Dose of Duality

We invite you to tune into the Season 2 premiere of "Dose of Duality next Thursday, May 18th! Join us on a transformative journey of exploration and self-discovery. Together with my amazing cohost, Alicia Ferguson, we're thrilled to dive deep into topics such as relationships, culture, and personal growth while challenging our biases along the way. We're excited to introduce you to...

We Did That!!!! Wrapping on a season filled with joy and heartbreak, celebration and disappointment, love and fear and with a new understanding of how we can sit in those feelings and emotions and embrace them all.  As we close season 1 we’re so proud of the conversations we had, the topics we broached, the tears we shed and the duality of it all.  Thank you to our guests, our supporters, the team...

In this part 1 of our finale, Deja and Alicia reflect back on an extraordinary first season.  From laughing to crying back to laughing, the synergies and similarities were undeniable as this co-hosting relationship grew right before our eyes.  But they are ready the embrace the duality of their perspectives and lean into this coexistence next season.  With the reminder that it’s Infertility Awaren...

Reflecting on this season of firsts, Alicia flies solo, grounding us in intention, taking a look back and channeling optimism for the future.  She reflects on the fear and vulnerability required to jump both feet first into an unknown chapter.  And reminds us that in order for beauty and new life to emerge, past chapters must be set on fire.  A  surprise cameo from DOD super engineer, Wolf, gives...

Turning diet culture inside out, examining race within the wellness industry and learning to love herself in the process, we have Ms. Chrissy King on the couch today y'all!  The author of the newly released book, The Body Liberation Project , discusses what her journey was like working in wellness, becoming a voice of resistance and navigating her own liberation.  She asks the hard questions...

Being on The Bachelor is the least interesting thing about Matt James.  This gratitude-filled human is on a quest to change the world one mile and one meal at a time.  As the founder of ABC Food Tours, Matt has introduced NYC based youth to culinary and community experiences that they hadn't previously had access to.  His own upbringing as the son of a single mother with limited means created...

What does it take to create a leader? Is it humility?  Is it steadfastness?  Or is it the desire to create positive change no matter the cost?  Our guest Coffey has proven that leadership over time is not a prescribed formula.  As the founder of Running To Protest, The No Name Program and the Define New York Run Club he leads thousands through the streets in pursuit of fitness and resistance.   Hi...

From Broadway performer to fitness personality, Nikki Kimbrough has proven she IS EVERY woman and there is no doubt it is ALL IN HER! Her journey through youth poised her to showcase her gifts while navigating fitting into many environments and crowds.... but it can come at a cost.  As Diana Ross said “I pay the cost to be the boss” and that cost for Nikki was not putting herself and her prioritie...

We start and end this conversation with giggles and shenanigans but in between we found the courage to declare We DESERVE Celebration.  Join Alicia and I as we explore what it means to celebrate ourselves and others with the epitome of Black Joy, Eric Mosley.   Eric and Alicia created and brought to life The Inaugural Take Space Wellness Fest celebrating what wellness looks like for us in our comm...

From athletic triumphs to loss + grief, our guest Kayla Jeter, has been through it all.  Our soulful conversation is filled with laughter, empathy and even a few tears.  She publicly tells the story for the first time of losing both her parents in a short amount of time and how grief has changed and molded her.  This former professional volleyball player turned fitness coach and motivator proves t...

Even when we feel broken, when we feel alone or we're in the midst of a lesson, taking a risk or achieving a new goal, we can recite this affirmation: I AM WHOLE. Though the world may know this wonderful woman as a yogi, entrepreneur, wellness advocate + lululemon ambassador, I'm excited to introduce her as a beacon of light, my friend, my new cozy co-host, ALICIA FERGUSON. Join us as we...

"I get to choose love because I AM LOVE." -Joél Leon We officially launched Dose of Duality at Prospect Studios in Brooklyn, NY last week. This live episode was recorded in that remarkable space shared with a community filled with warmth and tenderness. Beginning with an enthusiastic welcome, sailing into a soothing 10 minute healing meditation lead by the powerful Pilin Anice and effort...

A new chapter, a fresh season, EPISODE 1 is finally here. You are probably here because you know me as DEJA RILEY, the dancer, the creative, the fitness pro, Teddy Riley's daughter but I'm here to let the world know I am joy, I am love, a source of inspiration, a motivator, an activator, a pillar of hope. I am light in motion + I AM ENOUGH. Allow me to reintroduce myself and open up to y...

Hello Beautiful People!  Thank you so much for tuning in.  Like the show?  Please leave us a review here and please share with someone who desires a Dose Of Duality.  Follow my journey @DejaRiley and submit your email to keep updated with everything we’re working on.   On Dose Of Duality,  we’ll move through conversations that explore opposing viewpoints together, look at both sides of situations...