Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis

This week we dive deep into the intersections of community, creativity, and consciousness. From The Matrix to Divergent , we unpack how pop culture mirrors society’s fear of nonconformity and the systems designed to keep us compliant. We reflect on the state of healthcare, the influence of consumerism, and the growing role of AI in everyday life - challenging ourselves and our listeners to think c...

Coping ≠ healing. Truth isn’t always universal. And pop culture? It tells on us every time. Ooooh, we're get into the real work of self-reflection —unpacking identity, judgment, and the thin line between coping and healing. From pop culture to spirituality, science to art, they explore how truth is shaped by personal experience and how community, structure, and awareness can ground us in growt...

In this episode of Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , LaMia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue cover everything from spirituality to society’s beauty standards to the future of music. They explore intentionality in spiritual practices, the weaponization of language, and the ways professionalism and identity are shaped by societal expectations—especially around hair and appearance. The sisters also dig into au...

“The real trickle down effect isn’t about money—it’s about education, creativity, and how society shapes us.” In this episode of Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , LaMia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue cover it all - from personal updates and health reflections to the bigger picture of creativity, education, and culture. The sisters break down why support systems matter, how goals can help keep life in bal...

In this episode of Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , LaMia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue explore how personal growth, cultural narratives, and language shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. From the spiritual meaning of cutting hair to the complexities of empathy in violent times, the sisters examine how change - whether personal or societal - can open space for deeper understanding. T...

In this powerful episode of Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , LaMia and T trace the living legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on our society. From the brutality and cruelty that shaped this country to the ways slavery has morphed into modern systems of oppression, the sisters unpack how history is never really in the past. They also explore what it means to pursue healing, justice, and a future...

This week on Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , LaMia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue kick things off by catching up on life before diving deep into the way society views disability - reflecting on how hard it is to juggle work, family, and everything in between before the conversation shifts into a powerful discussion about disability models: The medical model , which places blame on the individual The so...

In this episode, we break down how everything — from our morning routines to the drama in professional spaces — somehow traces back to white supremacy’s fingerprints. We talk about why structure and routine can be life-changing for personal growth, but also how external barriers (hello, systemic nonsense) make it harder to keep them up. We get real about the urgent need for safe, affirming spaces...

In this episode, LaMia and T dive into the complexities of asexuality in their "Watcher and Dancer" segment, exploring its spectrum and the misconceptions surrounding it. They discuss how asexuality is often misrepresented in media and the parallels it shares with other underrepresented identities. Later, in "Hating and Loving", they'll challenge the reputation of European...

You already know when an episode starts with “what had happened was…” it’s about to get real. In this week’s episode of Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis , we’re catching up, unpacking some serious global déjà vu, and dragging beauty standards and summer nostalgia all in one sitting. Catch-Up: LaMia shares her joy about having her son back home after a summer with his dad—he’s her best buddy, and the ho...

Okay so... this episode is giving time warp. The intro is fresh and post-birthday-trip for T, but the rest? We stitched it together from our July 4th recording because, well...life. After two weeks off (because T’s trip to Mexico and Guatemala turned into straight-up chaos), we’re back with a Franken-Episode that blends old and new, and somehow, it works. In this episode: We catch up on T’s travel...

In this episode, Lamia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue engage in a deep conversation about their personal journeys with spirituality, deconstruction from Christianity, and the exploration of New Age beliefs. They discuss the impact of societal norms, the importance of personal freedom, and the role of narcissism in culture. The conversation also touches on T’s  love for travel and languages, emphasizi...

In this episode, LaMia and T engage in a deep conversation about personal growth, societal norms, and the complexities of gender identity. They explore the impact of fear, shame, and guilt on individual happiness and discuss the dynamics of workplace culture, particularly the challenges posed by hierarchy and ego-driven motivations. The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity a...

Hold Up, Let Me Call My Sis is what happens when two sisters - LaMia Radiant and T Jamaica Pogue - pick up the phone and let the conversation flow. We grew up in South Jersey, but with LaMia now in Atlanta and T in Philly, most of our catch-ups happen over the phone. And trust us, they often last for hours. Our conversations are funny, raw, and sometimes unexpectedly deep. We bounce between person...