Thick & Fabulous

An estimated 190,000 to 1.2 million African Americans live with severe visual impairment — a reality we rarely talk about. In this episode, I sit down with Lexington native Nezel Daugherty as she opens up about losing her sight later in life and the strength, humor, and resilience that carried her through that transition. Her journey is powerful, tender, and deeply human. Tune in to hear Nezel’s s...

It weighs on me how far we’ve drifted from sitting at the feet of our elders, listening, learning, and letting their stories shape us. Our elders carry decades of lived wisdom, yet so many leave this world without ever being asked to share even a fraction of what they know. In this conversation, I sit down with three phenomenal women who have shaped my life — Mrs. Debora Logan‑Lawson, Mrs. Janice...

Recently, I sat down with LaTonya Robinson, owner of Velvet Leaf Concierge, to explore the unique perspective women bring to cigar culture and to learn more about her distinctive concierge service that blends sophistication, community, and passion for the craft. Women are increasingly making their mark in the cigar world, reshaping what has long been considered a male-dominated culture. Trailblazi...

Stepping into Year 3 of producing the Fit For Fashion Show—a celebration of transformation, resilience, and radiant confidence. This empowering event shines a spotlight on incredible men and women who’ve boldly embraced their weight loss journeys and emerged stronger, prouder, and more fabulous than ever. I recently sat down with 2024 HAUTE Model and Designer Jennifer Noran, along with this year’s...

Alexa, Find My Therapist has been a thriving resource in Columbus, OH for five years—and now, thanks to its visionary founder Ashley Browning, the movement has arrived in Lexington, KY. Ashley has curated an empowering experience designed to help people of color connect with therapists of color through dynamic panel discussions, therapist “speed-dating,” and more. 🎧 Tap in to learn how this trans...

Many don't know that you can dial 988 when you are feeling suicidal, or someone you know is feeling suicidal, or you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress. I sit down with Darcy Miller of New Vista and Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debbie Lambert to discuss how it can help you and your loved ones in a critical time of need.

Here’s a refined version of your description with improved flow and clarity: As part of the 250Lex celebration, Lexington and its neighboring counties will experience a captivating fusion of Indian Classical, Jazz, Blues, dance, and poetry—a true Music Theory 101 in action! I had the privilege of sitting down with Lakshmi Sriraman of Shree School of Dance, who has meticulously curated and choreogr...

Cheers to 250Lex: It’s Showtime ! In this special episode, we sit down with retired teacher, director, and owner of Uniqueness Unlimited Models and Production, Mr. William Parris , alongside model, realtor, and Airbnb host Nicole Seals , to explore the vision behind this extraordinary showcase. From curating models and designers to bringing the production to life, Mr. Parris shares how the 250Lex...

Every woman will experience it at some point. Some earlier in life, some later, but rest assured, it will happen. What am I talking about? Menopause. I got together some of Lexington's experts: Dr. Deidra Beshear, Dr. Juliana Hauser, and Sex Educator Ashley Browning, on the subject of menopause for a panel discussion. We talk about spirituality, sex, hormone replacement therapy, the symptoms w...

Sober Living Pt. 3 is with the neighborhood presidents. I talk with of the William Wells Brown/Eastend community, with Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vivian Hodges, and from the Georgetown Rd community Ms. Rolanda Woolfork, and Rev. Dwight Lewis who is a recovering addict. Mr. & Mrs. Hodge share their perspectives as neighborhood association presidents and as the largest rental property managemen...

I sit down with Lexington Community Leaders, District 1 Councilman Tyler Morton, Kentucky State Representative George Brown, and Rev. Jaques Wigginton to further discuss the eving homes in Lexington

I might CeiCoya in December 2024 at a cigar lounge. She was just coming from launching her wine brand, Coy Wine Collection in a new location. She sat down next to me and the next thing you know, we were talking about life, wine, and clothes! Coy Wine Collection is out of Louisville, Ky. Coy Wine Collection is a woman-owned, black-owned wine brand. Tune in for this wonderful conversation!

I sat down with an amazing young lady (21 years old, to be exact), Myka Jackson, to talk about an organization she has built. It's called Building H.E.R.( Honorable. Educated. Respectable). It supports girls from elementary school all the way to college. Sit back and take a listen. Then, join the Parent Advisory board and enroll your daughters.

15 out of 208-210 homes in the Highland neighborhood are sober living homes. Unbeknownst to us all the Oakwood Estates neighborhood is experiencing a surge of sober homes. I sat down with the neighborhood presidents; Stephanie Sobleski and Lori Hornsby of the Highlands subdivision, and Rev. Leon Slatter of the Oakwood subdivision. Community leader Rep. George Brown. Former councilman Jacques Wiggi...

I sit down with Dr. Tonya Campbell, PhD, LCSW, C-DBT as we talk about DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and how she is using this method of therapy to help our children now. DBT is a structured, evidence-based treatment that helps adolescents learn to cope with and change unhealthy behaviors. Contact Dr. Tonya Campbell: Bluegrass Counseling & Trauma Services 503 Darby Creek Rd Suite C  Lexingto...

I sit down with Asona McMullen, one half of the dynamic duo (Amber Anthony is the other half) of Black Children In Books to talk about reading to our children. Not only learning to read but to actually comprehend what they are reading. Listen in as we talk about including ALL children in the joy, bonding and fun of reading. Black Children In Books: Email: blackchildreninbooks@gmail.com IG: blackch...

I sit down with CJ Carter who is the founder and CEO of Sharp Futures Foundations. Sharp Futures mission is to empower young men in middle schools by providing a unique space where they can receive mentorship, counseling, and a fresh haircut. Contact Sharp Futures Foundations: www.sharpfutures.org

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Lexington's own Ieasha Allen. She will proudly tell you she is a mother and wife first but walks in with her purpose as an entrepreneur. Listen in as we talk about how she does it by respecting her boundaries and living out her dreams.

I sat down to talk with Enid about her journey with Ovarian Cancer. We talk about how she found out, her treatment plan, women's risk and so much more. Enid shared during our conversation, "I said off air that getting the ovarian cancer diagnosis was a gift. Going through surgeries and chemo the year I turned 50 was not on wish list.  But during the hardest event of my life, I learned abo...

THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE NEARBY PLEASE SEND THEM TO PLAY. AN ADULT CONVERSATION IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN! I sit down with some of Kentucky's BEST sex therapists; Dr. Juliana Hauser, and Dan Ellenberg. Sexologist; Brittany Briscoe, Intuitive Body Worker; Deneise Woolfolk, and Minister; James Henderson to have an open and honest discussion about SEX. This wonderful...

THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE NEARBY PLEASE SEND THEM TO PLAY. AN ADULT CONVERSATION IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN! Part 2 of our 2 hour discussion about sex and it only gets better!!!

Did you know that there are 150 different types of HPV? Did you know that 80 million people in the U.S. will have a type of HPV in their lifetime? Did you know that types 16 & 18 can cause cervical, anal, and throat cancer? This is the story of Chablis Murray, my childhood friend who is currently in remission from Perianal HPV Cancer. A rare colorectal skin cancer. Listen in as she is very vul...

Healing can come in many forms—therapy, setting boundaries, and through the movement of energy. I sit down with Master Reiki Practitioner Deneise Woolfolk to discuss the power of reiki. Deneise explains what reiki is, how she creates a safe space for you to feel safe being open to shift your energy and possibly remove some blockages you may be experiencing. Want to give reiki a try contact Deneise...

I sit down with my big sister Erika McMurry and talk about life as a single mother of a special needs daughter, Jameicka and her two other children Daveion and DeA'dre, who are perfectly healthy. Erika talks about having to raise Meicka alone, finding out about her diagnoses of 13th Ring Chromosome Abnormality. Jameicka wasn't expected to live past the age of 1 and she will be turning 35 s...

Within the African American community colorism is a big deal. Not only was it meant to further tear our culture apart as slaves with the lighter skinned slaves doing domestic work, while the brown and darker were lent to manual labor; it has continued today. I sit down with Daikerra Sweat a discuss how her beautiful dark complexion wasn't always viewed as such by herself and others.