Sunshine & Rain

Keyon Harrold is a musical force. As a Grammy-winning trumpeter, vocalist, producer and composer, his work as an artist is world-renowned. But much of his music is actually an exercise in empathy, a transmutation of his grief, and a way to process the world’s injustice. In this episode, he sits down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about his musical roots in Ferguson, Missouri, how he honored Mi...

In this episode of Sunshine & Rain , maya finoh—plus-sized model and fat liberation advocate—shares their journey of learning to love their body after years of judgment and internalized shame. maya reflects on growing up under constant scrutiny, what it took to unlearn those messages, and how they moved from survival to self-acceptance. Together, we explore how body image is shaped, how healin...

DJ to the Stars Jay Murphy has played stages around the world, but behind the scenes he's been navigating something far more personal, a vitiligo diagnosis, a near-fatal car accident, and the quiet, daily work of staying grounded when everything is moving at full speed. In this candid and deeply moving conversation, Jay opens up about processing his vitiligo diagnosis as an adult, why he calls the...

In this episode of Sunshine & Rain , host Victoria Fortune sits down with psychologist, author, and educator Dr. Raquel Martin to discuss what healing looks like for Black people in a traumatic age. From navigating systemic oppression and protecting your peace to finding the right therapist and reclaiming joy, Dr. Martin shares practical wisdom and powerful insights on caring for your mental h...

Annnd we're back! After a little hiatus Victoria Fortune is back with a sneak peak of the new guest lineup and slate of topics on grief and healing for season two of Sunshine & Rain. New episodes dropping every Thursday starting June 18th.

In this episode of Sunshine & Rain , Maya Finoh—plus-sized model and fat liberation advocate—shares her journey of learning to love her body after years of judgment and internalized shame. She reflects on growing up under constant scrutiny, what it took to unlearn those messages, and how she moved from survival to self-acceptance. Together, we explore how body image is shaped, how healing happ...

Shanae and Shatina are two close friends who met because they both found themselves in the incredibly rare position of fighting breast cancer in their late twenties and early thirties. Shanae’s social media post about her diagnosis prompted Shatina to get checked out in the first place.  In this moving season finale, the two sit down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about the grief of going on a...

Don Peebles is arguably the most successful Black real estate developer and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in America. But as he worked his way up from being a property appraiser in Washington D.C., he’s had to navigate his fair share of false starts, betrayal, and adversity. In this episode, he sits down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about how he’s gotten through early career setba...

In this episode, host Victoria Fortune sits down with certified Conscious Connected Breathwork coach Kathleen Booker, also known as the Jedi of Calm. Kathleen came to breathwork after a tough period in her life and found a renewed purpose through it to teach as many people as she can the power of the breath. Kathleen explains the many ways that breathwork can be used to heal trauma and stress, and...

Chris Thomas has been dealing with disproportionate loss from a young age growing up in Philadelphia where he started losing people he knew at a young age. But when his older cousin and father passed away in short succession, his world was turned upside down. In the wake of their transitioning, Chris has been reflecting on what it means to lose male role models while coming into manhood, especiall...

Ashlee Wisdom is the founder of Health in Her Hue, a platform that connects women of color to culturally competent health care providers. But before starting her own company, she struggled with stress-related health complications related to racism and microaggressions at work. This experience  led her to rethinking her original career path. Ashlee sits down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about...

Jason Collins is a retired 12-year NBA veteran who’s played for franchises like the New Jersey Nets, the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. He was also the first active player in any of the big four leagues–the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL–to come out as gay. His coming out on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2013 was a rare moment in sports history let alone the NBA–where there has yet to be anothe...

Asha Tarry is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, life coach and consultant who has been helping clients overcome mental and spiritual roadblocks to live more freely. In this episode, host Victoria Fortune sits down with Asha to talk about the many ways that grief impacts our bodies and how we can prevent ourselves from developing new health issues while grieving. They talk about the healing power...

Cory Townes is a celebrated Brooklyn-based DJ, son of DJ Jazzy Jeff, and a good friend of host Victoria Fortune’s. But it hasn’t been easy getting to where he is today. On this episode, Cory talks about his experience navigating a period of unemployment and career uncertainty after early successes in advertising and media. He opens up about his mental health journey during that time, and what it w...

Many know Yvette Noel-Schure as Beyoncé’s publicist and co-founder of Schure Media Group. But she’s also a Grenadian mom who developed an intergenerational close friendship with a sweet young man, Jonty, who she met in Grenada one fateful day. Host Victoria Fortune talks with Yvette about how she’s coming back to herself and learning to find the joy of life again after losing her “bonus son” at su...

In this special first episode, host Victoria Fortune sits down with her childhood friend Millen Tesfaldet to talk about the loss of her older brother Nathaniel aka Nati. Millen shares what it was like to experience this big loss as a high school student doing her best to live a normal life. Millen talks about her challenges navigating her grief while her family was able to express their grief more...

Host Victoria Fortune introduces Sunshine and Rain, a podcast about the good things that can come from giving yourself the time and space to heal.