How'd I Get Here Podcast

We all know the cliche you only live once. Well that cliche is right, and there are no do-overs in this game of life. Often we say if I knew then what I know now, I'd do something different. But we can't go back and change things and have to live with the decisions we make. Does this mean we regret things? Does this mean that we should go back and change things? In this weeks episode we talked abo...

What is your toxic trait? We all have a little bit of toxicity in us and have all experienced toxic relationships and friendships. Sometimes it boils down to not fully and truly knowing yourself. Sometimes it's wanting people to be someone they're not instead of accepting them for who they are. Looking at yourself and learning yourself will help you grow and find happiness. It may even help you fi...

Growing up a minority is a difficult obstacle to overcome in life. However, some people have the experience of growing up a "double minority" meaning they're colored in a predominately white neighborhood. In this weeks episode we spoke about the challenges of growing up around peers who don't look like us. This could cause a lack of confidence and struggle in finding identity. It could cause shami...

Pride celebration is a month where we get to celebrate those who want to be understood. Those who wanted to be accepted for simply being themselves. They wish to have equality and to be able to looked at as nothing more as the same people who drink the same water and bleed the same blood. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community is something that some people find easy. For some people they've known they...

What motivates you? Is it your family? Is it yourself? Or fear of failure? Does this motivation come intrinsically or extrinsically? There's peace in vulnerability. There's peace in seeing your dreams come true. Peace in security and knowing what you're sacrificing is worth it. But what gets you to that point and how do you hold yourself accountable? What standards do you hold yourself to and how...

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to only fans. Not everyone on it is a "hoe" or a "stripper". Not everyone is seeking attention or has a low self esteem. This week we sat down with Reyna, who has her own only fans and her out perspective on things. We talk about the misconception of only fans, the sexualization of women, weird fetishes and more. Tune into this weeks episode to hear...

Is it ever too soon to date or like someone? What about too soon or too long to have sex with them? In this weeks episode we discussed dating timelines and the good bad and ugly sides of getting to know someone. You can't allow your trauma to dictate how you treat someone because then you might miss out the "THE ONE". Tune into this weeks episode to hear our take on dating timelines.

What is cancel culture? Is it society being too sensitive? Is it judging someone else because they got caught doing something like cheating? Is it seeing the ugly side of yourself in other people so you cancel them? It could be all this and more. We kick off season 4 with new Co-host Spencer Cephas with the topic of cancel culture. We get into the nitty and gritty of the topic and we start to kick...

We all have dreams and inspirations to play a sport we love on the big stage. However very few people know what it takes to get there. Dedication, sacrifice and willingness to win are just some attributes young athletes must have to make this dream come true. This week I sat down with two members of legendary sports group and owner of impact training to discuss the how we can help today's kids mak...

Is freewill free? Some will say freedom always comes at a cost. Growth is always the outcome of freewill. The Splazzy face team wants you to find your peace and growth through their comic and video game. In this weeks episode I sit down with the Splazzy face team to talk about ways to express emotions and how they provided an outlet for that exactly. This team of innovators has created more than a...

What's your biggest insecurity? Now imagine that being your super power. Samantha Ramsdell has managed to do just that. Growing up she was picked on because of the size of her mouth but now its turned her into one of the biggest Tik Tok sensations .. However there's more to her than the size of her mouth. She's a comedian and singer as well. Samantha has turned her biggest insecurity into a streng...

Life comes at you hard from all different angles. Especially when you're the only girl in the family trying to keep up with the boys by playing basketball and fulfill the daughter role by modeling. Nnenna made it looks easy. She thrived on the court & on the runway. However things weren't always easy for her. From getting torn apart at a young age by agents, to suffering a career ending injury...

Being a pageant queen carries tons of responsibilities, however Tonille Watkis makes it look easy. She has grown into her role as Miss Planet Jamaica. This is one of many titles she carries. Dancer, actress and solo traveler are just some of her other titles that contribute to the strong black woman that she is. Not to mention being a role model for young women throughout her community. Tune into...

What is love? Baby don't hurt me! No more! Or don't hurt yourself? Sometimes when looking for love you force something or don't pay attention to red flags. You have to date yourself and love yourself before falling for someone else. Is there pressure on men to get Valentine's Day right? Do men settle when looking for a relationship? We talk all of this sex and more! Tune into this weeks episode! &...

Face your fears & focus on yourself. Those are some of the simplest things to say but hardest to do. I sat down with one of Buffalo's best up and coming groups to talk about the lessons the learned from 2020 & how they plan to grow in 2021. 2020 pushed us all to our limits. For Rodagues it was a year of growth. In some facets the best year of their lives. They learned a lot about themselve...

When we look at our parents we see superheroes. We see role models. What we don't see is their stories & pain that they had to go through to go to where they are today. My mother, the strongest & most loving person I've ever met took the opportunity to share some of those stories in her new book "Choices & Breaking Cycles: My Conversation's With God." As a child my mother was sexually...

The mind, body and soul are the 3 key components to a healthy and happy life. Seasonal and regular depression tries to stop that healthy life style. It's something that we don't talk enough about so I sat down with a good friend of mine and social worker Cassandra to talk about the best way to tackle seasonal depression and how it may affect the people around us. Tune into this weeks episode!!

We all have big dreams, and we all have a story of how those dreams became a reality. Hunni is no different from that. She's one of Connecticut's biggest artist out right now & definitely making a name for female rappers in the game. Her upbringing, family and time in the military have all contributed into the strong, passionate woman and rapper that she is today. The path to hell is paved wit...

Who knew MUA actually stands for Makeup Artist?! I definitely didn't. I sat down with a talented and well versed MUA Deidre to talk about her drive and motivation as a MUA. Not only is she a makeup artist but she's also a special fx artist, painter and henna artist. She talks about how makeup doesn't take away from the inner beauty that women have. Tune into this weeks episode!!

 It's a real dudes birthday!!! I celebrated my birthday doing something I've grown to love. In this episode we spoke about manifesting your destiny and your legacy. It's already written and what's yours is meant for you is already yours. I sat down with my 2 best friends to discuss.lessons I've learned in my 28 years as well as the power of manifestation and visualization. Tune into this week...

We all have hoop dreams at one point or another in our lives. As we get older we have those nostalgic moments from our childhood. When love strikes its all up to perfect timing. I sat down with Brandon Sarefino an up and coming artist to talk about his dreams & grind as a musician. Tune in to check out his story on how he got here!   @brandonserafino

DJ'ing has to be one of the toughest things anyone could do. Having the bravery and courage to step behind some turn tables and try and get a crowd to turn up. What if you flop? What if they're not feeling it? DJ Gameboy makes it look easy isn't just a slogan. This week I sat down with the DJ himself to find out how he got into DJ'ing & how his confidence pushes him to turn up any party!

Covid hit us like an unexpected pregnancy.. whoa maybe not hard or maybe even harder. But it’s something we definitely could not plan for. Not only did it affect us mentally and emotionally as individuals but it has also taken a toll on those in relationships. Today I sat down with 2 amazing couples to discuss how covid has influenced their relationships. We talk about fear in a relationship, lear...

What does a father look like? is anybody ever really ready to be a father? There are so many different ways to look at fatherhood. I sat down with 3 great fathers at different stages of their journey to celebrate Father's Day and really talk about what its like to be someones superhero.

In recent weeks the issues of racial injustice have once again been highlighted in America. I cannot even say they've returned because they've never left. Our black brothers & sisters are being killed. For going on runs, for being in stores, for sleeping in their own homes and even more. Quiet frankly WE ARE TIRED. I was on edge all last week and I wasn't really sure why. It finally hit me tha...