The Corner with Jay

Let's talk about a topic people often avoid. As a Black woman and mother of biracial children, interracial dating became more than a relationship conversation for me a long time ago. It became a conversation about identity, family, perception, belonging, and how the world views people. In this episode, I discuss assumptions, stereotypes, cultural differences, biracial identity, and why these conve...

There comes a point in life when you realize that protecting your peace is more important than holding on to people, situations, or relationships that continually disrupt it. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about boundaries, healing, motherhood, faith, and the powerful realization that my daughter is watching how I allow others to treat me. Sometimes God doesn't answer our prayers b...

Tonight's episode is personal...but necessary. We talk a lot about accountability, when it comes to relationships, parenthood, and life choices - but do men and women really receive the same grace? As a mother of four children by four different fathers, I wanted to have an honest conversation about the assumptions people make about women, the labels society places on mothers, and how quickly peopl...

Tonight's conversation is different. This episode isn't about attacking men or avoiding accountability. It's about having an honest conversation about emotional pain, vulnerability, pressure, healing, and the reality that men hurt too...they just don't always say it. As a mother raising sons, this conversation matters deeply to me because I believe emotional honesty does not make a man weak. In th...

This one required a glass of wine...because it's one of those conversations. What do you do when something doesn't feel the same anymore? Not broken. Not completely gone. Just...different. In this episode, I'm talking about the quiet shift that happens in connection, how to recognize it, and what it means when you start to feel the difference. And also...what happens when you cross paths with some...

This one feels different... Not because of what happened, but because of what I'm starting to understand. In this episode, I'm talking about what it looks like to trust yourself again - especially after you've spent time second-guessing what you feel. Sometimes it's not that we don't know...we just don't trust what we know. This is a real conversation about: rebuilding self-trust listening to your...

Somewhere between working full-time, building my podcast, blogging, stepping into my author era, and growing Cozy Klique...I realized somethingI've been in survival mode. In this episode, I'm talking about what it really looks like to try to slow down when you're used to constantly going, doing, and handling everything. We hear "choose a soft life" all the time...but nobody talks about how hard it...

We've talked about them...Now it's time we talk about us. In this final part of the series, we're getting real about why we ignore the signs - even when we see them. Why we stay. Why we hope. Why we hold on longer than we should. This episode is about accountability, growth, and choosing yourself...for real this time. Because at some point, it's not just about what they're doing...It's about what...

After Part 1...y'all had a lot to say. So, we're taking this conversation deeper. In Part 2, we're talking about why some people still try to hold on...even when they won't fully commit. From narcissistic tendencies and control, to being someone's "just in case"...to illusion of "the grass being greener" (when it's really artificial turf)And let's be clear - this isn't just about men. Men and wome...

Dating in your 40s hits different. In this episode, we're talking about mixed signals, gaslighting, love bombing, and why some people don't commit - but won't let you go either. This is real, honest, and necessary. If you've been questioning someone's intentions or learning to choose yourself...this one is for you 💛🎧Come sit with me.

Healing sounds beautiful… until you realize life doesn’t pause while you’re going through it. In this episode of The Corner with Jay, I’m talking about what it really looks like to be in a healing season while still showing up for work, family, responsibilities… and everything in between. Because the truth is, you don’t get to clock out of life just because you’re overwhelmed. This is for the ones...

There comes a moment where you realize… you’ve been showing up for everyone else, but slowly losing yourself in the process. In this first episode of The Corner with Jay, I’m opening up about what it feels like to feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and mentally checked out… while still handling life. This isn’t a “I have it all together” conversation. This is real. If you’ve been trying to find your...

Jay returns after a two-week break and dives straight into the new America's Next Top Model documentary - and whew...it hits different as a grown woman. From beauty standards and identity to the treatment of Black women and the culture we grew up in, this episode unpacks the things we didn't have language for back then and the healing we're doing now.

A short, grounding prayer from Jay for anyone needing peace this week. A moment to breathe, release pressure, and invite clarity, strength, and calm into the days ahead.

Starting over isn't failure - it's courage. Jay talks about the pressure of expectations, family comparisons, mom guilt, and the fear of resetting your life at any age. A powerful reminder that becoming doesn't have a deadline.

Jay shares what she's learning this week: the power of giving herself real grace. A gentle reminder that growth takes time, rest is necessary, and you don't have to have everything figured out to be worthy of compassion.

Jay gets real about life lately - parenting kids in different stages, balancing work-from-home life, staying creative, staying connected to church, and making space for herself. A warm, honest look at what growth looks like in real time.

In this quick Corner Moment, Jay reflects on the power of slowing down and taking a real breath in the middle of a busy week. A gentle reminder to pause, notice how you feel, and give yourself space to breathe.

Jay returns to her corner with a fresh perspective, sharing why she's relaunching the podcast and what the new season means. From motherhood to creativity to faith, she opens up about the moment she realized her corner is where everything in her life comes together.

In today’s episode, I share a gentle reflection on boundaries, growth, and choosing peace without guilt. This conversation is rooted in a blog post I wrote earlier this year and expanded through lived experience, faith, and quiet discernment. In this episode, we talk about: Accepting people as they are — not who we hope they’ll become Letting go of expecting ourselves from others Why boundaries ar...

Season 3 — The Soft Season Episode 1: Crochet, Coffee & Conversations with God: A Soft Return This soft return to the mic is filled with warmth, peace, and honest reflection. In this cozy, faith-centered episode, Jay shares how crochet, coffee, and and quiet moments with God have carried her through the months since August. Recorded during a calm night at home, this episode explores how God sp...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m sharing a chapter of my life that many never knew — and some tried to use against me. By 2011, I had already been divorced, was raising three boys, and found myself navigating one of the hardest seasons I’ve ever faced. From shelter life, pregnancy, judgment, and isolation… to strength, survival, and God’s grace — this is my story of standing stron...

Season 2 - Stripped: Life Be Lifein (Episode 2) This episode is different—raw, real, and long overdue. For 45 years, I’ve carried questions about who I am and where I come from. Questions that were never answered… until now. Taking a DNA test wasn’t just about learning where I’m from—it was about finally giving myself permission to let go of silence, shame, and the weight of missing pieces. I want...

Episode 1 – Season 2: Stripped – Life Be Lifein’ Burnout isn’t just being tired—it’s disappearing while still showing up. In this opener, I get real about the moment I broke down—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I share the story of juggling motherhood, building a business during the pandemic, and grieving in silence while disconnected from family and faith. I wasn’t just overwhelmed… I w...

Welcome back to The Corner with Jay—where truth meets tone. Season 2 kicks off with a pivot, a pause, and a bold new direction: Stripped – Life Be Lifein’. Forget part three of the Love Series. Life shifted, and so did this mic. n this mini episode, I peel back the layers, speak on the transition, and get you ready for what’s loading next. No edits. No filters. Just Jay. Season 2 is coming in raw,...