The Terran Lamp Show

Tiffany Joi O'Neal is a Southside Chicago native, former educator, and the founder of Hemp Heals Body Shop, a premium CBD line born out of love for her mother. When her mother was left in excruciating pain after knee surgery, and the prescriptions were not working, Tiffany went looking for a real solution, a search that took her from her own kitchen to Denver and ultimately to CBD. In this episode...

Julia Robinson is a Chicago-based clinical massage therapist and the founder of The Mystic Holistic Studio in Bronzeville, a practice built on one simple conviction: you should leave differently than you came in. With a decade of hands-on experience, Julia treats pain and stress not as problems to mask but as patterns to interrupt. Her philosophy is as practical as it is intentional: if the body d...

Anthony Bartley is a Chicago native, Hyde Park artist, and living proof that creativity can save your life. After a traumatic concussion in high school left him temporarily paralyzed, Anthony fell into a spiral of depression and isolation that brought him to the edge of a parking garage. Instead of stepping over, he picked up a paintbrush. Now, his work, including his new exhibition Mind Games, us...

John Figel was adopted as an infant and grew up in a family of four children, each adopted from different families. In his late 40s and 50s, he found both of his biological parents, building meaningful relationships that deepened his understanding of identity and what truly shapes who we become. A 37-year veteran in medical sales and retired after 32 years as a firefighter and paramedic, John shar...

Morgan Nicole Martin is a wellness leader, speaker, and Founder of Live And Believe Wellness and The LAB Fitness and Nutrition on Chicago's South Side. After the unexpected loss of her younger brother, she turned her grief into a movement rooted in resilience and self-trust. In this episode, Morgan sits down with Terran to talk about helping women reset, reconnect, and build strength from a place...

Sheanah Rivers is a Chicago-based Healing Arts Specialist, Certified Reiki Master Teacher, and Sound Healing Facilitator with a foundation rooted in massage therapy since 2011. She also hosts the podcast "Who You Callin' Holistic?" where she explores holistic healing and alternative therapies. In this episode, Sheanah sits down with Terran to chat about her spiritual and wellness services and what...

Mike Martin is a former NFL wide receiver and punt returner who played seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals after a standout career at the University of Illinois, where he was a consensus All-American and the nation's leading receiver in 1983. In the NFL, he led the league in punt returns in 1984 and remains the Bengals' all-time leading punt returner. After football, Mike went on to become a...

Maryum Ali is not just the daughter of the greatest of all time. She is a force in her own right. In this powerful conversation on the Terran Lamp Show, Maryum opens up about her one woman play "Float," her journey as an actress, poet, and advocate, and what it really means to carry the Ali name while carving out a legacy that is completely her own.  Learn more about Maryam Ali and her work here:...

In this very special episode of The Terran Lamp Show, Terran sits down with a guest who knows her better than anyone else: her husband, Ken "True" Howard. A staple of the Chicago music scene and a dedicated strength and conditioning coach, True shares the origin story of his nickname and takes us on a journey through his evolution as an artist—from freestyling in high school lunchrooms to releasin...

Note: This is a re-release of Episode 7. We recently discovered technical issues with the original audio. Our engineer has since rectified the problem, and we're excited to share this episode in its best quality. Special thanks to Solomon and our production team for ensuring this conversation reaches you clearly. In this episode of The Terran Lamp Show, host Terran welcomes Rendel Solomon—co-found...

Join host Terran Lamp as she welcomes B.C. Ezarioha, CEO and Chief Engineer of B. Simoto Engineering, for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and building community. B.C. shares his remarkable journey from entering university at just 15 years old in Nigeria, to immigrating to the United States at 16, discovering his love for automotive engineering after a muffler change on his H...

Former overseas basketball player turned housing leader, Avery Headley, M.Ed., joins host Terran Lamp to share how he went from the classroom and real estate sales to leading Beulah HDFC, an organization preserving and expanding affordable housing in the South Bronx. Avery breaks down how abandoned buildings became hundreds of stable homes, what it takes to turn around high-risk housing programs,...

In this episode of The Terran Lamp Show, Terran sits down with Eudell Watts V—sixth-generation pit master and entrepreneur behind Old Arthur’s Barbecue Products. Eudell shares the powerful story of his family's barbecue legacy, which began with his great-great-great-grandfather Arthur, born enslaved in Missouri, who turned pit mastery into freedom and generational heritage. They discuss what it me...

On this episode of the Terran Lamp Show, host Terran Lamp welcomes Ron Mason, Executive Director of New Foundation of Hope. Mason shares his powerful journey from the South Side of Chicago to leading a transformative nonprofit that mentors youth and adults, tackles graduation gaps, and builds resilient communities. Hear firsthand how New Foundation of Hope evolved from grassroots advocacy into a v...

On this inspiring episode of The Terran Lamp Show, host Terran Lamp sits down with special guest Domonique Briggs, founder of Urban Community Alliance, certified Real Colors facilitator, emotional intelligence expert, and Miss Corporate America Illinois. Together, they dive deep into how emotional intelligence and resilience drive positive change in our communities. Domonique shares her journey, f...

Join host Terran Lamp for an uplifting journey into storytelling, creative vision, and self-actualization. This week’s guest, Mallory Raven-Ellen Backstrom, is an award-winning playwright, author, and creator of “Fairy Tales for Sunkissed Women.” Mallory shares how authentic narratives—rooted in fantasy, soul craft, and diverse representation—can help anyone rewrite their story and embrace their m...

Join host Tarren Lamp for an inspiring episode with two incredible guests—model and media personality Sharaun, and Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Brian Showdorf. Sharaun shares her journey from the South Side of Chicago to national recognition, revealing how inner confidence and resilience fueled her career and nonprofit work. Brian discusses uplifting unheard voices through filmmaking,...

Host Terran Lamp sits down with Joan Clay, founder & CEO of The Village and Legal Community Project, to discuss empowering Chicago communities through free legal services, youth entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Joan shares how her programs — Baby Boss, Resume Bootcamp, and Boss Cohort — are helping people turn ideas into opportunities and build brighter futures. https://www.cnwmedia.com/

On this episode of The Terran Lamp Show, Terran welcomes Astin Hayes—award-winning entrepreneur, creator, and community builder. Astin gets real about her journey from idea to app, how “Tip-Off Games” became a digital hub for Black culture and learning, and why flexibility and authenticity matter in games and life. Hear how tech and creativity helped her bridge generations, adapt to pandemic times...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Terran Lamp Show on The CNW Network! Join host Terran Lamp as she sits down with talented actress and founder Cynthia McWilliams (@cyncityforever) for an inspiring, honest conversation about creativity, leadership, and overcoming challenges. In this premiere, Terran and Cynthia discuss Cynthia’s journey in the entertainment industry, the ups and downs of bl...