Conversations with Toi

Is anyone else looking forward to shedding this seasonal depression and step into a Spring awakening? From travel since its National Plan a solo trip day to letting go of the things that holds us back I get into all of that this episode. ...................................... Are we giving participation awards to parents and specifically dads? Lil Scrappy had a lot to say this week on why people d...

Have you ever questioned your past choices in life? We all make mistakes so this isn't about perfectionist. In life, there will be times when you realize later on aka your future self finally understands the past was building the good for your future. On this episode: I also cover the 50 part plus Rissa Tissa, Wendy Williams, and leave you with some encouragement that I hope on your darkest day il...

Comedian Mo'Nique and her son, Shalon have been creating a stir this week. Since Mo'Nique's rise it's been no secret that Mo'Nique doesn't have a desire to be a wife or parent. Fast forward to Mo'Nique's appearance on Clip Shay Shay where sh talk about her lack of parenting with her son. ................................................... Its easy to also note that Mo'nique has 2 other sons. Eithe...

No matter what field you are in there's always room for more. I dislike when I hear people use tactics to be the mean girl/women and disinclude others. Often it's from their own insecurity but still its unnecessary in every way. ........................................... We have this week Elle of Siponwhat as we talk about her moving into the Content Creator space, tips she's learned, forging her...

Unfortunately in content creation or blogging there is always room for clapbacks. We have Camille Mola of Positive Publicity as our guest as we talk all things writing, pop culture, and more. She shares how she got into the joy of writing. Whatever your joys are one thing is for your gift will make room. .................................................................................................

I love my Content Creator friends. So I will be bringing them on for a few weeks as we talk about different things in the industry. This is definitely something to tune in if you want to start something new (whatever your new is) but you are hesitant about what to do first. We have on today's episode is Amanda of Phillyfoodandbarrs and we talk about content creation and wanting to be on the scene...

Goals and The Temptations? Yes on this last episode of the season and year I talk to E. Clayton Cornelious about his role as Paul Williams on the Broadway show of Ain't Too Proud coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus January 3-21st. Tickets are now available. ........................................................................................................................................... E...

Christmas is a wonderful holiday. Everyone is getting gifts and you may be thinking of what you don't have, missing those who aren't here, and so much more. While everyone is wrapped in joy you may be seriously in a place of despair. It may be a silent issue as you feel like saying that would damper others so you smile in rooms you don't want to be in. .......................... With that being sa...

Oh how transformative gospel music can be. However when you are queer the church institution is one of the most isolating. Trying to water who you are out of fear of not being accepted is one thing but straying away from the faith seems to be the solution until Jess performed in the Color Purple Broadway show and it brought her back to it all. ....................... Tune in as we listen to Jessic...

If you ever had an old school momma or aunt or whomever in your life tell you about how back then used to be and the changes that we see now, this is your episode. We respect and love what back then taught us. We love the richness of the history but right now we also have to add in skills set to live that helps us be better people. ...................................... With Mental Health often ti...

Have you ever thought about writing? Feeling like you don't know where to start this is your episode. In addition writing is therapeutic. It heals parts of you just from being vulnerable and willing to share your story. Today's guest is Sheila Bender. ........................... Sheila Bender is a poet, essayist, memoirist, and master teacher, who has helped hundreds of people write from personal...

Ever since the news and shock for some/confirmation for others regarding Diddy/Love accusations regarding Cassie came out people are unable to live in Duality. Victim shaming is at an all time high. Instead of people focusing on men in power to not abuse women they (unfortunately mostly men) would rather focus on how long it took for the woman to get enough strength and grit to speak up on the abu...

In this episode we will discuss if its better to lean into something you are passionate about or what you are good at with James Earl Jones II. We talk about his career and what led him going into his career. .................................................. James Earl Jones II (Harry) National tour: 1st Nat’l Come from Away , 1st Nat’l Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess . Regional: Porchlight Music, Go...

As we dive into this week's episode boundaries are going to be your best friend. Whether in everyday life, for the holidays boundaries are good for all relationships. Did you catch the conversations with Jeezy and Nia Long ? IT was more weighted than than simply listening in for whether or not if cheating is the reason why Jeezy and Jeanie Mai had infidelity was the reason for their marriage demis...

Keith Lee is out here doing the lord's work. Keith Lee was on a food tour in Atlanta and Atlanta dropped the ball. If influencers did more work in being honest myself included we all would be helping in our own way. Restaurant industry is shaking and they should IF they aren't giving good customer service and don't plan on doing it either. .........................As soon as Mariah Carey thawed ou...

We are covering in this episode: The infamous dating list for first dates. Hear my take since some of y'all forgot that dating in your life and stage does matter. Bryan Mcknight or whatever his new is gives a whole new meaning to toxic parent (s)Sleep we need it as we get ready to go into daylight savings this weekend in the midst of a sugar highThe holidays are approaching so let's talk about a p...

IF you grew up in my church night you either celebrated Hallelujah night in replace of Halloween. So no dressing up, no ability to go trick or treating either. I had been dressing up and trick or treating until I turned 10 .......................... As an adult i get to set the standard for what I want to have happen. We choose trunk or treats for the most part. It's a way to safely experience Hal...

In a world of pretenders its easy to forget that when the camera goes off who you really are has to shine through. A saying my mom taught me was "every actor has to lay that part down sometime."..........................What that meant was simply that eventually who you are shines through. I had to own who I was and not play the blame game when I was called out in my 20s. Now in my 40s I have lear...

Apart of your wellness plan should also include the things that you love and like. We talk about self care all of the time but adding joys to your world is important too. Often times when depression comes no one is prepared for it. ..........................October is Depression awareness and education month. Using our platforms to speak up about the fact that depression is silent. It doesn't have...

Mental health is one of those spaces where one size doesn't fit all. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa. If you are encouraged by what you hear in this episode may it spark rejuvenation to one not give up but also fight for you. You are deserving of the life you seek. Use the tools that resonate to you, add a few more, but trust that as temporary and compelling as seasonal depre...

In this episode we will be talking about:Kirk Franklin's documentary... Father's Day-possible trigger warning! Topics will include: faith, fatherhood, abandonment, healing, and redemptionOur guest today is Athena Monet. Athena Monet is an author, gifted intuitive healer, and spiritual guide. Born into a lineage of remarkable women, Athena inherited the extraordinary gifts of clairvoyance and clair...

In today's episode I talk about how your circle matters when you are going through your journey. Although your journey is personal keep in mind that who supports you and tries to stop your healing journey will delay or could delay your healing..............................Get the wrong friend who is encouraging you to not go to therapy because as a person of faith you should pray it away vs the fr...

On today's podcast we will talk about the laws of attraction and what manifestation is. Also we will cover the following:FriendshipsInterpersonal RelationshipsSelf ImprovementMan who hit woman with a brick and a little more Today's guest is Kirk Johnson. Kurt Johnson - a Law of Attraction Master and a Twin Flame coach on a mission to reshape lives through a holistic approach. He stands apart from...

Happy Friday it's podcast day. Thank you for all of your support. Today's blog we will be discussing the following topics:CannonballFringe FestThe ArtsChildren and Mental health and more................................We have Sam Tower Program Manager and Performance for Young Audiences Cohort Artistic Producer as we talk about Cannonball Fest ..............................Cannonball has doubled d...

Do you believe your gifts come before you are born? We discuss that with Liz Peterson as she discusses what happened right after her mom died......................Trigger warning: Talks of grief.............................. Liz Peterson is a seer, seeker, spiritual explorer, intuitive energy healer, Reiki Master, spiritual coach, oracle reader, and podcaster who has been a lifelong student of hea...