The Seasons of Us

What happens when life forces a planner to become an explorer? Fresh into her "thirty, flirty... and actually 31" era, Hillary reflects on leaving behind a four-year relationship, packing up her life in Florida, and moving to Philadelphia without knowing a soul. From childhood memories of wandering the mountainsides of Puerto Rico to exploring the beauty of religious architecture, naviga...

It's hard to believe we're already at the halfway point of the first season of Seasons of Us! As I celebrate my birthday month and prepare to turn 26, I've found myself reflecting not only on the past year of life, but also on what these thirteen episodes have taught me. When I started this podcast, I thought it might be about using my voice. Instead, it has become an exercise in liste...

Episode 12 - If I had a dollar for every time I said the phrase “the body remembers” during this episode, I'd probably be able to buy myself a nice nap! But it’s true. June hasn't quite started the way I expected it would. I thought it would be a month of excitement, celebration, and summer plans. Instead, it has become a month of reflection, slowing down, and paying attention to what I am carryin...

Episode 11 - This homegirl is convinced she’s the funniest one in the bunch... but you know what... let us leave her to think that! From caper debates and fighting Oreo allegations to unpacking Irish reflections about emotions (you're gonna love this!), language, and identity, this episode somehow becomes a conversation about what it means to fully lean into yourself. Breyia and I talk confidence,...

Episode 10 - Five years after meeting through an unexpected situation at a birthday party, my friend Justin and I reflect on friendship, growth, and what it'sike living in New York (it ain't what you think!). From Trinidad roots to career growth, Fashion Week, and moving up quickly at work, we talk ambition and identity in real time. We also get into how a family experience with alcohol struggles...

Episode 9 - Two Trinis. Different countries. One long overdue catch-up! From almost throwing out his back catching the smallest fish on the beach… to a car ride with his dad that quietly set his whole life in motion. My friend Liam and I reconnect after years apart and talk growing up thinking suffering equals worth, and unlearning that mindset. We get into what it means to find God while being aw...

Episode 8 - Life has been life-ing, and honestly, going into this episode I wasn’t even sure what I was going to say or where it was headed. I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately (ok really overwhelmed!), but sitting down to reflect on past conversations with guests and everything we’ve unpacked over the last few episodes turned out to be exactly what I needed. This episode is a check-in... w...

Episode 7 - Two colleagues from Chestnut Hill College sit down to talk all things social media, community, and what it really means to be seen. From the beauty of connection to the pressure of always being visible, John and I get into the good and the hard of living online. We also talk about media ethics, handling criticism, and the quiet responsibility of being role models. Because while we can’...

Episode 6 - Feeling for Chinese food? No? Alright, how about a fortune cookie instead. Alysa stops by The Seasons of Us , and what starts as a light moment turns into a conversation about leadership, purpose, and doors that close just so new ones can open. From altar serving and stepping into ministry leadership to trusting that some paths unfold differently than planned, this episode is about rea...

Episode 5 - In a world that craves efficiency and just getting it done, how do we respond with intention while keeping empathy at the center? My cousin Denile and I dive "deep" to discover why slow access does not mean inconsiderate but actually the reverse, and how protecting your peace helps you to be fully you. Join us as we reflect on slowing down, listening to our bodies, and leaning into gra...

Episode 4 - As we listen to the song Sacred Silence, may we come to discover what love is or maybe Who Love is. We introduce a new segment to the pod, Seasonal Reflections , with the hope to not recap or repeat what has been shared, but to enter more deeply into what others' lives might be saying to us. I have been able to hear and see how I am being called to get up and act, say yes and ask mysel...

Episode 3 - On a casual Sunday evening, what started as talk about microphones quickly became something deeper. My aunt, Denise De Four, and I, reflect on time, relationships, and finances, and how they intersect across our lives. From learning not to compartmentalise ourselves to recognising our giftedness and using our voices, this conversation centers on accepting what we cannot change, having...

Episode 2 - I sit down with Alex Stout , a close friend I met while navigating a female-dominated field, finding common ground beyond the classroom, running into each other at the gym, and discovering we're practically neighbours! Our conversation unfolds around the nuances of masculinity, integrity, and learning how to show up for others without losing yourself. Acknowledging that we do not live...

Episode 1 - Joined by our first guest, Lenny Vercruyce , we talk about living in a bubble, Belgian waffles, breakfast in sweatpants, Chick-fil-A falling out of the sky! whilst also exploring confidence, courage, and the quiet magic that happens when you take the first step, be brave, and say hi. It is a reflection on transition, making the most out of life and how the extraordinary shows up when y...

A podcast for the season you’re in. Seasons of Us is a space for honest, grounded conversations about life as it’s unfolding: the questions, the growth, the in-between moments we don’t always name. It’s taken me years to finally muster up the courage to sit in front of a mic and press record, but I’m excited to finally give it a go. This podcast is an invitation to slow down, listen, and remember...