Everybody’s Homegirl

Ms. Beckie Duncan Hayes, a woman of unwavering faith and remarkable accomplishments. She is a mother of three, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of one. She consistently serves in her church and her community in both the political and public arenas. Ms. Hayes's life is a testimony to faith's profound influence, turning despair into triumph. Beckie Duncan Haynes recently released her firs...

J. Monique Gambles is a licensed marriage and family therapist, in Irving, Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Texas, at Arlington in 1998. She completed her Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University, Denton in 2018. She also has her master’s in business administration, education, and fine arts.   Prior to beco...

Alice Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Transformation Begins Within, PLLC. She has fifteen years of experience as mental health therapist and mental health educator. Her focus is self-awareness and self-awakening through transformative thinking by taking steps to look in the mirror and start from within. Alice’s goal is to  assist each individual with identifying, processing and taking...

Dope conversation with Caazena P. Hunter. Caazena Hunter is the Director of Program Design for Young Leaders Strong City. She holds a dual B.A. in Spanish and Sociology, with an International Studies Certificate, from the University of Tulsa, and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of North Texas. She co-authored Race and Reciprocity: Inter-household Exchanges in a Multiracial Neighborhood. C...

Sandra Smith is the Founder and Co-Director of Brittany’s Backpack Ministry which was founded in 2009. The purpose and passion behind the ministry are to honor the life and legacy of Brittany Nicole Smith who passed at the age of 8 from Asthma. In memory of Brittany, who was incredibly generous and fond of school, we provide food, school supplies, and other much-needed resources as well as sponsor...

Chuka Akpom is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance Man Book Club, a Dallas-based book club and 501c3 non-profit seeking to bridge the gap between academia and entertainment surrounding the holistic wellness of black men. He originates from Wake Forest, North Carolina and moved to Dallas after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2020 to begin his career as a PepsiCo Marketer. Instagram: @chuka_akpom...

Dr. Whitnee Boyd of Braver Together-scholar, leadership development, curriculum designer, and equity and identity development for individuals, organizations, and teams. Host of The World Is Ours Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iYf6zIsKML7DBbUtTExqW?si=ENymmZGpStqtdTaqNiph2A website: www.docbempowers.com. Instagram: @braver_together1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000831...

Author Lisa Cooley Thomas joins the show to talk about her book, THE BLACK GIRL MAGIC HANDBOOK: Tips & Tools for Navigating the World. www.lisacooleythomas.com Instagram: @blackgirlmagic.iam. Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.com

Samad Abdur-Razzaaq talks about converting a school bus into an RV to prepare for life off the grid. Instagram: @6offgrid Shop: https://6offgrid.threadless.com. Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.com

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Angela Ivery returns to talk about our plans for 2023! Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.com

Felicia Wheeler and Liz Hurd talk about the ups and downs of raising our parents. Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: tracyjcass@gmail.com

Retired Dallas & Rescue Firefighter Ray Schuford joins the show to talk about his career as a firefighter, his shift being an entrepreneur after retirement, and his new non-profit which provides support to first responders. www.rayschufford.com. Instagram: @thenicelookbarber www.2thenextshift.com Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social me...

My friend Chermuna Wade joins the show to talk about how she found success after college, but faced financial struggles after an unexpected layoff. We also discuss her new YouTube Channel, Low Budget Lanae, where she helps her friends and family my the best deals in town! Links: Low Budget Lanae: YouTube: @chermuna https://youtube.com/@chermuna Facebook: @chermuna https://www.facebook.com/chermuna...

Real life Hidden Figure, Dr. Yolanda Parker, talks all things math!

Today is election day. Go vote! Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: homegirlpod@gmail.com and tracyjcass@gmail.com

Will Pugh and I discuss midterm elections.

Brandi Washington Johnson discusses growing up in Denison, TX and how she became a boss ass educator!

My first live podcast…on accident! Don’t forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: homegirlpod@gmail.com and tracyjcass@gmail.com

On today’s episode, we switch it up with special guest host, Alesha Price!

It's the single guy episode! Enjoy! Don’t forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platforms: www.tracyjcass.com IG: @tracyjcass Facebook: Author Tracy J. Cass Email: homegirlpod@gmail.com and tracyjcass@gmail.com

Meet my new friend, author Cynthia Freeman Gibbs. Cynthia is a native of Lansing, Michigan, and she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and her MBA from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. She is the author of three books, Reasonable Insanity, Insatiable Revenge, and Jack Dante LaBanks and The Beanstalk. I had the privilege of having her on the show to talk abou...

Wes Littles joins the show to discuss life as a cowboy and his experience being a full-time dad. Wes is a sales executive from Houston, Texas. He is also a personal trainer and DJ. You can find Wes on the following social media outlets: IG: @dj_blackice Facebook: DJ Black Ice. Don’t forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Tracy on the following social media platfo...

I invited my personal soror (my SPESH) to the show to discuss her experience l giving life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). For more information on MS visit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Home | National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org Don’t forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can find Everybody's Homegirl on social media: &nbsp...

Meet Carlos and Nakisha Walker, owners and operators of Akachi Ranch, a fully functional ranch in Mertens, TX. We talk about falling in love, making marriage work, and managing life while living in the country. It was a lively conversation! You can find them on: Facebook: Akachi Ranch IG: @akachiranch YouTube: Akachi Ranch Don’t forget: Subscribe, share, and give me a 5 STAR rating!  You can...