Conversations with Toi

Happy Friday. We have a new episode. On the episode we will talk about mental health, self care, personal happiness, and creating a safe space. ...............................Our guest is Ciera Gardner (they/them) as we discuss their journey in the Arts and their role in Red Riding Hood happening now until June 9th at Arden Theatre ..........................Ciera Gardner, (they/them) is a local ac...

On this episode we talk about this week's internet stories such as honoring two icons who passed and speaking on the legacy of Emmett Till . In addition the episode covers how to keep pushing when life is throwing its best. May is Mental Health Awareness Month so what tool are you using to keep yourself mentally healthy?.....................................................On today's episode we hav...

Do you believe that energy matters? What have you been giving your energy to? What ways can you invest more time to you instead of allowing yourself to do too much for those around you? What is a way you refuel you cup? ....................................................On this podcast episode we are talking about the following: Internet Stories: -Why are children being shot at by adults for any...

This episode comes with a trigger warning. I will be sharing various birth stories of my actual children and the times where the medical field failed me causing me to almost lose my life. .......................................I am talking about the way many women aren't heard and sadly many women especially Black women know all too well how making it home isn't always an easy task...................

With Easter coming up we find ourselves doing things like eating or coming together with our family and friends. Many times we do not get along with individuals but for the sake of tradition or sparing someone's feelings we slide our feet under the tables of those we don't like. I would rather you eat Ramen Noodles and have peace then stress yourself over someone you don't like just cause they fam...

Being an underdog comes natural for Kevin Ross. The R&B crooner has had to come with the goods every time. Now that he is establishing himself as someone who is here to stay, he's done showing what he can do. .................................I spoke to Kevin Ross concerning what his journey has taught him, his work ethic, tour, and what the future looks like for this first time dad. We ended t...

The Broadway show, Into the Woods is coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus on April 4-9th. See it at the Miller Theatre. Topics on this episode: mental health, theatre, black men and mental health, self care, music, and more.......................................Josh is an actor and musician who has been in Come From Away, The Scottsboro Boys, The Ritz, Saved, Tour: The Book of Mormon, Christmas in...

Out of your heart, the mouth speaks. At times when things are heavy it may seem overwhelming to move ahead. Today we talk about that. Also am I the only one who had a hard time with daylight savings? It took me all of this week to get my life together. ................................ In addition to a mental wellness check in, and encouraging everyone to drink responsibly for St. Patrick's Day we...

We have a treat for this bonus episode with Yuka Notsuka as she performs as Victoria in the broadway show, Cats playing now at the Kimmel Cultural Campus here in Philadelphia. ........................................ Yuka Notsuka (Victoria) is from Fukuoka, Japan. Graduate of The Ailey School on a Scholarship program and trained at the Luigi’s Jazz Center under Francis J. Roach. Her credits includ...

That is the question. We meet strangers everyday. However, could you take the time to go out of your way to meet someone new everyday? Rob is on the road to 10K friends. He meets people all over the world and learns about them. Meetings in coffee shops, concerts or more. .................................... This episode explores goal setting, pivoting, imposter syndrome and more. ....................

We have two timed Grammy winning duo, The Black Violin. ............................................. Black Violin is comprised of Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste. A concert performance that boldly merges centuries of music and unites audiences with a message of hope and possibility. Fans can expect to be immersed in a sound that transcends categories and celebrates ingenuity and ambition, proving any...

Have you ever thought where is my village? Not just in Motherhood but in life. What if your village looks different? Villages are support systems that are in place to help you as you matriculate in life. ......................................... We have a guest today, Christelle Pillot is a career optimization coach, a founder of the Freedom Catcher Academy , and a mother of 3. Christelle moved fr...

Everyone deals with their wellness and mental health in ways that makes sense for them. No matter the tool that you need whether with Shadow Work, therapy, or more use what works for you. ...................................................... Sometimes in our healing journeys we rely on what we taught only to realize that there are times that we need to learn new skills and use new tools to help u...

College should be available to all that desire it. Whether you want to go to a HBCU or not the UNCF ( United Negro College Fund ) is providing assistance when it can to support the dream of many young people who wouldn't have had the opportunity otherwise. The UNCF has been around since 1944 as a way to support private historically black college and universities. We have Richard Lee Snow, Regional...

With all of the tragedy that is going on in the world when was the last time you inhaled joy. How do you allow joy into your world? Joy is the prevalent even in the face of adversity. Sometimes we get so stressed and boggled down that you have to sometimes create joy. How you create joy is looking into the things that you desire or naturally gravitate towards. Finding ways to carve out that joy is...

Goals are great until you are sitting somewhere feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and lacking enthusiasm and will power to make things happen. It happens to the best of us. So what do you do when your goals don't seem like they are in reach... ........................... We have guest Podcaster, Ursula Eysin. Ursula is the founder of Red Swan, a consultancy focusing on the development of future scena...

A Soldier's Play is coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus from January 24-February 5th. Tarik Lowe (Private First-Class Melvin Peterson) is an actor/writer known for his versatility and dramatic depth. He debuted in Music of the Heart starring Meryl Streep. Film: the Oscar-winning Whiplash, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, Pimp and co-writer/star in Supporting Characters, which premiered...

Welcome to our 2nd week of January. How are you in your goals? We have a guest today. How many of you listen to your voice? Do you trust the King/Queen inside of you? Olesya Wilson talks about just that today. ...................................... Olesya Wilson is a certified nutritionist, functional diagnostic practitioner, psychosomatics, and energy healer. Olesya has an interesting story of ch...

Happy New Year! Difficult conversations can be laced with truth. So with that being said why my week go from accomplishing the goals to a fall from grace? So I decided I am going to clean house and deal with the reality of the situations. ............................................. So don't think that you can still be accomplished and do your goals and be challenged. Having to dig deep into my t...

New Year's Day is just a few days away. People always come down on people for setting resolutions. Whether you believe in them or not encourage others around you to let them be their best selves. ................................................................. So if you are looking to do a Vision Board we talk about the fact that they are not about a wish list. Vision Boards come with a plan and...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who celebrate. If you are in joy during this season-keep it and spread it to others. However Christmas may not be as Jolly as Old Saint Nick. You may find yourself struggling in a world where you're expected to smile and be happy. ............................................................................. It's okay to not only not be okay but be honest a...

Trigger Warning: mental health conversation Oh what a week that has transpired. From the jarring and unfathomable death of Stephen tWitch Boss this week and everything else in between has been hard. I am not one where celebrity deaths touch me to my core as much as this one has. We all have continued to speak about mental health. There's no way of knowing the ins and outs of anyone's thoughts. Thi...

We are back! After a 2 week hiatus the podcast is back and we have a special guest, Juliette Karaman . Juliette Karaman is a certified mind and body coach, teacher, mentor, and writer on relationships, trauma, healing, sex, and intimacy. Decades of her experience with conscious sexuality and her ability to hold deep space has her clients regain confidence in their bodies, psyche, and relationship...

Thanksgiving is less than a week away. You may be gathering with family and having to hear the uncomfortable questions that are invasive. Or maybe you are doing the Friendsgiving route and gathering with those you love. There are some do's and don'ts's of what to do and what not to do. ............................. From hostess gifts, to take home plates and more. So let's dive in. We also talk ab...

Do you know the difference between accountability vs Responsibility? Can you be accountable without taking responsibility? Can you accept your responsibility in what you say or do but not take accountability? We talk about it today. Too many take responsibility or think they are but blame others for their actions. No one can make you do anything. You are responsible for your actions whether you se...