Please, Do Tell

Saying Yes to the desires of my heart. Here are my reasons for saying, "No," in this season of my life. Theme: Black Love 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

Probably the most vulnerable episode yet! I'll have to do a separate video about how I was recording this one and the audio went out (reboot computer and everything). Let's just say I wasn't being obedient. You'll see around the 11:04 mark. The story time went down its intended path. Theme: Black Love Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technic...

My friends get the love to me by any means necessary even during a Polar Vortex. Here's the story of yo homie Ronnika celebrating a milestone birthday in the "Windy City." Theme: New Year Goals 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...

Last year did a number on your homie. It was important to do a reflection of 2023 and what changed before entering 2024. A work in progress... Theme: New Year Goals 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

My friends are like family and they are continuously assisting with moving mountains. Last episode of 2023! Enjoy! Friendsmas Memories Theme: Holiday Stories 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

The holidays don't look the same and haven't for years. Let me give some tips on how to get through the holidays while grieving. Grieving During the Holidays https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/iya... Theme: Holiday Stories Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnik...

November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the rebranding of Steelelens.com and ushering in anew. What are you #SteeleThankful for? Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Product...

November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the angels that I encounter during my travels. Especially while filming the "Journey of Many Souls" Documentary. What are you #SteeleThankful for? Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Gues...

"1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence."  In this episode we are having story time with the homie, Corlis. She shares an intimate snapshot of her past and why she's determined to break the...

"Who got the Body?" is the first chapter of Passed On by Karla FC Holloway and I am reminded of when I began this work. For #NationalArchivesMonth I will present stories from my personal archives. Enjoy this story time with special guests as we talk about HOW my love for the archives, history and the stories beyond the dash came to be. Theme: A Month for Awareness Whats in your archives?...

"Why did I go to college" was a question I was often asked while working with young people. Well, I've brought a friend along for this ride. Corey will share about his experience being a student athlete. The dedication. Hopefully this will inspire a young person. Sit back and enjoy this long, good azz episode y'all. Theme: Life after High School The Marathon Continues: A Student...

"Why did I go to college" was a question I was often asked while working with young people. Well, I've compiled a few stories to help navigate why attending college was my only option. Blogpost: http://www.steelelens.com/index.php/2015/09/14/loner-and-a-rebel-a-story-about-a-rebellious-teenage-nerd/ Theme: Life after High School "3Fs - Frustrated, Flunked and Finished" Host...

Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Continuing with our theme which should really be a series by itself! But y'all let me know if you want more. Do we need a Part 2 or 10? Theme: Protect Black Women "Black Women Navigating White Spaces" Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Kyna King (On Facebook) Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks

Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Continuing with our theme! Our guest will be sharing with us how she arrived at her self care journey and why you need to be saying YES TO YOU! Theme: Protect Black Women "Self Care Sunday" Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Sherronda Miles (On Facebook) Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snack...

Welcome to the RE-RE-RE-RELAUNCH of the Please, Do Tell Podcast. Dive into this episode for more deets plus many story times with yours truly. This episode is close to the chest and may be triggering for some. For the black girl that ever questioned her worth. I see you... Theme: Protect Black Women "What's Your Worth?" Article mentioned in this episode: https://19thnews.org/2023/07/...

Stop the Silence, Stop the Violence by Carleton Brooks. A new campaign launching in collaboration with The Final 48 Project.  We'll hear from Bro. Brooks about the passion behind the campaign and WHY those stories need to be heard everywhere.   Host: Ronnika Williams  Guest: Carleton Brooks  Technical Director: Jake Seaton  Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  Location:...

Okay so Jomil and I go way back to stomping the yards in undergrad.  I haven't seen her in years so we get to reconnect on this episode.  #WhatsYourWhy Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Jomil Bell @theamericangriot Technical Editor: Jake Seaton Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: Public Media Network, Kalamazoo, MI.

Welcome to a new segment of the PDT podcast, "The Creatives Corner."  We are catching up with Deuce Carter who's been entertaining people all of his life and has recently returned to his first love...MUSIC.     Connect with Deuce Carter: deucecarter22.wixsite.com  IG: deuce_carter2   Creative: Deuce Carter  Host: Ronnika Williams  Tech: Jake Seaton  Mus...

This guy may look familiar but I promise it's a brand new episode.  We caught up with Uriah and he's talking to us about his current project(s).  #WhatsYourWhy Host: Ronnika Williams Guest: Uriah Baker - IG @blackology203 Technical Director: Jake Seaton Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Recording Location: First Church of God, St. Joseph, MI Special thank you to Pastor Jake and Past...

Straight outta Fort Pierce, Florida! We get to have story time with one of my good homies, Denard Fenaud.  He's sharing with us how he arrived at his why, and the many reasons that his star is one of the brightest.  #WhatsYourWhy  Host: Ronnika Williams    Guest: Denard Fenaud   Technical Director: Jake Seaton    Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks  ...

"A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty." - Unknown Are you ready for episode four of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast?  Let's welcome two guests to the show, James Gunter & John Sams IV.  This dynamic duo are sure to become household names with their organization "Present Pillars."  Sit back, relax and be read...

We're back for episode three of the What's Your Why series for the Please, Do Tell podcast.  Let's welcome Dashuna Broyles-Robinson, a name that you will not forget.  Her life's mission is educating and assisting others to have access to resources plus changing systemic practices. A "student of life; leader of people" would best describe Dashuna.  Let's get into it. #WhatsYourWhy &n...

Welcome to the second episode of this series for the Please, Do Tell Podcast.  Your favorite homegirl Ronnika will be chatting with Luis Perez.  With a surprise twist that dates back over two decades ago. #WhatsYourWhy   Host: Ronnika Williams  Guest: Mr. Luis Perez  Technical Director: Jake Seaton  Theme Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks   Recording Location: Fir...

The first episode will feature Dr. Bernice Patterson, Founder and CEO of the Infinity Consultation Group  (infinityconsultationgroup.com)  In her words, “As a believer and a therapist I have come to know God as a comforter and a guide who will never leave you nor forsake you.” Patterson will send you on a journey of how she became a Psychologist and the way she uses faith to nurture her community....

Welcome to the Grand Finale of the "Everyday People of the 49022" series.  After viewing the previous episodes we noticed there was something missing.  The young people that are featured on this episode are some of our secret weapons for change in the 49022.  And they are calling US out! Enjoy this episode and let us know what you think.   Special Guests/Community Voice(s): Tyler Meeks, Eric Johns...