Please, Do Tell

🧓🏾👵🏾  NEW EPISODE IS LIVE: “They Don’t Make ’Em Like That Anymore” This one’s for the grandmas, granddads, aunties, uncles, and old heads who raised us with wisdom, wit, and unmatched style. In this episode of  Please, Do Tell , we’re celebrating the Black elders and culture keepers who shaped our lives — from the sayings we still repeat to the fashion we lowkey wish would come back. 🎤 Storie...

🗣️  “Let Me Tell Y’all What I Heard…” We’re diving deep into the family stories that raised us, shaped us… and had us out here believing wild things 😅 This week: 👵🏽 The tall tales and passed-down fables from our families 🎭 The truth  and  the exaggerations we still quote today ❓ True or False: Family Edition 😂 The Foolishness Files are back and the aunties are quaking 🍗 Plus: a rapid-fire r...

🎉  IT’S STORYTIME, Y’ALL!  🎙️ Our debut episode together of  Please, Do Tell  is live! We’re kicking things off with laughs, memories, and the reason this podcast exists:  our love of storytelling . 👥 Meet your hosts: Ronnika Williams & Jeffrey Booker 📚 In this episode: ✨ The first stories that stole our hearts 🤔 A  true or false  history game that’ll test your timeline 😂 Some good ol’ h...

I know. I know. The last quarter was spotty but we're back with more updates! Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

This year is wrapping up fast and it was a whirlwind. Before we conclude let's get our checklist out and make it bright. Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Has 2024 whooped yo arse too? The good news is that it ain't over and there's some joy in that. Let's chat! Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

A recap of the Retracing Their Steps exhibit launch and the brief story of my family's great migration story. The exhibit is available at the Morton House Museum, Benton Harbor, MI until October 6th. Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/r...

Change on the horizon and I'm here to share more! Also, if you're going to be in Southwest Michigan on September 5th here's the link to our event mentioned in the show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/951495126537?aff=oddtdtcreator Theme: Chile this bout to change, again! Pivot! Reference: Tiger Marching Band Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Techni...

Our band camp stories shall begin...NOW! Theme: Band Camp Stories Reference: Name that Movie Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

All the feels...Proceed. Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Route 66 Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠ ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠

Hurt people, HURT...PEOPLE. I've had my share of life changing events that occurred in July. This time I recognized what I do and don't want. Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Player's Club Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikaw...

I had a whirlwind of an experience abroad with fifteen young scholars and some pretty dope chaperones. Let me tell you how it went! Organization: ReUnited Travel - https://www.reunitedtravel.org Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Song Titles Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with...

There is something about the month of July that always seems to give me Goosebumps. Well, buckle up because I have a feeling this month is going to be good! Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Season's Change - Jagged Edge + Expose Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnik...

The people in our village have a huge impact on us. Here's a story about someone that changed how I viewed the world, Forever. Theme: Black Music Month/Pride Reference: Rhythm & Blues Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

If you remember your Saturday mornings consisting of this iconic show be sure to share this episode with three friends. Let's talk about some music and the memories attached to it. Theme: Black Music Month Reference: Soul Train/Don Cornelius Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Con...

Alright homies it may be my favorite month of the year outside of my birthday celebration at the beginning of the year. This month will be packed with all things music! Get into this week's story time. Theme: Black Music Month Reference: Al Green's Greatest Hits Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wall...

The silver lining from what feels like a continuous fog. Ancestral Stories! Conversations that resurfaced during the pandemic and why no one should be embarrassed. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Reference: COVID Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://...

Hurt people, hurt people. I could have lost it all until I got some advice that would sustain me. This is the story about my introduction to a new state and job. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Reference: Single Black Female (and White): The Movie Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Sna...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the stories that stem from working and living in Richmond, Virginia. Whew. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm here to share a story about showing up as myself more. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

April is Financial Literacy Month and the scams are at an all time high! I'm ready to share! Theme: Financial Literacy Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

Grief is real and I needed some time to process everything going on around me. Here's the lessons that I learned from my Grammy including what it looks like to grieve. Theme: Stress Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnika...

A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts. Disclaimer: This episode was pre-recorded before the passing of one of the sweetest women in my lives. My Grammy/Godmother Ruby Earven. The person who taught me about g...

A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts. Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps: Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month) Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika...

One of the reasons why I love March is because it's all about that action and also the anniversary of being a burn survivor. The connections I have made within the last fifteen years are divine and I'm grateful for them. I'm here to highlight one of my recent ones and to talk about getting through a busy February with "Retracing Their Steps." Kickstarter Campaign for Retracin...