How do you divine?

In this Season 3 finale, Sanika answers your questions from social media with zero filter — cancel culture, AI and media, the blurred lines between activism and performance, generational differences in social justice, and everything she held back all season long. Raw, honest, and completely unscripted. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening and for adding new dimensions to your definitions. Keep...

In this special episode, Sanika introduces Feel Ah Way — a project born on the streets of Brooklyn that captures the raw, unfiltered emotional communication of Caribbean culture across generations. We explore how the way Caribbean people express, process, and navigate feelings is its own language — and why that language deserves to be documented, celebrated, and passed forward.g. Watch the series...

In this episode, psychiatric physician and public health expert Dr. Wole Babatunde shares his migration story, the personal trauma he navigated on the path to becoming a physician in the US, and what decades of psychiatric care taught him about the human capacity to adapt. We break down the stigma around mental health in communities of color, the tools that actually help you move through life&apos...

In this episode, Deb Lester, founder of the Conquer Club, shares how an unexpected job loss and a spontaneous move to Dallas became the catalyst for helping women find their light and conquer their fears. We explore what imposter syndrome really costs you, what entrepreneurship demands that nobody warns you about, and what it means to stop dimming yourself for spaces that were never built for your...

In this episode, author, podcaster, and former corporate professional Urmi shares how she walked away from a finance career to embrace a life that honored both her traditional roots and her creative ambitions. We explore what transformation looks like when culture, identity, and the pressure to stay in your lane are all pulling in different directions at once. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listen...

In this episode, Justin E. Samuels, Visionary and Founder of RenderATL, shares how he built one of the most culturally distinctive tech conferences in the country by refusing to separate technology from community and culture. We explore what it takes to diversify an industry from the outside in, why the South is the next frontier for tech innovation, and how RenderATL is inspiring the next generat...

What does community actually mean — and what happens to the people we leave out of it? In this Stick Ah Pin episode, Sanika pauses the season to reflect on what the summer revealed: about slowing down, showing up, and the quiet weight of accountability we carry into fall. From Essence Fest energy to Sumfest vibes, Leo season had us in our feelings about who's really in our corner — and what i...

In this special crossover episode, Sanika teams up with Laura from Food Worth Forking to explore dating, vulnerability, and finding joy after 40. We play Smash or Pass with some unexpected food combinations, unpack what it really means to be open after heartbreak, and celebrate the beautiful mess of starting over with a full appetite for life. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening and for addin...

In this episode, Lester Young shares how losing his mother at 16, the trauma of incarceration, and the long road to self-accountability became the foundation of a life rebuilt on purpose. We explore what redemption actually requires beyond forgiveness — trauma-informed healing, community, and the courage to rewrite the narrative for the next generation. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening and...

In this episode, Rise Powell shares the deeply personal journey that took her from a painful childhood and abusive relationships to finding unshakeable purpose through faith. We explore what it means to rise when the weight of your past feels heavier than the possibility of your future — and how spirituality becomes the ground beneath your feet when everything else gives way. Send us Fan Mail Than...

Welcome to this episode of How Do You Divine, where we explore the concept of identity with Jo Wong. Dive into a candid and insightful discussion as Jo shares her personal experiences of growing up across different cultures, her journey from a corporate executive to a self-aware individual, and the challenges and triumphs of embracing her true self. From dealing with cultural identities to profess...

In this episode, financial coach and early retiree Walli Miller shares how she went from navigating financial hardship in the Bronx to achieving financial independence through the FIRE movement. We break down what it actually takes to use money as a tool for designing your life — real estate, entrepreneurship, the stock market, and the mindset shift that makes all of it possible. Send us Fan Mail...

In this solo birthday month episode, Sanika gets into all of it — the highs and lows of Essence Festival and SumFest, what teen slang and corporate buzzwords are revealing about how we communicate, and why the next generation of community organizers are bringing a level of intentionality, intimacy, and integrity that the big festivals are still catching up to. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listen...

In this episode, computer engineer, coach, and CEO of Next Level University Alan Lazaros shares how childhood adversity, family loss, and a life-changing car accident forced him to stop drifting and start reverse engineering his life with intention. We break down what it actually means to build systems for fitness, career, and personal growth — and why tracking your habits without judging them is...

In this episode, author and health coach Chatela Young Eugene shares how a year of spiritual isolation as a single mother completely transformed her understanding of balance. We explore what happens when you stop performing stability for everyone around you and start trusting a timing that isn't yours to control — and how that surrender became the book she never planned to write. Send us Fan...

In this episode, corporate veteran and fractional executive Daniella De Grandee shares how she went from being the first in her family to graduate high school to spending 25 years at Reuters and building a career across tech and global business. We explore what fractional leadership actually means, why vulnerability and authenticity are the most underrated tools in any executive's arsenal, an...

In this solo episode, Sanika pauses to get into all of it — what success really means in the Black community, nepotism through the lens of Shedeur Sanders, Bronny James, and Blue Ivy, why following your gut in career transitions is an act of courage, and what current TV and culture are revealing about where we are as a community right now. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening and for adding ne...

In this episode of Sanika engages in a profound conversation with Andrew Davies about the concept of empathy. They delve into Andrew's personal experiences and how empathy has played a crucial role in his life, both personally and professionally. The discussion touches on the importance of seeing people beyond their roles in corporate settings, the impact of childhood experiences on developin...

In this episode, Amy Lenius, Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, shares how a chronic health condition forced her to completely reimagine what consistency means and what it actually requires. We break down the five pillars that make consistency sustainable — self-belief, humility, adaptability, grit, and the one most people skip entirely. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening a...

In this episode, talent agent and co-founder of TCA Tracy Christian shares the pivotal moments that took her from navigating one of the most fear-driven industries in the world to building her own agency on her own terms. We explore what faith actually looks like as a business strategy, how to move forward when the path isn't clear, and what happens when you stop waiting for permission to dre...

In this vibrant episode of 'How Do You Divine', host and humorous keynote speaker, entertainer, and author, Miss Francois, joins the conversation to delve into the essence of Caribbean culture. Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Miss Francois shares her journey and experiences that shape her unique identity. The discussion touches on various aspects, including the influence of Carib...

We likkle, but we tallawah. How Do You Divine? is leveling up Same roots, deeper vibes. We tuning up the sound, sharpening the stories, and bringing even more truth, love, and laughter to di lime.  We redefining, refining, and getting sweeter each step of the way. So stay on the journey with us as we redefine, realign, and get even better. Because clarity isn’t found—it’s created. And this next ch...

In this episode, Renes Lophanor, multilingual teacher and author of 'I Still Love Teaching Despite Having All The Reasons In The World To Quit,' shares how a path toward engineering became a calling across classrooms in multiple countries. We explore what happens when passion, language, and music become the tools that keep an educator alive inside a system that too often kills the joy of...

In this solo episode, Sanika unpacks one of the most unspoken emotions in the journey of ambitious women — the guilt that shows up when you start winning. We explore where dreamer's guilt comes from, how it quietly sabotages relationships and decisions, and what it takes to pursue your vision without apologizing for it. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening and for adding new dimensions to...

In this episode, Chantel George, Founder and CEO of Sisters in Sales, shares how her father's entrepreneurial spirit and her own experiences navigating corporate America led her to build a global community empowering women of color in sales. We explore what bravery actually looks like when authenticity, diversity, and building your own table are the only options left. Pleas support Sistas in...