I'll Just Let Myself In

One scroll can make you forget what your real life is made of. So we’re hitting pause and putting our focus where it belongs: on the blessings that are already here, and the God who keeps showing up even when we’re tired, worried, or stuck in “not yet.” If you’ve felt your joy slipping because you’re comparing your lane to somebody else’s highlight reel, this conversation is your reset. We talk th...

The New York Knicks just made history—winning the 2026 NBA Championship after 53 long years! 🏆 But this isn't just a celebration episode. What if the Knicks' incredible playoff run could teach you everything you need to know about chasing YOUR dreams, silencing the doubters, and walking through your God-given doors? In this episode of I'll Just Let Myself In, your girl Lish Speaks...

Are you so busy doing "good things" that you're missing Jesus completely? In this powerful solo episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood stories in the Bible: Mary and Martha. When Jesus said "Martha, Martha," it wasn't just a correction—it was a wake-up call for all of us drowning in busyness, distraction, and doing things that "need to be done.&...

A year of moving, shifting plans, and deep loss forces us to define what love looks like when life is not easy. We talk through trust, faith, roles, grief, and joy, and how our marriage grows stronger when we treat everything as “us against the world.”  • moving from Atlanta to New Jersey and how transition changes a marriage  • what it feels like to lead a household and why integrity matters  • w...

Are your thoughts holding you hostage? 🧠💭 In this raw and powerful solo episode, Lish gets real about the mental trap of rumination—replaying the same painful thoughts over and over until they paralyze you. If you've ever felt stuck in your own mind, second-guessing yourself, or overwhelmed by anxiety about the past or future, this message is for YOU. Grab your Bible and settle in, because...

From $67 to Multi-Million Dollar Empire: The Salt XO Story That Will Change How You Think About Starting a Business What happens when a college student with just $67 decides to solve a problem no one was talking about? Jhalesa Seymour didn't wait for permission – she created Salt XO and built a feminine care empire that has Tracy Ellis Ross as a fan and millions of women as loyal customers. 0...

We sit with a trauma therapist to trace how perseverance, faith, and therapy meet in real life, from EMDR and somatic grounding to boundaries, attachment, and ADHD in women. We challenge church timelines for healing and share tools that turn pain into process. • EMDR explained and why trauma is stored in the body • Somatic awareness and the RAIN method for grounding • Growing up Nigerian American...

The to-do list looks impressive, but is it the work you’re truly called to do? I open up about productive procrastination—the sneaky habit of choosing good, noble tasks to avoid the hard, great thing—and how I’m rebuilding my year around curiosity, boundaries, and obedience. From ditching the super saver cape to putting structure around the unsexy admin, I share the mindset shifts and systems that...

Award-winning actress, poet, and spoken word artist Jaylene Clark Owens joins Lish Speaks to share the incredible journey of creating "A Black Girl in Her Braids" - the viral sound that took over TikTok, Instagram, and beyond. In this conversation, Jaylene opens up about: ✨ How a spontaneous moment of inspiration became a cultural movement 🎤 Her journey from spoken word artist to publi...

Doors don’t open themselves—you turn the handle. We close the year with a candid, energizing review of what it took to publish weekly, scale our storytelling, and keep the heart of the show intact while life was loud. From recording between two full-time jobs to partnering with Holy Culture, we break down the systems, sacrifices, and small wins that made a big year possible. We revisit the moments...

In this powerful episode, Lish sits down with gospel pioneer and cultural icon Dr. Bobby Jones for an intimate conversation on faith, purpose, and legacy. From building platforms that reshaped gospel music and media to remaining anchored in God through decades of influence, Dr. Jones shares wisdom on leadership, obedience, and the responsibility that comes with impact. This episode invites listene...

What if one new thing each month could change the way you think, work, pray, and lead? We invited author, entrepreneur, and fourth-generation business owner Shonda Scott to share the real story behind Give Me A Year and the 12 New Things movement—how small, bold choices create outsized change when backed by faith and follow-through. Shonda takes us inside the open ocean, where a cause-driven swim...

Today on I’ll Just Let Myself In, I’m sitting down with two women I truly love in real life — Porsha Love and Anike , the dynamic duo behind HLY GIRLS . They’re here to share the heart and process behind their newest project, Good News No Gossip — a fresh, uplifting, joy-filled offering to the Christian Hip-Hop space. We talk women in CHH , the reality of friendship behind the scenes , and what it...

Change showed up with its own timeline and dared me to loosen my grip. I thought Atlanta was the plan—family nearby, a ministry role I fought to earn, momentum building, and a life that finally felt settled. Then a work policy shift pulled us back to the Northeast, and I had to face the hardest truth of transition: if I refuse the shift, I choose to stall my destiny. What followed is a story about...

The moments that test you most often happen in plain sight: a friend books the role you wanted, a residual check reads one cent, and the phone stays quiet after a big win. Today we sit with actor and creator Atika Greene to unpack what it really takes to keep going when your timeline doesn’t match your talent. From Brooklyn grit to Hollywood realities, we get honest about comparison, craft, and th...

In this episode of I’ll just let myself in, I sit down with filmmaker, writer, and actress @segengenesis — one half of the powerhouse creative duo behind the film 7 Miles From Forever, now streaming on Tubi. Segen and her husband, @richlowebush, not only wrote, directed, and starred in the film, but also brought their shared vision and chemistry to life on screen. In this conversation, Segen opens...

Two sisters trace a life of faith, responsibility, health scares and hilarity, showing how honest boundaries and everyday courage reshape identity and family. We walk through eldest-daughter expectations, real reconciliation with parents, and the quiet power of being invited in. • why the show exists and how confidence is built • eldest-daughter weight versus freedom to just be • sorting real resp...

We sit with AJ, a 25-year-old candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, to talk youth, service, voting rights, and why this “back office” role shapes business, licensing, and fair elections. Faith, family, and HBCU roots ground a campaign built on intentional service and practical reform. • what the Georgia Secretary of State actually does for elections, commerce, licensing, and securities • how A...

Have you ever wondered why your spiritual gifts aren't translating into the success you envision? The missing piece might be simpler than you think. In this enlightening conversation with attorney, entrepreneur, and speaking coach Ashley Kirkwood, we uncover the critical relationship between divine gifts and deliberate skill development. Ashley shares her remarkable journey from a struggling...

Jordan Welch, a worship leader whose live recording "One" has garnered 11 million streams and 6.3 million YouTube views, shares her journey from chemical engineer to gospel star and her approach to authentic worship. • Balancing success by celebrating accomplishments without consuming or becoming dependent on them • "Choir Rehearsal" initiative has engaged over 50,000 participa...

Travis Hall brings his opera-trained voice to the world of R&B, jazz, and pop with a refreshing authenticity that defies conventional genre boundaries. Born and raised in Atlanta but often told he "talks white," Travis shares the complex journey of embracing his unique voice – both musically and personally. His story begins with rejection when a childhood chorus teacher told him he c...

What happens when God turns your greatest disappointment into your most powerful ministry moment? Worship leader Enrique Holmes reveals the raw journey that took him from classroom teacher to the Stellar Awards stage in ways he never expected. After publicly sharing his disappointment about missing Stellar Award nominations despite consideration in multiple categories, Enrique found himself facing...

Ever wonder what it takes to build a personal brand with millions of followers? Fashion influencer Trey Bryant pulls back the curtain on his journey from retail worker to social media powerhouse with 1.9 million TikTok followers and 1.2 million on Instagram. This conversation goes far beyond fashion tips, diving into the psychological aspects of building influence. Trey shares a profound perspecti...

The Woman Evolved 2025 conference delivered powerful messages about trusting God through transitions and embracing spiritual evolution without looking back at what's being left behind. • First time attending Woman Evolved conference while also working as media press • Navigating a major life transition with my husband moving from Atlanta • Processing grief from losing a mentor who would have...

Kevin Fredericks (KevonStage) shares his creative journey from Boeing employee to multi-platform entertainer and how he overcame obstacles to build his media empire. • Executing your ideas is crucial because unactivated ideas will find someone else to bring them to life • Failure and success both teach the same lesson: you eventually need to move forward and create again • The "kite and strin...