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You need to Listen!!! These young African American Entrepreneurs share their products, stories and dreams with Ma! Why they do it and how they lean into their spiritual life for self care! JTM Cupcakes will be at the Milford Mall in CT in May 2022!! Also they are seeking donations to help with their business!! Check out all my guest on IG or FB and me at @talktomapod or email me with a comment or...

Many of us Trauma Survivors struggle to stay in a place of being happy. Why? Because we do not feel like we deserve it, but we so do!!! My guest and I talk about happiness. What is it really? How do we get it? How do we KEEP IT!!! Being happy has to be a conscious practice for trauma survivor because it is so easy and comfortable and familiar to be unhappy, sad, depressed, anxious! Oh, we do that...

Someone whose opinion I value asked me this. It has EVERYTHING to do with my trauma and maybe yours. You need to listen... FB and IG @talktomapod Email: talktomapod@gmail.com Leave a message, Like, Share, Subscribe. Also I still have some openings for new clients. Let's talk! 30 minutes free trauma talk!! This offer won't last forever!!!

In this episode I talk to Jessica Santos, Fransisco Torres, Celina Staten, Donte Skinner and Vanessa Montalva about life, thier goals and dreams, God and of course COVID!  A really fun show! You need to listen. Leave a comment, message. follow my podcast, share with friends!!! Subscribe! Offering: Free 30 minute counseling session DM me on FB or IG @talktomapod or email me at talktomapod@gmai...

Hello friends! I know ya'll been waiting on my Untold Stories part 3! Loosley based on my life as a teenager growing up in the South Bronx. In this episode I lose my virginity but most importantly I lose a part of me.  Don't forget to Like, Comment and Share. Leave me a comment! Show Idea. I want to hear from you!  IG and FB @talktomapod email: talktomapod@gmail.com

In this show we talk to Vanessa Montalvan and my Co-Host Celina Staten about motherhood. Vanessa was a teenage mom and Celina became a mom in her 20's while in college. Hear their heartfelt story of the challenges of being a young mom, absentee fathers and raising a child of color in today's world with COVID, racism and all the other bullshit. You need to listen.. Don't forget to leave a comment....

In this episode Celina Staten and I popped Jeremy Stein's, the Executive Director of CT Against Gun Violence (CAGV), cherry! This man is so committed he came to my hood to be interviewed and what a wonderful, touching, informative interview!  The true story is the what @everybodyyloveslinaa Celina Staten shared. What happens in our communities and to our young people has great, long term impact. S...

Malaysia Kearson shares her story with me and Celina about her life as a gay, African American woman and how her family's love and acceptance, especially her mother's, helped to mold her into a strong, confident woman who learned to love and accept herself a long time ago and she encourages others to do the same! Become a sponsor! Leave a message! Share! Like! Facebook and Instagram @talktomapod E...

My letter to young people about heartbreak.  Leave a message or comment, share, sponsor!!  @talktomapod

Welcome back! Listen to this intense conversation with Francisco Torres, Jessica Santos, Amanda Pierra, Celina Staten, Gabe Brooks and Enomis Tehuti as we discuss shame and the ways it hinders ones growth and self worth! I also share Isha Vela's creator of Revolutinary Rompereglas Six Power Blockers.  Sponsors: Je Gabe Brooks (photographer): @gab Celina Staten@ Fransisco Torres@ Enomus @ Aman...

What can I say? This episode changed my life!! As a former Christian the transgender/gay plight was NOT MY PROBLEM!! No hate. I just ignored them. Transgender Black/Latina women are one of the most victimized humans in the world!! The threat to their lives is a DAILY concern for them. Come, listen to their story and journey through family, friends and church rejection, physical violence, prostitut...

Listen as I talk to Francisco Torres, Dre Skinner and Donte Skinner about emotions. The young men really break it down and we talk about the age they were when they were first told "Men don't do that..." Men don't cry!" They also express how this has impacted how they communicate with their partners...You need to Listen... Follow me on Instagram  or Facebook @talktomapod Please share a commen...

Jericho Scott was a 16 year old, young man who was shot right by his home for no reason other than he was walking home from a friend's house. Jericho was beloved by the community and many were affected and devastated by his death and especially his family. Nicole, Lee, and Rizzi Scott share their story on their mission to inspire the young community to stop Gun Violence and how they will never giv...

In this episode Ma and some young friends talk about toxic relationships and how to manage them and guess what? Only you can do that shit! Right! If you are waiting for the person to change, respect you and see all you do for them...well, good luck with that! You can only change you!! You get to say no and not feel guilty. You get to choose what feels good and does not compromise your values!...

These Untold Stories are short "novelas" (or soap operas, in English) that are loosely based on my life growing up in the Bronx. I'm 18 and about to graduate high school, I hope.  In this second episode, after fighting with my mother's abuse boyfriend, my best friends Alice, Linda and I have to run because the cops were called and what happens next is not any safer...You need to listen... #ta...

This is a candid and open discussion with Jucinia Catlet Prioleau, Sexual Wellness Advocate, Autum Darby, Riena Campos, Celina Staten and Amanda Pereira about our Vulvas (Pussies). Jucinia and I have a conversation with some young friends of mine about the messages that are being given to young women today about their bodies (pussy). Are they empowering? Are they really that different then the old...

Isha Vela is a psychologist, Somatic Energy Healer and a Certified Core Energetic practitioner with a mission to liberate and guide other healers, change agents, weavers and bridge builders in their process of making an impact on the world. She is also the founder and creator of (R)evolutionary Rompereglas an online community for womenx leaders to bring their authentic selves without judgement. #r...

Golf has always been a elitist and privileged game, often ignored by people of color. Jasmin D. Cunningham, PGA, CHG, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, is a PGA Professional. Cunningham was the 8th African American women elected to Class-A membership within the PGA of America in 2019. She has a passion for diversity and inclusion and educating young people on the opportunities within the golf industry...

In this episode Francisco Torres, Celina Staten (and my grandson Malcolm, he's 2), Autumn Derby and I talk to Lisa Graustein about the history of "White People" and we ask her "Does White Privilege exist? Lisa Graustein identifies as she/her and is of European American/white decent. She's  taught history, English, math, and Sex Ed in public schools in Boston for 20 years and now trains teache...

These Untold Stories are short "novelas," (or soap operas in English) and are loosely based on my life. In this first episode I introduce you to some of the main characters of my senior high school years. I'm eighteen, living in a very stressful home and trying to finish high school and act like everything is normal at home. Do you relate?  #talktoma #novela #shortstory #youngadult #trauma #i...

Today I along with my friends Francisco Torres, Jr.. Jessica Santos and Autumn Arby discuss the coup attempt at the Capitol. What really happened? What are the consequences and what are our leaders "roles" and options to assure that this never happens again? 

Well people, it is finally over! Goodbye 2020 and welcome 2021! In this episode we introduce some young, local artist, Too Paid. A group of young men that meet while participating in high school sports and who have decided to join together and create and love a new passion, music! We also talk about manifesting dreams by taking care of yourself and being kind to yourself in the process. We al...

I sit down with my daughter, Celina, son, Chazz and my mom, Magda to talk about our Christmas experiences, Christmas during COVID-19, isolation and loneliness from three generational points of view. My mom talks about Christmas in Puerto Rico! Love to hear those elder stories! I also talk about the great anxiety and grief I feel about this new year and what changes I need to make.  Are you fe...

Today's podcast was supposed to be about relationships with the young men from episode 5. Unfortunately several where a no-show! We almost had no show at all but Francisco and Jessica wanted to move forward! We were sitting around talking about some fucked up racist shit and everyone kept saying "That's Fucked Up!"  So that what we named this show!! Because we can!! #thatsfuckedup #anger #rac...

In this episode I talk to young men with #chazzadonis about relationships. This was a funny show!  #relationships #youngadults #trauma #fun #love #mistakes