Yoli Tamu

The Back to Me Podcast

Founder and CEO of The Back to Me Podcast (@thebacktomepodcast), Yoli Tamu (@yolitamuofficial) hosts this college-focused podcast inspired by college students across the nation. The Back to Me Podcast was created to answer many questions posed by college freshmen entering this new environment and college graduates heading out into a new world as young adults. Every week, students will be inspired and encouraged by self-affirming interviews and tips to succeed in college and in a career they love.

Author

Yoli Tamu

Category

Education

Latest episode

May 27, 2026

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Episodes

40. The Makings of a Revolutionary with Samone Anderson 15.03.2021

Richmond Revolution on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richmond.revolution510/ AEP at UCLA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRKP0NdzZ84 Afrikan Education Project: http://www.cpo.ucla.edu/cposa/education/african-education-project/

39. Supporting Black Student Retention with Alexandria Davis 08.03.2021

It’s International Women’s Day! As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we have some powerful youth activists and changemakers to introduce! In today’s episode, 2020 UCLA graduate and former Afrikan Student Union (ASU) Chairperson, Alexandria Davis shares the value and importance of preserving Black student retention. She led protests for student funding and petitioned with the support...

38. Love Unconditional with Rev. Arlene Hylton 22.02.2021

RevArlene Cecelia Hylton: https://www.facebook.com/arlenehyltoncampbell RevArlene.com: http://www.revarlene.com/    

37. Lessons from Heartbreak with Dr. Nikki Coleman 15.02.2021

https://www.drnikkiknows.com/

36. How Nurturing Was Your Soil? with Shantay McKinily 08.02.2021

The Positive Schools Center: https://positiveschoolscenter.org/ The Pair of ACEs Tree: http://bit.ly/ThePairofACEsTree  

35. Take a Look in the Mirror with Shaun Derik 01.02.2021

https://www.shaunderik.com/  

34. Are You Eating For Your Blood Type? with Carol White 25.01.2021

New Millennium Institute  of Wellness, Inc.: http://www.nmiwellness.com/ "Eat Right 4 Your Type" by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo (Book): http://bit.ly/1EatRightForYourType  

33. Raise Your Vibration with Linda Penny 18.01.2021

https://lindapenny.com/ Revive Essential Oils: https://www.revive-eo.com/    

32. Living A Meaningful Life with Dr. Zerri Gross 11.01.2021

GreaterSelf.org: https://greaterself.org/ FREE Greater Mind Webinar: https://www.greatermindfreetraining.com/landing-page1603462372696?fbclid=IwAR39c1QDW4sTWig3VLIIlHmZo2jEYHbQbfS7YKqokAvxPu9NDrWWs16JPdY FREE 15-min Consultation: https://calendly.com/greaterself_drz/15min?month=2021-01 "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek: http://bit.ly/1StartWithWhy

31. We Are What We Need with Dr. Stacey Chimimba Ault 04.01.2021

The Race and Gender Equity Project: https://www.rageproject.org/  

30. The Losses and The Gains with Our Founder, Yoli Tamu 28.12.2020

The Back to Me Project: College and Beyond Podcast: http://thebacktomeproject.com/college-and-beyond-podcast/

29. Making Diverse Connections with Mental Health Clinicians Off Campus with Dr. Aarti Khullar 21.12.2020

The Shrink Space is now known as WellTrack Connect: : https://welltrack-connect.com/

28. Work to Change Your Algorithm with Dr. Markeith Royster 14.12.2020

In today's episode, we celebrate our #1 downloaded guest, Dr. Markeith Royster! His episode about overcoming The Imposter Syndrome (EP13) inspired many of you and today he wants to encourage you to change your algorithm! Social media is feeding us a lot of stuff that may be contributing to wide spread depression and anxiety. Dr. Royster offers a productive and effective 3-part process to release s...

27. Time to Rest and Connect with Dr. Jessica Jackson 07.12.2020

In today's episode, we reconnect with one of our popular downloaded guests, Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Jessica Jackson. It’s time to let go of your schedule and just relax! Connecting with others and using mindfulness practices to recharge yourself as 2020 comes to an end is a must! Dr. Jackson completed her Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University and her MA in Education and...

26. Celebrating Our Inaugural Class of Back to Me Ambassadors 30.11.2020

This week, we are celebrating our Inaugural Class of Back to Me Ambassadors! These five amazing young women are already impacting their communities and empowering others to make mental health a major priority in their lives. Each ambassador shares how they have been surviving COVID-19 and taking care of themselves on and off campus. All of them have participated in our upcoming Back to Me Workshop...

25. Setting Healthy Boundaries During the Holiday Season with Dr. Ayanna Abrams 23.11.2020

Ascension Behavioral Health: https://www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com/ Other Resources include: Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today's Generation by Melody Beattie (Book)  

24. Consider a Nursing Career in the Navy ROTC with Hospital Corpman 3rd Class Kofi Osei-Boateng 14.11.2020

U.S. Navy: https://www.navy.mil/

23. Value Your Performance and Master Your Craft with Captain Bryan Durr, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) 13.11.2020

U.S. Coast Guard: https://www.uscg.mil/

22. Become the Best Version of Yourself in the U.S. Marine Corps with Lance Corporal Cameron Crate 12.11.2020

U.S. Marines: https://www.marines.mil/

21. Discover the Value of the Army ROTC with Colonel (Ret.) Teresa Townsend 11.11.2020

U.S. Army: https://www.army.mil/

20. The Advantages of Earning Your Degree While in the U.S. Air Force with Major (Ret.) Samuel Moore 10.11.2020

U.S. Air Force: https://www.af.mil/ Aim High Air Force App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airforce.aimhighapp&hl=en_US&gl=US

19. What About These CA Propositions? with Fatima Malik 02.11.2020

https://votersedge.org/ca https://www.vote411.org/

18. Nurturing Your Feminine Power with Dr. Zerri Gross 26.10.2020

In today’s episode, Dr. Zerri Gross, Argosy University graduate and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how important it is to harness and own your own feminine energy. Dr. Z, as she is affectionately known, shares how the seven chakras identify where energy and trauma is stored in our bodies. This trauma often causes physical blockages and Dr. Z knows how to help you release old pai...

17 Being Culturally Comfortable on Campus with Dr. Farzana Saleem 19.10.2020

As the election draws near, college students and their families are dealing with a great deal of overwhelm and quarantine trauma, as a result of the pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. Psychologist and researcher, Dr. Farzana Saleem shares ways to practice self-care on and off campus. She explains the importance of being culturally comfortable around mentors, friends, professors and your v...

16. Build an Impactful LinkedIn Profile with Deborrah Ashley 12.10.2020

https://www.photofeeler.com/   http://bit.ly/LinkedInProfileQuiz .

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