm grateful to welcome internationally renowned speaker, professor, DJ, and author Amani Roberts for a conversation about the influence of Black R&B groups in his new book. R&B groups once d...

How You Doing, SOUL Vibrant Fam? I bet that's a loaded question to answer. I want to check in with you. Whether you're grieving, making a way outta no way, or in the thick of your healing journey, I see you trying. I'm here to remind you and myself to keep going. This world needs you more than you know. There is a particular type of work, gift, or presence that only YOU can bring. No wonder the ev...

Billboards advertise a variety of products, messages, or services to create awareness and grab a larger audience's attention. A billboard inspired today's episode, taking a deeper look at the behaviors we have Normalized . It revealed our society has a major issue with understanding the concept of Consent . We criminalize, shame, and stereotype sex work, attraction, and connections. But blur those...

Despite all the controversy, the technology we witness today IS NOT going away. Technology is only as progressive as the people who develop and utilize it. Regardless of how advanced it is, technology can be just as destructive as it is beneficial . From A.I. to digital media and devices, what matters most is how we, as a society, choose to engage with them. While highlighting the latest in media...

It's Summer Time SOUL Vibrant Fam! What thoughts or memories come to your mind when you hear the word Summer ? Is it summer vacations, rooftops, beaches, or time with your loved ones? For me, it was my Mama's Homemade Summer School. As a kid, I couldn't stand it lol. But as an adult, I cherish that experience because it developed my intellect to realize its connection to how we function and live d...

June is also known as Men's Mental Health Month. And what better way to close out the month than to bring awareness to my fellas. I'm grateful to welcome back Author and Therapist Fulterius King to have a conversation about the therapeutic needs of men today. Society grooms men to measure themselves by the work or the role that play within it. Therapy can helps an individual navigate through this...

Happy Juneteenth SOUL Vibrant Fam. I love the growing awareness that the community has around this time of year. However, I'm noticing a fair share of misinformation/understanding of the holiday. Holidays like Juneteenth showcase the importance of Black AMERICAN culture and heritage. Our soul food, history, style, and creativity shaped this country in every region. Don't fall for the discourse. I...

In this progressive age of anti-intellectualism, consumerism, disinformation, and hatred, It is essential to live as our authentic selves. Openly celebrating our creativity, identity, and culture is revolutionary and makes us human. However, being authentic is strenuous on an individual's well-being and self-worth. Especially, when we witness conformity and mediocrity get rewarded. As we celebrate...

What better way to close out Mental Health Awareness and National Masturbation Month than highlighting the importance of TOUCH to our wellbeing. Receiving inadequate physical contact or touch deprivation leads to serious issues in social connection, communication, intimacy, and mental health. For the past 20yrs, Versandra Kennebrew has dedicated herself to addressing this epidemic as a motivationa...

I love me some Black folks, but Black America has a MAJOR Problem! It's interesting how money, power, and privilege are essential to maintaining white supremacy but are seen as "tools" of liberation in black men's hands. This ain't no gender wars, it's oppression in blackface. ABUSE IS NEVER OKAY ! We CANNOT build community or fight for liberation with individuals who intentionally cause harm or f...

There are SO many things I can say about the amazing experience that is " Sinners". Coogler and his team did a brilliant job of illustrating a supernatural take on the complexity of living in this country. And with it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I want to explore how it impacts our mental wellbeing. Join Me, as I highlight key points I received after watching the movie. *THIS Episode Cont...

May is National Masturbation Month and I hope you Cum in peace. Remember our Bodies are Not a Political Playground! Yet, why does society care so much about what we choose to do with it? Lets begin to unpack some of the reasons why the stigma and taboo of sexual wellness exist. Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: SUCH Social- @iamsuch Elmiene ft Leo...

SOUL Vibrant is Back and I missed ya'll! Its truly a JOY to be back on the mic. Chile?! This World is trying to make us lose our minds. And using every trick in the oppressive playbook to do so. But DO NOT let them bait you! We creatin' and holdin' onto our JOY ova Here. Podcast musical intro produced by : Leem Lizzy @leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Chloe Martini (Janelle Monae' Ft. Miguel Re...

We all have the ability to hold space to care about, discuss, and critique the world around us. But why are folks carrying on like that is difficult to understand. Every nuance, context, and historical reference matters. Using the concepts of Duality and Self-reflection, Let's Talk about It. From personal wellness to politics of the world, I'm Long overdue to talk More ShXt! Podcast musical intro...

Closing out Women's History Month with an interview like no other. I gave them their flowers but hear directly from them. Come inside the group chat as me and my girls discuss black womanhood, friendship, and self love in 2025. Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @ leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: Little Simz ft. Cleo Sol Social- @littlesimz @gyallikeclee Tank and the Bangas Social-...

It's time to reclaim our Angry Black Women and reconnect with our true power. Women specifically Black Women are policed in every aspect of our existence. Especially, when expressing the emotions that we justifiably have. Learn how after a spiritual confrontation with my anger, I now stress the importance of emotional growth as power. Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @ leemlizzy Music...

Happy Women's History Month. And what better way to celebrate than to honor the women of my life. Through Commitment, Dedication and Authenticity, women especially Black women in my life gave me the tools to achieve any and everything. SO, "you get flowers, you get flowers, and you get flowers". Love You 4 Life. Podcast musical intro produced by: Leem Lizzy @ leemlizzy Musical highlight artists: N...