Tales From The Shaker

In this special season 4 finale of Tales from the Shaker , Davia is joined by her husband, Eric, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about their life together. They revisit their first date as college freshmen and reflect on how their relationship has grown through different stages of life—raising children, navigating loss and health challenges, and supporting each other’s dreams.  Their disc...

In this gripping episode of Tales from the Shaker, Angela Clark bravely shares her journey from survivor to advocate. She recounts the terrifying experience of being kidnapped at gunpoint and assaulted by her estranged husband—an ordeal that could have stolen her future but instead fueled her purpose. After surviving unimaginable violence, Angela earned degrees in criminal justice and now fights f...

In this moving episode, Davia sits down with storyteller, breast cancer veteran, and advocate Asha Miller to explore how language and narrative can shape healing. Together, they discuss racial disparities in treatment and outcomes, the courage it takes to love your body again after cancer, and what it means to truly care for those still in the fight. Asha’s story reminds us that survival isn’t jus...

In this powerful conversation, Davia sits down with Shaniece M. Wise, business expansion coach, speaker, and trailblazer, to explore what it truly means to answer your calling. Shaniece opens up about the real work of balancing entrepreneurship and family, and how staying rooted in heritage, faith, and identity fuels her purpose. Together, they unpack the challenges of wearing many hats while rema...

In this powerful episode of Tales from the Shaker , Davia sits down with Amanda Mensah to explore the complex journey of identity formation as a trans-racial adoptee. Amanda opens up about navigating belonging, culture, and self-definition while also sharing her path to rediscovering joy after unimaginable loss. This candid and heartfelt conversation is one of courage, resilience, and the healing...

In this inspiring episode of Tales from the Shaker , Davia sits down with Jami Jones Ervin to explore what it truly means to “embrace your great.” Jami shares her journey of walking in authenticity, leaning into courage, and finding the balance needed to thrive in life’s shifting seasons. Together, they unpack the power of flexibility —how being open to change allows us to remain rooted in purpose...

In this soulful expansive episode, David sits down with Jennifer Walton, founder of SkyNile Consulting, to explore what it means to live and lead with intention, intuition, and deep purpose. From the freedom to choose your own path to the power of building a collective that uplifts and inspires, Jennifer Shares insight on navigating your calling with clarity. This conversation is a celebration of...

In this candid and heartfelt episode of Tales from the Shaker, host Davia Stevenson sits down with two powerful voices—community leader and educator Therase Moore, and Licensed Professional Counselor Iyesha Bush, widely known as The C.R.A.Z.Y Counselor. Together, they unpack the realities of anxiety: how it shows up in our lives, the stigma that keeps us silent, and the practical strategies that c...

On this episode of Tales from the Shaker, Davia Williams Stevenson welcomes Nicole Braddock Bromley -author, speaker, survivor, and founder of the nonprofit lamonevoice.org. Nicole shares how she broke the silence of childhood sexual abuse and began a global movement of healing and advocacy. Through her podcast One Voice and her powerful support group Unleashed, Nicole empowers survivors to reclai...

Enjoy the conversation with Kalyn Johnson Chandler, founder and CEO of @effiespaper, author, fashionista, and globetrotter extraordinaire as she and Davia chat about the courage to pivot, entrepreneurship, knowing yourself, and their special sister-friendship. You’re going to leave this conversation with valuable nuggets that’ll inspire you to shake things up in your own life! I guarantee it. Grab...

In this powerful episode, Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt joins the conversation to share the privilege and purpose of carrying a family legacy in the legal profession. A proud Spelman alum and the first Black woman elected to Ohio’s Tenth District Court of Appeals, Judge Beatty Blunt reflects on generational impact, what it means to lead with integrity, and how her new Instagram series “Laurel Lays Dow...

Meet Niki Levengood, a powerhouse mother, talented hairstylist, and the visionary founder behind redefining balance, beauty, and bold living. With a passion for wellness and an authentic voice that resonate with women everywhere, she's also a rising fitness influencer, inspiring her community to embrace strength, self-love, and holistic living. Whether she's behind the chair, in the gym,...

In this inspiring episode of Tales from the Shaker, Davia Williams Stevenson sits down with self-taught artist and entrepreneur Nichole Burton, who discovered her passion for the creative arts at just five years old. Nichole shares how her early love for color and imagination blossomed into a thriving artistic journey, despite the lack of formal training. Tune in as she opens up about turning tale...

Join the conversation with Pastor and activist Derrick Holmes and Davia as they unpack topics such as generational community, the intersection between spirituality and mental health, and what's next in these uncertain times.

 Join the conversation as Davia and her producer Aaron LaRoy trade places. She takes her turn on the couch to respond to listener’s questions. Hear her story as she continues to grow, learn and inspire others to do the same. There’s something in this episode just for you! Trust. 

4th Quarter + OT: Come along with Davia and her lifelong friend, Author, Entrepreneur, Wife, Mother, Leader, and Woman of faith, Ellisa Johnson. Join them as they journey together from childhood to the fourth quarter of life; from child’s play to living out purpose and laying the foundation for legacy. A lot of wisdom is dropped in this episode! As the wife and mother of former D1 college athletes...

“Just doing my job”: Leading with humility, integrity, and courage  Come along with me as I get to know Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts. Tasked with the responsibility of protecting the health of the citizens of the largest city in her state, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Roberts her experiences and learnings. What does it feel like to make tough (sometimes unpopular) calls while caring for th...

Fashion Wellness: a mission to serve, inspire, and transform  Be inspired! Come along with Davia and her guest fashion designer and stylist, Braisha Owens as they journey through the makings of a vision. The ups, downs, and detours that lead to learning, clarity, humility, and confidence. Then ask yourself the question, “can you rock a paper bag?”

Join Davia in this enlightening episode as she sits down with Elle Rachell, a visionary artist whose work speaks volumes about the power and freedom of individual expression. We follow Elle’s journey as she finds the courage to create and gives voice to and through her creations. Tune in and be prepared to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the lens of art.

"If it is to be, it's up to me". Living with intention, creating community, serving people. Enjoy Davia's conversation with Dr. Laura Espy-Bell as they explore how one real individual with purpose and intention can make a difference for generations to come.