The Real Monica Adams Talk Show

Monica will sit down with educator and community leader Kym Prewitt of Birmingham, Alabama for a powerful two-part series spotlighting Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills and its philanthropic arm, RISE.Together, they explore how Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills is shaping the next generation of leaders through character, service, and purpose-driven education, and how RISE is expanding that mission by...

Monica sits down with Tim Husereau, CEO of Fish Out Of Water, to share one of the most powerful stories you will hear this year. After being devastated by Long COVID and facing his darkest physical and mental hours, Tim reached a breaking point that led to a life-changing promise to God. What followed was a miraculous journey of healing, purpose, and a mission to serve others — a journey that didn...

Monica sits down with Kym Prewitt, a longtime educator from Vestavia Hills, Alabama, to discuss the inspiring work behind co-founding Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills—a program that is transforming students’ lives by helping them discover who they are and how they show up in the world. Together, they explore the mission of Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills: to train students to become leaders who lea...

Monica sits down with Corey Lewis of Xtra Mile Fitness to talk about Sweat 4 Impact, happening January 31st–February 1st, and the powerful story behind how it was born. Inspired by Brace for Impact, founded by St. Louis Cardinals Kyle McClellan and Adam Wainwright, this movement proves that fitness can change lives far beyond the gym walls. This isn’t a nonstop marathon workout — it’s 24 quick wor...

Join Monica for her final show of the year in a powerful and heartfelt conversation with her dear friend Kelley Lamm Montgomery—author, podcast host, and owner of City Lifestyle Magazine. Together, they’ll celebrate the release of the inspiring anthology It’s About Time, featuring 35 unforgettable stories from remarkable women across St. Louis—including Monica’s own. These stories honor resilience...

Today we are joined by Pastor David Hawkins of Living the Word Church in Collinsville, Illinois. Pastor Hawkins was a guest speaker at The Crossing in Fenton a few months back and truly impressed me. He is extremely passionate about his faith and what the world wants in their spirituality. Excited to hear from all of you about the movement we are seeing in the world to bring God back to the table...

Monica welcomes Will Coleman of Chazown Church for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about faith—seen through a new lens. Will shares his unexpected journey, from never imagining himself as a pastor or returning to St. Louis, to learning how to truly turn it over to God, trust the process, and persevere. Together, they explore what faith looks like in real life—how we navigate belief, doubt, f...

Christine Rallo’s life changed in an instant when Guillain-Barré Syndrome left her completely paralyzed and fighting for her life. Doctors prepared her family for the worst, but Christine chose to fight — and that decision changed everything. In this powerful conversation, she shares her rare diagnosis, the terrifying rapid decline, months on a ventilator, and the long road through ICU, medevac tr...

In this inspirational and high-energy episode, Monica sits down with former professional hockey player Jeff Lovecchio — a powerhouse coach known for training youth athletes, first responders, and leaders with a mission rooted in BE-lief, identity, and pushing past limits. Jeff opens up about his journey from the ice to impact, how to believe in yourself when others don’t, and why identity matters...

Monica sits down with author and community leader Hakeem McFarlane for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of choosing yourself—no matter where you come from. Hakeem opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction, navigating a 20-year probation sentence, and the pivotal moment when he decided he would not be defined by his circumstances. Through fa...

Monica sits down with retired Marine Todd Nicely, author of Your Choices Change Lives: A Marine’s Journey of Rising from the Ashes. Todd shares his powerful story of courage, recovery, and purpose after surviving unimaginable challenges. This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience, leadership, and how the choices we make define the lives we live.

Monica sits down with Pastor David Hawkins from Living the Word Church in Illinois to explore the revival of faith happening around the world and how spirituality strengthens us through life’s hardest seasons. From grief and loss to forgiveness and finding new purpose, this heartfelt conversation dives into the powerful ways faith can restore hope, resilience, and freedom when life feels heavy.

Monica sits down with Charles Bizkitt Smith, the security guard who to this day protects the legendary Run DMC — and now adding to that, the protection of the hearts of children in foster care. Together, they dive into his incredible journey from the music industry to founding My Life In A Bag, a nonprofit organization that gives foster children dignity and hope by providing essentials in personal...

Fear is powerful—but it doesn’t have to be permanent. In this breakthrough episode, Monica sits down with Lauren Ashleigh Whitaker, founder of Sea Change Health and Wellness, for a raw and honest conversation about the mental battles so many of us fight: fear of failure, perfectionism, anxiety, emotional shutdown, and the weight of negative self-talk. They dig into how fear takes control of your i...

Monica sits down with Kim Underwood of JOY FM St. Louis for a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring conversation. Kim opens up about her cancer journey, the moments when she questioned everything, and how faith carried her through the fear, pain, and uncertainty. She gets honest about whether she ever asked “Why me, God?”, how she found strength when it seemed impossible, and how she now uses her s...

Monica sits down with viral entrepreneur Drew Davis, the fiery founder of Crippling Hot Sauce, whose business was once dismissed as “unrealistic” by a teacher — yet he turned that spark into a seven-figure success story. This inspiring conversation dives into grit, passion, and proving the doubters wrong. Monica is also spotlighting Dave Welborn and the Mo Better Foundation, celebrating their incr...

Bladder leaks? Dryness? Pain? Intimacy changes?  Let’s talk about it! Monica and pelvic health expert Dr. Brooke Kalisiak are breaking the silence on all the things women whisper about during menopause — and replacing myths with real solutions. Learn how simple physical therapy techniques can restore strength, confidence, and connection. No shame, just truth and healing — because you deserve to fe...

Join Monica on The Real Monica Adams Show as she sits down with Hanna Yates, now a host and reporter with FanDuel Sports Network. Hanna reflects on her career path from KSDK in St. Louis to covering the Carolina Hurricanes, and shares powerful stories from her recent mission trip abroad where she used her reporting skills to shine a light on communities in need. This inspiring conversation blends...

Join Monica as she sits down with Katy Ferguson, the powerhouse behind the popular Instagram brand Strong as a Mother. Katy shares her journey of empowering women through fitness, mental health, and motherhood. Hear how she built a supportive community, overcame challenges, and inspires women everywhere to embrace their strength—inside and out. This episode was originally aired live and contains v...

Get ready for an inspiring episode of The Real Monica Adams Show! Monica sits down with Maria Granados, co-founder of the Take Part Foundation, to talk about their powerful mission of lifting communities through fitness and philanthropy. Discover how the upcoming Donut Run and FirefightHER Workout combine fun, fitness, and fundraising to make a real impact. From sweet treats to sweat sessions, you...

From Loss to Legacy. Join Monica Adams as she talks with Kim McDaniel, founder of Across The Board—a company creating beautiful, handcrafted games that celebrate family, friendship, and tradition. Inspired by her late husband’s dream, Kim’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and connection. This episode was originally aired live and contains viewers' comments.

Longtime Talk Radio Host Mark Reardon joins Monica this morning to talk about his Mental Health Challenges he experienced over a decade ago that have resurfaced and took him off the air for a while. From Darkness to Hope, Mark reveals there is a way forward. This is an open conversation on mental health and breaking the stigma in media on today's The Real Monica Adams Show.

Have you heard of SLAM? The St. Louis SLAM was established in 2002 as one of the 30+ teams in the NWFA. Today we are featuring Star Running Back Taylor Hay and Quarterback Jaime Gaal of the St. Louis SLAM. We will talk about their back to back national wins and undefeated seasons. They have tryouts coming up for those of you interested in playing, if you know someone who is. This show was original...

Joshua Danrich AKA Mr Fresh is back with The Real Monica Adams Show to talk about the business he launched with air fresheners years back and how it has grown to pet products, a book and more. He just announced his partnership with  #Walmart  while also being in  #MobileOnTheRun  and other stores. He has some breaking news for us about something he has been up to that no one has ever done. Beyond...

Goosebumps, Tears, Inspiration, Ah-ha Moments and so much more; this is what you will experience in today's show with the incredible John O'Leary. O'Leary joins us as one of our most requested return guests. John is the author of "In Awe" and "On Fire", one of the most powerful motivational speakers you will ever hear and now the inspiration behind the movie "S...