In The Passenger Seat with Alethea Crimmins

Send us Fan Mail What if every no you’re hearing is quietly saving you for a yes that fits? We sit down with Coach Dawn “The Diva Coach” Thornton—now leading Alabama A&M women’s basketball—to unpack how she turned layoffs, long waits, and public doubt into a platform built on faith, preparation, and unapologetic style. It’s a story that moves from WIC cards and chapel vans to community impact,...

Send us Fan Mail The room laughed—and Hope chose to build a bigger stage. That’s the energy we bring into this conversation with author, artist, and activist Hope Giselle, a world-changer who turned rejection at a conservative HBCU into a blueprint for queer visibility, campus safety, and unapologetic self-worth. We trace the path from “you’ll never perform here” to founding a student organization...

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if you stopped begging for a seat at someone else's table and built your own instead? That's exactly what Kerri Paul, a self-described "regular little southern girl" from Mississippi, decided to do. After leaving corporate America behind, she's now the proud co-owner of three thriving Brick and Spoon restaurants across the Gulf Coast, a c...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Briannagh D, the 23-year-old musical powerhouse who defies expectations at every turn. From earning her master's degree at Columbia to collaborating with hip-hop legend MC Lyte, she's built an impressive career while maintaining an authenticity that's genuinely refreshing. The conversation begins with Briannagh sharing her remarkable journey, which started at a...

Send us Fan Mail In a world fixated on conformity, Mrs Kasha Davis stands as a beacon of authenticity and self-love. This powerful conversation traverses the rocky terrain of addiction, self-discovery, and the transformative power of embracing one's true identity. The legendary drag performer opens up about her journey to sobriety—approaching a decade clean after battling alcoholism that stem...

Send us Fan Mail The pursuit of authenticity often requires breaking free from everything you've been taught to believe about yourself. In this soul-stirring conversation with viral sensation Khian KB, we journey from small-town limitations to global recognition, uncovering what it truly means to step into your power. Khian opens up about the jarring reality behind social media stardom—having...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally decide your peace is non-negotiable? Freshie—rapper, filmmaker, athlete, and community builder—joins me to share her remarkable journey of rebirth and self-discovery.  From the opening moments, Freshie's magnetic energy and wisdom fill the conversation as she dives deep into what it means to protect your peace at all costs. "What other peopl...

Send us Fan Mail The world comes to a standstill when royalty enters the room. Latrice Royale—"large and in charge, chunky and funky"—brings her formidable presence to a conversation that transcends drag entertainment and dives deep into the soul of authenticity, self-love, and purposeful living. This raw, emotional exchange peels back the sequins and reveals Timothy—the resilient human...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you refuse to dim your light for others' comfort? When you set firm boundaries without apology? When you decide to keep winning despite the whispers of doubt around you?  YouTube superstar Terrell Grice joins me to share his remarkable journey from Southern church choir singer to creator of "The Terrell Show" with 2.2 million subscribers. With his...

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when you refuse to shrink yourself for anyone? Teontee Loves knows exactly. The viral sensation and music artist joins Alethea Crimmins to deliver a masterclass in authentic self-expression and staying unbothered by critics. "They are bothered because you are unbothered by them trying to bother you." This powerful insight sets the tone for an episode brimmin...

Send us Fan Mail "Music is the weapon in the war against unhappiness." These powerful words from Alethea Crimmins capture the heart of this transformative conversation with Broadway performer Nicolas King. From the moment Nicolas steps into the passenger seat, the chemistry is electric. With a voice smooth as silk that's earned him recognition as a modern-day crooner in the traditio...

Send us Fan Mail Hustle culture has convinced us that rest is a reward we haven't earned yet. But what if constant grinding isn't the badge of honor we've been led to believe? What if it's actually killing our creativity and joy? Rapper JunoFlo joins me to unravel how the 24/7 productivity mindset has shaped his 14-year music career. From being raised in a household where excel...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like an imposter in your own life? In this soul-stirring conversation, acclaimed actress Michelle Gomez (Sabrina, The Flight Attendant) slides into the passenger seat to share her thirty-year journey of perseverance against constant rejection and self-doubt. Michelle reveals how career counselors told her to become a secretary instead of an actress, how drama schools rej...

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Send us Fan Mail What does it take to transform from walking with your head down to commanding every room you enter? Christine O'Banner—the statuesque beauty from "Too Hot to Handle" and "Perfect Match"—reveals her powerful journey from crippling insecurity to radiant self-confidence. Standing 6'1" with a Nigerian-Dutch background, Christine once struggled profou...

Send us Fan Mail When nobody believes you, sometimes you have to get on that rooftop and make them hear you. That's exactly what Zeke Thomas did when he shared his sexual assault story on Good Morning America at 27 years old, becoming one of few Black men to publicly speak about such trauma. The talented DJ, producer, and champagne entrepreneur joins me in the passenger seat for a deeply movi...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the world of fashion with the unstoppable Claire Sulmers, founder of Fashion Bomb Daily. In this captivating episode, Claire shares her incredible journey from a Southern girl facing rejection to a fashion icon redefining representation in the industry. You’ll discover the origins of Fashion Bomb Daily—her platform that empowers women of all sizes to embrace their unique...

Send us Fan Mail Musician and visionary Hoss joins us for an engaging conversation about Funktacy, his innovative fusion of a record label and magazine. Hyde's journey from DJing and playing instruments to founding Funktacy and Funky C Academy is fueled by his deep-rooted love for funk music and icons like James Brown. Despite the risks, Hyde's realistic yet daring approach to his music...

Send us Fan Mail Meet the remarkable Sarah Hester Ross, a musical comedian who transformed the pandemic’s limitations into a soaring career. Her viral presence on TikTok and Instagram has opened doors to an Amazon Prime show, where she uses her platform to tackle serious topics like women’s and human rights. With humor and unmistakable charisma, Sarah turns controversy into art, inviting us to lau...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with the remarkable R&B artist Gina Thompson. From being discovered by Rodney Jerkins in 1994 to releasing her debut album "Nobody Does It Better," Gina's journey through the music world is filled with iconic collaborations and unforgettable anecdotes. We reminisce about her hit single "The Things You Do," featurin...

Send us Fan Mail Max Ray, the phenomenal pop artist known for her vibrant nineties-inspired sound, joins me for an inspiring conversation on "In the Passenger Seat with Alethea Crimmins." Discover how this singer, dancer, and songwriter transitioned to pursuing a music production degree at Berkeley, and how she channels authenticity and positivity through her hit tracks like "Tattoo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Alethea is joined once again by her wife, Amanda, for a candid conversation about relationships, insecurities, and the impact of infidelity. Reflecting on a recent DM from a follower who struggles with finding healthy relationships despite her success and confidence, Alethea and Amanda explore why some women blame themselves when their partners cheat. Alethea offe...

Send us Fan Mail In this lively episode, Alethea chats with Bounce music artist BJ So Cole, whose hit songs "Pop It" and "Pump It Up" have inspired the viral "Trip Out" dance, captivating social media and TikTok users worldwide. BJ shares how his desire to stand out and bring a positive, universal vibe to Bounce music has not only earned him recognition in his hometow...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Alethea sits down with music artist David Sylvester to discuss the complexities of overcoming toxic masculinity and self-sabotage. David opens up about the strength it takes to showcase vulnerability as a man, particularly reflecting on a TV interview where he courageously cried and faced backlash for it. He credits his mother for raising him to express h...