College And Beyond: Real Talk with Amour Carthy

Thinking about becoming a nurse or switching careers? Make sure you listen to this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour where I sit down with my sister, travel nurse Aimée Nobles, and we discuss her journey to becoming a travel nurse. She gives you all the real you need to know about nursing school, life on assignment, and everything in between. This is the season finale and we are...

Commercial real estate wasn't built for everyone — but Malik Leaphart is changing that, one commercial deal at a time. In this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour , I sit down with Atlanta native and Hampton University alum Malik Leaphart — architect by training, Omega man by brotherhood, and Vice President at Stream Realty Partners. Malik takes us inside his journey from study...

What happens when a young man from Brooklyn finds his voice at a historically Black university — and never looks back? In this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour, we sit down with a creator whose journey from New York to Tennessee State University shaped everything: his artistry, his identity, and his hustle. We're talking about more than a college story. This is a conversatio...

What happens when college isn’t just a personal decision—but a family expectation? In this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour Carthy , Amour sits down with Alise Givens , an Atlanta native carrying a multi-generation Spelman College legacy while forging her own path toward becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon . Together, they unpack the reality of growing up inside a legacy, the pres...

What does it actually look like to turn a computer science degree into a thriving tech career? In this episode of College and Beyond Real Talk with Amour , Myles Nobles shares his journey from Houston to Rice University to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he now works as a Software Development Engineer II. A few years into his career, Myles pulls back the curtain on what those early post-college...

Jorah left Atlanta, enrolled at North Carolina Central University, and jumped headfirst into nursing school — already ahead of the game with college credits earned before she ever stepped on campus. In this episode of College & Beyond: Real Talk with Amour, she opens up about the transition from home to HBCU life, why she chose nursing, and what nobody tells you about your first year. Raw, rea...

In this episode of College and Beyond Real Talk With Amour , we sit down with the remarkable Lynsey Weatherspoon — award-winning photographer, director, filmmaker, and Canon Explorer of Light — for a conversation that goes far beyond the camera lens. Lynsey's story starts where the best ones always do: with a mother's love. Her first photography teacher was her late mother, Rhonda, and tha...

What does it really take to go from a small-town upbringing to presiding over a courtroom in one of the largest metro areas in the South? In this episode of College & Beyond Real Talk with Amour , Judge Charity Bridgewater shares her journey from Mississippi to the Atlanta bench. She breaks down the educational path, the discipline, the setbacks, and the defining decisions that shaped her care...

In this episode of College & Beyond: Real Talk with Amour , I talk with ZsaVette Eze , a Vice President of Technology who built her career while navigating college, full-time work, and parenting at the same time. ZsaVette walks through what it actually looked like to finish college while raising a child, dealing with financial instability, and making decisions based on survival—not “passion.”...

On this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour , I sit down with Melvin Hodges III, a student at Howard University, for a conversation about purpose, pressure, and what it really means to carry legacy forward. Melvin comes from a powerful lineage — both his father and grandfather attended Morehouse College and his mother attended Spelman. That kind of tradition is deep. It shapes expe...

In this episode of Codge Beyond Real Talk , host Amour Carthy sits down with Lena Johnson , a Spelman College freshman from Philadelphia majoring in biomedical engineering, who earned a 4.0 GPA in her first semester as a STEM major . Lena breaks down what it actually takes to excel in rigorous STEM courses while balancing undergraduate research, campus involvement, and life as a member of the Spel...

In this episode, Amour sits down with Michael Henry , a Fayetteville, North Carolina native, Morehouse College and Pepperdine University alum, whose career path took him from global study and international travel to the realities of politics, education, and higher ed leadership. Michael shares his journey studying abroad in London, traveling to Taiwan and Rwanda, and interning with the U.S. Depart...

Getting into a top school doesn’t guarantee an easy college experience—and this episode tells the full truth. In this conversation, Amour sits down with Rüben Stephen , a first-generation student at MIT studying mechanical engineering and computer science, to talk honestly about the highs, lows, and in-between moments of college life . From moments of excitement and pride to academic pressure, iso...

What happens when the journalism industry changes faster than the career you built inside it? In this candid 30-minute episode, journalist and cultural critic Janee Bolden shares the real story behind a career that looks glossy on paper but required grit, adaptability, and constant recalibration in practice. From growing up across Alabama, Iowa, and Massachusetts to earning her degrees at NYU, Jan...

In the premiere episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour , I sit down with Lauren Winslow—Atlanta native, Woodward Academy graduate, and freshman at Hampton University. Lauren shares her journey from high school band to Hampton’s band, what influenced her decision to attend an HBCU, and how she successfully navigated her first semester academically and socially. This 30-minute conversat...

In this episode, we sit down with rising Howard University sophomore Stanley Scott III, a student leader with big dreams and an even bigger heart. From earning a 3.79 GPA and leading on campus through the Howard Union and Economic Society, to landing an internship tied to New Orleans’ political scene, Stanley is already shaping a future steeped in civic impact. Stanley shares how his vision to bec...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cameron from the Atlanta Metro—fresh off earning her second Master’s degree and preparing to begin a Ph. D. program at the University of Alabama this fall. Cameron shares the full arc of her academic and personal journey, from early aspirations of attending Penn State to finding her place—and her purpose—on Alabama’s campus. Encouraged by her parents and...

Braylen Burgess had it all — a full-ride football scholarship, a 3.7 GPA, and a future in economics at Bucknell University. But what happens when the dream comes with a dose of reality? In this episode, Braylen opens up about moving from the fast pace of Atlanta to the quiet of Lewisburg, PA, and how that shift impacted his life on and off the field. We talk about the power of education, the press...

In this episode, MIT sophomore Stone Smith shares how he turned a deferral into a full acceptance—and how he’s navigating life as an aerospace engineering major , lacrosse player , and fraternity brother at one of the most demanding schools in the world. We dive into the academic pressure of MIT’s pass/fail system, the challenges of an accelerated coding course, and the reality of managing sports,...

In this episode, we sit down with Kailyn Philpot, a junior at Howard University majoring in Legal Communications with a minor in International Affairs. As a resident assistant and active member of a Christian fellowship for young women, Kailyn opens up about the realities of campus life at an HBCU known for its "go-getter" culture. She reflects on the highs and lows of striving for excel...

In this episode of College & Beyond: Real Talk with Amour Carthy , we sit down with Laila Johnson , a dynamic Spelman College student passionate about social justice and advocacy . Growing up in Philadelphia, Laila honed her voice early, participating in oratorical contests and even publishing an op-ed in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the impact of a newly implemented student lottery for mag...

In this episode of College and Beyond: Real Talk with Amour Carthy , we sit down with Ellie Correa, a driven and passionate freshman at Florida International University. As a Psychology major and part-time Pilates instructor, Ellie has found the perfect balance between her love for mental wellness and movement. We dive into her journey from a private high school in Miami to navigating independence...

Kamaria Sequeira’s journey is a story of ambition, entrepreneurship, and embracing the HBCU experience. Growing up in the Atlanta metro, she was one of the basketball managers for her high school team while also gaining business experience by helping sell and manage her father’s brand, Forever Homecoming, at a local farmers market. Now a student at Alabama A&M, Kamaria has taken her entreprene...

This episode takes you inside the world of Miles Johnson, a rising star in sports journalism. From his time at Morehouse College to graduate school at NYU, Miles has carved out a path to success in a competitive field. In this episode, Miles shares the story of his journey, including his transition from an all-male HBCU to the environment of NYU, and his rise in the sports media industry. He also...

In this episode of College & Beyond: Real Talk with Amour , we sit down with Kevin Washington Jr. , an Atlanta native whose passion for storytelling led him from a small private high school to Morehouse College and now to the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts for graduate film studies. Kevin shares how his time at Morehouse , where he majored in Cinema, Television, and Emerging Digital...