Living in 3D Power Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living in 3D Power, I sit down with my daughter Emma to discuss the profound significance of names. We reflect on Emma’s name story and the legacy it carries, exploring the power of legacy, identity, and the healing nature of stories. I highlight the impact of my Substack newsletter, which delves into these themes and invites our audience to engage deeply. Our c...

Send us Fan Mail In our family, storytelling is sacred. It’s become a generational tradition — each of us sitting with the matriarchs who shaped our lives. I once interviewed my great-grandmother, Mom Mom. Years later, JoJo did the same with our Mom Mom. And now, the tradition continues. This time, 10-year-old Emma leads her very first solo interview with her great-grandmother, “Big Emma,” her nam...

Send us Fan Mail This week marks what would’ve been my Great-Great Aunt Jerry’s 98th birthday, and it felt like the perfect time for Emma and me to reflect on what it means to honor those who came before us—and to celebrate those who are still here. Inspired by the rededication of the Dr. Rita Smith-Wade-El Center for Intercultural Student Engagement at my alma mater, Millersville University, this...

Send us Fan Mail This season we’re asking: What would it look like if joy was our strategy, not our reward? In this episode, Emma and I explore that question through Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts’ Black Joy Playbook , beginning with her invitation to make a joy list. A joy list is simple: write down ten things that once made you laugh, smile, or feel free during your youth, and then choose t...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of Living in 3D Power is here! In this opening episode, Emma and I dive into joy—not as something we wait for, but as something we practice. Through laughter, reflection, and a playful Mad Lib activity from Sonya Renee Taylor’s Your Body Is Not an Apology workbook, we explore what it means to rewrite our stories and embody joy as resistance. I share what I discovered whil...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live! In this powerful LIVE Season 1 Finale of Living in 3D Power , Amber and Emma gather in real time to celebrate the journey so far—through outfit roasts, creative dreams, Aretha singalongs, and the joy of building something together. But this finale drops on a heavy day. With the passing of HR 1 , the social safety net is being shredded...

Send us Fan Mail In this special announcement, Emma takes the mic with candlelight creativity, a splash of 90s R&B, and big news:  🎉 We’re celebrating our 25th episode with our first interactive livestream! Tomorrow, we’re going LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok to close out Season 1 of Living in 3D Power — and we want you with us. This short teaser includes: A shoutout to all o...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a radiant reflection on creativity, belonging, and legacy. Emma and I share what it meant to witness and hold space for the incredible King Prolifik during his BECAUSE… I’M BLVCK art exhibit. Together, we explore what it means to be seen, to create without permission, and to live as if our very existence is abundant. Featuring powerful quotes from King Proli...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode invites you into a tender and joy-filled conversation between Amber and Emma as they reflect on Maya’s Sweet 16, summer adventures, and the power of Juneteenth. From the elegance of a princess tea party to the deep resonance of freedom, this episode blends playfulness and purpose in only the way this intergenerational duo can. Chapters 00:37 – Emma's Refle...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt, hilarious, and wisdom-filled episode, Emma returns to the mic after a short break to kick off summer vacation with side-eyes, real talk, and her signature honesty. Together, we explore joy in its simplest form, the power of being seen and celebrated, and what it looks like to grow in truth-telling, even when it’s messy. Emma drops the mic with a line that will s...

Send us Fan Mail This episode continues our four-part Substack truth-telling series, The Cost and Calling of Living in Your Truth . In Part 2, I reflect on a rupture in our home—one that caught me off guard and pushed me to ask: What does it mean to repair without pretending? I explore the emotional labor of choosing restoration over retreat and what happens when honesty isn't elegant, but ne...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode took an unexpected turn. I sat down to reflect on my four-part Substack series on truth-telling, only to realize the truth needed more time than I imagined. In Part 1 of this sacred two-part offering, I read from the first two letters: Choosing Integrity Over Appeasement and Emotional Honesty is Leadership , and answered the same questions I ask my community ev...

Send us Fan Mail How Courage Grows When Someone Believes in You, Even Before You Believe in Yourself Fresh off her first keynote, Emma shares what it felt like to be the youngest person in the room and how the voices of over 200 seventh-grade girls helped her push through her fear. From “butterflies in the heart” to bold truths about self-confidence, this episode explores the quiet power of being...

Send us Fan Mail In this special LIVE keynote episode (filmed by We & Company) , Dr. Amber Sessoms and her 10-year-old daughter Emma take the stage at the Millersville Ware Center in front of over 200 seventh-grade girls as part of the School District of Lancaster Teenage Empowerment Summit, founded by Mrs. Vondol Hammond . Together, they share stories, affirmations, and unfiltered wisdom on w...

Send us Fan Mail Sparked by a listener’s question—“Where does your confidence come from?”—Emma responds from the heart, reminding us all: “You have a voice too. Let it shine.” From rapid-fire fun to deep reflections on emotional honesty, authenticity, school dress codes, and childhood dreams, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that confidence isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. Amber an...

Send us Fan Mail Emma and I reflect on the sacredness of speaking the truth, the challenges that come with it, and why building real trust requires more than just words because it demands action. Whether you're parenting, leading, or healing old wounds, this conversation is a reminder that safety, trust, and dignity must be lived , not just promised. Chapters: 02:15 – Emma's Impactful Em...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and emotionally honest episode of Living in 3D Power , Emma opens up about the heartbreak of feeling left out as the youngest sister. Through giggles, tears, and deep reflection, we explore what it means to grow up in the shadow of older siblings, what love looks like across an age gap, and how to name our feelings without shame. Chapters: 03:43 – The Youngest Chi...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal birthday episode, I reflect on what it means to be seen, celebrated, and centered. Through stream-of-consciousness journaling, the wisdom of The Artist’s Way , and intergenerational dialogue with my daughter Emma, I reclaim joy and self-worth as sacred birthrights—not rewards we earn. If you've ever struggled with centering yourself, especially around...

Send us Fan Mail In this radiant, heart-centered episode of Living in 3D Power , we flip the mic and hand it to the youngest voice in the room—Emma. After an open call for questions from our community, Emma steps into the spotlight to share her thoughts on confidence, friendship, fear, fun, and what it means to be seen and supported. We also go behind the scenes: I share a vulnerable moment while...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Living in 3D Power , Emma and I unpack the meaning behind that loaded phrase. What starts with a funny moment, Emma pointing at me and declaring that I control her, quickly turns into a soulful exploration of freedom, boundaries, and how adult systems often mirror outdated, hierarchical dynamics rooted in control. Together, we explore: * What it really me...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply reflective episode of Living in 3D Power , Emma and I explore what it means to reclaim imagination as adults through the sacred practice of freedom dreaming . Drawing from Dr. Shawn Ginwright’s The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves , the episode invites listeners to move from problem-loving to possibility-creating and remember that dreaming is...

Send us Fan Mail Representation is more than just visibility—it shapes belonging, confidence, and how we see ourselves in the world. In this episode of Living in 3D Power , Emma and I reflect on Black Barbie : A Documentary , our visit to the Portraits of Identity: HAPPI Stories through the Lens exhibit, and the ways toys, books, and media tell us who matters. We explore the deep connections betwe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living in 3D Power , Emma and I dive deep into when rules are meant to be followed—and when they need to be broken . We unpack what it really means to act when something is unfair, even when there are risks. We explore: * When breaking the rules is an act of justice * The difference between fear and bravery —and why action matters * How Rep. Al Green’s protest r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Living in 3D Power , Amber sits down with her daughter, Emma, for a powerful discussion on authentic leadership, the role of listening, and the significance of representation. Through the lens of Women’s History Month, they reflect on the impact of Black women in leadership, the importance of community and sisterhood at professional conferences, and the barriers...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Living in 3D Power's Black History Month celebration, Emma and I explore bravery— what it means, why it matters, and how we can embody it in a world that often challenges our courage. Together, Emma and I reflect on: * What it truly means to be brave—beyond physical acts, bravery is about standing firm in your truth, even when it’s hard. * The power of...