Heart Like Harriet

In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps looks ahead at the themes and stories that will shape the podcast in 2026.

In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps reflects on the lessons we've learned about freedom from the guests who we visited with in 2025.

In this episode of Heart Like Harriet , Giselle Phelps is joined by actor and advocate Brian Michael Smith for a deeply personal conversation about freedom in love and the courage it takes to fully love yourself. Brian shares how embracing honesty shaped his path in Hollywood, including making history on 9-1-1: Lone Star as the first openly Black trans man cast as a series regular on a broadcast t...

In this powerful episode of Heart Like Harriet , Giselle Phelps sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and workplace truth-teller Minda Harts, whose new book Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace is reshaping how we think about communication, leadership, and freedom at work. Follow Heart Like Harriet at: IG/TikTok/Threads:  @HeartLikeHarriet YouTube:  https://www.y...

Comedian and creator Jazmyn W joins Heart Like Harriet for a hilarious, honest, and deeply liberating conversation about freedom in love. From dating after divorce to embracing sexual liberation, setting boundaries, exploring intimacy, and staying open after heartbreak Jazmyn brings the perfect blend of humor, vulnerability, and truth. We get into why she’s open to dating bisexual men, why she end...

In this special episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps reflects on her family’s roots in the Underground Railroad and what it means to be Underground Railroad Black today. From her ancestor Adam Nicholson’s escape from Virginia to freedom in Canada, to her own path in media and storytelling, Giselle explores how freedom isn’t just history, it’s inheritance. Follow Heart Like Harriet at...

Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good In this episode of Heart Like Harriet , host Giselle Phelps sits down with Etienne Maurice — actor, activist, and founder of WalkGood LA, a movement dedicated to community healing through mindfulness, movement, and creative expression. Etienne shares how purpose-driven work can lead to true liberation.     Follow Heart Like Har...

  In this episode of Heart Like Harriet , Emmy award-winning director Nneka Onuorah joins host Giselle Phelps for a powerful conversation on freedom and fearless filmmaking. Nneka shares how she built her creative path outside the box, the role of authenticity in her work, and why owning your time and voice is the ultimate form of freedom. This inspiring discussion reminds us that true artistry be...

In this episode of Heart Like Harriet , host Giselle Phelps chats with dancer and activist Dexter Mayfield about freedom in creativity. Dexter is living proof that authenticity is its own superpower. He is a dynamic performer, plus-size model, and an unapologetically joyful presence in both entertainment and fashion. From Texas roots to global stages, Dexter has danced alongside icons like Jennife...

This is the trailer for Heart Like Harriet. Heart Like Harriet is a podcast celebrating freedom in all forms. It is hosted by Giselle Phelps, a descendant of the Underground Railroad, who considers Harriet Tubman her guiding force. It often features interviews with leaders who are living free in love, work, wealth and creativity! Heart Like Harriet is a 30 minute podcast helping listeners consider...