Questions You Didn't Ask

In this season finale, host Niasha Fray, MA, MSPH returns with Dr. Schenita D. Randolph, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN and Dr. Ragan Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC — the Nurse Scientists leading the HEEAT Research Lab at Duke University School of Nursing. Together, they explore how Black women, beauty salons, and community-rooted partnerships are transforming nursing science and advancing sexual health equity ac...

Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity In Episode 3, host Niasha Fray continues the powerful conversation with Dr. Schenita Randolph and Dr. Ragan Johnson , the Nurse Scientists leading The HEEAT Research Lab (Health Disparities through Equity, Empowerment, Advocacy & Trust) at Duke University School of Nursing. Together, they explore the innovative, com...

Doing IT for Ourselves — Episode 2: Leading the Science of Health Equity, Together In Episode 2 of Doing IT for Ourselves: Black Women, Salons & the Science of Health Equity , we follow the continuing impact of Black women who are shaping the future of community-engaged research, racial equity in science, and culturally grounded health innovation. This conversation builds on the legacy of two...

What happens when Black women lead — not just participate in — the science of health equity? In this season’s powerful finale series opener, host Niasha Fray sits down with Dr. Schenita Randolph and Dr. Ragan Johnson , Co-Directors of The HEEAT Lab at Duke University School of Nursing, to explore how beauty salons are becoming trusted spaces for community health, connection, and HIV prevention amo...

Leaving a toxic work environment may be good for your mental health—but thriving as an entrepreneur or leader requires more than courage; it demands community, balance, and access to opportunity. In this final episode of the four-part series, No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity , host Niasha Fray brings the conversation full circle with an honest, solutions-driven discussio...

What does it really take for Black entrepreneurs—and especially Black women—to build sustainable businesses and generational wealth? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask , host Niasha Fray sits down with Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards and Farad Ali to unpack the realities of economic justice, health equity, and entrepreneurship in our communities. From the barriers of delayed payments and lack...

What if your zip code determined your health, wealth, and life expectancy ? In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask , host Niasha Fray explores the deep ties between economic justice and health equity with guests Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards (Duke University) and Farad Ali (entrepreneur and community leader). Together, they reveal how manufactured adversity —from overpriced corner stores to disa...

What happens when where you live determines how long you live? When a full-time paycheck still doesn’t cover the basics? When the cost of being poor—or being Black—comes with hidden fees that erode both health and wealth? In this powerful series opener of Questions You Didn’t Ask Season 4, host Niasha Fray sits down with two changemakers at the intersection of equity, policy, and community impact:...

This finale episode turns ideas into action! Dr. Paul J. Fleming shows how to move from “we should” to “we do” — with concrete steps leaders and everyday people can use to build safer, healthier communities. Why listen? If you care about health equity, safer neighborhoods, and real solutions that last — this episode gives clear, usable steps, not just theory. What you’ll hear: How prevention think...

This week on Questions You Didn’t Ask , we go beyond quick fixes to uncover what true prevention-first systems can look like for public health and community wellness. Niasha sits down with Dr. Paul Fleming to explore the deep connections between health equity, social justice, and systemic reform . Together they highlight: ✔️ Why prevention—not punishment —is the key to healthier, safer communities...

"You may be fighting one fight, but all our fights are connected. When we separate them, we lose power." In this episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask , Niasha Fray and Dr. Paul J. Fleming explore how solidarity across movements—like immigrant rights and racial justice—is essential in dismantling systemic injustice. They challenge privileged individuals to act beyond awareness and offer tangible fra...

In this powerful kickoff to Beyond the Band-Aid: Prevention, Power & Public Health Equity , Niasha Fray sits down with longtime friend and fellow justice-centered public health leader, Dr. Paul J. Fleming – Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan and author of the upcoming book Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Think...

FINALÉ — Trippin’: Black Men, Land & Liberation (Ep. 4) “It’s not men. It’s the myth.” In this finale, host Niasha Fray and Charles E. Chambers (The Phat Cat) —Marine Corps veteran, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Set‑Trippin’ and The Phat Cat Life —dig into toxic masculinity, apathy, capitalism, rites of passage, breathwork, and vulnerability as real strength . Charles shares how commun...

Welcome back to Questions You Didn’t Ask , the podcast powered by Niasha Fray Consulting LLC , where transformational dialogue meets radical healing. In this episode, host Niasha Fray is joined by Charles E. Chambers —a Marine Corps veteran, creative director, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Set Trippin Outdoor Adventures , CEC Imaging , and The Phat Cat Life . Charles shares how his persona...

In this transformative episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask , host Niasha Fray continues her powerful conversation with Charles E. Chambers —wellness entrepreneur, brand developer, and founder of Set Trippin , a bold outdoor adventure company centering Black men and community healing. Also known as The Phat Cat and founder of CEC Imaging , Charles shares personal reflections on sobriety, functional...

🌿 In this episode, host Niasha Fray talks with Charles E. Chambers—founder of Set Trippin Outdoor Adventures and creator of The PhatCat. They share how Black men can heal by spending time outside, telling their stories, and building new businesses. We learn why nature can help our minds, how history shapes us, and what it takes to break free. 🎯 Key Takeaways 🔥 How racism, money worries, and soc...

In this powerful finale of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity , host Niasha Fray is joined one final time by historian and award-winning author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts for an unflinching conversation about land, identity, memory, and power . From Tulsa to Treaty Law, they trace how freed Black people in Indian Territory acquired land, built communities,...

In this powerful continuation of Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity , host Niasha Fray is joined once again by award-winning historian Dr. Elena Roberts for a discussion on land and power after emancipation. This episode unpacks: The story of Black Freedmen—formerly enslaved people held by Native nations—and the land they were granted in Indian Territo...

We’re continuing Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask with the second episode in our series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity. In this follow-up conversation, Niasha Fray and historian Dr. Alaina E. Roberts go deeper—confronting the political, cultural, and emotional realities of what it means to be Black and Native in a society shaped by settler col...

Welcome to Season 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask ! We're opening with a bold and necessary four-part series: Sankofa & Solidarity: Uncovering Black and Native Legacies for Health Equity. In this premiere episode, Niasha Fray sits down with award-winning historian and author Dr. Alaina E. Roberts to explore what it really means to "look back in order to move forward." Drawing on her acclaimed bo...

As we close out Season 3, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto for a powerful discussion that redefines what solidarity means for Black and Latino communities. This episode is a call to action, challenging us to move beyond surface-level connections to build authentic, transformative alliances that tackle the root causes of inequities. 💬 Key Discussions: How systemic anti-Blackness and colo...

In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray and guest Julissa Soto confront the barriers dividing Black and Latino communities in health equity and beyond. With personal anecdotes, bold strategies, and data-backed insights, they unpack the systemic inequities that persist—and how grassroots efforts can bridge gaps to create lasting change. 💬 Key Highlights: The critical role of cultural validation...

🎙️ Episode 2: Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need In this raw and powerful episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask , host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto, a trailblazing advocate for Latino health equity, to explore the challenges and untapped potential of solidarity between Black and Latino communities. Together, they delve into: Medical mistrust and systemic inequities th...

In "Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need," Niasha Fray is joined by health equity powerhouse Julissa Soto for an honest and impactful conversation. They explore shared struggles between Black and Latino communities, from navigating systemic racism to breaking cultural barriers, all while highlighting actionable paths to solidarity.

What does justice look like when systemic inequities persist? In the finale of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, host Niasha Fray reconnects with Jesse McCoy II, JD, to uncover bold solutions and reflect on the resilience of communities fighting for equity. This episode takes the conversation further, focusing on: How grassroots movements are challenging entrenched...