Holly Cotton Conversations

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by Randy Adams @ran_riseup. We talk about how an infection caused him to lose most of his face and how he has embraced living with his new self. We talk about his prosthetics, embracing his new life, dealing with comments and his mission with telling his story. Follow and connect: Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, CPT, Life Coach *Follow me on IG: holl...

Host Holly Cotton was invited to the NBA Alumni Legends NBRPA (National Basketball Retired Players Association) annual conference in Las Vegas. She got to talk to some of the greats about life after basketball. Snips from conversations with Dave Bing, one of the 5 founders of the NBRPA and how there was a need for retired NBA players to have healthcare and support, Byron Scott, AC Green and others...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and global motivational storyteller Tiki Davis aka TIKI Factor talk life after surviving a near fatal stabbing at nine years old, being labeled a criminal and fighting for his INNOCENCE, and how he created a global movement that resulted in his own movie and book. Several years ago, Davis launched a career in motivational speaking, eventually sharing the stage wi...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and social media mogul Royce Morgan talk about his mission to help others. Royce is a model, actor, entrepreneur, speaker and mental health advocate. He breaks down his mental health struggles with depression and anxiety, and how it opened the door for him to empower others though his campaign ‘the power of being YOURSELF”. Royce tells us how FORGET THEM FOLKS be...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton and non-profit founder Brawley, talk about his company, above 500. They discuss creating a nonprofit, do’s and don’ts, youth mental health and how they are helping the epidemic, and how they started the annual celebrity weekend called Ignite the Culture. Brawley launched Above .500 to offer students at risk youth access to positive mentorship with professional at...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton had the pleasure of talking with Courtney Christten, the host of the Allow Yourself Grace Podcast. Holly was a guest on her show. Courtney is a Life Coach | Counselor | Mental Health Enthusiast. They discussed dating, relationships, self-love, Holly’s new book and of course motivation and winning in life. Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Li...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks with Attorney and Social Media Influencer Keyarria Amey. They discuss Keyarria's rise to success, being a fitness fanatic and she gives business advice to women in male dominated fields. Keyarria also gives us insight on her fitness routine and how she balances a work/life balance being the founder of her own successful law firm. Keyarria is the founde...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks with Speaker, Best Selling Author,  Mindset Coach, Business Strategist, and Prime Minster, Dr. Alisa Whyte. They discuss "intentional" growth, using pain to find purpose, finding your why and how she became a mindset disrupter.  Her Excellency Amb. Prof. Dr. Alisa Whyte the #1 Mindset Disrupter, Global workforce, and Business Strategist is the dyn...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks with as seen on TV, Executive Wellness Coach and Mental Health Expert, Dr. Shana D. Lewis.  Dr. Shana explains how she redefined "sexy" and how she helps women say NO! We talk about common issues multifaceted women struggle with, maintaining a healthy home/work life and her current projects!  Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN,...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks with Grammy winner Victor VC Caldwell about all things VC. They discuss some of his past projects like working with Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, T.D. Jakes, Yolanda Adams and more! VC tells us how he maintained his longevity in the music industry and gives advice for other artists.  Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN,...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks to Jesuorobo A. Enobakhare, Jr. about law enforcement accountability, police reform and gun control. Black men are 21 times more likely to be killed by a police officer than any other race…listen in as we discuss statistics, prevention, and why police oversight is crucial to reducing and eventually eradicating these statistics. Jesuorobo is the Chairman of...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks to Chris Noble, Director of Corporate and Community Services of The Rose. The Rose’s initiative is to educate and prevent breast cancer. Women as young as 20 years old are being diagnosed with breast cancer every day! What can we do? Listen in as we talk about risk factors, at risk populations, prevention and how to sponsor an uninsured woman’s mammogram. ...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton talks to Texas Black Expo founder and serial entrepreneur Jerome D. Love about assisting underserved businesses through education and organization and his passion for others to be successful. Jerome shares his story of how he got into real estate, lessons learned along the way and even shares some advice. He also talks about how and why he developed the biggest b...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton shares live coverage of Dr. Christina Brown Cornealius’ CBC Networking Mixer she co-hosted. Listen in on some of the panel discussions from several successful business owners about entrepreneurial challenges, advice they wish they had and how to get in the room. Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Life and Wellness Coach *Follow me on IG: holl...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by Christopher Scott who was wrongfully convicted and served 13 years in prison for a crime he was exonerated for. Christopher tells us his story of how he was arrested, convicted and exonerated. He also shares how he developed his organization House of Renewed Hope that helps other wrongfully convicted men and women.  Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Co...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by Christopher Scott who was wrongfully convicted and served 13 years in prison for a crime he was exonerated for. Christopher tells us his story of how he was arrested, convicted and exonerated. He also shares how he developed his organization House of Renewed Hope that helps other wrongfully convicted men and women.  Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Co...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by celebrity trainer, holistic wellness coach and entrepreneur Ben Vee Smith. Ben shares some insight on his wellness program and common nutrition topics. We talk about his breath work techniques and how they saved his life. We also discuss the commonality of men living with eating disorders and the importance of men having a safe space to discuss commo...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by screenwriters and producers Acorye White and Patrycja Kepa. We talk about their new movie Trinket Box, how they chose to become screenwriters and learning experiences along the way. They share some of their tips for others trying to get into production and some feel good stories about their mission to help homeless students and adults. We also share...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by Artist Jermar Derun.  Holly and Jermar talk about some of his projects, how art found him, answers common questions about art, and how he stays humble in the midst of his success. We also share some motivational talk about how to push past obstacles to achieve whatever your passion is in life. Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, L...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by  Marilyn Gambrell, creator of No More Victims. Marilyn has a Lifetime Movie Original about her life’s work entitled “Fighting the Odds-The Marilyn Gambrell Story. We are also joined with Daphine Jack the founder of Prevention Zone Inc. We talk about their missions to help the children of incarcerated parents break the cycle and mend broken relationsh...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by Fredy P, aka Frederick Perry. Fredy’s voice has become an internet sensation racking up millions of views and viral audios using his sultry affirmations. Fredy shares how he took his love of music and passion of songwriting to become a children’s book author, a “quote artist” and a rising musician.   Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MS...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by country music star Brei Carter. Brei gives us the deets on how “country chose her”, challenges as a black woman in county, and of course a bunch of laughs and stories in between!   Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Life and Wellness Coach *Follow me on IG: hollycotton_ http:/www.instagram.com/hollycotton_ *website: https://www.h...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by "Nurse Alice" Benjamin. Nurse Alice is a nationally board-certified clinical nurse specialist and family nurse practitioner with over 25 years’ experience specializing in critical care, emergency medicine and cardiovascular health. She is also the Chief Nursing Officer at Nurse.org , the largest online nursing media outlet and NBC4 Los Ange...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by artist/singer Brandon Wattz. Brandon breaks down when he figured out he could SANG, how he comes up with his romantic and sexy lyrics, balancing singing about romance and BEING romantic and of course a whole bunch of laughs in between.  Follow and connect:  Host-Holly Cotton, Author, MSN RN, Life and Wellness Coach *Follow me on IG: hollycotton_ http...

In this episode, host Holly Cotton is joined by the chair members of the Black Cowboy Legacy. They give us an insight on the impact that black cowboys had on the south and how much more common they were than we thought. We talk about their annual event “Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo” and how it helps solidify the heritage as well as encourage future generations to keep the legend alive.  Follow and co...