Indelibly Marked

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Freg sits down with Domo for a raw and honest conversation about the life he lived before and after being shot five times. Freg opens up about being labeled the trouble child, getting suspended and expelled as a young kid, being placed in behavior programs, fighting through embarrassment and anger, and later using pills to numb what he did not...

Send us Fan Mail Akasha Williams At only 16 years old, ​⁠  says he was charged with five first-degree murders, two kidnappings, two counts of disposing of bodies, and five armed criminal actions. In Part 2 of his Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams opens up about being homeless as a teenager, surviving the streets, getting charged as a juvenile, facing life in prison, and how one case chan...

Send us Fan Mail   Akasha Williams opens up about being raised around violence, surviving street life, and the moment his life changed forever after being taught how to “hunt humans.” In Part 1 of this powerful Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams shares his journey from childhood trauma, LA gang culture, Avalon Gangster Crip history, Kansas City street life, survival, grief, prison lessons...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ryan S. Harvey shares one of the most vulnerable conversations of his life. From losing his father at five years old to watching a close friend die in his arms, Ryan explains how trauma shaped his fears, relationships, identity, and purpose. He reflects on growing up between church and the streets, the importance of accountability, learning from his mother's commitment to...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the paranormal isn't something you watch on television—but something you live with every day? In this unforgettable episode of Indelibly Marked , Marie Jackson shares her experiences growing up in a home filled with unexplained activity. From hearing voices and seeing shadow figures to encounters that left lasting impressions on her life, Marie opens up abou...

Send us Fan Mail She grew up loving her father deeply—even when that meant visiting him in rehab centers while he battled addiction. As a child, she didn’t fully understand everything happening around her… she just knew she wanted to be with her dad. In this deeply honest episode of Indelibly Marked, Nissa opens up about growing up between two parents after their split, carrying years of resentmen...

Send us Fan Mail He was building real momentum in Kansas City, dropping music, selling CDs, and starting to make noise in the city. Then everything changed. In this raw Indelibly Marked conversation, Young Devi breaks down how federal charges, prison time, street politics, police chases, and years behind bars interrupted his rise again and again. He talks about losing key years of his life, watchi...

Send us Fan Mail He thought the streets were fun at first. Stealing bikes turned into stealing cars. House parties turned into gunfire. The lifestyle felt exciting—until the funerals started. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about growing up between chaos, street influences, constant moving, juvenile detention, and the early mindset that made the streets feel normal. But everything...

Send us Fan Mail Growing up without a father can leave questions that follow you into adulthood. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Anthony Stricklin opens up about his childhood, growing up with his mother and a hardworking stepfather while his biological father was largely absent from his life. For years, there was distance, silence, and unanswered questions between father and son. Bu...

Send us Fan Mail He stepped up and became a father to children that weren’t biologically his… Loved them, raised them, protected them like his own. But one day… everything changed. In this powerful conversation, he opens up about: – Raising kids as a man in a blended family – Letting go of a child he bonded with deeply – The hidden struggles of single fatherhood – Losing multiple loved ones in one...

Send us Fan Mail He lost his father at a young age… and carried that pain his entire life. Then the unthinkable happened — his children lost their mother. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, he opens up about: – growing up without a father – running the streets and losing himself – battling suicidal thoughts – watching his kids face the same pain he once felt – and finding the strength t...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply emotional episode of Indelibly Marked, Mike shares a life story shaped by unimaginable loss, survival, and ultimately purpose. After losing his mother at a young age, Mike grew up surrounded by poverty, violence, and the harsh realities of street life. With no safety net and few resources, survival meant hustling, independence, and learning hard lessons early. But t...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of Officer Tashan F.  powerful story on Indelibly Marked explores his journey from an inner-city childhood shaped by distrust of law enforcement to becoming a police officer himself. Growing up in Kansas City, Tashan witnessed firsthand the complicated relationship between police and the community. Many people around him viewed law enforcement with skepticism and fear. Yet...

Send us Fan Mail Police officer Tashan F. shares one of the most emotional stories ever told on Indelibly Marked. Growing up in Rock Island, Illinois and Kansas City, Tashan’s childhood was marked by domestic violence, instability, incarceration, and trauma. The man who raised him abused both him and his mother, turning their home into what he describes as “hell.” Yet through it all, one person re...

Send us Fan Mail On this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Tameka Griswold shares the raw truth about growing up in survival mode and the moments that shaped her life forever. At just 12 years old, everything changed when her mother divorced and their family returned to struggling. What followed was a journey filled with rebellion, anger, and survival. Tameka opens up about smoking, skipping s...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode, Swayde shares the devastating moment he learned of his father’s death. From organizing the funeral to facing grief, leadership, and deep depression, he opens up about the darkest season of his life. Through therapy, inner child healing, and spiritual growth, he found purpose and direction. He now uses his story to teach that your skills are transferable and t...

Send us Fan Mail Part 4 reveals the darkest chapter of Swayde’s journey. He opens up about the indictment, betrayal, and his first week in federal prison. He shares the emotional toll of being a father behind bars and the strain it placed on his family. From setbacks to working multiple jobs, this episode highlights resilience, rebuilding, and the mindset that led him back to success through real...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 3, Swayde details his rise in the streets and the mindset that came with it. From close calls and betrayal to luxury cars, real estate, and major success, he explains how the hunger for more pushed him deeper. But success also brought paranoia, pressure, and danger. He shares powerful stories about loyalty, competition, and the mentality that kept him alive. This episode i...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2, Swayde explains how being kicked out of his home changed the direction of his life. Instead of going to his father and causing more conflict, he chose to survive on his own. He entered the streets, learning the hustle . His mother and father instilled the hustler mentality in him . From the Charlie Parker Square Projects to gang files and violence, he shares stories of...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of Swayde – THE LIFE & TIMES, Swayde opens up about the moment that changed everything… losing his father. He takes us deep into his childhood, witnessing the emotional and physical battles between his parents. Although they loved each other deeply and always stood ten toes for one another, their unhealed trauma shaped his environment. That pain pushed Swayde toward...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Indelibly Marked, popular 911 dispatcher Gaby (@9​⁠ shares her unfiltered testimony — revealing the trauma that shaped her long before she ever answered a 911 call. Born in Mexico, Gaby opens up about growing up in an abusive household where her father was unfaithful and physically abusive toward her mother. After her mother left and remarried, Gaby describes a...

Send us Fan Mail At just 4 years old, Nana lost her father — with only fragments of memory and painful stories about how he died. What followed was a childhood marked by chaos, addiction, instability, and survival. Raised in a drug-infested home filled with addiction, Kick-ins by The Law , and constant turmoil, Nana and her brother lived with their grandmother, who could not walk. As children, the...

Send us Fan Mail In this Indelibly Marked episode, Ivionce opens up about growing up in a home split between a militant, physically abusive father and a more lenient but unprotected mother — and how, as a child, she found herself stepping into adult conflict far too early, defending her mother with whatever she had. She reflects on the trauma of witnessing her father at his breaking point, speakin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Kamilah Johnson returns alongside her mother, Phyllis Johnson — though they arrive separately and with unresolved conflict between them. Phyllis appears on the show to address and defend herself against claims Kamilah previously made online, including allegations that Phyllis assisted Child Protective Services (CPS) during a case involving Kami...

Send us Fan Mail Bump Jonas (  @sprinklesumsalt ) opens up like never before. From thinking he was the oldest child until age nine… to discovering three older siblings he never knew existed — this revelation changed the entire way he viewed the world. Guided by his big sister who acted more like a mother, Bump learned how to move through the streets of Houston, Texas with awareness and discipline....