Just a Dash

How does a simple meal become the ultimate anchor? This week, chef to the masses (and my former neighbor!) Nico Torres  joins me in the kitchen. We’re talking identity, intentionality, and the radical act of feeding yourself on your own terms.  Plus, we dive into concept-based cooking, navigating dietary constraints, and finding boundless creative freedom inside a tiny New York kitchen. 

Hot topics continues, but be warned...there are major spoilers in this one!!  We get into the shows that raised us, a very honest review of The Drama (8:47 - 30:30), moral dilemmas and what honesty actually looks like in relationships. Leading to the #1 hot topic for millennials…what are we consuming, and how is it consuming us?

It's Part One of Hot Topics! And honestly? It's giving 101.5 FM's 80's, 90's and today. JP returns to the mic and leads us through our favorite friendship past time: discussing hot topics.  We explore pop culture through the lens of our adolescent influences and current parasocial dynamics, discuss the the highs and lows of classics being live-actioned, share a couple of r...

Faith isn’t always a fixed thing. In this episode, multidimensional artist Avery Youma joins me to explore queerness, spirituality, and the ongoing process of becoming. We get into belief systems, the courage it takes to question them, and the quiet, often tender work of redefining faith on your own terms — with touches of divine femininity and plantcestry along the way. This one is an invitation...

If it isn’t obvious…the boys are lonely. In this episode, Beatrice Oshodi, your new favorite Gemini who serves range (I'm talking engineering to astrology), joins me to explore masculinity, emotional homes, and the contradictions —power and tenderness, silence and expression—that shape male loneliness and connection.

Surprise! Just a Dash is back. In this bonus episode, my best friend and co-producer JP flips the mic and interviews me about the hiatus, what’s changed, and why it felt like the right time to return. A little reflection, a lot of honesty, and a proper reintroduction before we dive back in. You ready? 

Names help us feel like we belong within our communities, and more importantly, within ourselves. So what happens if that's not the case? What happens when our names make us feel alienated or out of place? And what happens when we reclaim them in effort to feel more at home within our bodies?

Y'all, we have finally arrived at the end of Season 1 & yes, you can blame my Saturn's Return for the delay. Get an earful of nostalgia as I reminisce on  this season and what turning 30 means to me. Plus, I get back to the OG inspiration for the show – asking strangers intimate questions! A special guest also joins me in The Rec Room to chat about Throuple , the movie you'll be...

In the land of hook-ups, it's complicated and down for anything, how should we tackle conversations about sexual expectations, boundaries and non-verbal cues? While sex has a missionary position, the topic itself is far from basic. My fabulous roommates –  Molly LeGrow, Brendan Brown, and Ximone a.k.a Thee Lord Scorpio – join me for a spicy, insightful and mindful discussion on sex...and we c...

Claiming one's racial identity can be life-affirming, but it's also a labyrinth shaped by misguided social constructs. One of those tricky constructs? Colorism. Your new fave Virgo, Dawnette Samuels, joins me to explores the history of this expansive topic, and its influence within a variety of industries.  Plus, a reflection on what it means to turn 30, a Word to the Wise that will leav...

Let's have a kiki! Whether you're new to LGBTQ+ culture or Pride is your time to shine, there's no denying that Drag Queens have entered the mainstream. My two special guests help me break down the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race   & the influence of this art form at large.  Plus,  a humanitarian outlook on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict & a PSA for the men of NYC...

I always say we're made of stardust, sweet peas, but in this episode...you'll learn exactly what I mean! My astrological guru and literal sis, Naika Gabriel, joins me to discuss why the question "what's your sign?" is just the tip of the iceberg. Also on the discussion board: My take on the mask-free mandate, Billie Eilish & Chris Brown – specifically – why is this man...

I don't know about ya'll, but last year really had workspaces, places and people showing their true colors. In this episode, I sit down with Professor Kimberly Sherman (aka your local HR expert) to discuss some of the grey areas we encounter at work and why the best advocate for you...is, well, you! I skipped #AreYouForReal this week, but serve up a word that I hope makes us all a little...

Forgiving can be challenging, but it's forgetting that sometimes feels impossible to achieve. But when you do, it looks as though you're lettin' go. (s/o to No Doubt) Pranic Healer Joi Aikens joins me to discuss the process and reward found in releasing what no longer serves you. Plus, a special guest returns to help me assess why White people really need to get it together – in the...

My relationship with money is a bit of a love/hate one. Can ya'll relate? But I'm starting to replace that mindset with gratitude & it's not always easy. Maya Williams – your new favorite money maven – joins me to discuss all things $$$ related, from investing in yourself to investing in the future. Plus, hear my thoughts on The Grammys, reboots & more. Oh, one last thing......

Here's the thing: being an ally sounds good in theory, but what does it look like in practice?  Organeyez's co-founder Iris Nevins joins me for an honest conversation on advocacy in the modern age. Plus, hear my 2 cents on the latest monarchy madness, Dr. Seuss' racial ruses and recommendations to lighten up life in quarantine. 

Your friendly neighborhood social media guru Tré Vayne joins me discuss the ins-and-outs of validation, celebrity influence, and the latest craze shaping social media - clout! Plus, I share my two cents on current events, and the one TV show that has me gooped and gagged in the best way.  WandaVision Spoiler >> 1:34:43 - 1:35:45

Lend an ear to observations, inspirations & conversational destinations about topics, trends & current events shaping this hella crazy world.  From the inner-musings of your host, Dash Gabriel, to exchanges with her inner-circle & beyond, get a well-measured dose of self-reflection, empathy, humor, truth & perhaps most importantly, growth. 

Get to know your host, Dashka Gabriel, also known as Dash, in this Bonus Episode, through the people that know her best!