Carla's Channel, Heart to Heart Inspiration

What does it take to go from dreaming about success to seeing your name connected to award-winning projects, bestselling books, and major television productions? In this powerful episode of Heart to Heart Inspiration Podcast , Carla J sits down with Nicole D. Sconiers , acclaimed author, screenwriter, and storyteller whose work has been featured in the New York Times bestselling anthology Out Ther...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Carla’s Channel: Heart to Heart Inspiration Podcast , we sit down with Tanya Walker , CEO of Compassion Memorial Services , to talk about something most people avoid—but absolutely NEED to understand. From funeral planning to wills and estate preparation, Tonya breaks down how families can protect themselves emotionally, financially, and legally before i...

Tune in as Georgia Me, the Goddess of Atlanta, Poetry Tony Award winner and Def Poetry Jam icon, joins us for an unforgettable conversation on inspiration, resilience, and the power of words.

Chicago roots run deep! 🎤 My exclusive interview with filmmaker E.L. Porter kicks off with us reminiscing about growing up in the Chi, experiencing tragedy and then triumph—before diving into his brand-new film, premiering May 31 in Chicago! 🎬🔥 You don’t want to miss this mix of memories, movie magic, and major inspiration.

As the holidays near many people find themselves dealing with depression. This can be due to multiple reasons! And if left unaddressed can lead to suicide. Depression and suicide are sensitive topics, and over the years, different interpretations and views have emerged within religious contexts, including the Church. Many myths have been perpetuated about depression and suicide in religious commun...

Special guest, Dave Murphy shares his traumatic and life-changing experience that lead to years of unhealthy weight gain. Dealing with PTSD Dave’s weight was spiraling out of control and stopped him from experiencing different activities with his young daughter. The disappointment from his daughter sparked a renewed sense of urgency and determination to start & maintain his weight loss journey...

“A Journey of Resilience”🎧🚀 College is not just about classes, exams &parties—it’s a life-changing journey. For Aasir Mecca, a young man navigating college life, the road was anything but ordinary. Aasir shares his journey of achieving his Bachelor degree from HBCU Texas Southern University & earning his Masters degree from a different university. He also embarked on a music journey as a...

Author Joshua Flapan says college degrees are not for everyone. He discusses his research and personal perspectives from his book, 'Education Mania.'

In this episode, we dive into the wild, absurd, and endlessly fascinating world of Cerebus the Aardvark — the iconic comic series that reshaped independent comics forever. Guest Oliver Simonsen (creator of comic character Captain Zap) joins us to explore Cerebus’ satirical brilliance, and why this genre-bending epic continues to inspire readers and creators decades later. If you love alternative c...

After years of fertility struggles and shattered hope, she did the unthinkable—she became a mom at 46 . This week’s podcast episode is a raw, real, and inspiring testimony of faith, endurance, and the power of a woman’s body and spirit. 🌈👶🏾✨ 🎧 Tune in to hear her miscarriage miracle — and why her story might be the encouragement someone else needs today. 💬 Drop a 💜 if you believe in miracle...

What do you get when you mix a filmmaker, mortician, and a pro wrestler? You get Wade Simmons — a man who's literally living multiple lives. In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with the multi-talented creator Wade Simmons to explore the wild intersections of storytelling, death care, and the wrestling ring. Wade opens up about growing up in Chicago, honoring the dead with dignity, building...

Aimee Takaya discusses her journey with somatic research and training. Aimee will also explain the benefits of somatic therapy in reducing stress and pain. Aimee provides hands-on soma services in the New York area but also offers virtual services. #soma #traumahealing #somatichealing #pain #newyork

Author Nakisha S. James shares authentic and some heart wrenching life lessons from her book 'What I Gained Through My Pain!' Nakisha is an author, certified life coach, public speaker, ghost writer and mom to four amazing children. Nakisha can be found on Instagram Pained4Purpose and her books are available on Amazon.

Guest Speakers Karen Drain-Ellis RN, MSN a nurse on the Covid front lines and Juancetta Smith-Lindsey a widow to Covid, share their personal experiences about coping with the devastating effects of Covid-19, navigating PTSD, and grief to move forward.

In this heartfelt episode of Carla's Channel , Heart to Heart Inspiration , I sit down with Sarah Swiston from WINGS , Chicago’s largest domestic violence agency, to shine a light on the urgent issue of domestic abuse—and the hope that exists beyond it. We discuss the life-changing resources WINGS provides, from safe housing and counseling to advocacy and economic empowerment programs that help su...

In this powerful episode, we welcome Shardae Jones , debut children’s book author of “Alphabet of Faith: I Am,” a vibrant, faith-filled affirmation book that’s empowering young minds one letter at a time. 📚✨ Join us as Shardae shares the heart and divine inspiration behind her book, the importance of planting seeds of identity in our children early, and how parents, educators, and communities ca...