The Brew Is Back: Uncut & Uncensored

After 30 years in the modeling industry, Model Tomiko Fraser Hines has come full circle — returning to the legendary Wilhelmina Models, the same agency where it all began. In this inspiring conversation, Tomiko opens up about her remarkable journey from starting her career at age 25 to thriving at 57.She shares the highs of an extraordinary modeling career, the lows of battling severe depression,...

In this episode of The Brew Is Back, I sit down with spiritual psychologist Anita Kopacz for a powerful conversation about healing after childhood sexual abuse. This episode connects to my earlier conversation in Episode 6 about victim blaming — but here, we go even deeper. Anita opens up about her own journey as a survivor, sharing what it feels like on the most personal level. She takes us insid...

Episode 7 of The Brew Is Back: Uncut & Uncensored podcast—my first LIVE show—went down in my hometown, Toledo, Ohio, where the real conversations flow. I sat down with my best friend poet Carmaletha Griswald to talk about the day she tried to end her life—and how she came back stronger than ever. It's a deeply personal conversation that you don't want to miss. Please share your thoughts! A big...

In episode 6 of The Brew Is Back, Erickka sits down with a friend of 25+ years (Jaybe Holiday) to unpack a social media post he made that I felt was victim blaming—specifically around the Cassie and Diddy case. It’s not easy calling out someone you care about, but the convo needed to happen. We talk about how victim blaming shows up, why it’s harmful, and how we can do better—especially within our...

Episode 5: From Memphis to Tanzania – Ambassador Tim Ford Jr. Shares His Pan-African JourneyThis week's episode is a continuation of last week's powerful conversation on the rise of Pan Africanism and the modern-day Back-to-Africa movement. In Episode 4, we explored the growing call for African Americans to consider a return to the Motherland through personal reflections and inspiring conversation...

On the 4th episode of The Brew Is Back: Uncut & Uncensored podcast, we explore the rise of Pan Africanism and the back-to-Africa movement happening right now. Erickka kicks things off with her personal reflections, setting the stage for powerful conversations with guests about the opportunity of a return. Tune in, join the conversation, and don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!...

In this episode of The Brew Is Back, Erickka explores why chaos is the perfect time to create a new self. Guests Dionne Phillips, Fee King, and the hosts of the Let’s Get 2 It podcast (Mark Bates, Nita Turner and Shelonda Wade) share the raw, real stories behind powerful transformations. A big shout out and thank you to this week's guests:Dionne "D'Lashes" Phillips https://www.instagram.com/dlashe...

In this episode, Erickka Jones delves into the complexities surrounding the stereotype of the 'angry black woman.' She reflects on personal experiences, societal influences, and the historical context that shapes this narrative. Through discussions on hip hop culture, modeling, and workplace dynamics, Erickka emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of anger and the need for self-care...

Kick off the premiere episode of The Brew Is Back: Uncut & Uncensored with host Erickka Jones as she takes you on a deep dive into her dynamic, decades-long career in entertainment—all leading up to this podcast. Meet some dynamic people from her inner circle and get the backstory on The Brew, inspired by a relationship column she wrote with a cult following in the '90s. Why did it hit so hard...